Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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Vivian McCann — Bright Girl, a bookkeeping shark, who can balance a budget and grasp an opportunity with the best of them. Edwin Mendel — King of the Newsboys, can carry more papers than the mind can conceive, also possesses curly hair. Herbert Mendel — Call It a Day, Herman, plus in ability, minus in effort, can do but doesn ' t. Francis Miskimins — Slightly Honorable, another of tliese silent men who leave the girls well enough alone, his hair runs toward red. Warren Moiince — Freckles, would avoid work only if the opportunity presented itself, can be definitely se- rious and likeable. Donald Nielsen — It ' s a Great Lije. another Ihin man who can jump bars in track but jumps at few con- clusions otherwise. Eleanor Nolan — Saleslady, affable lass who cherishes the desire to be an ace stenographer. Ardis Otis — Lady Reporter, has a deep appreciation for art, her colorful drawings prove it: also delves in re- porting. Glenn Owens — Star Reporter, always searching for a clue in the world of sports, merits praise for fidelity. Robert Packman — Mr. Smarty, knows most, if not all, the answers; a worker in the things he likes. Raymond Phillips — The Thin Man. Hi Ya, Bu-u-u-ck, a tall eager whose speed on the floor contradicts his lazy drag elsewhere. Dorothy Ragsdale — The Sviartest Girl in Town, delves with fervor into frivolities and developes amazing aca- demic accomplishments. William Ramey — Easy Liinng, a towering basketball player who moves with agility only when the fancy strikes him. Dorothy Rickman — Cliafterbo.r. a giggling gal who gallavants around the halls with a peppy gait. Martha Schellinger — Spirit of Youth, a farmerette whose embarrassed little laugh sets all her curls a-bobbin ' : she blushes. Vere Shook — FootbaH Bngs. a carbon copy of brother Rube, sweeps sweet lasses swiftly off their feet. Mary Helen Shaw — Wi.se Girl, looks stylish, wears a captivating smile and tries to please. Virginia Sherrick — Be Yourself, graced with the rare gift of simplicity, makes good use of her time. Robert Sievers — Society Lawyer, a master of the violin and an orator who turns every classroom into a verit- able Town Hall of the Air. Edward Skinner — Big. Brown Eyes, uses them to good advantage with V. H. S. girls, gets petrol for his car at wholesale prices. Kenneth Slocum — Here I ain a Stranger, gives freely of his time for a worthwhile cause, namely his educa- tion, generally active. Loren Smith — Everyday ' s a Holiday, puts forth efforts to avoid worry, a sensible lad. James Smith — Rembrandt, The Baron, an active Hi-Y treasurer and an artist whose taste runs toward titian. William Snook — The Devil Is a Sissy, the mischievous brat of V. H. S. who refuses to show concern over every- day occurrences. Eileen Sterbenz — Dinner at the Ritz. keeps her figger despite her food, incapable of looking surprised. Jeane Stinchfield — The Dark Hazard, a soft-spoken brunette who possesses big. flirtatious, brown eyes, wears red to advantage. Melvin Stinchfield — Hoiu to Behave, a skillful athlete who hails from Shortridge, one of those guys who never seem to study. Virgil Stipp — Great Guy, a friendly fellow with a deep, pleasing voice who loves to flirt with the girls. Robert Stoner — Toy of Living, a happy-hearted chemistry shark who has a mania for golf, Virginia A., and riding in a Buick. Lawrence Sudakov — The Candid Kid, an auburn-haired camera fiend who never lets a teacher ' s disapproval stop him. Rose Swift — Little Women, a tiny, flaxen-haired miss who won ' t waste her time on men or mischief. Ellis Swisher — Come Up Smiling, a tall, good-looking blonde who manages to cover up his enthusiasm. Janet Take — Blondie, a lackadaisical humorist who keeps her friends in constant mirth over her continual chatter. William Thiel — Smilin ' Through, a studious guy with a gorgeous smile who squires the frosh and sophomore gals around the courts of V. H. S. Maxine Thunc — Girls Can Play, a slim brownette who is a member of the Forest Park gang. Irene Tilton — Vivacious Lady, an active flirtatious busy-body who likes to be moving all the time. Anne Walsh — Pepper, an attractive damsel whose spirit and friendliness are responsible for her popularity. Herbert Weichert — Free and Easy, follows the way of a free life, silent chap, converses more or less with himself. Nancy Whipple — I Dream Too Much, a prize student who lives to tease, takes her love seriously. Richard Windle — Many Sappy Returns, enjoys excessively the liberality of a free country, indulges in both athletics and love. Coralou Zimmerman — It ' s Love Again, an active clubwoman, amazes all by her dignified and queenly air. 25

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Reel Two Lawrence Dahl — Some Like It Hot, a popular twice- elected president of his class who can perform miracles on the hardwood floor. Eleanore Daike — Smart Blonde, an imperturbable lass, intently studies shorthand with an eye on a future business career. Evelyn Dalke — Lovely to Look At. an attractive, fair-haired damsel, a faithful companion to her sister. Norman Danielson — Fifty Roach to Town, a rural lad who dabbles in aviation and ice skating. Alice Davis — The Mitsic Goes Round, an important member of the band who will never need the advice that haste makes waste. Sarah Derman — Dimples, an unpretentious, dark-haired doll, likes to laugh, spends her time on bookkeeping. Roy Dittman — A Man to Remember, a young clarinetist who can really swing out on the licorice stick. William Dougall — Motor Madness, a main standby of Bill Kendall ' s golf team, small but mighty. Rosalie Edwards — Rosalie, musically inclined, serious minded, distinguished by her perpetual pageboy. Byron Ferguson — Proyninent Personality, an outspoken, good-humored lad whose original ideas spark class discussions. Kathryn Field — Head Over Heels in Love, a giggling schoolgirl whose heart resides in Renssalaer. Delmar Fisher — Hoosier Schoolboy, a freckled, curly-haired tumbler who always comes up smiling, Doris Fry — Women Arc Like Tlxat. a sophisticated lady whose auburn locks are always styled in the latest mcde. Sterling- Fry — Woman Wise, a football hero who thinks he understands the opposite sex. Robert Gold — The Woman I Love, a red-haired center who can smash an opposing line but has trouble with his woman. Paul Goodrich — Small Toion Boy. an enthusiastic modeler of airplanes who threatens to revolutionize the in- dustry. Dale Gott — Football Toncher Downer. Kelly a Viking warrior who catches female glances as well as he receives passes. Byron Gramps — Little Tough Guy. a fugitive from the Dead End Kids who likes his hair shaved close. Robert Gratton — Peck ' s Bad Boy. an outspoken authority (?) on women ' s clothes, called Chesty by the mob, Dorothy Graves — Prii ate Nurse, a quiet aspirant to a career of administering to the sick, in the meantime, an outstanding athlete. Maurice Greene — Speed, efficient operator of a roaring motorcycle, delves in mechanics and physics. Gilbert Gregory — My Old Kentucky Home, an easy-going southerner who is short in height but long in per- sonality. Betty Griswold — This Is My Affair, another modest maid, divides her time equally between shorthand and bookkeeping, Clyde Harville — Naughty Bi(t Nice, a master of mischief who never misses an opportunity for fun and frolic, Violet Hill — First Lady, a self-contained, poised lady whose manner reminds one of royalty. Margaret Holzbaur — Making Friends, has an incomparable aptitude for making friends, busies herself with studies. Buford Hoover — The Real Glory, tends to show favoritism to vocal organizations, faithful participant for several years. Nancy Howard — Some Class, styled for youth, her flaming red hair attracts the attention of all she meets. Gregg Johnson — A Man of Affairs, a mental and physical giant who alternately directs his attention to math and science. Robert Johnson — There ' s Always a Woman, a live-wire Lochinvar who lives for the women. Delia Klein — Gymnastics, a small but mighty gymnast wlio partakes of every available sport, Walter Kline — Stroke of Genitis, affable participant in music who lends his talents to scholastic endeavor. Vernon Kraft — Go Getter, musically inclined, plays his trombone well and shows promise in dramatic art. Steve Kriston — Pigskin Palooka. a football Hercules, possesses a magnetic attraction for feminine pulchritude. Joanne Krysa — Small Toxon Girl, thoughtful, self-contained girl, appreciates a humorous situation as well as sobriety. Ralph Lane — Happy-Go-Lucky, definitely masculine in his attitude, lives in a happy-go-lucky atmosphere, Shirlie Lane — Lady of Secrets, directly opposite of vociferosity, but her unobtrusive manner pleases all. Harry Large — Tivo Fisted Gentleman, puisant Titan of the gridiron, always willing to do battle. A free agent. Robert Laughery — Yoti ' rc in the Army Now, a lanky lad who likes airplanes and is ever an aspirant for a young maid ' s heart. Gladys Makovsky — Something to Sing About, a lovable, vivacious Jenny Lind who captures hearts by her sparkling song and spontaneous charm. Beatrice Mann — They Shall Have Music, masters every instrument in the musical world with harmonious re- sults, pursues the noiseless tenor of her way, Margaret Marquardt — Dancing Co-Ed, Martsie, a temperamental blonde, wears striking combinations of plaids, stripes, and colors. 24

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-4 m ,4M ' ysi , ., ..; JUNIOR GIRLS Row 1, Bottom. Shirley Hibbets. Florella Luedtke. Rosemary Claussen, Julia Tuthill. Mary Helen Kenyon. Patricia Dunlap. RoseiTiary Koch, Elizabeth Fox worthy, Anna Mary Squire, Hazel Leon, Karyll Kleunder, Jean Deckro. Row 2: Margaret McGillicuddy. Isabel Fabing, Jeanette Woycik. Evelyn Tomlinson, Helen Bliss, Hilde Buck, Caroline Lindsey. Janet Shauer, Signe Lindberg, Elaine Magid, LuJane Wertman. MariUynn Heap. Row 3: Shirley Gohle, Mary Ellis, Margaret Snow, Eva Brown, Mary Frances Bloeman. Barbara Dick, Gloria Bagdon. Arlene Benson, Helen Clark. Lorna Owens, Betty Grace Vainer. Dorothy Mockler. Row 4: Marilyn Edelman, Helen Miller, Marguerite Snyder, Barbara Martin, Bertha Swanson. Marian Scoville. Frances White, Marguerite Goodrich. Patricia Wolf, Gloria Nogard, Erma Buckles, Ruth Barkley. Row 5: Ada Kilmer, Eileen Larcom, Mai ' ie Morthland, Louise Ahlgrim, Lenore O ' Donnell. Vivian Parry, Madeline Falls, Marge Petralias, Rita Schoof, Mary Thiesen, Josephine Mayer, Ruth Cotterman. JUNIOR BOYS Row 1. Bottom: Robert Koselke, Robert Gregory. Charles Eades, Charles Barber, Gene Hart. William Take. Arthur Nolan. Clyde Carter, Robert Ba?don, William Bowman. Carroll Wilgus. Robert Johnsen. Row 2: Melvin Porter. William Murphy. James Howard, Roy Williamson, Martin Miller, Donald Campbell, James Griffitli, Jack Hoyt. William Hollandsworth. Lester Farrington. John Borum, Donald Hamilton. Row 3: Paul Orwig, John Cleveland. Jack Kuhn. Jack Brownbrldge, Charles Harmon, Delmar l a- Count. Stanley Sterbenz, Raymond Wickizer, Thomas Cargo, Phillip Jonas, Byron bmith, Benny Howard. Row 4: Gunter Pintzke, Robert Rutter, Walter Molinder. Charles Sink, James V right. Richard Rader, Warren Hoover, Robert McKay. Richard Moltz. Harold Corsbie. George Adams. DeForest Ailes. Row 5: Donald Burch, James Leffler. Arthur Proffitt. Frank Slagle. William Graves. Roy Shinabarger. Maynard Niequist, Charles Boule, Richard Mairell, Oscar Shepard, James Scott, uniors St to jamze Juniors organize for the first time. as a class, in their high school careers, opening a new avenue of student life. The first meeting this year was held December 5, later than usual due to the difficulties inflicted by half-day sessions of school. Under the sponsor- ship of Miss Vera L. Sieb, their biggest social activity of the year is the instigating, financ- ing, and managing of the gala junior-senior prom. During their junior year, the editor and business manager of the Valenian for the following year are chosen. Those to be in charge of the books of ' 41 are Rosemary Koch and Bernard Howard. Officers of the class are Walt Molinder, president; Gene Hart, vice-president; Janet Shauer, secretary- treasurer. To the fields of athletics and scholarship this class has contributed Walt Mo- linder, Charles Eades, and Bill Murphy, and Patricia Wolf and Rosemary Koch. 26