Valparaiso High School - Valenian Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

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On J4l(jk Sckao acuitty Kenneth Pifer Dorothy V. Smith I Rogers Audrey Shatter Mable M. Shelquist Vera L. Si. Mary Edna Stum r Edith Weems Phillip Wells Kenneth Pifer — Industrial Arts; North Manchester, B. S.; Ball State Teachers ' College; Ohio State Uni- versity; Indiana University. New shop instructor and sponsor of Aviation Club. Harold Rogers — Music; Illinois Wesleyan, B. M. E.; Graduate work, Syracuse University. Connoisseur of fine music. Builder of championship bands. Audrey Shauer — English, History; Valparaiso Uni- versity, A. B.; Graduate work, University of Colora- do, M. A. Equestrienne extraordinary. Sponsor of Girl Reserves. Mabel M. Shelquist — Social Science; York College, B. A.; Northwestern University, A. M. New mem- ber of faculty. Great psychologist. Vera L. Sieb — English; University of Wisconsin, A. B.; Graduate work, Valparaiso University; Uni- versity of California; Columbia University; Univer- sity of Chicago. Great lover of the drama. Sponsor of the Junior class. Dorothy V. Smith — ' School Nurse; Methodist Episco- pal School of Nursing, R. N. ; George Peabody Col- lege for Teachers; University of Iowa; Indiana Uni- versity. Keeps the students in good health so that they can attend classes. Enlisted in Nurses Corps. Mary Edna Stoner — Latin, English; University of Chicago, A. B., M. A. May be seen riding her horse almost every Saturday. Becomes a WAAC, June 1. Edith Weems — Home Economics; Valparaiso Univer- sity, B. S.; University of Chicago; Ball State Teach- ers ' College. In charge of money of V. H. S. Head of sewing department. Phillip Wells — Biology; Indiana State Teachers ' Col- lege, B. S.; Graduate work. Co-sponsor of the Hi-Y. The Terr - e Haute terror . Mr. Pauley and Mr. Wells instructors in science. Mr. Schenck, Miss Shelquist, Miss Sha- uer teachers of his- tory. Mr. Rogers directs band.

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c Tu £n.tty-eL(jkt TWeri, Women Cecil L. Bigelow Alma Krueger Helen Cole Burtn Clare McGillicuddy L. Conkling Emma R. Fooi Helen B. Miller Elsie Harrison Claude O. Pauley Cecil L. Bigelow — Vocational Co-ordinator; Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; University of Chica- go, M. A. Government man. Mrs. Helen Cole — Spanish; University of Chicago, Ph. B; Middleburey French School, Middleburey, Vermont, M. A. Introduced new course in school. Burton L. Conkling — English, Public Speaking, Dra- matic Art: State University of Iowa, A. B., M. A. Loves make-up and blood-curdling stories. Kmma E. Foor — English, Journalism; Earlham Col- lege, A. B.; Graduate work, University of Chicago; University of Minnesota. Yalpost chief worry. Elsie Harrison — Physical Education; Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Graduate work, University of Southern California; University of Michigan. Co- commander of physical fitness program. Resigned in January 1943 — Replaced by Doris Bower. Alma Krueger — Librarian ; Valparaiso University, B. A.; Library Training, Ball State Teachers ' Col- lege; University of Denver, B. L. S. Source of all information for V. H. S. students. Clare McGillicuddy — Mathematics; Valparaiso Uni- versity, A. B.; Graduate work, University of Chica- go; Columbia University. Sponsor, financier of Sen- ior class. Helen B. Miller — Mathematics; Indiana State Teach- ers ' Colleg ' e, A. B.; Danville Normal; L ' niversity of Michigan, A. M. Well-liked leader of Girl Reserves. Looks like one of the students. Claude 0. Pauley — Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics; Indiana State Teachers ' College; University of Chi- cago, A. B.; Graduate work, Indiana University; University of Chicago. Introduces students to world of science. Senior class sponsor. Mr. Brown and Mr. Pifer confer about vocational course. English instructors discuss English problems. Miss Weems and Miss Bartholomew head the Home Ec- onomics department.

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c Wlone, oi J4iak Sckaa£ Q-acuitu Margaret Bartholomew Leathe C. romler I . i - i i 1 1 I : I ! ro w 1 1 Ralph Powell Dessa Mae Hudson Ralph E. Schenck John M. Koch Olie V. Welty Mary Stevens Myers John E. Wiggens .Margaret Bartholomew — Home Economics; De Pauw University; Valparaiso University; University of Chicago; Colombia University. Teaches girls how to cook for future husbands. Retired, December 1!»42. Replaced by Betty Brown. Joseph B. Brown — Industrial Arts; Indiana State Teachers ' College, A. B.; Graduate work, Indiana University; Illinois University; University of Chi- cago, A. M. Chief builder of airplane models. Dessa Mae Hudson — Commercial; Valparaiso Uni- versity, B. C. S.; University of Chicago, Ph. B; Uni- versity of Illinois; Gregg College. Trains future secretaries. John Koch — German, English. History; Indiana State Teachers ' College, A. B.; University of Michigan, A. M. Fills V. H. S. needs for a teacher of many subjects. Leathe C. Ponader— Art ; Ball State Teachers ' Col- lege, B. S.; Art Institute and Academy of Fine Arts, Chicago; Booth Bay Harbor Studios; Thurn School of Modern Art; Member of Hoosier Art Salon. Pro- duces students adept in the use of their hands. Ralph Powell — History, Physical Education; Hanover College, A. B.; Graduate work, Franklin College; University of Iowa; Indiana University, M. S. Builds muscular bodies for the armed services. Ralph E. Schenck — Commercial, History; Valparaiso University, B. Acct.; Indiana State Teachers ' Col- lege, B. A.; University of Chicago, M. A. Genial sponsor of the Hi-Y. Aviator in the first World War. Olie W. Welty — Latin; Valparaiso University; Uni- versity of Chicago. In charge of sale of war stamps and bonds every Tuesday noon. Mary Stevens Myers — Music; Indiana State Teach- ers ' College, B. S.; Metropolitan Conservatory of Music; Indianapolis Conservatory; Columbia Univer- sity; Chicago Conservatory. Let ' s all sing like the birdies sing. John E. Wiggins — Athletics. Commercial ; Ball State Teachers ' College, B. S.; Graduate work, Indiana University. Good luck Wig wherever you are. En- tered service November 1942. Replaced bv Earl Wirth. ' f Mr. Schenck, Miss Hudson, Mr. Wig- gins commercial teachers. Fine arts are taught by Mrs. Myers, Mr. Rogers, and Mrs. Ponader. Mrs. Myers Glee Club. leads