Wakarusa High School - Waka Memories Yearbook (Wakarusa, IN)

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Class History Four years ago the class of '51 hopped onto a merry-go-round that whirled them through high school. In 1947, the first time around, found them entering high school as a bunch of green freshmen. The carrousel fared well with 47 riders and the proprietors, Mr. Marker and Mrs. Bowman. Engineer was Beverly Trowbridge, and her assistants were Martin Crofoot, Shirley Weigel, and Romaine Frick. Mov- ing very cautiously, they received their first jolt at the initiation from the ,48 seniors and the revolving contrivance collected only two scratches during the year, those being from class parties that were held at school. Whirling a little faster but still cautiously, they rode into their sophomore year. This round George Engelhardt took over the engineer's position with the aid of his helpers-Wayne Beehler, Romaine Frick, and Helen Severens. Again the pro- prietors were Mr. Marker and Mrs. Bowman. This round two scratches were again added from class parties. The merry-go-round whirled at a still faster pace the third time around when it re- ceived the first big dent from the junior play, Strictly Formal, and those numer- able scratches from class parties. Needing money for repairs, they had a magazine drive, and with the help of chief engineer, Romaine Frick, and her co-engineers- Wayne Beehler, Cecilia Richard, and juliet Ritschard-they were soon twirling smoothly and waiting for a rainbow to appear in the form of class rings. Helen Severens was elected chairman of the prom given for the seniors. With 34 passengers aboard, the carrousel completed its final whirl in '5l. Among its scars were found two dents, one from the initiation of the freshmen and the other from a play that was given in April. For the fourth consecutive time it had acquired several scratches from parties and had also collected a bit of straw from a hay ride which was held during the year. The aroma about it had the pleasing fragrance of baked goods which it had carried for a bake sale. It even bore a few streamers that were collected from the prom given in honor of the riders. There was also a bulletin board with snapshots and cards that were tacked on its side to hold in memory the events of the class trip. They were place there by the head carpenter, jack Troxel, and his steady-hammered assistants-George Engelhardt, Juliet Ritschard, and Cecilia Richard. Reaching its final destination at last the merry-go-round slowed down, so the passengers could get off and end their ride at baccalaureate and commencement. During the past their characters have been molded by parents, teachers, and friends, but, now, In ourselves our future lies. Sponsored by DR. K. L. CLINE, Wyatt, Phone 2560 I4

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'im KARL VEEVAETE MARILYN PATRICIA VVEAVFR F- F, A- 1, 3, 3, 49 BOYS 4-H 1, 2, VON GRUENIGEN Y-Teens 2, 3, treasurer 4, Chorus 3,44 Hi-Y 2, 3,4- Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3,4, G. A. A. 1, 2,l3oys4-H G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, Girls 4-H 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Spotlight' 4, Opcrctta 3, junior Spgfljglyt 4, Class Play 3. SHIRLEY YVEIGEL Yffeeng 2, 3, 44 G, A. A, 1, 23 MARGARET ZAHNIQR Chorus 1, 2, 3, Girls 4-H 1, prcs- Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, F. H. A. Presi- idcnt 3, 4, Band 2, 3, 4, Spotlight DOROTHY XVOUDS dent 4, Boys 4-H 1, 2, 3, 4, Girls 4, Class Treasurer 1, Opcretta 3, Y-Teens 2, 3,4,Spotlig1Jt 4,jun- 4-H I, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. l, 2, junior Class Play 3. ior Class Play 3. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Sponsored by GILMER SALES AND SERVICE, Wyatt l3

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Class Will We, the Class of 1951 are aware that the occa- sion of our departure from this Organization of Knowledge has arrived, and therefore we will our treasured possessions as follows: To the forthcoming seniors of '52 we will our originality and achievements. To the sophomores we will our inability to co- operate but still make accomplishments. To the freshmen we will our time and efforts of the last four years. We, Donna Barkey and Cecilia Richard, will our lasting friendship of twelve years to any two people who can stand each other that long. I, Wayne Beehler, will my love for teasing to Theron Weldy. I, Wayne Beutler, will my basketball ability to Byron Steinbaugh. I, Stanley Brenneman, will my extra 50 pounds to Maynard Hoover. I, Martin Crofoot, will my ability to spot good looking girls to Dale Hesch. I, George Englehardt, will my ability to get along with teachers to anyone who thinks he can do it. I, Anna Getha, will my love for salads to Nancy Marker. I, Rosemary Manges, will my position as cheer leader to Lois Manges. I, james Myers, will my ability to get along with other people to anyone who can. I, Marie Myers, will my curly hair to Bob Schmeltz. We, jerry Null and Dorothy Woods, will our ability to ride and train horses to Wilda Swarm and Wanda Stuber. I, Juliet Ritschard, will my love for South American music to all the hill billy addicts. I, Dan Robinson, will my bills and humor to anyone who wants them. I, Patricia Robinson, will my athletic ability to Gertrude Beehler. I, Don Schlarb, will my one-arm driving to jack Schmeltz. I, Mildred Selner, will my front-row seat in civics class to Elizabeth Wagner. I, jack Troxel, will my class presidency to Bur- nett LaVine. I, Marilyn Von Gruenigen, will my height to Doris Berkey. I, Karl Veevaete, will my sports ability to Spike Andrews. I, David Shirk, will my timidity to jim Mochel. We, the Cinderellas - Naomi Miles, Patricia Weaver, Evelyn Veevaete, Margaret Zahner, Betty Barden, and Carol Sherk-will our ability to get along and fight at the same time to any group who can do it as well. We, the Dafiidilles-Helen Severns, Dorothy Schlarb, Romaine Frick, Shirley Weigel, Betty Pittman, and janet Marker- will our original- ity, humor, laughter, and excuses to any six people who can slip through school as we did. Sponsored by FR1CK'S SHELL SERVICE, Wyatt, Phone 3541 I5