Wheatfield High School - Arcus Yearbook (Wheatfield, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1942 volume:

ANNUAL STAFF Editorial Staff Editor in-chicf, Ray Bagnall Assistant Editor John Horshnan Photography Editors, .,«� .� . • Donald Olsen Leonard Nagel Athletic Editors Toe Sotnor Vance Williams Harry Biorma Literary Editors . Bethel Spriggs Roberta Stevenson Fo ' oa yeoman Art Editors, «... .Marjorie McGovern Jack Hoeforlin Laura Mac Swart Alumni Editors. .... Betty Brown Helen 3u?. brans on Business Managers, Louis Boyne Paul Scott Waiter Hochn Stencils Mannic Martin Margie HiLbs Vera Williams John Biorma Marlooso Gr.igg3 Mime es cope Betty Yeoman Elsie Martin Duplicating Raymond Duttlingcr Maurice Spurgeon David Spencer Binding and Mechanical Pat Barley Bill Dunn Alex Hancwich Boo ten Whitaker Spons ors Byron F. Laird Mrs. Virgil Schooler Mrs- Clyde Blocker Miss Kathryn. B own It IN MEMORY During tho history of the. class of 1942 , two pupil3 died. They were, Mar- jorio Lowory, who died at tho beginning of her froshnan yoar, and Honor V poslcy who died during the summer 1 allowing his sophonoro year. Marjorie Lowery Born 1923 Died 1938 Honor Woes ley Born 1924 Died 1940 Then star nor sun shall wakon. Nor any change of light; Nor sound of waters shaken. Nor any sound or sight; Nor wintry leaves nor vornal, Nor days nor things diurnul ; Only tho 3lccp otornal In an eternal night. I -w: DEDICATION We dedicate ttyipi yearbook Hirst, to our faculty who have helped us to win our victories and to prepare u -.fpr . the future battles , and second, to our parents for their patience sacrifice in making -possible our and education-, OF HOHL EDGE w_ HISTORY OY ’. ' HEi ' .TFIKLj SCHOOL In 1890 the citizens of Ulicatf icld, Indiana constructed a small fr anc building and in 190S built a brick one to which an addition was nc.dc in 1914, this too was inadequate, so in 1951, when the town school was changed to include the township students, eight classrooms, and a new gymnasium, with two shower rooms as well as a new heating system were added. Tho commercial and the home economics de- partments were added to the curricula in 1954 and the agriculture department in 1956. Tho If in 1940 the science-room was equipped. A -kjtti- ' wm’Ttecr Twrw-rtwr .WL r A„v jcrr : tv r. • ' . • • .-cjyfc . ' X ' .-pr ■ � «w «.-jt stt ■me ' cjr. . -ts r re : ■’ SCHOOL FACULTY Back Row: Mr. Laird, Mr, Shafor, Middle Row: Miss Misch, Mi3S Steelo, Mrs, 31uo, Miss Hollo. Fron t Row; Miss Brown, Mrs, Blockor, Mrs Schooler, Miss Buorglcr. Absent: Miss Tinkham, Mr, Weinhorst. Kenneth C. Shafer, principal Attended Oakland City College, Indiana Univer- sity, State Teachers College, Major subjects; Agri- culture, science, Mathamatics, physical education, Byron F. Laird Attended Do Pauw University, Indiana University ' Illinois University. Major subjects; history, Latin, dramatics, prc33 club sponsor. Minnio Tinkham Attended Indiana State College, Valparaiso, Tri State College, Major subject; Music Gladys B. Hollo Attcndod Indiana State College, Purdue Univer- sity, Grades 1-2 Lanta Smi ' :b 3 ' Luo .Attonced Indianapolis Teachers College, Val- paraiso, Purdue University Grades 2-3 Mary C . Stoclo Attended Ball State College, Indiana State College. Grades 3-5 Gertrude A Misch Attended Valparaiso College, Indiana Univer- sity. Grades 5-6. Kathryn ft Brown Attended Butler University, Ball State, Hun- tington College. Major subjects; English and Li- brary science, Janne Stcolc Blocker Attended Indiana University. Major subjects; art, hone economics and physical oducation. Thomas D, MacOwan Attended Ball State College; major subjoct 3 mathematics and physical oducation. Called to the sorvico on March 2, 1242. Wilbur Owen Harmon Attendod Purdue University. Major subjects: agriculture, science. Callod to tho service on January 1, 1942, Bryan Rood uttondod Oakland Collcgo, Indiana University, Major subjects; science and mathematics. Callod to sorvicc in February, 1942. Kathryn Gant Schooler Attondod Bril Stato Collogo. Major subjects; English and commcrco. t ! . « rj Richard Woinhorst Attended. Valparaiso College. Major subjects: music and band. Eugene Kadley Attoncoc Ball State College. Major subjects; Commerce and. music Called to service in October, 1941. Monica M. Bucrglcr. Attended Purdue University. Major subjects; mathematics and science. .A ' ,� ) -S .-lr-v r -H M � T M � HP i TRUSTEE During the eight years Mr. Vandecar has been trustee of ' . ' r heatf ield Township he has made great strides in forwarding the school. Among the major improvements of the school are the following, a now and complete science room, containing cabinets, acid-proof tables, chemicals, gas, water, and various other equip- ment; new bleachers have been built in the gym, the agriculture department was added along with the moving of the River Schoolhouse as a re- modeled farm shop; the typing room has been moved to a better location and now typewriters have been bought; tho library has been greatly improved; new shelves and an extensive n ' lmbor of books have made the library very useful, tho otar?© has boor, rebuilt for bettor accusvicai properties; aid has been given by hr. vinv;rc..r in the our chasing of now curtains this year ; aloO hole was given to tho n.wly uomplcd play- ground c W- SENIOR CLASS the ques Si;: ' cere 0.3 o the 3rc.dur.tcs of 1942 lon march in Whcr.tficld Eiyh School t of lmovlcdyc . started in the When our auyust seniors beyan this journey br.cl: in 1935 r.s seventh yruders, the followiny students v.’cro enrolled: Roy Jones, Roy Bc.3nc.ll , Elsie Martin, Marjorie Cornell, Betty Sprnyuo, Venice Williams , Betty Brown, Ilc.rjoric He Govern, Pc.ul Scott, Helen Gulbrc.nscn, Otis Burris, Rr.y- nond Duttlinycr, Louis Sr.ync, Roberts. Stevenson, Ilr.rjorie Lowery, Henry Gortcr, Walter Hochn, Ilnur ice Spruce on, LIc.r3c.rct Wood, Lloyd Lintnor, Lilli c.n Cc.lhoun, Jr. Whited, end Pc.tscy Alslp. After two I0113 ye r.r s of study in the s event h c.nd ciyhth 3rc.dcs come the time when they bcccxic full members of W. H S. c.s freshnon. Of the 24 seventh 3rc.ci.crs 20 rcr.ic.incd to enroll c.s fresh- men. IIr.r3c.rct Wood, Robert c. Stevenson, Betty Sprc.yuo , c.ncl Pc.tscy Alsip hr.d wi thdrs.wn from this clr.ss, but there were seventeen new students from other townships to r.dd to the roll. These inclu- ded, Bill Dunn, Jack Hoeferlin, Mar lose C-r i 33s, Dc.llc.s Kiny, Viola! Miller , Leonard ITaycl, Walter Parkhurct, Joe Setnor, Donald Snow David Spencer, Frances Stepp, Winfred Strain, Amy Walkor, Homer Woosloy, Robe. Yeoman, Arlene Zeifuss, and Junior Whitaker . At the first class nee tiny, the class chose the followiny officers: president, Amy Walker; vice president, Ray Ba3nr.ll; secretary, Helen Gulbranscn; treasurer; Jr. Whited; senators, Bet- ty Brown and Donald Snow. Miss Kathryn Brown was cl: ss sponsor. On October 7, came the initiation. Somehow, the freshmen survived. They won the subscription 4 contest raid acre yiven a party by the losiny classes. On January 21, the freshmen presented a play, 11 Who Gets the Car Toniyht . The clr.ss held a party on April 17, in the yynnasium. Duriny the year Marjorie Comic 1 moved to Valparaiso, Talc Roberta Stevenson entered from ;w: Elwood r.nd Owen Timmons entered from Monterey. The clr.sc was ss.d.d.oncd during the year by the dcr.th of one of its clr.ssnr.tcs , Marjorie Lowery. Duriny the summer r. second nember of the class. Hone r Y7o o s 1 cy , die d . When school started in the fall of 1939, 28 sophonoros reported to the assembly. Henry Gor- tcr, Roy Jones, Dallas Kino, Lloyd Lintiicr, Vio- la Miller, Walter Parlchnrst , Donald Sno ;, Francos Stepp, Arlene Zierfuss, and O’. cn Timmons with- drew from the class. Later in the year Lillian Calhoun withdrew. However, during the year, Fe- licia Thaez, Dovic Nelson, Vera Williams, Maryic Hibbs, Harry and John Biorma, end John Daniels, enrolled in the clr.sc. The organization for the class this ye ar was sponsor. Hiss Brown; president, Betty Brown; vice president, Vance Williams; secretary, treasurer ’Valter Kochn; sonata ' s, Ray 3c.ynr.ll end Otis Bur- ris. The social attractions for the ycr.r were a party on February 19, and on March 15, and the initiation of the freshmen on October 6. In the jui ior year Laura Mac Swart , Betty Sprayuc, Betty Yeoman, Pat Barley, Alex Hancwich, John Hershnon, Monnic Martin, and Donald Olsen, were the new members who enrolled in the class . Duriny the year Any Walker, Dovic Nelson, and Junior Whited withdrew. The class officers this year wero president, Ray Bs.yna.il; vice president, John Hershnan; secr- etary, Roberta Stevenson; treasurer, Walter Hochn; senators, Marjorie McGovern and Felicia Thaez; as sponsors, Miss Brown and Mr. Laird. Duriny the junior year, the class cold, pop, and candy at the bnckotba.il yaxics and. held two class pa.rtios. The clasa play, For Pete’s Sake vans presented on March 14. The ju iors took the seniors on a trip to Chicayo, April 21. They vi- sited places of interest and. attended a. chow. ' Then the time for the last roundup came in the march throuyh W. H v S. the clc ss started with 56 seniors. Alberta. Sammons said Phyllis Hs.riny had 1 — — iV VlT enrolled at the bc innin£ of the year. £tuby ’ cat enrolled ir, the 1 .at month of school, but she intends to . •raduato from Morocco Ki h School from which school she came. Betty Sprague, and Alberta Sammons, as well as ’ inf rod Strain, and John Daniels ..ithdrew from the class. The organization of the class is, president Ray Brynall; v3.ee president. Bill Dunn; secre- tary, Helen Gulbronscn; treasurer, ’ alter Hochn; senators, Roberta Stevenson and Donald Olson, as sponsors, Miss Brown and Hr. Laird. The social attractions for the year inclu- ded a slcatiny party with the juniors at Do Motto on September 25, and a class picnic on April 16 at the Jasper- Pulaski Game Preserve. The senior class presented their play, ’’Hillbilly Courtship 1 ' on January 22 tc a 1: rye and appreciative crowd. On Saturday, April 18, the seniors were quests of the junior class on a class trip to Chicago. Sunday ovcnin. 3 , April 19, the baccalaureate exorcises were held. The 3a st chapter in their school life as a class of 1902 anas written when the seniors received their diplomas at the comm- encement exercises on April 21, 19.42. ■ T � ■ TOP ROW ROBERTA STEVENSON— Elwood 1; Senator 4; Secretary of class 3; Press Club, Dept. Reporter 3; Feature Reporter 3; Feature Editor 4; Chorus 1, 3, 4; Junior Play; 4-E Club 1, 2. WALTER HOEHN— Basketball 3 ; Cl ' ss Treasure 1, 4; Fross Club; Spohts 1, 2. Advertising Senior Play; 4-H Club 2, 3, 2 , 3 , BILL DTTNN — New land 8; Vice President 4. RAY BACNALL — President of class 3, 4; Boys ! Chorus 8; 4-H Club, 74;- Secretary Treasure of Press Club 4 : Press Club Reporter 2, 3; Associate Editor 4. HELEN O-TTERRANSEN — S ec rot ary of Class 4; Senior Play; Press Club 4; Chorus 1. 2, , 4. DONALD HERBERT OLSEN— Teff t 1, 2; President of Senate 4; Press Club, Circulation 5,4; Chorus 3, 4. SECOND ROW VANCE WILLIAMS— Press Club, Snorts Editor 1, 2. 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2, 3, 4, BETHEL SPRIGGS — Vico President of Press Club 4 ; Dept. Editor 1, Alumni Editor 2, Assocote Editor 3, Editor-in-chief 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; 4-H Club 1, 2. DAVID SPENCER— Basketball 3; Chorus 1; Junior Play; Orchestra 3. VERA. WILLIAMS — Kniman 1; Chorus 2, 3; Junior Play, RE3A JOAN YEOMAN— Chorus 1, 2, 3; Junior Play; 4-H Club 1. J OHN HERSHMAN- -Kniman 1,2; Basketball 3, 4; Vice President of class 3; Junior Play; 4-H Club 3, 4. % Sr THIRD ROW MARJORIE McGOVLRN - -Vico President of Senate 3; Senator 3; Press Club, Class News ;1, £, ' Dept . Editor 3, Associate Editor 4; Chorus 3, 3,4; 4-H Club 1, PAT BARLEY --Kniman 1, 2; Senior Plav. HARRY BIERj A--Fniman 1, 2; Basketball 3 4; Foot- ball 4. JACP HOLFLRLIN-- Press Club 1, 2; Chorus 2, 3, 4; Senior lay; President of Band 4; Orchestra 1 2, 3, 4 ; Junior Fla - ' ’-. • -AUL SCOTT--Pross Club, Advertising 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1 , 2 3 , BETTY JEAN YEOMAN- -“ens sc laor 1, 2; Chorus 3, 4; Senior Flay. FOURTH ROV. RAY? Ol ' TD DTTTTLIiTGER- -Press Club, Circulation Fept.3 Circulation Haunter 4; Bovs ' horns , 4; 4- T - T C lu 1 2, 3, 4. PHYLLIS HARING - -Medarwi lie 1, 2, 3. uo --RI FAIL, ' JR. — Junior c.nd Senior Slav; Chorus 4. LAURA MAE SWART- -DeMottc 1, 2; Chorus 3, 4. ALEXANDER HANEV 1 CH� - Kniman l, 2; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3. BETTY ILLNE BROWN- -President of class 2; Press Club 3, Community Editor 4; Girls 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Senior Play . PARC IE HIBBS--LowcTl 1 ; Cpiorus 4, I iAUR ICE S F URGE ON - -Y c a r b o ok , I n t r a mur a 1 - b a s k e t b a 1 1 , EAIJNIE MARTIN --Kniman 1, 2; Junior Plav; Senior Play; 4-H Club 3, (First prize in Garden at County Fair), LOUIS SnYiS— a ' :etb 11 2, J; Footb. 11 4; Press Cluo 1, 3, t ; Chorus 1, 2, 3; Senior PI y; 4 -K Club sicetb 11 2 , 3 , 4 ; Foot-.. 11 2 , 3, SL5IS ..AiiTIi; — Press Cluo Reporter 3, De it. Editor 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4 ; Junior nd Senior PI y. SIUTTI kO-J JOK! BI3HLA— ’-nil n 1, 2; Ss Set nil 3 , 4 ; Pootbc.ll 4 • • niLJ_. 3 _ .k r -(rS--Cir Is ' Chorus 1, 2; . ' Ji .r r. ’ nd senior Piny. S TiiOl ' ;— !3 sketb 11 3, 4; Foot 11 3 , 4 . Pr .ck 2, 3, 4 ' 4-H Club 3 ; District corn Luskin Ch m- lo.i 3 , 4 . « • -jengV .ITvV - VM1P! ' T� v , ♦•■a: V- ' - - Back Row: Pat Barlo Donald Olsen, Mamie Say no , Leonard Yeonan , T ' i ' onv; Row; Mage A Tack era William y. David Sponcer, John Hors Martin, V. r alter . ' •Rb ' Yar., Ejsio Martin, Pooerta Stove Hoof or 1 in, Harlot so Griggs 8 hman, Ionia r ior ‘ ° -V � ,Rs’ a DRASTIC MOMENT OF THE CLASS OF T 941 Cn J an vary 02 field High Sohool billy . Oc rt.jiil a ' , , 1242 tho conior presented a three b j A v. a ■ -in Geo 1 i class of Whoat- a o t far e c, Hi 11 - Mo.obors of tho east v or j aa follows ? Luke Stilsby Enmv Poo pin Kc Pop pi Lulu Tuff c b See die Allot Wa$a Joddo- So i Silver are. In-- - — Louis Cat taro- Pappy J AH A.-y Brings t (. ? Flrnnl gan Reverend Hcevali -- - ■Bernard . ?agcl -t.l sio Martin -■n eoao Gragg a or, G a?b rami on -JjC t J Ye or an aek Hoc f arlin ■•••T ou.is Sayno Hoc Ion Mamie Martin -Per. tv Brown — Pat Barley Or •� v. «� «sc; r=r i - 4 y % Last year the juniors, now tho soniors put on their first play which was a rollicking success callod For Poto ' s Sake , Membors of the cast wore as follows: Miss Sarah PePpordino Jasmine Jackson Cicero Murglothorpc Pc tor Popperdino Bill Bradshaw Thorndyke Murglothorpc Mrs, Georgiana Clarkston Nadine Clarkston Peggy Clarkston Malvina Potts John Bollivcr Duport Darby Roborta Stevonson Felicia Thaez Donald Olson John Horshman Mannie Martin Jack Hooforlin Marlecse Grigg 3 Elsie Martin Reba Yeoman Vora.. Williams David Spencer Leonard Nagel hour 3 All f orm , ar.tl ' the • plfi • turno d 1 Laird and Tho juniors strivod for many woarisono to accomplish thoir first roal stago act, juniors took part in some out a success. With tha sponsors Mr, Byron and Miss Kathryn Brown for both years of 1941 1942 x .v n-irw-jc •:; tjnr ' 3 r ' ■xt —30— ' x. . � V a.ASd W -L Jj_j Wo oho class of IS 42, ooing in sound mind and body, do hereby will an i bequeath to our under- classmen, some of our most cherished possessions, ; Wo insist that they take as good care of there as v o did, SE CON D : Wo want then to make uar. of then, TK JRD : We want then to renenber us, not just as other seniors, but as friends through oTa. the years to cone. WE , THE CLASS OF ' 42, will and do bequeath, as all the otaer seniors havo dono_ the gun under our scats and the waste paper in our desks to the jani- tor , Ho has worked very hard this year and we arc sure ho deserves then. To dear old W H. S., we ’iil leave a copy o.f our annual To the juniors, we will our scats in the assembly old test papers, and history outlines. Each one of the seniors of unclcrclai anon; hQS 3 pCrSOnal S lft t0 = ° ma °f the I, L URA MAE S ' ART, will my curly hair to He- len Armstron-n I, John Bierma, will my athletic ability to Blajne Harrington I, Joe Setnor, will mv ability to rob the cradle to Russel Saltwell, I, Beta Yeoman, will my small stature to Bill Longs troth; then he won ' t be too tall for some of the girls . I, Ray Bngnall, will my fickleness to Walter Mis eh. It mi-ht even help him got a girl. I, Harry Bierma, will my pretty hair to Orville Rove . I, Betty Brown, will my desire to gossip to Gertrude Fees tha-t- she ma-r make better cor.vcrsati ' ons . I, Hclc Gnlbranscn, will my privilege of be- ing absent so m.- ' ch to Donalce Stcmbcl. I, Jack Koeferlin, will my love notes from seventh and eighth graders to Allen Frvbort. — A I • nt I, Put Barley, will my hillbilly accent I used in the play to Paul Myers. I, Vance Williams, will my sleepiness to . ' Ken„� th Hersliman. I, Bethel -Sprigps , will my ability tp get along vjith the teachers to .riudru Harrington, and ray s at ir the assembly and my position as editor of the Echo to Betty Williams. I, Marjorie McGovern, will my studious nature to .Arthur Howard, maybe then he will have more time to ' look around . I Roberta Stevenson, will raj 7 job as feature ed- itor of the Echo to Helen Loehn. I� Booten Whitaker, will my athletic ability to Ed Sulkowski . Maybe he will make the A team next year. I� Vera Williams will my unquestionable ability to use large words in plays to Chic Peregrine. May he use tl is to the best of his ability. I, Matloese Griggs, will my hair styles and . ‘ up combinations to Joan Drudge. Also my desk is hers; she’ll like it I’m sufe; maybe someone like Don will sit across the aisle next year’. I, Betty Yeoman, will hy discarded short romances to Freda Hershman to Use with her many started onesal- rcady . I� m sure with my aid she ' ll make a record. I heohard Nagel, will my sophistication andblond wavy hair to Dick Parki I, Mannie Martin, will and bequeath my ability to wear a beard and to act in plays to Betty Williams, for I think she would theh be very opular . I, Don Olsen, will my ability to chew gum incl.ce, make faces, and make grades without working, to Grunt Yeoman. May he carry on my reputation and win wit him fh honor ’. ’ . I Bill Dunn, will my quiet nature to George Lowo- ry, in case ho needs it in years to cono« I, David Spencer, will my ability to keep one irl have the trouble I have l I, Alex Hanowich, will a book, How to Avoid The Girls”, which I intend to write, to Donnio Karch, for, I think he could use a fo ; lessons. I, ' alter Hochn, ' .. ' ill the rippod pants I wore in the play to Ivan Potto. Ho always looks so nice v:hcn ho cones to school. I, El3io Martin, v ill my ability to fi ht with a yuy and still keep him to Holon Armstrong. I, Louis Sayne, ’. ill my shortness to Homan r ill- m in ton. Of course this mi ht handicap hin when he is playiny basketball or taking his yirl out, but it may save his head from bumpin ' ; into door frames. I, Margie ITibbs, v:ill ny quiet disposition to one Selma. Clark. This should make Selma, an m eal yirl. I, Paul Scott, will Selma to Carl Pettit until I yet back from the navy. I ' m sure he v ill keep her safe. I, Maurice Spuryoon, will my smile and cm cheviny ability to Eddie Burko. That combination should pass him safely through ’7. E S. I, Raymond. Duttlinyor, will my ability to make the teachers thin!: I ' m smarter than I an to Tod Schoottlor. Maybe be in absent so much ' won ' t make any difference. I, Phyllis Ear in , will ny hoiyht to Dude Kill . Eo miyht add a few more yirls to his list if ho were tall. I, John Eorshman, will my winning way v ith seventh redo yirls to Elwin Moyers. Maybe he won ' t oven have to have oonoonc else ;ct his dates for him then. IN WITNESS ' .THEREOF I have hereto subscribed ray nano and affixed ny seal, this 21st day of April, in the year of our Lord, 19 12. V c are at Roberta Stevenson ' s request al nin;; our nano s hereunto in hor prooonco as attestin ' ; witnessos. •wacrtr. ' ju ct. s mjac- rx X? y - r. r 5 . r xm rr .%$ . , CLASS PROPHECY Ten yonro from non, here ' s how ' twill be As ncr.r ns we can tell, For the Class of ' ' 12. Have all fared good and noil. Principal Spencer in -7. F. S. Rules like he liked his ,r ork With Elsie Martin as his wife , He has no chance to shirk. Lot ' s stop at the drugstore for a coke And the nor; soda fountains to inspect Vance Williams the druggist has modernized. For his work no have great respect. Out at the airport you ' ll find Dude Whitaker, and Joe Setnor, too They give flying instructions every day, From 9:30 to half past two. Paul Scott is home from the Navy and He still has his car, For his wife, wouldn ' t part with it And 3hc rules the family, by far. Bade in W. H. S. we find Marjorie McGovern as Latin teacher Then in the church ' on the hill we discover Pat Barley lias made a fine preacher. The last we heard of Helen Gulbranscn As a movie star her fame was a wow, After her first picture she married the director And he ' 3 taking directions no w. In the senior class play of 42 Walter n ochn overcame his stage fright, Now in Now York City he ' s a great actor, And he star 3 in plays night after night. John and Harry Biorma, the brothers In Chicago, they earned all their money Great hardward 3torcs are owned by them now And their lives arc bright and sunny. v m Tarn on tho radio to The ' or Id 1 3 Great Sinycr 3 ” And hear Donald 01 0011 ’ s arc at voice For they discovered hir.i as ho sane in school And no .; over his fane v;o rejoice. Louis Saync is still .in the Navy, you know, He will bo for ton more years Then he’ll return to his oldi home town And be erected with happy cheers. Hay Baena.ll came back to V . K. S. To be a teacher of mat hone, tics Also to find amony the faculty Roberta. Stevenson who teaches acrobatics. Bill Dunn raid Maurice Spur ye on a.rc with a famous circus Nov; if you please, And float throuph the air On the flyiny trapeze. Johnny Hershmen, the little old flirt. Got a yirl from tho oiyhth yrado And does oho ever, Make him pivc her aid. M ' annic Martin, comedian of our play On the screen has achieved recognition. And Jack Koeferlin, v. r itli his plastic work today Has bccorao a. very noted martision. Phyllis Ilcrinc is now stenoyraphor for the Firm of Brown and Mill, I roraomber her well in school days, In typing she had skill. Bethel Spriyys has managed a way , To yet all of Ralph Strain’s pay. Betty Yeoman a now name will obtain, If HE will consent to yive her his name . Roba Yeoman has a shop on 42nd Street ’ here sho yivc 3 finycr w; ves which arc very neat. ’ ' 11.110 Vera V illiams helps to raise whert V ith the boy who can’t bo beat. Cr Betty Brov.ii has ' .;orl:cd many a day Ancl no ' .’ she is authoress equal to Zr.no Grey, iilex Hrjno.. ich o.no Lcnorcl Novel hove risen to fame ' . r ' .th the lion’s they hove tried to tome. Lour a hoc Sv;r.rt nurses her patients, ’ith th.o yreotest shill And :h; tcver she docs She docs v:oll, Unrlocso Felon Grivys vith her brushes r.nd prirtc is nr t is tic oily inclined. • I rononbor her very veil As o cion smote of mine. Then there’s Raymond Dutch in -or, biy none, ' ho nov: is a voc.lthy landowner of rcno m. Let’s not for yet , or vie Iiibbs, of this some Close of fame, v.iio is nov r. librarian in a noted tovru — w BACCALAUREATE SERVICE April 19, 1942 Gynnaaiun Proccasional-W Uliana Hym ' .•Eight O’clock NX 3d Tinkhan H . S , Chcrua Invocation Baccalaureate Address Perfect Day-Bond Rev DePoister H . S . Chorus Benediction COMMENCEMENT EXERCISE April 21, 1942 Gynnasiun Eight O’clock Processional W ' noatficld Band Invocation Blacksnith-Mozart Address All Through the Night-Boulton Presentation of Diplomas Vocal Solo Whoatficld Band Judge D. Myers Whoatficld Band Supt. Huntington Mrs. A. Carpenter Benediction Whoa tfi old Band Yankoc March«-Chcnottc Miss Holle ' s Room The enrollment for the year of 1941-42 is 34. At Christmas the classos participated in the Christ- mas program presented in the hiyh school auditorium. The enrollment is as follows: In the first yrade, Richard Smith Blue, Donald Brown, Norman Carmichael, Robert Fonzel, Delos Hammond, Darell Schriener, Gerald Schriener, Dale Wicks, Donald Burke, Richard Mayers, Joan Carmichael, Barbara Ann Burke, Marlene Clark, Mary Ellon Clark, Bar bars Foust; , Harriet Hibbs, Barbara Sue Eolladay, Joan Lee Jenson, Velma Jones, Carol Jean Molden, 31; ie Jane Molden, and Shirley Zieters, In the second yrade, Richard Jones, Clifford Herns, Richard McLauyhlin, John Maxwell, Ruthanna Howard, Christina Jensen, Alida Slayer, Trosa Sulkowshi , and Shirley Klemp, Those with perfect attendance are Christine Jensen, Ruthanna Howard, Roscoe Hilton, Shirley Zieters, Joan Jensen, Donald Brown and Wesley Pierson, Miss Steele’ 3 Room In the fourth and fifth yrade there are 39 pupils, namely Jackie Ames, Bobby Burke, John Clark, Robert 1 Fred Woolbrandt, Helen Ccyer, Marlene H; rrinyton, Shirlone Mayers, Jo Anne Nelson, Peyyy Nuss, Mary Elizabeth Overfield, Hazel Forks, Rcita Rose Richc.rdson, Irene Ross, Mary Louise Swiyer , Shirley Thcis, Juanita Stump, Georye Bursick, Jackie Carmichael, Edmond Coyer, Deraid Mayers, Glenn Roberts, Robert Woolbrandt, Iris Brown, Patricia Donsmore, Pacty Green, Peyyy Green, Barbara Jones, Patsy Lowery, Mona Leo Kerns. Those who participated in the Christmas pro- yram were Willie Hendrix, John Clark, Jo Anne Nelson, Shirlene Mayors, Hazel P..rks, Peyyy Nuss, fT t v .f Those who are in the lend are VH John Clark, Hazel Paries, ;L.,_..r y el Green , is Hendrix ■ . 1 11 1 - • 5 .7 c.5 tv-t • . • u j Hleven students have been neither tardy nor absent, Vhey are Patsy Lo ,:, er ' r , Iris Brown. Peggy Green., Patty Green, Bobby F.urHe, Fred Woolbrnnht, o ' r.cic.fc Axnes, lacry Gv. ' -rf told, •( Anne Nelson, -vt Hie Houtir ir , and Bcboy Gar 1 irr • Mi’s, Flue ' s ftcom At the beginning cf the year the roll of grade Inca then duo to new students snroll- sr on. rov-rg to nor loi at mnj the • . r. ' 7 . 4V. as 03 participated in Sf CPrirtmas n in the high solir c. 1 av ditc r iuxr • 2-3 wrn c ..0.0 39 p ing and. tk e ores ent or: ro TVs 3 (_ C ci J Cx orog in vv- 1 g! ve The complete roll for tar- whole year is os f c 1 lo v ' s ; Second Grade, n FcL’ .rl r’uo, : 2 chard Spriggs, haymond hheoldon, Do .mar Riots- . , R ■ hard Brey, At 1 on Leroy Ferehm n. VIC J ■ o m , v c nc Coyer, Cr.rrra dean Carlin-, horns Fiber, ho His line Kilter., Audrey Helen Mo l-isr., I L.r lav. Overfly Id, Fary ■sc Petit, Betty Stew i uno :nn: Jo;, ee Drier sen, Bennie Jean i lynn , u.d. Dorothy Horshuan, In the third grade are Donald Carmichael, Billy Cunningham, Jackie Fischer, F.ay Doan Hammond, Loo Miscli, Earnest Holden, Fred .loss Charles Spriggs, John Sulhowshi, Melvin Rioters, Mary Lc n Hilton, Dorothy Howard, Sharon Magorn, Marge no Bohr inner, Janet Solomon, Edna Joanotto Vi inks, Ruth. FI inn Willnems, Catherine Sons and Ruth Em .nn.n Mica Miach The entire enrollment ir 44, 39 of which are in the sixth grade, Tnoy ar Marvin Sierra, Bertha Boomsma, Barbara Brown, Arne 3d i rr , P wete;; Eurcich, Leta Cunningham , Daniel Darner, he ' laid I’ciat, A’:k. Roger Hoohn, Hanoi ilov arM, Bart Le va: d, Jami Tones, Shirley Serna, Robert Maxwell, loan T ' ln. r, Artis Moldcn, Holer Nv.ss, Mary Erb.c 3. Prichards, And. ow S lager. .. ZL -O . i ims . ■ � A ■■jm.’rm rcrcr� t ‘ Dolly Spriggs, Patricia Stembel, Louie Stowers, Annette. Rose Wolf, Clifford Jacobs, Gerald Holbrook, Morris Emerson, William Flinn, Evelyn Xlcmp. In the fifth grade there are f:vc, Joan Schriencr , Wilma Rose Swart, Bobby Theis, Ralph Spriggs . Those in the band aro Ronald Foust, Jimmie Schricner, Bobby Theis, Barbara Brown, Shirley Kerns, Joan Minor, Gerald Holbrook. Threo pupils entered late. They are Helen Nuss, Dolly Spriggs, and Patricia Stembel. Several of the students took part in the Music Festival held April 10, at the Field House, St. Joe College . w. SEVENTH GRADE At the beginning of the 1S41-1942 school year, the present seventh grc.de moved to the assembly, and gradually merged into membership of the high school, increasing the student body with IV members. The social activities of the class included a skat- ing party, a Christmas party, as well as a trip to the game preserve. Officers of the class are president, Ruthanna Pettit; vice president, Betty Lou Sayne; secretary and treasure Ruby Green; senators, Cornelia Bicrma and Donald Dccrbcrg. Other members of the class arc Betty Park, Phylis Schricnor, Mary Stewart, Florence Year lv - , Mary Carmicheal, Donald Dclchanty, Robert Haring, Edwin Miller, Jackie Stark, Charles Ycagley, and Kenneth Fenzil. Louise Spriggs moved to Mcdary- ville and Arthena Flynn moved here. Class Sponsor is Mr. Kenneth Shafer. EIGHTH GRADE The present enrollment of the eight grade is now only 13, duo to the fact that Tarncdia 1 oven, Leroy Coyer, and Cheotor Bray aro in school else- where . During the school year the class entertained with a sleeting party. The junior high basketball toan was composed mostly of members of this class along with a number of sixth and seventh grade members. Officers of the class arc president, Dorothy Mae Eoehn; vice president, Steve McLaughlin; secre- tary and treasure, Rosemary Longstroth; Senators, Junior Green and Kenneth The is , Other members of the class are Geraldine Holbrook, Edna Howard, Edna Mac Lee, Irene Lee, O’ack Foust, Fritz Hoehn, Gerald Korns, and Robert Scott. Glass Sponsor is Mr � Clyde Blocker. w. FRESHMAN The freshmen class is quite well represented in various r.ctivitice in the school, such as, the bend, press club, bec-kctbc.il, football, treck, end music festive! . The highlight of the sociel whirl for the 9th gredors wee their initietion by the members of the sophomore decs. At the recignetion of Mr. Eugene Hedlcy, Mrs. Virgil Schooler became sponsor. Officers of the cless ere president, Donelce Stombel; secrotery, Joyce Stcmbel; treesure. Bill Nuss; senetors, Jenc Misch end Merien Cerpenter. Other members of the class ere Alice Cermichiel,Erme Gulbransen, Audre Herrington, Doris Lowery, Blenclio McCurry, Catherine Risner, Evelyn Swart, Clifford Bailey, Eddie Burke, Joe Flats, Arthur Howard, Paul Kerch, Welter Misch, Bill Nuss, Carl Pottct, Warren Roberts, Raymond Salyers, Wesley Sotnor, •• ' Friends Emerson, Edward Sulkowski, end Arthur Williemoon. Ketheryn Rice, Adclc Smith, Inez Wiremen, Dora Jean Howard, Sylvia Wo jciehowski, John Carmichael, end Boyd Meyers have moved to other schools. SOPHOMORE In September, 1941 thirteen students c enrolled in the sophomore c!ass. Those are Freda Hershmen, Georgia Lekomok, Helen Hoehn, Robert Bowen, Forrest Darner, Calvin Ellis, Blaine Harrington, Donald Hoehn, Malcolm King, Richard Perk, Russel Saltwell, James Spriggs er.d rote Sulkowski. During the year there were several changes. James Spriggs quia school coon after enrolling and. in the second scmesto ' °, Robed Eowcn moved to Fowler. Ivan Potts moved from Mt. Ayr and Kenneth Hershmen came to the class from DcMottc. This loft the number the came. The class officers s.rc quei’dbnt, Georgia Lekomok; viCo president, Richard Park; secretary Helen Hoehn; treasure, Elaine Herrington; senators, Freda Hershmen end Donald Hoehn. Mr. Thomas MacOwan was the sponsor until he left school the first of March, Since then Hiss Monica Buorglor hoe Ooen sponsor-. On Soptomher 30 the class together with tho froahman class had a skating party at PoMotto. ' .Then on Novembor 4 they initiated tfc’C ' freshmen into high school. For tho second semester they gave a party on February 23 in the high school gymnasium. Only throe members of the class belong to tho Pross Club, They are Helen Ecchix. . Feature reporter and class nows editor , Freda Horshman, Class news re- porter, and Georgia Lakemok, Feature’s reporter. A L. a. JUNIOR CLASS When school started in September, 1941, thcro ’..•ore 30 members enrolled in theca, 1 junior class They i o re Helen Armstrong, Virginia Bennett, Selma Clarlc, Eunice Bov on, Joan Drudge, Elaine Kearney, Maxine Maxwell, Margaret Moyers, Betty Milner, Joe Hov itt, Gertrude Rees, Ruth Harriet Sv art, Charles Peregrine, Elv in Myers, Allon Frybort, Paul liters, Betty Williams, Calvin Pettit, Wayne Bennett, Ted Schoottlor , Orville Rov o, Junior Rice, Bill Tim- mons, George Lo ' . ery, Norman ‘. ill; ingten, Donald Karch, Bill Longs troth, Wilds Williamson, tyrant Yeoman, and Esther Schricnor , Then chnc the task of electing the capable officers, the results being Bill Longatreth, pres- ident: Donald Karch, vice-president ; Grant Yeo- man, secretary; and Esther Schricnor. t treasurer. WilGa Williamson and Gcorgo I- orrery wore elected as senator s . The i uni or cD.nco joined with the sonrer class in having ' a’ skating party on September 23 , at the Do Mo ate skating rink. Before many weeks had elapsed, Calvin Pettitt and Junior Rice withdrew from school. Then there r orc 28 members of the class until the middle of the second term ’. hen Eunice Bov on moved to Fov lor and Betty Milner i there. freia school. Eleanor Her simian became a member of txic junior class la.- t month, thus mailing the enrollment £7 for the time being. With the help of the able sponsors, Mr. Harmon and Mrs. Blocker end then later, Mrs. Schooler and Mrs. Blocker, the class of 19 a 5 , engaged m many ox the school activities. They sold pop and candy at the foot-ball and basket-ball gomes, collected and sold paper for the government, end served foou at a sale as a means of raising funds. In Auril the class produced the play, Pigtails and during that month also entertained the seniors ' . The class voted unanimously to assist in help- ing to pay for the nov; 3tagc curtains. Ktr xtify toe Junior play cast f 1942--Back Row-Margarot Moyers, Eill Longstroth, Tod Schoottlor, Grant Yoor.ian, and Esther Schroinor. Front Row-r Elaino Kearney, Wilda Williamson, Gertrude Rees, Bo tty Williams, and Selma Clark. JUNIOR CLASS OF ' 42 Tho junior class of 1942 presented a hilou rous comedy called Pigtails”. Members of the cast wore as follows: Gay Brooks Sidnoy Campbell Mrs. Campbell Kon on Campbell Anna bo lie Campbell Flora bo Ho Campbell Primrono ' White Norma Whito Brenda Baynes 7 att Mannors Thurlow Ladd Uh3ula James Coach Sponsors Betty Williams Ted Schoottlor Wilda Williamson Grant Yocman Esther Schreiner Gertrude Roes Margaret Meyoro3 Elaino Kearney Selma Clark Bill Long3 troth Norman Wilmington Maxlr p Maxwell Byron F. Laird Kathryn Schooler and Janno Blockor FOOTBALL SQUAD Standing; principal Mr, Shafer, Allen Frybort, Arthur Howard, Bill Longstreth, John Bierma, Y ayne Bennett, Coach MacOwan, Front Row; Orville Rowe, Booten Whitaker, Joe Setnor, Center: ; Harry Eierna, Louis Sayne, Donald Olsen, A ■‘z ' i ,r Wt FOOTBALL VICTORIES OF 1941 Through slush and rain, fair weather and foul, W. H. S. Red Devils of 1941 fought their way to five victories, while suffering but ' thhco defeats. The Rod Devils scored 1577pointc while, their opponents scored 169 points. They won second place in the Kankalcee Valley Conference, losing only to the undefeated Mt. Ayr team in conference play. For the second straight year they defeated the veteran Know team, this year by a 22-12 score. Two of the defeats, at Chest- erton and Kent land, were sustained in night game played in a downpour of rain. All games were hard fought and brought no complaint from our third six-man football squad. Six of the major letter winner were seniors; Booton Whitaker, Joe Sctnor, Harry ' and. J6hn Blorma Louis Saync, and Don Olson. Under classmen oarn- ing letters include; Orville Rowe, Wayne Bennett, Charles Peregrine. Others seeing action on the varsity squad were Allen Frybort, Calvin Ellis, Norman Wilmington, Bill Longstroth, Don Kerch, James Spriggs, Winifred Strain, Art Howard, Ed Burke, and Ramey Sayers, The freshmen played two football games, losing both to Fair Oaks. Freshmen who played on this squad wore; Ed Burke, Paul Kerch, Warren Myers, Art Howard, Ramey Sayers, Boyd Myers, and Warren Roberts. Season Sunni -ry: W. H. S. OPP. DoMotte ■Here Fair Oaks •There 38 18 DoMotte •Thoro 38 18 Mt. Ayr ■Hero o - --27 Knox •There 22 12 Chest orton- -There Kentland •There 13 56 — JN VlZZ BASKETBALL Standing;- principal Mr. Shafer, Joe Setnor, Alex Hancv.ich, Rnnten V ' hitaker Harry Bierma, Bill Longstreth, John Bierma, Jota Sorstaan: Coach LcOvvan. ’ seated; Paul Myers , George Lowery, Student Manager Louis Sayne, Ivan Potts, All Frybort . B ASKETBALL VICTORIES OP ' 41- ' 42 Tho W. H, S. Rod Devils completed a very successful season with 15 wins and 3 losses in regularly scheduled games, averaging 37 points .to 30 for their opponents. Probably tho ir major achievement during the season was a C?P to 35 victory string included wins ever twolvo different teams. Of the throe teams to whom they lost in scheduled games, they downed Mt. Ayr throe times to gain revenge. They avenged DcMotte’s double overtime upset with a decisive victory in the re- turn game ; but could not avengo Pulaski’s one point win due to the fact that there was no return game. Those who played on tho first team were : Harry and John Bierma, Bill Longstroth, John Hcrsh- man, Alex Hancwich, Junior Whitakor,and Joo Sctnor. Harry Bierma shot a percentage of .597 in freo throws, and will have his name engraved on ' the trophy as this year ' s free throw champion. Sub- stitutes were: Goorgo Lowery, Norman Wilmington, Allen Prybort, Paul Myers, and Ivan Potts. Thoso five along with Art Howard, Donnie Hochn, Malcolm King, Orville Rowe, F.amoy Salyers, and Paul Karch, played on ' the second team and won the conference trophy for the socond consecutive year. All to- gether- the team lost only two game 3, one to San Pierre first team and one t ■ fcMcttc is as follows: . The record of the Date Team WHS Opp Nov. 14 San Pierre 28 23 Nov. 18 Modaryrillo 44 26 Nov. 25 DeMctto 26 30 Nov. 28 Pai.r Oaks J X 21 De c . 12 Kouts 35 29 Dec. 13 Toff t 46 31 Dec. 17 tot. Ayr 20 26 J an • 3 Modarjv -.llo 36 28 Jan. 6 San Piorro 52 36 Jan. 13 Pulaski 35 37 Jan. 16 Romington 38 35 Jan. 23 Goodland 29 22 Jan. 30 Hebron 41 32 Fob. 3 DcMottc 43 37 Pcb , 11 Prancosvillc 30 31 .w; Fob. 13 Fair Oaks 48 Feb. 19 Kcntland 42 Feb. 20 Mt. Ayr 35 TOURNEY VICTORIES 1941-1942 KANKAKEE VALLEY TOURNAMENT At Whoatficld Dee. 4-6 41. Teams Entered . La Crosse, Center of Knox, Tofft, Mt Ayr, San Pierre, DoMottc, Fair Oaks, and Whoatficld. Our Rod Devils met unoxpoctcd pressure whon thoy encountered Fair Oaks in their first game thc tour- ney, but they ' vent ahead to win by a score of 30 to 26. This brought then to tho soni-finals against San Piorro has previously upset DeMotto and wore expected tb bb ' plenty tough. Our Red Devils took thc situation well in hand and trounced San Fierro 46-26. Thoy not Mt Ayr in thc finals � Mt. Ayr had eliminated Tofft and La Crosse in reaching the finals and fully expected to crush Whoatficld However, whon thc game ended, Wheat- field had won 41--19 and had added a second K. V. basket ball championship to its list of victories. BLIND TOU RNEY it DeMotto January 10, 1942 Teams Entered: Mt . Ayr, Fair Oaks, DeMotto, Whcatfiold Overconfidence and an inspired Fair Oaks team spel- led defoat to our Rod Devils at tho Blind tourney. Fair Oaks upset tho KVT champs 35-31. DeMotto upset Mt. Ayr and won tho trophy by defeating Fair Oaks. Whoatficld won thc consolation game over Mt. Ayr, 36-31. SECTIONAL TOURNEY At Morocco, March 5, 6, 7, 1942. Teams ontcrod; Remington, Brook, Morocco, Kcntland, Mt. Ayr, Goodland, Fair Oaks, Tofft, Do Mottc, Rensselaer, and Whoatficld, Thc tourney jinx pursued tho W. P� S, Red Devils in tho sectional for, in their opening game, Mt. Ayr, whom .they defeated three tines, eked out a 31-30 up- set over thc Devils. Whoatficld was rated as a like- ly winner of the tourney, but mot an inspired Mt. A yr team who refused to bo lickod. Mt. Ayr wc-t to thc fi- nals but was beaten by thc well balanced Brock team. 32 30 27 LAA TRACK VICTORIES OF 1941 Coach Tom MacOwan developed a well balanced squad of trackmen which he directed to an unbeaten, untied, and championship season in spring 1941. The three scheduled meets were convincing prelude to the smashing victory scored in inning the Kankakee Valley Track Meet. Whoatfiold sscorcd in every event in the K. V. Meet. Summary of the 1941 soason: April 1 DeMottc 42 W. s • 49 Three Way Meet April 4 Mt. Ayr 44— Fair 0al a-38«� WHS 5I Four Way Meet , April 11 Mt. Ayr- 46 ? DeMottc-— -35 Morocco 1 i— S.- 5V 2 Kankakee Valley Meet Anril 18 -Mti Ayr -41- D°Mott c -3 6 - 5 6 Fair Oaks 28| Tefft “““ f On the 1941 squad wore five seniors graduating in 1941 Janos Longstreth, Mike Sysock, Bill Yeoman Arthur Kerch, and Clem East. Three others withdrew from school: Steve Shimko, Calvin Pettit, and Wini- fred Itrain. Joe Setnor, Don Karch,Booten Whitaker Alex Hanewich, Orvilio Rowe, Charles Peregrine, Wayne Bennett, and Calvin Ellis arc other members of the 1941 squad who arc carrying on this spring. Several under- Classmen are showing real promise which means Wheatficld should have a powerful track and field squad again this spfring. CHTI ITY I ' T ' R ' U ' FES NSW LIGHTED RECREATE ' J, FIELD Thr cuyh the efforts of the whole ccmv ty. their dc a tier o ex c the ver 1 cf a i ow ox cv.r citiz i perti culu. r a ew ci; ktcc? rocrcr.tic ' el fiolo. GO- ole tod i: the fall cf ' • 1. The field was firs c So- ' -tenher 25 , and the lighos oft ex tl: is, grid 3 a race with ' . ere bold or the . gw In 3b. tod th e f a 1 ]. used i the Denette 3a proved very effective Fair Oaks a’d it. Ayr field . Thv new li hts cost mere than .. 40C . -11 of this r,cney was ran see? through donations. Those etc aided i collecting the donations v re Lowell ’ cclov-r, Lu on.ard Jenson, Ccrrcl Pinter, Floyd Clark, _ Leer. Pettit, Ccrr.v.lii s Ei rua, and Mr. Shafer. Several ethers ir.c J.v qx: , , the rcTth-er; Tn.ciia. .a. ii. lxc Sci ' V ce Co. , . d the county h 1 Jaw ay syscem aided ' in reducing thr. labor cost tn: new li lit cd field. spend in:;, many hovrs in wording or. j t i s liXp cted t.h ' .i trie now lighted, f .eld he used for recreation the line cf acftoi.il will this expect it 0 years tc All appreciate; th or ran kc u sunmer . ity together ir. their off arts to li -t the field roa-t use c •? it this s ironic r and i: cf the whole ccmrnvn- and the cone ct a w c --i « u nrnK. � ■ ■ =. . jss s 1 orraryj£ rj ?X- .VX -+mBrmtzJ m - jwmjwcasraiv «� «e V PRESS CLUB EDITORS Back Row: Botty Brown. Community Mows; Holon Gulbran- son, Alumni; Vnnco Williams, Sports; Holon Hoehn, Gloss Nows t Front Row: Marjorie McGovorn. Associato Editor ;Bothol Spriggs, Editor 1 - in- chiof; Botty Williams , Associate Editor, Absent: Ray Bagnoll, Associato Editor: Roberta. Stov rv son, Feature Editor, Elsie Martin, Depart- mental News , PRESS CIITB REPORTERS W j3aek Rowj Jano Miach, Joyce . : Stcr.bc 1, Aicr Harrington, Donalee Stcmbcl, and Doris Lowery. Front Row Helen Arm- strong, Gertrude Rees, end Louis Sayne, Absent: Georgia Mae Lakomck, Mcrgaret Meyers, Evelyn Swart, Freda Hershmon. BUSINESS, ADVER- TISING, Cl , . CL LA- TION STAFF 3a. ck Row; Grant Yo cma n , Ra ynond Putt linger, Den Olsen, cndGeorge Lowe ry . Front Row; Walter Misch, Erma Gulb- r.-.nsen, Sclrra Clark Marian Carpenter Walter P-oehn Absent; Norman, Wilmington, Paul Scott, Ed Sulko -_‘ 3 ki . Boy ' s 4-H Club The boy ' s 4-H Club w us organized for 1941 with 2. E. Clunin us adult leader. The officers elected were as follows: Janes Longstreth, President; Ray Bagnall, Vice President; John Hershman, Secretary; Eunice Bowen, Treasurer; .Arthur Grube, Critic and Son : Leader; and Vance Williams, Reporter. Eight meetings were held during the year. An all county trip was taken to Chicago whore members visited the International Harvester Co. plant and attendod the Boston-White Sox ball game. There was a joint social meeting with the girls club at which games and refreshments were enjoyed bv all. Lr . Harmon replaced Mr. Clanin as adult leader July 1. Twenty members completed the projects with flying colors, many of which placed first in the Jasper County fair and Ray Bagnall placed fourth at the State Fair with his grand champion steer. w t Girls 4-H Club The into two projects cunning , ,;irls U-l, Club of last sunnor was divided groups, the juniors and the seniors. The taken wore junior leadership, clothing, rood preparation, nd baking. }Jrs. ijd . Lonpstreth was the loader oi the Jun- ior Wo-ro-Lo Club which consisted or sixteen numbers. Officers wore as follows: President, Dorothy he .hn; Vice-Pro ord a it , Betty Suyno ; Secretary-Treasurer , Ho sentry l.cn streti ; Heporter , Dorothy Jones; Re nr tion rl leader, Helen Hoehn. The club took a trip to Chicago Several members completed and won awards at the county fair. Some sent projects to the state fair. The 4-H Club for next year will be organized at the end of this term and will be under tee leadership of rnrs. Blocker. 6 On -B CORN SH0 ' 7 IThoutfield I-Iiyh School venturer into , a ' ncr cl nos of activities, by holding the first . annual Northern Ja.spcr County Corn Shot:, hi eh proved to be r. yrent success. The home economics deportment served the Corn Shorn bouquet to more thon one hun- dred persons. A jamboree followed, rith Bob Smith of r GN, topping thr attraction. The prizes • ' ere distributed for and ‘.ride, ritk Jones Lilc v:aa crorncd corn kiny , v:ith Roy Bnyna.il, Art ' Jill ions on, Harold Iiillcr, C3ai?ohcc Duttlinycr , Lov cll VJoolcvor, Paul Hiller, Hf.lt on Do Virion, Al- fred Duyyolby, Grant Yeoman, niny firsts in the different and Floyd Clarke, i: in- divisions end classes. CORN HUSKING CONTEST Duriny the year, env of the senior boy 3 , Joe Setnor, v.’os fortunate in rinniny the district corn huskiny contest. This nos the second consecutive year that he had accomplished this fort. 51c then represented this district in the ots.tc meet, •.here he placed seventh a.meny the ' bettor of corn buskers in the state of Indiana. Joe netted 79S pounds in forty minutes. The thre best in the state mere Jack He Coy of Moore land, Indiana, rith 912 pounds; John Doors tier of Kayycrotorn, Indiana, rith 846 pounds; and Leris Robbins of Lynn, Indiana rith 830 pounds. H BAND Our band was newly organized this year and everyone showed very high enthusiasm in the formation of it. Mr. Eugene Hadley was the director until he was called to the colors in October. Mr. Richard Weinhorst of Valporaiso University has been conducting since then and has been very successful. The band members ar.d their instruments are Clarinet; Marian Carpenter, Barbara Brown, Shirley Thcis, Blanche McCurry, Ruby Green, Betty Part, Shirley Kerns, Hazel Park, Joan Minor, and Patty Green. Cornet; Jack Hoeferlin, Grant Yeoman, Dorothy Hoehn, Warren Roberts, Geraldine Fox- brook Catherine Risner, Ruthanna Pettit, Erma Guibranson, Ronald Foust, and Robert Theis. Baritone; Jack Foust; Mellaphone; Rosemary Longstroth. Trombone; Jimmy Schreiner, John Clark, and Willie Hendricks, Base Horn; Robert Scott; Saxophone; Gerald Kerns: Base Drum ; Bill Nuss, Drum; Donalee Stembel, Joyce Stembel, Fritz Hoehn, Junior Green, Jane Mis oh, and Doris Lowery. - The band has appeared throe times this year. The first one was at tho Christmas pro- gre.m; second at ch county music festival and the third at the commencement exorcises. Everyone agrees that tho band lias per- formed remarkably well this year and .■ sin- cerely hope for its success in tho future. — • i Left, John Korshnm and Helen Hoohn Riyht , Ray 3r.3nr.il and Holon Gulbranson VICTORY GIRLS AND BOVS An election. vas held in the upper si;: grades of hihh school to select the victory boy me ' mo victory yirl of Llroatfiold liiyh Scnool. The sel- ection rc.s based on personality, vim in y snile, a pie as in voice, poppy, best sport, appearance, a ploasiny snile, neatness in dross, yood posture hr.ndsoncncss, talents in scholarship, in acerbit- ies, in 1 ' iiusic or othor artistic ficlc’.s anc m t..:c art of vinniny friends . The four receiving the most votes out of the one hundred tvonty-fivc pupils in the hi oh school v erc Helen Gulbranson and Helen Hoohn, vho sere doclarod the victory yirls, mcl John Horshnan me. Rry Br.3nr.ll, ’.;ho v;crc declared the victory boy 3 of ’‘Too at field Kiyh School. r r: on 0 TLr«2, 0rn n lia if 1 S rm w r Jane Misch , Donald Olsen George Lowery, Donald Hoehn, Junior Greon. Front Row SS5i w :r , S r8 M W1 J da J? illla son Roberta Stevenson Freda Hershman, Marian Carpenter, Kenneth Theis. STUDENT SENATE In c J :toin P t et Student government in Vhoatficld High School was made with the adoption of a constitution for the student body and the or- ganization of a student senate. The senate consists £ Crso ?f elected by each of the upper six grades, From its members, it chooses a president vice-president, and a socrctory-trcnsurc for the student body. Donald Olsen has served as president George Lowery as vice-pros ident, and Freda Hershman as secretary-treasure this year. Mr. Lu- ' rd has served as sponsor and advisor of the senate since its organization in 1937. The senate has sponsored several assembly pro- grams this year, the list including the G owlnc programs: ' ' Mr. tfillctt in a Bazaar in India 1 ' Dr? Jckyll and Mr. Hyde , Eddie Docoma, and Mr Marshall. It has sold emblems and badges and taken an active part in all school activities. It has managed the flower funa for the school; selects the nrrrdd recognition day and helps to finance the purchase of then. These arc but a few of the nrojccto that the 1941-1942 senate has sponsored or taken ivc part in helping to accomplish. an act- ' V ' V sr CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The annual Christmas Program was held on December 22, The grades presented Christmas poems, songs, characteristics, and the arrival of Santa Claus, A Christmas pageant was . • Ge pictod by the high school. The pageant being associated with choral 3inging and dramatiza- tions . The band made its first appearance ■ ;as a whole under the leadership of Mr. Weinhorst at L _Wl MUSIC FESTIVAL The music festival was held at the St. Joseph College, Ficldhouse in Rensselaer oh h- ' ■- : . the tenth of ‘ “ “ par tic ip from the April . it ion of v; T i oil r; mi-in .Lj.j.1 I annua 1 nore than r’.f ' .hnol r, fhrmi ovont ton hundr . included the o d students The festival this gear was staged -on a much larger scale. Dr. Pa Ian, State Superintendent of Public Instruction of Indiana and the Chairman of the I.ioralo Division of the Civilian Defense Council of Indiana, acted as master of ceremonies . First of the two-fold purpose of the music for. tin 1 z to place greater stress on the music and the role tod arts, and the second purpose mas to arouse end build morale. An adf ' it ion this year ’. as the which vo era presented Our Her it a, fcctivcly portrayed from the time to the present day. verso choir by c , most cf- of the Indians ' Thoatf fold High School students staged Indian oageantry, Tcfft High School, pioneer scene. Remington ' High School, the colonial period and the Fair Oaks High School, prerontod Ballad Americans” . i or the The pageantry, music and choral reading vorc under the direction of the physical education, the English and the music departments, which in our school wero led by Mrs. Schoolor, lire. Bloclccr, hiss Tinlcham, Iiiss Brown, and Hr. V cinhorst . hcatfiold High School students participated in the beginning band, grade and. high school cho- ruses, pageantry, and the verse choir. The unusual lighting effects and the colorful cos tunes of the participants made a most effect- ive background for this panoramic, of American Hist- ory, which was exhibited before a capacity crowd. WO 1 . --rw r, U • • • - r rr JUNIurf-oEMIOR TRIP TO CHICAGO April 21, 1941 ’VHEaTFIELD TilGL SCHOOL Left Fheatficld 6:15 A. IT. Arrive C. -CMcr. ' io 8:50 A � M� Arrive d- vr hc rtf icld 12:00 P.M. PLACES VISITED Bowman 1 s Del ry She Co. Aquarium Chicago Daily Noa ' spaper IT. 13. C. Studies State-Lake Theatre CHAPERONES Mr. Loire Hi so Brown • Mr. Shafer Mr. Clannin JUNIOR- SEMI OR TRIP TO CHICAGO . . April 18, 1942 PLACES VISITED The Field Museum Aldor Plnnotarium Shodd Aquarium Mars Incorporated China tovm Maxwell Street Marshall Field and Company Chicago Theatre CHAPERONES Mr. and Mrs. Shafer, Mr. Laird, Miss Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Schooler, and - Mrs . Bldcker . W The greatest honor in school should be Granted to those r’ho have non their victories in scholar- ship. Wheat field HiGh School has for the past fev; years honored those students r;ho have been able to mahe all ”A” and B” Grades by prcsentinG them v;ith ,: Eonor Society 1 ’ pins on rocoGnition day. Those vho have been on four of the five honor rolls this car v;i 11 receive ’ ' Honor Society 1 ’ pin3 arc Eileen Kiny- man, ypobt , ' ;rabufcfc$ Hdr jdrib HorG.pvcsix, senior ; Bethel SpriGG s senior; Elsie Martin, senior; John Hcrshman, senior, Bolen [ TIb ' ohp., sopbphomoyo ; Paul Karch, freshman; Catherine Risncr, freshman; Jane Misch, freshman; Donalcc Stcmbel, freshman; Jo cc Stombol, freshman; Edna Lee, oiGhth; Irene Lee, ciyhth; end Jack Faust, oiGhth. .Vv ' l WHEATPIELD ALUMNI ASSOCIATION The Wheotfield Alumni Association consists of three hundred and fifteen members. The Alumni roll begins in 1910, the year Wheatfield High School was- started. Every year at the close of school the association holds its annual meeting, which in ro- cont years consists of a banquet and a dance. This is always held the Saturday night before Mother ' s Day, The old alumni renew past friendships and the new ones arc introduced into the association at the annual banquet. The 1941 alumni banquet and dance was planned by last year’s officers who were: pres ident , N1 rr . ' n Holliday: vice president, Paul Pinter; and sec- retory, Mary Steele. John Blue, master of cercmon- ios at the banquet, introduced each member of the 1941 graduating class to the alumni. Each respond- ed by giving a brief speech. A dance followed the banquet. The banquet this year will be held on the same date, Saturday night before Mother ' s Day. The off- icers this year arc Art Blue, president; Bernard Hohner, vice president and Eleanor Strader, secret- ary. Plans. are now being made for this years ban- quo t . THE ALUMNI ROLL 1910 Opal Akers, June Jessup, Merle Myers, Charles Jensen, Murray Myers, Della Knapp, Ccpitola Swisher . 1911 Tedd Biggs, Mabel Karch, Ernest Ahser, Edna Gulbransen, Chester Nelson, Oscar S Stembel, Elmer Hunsickcr. 1912 Alice Myers, Carrie Short, Aesol Kersey , Beulah Glasscoc, Leota Williams, Nellie Knapp. 1913 Ruth Kramer, Leona Miller, Margaret Pettit, Margaret Dclo.he.nty, Bernice Fitzgerald, Gil- bert Soegrist. . rw.y ' u. guXr 9 mA 3 - ••� ■ IT fc ' .?r x - • , • � r, :f ■ ' V 1 • . . .- nr.. «btv,£. - „ irf’U’i .-XT7 «ar ■• � ■ 19. 4 Pearl Clerk . Roland kyere, Cir.udo Biggs , Kul.dc .Tensen, Gladys Hello, Mery Scorned, Orvino Spriggs, Gladys Harring ' crn, Olaronco Felloe ' y, Ploror do Lenar eh, Borthu Hershmar., Mayme Jo Armnne , Tele Dole he ' icy, Lillie Lang dor., 1915 ri ny 3clt, Alien Fendig, Goldie B ' ggs, Marjorie Fitzgerald, Vernon Stroup, Lottie Keene, 1916 Ita Jensen, Oc rl Geffert, Pauline Lewis .Dal omc Dooley, Frances Davis, Anna Hunsickcr . Frank Fergus on, Thelma P ' .unmcrs . Pauline Pinter , Far’- ' y ij tcubc 1 . Hi she rd Bowi c � 191 7 Cura. Eoonc , Grade Knapp, Dewey Myers, Vivian Jenus, Carrie Will ions, Nancy Coleman, Ruth hen nr ay, Ft fie Werner,, Gertrude Misch. lO G Alvin Kerch, Jessie white, Dorothy Boyle, Froda Ferguson, Harold Kennedy, Ch r rlos Osborn. 1919 Harry Wesner, Mabel Kemper Deris Powers ,Ncttue Ferguson, Mildred Gifford, Bernice Myers .Essie He Imick , 1920 Lena Myers, Madge Jones, Floyd, Clark, Paul Grubc, Irene Kcchc Cecil Ncicc, Etta Coleman, Albertina MorchoUec, Alrich Hendricks. Bcsslo Anderson, Fred Whitehead, Leslie Jcns.cn, Law d Hurley, Wilson Clark, Deborah Bowie. 1921 Violet Covor, Velma Paxton, Elizabeth i- Hurley, Bernice Kennedy, 1922 Roy Kconc, May Treist, Jean Bowie, Wayne Jones, Margarot Altchison, Pearl Schroder, Marie Wesner Phillip Blue,, Rolf Brooks. 1925 Helen Todd, Delos Dillman, Ralph Whitchccd John w illiams , Margaret Grubc , 1924 lone Whito, Vivian Stump, Max Hilliard, Gertrude Os tree kc, William Altchison, Lowell Kemper, Lowis Jensen- r,w. 1925 Mery Blue, Roy Biggo , Roao Grubo, Hazel Woanor, Valorc Wooso, Joaoph Gifford, Mildred Kemper, Weldon Steele, Joaaic Cooper, Bert Vandcrcar. 1926 Leu Gifford, Lanta Smith, Arthur Blue, Barbara, Soottor, Marforio Jonca, Prankin richer, Horry Mitchell, Beulah Dewey, Jeaaio Jonoa, Ruaaoll Jena on, 1927 Clare Grubo, Glen Woanor, Mildred Grubo, Jamca Hankins, Kaldon Walker, Maurice Stump, William Part era on, 1928 Alice Blue, Cecil Ropp, Delbert May, Dorothy Timnona, Clair Myora, Guy Schrader, Cord olio Clark, Cheater. Dewey, Carrie Gulbra.naon,Audroy Hartley, Roxford McDaniel. 1929 Vern Peiaol, Alma Cooper, Thelma Grubo, Herbert Howard, Morgan Tilton, Howard Black, 1930 Max Repp, Edna Wolf, Harry Loo, Alma Myora, Eva Ferrell, Virgil Wynkoop, Pauline Pa rkor, Vernon Grubo, William White, Charles Grubo. 1931 Paul Buah, No Ida Ropp, John Parker, Anna Mc- Daniel, Goldie Wooa, Clair Miach, Mary Stoolo, Nora Timnona, Marjory Schreiner, Ruaaoll Mc- Daniel, Edverda Andcraon, Marcilc- Andoraon, Loonard Jonacn, No one, Horahman, Wile Langdon, Bernard Hohner, Thenaa Jonacn, 1932 Boyd Jonoa, Harry Lcwia , Mabel Walker, Robert Smith, Phillip Jonoa, Elizabeth McFarland, Virginia Hilliard, Norma Gulbranaon, Mario Dv.tt - linger, Vada Gulbranaon, 1933 Rex Gibba, John Blue, John Lampl, Leon Brown, Helen Miach, John McNeil, Charloa Duttlingcr, Katherine McNoll, Lowell Woolcvor, Margaret Parker, Hillis Joffcra, 1934 Jamca Lampl, Mario Minor, Vera Tilton, Ruth Langdon, Mildred Wolf, Helen Kornink, Arthur Houaor , H .arietta Sampson, Clarence Boomsma, Ruby Hendrickson, Jeanette McNeil, Elaic And- craon, Sophi- ' Kep wj., Irono Gifford. 1935 Mary Pratl. Doric Grubo, Helen Downio, Mary j- 4X Ptn- x. - � mr. i £ x-i- 7 zse tk L -cverr ' ’ tv jc f w. 1935 1936 Anderson, Dura ilia Hight, Francos Colton, Lorono Dnniol, Francis Harrington, Harry McDaniel, Carrel Pintor Albort Millor, Ernost Clark, John HUl..ard, Stephania Lolok, Alien Dubois. Frank Grubo, Alico Hughoa, Carroll Brown, rodiok Allon, Lola Morohouao, Bornico ,,osnor, Exizabctn Pintor, Lillian Gulbranson, Rosolla Araentrout ocro- llno Schnockonburgor, Dorothy Duttlingor, William Stembcl, Boasio Holbrook- 1937 Louiao Wolf, William Brown, Mary Tomlinson, Charlene And-raon, Alma Millor, Velma Milton, Kathryn Minor, Herbert Heuaer, John Hight, Vora Morehouse, Pauline Armantrout, Lav ton Brown, Mary Me rices i eh, Brown, Evelyn Anderson, Paul Cambo, Clara Margaret Blue, Mildred Steele, Anna Harrington, El- wood Gulbranson, Jr. 1938 Jack East, Paul Pintor, Edwin Biorma, Victor Tiloon, Merle Harrod, Byron Harrod, Dorothy Clark, Virginia Ropp, Carl Spurgeon, Bill Cavindor, Robert Virginia Engle, Eleanor Strader, Johanna Zolpha Woolovor, Nina Gulbranson, Koith Doxo anu., Josophino Korniak, Nickolas Biorna, Eloiso Araano u, C la rone o Duttlingor, Clarence Nolson, Damon Parker, John Williams, Mao Stroup, Miko dull, Norman Hollada.y, Jaradcah Wynkoop, Harold Duttlin cr W 03 lcy Johnston, Roso May Hoohn, Artnur Grubc ,Rus.. ' o. 1 Clarke, Miriam Stcnbol. Curti 3 Parker, Allen Hciahman, Alma Magora, Robert Burkholder, Gladys Snow, Arnold Murray, Betty Ropp, ivus Johnston, Shirloy Weiss, Dale Williams Lloyd Dunn. Erma Dunn, Alvin Cambe, Hazel McDaniel, Goraia Pettit, Sally Clark, John Thois, Olan Minor, 1941 Sylvia Weiss, Jim Longstroth, Jessie Wynkoop, Artnur Kerch, Emagoan Cunningham, Virginia Horshman, Jane Boomsna , Eileen Kingman, Wayno Griggs, Lois Po-tlt, Bill Yeoman, Sada Cstcrgaard, Donald Clark, J Nagel, Patrick Harrington, Irene Mi3ch, Clom Fo Alma Armstrong, Mike Sysock, Margarot Porogino, Junior Hoohn, Marie Patrick, Patrica Bowman, Raymond Noes , 1939 1940 i ' 5 f ’ ■ •, • i f IN THE SERVICE Sinco tho entrance of tho United States into the socond- world war a nunbor of former Whoatfield High School students have been called to service. Among than are the following: Max Repp 1930 Robert Smith 1932 Rex Gibbs 1933 John Lanpl 1933 John McNeil 1933 James Lanpl 1933 Arthur Houser 1934 William Stcnbol 1936 Herbert Houser 1937 Harold Brown 1937 Junior Gulbranscn 1937 Jack East 1938 Nicholas Biorma 1938 Clarence Nelson 1938 John Williams 1939 Norman Holliday 1939 Postor Myers 1939 Russell Clarice 1939 Louis Sayno 1942 Paul Scott 1942 T home. s Mac Owa n Faculty Eugene Hadley Faculty Wilbur 0. Harmon Faculty Byron Rood Fa culty