Wheeler High School - Rosetta Yearbook (Valparaiso, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 52 of the 1945 volume:

f u X , 5 51 i y 1 x 1 v c: ::u:'mur:rmls:m'.1an':sn:Jn1l.L ROSETTA 1945 l FLOYD O. GLASS Principal - WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL WHEELER, INDIANA THE ROSETTAH In 1779 near Rosetta, Egypt, there was found a rather ugly stone of black basalt, about three feet nine! inches high, two :feet four inches wide and eleven inches thick. It was not much to look at, and yet the fame of the ROSETTA STONE has been without limit. Just why should this be so? On this stone there was writing in three languages. In Greek and in two other languages which scholars were able to identify as early Egyptian and later Egyptian. Now, up until this time man had not been able to read Egyptian writing. All the secrets of medicine and art and science that had been worked out by this talented people were locked securely in the bonds of unreadable language. But the scholars were, of course-, able to read the Greek inscription-and, working on. the chance that the other two bits of writing each said the same thing, they were able to devise a key to these ancient languages, a key that was to make available to human- kind all those priceless secrets that had been locked away for so long-just as we can figure out many of the characters of a code if we have a long enough paragraph written, in that code and if we know what the paragraph says. At Wheeler this year there has been written a story of achieve- ment and of friendship. Really, of course, each of us has written it in a different language, because each of us has individual ways of doing, and thinking, and living. WE LEAVE YOU . . . We are the graduating seniors . . . We leave you, Wheeler High School, with a pang of regret that we didn't think we would feel . . . Our careless happy days of high school are gone . . . Never to be re- called save only by some memory . . . Never again may we race the bell through the halls of our school, for no longer is it our school . . . Never again may we stand at the sideline and yell and cheer for our team, for no longer is it our team . . . Never again may We bungle the junior play . . . Or fight for victory on the gym floor . . . Or tingle with pleasure at the teachers' praise, or sting under their criticism . . . or burn the lights of our room's cramming for a final exam . . . or whirl to the music of our school orchestra . . . or strain and sweat over prom decorations, or dance and laugh under the finished product . . . or worry about the empty treasury . . . or fiirt . .. or know the singular warmth of a schooltime friend . . . All that ends when they hand us our diploma there that night of commencement . . . ends forever . . . Yet the very word means not finish . . . but beginning . . . This diploma will be four years of our life . . . Yes, we leave that life, but we go to enter a new and even greater world . . . Now in the springtime . . . the time of awakening life . . . we too awake and rise to its challenge . . . unregretting, unsorrowing, eager . . . SENIOR CLASS, 1945 1,7 Q' QD fl ht 4 1' 1 F.: J r A 1 ls - 0' '- X g 5 'inn sf 'Zi' 'I x Qx I - G- 1 .N f Q - 'B 'bf N P YY v 9, X mmm 5 . H T www L S X QE . , . A f X ' S- X I H 1 fi 4? 1 ' f ' I N 1.1 . .u.,, . x J Wh .. '16 qv, I x' '-.fl s I 1 - 1 K I . L 6-,N S645 sf, ,5O'N Y X ,ff X 5 f W v f X 5' , 4115 '. fn 'R -L X' KW-X iq lv. 'fl . M k 'whim 'pbwiki H 'Lvg 124- A 3- , 'mg' n.a1f.f,g1a-vi' 14 A - D 3. ' iv- ,N -x . N 7' I N. 1, First row: left to right: Rosella Affeld Kenneth Carey Robert Dupont May Glasshagel Second row: Philip Graybill Ralph Gustafson Jean Hamann Jacqueline Lanman Third row: Pamela Marquart Norma Jean McAvoy James Noland Ozelma Ross Fourth row: Mary J. Snook Barbara Squires Norma Young Floyd O. Glass SENIOR ACTIVITIES Rosie , Valparaiso High School 1, Secretary 3, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Student Council 3, Advertising-Rosetta. Kenny , Senior Play, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Duie , Senior Play, Junior Play, President 1, 3, Student Council 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, Yell 1, Scribbles 2, 3, 4, Rosetta, Advertising Manager. May , West Chicago High School 1, Junior Play, Presi- dent G. A. A. 4, D. A. R. Award, 'Chorus 3, G. A. A. 3, 4. Phil , Senior Play, Track 3. Swede , Se-nior Play, Basketball Captain 4, Basketball 1, 21, 3, 3, Baseball 1, 3, 4, Track 3, Sec.-Treas. 4, Vice-Presi- ent . Jeanie , Senior Play, Junior Play, Secretary Student Council 4, Sec.-Treas. 1, Scribbles 1, 2, 4, Baton Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4, Associate Editor Scribbles 4, Editor Rosetta, Vice-President G. A. A., G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, Hiking Manager 2, Dancing 3--G. A. A. Jackie , Junior Play, Yell 1, 2, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. Treasurer 4, Bicycle Manager G. A. A. 2, Chorus 1, President 2, Student Council 1, 2, Editor Scribbles 4, Baton Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4. Pam , Junior Play, G. A. A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, Roller and Ice Skating Manager G. A. A. 3, Chorus, Rosetta. Mac , Horace Mann High School 1, 2, 3, Sen-ior Play, Vice-President 4, Scribbles 4, G. A. A. 4, G. A. A. Social Chairman, Rosetta. Jim , Senior Play, President 4, Basketball Captain 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, Yell 1, Baseball Captain 4, Baseball 3, 4, Track 3, Student Council 4. Potsie , Senior Play, Junior Play, Scribbles 2, Student Council 4, Emerson 1, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. Jackie , Crown Point 1, 2, Senior Play, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4. Barb , Lew Wallace 1, Junior Play, Chorus 3, G. A. A. 2, 3, 4, Rosetta. Worm , Senior Play, Junior Play, Baton Twirling 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 3, G. A .A. 1, 2, 3, 4, G. A. A. Secretazy 4, Yell 1, 2, 4, Class Reporter 4, Secretary 2, Secretary-Treas- urer 3, Basketball Manager G. A. A. 3. Principal, Wheeler High School, Sponsor Senior Class. JUNIOR CLASS Front row, left to right: Dorothy Hildebrand, Cathryn Ruwersma, Dorothy Stowers, Nelda Wozniak, Dorothy Biogdanich, Phyllis Calla- han, Helen Nett, Betty Gustafson, Irene Susdorf, Charmaine Bouvie, Ella Mae, Erwin. Second row: Harold Betz, William Schumacker, John Horan, Robert Glenn, Donald Baker, Clarence Hendrickson, Mrs. Burger, Eldon Hayes, LeRoy Vandewalker, Mr. Walter. Third row: Max Snook, Paul Reinert, Edward Schrock. The Junior class elected the following officers for the year. President,-LeRoy Vandewalker, Vice-President-Eldon Hayes, Secretary-Charmaine Bouvie, Treasurer--Betty Gustafson, Stu- dent Council-Irene Susdorf. One of the most active classes in High School . . . Sponsored Magician Show in November. Bought war bonds and stamps. Gave Junior Play on April 13. Sponsored Junior-Senior prom. Have regular class parties. Class is sponsored by Mrs. Burger, and Mr. Walter. SOPHOMORE CLASS Front row, left to right: Beverly Hildebrand, Marion Lambert, Ruth Gast, Dolores Bay, Edna Hall, Julie Lanman, Elaine Robinson. Second row: Elbert Hayes, Frank Pedersen, Irvin Andersen, Duane Evensen, Mr. Hunter, Robert Selman, Donald Erwin, Merlyn Betz. The Sophomore class elected these oHicers to preside during the year. President-Robert Selman, Vice-President-Frank Ped- ersen, Secretary-Elaine Robinson, Treasurer-Patsy Young. . . . Whether you're just acquainted, or are real friends, your class- mates add inestimably toward giving your school a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere . . . F 1 ug li 7. ,- K 1 -sg LJ Juniors Say Victory With THREE DOTS AND A DASH Peter Piper ...........,.. LeRoy Vandewalker Mrs. Mood ....... ........., N elda Wozniak Polly ................. .............. I rene Susdorf Lena ......,...........,.......,. Charmaine Bouvie Aunt Effie ........... ........ B etty Gustafson Dolores De Oreo ...... Dorothy Bogdanich Bessie Tobias ......... .............. H elen Nett Ruby .............................. Phyllis Callahan Jerk O'Hara ...v........................ Max Snook Major Miller ....... ........ R onald Eve-nsen Roy .......................... William Schumacker THROUGH THE YEAR--FROM PROM TO PROM December 16, 1944, was truly a Night to Remember . The annual Junior- Senior prom was given early to accomodate those- boys who are leaving for the armed services and otherwise would not have been able to attend. QUEENE IRENE, reigned during the evening and her coronation was a sight to behold. The the-me carried throughout the evening was that of Royalty. LeRoy Vandewalker, the Junior class president, led the grand march, with James Noland, Senior class president, holding honor of second couple in line. All in all, this was one of the most outstanding and planned-for features of the year. SENIORS SPONSOR BOBBIE SOX DANCE, SEPT. 29 On Friday night, September 29, the Wheeler gym was crowded with jitterbiugs, waltzers, and two steppers, but they all had one thing in common. That was that they were all dancing in their stocking feet. It was one of the first of those dances given in this vicinity and everyone had a look of surprise and disgust on his face when upon entering the door he was told to check his shoes as well as his coat and hat. But before the evening was over, everyone was thoroughly enjoying themselves, and it was really something to look back upon for years to come. There Is a People Mighty in Its Youth. -Shelley Although off to a rather late start, the Wheeler School, in its voluntary sales program of war stamps and bonds, from November 1, 1944, to March 21, 1945, has made amazing progress. Through the cooperation of the students, faculty, and class treasurers, the goal which as announced for the entire! year was reached in one month. This goal, to buy a jeep 1511605 on which appears the name of our school, was wise- ly extended to buy two jeeps. This second goal will be an accomplished fact by the close of school. To date QMarch 211, bond and stamp sales total S1805.20. Of this amount the Class of '45 have invested the m-ost heavily to the sum of S642.20. N INTH GRADE Front row, left to right: Tobbie Bivens, Arcola Gast, Geraldine Clark, Vera Evers, Charlotte Hildebrand, Sarabel Graham, Naomi Melton, Harold Camplan. Second row: Howard Moreland, Elmer Adams, Lyle! Betz, Mike Sipich, Mr. Hunter, John Ames, Dan Nowlin, Dale Walsh, Ray Hendrickson, Roland Cochran. This class elected their ofiicers at the beginning of the school year as follows. President--John Ames, Vice-President-Roland Cochran, Secretary-Geraldine Clark, Treasurer-Charlotte Hildebrand, Student Council-Naomi Melton, Had bowling and theatre party in October. Sold basketball season tickets. Bought war bonds and stamps and contributed to Red Cross. Mr. Hunter is the class sponsor. EIGHTH GRADE Front row, left to right: Bill Peters, Marilyn Ames, Leona Dankeirt, Dorothy Siewert, Marilyn Tapocsi, Frances Betz, Genevieve Horan, Anna Bogdanich, Alberta House- holder, Margaret Ross, Dora Lee Jorgensen, Phyllis Hill, Laverne Rittel. Second row: Frank Briggs, Thomas Ilic, Donald Nowlin, Paul Marquart, Leslie Milby, Mr. Bronnenberg, Eugene Ruwersma, Robert Glasshagel, Gene Rogers, Jack Burge, Richard Lafever. The eighth grade elected the following oflicers at the beginning of the year. President-Genevieve Horn, Vice-President-Paul Marquart, Secretary-Tneasurer- Marilyn Ames, Student Council-Dorothy Siewert. In the selling of tickets for the Basketball season the 7th and 8th grade game came out even and so we all went on a hike. SEVENTH GRADE Front row, left to right: Avis Hartwig, lone Hayes, Arlene Erwin, Shirley Glasshagel, Hazel Hendrickson, Irene Betz, Doris Melton. Second row: Alvin, Meyers, Harold Henning, James Koeppen, James Burger, Mr. Bronnenberg, Barney Ilic, Donald Brown, Donald Moflitt, Gerald Brown, Noble Stewart. The seventh grade elected the following oilicers: President-Melvin Tarnow, Vice--President-Arlene Erwin, Secretary-Treasurer-Helen Scott, Student Council- James Koeppen. The Junior-Hi played their basketball games with 'Crown Point, Hobart, East Gary Central, East Gary, Columbia and Merrillville. - J .gm- IB an li.-nl 71 1 N x X I J' 1 -4 I I 4. HWY nf' Y il ' if ' M. X I T1 N H N 0 4 znww- K' - , ' '- I . fvsaxnamauasurzs + 1 A if-3 14 A KL, ,M 6 ... - 3 1115 .JJ I , N I 2 it ,s, .-'w fr FIRST AND SECOND GRADES First row, left to right: Warren Meyer, Janet Erwin, Dale Piske, DeForest Lipke, Dale Jeffery, Gary Grimes, Richard Flamme, Bobby Barnes, Richard Young, Kenneth Witwer, Sharidan Bell, Lois Clouse, Judith Susdorf, Betty Lou Pittman, Genevieve Lafever, Fredrick Tresemer, Francis Susdorf. Second row: Ruth Ann Burge, Pauline Tresemier, Ruth Ann Dupont, Ruth Ann Vandewalker, Louetta Mofiitt, Thomas Chelf, Marvin Brickner, Mrs. Young, teacher, Edward Meyer, Bobby Clouse, Jo Ann Bronnenb-erg, Carol Householder, Marlene Brickner, Carol Hardesty, Mon- roe Andrews. Not Shown: Peggy Scott. We have dramatized some of the second grade stories. Two of these are Three Little Pigs and Billy Goat Gruff. THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES First row, left to right: Jimmy Hawkins, Delbert Hoffman, Kathleen Ames, Fred Clouse, Dora Mae Hess, Patty Ogden, Donald Fuhr, Doris Beecher, Ernest Hildebrand, Phillip Crider, Wilma Young, Billy Adams, Jane Evers, Janice Thompson. Second row: Shirley Pittman, Karen Eaton, Robert Flamme, Marilyn Szikora, Thomas Eaton, Ailene Wozniak, Arlene Wozniak, Mrs. Chelf, teacher, George Clark, Elizabeth Har- ders, Robert Householder, Betty Complan, Melba Moiiitt, Billy Young. Not Shown: Roger Morris. The third and fourth grades are twenty-seven strong. They have bought two bonds and are buying stamps. They have had their usual holiday class parties. FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES First row, left to right: Jimmy Dupont, Dale Hurst, Donald Meyer, James Clouse, Chester Moilitt, Jimmy Hildebrand, Donald Andrews, Billy Dankezt, Charlotte Dan- kert, Rose Glasshagel, Jean Camplan, Ruth Herder, Verna Householder, Evelyn Stokes, Carol Stokes. Second row: Willie Harders, Jim Moiiitt, Jack Short, Donald Bivens, Billy Joe Coleman, Donald Lipke, Dan Flamme, Mrs. Ehrhardt, teacher, Kenneth Kain, Robert Lafever, Edwin Hess, Evelyn Rippe, Carol Crisman, Jo Ann Nowlin. Third row: Donald Bell, Jim Pittman. We gave a play for Washington's Birthday. We have donated 59.66 for the Red Cross. There are thirty-two enrolled. Dale Hurst holds the perfect attendance record. Left to right: Audrey Chelf Doris B. Burger Virgil V. Bronnenberg Gladys Ehrhardt Clarice B. Young Wayne K. Walter William Hunter June Bays Floyd O. Glas s Not shown: Reid Sterling Joseph A. Starkey THE FACULTY First and second grades, Indiana University. Mathematics and English, Indiana State Teacher's College, Columbia University. Seventh and eighth grades, Coach for High School, Ball State Teacher's College. Fifth and sixth grades, Valparaiso University, Winona Lake. First and second grades, Central Normal College. Social Studies, Latin, English, Health, Indiana Central Col- lege, co-sponsor of Junior Class, Chairman of war bonds and stamps sales. Commercial subjects, Indiana State Teacher's College, Freshman and Sophomore sponsor. Vocational Home Economics, Physical Education, Health Biology, Indiana University, P. T. A. Health Representa- tive, G. A. A. sponsor, Senior sponsor, Ho-t' Lunch sponsor. Commerce and Economics, Manchester College, Indiana University, Senior sponsor, Student Council sponsor, Prin- cipal. Conservatory, University of Band, Arthur Jordon Music College, Vand-ercook Music Louisville, Central Normal School. College, Purdue University, Industrial Arts, Manchester Winona, Ball State 'Teacheris College. STUDENT COUNCHJ First row: Ozelma Ross 4, Jean Hamann 4, Secretary, Ruth Gast 2, Irene Susdorf 3, Genevieve Horan 8, Dorothy Siewert 8, Arlene Erwin 7, Noami Melton 1. Second row: John Ames 1, Robert Selman 2, LeRoy Vandewalkeir 3, Jim Noland 4, President, James Koeppen 7, Mr. Glass, Sponsor. The Student Council has sponsored the following programs. State Policeman Sutherland gave a demonstration of police methods of handling men. Rev. Vande- walker has given a regular series of assembly talks. Bertelle's Bird Circus was en- joyed by the assembly just before Christmas. SENIOR PROPHECY New Year's Eve--1955 In the cheery atmosphere of the old hangout, DufT'y's, we find to our amaze- ment some Seniors of 45 sitting around a large table. We are ushered over to the group and make ourselves comfortable just as our old class president, James Noland, calls the meeting to order. He has risen above his former position of local mail canrier to- th-e high position of Postmaster General. Said the call president, As I call this meeting to order you will answer by telling what you have accomplished in the past ten years. To begin, I'll call on our old vice-president, Norma. Jean McAvoy. Up steps Miss McAvoy who for many years has been a stenographer for Goldblatt Brothers' State Street store in Chicago. She is spending her well-earned vacation here in N. Y. Next our trustworthy treasurer, Ralph Gustafson, steps up. Ralph is another one of those Wheeler graduat-es who has worked himself up from a hardworking job to the money making job of President of the Pennsylvania Railroad by marrying the preceding president's daughter. Now, one of our council members, Ozelma Ross stands up. She is well-known in New York for she is a Public Health Nurse. Many books have been written about her experiences. Ozelma is married to a handsome blonde brain specialist. Our other council member, Jean Hamann, has spent the past years working hand in hand with Jackie Lanman. They are both air stewazrdesses for the Pan- American Airlines. They are engaged to twin transport pilots working for the same company. Another class member who proved herself as brilliant as we thought when we voted her for the D. A. R. award is May Glasshagel. If you will listen to station NUTZ, New York City, you will hear her' broadcast daily on the Homemaker Hour. A late comer to our party is Admiral Dupont who has just arrived in port and has just dropped in to see his old friends before catching the next plane to his home and family in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Next on the list is Norma Young, now Professor of Physical Education at North- western. She' is happily married to a Professor of Science also instructing there. Captain Graybill now steps up on the Platform, the gold bars on his tunic gleam- ing brightly. He is an instructor at Keesler Field and is now on his way to confer with the President. Another girl who chose nursing as her profession is Jackie Snook, who is now head nurse of the Billings Hospital in Chicago. She has a daughter planning to step into her mother's footsteps in the years to come. , In our midst we have one man who has held up the tradition of good old W.H.S. by becoming such a successful farmer that he is known throughout the nation. This is Kenneth Carey. Here comes three girls who almost missed this reunion, Rosella Affeld, Pamela Marquart, and Barbara Squires. Well, girls, sit down and join the party while we tell of our successes. These women are all owners of the Veteran's Lonely Hearts Club. The name of their business may lead you to think that they are unhappy but Pamela is married to the president of the Merit Shoe Stores, Rosella and Barbara are married to well known movie actors, Rosella to Robert Walker and Barbara to Van Johnson. After a toast to our successful and happy lives we leave you and go our separate ways back to our various occupations. VARSITY TEAM Front row, left to right: V. V. Bronnenberg, coach, Ralph Gustafson, James Noland, Irvin Anderson, LeRoy Vandewalker, Max Snook. Second row: Roland Cochran- student manager, Clarance Hendrickson, Kenneth Carey, Robert Dupont, Donald Baker, Robert Glenn, William Schumacker, Paul Marquart-student manager. 1944- Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. WHEELER BASKETBALL '45 Home Opponent 10-at Hebron ............. ........ 2 1 20 14-vs. Boone Grove ...... ........ 3 8 29 17-at Hobart ............. ........ 2 7 39 21-vs, Liberty ....,,...., ........ 4 5 15 28-at Washington ..... .,...... 4 4 36 1-vs. Kouts ,,,,,,,,.,,- ...,.... 2 7 42 8-at Wirt ....,......, ........ 2 9 69 15-at Griflith .... ........ 3 2 51 19-vs. Jackson ..... ........ 4 0 24 5-at East Gary ...... ........ 3 7 49 12-at Portage .............. ........ 4 9 28 18-Jackson at Valpo .... ........ 4 0 19 19-Morgan at Valpo .... ........ 4 0 37 20-Kouts at Valpo ..... ........ 1 5 33 26-vs. Roosevelt .......... ......-- 3 7 45 2-vs. Edison Gary ...... ........ 2 1 63 6-vs. Morgan ,....,..... ........ 3 3 70 9-vs. Merriville .... --.-...- 3 9 41 16-vs. Dyer .....,................................ .------- 4 3 44 30-Chesterton .................................... .....-. 3 2 27 22-Hammond Tech, at Hammond ...... ........ 2 3 46 SECOND TEAM wvon wvon lost WVUII xvon lost lost lost vvon lost lost wvon xvon lost lost lost lost lost lost vvon lost Front row, left to right: John Ames, Dan Nowlin, Robe-rt Selman, Tobbie Bivens, Harold Camplain, Roland Cochran. Second row: V. V. Bronnenberg, coach, Dale Walsh, Dwane Evensen, John Horan, Paul Reinert, Duane Betz, Paul Marquart. 1944- Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. WHEELER BASEBALL '45 12-at Portage ........... 14-vs. Chesterton ..,,. 19-vs. Jackson ...... 22-at Liberty .,,,......., 26-vs. Merrillville ..., 28-vs. Portage ...... 6-at Jackson ....., 1 0-vs. Liberty ..., 1 2-at Chesterton .... Home Opponent 2 15 1 10 ......16 8 S 3 5 12 4 11 ......10 11 5 4 3 4 lost lost vvon xvon lost lost lost vvon lost SENIOR CLASS WILL State of Indiana County of Porter City of Wheeler We, the class of nineteen hundred and forty-five, being of sound memory and good intentions, realizing that we are about to end our high school career, and lingering these last few days within the immortal portals and d-evoted shrine, do hereby declare this to fbe our last will and testament: I, Rosella Affeld, bequeath my dimples to whoever wants them. I, Kenneth Carey, bequeath my way with girls to Duane Betz. I, Robert Dupont, bequeath my build and height to Howard Moreland, my black beard to John Ames. I, May Glasshagel, bequeath my middle name to Sarabel Graham, my personality to Dorothy Bogdanich. ' I, Ralph Gustafson, bequeath my yellow suspenders to Mr. Starkey, all my zoot suits to Mr. Walter. I, Phillip Graybill, bequeath my reserved nature to the Junior class. I, Jean Hamann, bequeath my blonde hair to Dolores Bay, my nickname to Irene Susdorf. I, Jackie Lanman, bequeath my piano playing ability to Bus Snook so he can play something besides Chopsticks, my typing ability to Hen. I, Norma Jean MacAvoy, bequeath my gum cracking ability to Andy, my height to Arcola. I, Jim Noland, bequeath my desk to Elly, my middle name to Vandy. I, Ozelma Ross, bequeath my nickname to Betty Gustafson, my stature to Vera Evers. I, Pamela Marquart, bequeath my shortness to Dizzy, my small feet to John Horan, I, Jackie Snook, bequeath my long hair to Elly, my love for nursing to Char- maine. I, Barbara Squires, bequeath my pigtails to Sarabel, my knack for getting into trouble to Dorothy Hilebrand. I, Norma Young, bequeath my curly hair to Marion Lambert, my baton to Pat Young. In testimony whereof we have hereunto set our hands this seventeenth day of May in the year nineteen hundred and forty-five. SENIOR CLASS OF 1945 G. A. A. First row, left to right: Geraldine Clark, Vera Evers, Naomi Melton, Charlotte Hildebrand, Dorothy Stowers, Nelda Wozniak, Phyllis Callahan, June Bays, Sponsor, Helen Nett, Dorothy Bogdanich, Betty Gustafson, Cathryn Ruwersma, moved, Irene Susdorf, Charmaine Bouvie. Second row: Arcola Gast, Sarabiel Graham, Beverly Hildebrand, Marion Lambert, Ruth Gast, Dolores Bay, Elaine Robinson, Edna Hall, Julianne Lanman, Norma Jean McAvoy, Ella Mae Erwin. Third row: Jackie Lan- man, Jean Hamann, Pamela Marquart, Rosella Aifeld, Ozelma Ross, May Glasshagel, Barbara Squires, Jackie Snook. Not Shown: Barbara Homan, Patsy Young, Norma Young. The G. A, A., Girls' Athletic Association, presents many and varied interests for the students participating. This year the club has presented a St. Patrick's. Day Dance, Christmas gifts for the Lake County Children's Home, a Bowling Party, and Play Nights, in addition to the annual Initiation and the Mother-Daughter Banquet. These girls who have participated in the G. A. A. represent some of the finest girsl we have. They have received a heritage that will aid them in later life-that of good sportsmanship. This is the motivating force behind the G. A. A. Below we see the officers and the sponsor who have led this group for the year. We present: June Bays ...,..... ........ S ponsor May Glasshagel ....... . ......... President Jean Hamann ....... ...... V ice-President Norma Young ...... ......... S ecretary Jackie Lanman ....... ........ T reasurer He who has a thousand friends has not a friend to spare, and he who has one enemy shall meet him everywhere. -Ali Ben Aliu Taleb. an mm.. .M A J N5 Nr Seniors Say HERE COMES CHARLIE fCharacters in order that they appeared:J Ozelma Ross Nora Malone, cook at Elliot home ..................,....., ' ,,,.,,, James Noland Norma Young Philip Graybill Kenneth Carey Jean Hamann Robert Dupont Officer Tim McGriIl, Nora's sweetheart .................... ..,,, Mrs. Fanny Farnham, Larry's aunt by marriage ...... ..... Larry Elliott, young businessman .................,............ ...,,, Ted Hartley, Larry's old time college pal ....... Vivian Smythe-Kersey, Larry's fiancee ......,. ..... Uncle Aleck Twiggs, in charge of Charlie ...... .,........... Charlie Hopps, Larry's ward ......................... .... N orma Jean McAvoy Caroline Smythe-Kersey, Vivian's mother ...... ............... J ackie Snook Mortimer Smythe-Kersey, Vivian's brother .... .,.... R alph Gustafson BEST BETS OF THE SENIOR CLASS fpictures on opposite pagej May Glasshagel Robert Dupont Norma Young . Ralph Gustafson James Noland .. Jean Hamann .. Kenneth Carey POWER His tongue was framed to music And his hand was armed with skill, His face was the mould of beauty, And his heart the throne of will.--Emerson D. A. R. Award Personality Athletic ability Athletic ability Most valuable Best looking girl Best looking boy Save with Safety-The Life Insurance Way--A Wise man once said, HA part of all you earn is yours to keep. The secret of successful thrift is to put aside first that fraction of your earnings which will be needed for financial security in later years, for emerg- encies. Then use what is left to meet current living costs. Only Life Insurance offers the ideal savings plan. JOHN I. SMITH, General Agent TELEPHONE WHEELER 21 FIRE, AUTO, FARM Wheeler, Indiana BATON TWILLERS Marilyn Ames, Dorothy Bogdanich, Norma Young, Patsy Young, Marilyn Tapocsi BAND Dwayne Evensen, Sousaphoneg Irvin Andersen, Clarinet, Paul Reinert, Clarinet, Clarance Hendrickson, Clarinet, Gerald Brown, Baritone, La Verne Rittel, Baritone, Robert Selman, Saxophoneg Edward Schrock, Cornet, Dale Walsh, Cornet, LeRoy Vandewalker, Baritoneg Genevieve Horan, Drums, Anna Bog- danich, Drums CHEER LEADERS Irene Susdorf, Norma Young, Betty Gustafson, Charmaine Bouvie BASKETBALL No. 4, Max Shook, No. 10, Ralph Gustafsong No. 5, Jim Noland, No. 11, Irvin Andersen CASBON ELECTRIC COMPANY -Service for the Following- ROUND OAK EASY ZENITH GAS STOVES WASHING MACHINES RADIOS BUPAND KELVINATOR ELECTRIC BOTTLED GAS REFRIGERATORS MOTORS Telephone 85 Valparaiso, Indiana ' X 3 ,M . '95 , x, 3n-F 494, .N '- Qww feigsf .' v' ' ,'-xhkzbx 7 y ,. , 7 .. 1, I 'JL' .xH V I 1' A XX A R '. . Farmer's Restaurant I I COMPLIMENTS OF 56 L, 1 lVlundell's IIICO IIWHY Valpaliaiso' Indiana Phone Indiana Small's Electric and Gift Shop PARTY PRIZES AND GIFTS Hobart, Indiana SALBERGS and Ladies Suits to Measure Men Valparaiso, Indiana Flowers Always Make a Hit HOBART FLOWER SHOP Across from the Honor Roll HOBART, INDIANA Victors Studios Portrait and Commercial Photographs PHONE 2-7477 527 Broadway - Gary, Ind. I coMPL1MENTs or P U B L I X BOWLING ALLEY ' Phone 602-R Elks Building Valparaiso, Indiana State Farm Insurance Companies GLEN P. I-IUGHART, Solicitor VERNON SHURR, Agent Phone 109-.I Wheeler, Indiana Sonntag Standard Service Second and Main Streets Hobart, Indiana Boone Studio Phone 4-3694 38 East Ridge Road Gary, Indiana Clip and Curl Beauty Shop Individual Hair Styling E. Affeld, prop. Call 1010 E. Corner Valparaiso and Monroe Valparaiso, Indiana Jack and Jill Shop Those cute somethings for the n arrival as well as for baby's older sister and brother. 216 MAIN STREET I-IOBART, INDIANA COLE'S GROCERY and MARKET SCHOOL SUPPLIES SOFT DRINKS FRUIT AND VEGETABLES CANNED GOODS Welcome School Students Phone Wheeler 103-W Wheeler, Indiana 1 T Pr-x ' L STANDARD OIL COMPANY DISTRIBUTOR OF GAS-FUEL OIL--KEROSENE-FURNACE on. Otto Evensen - Agent PHONE WHEELER 2 WHEELER, INDIANA COMPLIMENTS OF FlELD'S SMALING DRESS SHOP ICE CREAM 8: GROCERY Hobart, Indiana Wheeler, Indiana SCHOOL ACTIVITY 1. Jr. play rehearsal 2. 8: 3. Girls at work and play 4. Blow Gabriel 5. Goin' Home 6. Rosetta staff 7. Pause that Refreshesu 8. Keep the Home Fires Burning' 9. Irene Susdorf, Prom Queen MOBIL GAS AND OIL Accessories - Parts EVENSEN'S Tire Service ROYAL BLUE STORE Batteries Best Quality Always EARL STOWERS, Prop. Wheeler, Indiana Phone 3 Wheeler, Ind. ' SOHN'S GLEN PARK MOTOR SALES DRESS AND GIFT SHOP BUY' Se and Trade, QGifts For All OccasionsD i 405 Main St. e Hobart, Ind. 28 E- R1dge Rd- M- Gary, Ind- New and Used Cars COMPLIMENTS OF Myron M. Peck Coal and Feed Phone 7 4 Hobart, Indiana COMPLIMENTS OF ROPER 8: BROWN ELEVATOR Coal - Feed - Grain Farm Supplies Hobart, Indiana Phone Wheeler 1 Wheeler, Indiana WlLLIAM'S FOOD MART Everything In Foods VALPARAISO INDIANA 7 I 1 I 1 B ,-,gf 51. Wx if- A ? HARDING STYLE SHOP DRESSES OF THE HOUR WITHOUT EXTRAVAGANCE 58 .Iei'I'L-rson St. Valparaiso, Ind. Home Service Station TEXACO PRODUCTS Greasing Tire Repairing Phone 189 Ridge Road and Main Sts. Hobart, Indiana COMPLIMENTS OF Stark's Super Service SINCLAIR PRODUCTS Firestone Home and Auto Supplies Phone 17 439 Main St. -- Hobart, Ind. Meyer Dress and Hat Shop Styles for all occasions For Less Valparaiso, Indiana The Vail Jewelery Store FRED MALTYZ, prop. Phone 204 ll E. Lincolnway ? Valparaiso, In - - - - I - Valpo Plumbing L. Dean and Son 210 Lincolnway Valparaiso, Indiana FIELD'S Dress for the men in your life CAROL KING DRESSES For Juniors FEATURED IN Harpers Bazaar Vogue Mademoiselle Glamour Charm Seventeen Exc1.Uslv1z1.Y AT FIELD DRESS SHOP Premier Theater Block Valparaiso, Indiana 1 I , I