Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 140 of the 1924 volume:

The Reflector 1924 Published By THE WHITING HIGH SCHOOL Whiting, Indiana. %% ! !! 7P77! ! ! !7 !!!! U ! ! !! ! ! !! P!(! %!! ! 7! ! P! ! UU7 ! !! !! ! The Whiting High School The Reflector FOREWORD It has been our desire to make this book a true portrayal of the life and activities of Whiting High School, and it is with this object in view that we have produced the 1924 Reflector. The planning and creating of our annual has been no small task ; yet this task has been to us a genuine pleasure. We sincerely hope that you may find enjoyment in its pages, and that in years to come it may serve to recall to you reminiscences of the happy days spent at Whiting High School. Three DE DICATION The Staff of the 1924 Reflector dedicates this book to those whose love, devotion and generous sacrifices have made possible our high school education, whose pride in us we hope to merit and to whom we owe a debt we can never repay. Our Parents F our The Reflector KENNETH DAEGI 1N GEORGT Mr COY AM MARIK PETERit M CONN GRJCSON AI.L.X A NDKK J WAYC GENEVA Mil I.F.R M ... EF.lv I.ELE3T1A DEWEY J«fc. Eda . THERESA THIELE VADA PHELPS LOTTIE Wll LITTt K«U. Um STEPHEN CHRUSTOWSKI m CRirmn EaoJl) AFrat. MURIEL PLACE So,-I EJao. MISi ILLY Fatuky AAiw THOMAS COUGHLIN ■: REFLECTOR SWF aui fc'i.e The Reflector WHITING -YESTERDAY AND TODAY The present city of Whiting is only thirty-five years old. There were some settlers here before 1889, but the coming of the Standard Oil Company then marked the beginning of a new Whiting. The town received its name from a conductor on a Pennsylvania train that was wrecked on the present site. After the wreck, the place was called Whiting’s turn-out, or Whiting’s. In 1889 the Standard Oil Company men had the name changed to Whiting. In the early days, all Northwest Indiana was full of swamps and woodland. There were no railroads through this region until the middle of the fifties. In 1860 to reach Whiting one had to come by train to Ainsworth, now South Chicago, and then walk to Whiting on the ties. In 1854, when Christopher Schrage came to Whiting from Chicago, he had to go south to Hegewisch to cross the Calumet River, as there was no bridge at South Chicago; from Hegewisch he came north to East Side and then to Whiting. At that time much of the land was covered by water. Mud Lake joined Lake Michigan where Atchinson Avenue now is. Berry Lake was a beautiful body of water surrounded by woodland. When this lake and surrounding sloughs were drained by a canal, great numbers of fish were taken out and many perished. There was a great deal of excellent hunting and fishing. Countless water fowl lived in the marshy lakes, and hunters came from all around here to shoot the wild ducks. In the fifties there was a boom, and more settlers came here. Whiting was composed at that time of about fifty families, mostly Germans, who suffered greatly in the panic of 1857. Then after the Civil War there was another boom, and more settlers came. In 1889 the Standard Oil Company sent a construction gang to Whiting to begin work on a plant for the refining of crude oil. Ground was broken in May, 1889. The plant was two years in the building, although part of it was in use in 1890. In two years two thousand people were here, and a mushroom city was springing up. The settlers who had been here before the coming of the Standard had to sell their homes and move to another part of the town. At first the settlement called “Oklahoma” was located between the two sides of the refinery, but later the houses were moved away and the land absorbed by the plant. One of the first things the Company did was to build a tunnel out under the Lake to provide water for the plant and the town. This was done so well that the town and plant still depend on the original water supply. In the first year, the Company laid out what was known as the “Village”: Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York Avenues, and the North side of 119th street. Here “cottages” supplied with running water were built for the heads of departments, foremen and stillmen. This was soon the most desirable residence section of Whiting. It was the only part that (Continued on page 9) Seven !!!!ll!ll!l!llllll!!llll!illilllllllM!!i!!IN q ia topsjpu dHl ......... - The RefleCtOT ............... ......-......... had board side-walks. The business district and most of the residences were east of the Pennsylvania tracks, on Center Street. The first town government was organized in 1895. In 1894, the city of Hammond had passed an ordinance annexing all of Whiting except the part comprising the plant and cottages. Previous to this, Robertsdale had been annexed at the request of its people, Whiting having refused to incorporate. Hammond believed that the Company would not raise any objection to the annexation of the territory, and having established it as part of Hammond, they could annex the plant and cottages without legal difficulty. Jacob Forsyth, the Standard Oil Company, and the citizens of Whiting joined forces, against the illegal annexations. After a long and bitter struggle in the courts, Whiting got back all the territory as far west as Atchinson Avenue. From Atchinson to the State Line remained Hammond. Whiting was incorporated as a city in 1903. During the administration of Mayor Fred J. Smith, twenty-two acres of land along the lake front were purchased to be made into a city park. Hundreds of loads of rich loam were shipped here to cover the sand hills and to furnish a foundation for the lawns, trees, and shrubbery. Thousands of dollars have been spent on the improvement of this park, until it is now one of the most beautiful in this region. It has a bathhouse, tennis courts in summer, skating pond in winter, baseball diamond, play ground for the children, band-stand, and dance pavilion. In the summer months, the park is visited by people from all over the Calumet region. In 1905 Andrew Carnegie gave to the city a beautiful Public Library. It is looted on the corner of Oliver Street and Ohio Avenue, and is surrounded by beautiful grounds. The library is now equipped with over 18,500 volumes and a most complete magazine and periodical list. It is one of the best furnished and most servicable libraries in this region. The Fortnightly Club was organized in 1894 by several women who were interested in literature and art. At first the number was limited to twenty-five, but later this restriction was removed, and at present the membership is one hundred and fifty. When the State Federation of Women’s Clubs was effected, the Fortnightly Club entered the Federation. During the last year the name has been changed to the Whiting Woman’s Club. Another social organization is the Owl’s Club, an organization of young men. The clubhouse is on the corner of Pennsylvania Avenue and 119th Street. Since its organization in 1893 it has been an important part of the social life of the community. There are at the present time four large banks and two trust companies in Whiting. The total resources of these institutions is over five million dollars. This speaks well for the thrift of the community. The first churches were organized in 1890, both the Plymouth Congregational and the Sacred Heart churches being started in that year. Since then the number has increased until there are nine Catholic and six Protestant churches, and one Jewish synagogue. (Continued on page 11) Nine ........................iiiiiii!;tiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiwimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM J. B. KYLE, President T. S. BOYLE, Treasurer BOARD OF EDUCATION A. E. VERNON, Secretary MRS. RUTH CAMPBELL, Clerk The Reflector J. H. HOSKINSON, SUPERINTENDENT Whiting has a very fine public school system. The McGregor building, the Primary building, the old Auditorium, and the High School are on Oliver Street, while the new Junior High School adjoins them on New York Avenue. The wonderful new Junior building was completed in 1923, at a total cost of $450,000.00. It is equipped with a large gymnasium, swimming pool, and large auditorium with a well appointed stage, in addition to the class rooms. Whiting may well be proud of this building. In addition to these buildings, a handsome grade building has been erected in Wilcox, a subdivision in the south part of the city. It is a very modern structure with eight class rooms, a large auditorium, and ample playground space. In 1922 work was begun on .the Memorial Community House, given by John D. Rockefeller, Senior, John D. Rockefeller, Junior, and the Standard Oil Company of Indiana as a memorial to the Whiting soldiers and sailors who served in the late war. The building was dedicated November 12, 1923. It is located on Community Court and Clark Street. The Community House, which cost approximately $550,000.00, has been declared the finest in the United States. The building, which is brick, con-(Continued on page 91) Eleven The Reflector E. L. RIORDAN, Assistant Principal 1 wtlve 02000102010248010248020101020100020001020102535300010201020100020102015389234823010201532301000100081011010202000001234801000102000153534848530201020200060202000202000001020000 The Reflecto..... JEAN B. HURST O. M. MERRIMAN J. W. MCALLISTER MARY MURPHY Public Speaking and Dramatics Vocational Director Instrumental Music Vocal Music MYRTLE NELSON GRACE STEGER B. J. VESLEY Science Commercial Printing LOUISE ZILLY M. F. DAY L. B. HART SUSAN WAECHTER Art Manual Training Athletic Director Physical Training Thirteen 16216635 The Reflector W. P. BUERCKHOLTZ Machine Shop ETHEL SOMERS Domestic Science BERTHA HUNTER English C. E. LARSON Social Science SADIE TRANSEAU Commercial ETHEL STAHL META WILHELM French Latin H. H. GRIFFITH VESTA SIMMONS MARGARET CANINE G. G. EPPLEY History English Mathematics Mathematics Fourteen The Reflector Fifteen � The Refl« UHMgnHRRi HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ’24 In the memorable month of September, nineteen hundred and twenty, ninety-six boys and girls entered Whiting High School as students for the first time. Class. At the first meeting the following officers were elected : President, Thos. Kedar; vice-president, Elry Moore; secretary-treasurer, Alice Maunder; sergeant-at-arms, Jerry O’Keefe; class adviser. Miss Liggett. We “broke the ice’’ into the social affairs of the school at the reception given us by the Seniors. We followed the Green and White in every field of activity and let the rest of them know we were there. In September of the following year, the same class assembled under the new name of “Sophies.” After the first riot call, it was announced that these people had been elected class officers: George Dewey, president; Mary Moore, vice-president ; Alexander Wayo, secretary-treasurer; Thomas Kedar, sergeant-at-arms. and Mr. Spittler, class adviser. We did our share of the entertaining that year by giving a hard-time party for the entire school. In nineteen hundred and twenty-two the class assembled not as “Sophies,” but as Juniors. These people were elected to pilot the class: President, George Dewey: vice-president; Catherin Harr; secretary-treasurer, Theresa Thiele, and class adviser. Miss Hurst. By this time we had acquired the name of “W hiting High’s Greatest Class.” When Sophomores, we won the interclass track meet; when Juniors, we had four boys from our class on the basketball squad, five on the track team and eight on the baseball team. Alexander J. Wayo, of the class of '24. won the Lake County Oratorical Contest in 1923. The class play, “The Tailor-Made Man,” was an overwhelming success. Near the close of the year, a “Prom” was given in honor of the Seniors. We assembled again in nineteen hundred and twenty-three as Seniors. There were fifty-three boys and girls left in the class. The Senior class officers were: President, Alexander J. Wayo; vice-president, Thomas Kedar; secre- tary. Elry Moore ; treasurer, Emma Vater, and the class adviser, Miss Canine. We have been well represented in the different activities in school this year also. The captain of the football team and seven of the players were Seniors. There were five Seniors on the basketball squad. There were several from the famous “class of twenty-four” on the track and baseball teams. We also cannot overlook the fact that a large majority of the “Tattler” and Reflector” staffs are Seniors. Alexander J. Wayo and Anne Marie Peterson. Seniors, represented the school in the Oratorical Contest in nineteen hundred and twenty-four. Alexander won first place again in the county contest, making it his second consecutive county victory. Our class play, “The Manoeuvers of Jane,” was very well given. In the course of our four years in High School we have tried to uphold the standards of the school in every respect, and have done everything possible for the betterment of our school. E. M. Sixteen The Reflector iffirniimmmiiimnHniiininiiiimflinifflmmnimniiiiirnnfTmjninmnrnnifKH ALEXANDER J. WAYO Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears. MARIE BARTUSKA “Bart” And certain stars shot madly from their spheres. To hear this maiden’s music. 28 THOMAS KEDAR “Tomko” (lashed with honorable scars. LOUIS ADE “Stud” All my skill shall beg but honest laughter. $ $ EMMA VATER “Em” Oh woman! lovely woman! what a distraction. MARY CHILLA Seen but very seldom heard. V ELRY MOORE “Suds” But hark! The chiming clocks to dinner call. WILLIAM BRANDMAN “Willie” A bold, bad man. y y. y. PEARL ALLEN (rood things come in small packages. JOAN COUGHLAN Put on your boldest suit of mirth. For here is a girl that purposes merriment. imiiiiiiiin!ii!iiiii!iiminiomi«!iiiniiiiPiHiini!ini!iniiiiiiiiui!iiniiii!ni;N!i Seventeen The Reflector THOMAS COUGHLAN “Tommy” Tall oaks from little acorns grow. MILDRED FISCHRUPP “Bubbles’ ’ Able to provoke a saint. RETHEL DREW Of sweet lady like demeanor. GEORGE DEWEY “Jorge” My firm nerves shall never tremble. KENNETH DAEGLING “Shrimp” Little—but oh my! SARAH FREEDMAN Knowledge itself is a power. VELMA DUDICKER Smiles are her specialty. PHILIP DEWEY “Pete” Men of few words are the best men. V V V DONNA MARIE ENGLAND No torment is so Gad as love. CATHERINE GINTHER “Katy” It is better to be out of the world than out of the fashion. Eighteen The Reflector ALPHONSE DHEUR The man that blushes is not quite a brute. MARGUERITE GREIGER Her voice has power to charm. gg ELSIE GOLDSTEIN “El” In all things, most proficient. JOSEPH FORAUER “Jess’ On their own merits, modest men are dumb. ; 'M ] JOHN DUFALLO Consider you what services he has done for his school? AMELIA HALUSKA Of spirit so still and quiet. ' ] ' •] LUCILLE GRAF Tears, idle tears, 1 know not what they mean. LAWRENCE GROTHOUSE The gentleman is learned and a most rare speaker. • V ■ THOMAS DWAN “Irish” I have heard the chimes at midnight. CATHERINE HARR “Katy” When taken to be well shaken. Nineteen IllllllllUlllllilllllilllWIIIIIllllllllli The Reflector GERTRUDE PITZELE “Gertie” Really and truly—I’ve nothing to wear. CATHERINE MACKIN Most worthy of the title dignified senior. as M SHELDON MEEK “S. A. M.” True; my power with the man agers is notorious. JOE KOPCHA “Jasso’ ’ We have met the enemy and they are ours. as : MURIEL PLACE “Billie” Our youngest and our dearest. ALICE MAUNDER “Shave ’ Never was known so young a body with so wise a head. '$■] V CATHERINE THIELE “Peg” The grass stoops not, she treads so light. ANDREW KOZACIK “Andy” Never do today what can be done tomorrow. : : TIMOTHY MOYNIHAN “Tim” Hail to the chief who in triumph advances. MARY MOORE Sugar and spice and all things nice. Twenty - The Reflector IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM MARGARET O’CONNELL “Mag” Sweets to the sweet. CLEVE STENHOUSE “Sheik” And when a lady’s in the case. You know all other things give place. ; RALPH McCAMPBELL “Red” The spirit of the time shall teach me speed. THERESA THIELE “Tede” To love her was a liberal education. 8 8s 8s ELIZABETH O’DONNELL She hath a way to make grief bliss. CORA WUESTENFELD The mirth and fun grew fast and furious. 85 8: 85 ANE MARIE PETERSEN “Pete” She could sing the savageness out of a lion. ABNER STERNBERG The world knows nothing of its greatest men. GEORGE McCOY “Sham’ ’ Oh bed! Oh bed! Delicious bed! LOTTIE WILLETTE A thing of beauty is a joy forever. Twenty-one ii.ii.iiiflllillliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM ilium........................................................... iiillil I The Reflector Twenty-two The Reflector Twenty throe ipuiiiiuiiiuuniiiiiiium The Reflector llll!!l!!IIIIIIIIHIIIIIIIfflfi)lliraililll!!!li!!iy 11(11 JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 7, 1921, one hundred or more pupils entered Whiting High School and received the title of “Freshies.” As a Freshman class we were well represented in track by Paul Kilkeary and in the Oratorical Contest by Geneva Miller and Joseph Gladish. Besides these events, many Freshmen were to be found in the High School Chorus and at all athletic games. Our officers for the first year were: president, Walter Campbell; vice-president, Celestia Dewey ; treasurer. Johndeval Stanton; sergeant-at-arms, Sidney Weiner; class adviser, Miss Liggett. In the year of ’22 we met again, but this time under the name Sophomores. That year we were more enthusiastic and took part more readily in athletics and social events. We gave a Garden Party in May to the other three classes of Whiting High. The affair was so artistic that it will long be remembered by members of other classes as well as our own classmen. That year, Geneva Miller and Margaret White took part in the Oratorical Contest and as many as fifteen of our classmen were in the chorus. We elected the following officers: president, Celestia Dewey; vice-president, Walter Campbell; secretary and treasurer, Marion Bought; class adviser, Miss Nelson. This year in ’23, we met as Juniors. And this time we are nearer the top of the ladder and have but one more step to take. Our officers for this year are: president, Celestia Dewey; Vice-president, James Parker; secretary, Walter Campbell; treasurer, Sidney Weiner; class adviser. Miss Nelson. This year we have taken a more active part in our play, “The Thirteenth Chair,” in November. The play was a huge success and witnessed by a full house. In the High School Operetta some twenty Juniors took part and did their best to make it the success that it was. In the Oratorical Contest of this year, Geneva Miller, Marie Greenwald and James Parker took part. Geneva won third place in the final local preliminaries and we are expecting greater things from her next year in this work. The class was also well represented in the chorus this year. Besides the oratorical and chorus work, Willard Allison, Art Hainan, Earl Girard, Paul Kilkeary, Eugene Grigson and Edward Witter made a fine showing for themselves, class, and school in basketball. The Juniors were also well represented in the crowd of faithful rooters at each basketball, football, and baseball game and did their full share in supporting the teams. The class was also well represented in Whiting High School Orchestra and Band. We are very proud of our class and record, so far, and we feel that we will be able to take our place as Seniors next year and fulfill the part as efficiently as those who have gone before. Here’s to the departing class of ’24 and to the new class of ’25! C. H. D. Twpnt v-fonp I1UIII11 The Reflector UlllUHIIIlilHIIIIUIIII iiiiiuuuiuuiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiun Twenty-five IHlUliillMIliiMIUMIMIlUIUIB Steven Bodney “Steve’ ’ Helen Brock “Brockcls’ ’ Loretta Brown “Brownie’ ’ Claude Butcher “Claudie” The Reflector William Gorman Marie Greenwald Earl Girard Edna Gilberg “Bill” “Sally” “Tarzan” “Edd” Twenty-six George Brown ‘ ‘Brownie’' Malinda Cook “Cookie’ ’ Lewis Goldstein ‘‘Louie Florence Banalian ‘ Flo’ Stephen Clirustowski “Steve” Wilbur Case “Casey ’ Margaret Doody “Dolly ’ Clementine Frankowski “Clem” The Reflector Conn Grigson “Conn ’ Jenesse Hill “Nest” Eugene Grigson “Gene’ ’ Dorothy Heyden •Dot” Maybelle Henry Benny Gardner Loreen Hill Warren Howard “M ickey • ‘Ben “Stubby’ ’ “Opty” Milton Hein “Shorty” Lulu Klatt “Lu” Arthur Hainan Margaret Johnson “Gumshoes” “Dotta Twenty-seven George Kandalic Katherine Kirn Benedict Kubeck Katherine Kollar “Dal” “Kernels” “Ben” “Kathie” gjiM The Reflector Jlllllllllllll Mary Ellen Keckich “Mary Yellen” Paul Kilkeary “Pauley’ ’ Sarah Kalberg “Sal” Rudolph Kodicek “Rudy Bertha Keller “Jack” Fred Lucas “Kid Missouri” Alice Littman “Allie” Geneva Miller “Red” Twenty-eight ilUlililiUlilllUlllIIiJIiUlllllJlIIli iuiiijiuiiuifflimiimuiiiiiiiiiiiwiiiw iniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiviiniiinnnK The Reflector Loretta Opperman “Etta” Wendell Powell “W indie” Ruth Powell “Skinny” Elizabeth Potovsky “Lizzie” Twenty-nine iiiiiiiinuiiimiiiiMiiiiiiiiimiiriW 0101010002000202000102020002010101020102020102020201534848234823532348235323485300022353480053010102 The Reflector Thirty The Reflector Thirty-one The Reflector Thirty two 0000532301010002010100000201010200010001020202000200010100310101080002010100 The Reflector SOPH OMOKES Atkin, Hoyt Brosnan, Julia Boness, Clarence Brown, Elizabeth Bodney, Emma Berdis Albert Berdis, Albert Borst, Norman Cunningham, Ralph Cart, Katherine Ciesar, John Chilla, Joseph Celenica, Nick Clancy, Anna Coughlin, Maragrite Dvorscak, George Dado, Anne DeShinko, Mike Fuss, Lillian Franklin, Mary Ellen Gaylor, Irene Gladish, Steve Gyure, Helen Graves, Genevieve Hultgren, Lillian Hannon, Ruth Harrison, Margaret Hidden esse Hughes Irma HarsMbaPger, Vera Henderson, Marian Hardin, Lena Hendrickson, Lillian Herakovich, Carl Ingraham, Edwin Kaiser, Benny Klen, Joe Kaiding, Carl Kaminsky, John Lee, Daniel Lawrence, Ura Malek, Dora Minsberg, Arthur Melvin, Richard Masura, Joseph Moynihan, Mary Navta, Joseph O’Donnell, Margaret O’Donnell, Francis O’Neil, Evelyn Pinkerton, Harold Pruzinsky, John Pleis. Alice Rowe, Doris Rought, Kenneth Rohan, Anna Roman, Marie Ryan, Joseph Schmidt, Erich Sharp, George Schultz, Frances Stross, Charles Sabol, Rose Silvian, Stella Schwimmer, Lillian Sternberg, Beatrice Seidman, Benj, Senchak, Marguerite Stutz, Hazel Springer, Kenneth Tharp, David Ulm, Emil Urban, John Vater, Gilbert Vater, Elmer Vasilko, Stephen Walker, Harry Wilson, John Wilkinson, Florence Wylie, George Wilk, Laudis Walsko, Helen Zeitlin, Morris Zweig, Robert Zenka, Jannette Yaychek, Mary Thirty-three The Reflector SOPHOMORE CLASS We came into Whiting High School as Freshmen in September of 1922. The Seniors gave us a splendid reception at the Slovak Dom. I hey made us feel more at our ease by dancing with us. and otherwise making us one of them. Our class officers were: Kenneth Rought, president; George Sharp, vice- president; Grace Pearson, secretary-treasurer; Margaret Harrison, reporter; Miss Simmons, adviser. They served us well during our first year and September. 1922, found us enrolled as Sophomores. 'e elected the following officers : Ruth I lannon. president; era I larshbar- ger. vice-president; David Tharp, secretary-treasurer; Mr. Larsen, adviser. Later David Tharp resigned and Lena Hardin was elected treasurer. On February 19, 1924. we gave a Valentine party, thus living up to the traditions of Whiting High School. Now we are nearing the end of our Sophomore year and we are looking forward with great anticipation to our other two years. 9 o s- jihii fsaiagagBamiiiinBBBiw wawagiBi - 02910101211400020101010000010000000202 n auIt, Keith Boland. John lioness, Bertha Bogoviteh. Mildred Budge, Pearl Biel, Hose Biesen. Arthur Buckley, Julia Conopeotis, George Ciesko, John DuFon, Dorothy DuFon, Clarence Doering, Isabel Denham. Robert I) van. John Evan, Paul Elder, Clifford Ehlers, Howard Feeney, Mary Fogli, Charles Freshman Class (iinther, Gertrude Kelley, James Manehak. Josephine Stefek, Anna O Gehrke, Clarence Hatch. Anna Muffitt, Geraldine Striscko, George Gorman, Joseph Kollar, Emma Owens, James Sundholm, Eva Grothouse, Lawrence Kristoff, John Ostrowski, Annie Stubbins, Thomas Gold rick, Cora Kubeck, Magdalene Pearson, Wilbur Sullivan. Joseph Guess, Irene Kandalic, Irene Poracky, Andrew Sidinski, Leo Haluska. Ros?e Kidnay, Edmund Pieter, Steve Sabo. Victor Harmon. Thomas Kania. John Pillisi, Mary Schick. Mary Hlinyanski, Jennie Kalena, John Pitzele, Leah Schultze, Helen Hajduk, George Kinane. James Pavlina, Albert Swaim, Inez Hlisnikovsky, Henry Lee, Margurite Prugh, Frank Sheetz, Esther Horvat, Margaret Murphy, Norton Pekarek, Edward Toth, John Harmon. Helen Morris, Mary Frances Roman. Anna Trapo, Anthony Hadley. Marquard Matlon, John Richvalsky, Mike Toth? Paul Jaroseak, Anna Martich, Peter Redding, Joseph Vater, Herman Jakobilski. Magdalen Moore, Mathew Richardson. Ernest Winsberg. Herschal Jones, Benjamin Matlon. Joseph Striko, William Wysocki. Walter Render, John Moore, Eugene Stenhouse, Gertrude Weathers, Carrie Kodicek. Edward Moynihan, Raymond Sidinski, Roman Zubeck, Michael Kozacik, Louis Maloney, Thomas Sundholm, Harold Z-l'eck. Rosamond Zimmerman, Lois - The Reft, The Reflector FRESHMAN CLASS The Freshman class arrived in Whiting High School rather green. However. it did not take them long to overcome this. At the first Freshman meeting officers were elected as follows: Ernest Richardson, president; Geraldine Muffitt, vice-president, and Lois Zimmerman, secretary. The class was ushered into high school by the Seniors with a reception, which was enjoyed very much. The Freshmen are very grateful to the Seniors for this reception. We are proud of the fact that we have the larges; enrollment of any Freshmen class in the history of Whiting High. There are 115 of us and we hope that our graduation day will find most of us in the class. In athletics, Ernest Richardson, Steve Rebovich, John Dwan and Rudolph Manchak of the class of '27 showed up very wed in basketball. The Freshmen of Whiting High School were represented in the Latin 1 contest held in Hammond, by Austin Boyle. In oratory, Lois Zimmerman and Leah l’itzele represented the class. We are very proud of these people. Thirty-seven ... lit. i., i : t ........................................................... : .L;;...iLi..:i! j . iUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllH The Reflector iminiiimwfiiniiniiii EFFICIENT SERVICE APPRECIATED After fourteen years of most faithful service in the Whiting Schools, Miss Mary Morrison has resigned her position as Clerk nected with the schools Miss Morrison has entered upon her work as Clerk of the School Board in the summer of 1910 shortly after her graduation from the Whiting High School, where she completed the high school course with the Class of 1909. During the long period of time that she had been connected with the schools Miss Morirson has rendered most valuable service. She has mary l. morrison been very proficient in her work and faithful to her duties. Her resignation has been received with much regret on the part of the members of the Board of Education and her many friends on the faculty. On the occasion of her final meeting with the Board of Education she was presented with a gift and was the recipient of many fine compliments on the successful manner in which she had filled her position. The Reflector The Tattler is a semi-monthly paper published by the students of Whiting High and supervised by members of the faculty. It is self-supporting, being financed solely by the subscription money. No advertising is solicited by Tattler. The circulation has increased 25% over the previous years by the addition of the Junior High page. The Tattler is exchanged with over one hundred high schools and college publications and thereby is able to gather some interesting news of other schools. All that transpires in and about the school, including all social activities, sports, editorials, jokes, class news, and dramatic news may be found in our high school paper. The staff is elected by the students of the high school yearly, and it is made up of ten students and three faculty advisers and although a small staff, with the help of the Press Club, which is a recent addition, and the printing department it is able to put The Tattler out promptly every two weeks and occasionally an extra issue. Press Chib Thirty nine The Reflector iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii THE TATTLER MY IMPRESSION OF THE JUNIOR PLAY CMUfetotf tnm IV' •' To- WH •mm lhriW� VI THE ctory edition tattler MARCH ' IV24 I■ CHAMPS [rs at •Y AFTER aRD GRIND H1TING AGA I th K . . 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For,y,.....................mm........mu.mmmtomm 1009030502100000029130480202232323480001020202000100020202000101010202020000000102020000 The Reflector We are a member of both the Central Interscholastic Press Association and the Indiana High School Press Association. This year the staff sent one representative to the annual Central Interscholastic Press Association convention, which was held at Madison, Wisconsin. The staff has demonstrated to the school that a larger size paper could be gotten out if only they had the wherewithal. A larger size Tattler was edited at Christmas time and Tournament time. The larger size papers pleased all of the students and they were proud of the fact that we had a larger size Tattler and hoped that we would keep it up. We would have continued to put out these papers if the school press was large enough. It is hoped that in the future conditions will be so that a larger size Tattler can be published. The Tattler staff wishes to thank those who have helped to make the 1923-24 Tattler a success, especially those who subscribed, the faculty, the Press Club and the printing department. We hope that next year not only will The Tattler of 1923-24 be equalled but that it will be excelled in every way. I.. T G. Forty-one ........................................... The Print Shop High School Band, 530000020202484802230053482323000200020202020100020102000000480102000001020202004802000202000000020053535302000202000201538948 000001010001024853025348010000091110100102010102000201530200010223230023534848482300023001000201530048234801005301015353015353230000010053021106013202 020200010153010102020023480101010253000201000001000100010002230201000200 The Reflector We are very proud of our hand, which first appeared in public January 4th. It was organized from new material and now has fourteen selections and an overture ready for presentation. All the selections which are used are of a good grade of music. There are thirty-six members in the band. The instruments and the members who play them are: French Horns—Lewis Goldstein and John Wilson. Baritone Horn—Norton Murphy. Alto Horn—Harry Walker. Cornets—Austin Boyle, Charles Fogli. Bennie Kaiser, Geraldine Mulfit, Charles Stross, David Tharp, Emil Ulm, and Boyd Myren. Clarinets—George Brown. James Parker, Muriel Place, Elizabeth O’Donnell and Howard Ehlers. Oboe—Ilerschel Winsberg. Bassoon—Conn Grigson. Trombones—Arthur Bieson, Florence Wilkinson and Robert Zweig. Bass Tuba—Thomas Coughlan. E Flat Bass—Edwin Ingraham. B B Flat Bass—Kenneth Bought. Saxophones—John Bopp, Walter Campbell, George Dewey, Gertrude Ginther, Alice Pleis, Cleve Stenhouse, Manual Sugar, Theresa Thiele and Morris Zeitlin. Cymbals—1 larry Barton. Drums—Fred Lucas and Abner Sternberg. i tie gooct oand and the orchestra we have we owe to the faithful members and to the directing of Mr. McAllister. The members of the band and orchestra and the school as a whole appreciate what Mr. McAllister has done. Next year he wishes to organize a Junior Orchestra at the Wilcox school as well as another here, and add the members of the Junior Orchestra to the advanced orchestra and band. He hopes to be able to add the Tympanies (kettle drums) and the Viola to the orchestra. Forty-three ' ''! IIBl3itiilll!3BtHltt;hltffillllltlililin!lllHlltlllU8ltllll|BIIIIHMIMdHtBntniBHBWHItWmBBIIBIIIIl!HOT High School Orchestra At the beginning of the year it was announced that the High School would have an orchestra directed by Mr. McAllister. Anyone playing or wishing to play an instrument was invited to join. The work has progressed very rapidly since the beginning of the year and at present there are thirty-seven members. The orchestra made its first appearance November 23, the night of the Junior play. Some members played for the operetta, December 13. The instruments of the orchestra and the members who play them are: First Violins—Harry Barton, John Ference, Edna Gilberg, Norton Murphy, Edith Mackey, George Schliecker and Abner Sternberg. Second iolins—Steven Chrustowski, Thomas Coughlan, Mary Moynihan, Evelyn O’Niel, Ruth and Laudis W ilk. Clarinets—George Brown, James Parker and Muriel Place. Cornets—David Tharp and Emil Ulm. Oboe—Herschel Winsberg. Bassoon—Conn Grigson. French Horns—Lewis Goldstein, Harry Walker and John Wilson. Viol—Edwin Ingraham. B B Flat Bass—Kenneth Rought. Trombones—Arthur Bieson, Florence Wilkinson and Robert Zweig. Saxophones—George Dewey, Gertrude Ginthcr, Alice Pleis, Theresa Thiele. Morris Zeitlin and Walter Campbell. Drum—Fred Lucas. Piano—Alice Maunder and Geraldine Muffitt. Forty-five The chorus of 1923-24 is made up of sixty pupils from the Senior, Junior, Sophomore and Freshman classes. From his chorus, thirty-six pupils were selected to represent our school in the Lake County Contest, at Whiting, singing “The Miller’s Wooing” by E. Failing. Our chorus was awarded second place by the judges. Very good work was done this year under the direction of Miss Murphy. School; we have been fortunate in having such a competent director. Next year she hopes to have a Girls’ Glee Club, a Boys’ Glee Club, and a mixed chorus. She wishes to train the Freshman and Sophomores especially so they she hopes to have a Girls’ Glee Club, a Boys’ Glee Club, and a .mixed chorus, can carry on advanced work as they become upper classmen. An operetta is also planned for next year. High School Chorus Forty-six The Reflector GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB A Girls’ Glee Club of twenty-seven members was organized this year. '1 hey made their first appearance at the Community Center. February 16, singing “A May Morning” and “Gleam, Gleam, Oh, Silver Stream” for the Women’s Service Department of the Community Center. Their next appearance was at the Community Center, March 3. They sang “Roses Everywhere” and “Come Where the Lilies Bloom.” The Girls’ Glee Club has been doing splendid work this year. Miss Murphy was very faithful in her share of the work, which was a very large part. Girls’ Glee Clvb Operetta—“Love Pirates of Hawaii” Forty-seven gmimiiiinmifflinmimiigiiiiiiinRiiiiffliinmiimniimniiiiniiiniiiiuiiiiiiirauiiiiinimnn The Reflector “LOVE PIRATES OF HAWAII” Operetta The Operetta. “Love Pirates of Hawaii,” was presented December 13 by thirty-seven members of the chorus. The principal characters were: ......Maryan Rought .........Liven Dees .Ane Marie Peterson ......Conn Grigson ......Geneva Miller ......Celestia Dewey Mary Ellen Keckich Lilinoe ...................v.............................Helen Brock A Pirate, Scary......................................Abner Sternberg There were twenty other Hawaiian girls and eight other pirates. All are to be complimented for their work. The scene is in the garden of Miss Primer’s school in which Dorothy Dear, an American girl, is a student. Dorothy has received word that her sweetheart. Billy Wood, is coming to see her, disguised as a college professor and accompanied by several of his friends. He later changes his mind and decides to come as a pirate. He attempts to inform Dorothy of this by a letter, which, however, is intercepted by Miss Primer. While reading it, she is surrounded by a band of real pirates, who declare her their captive. She, believing them to be Billy Wood and his companions, captures them by a clever ruse and makes them her cooks. When Billy arrives he is taken prisoner by the cook-pirates. With Dorothy’s assistance, Billy escapes and brings aid in the form of United States Marines. The finale leaves Dorothy and Billy happy forever after and Miss Primer discovering her love for the pirate chief. Miss Primer... Pirate Chief.. Dorothy Dear. Billy Woods.... Lehua ......... Karnlani ..... Maile ........ m m A Musical Concert was rendered March 21 by the band, orchestra, chorus and Girls’ Glee Club. In addition to the concert numbers there was a fifteen-piece saxophone ensemble, brass quartette, vocal and instrumental solos. The concert was highly appreciated by everyone. The receipts of this entertainment were used to repay, in part, the money that the school board advanced for the musical instrumenets for the band and orchestra. Mliilii Forty-eight The Reflector “He is a poorly educated man who lacks in appreciation of the beautiful. —Dr. G. D. Strayer. The Art Department of Whiting High School has enjoyed an unusually prosperous and busy year under the capable direction of Miss Louise Zilly, Art Supervisor in the Whiting Schools. Her aim has been to revive and establish firmly in her group an appreciation of the practical aid the study of art is to the average pupil, as well as its deep cultural significance in the development of an educated people. 1 he art room has been made more convenient and attractive than it has ever been before, in accordance with the growth of the school. The enrollment has not been too large for Miss Zilly to give each pupil close, sympathetic supervision, and the class has responded willingly to the many calls for extra work which have come in this year. Art Staff At Work Forty-nine The Reflector There are various kinds of work offered in this department, some of which are: General art work, which includes perspective drawing, pen and ink work, etc.; and craft work, which includes designing, color theory, and the practical application of the principles learned. The class this year has been quite well divided, one section doing the craft work and the other doing the pen and ink work. The general art course is offered for two years only, but anyone wishing to specialize in art can take an advanced course in the third year. The section devoted to ink work completed special projects in free-hand drawing. lettering, perspective, color, designing, landscape drawing, and posters. The section devoted to craft work had problems in leather, tie dyeing, batik, basketry, block printing, and enameling. “The Reflector” headings, designs, and illustrations have been contributed by the students of the class. However, some other high school students have also contributed toward the art work in “The Reflector.” The posters for the opening of evening school were made by the art class. The High School Exhibit, which was held in May, also had a large display of the art work done by the class (hiring the year. The work in this department is recommended especially to those who are interested in solving in the best way the practical problems of home making and civic improvements as well as to any who are talented in art. The course is planned to help in living as well as to prepare for future specialization. Fifty Girls’ Club Council “THE GIRLS’ CLUB” The (lirls’ C lub is an organization composed of the Whiting 11 igh School girls. Its purpose is to promote friendship and good habits. Are you worthy of vour fricnds? Does your conduct at home warrant the respect of your parents? Do your manners attract or repel? These are some of the questions asked of the members of the Girls’ Club and as members of the club they must answer them conscientiously. A club room is being anticipated. If obtained the various meetings and social gatherings will be held there. Furnished with pennants, pictures, chintz curtains, flowers and various other things that girls delight in. the club room will serve as an important factor in the growth of the Girls' Club. A book, which is to be edited by the members of the Girls’ Club, is in the embryo stage just now. When completed it will contain a set of codes by which each member must abide. Manners, class spirit, health, and ball room etiquette are other topics that will be discussed. A name for the book has not been decided upon; the following are some suggestions that have been made: “Aimwell,” “Chain of Friendships,” “Goodwill,” and “Loyal Friends.” Miss Somers, our adviser and helper, has accomplished great things. She introduced the idea of the club, talked about it and so convinced the girls of its worth that their interest was immediately aroused. And now we would consider it a dull, life indeed, without the Girls’ Club, for this half year has been very eventful, and being the first half year in the annals of the club history, the future looks very promising. S. F. Fifty-on© The curriculum of this school provides material for varying courses of study, courses which may vary considerably in their nature. In the main, four such study procedures covering a four year period leading toward graduation are offered, namely: the acedemic, the technical, the home economics, and the commercial courses. The first is designed to give the student a broad, general high school education, which will meet the most exacting requirements of the colleges and universities of the country. The second is so arranged, that the student may elect such subjects, that will form a basis for a college engineering course and at the same time meet requirements for graduation. Any one wishing to take advantage of the work in the home economics department, may elect such subjects as the major work and at the same time meet graduation requirements. The same is true of the four year commercial course. Aside from these courses, there are the two year commercial course and the vocational course arranged to cover a period of two years. The purpose of these courses is to provide training for better service in the industries and the commercial world. The work of the vocational, home economics, and commercial departments is discussed to some extent elsewhere in the Reflector. The departments which play a major part in the academic work are: English, history, foreign languages, mathematics, and sciences. Fifty-two Chemistry Class Physics Class Four years our work in English are offered. Special emphasis is placed throughout the first three years on accuracy in written composition. The syntax of the sentence, word construction, rhetoric, and literature furnish the material for study. In the last mentioned, an effort is made not only to acquaint the student with the classics of the language, but to get him to appreciate good literature as such. The fourth year includes some work in public speaking and drama. The history work consists of one year of general history, ancient, medieval, and modern; one year of American history, and a year of Civics and Economics combined, one semester being given each subject. At present two years of PT ench are being taught and three years of Fifty-three Biology Class —..................... The Reflector .....................- -• — Latin. However, a third year of French and a fourth year of Latin may be taken, when the enrollment in these particular classes warrant their maintenance. In the Latin work, it has been customary for the past few years, to alternate in the third year the reading of Cicero’s Orations, and Vergil’s Aeneid. In the Mathematics department, at the present time, there are being taught, algebra, plane and solid geometry and arithmetic, both commercial and vocational. The algebra work is divided into three semesters. Or-dinarliy two semesters are required for graduation and the third semester is elected by those taking the technical course. The same is true of the geometry. Plane geometry covers a year’s work and solid geometry, one semester. Trigonometry and review mathematics are in the curriculum, but the demand for these subjects has not been such, of late years that would justify maintaining these classes. The science work in the high school, at present, is restricted to the Junior and Senior years. The general science course, which had been offered in the Freshman year has now been placed in the Junior High School. In the Senior High, physics, chemistry, biology and physiology are offered, all, with the exception of physiology, are full year courses. Teh people preparing for technical work should elect the course in physics, and it is urged that they enroll for both physics and chemistry. Practically one-half of the third floor of the Senior High School building is occupied by the lecture rooms and laborator'es The enrollment in the science classes has shown a decided increase in the last few years. In chemistry, it has tripled since 1920. This tendency seems to reflect the general interest being taken, bv the present day students in the industrial life of th’s portion of the world. The courses are so designed to broaden the views of the student upon his leaving the school, and thereby making a better and more intelligent worker and citizen. Fifty iout Assembly Hall The Reflector It is surprising how little the girls knew when they started cooking. Of course the first thing was to learn how to wash dishes efficiently. Although some thought they knew, they soon found out they had a lot to learn about efficient methods. The gir.s progressed rapidly and under Miss Somers’ instructions only a few months of lessons were needed before they were able to serve at small cost (a) the operetta cast and orchestra for two weeks; (b) Whiting Commercial Club; (c) Board of Education; (d) football banquet. The gir'.s worked very hard to make their servings a success, and as a reward for such industrv they deserve such degrees after their name as: M. A.. Marriageable Able: B. C., Best Cook; B. A.. Bachelors' Ambition; or M. If.. Modern Homemaker. But rewards do not always come to those who deserve them, for all that the girls receive is a stingy little credit for each semester: however, they do count sometimes, eh. Seniors? SEWING Cooking is not the only important thing; a girl needs sewing also when she starts to manage a home. The subjects studied during the semester in the beginning and advanced classes are: (a) textiles: (b) designing; (c) practical use of a pattern: (d) various stitches, seams, and finishes: (e ) how to make clothes an asset.instead of a liability, and ff) how to get best returns for money spent on clothing. Fiftyfivfl The Reflector Cooking Group An exhibition is to be held where each girl will show some garment as proof of her industry during the year. Perhaps you'd think such things as these Were make in France across the seas? Not so! We designed and made them, too— They'll show you what we really can do. And some of us found it hard to run a machine at first, And oh! to use a thimble—that was worse; But now the year is over, we can do them all, And even prepare ourself for a ball. After completing Home Economics units, a girl should be able to plan, select and prepare simple health promoting meals for an average family, and be able to spend her income wisely, both for food and clothing. Sewing Group Fifty-six The Reflector . Whiting High School can truthfully say that it has one of the best equipped industrial departments anywhere in a school of its size. The growth of this department has bee ! cpiite remarkable in the last eight years. In 1916 there were thirty-five pupils taking these subjects, while today there are 184 pupils enrolled in the industrial department, Before 1921 this department consisted of machine shop, woodwork and mechanical drawing. There was no regular industrial course hut the high school boys could take the subjects as their electives. In 1921, however, a plan was worked out by which a boy could spend half of his time in any one of the industrial subjects and spend the rest of his time in high school subjects. In 1923 this plan was made better and now a boy can spend half of his time in an industrial subject and can meet the college entrance requirements so that he could follow up his work in college. By this plan a boy who wants to take machine shop can get more experience in high school and be better fitted for college. Wood Shop Fifty-seven The Reflector Woocl-Tuming Shop If a boy does not wish to go to college, by taking the industrial course he can be more fitted for his life work than if he took up the regular high school course. Many of the boys after leaving high school go out to some of tin plants and pick up any work they can find. Most of them are inexperienced and don’t know howto do any of the work. This department helps this condition by giving a boy a more practical education than the straight academic course does. It also helps him to decide what line of work he wants to take up after he leaves school. This year the department consists of four vocational subjects. There has been a great increase in material and machines to work with. These additions have made it possible for the boys to get more experience in their subjects. The machine shop, especially, has had a great deal of money spent on it for improvements. I'or the last two years the machine shop classes have been very crowded: a boy could only work on a machine half of his regular time for shop work. This vear. however, five new machines were added and now a boy can spend all of his regular time for machine shop on a machine. In this way one can get a great deal more benefit out of this subject than he could in previous years. Over S3,000 has been spent for additional equipment in this shop alone this year and the increase in efficiency is shown by the amount of work turned out by the machine classes this year. Fifty-eight The Reflector Machine Shop Three years ago printing was added to the industrial subjects. In the last three years it has grown very rapidly and now there are fifty-one students enrolled for this subject. This was the first time printing had been given in the high school and the boys were inexperienced in that line. However, after one year of experience, the printing class was able to get out a high school paper and this has been carried out for the last two years. Besides putting out a high school . aper the printing classes have printed posters, tickets, programs, and many other things for the school. There are forty-four pupils enrolled in woodwork. There is quite a hit of work going on in this department at present. Each boy has a certain amount of required work to do and then he can make small articles for himself. M.echanical drawing is another vocational subject. There are forty-one pupils taking it this year. The boys taking this subject often make drawings for the teachers or students in the other subjects. To be able to read blue prints and make drawings is very important and this subject helps to turn out some of the men that can do this. Through these four subjects the Industrial Department has grown to be the argest and the most important department in the school. It is hoped tha. in the future it will continue to grow and take up even a greater place in hiting High School. Fifty-nine The Reflector The Commercial Department of the Whiting High School offers a two years' course in shorthand, bookkeeping and typewriting. About one-third of the number of students enrolled in the high school avail themselves of this opportunity to gain a thorough business training. This department was established when the school opened, and it has since grown into one of the best departments of its kind in Lake County. The equipment of the department is modern and consists of the following: Underwood, Royal and Remington typewriters, a Burroughs posting machine, and an Edison dictaphone. The Whiting High School is justly proud of its typewriting department. There were more than one hundred students enrolled during the past year. The typewriting rooms are used the entire day, and more machines could be used to advantage. The New Rational typewriting method is taught. Tests are given each month and medals are awarded by the different typewriting companies. Qualification for these awards is based on accuracy, speed and knowledge of the typewriter. These tests are for fifteen minutes and are held on the last Friday of each month. Joseph Kopcha, Alphonse Dheur. and Joseph Forauer have received certificates of membership in the ()rder of Accurate Typists. To receive a certificate of this kind, one must write on an Underwood machine for ten minutes, without error, making an average of sixty words or more a minute. The “OAT” emblem and certificate is perhaps the most beautiful issued for typewriting. In the Annual Typewriting Contest of Lake County last year, Constance Wysocki won first place. She was awarded a gold medal, and won a silver cup for the school. In the Indiana Typewriting District contest which was held at Gary on April 26th, Whiting won first place in the Novice contest through the efforts of Muriel Place, who had the highest score. Alphonse Dheur won second place in the Amateur contest. This gave us an outstanding position among the schools competing. A two years’ course is offered in stenography. The first year includes a study of the principles of the system, emphasizing penmanship, wordsigns, phrases and accurate application of principles. The student is impressed with the necessity for making accurate notes and a careful discrimination in his outlines. At the end of his first year he is able to take dictation of simple material at the rate of about sixty words a minute. Sixty The Reflector Although the aim in the second year of the shorthand course is to develop the ability to take rapid dictation, in the matter of transcription, the goal is accuracy rather than speed. The standards are necessarily high, as transcription which is not virtually perfect is of little practical value. The students are trained in office routine through exercises and demonstrations. Various devices are used during the course to encourage the student to apply his knowledge of shorthand outside of class. Reports are required from time to time of his experiences. He is encouraged to use “mental” shorthand and to present notes on various occasions of any speeches he has heard. To encourage the development of skillful shorthand writing, the student is urged to send specimens of his work to the Gregg Writer. He receives certificates for those meeting the requirements. This year there were twenty students in the beginning shorthand class and twelve in the advanced. Both classes were represented at the District Shorthand Contest in Gan' on April 26, the first ever held in the county. The bookkeeping course gives the student a perspective of business procedure which is valuable to him whether he ever becomes a bookkeeper or not. A study of the principles of accounting and a set of hooks used by the single proprietor form the basis of the first year’s work. Actual business papers and forms are used and the customary reports and statements prepared. The second year involves a study of corporation bookkeeping and accounting and cost accounting with the corresponding sets. Although most businesses have a system of bookkeeping peculiarly suited to their needs, a student who has completed his bookkeeping course has a background which will enable him to adapt himself with little difficulty to any technical changes. Sixty-one BOARD OF CONTROL FACULTY Susan Waechter G. G. Eppley E. L. Riordan L. C. Grubb 0. M. Merriman L. B. Hart STUDENTS Louis Ade Vada Phelps Thomas Kedar Ane Marie Petersen Emma Vater Paul Kilkeary Elry Moore Sixty-two When basketball practice was started in the new gym. Coach Hart had a big job on his hands, and that was to build an almost entirely new team, as only two regulars, Dwan and Kopcha, remained over from last year. Practice was held every night, at which time Coach 11 art drilled the boys in all phases of the game. After a thorough training season, the following combination was chosen: Kopcha (center and backguard), Forauer (center). Dtifallo (forward), Dwan and Keder (forwards and guards). 'I'llis year’s team faced many breakdowns due to injury and incligibiltv. Allison and Hainan were seen in the lineup when Kedar was out with injury. The team lost Allison in mid-year through ineligibility, which was a big blow. Kugene Moore, a newcomer, proved to be a reliable sub. The team this vear was a great team. Their record was among the ten best in Indiana. Nineteen victories were scored against four losses. Among the victims are some of the strongest quintets in Indiana and Illinois. “THE OILERS” Top Row—Girard, McCoy, Case, Moore Bottom Row, left to right—Kopcha, Hainan, Kedar, Coach Hart, Dwan, Forauer, DufTallo Sixty-three Sixty-four immiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiffliiiiiiiiimiiniii The Reflector Probably the greatest playing of Whiting was shown when they won the Sectional Tournament at Gary, March i. after a hard grind. The Oilers had the toughest schedule of any team in the tourney and by mowing down four of the strongest contenders for the crown. Froebel, Valparaiso, East Chicago and Crown Point, respectively, they won the championship. Crown Point opposed Whiting in the final game and it was in this game the Oilers staged one of the greatest comebacks in the tourney and proved themselves to be the real champs. Losing 13 to 2 in the first half, Whiting with her fighting spirit reversed the situation in the second half and won the championship crown 19 to 17. The Oilers lost out in the Regional Tournament at Lafayette to Michigan City, 25 to 17, after leading Michigan City two-thirds of the game. Whiting forwards swept past the Michigan City guards many times, but the ball would roll around the rim and fail to count. To pick an individual star would be hard, as the whole squad performed like a machine. Dwan, Duffalo, and Haman are a trio of forwards hard to stop; Kopcha. jumping center and then at backguard, was hard to beat; Forauer, at center after the tip-off. was a stellar performer; Kedar, running guard, could sink one when points were needed; Gene Moore and Earl Girard, subs, were reliable. Dwan, Duffalo, and Kopcha qualified for the all-sectional team picked after the tourney at Gary. Haman was elected captain for next year’s team, and with him as the head another great team will wear the Green and White in 1924-25. First Team Record 1923-24 Whiting H. S.................45 Whiting IT. S.................20 Whiting II. S.................33 Whiting H. S............... 22 Whiting H. S............... 31 Whiting H. S.................37 Whiting H. S.................15 Whiting H. S.. Whiting H. S.... Whiting H. S.... Whiting H. S.... Whiting H. S.... I________. Hobart H. S......-.........-.....to Eroebel H. S. (Gary) .......... 9 Lowell II. S............. .......12 Tilden Tech. (Chicago)..—........ 7 Thornton H. S. (Chicago).......23 Goshen H. S..........._..-.......18 Laporte IT. S................ —.14 so .12 East Chicago H. S 14 ....22 Emerson H. S. (Gary) 2 5 Valparaiso H. S. 27 ...20 Englewood H. S. (Chicago). 8 ...17 East Chicago PI. S 15 ...16 Hammond H. S. 12 ....27 Emerson H. S. (Gary) 21 -29 Eroebel H. S. (Gary) 27 (Double overtime) 28 Culver H. S. 12 18 Warsaw H 5s 20 Sixty-five Lightweight Basketball Team NORTHERN INDIANA SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT February 29 and March 1, 1924 Gary, Indiana Whiting H. S Whiting H. S 20 Froebel H. S. (Gary) 30 Valparaiso H. S 16 25 Whiting 11. S Semi-Final Game 30 East Chicago H. S 2 ) Whiting 11. S Final Game 19 Crown Point H. S. . ...I 7 REGIONAL TOURNAMENT March 7 and 8, 1924 Lafayette, Indiana Whiting 11. S. 17 Michigan City H. S 25 Second Team’s Record 1923-24 The second team of Whiting High School should he mentioned, as they are the ones who will carry the school's honor after this year. Their record this year was a good one. They worked hard and were faithful. Their efforts will be rewarded next year. The Reflector Sixty six The Reflector When Coach Hart issued a call for grid-men last September, thirty-five men responded. The squad included only a few veterans of last year; but after many days of practice and coaching, eleven men were picked from the squad of thirty-five, who proved to be a team all the opponents feared. The first eleven men who survived the daily tests were: Captain Tim Movni-han. Thomas Dwan, Paul Kilkeary, Dan O'Connel, Joe Forauer, Joe Kopcha, Wilbur Case, George Dewey, Ed Witter, A. Dheur and George McCoy. Steve Rodney and Steve Vasilko, who played in most of the games, did excellent work. The Green and White pigskin chasers faced a hard schedule, but nevertheless hung up a record of four victories out of six games played, which will always stand out for their third year of football. The two losses were to Michigan City and East Chicago, the games being played in a drizzling rain and away from home. Football Record 1923 Whiting II. S 19 Whiting H. s.... 32 Whiting H. s 9 Whiting H. s. 2 Whiting H. s 26 Whiting H. s 0 Whiting H. s. 88 Lowell II. S..................... 6 Rlue Island If. S................ 6 Valparaiso H. S.................. 6 Michigan City H. S...............13 West Hammond H. S.............. o East Chicago H. S................ 8 Opponents .......................39 FOOTBALL TEAM 1923 Top Row, left to right—Asst. Coach Ring, Dan O’Connell, J. Forauer, G. McCoy, Capt. Tim Moynihan, Ed. Witter, J. Kopcha, W. Case, G. Dewey, A. Dheur, T. Dwan, P. Kilkeary, Coach Hart. Sixty seven mm The Reflector wmmmmmMMmmm At the annual football banquet, Wilbur Case was elected grid captain for the season of 1924. With Case leading, we ardently hope that the Green and White football team of next year will hang up a still better record, and possibly claim the state championship. Assistant Coach Ring handled the second team. Coach L. B. Hart has been coach at Whiting High for five years and during that time has developed football, basketball, baseball and track teams of high calibre. Whiting won ten and lost but five football games in three years. During four years of baseball, Whiting garnered thirty-three wins out of thirty-nine games. Coach Hart has made Whiting High a four sport school. Above all he has put out great quintets in the past five years. Whiting has won eighty-nine and lost but nineteen games in five years. Whiting has won three out of five sectionals, and one regional tourney, and has participated in the .unals five years straight. COACH HART’S FIVE-YEAR RECORD Sixty-eight Good prospects are seen for baseball this year. The diamond dusters are practicing every day and before long they will be defeating many teams. A good schedule has been arranged for baseball and fast games are assured. Baseball Schedule 1924 Friday, April 25th—Whiting at Lowell Tuesday, April 29th—Whiting at Emerson Thursday, May 1st—Lowell at Whiting Friday, May 9th—Chicago Heights (111.) at Whiting Thursday, May 15th—Emerson at Whiting Tuesday, May 20th—Whiting at East Chicago Friday, May 23rd—Whiting at Laporte Tuesday, May 27th—Whiting at Hammond Tuesday, June 3rd—Hammond at Whiting Friday, June 6th—East Chicago at Whiting The team will also enter the Baseball Tournament at Purdue University, to be held the latter part of May. iiiiiiuiiim The Reflector TRACK We are sorry our copy must be in before track and baseball start, for we could also record some fine wins in these two sports. The cinder-path men are sure to make a good showing in the scheduled meets. Their workouts show good prospects. TRACK SCHEDULE 1924 Saturday, April 26th—Emerson Relays at Gary Wednesday, May 1st—Inter-Class Meet Saturday, May 3rd—Lake County Meet Saturday, May 10th—Sectional Meet Saturday. May 17th—State Meet A dual meet with Hammond is also being arranged. Track Team 1924 Seventy Swimming is the latest sport to be added to W biting High s athletic activities. With the completion of the new swimming pool, a great interest was manifested in this sport by the boys of . H. S. Coach Hart issued a call for swimmers early in December. Over forty boys responded to the call. They were put under Assistant Coach Lint’s supervision, who did some very able work with the tankers. The following boys survived the try-outs: George Dewey, George McCoy, Joe Kopcha, Wilbur Case, Krnest Richardson, C harles Fogli ami Harry W alker. Whiting made her debut in swimming in the Lake County Swimming Meet held here in the high school pool April 4, 1924. Whiting did exceptionally well for the first year, getting third place. Emerson took first and Hammond second place. Onr divers, namely: Harry Walker, and Charles Fogli, were the class of the county. These two boys will be back next year and much is expected of them. The greatest feature of the swimming season is the number of boys that use the pool. Over eight hundred boys use the tank everv month. Swimming was also a feature of the Evening School work. Boys’ Swimming Team --mrrrifn Seventy one PMWilPPMWIMHiM (HUM. The girls have all proved to be quite active in athletics during the year 1923-1924 under the splendid direction of our athletic instructor, Miss Susan Waechter. We began the year with outdoor baseball and then soccer. Games were just played during class periods between the teams of the three gym classes, but much of both knowledge and ability were accomplished in that line. Before we realized the fact, the weather had grown too cold for outdoor exercise so we took to indoor gymnastics, with some folk dancing to break the monotony, and after the first few days we considered it a joy even though we were inside. There was certainly much more to learn and enjoy in either of these. Volley-ball is a game that has become prominent with the girls in school just in the last few years and certainly remains so. With each director we found different rules to follow, but nothing let us lose interest in this great game with plenty of action. Recently we held a very interesting “Round Robin” Tournament in which each class played every other of the four classes. The Seniors proved victorious in this tournament, having won all their games, although there is but one girl on the team taking gym this year. They won the Junior game with a 20 to 21 score, the Sophomore game with a 5 to 21 score, and the Freshman game with a 19 to 21 score. The Freshmen were second ir the tournament, having beat the Juniors with a 14 to 21 score and the Sophomores with an 8 to 21 score. Ever since high school girls’ athletics existed, it was their ambition to plav basketball. We finally made a successful start in the year 1922-1923 under the instruction of our previous director, Miss Jennings. We accomplished quite a bit in the bare principles of the game but at her death, it all became history. It was taken up again with volley-ball and we certainly all enjoyed it while it lasted, but as girls’ basketball is not fully approved, there are not any outstanding results. LSeventy-two IllllllllllllUlllM The Reflector lUiiiiHiiiuuHiiiHiiiuuuutiiiuiiiiiiuuiiiiiiiiuiuuiiiiiuiimiiiiiiiiiimuiiiuyuiuiuiiyu!' Volley Ball Squad Another great and new factor this year is the swimming pool which was not completed until the month of January, since when it has been appreciated by quite a number of the high school girls who already knew how to swim. There are no special classes but recreational swimming takes place every Tuesday and Thursday at 3:30. The diving board was not installed until a later date and many did not begin swimming until then for that reason. As this is our first year, and at that a very short and incomplete one for swimming, it was impossible to develop a real competitive swimming team among the girls, but it is certain that the swimming ability of those girls who have been active in this line is worth mentioning and is expected to become prominent in the following year. The last factor in girls’ athletics is at this time being planned for the present school year. That is track. Interclass track meets have been held the last two years and is to be repeated this year. The events which were chosen are the running high jump, fifty and seventy-five-yard dashes, baseball throw, and shotput. This year, to those events will be added the running broad jump and a relay race. After the track meet, baseball will be taken up again and finished with an interc.ass meet as in volley-ball and track. Gii’ls’ Sivimming Team Seventy three Seventy four The Reflector The Reflector Dramatics THE MAKING OF A PLAY Have you ever been present at a play rehearsal ? If you have not you should endeavor to visit Room .10 during Senior play practice sometime after 3:30. If there is no one present except Miss Hurst and Lawrence Grothouse when you arrive do not think you have made a mistake. Linger about and while Miss Hurst directs Lawrence to set the stage, the rest of the cast will make their appearance, soon or later—most likely later. Abner will probably come first, and offer to go out and search for the other missing links, while Miss Hurst questions Joan as to the whereabouts of Ane Marie. When Ane Marie reaches the scene the following conversation takes place: Miss Hurst: Do you know that you’re fifteen minutes late? Ane Marie: No. ma’am. 1 don’t. Miss Hurst: I wonder what you people mean? Ane Marie: Well, I didn’t mean to be late. Miss Hurst: Well, then, we’ll proceed. Where’s Your Father? At this moment, Nangle—Louis Ade—will enter, breathless, grab a book and walk to the front of the room. Then, when the hero is supposed to sneak in Miss Hurst will sing, “Where Is My Wandering Boy Tonight?” while Abner gets up another searching party for Georgie. When the lost is found, work will begin. Miss Hurst will probably say, “Wasn’t it understood that you were to have your lines memorized tonight?” Georgie will answer, “Oh, we know our lines, but we use our books because we’re nervous.” Work will go on for a period of time, with short intermissions due to the knocking over of the scenery or the failure of certain actors, such as Alex W ayo, Sheldon Meek and Joe Kopcha, to appear at the appointed time because of sleeping. When Miss Hurst thinks her proteges have labored sufficiently for one evening she will rise and say, “All right, my dears, we will stop now. Practice tomorrow at 3:30. and have your lines learned.” All wid prepare to rush off. but with a restraining hand she continues, “The stage must be disassembled, boys.” The girls will then leave; the boys will remain and unset the stage. HiHI'IIHIIlIil.. Ml!!!; II'SI'IHMI Seventy-five liumiiUuuuiumiiiuuuwiiuuiuuunnuimuaKUHUiiuuiuJiuiuiiuuHiiuuuyuuu The Reflector Mtllllllllllllllll! ■uitwwwtm Lord Bapchild.......... Jervis Punshon, his uncle.. George Langton.......... Such, fond reader, is a play in process. All students who have ever taken part in the play will say that play practicing is a big part of a high school education and that it is one of the most pleasant parts. The Senior class has lately been much concerned with play practicing. They have selected “The Manoeuvres of Jane,” by Henry Arthur Jones, for their class play. Those lucky Seniors who have been chosen to be in the play and make a success of it, are: THE CAST ...............Abner Sternberg ______________Lawrence Grothouse ................George Dewey Mr. Nangle...........................................-.Louis Ade Rev. Prebandary Bostock..........................Alexander J. Wayo Mr. Pavvsey...............-.......................Sheldon Meek Sir Robert Bowater............................. Thomas Coughlan Butler ........................................................Joe Kopcha Constanta Gage............................... Joan Coughlan Mrs. Beechinor, Lady Bapchild’s Sister...........Sarah Freedman Pamela Beechinor..................................Alice Maunder Lady Bapchild, Lord Bapchild’s Mother .........Marguerite Grieger Mrs. Bostock.....................................Velma Dudicker Miss Bostock................................................Rethel Drew Mrs. Pawsey.......................................Marie Bartuska Miss Dodd.........................................Theresa Thie’.e Trended .....................................Elizabeth O’Donnell Miss Bowater........................................ Pearl Allen Jane Nangle................................... Ane Marie Petersen When the curtain rises on “The Manoeuvres of Jane,” people will see no trace of these struggles. They will witness a very fine and finished piece of work. And on that night when hopes are realized and dreams come true, the glorious class of 1924 will score another of its great successes. CLASS OF 1924 Seventy-six fllHlfl1lgtllllllHIB fltlJlllllMlliy� llllWBiltl1Btlltt'il lilltlllHiHfUlilltillUIUIIIIilllinttiiltdBIlIUUJIUttilUilUUttltWaUilUiltlltUittiliUi . mirnmmmun The Reflector ALEXANDER J. WAYO ANE MARIE PETERSEN When the call was made for people to enter the Oratorical and Declamatory Contest this year, ten girls and seven boys reported. In the preliminary contests, three girls, Geneva Miller, Ane Marie Petersen, and Sarah Freedman and three hoys, Elry Moore. Alexander J. Wayo, and Lawrence Grothouse were selected to compete against one another for final honors. The local Oratorical Contest was held in the Junior High School auditorium. March 26. In this contest, Ane Marie Petersen, and Alexander J. Wayo received first places, entitling them to represent the school in the Lake County Oratorical and Declamatory Contest, which was held in Whiting, at the Community Center auditorium, on April 14th. The Declamatory and Choral Contests were held in the afternoon; Whiting’s Chorus was awarded second place by the judges, but we failed to receive a place in the declamatory contest. In the evening we were more successful. Alexander J. Wayo was awarded first place. We are all proud of our orator who was able to convince the judges that he deserved first place. Seventy seven iBiuimiiimiiwiiNnnmiBHHiiiiuiiiiimuuiijii;!: ii.nHitinii iiiirtrr 'iiaitinritiiiiiiwiitiiiiiiiiiiimniiniiiiiiHH—wnmiBiiriitiii'iiiiniiiiiiiiiiri niiiiMimMiiiitiiimlirinwMawinimiiiinnmiiiiii'iMntir min iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiirniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiim iiinmiiiiiii The Reflector JUNIOR PLAY On Friday evening, November 23. the Junior High School auditorium was filled with people. It was the night on which the Junior class gave their class play, “The Thirteenth Chair.” At last the curtain began to fold away to the sides of the stage. A murmur swept through the audience. The setting was so pretty and colorful that people could not resist remarking about it. From the moment the curtain was drawn back until it closed on the last act, the audience was filled with suspense and the thrill of mystery. We were filled with horror and pity when Edward Wales was so mercilessly murdered. We wondered and wondered where the dagger lay. Our hearts were filled with tenderness for Madame La Grange when she expressed such love for her daughter. Our emotion reached the climax when Phi.ip Mason gave his very effective confession. The students entered into their parts enthusiastically. Vada Phelps was the sweet young girl” to perfection ; she looked beautiful and her acting was quaint and dear. The hero was handsome, quite worthy of the girl of bis choice. Mary Ellen Kekich made a beautiful mother. Roscoe Crosby, the father, was a character well portrayed by Harry Silvian ; bis appearance was very good. Lewis Goldstein’s voice showed such anxiety, such eagerness and agitation during the seance that we held our breath. Helen Brock as Mary Eastwood, added much humor and life to the play. Helen was herself. That was all that was necessary to make us like Mary Eastwood. Geneva Miller, as the other Helen, certainly played her part well. She was angry and she showed it by her clenched fists. She was repentant and wept bitterly on her father’s shoulder. (Continued on page 97) Seventy-eight illiUiiliiilllUillillililllllilllHBUlUIlH TJlC Reflector ............... DRAMATIC CLUB The Whiting High School Dramatic Club was organized three years ago. Since that time it has become one of the most active organizations in the school. At the beginning of the year there were forty members in the club most of whom were Juniors and Seniors. Tryouts were held and twenty-nine new members were admitted. Most of these were Freshmen and Sophomores, who will be expected to do great things when they become upper classmen, because of their training now. At the first meeting of the year the following officers were elected: President .................................Ane Marie Petersen Vice-President ....................................Louis Ade Secretary .................................. Thomas Coughlan Treasurer ...................................Celestia Dewey The Dramatic Club has thus far given two entertainments for the public, both delightful little one-act comedies. The first. “The Revolt. was given at the Dedication Exercises of the new Junior High School building on November 1; the second, “The Christmas Chime. was given at the Dramatic Club’s annual party for the whole school on December 20. The members of the club are willing to work and this is one of the reasons for its success. Anyone who doubts the truth of this statement need only to glance at our picture to banish all such doubts from their minds. Are we not a flourishing-looking organization? 'iiwiHimnHdWHmfflramiHnHHirwimwmmnmniininmmmiHiiiiHiinitmffl The Reflector Radio Chib THE WHITING HIGH SCHOOL RADIO CLUB Early in 1923 a group of students met to elect officers and form a constitution for a new club—the Whiting High School Radio Club. This meeting was brought about through the efforts of Alex WTavo who for seme time had been trying to arouse interest in radio. At this meeting Alex Wayo was elected president; Joe Kraemer, secretary and treasurer; and Mr. Buerckholtz, advisor. Meetings of this club were held every week, at which interesting talks were given and various circuits and apparatus explained by different members of the club. The greatest achievement of the club, aided by the “Tattler,” was its inducing the Board of Education to purchase a receiving set. It was thought at first that a ready made commercial outfit would be bought, but after four or five demonstrations of various outfits it was decided to buy the necessary equipment and let the members of the club build an outfit. This plan was carried out, the set being built by two members of the club; and by the middle of May Whiting High School had a receiving set that could equal that of any high school in the state. Eighty f..i mmm THE RADIO SET AND ITS BUILDERS—PHILIP DEWEY AND JOE KRAEMER The year’s social activities were initiated by the Freshman reception given by the Seniors, which has come to be a fixed institution of the school. It was held on October 11, in the Girls’ Gym, which was in gala attire for the occasion. “Welcome Freshmen,” a large banner in Green and White, carried the motto of the evening. The program consisted of readings by Lois Zimmerman and Leah Pitzele, a vocal solo by Evelyn O’Neil, an address of welcome by Alex Wayo, and a response by Ernest Richardson. The High School Orchestra completed the list of entertainers. Dancing and refreshments followed. This was one more of the brilliant functions of Whiting High School, successful in every detail. Football Banquet The Annual Football Banquet was held on November 8, in the Domestic Science room. The banquet was very well attended; besides the members of the first and second teams, there were members of the Athletic Board and some of the Board of Education. After dinner was served, there were several talks given by Coach Hart, Mr. Grubb and others. After this the election of the captain for the 1924 season was held. The honor fell to Wilbur Case. Everyone enjoyed himself and the banquet was much appreciated by the team. Dramatic Club Party On December 20 the whole school was entertained at a party given by the Dramatic Club. In the early part of the evening a play, “Christmas Chimes,” was given by members of the Dramatic club. After the play everyone went to the girls’ gymnasium and spent the rest of the evening dancing. The music was furnished by the High School Orchestra. The gym was decorated in red and green, with a large Christmas tree in the center. This was the first party ever given to the whole school by the Dramatic Club, and the guests will remember it as a most delightful evening. Valentine Party The long awaited Sophomore party finally arrived in the form of a Valentine party. On February 9 the Sophomores entertained the school in the girls’ gym. A program which consisted of some readings and a vocal solo was given by members of the school. After the program the remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Mr. Wilson’s orchestra furnished excellent music for the occasion. The Sophomore class is to be congratulated on its success in its biggest effort of the year. Eighty-one iiiipiiiiieiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiEiHiM t hies The Reflector ....................... Basketball Banquet The annual basketball banquet was held on March 21 after the close of the basketball season at the LaSalle hotel in Chicago. Besides the members of the teams. Coach Hart and several members of the Board of Education and Athletic Board were present. After several talks by members of the teams and others present, the election of next year’s captain was held. Arthur Hainan was chosen to lead the team through what we hope to be a successful season for 1924 in basketball. Girls’ Club Party The Girls’ Club gave their first party for the school on March 28th. The decorations were strikingly unique, the colors being nasturtium shades. Curtains with a tied and dyed pattern and parchment light shades made by the girls made a beautiful background for the lively fun. A pretty booth was used from which to serve delicious refreshments of ice cream and cakes on which was written: You Beat YV. H. S. Can You Now the Girls’ Club Can’t The following program was given : Violin Solo ..................................................Edna Gilberg Vocal Solo......................................... Maryon Rought Parody of Kipling’s “If”........By the Boys, led by Cleve Stenhouse The High School Orchestra surpassed all its previous work in the music for the dancing which followed. This party was a guarantee that the Girls’ Club is an active and effective organization. What the girls have done, they will equal or even surpass in the future. The Girls’ Club gave an At Home for the mothers of the school on the afternoon of May 12. Each guest was given flowers. Music and a reading made the program, and refreshments were served. Tournament Dance After Easter the Athletic Board entertained the students at a Tournament Dance. The members of the basketball team were the honored guests of the evening. Those who tripped the light fantastic were the enthusiastic rooters who had had so nobly supported their team all year on the bleachers. The evening was spent in dancing, after which refreshments were served. The students departed at a late hour, all agreeing that it had been a most delightful evening. Mother’s Day Party • On May 8. the Girls’ Club of the High School gave an afternoon tea in honor of their mothers. Invitations were given out and many mothers responded. The following program was given : Eighty-two The Reflector � • • .% Address of Welcome Song............... Reading............ Piano Solo......... Song............... ...Sarah Freedman Anc Marie Peterson Margaret O’Connell ......Alice Maunder ...Girls’ Glee Club The program was appreciated especially by the mothers; after the program a luncheon was served, and mothers, faculty, and girls sought better acquaintanceship. Everyone enjoyed herself and the mothers expressed their thanks to the girls and Miss Somers for the good time. Boys’ Club Party The Thirsty Knights’ Club, otherwise known as the Boys’ Club, on May 9, gave a return party to the girls. The guests were first entertained by a few selections from Topsy and Eva. For this part of the program. Topsy was impersonated by Joan Coughlan, and Eva by Ane Marie Petersen. This number was excellent and had numerous encores. The rest of the program consisted of: Violin Solo..................................George Schliecker Vocal Duet......................Conn Grigson and Elven Dees Cornet Solo.........................................Emil Ulm The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. The music was furnished by the High School Dance Orchestra. All the guests went away congratulating the boys on their good work as hosts. Junior Prom The Junior Prom, the biggest event of the year was held in the Boys’ Gymnasium on May 29. The Prom in itself was a unique and unusual one—it being a Japanese Prom. The gym was beautifully decorated in Japanese style, using the Senior colors, gold and black. A delightful little program was given in the early part of the evening by various students. The program consisted of a Japanese specialty dance by girls of the Junior High School, and vocal solos by Miss Murphy and Mr. McAllister. Jack Doll’s orchestra furnished such excellent music that there were very few wall flowers. Light refreshments were served, and favors of Japanese fans and umbrellas were given to the guests. When the orchestra played Home Sweet Home, everyone was sorry the big event had come to an end, for they had enjoyed a most delightful evening. iiiiiuiim Eighty-three The Reflector llllfllllllllllllllllllllM LITEBABY MY EXPERIENCE WITH A TIGHT SKIRT 1 suspect you remember just as well as I do the time when it was the fashion to wear tight skirts. It happened that when this was the latest fashion we were going to give a concert in the village hall hack in England, under the direction of our school mistress, .Miss Bennett: She had secured a very good comic song which she thought would be an excellent number on the program. 1'he name oi the song was “1 he Hat Pin.” No doubt you remember the long hat pins which were worn at the same time. They made you feel that the farther you were from the person wearing them the safer you were. 'l he school mistress chose eight boys and eight girls to take part in this song. e all dressed like grownup folks. I wore a large black and white hat with a number of feathers on each side, which looked almost like a pair of wings. 1 also had a bright waist and a very large muff, almost as large as my self. My skirt—or rather my mother’s—was light blue. It. of course, was quite long on me, but I felt as proud as any queen with a train of silks and laces. Mother did not have her skirts tight ; so that she would be in danger of falling when walking. To make it a hobble skirt I stood up stiff, like a tin soldier, while my friend tied it around my ankles with a long wide piece of ribbon. This made it a real hobble and answered very well until I went to climb the stairs which led to the stage. I had just reached the foot of the stairs when I heard the mistress ask. “Everybody ready now?” I knew that these were the last words before the curtain went up. I struggled to get one foot in front of the other to climb the stairs, but it was useless. My skirt was too light. While I was wondering how I was going to get up 1 heard some one say. “Don’t draw the curtains for a minute; Margaret is not here.” “Where is she?” asked the school mistress. At this moment several of my friends came to the head of the stairs to look for me. They said, “Hurry up! we are waiting for you.” I made ofie more attempt, hut it was useless. Just then a young man came on the scene. “Hurry up girls,” said he. “they are all ready to draw the curtains.” You can imagine how I felt when 1 said to him. 1 can’t walk.” and saw all the other girls at the head of the stairs laughing at me. “Oh!” said he. “if that is the trouble 1 will carry you.” In a few moments amidst all the excitement I found myself on the stage. The curtain went up and a peal of laughter rang through the hall. )ur song was quite a success. To finish up. the boys put corks on the end of our hat pins, so that we did not look like such very dangerous persons. MARGARET HARRISON. IMIiniiMMlMIIIIIIM Eighty-four .iiililillllilUliHIUlM The Reflector HOW WE ORGANIZED A CIRCUS For many days my friends and I wanted to organize a circus. Finally we organized one. and planned to have a number of animals; we built cages, but we did not have anything to put into them. So we sent Johnny Jones home to get his tom cat which looked like a real wild cat after we finished painting the yellow stripes on him. We put the cat into a cage, and brought it to the Hippodrome of our circus. The next thing we needed was an eagle; we could not figure out how we could get one, so Benny Smith went home and swiped his Ma’s parrot; we had a cage ready for Polly into which she was placed, as soon as she arrived. For a zebra we used my dog, Jack. He looked like one after we painted the stripes on him. For a monkey we sent Jimmy Gallagher home for his sister’s fur coat. We put it on him and gave him a false face which represented a monkey. Snow-ball, the nigger, was our jigger. We all had our places and opened the big show in style. The first on the program was the zebra-wild cat fighl; we let the two animals out of the cages, and then the battle royal began. The wild cat leaped onto the pole which held the tent and down came the tent. That was soon fixed, but no sight of the zebra. The rest of the program went well until Jimmy’s sister came looking for her coat; then the fun began. She boxed Jimmy right and left, pulled his ears and gave him a good shaking. Next to arrive was the cop. He made us free the wild animals, clear away the poles and to keep olF neighbors’ property. HOW TO WATCH A BASKET BALL GAME To watch a basketball game one needs to know very little of the game in order to help boo the referee. Everyone knows that this game is played between two teams with five men on a team, while another lone man, who claims not to be for either side, runs around in white flannels with a whistle in his mouth, blowing it now and then, making the players stop, and getting himself in Dutch with them. The game is frequently played in a gymnasium, although it may be played in other places, such as in a barn, in a cornfield, or even in the woods between two trees. The last is probably the best, as it gives the players fresh air and numerous chances to step on burrs and run into trees, while the referee may get his white flannels dirty and thus can’t keep up at all with the game, much to the intense enjoyment of the players and spectators, for then they can fight the arguments out among themselves. Eighty-six The Reflector .............. - ■ Tf you are taking a girl with you to the game, give her this oral quiz on the way, in order to allow yourself more time to chew gum, yell, and talk on any other interesting subject, rather than basketball. 1. What is the game they are playing? 2. What are the home team's colors? 3. What is the name of the home team ? 4. What are the visiting team's colors? 5. What is the name of the visiting team ? 6. What are (a) basket (b) free throw (c) foul (d) referee (e) scorekeeper? 7. In the following statements, cross out the correct ones and leave the incorrect: The forward stands (a) under the basket. (b) at the door taking tickets. (c) anywhere on the floor. (d) within the center circle. (e) under the scoreboard keeping score. (f) on either side of the free-throw line. 8. What again is the name of the game they are playing? After this preliminary any girl a fellow would want to take out ought to be ready for pure enjoyment. When you once get inside the barn or gymnasium, you must wait until the game begins before you even think of looking for a seat. Then after the game has started it is best to get seats in the top bleachers for more reasons than one. If there are any coats, sweaters or hats where you want to step, don’t stop to move them, but just step right on them. Things like these help amazingly towards arousing the spirit of the basketball fans. After much climbing you will reach your destination, and then is the time to see if you have some gum. It arouses the crowd more than you think if you climb down again for a package of gum. But what does that matter when gum is the most essential thing at a game? It not only gives you something to chew on. but makes you appear verv dignified, business-like, and interested as you sit there chewing. Not only this, but the people around you begin to notice you and look at you enviously and sweetly, of course. At a game do not chew less than a package at a time or it won't be worth your while. As soon as the game has started off well, you must begin and keep up a continual line of chatter. It makes no difference as to whether you do or do not talk about the game, just so you keep your voice pitched high and loud. This will also help to make you very attractive, especially to those sitting around von. While at the game. too. you must try to help your girl pick out a dress or hat that she likes. Take your time in doing this and be sure when you stand up to look at someone, you pinch the one ahead of you. for this will help matters and results will be quite amazing. Kishty seven iiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinioiiiiiiiiiu The Reflector aiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiM FOR GOOD FURNITURE, RIGHT PRICES COURTEOUS SERVICE, AND LASTING SATISFACTION, GO TO 3420-3422 Michigan Avenue INDIANA HARBOR INDIANA EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME AND OEE CE 33 x FERHn FURNITURE SEXVKT- QUAUTY-HONOR 542-544 119th Street, Whiting, Indiana 615-617 Chicago Avenue EAST CHICAGO INDIANA liiiimiiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiauiaiuiiiiiiuifliHiviiuiiiiiiiiiiuiiuiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiuiiuiiuiuujumumiiiiii Eighty-eight IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM The Reflector IllllllllllllllllUlllllUllllllllllllllllllllUIIIIIIIIIIIIIWIIIIIIIIlUlllillllllllllllllllll When the half is over, you must surprise the folks around you by not waiting to climb down. There is no need at all, because the sweet young girls that sell the home-made candy in the domestic science room are sure to find you anyway. You will at last decide to buy a dime's worth and give the sweet-seller a quarter. (Any coin that requires change will serve the purpose just as well.) You are indeed lucky if the people who have passed the candy up to you and then passed the money down to the girl and passed your change up again, don't throw it in your face. During the second half the evening will undoubtedly grow stale unless you pep it up by starting a nip and tuck argument with some visiting team fan as to the relative merits of your own and his, or unless there is a loud disagreement uii some point or other, always participate in the wrangles, thus showing your sportsmanship. When the last whistle has blown, grab your girl and start for Pete’s, if you don't want to be classed as a piker. Thus cndeth a real evening of entertainment. C. II. DEWEY. Ws OUR BEAUTY SHOP When I was a youngster, my friend, Mildred, and I decided to have a beauty shop. I was astonished at her when she said, “I will get my sister’s rouge, lipstick, and ma‘s hair pins, powder and hair net.” I agreed and added, I will get the comb and scissors.” Now Mildred's hair was already bobbed, but mine was long. Everything was ready. The chair was prepared and Mildred happened to be the first victim. “How short do you want it cut ? I asked. “Just a little, was her reply, “but don't cut my ears. We agreed. When I got through cutting, it looked like everything but a haircut. I was not willing to let her cut my hair. She finally persuaded me to let her cut some bangs for me. My! but what nice stair steps they turned out to be! After snarling my hair, she stuck in the pins. The locks that would tiot stay m place we whacked off with my scissors. We went to our respective homes—she with her sister’s paint and I with my hair so wonderfully “done up. What she received—and what I received—well— you can just imagine. URA LAWRENCE. Kighty-nine IlUIIIUIIIIIIIIIIUUlllllllllltllilllllllllllllllllllllilll T Reflector WHITING FLOWER SHOP EDW. KLEMM, Prop. Cut Flowers and Potted Plants Floral Designs a Specialty Phone 196-W 505 Clark Street WHITING, INDIANA ‘ SAY IT WITH FLOWERS” We Carry a Full Line of INFANTS’, CHILDREN’S AND MISSES’ WEAR SEE OUR GIFTS FOR GRADUATION PITZELE’S SPECIALTY SHOP 440 - 119th Street Marcel Waving - Facial Massage - Manicuring A Large Assortment of Hair Goods and Cosmetics Hair Dressing - Shampooing - Scalp Treatment FOGLI BEAUTY SHOP MRS. JENNIE E. FOGLI, Prop. Phone Whiting 558-J 508 Clark Street We Specialize on Scalp Treatment The Reflector • (Continued from page 11) sists of two stories and a basement. On the ground floor the building is divided into three main divisions: the auditorium, with seating capacity of one thousand; the main lobby with office, reading room, billard hall, refreshment lobby, and men’s gymnasium; and the women’s department, with club rooms, gymnasium, locker and shower rooms and separate entrance to the swimming pool. On the lower floor may be found bowling alleys, swimming pool, children’s rooms, and dining hall. The headquarters of the American Legion are on the second floor. This fine plant is a wonderful asset to the city of Whiting, and splendid use is being made of its advantages. Another institution that has been importnat in the movement for a better and bigger Whiting is the Chamber of Commerce. During the past few years the Chamber of Commerce has made great development, having expanded into an organization of high civic value. Many questions of vital interest in the growth and development of the city have been worked out through the various bureaus of the Chamber of Commerce. Along with the improvement in the social, educational, and business conditions has come an improvement in health conditions. The new filtration plant provides the city with pure water. The condition of the streets and alleys has been greatly improved by paving and are kept in an excellent state of repair. The movement in favor of greater recreational facilities has been expressed in other ways than the Community Center. The athletic field, south of the Filtration plant was built by the city for the public use. During the last year two new theatres have been built in Whiting, the Capitol and the Hoosier. The theatres have all the latest equipment and furnishings of the up-to-date theatre, and are a credit to the city. During the past few years 119th Street has been gradually built up until now it presents a practically solid front of attractive business houses. Merchantile establishments of all kinds have made the business section quite as attractive as the rapidly growing residential district. In addition to the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) which is one of the largest refineries of its kind, several new industries are locating nearby which give promise of a new demand for housing facilities. During the past few years several new residential subdivisions including West Park, Forsyth Water Gardens, and Sheffield Addition have been added which offer attractive residence sites and add to the ever increasing and unlimited growth of this region. —Alice Maunder. Ninety one The Reflector FOR THE 1924 REFLECTOR (With Apologies to K. C. B.) Mr. Stenhouse, advertising manager of the Whiting High School “1924 Reflector” wrote us a letter asking that we take space in that publication. He said that as it will reach practically every point in the Calumet region and it should he a good advertising medium for us. When this letter came For the work ahead. In the morning’s mail In this busy world The chief called me in There is much work And he said to me: For each to do You write an ad And it’s something fine For the Boys and Girls To tackle the job Of the W. 11. S. Prepared, determined Tell them we are glad And with high ambiton. To have an ad In a little while In their 1924 Reflector These Boys and Girls And that we believe Must play their roles We’d be poor neighbors In the Drama of Life. If we should fail Some will be stars To do our part Others take the lesser parts To make the Reflector Yet all may play A big success. Their parts with credit. Don’t use the space So the ad's about you To advertise our Hoping you’ll play well Red Crown and Polarine Whatever roll you take lust say they’re good For you Boys and Girls And use the space Of Whiting High School For a word of praise Are our neighbors Of the Whiting school And we’ll be proud And the Boys and Girls Of your successes Who have been studying And your triumphs. To fit themselves I thank you. STANDARD OIL CO. (INDIANA) Ninety-two riiiiiiiiuiuiiuiiiiiiiiliiiui iiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiM 00020102012300010201010200010002020002008400 :IIIIMIIIIII!1IIII!I!I!!IIIIIIII1 The Reflector THINGS WE CAN’T IMAGINE: Alex YVayo without a rousing speech for any occasion. Elveen Dees without Mary Ellen Keckich. Edna Gilberg without a tardy slip. Williard Allison without his magazine. Catherine Ginther in the history class before the 8:30 bell. Any intermission without a ta k about radio between Phil Dewey. Sheldon Meek and Milton Hein. Mr. Griffith without his little red grade book.” Any lucky Senior without his or her Senior play book. Lawrence Grothouse without his gum. Mr. Larson in class without a pointer, piece of chalk or a pencil in his hands. George Brown with his oration for drama class. Miss Simmons without her usual “That’s nice.” Mildred Fischrupp without Mary Moore. Morris Zeitlin not talking, whistling or—singing (?) Clara without Cora and either silent. Joan Coughlin without her adjective, “sophisticated.” Mr. Eppely not in a hurry. Catherine Harr and a suppressed giggle. Lottie without Yada and not talking about Doc or Ted. Any High School party without five or six last year’s Seniors. Kenneth Nought without his usual: “Come on now. gang, nine for the team. Let’s go!” Ane Marie not humming a song. Elry Moore at the height of six feet three inches. Marie Bartuska with a marcel and curls. Cleve Stenhouse without a grin. George Dewey in overalls. Harry Walker in a dress suit. Any Whiting High School student turning down a holiday. Helen B.: “I wish I was a hen.” Catherine K.: “Why?” Helen B.: “So I could use fowl language.” Ninety-three i� IIIIIIIIIIIIiill!ll«MII� ... The Reflector WILSON MUSIC SHOP Pianos - Victrolas - Records - Sheet Music Player Rolls - Radio Outfits 621 - 119th Street Phone 351-M Office Phone 417 Res. Phone 436-M AMBULANCE SERVICE - LADY ASSISTANT AUTOS FOR ALL OCCASIONS OWENS SPANBURG FUNERAL DIRECTORS and EMBALMERS Moving and Expressing Anything Anywhere 409 - 119th Street WHITING. INDIANA JOHN CIESAR GARAGE Distributors of the JORDAN CARS For Lake County 536-542 Indiana Boulevard Phone 504-J WHITING, INDIANA Ninety-four The Reflector WHO’S WHO IN THE SENIOR CLASS Name. First Best Weak Cause of What St. Peter Impression. Friend. Point. Death. Will Say. Alex W. “Spiffy” All W. II. S. Dates Knowledge Thy voice is familiar. Dona Marie K. Vamp Norton M. Looks Making Breaks Try the fire escape. Louis A. Shy Margaret L. Any Study Shorthand It's free— Where’s Thy Girl? Lottie W. The George S. Winning Complexion Ain’t nature grand. “Berries” Ways Conn G. (Jake Edna G. His Bla ck Come, spread thy Eater Variety Eyes wings. Margerite G. Beanpole Milton H. Width Daily Dozen Come, all ye faithful Catherine H. Old- “Suds” M. Curls Giggling Come early and avoid Fashioned the rush. Cleve S. Bashful Helen B. Himself Bad Eggs Too many of your kinc here now. Depart. Sheldon M. Cocky Great Radio Too Much Does thy mother Variety School know where thou art? Marg. 0. C. Docile Earl G. Kidding History We need thee to Teachers wash dishes. John 1). Reserved Eva S. Vaseline Basketball We need thee for our forward. Joan C. Worker Ed. V. Herself Knowledge Welcome to the fold. Phil I). “Shiek” Madeline G. Dancing Overeating Take thy finger out of thy mouth. Ane Marie P. Shy Eugene G. Voice Hollywood We need another soprano. Lawrence G. Roman- tist Geneva M. Feet Too Much Gum What flavor dost thou chew? Hast tried them all. Mildred F. 11 Happy Baby” Louis A. Blushes Lockjaw We need a good listener. Thos. K. “Hick” Cleve. S. Whiskers Unknown We also need another forward. George D. Innocent Me. Bunco Knowledge Use the other entrance. Ninety-five The Reflector NEWSPAPERS MAGAZINES WHITING NEWS COMPANY Agents for the CORONA, the Personal Writing Machine STATIONERY CIGARS WOOD S PHARMACY 784 Indiana Boulevard Telephone 477 Everything in Drugs and Stationery Printing and Developing—24-hour Service Next Door to the Post Office L. H. MATTERN DRUG COMPANY Drugs and Medicines Toilet Accessories Stationery Cameras Photo Supplies Fountain Pens Cigars Developing and Printing “Try Mattern’s First” Ninety-six r ..... (Continued from Page 78) Walter Campbell and Warren Howard took their parts well. I have already Bertha Keller were attractive. They added much beauty to the scenes. Raymond Biegel was a perfect butler, greatly impressed by the duty placed upon him by his master. Celestia Dewey did very good work. Her acting in the trance was so realistic that the audience showed surprise when she so quickly changed in Act III. Sidney Weiner was Inspector Donohue to such an extent that we almost forgot Sidney Weiner. Benjamin Gardner as .Sergeant Dunn, the rising young detective, was all business—fired with the importance of his position. James Parker as Doolan, the funny policeman, was good. When he made his appearance so unceremoniously and in such a disheveled state, we felt the same contempt as Tim Donohue when he said, “Go take a bath.” Well done. Juniors. The above remarks are not flattery but praise. mentioned Wendell Powell’s words as the murderer. Elsie Binhammer and Ninety-Seven The Reflector TIPS AND TALKS THAT ARE TIMELY A drug store of departments. Starting with drugs—home drugs, prescriptions, simple needs, rare drugs, everything that individuals, doctors, nurses or hospital could require. Toilet articles for men, women, children and tiny tots. Everything for hands, hair, face, teeth, and body. Soda, both hot and cold, with or without ice cream. Food drinks or just thirst satisfies. Candies in every conceivable assortment and amongst the best brands that America produces. Extra pretty boxes if you want to make extra fine gifts, or just plain packages, but fine candies for home eating and treating. Rubber goods and sick room supplies— every conceivable item under this heading. Naturally this store should be your first thought for all surgical, invalid, convalescent and sick room needs. PROMPT DELIVERY FRANK A. GULLSTROM “THE REXALL STORE” Phone Whiting 273 WHITING, INDIANA Ninety-eight The Reflector In an ancient scow. Sailed Harry Monk; He would be here now. If it hadn’t sunk! Two miles aloft, Flew Sam Caruso, His engine stopped. He failed to do so. In the Orchestra Room The Baton looked ’round and said: “I’m a ‘Musical Club’ myself.” Then the Cornet said. “Well, I’ll be blowed!” From his place upon the shelf The drum stretched out upon the floor, Just asked: “Can you beat that?” But Mandy and Vio Lin replied:: “You're stringing us, you Bat—” April Fool Little Boy: “Mother, come quick! There’s a man kissing the maid!” Mother (very much excited) : For goodness sake, where are they?” Little Boy: “April fool, mother! It’s only father.” “There Is a Little Humor in Everything. Try to Find It.” Peg O. N.: “I’ve got a ‘comp’ for you.” Gertrude S.: “Oh! Do tell me!” Peg: “I heard you had acute indigestion.” Gertrude G.: “Would you put yourself out for me?” Connie C.: “Why, of course.” Gertrude: “Then please do, it’s after nine o’clock and I’m very tired.” —Wisconsin Octopus. Alice P.: “How do you like my new wrist watch?” Kennie R.: “New? It’s so old I can see it’s secondhand.” Phil. D.: “May I give you a ring tonight?” Joan C.: “Oh—this is so sudden!” ___________ “I’ve made a mark for myself,” said the German counterfeiter. — Mildred F.: “Don’t you dare swear before me!” Louis A.: “How did I know you wanted to swear first?” illllUMH! Ninety-nine The Reflector WEST PARK GROCERY Meats, Fruits and Vegetables ® ® Corner 119th Street and Indiana Boulevard ALLISON GINTHER Groceries and Meats McNAMARA BROS. Everything to Eat Illllltllliilll The Reflector Pearl A.: “Have you been reading “Every Knight?” Margaret W.: “No, I read on Sundays.” “Red” D.: “Who was that you spoke to?” George: “My next door neighbor.” “Red” D.: “She didn’t return your ‘Hello’.” George S.: “I know it. she never returns anything.” Miss Simmons: “Is there anything worse than to be old and bent?” James P.: “Yes, to be young and broke!” She wept almost hysterically as she jogged the hook of the telephone. Operator: “Hello.” Girl, sobbing: “You horrid thing! I-I want my m-money back! H-h-he wouldn’t s-s-speak to me!” Ed. M.: “Any of your ancestors ever been traced ?” Claude B.: “Yes, as far as Mexico; but they lost track of him there.” Marguerite T.: “Have you read ‘Finis’?” Emma V.: “No, what is it?” Marguerite: “The last word in the book.” —Record. Check! Harold P.: “Where are you from?” Margaret H.: “England.” Harold P.: “Speak pretty good English for a foreigner.” ---------I---- Boss: “Where are you going to cut?” Cross-eyed wood-cutter: “Right where I’m looking, of course.” Boss: “For the luvv’a Mike, wait till I move!” Mr. Vesely: “My boy, you were born to be a writer.” GeorgeS.: “Why?” Mr. Vesely: “Because you have good ears for holding a pen.” Dick: “My father broke into politics when he was 21.” Dickens: “That’s nothing, my father broke into a bank when he was 18.” The Song of the “Sophie” President (Alias Ruth Hannon. ’26) “Oh where, oh where, has my polygon? Oh where, oh where, can it be?” “Hush, my child, it’s simply gone, Up the geometree!” One Hundred One iiirniinmiuttiiHHHimiiiiiiHiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiH The Reflector Corner Cleveland and 117th Streets Phone 116-W VOGEL’S Groceries - Bakery Goods Ice Cream - Candies Notions - Tobaccos Phone 159-W R. WILKINSON, Prop. ALL AMERICAN CONFECTIONERY Ice Cream - Bowling Academy - Lunch 8E 424 119th Street WHITING, INDIANA One hundred two The Reflector He: “What do you say to a honeymoon in Europe?” She: “But, dear, you know I’m afraid of sea-sickness.” He: “Oh well, love is a good remedy for that.” She: “Maybe, but think of the return trip.” —Film-Fun. Drug Store Lore Customer: “Are you sure this paste is imported from France?” Kennie D.: “Yes, mam, haven’t you heard of the French paste-tree?” Never Too Late to Learn The condemned man stood on the gallows and the sheriff said, “Henry, have you anything to say for yourself.''” Henry: “Suh, I merely wish to say dat dis certainly am going to be a lesson to me!” Said the thousand-legged worm, As he gave a mighty squirm: “Has anybody seen a leg of mine? If it can’t be found, I shall have to hobble ’round On the other 9991” George W.: “There are an awful lot of girls around here that don’t want to get married.” Loretta B.: “How do you know?” George W.: “Why, I’ve asked ’em!” You can’t keep a man from hanging himself if he does it of his own free will and accord. Mr. Larson: “I hate food.” Miss Somers: “Why?” Mr. Larson: “It spoils my appetite.” Loretta O.: “What are those numbers on that fellow’s sweater?” Lulu K.: “His telephone number, of course.” Bart’s Bughouse Fables (By M. Bartushka, Herself) Of all my great ambitions, To swim under water’s my pet; But, I don’t think I’ll do it very soon, Cause I can’t swim on top of it yet! Lawrence G.: “My ancestors were people with brains.” Catherine II.: “Too bad you were disinherited.” One hundred three mmmmmmmmmmm The RefledOr mmmmmmmmmmmm Purity Cleanliness Quality CANDYLAND We are making our own candies 28 28 At Your Service 28 28 28 A Place to Meet Where Things are Sweet The Home of the Student One Hundred Pour ItllllllllllHlIltllllllllllllllllllllllllHIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllHI The Reflector Conn’s Favorite Song Oily to lied, Oily to rise. Is the fate of a man, When a Ford he buys! Ralph McCampbell, from the great Physics Class, says it is possible to be in three places at the same time—on the floor, on your stummick and on a Saturday. Milton H.: “I am out to get local colors for a pastoral poem, for our Eng- lish teacher, Miss Simmons.” Farmer: “I reckon you’re gettin’ it, I painted that settee this morning.” Doctor: “It’s nothing to worry about, just a little boil on your neck, but you’ll have to keep your eye on it.” Margaret C.: “I can’t find a pin. Where do they all go to?” Joan C.: “It’s hard to tell. They’re pointed in one direction and headed in another.” Blank : “My daughter’s musical education has been quite a profitable ven- ture.” Rank: “How so?” Blank: “I managed to buy the houses on either side of mine for less than half the value.” This Absent-Minded Teacher Is Ideal “Thomas Dwan, when was the treaty of Paris signed?” asked the teacher. “Why I’m absent today,” said Irish.” “Pardon me, Dick Melvin, will you answer my question?” continued the teacher. Evolution Freshie: “I don’t know.” Sophie: “I am not prepared.” Junior: “I can not remember.” Senior: “I don’t believe I can add anything to what has been said.” She: “Say, your whiskers scratch worse than John’s.” He: “Yes, that’s what Mary said last night.” Edna G.: “My alarm clock went off at 8:30 this morning, that’s why I’m late, Mr. Larson.” Mr. Larson : “Hasn’t it come back yet ? Wendell P.: “I’ve a chance for the track team.’ Sister Ruth: “What! Are they raffling it off?” One hundred five ........................................................................... The Reflector PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY The cards below appear not as advertising, but as an expression of the spirit of co-operation given by the professional men and their endorsement of the efforts put forth by the High School in this publication. T. B. CERA.JEWSKI Attorney at Law WHITING, IND. Prosecuting Attorney, City Court CHAS. S. PEREL LAWYER Bank of Whiting Building WHITING, IND. LAW OFFICES GAVIT, HALL, SMITH GAVIT Bank of Whiting Building WHITING, IND. J. H. FETTERHOFF OSCAR A. AHLGREN MARY HICKEY LAW OFFICES ROY E. GREEN 206-8-10 Klose Building WHITING, IND. One hundred si: The Reflector Well Taken Care of “Why not buy an encyclopedia.' insisted the book agent. It can tell you anything you want to know.” “Don’t need it.” replied Mr. Kodicek. “I’ve got a son who has just graduated front Whiting High School.” Only Too True Pete of “Candyland”: “Here, what are you doing? Don’t you know you’re not allowed to take fish out of the water?” Louis Ade (after three hours without a catch) : “I’m not taking ’em out, I’m feeding ’em.” Norton M.: “Is it possible to confide a secret in you.'” Kennie D.: “Sure. I’d be as silent as the grave?” Norton M.: “Well, then, I have pressing need for two dollars.” Kennie D.: “Don’t worry, my friend, it shall be as if I heard nothing.” Three of a Kind Two men, upon returning home after a rather hilarious night out, could not agree as to whether it was the moon or sun they saw. After disputing for some time they asked another man to settle the argument, lie said. “I’m sure I don’t know which it is. I’m a stranger in this town myself.” Before He Canned It Louis G.: “What’s the matter?” Marie S.: “Oh, I wrote an article for The Tattler on fresh milk, and the editor condensed it.” Detour A Cleveland man reports that he saw carved on a New York church door the words, “The Gate to Heaven,” and below was a sign, “Closed for the Summer!” —Cleveland Plain-Dealer. Bo: “Ah just heard the other day that they done found Napoleon’s bones.” Rah: “Faw de land’s sake! Ah never knew he was a gambling man!” —Punch Bowl. Miss Murphy: “What happened to George’s saxaphone?” Mr. McAllister: “Some poor soul yielded to temptation.” Miss Murphy: “And stole it.' ’ Mr. McAllister: “No. threw it in the river.” Haven’t you heard the one about the chocolate pie? Well, it’s rich! She: “You mustn’t. I’ve a tainted mouth.” He: “What do you mean?” She: “Taint to be kissed.” One hundred seven 1 TTirillBWir IlillMMlillllllllli' «|i :,!!«IW!'V!”ttti|ll W ’ ■ II ‘ WWlIBHilllMW ”■ F‘ V'' V The Reflector PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY The cards below appear not as advertising, but as an expression of the spirit of co-operation given by the professional men and their endorsement of the efforts put forth by the High School in this publication. I)R. 0. L. MATHEW DR. W. A GONDON DENTIST DENTIST 539 119th Street 610 119th St. Tel. 3695 Tel. Office 334-J WHITING, IND. Bus. Phone 369-R, Res. 86-M Phone 658-W DR. W. J. LYNCH DR B. W. AVERY DENTIST DENTIST Suite 105 Obreshk Bldg. 610 119th Street WHITING, IND. WHITING, IND. First National Bank Bldg. DR. A. J. LAUER Phone 343-W First National Bank Bldg. DR. G. S. HILLIARD Hours: 1 to 5 and 7 to 8 p. m. DENTIST Mornings and Sundays by appointment 529 119th Street WHITING, IND. Phone 440-R Dr. C. M. Jones A. E. SCEEREY, D D. S. PHYSICIAN and SUREGON 510 119th Street WHITING, IND. 535 119th St. Whiting, Indiana One Hundred Eight nniiiiiiHiiiiijiiiijiuiiiiiiiiijiiiiiiiimiiauiiiiiiiiiutiiiiiiinuiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiijiiiiuMimjiiiJiuiiJiiiuHiiiiiiiiiiijitHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiiM , uiuiiiaiuiuHimuiiuimmuiwiiiuiHniimiiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiiiiiiuiimii.iiu:iiiiii ii'niiiiMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiuiiiiiiuiiuiitiuiiiiiiiuiiiiiuiuuiiHiiniHiiiiiaiiiiiiiiuuiiiiiiuiniuuiiiuiiiitiiiuiuniuiiiiiiiiiNiuiniiiiitiiDiHiiiiiitiiuiiiiiniiiiu Sept. 4—Vacation is short and so is the fall. But the first day of school is the shortest of all; We got out at leven and stayed out all day; School wouldn't be half-bad if ‘twas always that way. Sept. 5—Coach issues initial call for football candidates. Sept. 6—Our Senior officers are elected: Alex J., president. Sept, to—Many Seniors are surprised to learn that they haven’t enough credits. Sept. 12—All the girls fall hard for the new teacher. Mr. Larson. Sept. 13—Orchestra going strong after several years' silence. Sept. 17—Teachers beginning to learn our names—and habits. Sept. 19—“Irish's” nasal tones once more fill the ozone. Sept. 21—The sun rises and sets today. Sept. 24—Kenny Daegling makes an earnest attempt to inspect Community Building—and fails. Sept. 25—Freshmen gaze in awe upon the mighty Captain Timothy. Sept. 29—Whiting grid men win first victory over Lowell. Oct. 1—Election of athletic board. Oct. 4—Seniors begin to talk Reception. Oct. 6—Another scalp—Blue Island’s. One hundred nine The Reflector Oct. 9—Freshmen all thrilled over prospect of initiation into high school social life. Oct. ii—Reception comes off with a bang. Oct. 12—Thanks to Columbus, we enjoy one clay’s freedom. Oct. 13—Whiting slips to a muddy defeat at Michigan City. Oct. 15—Tattler staff elections. Oct. 17—Freshmen run for lives and teachers grab grade-books at sound of Oct. 18—Another dozen join the ranks of the bobbed. Oct. 22—Shiek takes his first P. M. nap. Oct. 25—We grow rather tired of this incessant tooting. Oct. 29—High school students learn evils of “Omars. Oct. 31—High school children enjoy Hallowe’en parade and program. Nov. 1—Orchestra makes debut at formal opening of Junior High. Nov. 5—Juniors begin pushing their play. Nov. 8— Case” elected '24 grid captain at thoroughly enjoyable football Nov. 12—School closed that we may assist at opening of Community House. Nov. 14—Among other decorations at the Community is our own “Shrimp Nov. 15—First operetta in our history is rumored. Nov. 19—Basketball candidates improving. Nov. 21—Students are anxiously awaiting first B. B. game. Nov. 23—“The Thirteenth Chair”—Spooks—Ghosts—given by Junior C lass, is very successful. Nov. 26—Mr. Riordan has his rush hour about 8:30 a. m. today. (We wonder if they were all sick.) Nov. 28—Cleve Stenhouse awakes with a start in second period today. (He must have been dreaming of the Junior Play and got frightened.) Nov. 30—Hobart was snowed under.—No. 1. Dec. 3—Girls, do your Xmas hinting early. Dec. 5—Shiek takes his daily nap. second period. fire-drill bell. banquet. chief soda-jerker. One hundred eleven 111 imiiiiiiiiinaniinwMiiiiiiiiiiiHnniini pniiiimiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiii The Reflector Telephone Whiting 543 B. F. CANNON, Manager BEN FRANKLIN PRINTING CO. Si % 519 Indianapolis Boulevard WHITING, INDIANA WM. E. VATER COAL COMPANY COAL AND WOOD 330 Center Street Telephone 34 WE HANDLE THE BEST GRADES OF Pocahontas Franklin County Kentucky, West Virginia Coals Our Motto—Quality and Service One Hundred Twelve iniiiiniiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiHniiuiiimiiiiiiinimmniiiiiiiiiiniiiiiinniiniTmmi] Dec. 8—“Tough luck,” Lowell.—Victim No. 3. Dec. 11—Teachers hold a get-together party. Dec. 13—Members of chorus “do their stuff” in operetta. Dec. 14—Tilden Tech., champions of Chicago—but not of Whiting. Dec. 18—Hot dawg! One week till Xmas. Dec. 20—Dramatic Club party is success. Dec. 21—Last school day of 1923. Freshmen are writing hurried letters to Jan. 4—Final exams coming closer and closer. Jan. 5—Whiting “freezes Hammond out in fast game. Jan. 8—Hard workouts face Whiting team. Jan. 10—As the late Tattler says, “The new spring board has lots of spring Jan. 11—East Chicago got lucky—result??? Jan. 14—Address from secretary of State Chamber of Commerce. Jan. 16—Reflector election. Jan. 18—“Onion day.” Jan. 21—Only two days more to cram. Jan. 23—Many faint hearts and weak knees. Reason: Semester exams. Jan. 25—Anxiously awaiting results. Jan. 26—Beat Englewood—Band Jinx is broken. Jan. 29—Many fears are confirmed as cards are received. Feb. 1—East Chicago loses luck. Feb. 6—Wilson memorial service. Feb. 8—Emerson also out of luck. Feb. 9—Sophomores entertain at a Valentine party. Feb. 12—Gipped out of a vacation—GRRRR !!! Feb. 14—Credit tossers swamp Seniors, 50 to 26. dear old Santa. jt ,4 ,4 SHORT LAPSE OF HAPPY DAYS jt ,4 ,4 Jan. 2—New Year's resolutions all broken today. A'o • 7 res' £ ?r Scsfioof ‘f ir 's to it. One hundred thirtei The Reflector THE BOULEVARD PHARMACY Complete Line of Toilet Goods, Kodaks and Supplies Cigars, Sodas, Drugs and Sundries, Prescriptions Accurately Compounded. Service and Satisfaction Guaranteed We Deliver The Goods Phone Whiting 683 Night Phone 459-J Indianapolis Boulevard at Fred Street WHITING, INDIANA SPURRIER-SMITH CO. 436-438 119th Street HARDWARE and FURNITURE CARRY ALL YOU CAN —AND ADD TO IT EACH YEAR Today .... now .... is the time to take out your life insurance. Take out your policy at its present low premium. You’ll find, from year to year, as your income increases, that you can afford to add more protection regularly. Once you realize that satisfaction which the adequately insured man knows, you will call in your Insurance Counsel regularly for more insurance. START RIGHT NOW CHAS. D. GAINER Lake County District Representative THE MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK 554 119th Street WHITING, IND. One hundred fourteen The Reflector Feb. 15—Student body divides itself between l-'roebel and “lloosier.” Feb. 18—Prospects keep brightening for tourney. Feb. 22—No school. (The best part of going to school.) Feb. 23—Warsaw’s hayshakers pitch luting to a two point defeat. Feb. 25—Tournament in the air! Feb. 27—Stenhouse dreams he’s at Gary and wakes, giving nine rails for r iaz-a see r 0e ro 6 ? a of oX I rr-a y q ' 2 r foofnftmr rf. jIT m«r- Joe AT. Says fof ) sJ sc forve j Whiting! Feb. 29—General unrest—especially in the assembly. Reason; Tourney day. School dismissed at third period. Mar. 1—VICTORY! Mar. 3—BOOM! FIRE! NO SCHOOL! Hot Ziggaty! .Jt One hundred fifteen The Reflector ■■■■■■■ $295 f. o. b. Detroit Starter and Demountable Rims, $85 extra AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! It requires no technical knowledge of automobiles to appreciate the outstanding value of the Ford Touring Car. Not only is it the lowest priced five-passenger car on the market, but it is also a car that costs little to operate, little to keep in condition and has an unusually high resale value after years of service. All Ford Cars are sold on convenient deferred terms, or may be purchased under the Ford Weekly Purchase Plan ZIMMERMAN MOTOR COMPANY WHITING, INDIANA OUR SALES FORCE: Wm. Zimmerman Ray Zimmerman Howard Deveney Clyde Walker Leo Haralovich Jack Hennebohle Lloyd Dougherty Andy Grothouse One hundred sixteen ■iiiiin ■IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIM The Reflector Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. April April April April April April April April April April April May May May May May 5—History class shows dramatic ability but Mr. Griffith makes it a tragedy. 7—Regional tourney; Whiting defeated by Michigan City, io—School settles down after strenuous 15. B. season. 14—No wonder the East Chicago faculty won—S. A. M. plays with them. 17—Some of the girls celebrate St. Pat’s day in the mornin’ bv green hair ribbons. (It suits them, too.) 19— Gumshoes elected '24-25 15. 15. captain at banquet. 21—Musical concert? 24—“Bantyeggs” is back again. 26—Final Local Oratorical Contest—“Alex J.” and “Pete.” 31—Last day of March—as usual. wearin oh: )', WfrYe la ka flit 1— Fools attempt to fool other fools. 2— There is shingled hair. Why not tar-paper or pitch hair? 4—Alex J., Whiting’s silver-tongued orator, wins first. 9— Many Seniors weaken as cards are issued. 10— Physics class gives Mr. Larson a happy birthday. Id—Nothing happened today except that Stenhouse fell asleep in Fcon. 18—No school today—Good Friday. 21— Tomko Kedarco back again after illness of six weeks. 22— First baseball game—Whiting vs. Lowell. 26—Emerson relays at Gary. 29—We miss Kenny’s spats nowadays. 1—It is rumored that Whiting’s baseball team will play at Lafayette. 3—Lake County track and field meet. Yea Whiting! Let’s go! 23— “Maneuvers of Jane” a huge success. 23—School exhibit. 29—Juniors entertain Seniors at Prom. Slate ? June 9—Class day. June 9-10—Exams for unfortunates. June ri—Beginning of the end. Mayo W.: “Father, did you ever get licked?” Father: “Indeed, yes.” Mayo W.: “Then what’s the use of trying it on me?” Abner: “I’ve spent my entire bank account on girls. Sheldon M.: “Oh well, love makes the world go ’round.’ Abner : “Yes, but it goes so fast I lose my balance. ■Illlii IIIIIIIIIIIII On hundred seventeen The Reflector GOOD LUCK TO YOU—BOYS AND GIRLS These are your Happy Days—Make them Lasting—You Can!! WINS BERG’S ABE WINSBERG M. E. HARR M. STERNBERG EVERYTHING IN THE DRUG LINE 653 119th Street WHITING, IND. Office Phone 245 Residence Phone 630-R Life Health Accident Automobile Plate Glass Employer’s Liability Burglary and Hold-up Electric Machinery SoTjenn INSURANCE Fire Boiler Engine Tornado Elevator Public Liability Use and Occupancy Workman’s Compensation 607 119th Street WHITING, IND. One hundred eighteen The Reflector Class of 1900 Mrs. Frank T. Gainer, nee Anna J. Bustine Mabel C. Walsh Florence H. Stewart (deceased) Mrs. Reineman, nee Leona M. Nanzer Charles R. Klose Class of 1901 Mrs. G. Humphreys, nee Clara B. Lee Mary M. Stein Peter S. Bustine Class of 1902 Charles F. Cripliver Class of 1903 James Judson Mrs. J7. Scott, nee Jeanette Squires Miss Sylvia Shone Mrs. J. Alierding, nee Catherine Hem my Class of 1904 James R. Carringer Mrs. Richard Bell, nee Maude F. Eaton Roy E. Green Solomon M. Goldberger James R. Morrison Roy R. Tilton Class of 1905 John G. Schaub Zora Squires Mrs. Rose, nee Bernice Allen Elizabeth Wilson Putnam Ulysses Grant Swartz, Jr. Mrs. Arnold Exton, nee Margaret Griffith John F. Thice Mrs. McCouch, nee Florence E. Lee Class of 1906 J. D. Gleghorn Lyda Smelser Mabel O’Hara Hoyt R. Ogram Mrs. W. Smith, nee Jessie Curtis Herman Robert Trowe Mrs. Sam Myers, nee J. Della Fieres Mrs. Fairall, nee Irene V. Putnam Mrs. J. Melvin, nee Catherine Schaaf Mrs. Roy Tilton, nee Edytha Hollett Mrs. Fred Abbott, nee Margaret Langmeyer Arnold R. P. Exton Mrs. Waldo Jennings, nee Helen Mattern Rebecca Stogol Class of 1907 Mrs. B. Nichols, nee Gaynelle Eaton Mrs. Vincent James, nee Essie Hatch Florence Keifer Bessie Artman Mrs. Bessie French, nee Bessie M. Tanner Clarence Artman Charles Miller Class of 1908 Mrs E. Deland, nee Florence Schaub Mrs. C. C. Mackey, nee A. Marguerite Fifield Elizabeth G. Naef Mrs. James Hannapel, nee Martha Schaaf Russell Frank Smith Peter C. Pfeifer On hundred nineteen MBMMBWBBBHHMWBHBBBBiWBBWWMBMBWMWWHWWI WWW ■mill The Reflector WHITING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FACTS ABOUT OUR CITY PEOPLE UNITED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE $500,000.00 MEMORIAL COMMUNITY HOUSE GOOD STORES FIVE BANKS—over $5,000,000.00 assets EXCELLENT SCHOOL SYSTEM—Modern Buildings and equipment FIFTEEN CHURCHES GOOD TRANSPORTATION—Steam, Electric, Bus, 35 minutes to Chicago CARNEGIE PUBLIC LIBRARY—over 17,500 volumes, annual circulation 60,000 volumes ATTRACTIVE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS HOME OF “AMERICAN LEGION POST NO. 80” CLEAN PAVED STREETS—CITY PLAY GROUNDS LARGE ATHLETIC FIELD—FILTERED WATER BEAUTIFUL PARK AND BATHING BEACH OUR INDUSTRIES THE PETROLENE CO.—Linoleum Products. 8-hour day— good wages and working conditions THE GALENA SIGNAL OIL CO.—Engine Oil Products. 8-hour day—good wages and working conditions The World’s Largest and Most Complete Oil Refinery THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY OF INDIANA 8-hour day—good wages and working conditions. Successful Industrial Relations System. WHITING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE One hundred twenty ■IIUIIIM The Reflector wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Class of 1909 Walter H. Smith Claude Y. Humphreys Benjamin H. Gordon Melville Brenner John D. Morrison Inez Lee Mrs. Paul Bacon, nee Almirah Morse Mrs. Whitmer, nee Irene May Mathias Mrs. Roger Sorenson, nee O’l lara Mrs. Shoemaker, nee Josephine Jewett Mary L. Morrison Mrs. C. Gainer, nee Anna May Dineen Class of 1910 Lester Aronberg Warren P. Beaubien S. Leslie Campbell Martha Lindsay Campbell (deceased) Mrs. ( i. Freeburg, nee Kdith Gardner Frank Duggan Mrs. Hines, nee Edith Maude Hall Irma L. Kraut Joseph Peceny Mrs. Zimmerman, nee Elizabeth Swartz Bertha C. Will I larry E. L. Timm Class of 1911 Mrs. McShane, nee Mary Adley Lyle Manbeck Class of 1912 Edward Gehrke (deceased) Clinton Harris Frank Greenwald Ned Naef Mrs. C. Chant, nee Edna O’Hara Henry Hatt Ray Sailor John Schack HelenMrs. C. Humphreys, nee Elsie Trowe Class of 1913 Mathew B. Adley Vida Grace Ault (married) Mrs. E. Shaeffer, nee Marian Beaubien Carl C. Carpenter 1. May Bailey Mrs. Schoenfeldt, nee Mildred Duggan Mrs. B. F. Cannon, nee Nora Dineen Alfred Herman FMessle Mrs. Max Paulus, nee Florence M. Fry Robert H. Gardner Mrs. Floyd Eaten, nee Helen W. Gondon Mrs. Morton Leviten, nee Rose F. Gordon Mrs. Robinson, nee Grace A. Gill Floyd T. Holliday Mrs. Robert Smith, nee Thelma Hilliard Arthur Heyden Mrs. E. Vater, nee Lucy J. Hatch Hazel F. Long Mrs. Chas. Haight, nee Blanche Peceny Gertrude. M. Latter Oscar Ahlgren Elmer Atchison James Bartuska Fioyd Eaton Carl Hopkins Charles Pederson Mrs. J. Griffith, nee Olwen Pritchard Raymond Schaub Lawrence Smith Aubrey Sceerey Mrs. Chas. Miller, nee Valeria Muller Mrs. Leo Helman, nee Meta M. Zubay (deceased) Mrs. Alden, nee Harriett Timm Mrs. Well, nee Rosalie Greenwald (de- Hazel M. Cameron (married) ceased) Catherine Pederson Gladys Pritchard Mrs. Ed. Yasney, nee Anna Reno Edward Schaaf Mrs. Turstenburg, nee Laura Trowe Wiliiam W listenfeld Sophie Wenger (deceased) Frederick Peceny Class of 1914 Merrill Adams Hilda Ahlgren (married) Ray Ault Edward Bartuska iimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii One hundred twenty-one lUlllllUlltlllllllllllllllllUUIIIUUUIIlUlUUIIlillUllllIllllUIIIIIIIIIIllllliillllllllUlllllllllUUUilllUlltllil The Reflector GOLDSMITH’S Outfitters for Men and Young Men 528 119th Street Phone Whiting 5 Compliments of W. P. DIAMOND STORES COMPANY Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. 5 and 10 Cent Store COMMENCEMENT START YOUR BOY RIGHT WITH A POLICY IN THE MASSACHUSETTS MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY Incorporated 1851 R. S. SPRINGGATE Lake County Representative BOKUM DINGLE, GENERAL AGENTS 112 West Adams St., Chicago Phone Whiting 634-J One hundred twenty-two The Reflector Anna Baumel George Benson Harold Cameron Don Canfield Olive Carlson Harold Daegling (deceased) Mrs. Chas. Cooke, nee Lucile Daegling Mrs. Don Canfield, nee Ester Evans (deceased) Eliza Gardner Hannah Gevirtz Mrs. Ralph White, nee Ethel G.adden William Gondon Mrs. Paul Wilson, nee Mary Grogan Mrs. Nicholson, nee Gladys Harper Walter Hatt Louise Mattern Mrs. J. Munro, nee Fearn Morrison Mrs. Rouff, nee Gladys Oetifinger Donald Parks Mrs. George Hornett, nee Marguerite Schaub Catherine O’Rourke Robert Spillar Donald Spurrier Evelyn Stewart Irene Stewart Amelia Stiglitz — Ernst Vater Class of 1915 Irene Sampson Mrs. A. Nyland, nee Gladys Moore Mrs. Joe Nielson, nee Elsie Baumel Mrs. B. Abercrombie, nee Julia Nyia'nd Ralph Markert Herman Goebel Edward Nyland Lawrence Fick (deceased) Mrs. A. Lauer, nee Gustie Allen Mrs. Gardner, nee Myrtle Gehrke Mrs. Wm. Gondon, nee Margaret Davis Milton Gevirtz Myrtle Pederson Alice Farr Mrs. R. E. Greenberg, nee Helen Marie Green Mrs. Miller, nee Blanche Cameron Mrs. D. Parks, nee Helen Wonnacott Mrs. Melvin Brenner, nee Marie Ritt-man Mrs. Geo. Johnson, nee Susan Vincent Ruth Carlson Leon Bought Albert Gavit Thomas Naef Mrs. Spiscak, nee Ester Miller Mrs. Orville Piper, nee Gladys Douglas Frieda Goebel (married) Beulah Stover Irene Duggan Mrs. Geo. J. Lohneis, nee Josephine McDermott Mrs. C. Carpenter, nee Grace Shawcroft Georgia Fuller (married) Mrs. Griffith, nee Mary Byer Class of 1916 Mrs. B. Miller, nee Fern Drew Mrs. W. Gough, nee Evelyn Harper Mrs. G. Bartuska. nee Dorothy Ade William O’Rourke (deceased) Helen B. Klieber (deceased) Mrs. D. Prochaska, nee Esperance Schlecty Eugene E. Fuessle Leonard Turner Raymond Dineen Milton Collins Elmer 11. Eggers John Sharp Donald L. Naef Mrs. Geo. Thibault, nee Carrie E. Gil-lett Lettie M. Butcher Robert G. Pinkerton Donald T. Daegling Charles Goethe William J. Lynch Ciarence Eggers Edward Slater Class of 1917 Raymond Abraham Mrs. Cosgrove, nee Mary Arundel Mrs. G. Golding, nee Agnes Atchison One hundred twenty-three The Reflector C. LEWIS BAKER THE JEWELER 623 119th Street QUALITY PRICE SERVICE MICHAEL KOZACIK Hardware, Cutlery, Paint, Stoves, Furniture Oil and Glass White Oak Avenue and 119th Street Telephone 209-M Phones—Whiting 408, Robertsdale 124-J Two Stores—731 Indiana Boulevard - 400 119th Street MQSER HARDWARE COMPANY Hardware, Cutlery, Paints Auto Accessories Radio Supplies SERVICE OUR MOTTO WHITING, INDIANA H HOSIER THEATRE The House Beautiful YOU DON’T KNOW WHITING UNTIL YOU KNOW THE HOOSIER (i.ii- hundred twenty-four iiliiiillilllllllllilllilllliillllliiiiuiiiili ii iiiiMiiiiiiiHiiiiiiwiii i 'iiiiwiiiiiiwiiiwii' iiiiiiiiiiwwiiiiiiiiiiwiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiwwiiiirii nil—iwiliiii'iiiiiriiiiwwiwniitfiiiriiwiiwwiiiwiirii- 'iniiiinir TTii rnnwiiiiiifiiTMnwmwiiwwwwiinM � iiri� rrwimf ;!!ll!!lll!IIIHIIIIIIIIII1lllt The Reflector iiiiiiiiiiiiiiininniiniiifiniiiiiiiiiiniiiniiiniiiiiitniimimiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiminnniiiiiini Mary Jefchak Francis Kirn Dorothy Lesser Harley Hoskins Edward Kosior Lucelia Lawrence Clarence Miller Edith Larson Mrs. J. Sharp, nee Ruth Gladden Meyer Gordon Howard Grady Floyd Griffith Mrs. A. Fuessle, nee Fiona Hamon Carl Haugh Kenneth Kessler Mrs. H. Brown, nee l£sta Kohr (deceased) Simon Libert Mrs. C. A. Rollison. nee Lucille Locke Mrs. W. Eschenbach, nee Theresa McElroy Frank Morrison Mrs. H. Studebaker, nee Mary Naef Doris Phelps Harry Powers Dan Prochaska Mary Slater Mrs. Cobb, nee Ruth Tilton Mrs. Merle Dalev, nee Lillian Zerwer Marion Walker Class of 1918 Mrs. G. Mortenson, nee Grace Bowman Annette Buchanan Helen Duggan Marie Duggan Vera Flaugher Harry Fredenburg (deceased) Mrs. E. Springer, nee Alma Fritz Jasper Gevirtz Max Goldsmith Miriam Gordon Mrs. Herbert Lloyd, nee Bessie Green William Hainan Nicholas Kundrat Nellie Jones Raymond Koch Mrs. D. Naef, nee Violet Lewis Daniel Lynch Catherine Lynn Oren Mathew Collette McFadden John J. Moore Ralph Porter Louis Moore Edward Nichols Emeline Ostrowski Lillian Porter James Quinn Milton Sugar Mrs. C. W. Stanton, nee Mabel Wiek-horst Class of 1919 Rhea Goldsmith Mrs. Obermiller, nee Sarah Arundei Eleanor Beaubien Gilbert W. Benson Walter Buehler Elsie A. Carlson Mrs. Nignard. nee Edna M. Carlson Mrs. Leo McCambell, nee Ruth E. Collins Dennis J. Conroy Maryanne Coughlan Mrs. W. Wickhorst, nee Florence Denham Joe E. Duggan Mrs. U. Moore, nee Helen Eaton Edwin Farr Mrs. E. G. Thormahlen. nee Eleanor Elders Mrs. Ritter, nee Dorothy Evans Estelle G. Farr Violet C. Golding Dora Gordon Ivan Haag Mrs. Ralph Porter, nee Pearl Ham-mersley Hartnett Harr Mildred 1. Hatch Mrs. Guy Pratt, nee Margaret Hay Clare Henthorne Harry Hoskins C. Claire Hynes Clifford Lauer One hundred twenty-five ..am..... The Reflector COMPLIMENTS OF THE CAPITOL THEATRE THE PRINCESS THEATRE A. J. OBRESHK, Mgr. “Where Good Pictures are Showing” HOLLIDAY’S Hoosier Sweet Shop Confections of Perfection in the Hoosier Theatre Building 617 119th STREET PHONE 736 HOME GROCERY AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE J. G. FISCHRUPP, Prop. A Large Variety to Select from at Reasonable Prices 402 119th Street Telephone 149-M One hundred twenty-si: The Reflector ......................ini Robert Naef Lula Otis Georgia Peceny Mrs. Beardsly, nee Ellen Pinkerton Agnes Prochaska Kathleen Quinn Mrs. Clifton Hunger, nee Genevieve Schrage Mrs. H. Reynolds, nee Clover Shavv-craft Mrs. Vermett, nee Eva Sharp Antoinette Salathe Edward Salathe Mabel Stark Sylvia Sternberg Mrs. L. Cook, nee Emma Stover Mrs. Maytne, nee Helen Stovvell Mrs. P. Kraule, nee Helen Tharp Ruth Turner Mildred Walker Florence Whitemen Louise Vater Herman Zeitlin George Zerwer Class of 1920 Martin W. Benson John Binhammer Edward J. Buczkowski Helen E. Emerson Clarence R. Fischrupp Mathew Frankowski Julian H. Goldsmith Mrs. Zelna Sparks, nee Mildred L. Hill Nicholas W. Keckich Agnes Kelly Thomas R. Mathew Joseph H. Melvin Joseph F. Schach Pauline Schlechty Edward H. Shade Beatrice Kiehm Sharp Frances B. Swetman Erna A. Vater Mrs. W. B. Gray, nee Mildred Vater William Vater Stephen Wayo Donald D. Williams Anna F. Zerwer John Benson Dora Brown Lloyd Buchanan George Ceiga Francis Denham Mrs. Leo Gehring, nee Nellie Duffy Fred Fischrupp Jess Gill Class of 1921 Ruth Bopp Hazel Brenner James Burke Sallie Diggs Donald Gordon Sarah Hammer sly Eleanor Haugh Charles Jones Margaret Lynn Mrs. A. Eberly, nee Kathleen McCoy Lambert Nedjl Helen O’Donnell Stanley Ostrowski Bella Silvian Lawrence Smith Vera Stanley Abe Stowell Vineta Swango Evelyn Tharp William Thiessen Class of 1922 Margaret Atkin Carl Binhammer Harry Brandman Gladys Brown Johanna Coughlin John Chrustowski Mrs. Eberly, nee Edna Ehlers James Duggan Barney Goldstein Elsie Flowers Arvine Green Catherine Callahan Martha Fredenburg Henry Haman Harold Humphreys Carrie Kodicek Jeanet Gardner Roscoe Grigson One hundred twenty seven iinniniiinnittmHtmoMMMMnp. COMPLIMENTS OF GLENN’S SHOE STORE 524 119th Street Whiting 591-R Slice Rebuilder and Slice Shining Parlor o MARENOS BROS., Props. All Kinds of Hats Cleaned and Blocked Satisfaction Guaranteed The Reflector nuni]inmimninimnmniiiini(!ni OUR THANKS The members of the REFLECTOR staff wish to extend their thanks to all who have helped to make this publication possible. The assistance rendered by the teachers and students of the Art, Typewriting and English classes, has been greatly appreciated and has contributed largely to the success of our book. We are exceedingly grateful to the merchants and business firms who have advertised in the REFLECTOR. We wish, therefore, to tender them our heartiest thanks for their generous co-operation, and assure our good will and patronage to our advertisers. The Reflector ()scar Liesse Frank Long Leo McCambell Dorothy Maunder Blanche Meek Ann Miller John E. Moore Lois Morrison Florence Phelps Harold Kleiber Irvin Moore Joan Lawson Sylvester O’Connell Helen Miller Irene Wright Wesley Sowers Margaret Winklereid Elizabeth Schaider Reha Sternberg Albert Koch Emma Senchak Ruth Sugar Mrs. J. Gulliver, nee Violet Sundholm Leo Kreiger Lydia Wuestenfeld Mrs. Clifford Latter, nee Margaret Wood Lydia Wickhorst Class of 1923 Elsie Brozejowsky Helene Buell Margaret Cunningham Albert Dewey Ernest Eggers Helene Dwyer Dorothy Burton Irvin Felsen Ezy Rifter Etta Diggs Geneva Flaugher Edna Gehrke Walter Fritz Harry Moore George Jacobus Louis Riffer I lelen Griffith Dorothy Hynes Catherine Grogan Christine Kedar Joseph Kraemer Madeline Harmon Catherine Kelly Merrill Ivey Bertha Hoskins Florence Kidnay Ruth Lesser Helen O’Connell Helen Mackey Dorothy Green Joseph Lawson Florence Moore Leslie Richardson Angeleen Smith Ernest Walsko Mayo Winsberg Arthur Zvveig Edward Shepherd Margaret McCarthy Mildred Stover Ann Zeitlin Francis Zvonar Margaret Walker Constance Wysocki Irene Stubbins One hundred twenty-nine The Reflector ........... With Compliments and Best Wishes for Your Future from Your Photographers THE J. J. FEIN STUDIOS Sincerely hope to see you in June for your graduation sitting. Abundance of artistic poses, artistic lighting and highest quality is our motto. Always take the marble stairway to studio. MHflllNlllllllttllll!l!IIIU The Reflector mmm The goal of every ambitious man and firm is typified in the rapid growth of the Jahn Ollier Engraving Company—the uni' versal esteem in which their art and plates are held by the large national advertisers —and the enviable reputation for prompt deliveries which they enjoy. Delivering this same high quality and careful personal supervision to schools has built up for us the largest college and high school annual engraving busi ness in America—400 books yearly. Thirty thousand square feet of floor space (4 floors) and over two hundred and fifty skilled employees are required to meet the constant demand for “JcrO commercial photographs, art, color process plates and photo engraving (one complete floor is devoted to color process work). Intelligent supervisionofall work by many skillful office service men eliminates your troubles. Soles service men sent every where JUiixand Ollier engraving Co 354 est cJflqms Street CHICAGO mimoxi main mio ItllllllllllllllillllltlllllllllllM One hundred thirty one The Reflector