Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 60 of the 1926 volume:

ExLibris The Senior Reflector 1926 PUBLISHED BY THE CLASS OF 1926 WHITING HIGH SCHOOL WHITING, INDIANA FOREWORD IN THIS, the 1926 SENIOR REFLECTOR, we have had foremost in our minds the thought of presenting something tangible, something worthwhile, a brief history of the affairs and activities of a school year and a record of the school personnel as we knew and associated with it. If our modest efforts are judged successful, and we sincerely hope that they will be, we are amply repaid for the time and energy spent. If within these covers there is something of interest for those of us who have been intimately connected with the affairs around which this history is built, or for our friends, then we shall take humble pride in feeling that this 1926 SENIOR REFLECTOR has in a measure fulfilled its purpose. It is with a feeling of pardonable pride that we call the attention of our readers to the fact that the entire process of producing this book, with the exception of the photography and engraving, was done in our high school building-the planning, the writing, the art work, the editing, the printing, and the binding right here within our own plant and organization! Indeed, that is an enterprise of which to be proud. THE REFLECTOR STAFF H. H. Griffith Louise Zilly B. J. Vesely Editorial Advisor Art Advisor Printing Lena Hardin John Cunningham Nevaleen McCoy Charles Stross Editor-in-Chief Circulation Manager Business Manager Departmental Editor Rcihard Melvin Elizabeth Brown David Amos Tharp Beatrice Sternberg Athletic Editor Literary Editor Joke Editor Activities and Social Editor Ruth Hannon Steve Pieter Janeace Davidson Kenneth Rought Alumni Editor Staff Artist Snaps and Photos Snaps and Photos WHITING HIGH SCHOOL Board of Education T. S. BOYLE, Secretary. ARTHUR VERNON, President. J. W. BURTON, Treasurer. Mrs. RUTH CAMPBELL, Clerk. Site Senior i rflprtnr Faculty L. C. Grubb G. 0. Emick L. W. Applegarth L. B. Hart Principal History Science Athletics H. H. Griffith Jean B. Hurst B. J. Vesely History Dramatics Printing' M. F. Day Susan Waechter Ethel Stahl Marie Zika Wood Work Physical Training French Domestic Science Eugenia McDonnell Louise Zilly W. P. Buerckholtz Commercial Art Machine Shop Margaret Canine Marion Walker Sarah M. Transeau J. C. Mayfield Mathematics English Commercial Science Meta Wilhelm Bertha Hunter 0. M. Merriman Latin English Vocational Director Tltr iypttinr iRrflrrtnr Greetings A greeting to our readers We heartily extend; We hope when this, our book, you read Your interest you’ll lend. We Seniors got together And worked with all our might To get this book together But the task was not so light. We gathered all the pleasant things That make our school life dear And put them in this little book To save for many a year. Our efforts now we proudly show To you who by us stood And helped us in our enterprise We hope you’ll think it’s good. — Beatrice Sternberg I In September, nineteen hundred twenty-two, about one hundred Freshmen began their career in Whiting Hi. The following class officers were elected: president, Kenneth Bought; vice-president, George Sharp; secretary-treasurer, Grace Pearson; reporter, Margaret Harrison; class advisor. Miss Simmons. The Seniors helped us to feel at home by giving us a hearty welcome in the form of a splendid reception. The following officers were elected in our Sophomore year; president, Ruth Hannon; vice-president, Vera Harshbarger; secretary-treasurer, Lena Hardin; class advisor, Mr. Larson. Our class was represented in the Oratorical contest that year by Kenneth Rought and Dora Malek. We are very proud to report that we won the second highest score at the track meet that year. Our class entertained for the first time at a Valentine Party given for the other three classes. In September of nineteen twenty-four, we embarked upon our “Junioristic” career, prepared for one of the most important years of our history. The people elected to pilot our class were: president, Vera Harshbarger; vice president, Richard Melvin; secretary-treasurer, Florence Wilkinson; class advisor, Miss Caninne. We were represented in the Oratorical Contest by Mary Moynihan, Morris Zeitlin and Nevaleen McCoy. Our class play, “Little Women-’ was an overwhelming success. In May we gave a “Prom” for the Seniors. At last! Our Senior year! Nineteen twenty-five—twenty-six! There were forty six of us left. Our Senior Class officers were: president, Ruth Hannon; vice-president, Hoyt Atkin; secretary, Kathryn Cart; treasurer, Kenneth Rought; executive committee, Vera Harshbarger; class sponsor, Mr. Griffith. During this year, there were Seniors at the head of the Dramatic Club, the Girls’ Club, The Tattler, The Athletic Association and the Girls' Glee Club. We were well represented in the Lake County Oratorical Contest by Janeace Davidson and Joseph Chilla. Our Senior play, “Mother Carey’s Chickens”, was very well received. Near the close of our Senior year, we undertook to publish a Senior year book which we hoped would become a worthy tradition for the Senior classes that follow us. As members of Whiting High School, we have always tried to uphold the traditions and standards of our Alma Mater to the best of our ability, and we hope we have gained the respect of our fellow students and of our teachers. g gtttnr iErflertor Zht Senior iSi'flrrtnr ah? $nttur iRpflrrtnr The present Junior Class was welcomed to Whiting High School by the class of ’24 at the Freshmen Reception, in the fall of 1923, and met a few weeks later to elect its officers. Ernest Richardson was chosen president, Margaret Lee, vice-president, Lois Zimmerman, secretary, Wilfred Grogan, treasurer, and Miss Stahl, class advisor. The following year, as Sophomores, the class of ’27 again chose Ernest Richardson for president, and made Marguerite Lee, vice-president, Joseph Sullivan, secretary and treasurer, and Mr. Larson, class advisor. Owing to other duties, Ernest resigned and Benjamin Jones was made president for the remainder of the year. In their Sophomore year, the class gave a “hard time’’ party, which was a success. This year, as Juniors, they have elected Clarence DuFon, president, Marquard Hadley, vice-president, Lillian Bonham, secretary, and Marion Peterson, treasurer. Miss Canine was chosen class advisor. The class enthusiastically made preparations for their Junior Play “The Youngest,” presented on May 16. With a sparkling cast, and under the capable direction of Miss Hurst, it proved to be a fine entertainment for the well filled house to which it played. Another event which may be listed on the Juniors' doings, was the English III party on May 7, at which Miss Simmons was the guest of honor. The Junior Prom, scheduled for May 22, is being looked forward to eagerly by the school, and promises to be the best event held. Tne Juniors do not lack athletic ability either, being well represented on the basketball, football and baseball teams. The class of '27 is gathering “pep” and enthusiasm every year and expects to be doing great things in the life of the school next year in the way of scholarship, dramatics, and social events. Chester Abraham Keith Ault Julia Buckley Mildred Bogovich Lillian Bonham Bertha Boness Austin Boyle Harry Barton Catherine Campbell Walter Coil Dorothy Du Fon Clarence Du Fon John Dwan Delbert Evans Warren Eggers Howard Ehlers Clarence Gehrke Ralph Gilman Cora Goldrick Genevieve Graves Rose Haluska Martha Haman Marquard Hadley Helen Harmon Dorothy Hoh JUNIOR CLASS Charles Hopkins Benjamin Jones Carl Raiding Walter Keckich Frank Kesslar ohn Render John Kristoff Edward Rod ice k Louis Kozacik Magdaline Kubeck Mildred Kunze Marguerite Lee Rudolph Manchak Josephine Manchak Peter Martich Joseph Masura Eugene Moore Matthew Moore Raymond Moynihan Carroll Myren Geraldine Muffitt Mary Ellen McLaughlin Kenneth Newberry Evelyn O'Neil lan Osborne Amalia Ostrowski Bernie Ostrowski Marian Petersen Edward Pekarek Alma Pinkston Andrew Poracky George Potis Joseph Redding Kenneth Springer Lillian Scholz Helen Schultze Esther Sheetz Nate Shockey Iva Smith Elsie Straker George Stricsko Anna Stefek Eva Sundholm Joe Sullivan John Toth Herman Vater Herschel Winsberg Anna Mae Williams Laverne Witter Robert Zweig Lois Zimmerman We came into Whiting High School, as Freshmen, in September, 1924. Of course, we made the usual blunders which afforded the other students much amusement. Perhaps the biggest event in our first year was the Freshmen Reception. The class of ’25 gave it for us in the Junior High School Gymnasium. It was our first dance and, though timid, we enjoyed it from beginning to end. Our class officers were: John Kekich, President; Martha Walker, Vice President; Irene Shinn, Secretary-Treasurer; and Miss Stahl, Class Advisor. This year we are under the more sophisticated title of Sophomores. Our interests in Whiting High School have doubled and we are most nobly represented in all school activities. Fred Binckes has made a name for himself in Oratory, and several Sophomore girls, in Declamation. Throughout all the clubs and athletics we are well represented. Our class officers are as follows: Edith Mackey, President; Vivian Clark, Vice-President; Fred Binckes, Secretary-Treasurer; and Miss Wilhelm, Class Advisor. Our biggest event has been our Sophomore party. On February 13 we worked like Trojans to finish decorating for that evening. The color scheme, red and white, helped to make it a very pretty Valentine Party. A good orchestra furnished us with very “peppy” music and thus we enjoyed our first taste of party-giving. We are now half way through high school. Here’s to two more years of fun, honors, and—report cards! SOPHOMORE CLASS Dorothy Ales Loretta Byerly Edison Buehler William Buckvich Edward Bonchiek John Boland Frances Biesen Fred Binckes Gladys Besaw Marie Celenica Vivian Clark George Conopeot.is Jess Cunningham Anna Cvaniga Lloyd Daniel Virginia Doran James Feeney Charles Fogli Dorothy Fuller John Fuller Daniel Gardner Elizabeth Gabor Joseph (i rothouse Irene Guess Jean Hay Anna Hayes James Hopkms Charles Hultgren William Homola Ellen Haluska Arnold Hammersley James Harmon Theresa HicKey Henry Hlisnikovsky George Hoelzel Anna Harris Paul Hruskovich Susan Jarocak Anna Jacko Merlin Kirby Frank Kandalic Mike Knish John Keckich Nick Keckich Veronica Kendra Joseph Kidnay Johanna Kelly Ramond Kiekenapp Mary Kostolnik John Koleszarik Adelaine Kortokrax Theresa Fund rat Robert Lee Gravce Lytle Elizabeth Long Donald McIntosh Edith Mackey Elizabeth Matis Frank Matlon Thelma Meek Donna Matson John Michalic George Moore Jewel McCoy Clarence McCoy Victor Orr Katie Ostifichuk James Owens H den Pieter Mary Papach George Palenchar Leona Phelps Mary Pottinger Phyllis Polkinghorn Edwin Prus Bertha Padloff Isidore Roman Marguerite Roe Estelle Romm Margaret Sharp Virginia Schrage Evelyn Scholz Helen Seman Edward Senchak Edward Spilly Irene Shinn Leo Sidinski Anna Skiba Florence Smith Edward Spychalski Manuel Sugar Inez Swaim James Tolly Andrew Try jack George Vater Elizabeth Vargo Frank Wolsko Lottie Wasieleski Maltha Walker Edward Williams Edward W’ilson EJise Walker Margaret Yu has Florence Zeitlin William Zweig The Freshmen class elected the following officers for the year of 1926-Wilfred Grogan, president, Margaret Sharp, vice-presdient, Nick Gordon: secretary-treasurer. The freshmen class are very proud of some of their active members. SaBella Hood took part in the Oratorical Contest. Wiifred Grogan is the boy yell-leader. Nina Harvey and Michael Ference represented the school in the Lake County Latin I contest. Many of our Freshmen boys took part in athletics and did well. Here is one class that is going to be one of the best classes of Whiting High School! Christ Brahos John Byer Marian Bonham James Boland John Benko Lillian Bansek Anna Celenica Merrill Campbell Stanley Chrustowski Edward Ciesar Celestine Clark Hazel Cotner Clarence Collins Edward Colman Arthur Cunningham James Dees Nora Doody Mike Dufallo John Du Fon George Evaeko Harold Ehlers Fred Fauth Michael Ference John Ference Irene Francis Frank Barton James Comstock Beulah Cole William Dasho Margaret Evan Everett Eppley Charles Frazier Anna Grubach Paul Herakovich Anna Hegedus Anna Galocy Thomas Gambini Anthony Gmerek Gladys Gehrke Nicholas Gordon Wilfred Grogan Mary Ellen Grothouse Edward Gurevitz Mary Gyurcson Ludwig Haluska Helen Harshbarger Martha Haraksin Nina Harvey Raymond Harmon Myrtle Heyden Sabella Hood Evelyn Hoelzel Anna Illo Mary Elizabeth Judson Joseph Kanyur Bessie Kacer Viola Klosek Frank Klen Andrew Knish Stephen Kompier Genevieve Kollar John Kozacik Alfred Kozacik Peter Krivacic John Kuzma John Kupcha Elizabeth Kubeck Alex Lawson Deleen Lawler Joseph M iula Joseph Mikuly William Manchak Mildred Martich Elizabeth Matis Helen Mihalo Dorothy Nash Julia Okal Frank Owens Stephen Palikan Anna Poracky Walter Prugn Anna Puncho Rose Quebec Nathan Riffer Thelma Runtagh MID-YEAR Louis Husbennett Edward Howes Nicholas Hric Marie Janos Alice Jenkins Emil Kacer Helen Keckich Lilian Klose Steve Kosztyo FRESHMEN Doris Matson Sarah Musulin Frances McQuade Anna Matlon Anna Macko Helen Paulus Robert Redding Barbara Richvalsky Mary Ribovich Dorothy Sass Joe Sanye John Shaffer Margaret Sharp John S moron Robert Stewart Peter Stecz Steve Skavara Margaret Soney Charles Talaby Gertrude Tapajna Anna Toth Jennie Toth Mary Trgovich Andrew Tomko Vera Vater Richard Vater Harold Vater John Vavrek Mary Wolsko Gerald Whiting John Ward Frank Wolsko Michael Yager Margaret Yuhas Anna Zivich Harold Swaim Other Sammcns Ethel Schwandt Edward Stick ley Andrew Smitka Selma Scholz Stephania Vahorvich Theresa Wysocki Esther Wolf Milton Zeitlin ®1jp rutur iRpflrrtnr amatics THE DRAMA CLUB The Drama Club has been functioning-since 1921. The purpose of the club is to present plays to the student body, to give a member dramatic training, and to increase his appreciation for good drama. In the term 1925-1926, the Drama Club has progressed admirably. On September eighteen, election of officers took place, and the following were elected: President- Mary Moynihan Vice- President - Kathryn Cart Secretary—Ruth Hannon Treasurer—Evelyn O’Neil On October thirty, a haloween party was given as a reception to the new members who entered the club in October. The members received Drama Club Pins in December, and proudly displayed them the remainder of the year. In February, several members of the club took advantage of the wonderful opportunity to see the most gorgeous pantomine of all times “The Miracle . Several one-act plays were piesented during the year. Among these were: “Manners and Modes’’ “Tickets, Please,” and “A Nice Quiet Chat . Each memberof the club participated in one of the plays presented by the dub during the year. Of the 37 members belonging to the Club, 15 of them were Seniors. £ pttuir Hrflrrtnr MOTHER CAREY’S CHICKENS The Senior Class Play was given in the Junior High School Auditorium on December 4, 1925. Not the least among those who helped to make this play a great success was the cast. Harry Walker, as Ossian Popham, was a typical, friendly neighbor in a small New England village. Harry displayed unusual ability in characterizing this unique character. Ossian Popham will never be forgotten by any one who saw “Mother Carey’s Chickens”. The part of Gilbert Carey, a likely young lad and family negotiator for the Yellow House, was played by John Wilson. He was a dashing and lovable star, and a “boss delivery boy”. Janeace Davidson, as Nancy Carey, was the shining star who took the place of the path-finder in her mother’s heart, and brought light into the Carey household. Ruth Hannon, as Mother Carey, was the sweetest Mother that ever could have been. The part, as Ruth played it, showed just how understanding a mother can be. Elizabeth Brown was a perfect Kathleen, the shy little star, whose quietness toned down the excitable moments of the play. The cast was assisted by Milton Kaplan who is only seven years old and in the second grade. He took the part of Peter Carev so well that most people thought he was a Senior. Tne sternness of Cousin Ann Chadwick, played by Evelyn O’Neil, made a great hit with the public. Evelyn graciously substituted for Kathryn Cart, who was ill. Gertrude Stenhouse, in the part of Julia Carey, was a snobbish self-centered girl of eighteen. Gertrude’s portrayal of this part was very outstanding and true to life. Mrs. Popham, wife of the optimist, Mr. Popham, was manager of that family. Lillian Schwimmer gave a fine interpretation of the curious, pessimistic and gossipy Mrs. Popham, and caused a great deal of merriment. Lallie Joy,the dowdyish daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Popham,was played by Estelle Silvian and she proved to be a joyous and enjoyable sort of person, indeed. Charles Stross, as Ralph Thurston, courageously accented Nancy’s preference in regard to hand, in a truly admirable manner. We liked this country a hr rutur iSrflrrtnr school teacher. Emil Ulm, as Cyril Lord, fitted into the young artist’s shoes very snugly. Cyril became radiant when his father realized the great wrong he had done his son and wished to turn over a new leaf. Richard Melvin was at his best as the debonaire Tom Hamilton. He displayed excellent work in this character, that of a wronged suitor and a partially disillusioned, but ultimately triumphant, lover. Handsome and proud, he was very inch Tom Hamilton. Edwin Ingraham who played the part of Dr. Lord, was splendid as the hardhearted, unsympathetic father of an ambitious son. But toward the conclusion of the play, he turned out to be a very softhearted, sympathetic understanding old gent, the change being due to the charm of the lovely widow. Sam Berry, the village grocer and fiddler, was played by Laudis Wilk. Sam and his fiddle contributed much to the gaiety of the play. JUNIOR CLASS PLAY The Junior Class presented their annual class play “The Youngest’, on April 16, 1926 in the Junior High School Auditorium. When the curtain rises, the Winslow family is seated in the living room. The topics of conversation is the expected visit of Nancy Blake, the heroine of tne play. As they are talking. “Youngest” appears, a young man of 22, who aspires to authorship but is continualy brow beaten by his family. The plot centers aroung the assertion of his rights, and the breaking away from the tyranny his brothers and sisters, who regard him as a mere child. This condition leads to many family “rows”, which are the source of much amusement and a merriment to the audience. Clarence Du Fon as “Mark Winslow,” the other brother, seemed to live his part so realistically that we felt, when he was tormenting Richard as if he were right at home and not on the stage. Esther Sheetz, as “Martha Winslow,” was the bundle of pep and fun called “Muff.” Nothing cou'd be hidden from this little “Miss Wisdom,” who was always ready with a tart remark to suit the occasion. 1 a hr £ rttinr IRrflrrtnr Lois Zimmerman as Augusta Winslow Martin, the charming but sophisticated society leader showed that she possessed true talent on the stage. Joseph Redding as Alan Martin, the family lawyer and Augusta’s husband, played his part with a dignity and poise that was to be commended highly. John Toth displayed much skill in acting the part of Richard Winslow the “Youngest”. Dorothy Du Pon, as Nancy Blake, added vivaciousness, charm and personality to her role. Kathryne Campbell portrayed the gentleness and sweetness of the mother “Mrs. Winslow,” to perfection. Delbert Evans as “Oliver Winslow,” the oldest brother lorded over poor Richard through the entire play in a manner worthy of mention. Julia Buckley, the little maid added a touch of “Old Ireland” to the play. The Juniors showed that they possessed more than the ordinary amount of talent, and we shouldn’t be at all surprised to see some of their names in the lights of Broadway. UKELELE CLUB On Friday, February 12, the UkeleleClub was organized and the following officers were elected: Janeace Davidson, president; and Esther Sneet.z, secretary-treasurer. A committee consistingor Esther Sheetz and Josephine Manchak wasappointed by Mr. Wilson, the advisor, to draw up a constitution for the club. This is the first Ukelele Club organized in Whiting High and we hope in the years to come, the students of Whiting High will help to keep up the good work that was so successfully begun. i’ettinr iKrflrrtur ABOUT THE JUNIOR PROM As we stepped into the boys gymnasium the night of May 22, 1926, we felt as if we were transferred into fairyland. Shaded lights cast a soft radiant glow over everything, and pink and orchid streamers formed a power of loveliness. Before we could catch our breath, which was almost taken away by this glimpse of beauty, soft strains of a dreamy waltz faintly reached our ear, and we swayed in time with the music, eager to trip the light fantastic toe. Our thirst was quenched by the cold draughts of purple grape juice which tasted like the nector of the gods themselves. The Imp Jollity distributed favors among guests in the form of parasols and derbies. Like Cinderella, we had to leave this wonderful ball before the silvery chimes marked the mid-night hour. Where before had been laughter, joy, and gayiety, silence and darkness reigned supreme. The Prom is a thing of the past and remains but a fragrant memory of “one wonderful night’’ in our minds. DRAMA CLUB PARTY The Drama Club gave a party for its new members last November in the sewing room. A charming little play entitled “Modes and Manners” was presented much to the enjoyment of the guests. Refreshments were served and the party broke up with a good feeling among all the members of the Drama Club, old as well as new. FRESHMEN RECEPTION The Seniors started off the social events of the year by giving a party for the Freshmen in the girls’ gymnasium. A large crowd attended and we were glad to see our efforts rewarded in such a good turnout. After Mr. Griffith’s unsuccessful attempt to get the Freshiesout on the floor, he hit upon a brilliant idea and announced that refreshments were to be served. The Freshmen needed no coaxing and relished the ice cream cones and lollypops that were served. SOPHOMORE PARTY The Sophomores entertained the school at a party given in the girls’ gymnasium. The Honorable Edwin Ingraham, all dressed up for the occasion, sang a few songs which were greatly appreciated by those present. Refreshments were served and all went away declaring they had a splendid time. itlte i rutur tRi'flrrtnr ENGLISH III PARTY As the result of a contest staged between the English III classes, the losing side gave the winners a party. Accompanied by Geraldine Muffitt at the piano, Professor Ingraham sang several songs, and also told some jokes which we shall not print here. Dancing and novel games afforded the entertainment for the evening. The party was enjoyed by all present. PRESS CLUB PICNIC On Monday, May 24, the Press Club held a beach supper at the park. The supper was enjoyed from the time of the roasting of the weiners till the last marshmallow was toasted. Fred Binckes, the president of the Press Club, helped to build a splendid fire which kept everyone warm. More picnics are being planned for the future. GIRLS CLUB The Girls’ Club, of which every girl in school is a member, was organized two years ago for the purpose of promoting a spirit of friendliness and good will among the girls of the high school. With this object in view, informal dancing parties have been held from time to time during the year on Friday afternoons after school and these have been most sucessful affairs much enjoyed by the girls. The Girls’ Club this year is under the supervision of Miss Canine, Girls’ Advisor. The officers are as follows: President Lena Hardin Vice President Pearl Budge Secretary - treasury Marguerite Lee Two students were elected to represent their class. Irma Hughes and Catherine Kirn represented the Seniors, Geraldine Muffitt and Lois Zimmerman represented the Juniors, Vivian Clark and Edith Mackey for the Sophomures and Margaret Sharp and Marion Bonham for the Freshmen. a hr rttiur ISrflrrtor THE PRESS CLUB OFFICERS President - Fred Binckes Secretary - Lena Hardin Vice Pres. - Marion Petersen Treas. - Austin Boyle Faculty Advisor - Miss McFadden At the beginning of the second semester a Press Club was organized to further the interests on “The Tattler” our school paper. The requirement for membership is the completion of one semester of creditable work on ‘‘The Tattler” or one year of membership in the Scribblers Club, a Junior High honorary organization. All Press Club members must maintain an average of C or above in all major subjects and an average of B or above in deportment. To retain his membership, each person must write one column of material for the paper or perform duties requiring an equivalent amount of work each semester, thus establishing the relationship between the “Press Club” and “The Tattler.” The members of the Club have been working hard for the equipment of our “Tattler Corner”. Money was raised toward the purchase of a typewriter for the exclusive use of “The Tattler.” Although no definite course in Journalism is offered in the High School, the Press Club members have been receiving some information through talks on Journalism given by Miss Walker. As the result of a Journalism Conference held at Michigan City this year. Whiting was elected secretary and is responsible for a conference to be held at Whiting, next year. The members of “The Tattler” Staff are appointed from thv-ise having membership in the Press Club. “The Tattler” Staff, ’26 Editor-in-chief—Lillian Fuss, ’26 Assistant Editor - Fred Binckes, ’28 Associate Editors Dramatics-Nevaleen McCoy, ’26 Athletics—John Kekch, '28 Organization—Josephine Manchak, ’27 News—Marion Petersen, ’27 Society-Beatrice Sternberg, ’26 Exchange-Elizabeth Long, '28 Jokes—Edwin Ingraham, ’26 Cartoonists —Steve Pieter, ’27 Virginia Schrage, ’28 FAMOUS SAYINGS AROUND SCHOOL. Famous last words. Student to Miss Wilhelm: “I cant help it if some one took my note book.” Ruth H. to Ken R. “Well, I’ll be mad now.” Lena H. to Dick M. “Thanks for the buggy ride.” A) Berdis to Mary P. “Take for instance the drug business.” Hoyt Atkin to ? “Hello! I’ll have to call that date off. You see this is my bath night.” Student to Mr. Grubb: “The clock at home was wrong.” Laudis W. to ? “You see the bachelor club wouldn’t permit me to.” Amos to Students “Have you any paper?” “Does your mother object to kissing?” “Now, just because I allow you to kiss me, you need not think you can kiss the whole family!” Miss Canine “What’s all the noise up here?” Carl H. “It’s all right Miss Canine, I just dropped a perpendicular.” a hr rutur iErflrrlnr Whiting High School is just finishing another successful year in athletics. We are a four sport school and are endeavoring to put each branch of athletics on a permanent and self supporting financial basis. In addition to the four major sports which include football, basketball, baseball and track, much time has been devoted to swimming and tennis. Whiting High put her first football team on the field in 1922 and has developed steadily in this sport since that date. This year’s team made a good competitive showing along side of other veteran teams in the county. To survive the sectional tournament grind as runners-up in the tournament and being eliminated by only a small margin in the final game, bespeaks the strength of our 1925—26 basketball team. A large and enthusastic group of thinly clads were on hand at the opening of the track season. A number of dual and invitation meets have been included on the schedule. At the present time the baseball team is making a fine record and promises to finish well in the lead on the county schedule. ATHLETIC BOARD Student Members: — Back row, Emil Ulm, John Berdis: front row, Martha Walker, Lena Hardin, Robert Denham. Faculty Members: — Back row, L. W. Applegarth; front row, H. H. Griffith, Susan Waechter, L. C. Grubb, L. B. Hart. u,hp £ ptttor Irflrrtnr Football Team FOOTBALL A large squad responded to Coach L. B. Hart’s annual call for football material in “25”. However, as one sized up the men, there were numerous holes noticeable in the squad, on account of men lost by ineligibility and graduation. They were put through intensive training and practice by Coach Hart and Assistant Coach Lint. Jones and Tull.v at once showed (hey had the tackle position fixed down: Bunchik and Kekich showed their superiority as the guards: Reynolds made a “neat” center; Movnihan and Whiting made an excellent pair of ends and Capt. Conopeotis, Dwan, Berdis, and Buehler proved themselves the best backfield material available. With several weeks of practice and training under their belts the Oiler eleven went into the game with Hammond Tech, as their opponents in fine shape. The men had the edge on the Tech, bunch until Capt. Conopeotis was forced out of the game w.th a broken collar bone. This loss threw the team into confusion and a defeat was the result. Coach Hart had a very perplexing job to accomplish before the next game and that job was finding a fullbacK to take “Nick’s” place. He was unable tc do this from the material he had through the season, though several of the squad were tried out in this position. (Iltr su'ttinr tKpflrrtur Baseball Team In spite of the fact that some ten men were lost to the squad, the Whiting griders fought through an unsuccessful season, marked by the other schools of the region as a dangerous opponent and held in respect by them. Those who made letters in football were as follows: Martich, Gorman, Tully, Moynihan, Jones, Pieter, Witter, George Moore, Melvin, Keckich, Ehlers, Ulm, Atkin, J. Hopkins, Matt Moore, Berdis, Dwan, Conopeotis, C. Hopkins, Zweig, Buehler and Reynolds. The squad next year will have lost a very few men and a good season is expected for them. SWIMMING The Whiting High School swimming team participated in two meets this year. One dual meet with Hammond and the other was the Lake County Meet. Harry Walker, Joe Brock, Nick Gorden and Wm. Manchak were the splashers that represented Whiting. Walker won places in diving events and back stroke event. Brock won places in free style events and breast stroke events. a hr munr iRrflrrtur Basketball Team BASKETBALL The Whiting basket ball team nla.ved a fine game of ball all through the season. The team was good at the first of the year but it was better after the first semester when three of the foremost players of the high school became eligible. The season taken as a whole was rather a successful one. The boys won the great majority of their games and in every one of the contests, they were a team of which to be proud. The team played through the Sectional Tournament at EastChicago to the final game in which they were defeated by the East Chicago team, by a small margin. The East Chicago team seemed to have the so-called “jinx” of Whiting through out the whole season. The boys lost for there cannot be two winners in the same contest and in a game as hard fought as this one was, there is as much honor due the vanquished as to the winner. l'he boys who composed the team in the tournament were Capt. Eugene Moore, James fully, Rudolf Manchack, John Dwan, John Kristoff, John Berdis, Matthew Moore and Edward Gurevitz. The Second team fought through the season with a certain mark of success and a lot can be expected of them in future years. iJljr junior Srflrrtnr Track Team TRACK These Athletic pajaes had to go to press before the track team participated in any meets but judging from the amount and quality of the material out for the sport. Whiting will be well represented in the coming meets. April 24 Emerson relays May 8 Dual meet at Froebel May 1 Dual meet at Hammond May 15 Sectional meet BASEBALL The base-ball team this year seems to be up-holding Whiting High Schools tradition of having a winning “nine.” There are few veterans on the squad even though the boys play ball like well seasoned “pill-tossers.” Ed. Bunchik fits in fine as pitcher with Rudolph Manchack to stop his curves. Pete Martich, Kenneth Springer and John Berdis hold down the corner positions. A1 Berdis is fast at short stop and Wm. Zweig, Eugene Moore and John Boland chase fly balls out in the pasture. The team has showed their stuff well thus far this season and can be depended upon to play a good game of ball the rest of the season. TENNIS Whiting High School has organized a tennis team with the idea of playing teams from other schools in Lake County. This is our first attempt at putting a tennis team in the field. Denham, Atkin and Wilk are defending our colors on the court. |||) Site i ?ttior fRrflrrtor It has been the purpose of the writer to summarize the work of the various departments during the last year and to bring out such events and honors that are a credit to our school. It was impossible to cover every department, due to lack of space,and the writer hopes he has satisfactorily hit upon the high points which go to make up our school life. PERSONNEL RECORDS A personnel record of every student, from the seventh grade up through high school, is now being kept in permanent form for future reference. The teachers rate the students, once every semester of the school year, on qualities which are not represented in scholarship records. Sustained application, ability to learn, promptness, accuracy and neatness, and social and personal qualities, are the five points upon which the student is rated by the combined judgment of all the teachers. A record is a'so kept of the students marks on standardized test, the honors he has received, his work outside school, and his extra curricular activities. This rating method takes the matter of judgment of these qualities out of the realm of mere opinion, and makes the judgment definite and concrete. It eliminates personal prejudices in judging and presents the average of the number of ratings which will be a conservative and accurate estimate of the qualities. All of the qualities have a tremendous influence upon a person’s chance fcr success in life, and it is in the interest of the student’s welfare that these qualities are developed to as high a degree as possible. This record will be available to the student and the parent as well as to the school officials. INDUSTRIAL DEPARTMENTS Architectural Drawing has been offered, for a year, to students who have completed their first year of Mechanical Drawing. In the past only Mechanical Drawing was offered in the second year but now the students have their choice of either. The boys are now drawing the ground plan of the school property, showing the location of the buildings and surrounding grounds. To be able to read and make blue prints comes in handy to one whether he follows it as a profession or not. Papers taken from boys of the Mechanical Department to Purdue, during the last year’s Round Up, have been returned marked with high grades. Five years ago printing was added to the industrial subjects. For four years the printing classes have been able to put out a semi-monthly paper besides printing posters, tickets, programs, and many other things for the school. A larger press and more type cases have been added to this department this year, doubling our former capacity. The printing classes. $bp cninr Krflrrtnr besides keeping pace with their daily work, they are printing the Senior Reflector, our first attempt to publish our own year book. We heartily appreciate and give our utmost thanks to Mr. Vesely and his classes for the work they have done for us. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT Our commerical department offers the three leading courses of typewriting, shorthand, and bookkeeping, while such related subjects as commercial geography, business arithmetic, business English and economics are taught in other departments. The ultimate aim in typewriting is speed and accuracy and upon completion of the course one should be capable of earning a livelihood in a position as typist or a stenographer. If one goes to college, typewriting may be used to good advantage in writing up notes and themes. The full course in typewriting covers two years of work. In the Lake County Typewriting Contest at Hammond, Irma Hughes of the Amateur Class won first place on an Underwood Typewriter and Lillian Bonham, of the Novice Class, second place. Typewriting and shorthand go hand in hand, and the latter is useless without the former. The first year of shorthand is devoted to a study of the principles of the subject, while during the second year, emphasis is placed on speed development, transcription, and general office training. Mary Moynihan, in the Advanced Shorthand Contest of Lake County won first place with a score of 96, and Rose Haluska won third place with a score of 95.8. Bookkeeping is offered either as a ona year or a two year course. In the first year, the general bookkeeping principles are presented. In I nior Slrflrrtnr addition, each student is required to complete two practical sets, covering the work of a bookkeeper for a single proprietorship and partnership.respect-ively. Corporation bookkeeping is studied in the second year. The course is designed to fit the boys and girls for bookkeeping positions as soon as completed and lay a foundation for future study leading to position in auditing and public accounting in the future. HOME ECONOMICS After completing a Home Economics Course, 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. In the course the study of the home considers such problems as: building versus rent, methods of securing funds for home building, various types of home, room arrangement, house furnishings, and house surroundings. The clothing course does not intend to make expert dressmakers of the girls. Its aim is to help a girl clothe herself in an attractive fashion, to buy intelligently and to do some sewing. Many girls after joining the cooking class found that there was an art in washing dishes, and they became quite adept in it. SCIENCE DEPARTMENTS Persons preparing for technical work should elect the course in physics and it is urged that they enroll for both physics and chemistry. Graduating from physic class one should have obtained an understanding of the nature and properties of bodies, their causes, effects, affections, operations, phenomena, and laws. Some very interesting topics in the F‘hysics Course are: electricity, light and radio. Last fall the Biology Class spent time in the fields catching insects and collecting plants. When the weather became too cold for field work, they planted seeds and grew plants in the Biology Boom, to study their structure and uses. Their next study was aquarium animals. Mr. Mayfield constructed an apparatus to keep the water of an aquarium at constant temperature. In this apparatus which does not permit the temperature of the water to fall below 70 degrees, tropical fish are thriving and multiplying. Dissecting animals, so the parts can be drawn later by the class, is a job, so the Biology students inform me, that the girls are ‘ tickled” to perform. ctbr ntinr ®pfl?rtnr MUSIC DEPARTMENT Much credit is due the band and orchestra for the rapid advancement they have made since their organization two years ago. These organizations desire a larger membership for there are many instruments in the Music Room that want some one to brush off the cobwebs that cover them. Our vocal music department consists of a Girls’ Glee Club, a Boys’ Glee Club, and a Mixed Chorus. The Girls’ Glee were very active this year. They organized at the beginning of the year, and elected as their officers: Florence Wilkinson, president; Esther Sheetz, treasurer; Genevieve Graves, secretary. The president, with the assistance of Miss Zika, planned a very attractive costume for the club's appearance at the contest which proved to be one of the reasons for the club’s success. The Girls’ Glee Club, under the direction of Mr. Wilson, won first place in the Lake County Contest. FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT During this year a great deal of interest has been aroused among the students or the Latin Classes because of the State Latin Contests. Two students of each division, chosen from the highest ranking of a local contest held in the many schools of the State, represented their school in the county contests. Whiting was well represented at the Lake County Contests, held in Whiting on February 7, and won high honors. On March 27, the winners in the different County Contests of District Ten met at Valparaiso and Rensselaer, for the District Contest. Whiting maintained a high standing. ART DEPARTMENT The work in this department is recommended 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. We have appreciated the work of the art class on the many displays in the hall and in the Tatrler. This books headings, designs, and illustrations have been contributed by the members of the class. aljp I'lttnr Svi'flprtnr a lip Pittnr Svpflrrtnr We, the Class of 1926, being about to pass out of this sphere of education, in full possession of a crammed mind, well-trained memory and a'most super-human understanding, do make and publish this, our last will and testament, which in form and contents is as follows: Section 1. We give and bequeath to the dear faculty, who have been our instructors in all the wisdom of the ages, a sweet and unbroken succession of restful nights and peaceful dreams. No longer need they lie awake through the long watches of the night to worry over the uncertainty of whether this one is doing her night work, or that one will have her mathematics in morning class, or the one will remember every iron-clad rule of compositional technique in the preparation of her essay. We give and bequeath to them all the amazing knowledge and startling information that we have furnished them in our various examination papers. If the faculty see fit, they are hereby authorized to give cut such of this information to the world as they may feel the world is ready to receive. We trust they will also feel at perfect liberty to make use of all such bits of wisdom and enlightenment for the education of the classes to come after us. This, of course, is left entirely to their personal discretion. Section II. We give and bequeath to our beloved Superintendent, Mr. J. H. Hoskinson, and Principal, Mr. L. C. Gi ubb, our most sincere, undivided affection, resnect and heartiest gratitude. Section III. We give to the Freshmen our good sense, knowledge and unerring judgement in all school affairs. We also wish to give a little advice: Always follow the straight and narrow path and have a little enjoyment with it, as the class of ’26 has done, and we are sure it will lead you to glory. Section IV. To the Sophomore Class, we give our good will, and our ability to sell candy. Section V. To the Junior Class we give, since they are next year’s Seniors, our dignity and of course our social ability. Section VI. The following may seem but trifling bequests, but we hope they may be accepted, not as worthless things lavishly thrown away because we can no longer keep them, but as valuable assets to those who may receive them, and a continual reminder of the generosity of heart displayed in our free and full bestowal: 1. Robert Denham leaves his “drag” with Mr. Griffith to Carl Raiding. 2. Lillian Fuss bequeaths her winning way with the boys to Jean Hay. 3. Lena Hardin leaves her ability to play tennis to Edith Mackey. 4. Lillian Hendrickson leaves her slenderness to Phyllis Polkinghorn. 5. Carl Herakovich wills his bashfulness to Vivan Clark. 6. Irma Hughes leaves her speediness, especially on the typewriter, to Edward Kodicek. 7. George Kandalic leaves his t rdy slips to John Berdis. 8. Catherine Kirn wil's her stalwart stature to Eva Sundholm. 9. Nevaleen McCoy leaves her ticket ability to any capable Junior. 10. Stephen Vasilko leaves his wood-work ability to La Verne Witter. 11. Charles Stross wills his Senior dignity to Geraldine Muffitt. 12. Harry Walker leaves his ever-ready remarks to Josephine Manchak. abp pniur fScflrrlor i%, hurt l.'.ra tesv« r;it graceful walk to Cathtriw Campbi-fl. 14. John Wilson leaver all the tw savsns and WV be «arr«d in athletics to f -n r M y rf. IXi. K te .e H-ilvtan leaves ner good grades to Don Macintosh and bids him use them weiL 16. Laud f % :k leaves the auoarn pigment of his hair to Grace L .t e. J7 Beatrice Stern uerg leave - ner antra .edge of hw to east alluring eyes to like iy to Kvelyn O'Neil. Di. Kj’-fi Hannon leave!- her ability a- a President to Wilfred Grogan. )H. Margaret Harrison .eaves her studious naf ure to all under class men. 20. F .orence A i.smson . -ave ner ability to p ay a trvm none to Carol Myron. Z . Willie Wooeley leaves her position in the A. k P. store to any industrious Junior, if th?re is any such. 22. To our Fresfiman brother, Frank Ma'lon, is left the struggle of attaining the great height of Dick Me via. 255, Lillian .vifiv inirner oe ueatu ner g od loons to any one desiring them. 5i4. r.enneth Fought bestows his ability to write captivating rotes on Arnold Hammersley. '£). Marguerite Sene ha k allows h r cuHy hair to go to Marion Peterson. 26. Doris Rowe leaves her Venus-iike form to Joanna Kelley. '£1. Marguerite Harries bestows the pleasure of her noon day stroll on Marina Hainan, but bids her remember that it must tie tne noon-dav stroll only, ' ■ Vera Marshbarger leaves her demure, dignified manner to Marion Honham. ), Janeace Davidson bestows her bashfulness on Virginia Schrage. 20. Joseph Navta leaves his abili’y to win pins in type-writing to Cora Goldrick. JJJ. Dave Tharp leaves all the cups he won in track to Bob Zweig. mm Malinda hwk leaves her studious nature to Harry Barton. mm. Kli .abeth Brown leaves her regular attendance at school to Dot. Hoh. 24 Joseph By an leaves his towering height to Herman Vater. mft. John lJruzin� ky w.lls his absence slips to Rudolph Manchak. ffl. Ja« s Burton wills hi dear -n mciatwn to Lois Zimmerman. 27. Bear1 Budge is-stows her ability to Charleston on Mildred Bogovich. mm. Joseph Chills leaves his oratorical ability to John Toth. 29. Kathryn art will the pleasure of her long walk to school to Martha Walker. 40. Albert Berdis leaves that certain “Merry” Sopohmore girl to the attentions of Steve Pieter. 41. John isar leaves his knowledge of automobiles to John Ward. 42. Mary Moynihan leaves her ability to win the Lake County Shorthand Contest to any member of the future Shorthand II class. 411. Morris Zeitlin leaves his powerful bass voice to Fred Binckes. 44. Iloyt Atkins leaves his popularity with the girls to William Manchak. 4f , I'Mwin Ingraham leaves his musical ability to Bob Lee. 40, John Cunningham leaves his baby blonde locks to James Tully. Section VII. Besides these enforced gifts, we leave not of necessity, hul of our own free will our blessings, tender memories of our pleasant associations together, and our forgiveness for anything that we may not have exactly appreciated, and a pledge of friendship from henceforth and forever. In witness whereof, We, the Class of 1926, the testators have to thisour will, written on one sheet of parchment, set our hands and seal this the fourteenth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and twenty-six. Sept. 2. School began. Students were kept busy picking out the easiest courses. Sept. 3. Football practice began. Hammond Tech, was scheduled for the first game of the season. Sept. 8. We begin to get acquainted with new teachers. Sept. 11. Press Club is organized. Work on “The Tattler” is begun under direction of Miss McFadden. Sept. 23. First Senior Meeting. Mr. Griffith is chosen as Class Advisor and other officers are elected. Oct. 7. Whiting Evening School opens. Oct. 10. The Athletic Board held their election today. Oct. 13. The Lake County High School FootbBl Meeting was held at East Chicago. Oct. 14. The seniors entertained the High School in honor of the Freshmen. Oct. 15. Girls’ Glee Club organized. Oct. 23. George Conopeotis was injured in the game with Hammond Tech. Oct. 24. The green and white “gridders” lost to Lowell. Nov. 1. The basketball season will soon start. Nov. 2. Drama Club gave party for new members. Nov. 5. The Senior Class play was selected. Nov. 7. New printing press is being enstalled. Nov. 6. The Annual convention of the Lake County Teachers Association was held at East Chicago. Nov. 18. We played our first basketball game of the season with Hobart and won. Nov. 20. The Whiting gridmen lost to East Chicago. Nov. 24. “Manners and Modes” was presented by the Drama Class. Nov. 25. The famished gridmen were rescued at their annual banquet. George Conopeotis was elected 1926 captain. Nov. 25. A Thanksgiving program was given in the Auditorium. Dec. 1. Thrift plan introduced in the Whiting Schools. Dec. 2. The Girls’ Club was organized. (iltp Mentor Epflrrtur Dec. 5. Senior Class Play, “Mother Carey’s Chickens'’ a great success. Dec 4. Whiting loses to Froenel at the Froebel “gym ’. Dec. 5. Hammoni nosed out Whiting in the baskeiball game at Hammond. Dec. 18. We won the gams with Jefferson after a hard battle. Dec. 19. The English 111 Classes gave an Indiana Day program in the Auditorium. Dec. 23. Tne English IV Class gave a Christmas Frogram in the Auditorium. Jan. 2. Whiting beats Culver in overtime game. Jan. 16. Whiting dropped a game to Emerson at Gary. Jan. 19. The Press Club was organized. Jan. 22. The teachers enjoyed the party that was held at the Community Center. Jan. 23. Crown Point was easy bait for the Oilers. Feb. 2. Professor Ingraham said today, “All the great men are dying, I feel so sick, I had ought to be in bed. Feb. 3. The Junior Class has chosen “The Youngest” as their Class Play. Feb. 5. Team lose hard fight to Emerson of Gary 45—38. Feb. 12. The Sophomore Class gave a Lincoln Program. Feb. 12. Oilers defeated Englewood of Chicago 33—21. Englewood never had a chance. Feb. 12. Ukelele Club organized. Janeace Davidson as president makes a good “Hula —Hula” Girl. Feb. 13. Sophomore party tonight. Feb. 15. Tattler staff and Press Officers are Appointed. Feb. 16. Senior Meeting to-day-called to discuss Senior Annual. Feb. 19. Work is started by Seniors on the Senior Reflector. Feb. 19. Girls’ Club dance. Feb. 19. In the last home game the Oilers defeated Coach Osborne’s Proteges of Froebel. 26—12. Feb. 27 Oilers defeated Goshen. Lake County Latin Contest held here today. Feb. 29. Everybody getting ready for the tournament. March 3 Press Club he'd a candy sale—the bad effects which were anticipated did not follow. March 3 The basketball rooters are all stirred up for the tournament and they expect the Oilers to show some real stuff. March 5 The tournament is here and we are still on top. March 6. We remained victors until the last final game when the Oilers were downed in a hard fight by East Chicago. March 9. Frank Keesler wins medal in Old Ironsides Contest. March 10. Many students got pointers from an eight reel movie on the Courtship of Miles Standish which was given in the Auditorium today. March 17. The Irish blossomed in a dazzle of green. alt? junior jRpflcrtnr March 18. The .Seniors showed their colors today. The girls preliminary declamatory contest was held and Janeace Davidson, Mary Moynihan and Nevaleen McCoy came off with honors. March 19. The Girls’ Club invited the boys to a dance after school and a “good time was had by all”. March 22. Professor Moulton gcve a splendid talk on astronomy in the Auditorium this afternoon. Now we know how insignificant we really are. March 24. The boys preliminaries were held to-day and to our great surprise, Morris Zeitlin, Joseph Chilla and Fred Binckes won. March 29. Janeace Davidson and Morris Zeitlin were chosen to represent Whiting at Hammond. April 1. Freshmen couldn’t wait till school was dismissed. April 2. Freshmen Question Box: How can white rabbits lay colored eggs? April 9 10. Whiting cops honors in the Annual Lake County Oratorical, Declamatory, Music, Commercial and Swimming Contests held at the Hammond High School. April 16. The Girls’ Club gave a dance after school. April 22. In the Senior Meeting the girls had a hair pulling match trying to decide upon the kind of dress for class day April 23. Junior Play, “The Youngest,” displays much talent. April 23. The Girls’ Club dance was held in the g.vmn. April 30. Music Memory Contest. May 2. English III party was favored with a solo by Prof. Ingraham. May 5. The baseball nine lost to Catholic Central with a score of 4—3. May 10. The team beats Emerson in 12 innings, final score being 1—0. May 22. 1’he Junior Prom met with the hearty approval of all. May 25. Whiting easily copped the game with Valporaiso with a score of 3-0 May 31. We were all bored at the thought of a holiday. June 2. The team got even with Catholic Central in their return game. June 3. “Hiawatha’sWedding Feast” given by the Chorus and Orchestra. June 4. The Tattler Staff was appointed. Fred Binckes was appointed as editor-in-chief. June 6. The Drama Club gave three plays in the Junior High Auditorium. June 7. Miss Evelyn Wood, Executive Secretary of the Central Council for Nursing Education talked to the high schoolgirls to encourage them to take up nurse training. June 8. Many of the stydents get vaccinated for an excuse to remain home. •June 8. Senior Bum Day. Cupies, ’n Pirates, ’n euties and just plain bums! June 14. Class Day. June 15. Junior-Senior Picnic. June 16. Commencement. June 18. All’s over. June 21. Summer School Opens. ' V U alt? i pntor IRrfl?rtnr Scene: Railroad station at Hickville. Characters: Station master - - - John Wilson Owner of village hotel - - Kathryn Cart Travelling salesman - . Jack Cunningham New York Society lady - - Beatrice Sternberg Johnny at station window clicking telegrams. Jack Cunningham walks in. Ticket to New York please. When does the next train leave? Johnny. Well, if the next train’s on time, which it usually ain’t, it'll git in here at 10:58. Johnny punches ticket and looks up. Well, 1 swan. What’s your name, young man? “Pears to me I’ve seen you before. Jack. My name’s Cunningham. I’m with the United Potato Masher Co. Want to buy a potato masher? Best cn the market—something new—just out. Johnny. Hold on there, Cunningham. Hm—For land sakes, I thought 1 knew you. Don’t know me, do you? (Comes out of door) My name’s John Wilson. It seems an age since we graduated from old Whiting Hi. It was in 1926; just eleven years ago. Jack. That was a memorable year, wasn’t it? So you are a ticket agent? Not married, I suppose? Johnny. No, I stay at Miss Cart’s hotel. You remember Kathryn, don't you? She’s a wonderful housekeeper. She’ll be bringing my lunch any time now. Jack. What pleasant news! Maybe I could sell her a potato masher. Do you suppose she'd be interested. Johnny. She might. By the way,where did you get that classy suit? Jack. Morris Zeitlin made it. He runs a tailor shop on the East side of New York. What do you think of your old classmate's work? Johnny. Very good, very good, sir. Here comes Kathryn now. She will be glad to see you. And between you and me, she will have plenty of gossip for us. Kathryn. Enters carrying a lunch basket, (to Johnny.) I just knew she’d do it. I just knew it. What do you suppose I just heard? The most nonsensical thing. Doris Rowe has gone to be a missionary in the heart of Africa. 1 knew she’d do something queer but I never suspected that. Johnny. Strange how she selected that kind of work. You remember Jack Cunningham who graduated from High School with us? Jack. Look me over (turns around). Kathryn. The world is a small place after all. I altr §mnr iRrflprtnr Jack. Ye3, I've done a lot of travelling here of late and have come across lots of our old school mates. Kathryn. What! You don’t say-tell me—1 crave news. Johnny. What did 1 tell you. Kathryn. What did you tell him? Johnny. Oh, nothing, Kathryn, nothing. Jack. My train must be late. I’ll have time to recall for you a few of my visits. Well. I walked into the Board of Trade in Chicago cne da. last week and who do you suppose I saw? John Pruzinsky and Joseph Ryan in the wheat pit. Kathryn. You saw the ten cent store up the street? Well, Nevaleen McCoy is the manager. You see Hickville isn’t so small after all. Many of our classmates have opened up in business here. Tne drug store on the corner is run by Albert Berdis and George Kandalic. Johnny. Yes and Marguerite Barnes teaches kindergarten in the little red school house and - Kathryn. Keep still for a minute. Did you notice how thin I’m g°tting? I take Swedish massages at a beauty parlor. Estelle Silvian owns it and she guarantees a loss of 15 lbs in two months. Jack. Wonderful! I suppose you know that Marguerite Senchak is running a dairy for the benefit of the starving Armenians. She's made a great success of her work. Johnny. Well, I have a piece cf news, myself. I meant to tell you before but I didn’t have the chance. I just heard Lena Hardin is running for governor of Texas. Ma “Hardin” —ho - ho! Kathryn. You will laugh, will you? Some day this country will be run by women. Sake Elizabeth Brown. Who’d ever expect her to hold a professorship at Vassar. She’s good in her line. Mary Moynihan, too, has made herself famous. Think how wonderful she staged “Twelftn Night” in New York. Jack. That is news. But the strangest thing happened the other day in Chicago. I passed an exclusive dancing academy and out of curiosity went in. Who do you suppose I saw was the owner? Florence Wilkinson! The strangest part was that Vera Harshbarger and Willanna Woosley had brought their daughters to take dancing lessons. Kathryn. Strange things do happen. Did you hear the latest about Dave Tharp. He’s writing the “gags” for George Cohen’s shows. Their latest Broadway hit i3 called “Amos, the Guy with the Green Gloves”. Jack. Good for Dave. Have you been to the Tivoli lately? I see where Emil Ulm is conducting the orchestra. Johnny. Professor Ingraham plays the organ in our new nickle show. He sure can play the organ. Jack. Here’s my train; glad to have seen you again. Remember me to everyone. It’s on to New York for me. Goodbye. Kathryn and Johnny. Goodbye. CURTAIN Scene: New York hotel lobby. Beatrice. How dull New York is. I wish there w as some place to go. Why here is something that looks interesting. Hoyt Atkin acting as leading man opposite Lillian Schwimmer. I always knew Lillian wanted to enter the movies but I had not the least idea that Hoyt w'ould. a lip Pttuir iRpflprtnr I Jack enters. I’m from the United Potato Masher—why-why —Bea, you here? Beatrice. It seems so, doesn’t it? You’re just the the person I want to see. I want to talk to you. Jack. Fine, where’ll we go tonite? How would you like to hear a concert? Joseph Navta and Laudis WilK are giving a violin recital at the Metropolitan Opera House. Beatrice. Or we could go over to Janeace Davidson’s amusement park. They say its the nicest place in town. Oh. I must tell you something strange. I had a little party the other evening and while everything was going strong who should walk in but two prohibition officers. I was frightened at first but wnen I found that they were Carl Herakovich and Stephen Vasilko, I asked them to join the party—and the fun went on. Jack. Did you know that MalindaCook was in Europe? Yes, she’s giving the children a regular education, showing them the world. She wrote to me and said she met Margaret Harrison in England When Margaret went home after graduation, we just couldn’t bear to leave her folks again so she remained in England-Beatrice. Why look at this picture, Lillian Hendrickson posing as an ad r'or Golden Glint Shampoo. She does have the lovliest blonde hair. Jack. Speaking of hair, vour’s looks lovely. Who is your hair dresser? Beatrice. Catherine Kirn. She's helping her Aunt in a new beauty parlor around the corner. Jack. Your dress, too, is lovely. Breatrice. Thank you, I got it at Pearl Budge’s fashion shop on 5th Ave. Jack. The prettiest romance has occurred. Kenneth Rought and Ruth Hannon were married last week and are on their honeymoon in theCatalina islands. Beatrice. They do make such a lovely couple. They help each other in their professions, too, he being an architect and she an interior decorator. Jack. We have some of our classmates over in Europe. Jack Burton is a great educator in Russia. I guess he got some good pointers from Mr. Griffith. Beatrice. Can you imagine Charles Stross a minister in Siam? He seems quite successful in his work. Jack. Richard Melvin, too, has made a success of himself. He’s a prosecuting attorney in Siberia. Beatrice. Speaking of noted classmates, I read in the paper yesterday where Harry Walker and Robert Denham received medals. Harry for saving a rich man’s life and Robert for being the national champion tennis player. Jack. Well, I promised to see Jonn Ciesar this afternoon over at his automobile factory. I suppose I’d better be going. Beatrice. Yes, and when you go past the hospital remember me to Lillian Fuss. She’s quite an accomplished nurse, I hear. Jack. J must go to the Ritz-Carlton Hotel first and see Irma Hughes: she’s a public stenographer there. I want her to type a letter to Joseph Chilla for me. Joseph is a real estate broker in Florida. Beatrice. Goodbye, then, until tonite. CURTAIN Mr. Grubb: “Is this your father’s signiture?” Student: “As near as I could get it.” Dumb Dora says she is going to wear an alarm clock instead of an ankle watch to keep her foot from going to sleep. STREET CAR POLITENESS “Madam, you are standing on my foot.” “Well sir, if you were a gentleman you would be standing on them yourself.” _______________ “What’s the difference between life and love?” “Life is just one darn thing after another and love is two darn things after each other. “Doctor, how is my breathing?” “It’s a little boyish; it comes in short pants.” “Mama are we going to have chicken for supper?” “No, why.” “Cause I heard pa say to the man next door, he picked up a swell chicken last night.” _______________ “You must find bookkeeping a very tiresome employment.” “Oh, I manage to get exercise running up the columns.” Miss Walker “John, please give a sentence with the word viaduct.” John Berdis: “He threw a tomato at me and that’s viaduct.” Father: “So the teacher caught you using a bad word and punished you. Son: “Yes and she asked me where I learned it.” Father: “What did you tell her?” Son: “I didn’t want to give you away, pa, so I blamed it on to the parrot.” Sailor: “They’ve just droped their anchor.” Mrs. S.vmp: “Gracious, I was afraid they would; it has been dangling outside for some time. “What’s the matter with this coffee? It looks like mud.” Waiter: “Yes, it was ground this morning.” Ken Rought (sitting in park) “Oh, Ruth we’d better be going. I’m sure I felt a rain drop. Ruth H; “Nonsense Ken; We are under a weeping willow!” a hr Senior 2{pflrrtur Helping Hand. Irate parent: “I’ll teach you to make love to my daughter, sir.” Dick Melvin: “I wish you would, I’m not making much headway.” Ed. Ingraham: “Did Edison make the first talking machine?” Father: “No, honey, God made the first one, but Edison made the first one that could be shut off.” Jobber: “W e 11 how many orders did you get today?” Salesman: “I got two orders in one place.” Jobber: “What are they?” Salesman: “One was to get out and the other was to stay out.” A Farmer parked his flivver in a restricted parking space on a busy thoroughfare. “Here,” exclaimed a policeman, “you can’t park there!” “Can’t park!” shouted the irate farmer, “Well, then, why does this sign say, “Fine for Parking?” Miss Walker, “Which is right Keesler, The girl began to walk home, or, the girl started to walk home?” Keeslar: “Who was the girl?” Mr. Griffith: “Why did America lose so much time entering the war?” Rhvan: (coming to suddenly) “Not prepared, sir.” Mr. Griffith: Correct. iThr pninr iRfflcrtur Martha Fredenburg Margaret Atkin Harry Brandman Blanche Meek Helen Miller Wesley Sowers Harley Hoskins CLASS OF ’22 Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Art Institute, Chicago, Ullinois Chicago University, Chicago, Illinois Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, Indiana Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N. M. Harold Kleiber University of Indiana, Dental College, Indianapolis, Ind. Albert Dewey Etta Diggs Geneva Flaugher Harry Moore Merril Ivey Bertha Hoskins Ruth Lesser Ernest Walsko Edward Shepard Irene Stubbins CLASS OF ’23 University of Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee University of Wyoming, Larmie, Wyoming Yspilanti Teachers College, Yspilanti, Michigan University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois De Pauw University, Greencastle Indiana University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, N. M. National Kindergarten College, Chicago, Illinois St. Viators College, Kankakee, Illinois U. S. Military Academy, West Point State Normal College, Baton Rouge, Louisiana Zinnur IL'fb'rtur Pearl Allen Joan Coughlan George Dewey Kenneth Daegling Sarah Freedman Amelia Haluska Lucille Graff Catherine Harr Sheldon Meek Joseph Kupcha Muriel Place Alice Maunder Andrew Kozacik Theresa Thiele Ane Marie Petersen George McCoy CLASS OF ’24 Pestalozzi-Froebel Kindergarten College, Chicago Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Purdue University. Lafayette, Indiana Art Institute, Chicago, Illinois Indiana State Normal, Terre Haute, Indiana Gregg Shorthand College, Chicago Illinois Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana University of Southern California, Los Angeles Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana University of Chatanooga, Tennessee Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana Michigan University, Ann Arbor Michigan Chicago University, Chicago, Illinois Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana University of Chattanooga, Tennessee Marion Rought Helen Brock Clementine Frankowski Edna Gilberg Dorothy Hayden Warren Howard Benedict Kubeck CLASS OF ’25 De Pauw University, Greencastle, Indiana National Kindergarten College, Evanston, Illinois Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois Gregg Shorthand College, Chicago, Illinois National Kindergarten College, Evanston, Illinois Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois Bertha Keller Pestallozzi-Froebel Kindergarten College, Chicago, Illinois Elizabeth Potovsky Harry Silvian Elvin Dees Harold N.vland Dorothy Vernon Margaret Whyte Sidney Weiner Chicago University, Chicago, Illinois Chicago University, Chicago, Illinois University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana Olivet College, Olivet, Michigan Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana Chicago University. 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