Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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THE CLASSES The fire of friendship that glows within each of the four classes is evident, too. in their relations with each other. That fellow-feeling, that co- operative enthusiasm which is caused, in a large degree, by a common loyalty and devotion to the school, is largely responsible for the definite progress shown in the work of the four groups—senior, junior, sophomore, freshman. Not only do they take great strides forward working separately but they also reveal marked advancement as a well-organized unit, directing all their energy in the best interests of Whiting High School. Without this spirit of comrade- ship, however, the various class enterprises could not be the successes that they are. May this friendliness, therefore, continue to prevail in the school, and may it make Whiting High a school even finer, more active, more pleasant than it already is.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY I he class of 56 began their high school career under the guidance of Mr. G. O. Burman in 1952 by choosing as their leaders Helen Stecz, president; James McFadden. vice-president: Ann Ward, secretary-treasurer. “Civil Ser- vice. the freshman play, and the freshman party, the two main functions of the year, marked the beginning of a successful four years of friendship and activity. As sophomores the class progressed with their new adviser, Miss Meta Wilhelm. Among their many social affairs the most important event was the sophomore party given April 20, 1954. This year s activity was led by God- frey Bradac, president: Helen Stecz. vice-president: Harry McFadden. secretary; Lottie Zivich. treasurer. In their third and junior year the officers were Dorothy Keilman, presi- dent: Ann Ward, vice-president: John T. Eaton, secretary; and Dick James, treasurer. Their junior play, “As the Clock Strikes, presented April 26, 1955, was followed by the most awaited happening of the year, the junior prom. Then they came to the closing and most active days in their history, led by Michael Kinck. His assistants were Gertrude Brown, vice-president; Dick James, secretary: Frank Progar. treasurer. The seniors may now look back on these as the most prominent events of all their years: the Harvest Round-up” dance; the senior leap-year party; the senior play, “Huburt, the Great ; the junior prom: Bum s Day: Class Night: and. last of all. Commencement. As we read this history, the story of our class, and recall those many happy incidents, we are filled with the desire, the wish that we could return and live those years once more—yes, despite the little troubles and hardships that we considered then to be so monstrous. We, the class of ’56, know we would not have such pleasant high school days to remember if it were not for the capability and guidance of Miss Meta Wilhelm, our adviser and friend, and it is with sad hearts that we bid fare- well to her and to Whiling High School. Although we realize that we now face a brilliant future, that the greater and perhaps the more eventful, the more important part of our lives lies before us. we feel that the happiness we experienced during these four years of high school cannot be equalled. Pttifc Tit't’Jify-O'K-