Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Gambini ' s and the Shop were a haven of delight to the overtaxed seniors, and a place where they were always welcome — if they had a dime . . . The reading habits of the typical senior deserve mention because it was not unusual for a study hall teacher to remove, from behind a chemistry notebook, Doc Savage, or a Western Dime Novel, or spy the latest edition of Vogue or a motion picture magazine slipping unintentionally from the locker of some fair damsel. Nor had the seniors outgrown their childish humor for they still enjoyed the funnies, Smilin ' Jack, Dick Tracy, and Flash Gordon — Kay Kyser and Bob Hope were the favorite radio stars. The typical senior was guick to acquire the latest modes and was ever alert for something new and different. The girls indulged in all the modem methods of make-up. The favorite nail polish used was rust. Bass-proof lip-stick, and Stick-on powder . . .The male specie was never without his hair oil Page Twenty-eight

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znicn a cm cJjLfitoXl ■) OUR long years ago, in the fall of 1935, a great event occurred in the lives of some 150 young students. It was then we were enrolled as freshmen in the Whiting High School. Not unlike other classes of freshies who had passed before us, we finally emerged from the hub-bub with our precious schedules, afraid to admit having a conflict for fear of being sent to the school nurse. Eventually the fog lifted and with the help and guidance of Mr. George Burman, our freshman adviser, we were able to see more clearly. Alex Parsanko was elected class president; Pauline Howerton, vice president; Mary Evanich, secretary; and Vivian McCarthy, treasurer. We made our debut in school activities by presenting The Princess and the Swineherd on November 20, 1935. Our outstanding social function was the freshmen reception. We entered our sophomore year with just a little more self-confidence and under- standing. Steve Kopcha, Noreen Buckley, Rosemary Homett, and Mary Evanich were our class officers this year. School spirit now began to trickle through our veins and as a whole, the class became staunch defenders of the Green and White. Our main activity was the successful presentation of the class play, Life Begins at Sixteen. Thoroughly oiled and lubricated in school decorum and curriculum, we approached our junior year with a full-grown feeling of importance. The principal ' s office was no longer regarded as a wolf ' s den, but a place where one could find solace from all per- plexing difficulties. The class play, Here Comes the Prince, presented May 18, 1938, proved that we had talent and could use it. The traditional junior prom was the traditional success. Leading the class as officers were Bill Jones, p resident; Dudley Jones, vice-presi- dent; Mary Evanich, secretary; and Tom Sanders, treasurer. We entered our senior year with a feeling of regret that it would soon be over. All too soon came the final activities — the senior class play, Blackberry Winter on Decem- ber 5, closely followed by the frivilous senior party, memorable junior prom, hilarious Bum ' s Day, gay Class Night, and at long last — heart-touching Commencement. This year our officers were Eudell Paul, president; Robert Ruman, vice-president; Mary Evanich, secretary; and Steve Hruskocy, treasurer. To Mr. B. J. Vesely, our senior high school adviser, we are truly indebted. His sincere guidance and sympathetic attitude will never be forgotten. The influence of our teachers will go with us through the remaining years of our lives. Page Twenty-seven

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and Sen-Sens. And last but not least, that boon to energy — the delight of a typical senior, the dread of every teacher — Chewing Gum. Sociability played an important part in the make-up of the typical seniors. They were good mixers, eager to take part in all school activities. They were all around girls and boys, and the same effort put forth in their studies was displayed in their social endeavors. They attended school dances, plays, concerts, and sports, and had membership in at least three school clubs. The junior-senior prom was always anticipated with much enthusiasm by the typical senior. Yolandas in flimsy formals tripped gracefully about over the feet of their dashing (Continued on Page Thirty-six) Page Twenty-nine