Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1945 volume:

JflJL (RoftladtifL. Published by the Senior Class of Whiting High School, Whiting, Indiana JhsL S UO L QlaAdu (phSLbJWibu (L ScduJjL to Owl (BojyA, When we started our high school career as freshmen back in 1941, we did not expect our country to be plunged into a world war; nor did we think that perhaps the boy sitting in front of us in Latin would, in a short time, be donning military garb instead of his usual well-worn sweater, be taking up a rifle instead of school books, and be going off to war. December seventh came with a ' force that stunned our emotions and we were bewildered. Overnight those laughing boys became men as they marched off to battle. We here at home resolved to make the most of our high school years, but something wasn't as it should be—something didn't coincide with our childhood plans for our wonderful four years in W. H. S. We knew it was because you were gone. We miss your hearty laugh in the halls, the antics you pulled off in study, your super-duper air-plane-zeppelin designs drawn when you were supposed to be conjugating verbs and which the government can never patent. We miss you, every single one, at games, at dances, and in class. We miss your voices, confident intelligent, answering the questions of our teachers. We remember the way you looked, unafraid towards the future and went ahead and did it. You're out there for us and for generations yet to come, fighting, dying, so that the hearts of high school students everywhere may forever be young and gay. lx). 2(. S-, Owl OlmjcL TYlcdsA. 'i Hundreds of students, eager for the knowledge Whiting High is to impart to them, pass into the stately red brick building on Oliver Street each year. Her halls have echoed endlessly to young voices, earnest and confident; her floors have felt the hurry of countless eager feet. With the wisdom of the old, she is accustomed to the ways of dynamic youth, and her teachers prepare us to accept our new positions in life when we leave her. We shall never forget this building with its big shining windows and the happy part it has played in our lives. We go forth to meet whatever future awaits us with a firm foundation of practical knowledge. s 1944-45 was a year of decisions throughout the world. Daily, the students of Whiting High School were presented with incidents to remind them of the war to end all wars. We were spurred on by requests from our classmates in the service to remain young—don't grow old in spirit as we had to do , and we promised that we would try. We would like to depict through our annual our high school days and to show that although we realized the seriousness and sadness of our times, our hearts remained young and gay. ddmim (BoahdL fcdwoailorL Mr. Charles J. O'Drobinak, Treasurer Mr. Dewey Kelley, School Attorney Mr. Philip L. Krauel, Mr. David J. Paskwietz, Sr., President Secretary MR. L. C. GRUBB Superintendent, Whiting Public Schools 8 idJiaJtlOVL MR. E. L. RIORDAN Principal, Whiting Junior-Senior High School MR. JOSEPH MCADAM Assistant Principal 0$ k L STANDING: Dorothy Vidovich, Eleanor Hildebrand, Hazel Moore SEATED: Mary Linko, Virginia O'Hair, Irene Fedak 9 ENGLISH AND SOCIAL SCIENCE Seated: Vesta R. Simmons, Ingrid Miller, Josephine Shea, Jean B. Hurst, Meta Wilhelm. Standing: Marie Greenwald, Joseph McAdam, Elizabeth Matson, Herbert Bean, Ane Marie Petersen. ART AND MUSIC Adam P. Lesinsky, Florence Keve, George Calder. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND ATTENDANCE Seated: Alice Jenkins, James Adams, Lucille Elam. Standing: P. D. Carver, Peter Kovachic. SCIENCE AND LANGUAGES Seated: Emily Whitton, Marie Zika, Rebecca Eddy. Standing: L. W. Applegarth, Meta Wilhelm. Laura Linden, E. L. Watkins MATHEMATICS AND BUSINESS TRAINING Seated: Ruth Nelson. Margaret E. Canine, Sadie M. Transeau. Standing: George Burman, E. C. Riehl VOCATIONAL Seated: O. M. Merriman, D. C. Chezem Standing: W. P. Buerckholtz, B. J. Vesely We came, we saw, and we stayed four (?) years, in an effort to attain a higher education. We got jeep coats, saddle shoes, sore necks from stretching them in exams, and we might add, an education. We, the members of the senior class of 1945, are sincerely proud of our book lamin' and hope that someday we shall be able to make use of that fact that the volume of any dry gas, at a constant temperature, varies inversely with the pressure it sustains. We go forth with the assurance of one only in his teens. We have answered Dad's query, Junior, how much did you score on that history exam? , many a time with, 89%, Pop. How far were you from the answer, son? Oh, just two seats. We lived constantly under the protecting wings of the proverbial You're only young once . At least three times a week one new word or phrase was added to our overflowing vocabulary, in which such prominent quotations as undubitably, boing , oh yeah , bug-a-hoppa , that wasn't very funny , and La Voo , were already becoming thread-bare from constant use. Our day was crammed full of exciting adventure. Every day was a holiday to the shining eyed students. We daintily tripped through the halls with our safety shoes and loafers, adding delicate sounds to the chaos of those three minute pauses that refresh . In Einstein fashion we indulged in such mathematical pursuits as counting the squares of sound-proof tile in study hall, daily. I But we had our serious moments too. Many is the time that we left a class, our eyes glowing with inspiration, and we set out to lick the world, There never was a typical day in good old W. H. S. Every day something different happened or someone would do something to make that certain day outstanding. A lot of little incidents though, have occurred repeatedly, and our day unravelled something like this. Struggling from the arms of Orpheus, we grudgingly opened one eye to see if we could turn over again. Holy cow! Six minutes after eight! If we weren't on a diet, we snatched a handful of Wheaties and a sweet roll and were on our way. Jack be nimble; Jack be quick; if you're tardy again, you'll get the stick. After sliding safely into our seat in home room we relaxed a bit so much, in fact, we dozed right off again. But ne'er fear our old buddy gently woke us by tapping his safety shoe on our cranium. We were proud of that symbol outside our home room door signifying that our bond and stamp purchases were 100%. We always bought at least one a week—to bring our boys back home soon. After a refreshing mouthful of H20, we were ready for anything—even the obstacle course. A1—ley, al—ley, al—ley, oop! Ugh, ugh. Assembly third period. It was either a pep assembly or a student revue, or maybe we had a guest speaker. Anyhow it was very entertaining. Sslujua. £Lcl a. MISS SADIE TRANSEAU Our Class Sponsor prepared plans for Prom. Playing baseball, watching games and stuffing ourselves with hotdogs, we took part in the junior and senior picnic. Choosing class rings was one of the high-lights of the year. Making schedules, which would equip us with enough majors, minors, and credits, we passed into our senior year. Senior pictures were taken and some re-taken, the Reflector published, senior dues paid, the Senior Dance enjoyed in November, and Prom time finally rolled around. There was much talk about commencement, class night, and finally that we would do after we left school. In the last four years we spent many a sleepless night grilling over an exam, enjoyed ourselves at the many parties and get-togethers, waited four times each year for that little orange card which held the verdict of our accomplishments, spent many a tedious hour over a composition or book Nreport; but through all this, our hearts still remain-v ecKyoung and gay. We, the Seniors of 1945, bid you farewell. These last four years, happily spent at Whiting High, hold fond memories for us all. We began our freshman year with a willingness to learn. Making new friends, putting on assemblies, joining the various clubs, and getting acquainted with teachers were some of the things we enjoyed doing. Then we departed from the lunior into the Senior High, wide-eyed with bewilderment and bursting at the seams at the thought of being sophomores. We tried to please our upper class-men, hoping to make good impressions upon them. Taking on a new air of boldness we entered our junior year. Occasionally, we had a tendency to skip class, be tardy once in a while, and come to class without our lessons. Enthusiastically, we Aloha , t h e Junior-Senior OUR CLASS OFFICERS President Vice president Secretary Treasurer 1941-42 Bob Kometz Geradine McClelland Frances Kowalczyk Mike Pipta 1942-43 John Evanich John Potocsky Walter Dudas Rudy Gesik a;sldkfigh. . . I love you, Joe ghfjdksla;. . . SmooUv BRADAC. DOROTHY Her voice is serene; Her manner refined; She loves to talk wi all mankind. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, G. A. C., French Club. TOP ROW APPLEMAN. SYLVIA Deep brown eyes, full of glee, Everyone's friend she'll always be. Scholarship W . Freshman Girls Club, Latin Club, Orchestra, Philharmonia, Science Club. BORKERT. JACK So chuck full of fun, Always nice to every one. Orchestra, W Club, Track, Cross-Country, Science Club. BEACH. BETTY Lulu A lively smile with sparkling eyes, A pretty girl who's very wise. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Sonior Girls Club, G. A. C., All Star Team, French Club, Girls Glee Club, Art Club. Philomel, Student Council. BARANOWSKI. CLEMENT Skinny V right good sport we'll admit. a has a good time, and works a bit. Club. Football. W Science Club. BOTTOM ROW BRANS, ROLLIE Shorty Clever, friendly, quick to smile. She makes living so worthwhile. Scholarship W . Freshman Girls Club. Senior Girls Club, Spanish Club. Art Club CE1GA, EDWARD To do things well his aim; CANNER. CLARICE JEAN Lala Full of pep and full of fun, She is the friend of everyone. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., French Club, Girls Glee Club, Band, Our Town, Junior Class Officer. Personality is his claim. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Latin Club, Spanish Club, Biology Club, Band, Orchestra, Philharmonia, Student Council, Science Club. independent now! from Immacu- EVANICH. JOHN Yeva Bring me the world and the trimmings too, For I am John and who are you? Scholarship W , Pep Club, Football, Baseball, Band, Orchestra, Phil-harmonia, W Club, Boys Club, Keglers, Student Council. Imaginary Invalid, Ever Eve, Radio Res- Our Town, t Take My Penny , Carol , class officer. FASIANG, VICTOR Vic He may think that high school's a terrible place But if he does, you can't tell by his face. Entered from Catholic Central High School, East Chicaao, Indiana. DODD. BET Bett Her golden sight to see Her pleasan treat for tb Pep Club, F Girls Club. Club. Spanil Biology Cli Club. Th€ Band. Phi Science Cj Imaginary Don't Tj Club, 1 Club. CULP, ANNAMAE Cheerful, quiet, pleasant, and gay. Charming in her own sweet way. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club, Tattler Start, Reflector Start. DHEUR. MILDRED W hen ability and brains were being passed, Mildred was first while the rest were last. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, G. A. C., French Club, Biology Club. Triple Trio, Girls Glee Club, Reflector Start, Art Club, Monitor. TOP ROW CHOVAN. BARBARA Babs She is gentle, she is shy, But there is mischief in her eye. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Girls Club, Club, Philomel. Another day, another test Another Flunk. . . Another technicolor report card . . . 'a nicer lar 'we remember jweet you are. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club. Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., French Club. ______ 5WINE. WANDA ®Kxn3a doesn't have much to say, But we like her mild and gentle way. Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club. GROTHOUSE. ARTHUR Grotie There are thoughts wise Behind those devilish eyes. Pep Club. Spanish Club, Theater Club, Imaginary Invalid. GROTHOUSE. PHYLLIS Phyllis always takes her stand To agree with poets Ain’t love grand? Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, Spanish Club, Triple Trio, Girls Glee Club. HARBIN. CHARLES Even though he's not so tall. Charles is friend to one and all. Pep Club, French Club, Boys Glee Club, Theater Club, Philharmonia, W Club, Boys Club, Keglers, Student Council, Science Club, Who Wouldn't Bo Crazy , M'Lis , Our Town , Don't Take My Penny , Queen's Christmas , Christmas Carol , BOTTOM ROW HOLICKY. BERNARD Good nature is an asset, So he'll never be broke. Pep Club, Football, Band, W Club, Boys Club. HRIC, JULIANNE J In each cheek appears a dimple That's our 'J'—sweet and and simple. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, Spanish Club, Debate. HUSSEY, DOLORES Dolly She says more with her eyes Than other people say in a thousand years. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., French Club, Biology Club, Girls Glee Club. JANCOSEK. ANN Yanch Yanch was always full of fun and laughter Before school, in school, and ever after. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club, Debate, Biology Club, Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Theater Club, Student Council. JANCOSEK. JANE Janie You bring the sunshine when you are near, Pretty little Janie dear. Scholarship W' Senior Girls Club, Biology Club, Student Council, National Honor Society. TOP ROW JANOS, ANNA MAE To make tho world a friendly place One should show it a a friendly face. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, G. A. C.f All Star Team, Spanish Club, Girls Glee Philomel. JUDNICK. VIRGINIA Virg Her very frowns are fair er far Than smiles of other maid ens are. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, Biology Club, Girls Glee Club. KALAPACH, MILTON Shmaltz Possessing a good nature and good sense He is one of our swellest gents. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club, French Club, Keglers, Student Council, Monitor, Science Club. KINNANE, PHYLLIS Phil Always smiling and ready for fun, From the earliest hour till the day is done. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, Girls Glee Club, Biology Club, Philomel. KOLINA, JERRY He's handsome and nice and there are few of his kind, And someone just like him we don't think you'll find. Latin Club, Athletic Board. Football, W Club, Science Club. KOSTOLNIK. AGNES Aggie Silent as the stars is she, but oh, how she shines! Scholarship W , Latin Club, Girls Glee Club. KOTYUK, ELVIRA Elvie Elvie always has a smile for you. She looks on the bright side and not the blue. Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club, Girls Glee Club. KOWALCZYK, FRANCES Fran Sweet and lovely, sweeter than the roses in May, We believe heaven must have sent her our way. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club. Senior Girls Club, Freshman Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club, Biology Club, Triple Trio. Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Theater Club, Philomel, Monitor, Queen's Christmas, Imaginary Invalid. Wisdom for Wives , Freshman Class Officer. Buy a bond. Buy a bond. Buy a bond today! a stone wall, Jackson! TOP ROW KOZAK. MARY Her lovely face proclaims a smooth heart. Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., French Club, Girls Glee Club. BOTTOM ROW LCSKO, HELEN MARIE Forever happy, forever gay. Forever keeping gloom away. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., All Star Team, Spanish Club, Girls Glee Club, Philomel, Radio Rescue. KUBACKI. LUCILLE Lou Good to look upon, but much better to know, Makes many a friend and never a foe. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club. G. A. C., Latin Club, Spanish Club, Biology Club, Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff, Theater Club. KUSBEL. BERNARD Bernie The world knows little of its greatest men. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pop Club, Latin Club, Art Club, Band, Orchestra. Boys Club, Student Council. Monitor, Junior Class Officer. LAPE. BEVERLY Bev This girl is lovely and good And always does the things she should. Spanish Club. Entered from El Paso High School, El Paso, Illinois. LYNN, RUTH A newcomer in our midst, but well liked. LAUER. DONNA LOU I'm going to put my books away and have some fun; I tell you honestly, my life has just begun. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club, Fiec-hman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club. G. A. C., All Star Team, French Club, Girls Glee Club, Theater Club, Monitor, Radio Rescue”, Don’t Take My Penny , Who Wouldn't Be Crazy, Brother Goose . MARTICH. EDWARD Eddie Ed is quiet and often shy; When it comes to studies, he more than gets by. National Honor Society, Pep Club, Scholarship W , Spanish Club, Football, Boys Club, Swimming, Monitor, Science Club. LIPUS. MARY TERES Mary Teres She's wise, she's witty. She's little, she's pretty. National Honor Society, Scholaxship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club. Senior Girls Club, Latin Club, Debate, Biology Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Theater Club, Phil-harmonia, Monitor, Junior Red Cross. Masque Club, Imaginary Invalid , Our Town . Don't Take My Penny , Who Wouldn't Be Crazy , Christmas Carol, You Can't Take It With You. LUCAS. ROBERT Luke Every man has his devilish moments. Pep Club. Spanish Club, Boys Glee Club, Band, Orchestra, Chess and Checkers, Boys Club, Keg-lerc. Science Club. TOP ROW MASHURA. RICHARD MAZANEK. JOE McClelland, geraldine McClelland, james mcGillivray, jacquelyn Rich And still they gazed and still the wonder grew That one small head could carry all he knew. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Band, W Club, Boys Club, Keglers. Joe Joe Mazanek, Esquire, he signs his name. In the music world he will earn his fame. Pep Club, Latin Club, Debate, Band, Boys Patrol Club. Gerry A girl with charm and and friends galore, Of beauty she surely has a great store. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Spanish Club, Debate, Girls Glee Club, Triple Trio, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Theater Club. Philharmonia, Science Club, Brother Goose”, Who Wouldn't Be Crazy , Dickens' Christmas Carol, Freshman Class Officer. Jimmy 'He's very likeable, so we hear. Quiet, loyal, and sincere. Pep Club, Latin Club, Track. Jackie A pretty face, like a sunny day. Sheds brightness all along the way. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club, Biology Club, Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Monitor. Off JARET Tnd sweet— crown of her of her feel. Rshman GAis tls Clul jldkClul ofleWor 3ta! jnrtr Class MIKA, ANN Pee-Wee Good natured and jolly, When she's around— golly! Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Girls Glee Club, Latin Club, Girls Patrol Club, Wisdom for Wives . MIKLOSY, DOROTHY Dot Sugar and spice and all things nice That's what our Dorothy is made of. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, Latin Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Theater Club, Monitor, You Can't Take It With You, Imaginary Invalid , Dickens' Christmas Carol , Who Wouldn't Be Crazy . Don't Take My Penny . Masque Club, Senior Class Officer. MORRISON. MARTHA Marty NYE. ALAN Al All good things are in a Greater men than I have small measure, lived, And her friendship we all But they have all died. treasure. Pep club. Latin Club, Senior Girls Club, Spanish Debate, Boys Club, Our Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Town , Junior Class Officer. Staff, Theater Club, Student Council. Entered from Washington High School, Alexandria, Virginia. Oh, what a beautiful morning! Oh, what a beautiful day! I have a beautiful feeling! In English I made an A . TOP ROW OWENS, DONALD Donnie Sometimes he teases, sometimes he's sad. But usually just a good-natured lad. Pep Club, Boys Glee Club, Football, Baseball, Table Tennis, W Club, Boys Club,. Student Council. PIETERS. ETHEL Ethie Of Ethel we have just this to say, She won us all in her sweet quiet way. Latin Club, Biology Club, Girls Glee Club. PIPTA, MIKE He is a man of manly mold Built for sports and contests bold. National Honor Society. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Latin Club, Football, W Club, Boys Club, Keglers, Science Club, Freshman Class Officer, Senior Class Officer. POHL, LILLIAN Lil Cute, dark, but naughty a bit. Is it a wonder that she's such a hit? National Honor Society, Scholarship W . Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., All Star Team, Latin Club, Biology Club, Athletic Board, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff. Theater Club, Student Council, Monitor, You Can't Take It With You , Sophomore Class Officer, Senior Class Officer. PORACKY. DOROTHY Dot For wit, capability, and general good grace, To 'Porky', our pal, we give first place. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, Latin Club, G. A. C., Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Monitor. BOTTOM ROW POTOCSKY, JOHN Chink Not that I love studies less— But I love fun more. Boys Glee Club, Football, Who Wouldn't Be Crazy? Sophomore Class Officer. PRAMUK. ALBERT Zeke Words can't express our liking for 'Al' For he certainly is a really good pal. Latin Club, Football, W Club, Science Club. PRAMUK. FLORENCE Sparkie Florence is a mastermind of our class; In all things she is a capable lass. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Latin Club. Girls Patrol Club, Band, Philharmonia, Science Club, Wisdom for Wives. PUPLAVA. JUSTINE Teenie She is one of the quietest we found But quietness makes the world go round. National Honor Society, Entered from Immaculate Conception High School, Whiting. Indiana. RAGLAND, GLEN DENE Denie Denle is the sweetest of girls. Her hair is blonde and a mass of curls. Senior Girls Club, Band, Orchestra. TOP ROW RENEER, WANDA RESETAR. OWEN RIFFER. HOWARD RUTLEDGE. KENNETH SAKAL. JEANETTE A good industrious girl is she; A truer friend there couldn't be. Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club, Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector His last days in school were very few; Of his whereabouts we had no clue. Pep Club, Boys Club, Boys Glee Club. How He seems to enjoy all of his work, For we can honestly say that he doesn't shirk. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Spanish Club, Boys Club, Science Club. Kenny This school will go the bow-wows when I am gone. Spanish Club, Debate, Theater Club, Band, Orchestra, Philharmonia, Keglers, The Imaginary Invalid . M'Liss , Ever Since Eve , Our Town , Don't Take My Penny , Who Wouldn't Be Crazy , You Can't Take It With You , Christmas Carol , The Queen's Christmas . Jeanie Very shy when first you greet her, But sociable when once you meet her. Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club. ANN SCHLESSER, ROBERT Bob nor very No sinner and no saint perhaps sweet and But nevertheless, the best of chaps. Latin Club, Boys Glee Club, , Football, Chess Checkers, Table Tennis, Boys Club, The Imaginary Invalid. SHANER. CLIFFORD Red Men may come and men may go. But I go on forever. Pep, Latin Club, Boys Glee Club, Football, Basketball, Art Club, W Club, Boys Club. SCHULTZE. BETTY Bets Betty is fairer than the bright sun And isn't she the mostest fun? Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Latin Club, Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Theater Club, Orchestra, Philharmonia, Science Club, Radio Rescue , Don't Take My Penny , Who Wouldn't Be Crazy? , You Can't Take It With You. SESOCK, HELEN Pepper Helen furnishes at every meeting A cheerful smile and a friendly greeting. Freshman Girls Club, G. A. C., All Star Team, Girls Glee Club, Art Club. Not Was there ever a time like tourney time! Where's your school, spirit? cSmooth. TOP ROW SHIMALA, ROSE Rosie Happy and pleasant and a wonderful pal. Four words describe Rosie —OH. WHAT A GAL! freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club. G. A. C., Latin Club. Girls Glee Club. Tattler Start, Reflector Start. Theater Club. SILVAS!. ARLENE No gems nor gold she needs to wear. For Arlene shines intrinsically fair. Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. A. C.. Biology Club. Girls Glee Club, Athletic Board, Tattler Start, Reflector Staff. Theater Club, Philomel, Masque Club. SIMPSON. RICHARD Dick I'm standing on the brink of a great Career— Somebody push me off. Pep Club, Boys Glee Club, W Club, Track, Science Club, Christmas Carol, You Can't Take It With You. SKORUPA. RUDOLPH Rudy Rudy is known to all in school Though he is quiet as a rule. Pep Club, Football, Band. Keglers. SLIVKA. VIRGIL It ain't no use to grumble an' complain. Boys Club. BOTTOM ROW SVITKO. BERNARD Switz Is I gotta go to school? Boys Club. SMOLEN. HELEN How can anyone be sad with Helen around? Entered from Immaculate Conception High School, Whiting. Indiana. Girls Glee Club. SPIRO. GEORGE Horge George jokes and laughs and teases And studies, too, whenever he pleases. Pep Club. Latin Club, Spanish Club, Boys Glee Club. Basketball, Chess Checkers, Table Tennis, Track, Boys Club. TERNENY, HELEN As sweet a girl as can be found. She's a genuine pal all around. Pep Club. Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, Latin Club. � TOMANOCY, ANNA MAY May Stay as sweet as you are! Entered from St. Pat's High School, Fort William, Canada, Girls Club. f I TOP ROW TROKSA, DOROTHY “Dot “Always tidy, always sweet, Just to know Dot, is a treat. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club. Senior Girls Club, Spanish Club, Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff, Reflector Staff, Theater Club, Philomel. TUSKAN. JOHN “Magyar “He never troubles trouble Until trouble troubles him. Pep Club, Band, Boys Club. VANZO. VIGLE “Thoughtful and somewhat shy. But we think he's just one swell guy. Entered from Clinton High School. Clinton, Indiana. VOIGT. JOHN “Henry “Worry and care he casts away, Just one life to live—so he makes it gay. Pep Club, Football, Basketball, W Club. Track. Boys Club. WHITE. BETTYE “Shorty “In cheerleading ability Bettye scores A; On the road of success, she knows her way. Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club. Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Spanish Club, Girls Glee Club, Tattler Staff. Reflector Staff, Theater Club, Cheerleader. WOOD, BAILEY “Drevo “Laughing, joking, full of fun, Bailey would make a good friend for anyone. Pep Club, Boys Glee Club, Football, W“ Club, Track, Boys Club, “Radio Rescue , Christmas Carol . YURSI, CHRISTINE Chris “She says little but does much. Freshman Girls Club, Latin Club. ZAHORSKY. HELEN Her big brown eyes and pitch black hair Make her a maiden fair. Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Girls Glee Club. TOTH. EILEEN She let her light fall everywhere without turning the spotlight on herself. National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Pep Club, Freshman Girls Club, Senior Girls Club, G. b. Orchestra, Monitor, WA DIJAK, DOROTHY Perkins She's the most amiable person that one could ever meet. She's happy go lucky, the kind that's a treat. Scholarship W , Freshman Girls, French Club, Debate, Girls Glee Club, Art Club, Orchestra, Philomel. KOWAL, LILLIAN Lolly Rather shy, but jolly fun, She always ends a thing begun. Scholarship W , Freshman Girls Club, French Cl ib, Girls Glee Club, Art Club, Philomel. GALVIN. CHARLES Bud For he's a jolly good fellow. Pep Club, Boys Glee Club, Chess Checkers, Table Tennis, Track, Boys Club, Swimming. PILARCIK, MARTIN He did in '44, what we did in '45. Scholarship W , Boys Club, Pep Club, Biology Club. HULL. THOMAS Tom If there were only more like him. Pep Club, Philharmonia, Band, Orchestra, Boys Club. WAGNER. MARGARET Mitzie Her smile is contagious. Senior Girls Club, G. A. C., Girls Glee Club. You can tell a FRESHMAN by his stare. You can tell a SOPHOMORE by his hair. You can tell a JUNIOR by his touch. You can tell a SENIOR—but you can't tell him much. S tioiA, QivirL’ FIRST ROW: Julius Adam, Lorraine Adam, Loretta Aird, Richard Ambrozy, Bob Anderson, Sarah Appleman, John Bad-narik, Elmer Bednar, Edward Benus. SECOND ROW: Larry Bewley, Jessie Brown, Bob Brown, Eugene Bunchek, LaVerne Caulk, Donald Connerly. THIRD ROW: Ann Dado. Ann Demkovich, Susan Dufallo, Lavonne Ford, Eugene Frankiewicz, Lois Furstenburg. FOURTH ROW: Florence Gaskey, Fred Gazda, Andy Geffert, Edward Gesik, Irene Gesik, Dan Gobberg. FIFTH ROW: Mike Golub, Marian Greskovich, Shirley Gurevitz, David Hajduch, Andrew Hlebasko, Wesley Humphrey, SIXTH ROW: Jimmy Hunt, Margaret Johnsey, Mary Lou Johnson, Rose Kansky, Margaret Kasper, Bettye Kinek, John Kisel, Walter Kirin, John Knazur. SEVENTH ROW: Edward Korosi, Ernest Korosi, Helen Koroluk, Emil Kovach, John Kovach, Ann Koval, Joe Kozak, John Kristek, Marjorie Kozderka. Class Officers: Martin Manich, president; Eugene Bunchek, vice-president; Irene Sallay, secretary; Bob Brown, treasurer. 28 FIRST ROW: Marjorie Kusma, Georgene Lelak, Harla Liland, William Levin, Ruth Luptak, Jeanne Madden, John Majerik, Paul Mateja, Sophie Matlak. SECOND ROW: Pat McCampbell, Phyllis McCarthy, Gloria Mercier, Michael Mika, Joe Mistarz, June Napols, Mary The rese Oliver, Edward Ostrowski, John Palko. THIRD ROW: Bob Parker, Helen Pasko, William Pesenko, Ann Pieters, Annette Pipta, Rudy Puhek, Norma Pulliam, Joe Puplava, Ernestine Quisenberry. FOURTH ROW: Jean Richcreek, Dorothy Richlik, John Ruman, George Saliga, Irene Sallay, Frank Sandoval, Richard Sass. Patrick Schaleman, Frank Seketa. FIFTH ROW: Mary Sesock, Ellen Sharpe, Stanley Shebish, Dorothy Shepton, Virginia Simchak, Joe Skorupa, Margaret Sluka, Arthur Smolen, John Sporinsky. SIXTH ROW: Alice Sudaz, Thelma Tinsley, Frank Tomera, James Utterback, Joe Vanek, Richard Van Meter, Sophie Vavrecan, Annette Vincent, Vera Visnowski. SEVENTH ROW: Georgene Walsko, Betty Walters, Geraldine Walters, Jimmy Wargo, Jack Whiting, Naomi Wilson. John Wood, Catherine Yasvec, George Zajac. EIGHTH ROW: Rudy Zajac, Alma Zelenack, John Zondor, Tom Zondor, Marian Zrenchik. Quni iA, 29 Solid FIRST ROW: James Atkins, Kenneth Bachi, John Backus, Allie Baker, Arthur Bakos, Helen Banik, Andrew Banas, Leonard Baranowski, James Becich. SECOND ROW: George Beno, Evelyn Berna, John Boyle, Carrie Lou Brown, Luke Chovan, Maxine Coppage. THIRD ROW: Paul Crane, Grace Dabrowski, William Dernay, Dorothy Diesendorf, Rosemary Dijak, Robert Dufallo. FOURTH ROW: Kenneth Dugan, Charles Dybel, George Evanich, Peter Fercik, Richard Flint, Madeline Ford. FIFTH ROW: Steven Fusak, Lorraine Germick, Julius Ginther, Claudia Grant, Martha Gregor, Marie Gurekovic. SIXTH ROW: Louis Gyure, Steve Gyure, Lawrence Hansen, George Hamadej, Ralph Hart, Ann Harrison, Helen Harris, Hugh Hicks, George Hlebasko. SEVENTH ROW: Joe Hmurovic, Thomas Hussey, William Jelleff, Helen Jurek, Lorraine Justak, Dorothy Kammer, Betsy Kelly, Joe Kertis, Warren Kneer. Class Officers: Scott Webber, president; Elwin Millsap, vice-president; Irene Wayo, secretary; Myra Ann Svetic, treasurer. 30 FIRST ROW: John Kozak, Stove Kraly, Joe Kresach, Florian Kubacki, Elizabeth Lange, Gloria Lengyel, Mary Esther Logan, Kadin Mahmet, John Malenchik. SECOND ROW: Margaret Malloy, Rudy Markovich, Louis Mashura, Betty Jean McCall, Richard McClelland, Therese McLaughlin, Muriel McNamara, Mary Mercer, Mary Mihalcik. THIRD ROW: Elwin Millsap, Marjorie Moore, Lauretta Mullane, Dolores Mullaney, Jane Novotny, Gloria Nyland, Seymore Oberlander, Joe Olszewski, Mary Oreskovich. FOURTH ROW: Grace Ann Ovitz, Anthony Parsanko, Lucille Pavnica, Lorraine Pawelko, James Pawlus, Ann Petrus, Martha Petrus, Dorothy Pivovarcik, Irene Pokraka. FIFTH ROW: Andrew Pokraka, Bob Resetar, George Roberts, Robert Rowden, Edward Rusnack, Jesus Sandoval, Joe Senetar, Richard Smith, Mary Simaga. SIXTH ROW: Catherine Smolen, Elizabeth Smolen, Dorothy Solcich, Mary Ann Svetic, Irene Svitko, Robert Symanski, Agnes Teanby, Keith Trotman, Delores Vanzo. SEVENTH ROW: Charles Vasilak, Brice Voigt, Joe Vrabel, Geraldine Vuksanovic, Tom Wagner, Ray Warzyniak, Irene Wayo, Scott Webber, Bonnie Jean Zaky. FIRST ROW: Thomas Addlesberger, Janet Applegarth, Evelyn Appleman, Charlene Baiden, Dolores Bakun, Billy Balka, Virginia Baranowski, Agnes Barbush, Norma Beal. SECOND ROW: Dolores Biter, Eileen Blastic, Lorraine Blatic, Monica Bodnar. James Broderick. Bonnie Brown. THIRD ROW: Bob Brozovich, Emma Carter, Robert Cavnesr. George Corman, George Csonka, Marie Demkovich. FOURTH ROW: Frances Driscoll, Helen Dufallo, Bob Engel, Joe Evanich, Cecile Farb, John Fekete. FIFTH ROW: Buddy Fielden, Edward Gaidos, Ardeth Galvi'i, Anthony Gasinski, Florence Gavrich, Mary Jane Golub. SIXTH ROW: Elsie Grabowski, Marjorie Grass. Ann Greskovich, Harold Gurevitz, Francis Gurchik, Evelyn Hansen, Edward Harbin, Robert Harr, Florence Herochik. SEVENTH ROW: Richard Hill, Edward Janiszowski, Marjorie Jaros, John Kaine, Edward Kanizar, Mickey Kirin, Albina Kobe, Charles Koch, Margaret Koroluk. Class OHicers: Dolores Miller, president; Monica Bodr.ar, vice-president; Dan Lynch, secretary; Bob Krauel, treasurer. 32 First Row: Thomas Koval. Bob Krauol. Ann Krajnak. Anna Kussy, Gen© Lawton, Phyllis Lease, Jeannette Lopacki, Dan Lynch, Henry Mazul. Second Row: Jane McAdam, Phyllis McClelland, James Maddox, Dolores Miller, Kay Mitchell, Charles Moore, Molly Muse, Ruby Muse, Bob Novosel. Third Row: Dolores Nowakowski, Albert Odlivak, Phyllis Olan, Therese Ostrowski, Rose Marie Otoltich, Phyllis Pawlak, Virginia Phelps, Virginia Piech, Alfred Pilarcik. Fourth Row: Neil Pleener, Marcella Portman, Leo Poznanski, Wendell Potocsky, David Prohaska, Phyllis J illiam, Helen Quisenberry, Mary Rafacz, Richard Rapacki. Fifth Row: Kenneth Richcreek, Harold Riffer, Rosetta Riley, Joe Rogina, Pat Rostin, Norma Rutherford, Louis Sakai, Dorothy Salle, Donald Seketa. Sixth Row: Barbara Sharpe, Cyril Sevcik, Joan Shepton, Irvin Sherman, Flora Short, Bob Skorupa, Ramona Skvara, Marian Smith, Louis Spiro. Seventh Row: Beth Spurrier, Ed Strbiak, Bob Strisko, Dorothy Siymanski, Eleanor Treschak, Loretta Uhrin, Bernadino Urbanik, Edward Vanek, Bruce Walker. Eighth Row: Prentiss Watkins, Lynn Whitmire, Margaret Yelenak, John Zajac, Dolores Zondor, Harold Zehner. See saw—? See saw, s -?? No, we re not on the play ground. We're in English grammar class. Oh yet, see, saw have seen. Now, we know. During the course of the morning our brains engulfed many facts. We learned oh! so much, and we forgot oh! so much more. About fourth period we began to feel pangs of hunger gnawing at our stomachs. Having formed the horrible habit of eating, we watched the clock, all fifth period, ticking off the minutes, slowly, one by one, until the noon whistle cheerfully blasted. We were off!! The weather man permitting, we exchanged the eventful news of the day with our friends for a few minutes before going into the school at 1:08. There were always several little groups of us standing around to add to the dignity of the scene. We went willingly back to toil. A man must work from sun to sun, a woman's work is never done.'' And what about us? We sandwiched in to balance things up. There were three classes in the afternoon. Time went quickly enough when we had our assignments, but when we weren't prepared—!! 34 Passing Ih© auditorium w© heard, Do. r©. mi, fa Is you is or is you ain't my baby? sol. la. ti. do”, coming from the boys' chorus and orchestra. . 3:16, Br-r-ring. School's out. To us that meant a number of things. Several of our fellows and girls went directly to work and could be seen hailing a bus at the corner. A few of us wont immediately home. But many of us remained after school because of choice or compulsion, and we're not mentioning the predominant reason. A few familiar sounds of the after 3:16's remain with us. There was the bop, bop of the basketball, coming from the novice in the gym who was trying to get into tonight's game, or the Mr. Chairman and fellow debaters emerging from room 24, or the journalists across the hall hastily typing out a story for this issue of the Tattler. In the auditorium some dramatic soul sayeth, To be or not to be. We leave him with his art and venture on. The buzzing of the machines indicated some future machinist or carpenter was completing his masterpiece in the shops. With our shoulders slightly hunched from the weight of our books we trod our weary way home or to Gobs our second home. A day is done! OlVL S UO L (1}s.CVl. The 1945 senior class, although hampered by persistent draft board calls, has turned out its quota of Jivin Jacks and Jills and has been viewed in awe by all underclassmen. The class of '45, in conformity with traditions set by other senior classes, has complained outwardly at responsibilities changed as a result of wartime demands; but inwardly its members have thrilled at the excitement of ordering invitations, paying senior dues, putting cash on the line for diplomas, and doing their bit to aid the war effort. To you, the student body of Whiting High School, we present our joys and sorrows of '45 that will all too soon be experienced by you in your senior years. Fall The fatal day was September 5, 1944 for the students of Whiting High. Why? School started and that meant going back to the same old eternal grind of studying your lessons now and then and cramming your brain for final exams. The assignment of regular seats brought tears, for we were separated from our mutual friends by the hard forces of necessity. Every once in a while there appears on the horizon a football team that is supposedly weak and rather green so far as experience is concerned. Although our victories were few and our bruises many, we always had the intention of winning and did our best. Our greatest moment came when we beat Lew Wallace and attained the nickname The Spoilers . We ran all the way to school most mornings. The line grew longer and longer for the sale of Bonds and Stamps. Everyone really tried to do his part toward the war effort. When we were awarded the Minute Man Flag, how proud we were of its significance! Had a big date first period. Trip to the Student Council. Tardy three times !!! The Reflector and Tattler staffs were elected and we started off once again on the traditional annual and paper of W.H.S. We're on the Air. All the students of Whiting High were tense as these words were announced which meant we were performing over our local station W.J.O.B. Since we were the first school from this region to appear on the new school series of broadcasts, it made our performance even more outstanding. The main question for debate this year was Resolved: That the voting age should be lowered to eighteen. This department has entered the Calumet Debate League and with the help of our new teacher has made great progress. Victory! Victory! was the cry when we played Crown Point one late September day. It was a wonderful game. We won! 24 to 13. To conclude this eventful evening, a dance was given for both schools in the gym. See the birdie, show your ivories, and don't pucker your lips. Yes, here they come the senior class all dressed up in their Sunday-go-to-meetin' clothes. All this for our senior pictures. Was it worth it? The first all school play was Brother Goose”. The stars were really gleaming this eventful night with talent to be seen everywhere in the initial play of this year. Oh! At last, a school dance to start off our social season! It was wonderful even though I was pushed around like a mop. Although I never gazed into his blue eyes, I did become an expert on the male coiffure! Yes, Whiting also had Angels of Mercy. Every Monday night the girls from Whiting High did their bit for the war effort by rolling bandages for the Red Cross. No more Gob's for us on Monday nights 'till we've rolled and rolled and rolled for Victory. It's off to work we go, —no more ninth hours for our men of defense. You can't forget women eith-r—qyj g change from the usual cold cream to machine grease. eniors finally got their class rings. Another reminder that this is our last year. Activities Triple Trio Mr. George Colder, sponsor. Mr. Colder, Jane Novotny, Eleanor Treschak, Frances Kowalczyk, Jeanne Madden, Geraldine McClelland, Dolores Mullaney, Geraldine Vukasno-vich, Phyllis Grothouse, Helen Pasko, Mildred Dheur, accompanist. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Character, scholarship, leadership, and service Officers: Mildred Dheur, president; Milton Kala-pach, vice president; Eileen Toth, secretary; Edward Ceiga, treasurer; Mr. Joseph McAdam, sponsor. Standing: Mary Teres Lipus, Betty Beach, Jane Jancosek, Edward Ceiga, Edward Martich, Milton Kalapach, Bernard Kusbel, Mike Pipta. Sitting: Frances Kowalczyk, Mildred Dheur, Julianne Hric, Lillian Pohl, Eileen Toth, Donna Lou Lauer, Dorothy Miklosy. Row I: Barbara Chovan, Rose Kansky, Lorraine Justak, Gloria Nyland, Dorothy Dijak, Norma Pulliam, Mary Teres Lipus, Rollie Brans. Row II: Ann Demkovich, Julianne Hric, Eileen Toth, Betty Beach, Sylvia Appleman, Anna Mae Janos, Mildred Dheur, Donna Lou Lauer. Row III: Annamae Culp, Dorothy Miklosy, Lillian Pohl, Frances Kowalczyk, Marian Zrenchik, Marian Greskovich, Irene Gesik, Helen Pasko. Row IV: Pat McCampbell, Martha Gregor, Grace Ann Ovitz, Jacquelyn McGillivary, Georgene Lelak, Irene Sallay, Lillian Kowal. Row V: Marvin Finkelstein, Howard Riffer, Betty Schultze, Muriel McNamara, Dorothy Shepton, Ellen Sharpe, Milton Kalapach, Richard Mashura. Row VI: Charles Vasilak, Elwin Millzap, Warren Kneer, Edward Martich, Scott Webber, Bob Brown, Martin Manich, Edward Ceiga. The average is B and not a C. SCHOLARSHIP W CLUB officers. r. Riordan, sponsor. 38 STUDENT COUNCIL Officers: Lillian Pohl, president; Edward Gesik, vice president; Marian Gresko-vich, secretary; Donald Owens, treasurer; Mr. Herbert Bean, sponsor. Hear ye, hear ye, students of W.H.S. This law is now in effect. Row I: Irene Sallay, Marian Greskovich, Martha Morrison, Jane Jancosek, Ann Jancosek, Lillian Pohl, Margaret Yelenak, Dolores Miller. Row II: Mr. Bean, Bob Kometz, Scott Webber, George Evanich, Steve Gyure, Charles Vasilak, Laudy Zajac, William Levin, Bob Anderson, Donald Owens, George Corman, Martin Manich, Dan Lynch. Irvin Sherman, Joe Pustek. Row I: Dick Simpson, Bernard Holicky, Rudy Puhek, Edward Grabovac, Jimmy Wargo, Charles Galvin, Joe Kozak, Bill Levin, Daniel Gobberg, John Zondor. Row II: John Badnarik, Ray Warzyniak, John Malenchik, Walter Kirin, Donald Connerly, John Ruman, Steve Kraly, Mike Golub, Jack Whiting. Joe Mistarz. Row III: Joe Pustek, Kenneth Bachi, Clement Baranowski, Mike Pipta, Donald Owens, Martin Manich, George Beno, Charles Harbin, Bob Anderson. Row IV: George Zajac, Tom Zondor, Wesley Humphreys, Albert Pramuk, Andy Hlebasko, Ross Trotman, Jack Borkert, Bob Parker, Jerry Kolina, Bailey Wood, John Voight. Our men of letters ' W CLUB Officers: Mike Pipta, president, Jimmy Wargo, vice president; Dick Simpson, secretary; Willie Levin, treasurer; Mr. Kovachic, sponsor. 39 TATTLER STAFF Never a dull moment. Sitting: Bettye White, Dorothy Chandik, Rose Shimala, Frances Kowalczyk, Norma Pulliam, Betty Schultze. Bob Kometz, Arlene Silvasi, Wanda Re-neer, Dorothy Poracky. Standing: Cieorge Saliga, Mildred Dheur, Annamae Culp, Jacquelyn McGilliv-ray. Margaret McSemek, Dorothy Troksa, Ann Jan-cosek, Sally Salaba, Martha Morrison, Lillian Pohl, Bob Brown. Therese Korem, Ann Demkovich, Alma Zel-enack, Mary Teres Lipus, Dorothy Miklosy, Geraldine McClelland, Eugene Bun-chek. Editor-in-chief .......................... Betty Schultze News Page ...................................... Norma Pulliam Editorial Page .......................... Jacquelyn McGillivray Feature Page .............................. — Alma Zelenack Sports ...................................... Donald Owens Circulation Manager ........................... Annamae Culp Exchanges ..................................... Sally Salaba Typists ...................................... Dorothy Poracky Alan Nye, Ann Demkovich, Bob Kometz, Clarice Conner Printing Supervisor . Mr. B. J. Vesely Faculty Adviser ..................... Miss Ane Maiie Petersen Reporters .............................. Bettye White, Dorothy Chandik, Ann Jancosek, Mary Teres Lipus, Frances Kowal-czyk, Dorothy Troksa, Arlene Silvasi, Margaret McSemek, Wanda Reneer, Dorothy Miklosy, Bob Brown, Gene Bun-chek, Jimmy Hunt, Lillian Pohl, David Hajduch, Jany Novotny, Phyllis McCarthy. Marian Greskovich, Rose Shimala, Martha Morrison, Therese Korem, Geraldine McClelland. Editor-in-chief ............................. Mary Teres Lipus Business Manager . Dorothy Miklosy Picture Editor .............................. Frances Kowalczyk Advertising Managers Rose Shimala Martha Morrison Senior Editors ........................... Geraldine McClelland Lillian Pohl Club Editor ...................................... Wanda Reneer Calendar Editor ............................... Dorothy Poracky Music and Drama Feature Editors ... Copy Editor . Faculty Editor ........... Art Editor ............. Girls' Sports ......... Boys' Sports ..... .... Faculty Adviser ........ ............ Dorothy Troksa Arlene Silvasi ............. Sally Salaba Therese Korem . Jacquelyn McGillivray .............. Ann Jancosek Mildred Dheur Margaret McSemek ............... Bob Kometz .. Miss Ane Marie Petersen .tting: Bettye White, Mil-red Dheur, Martha Morri- n, Rose Shimala, Frances owalczyk, Mary Teres Lip-5, Dorothy Miklosy, Arlene ;lvasi, Dorothy Poracky, 9tty Schultze. •anding: Dorothy Chandik, nnamae Culp, Jacquelyn '.cGillivray. Margaret Mc-jmek, Dorothy Troska, nn Jancosek, Sally Sala-a, Lillian Pohl, Geraldine '.cClelland, Therese Korem, ob Brown, Wanda Reneer, ob Kometz. Rush here, rush there; rush, rush everywhere. REFLECTOR STAFF 40 LATIN CLUB Consuls, Geraldine Vuksan-ovic, Andrew Hlebasko, Grace Ann Ovitz, Elwin Millsap, Margaret Yelenak, Danny Lynch, Marcella Portman, George Corman. Scribae, Warren Kneer, Gloria Nyland, Jane Mc-Adam, Louis Spiro. Sponsor, Miss Meta Wilhelm. Deo, Amicis, Patriae—For God, For Friends, For Country. Row I: Robert Strisko, Irvin Sherman, Evelyn Appleman, Helen Harris, Eileen Blastic, Lynn Whitmire, James Broderick, Row lf;0 Ed ward Harbin, Danny Lynch, Dolores Mullaney, Muriel McNamara, Geraldine Vuksanovic. Grace Dabrowski, George Row Hlf1 Anth onyS Parsanko, William Jelleff, Lorraine Germick, Martha Petrus, Lorraine Justak, Marjorie Moore, Madeliene Ford, David Prohaska, John Kaine. ..... B n .. . Row IV: Jane McAdams, Dolores Bakun, Bernadine Urbanik, Martha Gregor, Margaret Yelenak, Beth Spurrier, Cecile Farb, Rose Marie Otaltich, Marcella Portman. Nadia Lesinsky , , , _ . . Row V: Miss Wilhelm, Dorothy Diesendorf, Carrie Lou Brown, Dorothy Chandik, Charlene Baiden, Virginia Simchak, Mary Rafacz, Dorothy Sandy. Sarah Appleman, Dorothy Richlik, Agnes Teanby. _ IA ...... .. Row VI: Bonnie Jean Zaky, Richard Smith, Charles Koch, Barbara Sharpe, Grace Ann Ovitz, Gloria Nyland, Maureen McNamara, George Hamadij, Thomas Hussey, Jimmy Maddox. ,, r , Row VII: Andrew Porvaznik, Charles Dybel, Warren Kneer, Richard Flint, Stanley Shebish, Julius Ginther, Edward Kanizar, Andrew Hlebasko, Elwin Millsap, Seymore Oberlander. Row I: Robert Cavness, Betty McCall, Barbara Chovan, Ann Greskovich, Martha Morrison, Joan Shepton, Mary Simaga, Mary Jane Golub, Harold Zehner. _ . _ ,, .. Row II: Edward Ostrowski, Norma Pulliam, Myra Ann Svetic, Irene Wayo, Betty Beach, Dolly Hussey, Clarice Jean Conner, Lauretta Mullane, Betsy Kelly, Charles Moore. _ , .. . v Row III: Laudy Zajac, Mildred Dheur, Lillian Kowal, Susan Dufallo, Katherine Yasvec, Phyllis McCarthy, Margaret Kasper, Dorothy Dijak, Donna Lou Lauer, Irene Pokraka, John Kozak, Bob Engle. . Row IV: Mary Oreskovich, Jane Novotny, Rosetta Riley, Beverly Lape, Loretta Uhrin, Anne Krajnik, Marjorie Grass. Irene Muse, Frances Driscoll, Mary Logan, Dorothy Pivovarcik, Bob Harr, Buddy Fielden. . , _u m Row V: Jimmy Wargo, Albert Odlivak, Therese McLaughlin. Norma Rutherford, Norma Jean Beal. Eleanor Treschak, Phyllis Olan, Dorothy Szymanski, Dolores Zondor, Claudia Grant, Margaret Malloy, John Zajac, Kenneth Richcreek. Row VI: Richard Rapacki, Wendel Potocsky, Bob Resetar, Richard Ambrozy, Dorothy Kammer, Ramona Skvara. Marjorie Jaros, Dorothy Salle, Evelyn Berna, Virginia Baranoski, Lorraine Pawelko, Elizabeth Lange, Marie Gurekovich, Bruce Walker Row VII: Jesus Sandoval, Edward Wojcik, Gloria Lengyel, Florian Kubacki, Phyllis Pulliam, Albina Kobe, Dolores Miller, Monica Bodnar, Helen Dufallo, Edward Ceiga, Gene Lawton, Joseph Rogina, Harold RlHer . v , Row VIII: James Utterback, George Spiro, Kenneth Bachi, Joe Hmurovich, Lucille Pavnica, Charles Vasilak, Robert Krauel, Joseph Senetar, Edward Martich, Henry Mazul, Scott Webber, Robert Brozovich, Bob Brown, David Hajduch, Ernie Korosi, Joe Kozak, John Ruman, Bob Rowden, Eddie Korosi. 'Luchar es Vivir, to struggle is to live.' FRENCH AND SPANISH CLUBS No officers Miss Laura Linden, sponsor 41 GIRLS' CLUB Officers: First semester: B«ttye White, president; Mary Therese Oliver, vice president; Lorraine Ger-mick, treasurer; Margaret Malloy, secretary. Second semester: Clarice Jean Conner, president; Alma Zelenack, vice presi-r ont: Carr e Lou Brown, secretary, Barbara Chovan, '-easurei: Miss Margaret Canine, sponsor. A well-groomed girl is sure to be popular ' Row I: Elvira Kotyuk, Mary Simaga, Helen Harris, Barbara Chovan, Claudia Grant, Maxine Coppage, Irene Wayo, Lavonne Ford, Elizabeth Smolen, Arlene Silvasi, Ann Mika, Ann Jancosek. Row II: Therese Oliver, Bettve White, Frances Kowalczyk, Rollie Brans, Mary Teres Lipus, Betty Beach, Clarice Jean Conner, Theresa Gavrich, Myra Ann Svetic, Gloria Lengyel, Irene Svitko, Margaret Johnsey, Irene Pokraka, Margaret Malloy, Lorraine Germick. Row III: Bessie Cheek. Betsy Kelly, Margaret Kasper, Rose Kansky. Norma Pulliam. Wanda Goodwine, Mildred Dheur. Donna Lou Lauer, Dorothy Troksa, Florence Gaskey, La Verne Caulk, Ann Dado, Ann Koval. Row IV: Lois Furstenburg. Dorothy Chandik, Helen Marie Lesko, Jeanette Sakai, Jeanne Madden, Susan Dufallo, Irene Ge-sik. Katherine Yasvec, Phyllis McCarthy, Marian Greskovich, Virginia Judnik. Wanda Reneer, Loretta Aird, Dorothy Pivovarcik, Alma Zelenack, Dorothy Diesevdorf. Row V: Sophie Matlak, Ann Demkovich, Eileen Toth. Helen Pasko, Bessie Haluska, Pat McCampbell, Dorothy Shepton, Georgene Lelak, Irene Sallay, Lorraine Pawelko. Elizabeth Lange, Marie Gurekovich, Joan Backus, Carrie Lou Brown. Row VI: Margaret Sluka, Betty Walters, Mary Lou Johnson. Mary Oreskovich, Dorothy Kammer, Jessie Brown, Marian Zren-chik, Ruth Luptak, Evelyn Berna, Dolores Vanzo, Helen Banik, Helen Jurek, Catherine Smolen. Row VII: Rose Dijak, Mary Mihalcik, Gerry Walters, Annamae Culp, Jacquelyn McGillivray, Gerry McClelland, Marjorie Moore, Martha Petrus, Lucille Pavnica, Grace Dabrowski, Marjorie Kozderka, Helen Harris, Shirley Fraley, Shirley Dola-to, Margaret McSemek. Row VIII: Betty Klnek, Martha Gregor, Grace Ovitz, Sylvia Appleman, Lorraine Justak, Gloria Nyland, Geraldine Vuksano-vic, Dolores Mullaney, Muriel McNamara, Dorothy Poracky, Dorothy Miklosy, Betty Schultze, Lillian Pohl, Rose Shimala. Therese Korem, Phyllis Grothouse. Phyllis Kinnane. Row I: Phyllis Lease. Evelyn Appleman, Rose Marie Otoltich, Marcella Portman, Ardeth Galvin, Emma Carter, Joan Shepton Charlene Baiden, Lynn Whitmire, Robbie Mercer. Row II: Anne Krajnak, Loretta Uhrin, Jane McAdam, Phyllis Pulliam. Monica Bodnar, Dolores Miller, Ann Greskovich. Bon nie Jean Brown, Molly Muse, Ruby Muse. Row III: Mary Jane Golub, Margaret Yelenak, Beth Spurrier. Bernadine Urbanik, Marie Demkovich. Dorothy Salle, Jean nette Lopacki, Phyllis Pawlak, Dolores Bakun, Anna Kussy. Row IV: Phyllis Olan, Dorothy Szymanski, Evelyn Hansen, Frances Driscoll, Marjorie Grass, Janet Applegarth, Mary Rafacz Dolores Biser, Dolores Zondor, Therese Ostrowski. Row V: Florence Herochik, Norma Beal, Elsie Grabowski, Eileen Blastic, Marjorie Jaros, Ramona Skvara, Virginia Phelps Barbara Sharpe, Florence Gavrich. Row VI: Helen Dufallo, Norma Jean Rutherford, Helen Quisenberry, Marian Smith, Virginia Baranowski, Dolores Nowakow ski. Martha Pivovarnik, Phyllis McClelland, Agnes Barbush. Row VII: Cecile Farb, Rosetta Riley, Eleanor Treschak, Maureen McNamara, Albina Kobe, Flora Short, Kay Mitchell Lor raine Blastic, Virginia Piech. FRESHMAN GIRLS' CLUB Officers: Maxine Mercer, president; Joan Shepton, vice president; Phyllis Lease, secretary; Phyllis Pulliam, treasurer; Mrs. Re-bekah D. Eddy, sponsor. 42 Say It With Music Row I: Margaret Malloy. Dorothy Dijak, Mary Sesock, Mary Simaga, Arlene Silvasi. Ann Mika. Bettye White. Dorothy Pivovarcik, Elizabeth Smolen, Lauretta Mullane. Row II: Mr. Calder. Agnes Kostolnik, Ann Petrus, Mary Kozak. Gerry McClelland. Clarice Jean Conner, Therese Korem, Betty Beach, Phyllis Grothouse, Helen Pasko. Irene Svitko. Lucille Kubacki. Frances Kowalczyk. Row III: Martha Petrus. Irene Wayo, Gloria Lengyel, Lucille Pavnica, Alice Sudaz, Dorothy Shepton, Betsy Kelly. Jane Novotny, Ann Harrison, Mary Oreskovich. Row IV: Margaret Sluka, Vera Visnowski, Ann Pieters, Mildred Dheur, Donna Lou Lauer, Shirley Fraley, Margaret McSemek, Lillian Kowal, Dolores Vanzo, Helen Jurek. Row V: Margaret Wagner. Sophie Matlak, Joan Backus, Helen Zahorsky. Irene Muse, Phyllis Kinnane, Rose Shimala, Shirley Dolato, Anna May Tomanocy, Gloria Mercier. Row VI: Dorothy Sandy, Therese McLaughlin, Ethel Pieters, Lorraine Adam, Lorraine Pawelko, Muriel McNamara, Marie Gurekovich, Dolores Mullaney, Helen Smolen. Row VII: Agnes Teanby, Shirley Gurevitz, Betty Kinek, Katherine Yasvec, Mary Therese Oliver, Marion Greskovich, Phyllis McCarthy, Justine Pulava. Row I: Betty Schultze, Frank Seketa. Charles Vasilak, Steve Kraly, Joseph Senetar, Stephen Fusak, Anthony Parsanko, James Pawlus, Jesus Sandoval, Mr. Calder. Row II: Charles Galvin, Donald Owens, Alan Nye, George Spiro, Leonard Baranowski, Joe Olszewski, Paul Matya, Bob Resetar. Row III: Bob Lucas, Elwin Millsap, Richard Smith, Brice Voigt, Raymond Warzyniak, Joe Hmurovic, John Potosky, Allie Baker. Row IV: George Hlebasko, Clifford Shaner, John Ruman, Dick Simpson, Scott Webber, Ross Trotman, Bailey Wood, Bob Komeiz, Kadin Mahmet, John Kisel. Any Resemblance To Don Cossack Chorus Is Purely Co-incidental. iBcurudL Adam P. Lesinsky, director 1st row: Grace Ann Ovitz, Nancy Scott, Gene Lawton, Fernita Boswell, Richard Flint, Edward Ceiga 2nd row: Gloria Nyland, Pat McCampbell, Stanley Shebish, Richard Duiallo, Florence Pramuk, Joe Mazanek, Kathryn Oreskovich, Barbara Simaga, Elmer Horwath, Margaret Koroluk, Monica Bodnar, Dorothy Kammer, Grace Dabrowski, Lorraine Germick, Muriel McNamara, Edith Liland 3rd row: Betty Dodd, Clarice Canner, Marjorie Kotyuk, Roger Palenchar, Harold Gurevitz, Julius Ginther, Bessie Haluska, Therese Owens, Ed Harbin, Bill Cinotto, Charles Moore, Dolores Miller, David Prohaska, Wesley Humphrey, Kenneth Richcreek, Robert Krauel, Glen Dene Ragland, Anthony Yengich, Eddie Miller, James Utterback, Larry Bewley, Bob Lucas, Walter Dudas 4th row: Irene Sallay, Harold Ritter, Edwina Chiluski, Charles Dybel, Raymond Linko, Dick Molle, Dorothy Shepton, Lester Zola, Morris Debarge. Thomas Owens, Paul Owens, Donna Marie Owens, John Wood, Richard Van Meter, Richard Mercier, Warren Kneer, William Levin, Bernie Kusbel, John Evanich, Kenny Rutledge Members Not In Picture-Bill Hobbs, Wendel Potocsky, John Koelling, Kenneth Luce, Rudolph Skorupa Honors won in the state solo and ensemble contest held in Whiting by members of the band and orchestra shown in picture above. John Wood .................................................... Baritone Kenneth Rutledge ............................................ Trombone' Edward Ceiga .................................................. Bassoon WOODWIND QUARTET Grace Ann Ovitz Gene Lawton Edward Ceiga WOODWIND QUINTET Nancy Scott Wesley Humphrey Edward Ceiga The fife and jug band consisting of Edward Ceiga, Richard Flint, Wesley Humphrey, Richard Van Meter, Larry Bawley, and Kenneth Rutledge were in great demand throughout the year for appearance in school and civic affairs. 44 Adam P. Lesinsky, Director 1st row: Margaret Yelenak, Nadia Lesinsky, Eileen Toth, Dorothy Dijak, Betsy Kelly, Jane McAdam, Dorothy Shepton, Joan Shepton 2nd row: Mary Rafacz, Lauretta Mullane, Betty Moody, Geraldine Vuksanovic, Marian Barda, Grace Ann Ovitz, Nancy Scott, Gene Lawton, Mary Jane Golub, Beth Spurrier, Cecile Farb, Marjorie Kozderka 3rd row: Lynn Whitmire, Billy Balka, Michael Kozacik, Jacelyn Wretzky, Sue Williamson, Sueann Stewart, Steve Phillips, Marianne Vater, Glen Dene Ragland, Eddie Miller, Edward Ceiga, Richard Flint, Pat McCampbell, Gloria Nyland, Norma Rutherford, Florence Berilla, Jane Fritz, Bonny Jean Zaky, Eleanor Petrin 4th row: Dorothy Kozderka, Prentiss Watkins, Billy Chezem, Patsy Kozacik, Raymond Linko, Dick Molle, Richard Dufallo, Wesley Humphrey, Charles Moore, David Prohaska, Dolores Miller, Bernie Kusbel, Warren Kneer, Kenny Rutledge, Paul Owens, Ann Stewart. Dolan-da Bartuska, Marjorie Brown, Grace Mosley, Lorraine Janiszewski, Lorraine Thompson, Charlene Baiden, Phillip Kozacik, Bobbie Weitkamp Honors won in the state solo and ensemble contest held in Whiting by members of the band and orchestra shown in picture above. Mary Rafacz ..... Nadia Lesinsky .. Lorraine Thompson Prentiss Watkins ... Dorothy Kozderka . Joan Shepton ...... Jane McAdam ..... .......... Violin Violin and piano ..... String Bass ..... Xylophone .......... Violin ........... Cello ........... Viola JUNIOR STRING QUARTET Margaret Yelenak Nadia Lesinsky Jane McAdam Joan Shepton The Junior String Quartet made numerous appearances for school and civic functions including a performance at the first district teachers' meeting in Gary The String Quartet consisting of Lauretta Mullane, Lynn Whitmire, Beth Spurrier, Cecile Farb and Charlene Baiden made its debut by furnishing a program for the Red Cross meeting. The String Trio consisting of Edward Ceiga, Eileen Toth and Marjorie Kozderka started the year by playing for the band and orchestra parents' meeting and a radio broadcast. The trio was disbanded when Marjorie moved to Gary. Seniors who were awarded W's are as follows: Eileen Toth. OhdrULidJlCL SCIENCE CLUB Officers: George Saliga, president; Norma Pulliam, vice president, Geraldine McClelland, secretary and treasurer; Mr. L. W. Apple-garth, sponsor. We don't leave a molecule unturned. Row I: Ellen Sharpe, Norma Pulliam, Alma Zelenack, Loretta Aird, Lorraine Adam, Gerry McClelland. Row II: George Zajac, Stanley Shebish, Eugene Bunchek, Edward Ostrowski, Jimmy Wargo, Edward Ceiga, Bob Anderson. Row III: Ross Trotman, Edward Bemus, George Saliga, Clement Baranowski, David Hajduch, Donald Gobberg, Rudy Zajac. Row IV: Richard Van Meter, Joe Pustek, Andy Hlebasko, Bob Brown, Wesley Humphreys, John Kovach. Row I: Irene Wayo, Lucille Pavnica, Muriel McNamara, Lorraine Pawelko, Gloria Lengyel, Margaret Malloy, Grace Dabrow-ski, Ann Jancosek. Row II: Claudia Grant, Dolores Mulaney, Marie Gurekovic, Lorraine Germick, Martha Gregor, Carrie Lou Brown, Dorothy Diesendorf. Row III: William Dernay, Keith Trotman, Gerry Vuksanovic, Elizabeth Lange, Martha Petrus, Evelyn Berna, Lorraine Jus-tak, Steve Fusak, Allie Baker, Miss Whitton. Row IV: Richard McClelland, Hugh Hicks, Leonard Baranowski, Kadin Mahmet, Rudy Markovich, Louis Gyure, Steve Gyure, Bob Dufallo. Bugs, birds, and butterflies. BIOLOGY CLUB Officers: Kadin Mahmet, president; Grace Dabrows-ki, vice president; Claudia Grant, secretary; Steve Fusak, treasurer; Miss Emily Whitton, sponsor. 4G dh,, JJul Jh aJbuL! All-school play practice at 3:20 today in room 309 . . . practice on the stage at 7:30 . . . please be prompt . . . speak louder and more distinctly . . . keep in character . . . get in costume . . . the scenery is falling, call Gene . . . some one find the bicycle ... These are familiar words to an ambitious group known as the Masque Club. This club participates in every phase of the theatre. One can find members clad in overalls backstage making stage settings for plays and for the assemblies, as well as articulating on the boards . The club has worked hard to add many perman-nent properties such as furniture, drapes, scenery, tools, costumes, make-up, books, and stage materials to the department. Theirs are the voices that go around whispering the play is bound to be a flop, at the rate of the ticket sale! And to tell the truth I only sold one, to myself! But they really get going and oversell their quota Of course, the play is a great success, and the auditorium is jammed to the rafters. The unforgettable Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens was presented on December 21, 1944, by an all-school cast under the direction of Miss Ingrid Miller. In vivid and moving fashion, this play recreated the famous story of the miser, Scrooge, and the visits of three Christmas ghosts and made such well-beloved figures as Bob Cratchitt, Martha, Fred, and Tiny Tim live again in the hearts of their admirers. The main characters were Kenneth Rutledge as Scrooge, Larry Bewley as Bob Cratchit, Rosetta Riley as Martha, Richard Simpson as Fred, Henry Harris as Tiny Tim, George Roberts as Christmas Past, Frances Wayne as Christmas Present, and Bob Engle as Christmas Yet-To-Come. 47 (Bhoih A. JOOASL Amusing situations, sparkling wit, and a harum-scarum family made the first all school play, Brother Goose , directed by Miss Marie Greenwald, a delightful, memorable event. Jeff, an architect by day and a housekeeper by night, mistakes Peggy, a sales lady, for a new maid. She agrees to stay on and brings order, comedy, and romance into the household. Lenore, who has just inherited a million dollars, has commissioned Jeff to build her a new house which she hopes to share with him. Hy, a tomboy, hates Lenore because she is building her house on her football field. Hy puts a crimp in Lenore's plans, but Peggy shields Hy and takes the blame herself. Jeff flares up at Peggy. She leaves, thinking she hasn't a chance competing with a wealthy girl. Then Jeff realizes how much Peggy means to him. Hy manages to bring her back, and then Peggy pulls a few tricks herself. Everybody is happy in the end except Lenore, who is left with her million dollars and poison ivy! CAST Jeff ........ Carol ....... Peggy ....... Lenore ...... Hy .......... Wes ......... Mrs. Trimmer Eve ......... Helen ....... Sarah ....... Truck driver .... Elwin Millsap ...... Nancy Scott Donna Lou Lauer Gerry McClelland .... Ardith Russell ...... Louis Spiro ...... Betsy Kelly .... Gloria Nyland .... Albina Kobe .... Dorothy Dhuer ... George Corman 48 A Lovable and Laughable Comedy (fan'L JaksL 9t (jJiik. Just around the corner from Columbia University, there's a house which you might just happen to visit. It is the home of Martin Vanderhof and his family. The family, presided over by Grandpa Vanderhof, believes in going about the business of living in the fullest sense of the word. At any time of the day you might see Penny, Grandpa's daughter, doing what she likes to do more than anything else in the world, writing a play. It seems a typewriter was delivered by mistake eight years ago, so she has been writing plays ever since. In another corner of the room is Essie Carmichael, Penny's daughter, who aspires to be a dancer; her dancing teacher, Boris Kolenkhov, is busy teaching her to bow. If you'd look again you'd probably see Essie's accompanist and husband, Ed Carmichael, who plays the xylophone. You might hear some strange loud sounds from the cellar, but they are made by Paul Sycamore, Penny's husband, and Mr. De Pinna, who make firecrackers which they sell. In the kitchen you would find Rheba, the negro maid, and her boy friend, Donald. The only person who hasn't an interesting hobby is Penny's daughter, Alice, who is now dating Tony Kirby, son of her boss. Mr. and Mrs. Kirby are Alice's millionaire in-laws. The whole idea behind the actions of the family is that You Can't Take It With You so you might as well enjoy it now. We did too—the play, we mean. It was directed by a new and capable directress, Miss Ingrid Miller. The curtain rose at 8:15, February 13, 1945, and the play was a whopping success. Penelope Sycamore Essie ............ Henderson ........ Rheba ............ Paul Sycamore .... Mr. De Pinna ..... Ed Carmichael .... Donald ........... Martin Vanderhof ... CAST ... Betty Schultze .. ..Mary T. Lipus ... George Zajac . Dorothy Miklosy ...... John Wood ...... Bob Brown . Prentiss Watkins ........ Bob Harr Kenneth Rutledge Alice Sycamore Tony Kirby Boris Kolenkho Mr. Kirby Mrs. Kirby Three Men Olga Lillian Pohl Dick Simpson William Levin Richard Van Meter Betsy Kelly Larry Bewley Eugene Bunchek Charles Koch Dorothy Poracky 49 DEBATE CLUB Officers: Kenneth Rutledge, president; Beth Spurrier, vice president; Charlene Baiden, secretary; Lynn Whitmire, treasurer; Herbert Bean, sponsor. Negative or affirmative, we are always right. Row I: Marianne Kayes. Helen Harris. Paul Humphreys, Lynn Whitmire, Charlene Baiden. Row II: Mr. Bean, Bonnie Zaky, Janet Applegarth, Jane McAdam, Cecil Farb, Mary Teres Lipus. Row III: Andy Hlebasko, Martha Gregor, Jayne Novotny, Beth Spurrier, Charles Koch. Row I: Bob Ford, Columbus Harl, Joseph Evanich, John Jamrose, Edward Harbin, Bob Strisko, Kenneth Richcreek. Row II: John Zajac, Albert Odlivak, Allie Baker, David Prohaska, George Corman, Paul Crane, Charles Koch, Gene Lawton. Row III: Mr. Carver, Edward Kanizar, Hugh Hicks, Henry Mazul, James Atkins, Elwin Millsap, Mr. Burman. Always working, never shirking. PATROL CLUB )fficers: Captain (street), imes Atkins, (building), lugh Hicks: Paul D. Carer and George Burman, uonsors. 50 ATHLETIC BOARD Officers: Bob Kometz, president; Jerry Kolina, vice president; Lillian Pohl, secretary; Mr. Burman (faculty), Ellen Sharp (student) treasurers. First in sports and first in everything. Sitting: Bob Brown, Jerry Kolina, Ellen Sharpe, Lillian Pohl, La Verne Caulk, Bob Kometz, George Zajac. Standing: Mr. McAdam, Mr. Burman, Mr. Vesely, Miss Jenkins, Mr. Adams, Mr. Kovachic, Mr. Riordan. Row I: Anne Krajnak, Eileen Blastic, Margaret Malloy, Lucille Pavnica, Loretta Jane Uhrin. Row II: Marie Demkovich, Evelyn Berna, Irene Gesik, Phyllis Lease, Mary Lou Johnson. Row III: Miss Keve, Helen Pasko, Lorraine Pawelko, Dolores Zondor, Susan Dufallo, Jeanne Madden. Clay, paints, crayons, or wood—the results are always good. ART CLUB Officers: Irene Sallay, president; Jeanne Madden, vice president; Irene Gesik, secretary and treasurer. Miss Florence Keve. sponsor. 51 U)inJt L Don't throw that snowball because you're near school and Don't put your boots on top of the lockers will go down in history as do's and don't of Whiting High. Many students entered the oratorical contest which was sponsored by the American Legion. Our dreams of turkey, pumpkin pie, and cranberry sauce are a reality, or were on Thanksgiving Day. Just think, four whole days of rest! We are the Oilers five—- — Yes, yes, the basketball season was here. We had a wonderful season with many joys and a few sorrows. Some of the greatest victories came in the latter part of the season but better last than never. Remember the Washington, Tolleston, Roosevelt, and Catholic Central games, just to name a few? The holiday spirit at W.H.S. was centered around a huge Christmas tree, which was elaborately decorated with ornaments and silver. The annual Christmas play, A Christmas Carol, was presented in the assembly. They're off! The first thirty-two pages of this wonderful book. Book-worms or not, we knew that exams loomed on the horizon. We felt we might just as well crack those books or else crack those brains. The only thing that was good about exam week was the half day free. It wasn't a military secret. It was the Senior-Junior Dance given for the MEN who were leaving for the Service. Then they came in RED, WHITE, AND BLUE . Grades, need we say more? The curtain rose and there we beheld a talented cast to present You Can't Take It With You. The performance was a great success. The O.P.A. said NO and who were we to argue? There was a shortage of coal and electricity so we couldn't have our dances until it grew warmer. SpJiinq Spring is sprung. The grass is riz'. I wonder where the boidies is? The boides, they is on the wing. Now, ain't that absoid? I always thought the wing was on the boid. Spring brought happiness to some kids but to some boys from our class it brought the thought of having to leave for the service. Our sorrow couldn't be measured when they left the old Alma Mater. We all hoped everything would turn out all right so that we could have them back for graduation. After much anticipation it finally came! The class night committees were announced. Oh well, I always liked to sweep up after big affairs. April Fool------Happy Easter! Oodles and Oodles of talent were presented when George Colder brought forth our Lawrence Tibbetts and Deanna Durbins in the annual talent show. Time to get hep and get in step! The seniors had a little get together and it was a big success. Food, Food, and more Food. The lettermen of our school had their annual banquet. They were the guests of the Uptown Coaches Association, newly organized booster club. In-out, in-out! No, it wasn't the typing room, but the annual senior-junior basketball game. More fun! We lost 'cause all our seniors were off with Uncle Sam. Tra-la-la-la!! The chorus groups presented their interpretations at the Spring Choral Program. Even the bugs tripped the light fantastic at the annual Pep Club Reunion. May 8!! A day we'll always remember. VE Day brought the long war in Europe to an end ... a war that began when we were in the seventh grade. W. H. S. students were determined to Work, work. vwork, Ip-'torjing VJ day into reality soon. lookie, here come the Simonize twins, ight, Bums' Day. came when he whispered sweet nothings into ing made people that way p dogs, potato chips and ice cream w ras had by all. fs joy and laughs did .aefgri hrnrir tTfllrgyed-g Oh no, my mistake. Just two seniors participating Ji. 3s_clfimnight and the .il.ie Jin; leaving Whiting SchooT _____igh. (Jommencer ave passed so qhickly. CHEERLEADERS Muriel McNamara , Lynn Whitmire, Irene Sallay, Bettye White JPul J'OoibalL SsiaAoyv ofc 19W The Oiler '44 grid machine did not compare in speed, aggressiveness and spirit to the teams that in the past graced the Whiting gridiron. A wrench was thrown into the machinery of this year's grid powerhouse which, in years gone by, has proved to be one of the most menacing of all opponents. Inexperience and greenness bogged down the football squad, and at the end of the season the record read three victories for the home team against seven for rivals. Hammond Tech—Tech, having their most experienced and impressive squad in the past decade, drew blood to lead the too, too green Oilers 6-0 in the first period. The home boys repulsed threat after threat by the Tigers and sent John Ruman, fullback, over for the first and only score for the hosts to tie the score 6-6. The third period turned the tide and Tech went over on a short plunge to lead 13-6. South Bend Riley—Improving considerably in the department of fundamentals, the home boys took the field only to be turned back 13-0. S.B. scored on a short plunge in the second period and then filled the air in the third and final period. The game ended 13-0 as S.B. rammed over for the touchdown. Emerson—The Golden Tornado really blew hard to hand the Green and White lads a most discouraging 41-7 defeat, the worst defeat that an Oiler team has suffered in over a decade. The Gary boys rolled up a 27 point lead in the first half of the game by hitting again and again at the green Oiler front wall. Crown Point—The season's first victory for the Oiler squad! The first quarter saw Bob Kometz, quarter-back, race around end for 37 yards and a score. The second period gave the Oilers 12 points as Don Owens on a guard around hit pay dirt. Joe Mistarz, Whiting halfback, followed right up by intercepting a pass and went over for the third score. Whiting in the third period sent Kometz across on a quarter-back sneak for their final score. Crown Point exploded in the final period and ran up 13 points to end the game 24-13. Lew Wallace—Victory number two for the Green and White! They toppled the high hopes of an undefeated season for the Hornets by achieving the biggest upset of the year. The Hornets scored on an end run in their first play from scrimmage. The Oilers fought hard and were stopped on the 2 yard line in the first period, but bounced right back in the second, to score by running Mistarz off tackle. In the final quarter Whiting broke Mistarz loose again for 45 yards and a score. The game was close and fiercely fought all the way, but Whiting played the better brand of football that night and came out on top 13-6. Roosevelt—On the road to defeat again! The Rough Riders really poured it on to a tune of 34-0. The Riders took an early lead in the first quarter by scoring two quick touchdowns to lead 14-0. Whiting could not stop the East Chicago eleven who rolled over for a third touchdown to lead at half time 20-0. The Riders stampeded two more touchdowns in the final period and rode home to a crushing victory over the Whiting eleven 34-0. The Oil Can remains at Roosevelt for the second successive year. Hammond—The Hammond jinx worked again and the Oilers fell before the Wildcats 27-7. Joe Mistarz went over for the Oilers from the one yard line after a pass from Mistarz to Bachi brought the ball to the 10 yard line . The second period saw Whiting marching to another goal only to be stopped by the gun. During the second half, the spirit and aggressiveness that the Oiler team showed in the first half of the game was lacking and Hammond, taking advantage of this let-down, smothered the Oilers by collecting 27 points in the last two periods of the game to win 27-7. Washington, E. C.—The Oilers suffered their fourth defeat at the hands of the E.C. lads 18-12. Pu-hek, Whiting fullback, went around end from the 5 yard line to give Whiting the lead, 6-0. The Oilers scored again when Mistarz threw a short pass to Voigt for six points. Washington came right back to score on a 15 yard run. The final period saw the Senators unleash its Negro flash to race some 80 yards to tie the game up 12-12. A fumble recovered by Washington, set the stage for the deciding goal of the game. The score: Washington 18—Whiting 12. Later Whiting was given the victory 1-0 on forfeit. An ineligible player had been used on the E. C. team. Clark—-The cross-towners sent George Buksar, halfback, over on a short plunge for their first vision honors. The cross- towners sent George Buksar, halfback, over on a short plunge for their first score in the opening period. The second period netted 13 points for Clark as they ripped through the Oiler line to hit pay dirt each time on short runs. The third period went scoreless as the Oilers dug in to hold. The final period of the game saw Clark plough through for another touchdown in a line plunge. Whiting perked up and sent Kometz and Ruman hitting the line for the Oilers' only score. The game, well played and fought, ended Clark 25—Whiting 6. South Bend Washington—Although the score was lopsided the Oilers were the only team to score 20 points against the state champions this year. The Oilers sent Gesik over twice and then Voigt for their score while Zaleski paced South Bend. The effort was there on the part of Whiting but to no avail, as Washington brought home the bacon 41—20. Football Schedule We They Hammond Tech ............... 6 13 South Bend Riley ........... 0 13 Emerson 7 41 Crown Point ..... 24 13 Lew Wallace 13 6 Roosevelt E. C. ............ 0 34 Hammond ... 0 26 South Bend Washington 20 41 Washington E. C. (forfeit) . . 12 18 Clark 6 25 Total ..................... 95 230 56 Owl VlsimsufL Standing: Clifford Shaner, Kenneth Bachi, Robert Parker, Kadin Mahmet, John Ruman, Jack Whiting. Kneeling: John Zondor, Joseph Mistarz, Robert Anderson, Rudy Puhek, George Spiro. BASKETBALL SEASON 1944—1945. The season basketball opener saw the Oilers drop a 50-31 game to the Golden Tornado of Emerson. A fast breaking offense on the part of Emerson insured them victory in the early stages of the game. Clark did it again as they drubbed the Oilers for their second conference defeat 40-29 on the opponents' floor. The Oilers were right in there till the last period when Clark pulled ahead and coasted home the rest of the way. The Oilers took courage and went over to E.C. Roosevelt to take their first conference win 29-28. Ball handling that took the form of a championship ball club pulled the boys through and brought home the bacon . The Western Division's best came through as expected and smothered the home team 45-30 before a capacity home crowd. Lew Wallace's height was too much for the Oilers even though the effort was there on the part of Whiting. The evil spell must have been there as the Michigan City Red Devils romped home to a 64-30 victory over the enchanted Oilers. It was just ops of those nights when nothing went right. The Oilers entertained Chicago's Hyde Park on the home floor and dropped a 40-32 decision. Both teams used fast breaking offenses, but the defensive honors fell to Hyde Park. Hammond Tech's Tigers clawed their way to a 42-38 win over the Whiting five. Tech's control ball worked to the tune of a conference win over the Oilers. Washington's luck didn't last as the Oilers fought their way to a 36-30 upset of the Senators. The Senators' five-game winning streak snapped, for the Oilers played inspired ball all the way. Whiting's third defeat by a Gary team was handed them by Horace Mann. The aggressive offense that the Horace Mann five operated against the Oilers gave them a 41-21 victory. Valpo's Vikings pulled the game out of the fire with a couple of minutes to go as they tripped up the Oilers by a 45-41 score. Both teams burned the nets time and again, but the final two buckets by Valpo clinched the game. 57 One for the Oilers. Froebel fell before the home team in a 32-21 game. This Gary team just couldn't keep up the tradition. Whiting really poured it on and so had some satisfaction in avenging the previous defeats by Gary teams. Whiting continued to stay in the victory column as the Warrior attack was held off and turned into victory. The Catholic Central team was in there to the last minute, but Whiting's thirst for victory gave them a 48-41 decision. History refused to repeat itself as Washington trounced the Oilers 46-32 and took merciless revenge upon the Green and White team for the previous defeat handed them by the Oil City five. There were thrills and surprises galore as the Tolleston boys kept pace with the Oilers all the way. The Whiting attack was slowed down considerably, but the last minute basket for the Oil cage team gave them 32 to Tolleston's 30. Roosevelt once again fell before the Oilers this time 36-25. It was the last period rally by the Green and White that turned what looked like defeat into victory. The Whiting-Hammond game proved to be an unforgettable contest as the Oilers in the last period overcame a 20 point lead to bring the crowd to their Met in the final two minutes of play. However, Hammond hit and clinched the game 50-51. CLARK Do or die was the cry and the Oilers dead it. The spirit and aggressiveness the Oilers showed was a little too much for the Pioneer squad. Whiting swished the boskets time and again to build up a lead but Clark kept cutring it down. When the gun went oft Clark was ost short of victory and the Oilers had nipped the Pioneers 39-38. GJIC was at last knocked or. its high, horse and the Oilers achieved thus hardeamed victory which they had striven for all year. The 1944-55 basketball season found the Oilers in he same predicament that reorared die football season. They were green and inexperienced. No matter how green the squad was. mere was one thong that they did not lock fee lighting undying Whiting spin: to win. 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C. . 3f 2= Hamniant 4- bL Ctmk 3t 35 Tata. afii sn T n mi am mi• Tltcr-w 35 41 Sf JooiLalL GwcUxdbu W's were presented to the following in recognition of their ability in football: Clement Baranowski, John Evanich, Albert Pramuk, Clifford Shaner, Rudy Skorupa, Bob Anderson, Kenneth Bachi, Ed Gesik, Dan Gobberg, Mike Golub, Andy Hlebasko, Bernard Holicky, Bob Kometz, John Kovach, Joe Kozak, Ed Ko-rosi, Martin Manich, Richard Mashura, Joe Mistarz, Don Owens, John Palko, Bob Parker, Mike Pipta, Rudy Puhek, Joe Pustek, John Ru-man, Richard Sass, Bob Schlesser, Ross Trot-man, Joe Vanek, John Voight, Ray Warzyniak, Bailey Wood, Jack Whiting, Tom Zonder. Manager George Nastav, Coach Peter Kovachlc, Manager John Potocsky. Mike Pipta was the captain of the football team for the 1944 season, elected by his fellow players. The annual presentation of the gold football for the most valuable player in the Clark-Whiting game went to Donald Owens in 1944. Individual Kometz Mistarz Scoring 25 24 (BaAksdbalL OwahdA. Voight 15 Letters for basketball went to Bob Ander- Gesik 12 Ruman 6 son, Kenneth Bachi, Kadin Mahmet, Joe Mis- Puhek 6 tarz, Clifford Shaner, Bob Parker, John Ruman, Owens 6 George Spiro, Jack Whiting, John Zondor and Pramuk 1 Rudy Puhek. Individual Scoring Shaner 178 Mistarz 99 Ruman 90 Puhek 64 Bachi 56 Whiting 55 Parker 14 Anderson 11 Mahmet 4 Spiro 2 Zondor 2 Total 575 Manager John Badnarick, Coach Jim Adams. Manager Willie Levin TERRIFIC TANKMEN Row 1: Joe Olzewski, Bob Brown, Ed Martich, Ross Trotman Row 2: Richard Sass, Ed Kani- zar, Bruce Walker Rcw 3: George Zajac, John Malen- chik Row 4: Jimmy Pawlus, Marty Manich The Oiler tank team held but four regular swim meets and dropped each of them. The remodeling of the Whiting pool during part of the season proved a handicap and also limited the number of meets. The Oilers placed 5th in the Conference Meet at South Bend and 6th in the State Invitational Meet at Lafayette. Season Record We They Horace Mann 22 43 Horace Mann 25 41 South Bend 28 38 Hammond 25 41 Row 1: Georg© Spiro, Bud Galvin, Steve Kraly, Walter Kirin, John Malenchik, Don Connerly, George Beno, Bill Levin, George Zajac, Elmer Bednar, Bruce Walker. Row 2: Bob Brown, Joe Vrabel, George Saliga, Rudy Zajac, Bailey Wood, Dick Simpson, Bob Anderson, Ross Trotman, Wesley Humphreys, Gene Bunchik, Ken Bachi, Jim McClelland, Coach Adams WHIZ KIDS TRACK AND CROSS COUNTRY The revival of track and cross-country last year after a lull over a period of years is beginning to show results. Spirit and enthusiasm for the two sports have gripped the boys both mentally and physically as the competition grows tougher and participants multiply. The season of 1944 was counted as a failure according to statistics and competitive records. In 1945, the records improved considerably and many of the individual records set by last year's teams have been broken this season by the hard running, high stepping track and cross-country men who proved themselves tough competition to many of the Western Division contenders. Individual Records 100 yard dash 880 yard run 1 mile run 1 mile relay V2 mile relay High Jump High Hurdles Shot Put Pole Vault Cross-Country (2 miles) Name B. Wood G. Zajac J. Borkert Borkert, Anderson Humphreys, Grabovac Wood, Kirin, Dobak Trotman R. Trotman R. Simpson B. Clarkson C. Galvin, J. Whiting G. Beno Time 10.5 seconds 2 minutes 22.1 seconds 5 minutes 9 seconds 4 minutes 4 seconds I minute 40 seconds 5 feet 8 inches 18.4 seconds 41 feet 5 inches 8 feet II minutes 1 second Letters are to be awarded to: G. Beno, G. Zajac, J. Malenchik, D. Connerly, C. Galvin, S. Kraly, B. Levin. BASEBALL SEASON OF 1944 Sensational Sluggers Row 1: Richard Mashura, Joe Vrabel, Steve Kraly, Ray Warzyniak, Joe Kozak, Martin Manich, Coach Kovachic Row 2: George Saliga, John Voight, Tom Zondor, Ken Bachi, John Zondor, John Evanich, Joe Mistarz The team elected Ed Wagner and Emil Geffert co-captains and proceeded to win 8 and lose 7 games. Composed of sophomores and juniors, the team did well and produced favorable results. Baseball popularity is picking up rapidly and with ten lettermen returning this year Coach Kovachic will be expecting a great season. The Oilers placed third in the conference and boys that are lost to the team are: John Evanich, Martin Pilarcik, Ed Wagner, and Emil Geffert. Baseball Record 1944 Whiting 3 Roosevelt 4 Whiting 1 Horace Mann 2 Whiting 2 Washington Whiting 1 Horace Man 3 Whiting 4 Washington 3 Whiting 3 Roosevelt Whiting 8 Catholic C. 7 Whiting 7 Horace Mann 2 Whiting 5 Tolleston Whiting 0 Washington 8 Whiting 3 Tolleston 2 — Whiting 8 Griffith 5 Whiting 1 Hammond 3 Total 56 Whiting 6 Tolleston 3 Whiting 4 Roosevelt 8 61 to to CO jvi1a! CWibrfJxL (?LuJb Row 1: Mary Therese Oliver, Marion Greskovich. Phyllis McCarthy, Helen Sesock. Ruth Luptak, Lillian Pohl, Mary Sesock, Donna Lou Lauer, Geraldine McClelland, Annette Pipta Row 2: Wanda Reneer. Ann Mika, Clarice Conner, Therese Korem. Dorothy Poracky, Rose Shimala. Mildred Ann Dheur, Gloria Mercer, Shirley Gurevitz Row 3: Katharine Yasvec, Patricia McCampbell, Dorothy Shepton, Arlene Silvasi, Margaret McSemek, Mary Oreskovich, Joan Backus, Irene Pokraka, Ann Demkovich Row 4: Dorothy Pivovarcik, Lorraine Justak, Helen Ouisenberry, CecileFarb, Norma Rutherford, Barbara Sharpe, Dorothy Kamrner, Martha Gregor, LaVerne Caulk Row 5: Ann Dado, Ann Koval, Myra Svetic, Bernadine Urbanic, Dolores Bakun, Ernestine Ouisenberry, Lois Furstenburg, Lavonne Ford. Row 1; Irene Svitko, Elvira Kotyuk, Ann Jancosek, Helen Pasko, Janet Sakai. Georgine Lilak, Irene Gesik, Anna Mae Culp, Helen Marie Lesko, Jeanne Madden, Lorraine Germick, Susan Dufallo. Row 2: Catherine Smolen, Dolores Zonder, Marie Demkovich, Ann Krajnak, Evelyn Bema, Eileen Blastic, Mary Lou Johnson, Margaret Kasper, Theresa Gavrich. Margo Johnsey, Marge Kusma, Shirley Fraley. Roily Brans. Row 3: June Napols, Helen Harris, Loretta Uhrin, Phyllis Lease, Muriel McNamara, Margaret Malloy, Martha Petrus, Joan Shepton, Marge Jaros, Gloria Lengyel, Albina Kobe, Marjorie Grass. Row 4: Marian Gurakovic, Dolores Mullaney, Geraldine, Vuksanovic, Elizabeth Lange, Grace Dabrowski, Phyllis Olan, Mary Jane Golub, Norma Beal, Monica Bodnar, Dorothy Deisendorf, Carrie Lou Brown. Frances Driscoll. Eleanor Treschak. Row 5: Irene Wayo, Lucille Pavnica, Jeanette Lopacki, Phyllis Pallack, Alma Zelenak, Rose Kansky, Marian Grenchik. Robbie Mercer, Helen Dufallo, Jane McAdam, Charlene Baiden, Beth Spurrier. Row 6: Elizabeth Smolen, Shirley Dolato. Mary Mihalcik, Harla Leland. Rosemary Dijak, Dorothy Salle, Margaret Koroluk, Flora Short, Virginia Phelps, Lynn Whitmire, Nadia Lesinsky, Dolores Biser. 3. C- The G.A.C. has a three-fold purpose—development of leadership, sportsmanship, and the social life of the members. Under the direction of Miss Alice Jenkins, the girls derive both exercise and recreation from the various activities offered. Activities FALL: Speedball, bickcling, hiking, roller skating. EARLY WINTER: Basketball, bowling, swimming, table tennis. LATE WINTER: Ice skating, volley ball, badminton, swimming, bowling. SPRING: Baseball, hiking, bicycling, tennis, roller skating. OFFICERS Irene Sallay, president; Evelyn Berna. vice president; Mary Teres Oliver, secretary; Irene Gesik, treasurer; and Georgene Lelak social chairman. Awards: For leadership, scholarship, and athletic ability, the club annually has the name of the outstanding senior girl inscribed on the G.A.C. trophy. Senior girls with no less than 2200 points are awarded pins. Bowling pins are awarded each season to the two bowlers with the highest averages. W's are awarded for 1400 points and numerals for 700 points. W WINNERS Seated: Irene Sallay, Georgene Lelak, Irene Gesik, Jeannette Sakai. Standing: Mildred Dhuer, Ruth Luptak, Helen Se-sock, Lillian Pohl, Anna Mae Janos, Helen Marie Lesko, Helen Pasko, Rollie Brans, Mary Sesock. Social Calendar: October ......................... Scrimmage Hop October ........................... Football Dinner November ...................................... Kids' Party April ....................................... Spring Party Student Managers: Bowling, Helen Sesock; Basketball, Ruth Luptak; Volleyball,, Marion Greskovich; Outdoor Sports, Ann Mika; Indoor Sports, Jeanette Sakai. 63 BUY U. S. WAR BONDS ★ Northern Indiana Public Service Company Standard Oil Employees' Association, Inc. 1114 West 119th Street Telephone Whiting 1181 Whiting, Indiana BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chester Barter Woodrow Eberle Herbert Myers Celestine Clark Maurice King Frank Ogren William Doran Joseph McKenna George Shasi Perry Wickersham Alonzo Young OFFICERS Celestine Clark George Shasi President Vice-President Joseph McKenna Secretary-T reasurer Habits and friends shape our lives. Spending less than earned is the first principal of financial success. At an early date cultivate the acquaintanceship of a good bank. STATE BANK OF WHITING GENERAL BANKING ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE R. E. Clarke President, State Bank of Whiting Treasurer, Standard Oil Co. (Indiana) W. R. Smith Vice President and Cashier Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation T O T H E CLASS OF 1945 BANK OF WHITING Whiting's Oldest Bank Extends Congratulations and Best Wishes For a Prosperous Future A Complete Banking Service With Capable and Courteous Attention Given Your Individual Financial Problems Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 67 KOZACIK HARDWARE COMPANY (Incorporated) Compliments of JENNINGS-MATTERN PHARMACY STANDARD DRUG COMPANY ROBERTSDALE PHARMACY Compliments of HAMMOND BUSINESS COMPANY John Murray, Director of Studies 5141 Hohman Avenue Hammond, Indiana JOHN C I E S A R Chrysler and Plymouth Compliments of Ben Gardner HOOSIER DRUG STORE The Walgreen System Store CENTRAL DRUG STORE The Drug Store E. Pekarek Compliments of HOOSIER CAPITOL THEATRES GEORGE SPIES, INC OF CHICAGO 4140-48 North Kolmar Avenue MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND STATIONERS Official jewelers to - '44, '45, '46 S E I F E R ' S Express Their Best Congratulations To THE CLASS OF 1945 SEIFER'S GOOD FURNITURE FOR EVERY HOME Whiting and Hammond DR. M. J. RITTER Phone 877 DENTIST 1417 119th Street WHITING, INDIANA Compliments of dr. j. a. McCarthy PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON 1341 East 119th Street Whiting, Indiana J. J. NEWBERRY CO. 5c-10c-$1.00 Store In Whiting, It's Newberry's 1410 119th Street Whiting, Indiana L A T I A K Standard Service Station Indianapolis and Schrage Avenue Phone 1582 Whiting, Indiana 73 WINSBERG'S Exclusive Styles FOR YOUNG MEN 1341 119th Street SAM ARONBERG DAVID KISSEN ARONBERG KISSEN JEWELERS 1348 119th Street Telephone Whiting 396 Whiting, Indiana Congratulations To The CLASS OF '45 WHITING LUMBER AND COAL CO. BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF '45 DR. HARRY R. BARTON COMPLIMENTS OF DR. G. A. THEGZE. M. D. Compliments of RUDOLPH'S Painting — Decorating — Paper-Hanging — Varnishing — Graining Water Spar—One Coat Enamel Wallhide—One Day Painting D. A. SAYLOR Phone 1167 1504 119th Street You'll Find Your Friends —at— GAMBINI'S CONFECTIONERY 1440 119th Street Phone 1551 MIKE GOLUB SON Grocery and Meat Market FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES 2110 Schrage Avenue Whiting, Indiana Say It With Flowers Flowers For All Occasions WHITING FLOWER SHOP Edward Klemm, Proprietor 1347 119th Street Phone 326-R Whiting Indiana WM. E. VATER COAL COMPANY 1645 Center Street Established 1889 Compliments of STATE FINANCE CORPORATION 1906 Indianapolis Blvd. Personal Loans — $5 to S300 Phone Whiting 705 Best Wishes to the Class of '45 — from — QUINN'S Corner of Clark and Boulevard GIFTS, STATIONERY MEDICAL NEEDS FOUNTAIN SERVICE ILLIANA HOME AND AUTO SUPPLY 1343 119th Street Compliments of HOOSIER COAL COMPANY Edward Shade, Prop. COKE — COAL — WOOD All Grades of Stoker Coal Phone Whiting 756 1505 117th Street ROY E. GREEN HARRY E. POWERS GREEN AND POWERS 1450 119th Street Whiting, Indiana Phone 703 Residence 968-J DOLORES BEAUTY SHOP 1910 Clark Street Whiting, Indiana Phone Whiting 1260 BEN FRANKLIN PRESS Printers and Publishers Central State Bank Building Whiting, Indiana Compliments of WHITE STAR GROCERY AND MARKET Marie Bodnar, Prop. Phone 2282-R 1401 121st Street Compliments of NORWALK TRUCK LINES COMPANY 844 150th Street HAMMOND, INDIANA Hammond 3070-71 Life Insurance is doing more than any other single agency to bring HELP TO THE HELPLESS and SUPPORT TO THE UNSUPPORTED WALDO B. IENNINGS The Travelers Life Insurance Company Phone Whiting 292 Central State Bank Bldg. Whiting, Indiana Wayne E. Stillwel and Chas. J. O'Drobinak Doing Business as STILLWEL FURNITURE CO. WHITING, INDIANA Phone Whiting 307 RADIO CENTER SALES SERVICE 1542 119th Street INDIANA DRUG STORE I. S. Liland, R. Ph., Prop, 2400 Schrage Avenue Corner of Indianapolis Blvd. Phone 1542 Whiting, Indiana Clothes that click wherever good style is important can be found at the .... EDWARD C. MINAS CO. 80 Compliments of GLENN'S SHOE STORE Telephone 1150 Central State Bank Building BRUCE W. AVERY 1900 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting, Indiana WHITING NEWS CO. The Store With Everyday Commercial Needs 1417 119th Street Compliments of SAM'S BARBER SHOP 1921 New York Avenue Whiting, Indiana ILLIANA SHOE REBUILDERS J. Johnson, Proprietor SHOE SHINE PARLOR 1904 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting, Indiana Telephone 308 LIPAY'S 1238 119th Street Whiting, Indiana WHITING LAUNDRY A. OBERLANDER, Prop. 1908 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting 490 WHITING SHADE AWNING COMPANY VENETIAN BLINDS 666-M 1242 119th Street ALEX TERNY SHOES FOR MEN. BOYS AND CHILDREN ALSO SHOE REPAIRING Compliments of R. S. SHOE STORE SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 1346 119th Stree Whiting, Indiana H. LEE SON GROCERIES — MEATS — VEGETABLES Phone 49 1914 New York Avenue LAKE COUNTY ICE COAL CO. Magnus J. Lindieldt, Prop. 1437 117th Street Whiting, Indiana Compliments of C. M. JONES, M. D. FASHION HOSIERY SHOP Frances Kinel, Proprietor FOUNDATION GARMENTS — LINGERIE — BAGS AND GLOVES Compliments of DR. B. H. GOLDSTEIN DENTIST COLONIAL FRUIT MARKET 1400 119th Street Whiting, Indiana WEST PARK TOGGERY Infants' Wear and Women's Sportswear and Accessories Phone 905R 1112-119th Street Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. 1334 119th Street Tel. 950-R 1921 Clark St. MADE TO ORDER SUITS WHITING TAILORS CLEANERS Joseph Stanik Whiting, Indiana I. WEINER SON GROCERY AND MARKET 1951 New York Avenue Phone 780 STANDARD FOOD MART 1524 119th Street Phone 418 NATIONAL DAIRY COMPANY WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DAIRY PRODUCTS The Modem Dairy Phone 5 1537 Steiber Street Compliments of MILLS AUTO PARTS CO. Phone 475 Free Delivery KINN ANE'S HOOSIER DRY CLEANERS Whiting's Only 4 Hour Cleaning Service James Kinnane Whiting, Indiana Compliments of BENEDICT FURNITURE CO. 1334 119th Street Phone 525-J Compliments of ARONBERG CO. 2045 Scnrage Avenue Whiting, Indiana OSCAR A. AHLGREN CLASS OF 1911 Compliments of OWENS Compliments of JOHN J. WARGO AUTO INSURANCE Phone 416 Compliments of JUDGE DEWEY KELLY JOHN'S RESTAURANT 1528 119th Street Phone 2189 ROBERTSDALE BAKE SHOP BREAD, ROLLS, CAKES, PIES Decorated Cakes For All Occasions 1731 Indianapolis Blvd. MRS. HANLEY'S ICE CREAM 1856 Indianapolis Boulevard Compliments of HAL S TIC E 1520 119th Street Phone 1930-J Compliments of C. E. FRANKOWSKI, M. D. Sandwiches Hamburgers EVANS ICE CREAM 119th Davis Home Made Ice Cream Phone 1560 Phone 94 DR. J. J. CRAVENS, DENTIST 502 Central State Bank Bldg. Whiting, Indiana Compliments of BROWN'S LINGERIE SHOP Phone 1685 Benak Grocery and Delicatessen 1700‘ 2 Cleveland Ave. Whiting, Indiana Compliments of FRED BEISAL CENTRAL AVENUE FOOD SHOP Joseph Brozovich, Prop. QUALITY GROCERIES AND MEATS Whiting 1059 1640 Central Ave. Compliments of BEAVAN'S BARBER SHOP With Sincere Best Wishes of the WHITING DRUG CO. D. Tolchinsky. R. Ph. 1308 119th Street Phone 1580 Whiting, Indiana Compliments of WEST PARK GROCERY Wesley L. Tharp Richard A. Lynn Phone 188 DR. G. S. HILLIARD DENTIST Oliver and 119th Street Whiting, Indiana The Reflector Staff wishes to express its appreciation for the help we have received from Mr. A. Uhle, our photographer, Shelby Craftco Company, The Leader Engraving Company and especially Mr. L. Lounsbury. ALUMNAE AND FRIENDS Mr. and Mrs. George Toth Mrs. Martha McGowan Mr. and Mrs. William Kinnane Mr. and Mrs. Michael Silvasi, Jr. Mrs. W. Beach Mr. and Mrs. Benard Zabrecky Helen Butkovich Charles McClelland Mr. and Mrs. Stephan Chandik Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Swiontek J. J. Chilla Mary Jane Kowalczyk Mr. and Mrs. T. Conner Dorothy Salaba Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Dwan C. L. Sexton Mr. and Mrs. Harry Flint, Jr. Mrs. Ann Pohl Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Grothouse Mr. and Mrs. Paul Troksa Mr. Steve Garay Mrs. J. A. Matton Lucille Dodd Goble Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Bert Goodwine Albina Progar Mr. and Mrs. Walter Reneer Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Walker Joyce Wargo Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Fritz Ray Brozovich Ane Marie Petersen School Annual Division ROCHELLE. ILLINOIS