Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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W. H. S. ALUMNI WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN WORLD WAR II Their vision was a world secure and just Won by their victory—their only task To crush one hideous foe• and in that trust They sped with eager feet, and paid the price Unstinting, of the last great sacrifice. —Charles Buxton Going George J. Ajdinovich George E. Bednar William Bednar George E. Bodnar Joseph Brock Daniel Gelenica George J. Check James A. Comstock Rolicrt Culp Alonzo A. Ford George Gajdos Arthur Garay John Geleta William Gilman William Gough Roy E. Green Jr. Vernon J. Hansen Herbert Helpings!inc Harry Hogan Magdalene Kubeck Brice Lcighty Wesley R. Li land John J. Malloy Earvin Midkill John E. Oprisko George Lap George Rich I John Sedor Edward Shepherd William S. Spillv Vndrew Stepich John Toth Vlfred Van Holslieck Lawrence Yidovich George Walsko Paul Ward Clarence Williams Michael Velenak

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THESE ARE OUR CLASSMATES SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES Our thoughts go with these boys wherever they may bo. Regardless of when they left, we miss them very much. Johnny l)ol»ak—Navy—Johnny left us at the end of our Sophomore year, lie was one of our promising grid stars. |nhnny Hatezel—Army—When Johnny left in the second half of our Sophomore year, his wit went with him. We miss them lx th. Mannus Boyle—Navy—We’ll always remember Mannus for his cjuiet but pleasing manner. Jimmy Hunt -Navy—We really miss good old Jim. School and sports—just everything doesn't seem the same without him. Rudy Puhck—Navy—One of our school stars from way back—and though he’s oil the team, he's still a star to all of us. Jack Whiting—Navy—A basketball and football star, but we remcmlxrr him most for all the fun he’s made possible. • Frank Sandoval—Navy—When the Navy took Frank, they got a prize. Herschel Oiler—Navy— I he Bob Hope of Whiting High.” He stole all the scenes of plays, games, dances, school days, and almost everything. Andy Hlebasko—Navy—Honorably discharged. Andy is now in school. We're glad to have him back. Paul Owens Navy Paul will always remain with us as the lx y who played a wicked sousaphone. I free! Pena—Army—A1 served in Europe and was a prisoner of war. Remember those women A1 used to draw? Wow! What an artist! Jerry Bohacik—Navy Knottier of the big live basketball players. We ll always rcmemlier Jerry. I hecxlore Pivovarnik Army—He did gcxxl work in school and did the same in the Army. John knazur—Navy—John was always a silent lover. but when he put his uniform on the girls made him talk out loud. Joseph Kania—Army—The Michelangelo of our class. joseph Puplava—Navy—There’s something alxmt a sailor, but with Jcxr. he didn’t need the help of the Navy. Krtluir Smolcn—Navy—Victory or loss, our baseball manager stocxl by the team. Ross Trotman—Navy—With his personality and ability he'll go far.

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As freshmen we were a bunch of happy-go-lucky youngsters. Today, as we prepare to go out into the world we are more serious-minded as we realize what responsibilities face us as tomorrow's citizens. Peace has come at last and with it many revolutionary developments brought about by science which have served to build a better world materially. It will be for us, the leaders of tomorrow, to build a better spiritual world with peace on earth and good will toward all men for all time. 6