Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1947 volume:

PuBUSHiD By J Si rim Cl ms .Of 1997 Whiting High$School Whiting , Inch i� « WHITING PUBLIC LIBRARY WHITING. IN 46W YOUTH AT THE CROSSROADS We are finally at the Crossroads! For twelve long years we have been working toward this goal, graduation. The world we face differs from the one our fathers knew. Changing conditions .... bewildering situations in international affairs .... social, political, and economic crises .... miracles of science, and the new frontiers of atomic energy .... have created new problems of living. Behind us on our journey lie the bumps, jolts, detours, and obstacles we had to conquer. Years of study and preparation have equipped us, we hope, to follow the unknown road into the future. The decisions we make at this crucial time in our lives will determine not only the course of our destiny but the fate of the world. Our operation crossroads is at hand. HOME FROM THE WARS AND BACK IN SCHOOL W.H.S. ' S RETURNED SERVICEMEN APPROACHING THE CROSSROADS Whatever our future plans, we found classes at Whiting High designed especially to prepare us for fulfilling them. Liberal arts and vocational courses gave us knowledge and practice for the role of adulthood. Future rocket designers, atom smashers, naturalists, and physicians delved into the mysteries of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and biology. Girls with homemaking ambitions had the privilege of learning skills in modern kitchens and sewing laboratories. Business tycoons and secretaries of tomorrow gained their training in bright, new classrooms equipped with modern machines. Boys who will turn the wheels of industry prepared themselves in the machine, print, and wood shops. All of us learned world understanding and citizenship from our courses in history, civics, and geography. We gained an appreciation for our fellowmen and a sense of beauty and idealism from great literature. We acquired skills of communication, both oral and written. We practiced safety and healthful living. The thrill of music was brought to our senses. Our opportunities to develop have been great. We should be prepared to meet any challenge on the road ahead. STRATEGISTS . . . Graduation from high school is a milestone in the life of the American boy or girl. You as Seniors have reached this position. It is im- portant that you plan wisely for the future. As you advance further through life you will be continually required to assume greater respon- sibilities. Thus far your high school teachers and directors have been able to provide assistance and guidance. We are now con- cerned that you make continued progress in the future. It is with this thought in mind that I congratulate you and wish you the best of everything. L. C. Grubb Superintendent They PI anned Our Itinerary At the present time the future seems un- certain. The congress of the United Nations is endeavoring to establish a world order that will promote good will and understanding and is finding the task most difficult. Industrial strife is of major concern to us all. Not a pleasant picture, this world of 1947. However, we your teachers, appreciate the courage, intelligence, and vigor of you young people; and we hope and trust that you and the citizens of tomorrow may be more successful than were your predecessors in attaining the ideals of peace and understanding. Emmett L. Riordan Principal The school year of 1946-47 is drawing to a close. However, it is not the end of learning for you; but marks the commencement of your careers. You came to us during the war years in a world frought with gloom. You are leaving it with the world torn with political and economic strife. In a few short years you will be at the helm of our country. May God give you the insight and the strength to keep it on the course charted by the founding fathers. To you, the graduating class, go my sincerest and best wishes. May the future for each of you be bright, and may the goal toward which you aim be attained. Joseph M. McAdam Assistant Principal BOARD OF EDUCATION Charles J. O ' Drobinak, secretary; David J. Paskwietz, president; Philip L. Krauel, treasurer. Because of the foresight and wise decisions of the Board of Education, Whiting children enjoy a well equipped school staffed by adequately trained teachers. That their obligation to the child and his welfare is most important of all their duties, this group of capable citizens have always proved. OFFICE STAFF Mrs. Hazel Moore, secretary to the Board of Education; Miss Miss Irene Fedak, Junior high school Rose Kansky. clerk of the Book Store; Mrs. Dorothy Williams, secretary; Miss Dorothy Vidovich, secretary to superintendent, not pictured. Senior high school secretary. COUNSELORS . . During the years we have been walking down the corridors of Whiting Junior-Senior High School, our teachers have been guiding us with patien ce and wisdom. We will never know just exactly what they think of us, and maybe it ' s better that way. However, we want to take this small space to thank them for the help and inspiration they have given us on our journey toward the Crossroads. James Adams Social Science Margaret Canine Mathematics W. P. Buerckholtz Machine Shop S. V. Colley Chemistry, Physics George O. Burman Mathematics George Colder Vocal Music, English Lucille Elam School Nurse Ray Gallivan Physical Education Marie Greenwald Social Science lean Hay Maxwell Domestic Science C. E. Hiehl Mathematics Frances Rosenstiel Speech Therapy Vesta R. Simmons English Royetta Transeau Penmanship. History Ruth Nelson Business Training Josephine Shea Social Studies. English Ane Marie Petersen English. Journalism 4T Leonard Shaewitz Spanish Sadie Transeau Bernard J. Vesely Typing Mechanical Drawing, Printing E. L. Watkins Science William White Attendance Emily Whitton Biology Marie Zika Home Economics THEY LED US ON OUR WAY Our extra-curricular activity, as well as our academic work, depends upon our teachers. They sponsor our clubs, supervise athletic teams, arrange our social affairs, produce plays and concerts, and conduct educational trips for us. Unselfishly the faculty sacrifices time and talent to make our high school life richer. ACTIVITIES Extra-curricular activities supplemented our academic life at Whiting High. In clubs and plays and social affairs, we learned to know our fellow students. We gained poise and exercised our initiative. We experienced satisfaction in our small successes and accomplishments. Perhaps most important of all, we developed a sense of loyalty by striving together in all sorts of school projects. We ' ll always remember the tourneys and our hoarse throats . . . . the prom and our first formals .... the picnics and resulting sunburn .... club initiations and our thrill in belonging .... homecoming and our awe of the old grads .... the Tattler and those haunting deadlines .... Bums ' day .... the plays and concerts .... commencement and the lumps in our throats. Most gratefully we realize that our training in living as well as working with people has helped prepare us for a richer and more abundant future. 10 THE PROM HIGH LIGHT OF THE SCHOOL YEAR - They have all the dope on all the doings. Pictures and paints — just like kindergarten days? Words never failed them. The two boss ladies Our captains of finance. A RECORDERS.... They recount our toil, joy, triumphs, and defeats Work on the 1947 Reflector was begun during the first week of school in September. To the eighteen members of the senior class who comprised the staff, it was an honor and privilege to plan and work on a volume of the history of Whiting High School. All the work and worry, all the struggles to keep within the budget dur- ing a period of inflation were as nothing compared with the thrill of watching their book grow and develop during the year. The 1947 Reflector is the result of intelligent planning and mass co-opera- tion on the part of the staff. Miss Ane Marie Petersen served as adviser. Reflector Staff Editorial Jayne Novotny Lorraine Justak, Julius Ginther Steve Gyure, Evelyn Berna Elizabeth Lange, Margaret Malloy Grace Ann Ovitz, Betsy Kelley Richard Flint, Paul Greskovich Charles Vasilak, Bob Dufallo Editor-in-Chief Picture Editors Art Editors Senior Editors Feature Editors Activities Editors Sports Editors ... Business Business Manager ..... Advertising Managers Circulation Managers Marian Palikan Elwin Millsap, Angeline Radvany Marie Gurekovic, Mary Hruskocy REPORTERS.... They know all, See all, Hear all, They tell all The mechanical department of our school newspaper is staffed by members of the printing classes under the supervision of B. J. Vesely. At the same time they are receiving vocational training, these boys are performing a distinct service to their school. Besides working on the Tattler, the print shop furnishes the school its tickets, posters, programs and miscellaneous clerical aids. The editorial staff of our bi-weekly includes twenty-four alert and talented juniors and seniors, who never flinch at a deadline or complain (?) about extra assignments. Under the guidance of Miss Ane Marie Petersen, the youthful journalists revel in counting out headlines, planning the dummy, and in- cluding their who, what, where, when, why, and how ' s. In addition to their work on the Tattler, these students cover school publicity for regional newspapers and the local radio station. Editor-in-Chief Feature Editor News Editor Sports Editors Exchange Editor Circulation Managers Typists Lorraine Justak Muriel McNamara Martha Gregor Elwin Millsap, Charles Vasilak Joe Senetar Phyllis Pulliam, Monica Javorka Angeline Radvany, Lorraine Pawelko STAFF REPORTERS Joan Shepton Lynn Whitmire Loretta Uhrin Eleanor Treschak Bob Strisko Bob Harr Pat Rostin Dolores Zonder Margaret Yelenak Jeannette Lopacki Therese Ostrowski Phyllis Pawlak David Prohaska Gene Lawton m fcTHE TATTLER VOL XXVI, No. 1 Whiting High School Whiting, Indiana October 3, 1946 Subscription Drive Is Now Underway For 1947 Reflector The 1946 subscription drive for the Reflector will be held this year from November 4 to November 19. Students are asked to pav $1.25 for an initial payment their homeroom represer tives at the time they t.heir subscript u,) Total price of the Con . ’ ' 1 IF THEY ONLY HATCH ! ! Jayne Novotny To Edit ’47 School Year Book Jayne Novotny, Whiting high school senior, will serve as editor-in-chief of the 1947 Reflector, school yearbook, ac- cording to an announcement made today by Miss Anne Mark; Petersen, journalism isitior.s wiil be ture ' editors — 1 and Julius in-coje: merited, tIM sent - WHITING HIGH SCHOOL BAND WHITING HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA Under the baton of Adam P. Lesinsky, the Whiting Band and Orchestra has advanced to a prominent position among high school music organizations. Mr. Lesinsky is known throughout the United States as an authority on school instrumental music. The music of the string quartette has been enjoyed by many community cult ural and civic organizations. Last spring they played for the Music Educators ' National Conference in Cleve- land, Ohio. GLEE CLUBS BOYS ' GLEE CLUBS Row I: T. lancosek, T. Noll, C. Vasilak, P. Crane, B, Resetar, E. Zdankiewicz, B. Caveness. Row II: B Harr, D. Hill, H. Zehner, B. Krauel, L. Spiro, B. Strisko, G. Corman, A. Ventimiglia. Row III: R. Rapacki, P. Mateja, D. Lynch, P. Rostin, G. Lawton, G. Lelak, E. Dulla, J. Walters, R. Alexander. Row IV: J. Dado, T. Parsanko, P. Chovanec, J. Berna, N. Bo lj, H. Mazul, J. Murovic, J. Kristek. Row V: G. Brindley, J. Becich, J, Kresach, B. Voight, M. De Barge, J. Blastic, R. Gascko, J. Disney, R. Mahmet, G. Evanicn. GIRLS ' GLEE CLUB Row I: H. Jurek, C. Smolen, A. Harrison, M. Gregor, J, Novotny, G. Dabrowski, M. Malloy, H. Kobe, D. Forstka, B. Paragina, M. Pipta, M. Oreskovich. Row II: T. McLaughlin, J. Bakus, M. Sporinsky, M. Palikan, T Vavrecan, M. Hruskocy, L, Pawelko, A. Petrus, M. Petrus, M. Coppage, M. Mihalcik, L. Svitko, E. Smolen, E. Berna, D. Mis. Row III: M. Haviar, A. Barbush, I. Kusbell, J. Korbell, E. Lila.id, N. Scott, I. Rowden, A. Jurek, S. Haluska, A. Krajnak, R, Jan- cich, R. Kreevich, M. Balka, A. Solcich. Row IV: G. Mosely, L. Ondrejka, J. Ragland, F, Esmail, H. Mackay, M. Kozak, A, Crnkovich, T. Pivovarnik, D. Mackoviak, B. Dado, P. Olan, B. Biser, D. Szymanski. Row V: G. Kresach, J. Pustek, N. Lawson, H. Duffalo, M. Hamadej, D. Ford, S. Novosel, S. Stabavy, M. Mercer, E. Treschak, D. Miller, M. Bodnar. Row VI: L. Grigson, M, Kayes, M. Janik, B. Puplava, B. Cerven, D. Pramuk, M. Gyure, R. Riley, M. Jaros, R. Skvara, R. Otoltich. Row VII: M. Svetic, E. Kerr, L. McClelland, M. McNamara, A. Galvin, B. Skurka, D. Mazur, E. Blastic, M. Golub, D. Zondor, M. Grass, A. Kussy. TRIPLE TRIO Row I: Joyce Ragland, Delores Miller, Geraldine Vuksanovic, Lois Grigson, Dorothy Dheur — accompanist. Row II: Irene Kusbel, Dorie Mullaney, Jayne Novotny, Eleanor Treschak, Rosetta Riley. The Triple Trio consists of a group of nine fair nightingales. This group has won the admiration of the school and the people of the Calumet Region. Every year, tryouts are given to freshman girls. The Triple Trio is under the direction of Mr. George Calder. Vocal Music organizations to which all students are eligible are the Boys ' Glee Club and the Girls ' Glee Club. Both meet every day and rehearse numbers for various school assemblies and the annual choral concert. The Choral Festival is presented every spring. On this night gifted boys and girls are given a chance to reveal their talents to the public. For the Christmas program this year, the choral, drama, and the music departments cooperated with each other to turn out one of the best Christmas programs ever pre- sented at the school. ■ The W Club is open to any boy who earns a letter in a school sport and is willing to undertake the traditional initiation. Its members are the idols of underclassmen and the feminine contingent in school. Their prestige is unlimited as members are expected to uphold the highest traditions of manhood and sportsmanship. Officers: Bob Duffalo, President; George Hlebasko, Vice Presi- dent; Steve Kraly, Secretary; Kenneth Bachi, Treasurer. Sponsor: Coach Ray P. Gallivan. SCHOLARSHIP W CLUB Every W.H.S. student strives to become eligible for membership in this organization. Although the club elects no officers, reguests no payment of dues, and holds no meetings, it serves as a stimulus for producing greater effort and study on the part of the students. To qualify for membership, a student must maintain a scholastic av- erage of A or B, with no grade lower than B, throughout one entire year. W CLUB LATIN CLUB Ilodie Non Cras Officers Ex nihil, nihil fit (no effort, no result), the Latin Club motto, has been taken seriously by its enthu- siastic members, for their effort has resulted in an enjoyable, as well as cultural organization, for sopho- mores and freshmen. The officers are: Marianne Kayes, president; Paul Humphreys, vice president; Ardith Russell, secretary-treasurer. The sponsor is Miss Elizabeth Matson. SPANISH CLUB All W.H.S. envies the Spanish Club members their good times and splendid meetings. Organized to supplement the work of the Spanish classes, the organization endeavors to acguaint students with the culture and civilization of Spanish-speaking nations. The officers are: Margaret Balka, president; Gerald Blastic, vice president; Joan Rowden, secretary; Leonard Shaewitz, sponsor. Mi Amigos Mr. Shaewitz and officers G. A. C. W Winners Row I: Martha Gregor, Elizabeth Lange, Myra Svetic, Evelyn Berna, Grace Dabrowski, Lorraine Justak. Row II: Delores Zondor, Marjorie Jaros, Margaret Malloy, Albina Kobe, Irene Wayo. Row III: Phyllis Lease, Loretta Uhrin, Theresa Ostrowski, Eileen Blastic, Martha Petrus, Basketball, baseball, hiking, and biking are but a few healthful sports that the American Girl of today enjoys. The Girls ' Athletic Club does all it can to encourage and teach W.H.S. girls leadership loyalty friendliness and spirit. People from all over the world admire the Bobby Soxer because she always seems so happy and full of pep. Her eyes seem to sparkle every time she looks at you, for she always wears a smile. She is pretty and gay in every way and is liked by everyone. This kind of girl belongs to the G.A.C. of Whiting High School and we are mighty proud of her. She likes to work and likes to play. The G.A.C. sponsors dances, parties, assemblies, and concessions at football games. Officers: (Seated) — Beth Spurrier, president; Miss Alice Jenkins, sponsor. (Standing): Robbie Merce-, social chairman; Joan Pustek, vice president; Marjorie Grass, secretary; Pauline Mihalcik, treasurer. G. A. C. NUMERAL WINNERS Row I: Marian Kayes, Pauline Mihalcik, Beth Spurrier, Rose Jancich, Susan Haluska, Joanne Pustek. Row II: Edith Leland, Nancy Scott, Patricia Francis, Stephanie Novosel, Marge Kotyuk, Marjorie Balka. Row III: Marjorie Grass, Norma Rutherford, Jane McAdam, Mary Katchmar, Anne Krajnak, Phyllis Olan, Monica Bodnar. Row IV: Dorothy Sally, Phyllis Pawlak, Margaret Velenak, Charlene Baiden, Robbie Mercer, Eleanor Treschak. Row V: Jeannette Lopacki, Helen Quisenberry, Evelyn Irwin, Anne Crnkovich, Anna Jurek, Therese Pivovamik, Nadia Les- insky, Gerry Kresach. G. A. C. ACTIVITIES— Fall: Speedball, bicycling, hiking, roller skating. Early Winter: Basketball, bowling, swimming, table tennis. Late Winter: Ice skating, volleyball, badminton, swimming, bowling. Spring: Baseball, hiking, bicycling, tennis, roller skating. G. A. C. Basketball A Strike!!!!!! SENIOR GIRLS ' CLUB President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Grace Dabrowski Barbara Sharpe Marge Kotyuk Stephanie Novosel Miss Margaret Canine Recently, at one of the Girls ' Club meetings, it was disclosed that one did no longer eat with a knife or sleep with her feet on the furniture, but that the correct procedure is to use a fork and spoon, besides the knife, and sleep on a bed. We were shocked! We have also learned how to wear our clothes and how to be nice, well-mannered Whiting High School girls. One of the highlights of the year is the annual Girls’ Club Conference, where all the girls in the Calu- met Region meet to discuss problems that concern the life of today ' s high school girl most. Thanks to this organization, W.H.S. girls become more attractive, better informed, and more thought- ful school citizens. Little Sisters Are Initiated Annual Girls ' Tea FRESHMAN GIRLS ' CLUB Perfect Ladies! The Officers This active organization helps freshman girls become smooth” and sharp” — absolutely all the rough edges are filed off. They form close friendships and learn how to get along with people. The officers are: Marjorie Brown, president; Marie Sandy, vice president; Virginia Beal, secretary; Mary Kirin, treasurer; Marilyn Springer, program chairman; and Miss Frances Mattson, sponsor. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council represents the students in the administration of Whiting High School. These government-minded young men and women settle such problems as the correct dress at school social affairs, tardiness, noise in the halls, and the number of bright lights to be installed at the dances. Council president is always the vice president of the senior class. Membership includes the president and a representative from each of the four classes and a representative from each home room. Officers: Louis Gyure, president; Irene Wayo, secretary. BIOLOGY CLUB In their well equipped laboratory, Biology Club members pore over plant and animal life and doings as observed in the aquarium and terrarium. Under the sponsorship of Miss Emily Whitton, both scientific and social activities keep things humming in Room 31. Officers: Sophomore — Charles O ' Drobinak, president; George Novotny, vice president; Joyce Ragland, secretary; Stephanie Novosel. Junior — Bob Krauel, president; Joan Shepton, secretary; Monica Javorka, treasurer. PATROL CLUB In wind or weather, in rain or shine, the Patrol boys are on hand to protect our lives and limbs. For their perfect record during 1945-46, these boys were cited by the Chicago Motor Club and awarded W ' s by the school. Officers: James Atkins, president; Joe Evan- ich, secretary; George Corman, treasurer; Wil- liam White, sponsor. Front: J. Molle, P. Watkins, G. Corman, G. Evano, C. O ' Drobinak, J. Jamrose, J. Dado, L. Opachan, Mr. White. Rear: J. Atkins, R. Hamacher, J. Evanich, E. Jeter, J. Miller, J. Senetar. ART CLUB Pastels, crayons, tempra, oils, etc. are the loves of these boys and girls. They v ork to develop their own skills while studying the styles of the past and present masters of the arts. Officers for the past year have been: Annette Hamacher, president; Albina Kobe, vice presi- dent; Doris Furstenburg, secretary-treasurer; and A1 Pena, publicity chairman. The sponsor of the group is Mrs. Ehlert. DEBATE CLUB Logic, keenness, quickness in thinking — these are a few requirements of the debate group. The goal of the debaters is to belong to the W.H.S. chapter of the National Forensic League, which is sponsored by Miss Bernice Hormel. N.F.L. officers are: Art Chomistek, president; Grace Ann Ovitz, secretary; and El- win Millsap, treasurer. V t r mJ m j i pifi 53 M 71 DEBATERS Sitting: A. Russell, M. Gregor, M. Kayes, M Springer, S. White, T. Bradley, D. Dheur. Standing: P. Humphreys, Miss Hormel, A. Chomistek, D. Sharp, B. Rhiel, J. Pustek, E. Irwin, A. Pena, M. Riley. DRAMA Always the most colorful and inspiring program of the year, the Christmas Pageant this year was the climax of the holiday season at school. Under the joint direction of Adam P. Lesinsky and George Calder, the orchestra and chorus furnished the Christmas music. Miss Marie Greenwald directed the pageant. CAST Mary Annette Hamacher Joseph Kenneth Bachi Angels Therese Ostrowski, Bernadine Urbanik, Ann Guttman Heralds Cecil VanMeter, Robert Witter Wise Men A1 Pena, Ellis Jeter, Robert Hamacher Shepherds Harold Gurevitz, Louis Sakai, John Zajac Tree Bearer Ray Quisenberry Ladies Barbara Sharpe, Lorraine Sass, Helen Zidanich Narrator Miss Vesta Simmons The first all school play to be presented this year was Come Rain or Shine on November 26. Miss Bernice Hormel was director. CAST Mrs. Grayson Mr. Grayson Jackie Grayson Glenn Grayson Irene Holden Rosemary March Agnes Holden Dan Lyons Dick Clements Mrs. March Helen Ella Stone Fred Grace Ann Ovitz Alfred Pena Lauretta Mullane Arthur Chomistek Betsy Kelley Gloria Nyland Lillian Ondrejka Elwin Millsap Dick Sharp Albina Kobe Bertha Helpingstine Donna Owens ... Richard Duffalo STAGE CREW E. L. Watkins, Head; Kenneth Rich- creek, Lester Zola, Therese Ostrowski, Robert Hamacher, Martha Gregor, and Jeannette Lopacki. MAKE-UP CREW Sitting — Mary Mihalcik, Gerry Vuksa- novic, Evelyn Berna, Margaret Malloy. Standing — Lois Grigson, Sally Berilla, Jeannette Derwinski, Marianne Kayes, Dorie Mullaney, Nancy Scott, Lorraine Pawelko, Doris Furstenburg, Bessie Para- gina, Rose Jancich, Lorraine Germick, Susan Haluska, Joanne Pustek, Pauline Mihalcik. a % v � V £ � ’ - 4 . School Life 1. Locker jam session ... 2. Just a sittin ' and a waitin ' ... 3. Millionaires of tomorrow ... 4. Stag line . . . 5. Book worms ... 6. Gab, gab, 9 a b ... 7. Looking at the birdie ... 8. W.H.S. Fashion center ... 9. Fresh from Czechoslovakia ... 10. An apple for the teacher . . . 1 1 . Journalism coolies Si? A . . 12. Early birds 13. Cheer, cheer lB for old Whit- • ■ ing High... i ; t. 2 .. V 14. What the best dressed person wears . 15. Merry Christmas ■ 16. Calorie watchers . . . 17. Band at helicopter in auguration . . . 18. Loyal 1 Whiting boosters ... 19. Alums frolic at homecoming . . . 20. Beauty or brawn? . . . 21. Camera club at work ... 22. Circus act . 23. Taxi, mister? ... 24. McNeil ' s — — — — The game-room club house SPORTS Sports are, and will probably always remain, one of the most important phases of the school life of American high school students. They complement our academic activities to give us a well rounded development. __ t Athletics serve as excellent character builders. When a W.H.S. student participates in a sport, he must abide not only by the rules of the game, but by the rules of fair play and sportsmanship as well. Anyone who engages in an athletic contest in the right spirit must conform to the highest standards of our school. Sports also teach quick-thinking and quick-acting qualities which made our comparatively inexperienced American soldiers the great fighting men they proved themselves to be in the recent war. During our years at Whiting High, we had our share of sports. The beneficial effects of them will no doubt aid us immensely in the greatest game of all, the game of living as good American citizens. Coach Ray P. Gallivan, formerly Lieutenant Commander Gallivan of the United States Coast Guard, returned to his post as head of the Athletic Department last fall after four years in the armed forces. Besides serving as football mentor, R. P. G. coaches swimming and baseball. We ' re happy to know you, Coach! Welcome home! Touchdown, Touchdown, Touchdown, Boys! You make the touchdowns — we ' ll make the noise! Cob Dufallo loe Vanek Ken Bachi _ W. H. S. FOOTBALL TEAM OF ' 46 3rd Row: D. Owens, G. Corman, J. Kresach. D. Lynch, P. Mateja, A. Bakos. J. Ginther, B. Rese tar, B. Novosel, R. Puhek, B. Gacsko. 2nd Row: I. Whiting. A. Pilarcik, E. Vanek, T. Jancosek, B. Dufallo, G. Hlebasko. N. Boyle, A. Porvaznik, B. Engle. T. Noll, A. Kovalcik, I. Walters. 1st Row: C. Sevcik, N. Plesner. B. Brozovich. E. Kovach, J. Vanek, B. Krauel, R. Hart, L. Baranowski, R. Mahmet. LETTERS AWARDED TO THE FOLLOWING: R. Puhek, D. Owens, J. Whiting, B, Brozovich, R. Mahmet, J. Vanek, L. Baranowski, E. Kovach, J. Ginther, B. Resetar, A. Bakos, R. Hart, A. Pilarcik, E. Vanek, G. Hlebasko, T. Noll, T. Jancosek, B. Dufallo, P. Mateja, A. Porvaznik, B. Krauel. Name Bachi Pilarcik Hlebasko Warzyniak Dufallo Whiting Vanek, E. Sevcik INDIVIDUAL SCORING Position Classification Points Left-halfback Senior 43 Right-halfback Junior 30 Fullback Senior ... 25 Right-halfback Senior 9 Left- half back Senior 6 Center Senior 6 Quarterback Junior 2 Guard Junior 2 Total 123 1946 RECORD Whiting 6 S. B. Washington 6 Whiting 0 Emerson 25 Whiting 0 Valparaiso 0 Whiting 36 Lew Wallace 12 Whiting 37 Noll Central 0 Whiting 0 Hammond High 14 Whiting 6 Roosevelt 39 Whiting 12 Washington 0 Whiting 6 Clark .... 6 FOOTBALL SEASON RECORDS S. B. Washington — History repeated itself this year as Washington and Whiting battled to a 6-6 dead- lock, seven points less than last year ' s 13-13 score. The first touchdown of the year was scored by Ken Bachi in the second quarter. Emerson— After the great showing of the previous week, the Big Green slackened off to taste its first defeat of the season to the tune of 25-0 at the hands of the highly touted Norsemen. Valparaiso — The fighting Oilers broke into the win column again by downing lowly Valpo by the score of 20-0. Lew Wallace — Recovered form was shown by our gridders in Green as they romped to a decisive 36- 12 victory over the Hornets, pre-seasonally rated as favorites in the Western Division. A1 Pilarcik and Ken Bachi accounted for all the Oiler markers. Noll Central— Whiting ' s winning streak was extended to three games when the Oilers trampled a light Warrior squad, 37-0. The Central aggregation was no match for the Oilers ' might. Hammond High Handicapped by the loss of able Ken Bachi, stellar halfback, early in the first quarter, the Oilers were stopped cold by a hard charging Wildcat squad. The score was 14-0. Roosevelt— This was a gloomy homecoming for the lakefronters as they were crushed by the state champion Rough Riders, 39-6. Washington— A spirited Oiler squad took the field against the favored Senators and scored a 12-0 upset. The contest was played on the rain-soaked Oiler gridiron, but the Whiting eleven took no heed of weather and played one of their best, if not the best, game of the season. Clark— Whiting and Clark spelled finis to their pigskin parade of 1946 by scrapping their way to a 6-6 tie in a heated tussle under the arcs of our lakefront stadium. Whiting drew first blood on a plunge by Hlebasko, which climaxed a 36-yard drive. FRESHMAN - SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL SQUAD Row 3: A. Derbis. W. Emerson. I. Blastic. R. Dvorscak, W. Fortner, B. Desatnik. R. Wilson, F. Kammer, D. Gyure, R. Blastic. Row 2: J. Vacendak. P. Bernicky, E. Dulla. P. Mateja, A. Kovalcik. B. Curtin, J. Kalina. W. Hayes, B. Kalmas, G. Urbanik. Row 1: B. Gascko. J. Vetroscky, M. Beno. T. Sambor. E. Matthews, T. Skalka. The Freshmen-Sophomores ended their season with a record of six wins, two losses, and one tie. For 5 second consecutive year, the yearlings took first place in the Freshman-Sophomore League, which composed of eight schools in Whiting, Hammond, and East Chicago. In league games, they won six d tied one. The two losses were served by outside opponents. We 14 13 15 6 0 6 12 0 19 SCHEDULE AND RESULTS Tech Clark Noll Central Roosevelt Emerson Morton Washington Thornton Fractional Hammond High 85 Totals ‘Indicates league games. They 6 0 6 6 25 0 0 6 . 7 56 Coach Colley made his initial appearance this year by leading his gallant chargers to their second title. CHEERLEADERS P. Lease. L. Whitmire. M. McNamara, S. Haluska. ATHLETIC BOARD Standing: B. J. Vesely. M. Jaros, M. Yelenak, R. Strisko, R. Krauel. L. Justak. A. Jenkins, Coach Kovachic. Seated: E. L. Riordan. P. Krauel, G. Beno. G. Burman, Coach Gallivan. BASKETBALL SEASON RECORDS The Oilers introduced themselves to local fandom by drubbing cross-town rival Clark in the cage opener, 47-38. The Green and White used a pressing defense to overcome a Pioneer lead and go ahead to win. Noll Central ' s Warriors were the next to fall, 43-31, to the Oil City netmen, and the Oiler steam-roller attack began to cause comment in local city circles. A last-quarter rally by a Hammond Tech aggregation gave them a two-point victory over the green- clad quintet. The Oilers tasted defeat for the first time by a 47-45 margin. Adopting the Tech -nique which had beaten them the previous evening, the Whitingites, after tailing Thornton Fractional ' s Meteors throughout the game, both took the lead and won with a final basket 38-37. After losing their first conference game to Tech, the Lubricants were definite underdogs to the visiting Froebel powerhouse, but the Oilers came out victorious after a thrilling double overtime tussle. In the second, or sudden death ' ' overtime, center Joe Vrabel scored a backhand tip-in to give Whiting a 47-4G victory. The air wasn ' t the only thing that was cold when the Oiler netmen met Hammond High in thei r first game of the new year. The Wildcais played one of their best games that night and tallied an easy 52-21 victory. A disappointing trip was had by the boys from Wells high school in Chicago, as they traveled to our fair city only to be handed one of their few defeats by the Lakefronters to the tune of 56-52. The Oilers carried a 1-2 record into the Memorial Auditorium to engage the Tolleston Raiders, but were handed their third defeat in conference play by a score of 46-37. The evil spell must have been there as the LaPorte Slicers romped home to a 42-34 victory over the en- chanted Oilers. W. H. S. UNDER CAGEMEN v� jir '5 Loft to right: G. Corman. S. Kraly. P. Mateja. R. Puhok. G. Bono. J. Vrabel. J. Whiting. B. Krauol, K. Bachi. B. Brozovich, N. Plesner. H. Mazul. INDIVIDUAL SCORING AND LETTERMEN BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Baskets Free Throws Total Our ’A Our 'B' Their 'A' Their ! Kraly ... 86 53 225 47 21 Clark 38 32 86 50 222 43 35 Noll Central 31 31 Puhek 57 36 150 45 22 Hammond Tech 47 20 Beno 41 58 140 38 28 T. Fractional 37 33 40 20 100 46 25 Froebel 44 24 Whiting 23 26 72 21 32 Hammond High 52 21 Brozovich 11 1 23 56 22 Chicago Wells 52 26 7 4 18 37 16 Tolleston 46 27 Krauel .... 2 0 4 34 31 LaPorte 46 27 1 1 3 40 28 Clark 39 37 Pilarcik 0 3 3 31 Horace Mann 27 Corman C 0 0 29 14 Valparaiso 21 22 Mateja 0 0 0 44 17 Emerson 57 29 37 Joliet Twp. 28 TOTALS 354 252 960 58 20 Roosevelt 44 19 43 27 Edison 29 19 51 14 Lew Wallace 57 10 58 27 Washington 56 32 40 HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT Washington 43 38 Roosevelt 42 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT First Round 48 Merrillville 36 49 Roosevelt 36 Semi-Finals 33 Washington 49 W. H. S. UNDER-CAGEMEN Row 3: J. Berna, R. Palenchar, D. Gyure, R. Dufallo. R. Bobby. G. Lelak, J. Blaslic. Row 2: G. Tobias, A. Kovalcik, C. O'Drobiniak, J. Vetrocsky. Row I: R. Wilson. J. Chovanec, R. Gacsko, N. Boyle, J. Miller, M. DcBargc, D. Sharp. Clark vs. Whiting! The second time these two teams battled it out was really the old Clark and Whiting tussle. A repeat victory was scored by the Oilers, but this time it was a 50-49 edge in an overtime thriller. Shoot, shoot, and shoot again. This was the story of the Whiting-Valparaiso game. Neither squad could hit very many, however, and the Oilers beat Valpo by the low score of 29-21. A week later the green-clad quintet again gained their spirit and confidence and whipped Horace Mann, 31-27, on the enemy floor. When Emerson came to Whiting, the Lakefronters played an offensive game, but forgot all about the defense and were beaten 57-44. It was the third time this season that the Green and White played a team from Illinois. This time it was Joliet Township. As previously, the Oil City aggregation showed the Illini that Indiana competition is rug- ged and came home with a 37-28 victory tucked under their belts. The Oilers couldn't miss the hoop in this game, so they sent Roosevelt of E.C. home with a 58-44 defeat. On February 7, 1947, Lew Wallace came to the Oiler goalry with an inspired ball club to set back the Green Wave by a 57-51 score. The season was fast drawing to a close when the Green and White scored a 43-29 rout of the Edison five. In the last game before tournament time, Whiting saw its Oiler quintet upset E.C. Washington, the No. 1 team in the state, by a score of 58-56. The Oilers started out fast and kept going till the final gun. Frail Steve Kraly sank the winning basket with but 14 seconds to go.SPORTS MANAGERS Standing: J. Ginther, G. Nastav. Seated: W. Potocsky. B. Kreevich, E. Kovach. Track Cross Country LETTER AWARDS FOR TRACK Ken Eachi, Scott Webber, Stanley Shebish. Richard Van Meter, Bill Levin, Ceorge Zajac, Bob Strisko, Don Con- nerly, Pat Rostin, Bill Dernay, Ralph Hart. TRACK SCHEDULE AND RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SCHEDULE Whiting 66 Noll Central 131 z Whiting Whiting 58 33 Clark Froebel 18 22 Lost Lost Whiting 49 2 Tolleston 701 2 Whiting 56 ..... Edison 15 Lost Whiting 29 Clark Whiting 52 Lew Wallace 15 Lost 62 Whiting 83 Roosevelt 26 Lost Whiting 70 ' 2 Edison 481 2 Whiting 83 Clark 15 Lost Whiting 17 Washington 40 Won Whiting 45 Washington 75 Whiting 57 Hammond 15 Lost Whiting 41 T. Fractional 40 Letter awarded to: Richard Hill. Row 1: L. Spiro, S. Fusak, J. Boyle, B. Novosel. Row 2: B. Cavness, H. Gurevitz, P. Greskovich, B. Strisko, B. Harr, H. Zehner. Row 3: R. McClelland. J. Kaine, R. Hill, P. Rostin, J. Rogina, R. Dufallo. TANKMEN Row 2: J. Ginther, R. Wanyniak, G. Hlebasko. L. Gyure, R. Markovich. T. Jancosek. J. Boyle. B. Walker. Row 1: B. Skorupa. B. Dufallo. G. Nastav, H. Gurevitz. J. Molle. R. White, E. Zdankiewicz. S. Grdina. SWIMMING The Oiler tankmen closed the 1947 season with a record of four wins and two losses. In the conference meet at South Bend, Whiting placed fifth among the seven teams participating. SWIMMING LETTERMEN J. Grdina, L. Gyure, T. Jancosek, J. Pawlus, B. Walker, R. Warzyniak, R. White. SEASON RECORD Whiting 32 T. Fractional 34 Whiting 48 Froebel 18 Whiting 26 Horace Mann 40 Whiting 29 T. Fractional 32 Whiting ...... 25 Hammond High 41 Whiting 42 Washington 24 Whiting 23 Horace Mann 43 Whiting 36 Washington 30 Whiting ....... 52 Froebel 14 Whiting 28 S. B. Central 38 Whiting 29 S. B. Central 37 Whiting 25 Hammond High 41 TOTALS 395 397 INDIVIDUAL SCORING Season Conference Walker 89.5 8.5 Jancosek 47 2.5 Grdina 44.75 .66 Gyure 42 3.5 Pawlus 38 5.5 Warzyniak 35 1 White 24.33 .66 Markovich 20.33 .66 Dufallo 12 Nastav 6.75 Molle 5 Gurevitz 4 Zdankiewicz 1 BATSMEN Row 2: G. Bunchek. B. Anderson, E. Vanek. H. Mazul, B. Brozovich, P. Mateja, J .Zondor, E. Gesik. T. Zondor, Coach Kovachic. Row 1: B. Engle, D. Lynch, G. Corman, S. Kraly, R. Wa rzyniak, R. Dufallo, A. Pilarcik, M. Manich, J. Mistarz. Whiting ' s 1946 baseball team ended its season with a tie for first place with Washington in the confer- ence race. The Oilers played one of their greatest seasons in years as they rolled up a nineteen-game winning streak before losing a non-conference battle to their co-leader, 3-2. The team also had a remark- able batting average, hitting .348 for the season. The team was captained by Joe Mistarz. BASEBALL SEASON— 1946 Whiting 1 Clark 0 Whiting 2 Roosevelt 1 Whiting 15 Michigan City 2 Whiting 6 Noll Central 1 Whiting 6 ‘Clark 2 Whiting 5 LaPorte 0 Whiting 28 Chesterton 6 Whiting 8 Hammond Tech 5 Whiting 8 Hammond High 0 Whiting 14 Griffith 1 Whiting 12 Horace Mann 0 Whiting 9 ‘Hammond High 1 Whiting 7 Dyer 5 Whiting 2 ‘Washington 1 Whiting 6 ‘Tolleston 1 Whiting 6 ‘Roosevelt 3 Whiting 4 ‘Horace Mann 1 Whiting 3 Clark 2 Whiting 8 ‘Emerson 4 Whiting 2 Washington 3 Whiting 0 Hammond Tech 1 Whiting 1 Emerson 4 LETTERMEN AND BATTING AVERAGES Mistarz .484 E. Vanek 462 Gesik .400 Manich 391 Kraly .367 Anderson .333 Dufallo .333 Pilarcik .314 Warzyniak .296 T. Zondor 290 J. Zondor .267 Mateja .237 .348 153 ‘Conference Games. 44 CLASSES The high school student of today does not live in a world of his own. Along with his absorption in the teen-age interests of social and athletic activities is a growing awareness of his place in his country ' s future. From his entrance as a freshman till his exit as a graduate, the student gradually learns the techniques and problems involved in becoming an adult citizen. Success or failure of the coming generation will be determined, in a large measure, by its ability to adapt itself to the unprecedented situations arising from World War II and its technological and social developments, which affect all mankind. More important still, the student of today must acquire, along with factual knowledge, a worthy set of ideals to guide him in his role as tomorrow ' s citizen of the world. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors of Whiting High School — each class at a separate stage of development — are all engaged in a thrilling, though difficult, preparation for adulthood. W.H.S. students playing as hard at they work. Row 1: J. Addlesberger. F. Baranowski, M. Barbush, D. Barluska. V. Beal. J. Bednar. M. Beno, P. Bernicky. P. Bird. R. Blastic. Row 2: L. Bodnar, B. Bodney, L. Bratcher, D. Bright, M. Brown, J. Buksar. D. Conner, R. Cieslak, I. Grdina, V. Coil. Row 3: M. Coppage, J. Curtin, A. Dado. T. Davenport. M. Day, R. DeBarge, A. Demkovich, A. Derbis, E. Derwinski, D. Dheur. Row 4: F. Dijak. R. Domsich, R. Dujallo, D. Gyure, E. Emerson, J. Engle. D. Etheridge, C. Evano, D. Evans, B. Goodwine. Row 1: H. Harris. W. Hayes, K. Hutchins. A. Hmurovic. Row 2: R. Jamrose. D. Jeter. S. Jones, B. Kalmas. Row 3: B. Kaduk, J. Keene. M. Karin. M. Kirin. Row 4: C. Kusbel. A. Kirts. R. Kish. A. Kobe. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS M. Cigler President R. Dvorscak Vice President C. Martich Secretary R. Mercier Treasurer FRESHMEN CLASS OF ' 50 Row 1 — B. Lease, E. Lesko, J. Linko. J. Loveless. Row 2 — J. Malloy, L. Marvel, E. Matthews, J. McCarthy. Row 3 — L. Mihalsky, L. Miller, J. Molle, R. Molle. Row 4 — I. Orban, D. Murga, J. Murrell, D. Narantic. Row 1 — R. Montgomery, K. Oreskovich, L. Ostrowski. S. Pieters. G. Pieters, J. Pustek. D. Pokraka, R. Quisenberry, L. Rasmus- sen, R. Riehl. Row 2 — M. Riley, R. Rusnak. P. Saliga, I. Sambor, M. Sandy, L. Sass, D. Sharp, W. Shake, B. Simaga. A. Skalka. Row 3 — M. Springer. R. Stone, W. Pozencki. L. Thompson, E. Urbanik. C. VanMeter, M. Vanzo, D. Velenski. A. Vetrocsky, D. Weller. Row 4 — R. Wilson, R. Witter. D. Yager, J. York, V. Yursi, H. Zidanich, L. Zola. Row 1 — R. Alexander, M. Balka, J. Baskelte, F. Berilla, J. Bema, G. Blastic, I. Bobby, R. Bobby, M. Borgetti, E. Borkert. Row 2 — F. Boswell, N. Boyle, G. Brindley, G. Brown, L. Button, P. Chovanec, D. Cinotto, W. Cinotto, B. Crain, A. Crnkovich. Row 3 — B. Dado. J. Dado, M. DeBarge, R. Desatnik. J. Disney, E. Dosen, J. Derwinski, E. Dulla. W. Emerson. F. Esmail. Row 4 — D. Ford, B. Ford, D. Forstka. R. Fortner, R. Linko, D. Furstenburg, B. Gascko, R. Gaskey, L. Grigson. M. Gulley. Row 1 — M. Gyure. S. Haluska, M. Hamadej, P. Humphrey. Row 2 — R. Hussey, E. Irwin, I. lamrose, R. Jancich. Row 3 — E Zdankiewicz. E. Janiszewsik. A. Jurek, F. Kammer, M. Katchmar. Row 4— B. Kark. M. Kayes, E. Kerr. I. Kolina. SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS P. Mateja President P. Francis Vice President C. O ' Drobinak Secretary E. Liland Treasurer SOPHOMORES CLASS OF ' 49 Row 1 — J. Korbell, A. Kovalcik. M. Kotyuk, M. Kozak, J. Walters. Row 2 — G. Kresach, I. Kusbel, N. Kozacik, B. Kreevich, S. White. Row 3 — R. Kreevich, G. Lelak, D. Mackoviak, H. Mackay, J. Yasvec. Row 4 — L. McClelland, L. McSemek, J. Melcarek, P. Mihalcik, T. Yengich. Row 1 — E. Miller, J. Miller, F. Millsap, D. Mis, R. Moore, G. Moseley, G. Nastav, S. Novosel, G. Novotny, L. Ondrejka. Row 2 — L. Opachan, D. Owens, T. Owens, R. Palenchar, S. Palikan, B. Pa ragina, T. Parsanlco, J. Pawelko, E. Petrin, J. Pieter. Row 3 — M. Pipta, T. Pivovarnik, D. Pramuk. R. Pramuk, J. Pustek, J. Ragland, R. Rapacki, J. Rowden, N. Scott, R. Shebish. Row 4 — V. Shipley, E. Silvasi, A. Solcich, S. Strabavy, B. Svetic, A. Tobias, G. Tobias, J. Vacendak, A. Ventimiglia, J. Vetrocsky. I . L ! i v � . Row 1 — T. Addlesburger, C. Baiden, D. Bakun, B. Balka, T. Ban, A. Banas, A. Barbush, D. Biser, E. Blastic. L. Blaslic. Row 2 — M. Bodnar, V. Phelps, B. Brown, B. Brozovich, E. Carter, A. Chomistek. L. Chovan, G. Corman, S. Davenport, M. Demkovich. Row 3 — J. Desatnick, F. Driscoll, H. Dufallo. B. Engle, I. Evanich, J. Fekete, C. Fetsis. B. Fielden. E. Gaidos, A. Galvin. Row 4 — M. J. Golub, E. Grabowslci, M. Grass, A. Greskovich, P. Pawlak, A. Guttman, B. Hamacher, E. Hansen, E. Harben, B. Harr. Row 1 — B. Helpingstine, F. Herochik, R. Hill, M. Janik. Row 2 — M. Jaros. M. Javorka, E. Jeter, J. Kaine. Row 3 — E. Kanizar, M. Kirin, A. Kobe, T. Koval. Row 4 — A. Krajnak, R. Krauel, A. Kussy, N. Lawson. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS A. Pilarcik President J. Broderick Vice President G. Lawton Secretary H. Gurevitz Treasurer JUNIORS CLASS OF ' 48 Row 1 — V. Piech, P. Lease, N. Lesinsky, J. Lopacki, J. Zajac. Row 2 — D. Lynch, H. Mazul. D. Mazur, J. McAdam, H. Zehner. Row 3 — P. McClelland, M. McNamara, R. Mercer, L. Merry, D. Zondor. Row 1 — T. Ostrowski, R. Otoltich. P. Olan, N. Plesner, W. Potocsky, M. Portman, D. Prohaska, P. Pulliam, B. Puplava, H. Quisenberry. Row 2 — M. Rafacz, K. Richcreek, R. Riley, J. Rogina. P. Rostin. N. Rutherford, L. Sakai, D. Salle. C. Sevcik, B. Sharpe. Row 3 — I. Shepton, I. Sherman, B. Skorupa, L. Spiro. B. Skurka. R. Skvara, B. Spurrier, E. Strbiak, B. Strisko. D. Szymanski. Row 4 — E. Treschak, L. Uhrin, B. Urbanik, E. Vanik, B. Voight, B. Walker, P. Watkins, R. White, L. Whitmire, M. Yelenak. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Gazing into the past, our Freshman year may be counted as one of our biggest. We were new at the game of being high school students, and even if we were still housed in the junior high, we weren ' t going to let anyone in the high school outdo us. We had our own parties, the last Pep Club (remember the swell reunion?), and our own prom, which was out of this world. Our advisor. Miss Ane Marie Petersen, helped us to learn the rules of how to act in high school; and putting into action the practice of good gov- ernment, we elected Steve Gyure, president; Joe Vrabel, vice president; Betsy Kelly, secretary; and James Pawlus, treasurer. As Sophomores, we crashed the gates of the senior high. With Miss Canine as our class spon- sor, we really did things and had more parties than the Sophomore class normally has. Scott Webber was our president; Elwin Millsap, vice president; Irene Wayo, secretary; and Myra Svetic, treasurer. Upper classmen — my, that title made us feel good; and because we felt that way, we did have a good time. In our Junior year, studies were taken more seriously, for we were growing up. For the first time W.H.S. placed in the county American Legion Essay Contest when Joe Seneiar walked off with first place. Our Junior Prom, Gypsy Serenade , was the finest social affair Whiting has ever had. The Junior-Senior Picnic topped off the year. SALUTATORIAN LORRAINE JUSTAK Juicy An ideal girl, loved and respected by her classmates. Pep, N.H.S., Scholarship W , Biology, Latin, Girls, Freshman Girls, Reflector, Tattler, G.A.C. Athletic Board, Debate, Moni- tor, G.A.C. W. Our olticers this year were Bob Duffalo, president; Evelyn Berna, vice president; Margaret Malloy, secretary; and James Pawlus, treasurer. For three long, hard years we had slaved away for this, our fourth and last, our Senior year, which we faced with a mixture of sadness and gladness filling our hearts. As we look back, this year has held some of our best times, the traditional Junior-Senior Dance, Bums ' Day, the picnic, National Honor Society elec- tions, and then one of the things we really had looked forward to — no exams! Grace Ann Ovitz won the D.A.R. Award. Our two big nights, Class Night and Commencement, made us realize we must now leave Whiting High School to face the world. Our officers, who helped to make this year so outstanding, were Tom Jancosek, president; Louis Gyure, vice president; John Boyle, secretary; and Irene Wayo, treasurer. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Standing: Sally Erwin, Paul Greskovich, Elwin Millsap. Scott Webber, Ted Noll, Elizabeth Lange. Seated: Lorraine Justak, Martha Gregor. Charles Vasilak, Joe Senetar, Grace Ann Ovitz, Mar- jorie Moore. VALEDICTORIAN CHARLES VASILAK Charlie Charlie is handsome, Charlie is smart. He has taken a place in our hearts. Glee, N.H.S.. Scholarship “W , Student Council, Reflector, Tat- tler, Spanish, Science. KENNETH BACHI Ken Fate has overtaken This member ot our class. He has succumbed to The wiles ot a b onnie lass. “W . Pep. Track, Football. Bas- ketball, Swimming, Baseball. JOAN BACKUS When you ' re with Joan You ' ll laugh yourseU silly, Because she ' s such a dilly. Glee. G.A.C.. Girls. Spanish. Art. ARTHUR BAKOS Arf On the football field he showed his grit And has a golden football to show lor it. Track, Football. LEONARD BARANOWSKI Len Whiting hath no charms tor me, Clark it will always be. Glee, Keglers. Pep. Biology. Track. Football. JAMES BECICH Birch Thoughtful and somewhat shy. But we all think he ' s one swell guy. Glee, Pep, Student Council. Football. GEORGE BENO Smiley As good a pal as one could know, The number ot his lriends is sure io grow. “W , Pep. Biology, Athletic Board. Track. Cross Country, Basketball, Boys. EVELYN BERNA Evie Evie always takes her stand, To agree with the poets, Ain ' t love grand? Glee, Pep, Biology, Art, Girls. Freshman Girls. Reflector. G. A. C., Class Officer 3. Spanish Drama, G.A.C. W , Monitor. CARRIE LOU BROWN Sialely, Dignified, and tall. Her pretty blonde hair was the envy of all. Discontinued. EDWINA CHILUSKI Ed Just ask this gal — and she will tell That love is just too simply swell. Glee. Pep. Scholarship W . Freshman Girls, Girls. Band. G.A.C.. Drama. G.A.C. W . Monitor. MAXINE COPPAGE “Max ie Not too tall, quiet and sweet, A girl like Maxie is quite a treat. Glee. Pep, Biology. Girls, Fresh- man Girls. PAUL CRANE Worry and care he casts away. Just one lite to live — so he makes if gay. Glee. Patrol. Science. GRACE DABROVVSKI Grade Her smile? — from ear to ear. Her friends? — she need never fear. Glee. Pep, Biology, Latin. Girls. Freshman Girls. Band. G.A.C.. Drama, G.A.C. “W , Monitor. WILLIAM DERNAY Bill His bright brown eyes and hair that curls, Are readily liked by all the girls. Glee. Biology, Track. Cros3 Country, Science. DOROTHY DIESENDORF Dots We all know Dots ‘cause she ' s such tun ; When she comes along, gloom seems to run. Glee. Pep. Biology, Latin, Girls, Freshman Girls, G.A.C., G.A.C. “W . ROSE ELLEN DIJAK “Rosie A girl as lull of fun as our Rosie, Will make your lite all puddin ' and posy. Glee, Scholarship “W , Girls, Biology, Art, Freshman Girls. Drama. JOHN DOBAK Johnnie Glad to come here, Glad to be here, Glad to go. Pep, Biology, Track. Football. Pep. Biology, Track, Football. Navy. ROBERT DUFALLO Duliy His eyes spell mischief. His smile spells HI. We all like him. He ' s one swell guy. “W . Pep, Student Council. Re- flector. Track, Baseball. Foot- ball, Basketball, Swimming. Class Officer 3. CHARLES DYEEL Charlie In the field of music he is swell. Because he plays the sax so well. Pep, Latin, Band. Football, “It ' s Papa Who Pays . GEORGE EVANICH Hose Nose George Evanich, tall and dark. At playing pool, he ' s guile a shark. Glee, Pep, Student Council, Football. Basketball. PETER FERCIK Frisco If I were only a little taller, 1 could make someone wish he were smaller. Track. Cross Country, Football. Swimming. WHITING PUBLIC LIBr] WHITING. IN 4619J RICHARD FLINT Rickie Whenever in quest ot a little joy, Just call upon him , lor he ' s a ' gay ' boy. Pep , Philharmonia, Latin, Re- flector, Band, Orchestra, Cross Country, Science, Jug Band. STEPHEN FUSAK Fus” Always a smile, never a lrown, He helps this happy world go ’round. Glee, Pep, Student Council. Biology, Track. Cross Country. LORRAINE GERMICK “Lorry Lorry is a talkative miss — We never will forget her tor this. Pep, Biology. Latin, Girls, Freshman Girls, Band, G.A.C., Drama, Monitor, G.A.C. “W . JULIUS GINTHER “Dudu Be ever as merry as you can. For no one delights in a sorrowful man. Glee, Pep, Latin, Reflector, Boys, Band, Track, Football, Swimming, Science. CLAUDIA GRANT Claudie Men prefer blondes. So they say. So don ' t be surprised When they come Claudia’s way. Pep. Biology, Girls, Freshman Girls, Spanish. MARTHA GREGOR Let ignorance talk as it will, Learning has its value. Glee, Pep, N.H.S. Scholarship “W . Biology, Latin, Girls. Freshman Girls, G.A.C., De- bate, Science. Tattler, G.A.C. “W , National Forensic League. PAUL GRESKOVICH “ Paulie Life is a jest and all things show it. I thought so once — and now 1 know it. Glee, N.H.S. , Scholarship “W , Student Council, Reflector. Sci- ence, Track, Cross Country. MARIE GUREKOVIC Oft she is seen chattering in the hall. Because you see she is liked by all. Glee, Biology, Girls, Reflector, Tattler, Spanish, G.A.C. LOUIS GYURE Louie Sometimes he’s bashful, And sometimes he ' s not. But whatever it takes To make friends, he ' s got. Pep. Student Council, Biology. Class Officer 4, Boys, “W . STEPHEN GYURE Squire His ability to draw Is plain to see. LOOK at this book, And you ' ll agree. Pep. Student Council, Biology. Reflector, Track, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Class Of- ficer 1, Boys, “W . ANNETTE HAMACHER Hamburger She is pretty to walk with And witty to talk with. Student Council. Art, Girls. Camera, G.A.C.. Christmas Tableau. GEORGE HAMADEJ A good industrious boy is he. A truer friend there couldn ' t be. Latin, Science HELEN HARRIS “Shorty An industrious little miss is she. As quiet and sweet as she can be. Pep, Latin, Art, Girls, Freshman Girls, G.A.C., Debate, Drama. ANN HARRISON Very shy when first you greet her. But sociable whene ' er you meet her. Glee, Girls, Freshman Girls, RALPH HART Heart His football playing earned him lame, But he ' s unassuming just the same. Glee, Track, Football. MILDRED HAVIAR Mickey Never a dull moment with Mickey around to supply some mischief. Glee, Girls. HUGH HICKS Mr. Big As handy with a jest As many of the best. Biology, Patrol. GEORGE HLEBASKO Curly Georgie Porgie, puddin ' and pie, Kissed the girls and made them cry. W , Pep. Biology. Track, Foot- ball, Basketball, Swimming. MARY HRUSKOCY Merksy Nice to look at, Nice to know, Nice to have around Wherever you go. Glee, Biology, Girls, Reflector. JAMES HUNT Jimmy Haste is crime; Take your time. Pep, Tattler. Navy. THOMAS HUSSEY Tom Time was when I strode in knee pants, but today I am a man. Pep, Latin. SALLY IRWIN Sal- In studies she ranks near the head o I her class. N.H.S., Scholarship W , Girls, Spanish, G.A.C., W , Science. THOMAS JANCOSEK ]anchy Tommy, our president, is one swell guy. It you know him, then you know why. Glee, Scholarship W . Student Council, Football, Swimming. Class Officer 4. Science. HELEN JURIK Helen This girl is really sweet And her smile is hard to beat. Glee, Pep. Girls. Freshman Girls. G.A.C. DOROTHY RAMMER Dorothy Calm and quiet is she, But a triend she ' ll always be. Pep. Girls. Freshman Girls. Spanish. Band. G.A.C. BETSY KELLY Ketsy Cute describes her to a T ; When you see her you ' ll agree. Glee, Pep, Philharmonia, Girls. Freshman Girls. Spanish. Or- chestra. “Empty Geslure , “It ' s Papa Who Pays ' ' , “You Can ' t Take It With You . Brother Goose . “Sweet Charity . “Come Rain or Shine . JOE KERTIS “Joe Joe is handsome, so they say, He likes to work, and he likes to play. Glee. Keglers, Scholarship “W , Track, Cross Country. HELEN KOBE Kobe What has Whiting in store tor me? Nothingl Let me look elsewhere. Glee, Girls. Freshman Girls. JOHN KONTRIK Konko John always acts as he should, And as an usher he ' s plenty good. Science. JOHN KOZAK “Greek An occasional pun Makes classes more tun. Keglers. Spanish. Science. STEPHEN KRALY Crow Athletic-minded and lull o 1 lun, Steve ' s day is never done. Glee. W , Student Council. Athletic Board. Cross Country. Basketball. Baseball, Boys. JOSEPH KRESACH Buddy When I teel like working, 1 just lie down until The feeling goes away. Glee. W , Pe p, Band. Track, football. Science. Boys. JOSEPH KRISTEK Jell Joe is swell, a pal to all; When it comes to work, He doesn ' t stall. Glee. Biology. FLORIAN KUBACKI Chink Sometimes I sit and think. But most o 1 the time I just sit. Glee, Pep. Spanish. COLUMBUS LANE C.W. Let it rain. Let it pour, Nothing bothers me. Pep. ELIZABETH LANGE Lizzie Good to look upon. Better to know, Makes many a friend And nary a toe. Pep, N.H.S.. Scholarship “W , Monitor, Freshman Girls. Re- flector, Spanish. G.A.C., Drama, G.A.C. W , Biology, Girls. Empty Gesture . GLORIA LENGYEL This girl is known to be quite witty. To all in need she gives her pity. Glee. Pep, Biology, Art, Girls. Freshman Girls. Spanish. G.A. C.. Drama. ROSE LUBEK For ev eryone she has a smile; To everyone she is worth while. Scholarship “W , Girls, Sci- ence. Spanish. KELLY MAHMET Kay Mischiet is Kay ' s middle name; When he ' s around things can ' t be tame. Glee. Pep, Biology, Track, Foot- ball. Basketball, Baseball. JAMES ATKINS Jimmy James is a patrol boy Watching on the streets. He ' ll succeed in li e Though trouble he meets. Patrol, Keglers. Pep. Biology. Cross Country, Science. Drama, Boys. Chess and Checker. MARGARET MALLOY Pinky Pinky is redheaded , cute and petite , Her ways and jokes you cannot boat. Glee. Pep, Student Council. Art. Girls, Freshman Girls, Reflector, Tattler. Spanish, G.A. C„ Drama. G.A.C. W , Class Officer 3, Biology. RUDOLPH MARKOVICH Moe Happy am I, from care I am tree. Why aren ' t they all contented like me ? Pep. Student Council. Biology. Swimming, Boys. LOUIS MASHURA Hermit Always pleasant, never cross, Willing to follow, not to boss. Pep, Boys. richard McClelland Mac 11 you want a partner lor mischief and tun Just let me inform you, Mac is the one. Glee. Pep, Biology. Cross Coun- try, Football, Swimming, Boys. “W . therese McLaughlin A spirit hlled with merry cheer, A guief mind, a conscience clear. Glee, Pep, Girls, Freshman Girls. Spanish. G.A.C. MURIEL McNAMARA Mac In cheering, Mac was peppy and gay. She is a favorite in every way. Glee. Pep, Scholarship W , Biology. Latin, Art. Girls. Fresh- man Girls. Tattler, Band. G.A. C.. Drama, Cheerleader. G.A.C. “W . MARY MIHALCIK Wit and laugh she had at will And so her tongue was never still. Glee. Girls. Freshman Girls. Band. G.A.C., Drama. ELWIN MILLSAP El 1 never made a mistake — at least none that I couldn ' t explain after- wards. Glee, Patrol, Pep, Scholarship “W , N.H.S., Latin. Reflector, Tattler. Debate. Class Officer 2. Science, “It ' s Papa Who Pays , Brother Goose , Come Rain or Shine , National Forensic League. MARJORIE MOORE “Margie Margie is guief, but lots of fun. When she starts a thing — it ' s always done. Pep, N.H.S., Philharmonia, Art, Latin. Girls. Freshman Girls. Camera. Orchestra. G.A.C.. Drama. LAURETTA MULLANE “Laurel When they see her good looks. Their minds just can ' t stay on their books. Glee, Pep, Scholarship “W . Biology, Philharmonia, Girls, Freshman Girls. Spanish, Or- chestra, Debate, “It ' s Papa Who Pays , “Come Rain or Shine . “An Empty Gesture ' . DOLORES MULLANE Y Done Pretty hair, roguish eyes, Beware! Beauty can hypnotize. Glee. Biology, Triple Trio. Latin. Art, Girls. Freshman Girls, Tat- tler, G.A.C. W”, Drama, G.A.C. THEODORE NOLL Ted A member o l our lootball team, Ted is really on the beam. Glee. N.H.S., Track. Football. Debate, Science. JAYNE NOVOTNY “Jaynee She ' s got what every boy admires And every girl desires. Glee, Pep, Scholarship W , Triple Trio, Girls, Reflector, Tat- tler. Spanish. Orchestra, De- bate. Science. “Don’t Take My Penny . GLORIA NYLAND Gior With grease paint and footlights she will shine. Her name in lights, she ' ll have in time. Pep, Scholarship “W , Biology, Philharmonia. Freshman Girls, Girls, Band, Orchestra, G.A.C.. Science, Come Rain or Shine”, Sweet Charity”, It ' s Papa Who Pays”, Brother Goose”. SEYMORE OBERLANDER “Seymore His quiet unassuming air, Marks him a gentleman anywhere. Scholarship “W , Latin, Sci- ence. JOSEPH OLZEWSKI Ozark He loves to chat with the girls, we know. It ' s the way of the Marines, They ' re always so. Glee, Pep, Track, Football. Swimming, Marine Corps. MARY ORESKOVICH Mary It may be said that she is quiet, But when you meet her, she’s a riot. Glee. Girls, Freshman Girls, Spanish. G.A.C. GRACE ANN OVITZ Grace Ann is a master mind of our class, fn all activities a capable lass. N.H.S., Scholarship W , Band. Biology, Girls, Freshman Girls, Philharmonia, Latin. Reflector, Orchestra. Debate, Science. “Mr. and Mrs. , National Foren- sic League, Come Rain or Shine”. MARIAN PALIKAN Always happy, always jolly. Never sad, or melancholy. Glee, Biology. Reflector. Girls. ANTHONY PARSANKO Ance” There was a man so very meek Even his shoes were alraid to squeak. Glee. Latin. Boys. LUCILLE PAVNICA Lulu Peppy and quick and tu 11 ot lile! She captures the men without a striie. Glee. Pep, Biology. Art, Fresh- man Girls, Girls. Spanish, G.A.C. LORRAINE PAWELKO Lorry Her triends — there are many. Her toes — are there any? Glee. Pep, Scholarship W , Art, Biology. Girls, Freshman Girls. Spanish. G.A.C., Drama. JAMES PAWLUS Jimmie Jimmie is so very gay, And with the girls he has a way. Glee, Pep, Biology, Tattler, Sci- ence, Swimming. Class Officer 1, W . ALFRED J. PENA Al At excels when it comes to the arts; This department will miss him when he departs. Pep. Art, Spanish. Debate. Who Wouldn ' t Be Crazy , “Come Rain or Shine . Army. ANN PETRUS Ann is pleasant but always quiet; She never was one to start a riot. Glee. Biology, Girls. Freshman Girls. MARTHA PETRUS Martz Marti was always lull ot tun and laughter, Before school, in school and ever alter. Glee. Pep. Biology. Latin, Art, Girls, Freshman Girls, G.A.C. DOROTHY PIVOVARCIK Pee Wee Not very tall, yet not too small. But lull ot mischiet and liked by all. Glee, Pep. Biology. Girls. Fresh- man Girls. Spanish. G.A.C. ANDREW PORVAZNIK Andy Built, cute, swell to know , When he ' s around, the girls all glow. Football. RUDOLPH PUHEK Creeper He dances, he laughs, and that isn ' t halt. He brightens our halls, and that isn ' t all. W , Biology. Football. Basket- ball, Drama, Navy. RICHARD PUPLAVA “Poopsie Why should li e all labor be? Glee. Biology. ANGELINE RADVANY Angie Angie is known lor her shiny hair, Her sparkling teeth and complexion fair. Pep. Art. Girls. Freshman Girls. Reflector, Tattler, Spanish. G. A. C.. Debate. Drama. GEORGE ROBERTS Abe George is known to all in school Though he ' s quiet as a rule. A Christmas Carol. JESUS SANDOVAL Jesse Jesse is handsome, and ohl what a brute. Gee, girls, don ' t you think he ' s cute? Glee. Spanish. Track, Football. Swimming. Science. JOSEPH SENETAR Joe Whatever he does, He ' s bound to make a hit. Glee, Patrol, Pep. Scholarship “W , N.H.S., Tattler, Spanish. RICHARD SHARP Dick As master ot the sax He earned his name; He ' s now en route To musical tame. Pep, Philharmonia. Spanish. Band, Orchestra. Track, Cross Country, Basketball. Christ- mas Carol , It ' s Papa Who Pays , Come Rain or Shine . CATHERINE SMOLEN Katrina 1 like to talk last because I can say more. Glee, Pep. Girls, Freshman Girls, G.A.C. ELIZABETH SMOLEN Liz A little sugar and spice. And a lot ot dynamite. Glee. Pep. Girls. Freshma: Girls, G.A.C. DOROTHY SOLCICH Salty Dorothy has her own kind ot tun; Once she gets started she ' ll have you on the run. Glee. Girls. Freshman Girls. MARY HELEN SPORINSKY Pete By no means a timid or bashful girl. Glee. Biology, Girls, G.A.C. EDWARD SURDUKOWSKI Surdi I come to school to have tun and study; 1 can only do one job — so why study? Glee, Latin, Science. MYRA ANN SVETIC Ace Slow to borrow, quick to lend. Always willing to help a triend. Glee. Pep. Girls. Freshman Girls. Spanish. G.A.C., Class Officer 2, G.A.C. “W , Science. IRENE SVITKO “Switz To all who know her, she is swell. To all. she is a dandy pal. Glee, Pep, Girls, Freshman Girls. G.A.C. ROBERT SZYMANSKI Shimmy Here ' s without a doubt, The kind ol boy girls dream about. Glee. Football. AGNES TEANBY It all were as quiet as she, What a place assembly would be. Glee. Latin. Girls. Science. JOSEPH VANEK Joe It I could only play at books, As well as I can at sports. Football. DOLORES VANZO Lorry Pretty is this little miss — Her smile is so bewitching. Glee. Scholarship W , Girls. Freshman Girls. JOSEPH VAVREK Buck Jones Joe works in the paper store — tired but true. Is that why our papers don’t come through? JOSEPH VRABEL Corky He ' ll sympathize with all your trouble. And when you ' re gay he ' ll help blow bubbles. “W , Pep. Biology. Track, Cross Country. Basketball. Baseball. Class Officer 1. Boys. THERESE VAVRECAN Terry Cheertul, quiet, pleasant. Charming in her own sweet way. Biology, Girls. GERALDINE VUKSANOVIC Gerri In catching the boys Gerri does shine; Her skill at this is really quite fine. Glee. Pep, Biology. Triple Trio. Latin, Tattler, Orchestra, G. A. C., Science, Drama. RAYMOND WARZYNIAK Ray I wish for teachers they ' d make this rule. Don ' t give any tests while I ' m in school. Glee. W . Pep, Football, Bas- ketball, Swimming. Baseball. IRENE WAYO Renee Renee has such pretty hair; She is sweet and o hi so lair. Glee, Pep, Student Council. Biology. Girls. Freshman Girls. Spanish. G.A.C.. Class Officer 1 and 2, G.A.C. “W . SCOTT WEBBER Scotty Arguing is my chiel delight — I can’t be wrong, I must be right. Glee, Pep, Scholarship W . National Honor Society. Stu- dent Council. Track, Cross Country. Football. Basketball. Spanish. Science. Class Officer 2 . JACK WHITING lack He capers, He dances He winks, He romances. “W , Pep. Spanish. Track, Foot- ball, Basketball, Science, Navy. GEORGE ZAHORSKY Zaza He will succeed, lor day by day. He plods steadtastly along his way. Science. LAUDY ZAJAC Rabbits Get thee behind me, satan, and pushlll Pep. Student Council, Biology, Spanish. Boys. BONNIE JEAN ZAKY Bonnie Bonnie Jean, pleasant and sweet. Just to know her is a treat. Scholarship W , Girls, Or- chestra, Debate. MARY ZUBAJ The kind o I girl you can trust To be reliable and just. Biology, Girls. JOHN BOYLE Coach Always smiling, never glum, He ' s a happy, cheerful chum. Glee. Pep, Student Council. Biology, Boys. Track. Cross Country, Football, Swimming, Class Officer 4. ROBERT RESETAR Res Worry kills men. Why die? Glee. “W , Pep, Spanish, Track, Science, Football. JOSEPH MUROVIC Pepe A nice looking chap is this Joe, And ever so much tun to know. Glee, Biology, Spanish. DONALD OWENS Don Because ot the Navy, 194S’s loss is 1947’s gain. And we are proud to have had him stay. Pep, Glee. Football, Baseball, Table Tennis. W , Boys, Stu- dent Council, Tattler, Navy. I I WHITING high school ■ iIIBIIIr” ■ ... ■ X- ' I l l M mma „mjitmn mmummm9m99 S«SSS S .— ... hutts rhat thi: ' B SBW Today we re at the crossroads As nrnciuciti.nn. rnnr s. ■ ■ - We ' re proud to say that we’ve been here Through6uPfhese joyous years. And so, Dear Alma Mater, We sadly say adieu! The class of 47 ' ' leaves Its gratitude to you. CENTRAL STATES PETROLEUM UNION LOCAL 100 (Inc.) 1923 Clark Street Telephone Whiting 1181 Whiting, Indiana BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clarence Buehler Peter Dheur Harry Fallin Steve Hermann Ralph McCampbell Joseph McKenna Herbert Myers Frank Ogren David Paskwietz, Jr. Stanley Shebish Alonzo Young OFFICERS President .... Stanley Shebish Vice-President . . . Peter Dheur Secretary-Treas. . Alonzo Young Compliments of SAYLOR ' S PAINT SHOP featuring Pittsburg Color Dynamics for the Home and Commercial Uses Phone 1167 1504-1 19th Street WHITING, INDIANA Compliments of DR. J. R. KABAT A. W. SERVICE SHOP 1805 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Indiana OSCAR A. AHLGREN Attorney and Counselor Suite 205, Central State Bldg. Whiting, Indiana Best Wishes to the Class of ' 47 DR. HARRY BARTON AMERICAN TRUST and SAVINGS BANK Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation WAYNE ' S A Good Place to Eat ILLIANA HOTEL Whiting 414 Whiting, Ind. DR. B. W. AVERY Dentist Phone Whi. 1150 Central State Bldg. 1900 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. Whiting, Indiana MACK ' S FRESH J. J. NEWBERRY CO. 5-10-25c Store CANDIES In Whiting It ' s Newberry ' s John 1. McNamara 1410- 1 19th Street Whiting STILLWELL FURNITURE COMPANY DR. M. J. RITTER Dentist Everything for the Home Phone 877 1417 - 1 19th Street WHITING, INDIANA WHITING, INDIANA 1. J. WIENER SON Grocery and Meat Market 1951 New York Avenue Phone 780 WHITING INDIANA Schlater ' s Funeral Home Ambulance Service WM. E. VATER COAL CO. 1620 Indianapolis Blvd. 1 645 Center Street PHONE WHITING 531 WHITING. INDIANA Established 1889 Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. 1 334 - II 9th Street Compliments of EDWARD C. MINAS CO. NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY Protect Precious Eyesight with Plenty ot Good Light VICTORY RESTAURANT I860 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting, Indiana NATIONAL DAIRY 1537 Steiber Street Whiting, Indiana Compliments of GLENN ' S SHOE STORE GEORGE W. CORMAN SONS 1865 Indianapolis Boulevard PLUMBING and HEATING PHONE 1095 Ice Cream CHATTERBOX Candy Next to Clark School Hamburgers 822 - I 19th Street — Phone 1560 Pop MIKE GOLUB SON Grocery and Meat Market 2 I 10 Schrage Ave. Phone 2014 Whiting, Indiana GOLD SERVICE STATION Standard Oil Products PHONE 1525 CORNER 1 2 1 s+ and INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. PHONE 1595 CORNER LAKE and INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. Compliments of ILLIANA SUPER SERVICE Compliments of HOPPE ' S SERVICE STATION DR. C. E. FRANKOWSKI 1907 New York Avenue Phone 771 Whiting, Indiana MRS. HANLEY ' S ICE CREAM 1856 Indianapolis Boulevard Central Avenue Food Shop Joseph Brozovich, Prop. QUALITY GROCERY and MEATS Whiting 1059 1 640 Central Ave. DR. J. J. CRAVENS DENTIST 502 Central State Bank Bldg. Whiting Compliments of Hoosier Coal Company Edward Shade, Prop. COAL — COKE — WOOD All Grades of Stoker Coal PHONE WHITING 756 1505 -11 7th STREET RE AVEN ' S for Jewelry - Radios - Cameras 1333 -1 19th Street — Whiting, Indiana PHONE WHITING 1155 2403 MICHIGAN AVENUE PHONE INDIANA HARBOR 3388 INDIANA HARBOR, IND. CENTRAL DRUG STORE Compliments of E. Pekarek, R. Ph., Prop. HOOSIER — CAPITOL 1907 New York Ave. THEATRES Life insurance is doing more than any other single agency to bring Help to the Compliments of Helpless and Support to the Unsupported . dr. j. a. McCarthy PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON WALDO B. JENNINGS 1341 East 1 19th Street The Travelers Life Insurance Company Whiting, Indiana Phone Whiting 292 CENTRAL STATE BANK BLDG. Whiting, Indiana STATE BANK OF WHITING WHITING, INDIANA Real Estate Mortgages — Insurance Business and Collateral Loans All Loans at Lowest Rates Ask Your Bank First Foreign Exchange and Real Estate W. R. Smith, President Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation RADIO CENTER Sales Service Phone Whiting 307 Compliments of HOOSIER DRUG STORE The Walgreen System Store I 542 - I 1 9th Street HAJDUCH ' S GROCERY 1719-11 9th Street Whiting, Indiana DR. EDWARD I. KOSIOR 1902 Indianapolis Blvd. Central State Bank Building Whiting, Indiana C. M. JONES, M. D. Sam Aronberg David Kissen ARONBERG KISSEN Jewelers I 348 - I I 9th Street Telephone Whiting 396 Whiting, Indiana Compliments of BISER ' S DELICATESSEN Compliments of BALOFF ' S SUGAR BOWL 1621 - II 9th Street Whiting, Indiana PHONE 1541 FRED BEISAL ' S Compliments of DEPT. STORE ECONOMY GROCERY 1 534 - 1 1 9th Street AND MEAT MARKET Whiting, Indiana Barbara Zubeck Compliments of DR. M. E. RAFACZ Compliments of Rudolph ' s Beauty Salon Whiting 286 featuring Revlon and Coro With Sincere Best Wishes of the WHITING DRUG CO. D. TOLCHINSKY, R. Fh. 1308 -11 9th Street Phone 1580 Whiting Compliments of a Friend M and W COFFEE SHOP 1 322 - 1 1 9th Street Whiting, Indiana ORR ' S RADIO SHOP 1442 -1 19th Street PHONE 170-W Whiting, Indiana WHITING LAUNDRY A. OBERLANDER, Prop. 1908 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting 490 Compliments of McCreary ' s Barber and Beauty Shop COMPLIMENTS OF JOHN J. WARGO Phone Whiting 4 1 6 Auto Insurance Whiting, Indiana CONGRATULATIONS FROM MOSKIN ' S 1409- I 19th Street Your credit is good with us WHITING FLOWER SHOP Floral decorations for all occasions Phone Whiting 326-R WHITING, INDIANA 1347-1 19th Street JACK AND JILL Children ' s Wear 1329 - I 19th Street WHITING Phone 2130 COMMUNITY COURT BEAUTY SALON Helen Jancosek, Prop. 1309 COMMUNITY CT. PHONE I80I-J Checker TAXI Company Phone Whiting 610 2422 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. WHITING, INDIANA HARRY SILVIAN Physician and Surgeon Office Phone Whiting 27 1400- I 19th Street Res. Phone Whiting 272 WHITING, INDIANA WESTERN AUTO and TIRE SUPPLY (Associate Member 7A) 1948 Indianapolis Blvd. PHONE Whiting 24 WHITING, INDIANA INDIANA SUPPLY CO. ILLIANA HOME COMPLETE HOME SUPPLIES AND AUTO SUPPLY 1301-05 - 1 1 9th Street 1 343 - 1 1 9th Street WHITING, INDIANA WHITING, INDIANA Compliments ot McAULIFFE NEW HOME OF PHIL SMIDT AND SON, Inc. 1205 N. Calumet Hammond, Indiana Plumbing Heating Co. Tel. Whiting 9 Specializing in Fish - Chicken - Frog Leg - Steak and Lobster Dinners. To The CLASS OF 1947 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 Best Wishes to the Class of ' 47 CAVANAUGH ' S I 1 9th at Oliver Street JOHN CIESAR Chrysler and Plymouth WHITING, INDIANA WINSBERG ' S Exclusive Styles For Young Men 1341-11 9th Street Compliments of SAM ' S BARBER SHOP 1921 New York Ave. WHITING, INDIANA MAZANEK ' S Grocery Meat Market 1922 New York Avenue WHITING, INDIANA Compliments of R. Adams Furniture Co. 1 423 - II 9th Street Phone Whiting 1067 WHITING TAILORS 1921 Clark Street Cleaning Tailoring WALTER SMITH Uliana Shoe Rebuilders LAWYER J. JOHNSON. Prop. 1907 New York Avenue Shoe Shine Parlor Whiting 1248 1904 INDIANAPOLIS BLVD., WHITING, INDIANA J. W. MILLIKAN Indiana Restaurant 2 Stores 1 4 1 0 - II 9th Street 449 State St. — 5259 Hohman Ave. — Hamburgers — Hammond, Indiana — Chile and Red Hots — Compliments of a Friend Compliments of Dean O. Taggart, D. D. S. BROWN ' S Women ' s Apparel I 343 - I I 9th Street - Ph. Whiting I 229 PARKVIEW FOODS SUPER MART 1703 Calumet Avenue Whiting, Indiana Phone 1633 Fireproof Free Parking ILLIANA HOTEL 1 1 9th STREET and INDIANAPOLIS BLVD. Phone 600 Whiting, Indiana MILLINERY ORIGINAL HAT DESIGNS 1421 - 1 19th Street BY ANN ADAMS WHITING, INDIANA A. E. SCEEREY, D. D. S. AMERICAN TRUST BUILDING Phone I 144 Whiting, Indiana Compliments of McLAUGHLIN ' S SERVICE STATION BENAK GROCERY AND DELICATESSEN 1 700 ' 2 CLEVELAND AVE. Phone 1685 Whiting, Indiana COMPLIMENTS OF SUPREME CLEANERS LAKE COUNTY ICE COAL COMPANY MAGNUS J. LINDFELDT, Prop. 1437 -I 17th Street Whiting, Indiana RIFFERS ' MEN ' S WEAR 1401 - II 9th Street WHITING, INDIANA Congratulations To CLASS OF ' 41 WHITING LUMBER and COAL CO. BEN FRANKLIN PRESS PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS I 864 Indianapolis Blvd. — Phone I 260 WHITING, INDIANA Roy E. Green Harry E. Powers GREEN AND POWERS 1450 - I 19th Street Whiting, Indiana Compliments of JOHN JUSTAK 2356 Schrage Avenue WHITING, INDIANA Northern Indiana Stationery Co., Inc. Phone Hammond I I HAMMOND, INDIANA 5307 Hohman Avenue Compliments of Compliments of JUDGE DEWEY KELLEY SUPREME APPLIANCE AND REPAIRS Fluorescent Neon Lighting - Wiring 1516- 1 19th STREET WHITING, INDIANA Tel. Whiting 731 John McCaughey Compliments of OWENS Best Wishes to the Class of ' 47 QUINN ' S Corner of Clark Boulevard Gifts, Stationery, Medical Needs Fountain Service Whiting Photo Studio PORTRAITS BY BEZAN 1937 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Ind. - Phone Whiting 556-M Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. George Novotny , Jr. and Family VOGEL ' S RESTAURANT, Inc. Fish, Chicken, Steak and Frog Legs DINNERS Whiting, Indiana I 250 Indianapolis Blvd. Phone 1250 WHITING NEWS CO. The Store With Everyday Commercial Need 1417 - I 19th St. Whiting, Indiana You ' ll find your Friends at GAMBINI ' S CONFECTIONERY 1440- I 19th Street Phone 1551 Whiting Shade and Awning Venetian Blinds Phone 666-M 1242 - I 19th Street COMPLIMENTS of JENNINGS-MATTERN PHARMACY STANDARD DRUG COMPANY ROBERTSDALE PHARMACY Phone 703 Residence 305 Dolores Beauty Shop 1910 Clark Street Whiting, Indiana NARDI BAR-B-Q 10500 S. Indianapolis Blvd. Regent 9525 Fashion Hosiery Shop FRANCES KINEL, Proprietor Foundation Garments - Lingerie Bags - Gloves SEIFER ' S Express Their Best Congratulations To The Class of 1947 SEIFER ' S Good Furniture For Every Home WHITING and HAMMOND GEORGE SPIES, Inc. of Chicago 4140-48 North Kolmar Avenue Manufacturing Jewelers Stationers Official Jewelers to Classes ' 44, ' 45, ' 46, ' 47 KOZACIK HARDWARE COMPANY 1 600 - I 1 9th Street Phone Whiting 755 Compliments of DR. GOLDSTEIN DENTIST INDIANA DRUG STORE L. S. LILAND, R. Ph., Prop. 2400 Schrage Avenue at Indianapolis Boulevard Phone I 542 Whiting, Indiana Compliments of William J. Lynch, D. D. S. Phone 475 Free Delivery KINNANE ' S Hoosier Dry Cleaners James Kinnane Whiting, Indiana Compliments of the R and S Shoe Store I 346 - I 1 9th Street Phone 2338-J Whiting, Indiana Telephone 308 □ PAY ' S 1238 -1 19th STREET Whiting, Indiana