Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1954 volume:

REFLECTOR Presented by THE CLASS OF 1954 WHITING HIGH SCHOOL WHITING, INDIANA TA B CON L E O F TENTS Looking down the halls of Whiting High School, one can best observe school and its students. The school is the center of a student's life and the halls resound with echoes of their various activities. So let's roam through Whiting High School's Halls of Fame and see what can be found. CLASSES..................Page 15 ACTIVITIES...................Page 27 SPORTS..................Page 49 SENIORS..................Page 69 WE ENROLL FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR . Just think! We're freshmen! hot would we do without our bookstore? It's in there somewhere. Anxious to get back to the old routine, Whiting High School students wait in line to register once more. The freshmen look forward to the new and exciting career ahead of them. Their most carefree years are still to come,. while the seniors wistfully look back to the happy years gone by. Let's follow the freshmen of 1950-51 and see to what realms of work and extra-curricular activities fate took them. Page 4 AMERICAN SLOVAK CLUB Social Fraternal Club WE ATTEND OUR DAILY CLASSES In tune with the 8:08 bell, students get back into the routine of school and classes. Seven classes a day! Thirty-five classes a week! Sounds like a lot! But it isn't when you realize that each hour you learn something new and interesting. School is the doorway to life. Hmm good! Hmm good! That's what Whiting's soups are — Hmm good! Dear Sir: It is the duty of a man — ARONBERG KISSEN, JEWELERS Whiting's Oldest and Most Reliable Jewelers Page 5 WE MEET MORE FRIENDS . . The highlight of the Junior-Senior Prom, Fantasy in Crystal , was the Grand March. School life includes much more than is found in books. Dances, football games, clubs, and many other activities take up much of the students' time. The Junior-Senior Prom, the main social event of the year, is a student's most cherished memory of his school days. Much fun and work goas into the preparation for this big event but the success of a job well done and a perfect evening is reward enough. Marilyn Gyure, junior class president, and her escort, Andy Honis, take time out to chat with Rosemary Perunko and her escort, Andy Rusnak, president of the senior class. TOPPER FORMAL WEAR 1926 Indianapolis Boulevard THROUGH OUR SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Top left: Leave half the lake for me. From left to right: Dianne Rusnok, John Doran, Homer Smith, Bernadette Jancosek, Mary Ward, and Richard Kutcka. Top right: Hey! It's one of Julius La Rosa's! From left to right: Mary Ann Ostrowski, Vivian Walczak, Pot Porter. Kay Lawton, and Dean Gross. Bottom left: They came to dance ? ? ? ? Bottom right: The door to greater knowledge. From left to right: Bob Jancich, Mary Ann Grdina, Judy Bos-kovich, and Chuck Fizer. The Reflector Dance was a big success. BROWN'S WOMEN'S APPAREL Page 7 OUR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION, THOSE FRIENDLY MR. G. O. BURMAN Principal Junior-Senior High MR. E. L. RIORDAN Superintendent Whiting Public Schools MR. J. McADAM Assistant Principal Junior High As we leave these halls of Whiting High school for the last time as students, we wish to express our appreciation to those who filled our days with profitable and pleasant experiences — our superintendent and principals. Their interest and enthusiastic support of our extra-curricular activities merits our deepest gratitude. They have, through their hard work and leadership, provided us with a modern and well-equipped school and gymnasium. Under their guidance, Whiting High school has won acclaim in many fields. From left to right: Mrs. Edward Koine, secretary to the assistant principal; Miss Dorothy Vidovich. secretary to the principal; Mrs. Sally Corpen, secretary to the superintendent. Page 8 JOS. J. CHILLA AGENCY Insurance, Loans, Real Estate HELPFUL FACES IN OUR HALLS OF FAME Meeting to discuss current school problems. Left to right: Mr. E. L. Riordan, superintendent of schools; Mrs. Hazel Moore, business manager; Mrs. May T. Nyland, president; Mr. Barney Lopacki, treasurer; and Mr. William Obermiller, school attorney. Members of the Whiting Board of Education are elected by the Whiting City Council for terms of three years. Twice a month meetings are held in which the Board discusses all the major and minor problems of the Whiting School system including the annual budget. The Whiting Board of Education was composed of two members this year due to the resignation of Mr. Milton Collins. Mr. Paul Dobbertin was later appointed. Time out from a busy day's work. Mrs. Helen Oreskovich, head janitress; and Mr. John Bodney, maintenance supervisor. Compliments of A P TEA COMPANY Whiting, Indiana Page THIS IS OUR FACULTY J. B. ALLEN Senior Class Sponsor, Solid Geometry, Advanced Algebra, and Algebra. DELMA BYERS Home Economics, English. MARGARET CANINE Mathematics, Plane Geometry, Business Mathematics, Sponsor of Girls' Club. RUTH ESPENLAUB Librarian, English, Library Club Sponsor, and Sophomore Class Sponsor. W. P. BUERCKHOLTZ Vocational Drawing. GEORGE CALDER English. SHIRLEY CRUTCHFIELD School Nurse, Jr. Red Cross Sponsor, and Future Nurse's Club Sponsor. THOMAS M. FAULKNER Typing, General Business, Shorthand. We'd like to take out a book, please. Left to right: Mrs. Marian Wagner, Miss Elizabeth Matson, and Miss Ruth Espenlaub. JOHN CIESAR S SONS Chrysler - Plymouth Page 10 CUSTODIANS OF OUR HALL OF FAME STEPHEN FOWDY Civics, Freshman Football Coach, Freshman Basketball Cooch. NORMAN E. HALL Mechanical Drawing, Woodworking, Booster Club Sponsor HENRY KOSALKO Attendance Officer, Trainer, Patrol Club Sponsor. CHARLES LECKRONE Chemistry, Physics, Safety, Drivers' Training. RAY P. GALLIVAN Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Vorsity Football Coach, Swimming, Baseball, W Club Sponsor. ALICE JENKINS Physical Education, Sponsor of Girls' Athletic Club. PETER KOVACHIC Physical Education, Senior Health, Varsity Basketball Coach, Assistant Varsity Football Coach. MARIE LENTVORSKY American History, Dramatics, National Honor Society. Any job openings at the Hoosier? Left to right: Mr. E. L. Watkins and Mr. Stephen Fowdy. FASHION SHOP — 1345 119th Sportswear, Lingerie, and Hosiery Page 11 THEY HELP US WITH ALL THEIR MIGHT A. P. LESINSKY Instrumental Music, Director of W. H. S. Band, W. H. S. Orchestra. ELIZABETH MATSON Latin, English, Latin Club Sponsor. ANE MARIE PETERSEN JOSEPH PIATEK English, Psychology, Journal- Assistant Football Coach. ism. Sponsor of Reflector and Tattler. BERNARD QUEBECK Vocal Music, Assistant Director of W. H. S. Orchestra. C. E. RIEHL Mathematics, Junior Class Sponsor. VON STOFFER Biology, Biology Club Sponsor. JACK L. TAYLOR Spanish, World History, Student Council, Spanish Club Sponsor. t Page 12 GANSINGER JEWELERS Whiting's Most Preferred Jeweler Must be good news. Left to right: Miss Mary Jeanne Wiesen, Mr. B. J. Vesely, and Miss Margaret Canine. EVERY DAY FROM MORN 'TIL NIGHT LaDONNA THUE Art, Palette Club. ARNOLD C. TURNER Shorthand, Office Practice, Bookkeeping, Typing, Freshman Class Sponsor. B. J. VESELY MARY JEANNE WIESEN Printing, Printing Supervisor of English and Speech. Tattler. E. L. WATKINS MARION WAGNER Geography, General Science, Sewing, Home Economics. Supervisor of Audio-Visual. Quiet! Champs at work. Left to right: Mr. Norman Hall, Mr. Jack Taylor, Mr. Arnold Turner, and Mr. Thomas Faulkner. Compliments of JOHN'S RESTAURANT 1528 - 119th Street Page 13 CLASSES SEVENTH GRADERS BEGIN JOURNEY TO HALL OF FAME Top: Robert Dovis, Perry Stroud, Jerry Bones, Ed Gorby, Jerry Jones, Frank Murzyn, Tom Blackburn, Don Sandefur. Row 2: Ronnie Sefchik, Bob Dougherty, Buster Brown, Jeanette Umfleet, Jane Murga. James Jamrose. Row 3: Gerry McKinley, John Gajewski, Larry Vaughn, Barbara Duncan, Dawn Calhoun, Ella Mooney, Linda Gray. Row 4: Jimmy Chorba, Paul Kompier. Bottom: Douglas Johnson, Bill Hunt, Charles Stolorz, Ron Buffington, Steve Gabor, Mary Ann Harris, Aretta Jones, Sue Smith, Dolores McBrien. Top: Jane Koelling, Karen Hood. Row 2: Beverly Suto, Kathryn Regan, Carole Lapaich, Terry Langhor, James Huff, Richard Gaskey. Row 3: Alice Davis, Peggy Mercer, Frankie Romans, Larry Benish, Jerry Sparks, Bob Gaskey. Row 4: Mary Alice Daley, Marlene Seto, Fred Dollins, Roger Marsh, Ed Bednar, Jack Peg. Row 5: Sharonel Armstrong, Carole Brezovich, Buster Oster, Don Atkins, Bob Westerfield, Stanley Dixon, Bob Gimel. Bottom: Brenda Smith, Carol Alloway, Lois Lunde, Paul Soucy, Sheldon Hunt, Cecil Ford, Dwight Saunders. Page 16 We believe that we too have contributed to your education. HOOSIER THEATRE EIGHTH GRADE-ONE STEP CLOSER Top: Otho Barton, Mary Ann Jurbala, Sandro Rowe, Denver Ferry. Row 2: William Hurt, Elaine Muday, Don Elledge, Alene Abner, Mike Klym, William Westerfield. Row 3: June Rowe, Mary Hayes, Mildred Brown, Dennis Blaze-wick, May Sorrels. Ron Wilson. Bottom: Catholine Smith. Barbara Edgin, Margaret Arnold, Cary-lin Thornton, Mary Payton, Jack Scott. Top: John Pohl, William Marlow, Marion Lunde, Annette DeCarlo. Row 2: Jack Sims, Karen Sabo, Joyce Mowell, Patricia Sullivan, Virginia Gyure, Florence Wingert, John Krivacic. Row 3: Frank Klotz, Clyde Buckmaster, Gilberta Ciesar, Marjean Maxwell, Charlotte Hall, Pat Lewis, Anita Young, Don Carter. Row 4: Rudolph Wunder, Steve Linko, Patrick Gallivan, Gale Beeler, Sharon Williams, John Margeta. Bottom: Dennis Plesha, Jerry Reeves, Nancy Rosdil, Susan Doman. Judy Walsko, Milton Riggs, Arnold Reneer, Richard Harding. EDWARD F. KOSIOR, D. D. S. Page 17 Top left: There's nothing like asking a pretty girl to dance. Left to right: Frank Kusbel, Mary Anne Magyar, Martin Jamrose, and Donna Coppage. Top middle: Another big three conference. Left to right: Janet Brosman, Leona Walczak, and Donna Grubach. Top right: Tom Doran, page in Congress, giving his all for the legislative body of the United States. Middle left: Music hath its charms. Left to right: Kay Lawton, Jerry Brindley, Mary Greer, and Ted Chandik. LEWIN Page 18 The YOUTiq Bottom left: Education at its best. Left to right: Don Turich, Jerry Ford, and Carol Coppage. Bottom middle. This looks like a good place to sell a magazine. Left to right: Lorraine Zubeck, Alice Regan, John Murad, and Jerry Ward. Bottom right: One reason why we like school so much. Lower stairs: Barbara Perunko, Jim Kamradt. Upper stairs: Tamar Lipshutz, Eugene Plesha. WOLF Man's Store Top left: News for all the school to see. Left to right: Janet Comstock, Betty Kristek, and Phil Grenchik. Top right: And they say chivalry died with Sir Walter Raleigh. Bottom left: Order is heaven's first law. (It also applies in study hall.) Left to right: Terry Langhor and Shelton Hunt. Left to right: Joe Jurek, Jean Stefek, Irene Jelliga, Jerry Progar, Pat Kiraly, and Nick Plesha. Middle left: Bottom middle: Catching up on the latest news. Remnants of Fantasy in Crystal. Left to right: Walter Campbell, Margie Pieters, Pat Szyman-ski, Dorothy Memet, and Carl Herakovich, kneeling. Middle right: This is a good place to find the meaning of pyroligneous. Left to right: Mary Ann Torszewski, Lewis Lee, Selma Roman, and Melvin Mrzlock. Left to right: Mary Haviley, Larry McClelland, Richard Fehr-man, and Janice Williams. Bottom right: Demonstrating the rage of the '50's, the Bunny Hop. Left to right: Gale Kozacik, Robert Wendell, Pat Filipek, Roger Wargo. Carolyn Collins, and John McNamora. dr. j. a. McCarthy 1341 - 119th Street Page 19 MILLS AUTO PARTS Page 20 Congratulations to the Class of '54 HALL OF FAME HOPEFULS FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Left to rights Gail Duncan, president; Donna Coppage, secretary; Martha Davits, vice-president; Carolyn Collins, treasurer. FRESHMAN CLASS Row 1: Bridget Alexovic, Marlene Bachurek, Edward Bailey, Mary Louise Ball, Phyllis Banik, Nancy Bernard, Ronald Blasko, Joyce Bond, Jean Borgetti. Row 2: Ernest Bright, Peggy Brown, Constance Burke, Carol Burman, Mildred Carter, Joyce Chandik, Robert Christensen, Edwin Chromchik, Jerome Clark. Row 3: Charles Coil, Carolyn Collins, Carol Coppage, Donna Coppage, Dolores Dado, Martha Davits, John Doran, Gail Duncan, Kenneth Fallin. Row 4: Patsy Filipek, Jerry Ford, Ollie Gajewski, Garnet Geary, Barbara Ginther, David Goodwine, Richard Grant, Alberta Hayes, Robert Headley. Row 5: Jack Hudson, Martin Jamrose, Bernadette Jancosek, Carol Jaroscak, Lillian Jelliga, Ginger Johnson, Dolores Jurek, Mary Lou Kammer, Martha Kelly, Ted Kotyuk, Gale Kozacik. Row 6: Carl Kristoff, Francis Kusbel, Richard Kutcka, Paul Kuykendall, Barbara Latta, Paul Linko, James Macey, John Macko, Mary Anne Magyar, John Matuska, Rita Mazur, John McNamara. Row 7: Martha Mercer, Don Mitchell, Albert Molnar, John Murad, Helen Narantic, Jo Ellen Nicoson, Carolyn Oprisko, Virginia Palikan, Patricia Palmer, Leona Pav-likaski, Rita Pishkur, Joe Portman. Row 8: Alice Regan, David Reifenberg, Robert Richardson, Richard Riffer, Diane Rusnak, Danny Santay, Richard Schultze, Edward Sebastian, Carole Sharp, Homer Smith, Margaret Smith, Lowell Sorrels. Row 9: Tom Soucy, Donald Spisak, Shirley Spisak, Joyce Stiga, Jo Ann Stolarz, Sharon Stroud, David Suto, Joan Sz-landa, Mariane Tegosik, Philip Thompson, Patricia Trei-ber, Donald Turich. ROW 10: Barbara Turner, Shirley Vaughn, Nick Vischak, Phyllis Wajvoda, Robert Wandell, Gerald Ward, Mary Ward, Roger Wargo, Barbara Wolfe, Mary Wroton, Jim Yager, Lorraine Zubeck. NEWBERRY'S 5 10 Page 21 OUR HALL OF FAME HAS . . Page 22 NORTHERN INDIANA LUMBER COAL CO. THESE SOPHOMORE ASPIRANTS SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Loft to right: Barbara Vacendak, treasurer; Richard Walters, secretary, Janet Comstock, vice-president; Mike Haviley, president. SOPHOMORE CLASS Row 1: David Allen, Richard Alloway, Gordon Aird, Gerald Atterbury, Pat Banik, Wayne Barnes, Anna Mae Bednar, Ted Bendis, Georgette Berwanger, Judy Boskovich. Row 2: Leslie Bright, Janet Brosman, Bill Bunchek, Ed Christiansen, Patricia Chromchik, John Ciesar, Tom Coil, Janet Comstock, Dolores Coppage, Thelma Dollins. Row 3: Gregor Doman, Joseph Domsich, Kay Duffalo, Biil Dunlap, Donna Fennell, Peter Fetsis, Lorraine Filipek, Charles Fizer, Judy Fortner, Barbara Fritz, Peggy Fritz. Row 4: Ron Gajdos, Ed Gajewski, Walter Gaskey, Mary Gemer, Joanne Gerds, John Gerds, Mary Ann Grdina, Phil Gren-chik, Greg Grothouse, Donna Grubach, Bob Gumulauski, Eunice Hacker, Theresa Hamadaj. Row 5: Joan Harding, Connie Harris, Karen Hassel, Michael Haviley, Richard Headley, Darrell Hunt, Bob Jancich, Shirley Jennings, Jim Kamradt, Anthony Kapitan, Joe Kapitan, Albert Klym, Ronald Koch. Row 6: Joe Korbell, Robert Kovach, Josephine Kozderka, Betty Kristek, John Kubeck, Frances Kujawa, Ray Kurcinka, Tanya Lesinsky, Tamar Lipschutz, Pauline Lukacek, Alice Marlowe, Anita Martich. Row 7: Michael Mazur, Jim Meyer, Michael Mordus, Nora Moy-nihan, John Murga, Robert Murzyn, Sandra Panik, Geor-gine Pataky, Martha Payton, Barbara Perunko, Phyllis Pieters, Gene Plesha, Mary Beth Pohl. Row 8: Mary Portman, Anna Mae Potocsky, Jo Ann Query, Shirley Reeves, Don Reneer, Melvin Rigg, Bert Roe, Ed Rosinski, Don Ruman, Lenore Sabinski, Sue Sanders, Anthony Shaffer, Stanley Shaffer. Row 9: David Sharp, Monica Shebish, Michael Shorr, Joe Smith, John Solcich, Joan Solyom, Fred Stavitzke, Ronald Stephenson, Ray Strabavy, Mary Ann Treiber, Richard Turner, Barbara Vacendak, Leona Walczak. Row 10: Roxanna Wallen, Richard Walters, Bruce Wargo, John Wasilak, Phyllis Webster, June Westerfield, Mary Nell Whitler, Connie Wingert, Barbara Young, Tom Zajac, Martha Ziara, Ray Zubeck, John Zuklin. ROY OSBORNE, GENERAL CONTRACTOR 1745 Calumet Avenue Page 23 THE JUNIOR CLASS CONSISTS OF Compliments of THE RADIO CENTER Page 24 BRIGHT AND PROMISING STARLETS JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Left to right: Michele Lynch, vice-president; Carolyn Mowell, treasurer; Janice Grayson, secretary; seated, Nick Plesha, president. JUNIOR CLASS Row h Mary Ann Ambrozi, Don Banik, George Baran, Mary Ann Bednar, Bob Bercik, Geraldine Bodnar, Henryetta Boswell. Row 2: Gerald Brindley, Walter Campbell, Nancy Carroll, Ted Chandik, Alex Dohanyos, Tom Doran, Paul Dreesen. Row 3: Mike Drevyanko, Leroy Dudzik, Jack Earlywine, Gail Etheridge, Richard Fehrman, Edward Fritz, Sylvia Gabor, Florence Gajewski, Janet Grayson. Row 4: Mary Greer, Kathryn Grenchik, Louise Griffin, Mary Haviley, Carl Herakovich, Orvajean Hobbs, Don Hough, Ronald Hussey, Marlene Jacobs, Judy Jancosek. Row 5: Jack Jaros, Irene Jelliga, Joe Jurek, Ray Kenda, Mike Kinel, Pat Kiraly, Mike Krzyston, James Kujawa, Ed Ladendorf, Catherine Lapaich. Row 6: Kay Lawton, Lewis Lee, Michele Lynch, Martha Machaj, Ruth Ann Macko, Milo Marvel, Bernard Mashura, Milan Matuska, Mary Janet McBrien, Don McClelland. Row 7: Larry McClelland, Mary Therese McNamara, Edith Me-hok, Dorothy Memet, Evelyn Micoley, Carolyn Mowell, Mary Ann Murga, Shirley Noble, Melvin Mrzlock, Anna Mae Oreskovich. Row 8: Julius Panik, Ed Payton, Elaine Piasecki, Margie Pieters, Richard Plawecki, Nick Plesha, Jerry Progar, Alvina Pustek, Pat Pustek, Evonne Read. Row 9: Phyllis Riehl, Selma Roman, Ronald Rosin, Beverly San-tay, Burnell Sell, Harold Smith, 'ean Stefek, Eugene Stephens, Eleanor Szerbowski, Pat Szymanski. Row 10: Gerald Talaby, Kathleen Terneny, Mary Ann Torszewski, Larry Umfleet, Romald Wallen, Pat Wawrzyniak, Janice Williams, Carol Yusko, Gerald Zelenke, Robert Zondor. JUNIOR CLASS ENGAGES IN MANY ACTIVITIES The junior class of 1953-54 had its time filled with many activities, both scholastic and social. The juniors will long remember the school dances and the many long hours spent on various committees for parties. Another highlight of this year was the presentation of two all-school plays in which many juniors interested in dramatics participated. Perhaps the most remembered event in this year was the selection and ordering of class rings. No junior can ever forget the excitement he experienced when he went to the jeweler's to be measured for his ring. Baseball, basketball, and football games were other events which the juniors enjoyed this year. Musically inclined juniors participated in the choruses, orchestra, and the band. Juniors with a flair for writing took journalism this year, and they are looking forward with enthusiasm to next year when they will edit the TATTLER and REFLECTOR. A big job that was done this year by the juniors was presenting the annual Junior-Senior Prom. May 28 found the Girls' Gym beautifully decorated with the theme of Black Magic. This evening is probably the most cherished memory of the juniors who attended. June brought a close to this school year for the juniors. Next year they will be seniors and they can always look back on this year as one of the most wonderful years in their lives. PHIL SMIDT S SON, Inc. 1205 Calumet Avenue Page 25 ACTIVITIES REFLECTOR EDITORS AND STAFF WORK HARD Top: REFLECTOR Editors and Sponsor Enjoy Some Good News. Left to right: Jeannine Kamradt, Miss Ane Marie Petersen, and Rose Dudas. Bottom: Pay Your $3.00, Sign on the Dotted Line, and You'll Get A REFLECTOR. Left to right: Joe Zrnchik, Beverly Jones, Mary Jean Bodnar, and Dean Grass. 1954 REFLECTOR STAFF Co-editors......................... Business and Advertising Manager Assistant Advertising Manager Subscription Managers Picture Editor..................... Assistant Picture Editor Sports Editors..................... Art Editor......................... Senior Class Activities Editor Activities......................... Class Editor....................... Faculty Adviser.................... . Rose Dudas, Jeannine Kamradt ....................Pat Gaskey . . . . Dolores Cernota Margie Van Meter, Elaine Brosman ................... Joan DuFon .....................Tula Fetsis . . Olga Phillips, Liz Grdina . . . . Delphine Kovacik .......................Ruth Short Patricia Porter, Elaine Brezovich .....................Marilyn Levin . . . Miss Ane Marie Petersen Pagt 28 LEO RUETH SONS Inc. General Contractors TO PRESERVE HIGH SCHOOL MEMORIES Top left: All agreed? Left to right: Ruth Short, senior activities; Joan Du Fon, picture editor,-Tula Fetsis, assistant picture editor. Bottom left: All work is fun when it's done for REFLECTOR. Left to right: Pat Porter, activities; Marilyn Levin, closs editor,- Elaine Brezovich, activities. Top right: Proof that even girls can calculate batting averages. Left to right: Delphine Kovacik, art editor,- Liz Grdina and Olga Phillips, sports. Bottom right: The books balance? left to right: Dolores Cernota, advertising; Patricia Gaskey, advertising and business manager; Elaine Brosman and Margie Von Meter, subscriptions. The hammering of typewriters, the buzz of voices, waste baskets full to the top, is the scene in room 25. This is the REFLECTOR room. The theme chosen for the 1954 year book is The Halls of Fame. With the help of our adviser. Miss Ane Marie Petersen, we exceeded our goal in advertising and increased the number of subscriptions over those of 1953. Many hours were spent planning schedules, taking pictures, mounting them, and writing copy work. GEORGE SPIES INDUSTRIES The best class rings made. Page 29 WHAT'S THE LATEST NEWS AT W. H. S.? Discussing the best school newspaper in the land. Dolores Cernota ond Francis Jancek, Tattler co-editors; Miss Ane Marie Petersen, faculty adviser. Rushing to meet the deadline. Left to right: Mary Ann Dermay and Carolyn Mowell, first page; Tula Fetsis and Mary Jane Zuklin, third page. TATTLER Seventh period on Friday and the students of Whiting High wait anxiously for their TATTLERS. The TATTLER is published biweekly by the students. Under the guidance of Miss Ane Marie Petersen, the staff tries to meet the deadlines in editing the paper. Juniors who are interested in being on either the TATTLER or REFLECTOR staffs must take a semester of journalism and act as cub reporters for one semester. This newspaper is printed on the Little Giant under the direction of Mr. B. J. Vesely and the print shop boys. 1953-54 TATTLER STAFF Co-editors .... First Page Editors Second Page Editors Third Page Editors Sports Page .... Exchange and Circulation Faculty Sponsor . . Dolores Cernota, Francis Jancek . Carolyn Mowell, Mary Ann Dernay . . Kay Lawton, Henryetta Boswell, Mary Therese McNamara . . . Tula Fetsis, Mary Jane Zuklin Carl Foreman, Ed Fortin, Richard Bodney ....................Vivian Walczak Miss Ane Marie Petersen TIMES — GRAPHIC 1864 Indianapolis Boulevard Page 30 Future TATTLERS and REFLECTORS lie in these hands — JUNIOR JOURNALISTS. Front row; Left to right: Mary Ann Bednar. Judy Jancosek, Evelyn Micoley, Janice Williams, Nancy Carroll, and Michael Drevyanko. Second row: Patricia Warzyniak, Martha Machaj, Kathryn Grencik, and Jean Stefek. Third row: Mary Ann Grdina, Donna Fennell, Tamar Lipshutz. Michael Kinel, Richard Plawecki, and Mary Greer. VOGEL'S Home of Good Foods 1250 Indianapolis Page 31 One feature coming up. Left to right: Vivian Walczak, exchange manager; Mary Theresa McNamara. Henryette Boswell, and Kay Lawton, second page. The TATTLER Sports page in the making. Left to right: Carl Foreman, Ed Fortin, and Richard Bodney. get a tattler and YOU WILL SEt GIRLS' CLUB TEACHES P's Q's OF ETIQUETTE Docy-do and around we go. Planning the next program. Left to right: Eleanor Szerbowski, Ted Kotyuk, Martha Davits, and Jim Kujawa. Left to right: Arlene Harness, Pat Pustek, Pat Chromchik, Joyce Stiga and Miss Margaret Canine, sponsor. Learning to get along with other girls, acquiring manners, and developing good taste in dress are among the primary purposes of the Whiting High School Girls' Club. During the year members of this club are chosen for round table discussions. Also, movies are shown, speakers from various colleges speak to the girls, and beauty consultants give tips on how to become more attractive. Miss Margaret Canine is sponsor of the Girls' Club. The easiest way to glamour is.......................... Left to right: Patricia Palmer, treasurer; Frances Kujawa, secretary; Phyllis Riehl, vice-president; and Joyce Desatnick, president. Seated: Miss Margaret Canine. Page 32 JOHN WARGO INSURANCE 1438- 119th Street BRUSHES + PAINTS + EASELS = PALETTE CLUB Sketching a subject of interest to everyone. To learn more about the world of art and participate in numerous art projects is the purpose of the Palette Club. Exhibitions of their accomplishments are displayed in the junior high corridor each year. Much credit is given to Miss La Donna Thue, sponsor of this organization, for her help in teaching her students to make posters for the many activities taking place during the school year. Another major project of the Palette Club is the making of scenery for the plays. Potential Rembrandts. Left to right: Miss La Donna Thue, sponsor; Mary Ann Magyar, cub-reporter; Delphine Kovacik, secretary; Mary Jane Zuklin, treasurer; Ronald Delismon, vice president; Ken Stephenson, president. HOOSIER DRUG STORE Walgreen System Page 33 SCHOOL GOVERNED BY STUDENT COUNCIL Rules and regulations of Whiting High School are set down by the Student Council. With the help of their sponsor, Mr Jack Taylor, many plans have been fulfilled this year. The long awaited student handbook was published for the student body at a low cost to each pupil. The Student Council took care of the homecoming parade and election of Homecoming Queen for the Whiting -Roosevelt game. Vice presidents of each class are invited to sit in on all meetings. Representatives of each homeroom who are on the Student Council meet at least once a month. The Council sponsored a tour to Washington, D. C. for W.H.S. students during spring vacation. Student Council leaders season work with fun. Left to right: Jack Biel, president; Carl Foreman, vice-president; Joseph Kutcka, treasurer; Mr. Jack Taylor, sponsor; and Charles Fritz, secretary. Next joke coming up. First row. Left to right: Jack Biel, Jerry Kammer, Carl Foreman, Gregory Grothhouse, Janice Williams, and Donna Grubach. Second row: Janet Comstock, Mary Ann Dernay, and Shirley Coil. Third row: Joe Kutcka, Jimmy Meyer, Gerry Zelenke, and Michele Lynch. Fourth row: Homer Smith, Melvin Mrzlock, Martha Davits, and Carole Sharp. WEST PARK GROCERY 119th £ Indianapolis Blvd. Page 34 RED CROSS HELPS THOSE IN NEED Seated from left to right: Alice Regan. Beatrice Bogucki, secretary; Chuck Fritz, president; and Paul Grcevich, treasurer. Standing from left to right: Jean Stefek, Mary Jean Bodnar, Brenda Smith, Billy Bunchek, Shirley Coil, Selma Roman, Gordon Aird, Jack Hudson, Fred Kimmick, Richard Alloway, John Ciesar, Rich Harding, Martha Payton, and Miss Shirley Crutchfield, sponsor. FUTURE NIGHTINGALES CONSTITUTE JR. R. N. CLUB Seated from left to right: Mary Ann Bednar, Pat Porter, vice-president; Miss Shirley Crutchfield, sponsor,- and Beth Graham, president. Standing from left to right: Dolores Cernota, Kathyrn Grencik, Olga Phillips, Tessie McNamara, Liz Grdina. Vivian Walczak, Pat Kiraly, secretary,- Martha Machaj, Mary Jane Zuklin, Nancy Odlivak, treasurer,- and Marilyn Gyure. Page 35 WHITING MOOSE SPANISH CLUB DELVES INTO REALMS OF SPANISH LIFE Buenos dias, alumnos. Buenos dias, senor professor. This is a typical saying in the Spanish classes led by Mr. Jack L. Taylor, sponsor of the Spanish Club. The Spanish Club has accomplished many activities this year. Some of them include the annual Chili Bowl game, seeing Jose Greco, and eating a Spanish meal afterwards in Chicago. The club also holds their annual picnic at Indiana Dunes State Park. The aim of the Spanish Club is to promote friendship with our South American neighbors and to understand their ways of living through seeing Spanish films, reading books, learning the language, playing games and dances, listening to records, and writing letters to students of Mexico. Page 36 WINSBERG'S The Store for Young Men Top: . . . . and here's the place where I took guitar lessons. Left to right: Ray Strobavy, president; Tom Doran, secretary; Kay Duffalo, treasurer,- Mr. Jack Taylor, sponsor,-Barbora Vacendak, vice-president. Lower left: Celebrating Christmas the Spanish way. Lower right: Future Jose Greco's in action. Left to right: Carolyn Mowed, John McNamara, Donna Fennell, Ted Bendis, Jack Earlywine, Jo Anne Query, Carol Jean Jaroscak, Bob Kovach, Francis Kusbel, Carol Sharp. Oh! Wish we could visit Rome! Julius Caesar the second? Left to right: Karen Hassel, Gerry Bodnar, Mary Ann Trieber, Mike Haviley, Mike Mrydus, John Ciesar, and Michael Mazur. Left to right: Phyllis Webster, Tonya Doman. Lesinsky, Walter Gaskey, and Gregory The Latin Club, under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Matson, engaged in many extra-curricular activities this year. Among them were a trip to Chicago and seeing the movie The Robe, a trip to Indiana State Dunes Park, and a dance given for the whole school. Another highlight of the year was the annual Latin Club exhibit for which students of the club constructed various projects pertaining to old Rome. The object of this project is to stimulate interest among the Latinites. The Latin Club was created to give all students taking Latin a chance to participate in business and social life activities. In order to be a member of this organization you must take one year of Latin. Why the candles — no electricity? Left to right: Gregory Doman, vice-president; Gerry Bodnar, secretary; John Ciesar, president; Tanya Lesinsky, treasurer; Michael Haviley, social chairman. Page 37 Compliments of PARK VIEW FOODS LOVE OF THE THEATRE EXPRESSED BY THESPIANS Play practice after school today. Make-up crew in room 310. These are the familiar words of Mrs. Stephen Lentvorsky, sponsor of the National Thespian Society. To become a member of the Thespians one must earn a total of ten points. A person may achieve this honor by participating in the all-school plays, make-up crew, operettas, or various other crews. This year the Thespians sponsored an all-school dance, The Straw Hat Holiday , which was a big success. Officers of this organization are Conrad Blasko, president; Francis Jancek, vice-president; Bob Olson, treasurer; and Mary Ann Mazanek, secretary. One of the chief duties of the officers is to count up how many points a person should receive for participating in the plays or other phases of the theatre. Thespian officers confer with their sponsor. Seated: Mrs. Marie Lentvorsky. Standing: Bob Olson, treasurer; Mary Ann Mazanek. secretary; Conrad Blasko, president; Francis Jancek, vice-president. Make-up is always applied correctly. Left to right: Joan Du Fon, Jeannine Kamradt, Mary Ann Dernay, Conrad Blasko, chairman, Mary Jane Kundrat, Alice Comstock, Elaine Brosman, Delphine Kovacik, Elaine Brezovich, Ruth Short and Margie Van Meter. Seated: Marilyn Levin. Property crew comes to the rescue. Seated: Liz Grdina, chairman, Betty Yengich, Olga Phillips, Mary Grdina, Tess McNamara, Rose Dudas, Shirley Coil, costume mistress. Standing: Sylvia Gabor, Kay Lawton, Nancy Odli-vak, Patricia Gaskey, Tamor Lipschutz. Page 38 STUDENTS SHOW ABILITY IN TWO ALL-SCHOOL PLAYS The all-school play, The Thursday Murders , under the direction of Mrs. Stephen Lentvorsky, sold out every seat in the Whiting High School auditorium on December 2. The following evening the cast again proved their thespian ability. Members of the cast were Francis Jancek, Steve Calfa, Conrad Blasko, Marilyn Levin, Carol Burman, Lynn Cooper, Pat Porter, and Irene Kristoff. Also included were Ted Chandik, Richard Walters, Mary Jane Zuklin, Janice Williams, Tula Fetsis, Gail Kozacik, Dolores Cernota, June West-erfield, Tom Payton, and Carole Jean Jaroscak. Another play, Stagline , was presented on February 19. The cast included Carol Burman, Steve Calfa, Lynn Cooper, Jack Earlywine, Janice Grayson, Francis Jancek, Irene Kristoff, Pat Kiraly, Marilyn Levin, Martha Machaj, Evelyn Micoley, Carolyn Mowell, Bob Olson, Mary Ann Tor-zewski, Richard Walters, Pat War-zyniak, and Janice Williams. This is the end, Steve!! Top: Left to right: Tula Fetsis, Ted Chandik, Steve Calfa, and Richard Walters. Better than wrestling on television. Middle: Left to right: Steve Calfa, Conrad Blasko. and Francis Jancek. What are you looking at, Marilyn? Bottom: Left to right: Lynn Cooper, Marilyn Levin, and Francis Jancek. Page 39 NOT EVEN FRED WARING COULD COMPARE WITH THIS Mr. Bernard Qubeck began teaching music at Whiting in the 1950-1951 school year. Since that time his choruses have produced many first-rate shows. Included in the Music Department are the Melodeers, Freshman Chorus, and Advanced Chorus. Although Mr. Qubeck directs the choruses for concerts, assemblies, the annual Christmas festivities, and contests, he assists Mr. Adam P. Lesinsky with the Whiting High Band and Orchestra. The high-light of this year was the operetta, Good News. MELODEERS Bottom Row: M. Machaj, E. Micholey, B. Kristek, D. Coppage, K. Lawton, P. Fritz, B. Yengich, J. Brosman, M. Gyure, D. Memet, M. Murga, E. Mehok, A. Pustek. 2nd Row: B. Qubeck, E. Read, T. Hamadej, M. Payton, M. T. McNamara, P. Riehl, J. Solyom, M. J. Kundrat, B. Jones, M. Mazanek, B. Graham, A. M. Potocsky, M. N. Whitler, L. Sabinski, T. Lipshultz, D. Fennell. 3rd Row: J. Brindley, S. Calfa, J. Gerds, M. Shebish, T. Lesinsky, K. Grenchik, M. A. Grdino, G. Etheridge, P. Chromchik, S. Jennings, P. Webster, F. Kujawa, M. B. Pohl, L. Cooper, J. Biel, E. Walsko. Top Row: C. Blasko, D. Allen, D. Sharp, L. Satterlee, M. Kinel, B. Olson, M. Marvel, W. Campbell, T. Bendis, C. Jenkins, J. Earlywine, K. Stephenson, R. Delismon, B. Potis, F. Jancek, F. Murad, J. Kamradt, P. Fetsis, J. Satterlee. Page 40 CHORUSES RAISE VOICES IN JOYFUL SONG Freshman Chorus Row 1: Bob Headley, Lowell Sorrels, Jack Hudson, Ed Sebastian, Ollie Gajewski, Ed Chromchik, Charles Coil, Don Spisak, John Matuska, Jerry Clark, John Murad, Ken Fallin, Jerry Ward, Bob Richardson, Richard Kutcka. Row 2: Dick Grant, Marty Jamrose, Mary Louise Ball, Leona Pavlikoski, Mildred Carter, Dolores Dado, Mary Ann Magyar, Pat Filipek, Carolyn Collins, Rita Mazur, Pat Palmer, Marianne Tegosik, Joyce Stiga, Tom Soucy, Don Mitchell. Row 3: Mr. B. Qubeck, Sharon Stroud, Gail Duncan, Martha Davits, Dolores Jurek, Barbara Latta, Borbaro Ginther, Mary Wroten, Jeannie Borgetti, Martha Mercer, Shirley Vaughn, Helen Narontic. Row 4: Joyce Bond. Martha Kelly, Carol Coppage, Phyllis Banik, Lillian Jelliga, Pat Treiber, Carol Jaroscak, Diane Rusnack, Connie Burke, Joanne Stolarz, Donna Coppage, Virginia Palikan. Advanced Chorus Row 1: Conrad Blasko, David Sharp, David Allen, Bill Potis, Jack Biel, Lynn Cooper, Eugene Walsko, Jim Kamradt. Row 2: Kay Dufallo, Donna Grubach, Barbara Vocen-dak, Eunice Hacker, Nora Moynihan, Dorothy Memet, Beverly Santoy, Frances Kujawa, Phyllis Riehl, Beverly Jones, Marianne Mozanek, Carol Yusko. Row 3: Mr. B. Qubeck. Martha Ziara, Judy Boskovich, Monica Shebish, Phyllis Pieters, Mary Ann Treiber, Joanne Hording. OPERETTA HIGHLIGHTS YEAR LEON'S BODY SHOP 1803 129th Street LUKACSEK FOOD SHOP 2103 Superior Avenue Page 41 MUSIC DEPARTMENT UNCOVERS HIDDEN TALENTS The Whiting High School Bond and Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Adam P. Lesinsky, give students an opportunity to display their musical talents. Both the band and orchestra give annual spring concerts, and the orchestra also plays for the various dramatic presentations during the year. The band shows off at football games. Twirling their batons with the greatest of ease. June Westerfield, Ruth Short, Louise Griffin. Page 42 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE MUSIC LOVING STUDENTS COMPRISE BAND AND ORCHESTRA FLUTE Hayes, Alberta Bernard, Nancy Umfleet, Jeanette OBOE Chandik, Joyce Suto, Beverly CLARINET Riffer, Kenneth Johnson, Ginger Wolfe, Barbara Boswell, Henryetta Comstock, Janet Smith, Kathleen Blasewick, Dennis Regan, Kathy Sefchik, Ronald De Carlo, Annette Banik, Patricia BASSOON Schultze, Richard Brown, Peggy TROMBONE Schultz, Bob Coil, Shirley Ostler, Buster SAXOPHONES Kuss, Jimmy Wargo, Bruce Riffer, Richard Treiber, Patricia Turner, Richard Borgetti, Jean Kammer, Mary Louise Kristoff, Carl TRUMPET Query, Joann Bednar, Anna May Potacky, Georgine Gray, Linda Lou Smith, Sue Hughes, Sharia Sandefur, Dan Duncan, Barbara FRENCH HORN VIOLAS Connie Wingert Irene Kristoff Phyllis Webster Marilyn Levin Susanne Doman Joan Solyom CELLOS Tanya Lesinsky Gale Kozacik Pat Porter Jonice Williams Florence Wingert STRING BASSES Sylvia Gabor Carol Burman Gale Etheridge Gale Beeler Barbara Edgin FLUTES June Westerfield Gil Ciesar OBOE Anna Mae Oreskovich Blasko, Conrad Suto, David Dougherty, Bob MAJORETTES Short, Ruth Westerfield, June Griffin, Louise 1st VIOLINS Betty Yengich Elizabeth Grdina Olga Phillips Carole Sharp Tamar Lipschutz Leona Walczak Marion Lunde Donna Fennell 2nd VIOLINS Vivian Walczak Mary Greer Karen Sabo Marjean Maxwell Judy Walsko CLARINETS Jean Stefek Mary Ward BASSOONS Lenore Sabinski Janet Brosman TRUMPETS Jack Jaros Joan Query Dorothy Memet FRENCH HORNS Conrad Blasko Dick Alloway Carol Jean Jaroscak Aretta Jones TROMBONES Janice Grayson Joan Szlanda Paul Kuykendall TYMPANI Helen Reeves PERCUSSION Shirley Vaughn JOHN KUBACKI SONS 1837 130th Street - 1547 Myrtle Avenue Page 43 Seated: Patricia Gaskey; Marilyn Gyure,-Dolores Cernota; Mrs. Marie Lent-vorsky, sponsor; Ferid Murad; Rose Dudas. Standing: Mary Jean Bodnar, Mary Jane Zuklin, Nancy Odlivak, Jeannine Komradt, Francis Jancek, Gregory Jancich. Elizabeth Graham, Carl Foreman, Charles Fritz, Robert Valencik, Joan DuFon, Kenneth Stephenson, Joyce Desatnick. N. H. S. PROMOTES SCHOLARSHIP, LEADERSHIP, CHARACTER AND SERVICE To become a member of the National Honor Society of Whiting High School, one must be outstanding in scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Names of students possessing these characteristics are submitted to the faculty for vote. Five per cent of the junior class are elected in the spring, and 10 per cent of the seniors are elected in the winter. Election to the National Honor Society is one of the greatest honors that can be bestowed on a student because by it, the faculty recognizes the student's outstanding traits. Students are received into the club by two initiations—a formal one and an informal one. The formal initiation brings to the student's attention that he must carry high the torch of knowledge and character always. The informal initiation is one that really tests if a student can be a worthy member of the organization as the stunts and tricks played on the initiates are sometimes trying on their patience. Mrs. Stephen Lentvorsky is sponsor of the society. 1953-54 officers are Ferid Murad, president; Gregory Jancich, first vice-president; Bob Valencik, second vice-president; Rose Dudas, secretary; Dolores Cernota, treasurer; and Francis Jancek, social chairman. Page 44 Bottom row. left to right: Tonya Lesinsky. Monica Shebish, Jean-nine Kamradt, Ruth Short. Second row: Irene Kristoff, Janet Comstock. Kathryn Grencik, Francis Joncek. Third row.’ Jean Stefek. Mike Kinel, Barbara Vacendak. Fourth row: Phyllis Webster, Eugene Plesha, Gerry Zelenke. Fifth row: Frances Kujawa, Ted Bendis, Gordon Aird. Bottom row, left to right: Henryetta Boswell, Joan DuFon, Nancy Carroll. Second row: Joyce Desotnick, Martha Mochaj. Third row: Richard Plowecki, Mary Ann Bednar, Ronald Delismon. Fourth row: Carolyn Mowed, Michele Lynch, Mary Therese McNamara. Fifth row: Milan Matuska. STUDENTS STUDY, STRIVE FOR SCHOLARSHIP W's Third Scholarship W Bottom row: Dolores Cernoto, Gregory Jancich. Second row: Robert Valencik, Mary Jane Zuklin, Marilyn Gyure. Third row.- Ferid Murad, Rose Dudas. Each year Scholarship W's are awarded to those students earning a B average throughout the school year. Members of the Scholarship W Club are those who have received a small felt W anytime during their four years of high school. If a student earns four W's a gold one is embossed on his diploma. All students work industriously to become members of this honor roll organization. The design of the emblem varies with the year it is received. Page 45 Seated: Janet Brosman, Betty Kristek, Judy Boskovich, Elaine Brosman, Marilyn Levin, David Sharp, Roxanne Wallen, Barbara Vacendak, Lenore Sabinski, Richard Walters, Leona Walczak, Peggy Fritz, Pat Chromchik, Barbara Young. Standing: Ronnie Gojdos, Wayne Barnes, Phil Grenchik, Theresa Hamadej, Mat the Payton. Monica Shebish, Georgine Pataky, Borbaro Perunko, Anna Mae Bednar, Anna Mae Potocsky, Barbara Fritz, Mary Whitler, Janice Groyson, Phyllis Webster. Frances Kujawa, Richard Turner, Irene Kristoff. Joan Solyom, Bob Jancich, Gene Plesha, Walter Gaskey, Greg Doman, Joe Kapiton, Gordon Aird, Tom Zajac, and Ray Strobavy. BIOLOGISTS DELIGHT IN BEAUTIES OF NATURE Officers: Karen Hassel, Secretary; Tanya Lesinsky, Reporter,-Tamar Lipschutz, President; Jim Kamradt, Treasurer.-Von Stoffer, Sponsor,- Ed Christensen, Librarian; Ronnie Stephenson, Vice-President. Do you know that the deep-sea sponges belong to the hexactinellida class? This was just one of the many facts uncovered by the Biology Club under the direction of Mr. Von Stoffer. The Biology Club takes part in many interesting activities such as going on hikes, visiting annually the Indiana Dunes State-Park, and collecting biological specimens. Anyone taking biology and interested in furthering his knowledge of the subject is welcome to join the club. The club also makes a study of flowers, leaf formations and different kinds of butterflies. Page 46 LIBRARY CLUB FOSTERS LOVE OF BOOKS Library club sponsor, officers, and assistants First row, left to right: Olga Phillips, president; Miss Ruth Espen-laub. sponsor,- Carolyn Mowed, vice-president; Joan Stolarz. Seated: Tamar Lipschutz, secretary. Second row: Marianne Murga, Patricia Szymanski, Elaine Bros-man. treasurer,- Carol Burman, Patricia Filipek. Patricia Kiroly. Gail Duncon, Mary Beth Pohl, Mary Ann Bednar. SAFETY AT ALL TIMES IS AIM OF PATROL CLUB Bottom row: Ron Wilson, Joe Smith, Steve Calfo, Arnold Reneer, John Margeta. Second row: Don Elledge, John Krivacic, Ted Kotyuk, Horold Smith, John Pohl. Third row: Mr. Henry Kosalko, sponsor,- Eugene Walsko, Bill Potis, Joe Jurek, Don Richardson. Page 47 Top left: What, no gravity? Middle left: Such poise and grace they use in jumping for that balll Center: Warming up for a shutout, we hope. Left to right: Robert Valencik and Greg Jancich. Bottom left: Go get him, “Bear and Greg. Top right: He won't get far with our Nick around. Middle right: Receiving the most valuable player oward. Left to right: Mr. Pappas, manager of Hoosier Theater,-Rosemary Perunko, homecoming queen,- Bill Misicko, most valuable player. Insert: A hard worker at the football games. Bottom right: Who's chasing whom? Page 50 ANDRE'S BEAUTE BOX 1200 119th Street AYRES' MODERN SHOE REPAIR Top left: Work together, play together, win together. Left to right: Ray Strabavy, Ed Fritz, and Phil Grenchik. Middle left: Make the score go up, you Oilers! Center: Chuck Fritz, a capable manager, at work. Lower left: Get the ball and head for the basket, boys. Top right: Someone had his Wheaties for breakfast. Middle right: Playing the game in true Oiler fashion. Lower right: Cross Country team takes time out to catch a breath before running again. Bottom row, left to right: Michael Kinel, Milan Motuska, Jack Jaros, Robert Zondor. Second row: Coach Joseph Piatek, Ted Bendis, Carl Foreman, Greg Grothouse, Eugene Stephens, Jim Kujawa, manager. GILBERT A. BRINDLEY Attorney-at-Law BODIE FOOD SHOP 1549 John St. Page 51 Seated: Secretary—Olga Phillips, Vice President—Nick Plesha, President—Francis Jancek, Treasurer—Rose Dudas, Girl Representative—Tess McNamara. BILL BERCIK'S SERVICE STATION Corner 119th and Indianapolis Page 52 Standing: Director of Athletics—R. P. Gallivan, Faculty Treasurer —Alice Jenkins, Principal—G. O. Burmon, Boy Representatives—Greg Jancich and Ed. Fritz. HARRY R. BARTON, D.D.S. Whiting, Indiana COACHES AND ATHLETIC BOARD SUPERVISE ATHLETIC AFFAIRS Seated: Henry Kosalko. trainer, assistant football, grade school sports,- Ray P. Gallivan, athletic director, football, swimming. baseball; Steve Fowdy, freshman football, basketball. Standing: Joseph Piatek, cross country, track, grade school sports; Peter Kovachic, basketball, football assistant. GRIDDERS FIGHT ONWARD 1. Hobart there — Although the weather wasn't on the team's side, the Green and White came through with flying colors and a 6-0 win. Drenching rain did not dampen the spirit of the W.H.S. team. 2. Morton here — With a score of 46-6, the Oilers pocketed their second win. Highlight of the game was Bob Valencik's run of 103 yards for a touchdown after intercepting a pass. 3. Lew Wallace — The first conference game for the Oilers proved to be the first loss. The final score, 6-2. Lew Wallace scored on a fluke Whiting punt to win from a determined Whiting squad. 4. Washington here — The Oilers lost by a wide margin, 33-0, to one of the state's strongest teams. 5. Hammond High there — In this exciting game, Whiting led 13-0 at halftime. The crowd was kept on the edges of their seats; two minutes before the end of the game, Hammond made a winning touchdown and kick, making the final score 14-13. 6. Brazil here — The Oilers came out on top of a 48-13 score. Phil Grenchik scored a last-minute touchdown on a 62-yard run. 7. East Chicago Roosevelt here — Whiting's best and most exciting game of the season. Although statistics proved that Whiting outplayed Roosevelt in completing passes, intercepting passes and yardage gained, Roosevelt pulled through with a 6-0 win. 8. Horace Mann there — With Horace Mann leading all through the half, Whiting managed to fight up to the 13-13 score in true Oiler fashion. It was a dreary and snowy afternoon, but Whiting's spirits were high. Ed Fritz plunged over for a touchdown and Nick Plesha kicked the tying extra point in the closing minutes of the game. 9. Clark here — On the short end of a 6-0 score, the Oilers lost a heartbreaker to their cross-town rivals. This defeat of the Green and White at the hands of the Pioneers was the first since 1945. Whiting's Representatives on the Gridiron Row 1: Ron Rosin, Phil Grenchik. Carl Herakovich. Bob Jancich, Ray Zubeck, Burnell Sell, Larry McClelland, Lewis Lee, Jim Kamradt, Burt Rowe. Row 2: Alex Dohanyos, Dave Allen, Richard Headley. Stan Jam-rose. Ed Fritz. Bill Misicko, Bob Chepela, Don Madura, Gene Plesha, Ron Gajdos, Mike Drevyanko. Row 3: Manager George Ostrowski, Don Hough, Wolt Campbell, Ray Kurcinko, Ambrose Kapiton, Bob Valencik, Ron Ragland, Ed Christiansen, Richard Kulos, Don Banik, Don Roman, Manager Jack Jaros. Row 4: Jim Ward, Bill Bunchek, Wayne Barnes, Jerry Progar, Bob Gumulauski, Greg Jancich, Milo Marvel, Nick Plesha, Rich Baranowski, Bob Bercik, Dave Sharp, Manager Jim Kujawa. BARAN'S FUNERAL HOME 1231 119th Street BILL'S SELF SERVICE MARKET 1914 New York Avenue Page 53 DEPARTING SENIOR PLAYERS 1st row: Jim Word, Don Roman, Bob Valencik, Bob Chepela. 3rd row: Don Madura, Joe Misicko, Stanley Jamrose, Gregory 2nd row: Richard Baranowski, Richard Kulas, Bill Misicko, Ron- Jancich. aid Ragland. WHITING 6 46 Hobart Morton OPPONENTS 0 6 LETTER WINNERS Richard Baranowski Don Madura 2 Lew Wallace 6 Bob Bercik Bill Misicko 0 E. C. Washington 33 Bob Chepela Joe Misicko 13 Hammond High 14 Ed Fritz Nick Plesha 48 Brazil 13 Stanley Jamrose Ronald Ragland 0 E. C. Roosevelt 6 Gregory Jancich Don Roman 13 Horace Mann 13 Richard Kulas Bob Valencik 0 Hammond Clark 6 Louis Lee Jim Ward BUBALA FOOD SHOP 1601 121st Street o Page 54 CARL BUEHLER and SONS 1519 Indianapolis Blvd. TODAY'S FRESHMAN TEAM-TOMORROW'S VARSITY WHITING OPPONENTS 44 Munster 26 12 Clark 36 24 Irving 27 19 Hammond High 27 24 Hammond Tech 30 20 E. C. Washington 25 26 Morton 26 WHITING OPPONENTS 33 Munster 25 29 Hammond High 52 19 E. C. Washington 34 29 Irving 24 40 E. C. Roosevelt 42 41 Hammond Tech 36 28 Clark 28 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL TEAM Left to Right: Bottom row: Don Turich, Jerry Ford, Roger Wargo, Dick Kutcka, Phil Thompson, Dave Reifenberg. Second row: Dick Headley, John McNamara, Joe Portman, Alex Molnar, Danny Santoy, Martin Jamrose. Top row: John Murad, Jim Macy, Homer Smith, Paul Kuykendall, John Matuska, Ronnie Blasko, Jerry Ward. Page 55 CATHCART'S DAIRY QUEEN 1441 Indianapolis Blvd. CALUMET UPTOWN CAB CO. CHEERLEADERS-W. H. S. PEPPER-UPPERS VARSITY Dolores Cernoto, Marianne Mozanek, Margie Van Meter, Olga Phillips. We've got a team that sure is swell, so come on, gang, let's give 'em a yell! This was just one of the many cheers that resounded on the Whiting High School football field and in the Whiting Memorial Gymnasium under the direction of the W. H. S. cheerleaders. Members of the 1953-54 cheering squad were Olga Phillips, Margie Van Meter, Dolores Cernota, and Marianne Mazanek, who were chosen by vote of the Athletic Board at tryouts held in an all-school assembly. B-SQUAD Judy Jancosek, Pot Pustek, Pot Wawrzyniak, Mory Greer. CENTRAL AVENUE FOOD SHOP Joseph Brozovich, Prop. Paje 56 CENTRAL WHOLESALERS 1916 New York Avenue Senior girls with their mums. PERUNKO RULES OVER HOMECOMING Excitement was at its height when Whiting High School celebrated its annual homecoming festivities on October 30. A parade from the Community Center to Memorial Gymnasium started the celebration. An added attraction was a card section spelling out various formations during the game. At a dance following the Roosevelt - Whiting game, Rosemary Perunko was crowned homecoming queen by Jack Biel, president of the Student Council. Members of her court were Margie Van Meter, senior; Kay Lawton, junior; Eunice Hacker, sophomore; and Carolyn Collins, freshman. CENTRAL DRUG STORE New York Avenue - 119th Street CONDES DRIVE-IN 1440 Indianapolis Blvd. Page 57 VARSITY SQUAD Seated: Don Roman, Bob Valencik, Greg Jancich, Milo Marvel, and Jim Satterlee. Standing: Jim Kamradt. Carl Herakovich, Bob Gumulauski, Eugene Stephens, Ray Stravaby, and Lewis Lee. OILER BASKETEERS SINGE THE NETS Greg Jancich 270 Carl Herakovich 104 Eugene Shephens 26 Jim Satterlee 148 Lewis Lee 37 Don Roman 24 Milo Marvel 131 Jim Kamradt 33 Bob Gumulauski 21 Ray Strabavy 130 Bob Valencik 29 Charles Fritz Mgr. Roy Kurchinka Mgr. WHITING OPPONENTS WHITING OPPONENTS 56 Hammond Clark 63 41 Tolleston 53 38 Michigan City 60 61 Hammond Clark 59 37 Hammond Tech 27 56 Valparaiso 34 42 Fowler 36 62 Horace Mann 65 38 Emerson 63 62 Roosevelt 73 45 Froebel 58 48 S. B. Washington 61 55 Marmion Military Academy 46 74 Lew Wallace 55 52 Thornton Fractional 54 63 E. Chicago Washington 73 50 Hammond High 70 Best Wishes to the Graduates FARRIS GARAGE DAVE'S DRUGSTORE Page 58 RISING OILER HOOPSTERS B SQUAD BASKETBALL Top Row: Ed Christionsen, Jock Jaros, Bob Jancich, Ted Bendis, Phil Grenchik. Row One: Leroy Satterlee, Carl Jenkins, David Sharj; gene Plesha, Raymond Zubeck. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Row One: John Matuska, John McNamara, Jim Me: Ted Top Row: Roger Wargo, Ernest Bright, Donald Turich, Jim Yager, Kotyuk, Paul Kuykendall. Jerry Ford, Carl Kristaff. GLOBE ROOFING PRODUCTS CO. DR. GOLDSTEIN, D.D.S. Page 59 1953-54 OILER NETMEN Gregory Janclch Milo Marvel Don Roman The Oiler netmen were edged by Hammond Clark in the opening game of the season, 63-56. After trailing for two periods, the Whitingites staged their first comeback to tie the score at 54-54 in the final quarter. The overtime proved useless as the Oilers were outscored, 9-2, in the three-minute extension. Kovachic's cagers dropped their second chance to Michigan City's Red Devils, 61-38. Following the loss of their first-quarter lead, the Whiting hardwood men trailed the remainder of the game. Traveling to Hammond Tech, the Oilers slaughtered the Tigers, 37-27. Although leading all the way, this score remains Whiting's lowest seasonal tally. The oil city five added a victory over Fowler to their prestige in a 42-36 thriller. Sharing the lead with their opponents, the Oilers were never on safe ground. The tide reversed as the Oilers went against Emerson, December 9. Emerson's fast break set the Oilers trailing, 21-5, in the first quarter. The Oiler five were trampled, 63-38. The Blue Devils of Froebel handed the Oilers their second consecutive loss, 58-45, in Gary Memorial Gymnasium. Chuck Bencie of the steel city ripped the nets for 27 points. Greg Jancich tallied 17 points to lead all Whiting scorers. The Green and White hosted Marmion Military Academy in their third home game of the season. The Oiler five blazed the trail all the way to win, 55-46. Page 60 GOLUB QUALITY MARKETS 1538 - 119th 2110 Schrage Ave. Compliments of GREEN LANTERN GO THROUGH STIFF SCHEDULE Jim Satterlee Carl Herokovich Bob Valencik The Oilers received their first big upset at the hands of Thornton Fractional. After trailing through three quarters of play, the Meteors walked off with a 54-52 victory. Loss number six went on the Oiler record, as the Wildcats of Hammond High ran over the Ko-vachicites, 70-50. The Oilers were never in striking distance of Radovich and company. Boasting a 3-6 record, the Oilers were snowed under by Tolleston's Blue Raiders, 53-41. The Oilers were dragging 30-15 at the intermission and 40-29 at the third period. Raider James Newcome out-scored everyone with 28 points to his credit. The Oiler netmen romped over Hammond Clark, 61-59, on their second meeting this season in the Whiting Memorial Gymnasium. Few points separated the cross-town rivals throughout the game. Whiting hardwoodmen soared high as they downed Valparaiso, 56-34 on their home floor. Following their conquest of Valpo, the Green and White fell prey to E. C. Roosevelt, 73-62. Frank Allen's 13-point spree sent the Oilers trailing by 20 points in the first period. Jim Satterlee led all scorers with 22 points. Following their loss in the twin city, the Whiting five were trampled, 61-48, in the opener of a double-header including Clark and South Milwaukee. After trailing in the first quarter, S. B. Washington held a steady lead in the remainder of the game. The Hornets of Lew Wallace bowed before the wrath of the Oilers in a 74-55 conquest. Last year the Hornets topped Whiting, 74-55. Quite in reverse! The Oilers finished the '54 season by hosting E. C. Washington, Western Division champs. ..The Senators retained their record by dropping Whiting, 73-63. GLENN'S SHOES 1337- 119th Street HANSEN BUICK Inc. 1701 - 119th St. — 1545 Indianapolis Blvd. Bottom row: David Beckner, Ed Fortin. Carl Herakovich. Ray Top row: Manager Lynn Cooper. Louis Lee. Frances Joncek, Ed Strabavy, Andy Jefchak, Paul Grecevich , Bob Humenik, Fritz, Gregory Jancich, Ron Palenchar, Bob Valencik, Ron Leroy Lee. Rosin. Dean Grass. Coach R. P. Gallivan, Phil Grencik. FUTURE MAJOR LEAGUERS WHITING OPPONENTS W'HITING OPPONENTS 13 Tolleston 11 6 Lew Wallace 4 18 Hammond Tech 4 2 Hammond Tech 3 14 Froebel 7 15 Froebel 0 1 E. C. Washington 2 3 Clark 6 1 E. C. Roosevelt 8 7 Lew Wallace 13 5 Clark 1 4 E. C. Roosevelt 3 2 Horace Mann 3 6 E. C. Washington 3 0 Hammond High 8 2 Horace Mann 3 3 Emerson 11 13 Hammond High 10 2 Tolleston 3 3 Emerson 11 BATTING AVERAGES NAME AVERAGE NAME AVERAGE NAME AVERAGE Jefchak, Andy .500 Lee, Louie .254 Grass, Dean .000 Valencik, Bob .423 Fritz, Ed. .237 Fortin, Edwin .000 Jancich, Greg .313 Herakovich, Carl .231 ‘Jancek, Francis .000 Palenchar, Ron .289 ‘Humenik, Bob .204 ‘Denotes Letter Winners. Lee, Leroy .264 Strabavy, Ray .148 Cole, Jim .263 Grecevich, Paul .000 JANSEN'S MICHIGAN FRUIT MARKET HOB NOB RESTAURANT Illiana Hotel Page 62 First row: Jerry Zelenke, Mike Kinel, Burnell Sell, Don McClel- Second row: Ed Lodendorf, Mike Mordus. John Murad, Jerry land. Dick Kutcka, Dan Santay. Bob Christenson. Ward, Rich Headley, Bob Headley. AQUAMEN HEAD FOR WATER SWIMMING ROSTER AND SCORES OPPONENTS WHITING OPPONENTS WHITING 51 Hammond High 14 37 Horace Mann 29 36 Froebel 29 47 S. B. Riley 19 48 Horace Mann 18 41 S. B. Adams 25 43 Lew Wallace 23 28 La Porte 38 25 Froebel 41 43 Hammond High 23 47 S. B. Central 19 37 S. B. Washington 37 39 Lew Wallace 27 60 Harvey 6 NAMES POINTS NAMES POINTS NAMES POINTS Burnell Sell 83 Mike Kinel 22 Jerry Ward 6 Don McClelland 52 John Murad 22 Mike Kryston 3 Jim Kuss 42 Ed Ladendorf 16 Jerry Zelenke 1 Julius Panik 42 Dan Santay 12 Bill Dunlap 36 Richard Kutcka 9 HOOSIER FLOWER SHOP Flowers by wire anywhere JOHNNIE'S MARKET 2040 Indianapolis Blvd. Page 63 'W' CLUB COMPOSED OF LETTER WINNERS Top Row: Nick Plesho, Ed Fritz, Jim Polok, Ronald Delismon, Row Two: Richard Baranowski, Bill Misicko, Gregory Jancich Burnell Sell, Bob Valencik, Jock Jaros. Row Three: Jim Shebish. Bill Potis, Eugene Walsko, Francis Jan- Row One: Don Roman, Jim Ward, Joe Misicko, Richard Ku!c cek, Ronald Ragland. 'W' CLUB The 'W' Club, under the direction of Coach Ray Gallivan, helps to maintain the high standards of Whiting athletes. Requirements for the club are thal all members must have received a letter for participating or managing in a sport. Besides the participation in sports, the 'W' Club has other activities, among which is the annual 'W' Club Dance. MANAGERS Standing: Ray Kurcincka, Jim Kujawa, Gordon Aird. Seated: Chuck Fritz. Page 64 IDEAL FOOD SHOP 1700Vi Cleveland INDIANA HOT DOG GRILL G. A. C. PROMOTES GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP The G. A. C. under the direction of Miss Alice Jenkins helps to promote the athletic abilities of the feminine set of Whiting students. The activities and award presentation are predetermined by a Board of Executives, which is composed of present and past officers. Another award, the object of all G. A. C. members, is the Kampus Kate, given to the outstanding girl-of-the-month. Besides the usual activities, the G. A. C. has the complete operation of the concession stand at football games. EXECUTIVE BOARD: Standing: Mary Haviley; Mary Therese McNamara, vice president; Rose Dudas, treasurer. Sitting: Miss Alice Jenkins, sponsor; Mary Jane Zuk-lin,- Elizabeth Grdina; Leona Walczak, secretory. KAMPUS KATES: Top Row: Barbara Perunko. Henrietta Boswell. Nancy Carroll, Mary Ann Ostrowski, Leona Walczok. Row Two: Mary Haviley, Tula Fetsis, Rose Dudas, Marianne Mazanek. Row One: Dolores Cernota, Mary Jane Zuklin, Elizabeth Grdina. TROPHY AND PIN WINNERS: Top Row: Mary Ann Ostrowski, Vivian Walczak, pin winners,- Miss Alice Jenkins, sponsor; Elizabeth Grdina, Joan DuFon, pin winners. )w One: Dolores Cernota, Rose Dudas, trophy winners; Olga Phillips, Jeannine Kamradt, pin winners. Page 65 KOZACIK HARDWARE Mundelein Cathedral High Compliments of La Mouettes AND ATHLETIC ABILITIES FOR GIRLS W WINNERS Top Row: Pat Porter, Mory Jone Zuklin. Row Two: Nancy Carroll, Mory Jane Kundrat, Martha Machaj. Row One: Janice Grayson, Mary Haviley, Alvina Pustek. NUMERAL WINNERS Top Row: Pat Wawrzyniak, Donna Grubach, Kay Duffalo, Barbara Vacendak, Nancy Odlivak, Mary Therese McNamara, Pat Gaskey, Barbara Fritz, Frances Kujawa, Leona Walczak, Phyllis Webster, Pauline Lukacek, Anna Mae Potocsky. Row Three: Mary Beth Pohl, Judy Joncosek, Judy Fortner, Carolyn Mowed, Kathryn Grenchik, Tanya Lesinsky, Mary Ann Grdina, Pat Banik, Barbara Perunko, Pat Chromcik. Dolores Coppage, Karen Hassel. Row Two: Kay Lawton, Mary Greer, Evelyn Micoley, Elaine Piasecki, Dorothy Memet, Judy Boskovich, Beverly Jones, Monica Shebish, Tamar Lipschutz, Anno Mae Oreskovich, Michele Lynch. Row One: Pat Pustek, Roxanna Wallen, Tula Fetsis, Elaine Brezovich, Marilyn Levin, Donna Fennell, Georgine Pataky, Marilyn Gyure, Shirley Coil, Henrietta Boswell. SCHOOL SPIRIT RAISED BY BOOSTER CLUB Through the enthusiasm and inspiration of the senior girls, the Booster Club was formed lest fall. The constitution was created listing many precedents to be established, the main one being to promote good sportsmanship and boost the moral of both team and students With Mr. Norman Hall as sponsor and Mary Haviley as president, the organization has made a notable beginning. Approximately 250 students and teachers are members. Their membership is signified by a pin inscribed with the name of the club. Producing an assembly program, developing a card section, and making signs were some of the major projects for homecoming this year. The Booster Club was also in charge of an assembly before the tournament. Various committee chairmen were charter, Dolores Cernota and Rose Dudas; publicity, Liz Grdina and Ruth Short; membership, Marilyn Levin; signs, Pat Pustek and Eleanor Szerbowski; badges, Pat Porter, Beverly Jones, and Joan Du Fon; and finance, Rose Humenik and Arlene Harness. Booster Chairmen Pause During Meeting. A Booster Sign In The Making. Enthusiasm At Its Height. NATIONAL DAIRY The Modern Dairy NEAL PRICE'S Records, Home and Auto Supplies Page 67 SENIORS 1. Out of the past .... Carl Stavitzke, Marcia Bazarko, Bill Potis, Marilyn Levin, Jack Biel. 2. Into the present .... Richard Kulas, Delphine Kovacik, Jim Polak, Rose Humenik, Paul Grcevich, May Beth Hurt. 4. Just imagine—no more school on Monday, Tuesday, etc ' Bill Misicko, Rose Dudas, Jeannine Kamradt, Olga Phillips, Richard Baranowski, Bob Chepela (seated). 5. Time out for relaxation. Elaine Brezovich, Stanley Jamrose, Joe Misicko, Joan DuFon, Ruth Short, Ronald Ragland. 3. Would you like a calling card? Mary Jane Kundrat, George Lee, Joe Seketa, Nancy Odlivak. 6. A favorite spot in the library. Elaine Brosman, Tula Fetsis, Ronald Delismon, Richard Bodney. Compliments of MAYOR ANDREW S. KOVACIK Page 70 MAZANEK'S GROCERY 1. Here, try this on! Pot Goskey, Arlene Harness, Jim Novotny, Richord Rhodes. 2. A breath of air is enjoyed by all. Don Plesner, Joyce Desatnick, Marianne Mazanek, Carl Foreman. 3. It's all part of the Christmas spirit! Liz Grdina, Bill Misicko, Bob Chepela, Jeannine Kamradt; on ladder, Don Roman. 4. The biggest day in our lives. 5. The loveliest night of the year. 6. Don Roman, signing his John Henry . Standing, Francis Jancek, Ken Stephenson. 7. This is the motor? George Ostrowski, Richard Bodney. Mr. Charles Leckrone, Don Plesner, Dan Moynihan. McLaughlin service Indianapolis Blvd. - Atchison Avenue J. W. MILLIKAN INC. 449 State St., Hammond, Indiana Page 7 SENIOR STARS ADD LUSTER Richard Baranowski The Bear The other team? He can block it; Just leave it to Rich For that victory in our pocket. Football, Baseball, Manager, W Club, Biology. Marcia Bazarko Marsh Seldom serious, always gay, A swell gal in every way. Band. Girls', Biology. Library, Booster. John Biel Jack Student Council president was he. Liked by you and liked by me. Cross Country, Football, Track, Melo-deers. Student Council, Latin, Biology, 3 operettas. Boys' Glee, Advanced Chorus. Conrad Blasko Connie Day by day the wonder grew; Could his head possibly contain oil that he knew? Band, Orchestra, Melodeers, Thespians, Booster, Latin, Palette, Biology, 6 allschool plays. Mary Jean Bodnar Janie In her charming little way. She lessens the boredom of the day. Nationol Honor Society, Girls', Biology, Monitor, G.A.C., Booster. Richard Bodney Bud One may think that Bud is quiet. But leave it to him to start a riot. TATTLER, Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Latin, Biology. Beatrice Bogucki Bea At the typewriter Bea's a whiz. Liked by the teachers As well as the kids. Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Monitor, G.A.C. Elaine Brezovich Brez For a girl so cute and sweet. Our Elaine just can't be beat. REFLECTOR, B-squad cheerleader. Orchestra, Melodeers, Thespians, Class Officer 1, Spanish, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Monitor, G.A.C., 2 operettas. In September of 1951 we, the class of 1954, began our high school careers. Feeling very important we soon took on the traditional name of Greenies. Being very active we joined various clubs and organiza- Page 72 Compliments of DR. MORIARTY, D.D.S. MOSKINS CLOTHING STORE 1413- 119th Street TO W. H. S. HALL OF FAME Elaine Brosman Boots Elaine is a sprightly loss from down Chicago way. Whatever she sets her mind to She is sure to conquer someday. REFLECTOR, Thespians, Junior R.N.'s, Booster, Girls', Palette, Biology, Library, G.A.C., Mundelein Cathedral High School 1,2,3. Stephen Calfa Muscles Not too short, not too tall. He is a friend of one and all. Swimming, Baseball, Thespians, Patrol, 4 all-school plays. Bishop Noll High School 1. Harold Cannon Harold Harold doesn't have much to say. But in our thoughts he'll always stay. Basketball, Biology, Patrol, Booster, 1 all-school play. Nell Carter Nell A little quiet and rather shy. Discontinued. Dolores Cernota Dee Dee Dee is quite a studious loss. Cute and gay, the head of the class. REFLECTOR, TATTLER, Thespians, Varsity cheerleader. Scholarship W , National Horor Society, Jr. Red Cross, Spanish, Girls'. Biology, Library, G.A.C., Booster, Jr. R.N.'s, 3 all-school plays. Mixed Chorus, D.A.R. Citizenship Award, Valedictorian. Robert Chepela Saber Now here's a boy we like in school; He gives the girls a chance to drool. Football, Basketball, Track, W Club, Biology. Shirley Coil Shirl The good and the wise, lead quiet lives. Band, Thespians, Student Council, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, G.A.C. Alice Comstock Allie Her artistic ability is only exceeded by her good looks. Melodeers, Thespians, Student Council, G.A.C.. Class officer 2,4, Booster. Girls', Chorus, Latin, Palette, 4 operettas, 3 all-school plays. tions. With our new friends and classmates, we enjoyed the initiations, dances, games, and other activities. The school year soon ended bringing with it our very first party, Moonlight and Roses. Class officers this Page 73 JANSEN'S MICHIGAN FRUIT MARKET Compliments of MAYOR ANDREW S. KOVACIK SCHOLASTICALLY SPEAKING, WE Lynn Cooper L. C. Worry and care are just in the way; There's only one life so let's make it gay- Managers, Band, Orchestra, Melodeers. Boys', Glee, Spanish, Patrol, 2 operettas, 2 all-school plays. Ronald Delismon Del Space ships. Mars, A trip to the moon. He'll make these possible Some day soon. Managers, W Club, Melodeers, Thespians, Student Council, Scholarship W , Class Officer 3, Latin, Palette, Biology, Patrol, 3 operettas, 1 all-school play. Mary Ann Dernay Mares Wit and laughter She has at will; For her the day Is never still. TATTLER, Melodeers, Student Council, Class Officer 3, Girls', Palette, Biology, Library. Booster, G.A.C. Joyce Desatnick Joy I know what I want and I seek it. I know what I think and I speak it. Band, National Honor Society, Student Council, Scholarship W , Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Majorette, 1 operetta, G.A.C. Rose Dudas Doosh Never sad, always smiling. That is why she's so beguiling. REFLECTOR, Athletic Board, Melodeers. Thespians, National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Class Officer 1, Girls' Chorus, Girls' State, Spanish. Girls'. Biology, Library, Booster, Mixed Chorus. 2 operettas, 1 all-school ploy. Joan DuFon Joanie Shining brown hair, Bright blue eyes, Joanie DuFon is Any man's prize. REFLECTOR, Thespians, Notional Honor Society, Scholarship W . Mixed Chorus. Spanish, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Monitor, G.A.C., 1 operetta. Margaret Durkovic Margie She's very shy when first you meet her. But always sociable when e'er you greet her. Girls'. Biology, Library, Booster, G.A.C., Mixed Chorus. Tula Fetsis Tula Tula's sweet, nice, and full of fun. She'll always be a friend to everyone. TATTLER, REFLECTOR, Girls' Chorus, Jr. Red Cross Council, Latin, Girls', Biology, Booster, Jr. R.N.'s, G.A.C., 1 operetta, I all-school ploy. year were Rose Dudas, president; Olga Phillips, vice-president; Pat Porter, secretary; Elaine Brezovich, treasurer. To lead us through our second year at Whiting High, we chose as class officers Ferid Murad, president; Page 74 HOB NOB RESTAURANT Illiana Hotel MAZANEK'S GROCERY STROVE FOR THE BEST Joseph Filipek Fifi Quiet and rather shy. That's Joe, a real swell guy. Spanish, Biology. Carl Ray Foreman Howdy Doody Not too serious, not too gay. Those who know him, like him that way. TATTLER, Cross Country, Basketboll, National Honor Society, Student Council, Scholarship W , Class Officer 2, Booster, Bio'ogy, 1 all-school ploy. Edwin Fortin Pix Ed is always on the scent of some coming sports event. TATTLER, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Managers, Student Council, Scholarship W , Latin, Biology. Charles Alan Fritz Chuck Chuckie's one of those little boys That likes to make the biggest noise. Cross Country, Baseball, Managers, Student Council, Scholarship W , Class Officer 2,4, Jr. Red Cross Council, Spanish, Biology. Patricia Ann Gaskey Pat Never a sorrow, never a care. That's the girl with the light blonde hair. REFLECTOR, Melodeers, Scholarship W , Girls', Biology, Library, Triple Trio, 1 operetta, G.A.C. Wilma Gilliam Wilma Wilma joined us just this year,- To us her friendship will always be dear. Girls', Booster, Fletcher Academy 1,2,3. Elizabeth Graham Beth Happy-go-lucky is her disposition,-To be a nurse is her ambition. Melodeers, Thespians, Girls', Library, G.A.C., 2 operettas, Monitors, Junior R.N.'s, Thornton Fractional High School 1 2. Dean Grass Dean Though slow of tongue. He's fast of friend. Basketball, Baseball, Latin. Alice Comstock, vice-president; Carl Foreman, secretary; Chuck Fritz, treasurer. Enjoying the football and McLaughlin service, Est. 1929 I. w. millikan, inc. Indianapolis Blvd. — Atchison Ave. 449 State Street, Hammond Page 75 OUR PARTIES AND DANCES Paul Grcevich Poul Light curly hair has this lad. Always hoppy, never sad. Baseball, Spanish, Biology, Patrol. Elizabeth Grdina Gards Liz is quite a talkative miss. Full of fun and full of wit. REFLECTOR, Orchestra, Thespians, Student Council, Junior R.N.'s, Jr. Red Cross Council, Spanish, Girls', Palette, Biology, Library, Booster, Monitors, G.A.C. Frank Grubach Mute Being tall, dark and handsome Makes him a hit. Baseball, Scholarship W , Spanish, Biology, Patrol. Marilyn Gyure Mare As cute as a button And about as big. Melodeers, National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Class Officer 3, Girls' Chorus, Spanish, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, 4 operettas. Triple Trio, Monitors, G.A.C., Choraleers, Junior R.N.'s, Salutatorian. Arlene Harness Tootsie With a ring on her finger And bells on her toes. She'll have Jerry, Wherever she goes. Melodeers, Spanish, Girls', Biology, Booster, 2 operettas, I all-school play. Rosemarie Humenik Rosie Sugar and spice and everything nice. That's what Rosie is made of. Melodeers, Girls' Chorus, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, 2 operettas, 2 allschool ploys. Maybeth Hurt May Here's a girl who talks so fast, She starts the first and stops the last. Student Council, Girls' Chorus, Girls' 1 operetta. Helen Jackson Helen She lives to learn well And learns to live well. basketball games and frequent after-the-game gatherings, we ended the year with our dance, The Loveliest Night of the Year. Our Junior year was a very exciting year for us. Being upper classmen we enjoyed al. Page 76 ORR'S TELEVISION 1442 119th Street OWEN'S FUNERAL HOME WERE SPECTACULAR SUCCESSES Stanley Jamrose Stash High school days have few delights. But boy, the fun on high school nights. Football, Track, W Club, Biology. Francis Jancek Junior The good die young. We predict he'll live to a ripe old age. TATTLER, Swimming, Baseball, Athletic Board, W Club, Melodeers, Thespians, National Honor Society, Choraleers, Booster, Biology, 1 operetta. 2 allschool plays. Gregory Jancich Greg Football, basketball. In both he starred. Greg's one swell guy Who's sure to go far. Football, Basketball, Baseball, Athletic Board, W Club, Scholarship W , National Honor Society, Latin, Biology. Beverly Jones Bev Bev's so cute and captivating, A musical future is surely waiting. Melodeers, Thespians, Girls', Freshman Chorus, Advanced Chorus, Girls' Chorus, Latin, Biology, Library, Booster, Monitors, G.A.C., I oil-school play, 4 operettas, Triple Trio. Jerome Kammer Jer Never in a hurry. Never has a worry. Baseball, Thespians, Student Council, Latin, Biology. Jeannine Kamradt Beanie Sweet and charming, nice and gay. Perfect friend in every way. REFLECTOR, Thespians, National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Mixed Chorus, Jr. Red Cross Council, Sponish, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Monitors, 2 operettas, G.A.C. Ambrose Kapiton Ambrose The solemn quiet type is he. Always serious, never silly. Football, Latin, Biology, Patrol, Bishop Noll 1. Frederick Kimmich Freddie Always himself, naturally normal. Never stiff, never formal. Biology. the games, dances, and activities offered. In December, we received our class rings and the following May POPPEN'S AUTO SERVICE Chicago Motor Club Road Service J. C. PENNY Hammond, Indiana Page 77 OUTSTANDING ASSEMBLIES WERE John Kiraly Johnny Not very forceful, not too big. But towards success he'll always dig. Cross Country, Track, Student Council, Spanish, Biology, Patrol. Theresa Knight Terry Theresa doesn't have much to say. But we like her mild and gentle way. Girls', Gary Edison High School 1,2. Delphine Kovacik Del Her ability to draw is plain to see,-Just look at this book and you will see. REFLECTOR, Girls'. Palette, Biology. Booster, G.A.C., George Rogers Clark High 1. Richard Kulas Rich You may think he's quiet and rather shy, But there's more to him than meets the eye. Football, Track, W Club, Latin, Palette. Mary Jane Kundrat Cus When Mary Jane sings. Its' like o breath of spring. Melodeers, Thespians, Class Officer 1, Girls' Chorus, Junior R.N.'s, Latin, Girls', Biology, Triple Trio, 4 operettas, I allschool play. James Kuss Jim If it's o sax you want to hear. Then to Jim just lend an ear. Swimming, Band, Thespions, Biology. Joseph Kutcka Kutch If I were a little taller, I could moke someone wish he was a little smaller. Baseball, Student Council, Latin, Biology, Patrol. William Lawton Willie Don't shout, don't yell. Whisper what you have to tell. Track, Spanish, Biology. brought the Junior-Senior Prom, Fantasy in Crystal. We shall never forget the many busy days of preparation for this prom. Everyone wanting this to be the best prom ever got his wish on May 23, 1953. It turned QUALITY GROCERIES and MEATS 1517 - 121st Street Page 78 RICHARDS' PHARMACY 1420 - 119th Street PRESENTED BY THE SENIOR GIRLS George Lee Bantam George's height is something to see; He's just as swell os he can be. Basketball, Melodeers, Spanish, Biology, 1 operetta. Marilyn Levin Louie Marilyn is witty and can always be heard Telling you to go eat-a-bird . REFLECTOR, B-squad cheerleader. Orchestra, Melodeers, Thespians, Spanish, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Monitors, G.A.C., 8 all-school plays, 1 operetta. Rosemarie Lukacek Rose Rose hasn't much to soy. Just goes quietly on her way. Spanish, Girls', Biology, Booster, G.A.C., 1 all-school ploy. Donald Madura Don Maduro's truck is a popular crate At about the time of 11:38. Football, Track, Biology. Marianne Mazanek Mares Nice and sweet, as cute as can be; When you see her, you'll agree. Varsity Cheerleader, Melodeers, Thespians, Girls' Chorus, Freshman Chorus, Spanish, Girls', Biology, Library, Boost er. Monitor, Triple Trio, G.A.C., 5 operettas. Warren McKinley Mack Haste is crime So take your time. Biology. Robert Merry Worry kills men. Why die? Jr. Red Cross, Booster, Biology. 1 all school play. Joe Misicko Chief What fun are classroom papers? Let's go out and cut some capers. Football, Track, Swimming, W Club, Spanish, Biology. out to be one of the most beautiful proms Whiting ever had. We danced in the atmosphere of sparkling ice and crystals. The Junior-Senior picnic at the park ended our Junior year. Officers were Marilyn Gyure, Page 79 RIFFER'S MEN'S WEAR 1401 119th Street R S SHOE STORE 1346 119th Street SENIOR BOYS DISPLAYED GREAT ABILITY William Misicko Tiny Most valuable player award he received; The team is sorry to see him leave. Football, Track, Swimming, W Club. Melodeers, Spanish. Daniel Moynihan Moose When mischief is in the air. He's always one of the guilty pair. Track, Latin, Biology. Ferid Murad Freddy Freddy always looks so neat. A boy like him is quite a treat. Cross Country, Football, Basketball, Track, W Club, Melodeers, Thespians, National Honor Society, Student Council, Scholarship W , Boys' Stqte, Class Officer 2, Booster, Latin, Palette, Biology, Patrol, 4 operettas. James Novotny Nick Flirting is a desperate thing. But I'm a desperado. Track, Baseball, Melodeers, Thespians, Spanish. Latin, Biology, 1 operetta. Nancy Odlivak Red This red-headed, freckled-faced lass Lends raciness to our closs. National Honor Society, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Monitors, Junior R.N.'s, G.A.C., George Rogers Clork 1,2. Robert Olson Olie Studying is an awful drain; Why sit in school and strain your brain? Swimming, Melodeers, Thespians, Boys' Chorus, Biology, 4 all-school plays. Mary Ann Ostrowski Ostro Though this girl is quite small. She's nice and friendly to one and all. Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Mixed Chorus, G.A.C., 1 all-school play, 1 operetta. Rosemary Perunko Windy Cute, sweet and nice. To our world she adds some spice. Band, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, G.A.C., 1 all-school play. president; Pat Porter, vice-president; Mary Ann Dernay, secretary; Ronald Delismon, treasurer. SCHLATER FUNERAL HOME SHERMAN'S INDIANA SUPPLY A good place to buy for over 35 years TO MAKE THEM GREAT' ATHLETES Richard Pesenko Pa rsy I'm on the edge of a great career,-Somebody push me off. Thespians, Biology, Patrol. Olga Phillips Og Olga's fortune is in her hair. Shining gold beyond compare. REFLECTOR, Varsity Cheerleader, Athletic Board, Orchestra, Thespians, Student Council, Class Officer 1, Junior R.N.'s, Spanish, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Monitors. G.A.C. Donald Plesner Don To all who know him, he's a friend; His help he's always glad to lend. Jr. Red Cross Council, Spanish, Palette, Biology, Booster. James Polak Ben Jim can always find a way. To moke it seem a brighter day. Swimming, W Club, Biology. Patricia Porter Portobinski If there's a joker in the bunch. To find her takes no special hunch. REFLECTOR, B-squad cheerleader. Band, Orchestra, Thespians, Student Council, Class Officer 1,3, Spanish, Latin, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, 4 all-school plays. Junior R.N.'s, G.A.C. William Potis Poty To be a leader, you must be the best. As Senior Class prexy he passed this test. Football, Track, Swimming, Baseball, W Club, Melodeers, Student Council, Class Officer 4, Boys' Glee Club, Advanced Chorus, Spanish, Polette, Patrol. Booster, 4 operettas. Ronald Ragland Ronnie Sometimes quiet, sometimes not. Whatever he is, we like him a lot. Football, Basketball, W Club, Band, Orchestra, Spanish, Biology, Baseball. Helen Marie Reeves Helen A happy-go-lucky girl is she, A good pal you'll all agree. Band, Orchestra, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster. Our Senior Year — Guiding us successfully this year were Bill Potis, president; Chuck Fritz, vice-president; Mary Jane Zuklin, secretary; Alice Comstock, treasurer. This was the year we had all been waiting for. SEMANCIK COAL COMPANY WEINER FOOD SHOP 1951 New York Avenue Page 81 THE SCHOOL'S MANY ACTIVITIES HELD Richcrd Rhodes Dusty His eyes spell mischief; His smile spells hi ; He's iked by every girl and guy. Melodeers, 1 operetta. Kenneth Riffer Ken A good, industrious boy is he, A truer friend theie '•ouldn't be. Band, Orchestra, Scholarship W , Spanish, Biology. Donald Roman Turk Mischief is his middle name When he's around nothing's tame. Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, W Club, Student Council, Spanish, Biology. Barbara Ruel Bobs Never in a silly dither. Always has her senses with her. Spanish, Biology, Girls', G.A.C., Weed High School 1,2. James Satterlee Flosh Jim's liked by you and all the rest; We're glad to have him at W.H.S. Football, Basketball, Track, Baseball, Band, Orchestra, Boys' Stote, Moose-heart, Illinois, 1,2,3. Robert Schultz Bob bo Bob is quiet and acts os he should; On the trombone, he's very good. Band, Orchestra, Melodeers, Boys' Glee Club, Scholarship W , Lotin, Biology, 4 operettas. Joseph Seketa Zeke Zeke's on the small side But that doesn't matter He makes up for it In his chatter. Football, Basketball, Track, Biology. Joseph Sevcik Fuyko The world knows little about its greatest men. Cross Country, Football, Basketball. Realizing it was our last year at Whiting we crammed as many school and extra-curricular activities into our schedules as we could. The taking of senior pictures, homecoming celebration, football and basketball Page 82 STICE'S JEWELER 1520 119th Street SEMANCIK COAL COMPANY THE INTEREST OF THE SENIORS James Shebish Jim A guy who likes to clown at times, A real good friend of yours and mine. Track, Swimming, Baseball, W Club, Latin, Patrol. Ruth Short Ruthie Cute and friendly, pretty and sweet. Full of fun from head to feet. REFLECTOR, Band, Melodeers, Scholarship W , Spanish, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Majorette, G.A.C., Thespians. Phillip Soucy P. S. Study is a dreary thing; He'd like to find a remedy. Booster. David Spisak Bunny As good a pal os one could be. The number of his friends is sure to grow. Booster. Duane Spisak Wayne Really not serious, sometimes gay, A very nice boy in his very own way. Discontinued. Carl Stavitzke Schwinks What's the use of worrying? Biology. James Stavitzke Jim Even though he's not so tall, Jim's a friend to one and all. Track. Earlene Steele Blondie As sweet a girl as can be found, She's a genuine pal all around. Girls', Clinton High School 1,2. games, parties, dances, prom, class night, and preparing for graduation made up our Senior Year. Our last PAUL SKURKA, WHOLESALER 1450 John Street SANDRICK'S HARDWARE 1720 Indianapolis Blvd. Page 83 SENIORS UNITE IN SAYING Kenneth Stephenson Ken Television, radio are his ambition; In this field he'll gain recognition. Melodeers, Thespions, National Honor Society, Student Council, Latin, Palette. Robert Valencik Vo I On the football field we saw him run; In the classroom we shored his fun. Football, Basketball, Baseball, W Club, National Honor Society, Scholarship W , Spanish. Margery Van Meter Margie Margie always looks so neat; A nicer girl you couldn't meet. REFLECTOR, Varsity Cheerleader, Thespians, Spanish, Girls', Library, Booster, Monitors, G.A.C. Edward Vavrek Ed Ed is really one swell guy,-If you know him you'll know why. Biology. Vivian Walczak Viv Viv is usually very quiet; She's never known to start a riot. TATTLER, Orchestra, Melodeers. Girls' Chorus, Mixed Chorus, Junior R.N.'s, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, 2 op-erettes, G.A.C. Eugene Walsko Wally Happy-go-lucky, gay and free. Nothing there is that bothers me. Swimming, Managers, W Club, Thespions, Melodeers, Boys' Glee Club, Spanish, Palette, Biology, Patrol, Booster, 4 all-school plays. 2 operettas. James Ward Jim lim always wears a smile; The friends he's got Would reach a mile. Football, Baseball, W Club, Spanish, Biology. Nancy Wood Woody An amusing all-around girl. Girls' Chorus, Girls', Palette, Biology, Library, G.A.C. days at W.H.S. were spent saying good-bye to all our friends, teachers, and classmates. We shall never forget these wonderful years spent at Whiting and hope that we won't be forgotten too soon either. Since Page 84 SAFETY TIRE SERVICE 1443 Indianapolis Boulevard JOSEPH P. SULLIVAN Attorney FAREWELL TO WHITING HIGH SCHOOL Elizabeth Ann Yengich Betty A quiet manner, a graceful air. She never seems to have a care. Orchestra, Melodeers, Thespians, Girls' Chorus, Latin, Girls', Biology, Library, Booster, Triple Trio, 4 operettas. Mary Jane Zuklin Janie A studious girl, always gay. Friendly and nice in every way. TATTLER, Thespians, National Honor Society, Student Council, Scholarship W , Class Officer 4, Mixed Chorus, Junior R.N.'s, Latin, Girls', Palette, Library, Booster, 3 all-school plays, G.A.C. Joseph Zrnchik Zinch As good a chap as you'll ever know. Trock, Latin, Biology, Patrol. Each day to school we came down our sacred halls of fame To lockers jammed with books and pens, to rooms of ever faithful friends. Seeking knowledge our vital need, honor and courage we made our creed. Our teachers showed us the endless light to keep our halls shining bright. When our working day was done, then we knew 'twas time for fun. At dances, parties, games and meetings, our halls echoed welcome greetings. Now with graduation near, we bid farewell to things held dear. Our paths will cease to be the same, but we'll always cherish our Halls of Fame. our learning is done, we will leave with diplomas in our hands and memories in our hearts, turn our thoughts to the future. Then we will Page 85 SURDY'S VARIETY 2639 White Oak DEAN M. TAGGART, D.D.S. SPECIALLY HONORED STARS FRIENDLIEST Rosemarie Humenik and Francis Jancek ATHLETIC Mary Ann Ostrowski and Gregory Jancich TALENTED Conrad Blasko and Beverly Jones MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Kenneth Stephenson and Dolores Cernota WITTIEST Elizabeth Grdina and Ronald Delismon Page 86 WHITING FLOWER SHOP 1347 - 119th Street SENCHAK DAIRY COMPANY The Pioneer Farm IN OUR HALLS OF FAME SMILE Ruth Short and George Lee EYES Joan DuFon and Bob Chepela BEST DRESSED Ferid Murad and Margie Van Meter HAIR Olga Phillips and Jack Biel WHITING SURPLUS STORE 1444 119th Street WHITE STAR GROCERY 1491 Indianapolis Rlvd. isl v Page 87 STUDENTS HONORED FOR SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENTS Marilyn Gyure, salutatorian, and Dolores Cernota, valedictorian. After the scholastic averages of the class of 1954 were computed, valedictory and salutatory honors went to Dolores Cernota and Marilyn Gyure, respectively. In order of their scholastic averages, others in the upper 10 per cent included Rose Dudas, Mary Jane Zuklin, Ferid Murad, Gregory Jancich, Patricia Gaskey, Ronald Delismon, Carl Foreman, Robert Valencik, and Joan DuFon. WHITING'S DELEGATES TO BOYS' AND GIRLS' STATE Representatives to Girls' State and Boys' State were Rose Dudas and Ferid Murad, respectively. Rose spent one week during the summer at Indiana University, while Ferid stayed at Indiana State School for the Deaf studying the various functions of government. Recipient of the DAR Good Citizenship Award was Dolores Cernota. This award is presented annually to a senior girl on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. WHITING SHADE AWNING 1242 119th Street Ferid Murad and Rose Dudas, Boys' and Girls' Slate representatives. Compliments of F. W. WOOLWORTH CO. 1334 119th Street Page 88 Chuck Fritz, Vice-President; Mary Jane Zuklin, Secretary; Alice Comstock, Treasurer; Bill Potis, President. SPONSOR AND OFFICERS GUIDED SENIOR CLASS In place of the usual congratulations which seem to be appropriate at such a time as this, I would like to express to you, the class of 1954, my gratitude for an association with you which has been both pleasant and rewarding. May the years which lie ahead be more profitable and enjoyable for you as a result of the semesters during which you have studied here at Whiting High School. Senior Class Adviser J. B. Allen WHITING RECREATION PARLOR 1508 119th Street WM. VATER COAL CO. Phone Whiting 34 Page 89 INDEX Headley, Richard . Headley, Robert . Herakovich, Carl . Hobbs, Orva Jean Hough, Donald .... Hudson, Jack ..... Humenik, Rose .... Hunt, Darrell .... Hurt, Maybeth .... Hussey, Ronald ... .............22, 53, 63 ............20,41,55, 63 7, 19, 24, 53, 58,60, 62 ......................24 ..................24, 53 ...........4, 20, 35,41 ..............70, 76, 87 ....................22 ..................70, 76 ......................24 Jackson, Helen ..............................57, 76 Jacobs, Marlene ..............................24 Jamrose, Martin .................18, 20, 41,55 Jamrose, Stanley .............53, 54, 70, 71, 77 Jancek, Frances 30, 38, 39, 40, 44, 45, 52, 62, 64, 71, 77, 87 Jancich, Gregory ........................44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 58, 60, 62, 64, 77, 87 Jancich, Robert ...............7, 22, 46, 53, 59 Jancosek, Bernadette .........................7, 30 Joncosek, Judy .................. 24, 31,56, 66 Jaroscak, Carol .....................20,36,41,42 Jaros, Jack ...................24,42,51,53,59,64 Jelli a, Irene ............................19,24 Jelliga, Lillian ........................20, 41 Jenkins, Miss A.......................11,52,65 Jenkins, Carl ...........................40, 59 Jennings, Shirley .....................5, 22, 40 Johnson, Ginger .........................20, 42 Jones, Beverly .....28, 40, 41, 57, 66, 67, 77, 87 Junior Red Cross .............................35 Junior RN's ..................................35 Juniors .................................24, 25 Jurek, Dolores ..........................20, 41 Jurek, Joseph ........................ 19,24,47 Koine, Mrs. E.............................8 Kammer, Jerome .........................34, 77 Kammer, Mary Lou .......................20, 42 Kamradt, James ... 18, 22, 40, 41, 46, 51,53, 58 Kamradt, Jeannine 28, 38, 44, 45, 57, 65, 70,71,77 Kapitan, Ambrose 53, 77 Kapitan, Anthony 22 Kapitan, Joseph 22 Kelly, Martha 20,41 Kendo, Ray 24 Kimmich, Fred .35, 77, 96 Kinel, Mike 24,31, 40, 45,51,63 Kiraly, John .78, 100 Kiraly, Pat .19, 24, 35, 47 Klym, Albert 22 Knight, Theresa 78 Koch, Ronald 23 Korbell, Joe 23 Kosalko, Mr. H 47, 52 Koytuk, Ted .20, 32, 47, 59 Kovach, Robert 23, 36 Kovachic, Mr. P. E 11,52 Kovacik, Delphine ...7, 29, 33, 38, 57, 70, 78 Kozacik, Gale .19, 20, 42 Kozderka, Josephine . 23 Krisfek, Betty • 19, 23, 40, 46 Kristoff, Carl .........................20, Kristoff, Irene ...................23, 42, Krzyston, Mike ........................... Kubeck, John ............................. Kujawa, Frances .......23, 32, 40, 41,45, Kujowa, James ..................24,32,51. Kulas, Richard ............53, 54, 64, 68, Kundrat, Mary Jane ....38, 40, 57, 66, 68, Kurcinka, Ray ..........................23, Kusbel, Francis ........................18, Kuss, James ............................42, Kutcko, Joseph ........................... Kutcka, Richard .................. 20, 41, Kuykendall, Paul ..................20, 42, 42, 59 45, 46 ....24 ....23 46, 66 53. 64 70, 78 70, 78 53, 64 20, 36 73, 98 34, 78 55, 63 55, 59 Ladendorf, Edward .........................24, 63 Lapaich, Catherine ............................24 Latin Club ....................................37 Lotto, Barbara ............................20, 41 Lawton, Katherine ..7,18,24,31,38,40,57,66 Leckrone, Mr. C.............................11,71 Lee, George ...........................70, 79, 86 Lee, Lewis ..................11, 25, 53, 58, 62 Lentvorsky, Mrs. M..................11,38, 44 Lesinsky, Tanya .......23, 37, 40, 42, 45, 46, 66 Lesinsky, Mr. A. P..........................12,43 Levin, Marilyn .......29, 38, 39, 42, 46, 57, 66, 67, 70, 79 Library .......................................47 Linko, Paul ...................................21 Lipschutz, Tamar ............18, 23,31,38, 40, 42, 46, 47, 66 Lopacki, Mr. B..................................9 Lukacek, Pauline ..................... 23, 46, 66 Lukacek, Rose Marie ...................57, 71, 79 Lynch, Michele ................24, 25, 34, 45, 66 Macey, James ......................... 21,55,59 Machaj, Martha ..........25, 31,35, 40, 45, 66 Macko, John .................................21 Macko, Ruth .................................25 Madura, Donald .........................53, 54, 79 Mogyor, Mary Ann ...................18,21,33,41 Maintenance ..................................9 Managers ....................................64 Marlowe, Alice ..............................23 Martich, A.iita .............................23 Marvel, Milo ................25, 40, 53, 58, 60 Mashura, Bernard ............................25 Matson, Miss E. .........................10, 12 Matuska, John ......................21,41,55,59 Matuska, Milan ........................25,45,51 Mazanek, Marianne ....................38,40.41,56,65.67,71.79 Mazur, Mike ............................23, 37, 46 Mazur, Rita ........................21,41 McAdam, Mr. J.................................8 McBrien, Mary Janet .........................25 McClelland, Donald ..........................25 McClelland, Larry .....................19,25,53 McKinley, Warren ............................79 McNamara, John ..............19, 21, 36, 55, 59 McNamara, Mary Therese .........25, 31, 35, 38, 40, 45, 52, 65, 66 Mehok, Edith 25, 40 Memet, Dorothy .. 19, 25. 40, 41,42, 66 Mercer, Martha .. 21,41 Merry, Robert 79 Meyer, James 23, 34 M.ico.'ey, Evelyn ... 25, 31, 40, 66 Misicko, Joseph ... 53, 54, 64, 70, 71,79 Misicko, William . 50, 53, 54. 64, 70, 7«,8C Mitchell, Donald ... 21, 41 Molnar, Albert 21,55 Moore, Mrs. H 9 Mordus, Michael . 23, 37, 63 Mowell, Carolyn . 24, 25, 30, 36, 45. 47, 66 Moynihan, Daniel 71, 80 Moynihan, Nora ... 23, 41 Mrzlock, Melvin ... 19, 25, 34 Murad, John 18.21,41,55, 63 Murad, Ferid .14, 40. 44, 45, 71, 80, 86, 88 Murga, John 23 Murgo, Mary Ann 25, 40, 47 Murzyn, Robert .... 23 Norantic, Helen ..........................21,41 National Honor Society ..................... 44 Nicosin, Jo Ellen ...........................21 Noble, Shirley ..............................25 Novotny, James ...........................71,80 Nyland, Mrs. M............................... 9 Obermiller, Mr. W..............................9 Odlivak, Nancy........35. 38, 44, 57, 66, 70, 80 Olson, Bob ...........................38, 40, 80 Oprisko, Carolyn .............................21 Orchestra ....................................42 Oreskovich, Anna Mae .................. 25,42,66 Oreskovich, Mrs. H.............................9 Ostrowski, George ........................53, 71 Ostrowski, Mary Ann ...........7, 57, 65, 80, 87 Palette Club ......... Palikan, Virginia .... Palmer, Patricia ..... Panik, Julius ........ Panik, Sandra ........ Patakey, Georgine .. Patrol Club .......... Pavlikaski, Leona .... Payton, Edward ....... Payton, Martha ....... Perunko, Barbara .. Perunko, Rose Mary Pesenko, Richard .... Petersen, Miss A. M. Phillips, Olga ...................33 ................21.41 ........4, 21. 32, 41 ...................25 ...................23 ......23. 42. 46. 66 .................47 ...............21, 41 ...................25 ...... 23. 35, 40. 46 18, 23. 46, 65. 66, 67 ........6, 50, 57, 8C ...................81 ...........12, 28, 30 .29, 35, 38. 42, 47, 52, 56, 65. 70. 81, 86 Piasecki, Elaine ...................25, 66, 67 Pieters, Margie .......................19,25 Pieters, Phyllis ......................23, 41 Piatek, Mr. J........................12,51,52 Pishkur, Rita .............................21 Plawecki, Richard ...................25.31,45 Plesha, Eugene ............ 18,23,45,46,53,59 Plesha, Nick .............. 19,24,25,52,53,64 Page 91 INDEX Plesner, Donald ...... Pohl, Mary Beth ...... Polak, James ........ Porter, Patricia ..... Portman, Joseph ... Portman, Mary ....... Potis, Bill ......... Potocksy, Anna Mae Progar, Jerome ...... Pustek, Alvina ...... Pustek, Pat .......... .....................71,81 ..............23. 40. 47. 66 ..................64, 70, 81 7, 29, 35, 42, 57, 66, 67,81 .....................4, 21 ........................23 40, 41, 47,64. 70, 81, 89 .............23, 40, 46, 66 ..................19, 25, 53 ..................25, 40, 66 ..........25, 32, 56, 66, 67 Query, Joanne ...................23, 36, 42 Qubeck, Mr. B....................12, 40, 41 Ragland, Ronald ...........7,53,54,64,70,71.81 Read, Evonne ..........................25, 40 Reeves, Helen ................... 5,42,81, 102 Reeves, Shirley ............................23 Reflector Staff .......................28, 29 Regan, Alice .........................18,21,35 Reifenberg, David .......................21,55 Reneer, Donald ........................23, 47 Rhoades, Richard ......................71, 82 Richardson, Robert ....................21, 41 Riehl, Phyllis ....................25,32,40,41 Riehl, Mr. C. E.............................12 Riffer, Kenneth ....................42, 82, 99 Riffer, Richard........................21,42 Rigg, Melvin ...............................23 Riordan, Mr. E. L...........................8, 9 Roe, Bertram ........................5, 23, 53 Roman, Donald ....19,53,54,58,60,64,71,82 Roman, Selma ..........................25, 35 Rosinski, Edward ...........................23 Rosin, Ronald ......................25, 53, 62 Ruel, Barbara ...................5, 57, 82, 96 Roman, Donald ..............................23 Rusnack, Diane ........................7,21,41 Sabinski, Lenore . Sanders, Sue ....... Sontay, Beverly ... Santay, Danny ...... Satterlee, James . Satterlee, Leroy ... Scholarship W . Schultze, Richard . Schultze, Robert ... Sebastian, Edward Secretaries ........ Seketa, Joseph ... Sell, Burnell ...... Seniors ............ Sevcik, Joseph ..... Seventh Grade ...... Shaffer, Anthony . Shaffer, Stanley ... .....23, 40, 42, 46 ................23 .............25,41 .........21,55, 63 40, 58, 60, 82, 102 ............40, 59 ................45 .............21,42 ............42, 82 ............21, 41 ................8 ............70, 82 .....25, 53, 63, 64 .............72-85 ................82 ................16 ................23 ................23 Sharp, Carole 4, 21,34, 36, 42, 43 Sharp, David 23, 40, 41, 46, 53, 9 Shebish, James .26, 64, 83 Shebish, Monica 23, 40, 41, 45, 46, 66 Shorr, Michael 23 Short, Ruth 7. 29, 38, 42, 45, 56, 57, 70, 71, 83, 86 Smith, Harold .25, 47 Smith, Homer 7, 21, 34, 55 Smith, Joseph .23, 47 Smith, Margaret 21 Solcich, John 23 Solyom, Joan 23, 40, 42, 46 Sophomores .22-23 Sorrels, Lowell .21, 41 Soucy, Philip 83 Soucy, Thomas .21, 41 Spanish Club 36 Spisak, David .71, 83 Spisak, Duane 83 Spisak, Shirley 21 Stavitzke, Carl .70, 83 Stavitzke, Fred 4, 23 Stavitzke, James 83 Steeie, Earlene 83 Stefek, Jean 19, 25,31, 35, 42, 45 Stephenson, Ken 33, 40, 44, 71, 84, 87 Stephenson, Ronald ... .23, 46 Stephens, Eugene .25, 51,58 Stiga, Joyce .21, 32,41 Stoffer, Mr. V. L .12, 46 Stolarz, Jo Ann -21, 41, 47 Strabavy, Ray 23, 36, 46, 51, 58, 62 Stroud, Sharon -4, 21,41 Student Council 34 Suto, David .21,42 Swimming 63 Szerbowski, Eleanor ... .25, 32 Szlanda, Joan .21,41 Szymonski, Pat .19, 25, 47 Talabay, Gerald 25 Tattler Staff 30,31 Taylor, Mr. Jack 12,34,36 Thespians Club 38 Tegosik, Marianne 21, 41 Terney, Kathleen 5, 25 Thompson, Philip 21,55 Thue, Miss L 13, 33 Torzewski, Mary Ann 19, 25 Trieber, Mary Ann 23, 37,41 Trieber, Pat 21,41, 42 Turich, Donald 18, 21,55, 59 Turner, Mr. A. 13 Turner, Barbara 21 Turner, Richard 23, 42, 46 Umflect, Larry 25 Vacendak, Barbara 4,22,23,36,41,45,46,66 Valencik, Robert ..44, 45, 48, 50, 53, 54, 58, 60, 62, 64. 84 Van Meter, Margery .........7, 26, 29, 38, 56, 57,71,84, 86 Vaughn, Shirley 21, 41,42 Vavrek, Edward 84 Vidovich, Miss D 8 Vischak, Nick 21 Vesely, Mr. B. J 13 W Club 64 Wagner, Mrs. M 10, 13 Wajvoda, Phyllis 21 Walczak, Leona 42, 46, 65, 66 Walczak, Vivian -7,31, 35. 42, 57, 65, 84 Wallen, Ronald 25 Wallen, Roxanne .23, 46, 66 Walsko, Eugene 10, 41,47, 64, 84, 102 Walter, Richord 22, 23, 39, 46 Wandell, Robert 19,21 Ward, Gerald 18, 21, 41,55, 63 Ward, James .48, 53, 54, 64, 84 Word, Mary 7, 21,42, 67 Wargo, Bruce 23, 42 Wargo, Roger 19, 21,55, 59 Wosilak, John 23 Wotkins, Mr. E. L 13 Wawrzyniok, Patricia 25, 31, 56, 66 Webster, Phyllis .23, 37, 40, 42, 45, 46, 66 Westerfield, June 23, 42 Weisen, Miss M. J 12, 13 Whitler, Mary .23, 40, 46 Williams, Mrs. D 4 Williams, Janice 19. 25, 31. 34 42 Wingert, Connie 23, 42 Wingert, Florence 42 Wolfe, Barbara 21,42 Wood, Nancy 84, 100 Wroten, Mary Ellen ... 21,41 Yager, James ............................21,59 Yengich, Betty Ann .....5, 26, 38, 40, 42, 57, 85 Young, Barbara ..........................23, 46 Yusko, Carol ............................25, 41 Zajac, Thomas ...........................23, 46 Zelenke, Gerald ..................25, 34, 45, 63 Ziara, Martha ............................23,41 Zondor, Robert ...........................25,51 Zrnchik, Joseph .........................28, 85 Zubeck, Lorraine ........................18, 21 Zubeck, Raymond ......................23, 53, 59 Zuklin, John ................................23 Zuklin, Mary Jane .......30, 33, 35, 44, 45, 57, 65, 66, 85, 89 Page 92 Compliments of WHITING LUMBER AND COAL COMPANY 1951 Schrage Avenue BUILDING MATERIALS Phone 491 FIVE POINTS FOOD MART Finest Quality Always Pagt 93 1413 INDIANAPOLIS BOULEVARD Phone Whiting 2009 RUDOLF'S HOUSE OF BEAUTY 1114 - 119th Street ■j§|Wj7 LETS GO DANCING Wm at MADURA'S LEWIS TURNER Compliments of 2101 Schrage Avenue O'DROBINAK and STILLWELL D. 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