Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1961 volume:

WE, the students of Whiting High School, are proud that our school was the recipient of a new 50-star American flag. This flag is different from other flags because it is the flag which flew over the 86th Congress on the last day of legislature in 1960. When we look upon this flag, which hangs in our Memorial Gymnasium, we shall be reminded that our first obligation is to our country, and we shall strive to be honest, alert, and proud citizens of the United States of America. Presented by The Reflector Staff of 1961 Whiting High School Whiting, Indiana 1961 WE, the students,. . . . Classes Page 10 Page 28 Page 56 Page 78 Page 108 We, the students, as members of the 1961 Reflector staff, dedicate this book to you who are now attending Whiting High School or who are graduated from this, your Alma Mater; for you make Whiting High School what it is. Since the first day the doors of Whiting High were opened, we have acquired all the equipment and activities of those of a much larger school. Indeed we are fortunate in this respect. We have done much for our school; our goals are unlimited. The awards, scholarships, and acknowledgments we received are proof of our fine education and surroundings. We participate in athletics, extra-curricular activities, and outside work; these are signs of our great interest in Whiling High. In summarizing a year’s work, studies, and fun, we take great pride in presenting the 1961 Reflector. Students ....... Athletics ...... Activities Advertisements TABLE OF CONTENTS Become a Necessary Part of Whiting High School With shop talk and 8 a.in. enthusiasm. Rich Chmielek. Frank Stofko. Joe Holieky, Frank Eberic, and Ted Dan prepare for another tlay of learning. Located on Oliver Street, Whiting High School, which has student-teacher ratio of 16-1, has had many improvements, modernization of classrooms and addition of more faculty members since its doors first opened in 1898. The sound of a trumpet playing “To the Colors drifts through the school and with the “Pledge of Allegiance,” another day of learning begins. Homeroom period—spent studying, ordering Reflectors, paying class dues, or working for club activities—is followed by six 55-minute classes. The three laboratories—physics, chemistry, and biology—get their share of traffic through the course of the day. Although Whiting is a small school, students have the facilities of 5,147 books in the school library, a health center, a modern gymnasium, a swimming pool, a football field, a baseball diamond, and an auditorium. The bell at 3:25 marks the end of another school day. Students stop to talk, make plans, or run off to a meeting, and soon the halls are empty again. •1 We Keep Pace With the Changing Times While Mrs. Hester Butler shows third grader Tommy Butkovich the new Airborne television set. Participating in the Midwest Program on Airborne Television Instruction, Whiting purchased the special set and is trying it on an experimental basis. Students receive specialized instruction in music, science, art. and a foreign language from programs transmitted from an airplane over Montpelier, Indiana. The National Honor Society officers initiate new members with the traditional candle light ceremony. Along with millions of othei teens, we set the fashion pace for 1961. Heading the list of favorites with the girls are the raccoon collar coat, worn by Carol Buehring, and the two-piece outfit, worn by Jayne Kupcha and Maggie Kompier. The collegiate look rates high with the boys. Don Perhach sports a stylish blazer, vest and slacks ensemble, and Bill Trovinger the shawl collar sweater. We put our best foot forward in the latest fashions in footwear—pointed-toe flats, colored tennis shoes, sejuare-toed oxfords, and pixie boots. We Treasure Tradition Stamp Day. a new addition to school activities, gives students Rita Jacobs and Ron Sabol an opportunity to purchase stamps for savings bonds’ from PTA representatives such as Mrs. Max Mayo. The new general office is a result of the School Board’s plan for modernization. The two private offices and the secretaries’ office are paneled with beechnut wood and furnished in a modern decor. Outside Activities Consume Our Potential Energy 8 The coaches of the Athletic Department arc Mr. Phil Mateja—freshman football; Mr. Richard Hickey—track, seventh and eighth grade basketball; Mr. Henry Kosalko—freshman basketball, sports trainer; Mr. Peter Kovach ic— varsity football, swimming; Mr. James Buckley—baseball, B-squad basketball; Mr. Stephen Fowdy—varsity basketball, cross-country. Determined Doug Perry clings to the pigskin as the Knight line moves in. 9 A film showing the current news, A dissection being completed in biolog)' class, A student experimenting in the science lab, A teacher giving a homework assignment, A math class proving hypotheses, A clicking of the keys on a typewriter, A notebook deadline drawing near. A library pass being issued— WE form our study habits for life. Math Students Conquer Hypotheses and Equations With more than 18 books and many drawings and plans of circuits and relays, George Pavlina began work on the construction of an electric calculator. Mr. Allen, math teacher, views the plans of the three year project, which is to be completed early in 1962. In senior math, new in the curriculum, Frank F.bcrlc and Tom Chandik solve for x and y in terms of m. Mathematics and science are being emphasized more and more because of the many scientific developments. Courses in algebra, including first-year and advanced, enable the student to develop his thinking ability. Plane geometry involves the study of the basic properties of geometric figures. Senior math this year consists of four fields—trigonometry, the study of triangles; solid geometry, the dealing with three dimensional figures; analytic geometry, the use of geometry to analyze algebraic equations; and statistics, an accumulation of data and the drawing of the inferences. For those who plan a career in business, Whiting offers courses in business math and general business. Biology, available to students in their sophomore year, includes the study of plants, animals, and other living organisms. Solving equations, working with different chemicals, and performing experiments constitute a day’s work in the chemistry and physics laboratories. 12 Echoes and Sputniks Challenge Science Students With a keen eye George Pavlina watches Marybelle Glenn pour 100 milliliters of distilled water into a barett. Jim VandcrLinden and Linda Saltz have scissors, will dissect. Tom Hruskocy. Bill Senchak. Frank Eberle. and Charles Progar test the generators in physics lab before performing electrical experiments. Michael Wayo begins work on his project, a bookcase, by jointing the edges of a shelf. Before starting class in machine shop, Ed Moskalick. Jim Justak. and Steve Mayernik check the equipment to be used. Bill Mercer and Mr. Yesely ink a type form for proofing on the proof press, printed later on the big ■'Little Giant for the Tattler, the onlv hand-set paper in the Calumet Region. Students Aim for Careers in Commercial World Typing classes prepare many pupils for jobs in business and industry. As pari of the commercial studies course, the shorthand class affords students a chance to prepare for future occupations. The punching of typewriter keys, the clicking of office machines, the buzzing of saws, and the rolling of the press are familiar sounds heard by the commercial and technical students preparing for future jobs. Typing, most popular of the commercial subjects, is offered as a two-year course and is aimed at teaching the student to type with speed and with accuracy. Taking dictation rapidly and transcribing symbols into longhand are the goals hoped to be achieved by the students taking shorthand, also offered for two years. Such valuable subjects as office practice and bookkeeping, in which a student learns the use of machines and how to keep records of business transactions, are offered to provide training for the business students. Classes such as machine shop, print shop, and wood shop ready students for future pursuits in such fields Pupils Learn Importance of Sound Mind and Body The Psychology class hears Mr. Leo Mulva. parole officer on the state prison board, speak on the penal system and the different types of people inhabiting the prisons. Seniors in health class learn the basics of human anatomy. Miss Crutchfield answers Frank Stofko’s question on the respiratory system. 16 Um-pah-pahs and Do-Re-Mi’s Enliven Activities The girls’ choir spends hours practicing for such events as the winter concert. In health class students study personal hygiene, diseases, anatomy, and first-aid. Although this course is offered for one semester to seniors, it is available to underclassmen wishing to take it in summer school. Economics is the science of man earning a living. The students study the importance of land, labor, and capital, which are the three factors that influence the economical status and growtli of a democratic country. The aims of the Instrumental Music Department of Whiting High School are to develop an appreciation for all types of music and to encourage citizenship through school spirit, leadership, and service. Throughout the course of the year, the band has many activities: pep assemblies, civic and school parades, state contests, the winter and spring concerts, and the school plays. Learning psychology helps students to understand themselves and others, to become better thinkers and students, to understand the responsibility of citizenship in a democracy, and to prepare wisely for marriage and for a successful vocation in the years ahead. Mr. Humphrey directs Sandra Lubshina through her lesson during the band's individual instruction period. 17 i Que lastima!” (What a pity!) Who smashed it? is George Pappas’ comment to Nancy Jamrose as she shows him her sombrero. Language Department Stresses Vocabulary Usage In English class sophomores. Joe Kovacik and Sylvia Heckins. learn to use a dictionary correctly. 18 Social Studies Help Broaden General Background Jiin Yager reciles ihc obligations stated in the Bill of Duties in Civics class tinder the instruction of Mr. Fowdy. A varied curricular program in language gives the WHS pupil an opportunity to take either I.atin or Spanish besides English. Four years of English, consisting of grammar, literature, and journalism, are included in this course of study. Two years of Spanish and two of Latin familiarize the students with the particular language, the people, and the customs he chooses to study. History through the ages and government around the world are taught in the social studies courses. Civics, which is required of all seniors and freshmen, helps to better the student’s understanding of how city, county, state, and national governments function. The objective of American History is to inform juniors of the country’s beginning and its development to the present day. Geography instructs freshmen in sciences of the earth. American History Class requires a theme on the life of a famous man in United States history, so Donna Crowder. Eleanor Mavernik. and Richard Brown use the facilities of the school library for their research. Pots, Pins, and Paints—Elective Class Tools Working on their projects for the Woman's Club fashion show, the sewing classes put much effort into each creation. Jane Treibcr and Dora Hunt arc engrossed in trying out a new recipe in cooking class. Ceil Dunker, Jim Huckaby, and Dan Kollowitz complete their toothpick projects in art class. Interior decorating is just one of many subjects taught in art classes. Besides learning to appreciate art, color, and harmony, pupils also learn to develop an ability in the creative use of the hands and mind. Inculcating safe and courteous driving and teaching future drivers the proper attitude are two of the major interests of Drivers’ Training class. The student also learns the stale laws and regulations and receives guided instruction and experience while behind the wheel. Future homemakers not only learn to cook but they also learn the principles of good nutrition, which are so important in planning and preparing balanced meals. An up-to-date kitchen facilitates their preparations. Needles, pins, and thread are essentials for the girls in the sewing classes. Aside from learning how to make clothes, the student learns how to care for and use the different types of cloth with which she works. Mechanical Drawing is a preparatory class for an engineering or technological career. Pupils learn the fundamental principles and techniques of architectural drawing, projection drawing, and of blue print reading. 20 mer d°Mr. Char s 'kronc a Mk Solving problems in graphics keeps the mechanical drawing class busy. 21 Lake County School Reorganization Act Proves Plans for school reorganization, included in a bill passed in the 1959 session of the Indiana Legislature, became of major concern to the members of the Board of Education. This bill required schools under a student population of 1,000 (this includes Whiting) to combine with a neighboring school or district. The Board unanimously voiced strong disapproval of any reorganization stating that Whiting is proud of the excellent quality of educational opportunities offered to its students and of its ability to meet the interests of its students; therefore the Board has and will desire to retain the identity of the Whiting city schools. Board members elected by the Whiting City Council for three-year terms, meet to discuss problems that arise in the management and care of the school twice a month. Their chief obligations are to authorize the payment of bills and expenditures, to approve all appointments, to assist in planning work programs for the maintenance force, to organize a system for school equipment, and to observe the functioning of the school. Board of Education: Mr. Joseph Hapak, president: Mr. Joseph Ko acik. treasurer; Mr. George Harangody, secretary; Mr. George O. Burinan. superintendent of schools. Mr. G. O Burinan Superintendent of Whiting Public School 22 Congratulations to the members of the 1961 graduating class. This is an important milestone in your life. You are stepping into adulthood and into a new life which will demand many things of you. Everything possible has been done during your four years at Whiting High School to prepare you for this transition. A burden always rests on a younger generation to correct the mistakes of the world it inherits. Your generation may well see the discovery or annexation of one planet after another in the same manner that new lands were discoverd and annexed on this planet in the past. You can only meet the challenge of the future by preparing yourself in every way possible to meet the demands of a complex world growing more so every day. The past has much to teach you who are coming on to take charge of the world. Keep in mind always that the future, your's and the world's, is TODAY. Give every tlay your very best. We wish the class of 1961 all life's best and urge you to always keep in mind these words by Sir Francis Bacon: “The real use of all knowledge is this: That we should dedicate that reason which was given us by God for use and advantage of man. The Administration Important Discussion Topic of Board of Education Mr. Ray P. Gallivan, Principal: Junior Senior High School Mr. E. L. Watkins, Assistant Principal: Junior-Senior High School 23 A Teacher’s Job Is Never Done, Whether It Be J. B. Allen Algebra. Geometry. Senior Math; Indiana State Teachers College, Purdue University, University of Illinois; B.S.. M.S.; Interests: Reading. Delma Byers Remedial English, Cooking; Oakland City College, Indiana University, Purdue University; A.B.; Sponsor of Class of 1964; Interests: Theater, Reading. Gardening. Travel. Edward Deckard Vocal Music; Indiana State Teachers College; B.S.. M.S.; Sponsor of Booster Club; Interests: Cooking. Bridge. Travel. Ruth Espcnlaub Librarian; Indiana University; A.B., M.S.; Interests: Reading. Travel. Stephen B. Fowdy Freshman Civics, Senior Civics. Eighth Grade History; University of North Dakota. Indiana University; A.B.. M.A.; Coach of Varsity Basketball, Cross Country; Interests; Reading. Travel. Theater. James J. Buckley Economics. Senior Health. Senior Civics. Coach of B-squau basketball, baseball, American History; St. Joseph’s College. University of Minnesota. Northwestern University.B.A.; Interests: Sports. Reading. Shirley E. Crutchfield Senior Health; Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana University School of Nursing; B.S.. G.N.: Sponsor of Nurses' Club; Interests: Reading, Travel. Photography. Irene S. Dougherty Art; Art Institute of Chicago. Illinois Institute of Technology; A.B., M.A.; Interests: Movies. Painting. Gardening Thomas M. Faulkner General Business. Typing. Shorthand, Bookkeeping; Indiana University; B.S.. M.S.; Sponsor of Class of 1963; Interests: Piano. Jerome A. Greenblau Chemistry, Physics. Algebra; University of Illinois, University of Chicago; B.S.: Interests: Chess, Sports. 24 Instructing A Class or Chaperoning A Dance Norman E. Hall Mechanical Drawing. Woodwork; Indiana State Teachers College; B.S.; Interests: Golf. Wesley Humphrey Junior Band, Senior Band;Ind iana University, Ball State Teachers College; B.M.E. In .crests: Hunting. Theatricals. Fishing. Alexander Kompier English. Literature; Indiana University, Northwestern University; B.S., M.A.; Sponsor of Future Teachers of America; Interests: Reading. Peter ko achic Health. Physical Education, Coach of Swimming. Football. Director of Physical Education: University of Illinois. Indiana University; B.S., M.S.; Interests: Golf. Fishing. Swimming. Marie Lentvorsky American History; University of Michigan, University of Colorado; B.A.: Sponsor of Girls’ Club and National Honor Society; Interests: Sports. Reading. Travel. Richard Hickey Psycholog), Business Math, Physical Education; Indiana State. Indiana University; B.S.. M.S.; Sponsor of Class of 1962; Interests: Fishing. Alice Jenkins Health, Physical Education; Indiana University, University of Illinois. University of Chicago; B.S.. M.A.; Sponsor of G.A.C. and Cheerleaders; In rerests: Photography. Travel. Henry T. Kosalko Director Attendance Depart ment. Athletic Coach, Athletic Trainer; St. Joseph’s College; B.S.; Interests: Coin Collecting. Stamp Collecting. Charles Leek rone Science. Mathematics. Drivers Training; Warrensburg Missouri Teachers College. Indiana University; B.S.. MS.; Sponsor of Class of 1961; Interests: Boating. Music. George H. McClure Machine Shop; Indiana University. Northwestern University; B.S.. M.S.: Interests: Reading. Woodworking. 25 Teachers, Office and Maintenance Staffs Devote Michael E. Mihalo Geography, American History. Indiana University Northwestern University; B.S.. M S.; Interests; Reading. Sports. Travel. Ane Marie Petersen English. Journalism; Indiana University, Middlcbury College; B.A.; Sponsor of Tattler. Reflector; Interests: Reading. Music. Theater. David T. Sickler Speech. English; Villanova University, Illinois State Nor mal University. Southern Illinois University. Chicago Teachers College; B.S.; Interests; Coin Collecting. Religion. Jack L. Taylor Spanish. World History. l)e-Pauw University. University of Michigan; A.B.. M.A.; Sponsor of Student Council. Spanish Club; Interests: Dramatics. Music. Arnold Turner Shorthand. Typing. Office Practice; Indiana State Teachers College. Indiana Universe t . University of Pittsburgh: B.S.. M.S.; Interests: Water Sports. Travel. Edward E. Pawlus Mathematics; Indiana State Teachers College. DePaul University, Indiana University; B.S., M.S.; Interests: Reading. Sports. George J. Saliga Guidance Counselor: St. Joseph's College. Indiana University; A.B.. M.S.: Interests: Dramatics. Reading. Stock Market. Von L. Stoffer Biologv; Ball State Teachers College: B.S.. M S. Elizabeth Toohy Latin, English; Ball State Teachers College. George Washington University, Columbia University, University of Colorado; A.B.. A.M.: Sponsor of Latin Club; Interests: Reading. Janies C. Ulrich English. Literature; Ball State Teachers College, Indiana University; B.A., M.A.; Sponsor of Thespian Society. Interests: Reading. Plays, Travel. 26 Time and Service Toward Betterment of School B. J. Vcsely Print Shop: Stout State College: It S.: Sponsor of Bowling Club. Interests: Reading. Woodworking Marian Wagner Sewing: Butler University: B.A. Interests: Sewing. Reading. The office of the Jr.-Sr. High School is efficiently operated because of the efforts of the secretarial staff. The staff consists of Miss Judy Kani insky. secretary to the senior high principal; Mrs. Gladys Hardy, secre tary to the junior high principal; Mrs. Robert Kaine. secretary to the superintendent; and Mrs. Dorothy Williams, bookstore clerk. Keeping the school in tip-top shape is the job of Mrs. Josie Quandt, head janitress. and Mr. John Bodney, maintenance supervisor. A freshman searching for a class, A counselor giving a placement test, A sense of acquiring school leadership. A sophomore receiving his class ring. A junior realizing that he is an upperclassman. A discussion of plans for the Junior-Senior Prom, An appointment to take a senior picture, A senior class preparing for graduation— WE treasure these moments forever. Seventh, Eighth Graders Begin High School Years Bailey, Barbara Bailey, Charlotte Bettner, James Boyd, Janice Butkovich, George Cain, Miles C.lark, C arl DeCarlo, Jeannine Dixon, Janies Duhon, David Dunn, Kathryn Espey, Pamela Geary, Tom Gians, Carolyn Goad, Bill Greenberg, Sandra Griffin, Richard Head lev, Ronald Hollander, Polly Johnson, Sherry Jones, Betty Jones, Dwight Kertis, Vivian King, Joyce Kiraly, Linda Kompier, Stephen Krahies, Patricia Kristoff, John Lunde, Sonja Mayo, Gail McCoy, Rita Miller, Carolyn Morris, Patricia Nance, Connie Parker, Lee Petrak, Matt Shackleford, Carolyn Shaffer, Harvey Shaffer, Roy Sinai, Ruth Sovcrly, Carol Springer, Priscilla 30 Stavitszke, John Stevens, David Stewart, Bruce Stockdale, Ken Taylor, Judy Taylor, Susan Zubeck, Ken Abner, Mike Adams, Larry Alexander, Steve Bardos, Linda Bednar, Pauline Brown, Janice Brown, Roddy Busch, James Cain, Lonnie Campbell, Ellen Copper, Pat Cranford, David Damn-man Jackie Davenport, Tony Davidson, Nancy Dewey, A1 Duke, Sam Edwards, Brenda Edwards, Dean Ferguson, Ruth Flahardy, Dwain Furr, Sharon Hamel, Wanda Hone, Linda Hood, Charlene Huckaby, Diane Hunt, James Hunt, Marlyn Kendall, Merrill Kirk, Eugene Rlemm, Barry krivacic, Richard Laughlin Rich Lynch, Helen McConnell, Charles Parritt, Beverley Perry, Nancy Postell, Linda Reed, James Reynolds, Thomas Rife, Steve Roman, Ramiza Schultz, Kenny Shukites, John Solyom, Irene Szyko, Jean Taylor, Joyce 1'horn, Oneal Thorn, Ruth Thornton, Ruth Tomlison, Wilma Tunstall, Emma Wilson, Jack Zech, Cleo Ziemkowski, Dennis Freshman class officers are Steve Nagy, president; Anita Kinnanc, vice-president; Lorraine Serafin, secretary; and Dixie McConnell, treasurer. Abner, Joyce Banaszak, Phyllis Banik, Kathleen Beard, William Beisal, Fred Benko, Arlene Bodie, Drew Bondra, Dennis Brezene, George Brozanski, Pat Buehring, Charles Butler, William Carter, Barbara Christiansen, Rich Chrustowski, Jay Cooley, Barbara Crowder, Gayle Csoka, Albert Dennis, Bob Denno, Bill Dolinski, Kathy Dollins, Don Drabck, Pat Dtinker, Gloria Durochik, Gary Dvorchak, Dolores Dyer, Kittie Fear, Charles Ferguson, Peggy Flahardy, Lucille Fortin, Tim Galambos, Nikki Gians, Linda Glenn, James Gorman, Mary Gorman, Tim Grdina, Alex Grothouse, Cynthia Grothouse, Eileen Gunderson, Tom Gyurc, John Hansen, Sandra 32 Hapak, Fred Hone, Shirley Horstman, Diane Hruskocv, Susan Hunley, Betty Hunter, Suzanne famrose, Nancy Freshmen Take New Steps to Higher Education Jansky, Barbara Johnson, Carol Johnson, Richard Justak, Don Kelly, David Kelly, Judy Kenda, Donald Kilgour, John Kinnane, Anita Kowalczyk, Rose Marie Kulas, Sheila Kurek, Pamela Likens, James Manchak, Gregory Mason, Edward Mayo, Alien McConnell, Dixie Melton, Shirley Mikula, Sharon Miles, Bruce Misicko, Shirley Nagy, Steve Newbolds, Herbert Novosel, Marilvn Novotny, James Perisho, Bruce Postell, Bill Pustek, Diane Rigg, Cheryle Rigg, Sandra Rogina, Patricia Rootes, Cathy Serafin, Lorraine Shackleford, Tom Shebish, Norbert Soverly, David Ste pich, Mark Thomas. Drew Totyias. 'Sandra Tomlinson, Dorotl Tornai, Robert W lsko, James Wenglarz, Ed Wilkerson, Larry Yager, Jack toung, Alan Yurkanin, Rosemarie Zajac, Robert Sophomore class officers arc Diane Ferris, secretary; Tim Kompier. president; Ron Vrabel, treasurer; and Charles Skurka. vice-president. 34 Algozine, Suzie Bcttner, Ronald Brezcne, Dario Brown, David Bubala, Richard Bucsanyi, Charles Burosh, Cynthia Butkovich, Michael Carroll, Jerome Carter, Sue Clark, Chester Curosh, Joseph Dehenes, Elaine Dillon, Jackie Dunn, Lonnie Dvorscak, Jeanette Dybel, Ronald Ferris, Diane Gadish, Michael Geary, Janet Hamel, John Hazard, Tim Headley, George Heckens, Sylvia Herman, Cindy Howe, Sharon Hunt, Terry Jacob, Rita Johnson, Roger Kaminsky, Kathy Keith, Rita Kirk, Jimmie Knight, Thomas Koch, Barbara Kometz, John Kompier, Tim Kovacich, William Kovacik, Joe Kozacik, William Krzyston, Ed Langohr, Linda Lukacek, Victoria Sophomores Mark Milestone; Select Class Ring Macey, Thomas Vfaicher, Karen Markut, Alan Marvel, Vicki Vlayernik. Mike Mehuron, Laura Michna, Nancy Milarch, Carol Miller, Ronald Morden, Wayne Morris, William Moynihan, Tim Mrzlock, Joe Negovetich, John O’Conner, Barbara Oliver, Carol Oster, John Pappas, George Paprocki, Sue Pavlina, Mary Perry, Roy Petony, Juliann Pulliam, Carol Rogers, Doris Romans, Sue Rusnack, Bob Ryan, Pat Ryan, Terry Sabol, Nancy Saltz, Linda Sanders, David Sandrick, Eileen Santay, Sandra Seman, Dorothy Sinai, Sharon Skurka, Charles Smith, Aletha Smith , Bob Stctek, Jack Stewart, Nancy Stofko, Ted Stroup, Jean Susoreny, Joe Thompson, Kathy Tomli nson, Peggy Vischak, Carole Vrabel, Ron Walker, Carole Wayo, Michael Wojnicz, Pat Wozniczka Dennis Young, Roger Yurkanin, John Yusko, Nancy Zelenkc, Dennis Zrnchik, Bill Zunac, John Junior class officers are Rich Hora, president; Julie Tornai. treasurer; Bcrnie McHalc, vice-president; and Kathy Murga, secretary. Cady, Michelle Chandik, Gerald Coppage, Leroy Crowder, Donna Davenport, Pat DeCarlo, Pat DeChantcl, Dennis Dedinsky, Joseph Dernay, Deanna Eckard, Cary Engle, Daniel Foster, Joan Gemer, Joan Glenn, Marybelle Gmerek, Robert Greer, John Greskovich, Charles Gullett, Shirley Guman, Dorothy Gunderson, Ray Hamadej, Steve Havily, Judith Hora, Richard Hughes, Bill ?6 Jancek, Phil Jancik, Joan Janik, John Jones, Charles Karin, Ann Keeler, Kenneth n Juniors Prepare for Leadership in the Future Kenda, Robert Klosek, Robert Rnoles, Carroll Kobe, James Rompier, Maggie Rovacich, Gerald Rupcha, Jayne Likens, Willis Litavec, Millie Lukacek, Anthony Lunn, Susan Macy, Gail Mayernik, Eleanor MacDonald, Jamie McHalc, Bernie Menser, Jack Merser, Bill Murga, Kathy Nagy, Sharon Pavlina, George Pokraka, Joanne Polak, Sharon Pramuk, Arthur Runick, Pat Sabo, Jim Schweikert, Fred Sefcik, Beverly Seto, Linda Shimala, Bruce Smith, Bern is Smith, Carol Smith, Dennis Southard, Mike Steffan, Georgia Strezo, Bob Sudinsky, Kathy Tornai, Julia Vander Linden, Jim Vida-, Cathy Wajvoda, Ed White, Jim Wilkerson, Peggy Wingert, Vera Wozniczka, Bill Senior class officers are Jerry Moynihan. treasurer: Tom Chandik. president: Janalee Shaffer, vice-president: and Mary Dean, secretarv. ANTHONY MARK ANTHONY Ants Football 1. 2. 3: Swimming 2. 3: Bowling 3. 4: Basketball 1: Baseball 1; Track 2: Spanish: Student Coun cil I. PHILIP JAMES BACHUREK Phil Football 1: Bowling 3. 4: Student Council 4. SANDRA LEA BANIK Sandy Booster: G.A.C.: Spanish: Girls’: Stage Crew; Band; Majorettes 1. 2. 3. 4; Choral 2, 3. 4; Starlites 3. 4: Future Teachers’; Student Council 4. ELIZABETH ANN BEARD Ann Booster: G.A.C; Spanish; Girls’: I School Play; Choral 3: Monitor. RLENE BROWN Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish: Girls': Band; 1 Scholarship W . KATHLEEN MARIF. CARROLL Kathy Jr. Journalist: Booster; G.A.C.: Spanish; Girls’; Cheerleader 1: Choral 2. 3. 4; Starlites 3. 4: Tattler 3; Class Officer 2. 38 Magazine Drive Begins Our High School Activities THOMAS F.. CARTER lumas lennis I. BRUCETTA KAV CAVNESS Brucie Booster: C.A.C.: Spanish; Girls’ Band. THOMAS | CHANDIK Tom Football 1,2,3.4: Track 1,2,3,4: YV Club: Spanish: Boys’ State: Tattler 4; Class Officer 4: Student Council 2: 3 Scholarship YV” s; National Honor Society; Jr. Journalist. RICHARD MICHF.AI. CHMIELEK Rick Cross Country 1.2.3.4: Bowling 3: Track 1.2. CAROLE ANN CHRISTIANSEN Chris Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls : Future Teachers’: Girls’ State; 7 School Plays: Stage Crew; Thespians: Band: Orchestra: Tattler 2. 3.4; 3 Scholarship “YV” s: National Honor Society; Jr. Journalist. JUDITH ANN Cl’ROSH Judy Booster; G.A.C.: Latin: Girls’: Nurses’; Monitor: He!lector 4: Tattler 2,4; Class Officer 2: 1 Scholarship YV”; Student Council 2: National Honor Society: Jr. Journalist. PA TRICIA ANN CURTIN Pat Booster; G.A.C.: Spanish; Girls': Nurses'; Thespians; Band; Choral 3: Monitor: Reflector 4: Jr. Journalist. THEODORE V. DAN Ted Football 1.2,3.4: Swimming 2: Basketball 1: Track 1.2: Booster: ” Club: Spanish. 39 Biology—Main Topic of Sophomore Conversation JUDITH ANN DANNEMAN Judy Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls’; Choral 2. MARY ETHEL DEAN Mary Booster; G.A.C.: Spanish; Girls’; Nurses’; Jr. Journalist; Stage Crew: Thespians; Band; Orchestra; Choral 1.2; Monitor: Tattler 3.4; Class Officer 4. WILLIAM JOSEPH DREVYANKO Woods Football 1.2.4; Baseball 1.2.3,4; W” Club: Student Council 4. CECELIA KATHLEEN DUNKER Dunks Booster; G.A.C.; Girls'; 1 School Play; Choral 1,2; Monitor. FRANK EBERLE Booster; 1 School Play; Morgan Park Military Academy. Chicago. Illinois, 1,2,3. WILLIAM DOUGLAS FERRY Doug Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2.3,4; Baseball 1.2; Track 1.2.3; ”W” Club: Spanish. FRED JAMES FRITZ Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1: Baseball 1,2; “W” Club; Spanish. BETTY GREER Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish: Girls’; Band Choral 3. 40 As seniors we took an active part in the first Football-O-Rama presented at Whiting High. THOMAS C HRL’SKOCY Mush Football 1.2,3,4; Bowling 3; Basketball 1; Baseball 1.2.3.4: W” Club: I.atin; Tattler 4; Jr. Journalist. JAMES MATHEW HUCKABY Rosey Football 4; Cross Country C2: Swimming 1,2; Baseball 3.4: Track 1,2; Booster; W Club: Student Council 3,4. JOYCE MARIE JANOWSKI Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls’: Band: Majorette 3,4. LARRY WAYNE JENNINGS Lar Cross Country 1.2.3,4: Basketball 1.2,3,4; Baseball 1.2: Track 3.4: ”W’’ Club. JAMES DENNIS Jt STAR Jim Football 1: Cross Country 2: Bas kctball I; Track 2; Sports Manager I : Spanish. JANET KATHLEEN KARR J.K. Booster; G.A.C.; Latin: Girls': Nurses’; Girls’ State; 2 School Plays; Stage Crew; Thespians; Choral 2. 3.4; Starlites 3,4; Reflector 4; Tattler 2; 3 Scholarship ”W ”,’s; National Honor Society; Jr. Journalist. 41 A big day for us was the day we received our senior class pictures. Charles Progar and Bill Trovinger purchase their pictures from photographer. Mr. Frank Bezan. I.ANDA ETHEI.EEN KEITH I.anie Booster; G.A.C.: Girls’: Orchestra; Monitor; National Honor Society DARRELL KIDWELL Football 1; Booster. KATHERINE ANN KINF.I Katin Booster: G.A.C.; Girls’: Nurses: School Play: Thespians: Monitor: Reflector 4: National Honor Society. Buchanan High School. ‘Buchanan. Michigan 1.2.3. PATSY ANN KIRK Pat Rooster; G A C.: Spanish: (.iris : Monitor. DANIEL GEORGE KOI I AM I Danny Cross Country 3.4; Basketball 3.4: Track 3.4; Booster; Clark High School, Whiting. Indiana 1.2. (.RACE JEAN KRISTOFF Booster: G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls’: Stage Crew; Choral 1.2.3: Monitor: Student Council I. 42 A VENTURE IN PARADISE Closes Junior Year FRED JOHN KUJAWA Kujie Football 1; Baseball 1: Booster: Spanish: Patrol: Monitor. STEVE KUTCHA Kutch Cross Country 1.2.3: Swimming 2. 3,4: Basketball 1: Baseball 1.2: Spanish. DOROTHY ANN LOVASKO Dottic Booster: G.A.C.: Spanish; Girls’; Nurses’: Stage Crew; Choral 2.3.4; Starlites 3.4; Reflector 4; Tattler 3: Jr. Journalist; National Honor Sobriety SANDRA LUBSHINA Sandy Spanish; Girls’; I School Play; Band: Choral 2; 1 Scholarship W JOHN MICHAEL MAGYAR Football 1.3; Cross Country I: Swimming 2; Booster: Spanish; 1 School Play; Stage Crew: Band: Orchestra: Choral 4. MARY ANN MANTICH Ma Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls’: Nurses’; Stage Crew; Thespians; Choral 2; Reflector 4: Tattler 2,3; Class Officer 3; Jr. Journalist. MAGDALEN ALICE MATUSKA Maggie Booster; G.A.C.: Latin; Girls’: Nurses’; Stage Crew; Choral 2: Reflector 4: Tattler 3; Jr. Journalist. STEPHEN ANTHONY MAYERNIK Mouse Spanish. 43 Homecoming 1960—Our Last As Students of WHS CAROL ANN MIKULA Mickey Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish: Girls’: Choral 1.2: Library; Class Officer 2. EDWARD STEPHEN MOSKALICK Ed JERRY MOYNIHAN Moose Cross Country 1,2; Swimming 1: Baseball 1,2; Booster; Spanish; 2 School Plays; Stage Crew; Thespians; Class Officer 3,4; Student Council 4. BARBARA JEAN MURZYN Barb Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls'; Nurses’; 2 School Plays; Thespians: Cheerleader 1.2,3.4; Monitor; Reflector 4; Tattler 2: Class Officer 1; Student Council 3.4; Jr. Journalist. MARLENE ANNE MUVICH Booster; G.A.C.: Spanish; Girls’; Nurses’; Stage Crew; Monitor: 1 Scholarship W;” National Honor Society. ANN MARIE NOVAK Kim Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls’. DONALD JOSEPH PERHACH Don Crosscountry 1; Booster: Latin. PATRICIA ANN POLAR Pat Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls’; Nurses’: Stage Crew; Reflector 4: Tattler 3; Jr. Journalist. 4 4 We displayed the spirit of the class by decorating cars and floats. JUDITH JEAN PORTER Judy Booster; G.A.C.: Latin; Girls; Orchestra 3; Choral 3; Library. CHARLES PHILIP PROGAR Frog Football 1,2.3,4: Swimming 4; Baseball 1.2.3; Booster: Latin. BETTY JANE PRYOR Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls’; Nurses’; Stage Crew: Orchestra; Choral 1,2; Starlites 3.4: Reflector 4; I Scholarship W”; Jr. Journal-ist; National Honor Society JAMES PHELPS RICHARD Rich Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 1,2,3,4; Booster; ’W” Club: Spanish; Class Officer 3; Student Council 3.4. DONALD ROBINSON Robbv Football 1,2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3.4; Track 1,2.3,4: Booster: “YV” Club; Spanish; Boys’ State: Class Officer I: Student Council 1.2,3.4. JOYCE FAYE ROGERS Booster; G.A.C.; Girls'; Nufses’; Stage Crew: Tattler 3: Jr. Journalist. 45 With college his next stop, Fred Fritz receives advice on application from Mr. Saliga, the school's counselor. EDWARD JAY RYAN Bud Football 2; Cross Country 4; Swimming 2.4: Baseball 2; Track 4: Booster: Latin; Student Council 4: Our Lady of the Lake, Wawasee. Indiana 1. RONALD FRANK SABOI. Ron Baseball 1,2; Track 4. ROSEMARY SANDRICK Rodie Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls’: Nurses’; 2 School Plays; Choral 2. 3.4; Reflector 3.4; Tattler 2; Class Officer 3: Student Council 3; National Honor Society: D . A . R . Award; Jr. Journalist. MICHAEL FRANCIS SCHF.R Mike Football 1; Track 1; Spanish; Stage Crew; Thespians; Patrol 1. WILLIAM EMIL SENCHAK Willie Football 1.2,3.4: Bowling 3; Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1.2,3.4; Booster; ‘ ’W” Club; Spanish; Student Council 1.4: Boys’ State. JANALEE ANN SHAFFER Jan Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls': Nurses’; Stage Crew; Cheerleader I : Choral 2.3; Tattler 3.4; Class Officer 4; Student Council 2.4: Jr. Journalist : National Honor Society. 46 Our Chosen Class Song—‘Moments to Remember’ JOSEPH CHARLES SHIMAI.A Charley Football 2,3; Cross Country 1: Bowling 2,3; Basketball 1: Baseball 1,2.3.4; Booster: Latin; Boys’ State: Student Council 3. ARNOLD DOl’GLAS SMITH Arnie Spanish; Library; Hammond High. Hammond. Indiana 1.2. DONALD SMITH Sm i tty Football 2; Swimming 1.2.3.4: Baseball 1; Track 2; Booster; W” Club. FRANKLIN ALEXANDERSTOFKO Magoo Football 1.2.3.4; Track 1.2.3; Booster: “W Club; Spanish. GERALD ANTHONY STRABAVY Jcr Football 1.2.3.4; Basketball 1.2.3,4: Baseball 1.2.4; Track 1.2: ’’W Club: Spanish: Class Officer I. ROBERT LEROY STROTP Bob Sante Fe High. Same Fe Springs. California 1.2. JANE I. AIR A TREIBER JT. Booster; G.A.C.; Curls’; Choral 2. 3.4: Starlites 3.4: Monitor. EILEEN Rl TH TROKSA Shabiff Booster: G.A.C.: Latin; (.iris': Stage Crew: Choral I. Library: Monitor. Class Night Brings Back Memories of High School WILLIAM FRANKLIN TROVINGER Bill Football 2; Booster; Spanish; Jr. Journalist. JANE LYNN UTBERG Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls’; Nurses’; Cheerleader 1,2,3.4; Choral 2.3.4; Starlitcs 3,4: Reflector 4; Tattler 2,3; Class Officer 2; Ir. Journalist. Student Council 4: National Honor Society SANDRA MARIE VALOCIK Sandy Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls’; Band; Library. ALICE CAROLYN VARIOT Carolyn Latin; Girls'; Choral 4; Library; Beaver Dam High School. Beaver Dam. Kentucky 1,2. RACHEL WESTERFIELD Rae Booster; Girls. MAUREEN WILKENING G.A.C.; Latin; Thespians; Future Teachers. JIM DANIEL YAGER Yags Football 1; Bowling 1; Band; Student Council 1. ANNA MAE ZUBAJ Anne Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish: Girls’; Nurses’; Monitor: National Honor Society 48 (Ehi i certify: t mt ha enti fuctariiy campieteb the canrae at atu Q pre tribeb J g tina chaaI attit hairing met the ret{uiretxient far raimatimr w trim i br tin b H® mm 0 it en at Shihng, 3trirhma. tbie y Painty at 3une, y -1 , We began our long awaited high school days in September of 1957. At this time Mr. Charles Leck-rone was introduced to us as our class sponsor. Our first class project, directed by freshman class officers— Jerry Strabavv, president; Don Robinson, vice-president; Diane Richards, secretary; and Barbara Murzyn, treasurer — was a magazine subscription drive from which the profits were put into the class funds. We anxiously prepared for our first homecoming celebration; Barbara Murzyn was selected as our attendant by the members of the class. Bringing the year to a close was our first prom—“Twilight Time.” Chosen to lead the class during our sophomore year were Carol Mikula, president; Judy Curosh, vice-president; Jane Utberg, secretary; and Kathy Carroll, treasurer. Our sophomore attendant for homecoming was Janalee Shaffer. We marked a milestone in our high school career on March 17, 1959, when we received our class rings. After we attended our fresh-man-Sophomore prom — Moonlight Rhapsody” — the realization that half of our days at WHS were over dawned upon ds. Now that we were upperclassmen, we prepared for future leadership by participating in more school activities. Junior class officers were Jerry Moynihan, president; Jim Richards, vice-president; Rosemary Sandrick, secretary; anti Mary Ann Mantich, treasurer. Pat Polak was chosen as our homecoming attendant. During the year we were called individually into the counselor’s office to discuss plans of the following year’s courses and our intentions for the future. The most important task given to us was to prepare and to give the Junior-Senior Prom. A Venture in Paradise” was held on May 27, 19( 0, at Madura’s Danceland and music was provided by the Blu-Tones. Late in the spring of our junior year, we selected our final class officers, Tom Chandik, president; Janalee Shaffer, vice-president; Mary Dean, secretary; and Jerry Moynihan, treasurer. On the first full day of school, the senior girls staged an orientation assembly designed to give the students a better understanding of the various WHS functions. All too soon our last homecoming as students of Whiting High approached. We nominated Barbara Murzyn. Ann Marie Novak, anil Rosemary Sandrick for homecoming queen. Half-time of the football game and a pause in tbe rainfall came; Barbara Murzyn—elected by the student body—was crowned I960 Homecoming queen by Jerry Moynihan and Don Robinson, Student Council officers. The last football game brought tears of joy to all Whitingites as the Oilers defeated their crosstown rivals, the Clark Pioneers, 31-0. Two important occasions never to be forgotten were the Senior Banquet during which we received our final Ref lectors and the Junior-Senior Prom. At the Senior Day assembly we bade farewell, in an informal manner, to high school days. During the Class Night festivities we made known to all our class colors, lavender and silver; class flower, lavender pom-poms; class motto, “We build the ladder by which we rise;’’ and class song, “Moments to Remember.” Finally the big night came—Graduation! 49 Seniors Commended for Exceptional Achievement Hoosier Girls Slate Delegates—Janet Kark. Carol Christiansen Hoosier Boys’ State Delegates—Bill Senchak, Don Robinson, Joe Shimala, Tom Chandik Delegates were selected from Indiana high schools in the spring to attend Hoosier Boys’ State. The faculty of Whiting High chose delegates from the junior class. The 900 boys attending were divided into eight counties, each consisting of two cities. The name of each city was that of a famous male member of the American Legion. The course of the day included rising at six a.m.; attending reveille and retreat; marching to all classes, meals, and convocations; participating in sports; attending special schools of the delegate’s choice; and retiring at 10:30 p.m. Joe and Bill attended law school and Tom, police school while at Boys’ State. Alternates were lorn Hruskocy and Jerry Moynihan. From six Whiting High School contestants two were chosen as representatives in the Elks National Foundation Scholarship Award Contest. Each contestant was required to write a composition summarizing activities, accomplishments, and objectives of further education. 1'he merit standards for each student are scholarship, citizenship, leadership, perseverance, patriotism, general worthiness, and financial need. One hundred thousand dollars in scholarship awards were distributed at the 19(31 Grand Lodge Session. Indiana University played host to the 899 delegates last summer at the annual Hoosier (.iris’ State sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary of Indiana. The girls, assigned to political parties and imaginary cities and counties, campaigned for various government offices. Election winners took the oath of office and undertook to run the mock state government. Whiting High’s sponsors sending girls to (.iris’ State were the American Legion Auxiliary and the kiwanis Club. Alternates included Barbara Murzyn, Judy Curosh. and Rosemary Sandrick. Carole was elected senator and Janet, county surveyor. Janet was also chosen most outstanding county official of Service Countv. Elk’s Essay Club Winners—Tom Chandik,Carole Christiansen 50 Awards Presented As a Lifetime Remembrance Every other year a girl from the senior class of Whiting High School is chosen to compete for the Lake County Woman's Club Nursing Scholarship. Qualifications needed for this award are academic achievement and financial need for scholarship aid. This year a committee consisting of seven members of the faculty chose Janalee, Whiting senior, as a representative for the Whiting district of Lake County. The National League for Nursing Test, taken by all the Lake County representatives, determines the finalist who will receive the $3(X) scholarship. I he DAR Good Citizenship Award is presented every year to a high school senior. At Whiting High School the recipient of this award is chosen by a faculty committee on the basis of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism. Rosemary, the I960 winner, took an examination issued by the National Societv of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This exam was submitted to a board of county judges. The county winner's exam was then entered in the state competition. The state winner is the recipient of a SUM) Series E Government Bond, a Good Citizenship pin. and Certificate of Award. DAR Good Citizenship Award Rosemary Sandrick Recognition of work well done is afforded young science students through the Bausch and Lomb Honorary Science Award. I his award is presented to a senior who has achieved the best record in science studies during his high school years and has completed at least three science courses with mathematics acting as a substitute. Winning the science award entitles the winner to enroll in the Bausch and Lomb Science Scholarship competition at Rochester University in New York State. This is the first year the award has been presented to a Whiting student I he test for the Betty Crocker Search for the Homemaker of Tomorrow contest is taken in December by all interested senior girls. The school winner receives a Homemaker of Tomorrow Award pin and then participates in the state contest where she may win a scholarship ranging from $300 to $ir� 00 and a tour of New York. Virginia, and Washington, D.C. The All-American homemaker receives a scholarship of $3000. This ; search enables young women to realize that they will strengthen the only foundation on which we can build a permanent, prosperous, happy, and free nation—the American home. Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Award—Eileen Troksa We Receive Beneficial Advice from Our Sponsor To the Class of 1961: It has been a genuine pleasure to work with the Class of '61. The response and co-operation of the group and individual members has been wonderful. With the ability to plan and follow through that you have demonstrated, I know that the future rungs of the ladder you build will be strong. I also know that whatever the future holds in store for all of us in these rapidly changing times that you will meet these situations as they come in the same determined spirit. It is my fond hope, that in keeping with our class motto of building the ladder as we climb, you will find those foundation rungs built at Whiting High School the most enduring support. Sincerely, Charles Leckrone Sponsor, Class of 1961 Christiansen and Kark Head List of 1961 Scholars “We build the ladder by which we rise. The whirl of games, dances, club meetings, semester exams, and other high school activities is now ending for the class of 1961. We have already taken several steps up the ladders of our lives. We have built the foundation for the ladder and whether it be strong or weak we must continue from here. We will never retrace the high school years. You, as underclassmen, must now begin the building of your ladders. You are lucky in that you have before you many tools to build your ladders strong. The first rung should be knowledge, for it is strong and will hold the ladder together for a long time. After knowledge you have your choice of extra-curricular activities for the remaining rungs. Good luck in your building project; I hope your ladder reaches the top! Carole Christiansen Valedictorian Completion” rather than “commencement” seems more appropriate to designate the day on which we seniors lay down for all time our high school work. But completion wouldn't be life, since everything that marks an end also marks a beginning. The tree that blossoms, bears fruit, and sheds its foliage begins immediately the preparation of another crop. In our education also, what we have learned in school is only the beginning, with the ending of our school work merely meaning the commencement of those experiences which will test the principles we have learned. Underclassmen, whether or not you derive all the advantages of the courses you are now taking is a matter between you and your conscience. The success you make of high school will be due to your own initiative. Remember it is you who must eradicate disease, explore the universe, conquer the barren lands, tap the ocean depths, and encourage art and commerce. Select a goal and work toward that end. If you work aimlessly, even for a single year, that year will be one wasted. May your hopes and dreams be realized to the fullest degree. In the years to come may your names reflect credit upon this institution which is your home during the formative years of your life—Whiting High School. Janet Kark Salutatorian Most Likely To Succeed—Carole Christiansen and Tom Chandik Friendliest—Barbara Murzyn and Don Robinson Wittiest—Eileen Troksa and Ed Ryan Top Senior Personalities A practice session in the gym the night before the big game, A rousing pep assembly for the students in the gym. A coach giving the team last minute instructions, A cheerleader starting one of the school's favorite yells, A sign of good sportsmanship shown by a handshake. An excited crowd backing the team to the end, A game ended by the singing of the school song, A trophy given to the deserving ones— WE express our school spirit in these ways. Oilers End Season With 31-0 Victory Over Clark Ted Dan charges through the Pioneer line to make another Oiler first down. The charging Oiler line brings down a Fort Wayne Knight on the sideline. 58 Football-O-Rama Previews Whiting’s 1960 Season Countless spectators experienced the thrill of the Football-O-Rama, which started the T 0 season for four Calumet Region high schools — Washington. Hammond High, Whiting, and Clark. As the cheerleaders set the crowd jumping with enthusiasm, Whiting began the exhibition game with its cross-town rival: George Rogers Clark. In the first quarter Whiting tied Clark 6-6 when Fred Frit carried the ball to the right side for the touchdown. Bill Ignatuk was the only scorer for Clark. A strong Hammond High squad defeated East Chicago Washington by a score of 7-0 as the second quarter came to a dose ending the first half of fighting skirmish. Despite a 10-yard run by Doug Ferry, Whiting took a 7-6 defeat from Hammond High on Wayne Paulson’s TD. With the touchdown made by Ron Smith, Washington was able to down Clark 7-0 as the fourth quarter ended. Thus was the preview of the 1960 football season. ' • - « ' ‘ , ' ‘ • T‘ r-’T'. Doug Ferry is closed in by Pioneers during the Whiting-Clark scrimmage as he races for a touchdown. Ted Dan leads the Oilers on to the field as they begin their season. 39 Gridders Show Spirit Despite Losing Season FRONT ROW: Tom Hruskocy, Bill Senchak, Jim Huckaby, Don Robinson. Doug Ferry. Tom Chandik. SECOND ROW: Jerry Strabavy. Frank Stofko, Bill Drevyanko, Ted Dan. Charles Progar. Darrell Kidwcll. THIRD ROW: Jerry Kovacich. Joe Dcdinsky. Bill Mercer. Bill Hughes. Lynn Barnes. Dan Engle. Fred Fritz. FOURTH ROW: Joe Kovacik. Tom Macey. Rich Johnson. Dario Brezene. Tim Movnihan. George Headley. FIFTH ROW: Tony Lukacek. Rich Hora. Jamie McDonald. Bill Kovacich. Tim Kompicr. John Negovetich, Bob Klosek. Jim Richards-not pictured. WHS °PP Hobart 0 47 Hammond High 0 23 Hammond Tech 27 13 Morton 12 25 Tolleston 20 27 Washington 6 14 Roosevelt 18 62 Fort Wayne Catholic 0 36 Clark 31 0 Conference games 60 Diving out of bounds, Larry Jennings saves the ball for Oilers Driving hard Steve Hamadej brings home two points for WHS. Oiler Doug Ferry battles for rebound with Iollcston. Led by captain Larry Jennings, the Oilers dash onto the floor to face Clark as they are greeted by the “W” Club. 3 63 New Coach Brings Out B-Squad’s Skill and Ability B-Squad Basketball Team FRONT ROW: Dario Brczene, Ron Vrabcl, Roger Johnson, Joe Curosh, Richard Johnson, Bill Zrnchik. Dave Kelly. SECOND ROW: George Headley. Joe Dedinsky, Bill Kovacich. John Oster, Jerry Carroll. Don Kenda, Tim Kompier. Fowler WHS 43 Opp 28 Morton 14 38 Rensselaer 26 28 Tech Hammond 29 27 Noll Bishop 24 25 Wirt Gary 40 21 Hammond High 35 45 Froebel Gary 35 34 B-Squad Tourney Lew Wallace 36 40 Gary Tolleston 54 53 Clark 33 38 Horace Mann 36 35 E. C. Roosevelt 39 47 Chesterton 33 31 E. C. Washington 28 29 Culver Military 45 35 64 Freshman Team Practices for Future Perfection Freshman Basketball Team FRONT ROW: Jay Chrustowski, Dave Kelly, Bruce Miles. Steve Nagy. Don Kenda, Bob Tornai, Drew Thomas. Larry Wilker-son. SECOND ROW: Bill Beard, A1 Grdina, Mark Stepich. Charles Fear, Fred Hapak. A1 Slasko, Gary Durochik. Don Justak. Jim Walsko. Mr. Henry Kosalko (Coach). Morton Munster Irving E. C. Washington Hammond Tech E. C. Roosevelt Munster Munster Tourney Irving Tech Calumet Township Irving Clark Valparaiso Hammond Tech Clark E. C. Roosevelt WHS Opp 31 27 40 23 19 16 19 42 25 21 35 26 34 19 31 41 41 46 28 38 32 22 19 35 45 36 31 18 38 40 41 31 Diamond Nine Take Five of Nine in Conference Coach Jim Buckley gives pre-game instructions to managers. Ray Becich and Tony Sabol. WHS Opp Hammond Tech 2 0 Highland 3 6 Calumet 2 1 Bishop Noll 0 6 Hammond High 4 6 Thornton Fractional 2 3 Clark 2 1 •Tolleston 15 1 •Washington 4 7 •Clark 0 6 •Valparaiso 14 7 •Lew Wallace 0 2 •Froebel 6 7 •Hammond Tech 2 1 •Roosevelt 6 3 •Hammond High 6 1 •Emerson 7 8 •Horace Mann •Conference games 0 5 At the close of the '60 season, pitcher. Bruce Shimala. finished with a record of 3-3 and teammate. Bill Drcv-yanko, saw a 2-4 season. Warming up in the outfield. Jim Huckaby prepares for the day's game. 66 FRONT ROW: Joe Dedinskv, Bill Senchak, Tom Hruskocv. Leroy Coppage. Charles Oliver. Bob Wilson, and Jim Wilker- son. SECOND ROW: Dennis Puskas. Jim Huckaby, Steve Hamadcj. George Burman. Bruce Shimala. Bill Drevyanko. Rav Blazek. Joe Shimala. Between innings catcher. Tom Hruskocv. and shortstop. Bill Senchak. go over a play they plan to use against ihc Hammond High Wildcats. 67 FRONT ROW: Dario Brczcne, John Yurkanin, Tom Macy, Joe Susorcny, Ted Stofko. Bill Hughes. Frank Stofko. SECOND ROW: Jim Vander Linden. Dan Kollowitz. Walter Bodie. Boh Kenda. Boh Strezo, Ron Bettner. Rich Johnson. Nick Karin. Bill Wozniczka. THIRD ROW: Tom Chandik. Rich Hora. Doug Ferry, John Osier. Larry Jennings. Don Robinson. Jim Richards. Dave Gearv. and Coach Joseph DePeugh. Jumping hurdles helped Dan Kollowitz compile a total of 61 points. WHS Thinlyclads Exhibit Efforts in Track Meets SEASON SCORES WHS Opp Horace Mann 251 2 83i 2 Calumet ss 701 4 Highland 27 82 E. C. Roosevelt 26 81 Clark 55 54 6 FRONT ROW: Norman Shebish, Charles Ruehring, George Bednar. Rich Chmielck. Bill .renchik, Jim Likens, Greg Manchak, Jay Chrustowski. Ed Mason. Don Justak. David Kelley. SECOND ROW: Bob Gmcrek. Fred Schweikert, John Yurkanin. Joe Curosh, John Greer. Roger Johnson. Ron Vrabcl, Tim Gorman. Jim Glenn. Richard Christiansen. Ra Bccich. THIRD ROW: Leroy Coppage. Steve Hamadej. Bruce Shimala. Larry Jennings. Dan Kollowitz. Cary Eckard. Bol) Strezo. Tim Hazard. John Oster. Dennis Wozniczka. John Gyure. Bill Zrenchik. only cross-country letter winner, warms up before a meet. Cindermen Topple With Unlucky Thirteen Season WHS °PP Washington 50 15 Roosevelt 50 15 Emerson 50 15 Hammond Tech 50 15 Clark 50 15 Morton 50 15 Lew Wallace 40 15 Hammond High 40 15 Tolleston 50 15 Valparaiso 50 15 Clark 46 15 Horace Mann 50 15 Froebel 50 15 69 Bowlers Make Pins Fly During League Competition I RON | ROW: Tom (.undersoil. Mike Gadish, Will Likens. Mike Berilla. SECOND ROW: Ed Wajvoda. Dennis DeChantal. Bob Stre o. Bill Wozniczka, Mr. Bernard Vesely (sponsor). Mike Berilla Average 125 Dennis DeChantal 114 Mike Gadish 144 Tom Gunderson 115 Willie Likens 118 Bob Strezo 126 Ed Wajvoda 109 Bill Wozniczka 126 'Ii looks as though it might be a strike.” says Willis Likens to himself. Water Feats Accomplished by Whiting’s Aquamen LEFT TO RIGHT: Dan Engle, Richard Christiansen.Tim Hazard.Tiin Moynihan,Mike Butkovich.Don Smith, Steve Kutcka, Bob Dennis. John Negovedch, Bill Dcnno. Alan Mayo. Jim Likens. Charles Buchring, Jamie McDonald executes a precision jackknife during a swimming practice. WHS Opp South Bend Washington 34 61 Thornton Fractional High 48 47 Lew Wallace 58 36 Gary Froebel 67 27 Thornton Fractional South 33 53 Thornton Fractional South 30 56 Hammond High 29 65 Valparaiso 31 64 Horace Mann 31 64 Jim Richards Football—halfback Baseball—center field Don Robinson Football—tackle Basketball—forward Track Bill Scnchak Football—quarterback Baseball—shortstop Tom Chandik Football—guard Track Ted Dan Football—halfback . Bill Drevyanko Football—end Baseball—pitcher Darrell Kidwell Football—tackle Larry Jennings Cross Country Basketball—guard Track Departing Seniors Represent WHS in Six Sports Doug Ferry Football—fullback Basketball—forward Track Fred Fritz Football—quarterback Baseball—first base Tom Hruskocy Football—center Baseball—catcher Jim Huckaby Football—halfback Dan Kollwitz Steve Kutcka Chuck Progar Basketball—guard Swimming Football—end Track Track Joe Shimala Baseball—lett Held Don Smith Swimming Frank Stofko Football—guard Jerry Strabavy Football—end Basketball—forward Baseball—pitcher 73 Numeral Winners FRONT ROW: Jeanette Dvorscak, Carole Walker. Brucctta Cavness, Carol Pulliam. Sharon Nagv. Landa Keith. SECOND ROW: Barbara O’Connor. Sandra Valocik, Diane Ferris. Sylvia Heckins. Linda Saltz. Nancy Michna. Pat Ryan. Julie Tornai. THIRD ROW: Elaine Dehenes. Sue Romans, Anna Mac Zubaj. Marlene Muvich, Bernie McHale, Georgia Sandrick. Karen Thompson, Joan Seman. Stef fan. Eileen Maiclur. Kathy Foster. Dorothy •W” Winners FRONT ROW: Maggie Matuska. Carol Buchring. Pat DeCarlo, PeggN Wilkerson. Susan Lunn. SECOND M , , , ROW: Vera Wingcrt. Millie Lit- Ty'1 ' avec, Carol Vischak, Janet Kark, j Rosemarv Sandrick. Kathy Carroll, g Trophy Winners FRONT ROW: Barbara Murzyn, Mary Ann Mantich, Pal Curtin. Pin Winners SECOND ROW: Jane Utberg. Judy Curosh, Kathy Carroll, Dottic Lov-asko. Maggie Kompier, Janalcc Shaffer, Gail Macev. Linda Seto. 3 Athletic Participation Activates Sportsmanship Howling Fins FRONT ROW: Ceil I)linker, Mary Dean, Barbara Murzyn. SKCOXI) ROW: Carole Mikula. Janalee Shaffer, Rosemary Sandrick. Kathy Carroll. Kampus Kates I RON I ROW: Nancy Michna, Lancia Keith. Maggie Kompier, Pat DcCarlo, Svlvia Heckins. SECOND ROW: Janet kark. Sharon Polak, Mary Dean. Brucetta Cavness, Barbara Murzyn. Mary Ann Mantich. Jane I t berg. Officers and Hoard Georgia Steffan. Judy Curosh, Nancy Michna. Mary Ann Mantich (president). Miss Alice Jenkins (sponsor), Barbara Mur yn. Maggie Kompier. Kathy Carroll. Cheerleaders Represent School Spirit of Pupils Varsity fuecrlcaders are Jane ITtberg. Barbara Murzyn. Sharon Nagv. an l Linda Seto. Games and Exercises Put Variety into the Day Girls’ gym classes participate in calisthenics to keep in ship-shape condition. Hill Ko acik, Charles Bucsanyi, and Michael Wayo put the muscle-building equipment to good use in gym class An afternoon spent practicing for an assembly. A choral group rehearsing after school, A G.A.C. tournes going on in die girls' gym, A homeroom period for collecting dues. A group of Booster Club members painting signs, A class meeting in the auditorium. A club planning a future tour, A committee decorating for a school dance— WE take an active part in school activities. Gala Parade Introduces Homecoming Festivities As they introduce ihe 1960 Homecoming parade, the underclassmen do their part in boosting the team. Queen nominees. Rosemary Sandrick, Barbara Murzyn. and Kim Novak, sit in front of the coveted throne. Marv Dean. Janalee Shaffer, and Carole Christiansen ride on the Tattler-Reflector float driven by Bill Trovinger. 81 Queen’s Coronation Marks the End of Homecoming As the 19(30 Homecoming Queen. Barbara Murzyn receives the crown from Don Robinson and Jerry Moynihan. The queen is surrounded by her court—Pat Brozanski. Rita Keith. Kim Novak. Rosemary Sandrick, and Maggie Kompier. Even rain doesn't dampen the spirit of the boosters as they cheer for a victory. One of the most cherished events of the year for any high school student is Homecoming and on Thursday, October 13, 1960, WHS began its celebrations with one of the longest parades in its history. Although decorative floats were somewhat dampened by rain, most were still attractive and were seen by a large crowd which had gathered along the city sidewalks to view the parade. Following the parade, a pep assembly was held in the gym. Friday evening was the night for that most anticipated event—the Homecoming game. Whiting played the Washington Senators but lost with a score of 14-6. At half time the band marched onto the field and lire batons were twirled by the head majorette, Sandra Banik. Then the big moment arrived. Barbara Mur-zyn was crowned as Homecoming queen by Jerry Moynihan and Don Robinson, Student Council treasurer and president, respectively. Queen Barbara and her court were then escorted to their places in the cheering section to view the second half of play. The festivities came to a close with the dance traditionally sponsored by the Student Council. H2 — Queen Barbara Graces Homecoming Throne l!M 0 Homecoming Conn I .ii Bm anski. freshman: Maggie kompier. junior: Kim o ak, senior: Queen Barbara Mtn yn: Roseman Saudi irk. senior: Rila keilh. sophomore. s: Bi-weekly Issue of Tattler Carries School News Janalee Shaffer, associate editor, and Carole Christiansen, editor, instruct page editors Judy Curosh and Mary Dean in fitting their stories. CHARTER MEMBER N. S. P. A. Ind. H. S. P. A. N. Ind. P. A. Member Greater Chicago Scholastic Press CHARTER Quill and Scroll As the school newspaper, the Tattler has striven for an impartial presentation of factual information The bi-weekly is aimed at promoting the basic opinions and honest desires of the student body. Its four-page make-up consists of news, features, and sports stories. The “Little Giant,” the school press, is oiled and readied every two weeks by the print shop boys to bring to the students and faculty news and information that is gathered, typed, and headlined by the Tattler staff. Cub reporters—Sharon Nagy, Cathy Vida, Maggie Kompier. Julie Tornai, and Bernie McHale—gain experience for next year's paper. Joe Curosh. Tom Hruskocy, and Tom Chandik plan the sports page for each issue of the Tattler under the guidance of Miss Anc Marie Petersen, adviser. 84 Time and Effort Not Spared on 1961 REFLECTOR Finally completed and in print is the 1961 Reflector. Staff members begin work on the yearbook the spring of the previous year; editors and business managers are announced at the annual spring Journalism Banquet. Selecting a theme for the book is the first major step encountered by the staff; the theme for the 1961 Reflector is “WE.” The editors then plan and form their yearbook dummy while attending summer courses at the Indiana U. Journalism Institute. In the fall work begins at top speed in order to meet the coming deadlines while a two months’ advertising campaign goes into full swing. This year’s sales set a new record of $1700. Copy all finished, pictures all taken—the Reflector is now in the hands of its readers. Co-editors, Janet Kark and Rosemary Sandrick. and associate editors. Javne Kupcha and Marybellc Glenn, discuss progress of the yearbook with Miss Petersen, yearbook adviser. Working on the yearbook are underclass editors. Pat Polak and Betty Pryor: picture editors, Mary Ann Mantich and Pat Curl in: and senior editors. Kathy Kind and Maggie Matuska Performing different but essential tasks for yearbook production arc Dottic Lovasko and Judy Curosh. cops editors: Barbara Murzyn, advertising manager: and Jane Utberg, business manager. 8.r Scholars Recognized for High Scholastic Record Kill Wo nic ka, Pat Davenpori, George Paxlina. FRONT ROW: Sandra I.tibshina. Marlene Muvich. Jean Stroup. Arlene Brown. SECOND ROW: Betty Pryor. Judy Curosh. Mike VVayo. Dennis Zelenkc. THIRD ROW: Carol Vischak. Cynthia Burosh. Bill Kozacik. Joe Curosh. FOURTH ROW: Bill Kovacich. Don Kometz. Charles Bucsanyi. 8 i NHS Members Extend Good Examples As Students FRONT ROW: Rosemary Saiulriek. Janet Kark. Tom Chamlik. Carole Christiansen. Judith Curosli. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Marie Lcntvorsky (sponsor), Landa Keith. Marlene Muvich, Betty Pryor. Anna Mae Zubaj. Dottic Lovasko. Janalee Shaffer. Kathy Kinel.Janc I'tberg. “The flaming torch is the emblem of our purpose. To bear forward the searching light of truth, to lead so that others may follow in the light, to sente and to keep burning in our school a high ambition for the enduring values of life—these purposes are symbolized in the torch ” To be elected into the National Honor Society is one of the greatest honors bestowed upon any high school student. Outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service are the necessary qualifications for membership in the society. The names ol students possessing these qualifications are submitted for vote to the faculty. Five members of the junior class are elected in the spring; they become the officers of the club. In the following winter ten per cent of the senior class is chosen for membership. Students are received into the organization at two initiations—one, formal and one, informal. Each of these initiations brings to the student’s attention the fact that he must always carry high the torch of knowledge and character. National Honor Society officers are Rosemary Sandrick. secretary: Janet Kark. treasurer: Carole Christiansen (seated), president: Tom Chamlik. vice-president: Judy Curosli. social chairman. Booster Club Encourages Attendance at Games Boosters. Kaihv Kinel and Jeanette Dvorscak. purchase shakers for the sectional tournament from Darrell Kitlwell. Booster Club officers are Bernie McHale. vice-president; Jane L'tberg, president: Carol Johnson, treasurer. Step right up ancl get your pennants! Shakers— only twenty-five cents! Pay your dues now and avoid the rush. These familiar calls can be traced to the Booster Club's one hundred-fifty members. Promoting spirit and sportsmanship is the task undertaken by the club’s executive board consisting of the sponsor, the officers, and the varsity cheerleaders. Selling shakers and pennants, sponsoring dances, and collecting dues are the club’s means of raising money. Planning the homecoming parade and organizing the cheering block at the sectional basketball games are the most important club projects. The Booster Club encourages the feeling of school spirit and unity through the work of its members. 88 Letter Club Acknowledges Athletic Participants The “W” Club is an organization consisting of athletes at Whiting High School who have qualified for membership by earning a certain number of points by participating in various sports: cross country, baseball, track, football, basketball, and swimming. The club’s main aim is to promote leadership around the school and the community. The initiation of new members takes place annually at an all-school dance. Awards are given to boys in each sport who rate having the best mental attitudes and being the most valuable players. Members of the club can be identified by' their white-monogramed, green sweaters. Athletes who have earned six letters are entitled to wear a white sweater with a green monogram. Activities of the club include attending a hockey game or a Chicago White Sox or Chicago Cub game. “W Club officers arc Frank Stofko, vice-president; Doug Ferry, president; Fed Dan. treasurer; Don Smith, secretary. FRONT ROW: Tom Hruskocy, Rill Scnchak, Frank Stofko. Tony Lukacck, Charles Jones, Jamie McDonald. Rill Zrnchik. SECOND ROW: Tim Kompier, Rob Kenda, Ted Dan. Doug Ferry. Ray Recich. Lynn Barnes. Ted Stofko. THIRD ROW: Charles Progar. Jim Richards. Tom Chandik. Don Smith. Joe Dcdinsky. Joe Holicky. FOTRTH ROW: Don Robinson. I.arrv Jennings. Fred Fritz, Jim Huckaby, Leroy Coppagc, Bill Mercer, Darrel Kidwcll. FIFTH ROW: Rill Drcvyanko, Dan Kollwitz, Rob Klosek, Jerry Strabavy, Bruce Shimala. Steve Hamadcj. 89 Big Sis-Little Sis Party Highlights Club’s Activities Anna Mac ubaj and her “little sister. Diane Pustek. cross candles indicating their friendship will never die. I he officers of the (.ills' Club are Sharon agv. xice-presi dent: Doris Rogers, secretary: Mrs. Lentvorsky. sponsor: Kath Carroll, president: and Katin Routes, treasurer. Down through the years the Girls Club has always been a popular activity for many girls. The aim of the club, which is composed of all the girls in grades nine through twelve, is to promote friendship and to practice the art of getting along with others all the time. A special attraction of the monthly meeting is the guest speaker. Miss Ruth Espenlaub, school librarian, showed some slides of France, and Mrs. Rudolf Wunder, beautician, gave some tips on beauty helps and hints. The main activities of the club arc the Big Sister-Little Sister Party, at which the senior girls receive the freshman girls ;is their little sisters; the annual Mothers’ Day Tea, that honors the mothers of the girls; and the area Girls' Club Conference. 1 he club also sponsors an annual dance, assembly, and a panel group discussion consisting of a group of boys and girls who try to solve the many problems that teenagers of toda must often encounter and withstand. 90 Spanish Club Joins in Latin American Traditions First established for the students to teach them to enjoy the ideas and customs of Latin American countries, the Spanish Club has accomplished well these purposes. Membership in the club is achieved by taking Spanish as a steady course for one, two; or three years and by paying the club tines as determined by the membership. There are many things looketl forward to during the school year. For instance, during the Christmas season a Spanish-style party is given for the members, and the traditional “Pinata” is broken open. Another long awaited thrill each year is the Chili Bowl—a basketball game between the first and secontl year students, Los Burros vs. Los Torros—in which all the boys who are members may participate. There are also picnics and beach parties during the year. Because political relationships with other countries of the world are so vital today, this club is both interesting and useful for any eligible student to join. Spanish Club officers arc Dixie McConnell, secretary: Tom Matey, treasurer: lint Moynihan. vice-president; and I.imla I.angohr, president. Roman Masters Emancipate Slaves at Initiation Magna est veritas et praevalet meaning “Great is truth and it shall prevail serves as the motto of the Latin Club. The club was founded for the purpose of attaining a better understanding of the English language from the Latin language. This language is traceable to the Romans, who adopted it as their native tongue and passed it on to the people they conquered. One purpose of the club is to develop a deeper interest in the Roman classics. Membership is open to all first and second-year Latin students. Activities of the club include attending the National Convention of the Junior Classical League, viewing such movies as Spartacus. sponsoring picnics, field trips, and all-school dances. The annual initiation of incoming members in the fall is the big highlight of the year at which the first-year slaves are freed. Colorful togas worn In members add an ancient Roman atmosphere and color to the eventful evening. I.aiin Club officers are Eileen Saudrick. secret ary; Carol Vischak. ice-president: Cynthia Biirosh, president: and Dorothy Neman, treasurer. Ill Students Voice Opinions Through Student Council FRONT ROW: Janalee Shaffer. Ed Rvan, Sandra Banik. Phil Bachurek, Mr. Taylor, sponsor. SECOND ROW: Bill Scnchak. Jim Huckabv. Jerry Moynihan. Barbara Murzyn. THIRD ROW: Steve Hamadej. Don Robinson. Jim Rich ards. FOURTH ROW: Bernie McHale. Bob Strczo, Pat DcCarlo. Joan Foster. FIFTH ROW: Ron Vrabcl. Dario Brczene. Joe Curosh, Charles Skurka. SIXTH ROW: Drew Thomas. I.arrv Wilkerson. nita Kinnano. Jeannine DeCarh . ‘7. before my faculty and my fellow students here assembled, do solemnly promise to do my utmost to represent the best interests of Whiting High School and the student body, and to do all in my power to make my school finer in every way so that I may always be proud of it t and it may always be proud of me If the students have a suggestion, an idea, a problem, or a criticism, the Student Council will hear of it through the homeroom representatives, who are chosen by the students to represent them. I he council also is made up of its officers and the class vice-presidents. The Student Council, sponsored by Mr. Jack Taylor, promotes better citizenship, maintains good order, and shows a feeling of cooperation and relationship between students, administrators, and members of the faculty. During the bi-weekly meetings ideas are discussed to better school activities. Planning the Homecoming festivities and regulating class elections are the main projects that are undertaken by the council each year. Student Council officers arc Jerry Moynihan. treasurer: Barbara Murzyn. secretary: Jim Richards, vice-president; and Don Robinson, president. Librarians and Monitors Extend Extra Services Librarians FRONT ROW: Bcrnis Smith. Karen Maichcr, Gail Macy, Dorothy Smith, Linda Gians, Laura Mehuron. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Variot, Ann Beard, Dixie McConnell, Kathy Rootes. Monitors FRONT ROW: Fred Kujawa. Lauda Keith. Marlene Muvich, Don Perhach. SECOND ROW: Deanna Dcrnay. Anna Mac ubaj. Kathy Kinel. THIRD ROW: Bob Klosek, Judy Curosh. Pat Curtin. FOURTH ROW: Fat Davenport, Maggie Korapier, Sharon Nagy. FIFTH ROW: Tom Chandik, Bcrnie Mcllale. Barbara Murzyn. 93 Future Nurses Visit Local and Chicago Hospitals FRONT ROW: Janalce Shaffer. Jane I't berg. Marx Dean. Pal Curtin. Judy Curosh, Miss Shirley Crutchfield, sponsor. SECOND ROW: Bells Pryor. Maggie Maiuska. Elaine DcHcncs. Anna Mae uhaj. Carol Milarch. Joyce Rogers. I HIRD ROW: Sharon Nagy. Jayne kupcha. Eileen Sandrick. Barbara Mur yn. Marlene Muvich. FOl’RTH ROW: Janet Kark. Carol Oliver. Rosemary Sandrick. Dorothy Senian. Dorothv Oilman, Vera Wingert. FIF TH ROW: Peggy Wilkerson. Marx Ann Mantich. Bernadette McHale. Diane Ferris. Cynthia Burosh, Susan Lunn. Carol Vischak. Touring hospitals in the Chicago and Calumet areas, listening to hospital representatives, and assisting various national organizations in their campaigns are among the functions of the Future Nurses Club of Whiting High School. Under the sponsorship of Miss Shirley Crutchfield, this organization works to promote interest in making nursing a career. In order to obtain membership into the FNC, one must have at least nine points, which are determined by the letter grades which have been achieved in the previous grading period. Nurses’ Club officers are Sharon Nagy, treasurer: Carol Vischak. secretary; Judy Curosh. president: Jana lee Shaffer, vice-president. 94 FT A Members Gain Experience Assisting Teachers FRONT ROW: Carol Milarch. Elaine Dehenes. Karen Maichcr. Carol Pulliam. SECOND ROW: Jaeki Dillon. Nano Michna. Diane Ferris. Kathy Banik. Nancy Stewart, Rosemary Sandrick, Laura Mehuron. THIRD ROW: Carol Walker. Maggie Kompier. Dennis elenke, Don Kometz. Pat DeCarlo. Carol Buehring. Cathy Vida. Peggv Wilkcrson. Cail Mao. Deanna Dernay. Carole Christiansen. Sandra Banik. Maureen Wilkening. Michele Cad . FT A officers are Carol Pulliam, president: C arol Oliver. icc-president: Mr. Alex Kompier. sponsor: Maggie Kompier. secretary: Jackie Dillon, treasurer. Whiting High School lor the first time has seen many new improvements, activities, and awards. The Future Teachers of America Club, one of the newly organized groups, was established to give students a better understanding of the teaching profession and to help them gain experience in this field. Activities of the FT A include the participation of senior members as student teachers in the McGregor and Primary Buildings, where the elementary grades are located. r Patrol Boys Stress Safety In and Out of School FRONT ROW: Tom Knight, Dennis Zicmkowski, Barry Klein, Roddy Brown. SECOND ROW: Mike Bukovich, Tim Zicmkowski, Quentin Wilmot. THIRD ROW: Mr. Kosalko (sponsor), George Headley, Lonnie Dunn, Ronald Headley. On patrol Quentin Wilmot enforces the rules of safety-observed by the club. Several times a day students and faculty are carefully guarded by the patrol boys of Whiting High School. The upper-most thought in the minds of these boys is to protect the lives of school children in both good and bad weather. Members of the Patrol Club are chosen for their loyalty, dependability, and leadership, as well as their willingness to serve people. Pins and bars are awarded to members who have served one year and monograms are awarded for those who have served two years. A bar is added to the pin for every following year that is served as a member of the club. Perfect attendance all year by a member merits a certificate. Activities of the Patrol Club include annual picnics, school parties, initiations, and baseball games. % Thespians Take Interest in Dramatics and Stage FRONT ROW: Barbara Murzyn. Pat Curtin, Elaine DcHenes. Carole Christiansen. Mary Dean. SECOND ROW: Man-teen Wilkcning. Mary Ann Mantich. Carol Oliver. Roscmarv Sandrick. Janet Kark. THIRD ROW: Mr. James Ulrich (sponsor). Bill Morris. Bill Kozacik. Ray Bccich. Phil Jancik. Thespian Society officers are Barbara Murzyn, secretary: Janet Kark. vice-president; Bill Morris, treasurer: Carole Christiansen, president. “Act well your | art; therein the honor lies” is the motto of the National Thespian Society Troop 85 of WHS. The Thespian Society is an organization through which students can show their ability on stage and can learn to appreciate the art of the theater. To achieve the honor of becoming a Thesjdan, a student must participate in a number of all-school plays or work with the make-up crew, publicity, pro| erties. tic kets, or sound effects. Thus the student earns points. After receiving ten points by working for one hundred hours, the eligible member is initiated. Each year the Thespians sponsor two three-act plays and two one-act plays. Activities of the club include a banquet given at the end of the school year and attendance at professional stage productions. 97 Thespians Present ‘The Little Dog Laughed,5 The make-up crew is part of the behind-the-scenes crew that often goes unmentioned. Alelha Smith applies grease paint to Sandra Lubshina as Mary Dean pencils the eyebrows of Ron Bettner. Carol Walker gazes adoringly at Ron Bettner, her Honey, as he explains his rare Umbelius Bird. The socialites—Sandra Lubshina, Elaine DeHenes, Jackie Dillon, Carol Oliver, and Gail Macy—pause outside the Huntington house to complete their mile-a-minute conversation. 98 THE CAST Laurie Huntington. . Sidney Huntington. . Martha Huntington. Wally Huntington... Gus Gustavesky..... Joan Wood.......... l ed Wood.......... Lillian Wood....... Mark Bradford...... Horatio P. Honeywell Amelia Dennis...... Caroline Blakesly... . Grace Sclioenbeck.. . Walola Breckenridge. Therese Brown...... Newsboy............ Man ............... Woman ............. Small Boy.......... Dog ............... Carole Christiansen .........Ray Becich ........Kathy Kinel ........Bill Morris ......Carol Walker ......Barbara Koch ......John Magyar Rosemary Sandrick ......Frank Eberle ........Ron Bettner ........Carol Oliver .......Gail Macy ......Jackie Dillon . .. . Elaine DeHenes .. .Sandra Lubshina .Dennis DeChantal .......Bill Hughes ........Mary Dean . . . Bobby Maicher ............. Snuffy Three-Act Comedy, As Year’s First Performance f'T.hc ,i !e doR, lau§ J° fc sport, an excerpt from a Mother Goose rhvine, is the basis for the plav. The doR. Snuffy, follows his master. Bill Hughes, as the Huntington family stops to find their Energy Peaks. 'Keep your paint brush to yourself, you big noise-box! shouts John Magyar as he tangles with his business rival, Ray Becich. Their wives, Rosemary Sandrick and Kathy Kind, struggle to pull them apart. 1 Kathy Kind maypoles around Ray Becich as Bill Morris prances about in the Purge Polka.” 99 Music-Makers Vocalize in Harmony During Concerts Mixed Chorus FRONT ROW: Sandra Rigg. Mary Pavlina. Barbara Koch, Sheila Kulas. Carol Milarch. Judy Kelley, Sue Hunter. Cheryle Rigg. SECOND .ROW: Mike Wayo, Joanne Pokraka, Vera Wingert. Jackie Dillon. Diane Ferris, Cynthia Burosh. Georgia Steffan. Cathv Vida, Vicki Marvel, Nancy Stewart. Karen Maicher. Julia Tomai. Fred Beisal. THIRD ROW: John Zunac, Bill Beard. Don Komctz. John Magyar, Ron Bettner. Bill Morris, Drew Thomas, Mike Berilla, Dave Soverly, Jim Walsko, Bob Tomai, George Brczene. Mixed Octet Dave Soverly, Don Komet . Nancy Stewart, Carol Milarch. Mar Pavlina. Vera Wingert. Ron Bettner, Bill Morris. 100 and Assemblies; Win Awards in State Competition An opportunity to learn more about music is ol-i'ered by the Choral Department, under the direction of Mr. Edward Deckard. T he music classes are divided into three groups — Mixed Chorus, Girls Choir, and Training Girls Choir. In addition to the groups which meet during school are ensembles: Starlites, Choralettes, Nineteens, and the Octet. These groups are chosen from a selected group of boys and girls. The Choral Department works together with the Instrument Department to present a Christmas Concert and the annual Spring Concert in April. In February the ensembles participate in vocal contests. The Choralettes and the Octet, among other groups, won high honors at the State Contest this year. Girls’ Choir FRON I ROW: Sandra Rigg. Sue Hunter. Mary Pavlina. Barbara Koch. Sheila Kulas. Sandra Tobias, Pam Kurek. Nancy )amrose. I.inda Seto. SECOND ROW: Pal Ryan. Mary Jo Gorman, Sylvia Hcckcns. Cheryle Rigg. Kathy Rootes. Susan Hruskoev. Carol Milarch, Kathy Banik, Gloria Dunkcr. Judy Kelly. Sharon Sinai. THIRD ROW: Kitty Dyer. Joanne Pok- Ihc accompanists for the Choral Department arc- Jackie Dillon. Eileen Sandrick. Susan Hruskoev, and Sharon Polak. Georgia Steffan. Cynthia Burosh, Anita Kinnane, Eileen Sandrick, Judy Porter, Judy Danneman. Janet Geary. Kathy I hompson. Choral Groups Take Active Part in Civic Affairs The Starlites FRONT ROW: Jane Trciber. SECOND ROW Jane I'tberg. Sandra Banik. Sandra Lubshina. THIRD ROW: Kathy Carroll. Bett Pryor. Janalec Shaffer. FOURTH ROW: Dottie I.ovasko. Rosemary Sandrick. Janet Kark. The Nineleens I RON I ROW: Bernie McHale. Joanne Pokraka. SEC. OND ROW: Elcanoi Mayernik, Sharon Nagy. Linda Soto, (.ail Macv. FHIRD ROW: Cathy Vida. Georgia Steffan. Jayne Kupeha. The Choralettes I RON ! ROW. Carol Milarch. Cindv Herman. Mar Pavlina. SECOND ROW: Karen Vfaicher. Katin I'hompson. Carol Oliver. Jean Stroup. THIRD ROW: Vicki Marvel. Nan Stewart. Diane Ferris. Jacki Dillon. 102 Band Members Extend Time, Patience, and Talent Concert Band I RON'T ROW: Dan Lynch. Peggy Ferguson. Nancy Stewart. Arlene Benko. Katlix Kaminsky. Shirley Holm. SECOND ROW: Ron Dybel, Cindy Herman. Irene Solvom. Joyce Janowski, Sandra Banik. Karen Maicher. Jackie Danneman. THIRD ROW: Carroll Knolcs. Vera Wingert, Kathy Banik. Sandra Lubshina, Carol Pulliam. Carol Vischak. Linda Langhor. Sandra Hansen. FOI’RTH ROW: Marlyn Hunt. Betty Jones. Linda Salt . Ray Beach. Man Dean. Carol Oliver. Alan Markut. Richard Metis, fern Chandik. FIFTH ROW: Charles Greskovich. John Magyar. Ron Benner. I.arrv Buffington. Dennis DeChantel, Richard Christiansen. SIXTFI ROW: Bill Morris. Mike Gadish. Bill Den no. Tom Maccy Jack Stefek. Phil Jancek. Bill Butler. Marching Green and Whites LEFT TO RIGHT: Dennis DeChantel. Ray Becich. Jerry Chandik. Ron Bettner, Charles Greskovich. Larrv Buffington. Bill Butler. Richard Christiansen. John Magyar. Richard Mctts, Bill Morris, Dan Lvrich. Autumn, Spring Concerts Display Accomplishments I RON 1 ROW: Helen l.yncli. Charlotte Bailey, Linda Kiraly. fames Dicksen. Carolyn Miller. Jackie Danneman. Priscilla Springer. Paul Hollander, Linda Hone. Ruth Thornton. SECOND ROW: Jim Reed. Dwaine Flahardy. Tony Davenport. John Stavit ke. Michael Kaine. Larry Adams. Charles Meyers, fames Bush, Betty Jones. Janice Boyd. Marlyn Hunt. Judy Taylor, John Shukites. Steven Kompier, Carolyn Clans. Beverly Majorettes—Kathy Banik. Carol Oliver. Joyce Janowski. Linda Langohr—and head majorette. Sandra Banik. provide entertainment at the football games and parades. n Achieved By Student Musicians During the Year Panin. Sandra Greenburg. Carolyn Soverly. Ruth Ferguson. THIRD ROW: David Cranford. Jim Renner. Loni Caine. Mike Abner. Richard krivacic. Tom Geary. Merrill Kendall. Carl Clark. Pal Krahies. Pat Morris. Pam F.spey. Laura Fa ugh I. Susan Taylor. Joyce Taylor. FOCRTH ROW: I.ee Parker. Dwighi Jones, Sam Duke. Providing the musical entertainment lor Whiting’s athletic contests, civic parades, school assemblies, and winter and spring concerts, the Instrumental Music Department features many active organizations. The Junior Band is mainly a beginning training band comjx)scd of seventh and eighth grade members. This grouj) functions for the state and spring concerts. The Pej) Band functions at all home games and pep sessions. This grouj) is a sj ark to school spirit. I'he “Green and Whites” is enjoying its second year of jxirticipation in civic as well as school events. This grouj) is noted for its “military close order drill style” of marching while playing. The Jug Band is still one of the favorites when it comes to wide audience appeal. They have performed lor almost every club and organization in and around Whiting. The “Marching Football Band” performs lor various school and civic parades. Tricky maneuvers and fancy footwork combine with the Dixieland arrangements ol music add up to a colorful half-time shows. The Senior Wind Ensemble is ever striving for excellence in music and a strong sense of music appreciation. The ensemble has a balanced instrumentation that lends itself to all comj)Ositions and arrangements. Members were chosen from this grouj) to make up the stage band that played lor the musical comedy production ol Swinging High” this past March. Drum Major Ra% Rerich siej s high while leading the m. arch- South Pacific Atmosphere and Fountain of Youth 'Neath our South Pacific skv we marched with pomp and splendor as the Grande Marche brought the evening nearer to its end. “We could dance all night.'' say prom-goers Bcrnie Me Hale and Darrell Kidwcll: Barbara Murzyn and Bob Piitiak; Jayne kupcha and Ron Gacsko. 106 Add Enchantment to A VENTURE IN PARADISE Preparations for the Junior-Senior Prom got undei way months ahead. When the evening of May 27 arrived, we enjoyed one of the best proms in the history of WHS. The day of the prom left us a free afternoon which we used for final preparations in keeping beauty shop appointments or making our cars shine as never before. Amid a whirl of crinolines and a straightening ol bow-ties, that long awaited hour finally arrived. The escorts called and we set out on A VENTURE IN PARADISE. We discovered the island of our dreams at Madura's Danceland where we danced to the dreamy melodies of the Blu-Tones, who added to the South Pacific atmosphere. Upon our little island covered with tall, swaying palm trees, we found, after some exploration, our Fountain of Youth. The pink decorations on the walls and ceiling lent an enchanting atmosphere to our adventure. Truly the night proved to be A VENTURE IN PARADISE. Taking lime out from their dancing are jr. class president. |orrv Moynihan: his dale. Sandra Ranik: Marianne .lotnik and her escort. George Bitrman. sr. class president. A new dress purchased for the prom, An order placed for flowers. An immunization shot given to prevent a disease, A repairman fixing a broken appliance. An appointment made for a hair styling. An urgent prescription being filled, A bundle of groceries delivered to a home, A customer trying out the latest model car— WE patronize the merchants in our community. ALL GOOD WISHES TO THE (2L-—x CLASS OF i960 The store with the GINKGO trees out front.’’ From your favorite department store that's been keeping pace with the young crowd since 1 890. muii • luto • State Street Hammond Pant Compliments of RICHARDS William R. Siltanen . Prescription Pharmacy Jeweler 1333-119th Street Whiting, Indiana Congratulates the Class of 1961 CALUMET CABS, INC. 1350 119th Street Serving the Great Calumet Region Whiting, Indiana Whiting, Indiana Whiting 659-0708 1310 - 119th Street 1347-119th St. Whiting, Indiana Phone 659-0326 'When Yon Say It With Flowers—Say It With Ours' Whiting Flower Shop H. STAWITCK.F Serving the Calumet Area Since 1900 CONDES BROS. Your hosts would like to greet you in person. The Condes Bros.—George, Pete, Sam, and Chris—feel that their truest greetings come to you through tasty, carefully prepared foods. Ted Dan, fane Utberg, Jan Shaffer, and Joe Shi mala enjoy a cup of hot chocolate after a thrilline eame. WHITING, IND. Whiting Marine Supply Lvman Boats—Tee-nee Trailers—Complete Line Marine Supplies Interlux Paints 1111-116th St. Whiting, Ind. Phone 659-3555 Johnson Sea Horses First in Dependability “When you think of flowers, think of ours.” PARKVIEW FLOWER SHOP Mr. and Mrs. Tony Piatek JOHN J. WARGO INSURANCE AGENCY 1438 119th Street 1940 Calumet Ave. Whiting, Indiana Whiting Indiana Phone 659-1103 Phone Whiting 659-1059 JOHN A. CIESCO Real Estate Insurance Georgianne Flowers 1030 119th Street Whiting, Indiana Flowers for all occasions 1306-119th St. Whiting 659-2587 Phone 659-1169 Best Wishes to the JOHN GOLUB’S Class of ’61 SUPER MARKET RUDOLPH ZAJAC 1538-119th St. Whiting, Indiana COMPLIMENTS OF THE STATE BANK OF WHITING Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation G. P. Smith, President WHITING, INDIANA S. M. Sabol, Assistant Cashier C. A. Binhammer, Vice President Cashier CONGRATULATIONS Compliments of Wally’s Dog House CONGRATULATIONS 1503 Indpls. Blvd. CIESAR’S CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH VALIANT WEINER FOODS DEALERS 1939 Indianapolis 1950 New York Ave. Whiting, Ind. Whiting VOGEL’S INC. RESTAURANT CYURE'S RECREATION 1250 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Ind. Phone 659-1250 1547 -121 st. Street Whiting, Indiana Phone 659-9638 S SEAFOODS E STEAK R CHICKEN V FROG LEGS I PERCH Baran’s Funeral Home N G 1231-35-119th St NATIONAL REPUTATION Whiting, Indiana FOR LAKE PERCH FRIED IN BUTTER Phone 659-4400 America’s Most Beautiful Low-Priced Car Complete Service 1820 Indianapolis Blvd.—Phones: Whiting 1072-3 WEstmore 3-0061 Compliments YOUR NEWSPAPER Harry R. Barton FREEDOM S GUARDIAN THE HAMMOND TIMES D.D.S. The Calumet Region’s Home Newspaper Congratulations to the Class of 1961 WINSBERG'S ’The Store For Young Men Mr. Winsberg shows Don Perhack and Jim Huckabv the latest styles in boys' sportswear 1341 119th Street Whiting BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM WORKERS OF AMERICA, INC. TOW IN G Sporting Goods Cameras NEAL PRICE’S POPPEN’S AUTO SERVICE Standard Oil Products The Firestone Store 1 309 - 119th St. 24 hour towing and road service Whiting, Indiana 951-1 19th St. Whiting, Indiana Best in Records Pops Classic BloJUw’S Cchoob ofr fl .u6te Compliments of GLOBE ROOFING 1932 Indianapolis Boulevard PRODUCTS Whiting, Indiana CO., INC. Compliments of COMPLIMENTS OF NEWBERRY'S ART’S DRIVE-IN Whiting, Ind. NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Protect Precious Jr Eyesight jJn with j Plenty of Good Light FRANK J. BEZAN YOUR REFLECTOR PHOTOGRAPHER BEZAN'S WHITING STUDIO 1837 Indianapolis Boulevard 1236 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana HOOSIER Schlater Funeral Home BEAUTY SHOP 1620 Indianapolis Blvd. HARRY’S I WHITING, INDIANA • TEXACO Phone 659-0531 MARGARET'S GENEVA HOUSE Compliments of Famous Dinners Whiting Shoes Five Points, Whiting, Indiana Phone 659-0266 1300 119th ST. WHITING, IND. Compliments of Phone: Whiting 659-2146 Dr. Tom Jancosek and “Quality Footwear for the Family” Dr. George Jancosek Compliments GANSINGER JEWELERS of AL’S LINOLEUM Fine Diamonds and Jewelry 1421 119th Street Hdq. Samsonite Luggage Whiting, Indiana Remington Typewriters Phone 659-0484 1400-119th St. Whiting, Indiana Whiting 659-283 Grdj Mis Qll046 1337-1 19th St. Phone 659-3490 CENTRAL Drug Store Ernest F. Korosi, R. Ph. John D. Barton, R. Ph. 119th New York Ave. Whiting 659-0878 Owens FUNERAL HOME Funeral Director Ambulance Service 1225,119th Whiting 659 0417 STANDARD DRUG CO. WHITE STAR SUPERETTE CENTRAL STATE BANK BUILDING 1401 121st Street Whiting. Indiana F.. Brandman, R.Pli. Phone 659-1000 Whiting, Indiana PUNTILLO'S FRIED CHICKEN ITALIAN FOODS STEAKS SEA FOODS CONGRA TULA TIONS to the Class of 1961 B. G. CORY 4905 Indianapolis Blvd. Phone EXport 7-4952 Dentist Phil Smidt Son, Inc. Naademan's HOHMAN AT SIBLEY HAMMOND, INDIANA First in FASHION First in QUALITY Fiist in SERVICE FARRIS GARAGE BODY SHOP Day Phone Night Phone Whiting 1632 Whiting 1633 24 Hour lowing 2224 White Oak Ave. Whiting, Indiana AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WITH A REPUTATION ANDE’S PIZZA B ROASTED Chicken, Shrimp, and Fish Closed Monday Open 4 p.m. Compliments of WILLIAM E. VATER COAL OIL CO. Established 1889 s E A R S R O E B U C K and C O M P A N Y 452 State Street Hammond, Indiana 1645 Center Street Whiting, Indiana Best Wishes From AMERICAN TRUST SAVINGS BANK Established 1920 Stephen J. Kovacik, President Complete Banking Service Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ►men'a Tine Afipanel 1343-119th Street Poised Pat Polak models one of the new spring fashions as underclassmen. Dorothy Guman and Susan Lunn, look on. Whiting, Indiana LIBERTY SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION 1904 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting, Indiana Andrew Smolen, President Benedict A. Chilla Secretary-Treasurer Miss Rita Thompson explains the value of saving to future depositors Marybelle Glenn and Bob Strezo. 67WP (M ome.n’i cztffifiarcL cztf-cas.si.cnUs. WHITING LODGE No 68 1345 -119th STREET WHITING, INDIANA FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE WHITING. INDIANA Phone 659-2016 C.ONGRA TULA TIONS to the Class of 1961 ED FRANCE Phone 659-1500 France Ford, Inc. I 120-1 19th St. WHITING, INDIANA J EWIN - WOLF best regards THE STORE THAT STUDENTS PREFER GREEN, POWERS, BELSHAW DANKO 1317-1 19th St. Phone 659-0022 WHITING, IND. Whiting, Indiana JOHN’S AUTO REPAIR Best Wishes and Congratulations to A Complete Auto Service the Class of 1961 1422 Calumet Whiling (iu'J-UIjii Peter Stecy, M.D. Compliments Henry F. Eggers Co., Inc. ARONBERG JEWELERS Sid Levin TRUCKING AND EXCAVATING COAL AND BUILDING MATERIAL FUEL OILS Whiting, Indiana iJB 2227 New York Ave. Phones 659-0697 659-0698 JUSTAK SONS Congratulations and 2336 Schrage Avenue Best Wishes WHITING, INDIANA WHITING P.T.A. what’s their future The young people you see in these pictures are all on their way to successful careers in one of America’s basic industries . . . steel. They decided (as we hope you will decide) to let Inland Steel Company help them plan their future. Some are gaining knowledge and experience in special trades to become journeyman machinists, carpenters or electricians . . . some are concentrating on certain phases of steelmaking by working in the open hearth shops, the cold rolling mills or the galvanizing lines. Still others are working in laboratories building a sound foundation for a future in steel research. Inland offers the high school graduate an excellent opportunity to further his education. Employees may participate in a variety of on-the-job training programs, or they can continue their formal education by registering for evening courses offered by local Purdue and Indiana University Extension Centers. Plan now to investigate the unlimited opportunities for you in steel . . . with the midwest’s own steel company... INLAND STEEL. INLAND STEEL COMPANY Indiana Harbor Works Employment Division 3113 Block Avenue East Chicago, Indiana AMERICAN OIL COMPANY CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES FOR SUCCESS to the CLASS OF 1961 Standard Oil Division WHITING REFINERY JOSEPH J. CHILLA, AGENCY 1904 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiling, Indiana ami Bill Hughes listen intently as Miss Yvonne Chilla’s Insurance policies. Real Estate Loans Insurance PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY CONGRATULATES THE CLASS of 1961 WHITING LUMBER AND COAL COMPANY INC. 1951 Schrage Avenue BEST REGARDS H M SHOE STORE 1346-119th St. Whiting, Indiana BOY G. OSBORNE ST.ARNAUD ELECTRIC COMPANY Phone 659-9573 Compliments of 5019 Indianapolis Blvd. nudolph' ]Kathy Kind and Dottie Lovasko help to illustrate the new and convenient walk-up window. g LI ______________________________ The Directors, officers, and staff members of THE FIRST BANK OF WHITING congratulate the members of the Class of 1961 Walter E. Schrage, President Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation PQNBOBBHffl Bubala Foods Boulevard Bakery Burton’s City Sales Curosh’s Clothing Dr. M. S. Gordon Dr. Goldstein Dr. Picklin Dr. McCarthy Dr. Edwin F. Kosior Dr. J. K. Rabat Dolores' Beauty Shoppe Gatto Brothers Hob Nob—Uliana Hotel J. C. Penneys Josephine Style Shop Julius’ Foods Jack Jill Dr. John C. Shafler Podiatrist Johnson's Shoe Repair and Cleaners Mr. Mrs. Henry Swiontek ww OO f Kinnane Cleaners Kurtz Children’s Shop Marcie's McCreary’s Barber Shop Orr's TV Ralph’s Restaurant Stanley J. Murzyn Stillwell’s Sam the Barber Saylor’s Paint Store Times Grafic Whiting Store Whiting Surplus Store Whiting Shade X: Awning Walgreen’s West Park Grocery Whiting Laundry Zesto w u rC c vs c c c c c re re PS re re X £ s s 4 5 (N r 17 o ® N o -X £ £ 0 T ® co co d r- -f r- W 0 co « . O - t5 8 .a c (8 « E « S v u'_C rlg-i 5 c C ” . c o -£ BC BC o - w re • cctj.cc . —5 •ex 2P «« - -c _r CCp 5 c O 6 W « — i_ . U tt 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 32 SC 2; 22 X £ 32 •O O r- “T ■‘ V if) - o c J; in S CO -NC) cvi o 2 PS CO .ij.fi .2 Q “ 4,' ■ • X — c .a c 2 2 9 u ji BC 2 0 U o2 a £ X X u o ■ ■ o c ■2 3 3 X X 4 £ • x 5 o 3 .rz X X G o u? c 4 CO _5 V 5 = j 8 2 CL 0 c t: ou CD CO O o 1 n T r. o CO co — k. •_ — g V V V • • c cfl 4) PS o 11 H1 i c 4; rs re OO 2 | 5 C u x OH A A 'S 'S c c « re X X O CJ ’O CO r- cr gj x a -• y £ -o X rs i X x - b X O ?s s 23 2 _ r- re 1 £ =?■§ re r: o •- •gcj a: • - ,|N , X c « c ■g CK C x re • re 4 -s S ’S •3 v. x .y. 3 u C XX X 00 o Jenkins, Miss Alice 25-75 Jennings. Larry 8-41-62-63-68-69-73-89 Johnson, Carole 33-88 Johnson, Richard 33-60-64-68 Johnson, Roger 34-62-69 Johnson. Sherry 31 Jones, Betty 31-103-105 Jones, Dwight 31-105 Jones, Charles 36-89 Junior Class 36 Justak, Don 33-65-69 Justak, James 14-41 Kaine, Mrs. William 27 Kaminski. Missjudith 27 Kaminsky, Kathy 34-103 Karin, Ann 36 Karin. Niek 68 Kark. Janet 41 -50-51 -53-74-75-85-86 87-94-97-102 Keeler, Kenneth 36 Keith, Landa 42-74-75-87-93 Keith, Rita 34-82-83 Kcllv, David 33-64-65 Kelly. Judy 33-69-76-100-101 Kcnda. Donald 33-64-65 Kcnda. Robert 20-37-68-89 Kendall. Merrill 30-105 Kertis, Vivian 31 Kidwell, Darrell 42-54-60-72-88-106 Kilgour, John - 33 Kind, Katherine 42-85-87-88-93-99 King, Joyce 31 Kinnanc, Anita 32-33-92-101 Kiraly. Linda 105 Kirk, Eugene 30 Kirk, James 34 Kirk, Palsy 42 Klcmm, Barry 30-96 Klosek. Bob 37-60-89-93 Knight.Thomas 34-96 Knolcs, Carol 37-103 Kobe, James 37 Koch. Barbara 34-100-101 Kollwitz, Daniel 20-42-68-69-72-89 Kometz, Donald 34-86-95-100 Kompier, Mr. Alexander 25-95-105 Kompicr, Margaret 7-37-74-75-76-82-83 84-93-95 Kompier, Stephen 31 Kompier, Timothy 34-60-64-89 Kosalko, Mr. Henry 9-25-65-% Kovachic, Mr. Peter 9-25 Kovacich, Gerald 37-60 Kovacich, William 60-64-86 Kovacik, Joseph 18-34-60 Kowalczyk, Rose Marie 33 Kozacik, Mr. Joseph 23 Kozacik, Bill 34-77-86-97 Krahies, Patricia 31-105 KristofT, Grace 42 KristofT. John 31 Krivacic, Richard 30-105 Krvzston, Edward 34 Kujawa, Fred 43-55-93 Kulas, Shelia 7-33-100-101 Kupcha. Jayne 37-85-94-102-106 Kurck, Pamela 33-101 Kutcka, Steve 43-55-71-72 l angohr, Linda 34-76-91-103-104 Latin Club 91 Leckronc, Mr. Charles 20-25 Lentvorsky, Mrs. Marie 25-87-90 Likens, James 33-69 Likens, Willis 37-70 Litavec, Mildred 37-74 Lovasko. Dorothy 43-74-85-87-102 Lubshina, Sandra 17-43-86-98-102-103 Lukacek, Anthony 37-60-89 Lukacek. Victoria 34 Lunde, Sonja 31 Lunn, Susan 37-74-94 Lynch, Daniel 103 Lynch, Helen 30-105 Macev, Thomas 34-60-68-91-103 Macy, Gail 37-74-93-95-98-101-102 Madura, Frank 71 Magyar, John 43-99-100-103 Maicher, Karen 35-74-93-95-100-102 Manchak, Gregors' 33-69 Mantich, Mary Ann 43-74-75-85-94-97 Markut, Alan 35-103 Marvel, Vickie 35-100-101-102 Mason, Edward 33-69 Matcja, Mr. Phil 9 Matuska, Magdalen 43-74-85-94 Mavernik. Eleanor 19-37-102 Maycrnik, Stephen 14-43 Mayo, Allen 33-61 Mayo, Gail 31 McClure, Mr. George 26 McConnell, Charles 30 McConnell, Dixie 32-33-90-93-101 McCoy, Rita 31 McDonald, Joseph 37-60-71 -89 McHale, Bernadette 36-37-74-76-84-88 92-93-94-102-106 Mehuron, Laura 35-93-95 Melton, Shirley 33 Mcnscr,Jack 37 Mercer, William 14-37-60-62-89 Motts, Richard 103 Michna, Nancy 34-74-75-95 Mihalo, Mr. Michael 25 Mikula, Carole 44-75 Mikula, Sharon 33-100 Milarch. Carol 35-94-95-100-101-102 Miles, Bruce 33-61-65 Miller, Carolyn 31-105 Miller, Ronald 35 Misicko, Shirley 33 Moore. Mrs. Hazel Monitors 93 Morden. Wayne 35 Morris, Patricia 31-105 Morris. William 35-97-99-1(H)-103 Moskalick, Edward 44 Moskalick, Michael 14 Moynihan, Gerald 44-82-92-107 Movnihan, Timothy 35-60-71-91 Mrzlock, Joseph 35 Murga, Kathleen 36-37 Murzyn. Barbara 44-54-74-75-76-81-82 83-85-92-93-94-97-106 Muvich, Marlene 44-74-86-87-93-94 Myers, Charles 105 Nagy, Sharon 37-74-76-84-90-102 Nagy, Steve 32-33-61-65-93-94 Nancy. Connie 31 National Honor Society 87 Negovetich, John 35-60-71 New bolds, Herbert 33 Novak, Ann Marie 44-81-82-83 Novosel, Marilyn 33-101 Novotny, James 33 O'Connor, Barbara 35-74 Oliver, Carol 35-94-97-98-102-103-104 Oliver. Charles 67 Oreskovich. Mickey 61 Oster, John 35-64-68-69 Pappas, George 18-35 Paprocki, Sue Ann 35 Parker, I ee 31-105 Parritt. Beverly 30-105 Patrol Club 96 Pavlina, George 13-37-86-100-102 Pavlina, Mary 35-101 Pawlus, Mr. Edward 26 Perhach, Donald 7-44-93 Perisho, Bruce 33 Perry, Nancy 30 Perry. Roy 35 Petersen, Miss Ane Marie 26-84-85 Petonv. Juliann 35 Pctrak, Matt 31 Pokraka, Joanne 37-100-101-102 Polak, Pat 44-85 Polak. Sharon 37-75-100 Porter. Judith 45-101 Postell, Billy 33 Postell, Linda 30 Pramck, Arthur 37 Progar, Charles 13-45-60-72-89 Pryor, Betty 45-85-86-87-94-102 Pulliam, Carol 35-74-95-103 Punak, Bob 1% Puskus, Dennis 67-71 Pustek, Diane 33-90 Quandt, Mrs. Josic 27 Reed, James 30-105 Reflector Staff 85 Reynolds, Thomas 30 Richards, James 45-55-68-73-89-92 Rife, Steve 30 Rigg, Chcryle 33-100-101 Rigg, Sandra 33-100-101 Robinson. Donald 45-50-54-60-62-68-73 82-89-92 Rogers, Doris 35-90 Rogers, Joyce 45-94 Rogina, Patricia 33 Roman, Ramiza 30 Romans. Sue 35-74 Rootes. Cathy 33-90-93-100 Rosdill, Bill 71 Runick, Pat 37 Rusnack, Robert 35-71 Ryan, Edward 46-54-92 Ryans, Pat 74-101 Ryan, Terry 35 Sabo. James 37 Sabol, Nancy 35 Sabol, Ronald 46 Sabol, Tony 66 Saliga, Mr. George 26-46 Saltz, Linda 13-35-74-103 Sanders, David 31-71 Sandrick, Eileen 35-74-91-94-100-101 Sandrick, Rosemary 46-51-54-74-75-81 82-83-85-87-94-95-97-102 Santay, Sandra 35 Scher, Michael 46 Schwcikert. Fred 37-69 Schultz, Kenny 30 .Scholarship “W” 86 Sefchik, Beverly 37 Scman, Dorothy 35-74-90-94 Senchak. William 13-46-50-60-67-73-89 92 Scrafin, Lorraine 32-33 Scto. Linda 37-74-76-101-102 Seventh Grade 30 Shackleford, Carolyn 31 Shackleford, Thomas 33 Shaffer, Harvey 31 Shaffer. Janalee 20-46-51-55-74-75-81 84-87-92-94-102 Shaffer, Roy 31 Shebish, Norbert 33-69 Shimala, Bruce 37-62-66-67-69-73-89 Shimala. Joseph 47-50-67-73 Shukitcs, John 105 Sicklcr, Mr. David 26 Sinai, Sharon 35-101 Skurka, Charles 34-35-92 Smith, Aletha 35-98 Smith, Arnold 47 Smith, Bernis 37-93 Smith, Carole 37 Smith, Donald 47-71-72-89 Smith, Dennis 37 Smith, Dorothy 93 Snuffy 99 Solyom. Irene 30-103 Sophomores 34-35 Southard, Michael 37 Sovcrly, Carol 31-105 Soverly, David 33-100 Spanish Club 91 Springer, Pricilla 31-105 Stasko, Albert 33-61-65 Stavitzke, John 31-105 Stefek,Jack 35-103 StcfTan, Georgia 37-74-75-100-101-102 Stepich, Mark 33-61-65 Stevens, David 31 Stewart, Bruce 31 Stewart, Nancy 35-95-100-101-102-103 Stockdale, Kenneth 31 Stoflcr, Mr. Von L. 26 Stoflco, Franklin 4-16-47-60-68-72-89 Stofko. Ted 35-68-89 Strabavy, Jerry 47-60-62-72-89 Strezo, Robert $7-68-69-70-92 Stroup, Jean 35-86-102 Stroup, Robert 41 Student Council 92 Sudinski, Kathy 37 Susorcny, Joseph 35-68 Swimming 71 Szyko, Jean 30 Tattler Stall' 84 Taylor, Mr. Jack 26-92 Taylor, Joyce 30-105 Taylor, Judith 31-105 Taylor, Susan 31-105 Thespians 97 Thomas, Drew 65-92-100 Thompson, Kathy 35-74-102 Thorn, Oneal 30 Thorn, Ruth 30 Thornton, Ray 71 Thornton, Ruth 30-105 Tobias, Sandra 101 Tomlinson, Dorothy 33 Tomlinson, Peggy 35 Tomlinson, Wilma Tornai. Julia 36-37-74-84-100 Tomai. Robert 33-61-65-100 Toohy, Miss Elizabeth 18-26 Track 68 Trcibcr, Jane 21-47-55-102 Troksa. Eileen 47-51-54 Trovingcr, William 7-48-81 Tunstall, Emma 30 Turner. Mr. Arnold 26 Ulrich, Mr. James 26-97 Utbcrg, Jane 48-54-74-75-76-85-87-88 94-102 Valocik, Sandra 48-74 VanderLindcn, James 20-13-37-68 Variot, Alice 48-93 Vcscly, Mr. Bernard 14-27-70 Vida, Cathy 84-95-100-102 Vischak, Carole 35-74-86-91-94-103 Vrabel. Ronald 34-35-64-69-92 W Club 89 Warner, Mrs. Marion 27 Wajvoda, Edward 37-70 Walker, Carole 35-74-95-98 Walker, Jim 71 Walsko, James 18-33-65-100 Watkins, Mr. E. L. 23 Wayo, Michael 14-35-77-86-100 Wcnglarz, Edward 33-61 Westerficld, Rachel 48-55 White, James 37 Wilkcning, Maureen 48-95-97 Wilkcrson, James 67 Wilkerson, Larry 33-61-65-92-94 Wilkcrson, Peggy 37-74-95 Wilmot, Quentin 96 Williams, Mrs. Dorothy 27 Wilson, Bob 67 Wilson, Jack 30 Wingert, Vera 37-74-94-100-101-103 Wojnicz, Patricia 35 Wozniczka, Dennis 69 Wozniczka, William 37-68-70-86 Yager, Jack 33 Y ager, James 19-48 Young, Alan 33-61 Young, Roger 33 Yurkanin, John 35-68-69 Yurkanin, Rosemarie 33 Yusko, Nancy 35 Zajac. Robert Zech, Cleo 30 Zelenke, Dennis 35-86-95 Zicmkowski, Dennis 30-96 Zicmkowski, Tim 96 Zrnchik, Bill 35-64-69-89 Zubaj, Anna Mae 48-74-87-90-93 Zubcck, Kenneth 30 Zunac.John 35-100 YEARBOOKS cliJLj