Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1962 volume:

1962 REFLECTOR PRESENTED BY THE REFLECTOR STAFF OF 1962 WHITING HIGH SCHOOL. WHITING, INDIANA r TABLE OF CONTENTS Academics .......................................Page 10 Students ........................................Page 32 Sports ..........................................Page 56 Activities ......................................Page 78 Advertisements ..................................Page 108 COME TAKE A LOOK at the world in which we live. Our world consists of our school, our teachers, our friends, and our subjects. What is Whiting High made of? Bricks and mortar, books and paper—and people. People arc our world. All these people with whom we share our lives are a part of every minute of every day. With them we share our joys, sorrows, enthusiasm, knowledge, and de- sires. When we look at these people, we must look at our school. In our school we find many friends—teachers as well as students. The con- stant buzzing of conversation echoes through the hallways between classes. Our world is entwined with many stimulat- ing classes, sports events, assemblies, dances, junior-senior prom, and finally Class Night and Graduation. These and many things go into making our world an exciting place in which to live. We dedicate this book to you, the student, not only now, but in the future. BlIBilB Come T ake «5 ¥ 25� I P 19 ' ■ , t $$ sum ! ?� ■? 'C f '•■ eIMPM ... a x-a� • A Look Into the Everyday Lives of the WHS Students In the last few minutes before afternoon classes begin, the girls discuss happenings of the day. Talking things over in boy's talk before school starts arc Willie Likens, Bill Woznicka, Bill Hughes, Bob Strczo, Charles Jones, Rich Hora, and George Bcdnar. And while you’re looking, don’t mind if we peek over your shoulder to point out a few interesting facts. Since 1900, sixty-two classes have graduated from WHS. During this time new books have been added to the library, offices have been modernized, and classrooms have received bet- ter equipment. Whiting High’s population now totals 416 compared to last year’s 359. With 30 well-trained teachers on the fac- ulty, WHS students are bound to emerge bet- ter educated and better trained students. Our school is what the students make it, and our students are a product of the school. 4 Another day of school begins as Jerry Chandik plays To the Colors” and leads the school with the Pledge of Allegiance.” Stamp Day gives students an opportunity to purchase stamps for savings bonds. Theresa Majda and Barry Ncwhaus purchase stamps from PTA representative, Mrs. Steve Nagy. This shows the office while under construction. Mr. Butman's new office is a result of the School Board's plan for modernization. 5 Parade of Latest Fashions Brightens the Halls Fads and fashions change with the times and 1962 was no exception. The guys set the pace at WHS by wearing heavy-knit ski sweaters, vests, and felt hats. Italian toed shoes were high on their list. Both colorful and flashy sweaters were in fashion. The girls’ wardrobes still consisted of short pleated skirts and sweaters. The corduroy car- coat, the trench coat, and the trapeze coat were three popular styles. A variety of shoes high- lighted the year. The girls chose the conven- tional loafers for most occasions. They also fa- vored the high boots and colored corduroy ten- nis shoes. Matching sweaters could be seen worn in the halls by couples going together. Shoes: Boy’s pointed-toe shoes, tennis shoes and sweat socks, boy’s boots, girl’s fruit boots, and girl’s pointed-toe flats. Sportswear: stretch pants, Nanci Michna; Alpine hat, Pat Drabck; Bermudas. Darlene Markovich; corduroy slack outfit, Carol Buehring. Outfits: Skirt and sweater outfit. Carol Milarch; vest. Jerry Kovacich: Eliza- beth Taylor blouse, Jackie Dillon: -«ki sweater. Dario Bre ene. Modeling the twin sweaters arc Kathy Dolinski. Bruce Shimala, Boh Klosek. Maggie Kompicr. Coats: Linda Seto, trapeze coat, Bill Wozniezka. car coat. Tom Macey. 3 4 length corduroy car-coat, and Kathy Thompson, trench coat. Activities Put Variety into the School Year An Oiler makes a first clown before he is finally tackled by a Washington Senator. Bruce Shimala jumps up and scores two more points for the Whiting Oilers. Drew Bodic is brought down from behind by a Senator after he goes five yards for a first down. 8 Coaches of the Athletic Department are Mr. Henry Kosalko—freshman basketball, sports trainer; Mr. Peter Kovachic—varsity football, swimming; Mr. Stephen Fowdy—varsity basketball, cross country. Standing arc Mr. James Buckley—baseball, B-squad basketball; Mr. Phil Mateja—freshman football; Mr. Raymond Zubeck —track, seventh and eighth grade football. Oilers drive in to stop those Pioneers from advancing i n the Whiting vs. Clark game. 9 ACADEMICS COME TAKE A LOOK at our academic life. Whiting High School extends to its students a wide range of commercial and college pre- paratory courses. Students have a choice of which course they prefer to follow. Whiting High School offers all courses necessary for a student to enter college plus several others for enrichment. WHS offers two elective languages—Spanish and Latin. These are not required and are offered for the benefit of the student body. Cooking, sewing, wood shop, print shop, band, and art are also among the electives. Among the subjects required for gradua- tion are gym, health, civics, English, and ei- ther biology or chemistry. Any student who obtains a scholastic aver- age of 88 or above for two consecutive semes- ters receives a scholarship “W.” This is one of the highest honors that a student can ob- tain. All of these courses are offered to prepare the students for better leadership in the fu- ture. e m Whiting Mathematicians Calculate Equations With vanguards, sputnicks, and nuclear pow- ered submarines entering our lives, science is very important to us today. In WHS students are offered three courses in science. Biology, offered in the sophomore year, is the study of insects, microscopic organisms, plants, and man. Balancing equations, writing formulas, predict- ing results, and the strong odor of S02 can identify the chemistry class and its eager stu- dents. Physics, a senior course, has in its cur- riculum the study and memorization of specific gravity, accelerated action, vector forces, trans- verse waves, and Boyle’s Law. Algebra, plane geometry, advanced algebra, and senior math are the courses offered by the Math Department. For those interested in the field of business, General Business and Business Mathematics are also offered. Tim Fortin and Suzanne Hunter pour just the right amount of water in the beaker. Dario Brczcnc, Sharon Nagy, and Charles Bucsanyi work on a special experiment while Mr. Griffin, chemistry teacher, looks on. 12 In Senior Math class, George Pavlina explains a problem in solid geometry to Bill Hughes. Tony Lukacck, Bill Wozniezka, and Willie Likens. Conducting electricity in fifth period physics class arc Charles Grcskovich and George Pavlina. During biology class, Dennis Bondra and Nancy Jamrosc observe a specimen under the microscope. 13 Hot news off the press! Mr. B. J. Vescly, print shop teacher, and Roger Young wait for the final copy. Jim Vandcr-Linden shows Ron Dybcl and Bob Cooper some of the me- chanical parts. Mr. Norman Hall watches carefully as students Ken Brown and Tom Gulley learn the techniques of woodshop. 14 Students Prepare for Future in Business World Second year typing students get experience on the new electric typewriters. Whiting offers secretarial and business training to students during their junior and senior year. Typing is a two-year course and enables students to learn to type properly rough drafts and manuscripts. It also teaches students speed and accuracy. Shorthand gives the girls an opportunity to take dictation at an average rate of 100 to 129 words per minute and transcribe let- ters from their notes. Besides learning the operation of the ditto, calculating, and mimeograph machines, those enrolled in office practice learn filing and other useful skills. Bookkeeping is offered to provide training for the business students in learning to keep legible records of business transactions and the basic fundamentals of accounting. Second year students prepare to take their test of 120 words for three minutes. Economics and Health Help Students in Life Students of Economics listen to Mr. James Buckley as he explains the latest chapter. Making sure they know the parts of the heart arc Joan Gcmcr, Fred Schwcikcrt, and Tony Lucacck. Mr. Raymond Zubcck, teacher, is explaining. 16 Music Departments Provide Entertainment The girls' choir goes over a few selections for the winter concert. Health is offered for one semester to seniors although underclassmen may take it in summer school. These students study personal hygiene, diseases, anatomy, and first-aid. This course is a requirement because of its value and impor- tance. Economics is one of the many elective subjects offered to WHS students. It is the science of how man earns a living. Students learn the im- portance of land, labor, and capital. The Instrumental Music Department gives the students an opportunity to appreciate all types of music. The music department participates in many toncerts, contests, pep assemblies, and civic and school parades. Psychology helps students in many ways. It is the science of learning how to understand yourself and others. It brings out the importance of taking on responsibilities in life. Mr. Humphrey, music director, gives a few directions to Charles Greskovich as he practices a solo. 17 Knowledge of Language Broadens Word Usage Miss Wysong. Latin Teacher, corrects verb forms for Mark Stcpich and Henrietta Gima. Phyllis Banaszak and Joe Trgovich demonstrate the Spanish dance, La Raspa. Students listen attentively while Mr. Ulrich conducts one of his English classes. Social Studies Introduce Students to the World Eleanor Maycrnik points out the trouble spots in Africa to Jamie McDonald aiul Donna Crowder. WHS students take courses in Spanish or Latin for their own enjoyment. These courses are not required and are offered for two years as an aid to understanding and learning more about other countries and their languages. English is taught for four years and is required for gradu- ation. The English department includes journalism, speech, literature, and gram- mar. History and government are also in- cluded in social studies. The history department consists of American His- tory and World History. Geography teaches students the sciences of the earth. Civics is also a required subject and is offered to freshmen and seniors. This helps students to learn more about their own government and their democracy Iu American History class Ted Stofko and Sue Carter study the U. S. map. 19 Cooking, Sewing Improve Future Homemakers First year sewing students Phyllis Jones and Wanda Cheer up, maybe it doesn't taste as bad as it looks,” says Hamel learn the fundamentals of modem homemakers. Tim Moynihan to Rich Johnson in the boys cooking class. Looks great, but what is it? Ken Keeler and Kathy Ventimiglia watch as Judi Haviley shows them her sketches. Making posters, setting mosaic tile, and learn- ing the techniques of interior decorating are some of the things taught in the art class. Art class aids students who plan to become artists, designers, or decorators. By taking sewing students learn about the various fabrics used in making and designing clothes. The student also learns the importance of a neat appearance. Cooking, one phase of home economics, en- ables the student to learn how to plan well- balanced and appetizing meals. Teaching future drivers proper attitudes and courteous driving is the main purpose of Driv- ers’ Training class. Behind the wheel a student receives guided instructions while learning state laws and regulations. As preparation for being an engineer, car- penter, or draftsman, mechanical drawing classes are valuable. Mr. I-cckrone shows Julia Tornai, Fred Schwcikcrt. Wayne Mordcn, and Vera Wingert the directions for changing a flat tire. Solving problems in graphics arc Art Pramuk. George Bednar, and Mike Southard. 21 Board of Education Still Concerned With Board of Education: Sealed are Mr Joseph Kozacik, president; Mr. G. O Burman, superintendent of schools Standing arc Mr. Thomas Zubcck, sec rctary; Mr. George Harangody, treas urcr; Mr. Rudolf Zajac, school attor ncy. Mr. G. O. Burman Superintendent of Whiting Public School To the members of the graduating class of 1962 I extend sincercst congratulations and my best wishes for the future. You should feel great personal satisfaction in having completed requirements for grad- uation. Through the combined efforts of your government, your parents, and the faculty and administrators of Whiting High School, you are going to face the future with open minds and a truer picture of people and the world around you. The world you live in is constantly chang- ing, demanding more knowledge, more tech- nical skills, more tolerance, and more under- standing. Your generation is no longer the foundation of our great nation alone, but of the entire world. Whatever your next endeavor is, give it your best, and take a positive approach to the future. Good-luck! George O. Burman Superintendent Problem of Reorganization in Whiting Area Mr. Ray P. Gallivan, Principal: Junior-Senior High School. During the past year the possibility of re- organization of Lake County Schools has oc- cupied the attention of Whiting School Ad- ministrators. A new plan for a single county of schools has been proposed and will be sent to the State Commission soon. The basic purpose of the Reorganization Act of 1959 is to set up the legal machinery to enable citizens in each county to study their own school organization needs and to institute the changes they believe necessary for improvement. This law greatly effects the lives of every person in this community. Mr. G. O. Bur- man, superintendent, and members of the Board of Education have taken a strong stand on this controversial question. They oppose reorganization that will rob Whiting Schools of their identity. J. B. ALLEN Algebra, Geometry, Senior Math; In- diana State College, Purdue Uni- versity, University of Illinois; B.S., M.S. ' Interests: Reading. EDWARD DECKARD Vocal Music; Indiana State College; B.S., M.S.; Sponsor, Booster Club. Interests: Cooking, Bridge, Travel, Reading. JAMES J. BUCKLEY Economics, Senior Health, Senior Civics, American History; St. Joseph’s College, University of Minnesota, •Northwestern University; B.A.; Coach, B-Squad Basketball. Interests: Sports, Reading. A Teacher’s Job JANE DcPEUGH English, Speech; Indiana State Col- lege; A.B. Interests: Art, Reading, Travel. DELMA BYERS Cooking; Oakland City College, In- diana University, Purdue University; A.B.; Sponsor, Class of 1964. Interests: Theater, Reading, Garden- ing, Travel. STEPHEN FOWDY Freshman Civics, Senior Civics, His- tory: University of North Dakota, Indiana University: A.B., M.A.; Coach, Varsity Basketball, Cross Country. Interests: Reading, Travel, Theater. IRENE S. DOUGHERTY Art; Art Institute of Chicago. Illinois Institute of Technology; A.B., M.A. Interests: Movies, Painting, Garden- ing, Travel. Is Never Done LIONEL GRIFFITH Chemistry; Physics, Math; Indiana University; B.S. Interests: Music, Art, Electronics, Travel. THOMAS M. FAULKNER General Business, Typing, Short- hand, Bookkeeping; Indiana Univer- sity; B.S., M.S.; Sponsor, Class of 1963. NORMAN E. HALL Mechanical Drawing, Woodwork; Indiana State College; B.S. Interest: Golf. WESLEY HUMPHREY Junior Band, Senior Band; Indiana University, Ball State Teachers Col- lege; B.M.E. Interests: Hunting, Theatricals, Fishing. HENRY T. KOSALKO Director Attendance Department, Athletic Trainer; St. Joseph’s Col- lege; B.S.; Sponsor, Patrol Club. Interests: Coin Collecting, Stamp Collecting. ALICE JENKINS Girls’ Counselor; Indiana University, University of Illinois, University of Chicago; B.S., MA. Interests: Photography, Travel. Teachers Devote PETER KOVACHIC Health, Physical Education; Director of Physical Education; University of Illinois, Indiana University; B.S., M.S. Interests: Golf, Fishing, Swimming. ALEXANDER KOMPIER English, Literature; Indiana Uni- versity, Northwestern University; B.S., M.A.; Sponsor, Future Teachers of America. Interests: Reading. GEORGE H. McCLURE Machine Shop; Indiana University, Northwestern University; B.S., M.S. Interests: Reading, Woodworking. CHARLES LECKRONE Science, Mathematics, Drivers Train- ing; Warrensburg Missouri Teachers College, Indiana University; B.S., M.S. Interests: Boating, Music. Time and Service SHIRLEY MEHLECK Senior Health; Indiana State Teach- ers College, Indiana University School of Nursing; B.S., G.N.; Spon- sor, Nurses' Club. Interests: Reading, Travel, Photog- raphy. MARIE LENTVORSKY American History; University of Michigan, University of Colorado; B.A.; Sponsor, Girls’ Club and Na- tional Honor Society. Interests: Sports, Reading, Travel. MICHAEL E. MIHALO Geography, American History; In- diana University, Northwestern Uni- versity; B.S., M.S.; Sponsor, Class of 1962. Interests: Reading, Sports, Travel. EDWARD E. PAWLUS Mathematics; Indiana State Teachers College, DcPaul University, Indiana University; B.S., M.S. Interests: Reading, Sports. GRACE SHEHEEN Health, Physical Education; Ithaca College, Alfred University; B.S.; Sponsor, G.A.C. and Cheerleaders. Interests: Knitting, Reading, Golf. ANE MARIE PETERSEN English, Journalism; Indiana Uni- versity, Middlcbury College; B.A.; Sponsor of Tattler, Reflector. Interests: Reading, Music, Theater. Teachers Extend DAVID T. SICKLER Librarian; Villanova University, Illi- nois State Normal University, South- ern Illinois University, Chicago Teachers College; B.S. Interests: Coin Collecting, Religion. GEORGE J. SALIGA Boys’ Counselor; St. Joseph’s College, Indiana University: A.B., M.S. Interests: Dramatics, Reading, Stock Market. ARNOLD TURNER Shorthand. Typing. Office Practice; Indiana State College, Indiana Uni- versity, University of Pittsburgh; B.S., M.S. Interests: Water Sports. Travel. VON L. STOFFER Biology: Ball State Teachers College; B.S., M.S. Patience, Talent JAMES C. ULRICH English. Literature; Ball State Teachers College, Indiana Univer- sity; B.A., M.A.: Sponsor of National Thespian Society and Class of 1965. Interests: Reading, Plays, Travel. JACK L. TAYLOR Spanish, World History; DcPauw University, University of Michigan; A.B., M.A.; Sponsor of Student Coun- cil, Spanish Club. Interests: Dramatics, Music. B. J. VESELY Print Shop; Stout State College; B.S.; Sponsor, Bowling Club. Interests: Reading, Woodworking. MARIAN WAGNER Sewing; Butler University; B.A. Interests: Sewing, Reading, Travel. MARY WYSONG English, Latin; Indiana University; A.B.; Sponsor, Latin Club. Interests: Travel, Reading. Four years of high school now is coming to an end as seniors slowly walk up to receive diplomas. RAYMOND ZUBECK Physical Education. Senior Health, Coach Seventh and Eighth Grade Football, Track; Valparaiso Univer- sity; B.S. Interests: Travel, Swimming. Maintenance Staff Devote Time and Service Miss Judy Kaminski, secretary to the senior high princi- Keeping the school in tip top condition is Mr. John Bod- pal, hands Mrs. Gladys Hardy, general office secretary, an ncy, maintenance supervisor, and Mrs. Josic Quandt, head announcement of activities for another day. janitress. Taking care of the business end of things is Mr. Joseph McDonald, business man- ager; Mrs. Dorothy Williams, bookstore clerk; and Mrs. Robert Kaine. secretary to the superintendent. STUDENTS COME TAKE A LOOK at our students. New students enter the halls of WHS every year and begin their high school life. Although they are a little bewildered at first, they soon become adjusted. They meet new people, make new friends as the year passes quickly. Sophomore year brings more school work but fun, too. This is the year when students receive their class rings, which makes them an official part of WHS. Junior year makes most students feel older. They are no longer underclassmen. Now, the underclassmen look up to them. Plans for the Junior-Senior Prom are made. Senior year is their final year of high school They have come this far and are now looking forward to graduation. Anxiously they await the big day. Students who have spent four years of then- lives at WHS realize the knowledge and ex- perience they have gained. They now must leave high school and begin their journey into the future. Junior High Students Anxiously Adams, Linda Banik, Bonnie Bardos, Joseph Bednar, Barbara Biclowski, Pat Brown, Larry Carter, Stroud Copishinski, Wanda DcPcugh, Susan Dickens, Lynn Duke, Sharon Etter, Laquita Ferry, Edwin Gajdos, Margaret Galambos, Linda Gardner, Richard Gazafy, Wayne Geary, Michael Geary, Tom Howard, Constance Howell, Sherry Jansky, Hclenjean Johns, Herbert Kendall, Emerson Kirk, Larry Kiser, Karen Kompicr, Mary Lugar, Lance McClymont, Jean McDonald, Jean Mercer, Wanda Mohr, James Morris, Tom Ncwbolds, Lola Parker, Lee Perrinc, Carnella Potts, Bob Pryor, William Reid, Georgetta Sabol, Frank Saltz, John Scfcliik, Frank Sidiak, Francis Smith, Dennis Sobeck, Bernadette Stam, Bonnie Stross, Howard Tomlinson, Sandy Plan for Their Future Years at WHS Bailey, Charlotte Bettner, James Boyd, Janice Butkovich, George Cain, Miles Clark, Carl Cooper, Larry Daugherty, Vicki DcCarlo, Jcanninc Dixon, James Dunn, Kathryn Espey, Pamela Foster, Ralph Gians, Carolyn Greenberg, Sandra Hollander, Patricia Horvath, John Johnson, Sherry Jones, Betty Jones, Dwight Kertis, Vivian Kiraly, Linda Krahics, Patricia Kristoff, John Latur, Lottie Lunde, Sonja Mayo, Gail Moore, James Morris, Patricia Myers, Charles Nance, Connie Novotny, Jim Petrak, Matt Rodriguez, Luis Roc, Linda Schultz, Kenneth Shackleford, Carolyn • Sinai, Ruth Smith, Dorothy Sovcrly, Carol Springer, Priscilla Stavitzke, John Stewart, Bruce Stewart, Rachel Stockdale, Reed Taylor, Judith Taylor, Susan 35 Zubeck, Kenneth Frosh Take First Step Freshman class officers arc Joseph Trgovich, secretary; Richard Krivacic, vice-president; David Cranford, president; and Ruth Thornton, treasurer. Abner, Mike Adams, Larry Alexander, Steve Banik, Ronald Banaszak, Philip Bardos, Linda Bednar, Pauline Bialon, Stanley Blastick, Paula Brown, Kenny Brown, Janice Brown, Roddv Brown, Patricia Bucsko, Jim Buksar, Joanne Caban, John Cain, Lonnie Campbell, Ellen Campbell, Pat Cardona, Danny Cooper, David Cooper, Pat Cooper, Ronald Cranford, David Danneman, Jackie Daugherty, Sharon Davenport, Tony Davidson, Nancy Dedinsky, Betty Dewey, Albert Dolinski, Denise Duke, Sam Edwards, Brenda Edwards, Dean Ferguson, Ruth Flahardy, Dwain G effert, Pamela Gulley, Carol Hamel, Wanda Hardy, William Hone, Linda Hopkins, Judy Hora, James Hrpka, Marilyn Hruskoci, Allan Huckaby, Diane Hunt, James Hunt, Marilyn Janck, Richard Lynn, Joseph Jerzyk, Ron Jones, Phyllis usiak, George Kandalec, Tim Kendall, Merrill Render, John Kinder, Sherry Kirk, Gene Klemm, Barry Kometz, Mike Kovaeik, Paul Kovaeik, Suzanne Krivacic, Richard Kucka, George Kusbell, Tom Latta, James Lynch, Helen Maeko, Cheryl Majda, Theresa Manich, Glenn Mantich, John Markovic, Darlene Martinez, Ruben Masura, Tom Mayernik, Carol McConnell, Charlc; Mika, Marietta Miller, Ed Mordus, Tom Moskalick, Helen Mullancy, Ed Ohrenski, Jim O’Connor, Jim Panik, Cynthia Parritt, Beverly Perhach, Joe Perry, Nancy Plawccki, Bob Plcwniak, Ron Podobinski, Noel Porvaznik, Martin Puente, Rosalinda Puskas, Jackie Reed, Jim Reynolds, Tom Richardson, Kenny Rodriguez, Roberto Roman, Ramiza Runick, Charles Stewart, Bonnie Surdy, Richard Szyjko, Jean Scnchak, Gregory Taylor, Joyce Tegosik, Diane Thorn, Oneal Thorn, Ruth Thornton, Ruthc Tkach, Kathy •Tomlinson, Wilma Toth, Michael Trgovich, Joe Tucker, Laura Tunstall, Emma Vrabcl, George Wilmot, Quentin Wilson, Jack Wozniezka, Tom Yurkanin, Mike Zeeh, Clco Zondor, Charles Sophomore class officers are Diane Pustek, treasurer; Bruce Miles, vice- president; Don Justak, president; and Eileen Grothouse, secretary. Banaszak, Phyllis Banik, Kathleen Beard, William Bicsal, Fred Benko, Arlene Bishop, Sandra Bodie, Drew Bondra, Dennis Bowen, Edward Brezene, George Brozanski, Pat Buchring, diaries Carter, Barbara Christiansen, Rich Chrustowski, Jay Companik, Anne Cooley, Barbara Crowder, Gayle Csoka, Albert Dennis, Bob Dcnno, William Dolinski, Kathryn Dollins, Don Drabek, Pat Dunker, Gloria Durochik, Gary Dvorchak, Lorraine Dyer, Kitty Escuc, David Fear, Charles Ferguson, Peggy Flahardy, Lucille Fortin, Tim Galambos, Nikki Gima, Henrietta Gians, Linda Glenn, James Gorman, Mary Jo Gorman, Tim Grdina, Alex Grothouse, Cynthia Grothouse, Eileen Gulley, Tom Gunderson, Tom Gyure, John Hansen, Sandra Hapak, Fred Hone, Shirley Sophomores Gain Experience, Confidence Hruskocy, Susan Hunter, Suzanne Jamrosc, Nancy Johnson, Carol olinson, Richard Justak, Don Kelly, David Kelly, Judy Kelly, Linda Kcnda, Don Kilgour, John Kinnanc, Anita Kowalczyk, Rosemarie Kulas, Sheila Kurek, Pamela Kurclla, Mike Likens, James Mayo, Allen McConnell, Dixie Mikula, Sharon Miles, Bruce Misicko, Shirley Nagy, Steve Novotny, James Oliver, William Opat, Michael Pachuta, James Perisho, Bruce Pustck, Diane Queen, Imogenc Rigg, Cherylc Rigg, Sandra Rogina, Patricia Rootes, Cathlccn Serafin, Lorraine Shackleford, Tom Shcbisli, Norbcrt Solyom, Irene Sovcrly, David Stasko, A1 Stepich, Mark Thomas, Drew Tobias, Sandra Tornai, Bob Wilkerson. Larry Wroton, Charlene Yager, Jack Young, Alan Young, Roger Yurkanin, Rosemarie Zajac, Robert Junior class officers arc DorothySeman president; DcnmsZclcnkc. vice-president Mary Pavlina, secretary; and Sue Romans, treasurer. Algozinc, Susan Bcttncr, Ronald Brczcnc, Dario Bubala, Richard Bucsanyi, Charles Burosh, Cynthia Butkovich, Michael Carroll, Jerry Carter, Susan iCurosh, Joseph DcHcncs, Elaine Dillon, Jackie Dunn, Lonnie Dvorscak, Jeanette Dybcll, Ronald Ferris, Diane Hamel, John Hazard, Tim Headley, George Herman, Cindy Howe, Sharon Jacob, Rita Jamroz, Harriet Johnson, Roger .cith, Rita Kirk, James Knight, Thomas Koch, Barbara Komctz, John Kompicr, Tim Kovacich, William Kovacik, Joseph Kozacik, William Krzyston, Ed Langohr, Linda Lukacek, Vicki Maccy, Tom Maichcr, Karen Markut, Alan Marvel, Vicki Maycrnik, Michael Mehuron, Laura Juniors Acquire Leadership in Activities Michna, Nancy Mi larch, Carol Miller, Ronald Mordcn, Wayne Morris, William Moynihan, Tim Mrzlock, Joe Ncgovctich, John O’Connor, Barbara Oliver, Carol Oster, John Pappas, George Paprocki, Sue Ann Pavlina, Mar)' Perry, Roy Podobinski, Larry Pulliam, Carol Romans, Sue Ryan, Patricia Sabol, Nancy Saltz, Linda Sandrick, Eileen Seman. norotny Santay, Sandra Sinai, Sharon Skurka, Charles Smith, Alctha Smith, Robert Stanish, John Stefek, Jack Stewart, Nancy Stofko, Ted Susoreny, Joseph Thompson, Kathy Vischak, Carol Vrabcl, Ronald Walker, Carole Jean Wayo, Michael Wojnicz, Patricia Wozniezka, Dennis Yurkanin, John Yusko, Nancy Zclenke, D“nnis Zrnchik, William Zunac, John 41 Thanks to Mr. Mihalo for Final School Days It has been a distinct pleasure and honor to be associated with the class of 1962. From this pleasant association, I have acquired a deep satisfaction with, and a special endear- ment for, your academic accomplishments. May I extend my thanks to you for extending so much cooperation to your substitute spon- sor. My wish for the class of 1962 is that you continue to exhibit the same type of intelli- gent approach to all future endeavors and that you take a deep-seated, honest pride in all of your accomplishments. Sincerely, Michael E. Mihalo Sponsor, Class of 1962 Senior Class officers are Joanne Pokraka, treasurer: Pat DcCarlo, secretary; Bruce Shimala, vice-president; George Pavlina, president. Pavlina, Wozniczka Named Scholars of ’62 We have now readied the end of our high school days, some of the happiest and most en- joyable times in our lives. Departing is always a difficult task to perform, especially when you are a senior. Within the next few years our classmates will be scattered to the four corners of the world so now I would like to take the opportunity to thank them for their excellent co-opcration and admirable performance which they rendered throughout the school years. I hope my fellow classmates will experience con- tinued success in their chosen occupations in life. Whiting High offers many extra-curricular ac- tivities to its students. These activities create a sense of belonging.' On this note of sadness I must say farewell to the students of Whiting High. Work hard and success will be yours. George Pavlina Valedictorian We, the class of 1962, have had the oppor- tunity to develop our minds and bodies men- tally, morally, and physically. We also have had the chance to participate in all the extra-curricu- lar activities that Whiting has offered. Whether or not we took these opportunities was our own decision. Now that our high school days are over, it is impossible to go back to “right our wrongs.” You, WHS underclassmen, have these same opportunities. It is to your advantage to take them and make the most of them. You also have time to alter your decisions if you are not bear- ing down in your study. Your high school days are by far the best and most important years of your life. Take every opportunity to make them enjoyable and advantageous. Bill Wozniczka Salutatorian As freshmen we became part of WHS. LYNN EDWIN BARNES Yum's Football 1,2,3.4; Track 2,3.4; W” Club; Spanish. RAYMOND BRICE BECICH Ray Sports Manager; W Club; Latin; Boys’ State; 5 Plays; Stage Crew; Thespians; Band; Drum Major- Or- chestra; Jr. Journalist; Tattler 4 Na- Honor Society. GEORGE EDWARD BEDNAR Cross Country 2.4; Bowling; Tennis 1; Spanish; Band; Orchestra; Choral; Scholarship W” 1; National Honor Societv. MICHAEL JOSEPH BERILLA Mike Bowling; Baseball 2; Track 3; Sports Manager; “W” Club; Latin; 1 Play; Choral. CAROL LOU BUEHR1NG Wanda Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Li- brary; F.T.A.; Reflector 4; Jr. Jour- nalist. LARRY W. BUFFINGTON Buff Bowling; Basketball 1,2; Spanish; Band; Student Council. 4 4 MICHELLE MARIE CADY Shelley Booster: G.A.C.; Choral: F.T.A. GERALD PAUL CHANDIK Jerry Crosscountry 1,2; Track 1,2; Basket- ball 1: Booster: Spanish: 1 Play; Band: Orchestra. DONNA MARIE CROWDER Booster: Girls: Choral: Ninctecns. HAL LEROY COPPAGE Lee Football 1.4; Cross Country 2.3; Bas- ketball 1.2,3.4; Baseball 1.2.3.4; W Club: Spanish: Ideal Senior — Most Athletic. PATRICIA ELLENE DAVENPORT Pat Booster; Girls; Monitor; Scholarship W 1,2 : National Honor Society. PATRICIA JOAN DE CARLO Wop Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls: Nurses; Cheerleader 1.3.4; Monitor; F.T.A.; Reflector 4; Class Officer 4; Student Council; Scholarship W” 3; Jr. Journalist; Ideal Senior —Most Athletic. DENNIS EMERSON DE CHANTAL French)- Football 1.4; Bowling; Baseball 1; Track 3.4; Latin; Stage Crew; Band: Choral. JOSEPH DONALD DEDINSKY YoYo Football 1,23: Basketball 1,2,3; Base ball 1,2; Track 3.4; “W” Club; Span- ish; Class Officer 2; Student Council: Ideal Senior—Happiest. 45 DEANNA MARIE DERNAY Booster; G.A.C.; Girls; Nurses; 1 Play; Library; Monitor; F.T.A.; Re- flector 4; Jr. Journalist; Senior At- tendant; Ideal Senior—Smile. CARY LEE ECKARD Rare Football 2; Cross Country 1,3; Swim- ming 1; Bowling; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Spanish; Boys' State; 1 Play; Nation- al Honor Society; Jr. Journalist. DANIEL FRED ENGLE Dings Football 3,4; Cross Country 1,2; Swimming 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3; W Club; Spanish. JOAN ELIZABETH FOSTER Joni Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Stage Crew; Choral’ Library; Reflector 4. MICHAEL ROBERT GADISH Cross Country 1; Bowling; Basketball 1; Track 1; Band; Orchestra. ROBERT MICHAEL GMEREK Gums Cross Country 1,2,3; Swimming 3; Basketball 2; Baseball 1; Track 1,3,4; Spanish. MARYBELLE GLENN Booster; Latin; Girls; Girls’ State; Reflector 3,4; National Honor Soci- ety; Ideal Senior — Most Likely to Succeed. JOHN A. GREER Johnny Cross Country 2,3; Bowling; Baseball 4; ‘•W” Club; Band. CHARLES FRANCIS GRESKOVICH Chuck Football 1; Cross Country 4; Boost- er; Latin; Band; Student Council. DOROTHY MAE GUMAN Dot Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Stage Crew; Scholarship W” 1,3. RAYMOND FREDRICK GUNDERSON Ray Cross Country 4; Bowling; Track 3,4; “W” Club; Tattler 4; Jr. Jour- nalist; Calumet High School, Gary, Indiana 1. STEPHEN MICHAEL HAMADEJ Hamajaby Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Basketball 23.4; Baseball 2; Track 3; W” Club; Spanish; Latin; Class Officer 2; Student Council. JUDI ELAINE HAVILEY Ma Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls; Stage Crew; Jr. Journalist. RICHARD A. HORA Horba Football 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Track 1,2,3,4; “W” Club; Spanish; Class Officer 3. Prom night left cherished memories for � � l WILLIAM BRUCE HUGHES Hoojc Football 1,2,3,4; Swimming 2,3,4; Track 3,4; W” Club; Spanish. PHIL JANCEK Yak-A-Moe Football 4; Cross Country I; Swim- ming 2,4; “W” Club; 6 Plays; Stage Crew; Thespians; Band; Orchestra; Library; Class Officer 2; Ideal Sen- ior-Wittiest. JOANN J. JANCIK Red Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; 1 Play; Stage Crew; Choral; Ideal Sen- ior-Wittiest. JOHN JOSEPH JANIK Johno Cross Country 4; Track 3,4; Spanish. CHARLES LON JONES C. L. Football 1,2,3,4; Bowling; Basketball 1,2; Track 1,2,3,4; “W” Club; Span- ish; Class Officer 1; Ideal Senior — Friendliest. ANN LEE KARIN Ann Booster; G.A.C.; Monitor. KENNETH R. KEELER Bottles Football 1; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3; Spanish, National Honor Society. ROBERT L. KLOSEK Bob Football 23.4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; W Club; Spanish; Thornton Township, Harvey, Illinois I; National Honor So- ciety . CAROLE -DEANE KNOLES Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Nurses; Stage Crew; Band. JAMES J. KOBE Jim Cross Country 1,2,3; Swimming 2; Track 1,2. MARGARET ANN KOMPIER Maggie Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Nurses; 1 Play; Cheerleader 3,4; Cho- ral; Monitor; F.T.A.; Tattler 3,4; Jr. Attendant. GERALD LEE KOVACICH Jerry Football 13.4; “W” Club; Spanish. ELIZABETH JAYNE KUPCHA Jayne Booster; Latin; Girls; Nurses; Jr. Journalist; Ninctccns; Reflector 3,4; Ideal Senior—Neatest Appearance. WILLIS LEE LIKENS Willy- Bowling; Spanish; Student Council; Ideal Senior—Smile. 49 Homecoming brought a day of cheers and tears. MILDRED LIT A V EC Millie Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Stage Crew; Class Officer 1: National Honor Society ANTHONY MICHAEL LUKACEK Tony Football 3,4; Baseball 2; Track 3; W Club; Spanish. SUSAN MARIE LUNN Sue Booster: G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Stage Crew: Monitor; Nurses. DAN BROCK LYNCH Latin; Band: Student Council. GAIL NAN MACY Mace Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; 1 Play: Stage Crew; Choral; Library; F.T.A.; Tattler 4; Jr. Journalist; Nineteens; Ideal Senior—Happiest. ELEANOR ROSE MAYERNIK El Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls; Nurses; Choral. 50 JOSEPH ANDREW MCDONALD Jamie Football 1.2.3.4; Swimming 1,2,3.4; “W” Club; Boys’ State. BERNADETTE MARIE MC HALE Bernie Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls; Nurses; Girls' State; Stage Crew; Cheerleader 3,4; Monitor; Ninctccns; Tattler 3,4; Class Officer 3; Student Council; Soph. Attendant. JACK A. MENSER Bowling; Patrol Club. WILLIAM MERCER Bill Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1.2,3,1; “W Club; Band; Ideal Senior—Neatest Appearance. RICHARD A. METTS Rich Cross Country 1; Bowling; Track 1; Booster; Latin; Stage Crew; Patrol Club; Band; Orchestra. MICHAEL JOHN MOSKALICK Mickey SHARON JEAN NAGY Shar Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls; Nurses; Stage Crew; Cheerleader 1,2,3.4; Cho- ral; Ninctccns; Monitor; Tattler 3,4; Student Council; Scholarship W” 3; Ideal Senior—Friendliest. GEORGE JOSEPH PAVLINA Track 1; Latin; Boys’ State; Class Of- ficer 4; Scholarship W 1,2,3; Na- tional Honor Society; Ideal Senior- Most Likely to Succeed. JOANNE MARIE POKRAKA Joan Booster: G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Stage Grew; Choral; Library; Reflector 4; Class Officer 4; Jr. Journalist; Nine- teens. SHARON MARIE POLAR Shar-Po Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls: 1 Play; Choral; Reflector 4; Jr. Journalist. ARTHUR RONALD PRAMUK Art Florida Military School. Deland. Flor- ida 1. PATRICIA ANN RUNICK Pat Booster; G.A.C.; Girls; Monitor. JAMES VICTOR SABO Jim Cross Country 4; Bowling; Track 4; Spanish; Band; Student Council. CHARLES FREDRICK SCHWEIKERT German Cross Country 1.3: Bowling; Baseball 1; Track 8,4; Spanish. 52 LINDA JOSEPHINE SETO Shadow Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Nurses; Cheerleader 1,2,3,4; Choral; Ninctccns; Monitor; F.T.A.; Reflec- tor 4; Jr. Journalist; Senior Attend- ant. BRUCE STANLEY SHIMALA Shortic Football 4; Cross Country 1,2; Bas- ketball 1.2.3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; W Club; Spanish; Boys' State; Class Of- ficer 4; Student Council. BERNIS SMITH Bernie G.A.C.; Latin; Nurses; Library; John Quincy Adams, Tampa, Florida 1. DENNIS JOSEPH SMITH Sm i uy Cross County 1,2,3. MARY CAROL SMITH Carol G.A.C.; Girls; Stage Crew; Band; Choral; Library; Tattler 4; Jr. Jour- nalist. MICHAEL STEVEN SOUTHARD Mike Football 1; Bowling; Basketball 1; Tennis 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Track 1; Spanish. GEORGIA DIANE STEFFAN Georgia Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Cho- ral; Library; Reflector 4; Ninctccns; Jr. Journalist; Homecoming Queen. ROBERT STEPHEN STREZO Bob Cross Country 1,2,3,4; Bowling; Track 1,2,3,4; Spanish; Student Council. 53 KATHRYNE SUE SUDINSKI Sudsy Booster; G.A.C.; Girls; Choral; Re- flector 4; Jr. Journalist; Phelps High School, Phelps, Wisconsin 1. JULIA MARIE TORNAI Julie Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls; 1 Play; Stage Crew; Choral; Tattler 3; Class Officer 3; Tr. Journalise .Nation al Honor Socictv JAMES LAIN VANDER LINDEN Jim Cross Country 1,2,4; Swimming 1; Track 1,2,4; Library. KATHY ANN VENTIMIGLIA Georges Rogers Clark, Hammond, Indiana 1,2,3. CATHERINE ANN VIDA Cathy Booster; G.A.C.; Latin; Girls; Nurses; 1 Play; Stage Crew; Cheerleader 1; Choral; F.T.A.; Tattler 2,3,4; Nine- teens. ROY RALSTON WELSBY East Chicago, Roosevelt, East Chi- cago, Indiana 1,2,3 EDWARD JOSEPH WAJVODA Butch Football 1,2; Bowling; Track 8; Latin. VERA KAY WINGERT Tootic Booster; G.A.C.; Spanish; Girls; Nurses; Stage Crew; Thespians; Band; Orchestra; Choral; Library; Monitor; F.T.A.; Scholarship W” 1; National Honor Society. WILLIAM WOZNICZKA Woz Football 1; Cross Country 2.4; Bowl- ing; Basketball 1.2; Track 1.2; Span- ish; Student Council; Scholarship W” 1,2. ROBERT YADRON Padre Booster; 1 Play; Brunnerdalc Sem- inar)', Canton, Ohio 1,2,3. IN MEMORY of RICHARD MARK DANKO. (June 15, 1943—January 21, 1961) Richard was a fellow student who was liked by all his classmates and admired for his courage. His desire for learning was inspiring to all of us. Although God has taken him away, he will always remain in our hearts. r SPORTS COME TAKE A LOOK at one of the most important phases in the life of a WHS stu- dent-sports. One of the most frequently dis- cussed activities is school athletics. Whiting High School participates in a great number of sports. Every WHS student takes part in some type of activity to help to Build up spirit and body. Among the sports in which the students participate are basketball, baseball, football, cross country, track, bowling, and swimming. At the All-Sports Banquet, held at the end of each year, most valuable players, players with the best mental attitudes, and the most academically successful athlete are presented with awards. iTATt h ifkMtICH Football-O-Rama Introduces Whiting’s Season An Oiler stops a Washington Senator just short of a first down. Highlighting the season of 1961, WHS hosted a Football-O-Rama for the second con- secutive year. The Oilers showed their prom- ise by tying Hammond High and Clark, both 0-0. The Oilers’ first touchdown was racked up, September 22 against Hammond Tech as the game ended in a 6-6 tie. The Oilers’ fine showing against Washington was rewarded as they were credited with a victory because of an ineligibility. In their game against Bishop Noll, Noll was downed 33-27 with Leroy Coppage making four touchdowns. Leroy Coppage, senior, led the WHS var- sity scoring with six touchdowns for a total of 36 points. Seniors Phil Jancek and Leroy Coppage were awarded All-State Honorable Mention for their fine efforts during the football sea- son. Ending the season with two wins, six losses, and one tied game, the Oilers look for an improved season ahead. Captain Charles Jones leads the Oilers in the 1961 season. 58 Three Oilers close in on a Rough Rider. Defensive man for the Oilers tackics the Roosevelt ball Hit him again! shout the fans as this tackle is made, carrier. WHS Football Season Proves Disappointing FRONT ROW: Dennis DeChantel, Lynne Barnes, Joe Dedihsky, Bill Hughes, Charles Jones, Bill Mercer. SEC- OND ROW: George Pappas, William Kovacich, Tim Moynihan. Phil Jancck, Jerry Carroll, Ricli Mora. John Negove- ticli, Tony Lnkacck. Ron Vrabcl, Ray Williams. THIRD ROW: Dario Brezene, Drew Bo lie, Rich Johnson, Ron Benner, Alan Young, George Headley, Fred Bcisal, Bill Denno, Bob Dennis. Bill Beard, Joe Mrzlock. FOURTH ROW: Chuck Fear, Mark Stcpich, Bruce Miles, Alex Grdina. Dennis Bondi a. Jay Chrustowski, Fred Hapak, A1 Csoka, Allen Mayo. FIFTH ROW: Joe Kovaeik. Ed Wenglarz. Jim Walsko, Larry Wilkerson, Bob Tornai, George Brezene. WHS OPP Hobart 0 31 Hammond High 0 6 Hammond Tech 6 6 Morton 0 41 Valparaiso 6 13 Washington 7 19 Roosevelt 0 34 Bishop Noll 33 27 Clark 0 7 •Conference Games 60 Frosh End With an Accomplished 3-3 Season FRONT ROW: Jim O’Connor, Samuel Duke. Tony Davenport. Lonnie Cain. Albert Dewey. Roberto Rodriquez. SECOND ROW: Glenn Mantich. Harry Klemm. Eddy Surdv. Eddy Miller. Tom Mordus, Ed Mordus. THIRD ROW: Gene Kirk. Jack Wilson. George Justak. Dave Cranford. Quentin Wilmot. Steve Alexander. FOURTH ROW: Merrill Kendall. Chuck McConnell. Ken Hraun. Mike Abner. Chuck Zomlcr. Paul Fowler. Finishing the 1961 football season with a 3-3 record, the freshman team showed much prom- ise. On the field these boys competed against freshman teams from other schools. This is their first attempt at high school football, and they must prove their ability. WHS played Muncie, Hammond Tech, Wash- ington, Roosevelt, Hammond High, and Clark. Many of these boys will make their school proud of them by going on to play on the B- squad and varsity teams. Opp. WHS Muncie 0 32 Hammond Tech 12 18 Washington 25 0 Roosevelt 0 14 Hammond High 20 13 Clark 13 6 il Oilers Accomplish Boastful Season Varsity Basketball Team FRONT ROW: Bill Zrnchik, Jerry Carroll, Joe Curosh, Bruce Shimala, Rich Hora, Steve Hamadcj, Mr. Steve Tim Kompicr, Ron Vrabcl, Larry Wilkerson. SECOND Fowdy (varsity coach). ROW: Ray Bccich (manager), Leroy Coppage, Bill Mercer, Fowler Morton Bowen Hammond Tech Froebel Hammond High Wirt Holiday Tourney Oak Hill Clark Tolleston Clark Valpo Horace Mann Emerson E. C. Roosevelt Bishop Noll Chesterton E. C. Washington Culver Military Lew Wallace Sectionals: Griffith Hammond High Morton Opp. WHS 52 63 39 35 46 58 43 53 80 62 78 59 48 43 67 47 43 50 72 61 50 54 58 55 48 50 56 48 39 44 58 70 54 40 47 42 48 80 51 71 45 67 46 57 65 60 62 Bruce Shimala. Steve Hamadcj jumps high to get that hall for the Oilers. The ball is shoved out of the hands of a Washing- ton Senator by Steve Hamadej as Leroy Coppage runs to grab it. The ball bounces toward Leroy Coppage as Oilers Ron Vrabel, Steve Hamadej. Bruce Shimala, and Rich Hora try to reach it. 63 Experienced B-Squad Awaits Next Season B-Squad Basketball FRONT ROW: Paul Kovacik (manager), Bob Tornai, Steve Nagy. SECOND ROW: George Headley, Don Justak, Mark Stcpich, Tom Gulley, Roger Johnson, Allan Young. Gary Durochik, Bill Kovacich, A1 Stasko. Jay Chrustowski. WHS OPP Morton 53 37 Bowen 39 16 Wirt 41 23 Roosevelt 30 28 Tolleston 46 42 Clark 38 36 H. Mann 45 28 Emerson 40 35 Roosevelt 49 37 Washington 50 37 Noll 22 26 Tech 35 41 Froebel 53 57 H. High 46 50 Calumet 45 50 Valpo 32 37 Gavit 59 62 Culver 44 59 Chesterton 30 36 Frosh End First Season With 8-9 Record Freshman Basketball Team FRONT ROW: Merrill Kendall, Edward Mullaney, Ro- berto Rodriguez, George Vrabcl, Joe Trgovich. Mike Ko- metz. SECOND ROW: Mr. Henry Kosalko (coach). Bill Hardy. Rich Krivacic, Bill Box. Dave Cranford. John Ken- Munster Calumet Washington Merrillville Hobart E. C. Roosevelt Munster Gavit Valpo Clark Noll Hammond Tech Clark Morton E. C. Roosevelt Dyer Morton tier, Tom Mordus. THIRD ROW: George Kucka. Ronald Jerzyk, Sain Duke. Larry Adams. Glenn Munich. David Cooper. OPP. WHS 18 37 23 19 32 18 46 30 18 25 37 43 24 31 25 33 52 40 44 30 46 30 39 30 44 49 34 36 37 43 31 30 17 24 63 Hard Work and Training Prove Season FRONT ROW: Ray Becich, manager, Dennis Bondra, Bill Zmehik. Ron Vrabcl, Joe Curosh. Tim Kompier, Joe Kovaeik. SECOND ROW: Cary Eckard, Leroy Coppage, Jerry Carroll. Bruce Shimala, Bob Klosck, Drew Thomas, George Headley. Leroy Coppage swings vigorously and hopes at the same time to bring m another homer for tnc day. The W.H.S. Oilers completed their season this year with nine wins, seven losses, and one tied game. This proved that the Oilers were prepared for this season and will be even better prepared for next season. By losing some of the games, the Oilers received pointers on what their mistakes were. They were then prepared to go on. Heading the list of high score games were the victories over Washington and Thornton Fractional North with an eight-point margin. This concluded a successful season for the Oilers. of 1961 to Be Successful for Diamond Men Ron Vrabel eagerly awaits the grounder hit to him in a Bruce Shimala, pitcher, practices throwing curves for his warm-up session before the game. next big game. WHS Opp. LaPorte 1 2 Bishop Noll 3 4 Highland 6 3 Morton 1 0 Calumet 4 1 Thornton Fractional 10 2 Bowen 3 1 •Hammond Tech 1 3 •Washington 8 0 •Clark 5 2 •Roosevelt 2 9 •Hammond 2 8 •Hammond Tech 2 2 •Washington 13 5 •Clark 4 7 •Roosevelt 9 4 •Hammond •Conference games 6 9 FRONT ROW: Tom Gunderson. F.d Wcnglaiv. Alan Young. Jim Glenn, F.d Mason. Tim Gorman. Drew Bodic. SECOND ROW: John Osier. Jim Kirk. Roger Johnson. Ray Gunderson. Mike Berilla. Rov Perrv. Dario Brczenc. John Yurkanin. Joe Susorenv. THiRD ROW: Rich Chris- tiansen. Mr. Hickey. John Janik. Dennis DcChantel. Wil- lie Kovacich. Boh Strezo. Joe Dedinsky. Rich Hora, Bill Mercer, Larry Jennings. Fred Schweikcrt. Boh Gmcrck. Frank Stofko •Bill Zrnchik arms up before a meet. WHS Thinlyclads Exhibit Efforts in Track Meets During the 1961 track season the WHS thinly- clads met unsuccessfully with Clark, Gary Mann, Gary Roosevelt, Washington, and Hammond Tech. Seven team members — Dario Brezene, Doug Ferry, Robert Gmcrck, Ray Gunderson, Rich Hora, Dan Kollwitz, and John Oster—won let- ters. Dan Kollwitz was voted most valuable after accumulating 64 points by participating in the pole vault, broad jump, and high hurdles. Doug Ferry broke the school record in shot put with a throw of 47'9 . FRONT ROW: Ed Mason. Jim (.lain. Ron Jcr yk. Drew Thomas, Barry Ncuhaus. Mike Vnrkanin, Kenny Richard- son. Rich Krivacic, John Kender, John Yurkanin. SEC- OND ROW: David Soverly. Chuck Buehring. Tim Gor- man. Don Jusiak, Torn Gunderson. Ray Gunderson. Chuck Greskovich. Jack Slefek. Hill Morris. THIRD ROW: John Gyure. John Janik. Steve Nagy. Jim Sabo. Jim Van- dcr-I.inden, Bill Norris. Steve Hamadcj. Bill Wozniczka. FOURTH ROW: George Bcdnar. Tim Kompicr. J h: Curosh, Bill .rnchik. Cindermen Topple With Unlucky Thirteen Season Come on. Ray. only a mile to make it. says Bill rnchik to Ray Gunderson as they keep fit for track. Whiting’s harriers had a winless season of 0-11-0 running against Washington, Roosevelt, Emerson, Hammond .Tech, Lew Wallace, Ham- mond High, Froebel, Morton, Valparaiso, Tol- leston, and Clark. By picking up their pace during the sectional meet the Oilers defeated Lew Wallace, Gary Wirt, East Gary, Hammond Clark, Gary Edison, Griffith, and Merrilliville. Ray Gunderson and Bill Zrnchik were the only letter winners, scoring 20 and 14 points, re- spectively. 69 Bowlers Take Part in League Competition FRONT ROW: Willie Likens. Bob Sire � . Mike Gadish. George Bednar. SECOND ROW: Mr. B. j. Vescly sponsor), Jim Sabo. Chuck Bucsanyi. Charles Jones. Mike Southard demonstrates how he lines up his ball for a strike. Highest Average Highest Game Highest Scries Team Standings (Captains) 1. Charles Jones 2. Mr. B. J. Vesely 3. Michael Toth 4. Mike Gadish 5. Bob Strezo 6. Willie Likens 7. Charles Bucsanyi 8. Jim Sabo C. Bucsanyi 163 M. Southard 234 C. Bucsanyi 564 Swimming Team Concentrates on Their Best Swimming Team FRONT ROW: Jamie McDonald, Tim Hazard. Dave San- ders, Dan Engle, Tim Moynihan. John Ncgovetich, Mike Butkovitch, Bill Dcnno. Bob Dennis. SECOND ROW: Phil- ip Banaszak. Barry Klein� , Jim Likens, Jim Walsko. Quen- tin Wilmot, Lonnie Cain. Tony Davenport. Martin Pom nik, Jim Hunt. Daily practice in stroking helps improve skill for David San- ders and Jamie McDonald. Jamie McDonald scored a second in diving and a fourth in the 200-yard freestyle in the Conference finals on February 10. Dave San- ders took a fourth in the 100-yard freestyle. McDonald took a second in diving at the State meet at Lafayette. Letter Winners Jamie McDonald Dave Sanders Tim Hazard Mike Butkovich Dan Engle Bob Dennis Bill Dcnno Manager Ron Plewniak Departing Athletes Make Last Appearance Lynn Karnes Football—tackle Ray Rccich Cross Country—manager Basketball—ma n ager Baseball—manager Mike Berilla Football—manager Swimming-manager Leroy Coppage Basketball—guard Baseball—second base Football—left halfback Joe Dedinsky Football—tackle Dan Engle Swimming Bob Gmerek Track Ray Gunderson Track Cross Country Steve Hamadcj Basketball—forward Baseball—catcher 72 Rich Hora Track Football—left end Basketball-center Bill Hughes Football-quarterback Phil Jancck Football—guard Charles Jones Bob Klosek Jerry Kovacich Tony Lukacek Football-left halfback Football-center Football-end Football-guard Baseball—centerficld Jamie McDonald Swimming Bill Mercer Football—right end Basketball—forward Bruce Shimala Basketball—center Baseball—pitcher Football—end 73 GAC Gives Girls Chance to Partake in Sports Officers and Board Mrs. Grace Shchccn (sponsor), Georgia Steffan, Nancy Michna. Cathy Vida (vice-president), Maggie Kompier (president), Carol Milarch (secretary), Lorraine Scrafin (treasurer). Numeral Winners FRONT ROW: Pam Kurek, Phyllis Banaszak, Nikki Galambos. Arlene Benko. Linda Gians. Kittie Dyer, Eileen Grothousc. SECOND ROW: Nancy Sabol, Diane Pustek, Barbara O’Connor. Nancy Stewart, Lorraine Scrafin, Kathy Dolinski. THIRD ROW: Nancy Jamrosc, Candy Oliver. Pat Brozanski, Carol Pulliam, Rita Keith. Jackie Dillon, Diane Ferris, Sharon Sinai, Carol Knoles. FOUR TH ROW: Anita Kinnanc. Cynthia Burosh, Linda Langohr. 74 Pin Winners and Trophy Winners FRON T ROW: Judi Haviley. Peggy Wilker- son, Eleanor Mayernik. Nancy Michna. SEC- OND ROW: Linda Seto. Vera Wingert, Gail Macy. Maggie Kompicr. Carol Buehring. Susan Lunn, Pat DcCarlo. W” Winners FRONT ROW: Carol Walker. Karen Maich- er. Cathy Vida, Deanna Dernay. SECOND ROW: Sue Romans. Laura Mcluiron. Elaine Dchcncs. Carol Milarch. Kathy Banik. Ei- leen Sandriek. Kathy Thompson. Millie Lit- avec. Dorothy Guman. Bowling Pins and Kampus Kates FRONT ROW: Nikki Galambos. Kathy Ban- ik, Cathy Vida, Eleanor Mayernik. SECOND ROW: Judi Haviley. Linda Seto, Nancy Jam- rose, Susan Lunn. Carol Vischak. B-Squad cheerleaders arc Nancy Jamrosc, Linda Langohr, Candy Oliver, and Diane Ferris. Cheerleaders Succeed in Arousing School Spirit Varsity cheerleaders arc Linda Seto, Bernie McHalc, Maggie Kompicr, Sharon Nagy, and Pat DeCarlo. 76 The girls in gym classes practice good sportsmanship while they have fun. Attempting to get themselves in shape, 6th period gym class demonstrates the technique of the Physical Fitness Program. 77 ■kililiKi ACTIVITIES COME TAKE A LOOK at our activities — dances, plays, assemblies, parties, and ball games. In the past year students have participated in many new extra-curricular activities. They have had the opportunity to work with the administration and teachers. Rehearsing for all-school plays, preparing for assemblies, and decorating for dances and parties are all a part of school life. Many clubs offer varied programs of activi- ties such as meetings with guest speakers, ban- quets, field trips, and assemblies. Activities play an important role in the lives of all the students and arc essential for the soundness of minds. C t 1 A v i t i e s Entertaining the crowd that was washed in from the homecoming parade by the rainfall are the Majorettes and Oilerettes. Beating the opposition with whips, the Romans show what they expect of the team for the homecoming game. Pounding a Rough Rider is Carol Buehring, an Oiler who assumes that she unmistakcnly came to the wrong gym for the celebration. LAB50 80 Parade Cancelled;Whiting’s Spirit Prolongs Nominees for Homecoming Queen are Deanna Dcrnay, Linda Seto and Georgia Steffan. Sensing what the after effects of the Roosevelt vs. Whiting game will be. the senior girls proceed to bury the Rough Riders. 81 Queen Georgia, after her coronation, is surrounded by her Roman, freshman. Bill Wozniezka, Student Council presi- attendants: Mary Pavlina, junior; Linda Seto, senior; Dc- dent, stands behind the throne, anna Der.'ay, senior; Dixie McConnell, sophomore; Ramiza Beaming with joy Georgia Steffan is crowned by Bill Wozniezka. Assembling ideas for floats and making decorations for Homecoming started a few weeks in advance of the annual parade. Finally the day came for the honking of horns and the yelling voices. The roaring of thunder and the falling raindrops did not stop the spirit-filled Oilers. Although the parade had to be cancelled, a pep rally was held in the gym. Nominees for the 1962 Homecoming Queen were De- anna Dernay, Georgia Steffan, and Linda Seto. At half time of the Whiting vs. Roosevelt game, the student body anxiously awaited the announcement telling who would be their “Queen” this year. Nominees were driven to the field. Bill Wozniezka, Student Council president, handed Georgia Steffan a bouquet of roses. Following the game, the annual homecom- ing dance, sponsored by the Student Council, was held in the Girl’s Gym. 82 Queen Georgia Reigns Over Homecoming 83 1961 Homecoming Queen GEORGIA STEFFAN — Tattler Staff Discovers News of Interest for All TATTLER STAFF Seated are Sharon Nagy and Ray Bccich, co-editors. Stand- ing are Maggie Kompicr, Bernic McHale, Gail Macy, and Cathy Vida, page editors. Getting news and writing stories are just a few of the many activities of the TATTLER staff. The TATTLER is a bi-weekly newspaper, edited by a staff consisting of juniors and seniors under the supervision of Miss Ane Marie Petersen. The TATTLER is printed by the print shop boys and Mr. J. B. Vesely on our own “Little Giant” printing press. Everyone looks forward to TATTLER Day. On the weeks that the TATTLER doesn’t come out the staff often prints a mimeographed paper of news briefs. The TATTLER contains the news of the day, information of interest to students, jokes, and cartoons. Established in 1921, the TATTLER is now in its 41st year of publication. Seated arc cub reporters Diane Ferris and Carol Oliver. Standing arc Jackie Dillon. Vicki Marvel, Karen Maichcr, and Linda Langohr. Miss Petersen, staff adviser, gives some information to sports writers Carol Smith, Cary Eckard, and Ray Gunderson. 84 ’62 Reflector Is the Result of a Job Well Done Thirteen staff members worked diligently to produce this year’s 1962 REFLECTOR. Writing copy, taking pictures, collecting ads, and mounting pages are some of the ac- tivities in producing a yearbook. Long hours arc spent every day in class and after school working on the RE- FLECTOR. Vacations and weekends are also utilized for this absorbing job. Whiting High School published its first yearbook in 1913. Thereafter a REFLECTOR was produced every other year until 1930. Since then the yearbook has appeared each year. The staff hopes this 1962 book will always bring back memories to the student body and faculty of a very special year. Co-editors Marybclle Glenn and Jayne Kupcha make up a schedule while Carol Milarch and Eileen Sandrick, associate editors, and Miss Petersen, sponsor, look on. Working on the advertising are Kathy Sudinski, ad- vertising manager; Georgia Stcffan and Peggy Wilker- son, copy editors; and Pat DcCarlo, business manager. Typing up copy forms arc Caro! Buchring, picture editor, and Joanne Pokraka, senior editor. Looking on arc staff members Sharon Polak, Joni Foster, and Deanna Dcrnav. 85 Scholarship W’s Awarded to Honor Students Winner of Three Scholarship “W” ’s George Pavlina Winners of Two Scholarship “W s Dennis Zclcnkc. Carol Vischak, Rill Kozacik. Winners of One Scholarship “W” FRONT ROW: Kathy Dolinski. Nancy Jamrosc, Linda Gians, Anita Kinnanc. SEC- OND ROW: Arlene Renko, Vera Wingcrt, Alex Grdina. 86 NHS Identifies Top Scholars in Senior Class [ROM ROW: Cary Eckard, Marybcllc Glenn. Mrs. Marie vcc, Pat Davenport. Bill Woznic ka. Vera Wineert Kav Lentvorsky (sponsor). George Pavlina. SECOND ROW: Bccich. Bob Klosck. Julia Tornai. George Bednar, Peggy Wilkerson, Ken Keeler. Millie Lita- Achieving membership into the National Honor Society is one of the highest honors bestowed upon a student at WHS. Juniors and seniors maintaining a B” aver- age for two consecutive semesters or more are eligible for this honor; however, the final candidates are chosen by the faculty, who judge on the basis of outstanding scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Springtime brings the solemn and impres- sive candlelight service in which new mem- bers are inducted into the organization. NHS promotes the qualities of good citizenship and scholarship among students. National Honoi Society officers are Marybcllc Glenn, vice- president; George Pavlina, president; Vera Wingcrt. treas- urer; Cary Eckard, secretary. 87 Creating Interest in Sports Is the Booster Club Booster Club officers arc Mr. Dcckard, sponsor; Linda l.angohr. vice-president: Anita kinnane, sec- retary: Susan Lunn. president; and Joni Foster, treasurer. Fainting signs for football and basketball games helps to promote school spirit. Painting signs, selling shakers, and organizing a cheering block at the games are all activities of the Booster Club. The executive board, consisting of sponsor, officers, and varsity cheerleaders, all do a part in promoting school spirit. They plan the an- nual homecoming parade which is an outstand- ing event at Whiting High. The purpose of the Booster Club is to pro- mote all school activities but its support of ath- letic teams is most outstanding. Booster Club takes part in most of the events at WHS. More students belong to this club than any other club in school. 88 CW” Club Represents Outstanding Athletes Among the most cherished awards at Whit- ing is the athletic W.” Every “W” Club member is awarded his own “W” for the particular sport he participated in. In order to gain membership in this club you must tally up a certain number of points or quar- ters. For example you must play two quarters to win a “W in football. The object of this club is to promote lead- ership, to boost morale, and to promote worth- while activities. Heading a lost and found department and ushering at basketball games are some of the clubs’ projects. Each year the club takes a trip to either a major league baseball game or a hockey game. The club sponsors a dance every year. They also have an annual initiation party. At this time all letter winners during the past year are put through stunts and games. The sponsor of this club is Mr. James Buckley. “W Club officers arc Joe Dcdinsky, president; Ray Bccich, sec- retary; Tony Lukacck, treasurer; and Bruce Shiniala, vice-president. FRONT ROW: Tim Hazard, Rich Johnson, Bob Klosck.Ron Vrabcl, Tony Lukacck, Ray Bccich. SECOND ROW: Jamie McDonald, Bruce shnnala, Bill Mercer, Leroy Coppagc. Charles Jones, Dan Engle, Ray Gunderson. THIRD ROW: Bill Zmchik, Steve Hamadcj. Joe Dcdinsky. Tim Moynihan, Lynn Barnes. Rich Hora. FOURTH ROW- Ray Williams, Dario Brezcnc, Mike Butkovich, John Ostcr, Bob Gmcrek. FIFTH ROW: Tim Kompier. Jerry Kovacich. Bill Hughes, Phil Jancck. 89 Big Sisters Take Time to Meet Little Sisters Lighting the candles of friendship arc Diane Tcgosik, Cathy Vida. Denise Dolinsky, Joanne Jancik, Helen Moskalik, and Pat Rumck. Girls' Club officers arc Barbara Carter, secretary; Mrs. Marie Lcntvorsky, sponsor; Cathy Vida, president; Diane Ferris. vice-president; and Ramiza Roman, treasurer. Promoting friendship and acquiring the art of getting along with others are two goals of the WHS Girls’ Club. Since its formation in 1939, the club has taken an active part in each school year’s activities. Besides sponsoring an annual dance and assembly and attending the Girls’ Club Conference, this popular club also has the Big Sister Party. Here, the senior girls re- ceive the freshman girls as their little sisters. At the regular monthly meeting, a special attraction is sometimes added. This year Miss Lillian Toth, make-up artist and WHS grad- uate, spoke on the correct use of make-up and ways of applying it. Mrs. Marie Lentvorsky, sponsor of the club, guides the organization as well as offering personal counseling. Spanish Encourages Interest in Language Latin Gives Broader Meaning of Words “Asi es la vida” is a repeated phrase heard from most of the Spanish Club members. This club, well known and popular through the years, aims to acquaint its members with the .Spanish ways of life. During the year a highlight is the Chili Bowl. Here, Los Burros and Los Torros com- pete against each other in the “basketball game of the year.” Christmas time brings their annual party and the breaking of the “Pinata.” This large bag, filled with candy and small gifts, is the center of attraction and awaited by all to be broken. Under the sponsorship of Mr. Jack Taylor, the club plans activities such as dances, par- ties, and assemblies. Spanish Club pfficcrs arc Mr. Jack Taylor, sponsor pat Cooper, secretary; Pat Brozanski, treasurer; Tim Hazard, president; and Larry Wilkerson, vice-president—not pictured. Latin Club officers arc Miss Mary Wysong, sponsor, and Jim Walsko, president. Standing arc George Kucka, assistant sec- retary; George Brczine, treasurer; Theresa Majda, assistant vice-president; and Bob Tomai, vice-president. “Purple and Gold” are colors of the Latin Club and the club’s famous song is “Gaudia- mus Igitur.” Participation in various activities such as the annual dance, making the traditional float, and the banquet which occurs in the fall builds up the interest in the club itself. Various tasks conquered by the plebians to become patricians are crude exercises. These tasks prove their willingness to endure any- thing to better their club. They then achieve a freedom hat which declares them as equals. Anyone who takes the Latin course in either first or second year is invited to join this club, which is sponsored by Miss Mary Wysong, teacher of Latin and English. Student Council Governs Student Body FRONT ROW: Jim Moore. Dennis Zclenkc. Charles Gres- kovich, George Bcdnar, ' .ill Zrnchik, Ramiza Roman, Mr. Jack Taylor, sponsor. SF.COND ROW: Bill Wozniczka, Rich Krivacic, Merrill Kendall, Barbara Koch, Henrietta Cima, and Bcrmc McHalc. THIRD ROW: Willie Likens, Joe Dcdinsky, Steve Hamadcj, Pat Cooper, Joni Foster, and Sandra Tomlinson. FOURTH ROW: Dennis Wozniczka, John Yurkanin, Bruce Shimala, and Kathy Dolinski. Discussing plans for the coming meeting is Student Council sponsor, Mr. Jack Taylor; Willie Likens, vice-president; Bill Wozniczka, president; Joni Foster, secretary; and George Bcdnar. treasurer. The success of all organizations largely de pends upon the school governing body, the Student Council. Under the direction of Mr. Jack Taylor, the council promotes co-opera- tion and citizenship between the faculty and students. At their bi-weekly meetings, the students get the chance to voice their opinions about school activities, projects, and problems. Planning the annual homecoming festivi- ties and regulating class elections are the main projects of the year. Activity Night and the Homeroom Volleyball Tournament are some of the newer events undertaken by STUCO. The council consists of its four officers, the four class vice-presidents, and representatives from every homeroom. 92 Librarians and Monitors Perform Duties Monitors «'I Sl,san Lunn- Wingert, Nancy Yusko. Sue Romans. Eleanor Mavevnik. Mike Herilia. Bob Smith. Pat Dccarlo. Librarians Vera VVingert, Beverly Parritt, Laura Mchuron. Dorothy Sent an. Carole Pulliam. John Zunac. Bern is Smith. Eddie Wenir- larz. Alan Young. Dennis Zclcnke. and Mr. David Sicklcr. librarian 93 Nurses Club Visit Local and Chicago Hospitals I-'RONT ROW: Mrs. Mchlcck, sponsor, Dorothy Scman, Mary Jo Gorman, Sue Romans, Elaine DcHcncs. SECOND ROW: Linda Gians, Henrietta Gima, Carol Milarch, Linda Seto. THIRD ROW: Vera Wingert, Lorraine Sera fin, Eileen Grothousc, Sharon Nagy. FOURTH ROW. Bernic McHale, Eileen Sandrick, Carol Knolcs, Jayne Kupcha. FIFTH ROW: Cynthia Burosh, Anita Kinnanc, Carol Vischak. “Angels in white” well describes the out- look of girls in the Future Nurses’ Club. This club, organized for those girls interested in nursing, offers various opportunities. Be it trips to Chicagoland hospitals or lec- tures from a hospital representative, these girls get an insight into nursing life after high school graduation. Membership into the FNC depends upon two things: the girl joining has a true desire for nursing, and her scholastic average meets the qualifications set by the FNC’s sponsor, Mrs. Mehleck. Her system is based on a defi- nite number of points per letter grade. Along with visiting hospitals and attending lectures, the girls also participate in various drives led by the Red Cross. Nurses' Club officers are Eileen Sandrick, secretary; Bcrnic McHale, president: Jayne Kupcha, vice-president; Mrs. Mehleck. sponsor, Dorothy Seman, treasurer. 94 Future Teachers Practice New Skills FRONT ROW: Elaine DcHencs, Arlene Benko, Laura Mehuron, Karen Maicher, Don Komctz. SECOND ROW: Pat DcCarlo. Carole Walker, Jackie Dillon Dennis Zclcnkc. THIRD ROW: Carol Buehring, Maggie Kompicr. Carol Milarch, Diane Ferris. FOURTH ROW: Sue Romans, Carol Oliver. FIFTH ROW: Nancy Sabol, Kathy Dolinski. Nancy jamrosc, Nancy Michna, Carol Pulliam SIXTH ROW: Cynthia Burosh, Kathy Banik, Nancy Stew- art. Cathy Vida. The Light of Knowledge is symbolized by a large torch. As the members light their torches from this one, they earnest- ly desire to further the education and wisdom of future generations. The “F” in the name of the club rep- resents the Future which lies ahead. The “T” in FTA stands for teacher. Each member of the club hopes to be a teacher. Taking part in FTA will en- able them to make themselves more worthy to enter the profession of teach- ing. The “A” stands for American. The Statue of Liberty with her flaming torch is the symbol of America. The FTA in- signia bears the same symbol as the Statue of Liberty. Future Teachers Club officers are Dennis Zclenkc, historian; Diane Ferris, secretary; Pat DcCarlo, president; Nancy Stewart, treasurer; Carol Milarch, vice-president; Mr. Alex Kompicr, sponsor. 95 Patrol Club Looks Toward Safety of Others Patrolling the streets and making sure no one gets hurt arc patrol boys—Herbert Johns. Wayne Gasafy. Frank Scfchik, John Kristoff, Ray Parker, Jim Lawson, Mr. Henry Kosalko, sponsor, Mike Butkovich, George Headley, and Lonnie Dunn. In rain, snow, sleet, and sunshine the patrol boys of Whiting High School protect the lives of grade school children as well as high school students. Dependability, loyalty, and willingness to serve people are just a few of the qualities possessed by these boys. Members serving one year are awarded pins and bars; those serving two years are awarded monograms. For each following year a bar is added to the pin. A member with perfect attendance all year obtains a certifi- cate. Initiations, annual picnics, baseball games, and a splash party are some of the club’s ac- tivities. Lonnie Dunn and Mike Bukovich enforces the rules of safety observed by the club.__________________________________ 9f Thespians Reflect the Best in Dramatics FRONT ROW: Ron Dybcl. Ray Bccich. Bill Kozacik. Mr. James Ulrich (sponsor). Phil Jancik. Bill Morris. Rich Christiansen. SECOND ROW: Rita Jacobs Vera Wingert. Cindy Herman Carol Pulliam. Mary Pavlina Jacki Dillon. Carol Milarch. Nancy Stewart. Carol Oliver. Elaine DcHcncs • “Act well your part; therein the honor lies” is the motto of the National Thespian Society Troop 85(5 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 Thespian, a student must participate in a number of all-school plays or work with the make-up crew, publicity, prop- erties, tickets, or sound effects. Tlius 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 at- tendance at professional stage productions. Thespian Society officers arc Civn'ol Oliver, treasurer: Phil Jancek. president: Bill Kozacik. vice-president; Jacki Dillon secretary. 97 'Arsenic and Old Lace,’ Given by Thespians, CURTAIN CALL Phil Jancck, George Pavlina, Bill Morris, Bob Yadron, Julie Tomai, Mary Pavlina, Dennis Zelenke, Bill Kozadk, Wayne Morden, Ron Dybel, Michael Wayo, John Zunac. But you do want to sec the basement, don’t you? Bill Kozacik asks Deanna Demay while Bill Morris lends his handkerchief to help the cause. The CAST Abby Brewster Reverend Dr. Harper Teddy Brewster Dennis Zelenke Officer Brophy Officer Klein Martha Brewster Elaine Harper Deanna Dernay Mortimer Brewster Bob Yadron Mr. Gibbs John Zunac Jonathan Brewster Bill Morris Dr. Einstein Officer O’Hara Phil Jancek Lieutenant Rooney Bill Hughes Mr. Witherspoon Ray Becich Fills the Air with Laughter and Suspense “Do it this way.” says Candy Oliver, student director, as she coaches Wayne Morden on his lines. Stop! Don’t drink that wind” shouts Bob Yadron as John Zunac stares in amazement. Julia Tornai and Mary Pavlina look on with sheer delight. Choruses Combine Harmony to Perform Mixed Chorus FRONT ROW: Clco Zcch. Paula Blastick. Mary Pavlina. Allen Hruskoci, Charles Zondor, Bob Plawccki, Carol Mil- arch. Joanne Pokraka. Gayle Crowder. SECOND ROW: Theresa Majda. Sharon Mikula. Shiela Kulas. Vera Win- gert, Jim Walsko, Fred Biesal, Bill Denno. Bob Tornai. Pam Geffert. Pat Campbell. Laura Mchuron. THIRD ROW: Jackie Dillon. Marilyn Hrpka. Diane Ferris. Candy Oliver. David Sovcrly, Mike Bcrilla, Mike Toth, Bill Beard. Eileen Sandrick, Cheryl Macko. Judy Kcllv, Katin Thompson. FOURTH ROW: Susan Kovaeik. Cynthia Burosh, Anita Kinnanc, Don Kometz, Dennis DcChantcl. Norb Shebish, Bill Morris. Ron Bettner. Rich Christian- sen. Nancy Stewart. Vicki Marvel. Karen Maicher. Madrigals Seated are Mary Pavlina. Cindy Burosh. Vicki Marvel. Carol Milarch. Standing are Ron Bett- ner. Vera Wingert, Bill Morris. Rich Christiansen. Don Kometz. Dennis DeChantcl. Nancy Stewart, David Sovcrly. 100 Concerts, Make Efforts for State Contest The choral department, under the direction of Mr. Edward Deckard, offers WHS students an opportunity to participate in vocal music through its many activities. Both Boys' and Girls’ Choirs serve as training groups for the advanced Mixed Choir. In addition the department offers a wide variety of smaller ensembles to qualified stu- dents. These groups offer a great service to school and community. Active ensembles this year are Madrigal Singers, Choralettes, Boys' Ensemble, and Freshman Girls’ Ensemble. Participation in the ISTA Choral Festival and in the choir contests in March are just two accomplishments of the Mixed Choir. In cooperation with the drama department, they produced the musical play, “One Family Sings,” and closed a most successful year with their Spring Musical in May. In February the department participated in the solo and ensemble contest. Winners at the State level were the Madrigals, Chora- lettes, and a Girls’ Ensemble from Mixed Choir. The accompanists for the Choral Department arc Jackie Dillon and Susan Kovacik. Girls’ Chorus FRONT ROW: Pauline Bednar, Carol Gulley, Charlene Hood, Sheila Kulas. Sandra Tobias, Diane Pustck, Nikki Galambos, Denise Dolinski, Kittic Dyer. Mary Jo Gor- man. Pam Kurck, Chcrylc Rigg. SECOND ROW: Rose Marie Kowalczyk, Sandra Rigg. Barbara Koch, Brenda Edwards, Vera Wingcrt, Barbara Cooley, Diane Tegosik. Susan Lunn. Ann Companik. Rami a Roman. Eileen Grothouse, Nancy Jamrose. Lorraine Serafin. THIRD ROW: Carol Knolcs, Anita Kinnanc. Betty Dcdinsky. Lorrie Dvorscak. Pat Brozanski. Susan Hruskocy, Laura 'Fucker, Ruth Thornton, Susan Kovacik. Pam Geffcrt. Maggie Kompicr. Kathy Banik. Kathy Dolinski, Kathy Rootcs. 101 Choralettes Front Row: Diane Ferris, Mary Pavlina, Eileen Sandrick, Cindy Herman, Nancy Stewart, Candy Oliver, Cindy Burosh, Carol Milarch. Second Row: Karen Maicher. Kathy Thompson. Vicki Marvel, Jackie Dillon. Choral Groups Freshman Ensemble: Darlene Markovich. Clco Zeeh, Laura Tucker. Denise Dolinski, Pam Geffert. Ruth Thornton, Betty Dedinsky, Ther- esa Majda, Paula Blastick, Marilyn Hrpka. Susan Kovaeik. Boys Ensemble . , _ „____, Front Row: Jim Walako, Bob Tornai. Second Row: Bill Beard. David Sovcrly. Third Row: Ron Bettner. Dennis DcChantcl. Fourth Row: Norberi Shebish. Don Kometz. Fifth Row: Bill Morris. Rich Christiansen. Band Members Take Part in Civic Affairs Junior Band FRONT ROW: Priscilla Springer, Kathryn Dunn, Pat Biel- awski, Dorothy Smith, Carol Shackleford, Charlotte Bailey, Linda Kiraly. SECOND ROW: Susan Taylor, Caroline Gians, Bonnie Banik, Wanda Mercer, Sandra Grccnburg, Pat Krahics, Lcquitta Etter, Linda Adams, Sharon Duke, Janice Boyd, Joyce Taylor, Lance Lugar, Pam Espcy, Polly Hollander. THIRD ROW: Charles Myers, Howard Stross, Michael Caine. Michael Geary, John Stavitzky, William Pryor, Reed Stockdale, Jodv Bardos, James Mohr, Wayne Gazafy, Kenneth Schultzc. Emerson Kendall, Tom Geary, Kevin Wilmot, Ralph Foster. Stroud Carter, Ed Fcrrv Ralph Gray, James Bettncr. FOURTH ROW: Bruce Stew art, Dwight Jones, James Sabol. Tom Morris. Ray Parker. I-cc Parker, James Dixon. Marching Green and White LEFT TO RIGHT: Rich Christiansen. Rich Mctts. Merrill Kendall, Dan Lynch. Charles Greskovich, Jerry Chandik. 103 Student Musicians Display Accomplishments Senior Band FRONT ROW: Peggy Ferguson. Arlene Benko, Helen Lynch. Shirley Hone. Kathy Kaminsky, Lorraine Sera- fin, Dolores Dvorscak, Vera Wingert, Carol Vischak. SECOND ROW: Cindy Herman. Chuck Skurka. Karen Maichcr, Dwain Flahardy, Diane Ferris, Rich Metts, Chuck Grcskovich, Jerry Chandik, Pat Brozanski, Carol Milarch, Sue Romans. Candy Oliver, Linda Langohr, L inda Hone, Ruth Thornton. Kathy Banik. THIRD Oilcrcttcs FRONT ROW: Linda Saltz, N'anci Michna. Anita Kinnane. Diane Ferris, Pat Brozanski. SECOND ROW: Elaine DeHenes, Diane Pustek, Carol Milarch. Sue Romans. Providing musical entertainment for ath- letic events, civic parades, school assemblies, school dances, and winter and spring concerts, the Instrumental Music Department features many active organizations. The newest group is the Sixth Grade Band. Its function is to learn about the instruments and to acquire a working knowledge for use of them. The Junior Band is composed of seventh and eighth grade members. It functions at the state and spring concerts. The Pep Band functions at all home games and pep sessions. in Autumn, Spring Concerts During the Year ROW: Ray Bccich. Marlyn Hunt, Jackie Danncman. Larry Adams. Rich Christiansen, Jim Hora, Dan Lynch, Merrill Kendall, Lonnie Jo Cain, Paul Kovacik. Anita Kinnane, Diane Pustck, Bcttv Dcdinsky, Joyce Taylor. Ruth Ferguson. Irene Solyom, Sandra Hansen. FOURT H ROW: Nanci Michna, Mike Opat. Linda Saltz, Phil Jancck, Elaine DeHcnes, Sam Duke. The Jug Band is still a favorite which per- forms for clubs and organizations in Whiting. The Marching Football Band plus the Oil- erette group made half-time shows colorful and entertaining. Another new group this year is the Dance Band. It plays at dances during the year. The Senior Concert Band is the major per- forming group. This contest organization has a balanced instrumentation that lends itself to all compositions and arrangements. Majorettes Ray Bccich. drum major: Candy Oliver, head majorette; Lor- raine Scrafin, Kathy Banik, Linda I.angohr. Jackie Danncman, Dolores Dvorscak. ‘A Night in Dreamland,’Junior-Senior Prom, The Grand March brought the evening to an end. Flowers, formals, and tuxedos filled the air with a sense oi excitement. Talking about the exciting highlights of the evening arc Bill Mercer and Jackie Dillon, Bob Strezo and Linda Seto. Proves to Be One of Unforgettable Memories “We could have danced all night” was the feeling experienced by couples attending the WHS Junior-Senior Prom held at St. John’s Panel Room on May 19, 1961. Eagerly all looked forward to Prom day and that afternoon off to meet beauty shop appointments and clean dad’s car. Finally the time came for couples to begin arriving. All attendants entered through a flowered trellis and followed a long white carpet to the door of a magical castle, all a- glitter. Candle-lit tables added atmosphere to a perfect “NIGHT IN DREAMLAND.” Music was provided by the Michael Golden Orchestra. Taking a little time out for refreshments are Maggie Kompier and her escort. Bob Klosck; Joanne Jancik and her escort, Bruce Shimala. in: ADVERTISEMENT COME TAKE A LOOK at the merchants of our community. They play a great part in the lives of the students. They are among Whiting High’s best boosters always ready to support worthwhile activities. WHS students come into constant contact with these people when they purchase food, clothing, stationery, and many other material things from these dealers. In the future some students will be work- ing among these important people. The 1962 Reflector Staff extends its appreci- ation to Whiting business and professional men for their support and good will. Adverti VKVZ shermans BEST REGARDS Aronberg Jewelers 1348 11 Oth Street Whiting, Indiana GREEN, POWERS, BELSHAW DANKO Whiting, Indiana — Owens COMPLIMENTS OF FUNERAL HOME Parkway Service Funeral Director Ambulance Service 1548 Indpls. Blvd. Whiting, Indiana 1225, 119th Whiting 659-0417 Michael Golden Golden Orchestra Agency Entertainment and Orchestra Consultants 2013 Lake Avenue COMPLIMENTS OF NEWBERRY'S Wkiting, Ind. Whiting, Indiana Telephone 659-4657 Neatest Appearance - Jayne Kupcha and Bil Mercer Sporting Goods Cameras William R. Siltanen 1333 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana NEAL PRICE’S Compliments The Firestone Store 1309 - 119th St. Whiting, Indiana Harry R. Barton D.D.S. Best in Records Pops Classic Congratulations and Best Wishes for Success Class of 1962 Standard Oil Division WHITING REFINERY AMERICAN OIL COMPANY Brown’s Apparel Inc. 1343 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana JOHN A. CIESCO Xait Dept. Stone Real Estate Insurance 1030 119th Street Whiting, Indiana 10468 Indianapolis Blvd. BIG DISCOUNT Phone 659-1169 RECORD DEPT Wittiest - Joanne Jancik and Phil Jancek Wally’s Dog House ‘Tour favorite hot dog 1503 Indpls. Blvd. Whiting, Indiana PEPSI-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY CONGRATULATES THE CLASS of 1961 TRI-CITY CLEANERS 1825 Calumet Ave. Whiting, Indiana Wolf Lake Marina 2049 Calumet Ave. Whiting, Indiana Complete Marine Supplies Mercury Out-board Motors JOHN GOLUB’S Congratulations SUPER MARKET and Best Wishes 1538-119th St. Whiting, Indiana JOSEPH J. CHILLA Compliments of Radio Center 1904 Indianapolis Boulevard Whiting, Indiana 1236 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana HOOSIER Real Estate BEAUTY SHOP Insurance CONGRA TULA TIONS to the Class of 1961 B. G. CORY Loans Dentist COMPLIMENTS OF THE STATE BANK OF WHITING Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation G. P. Smith, President Whiting, Indiana S. M. Sobol, C. A. Binhammer, Assistant Cashier Vice President Cashier Best Wishes and Congratulations to Compliments of the Class of 1961 Peter Stecy, M.D. ART’S DRIVE-IN When You Say It With Flowers—Say It With Ours Whiting Flower Shop u c H. STAWITCKE 1347-119th St. Whiting, Indiana Phone 659-0326 Serving the Calumet Area Since 1900 RICHARDS WHITING LUMBER Prescription Pharmacy AND Congratulates the Class of 1961 COAL COMPANY INC. 1350 119th Street Whiting, Indiana 1951 Schrage Avenue J0EWIN - WOLF THE STORE THAT STUDENTS PREFER 13 17-1 19th St. Phone WHITING, IND. 659-0022 Haney’s S R Prescription Center E O A E 2075 Indpls. Blvd. R B Whiting, Indiana s u Prescriptions c Sick Room Supplies K and FREE DELIVERY SERVICE CALUMET CABS, INC. COMPANY Serving the Great Calumet Region Whiting, Indiana 452 State Street Whiting 659 0708 1310 - 119th Street Hammond, Indiana Baran Funeral Home 1231-35-119th St Whiting, Indiana Phone 659-4400 I Happiest - Gail Macy and Joe Dedinsky YOUR FUTURE’S BRIGHT IN We will be happy to discuss your career opportunities at NIPSCC . . . drop in and see us! NIPSCOLAND CONGRATULATIONS If your eyes are on far horizons following graduation, here's a suggestion from Peppy Flame and Reddy Kilowatt: Look around you right here in NIPSCOLAND! There are vast and challenging opportunities in northern Indiana for trained young men and women in industry, commerce and agriculture. Some of the greatest challenges await the talent and imagination of young people in the investor-owned utility business. NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANH «•ryjnp today . . . building for the future CIESAR’S CHRYSLER — PLYMOUTH VALIANT DEALERS 1939 Indianapolis Whiting TOWING An i.mi asrowm POPPEN’S AUTO SERVICE Standard Oil Products 24 hour towing and road service 951-1 19th St. Whiting, Indiana Sherman's “Everything for the home.' 1326 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana BEST WISHES Sullivan Lawyers J. W. Millikan, Inc. 449 State Street Hammond, Indiana Complete Stock of Records And School Sweaters COMPLIMENTS OF Park View Foods Compliments of The Red Barn 822 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana Compliments of French Flair 140 0 119th Street Whiting, Indiana 659 - 4 6 3 3 VOGEL’S INC. RESTAURANT 1250 Indianapolis Blvd. Whiting, Ind. Phone 659-1250 s SEAFOODS E STEAK R CHICKEN V FROG LEGS I PERCH N G NATIONAL REPUTATION FOR LAKE PERCH FRIED IN BUTTER 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 spe- cial trades to become journeyman machinists, car- penters or electricians . . . some are concentrating on certain phases of steel making 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 pro- grams, 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 CINLAN I Employment Division 3113 Block Avenue East Chicago, Indiana FARMS GARAGE BODY SHOP Day Phone Night Phone Whiting 1632 Whiting 1633 24 Hour Towing 2224 White Oak Ave. Whiting, Indiana AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WITH A REPUTATION Cafe Roosevelt Mr. Mrs. Carl Milarch props. 1708 - 119th St. Telephone Whiting, Indiana 659-9676 BOARD OF DIRECTORS of the INDEPENDENT PETROLEUM WORKERS OF AMERICA, INC. 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Schrage, President Congratulations to the Class of 1962 WINSBERG’S ‘The store for young meny 1341 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana Area Pharmacy In the Heart of the Whiting-Robertsdale Shopping Area 1022 - 119th Street Whiling, Indiana Prescription Specialists Ralph J. Me Campbell, R.ph. Ernest F. Korosi, R.ph. ANDRE S Beaute Box 1200 119th Street GOOD WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1962 EDWARD C. MINAS COMPAN From your favorite department store that's been keeping pace with the young crowd since I 890. State Street Hammond Mr. Roberts Restaurant Cocktail Lounge 1850 Calument Ave. Whiting, Indiana France Ford Inc. ED FRANCE Phone 659-1500 WHITING, INDIANA JOHNSON’S Shoe Repair Cleaning 1320 - 119th Street Whiting, Indiana C YU RE'S RECREATION 1547 -121 st. Street Whiting, Indiana Phone 659- 9638 WHITING LODGE No. 08 FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE WHITING. 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The Condes Bros.—George, Pete, Sam, and Chris—feel that their truest greetings come to you through tasty, carefully pre- pared foods. WHITING. IND. Joume Houle Lanei 1710 Calumet Ave. Whiting, Indiana SPONSORSHIPS Bercik’s Tap Marcie’s Clothing Store Boulevard Bakery McLaughlin’s Standard Service Bubala Store Stanley Murzyn Buehring. Mr. Mrs. Orr’s T.V. Burton’s Parkview Bowling Lanes Dr. Oourtice J. C. Penney’s Curosh’s Dr. M. D. Picklin Dairy Queen Po'lak Mrs. DeCarlo, Mr. Mrs. Ralph’s Restaurant Fashion Shop Sam Your Barber Gacsko, Mr. Mrs. Seto, Mr. Mrs. Gold Service S -K Sinclair Service Dr. Gordon Soucy’s Service Hawk’s A.C. Steinberg Baum Jack Jill Stillwell Furniture Jancik9Mr. Mrs. Times Grafic Julius’ Food Walgreen’s Kinnane Cleaners West Park Grocery Dr. Edwin F. Kosior Whiting Shade Awning Kiipcha, Mr. Mrs. Whiting Store Kurtz Children’s Shop Whiting Surplus Store Libert Cleaners Dr. J. A. McCarthy Whiting’s Illiana Hotel INDEX Abner, Michael..................36, 61 Adams, Larry...............36, 65, 104 Adams, Linda..................34, 103 Alexander. Steve................36, 61 Algozinc, Susan ........................40 Allen, Mr. Jesse........................24 Hailey, Charlotte ............35, 103 Banaszak, Philip................36, 71 Hanaszak, Phyllis..........18, 38. 74 Band.............................103, 104, 105 Ranik, Bonita ................34, 103 Hanik, Kathleen ..38, 75, 95, 101, 104. 105 Banik, Ronald...........................36 Bardos, Joseph .................34, 103 Bardos, Linda ..........................36 Barnes, Lynn...........44, 60, 72, 89 Baseball .......................66, 67 Basketball .............................62 Beard, William ........38. 60. 100, 102 Bccich. Rav........44. 62. 66. 72, 84. 87. 89. 104, 105 Bednar. Barbara.........................34 Bednar, George.4, 21, 44, 68, 70, 87, 92 Bednar, Pauline .......................101 Benko, Arlene......38, 74, 86, 95, 104 Bcrilla, Michael ... .44. 69, 72. 93. 100 Bettner, James .................35, 103 Bettner. Ronald...................40, 100, 102 Bialon, Stanley ........................36 Biclawski, Patricia.............34, 103 Bicsal, Fred...............38. 60, 100 Bishop. Sandra .........................38 Blastick. Paula...................36, 100, 102 Board of Education .....................22 Bodic, Drew.................9, 38, 69 Bodney, Mr. John .......................31 Bondra, Dennis.............13, 34, 66 Booster Club ...........................88 Bowen, Edward...........................38 Bowling ................................70 Box, William...........................36, 65 Boyd, Janice....................35, 103 Brezene, Dario.........6, 12. 40, 69, 89 Brezene, George ..............38, 91 Brown, Janice Lee.......................36 Brown, Kenneth....................14,36.61 Brown, Larry............................34 Brown, Patricia.........................36 Brown, Roddy............................36 Brozanski, Patricia.38, 74, 91, 101, 104 Bubala, Richard ........................40 Buckley, Mr. James..........8, 16, 24 Buesanvi, Charles..........12, 40, 70 Bucsko, James...........................36 Buchring, Carol .. .7, 44, 75, 80, 85, 95 Buchring, Charles......................38, 68 Buffington, Larry.......................44 Ruksar, Joanne .........................36 Burman, Mr. George......................5, 22 Burosh, Cynthia--------40, 74, 94, 95, 100 Butkovich, George .....................:35 Butkovich, Michael.......40, 71, 89, 96 Byers, Mrs. Dclma ......................24 Caban, John.............................36 Cady, Michelle ................— 45 Cain, Lonnie...........36, 61, 71, 105 Cain, Miles ..................35, 103 Campbell. Ellen ........................36 Campbell, Patricia............36, 100 Cardona. Danny..........................36 Carroll. Jerome .'... .40, 60, 62, 63 , 66 Carter, Barbara ................38, 90 Carter, Stroud................34, 103 Carter, Susan..........................19, 40 Chandik. Gerald........5, 45, 103, 104 Cheerleaders ...........................76 Christiansen. Richard....38, 69, 100. 102, 103. 104 Chrustowski, Jay.................38, 60, 64 Clark, Carl...........................35 Companik, Anne .............38, 101 Cooley, Barbara......................38, 101 Cooper, Bob .......................14 Cooper, David..................36,65 Cooper, Larry .....................35 Cooper, Patricia.................36, 91, 92 Cooper, Ronald .......................36 Coppage, Leroy.......45, 60, 62, 63. 66, 72. 89 Coppage, Jinny Cranford, David ............36, 61, 65 Cross Country .....................69 Crowder, Donna.......................19, 45 Crowder, Gayle.......................38, 100 Csoka, Albert .......................38, 60 Curosh, Joseph ..........40, 62, 66, 68 Danko, Richard .......................55 Danneman, Jackie-----36, 76, 104, 105 Daugherty, Mrs. Irene Daugherty, Sharon ....................36 Daugherty, Vickie .................35 Davenport. Anthony............36, 61, 71 Davenport, Pat .............42, 45, 87 Davidson, Nancy.......................36 DeCarlo, Jeannine .................35 DcCarlo, Pat------45, 75, 76, 85. 93, 95 DeChantel, Dennis. .45, 60, 69, 100. 102 Dcckard, Mr. Edward .............24, 88 Dedinsky, Betty......36, 101. 102. 105 Dedinsky, Joseph. .45. 60, 69, 72. 89, 92 DcHcncs, Elaine .. .40, 75, 94, 95, 104, 105 Dennis, Bob .....................38, 71 Denno. William...............38, 71, 100 DePeugh, Susan ....................34 DePeugh, Mrs. Jane ...................24 Dernay, Deanna .........46, 75, 81, 82. 85. 98 Dewey, Albert ...................36, 61 Dickens, Lynn .....................34 Dillon. Jackie....6, 33, 40, 74, 84, 95, 100, 101, 102. 107 Dixon, James ....................35, 103 Dolinski. Denise .......36. 90. 101, 102 Dolinski, Katherine ..7, 38, 74, 86, 92. 95. 101 Dollins, Donald.......................38 Daugherty, Mrs. Irene ................25 Drabek, Patrick ..................7. 38, 60 Duke, Samuel ...........36, 61, 65, 105 Duke, Sharon ....................34, 103 Dunkcr, Gloria .......................38 Dunn, Katherine .................35, 103 Dunn, Lonnie .......................40, 96 Durochik, Gary.......................38. 64 Dvorchak. Dolores ... .38,101, 104, 105 Dvorscak, Jeanette ...................40 Dybcl, Ronald ...................14. 40. 98 Dver. Kitty.................38. 74. 101 Eckard, Cary ...........46, 66, 84, 87 Edwards, Brenda .................36, 101 Edwards. Dean ........................36 Eighth Grade .........................35 Engle, Daniel ..........46. 71, 72, 89 Escuc, David .........................38 Espey, Pamela....................35, 103 Ettcr, Laquita...................34, 103 Faulkner, Mr. Thomas..................25 Fear, Charles ........................38 Ferguson, Peggy..................38, 104 Ferguson, Ruth ..................36, 105 Ferris, Diane.......40, 74, 76, 90, 95- 100, 102. 104 Ferry, Edwin ...................34, 103 Flahardy, Dwain ................36, 104 Flahardv. Lucille ...................38 Football' ......................58. 59 Fortin, Tim.........................12, 38 Foster. Joni ..........46, 85, 88, 92 Foster, Ralph ..................35, 103 Fowdy, Mr. Steve...........8, 25, 62 Fowler, Paul ........................61 Freshman Class......................36, 37 Future Teachers of America ..........95 Gadish, Michael ................46, 70 Gajdos, Margaret ....................34 Galambos, Linda .....................34 Galanibos, Nikki ......38, 74. 75, 101 Gallivan. Mr. R. P...................23 Gardner, Richard ....................34 Gazafy, Wavnc..............34, 96, 103 Geary, Michael .................34, 103 Gcarv, Thomas...................34, 103 Geffert. Pamela ....36. 100. 101, 102 Gemer, Joann ........................16 Gima, Henrietta........18, 34, 92, 94 Girls' Athletic Club ...........74, 75 Girls' Club .........................90 Gians, Carolyn .................35. 103 Gians, Linda ..........38, 74. 86, 94 Glenn, James...............38, 68, 69 Glenn, Marybellc........7, 14. 85, 87 Gmcrek, Robert ........46, 69, 72, 89 Gorman, Mary Jo............38. 94, 101 Gorman, Timothy............38, 68, 69 Gray, Ralph ........................103 Grdina, Alex ...................38, 86 Greenberg, Sandra...............35. 103 Greer. John .........................47 Grcskovich. Charles----13. 17, 47, 68. 92, 103,104 Griffith, Mr. Lionel ...........12, 25 Grothousc, Cynthia ..................38 Grothousc, Eileen......38, 74, 94, 101 Gulley, Carol ..................36, 101 Gulley. Tom ...............14, 38, 64 Guman, Dorothy .................47, 75 Gunderson, Ray.. .47, 68, 69, 72, 84, 89 Gunderson, Thomas..........38, 68, 69 Gym Classes..........................77 Gyurc, John ....................38, 68 Hall, Mr.-Norman ...............14, 25 Hamadci, Steve......47, 62, 63, 68, 72. 89. 92 Hamel. John .........................40 Hamel, Wanda Kay....................20, 36 Hansen, Sandra Lee .............38, 105 Hapak, Fred .........................38 Hapak, Mr. Joseph....................22 Harangody, Mr. George................22 Hardy, Mrs. Gladys ... %.............31 Hardy. William .................36, 65 Havilcy, Judith............20. 47 , 75 Hazard, Tim ...........40, 71, 89, 91 Headley, George........40, 64, 66, 96 Herman, Cindy .............40, 102, 104 Hickey, Mr. Richard .................69 Hollander, Patricia ............35, 103 Hone, Linda ....................36. 104 Hone, Shirley ..................38, 104 Hood, Charlene......................101 Hopkins. Judith .....................36 Hora, James ....................36. 104 Hora. Richard. .4. 47. 62. 63. 69. 73, 89 Horvath, John .......................35 Howard. Constance ...................34 Howe, Sharon ........................40 Howell, Sherry ......................34 Hrpka, Marilyn ............36, 100, 102 Hruskoci, Allen ................36, 100 Hruskocy, Susan...................39. 101 Huckabv. Diane ...................3f Hughes. William..4. 13. 48. 60. 73. 89 Humphrey. Mr. Wesley...........17. 26 Hunt. James....................36. 71 Hunt. Marilyn ....................36. 104 Hunter. Suzanne ...............12. 39 Jacobs. Rita Ann ..................40 amrosc. Nanev......13. 39. 74. 75. 76. 86. 93. 101 amroz. Harriet ...................40 ancek. Phillip.. .48. 60. 73. 89. 98. 10.'� aneik. Joanne .........48. 90. 107 anck. Richard ....................37 anik, John .................48.68.69 ansky. Helen Jean ................34 enkins. Miss Alice ...............26 ennings. Larry ...................69 erzyk, Ronald ............37. 65. 68 Kozaeik, Mr. Joseph....................22 Kozaeik. William ............40. 86. 98 Krahies. Patricia ................35. 103 Kristoff. John .......................35, 96 Krivacic, Richard .......37. 65, 68. 92 Kryston. Edward........................40 Kucka. George ...............37. 65. 91 Kulas. Shiela................39. 100. 101 Kupcha. Jayne.................49. 85, 94 Kurck. Pamela................39. 74, 101 Kurclla. Mike .........................39 Kusbcll, Thomas .......................37 l.angohr, Linda _____40, 74, 76. 84, 88. 100. 105 Latin Club ............................91 I.atta. James .........................37 Lawson, James .........................96 I-cckrone, Mr. Charles................21. 27 Lentvorsky. Mrs. Marie........27. 87.90 Johnson, Carol 39 Likens. James .... 39. 71 Johnson. Richard 20. 39. 60. 89 Likens. Willis .... .. .4. 13. 49. 70. 92 Johnson. Roger ... . 40. 64. 69 Litavee, Mildred . 50. 75, 87 Johnson. Sherrv 35 Lugar, Lance 34. 103 Lukacck, Anthonv .13. 16, 50. 73. 89 Jones. Charles. .4. 48. 58. 60. 70. 73. 89 Lukacck, Victoria Jones. Dwight 35. 103 Lundc. Sonja 35 Jones. Phvllis 20. 37 Lunn, Susan .50, 75. 88. 93. 101 Junior Class 40-41 Lvneh. Daniel .... 50. 103. 104 Justak. Donald .. . .39. 64. 68 Lynch, Helen 37, 104 Justak. George 37. 61 Lynn, Joseph .... 37 Kainc. Mrs. Edward ... . 31 Maccy, Thomas .. 7. 40 Kaminski. Miss Judith 31 Macko, Chcrvl ... 37. 76. 100 Kaminsky. Kathleen ... 104 Maev, Gail 50. 75. 84 Kandalcc, Timothv .... 37 Maichcr, Karen .. .40, 75. 84. 95. 100. Karin. Ann 48 102. 104 Keith, Rita 40. 74 Majda. Theresa .. .5. 37. 100, 102. 91 Keeler, Kenneth . . . .20. 49. 87 Manich, Glenn ... 37. 61, 65 Kelly, David 39 Mantich. John 37 Kcllv, Judith Markovic. Darlene 7. 37. 102 Kelly, Linda 39 Markut, Alan Kenda. Donald 39 Martinez, Ruben .. 37 Kendall. Emerson 34 Marvel. Vicki ....40. 84. 100. 102 Kendall. Merrill 37. 61. 65. 92. 103 Mason, Edward .. 68. 69 Render. John ......37, 65. 68, 103, 104 Kertis, Vivian ....................35 Kilgour, John.................33, 39 Kinder, Sherry ....................37 Kinnanc. Anita......39, 74, 86. 88, 94. 100, 101, 104. 105 Kiraly, Linda ................35, 103 Kirk, Eugene..................37. 61 Kirk. Jimmie ............. ...40, 69 Kirk. Larry .......................34 Kiser. Karen ......................34 Klcnun. Barry.............37. 61. 71 Klosck. Robert ......7. 49. 66, 73. 87. 89. 107 Knight. Thomas.....................40 Knoles. Carol ..........49. 74. 94. 101 Kobe. James........................49 Koch, Barbara ............40, 92. 101 Kometz, Donald..........95. 100, 102, 40 Kometz. Michael ..............37, 65 Kompicr, Mr. Alex Kompier, Margaret ......7, 49, 74, 75. 76. 84,95. 101, 107 Kompicr, Mary .....................34 Kompicr, Tim .......40, 62, 66, 68, 89 Kosaiko, Mr. Henry......8, 26, 65, 96 Kovacich, Mr. Peter................8, 26 Kovacich. Gerald........6, 49, 60, 73, 89 Kovacich, William.......40, 60, 64, 69 Kovaeik, Joseph ..............40, 66 Kovaeik. Paul.............37. 64, 105 Kovaeik, Suzanne ....37, 100, 101, 102 Kowalczvk, Rose Marie ..........39. 101 Masura. Thomas ..................37 Mateja. Mr. Phillip ..............8 Mayernik, Carol .................37 Mayernik, Eleanor......19, 50. 75, 93 Mayernik, Michael ...............40 Mayo, Allen ....................39, 60 Mayo. Gail ......................35 McClure, Mr. George .............27 McClymont. Jean .................34 McConnell, Dixie ................39 McConnell. Charles .............37, 61 McDonald. Jean ..................34 McDonald, Jamie.. 19, 51,60. 71, 73. 89 McDonald. Mr. Joseph ............31 McHalc. Bernadette . .51. 76. 84. 92, 94 Mchlcck. Mrs. Shirley .......27. 94 Mchuron. Laura ....40, 75, 93. 95, 100 Menscr, Jack ....................50 Mercer, Wanda ..................34. 103 Mercer. William ... .51. 60. 62. 69. 73. 89. 107 Metts. Richard ........50. 103. 104 Michna. Nancy . .7. 41. 74, 75. 95. 104. 105 Mihalo, Mr. Michael.............27. 42 Mika. Marietta ..................37 Mikula, Sharon .................39. 100 Milarch. Carol ... .6. 41. 74. 75. 85. 94. 95. 100.102.104 Miles. Bruce ................39. 60 Miller, Edward ..............37, 61 Miller, Ronnie ..................41 Misicko. Shirley ................39 Mohr. James .....................34. 103 Monitors .............................93 Moore, James .....................35. 92 Morden. Wayne ...........21. 41. 98. 99 Mordus. Edward .......................61 Morris. Pat ..........................35 Morris. Tom .............34. 61. 65. 103 Morris. William ..41. 68. 98. 100. 102 Moskalick. Helen..................57, 90 Moskalick, Michael ...................51 Moynihan, Tim .......20. 41. 60, 71, 89 Mrzlock. Joseph ......................41 Mullaney. Edward .................37. 65 Myers, Charles ..................35. 103 Nagy, Steve ......................64. 68 Nagv. Sharon------10. 39. 51, 76. 84. 94 Nagy-. Steve .....................64. 68 Nagy, Mrs. Steve ......................5 Nance. Connie.........................35 National Honor Society ...............87 Ncgovitich, John.........41. 60. 71 Ncuhaus, Barry ...................5. 68 Newbolds. Lola .......................34 Norris, Dan ..........................68 Novosel, Marilyn Novotny. James ...................35. 39 Novotny. Joseph Nurses Club ..........................94 Obrenski, James ......................37 O’Connor. Barbara ................41, 74 O'Connor. James ......................37 Oliver. Carol ___41. 74. 76. 84. 95. 99. 100. 102. 104. 105 Oliver. William ......................39 Opat. Michael ...................39. 105 Ostcr, John......................41. 69, 89 Pachuta. James .......................39 Panik, Cynthia .......................37 Pappas. George ..................41, 60 Paprocki. Sue Ann..................41 Parker. Ray .....................96. 103 Parker. Lee .....................34. 103 Parritt. Beverly..................37, 93 Patrol Club ... ...................96 Pavlina. George____13. 42. 43. 51. 86. 87. 98 Pavlina. Mary . .41.82. 98. 99. 100, 102 Pawlus, Mr. Edward ...................28 Perhach. Joseph ......................37 Perisho, Bruce........................39 Pcrrinc. Carnclla ....................34 Perry. Nancy ...................... 37 Perry, Roy...........................41, 69 Petersen, Miss Anc Marie .. .28. 84. 85 Petrak, Matt ......................35 Plawecki. Robert ....................37. 100 Plcwecki. Ronald ..................37 Podobinski. Larry .................41 Podobinski, Noel ..................37 Pokraka. Joanne .........42. 52. 85. 100 Polak. Sharon ...................52, 85 Porvaznik. Martin ...............37. 71 Potts. Robert .....................34 Pramuk, Arthur.......................21. 52 Pryor, William ..................21. 52 Puente, Rosalinda .................37 Pulliam. Carol...........41. 74. 93, 95 Puskas. Jacqueline ................37 Pusick. Diane_____39. 74. 101. 104. 105 Quandt. Mrs. Josic ................ 31 Queen. Imogene ................... 39 Reed, James .......................37 Reflector Staff ...................85 Reid, Georgetta ...................34 Reynolds, Thomas ..................37 Richardson. Kennv ...............37. 68 Rigg. Cheryl .................. 39. 101 Rigg. Samira ...................39. 101 Rodrigues. Luis .................3”� Rodriguez, Roberto..........37, 61, 65 Roc, I.inda..........................35 Rogina. Patricia ..................39 Roman. Rami7a ... .37. 76, 82. 90. 92. Romans, Sue.........41, 75, 93, 94, 95, 104 Rootcs, Kathleen....................39, 101 Runick, Charles..........................37 Runick, Pat.........................52, 90, 93 Ryan, Pat................................41 Sabo, James.................52, 68, 70, 103 Sabol, Frank.............................34 Sabol, Nancy........................41, 74, 95 Saliga, Mr. George.......................28 Salt ., John.............................34 Saltz, Linda...................41, 104, 105 Sanders, David...........................71 Sandrick, Eileen . .41, 75, 85, 94, 100, 10? Santay, Sandra...........................41 Schultz, Kenny.......................35,103 Scholarship “W”..........................86 Schweikert, Fred..............16, 21 52, 69 Sefchik, Frank........................34,96 Scman, Dorothy......................41, 93, 94 Scnchak, Gregory.........................37 Senior Class..........................44-55 Serafin, Lorraine .. .39, 74, 94, 101, 104, 105 Scto, Linda........7, 53, 75, 76, 81, 82, 94 107 Seventh Grade.............................34 Shackleford, Carol....................35,103 Shackleford, Thomas.......................39 Shcbish, Norbert................39, 100, 102 Sheheen, Mrs. Grace......................28, 74 Shimala, Bruce ... 7, 9, 42, 53, 60, 62, 63, 66, 67, 73, 89, 92, 107 Sichak, Fran..............................34 Sickler, Mr. David.....................28,93 Sinai, Ruth...............................35 Sinai, Sharon..........................41,74 Skurka, Charles......................41, 104 Smith, Aletha.............................41 Smith, Bernis..........................53,93 Smith, Carol.............................53, 84 Smith, Dennis.............................53 Smith, Dennis.............................34 Smith, Dorothy.......................35, 103 Smith, Robert..........................41,93 Sobeck, Bernadette........................30 Solyom, Irene........................39, 105 Sophomore Class..........................38, 39 Southard, Michael...............21, 53, 70 Sovcrly, Carol............................35 Soverly, David..............39, 68, 100, 102 Spanish Club..............................91 Springer, Pricilla...................35, 103 Stam, Bonnie..............................34 Standish, John............................41 Stasko, Albert...........................39, 64 Stavitzkc, John......................35, 103 Stefek, Jack..............................68 StcfTan, Georgia . . . .53, 74, 81, 82, 83, 85 Stcpich, Mark...................39, 60, 64 Stewart, Bonnie...........................37 Stewart, Bruce.......................35, 103 Stewart, Nancy..........41, 74, 95, 100, 102 Stewart, Rachael..........................35 Stockdale, Kenneth...................35, 103 StofTcr, Mr. Von..........................29 Stofko, Frank.............................69 Stofko, Ted............................19,41 Strezo, Bob..............4, 53, 69, 70, 107 Stress, Howard.......................34, 103 Student Council ..................... .92 Sudinski, Kathv .......................54, 85 Surdv, Richard ........................37. 61 Susoreny, Joseph ......................41. 69 Swimming .........................71- Szyko. Jean ......................37 Tattler Staff ....................84 Taylor. Mr. Jack ..........29. 91. 92 Taylor. Joyce................37, 103. 105 Taylor. Judith ...................35 Taylor. Susan ....................35. 103 Tegosik. Diane................37 . 90. 101 Thespians ..............................97 Thomas, Drew ..............39, 66, 68 Thompson. Kathleen ...7. 41. 75, 100. 102 yhorn, Oncal ...........................37 Thorn, Ruth ............................37 Thornton. Ruth ......37. 101. 102. 104 Tkach. Katherine .......................37 Tobias. Sandra.....................30, 39. 101 Tomlinson. Sandra .....................34, 92 Tomlinson, Wilma .......................37 Tornai. Julie .......21. 54. 87. 98. 99 Tornai. Robert ------39. 64. 60. 91. 100. 102 Track ..................................68 Toth. Michael ....................37. 100 Trgovich. Joe......................18. 37. 65 Tucker. Laura ...............37, 101. 102 Tunstall, Emma .........................37 Turner, Mr. Arnold .....................29 Ulrich, Mr. James......................18, 29 Vandcrlindcn, James'...............14. 54. 68 Ventimiglia. Kathleen..................20, 54 Vcscly, Mr. B. J.............14. 29. 70 Vida. Cathy .........54, 74, 75, 90, 95 Vischak. Carol.....41.75, 86. 94. 104 Vrabel. George.........................37, 65 Vrabel. Ronald . .41. 60, 61, 62, 63, 66. 67. 89 W Club .................................89 Wagner. Mrs. Marion ....................30 Wajvoda. Edward ........................55 Walsko, James------60. 71. 91. 100. 102 Walker. Carol ...............41, 75. 95 Wayo. Michael .........................41. 98 Webby, Roy .............................54 Wcnglarz, Edward.......................69. 93 Wilkcrson, Larry ..............39. 60, 62, 91 Wilkerson. Peggy ..............55. 75, 85, 87 Williams, Mrs. Dorothy .................31 Williams. Ray .........................60, 89 Wilmot, Kevin .........................103 Wilson, Jack ..........................37, 61 Wingert, Vera .. .21. 55, 75, 86. 87. 93. 94. 100. 101, 104 Wojnicz, Pat ...........................41 Wozniczka. Dennis .....................41, 92 Wozniczka, Thomas.......................37 Wozniczka. William .. .4, 7, 13, 43. 55. 68. 82. 87. 92 Wroton, Charlene .......................39 Wvsong, Miss Mary ...........18. 30, 91 Yadron, Robert ..............55, 98, 99 Yager, Jack ............................39 Young. Alan .........39, 60. 64. 69, 93 Young. Roger...........................14, 39 Yurkanin. John...............41. 68. 69. 92 Yurkanin. Michael .....................31. 68 Yurkanin, Rosemary .....................39 Yusko, Nancy...........................41. 93 Zaiac, Robert...........................39 Zajac, Mr. Rudolf ......................22 Zcch, Clco ..................37. 100. 102 Zclcnke, Dennis.. .41.86. 92, 93, 95. 98 Zondor, Charles...............37. 61, 100 Zrnchik. William .. .11. 62. 66. 68. 89. 92 Zubcck. Ken .......................35 Zubfcck. Mr. Raymond........16. 18, 30 Zubcck. Mr. Thomas.................22 Zunac. John ..............41.93.98.99