Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Teachers Lead Students Into World of Knowledge Mrs. Shirley Mehleck, school nurse and sponsor of Future Nurses ' Club, teaches Senior Health. She attended Indiana State and Indiana University, receiving B. S. and M.S. de- grees. Her interests are reading and traveling. Mr. Michael Mihalo ranks reading and traveling as his main interests. He holds B. S. and M.S. degrees in Social Studies. He attended Indiana University and Northwestern. Mr. Vincent Oliver, coach of the varisty basketball team, rates theater and sports as his pastimes. He received his B. S. degree at Inoiana University. Mr. Edward Pawlus, treasurer of the Athletic Department, has a B. S. and M.S. degree in mathematics. His main interest is reading. He studied at Indiana University, Indiana State Teachers ' College, and DePaul University. Miss Ane Marie Petersen, sponsor of the REFLECTOR and TATTLER, carries an A. B. degree in English and Jour- nalism. Her interests are reading, music, and theater. Mr. George Saliga, boys’ counselor, enjoys intellectual interests such as reading historical novels, dramatics, and the stock market. Mr. Saliga has attended two colleges and carries B. A. and M.S. degrees. Mrs. Grace Sheheen, instructor of health and physical education, carries a B. S. degree. She attended Ithaca Col- lege and Alfred University. She sponsors G. A. C. Leisure time is spent knitting and reading. Mr. Thomas Spoerner, art instructor, received his B. A. degree from Culver Stockton College and his M.A. from the George Peabody School for Teachers. His main interests are sports and art. Mr. Von Stoffer teaches biology and general science. He received his B. S. and M. S. degrees from Ball State Teachers ' College. Mr. Jack Taylor, Spanish instructor, holds A. B. and M.A. degrees in Spanish. Mr. Taylor attended DePauw University and the University of Michigan. He sponsors the Student Council and Spanish Club. His main interest is dramatics. 26

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Students Opportunities for Greater Scholastic Merit Mr. Stephen Fowdy, instructor of Civics and World His- tory, attended the University of Michigan, University of North Dakota, Indiana University, and Northwestern Univer- sity, and received B. A. and M.A. degrees. Hobbies of traveling, reading, theater, and sports occupy his spare time. Mrs. Virginia Gergel teaches science and mathematics. Sewing and piano are her favorite pastimes. She attended Purdue University and Chicago Teachers College, where she received her B. S. degree. Mr. Norman Hall, instructor of Industrial Arts is also sponsor of the sophomore class. He attended Indiana State, where he received a B. S. degree. His interests are golf, do-it-yourself kits, and hi-fi. Mr. Wesley Humphrey is the director of the junior and senior bands. He attended Indiana University and Ball State Teachers College and received a B. M. E. degree. He spends leisure time golfing, hunting, and fishing. Miss Alice Jenkins, girls ' counselor, has B. S. and M.A. degrees. She attended Illinois, Indiana, and Chicago Univer- sities. Her outside interests include photography, ceramic work, and reading. Mr. Alexander Kompier, F. T. A. sponsor, teaches English. He holds B. S. and M.A. degrees. He attended Indiana, Northwestern, and Purdue Universities. His main interest is languages. Mr. Henry Kosalko received his B. S. degree from St. Joseph College. He acts as Director of Attendance Depart- ment, athletic trainer, and sponsor of the Patrol Club. His hobbies include coin collecting and stamp collecting. Mr. Peter Kovachic, W Club sponsor and Athletic Director, teaches Physical Education. He attended the Uni- versity of Illinois and Indiana University receiving B. S. and M. S. degrees. His interests include golf, swimming, and fishing. Mr. Thomas Kujawa attended Indiana State, where he received a B. S. degree. He instructs classes in mathematics and science and sponsors intramural sports. His interests are golfing, fishing, baseball, and travel. Mrs. Marie Lentvorsky, teacher of American History and English, attended the University of Michigan, Indiana Uni- versity, and the University of Colorado. She received B. S. and M. S. degrees. Her interests include traveling, reading, and sports. She serves as Girls ' Club sponsor. 25

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Papers mount up as the last day of school draws near. Mr. John Toth, librarian and co-sponsor of the Thespians, claims folk music and dramatics as his outside interests. He attended Indiana State College, where he received a B. S. degree. Mr. Arnold Turner, typing, general business, shorthand, and office practice instructor, studied for his B. S. and M.S. degrees at Indiana State College, Indiana, and the Univer- sity of Pittsburgh. His outside interests include swimming and travel. Mr. James Ulrich, junior class sponsor and co-sponsor of the Thespians, devotes his spare time to reading, dramatics, religion, and travel. He studied for his B. A. and M. A. de- grees in English at Ball State Teachers College and Indiana University. Mrs. Marian Wagner, sewing instructress, graduated from Butler Univesity, where she received her B. A. degree in Home Economics. Her outside interests include sewing and reading. Miss Mary Wysong, English and Latin teacher, gradu- ated from Indiana University, where she received her A. B. degree. Her outside interests include travel and sports. She is sponsor of the Booster Club, Latin Club, and cheer- leaders. Mr. Raymond Zubeck attended Valparaiso University, where he received his B. S. degree. He teaches History and Physical Education and enjoys travel and sports outside of school. 27