Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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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

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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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Ambitious Students Receive Scholarship W’s Winners of One Scholarship W . FRONT ROW: Lor- raine Serafin, Rosemary Chandik, Virginia Ruman, Linda Kiraly, Skipper Banik, Ruth Ann Sinai, Paul Laub. SECOND ROW: George Butkovich, Andrew Majda, John Gyure, Barbara Ziara, Tim Gorman, Pat Rogina. Getting their second Scholarship W ' s, from the Christ- mas tree are Tom Wozniczka, John Render and George Kucka. Absent from the picture is Marilyn Hrpka. Arlene Benko and Nancy Jamrose set aside books for a moment to look over their third Scholarship W ' s . WHS students have many opportunities to gain recognition for a special achievement. Sports- minded boys may receive a W for attaining a certain athletic standard, while a Scholarship W serves as a reward for the diligent student. The Scholarship W is circular in form and each year ' s is a different variation of green and white. The person who earns four Scholarship W ' s receives it stamped on his diploma. To earn a scholarship W , a student must maintain at least a ’ ' B ' ' average in every subject for both semesters of the school year.