Whiting High School - Reflector Yearbook (Whiting, IN)

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Table of Contents Academics page 20 Organizations page 42 Athletics Students page 64 page 86 Ads page 112 AS WE began the 1963-64 school year, few of us realized how soon that it would end. Foot- ball O ' Rama brought the beginning of football sea- son and of the school year. The death of President Kennedy cast a gloomy atmosphere over the Thanks- giving Holidays. Christmas holidays came — and left. It was now 1964. New Year ' s resolutions were made — and broken. Mid-year exams called for the usual crammings and late hours, but the break was welcomed. Sectionals came with the excite- ment and traditional tears, ending the major athle- tic activities. Freshmen by now were in the swing of high school life while seniors were trying to visualize what the future held. The climax of their high school life — Prom and Graduation — was be- fore them, all too soon. The school year of 1963- 64 is now a memory. AS WE reflect over our years at WHS, most of us will smile or shed a few tears. To help bring back some of the things that may have been for- gotten, the REFLECTOR staff recorded events dur- ing the year AS WE . . . 3

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Printing Presses Stand as Silent Bearers of Grief Mr. Vesely is pictured assisting Larry Dixon and John Kobe in setting type for the bi-weekly Tattler. Mr. Bernard J. Vesely 1899-1963 Room 14 is silent now. As we try the door, we find it locked. Not a sound is heard as we pass by. The presses inside, so active only last year, remain silent and still just as the man who once watched over them with loving, skillful eyes. This room and these presses were the charges of Mr. Bernard J. Vesely for the 42 years he taught at Whiting High School. Mr. Vesely passed away June 21, 1963. His students knew and respected him as a teacher. The publications ' staffs often called on him for advice and proofreading, and the Tattler staff depended on his printing the paper every two weeks. Many students also knew Mr. Vesely as a friend. He often offered suggestions and helped in painting signs and making decorations for various activities. His friendly smile and greeting were missed by all this fall as we began another school year. The huge oil can which he fashioned and painted stands staunchly on the roof of the Whit- ing concession stand at our football field. It pays tribute to a fine friend and wonderful teacher, Mr. Vesely.