William A Wirt High School - Sandscript Yearbook (Gary, IN)

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HEJWOR HIHTUHY As our sophomore year opened, Bob Hoeg again took his place as head of the class with Geraldine Nason as vice president; Rosemary Smith, secretary; and Roland Peterson, treasurer. The social events of the year included a scavenger hunt, a dance, and a roller skating party. We had spent two very short years of high-school life and as we opened our third we felt proud that we were now going to be considered as upper-classmen. Kenneth Cantwell took First row: Miss Minniear, Mr. Second row: G. Nason, M. I- theater party, the St. Patrick’s As it comes time for us to graduate, we turn back to recall our high school life through our dearly treasured memories. We look back to 1942 to sec ourselves as freshmen with Bob Hoeg as president; Elmer Will, vice president; Geraldine Nason, secretary; and Leona Will, of the class was the annual Hallowe’en dance, which proved fun for everyone. We remember how we worked to put on the comedy production of “The Seven Little Rebels”, and our acting powers were again proved in our act for Chips and Shavings”, The Congo Song”. For those of us who attended, our first prom will never be forgotten. treasurer. The first big event enioue 7hanLi j at the y'l L 99 honors this year as president; James Stimson was vice president; Geraldine Nason, secretary; and Malcolm Heidt, treasurer. Our treasure hunt was our first event of the year. The May dance gave us pretty Joan Turner as Queen and handsome Mike Parfenoff as King. Coons, Icidt, B. Mrs. Griffith. Sponsors Hocg, B. Gray, Officers We have not forgotten the boys in the class who left us to do their part in this war. And this year changed one of our blue stars to gold, the star of Elmer Will, U.S.M.C. Thev say all good things must come to an end, and so we prepared to close the last of the best years of our life, gaining a lot of knowledge and enjoying a lot of good times with Geraldine Nason as president; Malcolm Heidt, vice president; bob Hoeg, secretary; and Betty Gray, teasurer. Our class motto, '‘Only Deeds Give Strength to Life”; our flower, the carnation; and our colors, blue and silver, brightened the table and inspired the seniors at the class banquet. Our farewell dance was our last activity to be remembered before Baccalaureate and Commencement. Alice Adams is our valedictorian, and Phyllis Hughes is salutatorian. Page Seven

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hour [I nf 1‘ilurntiiin JW niMSTllATION First rou: Edward T. Doyne, President; Mrs. Edith E. Dorman; Cloycc A. Bowers. Second rou Michael J. Lobo; Charles D. I.utz, Superintendent; Ndwton P. Fowler. Principal—JOHN IS. HEIII Mr. Reid began his career in the Gary school system as a teacher at Emerson and Lew Wallace and continued it as principal at Edison—before coming to William A. Wirt in January, 1943. Both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees arc from Indiana University. Page Six

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ADAMS ALICE Emerson I; P.K.P. 3. 4, pres. 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; W” club 3, 4; Shifting Sands 4; Sandscript 2, 4, editor 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Debate 3, 4; Valedictorian 4. BOHMAN RALPH Football 3; Track I, 2; Cross country I, 2; Basketball 1, 3, 4; Shifting Sands 4; Sandscript 4; “Chips and Shavings 1; U. S. Navy. ALLEN NORMA P.K.P. 3, 4, vice pres. 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4; Sandscript 4; Class play I; Band I, 1, 3, 4; Chorus 2; Board of Control 1; Operetta 2. Page Eight 99 BRASCHOS ALFRED Football 2, 3, mgr. 3, 4; Track I, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Band I, 2, 3, 4, officer 2, 3, 4; Camera club 2; Class pl y 1; Sandscript 4; Chips and Shavings” 1. BRUCHNER DOROTHY P.K.P. 3, 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3, 4, vice pres. 1; Sandscript editor 4; Shifting Sands 3, 4. editor 4; Sandbur 4; Chorus 1, 2; Letters from Abroad 3; Girls’ conference 2, 3. CANTWELL KENNETH Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class pres. 3; Honor society 3. 4; W” club 4; Sandscript 4; Ethics comm. 4. CARLSON DONALD Basketball 1; Cross country 1; ’Chips and Shavings” 1; Treasurer of Board of Control I; Shifting Sands 4; Sandscript 4; Sandbur 4. CRAWFORD JANICE P.K.P. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; W club 4; Art club I, 2, 3, 4; Class play 1; Decoration comm. I, 2, 3, 4; Prom comm. 1. ERLANDSON DAVID DAUGHERTY DOROTHY Lew Wallace 1, 2; P.K.P. 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Sandbur 4; Shifting Sands 4; Sandscript 4; Book typist for Library