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

Text from Pages 1 - 148 of the 1963 volume:

Through this side door passed Wirt's first student body, people who created the atmosphere which is an integral part of our school life. Three members of the former faculty. Dr. Ermel Griffith, Mrs. Nancy Jones, and Mrs. Frances Huddleston, are reunited in the spirit of good old days with their students of the Class of '39, Mrs. Phyllis Kean Parker, Mrs. Bette Flamme Wunschel, Mr. Frank Galloway, Mrs. Naomi Kean Parker, Mr. Earl Parker, Mrs. Olivemae Yester Dooley, Mr. Raymond Gray, and Mrs. Fannie Mae Christoff Gray. This glass cylinder illuminated the stairway when the school was young and remains with the new additions as a reminder of the past. Rising amid the sand dunes, the school is visible in final stages of completion. The familiar face of Wirt appears behind a lattice-work of trees. This worn and wooded path, once the frequent incentive for silent walks and quiet conversations, is now the cement drive which leads to our football field. With the graduation of the 1939 Senior Class, William A. Wirt School marked its first year of existence. The completion of the first two semesters reflected and symbolized the success of our young people in the school and in the Miller community. The building located at 210 North Grand Boulevard was the last educational institute planned by Dr. William A. Wirt following his work, study, play system. The new structure then consisted of twenty rooms, but plans and appropriations had already been made for future development. Ideas for Gary's scenic learning center were feasible for we were allotted a perfect location near Lake Michigan and Marquette Park. Of the total enrollment, 179—seventeen students had senior rating. Members of the first graduating class led the list of outstanding personalities at Wirt. These students aimed their labors toward the future success of the Wirt School organization. It was through their efforts with the help of their sponsor, Mrs. Frances Huddleston, that a scholastic organization such as National Honor Society was established during the second semester. Their other varied group activities included track and basketball teams, under Coach Andrew Hatrack, Girls' Athletic Association, band and orchestra, SAND SCRIPT under co-editors, Phyllis Kean and Earl Parker, the traditional variety show, Chips and Shavings, and fine plays, some of which were broadcasted over radio station WIND. Thus, the young people at a young school were content to know that they had helped to attain actuality from a mere vision. A hopeful year had ended fruitfully for they had created a new school life . . . like no other. With the graduation of the 1963 Senior Class, Wm. A. Wirt School marks its twenty-fifth anniversary. The completion of this school year recalls the success that the young people of Wirt have made in the school and in the Miller community. Even though Wirt is one of Gary's fastest growing public high schools and now has twenty-nine classrooms in addition to one of the city's most modern and well-equipped gymnasiums, plans for future development are still being made. An ultra-modern addition which includes a cafeteria, auxiliary gym, rooms for band, vocal music, art, crafts, typing, business education, science, and library, plus seven regular classrooms, office space, and new lobby additions is on the agenda for future construction. Like the individuals who attended Wirt in the early days, those of the present are constantly working for the progress of Wirt's student life. Their efforts have made possible new and advanced courses of study and a successful student government have organized victorious athletic teams, have furthered fellowship between the city's schools and pupils, and have kept alive long standing traditions. Our existence is a product of past goals and future purpose. Each school day opens new gateways for advancement of each of our 1147 personalities into the progressive and deserving young people of the world. Wirt alumni cannot just be content with their academic and social achievements, for on their shoulders is placed the responsibility of a country's existence. It is their responsibility as citizens to strive to succeed in a growing America with a future . . . like no other. . Housing the main offices is the school's new division, erected in 1947. Wirt's modern addition offers new opportunities for the scientifically-minded. Winding dj football fie1 ment drive faithful TrO1 ers often to our d is the ce-upon which per support- ed. Mr. Grigsby shows school spirit and interest in the Troopers with his intent expression and his pompon. xecutonA tuuC William K. Chance and George R. Grigsby, principal and assistant principal, discuss current school business in the hall leading to the main office. Mr. Chance, frequent pep session speaker, emphasizes, The team needs your support! with enthusiastic and vehement gestures. 10 School Board members, Mr, Raymond Zale, Mr. Samuel Moise, Dr. Leroy Bingham, Mrs. Dena Adams, and Mr. Andrew White, form a governing unit for public school education. Interested in Wirt students, Mr. Edward Beisler, Mr. Joseph Elwood, Mr. William Lewis, Mr. Sam Mills, and Mr. William Benoit, head the Boosters who generously support and increase school spirit. Recede Oocn a tct 'Tftolct Oust putufie Dr. Alden H. Blankenship, Superintendent of Gary Schools, is the administrative leader in the direction of our learning. Parent Teachers Association officers, Mrs. R. B. Thompson, second vice-president; Miss Barbara Medved, treasurer; Mrs. Joseph Sucec, secretary; Mr. Paul Eley, president; and Mr. Seymour Alpert, first vice-president; co-ordinate the activities of students, teachers, and parents. 63 Sa td4cnifit Sta Frank Wagner, SANDSCRIPT photographer, watches each game intently hoping to catch just the right shot for the sports section. Gary Kettas, layout editor, inks the end sheet which is like no other. Lianne Koplow begins typing the index as Jim Forney watches to make corrections. Editor, Dave Nash, and assistant, Jeff Wilcox, ponder over new sketches for sports. In his own little section of the room, Jeff Berk plans a rough draft layout to meet the first deadline. Business manager, Tom Hill, searches for the missing dollar which will balance the books for the day. . . . Miss Dorothy Jadack, annual staff sponsor, and Mr. Nick Meneakis, photography sponsor, confer over a special effect for SANDSCRIPT '63. Editor-in-chief Barbara Dolata provides inspiring instruction to achieve the ideal - SANDSCRIPT '63. SANDSCRIPT members take time out from their work to wish their editor a happy birthday. • • • UxU yo-tcfcpMjLnaU fl ZXULUtJf , 'AWiskutf, Gttxl t ve A y tniyzti ft • 9iv CO -G J c at o ft- owlA} tA aayA toyetAjewteAb t uey gaAi u 'i cuhxC Cu-ltAs uxvity caj zA ct y exiAs • • • QjL ZJBs Hj Although Mrs. Isabella Shirk has been a Miller resident most of her life, this Is her first year as a member of the Wirt faculty. An extensive career of traveling has colored her past years during which time she was engaged In work with the American Red Cross. Her travels extend to the Provinces of Canada, Alaska, Cuba and many other distant lands. Her teaching experiences outside of Gary Include high school and unior college work in the Panama Canal Zone. Mrs. Shirk is now instructing individualized developmental reading classes. As WSO sponsor, her guidance work includes an enthusiastic attitude to stimulate the young minds of learning individuals. c . I VO n an informal atmosphere class presidents, Tom Chulak, Joe Chulak, unior; and Jim Forney, senior; Committee heads, Carol Schneidewind, social; Don Rogers, election; and Dave Nash, building and grounds; conduct the school's social, voting, and clean-up campaigns. Mrs. IsabeUa Shirk Freshman representatives. Buck Rogers, Sara Penny, Fred Howell, and Lynn Rogers, are apprentices to government organization. Representatives, Gene Ayers, Annella Petkovich, Bob Shotts, and Tracy Wilson, convey sophomore ideas to the WSO. Vice-president Don Rogers An impulsive show of hands indicated the representatives' enthusiasm to voice an opinion in their student government. Room 109 housed the Wirt Student Organization where sometimes heated debates simmered to orderly discussions, developing this enthusiasm for individual self-expression and character maturity. The annual and larger than ever before Homecoming, McVout, and Talent Show won the admiration of the students and faculty because excellent organization and leadership predominated. Valuable class projects, such as the SOS drive and the Senior College School Fund, credit their accomplishments to the earnest efforts of the WSO. New innovations were a student supply center, a change in the Service Roll of Honor, and a study hall supervised by WSO members during the lunch periods. The Wirt Student Organization supported the numerous clubs by providing needed money donations, prompting spirited interest, or promoting legislation. The Student Guidance Committee welcomed the WSO members, who with the aid of aprons and dish towels, offered a hand in the clean-up after the College Night Tea. Formal legislation was conducted by Jim Schneider, president of WSO as well as of the Intercity Council, whose officers and membership include students from schools in the Gary area. Don Rogers, vice-president, presided over various meetings and served as chairman of the election committee. Mrs. Isabella Shirk stimulated the students' ambitions to serve the student body. Accurate minutes of the assembly were recorded by Secretary Gary Kettas. All bills and expenses were tallied and balanced by Jackie Fox, treasurer. The WSO was ready, willing, and able to convert the student's desires for effective school government into a workable reality of fun, activity, and worth-while accomplishment. Senior representatives, Dennis Mills, Connie Martin, Russ Nehrig, and Carole Williams, experienced in WSO policies and legislation, lead the younger members with advanced ideas and advice. Leadership is an admirable quality that has been developed to the fullest in Jim Schneider, president of the Wirt Student Organization. As one of our three delegates, Jim met with council members from all Gary high schools and through his work with them was elected to serve as president of the Inter-city Student Council. Representing Wirt's WSO and the city's council, Jim participated in a Student Council Convention at Bloomington early in October. With this high school knowledge and experience behind him, Jim plans to continue his work and study in governmental fields. 1 fe Secretary Gary Kettas Treasurer Jackie Fox In response to Jim Schneider's inquiry, council members raise their hands in agreement. Dan Hirschberg, Lynn Schneider, Neil Weisman, and Susan Anderson, junior repre sentatives, gain valuable ideas through the year's activities. 17 eto%frd z cacU14 7 fu cc (Condition Majorettes, J. Fox, K. Pester, M. Rogers, S. Leasure, and C. Massey, practice a parade-like stance. BAND FLUTE Pat Olmstead TROMBONE Pat Christine BASS CLARINET Russ Nehrig Nancy Meyerson Melvin Brown Don Hoover Ron Nehrig Barbara Olmstead Tom Blankenship Mike Nicksic ALTO SAXOPHONE Gene Ayers Jill Hebib Richard Jump Linda Reuland OBOE Tom Lewis Howard Janco Sara Penny TENOR SAXOPHONE BARITONE Sharon Pester Mark Russell Doug Brown CLARINE1 CORNET Gary Woods Myron Weiss Don Stepita Bill McCall Reed Thompson Rudy Hedgren SOUSAPHONE Laurie Zeidman Charles Coffman Tom Raupach Sherryl Leasure Karl Heilman Roger Laub Drew Kovach Joe Perryman Steve Kellner Marjorie Rogers Harlan Myers Allen Scholebo Marc Kaplan Terry Fausnaugh PERCUSSION Shay Krayniak FRENCH HORN Bonnie Smith Karen Pester Joyce Fox Suzanne Frenzel Kathy Rowland Cheryl Massey Bob Cunningham Judy Nash Karen Bowman Ron Rudy ALTO CLARINET Nancy Miller Terry Arden Mike Jacobs John Toda t6e t6e 'PCace, and t e Sound PEP BAND, first row, left to right: P. Christine, L. Zeid man, M. Weiss, T. Blanken ship, D. Hoover, R. Jump M. Russell, and T. Lewis Second row: T. Raupach, D Brown, C. Coffman, K. Hell man, R. Hedgren, D. Stepita J. Toda, R. Rudy, B. Cun ningham, and R. Nehrig. ORCHESTRA, first row, left to right: V. Dearth and J. Stump. Second row: H. Hell-man, B. Hirsch, C. Tsout-souris, J. Hebib, C. Shoub, and J. Sisko. Third row: T. Raupach, L. Sammy, M. Brown, K. Pester, A. Richardson, M. Summers, 5. Pester, P. Hirschmann, P. Christine, D. Stepita, K. Heilman, and C. Coffman. Fourth row: S. Anderson, C. Massey, J. Fox, T. Blankenship, D. Hoover, and R. Nehrig. With baton in hand Drum Major Gary Woods communicates the silent order for attention. The rhythm of a stirring march, a racing strain of ragtime, or string instruments resounding in vibrant tones drifted periodically up from the lower hall and indicated that some kind of instrumental music practice session was in progress. Our three musical organizations were dedicated to the ideal of bringing precision, inspiration, and education to the student body of Wirt School and to the Miller community. Precision, entwined with such familiar melodies as Exodus, let Me Call You Sweetheart, and I Ain't Down Yet, was exhibited by the fifty-five member Wirt marching band at the Annual Purdue Band Day, an honor shared by only one other Gary school. Led by Drum Major Gary Woods and high-stepping majorettes Joyce Fox, Cheryl Massey, Marjorie Rogers, Karen Pester, and Sherryl Leasure, the band executed its famous revolving T formation at halftime ceremonies and in parades, adding zest to such events. Participation in the regional and state music contests was an activity for which many were rewarded with gold and silver medals. Annual concerts brought enjoyment to the music enthusiasts of the community and the school. In marching, achieving, and performing, the Wirt Band was a wellloved part of our school's vitality. Inspiration was provided by the fifteen-member Pep Band, under the conductorship of Russ Nehrig, student director. The advanced musicians in this small but spirited group lent their assistance to stimulate the spirit of team boosters at football meets, basketball games, and pep sessions and served as a pleasing stimulant to school pep throughout the year. Education was a main objective of the Wirt Orchestra, which presented concerts for Nobel and Marquette Elementary Schools to spark interest in string music. Young minds of grade-schoolers were implanted with the seeds of knowledge about violins, string basses, and flutes by the section leaders of the Concert Orchestra. With careful practice, painstaking intonation, and precision bowing, amateurs became accomplished musicians. Prom practice sessions to the final performances. Concert Band, Pep Band, and Concert Orchestra set the musical pace. 19 CONCERT CHOIR, first row, left to right: P. Owen, W. Pettit, C. Williams, N. Grimmer, J. Paul, J. Moore, L. Cupka, and V. Pet-rucci. Second row: K. Bowman, B. Murway, J. Kirby, M. Terus, R. Mattingly, W. Troxel, M. Smith, P. Seay, and J. Dolenar. Third row: G. Ripper, J. Van-Santen, C. Garris, R. Matysiak, K. Bryan, K. Paul, R. Larson, T. Boule, and Mr. R. Beckman. DRAMA CLUB, first row, left to right: Mrs. M. Jones, D. Nab-han, P. Thomas, T. Grady, C. Isaacson, G. Marlatt, B. Richardson, and I. Shapiro. Second row: J. Moore, G. Fox, and G. Cafeo. Oun t£e 02( ond As the curtains parted, the products of diligent practice showed themselves on stage as members of the 1962-63 Drama Club proudly presented the annual spring play. Action! was the watchword of Mrs. Margaret Labb Jones, sponsor and teacher, who gave her aid to the group in order to produce the best possible dramatic interpretation of the script which entertained the student body. Through daily rehearsals, held fifth hour in the auditorium, Wirt thespians were also able to receive rave notices for their traditional holiday play, which this year was entitled A Christmas Promise ' Speeches kept Drama Club members in practice for their roles, and amateur actors and actresses were able to smile over a well-done job as both the school year and the curtains slowly closed. The trying task of conforming the amateur voices of the Junior and Concert Choirs was met effectively with a detailed study of choral literature and routine practices under the guidance of new faculty member, Mr. Robert Beckman. An accomplishment of these highly trained groups was the Gary Public School Music Festival held at Memorial Auditorium. Under the direction of Mr. C. V. Hendrickson, supervisor of music education in the Gary Public Schools, Wirt students joined with those of other schools to demonstrate the self-expression that an intricate study of music symbols and styles can produce. Another high point on the year's choral scale was the traditional Christmas Concert which featured solos by Judy Moore and Rick Matysiak, bringing the warmth of the Christmas season to concert-goers. After the December concert, continual practices brought professional style to the group in its first year under new direction. The Spring Concert, a sundry musical program for Wirt students and their parents, proved the achievements of unity and persistence in the choral music vein. Effective communication is the ultimate goal of any speech course and the speech class of Mrs. Margaret Labb Jones, held third period in the auditorium, was no different. Here interested students learned not only how to prepare and present a meaningful public speech, but were made familiar with the basic elements of debate, discussion, and dramatization. Also stressed was the improvement of the students' conversation habits, diction, and pronunciation, all essentials of good speaking. Class members represented Wirt at various area speech contests, including those sponsored by the Rotary and Optimists Clubs, and left these meetings with the satisfaction of having accomplished their jobs competently and efficiently. They had learned what Mrs. Jones had taught and were now able to use their newly acquired speech skills for personal and business advantages. — Ti ictteti, ecui, cutcC Sutup SPEECH CLUB, first row, left to right: J. Forney, S. McChesney, L. Garcia, L. Hersch, P. Christine, D. Gross, L. Koplow, and R. Schwanke. Second row: R. Nelson, J. Bradley, W. Hubbard, D. Ballard, R. Nehrig, and Mrs. M. Jones. The smartly decorated showcase and bulletin boards with reading suggestions kept Wirt's small library warm and educationally attractive while students did research, studied, or browsed through the rows of numerous books. With Let's Go Frogging and the Place the Face contest, both library science projects, we found ourselves investigating all types of sources the library had to offer and stimulating our interest in its facilities so that we could accurately accomplish frogging or name the face of a well-known personality from society or history. Reward for winning the Place the Face ' contest was a dictionary, but the greatest rewards were what we experienced through our contact with the library. Under the guidance of Mrs. Mary Oppman, the library science class and the library assistants have worked together to serve the student body and faculty. The members of the library organization studied the operation of the reading-research room and assembled lists of reference books, and bibliographies that coincided with the subjects requested by teachers and students in homework assignments. With well-organized projects the library assistants focused attention on the students and sharpened the minds of inquisitive individuals. r LIBRARY ASSISTANTS, first row, left to right: Mrs. M. Oppman, A. Ponto, L. Cupka, W. Pettit, L. Humphries, K. Chicos, V. Jens, and J. Paul. Second row: C. Martin, W. Troxel, H. Beyer, and L. Cupka. GAA Board members, J. Silver, C. Bole, C. Bode, K. Echle, A. Petkovich, T. Brown, and M. Chulak create a well-rounded sporting and social calendar. ‘pteld, You ain't got the money for the mortgage on the farm, sobs Kathy Echle in the GAA Board skit. Oct n O t6e A whistle shrieked and another GAA contest came to a close amid laughter, cheers, and exhaustion. In this spirit of wholesome fun, GAA strove to promote sportsmanship and athletic ability among girls. The year was not spent only in the four team sports—wallball, basketball, volleyball, and softball—but in refereeing, selling popcorn, sponsoring the turnabout Pirouettes in Pink, and planning a luau. President Noreve Cornea, Vice-president Natalie Barsuko, Secretary Karin Carsch, and Treasurer Charlene Isaacson joined with their executive board of seven and planned a busy social calendar. From the fall initiation of new members complete with skits and refreshments to the traditional awards banquet held at Marquette Pavilion, GAA's activity-filled schedule provided amusement and surprises. Soundings, a club newsletter under the editorship of Mary Chulak and Chris Bode, was a new endeavor which familiarized the girls with slated happenings. In an atmosphere of hotly-contested competition, diligent work, and spirited fun, the Girls' Athletic Association and Sponsor Miss Eleanor Brace worked in harmony to unite Wirt's young women and met with genuine success. A solemn air fills the auditorium as President Noreve Virginia Martin discloses the top ten standing Cornea welcomes new and old members to the formal of the records of GAA members, induction. Volunteer GAA girls sell reinforcements to hungry spectators at a home game. Virginia Jens and Annella Petkovich don't seem to mind the clean-up job after a GAA social. Senior girls charge to the scene of action in a fast moving wallball game. Pamela Michnik, Suzanne Stimson, and Chris Wysong release team spirit as tension mounts in a freshman sports session. The Pam's, Hires and Wymer, act as impartial and indispensable keepers of the time end score in wall-ball play. The mighty kick, essence of a wallball game, may be the factor which determines another GAA victory. Sponsor Miss Eleanor Brace casually watches Kathy Echle unfold one of many paper flowers which brought GAA the first club prize in homecoming judging. All senior girl pyramid is the pro uct of unity, desire, and stror backs. In a favorite meeting area, GAA officers, President N. Cornea, Vice-president N. Barsuko, Secretary K. Carsch, and Treasurer C. Isaacson assemble for executive deliberations. CfiR VARSITY SQUAD, left to right: B. Dolata, S. Anderson, K. Hinchman, S. Bode, and J. Silver. BARBARA DOLATA '63 z td 'Pefi JOANNE SILVER '64 KATHY HINCHMAN SUSAN ANDERSON '64 The average Wirt student often saw the bright enthusiastic faces of the five varsity and five reserve cheerleaders at both basketball and football games, but he seldom heard of the backstage work done to creat pep and spirit. From the tedious decisions to choose the outfits that would best represent our school to the fund-raising campaign of dances, July car washings, and selling of bus tickets and passes, these spirit boosters were constantly working to create gratefulness and respect for a school and a team. Their efforts made possible a precedent-setting homecoming, freezing but fun-filled bus rides to away games, and the all-around team triumph that brought our school admiration from many in the community. 24 RESERVE SQUAD, left to right: J. Sofiak, C. Morley, C. Book, J. Johnson, and C. Bode. PEP CLUB, first row, loll to right: B. Summer , A. Mykoloifis, K. Hinchmon, S. Bode, B. Dolato, S. Anderjon, S. Schor, ond M. Fengya. Second row.- J. Nash, C. Martin, K. Chico . C. Schneidewind, B. Richardson, V. Howell, J. Silver, D. Lindquist, C. Robinson, D. Krieger, A- Wiener, C. Miller, ond C. Shoub. Third row. B. Hirsch, J. Parker, J Fox, C. Stapleton, M. Morlatt, J. Kietzmon, R. Wauoncn, P. Williams, S. Frcnzel, H. Hughes, V. Langbehn, and J. Cambro. Fourth row P. Hires, P Kietzmon, K. Kowall, A. Franklin, C. Peltz, S. Tomlinson, I. Wheeler, P. Mathis, S. Kurth, A. Richardson, K. Echle, and K. Conner. Fifth row. C. Clegg, L. Karcska, K. Martin, G. Bodnar, K. Kosky, V. Martin, K. Carsch, C. Anderson, C. Mil lender. K. Glover, L. Garcia, N. Borsuko, D. Nemeth, M. Shelgren, and M. Trani. Senior Pep Club members construct the traditional homecoming welcome for Trooper tacklers. At every game, every pep session, and every challenge, the Pep Club was in attendance, their exuberance prevailing throughout the year in their enthusiasm for triumph. Offering an assisting hand was Mr. Mack Goines, who supported the club's purpose of instilling spirit by aiding when buses were to be secured. Connie Martin, president, and Donna Nemeth, vice-president, with the help of Carol Stapleton, secretary, and Lianne Koplow, treasurer, offered a backbone of leadership in guiding the club in its achievement. Excited boosters cheered the Troopers at home and away, and during the l ctaCtty Trooper tactics for Victory Bell repossession are made public by Coaches Cheryl Millender and Carol Schneidewind and man on the street Jucfy Anderson. Club members with Mr. Nick Meneakis, chaperon, travel throughout the Calumet area to voice their enthusiastic support of the Trooper teams. basketball season their red and white T formation expressed Trooper spirit and unity. Their anticipations were sparked by the school song at the beginning of each event, when Pep Club joined with the band, forming a stirring if not melodious inspiration for victory. Pep Club members, with the aid of the cheerleaders, demonstrated to all opponents the school allegiance Wirt so proudly claims. PEP CLUB, first row, loft to right-. C. Echterlmg, M. Cooke, C. Bode. J. Sofiak, C. Morley, J. Johnson, A. Thomas, and B. Boker. Second row. P. Michmk, L. Robinette, J. K rby, B. Murray, S. Penny, K. Rowland, K. Burns, C. Book. J. Jackson. M. Carew, M. Hanna, J. Bloom, W. Pettit, G. Morlatt. S. Viglond, ond J. Schumacher. Third row: J. Rein, A. Sessions, I. Rogers, B. Slatnich, A. Nichols, C. Eley, B. Hirsch, L. Pence. L. Koplow, M. Golner, J. McDaniel, and C. Bole. Fourth row: P. Wymer, M. Terus, J. Medved, M. Hurst, B. Rosenbaum, S. Stimson, N. Lindstrom, P. Hirschmann, I. Gross, P. Seay, B. Barger, J. LaSage, D. Childers, P. Melzer, and P. Forney. 25 Senvice ta Student, School, z td STUDENT GUIDANCE, first row, left to right: L. Rogers, B. Dolata, J. Fox, C. Williams, P. Owen, M. Golner, P. Forney, and F. Schwartzberg. Second row: B. Fine, J. Forney, B. Thompson, T. Hill, R. Nehrig, G. Jenkins, R. Fox, and Mrs. F. Huddleston. Student Guidance President Russ Nehrig takes a moment to relax from his demanding executive duties during College Since the future is where we will all spend most of our lives, and since decisions about the future are extremely vital ones. Student Guidance Committee stresses the importance of a well-planned tomorrow. Russell Nehrig, president; Marilyn Golner, secretary; and Mrs. Frances Huddleston, sponsor of the organization, planned the many events with the twenty members to counsel and inform the student body through applied study and careful college planning. One of the more extensive programs presented by this service group was its Twelfth Annual College Night. Parents of upperclassmen, juniors, and seniors participated in the program which featured fifty-six colleges and brought the aspects of college into a closer perspective for students. In addition to elaborate College Night preparations, the Student Guidance Committee engaged Mr. Joseph Jefferson, Executive Secretary of the Association of College Admissions Counselors, to address interested freshmen, sophomores, and parents of juniors and seniors on the subject of college admissions and educational financing. 26 Paper work pours in for Marilyn Golner from her coworkers, Richard Fox and Frances Schwartzberg. Expectations of Washington University are visualized by Mrs. Paul Fine, Dale Fine, and Jim Schneider through attentiveness to the admission counselor's lecture. SENIOR LETTERMEN, first row, left to right: D. Rogers, J. Berk, M. Jacobs, and B. Hanna. Second row: R. Larson, T. Berndt, T. Mc-Cutcheon, L. Dallis, T. Hill, D. Nash, and D. Mills. 'Jett tt Bob Manolakis, shy and benign Edison cheerleader(?), addresses the Wirt student body. After four years of rugged practice and hard-fought play, W Club President Mike Jacobs is named Mr. Foot- JUNIOR LETTERMEN, first row, left to right: T. Lewis, T. Polen, G. Stunyo, N. Weisman, M. Iglesia, J. Walton, J. Henke, D. Bouque, and J. Nash. Second row: G. Grimm, D. Cook, P. Petkovich, E. Peterson, R. Burger, R. Babb, and J. Hartman. Third row: D. Hass, R. Allen, J. Brink, R. Callas, J. Chulak, M. Parmelee, and L. Coulehan. ball of 1962. SOPHOMORE LETTERMEN, standing, left to right: T. Dingman, M. Doyne, G. Ayers, B. Shotts, J. Rubush, T. Carlson, G. Strawbridge, and D. Pink. When a team member of a sport becomes eligible for a varsity letter, the entire school knows that he has devoted a great deal of time, effort, and spirit to obtain it. This is when an athlete may become a member of W Club. Whenever there is a sporting activity, it is apparent that the W Club is present by the large red W's on the white sweaters. This, along with the red jackets and the small gold pins, is the symhol of the club; it is their, mark of prestige. They back all sports either as direct participants or by maintaining score boards, operating the chains at football games, or holding ropes to keep eager spectators off the new gym floor. In the social vein, Don Rogers and Dennis Mills, vice-president and secretary-treasurer respectively, organized the club's annual stag dance, at which Club President Mike Jacobs was chosen Mr. Football of 1962. Thfs y«ar, the boys tried something new—W Club members baked their own cookies! Being a member of W Club, an athletic honors organization dedicated to service, is indeed a privilege because it is one of the oldest and most select associations in our school. 27 SINGING SANDS, first row, left to right: W. Pettit, D. Cohen, H. Hughes, C. Williams, D. Dickinson, L. Koplow, B. Nicksic, and Mr. J. Bochnowski. Second row: M. Golner, L. Zeidman, J. La Sage, G. Fox, D. Fine, D. Hirschberg, E. Peterson, J. Nash, N. Cornea, C. Tsoutsouris, and C. Isaacson. Noreve Cornea views the first copy of a completed page while Charlene Isaacson keeps the presses rolling. 'TO'Utiity mcL In years to come these sands will sing Of memories we cherished then, Of worry, work, of triumphs, tears— Things brought to us now by pen. With these words, Mr. Wayne Connaway, a former sponsor of Singing Sands, illustrated. the purpose of the organization—to preserve the memories of Wirt's students in prose and poetry. Co-editors Carole Williams and Helen Hughes and their staff of twenty-two started the year with the selection of positions and then came the long meetings of readings and discussions with careful selection of themes and poems. The staff then consolidated and shortened, made layouts and cut stencils, mimeographed and assembled, until the finished product was presented to the school. Six of the Singing Sands members were invited to present readings of creative literature from 1962 Singing Sands to the Gary Women's Press Club where Mr. John Bochnowski, sponsor, introduced the group. Each purchaser of Wirt's literary anthology knew that in years to come these sands will sing. 28 Co-editors Carole Williams and Helen Hughes make a final careful check of all typed stencils to enable an error-free book. Becoming adept in the trade, new Singing Sands members learn the art of fitting 33 big letters in those 30 tiny spaces. Both literary and culinary arts are developed at Singing Sands meetings. The usual pensive mood prevails at another Singing Sands meeting as Marilyn Golner reads a promising selection. Dave Cope and Jeff Sederberg pore over exchange papers to find out what their contemporaries are doing. As another Soundtrack deadline draws near, Donna Nemeth and Diana Nabhan realize the tension of newspaper work. Do I really have to write five more articles? questions Jim Sellhorn, assistant, of Sports Editor Terrie Grady. Circulation Editor Karin Carsch gets off by herself once again to admire the list of numerous subscribers. It was deadline time, and last minute exasperation urged the newspaper staff to still greater frenzy. The hubbub inside Room 107 reached a peak of activity when the four news-filled pages went to press. This action-packed headquarters was the birthplace of Soundtrack, Wirt's printed newspaper. After many trips to Lake Shore Press, Mrs. Bette Lacher and her fourteen staff members proudly presented their first year's issues to the student body. Donna Nemeth co-ordinated the staff of editors, managers, and reporters responsible for this hot-off-the-press distribution in her capacity as editor-in-chief. Natalie Barsuko and Dave Cope filled their news pages with major Wirt happenings and up-to-the-minute occurrences. The editorial section, filled with the inner workings of the student, his personal opinions and thoughts, was compiled by Diane Nabhan. Occupying the job of sports editor was Terrie Grady, who, aided by her assistant Jim Sellhorn, combined efforts to present accounts of hard-fought Trooper competition and predictions of more to come. The problems and headaches for the staff in publishing a newspaper this year will help to make the next year's news items even more professional because of their newly acquired experience. The Soundtrack Staff, though yet apprentices in the wide field of journalism, filled the need of the school for an informative form of literature which could keep the student up-to-date on that which is so close to him—his school. Through selling, distributing, and organizing. Soundtrack made the headlines. SOUNDTRACK, first row, left to right: D. Dickinson, D. Nabhan, K. Carsch, T. Grady, D. Nemeth, N. Barsuko, D. Allen, and R. Melton. Second row: J. Sellhorn, P. Weislogel, and D. Hirschberg. With the work and pressure of the first issue behind her. Editor-in-chief Donna Nemeth, glances admiringly at a job well done. FRENCH CLUB, first row, left to right: J. Fox, P. Sekulovich, M. Golner, T. Wilson, J. Noyes, J. Bloom, S. Frenzel, ond H. Hughes. Second row.- S. Schor, A. Sessions, J. Rein, D. Krieger, L. Pence, M. Ellis, K. Burns, J. Bushncll, M. Kelly. C. Echrerling, B. Richardson, B. lovedos, A. Thomas, B. Baker, and Mrs. A. Buck Third row: A. Alpert, C. Miller, J. Sofiak, S. Smolinske, C. Robinson, C. Eley, K. Weiss, T. Glover, D. Dickinson, L. Gross, F. Schwartzberg, J. Nohr, J. Sucec, B. Fine, and P. Cozza. Fourth row-. I. Wygonl, R. Salib, F. Larsen, M. Nicksic, B. Cordingley, D. Brown, D. Stepita, T. Lavedas, D. Fei-gcnbaum, J. Wolton, R. Gigucre, and D. Dickinson. All aboard? was the last minute inquiry of French Club President David D,ckl s°n' , number the club boarded a chartered bus en route to the Art Institute of Chicago for a ie rip, of events filling the club's agenda. . , , hunarv oartic- At traditional French Club parties, petits fours (cookies) tantalized the tas e . . , nnt ipants, and members could be found in attendance at the all-language dinner and anc®' , r. . only French Club, but Spanish and Latin Clubs were represented. An inter-city convention wi of other schools stimulated colorful conversations, which expressed informed min s an ! interest in their common language. Marilyn Golner, vice-president, aided President ave in e . 1 and arranging of French Club's activities. Secretary Joan Johnson recorded the minutes o e usmess meetings and programs centered around French movies and group discussions with ren£ e |c an e students. L'argent (money) transactions were managed by Treasurer Bruce Wording eY' 1 e. 15 orian Jackie Fox compiled a scrapbook of newspaper articles and snapshots that highlighted t e c u s proceedings throughout the year. A thoughtfully arranged schedule brought French Club to a success u conclusion leaving with its’ members an appreciation of French culture and a mature out oo o t e French world. t?C.ecf4- SPANISH CLUB, first row, left to right: V. Petrocci, T. Sanchez, M. Varvarigoj, T. Grady, E. Robinelfe, A. Posz, B. Nicksic, ond K. Bublitz. Second row.- B. Ritchey, D. Cohen, S. Bode, C. Isaacson, A. Weiner, P. Christine, M. Smith, P. King, J. Kietzmon, I. Koplow, J. Neal, C. Tsoutsouris, C. Shoub, and Mrs. E. Wendt. Third row: S. Pachtcr, C. Bode. C. Morley, S. Kurth, M. Fen-gya, L. Wheeler, L. Gorcia, J. La Sage, R. Solomon, B. Bold, and M. Brown. Fourth row-. P. Hirschmann, R. Farber, D. Linqoist, R. Waisanen, K. Rothacker. M. Chulok, V. Jens, S. Anderson, M. Doyne, and G. Fox. Fifth row-. D. Houser, T. Staffeld, D. Elwood, P. Thomas, S. Baker, A. Thonos, A. Katz, B. Stroud, A. Waitkus, J. Stosey, T. Chulak, ond M. Robbin. 30 Taco, anyone? If this query were made at a meeting of the Spanish Club, the wo ld be met with an overwhelming Si! Members, students in the Spanish classes of Mrs. Elsie en an rs. Carmen Valle, met once each month under the leadership of President Gregg Fox, and t is year participated in a variety of educational and social programs planned to add that extra measure of xican and Spanish life to the study of the spoken language. With this in mind, the Spanish group traveled to the Museum of Science and Industry during December to view a special program on Mexico and its observance of Christmas. The annual Fiesta de Navidad, arranged by Angelo Thanos, vice-president, was celebrated in the Mexican manner with the singing of Spanish Christmas carols and a gaily colored pinata. Entertaining movies and talks provided individuals with valuable supplementary information to language studies. Gregg was aided by officers Lianne Koplow, secretary, and Mary Chulak, treasurer, in his forward-looking program for the betterment of Spanish Club. Soldi was the cry of Latin Club President Dan Hirschberg, as another toga-clad Trooper left the annual Saturnalia with his new master. The Saturnalia, which consisted of a slave auction, skits, and an original Roman feast, was only one of the organization's successful activities under the guidance of cosponsors Mr. Paul Elliott and Mr. Theo Theis. Jim Stroud's garage and Howard Janco's front lawn became familiar places for all Latin Club members and officers, Karl Heilman, vice-president; John Ziomek, treasurer; Kathy Rothacker, secretary; and Bob Manolakis, business manager; as they constructed a prize-winning tomb for the Unknown Trojan for the 1962 homecoming celebration. The city-wide Latin conference, where Latin students discussed their school's activities, and the annual spring banquet, for the purpose of reviving hearty Roman eating, were two more events that highlighted the club's agenda. The Saturnalia, the fun of float making, a city-wide Latin conference, and the spring banquet combined to create a year . . . like no other for Latin Club. LATIN CLUB fint row, loft to right; J. Nosh, K. Rothacker, S. Rodoth, B. Costello, K. Rowland, B. Slotmch, M. Dolenar, and P. Williams. Second row.-S. Heminger, G. Stunyo, D. Hirschberg, D. Fmc, R. Manolakis, L. Wygant, j. Ziomek, K. Heilman, F. Larsen, R. Salib, J. Walton, D. Bouque, J. Hersch, and Mr. T. Theis. Third row: R. Thompson, J. Stroud, L. Baker, J. Gale. S. Baker, D. Brown, C. Forabaugh, D. Stepita, B. Bobb, T. Lavedas, R. Giguere, and M. Brown. 'Z{ tloc£ 'Intellect Science, math, and literature became vivid subjects Of interest, fascination, and stimulation to fifteen Wirt students this year. These fortunate individuals, after a series of tests and interviews, were chosen to participate in the select Joe Berg Seminars. An active program of advanced study, group discussions, and lectures was planned, giving the gifted student a chance to compare notes and share his interests with other students of his age. Mass meetings of all divisions at Horace Mann High School and the Gary School City Service Center often featured guest speakers, usually well-known businessmen, who gave the scholars an even deeper insight into chosen fields. Organized and directed by Dr. Harold Battle, Supervisor of Secondary Education in the Gary Public Schools, the Joe Berg Seminars gave our fifteen Wirt students an enjoyable experience and the opportunity to excel in a worth-while program—a program where they were able to gain advanced knowledge of courses not offered in a standard high school curriculum. JOE BERG, lint row, left to right: 0. Brown, B. Cord.ng|ey R Sederberg, T. Grady, H. Hughej, n. Meyenon, D. Houjer, and D. Dickinson. Second row: D. Fine, D. Hirschberg, M. Nicksic, and J. Henke. P1U ,.?uV,SUflL' flr rOW' left to right; N- Meneakis' L Ponce, B. Barger, G. Bodnar, C. Schneidewind, M. Marlatt, • ush, and D. Kovach. Second row: M. Nicksic, Mr. N. Meneakis, and F. Wagner. l e%4o utel 0?ocu m After a couple dance Danise Vossos is the AV assistant to see for those all-important visual memories. A visual aid finds its way to a classroom through the duo-steering of Tom Nolan and Jim Fuller. Gregg Fox, head intercom operator, greets the student body with the top of the news. Jim Fuller and Bruce Cordingley give a running commentary on wrestling pins, decisions, and releases. Language Lab operators, John Popp and Frank Felinski, make mechanical adjustments to insure the smooth flow of foreign tongues. 32 The morning news flashed over the intercom, a movie flickered, a camera clicked. Whatever the event, members of the Audio-visual Department were present. When a spotlight needed to be replaced or a picture taken, the personnel of the audio-visual staff were summoned. A movie cart rolled down the hall and another service was performed by Mr. Meneakis' busy AV students, who with careful training became proficient in the handling of communicative and photographic equipment. Through supervised practice and co-operation, competent students yielded a service which did not go unnoticed by a grateful student and faculty body. Sharply-focused, clear, and well-composed, a perfect photograph is a subject for admiration. The field of photography means much more than the click of a camera or the flash of a bulb. Posing, balancing scenery, positioning, and developing are all essential in taking a picture and learning the photographer's trade. Mr. Nick Meneakis, sponsor of the organization, offered photo fans valuable experience in becoming seasoned and skilled photographers. Meetings, informative get-togethers with Lew Wallace's Camera Club, and picture-taking expeditions in and around Gary filled the year for eager camera bugs. A long-standing tradition at Wirt, Camera Club Capers, was highlighted by the announcement of Kathy Fisher as Miss Photogenic for 1963. Cameras clicked and a worth-while hobby often sparked interest for a lifetime career. Sophomore photographer, Drew Kovach, spends much of his spare time printing and developing the many needed pictures for various Wirt organizations. Camera Club Sponsor Nick Meneakis congratulates Susan Anderson on her nomination for the club's photogenic contest. Double checking his camera, chief student photographer, Frank Wagner, prepares to take on another unusual SANDSCRIPT assignment. Gerri Bodnar, an expert darkroom assistant, exam ines the clearness of a favorite photo. Visual cutct 'l en al ?44 i te tce CAMERA CLUB, first row, left to right: N. Meneakis, B. Baker, C. Morley, J. McDaniel, L. Fietz, J. Schumacher, B. Barger, and Mr. N. Meneakis. Second row: P. Kush, J. Wozniak, and F. Larsen. - Becky Barger unwinds the negative roll and spies the very picture she needs for the Camera Club board. CADUCEUS CLUB, lint row, le t to right: P. King, S. Penny, B. Murwoy, A. Nichols, J. Hcbib, P. Middleton, I. Pence, ond S. Pachtcr. Second row. J. McDan-■el. J Kirby, P. Wymer, J. Ncol. M. Parker, C. Money, S. Pester, K. Rowland, C. Wysong, H, Hughes, and Miss M. Biltz. Third row V. Howell, D. Kfieg-er, C. Tulloch, L. Reuland, P. Owen, J. Nash, P. Keck, ond K. Dominick. Fourth row S. Bode, K. Kowoll, N. Lind-strom, M. Kaplan, G. Stunyo, and M. Pachovos. SCIENCE CLUB, fint row, left to right-A. Posz. A. Alpert, I. Pence. J. Fox, N. Mcycrson, K. Rowlond, J. Hebib, ond S. Smolmskc. Second row C. Shoub, B. Stosey, D. Houser. F Wagner, R Mel-ton, M N.cksic, P We slogel, R Maize, W. Hubbord, G. Sargent, C. Fugitt, R. Laster, J. Wolf, and Mr. J. Hamrick. Amid laboratory equipment, an analytical balance, and a researching atmosphere. Room 103 was the scene of both scientific lectures and experiments as Science Club members convened for their weekly meetings organized by Co-ordinator Nancy Meyerson. These sessions featured members presenting and discussing projects in which they had done individual research. Frank Wagner's work in the field of animal tissue culture was one such fascinating subject. With the guidance of their sponsors, Mr. Joseph Hamrick and Mr. James Ertel, Science Club members made a field trip to the University of Chicago where all the science departments provided information in any fields which appealed to them. They displayed exhibits at the regional science fair, did group research with carnivorous plants, and constructed a science question box for the hall. Janice Fox and Gene Sargent, president and vice-president respectively, were assisted by Chris Fugitt, secretary, and Paul Weislogel, treasurer, in making this year an informative and rewarding one for all interested science enthusiasts. S ude From Florence Nightingale and the Mayo Brothers to the recent craze of Ben Casey and Dr. Kildare, the world has witnessed the rising of enterprising young people who wish to pursue medical careers. Just such young people formed the Caducous Club. Led by Miss Marian Biltz, participants in the club showed desires to enter one or more of the various branches included in the field of medicine. Comprising a membership of approximately fifty-five members, this relatively young club enjoyed many field trips. Interested senior girls visited Presbyterian-St. Lukes Hospital in Chicago for a program on nursing education. The organization maintained the policy of planning at least tv o large field trips each year for the benefit of its members. On these excursions department heads opened their doors to these future members of the medical profession. With a look toward a career in medicine and a schedule arranged with this in mind, Caduceus Club fostered the development of those students with an inclination for the profession concerning the well-being of man. Self-informing and planning for a career in the teaching profession were integral parts in the life of a member of the George L. Russell Chapter of the Future Teachers of America Club. Under the sponsorships of Miss Thyrza Otterbacher, the organization planned and carried out a program of advancement of both membership and activities. Led by President Laurie Zeidman, this increased roll of membership participated in a get-acquainted potluck as the initial event of the year. Assistant Superintendent Lee Gilbert was the speaker for the formal induction ceremony, and members heard other speakers during the year, both from the general teaching profession and from specialized areas, such as rehabilitation, teaching of the deaf and dumb, and teaching of handicapped children. Field trips to colleges aided members in choosing an institution which could best fit their educational goals in the teaching profession. Other officers aiding Laurie were Annelid Petkovich, who served as vice-president; Pat Forney, who kept the minutes; Diane Nabhan, who balanced the books for the organization; Karin Carsch, who helped in planning social functions, and Judy La Sage, who compiled a scrapbook of the club's activities. @6a t te£ i t “PofittCon, Hammers, nails, and saws were familiar items to members of the Industrial Arts Club. In their experienced hands, these tools shaped and formed household objects—wall shelves, book-ends, memo pads, and stools. The profit that was made from these activities and sales held by the club was used to purchase additional woodworking materials for the shop. Only in its second year of existence, the work of these young wood technicians has already motivated the interests of many of Wirt's young men. Members, who have to maintain a B average in wood shop and a C average academically, attended informal meetings after school twice a month in the shop. Speakers were scheduled for many of these meetings to acquaint members with various fields connected with woodcraft. Mr. Edward Senf, night school upholstery teacher, lectured club members on new techniques and procedures in their projects of remodeling and upholstery. Mr. Mile Ivkovich, wood shop teacher, sponsored and instructed the group which was led by Chuck Ransford, president. Chuck was aided by Ken Kurth in his executive duties, Jerry Henke recording the minutes, and Roy Litherland maintaining the financial records. FTA, first row, loft to right: I. Shopiro D. Nobhon. K. Corsch, J. LoSooe l' Zeidman, P. Forney, C. Echterling. ’ R. Woisanen. Second row: S. Bode 8 Boker, V. longbehn, K. Chico ' r Schneidew.nd, C. Stapleton, C. l oac-son, A. Weiner, M Vorvorigos, R. jecj erberg, ond C Shoub. Third row n Dole to, J. Porker, $. Smolinske, B Hirseh, B. Barger, D. Kriegcr, o i_;nl qwijt, C. Robinson, J. Medved, J. Fox ond D. Cohen. Fourth row: K. Kowatl' P. Hires. M Marlaft. J. Nash, C. Bole' S. Kurth, P. Williams, J. Hebib, M Fengya, M. Carew, W. Pettit, ond C. Morlatt. Fifth row: M. Hanna, I. Kop-low, T. Sanchez, L. Garcia, C. Ander. son, S. Frenzel, T. Glover, M Rogers I. Gross. D. Nemeth, and K. Conner. NDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB, first row, loft o right: B Marsh. J. Wifham. K. Kurth. Nohr. R Litherland, J. Henke, and Ranstord. Second row: Mr. M. Ivko-ich, W McCall, J. Williams, ond D. Jregory. Gloria Budlove and Dean Parkey share a private pause from Silver Paradise. , JtA £U iMi €i L 'Cct Gs f f €bftjc£ UMJt i QjSUcA, Q v A QjeU yty f A fze nJb inc y£ ts ZcAs Gzxut C4s UA L it ty €i C jm £4Ayt yfV 000 6i jeyft 'Ot4t � bwTHEYtLLOVBRinK gnan First Prize in Class Division Junior Class Grand Prize in All Divisions Senior Class VTCTQftV i Second Prize in Class Division Sophomore Class Club Division Socond Prize in Club Division Latin Club Each soft petal of a tissue paper flower unfolded, and each treasured moment of homecoming became a reality. The complete flower, the creation of student co-operation, was the basic symbol of another successful Wirt major event. As the seniors planned it, thousands of pure white paper flowers were used to put their class in orbit for the grand prize victory. The Junior Class, on the other hand, traveled a yellow brick road to the palace of victory in the mythical land of Oz to gain first prize. In the deep blue walers of the sea a baby blue animal stated playfully that Victory was his Porpoise, as was the porpoise of all Sophomore Class members who took second prize rating. GAA members led the honors list in the clubs division as they proudly declared that ‘they were Wishing Wirt Well. Their red and white wisfiing well contained the coins of anticipation for victory. Latin Club brought back the days of ancient Rome, as under the white flower pillars was placed the gold and blue Tomb of the Unknown Trojan. The attention of enthusiastic Trooper boosters was turned to the gridiron as the clock began to tick off the first seconds of the crucial homecoming game against Highland. Although the first half proved uneventful as far as scoring was concerned, it was an excellent display of Trooper defensive action. The flower once again became predominant at homecoming when the products of Trooper teamwork left the football field for halftime. In a thrilling moment, Phil Lambert made announcement and Barbara Dolata was awarded a bouquet of red roses as her first gift as 1962 Homecoming Queen. The fifty-five piece Wirt Band staged the traditional halftime show, and anxious fans refreshed themselves with coffee awaiting the return of the Troopers. The second half found the Troopers' spirit and enthusiasm at a lull and Highland used its smashing defense to weaken our forces. After gaining possession of the ball in the third quarter, the Wirt squad fumbled on the first play, and the Trojan successes carried the play to the end of the fourth quarter where a forced punt put Highland on Wirt's eight-yard line to eventually score and end the game 7-0. The defeat pushed the Troopers from Calumet Conference contention. Later, at the homecoming sock hop in the new gym. Queen Barb's senior attendants, Shirlee Bode and Connie Martin, and junior attendants, Susan Anderson and Mary Beth Shelgren, silently watched her receive her second gift. The gift—the traditional crown with a kiss from Football Captain Mike Jacobs. With this, and the last dying strains of music, 1962 Homecoming drew to a close. While the other members of the student body had the 1963 Homecoming to look forward to and plan, the senior members had to clutch these final moments forever as their last high school homecoming. « ? 1962 HOMECOMING QUEEN BARBARA DOLATA Barbara Dolata anxiously awaits the thrilling second when Football Captain Mike Jacobs will place a glittering crown on her head to begin her first reign as . . . 1962 Homecoming Queen. 1 J 7UX0L The simplicity of o white background end the definite lines of an ordinary stool set the stage for over one hundred and sixty poses taken of the 1963 Miss Photogenic contestants. The capture of natural chorm began with the first picture posed and ended ot the crowning dance, Comera Club Copers, with the presentation of trophies to Wirt's most photogenic subject, Kathy Fisher, her court: Joan Stump, first runner-up; Kristin Glower, second runner-up; Susan Anderson, third runner-up and Carol Schneidowind, fourth runner-up; plus her attendants: Gloria Budlove, Carol Danford. Cheryl Eley. Mary Beth Shelgren, and Tracy Wilson. Blue-eyed, blonde senior Kothy Fisher, who placed sixth in lost year's graphic event and this year triumphed over twenty-eight entries, maintains a busy schedule of activities in her community, school, and church. An alert Miller shopper often sees her bright smiling face of the check-out counter of Kroger's Food Store where she works os a cashier. Much of her offer school timo is devoted to Caduceus Club, lofin Club, GAA, and Baccalaureate and Commencement Committeo. Kathy's activities out of school include participation m the events of St. Mary's of the lake Catholic Church and Girl Scout Troop 54 of which she has been a member for eleven yeors. She olso finds that her sisters, Mory Jo, a sixth-grader at Mar-quetfe School; Sherilyn, o freshman ot Wirt; and Holly, a senior ot Andreon; necessitate much of her time and patience. Kathy, who is majoring in English, social studies, and sewing, has a rigid senior academic schedule including chemistry and psychology. After graduation Kathy plcns to attend St. Luke's Presbyterian Hospital in Chicago where she hopes to highlight a nursing career with proficiency in the administering of anesthotics. Sponsored by Camera Club ond initiated by Mr. Nick Meneakis, the contest, which began in 1952, is a major event on Wirt's social colendor. Although different each year, judges for .the recent contest were Mrs. Jomes Erlel, Miller resident, Miss Helen Ruth Huber, art consultant for the Gary Posl-Tribune, and Mr. George Strimbu. head of the Lew Wallace Photography Department. Photographic judging hod its start with a different method than the one used at the present time. In the first few years, five to seven girls from each doss were chosen from the Indiana School Pictures by the photography deportment. Now oil members of the student body hove the chance to nominate any girl, who, through natural chorm ond beauty, they feel worthy of the honor. One Miss Photogenic winner, Carolyn Major of the Class of 1956, went on to follow a glamour corcer os o hostess for American Airlines. Jonef loub of the Class of 1955 was the only girl ever to win twice, while Michele Sofiok of the Closs of 1962 was the only young lady to plocc in the contest during each of her four yeors in high school. The contest's highest ranking freshman is Joan Stump of the Class of 1966. As the contests continue and photogenic misses ottend Wirt, beauty in photog- raphy will reign. A pretty smile and o rodiont glow will always bring forth winners for the Miss Photogenic title. Kristin Glover QUEEN BARBARA ELLEN DOLATA KING DAVID EARL NASH s4%e 'rtyty i 'Dcu cct cutct Immaculate, shining cars arrived at the entrance of the Marquette Park Pavilion as a result of a Saturday's buffing and waxing and out of them stepped polished couples. The female haif of the twosome radiated the newness of her lustrous coiffure and recently purchased spring semi-formal dress, while her escort, surprisingly void of all Bon-Ami and Simonize, proudly displayed the gleam on his shoes and the confidence in his stride. Through a soft white crepe doorway over one hundred couples passed to marvel and delight at the carrying-out of the basic theme, High Hearts, into throne, table and bandstand decorations. Tinges of awe were evidences of approval given to the Junior Class for their efforts in presenting the traditional dance gift to the Senior Class. With a signal from Joe Chulak, president of the Junior Class and master of ceremonies, the coronation ceremonies commenced. After the announcement of the twenty members of the senior court and the presentation of corsages and boutonnieres, the most important and regal announcement came: King—David Nash and Queen—Barbara Dolata. Awaiting attendants, Kathy Echle and Tony Lavedas, promptly coronated the couple with red and gold crowns and presented the queen with American Beauty roses. Suddenly, as if from nowhere, miles of serpentine billowed down to obstruct Dave's coronation kiss for Barbara. Despite the entanglement, the King, Queen, and court managed to dance their song to the tones of the Jesse Hart Band. Tangible and intangible souvenirs became cherished as one by one the many couples migrated to other rendezvous. The only remnants of another memory-filled evening from the social scale for 1963 were paper roses precariously strewn. utnt ' e U NEATNESS IN DRESS NEATNESS IN DRESS KATHY KOWALL JAMES SCHNEIDER HAIR HAIR GLORIA BUDLOVE DEAN PARKEY FIGURE PHYSIQUE ELVIRA VEGA JEFFERY BERK FEMININITY MASCULINITY KAREN CHICOS MICHAEL JACOBS PERSONALITY PERSONALITY CONNIE MARTIN DONALD ROGERS SMILE SMILE CAROL SCHNEIDEWIND RICHARD MELTON EYES EYES GERALDINE BODNAR RUSSELL NEHRIG MOST LIKELY MOST LIKELY TO TO SUCCEED SUCCEED JANICE FOX JAMES FORNEY BEAUTY HANDSOMENESS CAROLE WILLIAMS DONALD HOOVER WIT WIT JOYCE FRANK LUCAS DALLIS 2uee t McVout in December? Of course not! Yet even during snowstorms ond below-zero weather, Connie Mortin, choirmon of McVout, ond her two co-chairmen Susan Anderson and Dennis Mills were beginning their preliminary projects— ordering prizes, organizing room plans, and originating new ways to capture white elephants—for The First Hillbilly Mardi Gros in March. The countdown daze before McVout brought a surge of Great White Willy announcements to brighten our mornings and Trooperetfes to enliven Great White Willy's dance. Along with these come a surge of renewed activity from WSO members, as important lost-minute details took up much of their time. When March 15 arrived, howev,er. it was agreed that their efforts and energies hod been well spent, for this was a McVout beyond compare. Beckoning adventurers were the senior room skit, Bang Gunly, and the temptation of seeking revenge against a good'' friend at the sponge toss. In addition, there was listening to soft music at the French Club Moulin Rouge, choosing just the right snap of the candy-striped SANDSCRIPT picture booth, or watching the Drama Club production of Feudin' Fun for those who desired a more relaxing, restful atmosphere. It was a predicament to decide on the mcons of filling one's stomach, for there were cotton candy, popcorn, sno-cones, Spanish pancakes, French pastries, and a variety of thirst-quenching beverages. Some people, it seemed, decided to try all of the delectable taste-tempters and suffer the consequences later. For work-weary Wirters, the evening's climax occurred after the noisy jostling crowds of adults and children had left, offer the booths had been dismantled, after tickets and money had been turned in. They could then focus their interest upon the dance in the new gym where on aisle of bigger-than-life clowns greeted them. They were first entertained by seniors, Lydia Hersch and Jim Sellhorn, doing a modern dance routine to Bonanza. Then come the owaited announcement: This ycor's Mr. McVout and Miss Soiree were Don Rogers and Connie Martin, who, amid congratulations and thank-you's for the wonderful job that they had done, began their regal reign. SJuma “Scf — % j A swingin' band . . . dancing feet ... a voice singing a melancholy song . . . time . . . talent . . . preparation ... all of these were the 1963 Talent Show, Show Business. First nerve-racking auditions and then thrice-weekly rehearsals filled the busy schedules of performers and directors alike, until at last only final preparations had to be made for the dress rehearsals and opening nights May 2 and 3. Director Russ Nehrig, with his staff of five co-directors, Danise Vossos, music; Lydia Hersch, choreography; Paul Weislogel and Frank Wagner, scenery; and Judy Anderson, promotion, worked individually with performers and then in their specialized areas to assure the smooth-running co-operation that has char- acterized Wirt's talent shows for many years. Barbara Dolata and David Nash portrayed a pair of Miller theater-goers who were entertained along with the audiences by such show-stoppers as the Journeyers, a folk singing group, Wirt's talented Dixieland Band, Marilyn Golner's torch solo, a jazzy dance interpretation by Mary Var- varigos, and an unusual treatment of folk songs on recorder and banjo. To give credit where it is due, it would be necessary to mention the name of everyone who had even a small part in this year's show. It was an event like no other in the people, the planning, and the partnership and especially the success which was brought about by this three-fold combination. And so, as I graciously gave light to you, so you give light to others, and not stinfingly. With these words, new members of the W.rt Chcpter of National Honor Society possed the light of truth to their fellows making vital one of the aims and goals of that organization. For twenty-five years this ceremony has been taking place at Wirt, initiating and honoring students who have been found to possess the four guiding qualities of the group—scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Under the sponsorship of Guidance Counselor Mrs. Frances Huddleston. Honor Society has been dedicated, in its quarter-century of existence, to the recognition of outstanding and worthy students and to do service to the Wirt student assembly. Listed on the roll of students who received recognition for their excellence in scholastics, service, character, and leadership were juniors, Susan Anderson, David Dickinson, Dole Fine, Gregg Fox, Jocelyn Fox, Daniel Hirschberg, David Josephson, Lianne Koplow. Diane Nobhon. John Nash. Lynn Schneider, Robin Sederberg. and Mary Varvorigos. Senior Honors fell to Judith Anderson, Anthony Berndf, Bryon Carter, Patricia Christine, Cheryl Clegg, Borbora Doloto. James Forney, Janice Fox. Terrie Grady, Thomos Hill, Charlene Isaacson, Sherryl Leasure, Richard Maize, Goy Marlatt, Riehord Melton, Nancy Meyer-son, Wendy Pettit, James Schneider, Corol Schneidewind, John Show, Paul Weislogel, Carole Williams, ond Trudy Wolfe. For six juniors Honor Society elections were not the only symbols of leodership and academic achievement—there were elections to the American Legion's Boys' ond Girls’ State progroms, which were formed to inculcate a sense of individual obligation for community, state, ond national govern-ment procedures ond which hove proven thot the potential strength of our country lies in its youth. For almost thirty years the American legion hos been giving students like Dale Fine, Jock. Nosh, and Robin Sederborg and their alternates Larry Coulehan, Gregg Fox, and Jacalyn Fox the opportunity to delve into the functional structures of government on which our notion is based. Although Boys’ and Girls’ State ore in session during two different one week periods of the summer, their purpose is the same. Objective learning processes ore employed on the thesis that good citizenship is only in part o matter of knowledge and intellect. Students ore given the opportunity to live government while nominating, campaigning, and holding offices on the stale level ond of the some time getting a preview of college life on the campus of Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Such a program gives proof to the odult population of our notion that the obligation of the future of America politically, economically, ond socially can be earned quite responsibly by the educated, interested members of the younger generation. Students s4ccede fo 4cva?tct i 47 StuMv zCi SetkUMt. 'ZOcnten It was a perfect experience, we agreed. The weeks of anxiety — Do you think the girls will like this size ticket? . . . Will the gold glitter show up on the red letters? . . . Five hundred cookies should be enough? . . . Judy, make sure Tricia instructs the servers —culminated Wednesday evening, December 26. The feelings of anticipation— Tom, we won't look as you climb all those tables to hang the snow balls! . . . Hope those gold seals look striking on the programs, Gary . . . Jesse Hart's band and his vocalist should really be 'swinging' —were the annual staff's for a while. The comments from the couples— The white flocked tree should give a traditional flavor to the couple shots It's unusual to be able to hear the band even down here in the lobby! . . . Can't imagine why dances pass so quickly —rustled through the Pavilion. The anxieties, the anticipations, and the comments were ended, but the remembrances of these and a few tangible objects—a dried white orchid corsage, a holly-and-snow-ball favor, and a personalized invitation—were and will always be the Second Annual Snow Ball. The white dinner jacket that hong precarious ly on a doorknob, shirt studs strewn on a dresser fop, a nosegay of wilting flowers, o formal hung quite lop-s ded on a coot hanger, or o pair of well-worn heels were possibly the only tongible results of the Wirt Senior Prom, “Silver Porodise, that existed on Saturday morning. May 18, 1963. Couples who attended the year's only formol donee stood os proof that mem. ories connot be returned to o rental store or pressed between the pages of a book. Hours upon hours of preparation seemed at last to really be “worth it” for prom co-chair men, David Nosh and Connie Martin. The grand march, led by Senior Class President Jomes Forney and his dote, and Wirt Student Organization President Jomes Schneider and his dote, highlighted the annual affair at the Marquette Pork Pavilion. Juniors ond seniors whirled on ond on in a dream mood to the music of Johnny Kay ond his orchestra while outside the worm breezes floating off the lagoon set the state for enchantment. Contrary to the idea expressed in “Cinderella, the galo offair d:d not end at the strike of twelve. The scene changed a bit, however, from the vastness of the povilion donee floor to the compactly filled rooms of Jackson's Restaurant in Miller. The Down Hop, mode possible by Jackson's, the PTA under the direction of Mrs. Morie McLean, and the many parents of seniors that were willing to gi«c of their time, is perhops more typical of the prom thon the boll itself. Unfortunate waitresses on duty of the restaurant found the tosk of serving a full course chicken dinner to famished prom-goers a most demanding assignment. Perhaps the reason for this wos that the prom-goers' urge to get on the donee floor to begin six hours of activity fhof are so definitely the prom, wos uncontrollable. Entertommenf beyond the limits of the human mind wos supplied by King A Zerita, mostcr mentalists, who did o hypnotizing show of mental control. Music wos ' blared out” by Keith Anderson and the Mustwangs who helped to muss the regcl hair-dos and to cause cummerbunds to fly to the wind in a frenzy of a twist-pony mood. After a night of unequaled royal-raving fun, sleepy heads found a few hours of relaxation in the softness of pillows, and bunion-covered feet were soothed by the removing of those unbear- able spikes. Sleep wos hardly enjoyed by many, however, for Saturday morn found the marathon dancers and their dotes eoting breokfosts thot would stort them off on a day of frolic of the beach, Riverview, Indiana Dunes State Park, or o hundred and one other ploces that could so ampl end the excitement of the prom week end and silver memories of a two-doy paradise 49 000 AQjc itcLi, GffX irt tcowtl Tl nt,f3 Gjctic 9 to tetJflUS-GY 9 jfe t MJifty3 9 tttCJisk AA AXrfts 000 ftCy at £As ' AAfj(r JbUA fruGAfCUtJp' tx t £, Gutc tHJLG t jL Cga£ cuuc xds Varsity Coach Walter Nabhan, standing alone on the sidelines, reveals Trooper confidence. VARSITY Bending: Lucas Dalfis Don Rogers Dennis Mills Tom Hill Standing: Dave Nash Ron Burger John Brink Bob Shotts Jeff Wilcox Dennis Mills dampens a receiver's prospects for a last ditch 6-pointer in Football-O-Rama contention. Season ‘SacL4t4 When Coaches Nabhan and Owen sounded their whistles for the outset of summer practice, forty aspiring players took to Wirt's field dressed heavy —in full equipment! Within this small group there were but two players weighing over two hundred pounds, to add to the handicap of ohly eight lettermen returning from the '61 squad. During the summer the minds and bodies of the team were directed toward defeating Gary Edison in the traditional Football-O-Rama. Every dummy was a Blazer, every scrimmage was against Edison opposition, every player became a Trooper! The team went all out in summer practice, and by the time of the first kick-off the Troopers were ready to play hard-nosed football. The boys proved this fact the night of September 1 by setting Edison back with an 18-point scoring output which rewrote the Football-O-Rama scoring record, 18-0. First Friday night of school took the Trooper team to Griffith where the Miller boys met a leading conference pre-season favorite. When play started, a Griffith Panther toted the kick-off 85 yards for a touchdown. The Panthers dominated the first half, leading 20-6 at the midway stop, but it was evident in the second half that Coaches Nabhan and Owen had awakened the Troopers. No man can be singled out in the complete team effort that drove for those three hard-earned touchdowns and that walked off the field with a 26-20 victory. After a week of spirited practice sessions, the team played its first home game against East Gary, although the home field had to be in East Gary since our lighting facilities were under construction. The Eagles were hardly a match for the victory-hungry Troopers, who, coupled with All Conference Fullback Jim Sellhorn's two TD's, handed them a rougher defeat than the 18-6 score indicated. Lowell's homecoming night brought our boys a long, nervous ride to the Red Devils' frozen gridiron. The tacklers gave Lowell a number of scoring opportunities with our backs to the goal, and our defense, led by red-dogging Captain Mike Jacobs, held no less than three times. The offense, maneuvered by Quarterback Don 52 Skirting Griffith's left end. Quarterback Don Rogers evades an oncoming tackler's grasp in a first down attempt. 'Dou le (?0 t%ue4t ScU o t is Rogers, in return grounded out 313 yards and another red and white victory with a 12-0 score. At this point in the season the loss of two injured starters, Jeff Berk, senior halfback, and Jeff Wilcox, junior end, caught up with the Troopers as they dropped five games straight, including a 70-0 homecoming loss to Highland's small conference-power squad. Following the Lowell encounter the Troopers competed in the season's first game on Wirt field against Merrillville. The crew was unable to stunt Pirates' powerful offensive thrust and lost its first of the year, 19-6. One week later found the team falling at the feet of Chesterton's Trojans by a 20-13 mark as a result of a very slow, initial half on Wirt's part. Playing host to rival Portage, we were handed a fourth defeat, 12-7, despite a last-ditch cffQrt that came excitingly close to a Wirt win. After Jim Sellhorn lofted a 73-yard TD pass to Don Rogers, Portage halted a second Wirt touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. After two quick Brickie touchdowns, the Troopers took hold keeping the remainder of the game to a scoreless tie; the final counter read 14-0. After losing four straight games the Troopers' determined showing against Hobart was anything but disheartening. The concluding week of football season found the Troopers literally drooling on their crimson jerseys for the Victory Bell, the topic of a long-time cross-city rivalry between Wirt and Edison. With the Bell ringing in their ears, the gridders, on touchdowns by mire-laden backs Don Rogers and John Brink, pounded Edison straight down into muddy Gilroy and regained the coveted bell on a 12-0 conquest giving us an overall season record of four wins and five losses. In conference play Wirt finished at the .500 mark with four wins and an equal number of losses, securing a fourth place berth in final Calumet Conference standing. This year's team missed chalking up a goose-egg in the loss column, but it was far ahead of any other area school in the experience column. Coach Nabhan can look forward to fifteen fully experienced lettermen to return in the fall of '63. Freshman Coach George Dunleavy flashes that victory smile. VARSITY Bending: Jim Hartman Neil Weisman Mike Jacobs Jeff Berk Standing: Mick Parmelee Bob Manolakis Jim Sellhorn Mike Iglesias Roger Allen Bob Shotts grounds a Lowell Red Devil while Mike Jacobs prepares the stopper. Reserve Coach Jack Owen stresses a point. Jim Sellhorn tours right end on a 25-yard touchdown run against East Gary as Bob Manolakis and Roger Allen pull out to block. Jeff Wilcox ' Honorable Mention All City Honorable Mention All Conference Honorable Mention All City Honorable Mention All Conference Second Team All City All Conference Honorable Mention All State Lucas Oallis Honorable Mention All City Honorable Mention All Conference Honorable Mention All City Honorable Mention All Conference Tim Lewis All Conference All City Honorable Mention All State Mr. Football Honorable Mention All City Honorable Mention All Conference Second Team All Conference Honorable Mention All City Honorable Mention All Conference VARSITY AND RESERVE, Kneeling, left to right: J. Preuss, B. Anderson, T. Dingman, D. Elwood, D. Allen, J. Nash, D. Simons, and T. Carlson. Bending, T. Boule, J. Van Santen, P. Petkovich, R. Whitney, J. Williams, D. Pink, T. Lewis, M. Dacey, G. Ayers, and W. Nelson. Standing, D. Hass, T. Blankenship, B. Marsh, D. Brown, J. Ziomek, H. Green, L. Sammy, and J. Rubush. Promising sophomore quarterback, Tom Carlson, returns a pass interception in reserve action. Trooper linebackers, Mike Jacobs and Dave Nash, trip up a Merrillville foe after a short punt return. WE THEY 0 Lew Wallace 6 12 Griffith 0 9 Horace Mann . 0 12 East Gary 0 13 Merrillville 0 7 Hobart __ 25 Portage 12 A partially hidden John Brink strongarms a Trojan back in a quest for yardage. Don Cook's lunge averts a touchdown pass during the defensive homecoming duel against Highland. Dave Nash thwarts a Chesterton Trojan's goal-line sprint. Three Troopers make a gang tackle on a struggling Trojan ball carrier. Searching for a hole in the Portage line, Pat Petkovich piles up extra yardage for the Miller gridders. Teaming up for a tackle on Hobart's star fullback are Jim Sellhorn and Bob Shotts. TD-monger John Brink eludes a would-be Blazer aggressor on his march to the goal post. Lew Wallace Bishop Noll Horace Mann Portage Hobart ... East Gary Emerson Edison — THEY Coach Dunleavy leavys orders. FRESHMEN—Kneeling, left to right: B. Fine, J. Hurst, E. Molnar, A. Scholebo, J. Paquin, N. Nabhan, R. Coley, D. Arbeen, and R. Carlson. Bending, B. Kehoe, R. Stonehill, R. Meyette, P. Johnson, S. Johnston, D. Feigenbaum, B. Gunn, J. Ensweiler, D. Fairley, and T. Chulak. Standing, K. Kurth, P. Allen, A. Berke, H. Shelgren, B. Thompson, B. Hess, B. Smith, J. Guylas, G. Gunther, and Z. Cornea. 57 ,J7 B. Babb B. Baltas R. Callas L. Coulehan J. Fuller D. Gray Twelve Trooper harriers answered Coach Hamrick's call in August to come out and compete in one of the most, if not the most, grueling sport offered at Wirt, cross-country. Wearing their red and white winged jerseys, the team set right to work in order to keep at the top of this year's fine Calumet Conference field. Preparing for the season was no easy task, but when the time came to run the city cross-country meet at Gleason Park, our squad, running for the only time at full strength and in peak condition, finished second to Gary Roosevelt, the eventual Indiana State Cross-country Champs. Injuries forced some of the squad, composed primarily of juniors and sophomores, to sit out a few of the meets against Calumet Conference opposition. The boys finished the season with a conference record of two wins and nine losses, defeating Gary Edison and East Gary Edison. Next year Wirt's team can look forward to a better and more experienced contingent of runners since the top four finishers, Larry Coulehan, Erik Peterson, Rich Callas, and Jerry Henke, will be returning senior lettermen. These boys, once rid of their hampering injuries, can well be expected not to only improve on this year's record, but to finish toward the top of the conference list. With stop watch in hand, Coach Joseph Hamrick awaits the arrival of the finishing run- ners. Bill Baltas, Jerry Henke, Jim Fuller, and Joe Stasey make evident the anxiety at a race start in cross-country competition. Erik Peterson and Larry Coulehan support each other in a lung-filling interval. J. Henke R. Larson E. Peterson S. Sisko J. Stasey G. Strawbridge With resigned acceptance, cross-country runners execute warm-up contortions. 58 Ready to ripple at the pistol-piercing instant are Jim Shoesmith, George Stunyo, Bruce Fine, and Gerry Grimm. At mid-pool free stylist, Tim McCutcheon, turns on the stroking for a five-point finish. With the cross-city excursions to the Horoce Mann pools three nights every week, the Trooper swim team, representing onother minor sport spicing Wirt’s athletic calendar, withstood the sub-zero weather and the late practico hours to develop into a chcm-pion-contending unit. Under Coach Bob Van Winkle's critical gaze and verbal instructions, the Trooper mermen practiced lop after lap for the dual meets scheduled throughout December and January. Competition in these water matches came from such schools as Roosevelt, Thornton Fractional North, Lew Wallace, and South Bend Washington, giving tankers an overall record of 5-4. To climax the swim season our team swam to a second place berth in the city meet, taking number two positions in more than half of the events. Because Tim McCutcheon and Georgo Stunyo did come in second, their new city records did not count. Nevertheless, Gerry Grimm, outstanding third year man, breoststroked 100 yards for Wirt's only first place billing. Coach Van Winkle's comments concerning the swim season stipulate commendable performances on the part of Senior Co-captain Tim McCutcheon, who took first place in the 200 and 400 yard free styles in every dual meet; juniors, Gerry Grimm and George Stunyo, who were steady pointmakers in the butterfly and breaststroke events, respectively,- and Senior Cocaptain Mike Jacobs, whose diving perfection always monaged a first or second for the twelve-man team. Additional Van Winkle recollections register the shattering of six school swim records with Tim McCutcheon and George Stunyo cloiming two apiece, while Tom Blankenship, Gerry Grimm, Dave Hass, and Jim Shoe-smith rewrote the 160 yard medley reloy time. Not to be oufswum, Mike Jacobs and John Toda joined forces with Gerry Grimm and Jim Shoesmith to abolish the previous pace in the 160 yord free style reloy. Promising poolside predictions indicate that, though four stalwart seniors will be claimed by 1963 graduation, next year's team will swim with the best because of five lettermcn swimmers and o talent-rich freshman crew returning to form a nucleus. At the clip swimming is stroking into the record books, it con fosf be on an even keel with Wirt's major sports. Coach Bob Van Winkle, pool-pacer and timer, notes the first finishers after five grueling practice laps. Spice Spont 'c, (?ale td Z'i Jim Welch vaults for a rebound which sends Highland foes shying away to their defensive posts. Rick Matysiak and his center counterpart contest for a caroming shot while Rick's sophomore teammate, Tom Carlson, eyes the action. WE THEY 29 Tolleston ........... 54 36 Chesterton __________ 56 33 Lew Wallace___________50 65 Hammond Morton 72 37 Horace Mann_________47 54 Griffith______________69 37 Whiting_______________45 34 Roosevelt_____________83 37 Hobart ... .. 73 62 Portage _____________ 74 VARSITY Bending: Tom Carlson Jerry VanSanten Don Cook Al Waitkus Standing: Mick Iglesias Dave Nash Jim Rubush Rick Matysiak Donn Gardner Jim Welch 60 Guard Al Waitkus pumps a long one over the head of a Hornet contender to exercise the scoreboard lights. The Jim's, Rubush and Welch, two-time a Red Devil as Don Cook stands primed for action. WE THEY 63 Gary Edison__________81 52 East Gary Edison ____ 64 40 Emerson_______________47 42 Merrillville_________52 45 Dyer_________________60 43 Crown Point ......... 71 52 Lowell_______________73 54 Calumet______________68 50 Highland_____________60 63 Merrillville_________74 • forfeit to Wirt RESERVE Bending: Mike Doyne Fred Larsen Dennis Pink George Strawbridge Dick Fox Standing: Harold Shelgren Henry Green Ken Kurth John Ziomek Mike Ertel 61 Jim Welch Al Waitkus Jim Rubush High above all roundballers, Donn Gardner extends for the upper hand of the tip-off initiating second quarter play. Don Cook bids for another bucket with a sideline jumper. An East Gary Eagle has momentarily caged guard Don Cook with a bare fundamental football hold. June graduation in 1962 took no less than eight seniors from Coach Dick Scheub's tutelage, leaving, of course, the same number of varsity basketball uniforms to be filled by upcoming reserve athletes. The task was a mountainous one that our basketballers attacked every time they took the hardwood court. It was a task that no student could have expected a team with one experienced player. Captain Dave Nash, to totally accomplish. Finishing the leanest year in Wirt roundball history with a record of 1-19, the boys built up what will definitely bring home Trooper triumph in the future—the master teacher, experience. These green newcomers faced opposition that was far too much for any such inexperienced team to overtake and beat. It is the experience that is gained in a year such as this one that enables team members to mold themselves into formidable opposition for any opposition, green or great. A season which ended in a state lower than mediocrity has given the Red and White the ability to accept losing in clean, fierce competition and a pride in realizing first-hand that there truly is more to losing than to winning. H •• ,od handlers. Jack Owen, George Dunleavy, and Dick use their combined know-how to formulate basket-bell b $ ness. The sophomore twosome of Jerry Van-Santen and Tom Carlson work a fast break down the court. S: • g his way into the action, Donn Gardner attempts to aid ball- An opponent's outstretched arm fails to prevent a Dave Nash drive-in. o.-. r,’--r Jim Welch. 64 Junior Mick Iglesias rambles through Crown Point territory to Wirt's net and an easy tally. It took a certain kind of fortitude and will to run onto the floor game after game fighting to give the school a win, despite the negative attitude of the student body. Our team represented Wirt High School all season long to the best of its ever-improving ability, exhibiting spirit in rebounding fast from every setback. The Troop hit hot and cold spots all season long never failing, it seemed, to be close at halftime, due partially to sophomore forward Jim Welch's stellar offensive play, then to run headon into a frigid third quarter, spreading the score out and icing the game. Battling taller men in every foray, Welch, Jim Rubush, and Donn Gardner did all the rebounding this year and fought all the harder with every painful rap they received and delivered under the boards. To coin a tired old sporting expression, next year the student body and the team can well expect one of our greatest seasons to follow right on the heels of our worst. Losing Dave Nash will be oil from the playing machine, but with four juniors and five sophomores returning from this year's varsity, Wirt should be in sufficient shape for some sweet revenge. Tom Carlson demands hands off as he seeks out a pass receiver. FRESHMEN, kneeling, left to right: F. Howell, T. Easton, and R. Coley. Sitting: C. Price, R. Pyle, and T. Gallant. Bending: T. Chulak, A. Berke, D. Feigenbaum, and G. Marks. Standing: G. Gunther, T. Miller, R. Stonehill, and J. Gorbandt. Open dribbling room results after hard-driving maneuvers by forward Jim Rubush. The armed Trooper camp of rebounders scraps battle of stretching. with the Warriors in 65 a Tying up a 145-pound division rival, Don Rogers vies for a takedown. WRESTLING—Fir if row, tilling, left to right: B. Rogers, T. Nolan, J. Junghcim, and D. Miller. Bending: P Petkovich, J. Henke, T. Dingmon, G. Ayers. D. Rogers, and M. Pormelee. Standing: J. Stasey, J. Walton, D. Elwood, N. Wcisman, R. laub, ond 0. Allen. Standing.- L. Sammy, T. Gale, 8 Shotts, R. Miller, B. Cunningham, T- Lovedos, J. Townsend, T. Sisko, and B. Babb. 'prow. ta Sate Co-captain Mickey Parmelce, state runner- To the stillness of our halls at the end of school wos added rhythmic counting, hand clapping, ond grunts ond groans from the still-used old gym. These sounds come from Coach Marvin Syren's muscular wrestling squad, which consisted of approximately forty wrestlers. Early elimination matches brought forth a twelve-man first string in varied weight classes, and twelvo moro men os second stringers or reserves. Trooper grapplers compiled a dual match record of 3-8, three of these losses resulting in a sum total of only eight points. Having finished the regular season competition, matmen went to the city meet ot Edison where soohomore co-captain, Tom Dingmon, placed fourth; senior tanglcr, Don Rogers, took a third; and junior co-captain, Mickey Parmelce, secured first place in their respective weight classes. To gain his lusty position, Mickey Parmelce had to win three matches in one afternoon against the heaviest contenders in the city. Drawing more spectators than any other minor sport, wrestling became quite popular. For the first time tickets were sold, and proceeds were used for new warm-up jackets and wrestling shoes. With ten starters returning for the 1963-64 outing to don the jackets and to fill the shoes, a well-balanced team should be handy to carry through the spirit ond good sportsmanship gained by this year's squad. W Coach Marvin Syren calls out the names of wrestlers who will challenge for first string slots. Bob Rogers secures two points on a reverse. up in the heavyweight class, sizes up his Matman Gene Ayers' vice-like grip 66 puts a city foe on his head. opponent in the prelude to the Horace Mann match. Bob Manolakis tags the base on a steal. At the first sign of spring Wirt baseball coach Robert Mahan commenced the 1963 season with outside practices and intrasquad games. The pitchers and catchers limbered up their arms, the infielders picked up ground balls, the outfielders shagged flies, and the whole team sharpened batting eyes through hard practice. All this spring training was in preparation for the season ahead, and the players and coach were ready to improve the second-place finish of a year ago. The greatest reason for expectations of a good year was the fact that nine veterans returned to bolster attacks on other teams. Leading the experienced players was all conference catcher, Mike Jacobs. April 8th's season start put the Troopers against Roosevelt with twelve games to follow, eleven of these played against conference opponents. Six of the clashes were staged at the new Miller Connie Mack Park, where the red, white, and gray-uniformed Troopers enjoyed a great deal of hardball success. With a few promising underclassmen and freshmen aiding the veteran mound pair of George Strawbridge and Bill Hanna, youth became a promising factor for the up-and-coming baseball years. The outfield had only one starting letter winner, Terry Polen, but the infield had experienced players Bob Manolakis at first base, George Stunyo at second base, and Dave Nash at third base. At shortstop, senior Joe Fussell and freshman Terry Easton shared starting roles at various points in the year. Another baseball season was brought to a close with Coach Mahan at the helm as Wirt kept up its interest in America's favorite pastime. Batterymen, George Strawbridge and Mike Jacobs, test Dale Fine s batting eye in a pre-opener session. Bill Hanna's whip-like motion from the mound demonstrates potent pitching. Going into the shortstop hole, Joe Fussell makes good a backhand scoop for a sure out. COACH ROBERT MAHAN BASEBALL, first row, sit- ting, left to right: G. Strawbridge. D. Fine, J. Nosh, R. Coley, G. Stunyo, T. Easton, D. Kalish, J. VanSanten, and T. Polen. Second row.- G. Marks, T. Shanahan, F . Howell, Coach R. Mahon, K. Kurlh, C. Jones, and C. Mongaroz. Standing: J. Ziomek, J. Fussell. B Monolakis. D. Gardner, B. Hanna, D. Nash, and M. Jacobs. S ftcc zct Sfronts lACjK,Ennsw!ilf; m° ,;?h'DT D l en r CW'V, J™ - J' W“- k. M.«o. S. Holman. 8. Thomp- son, J. tnsweiler, R. Meyette, R. Pyle, D. Cope, and G. Gunther. Bending: T. Carlson P P tUnwirh t n Ed'W ; Vach6Jd' H C°thr, F' LarSM' o' Shrl9rep' p Middleton' B- B. Babb! and R. Stonehill. Standing] ? Owen and P Kwh™' ' L Sammy' M‘ Parmelee' E- Person, J. Hartman, R. Allen, R. Callas, J. Welch Coach Promptly at 3:30 every weekday the streets of Miller became alive with taut, straining boys determined to whip their bodies into peak running condition for the 1963 Wirt cinder season. With their stopwatches and tape measures primed for plenty of use. Coaches Jack Owen and Joseph Hamrick greeted two conference champs, hurdler Jim Sellhorn and pole vaulfer Don Cook, and second place finisher, dashman Jeff Berk. Also cruising Miller's highways and byways were school half-mile record holder Ron Larson and returning lettermen Tom Hill, Pat Petko-vich, and Rich Callas. Faster times and greater distances were attained at every grueling practice session, and we came on strong in the pole vault, hurdles, and short dash divisions. Every spike-footed cinderman pushed himself harder and harder reaching to reset a school record. In the last five years every Wirt track and field record has been erased except one—the mile run record is still held by Bill Shaffer, a '45 grad. With only six seniors and a number of underclassmen running, the year was one of constant variance and improvement. NeSct spring with Don Cook fully orientated in track's newest innovation, the powerful, thrustful fiberglass vaulting pole, and with a crop of one-year lettermen, we can well expect to be a topnotch Calumet Conference participant. Next year, too, we will have the advantage of one of the finest ovals in the area on which to defend Wirt's high-standing track reputation. R. LARSON L PERKINS J. SELLHORN Underclassman duo of Tom Miller and Bob Shotts clear the timbers in friendly competition. Four-year track veteran, Tom Hill, legs the baton home to clinch a relay victory at the Emerson meet. Trooper trackster, Pat Petkovich, finds a pain of joy as he hits the tape ahead of his dash rival. 68 Up, up, up to 11-6 poles track's highest flier, Don Cook. Tom Carlson leaves the board 21 feet behind in his one-legged broad jump effort. Jim Sellhorn feels for the baton to get on with the anchor leg of the half mile relay. Putting for distance, Roger Allen hurls the shot well over 40 feet in the Chicago Indoors. '24Jct ‘P'lacti e, and, GOIF, kneeling, left to right: D. Fox, D. Pink, and B. Cunningham. Bending: M. Brown, B. Stasey, and D. Wuletlch. Standing: T. Blankenship, T. Berndt, J. Walsh, and J. Shaw. Golf, o relative newcomer to Wirt's sports field, hos progressed from a 1959 beginning � o a conference-contending activity in which members of o five-mon team may compete. From year to year the entire team consists of a varying number of boys who each week challenge the top five for an opportunity to golf against city ond conference competition. The linksmen participated in twelve mofehes during the 1963 seoson, playing in triangular matches on Gleason Park, Lake Hills, Indion Ridge, and Cressmoor courses. Experience-wise the '63 squod boosted Tony Berndt, Tim Brown, Dick Fox, and Dennis Pink os veterans. The varsity golfers with coaching coming from varsity foot-ball coach, Walter Nabhan, teed off against Columef Conference foes as well as Horoce Mann, Lew Wallace, Emerson, and Roosevelt. Growing in recognition through its scant four-year history, golf has become another minor sport which draws skillful can-infercstcd in representing Wirt afield. Coif Master Walter Nabhan clutches that hot putter which brought him an 85 on the links. Tim Brown's driver is poised for action on the fairway. 69 In the true spirit of friendly direction, Mr. George Dun leavy assists Joe Chulack with a problem in propor CXic t tA y a s0 tty CxuijAjt si, f xx yy tty Ae nub £s tAjCixv it i Yxyoyty te y faiejn UAJfy • 9 • Ct JL WtyQ tA u 0 Sousa's marches echo through the band room as Mr. Joseph Baranko directs a new variation. A flourishing lecture ensues in the world history class when Mr. John Ban expounds on the subject of his college thesis, the reign of Adolf Hitler. East side, West side choruses Mr. Robert Beckman as he slides through the scale to bring the choir together in song. Review for grade period exams often finds Mr. George Dunleavy rerestating geometric laws. Miss Jean Crawford illustrates the careful steps that guide young seamstresses from a Simplicity pattern to smart apparel. Pleased with the scores, Mr. Monte Foster returns test papers to his applied math students. The Civil War and truck driving provide Mr. Mack Gomes' juniors with past events and current experiences. Mrs. Agneta Buck tunes in on her French students to make sure they're parlez-vousinq. Teasing and confusing his favorite librarian assistants, Mr. Paul Elliot, English teacher, jovially arrives at his daily haunt. Mr. James Ertel, physics and chemistry instructor, adds that fatherly touch in showing his son Mike just how easy the experiment really is. Expressing wonder and disbelief at gymnastic antics. Miss Eleanor Brace carefully observes the girls who daily invade her polished hardwood-floor home. The handwriting on the wall reverberates to Mr. John Boch-nowski's freshmen the English lesson for the day. 5 Determinants produce the question Y?, but a simple X-planation from Mrs. Marina Govert often soothes algebra headaches. Explaining an algebraic equation to his math class, Mr. Leonard Gorsegner directs attention to an important clue for its solution. More “preserves are placed in the biological fruit cellar by Mr. Joseph Hamrick. The red book often seems to be a Thesaurus of journalistic ideas and recollections for 1963 SANDSCRIPT sponsor, Miss Dorothy Jaclack. Specifications for an ingenious project require shop talk between Gary Cordingley and Instructor Mr. Mile Ivkovich. Thinking back to the stress and strain prevalent in the Revolutionary Era, Mr. Robert Mahan arranges his strategy for tomorrow's discussion on Benedict Arnold's reason for treason. Tour duty seems to show proof to English teacher, Miss Barbara Medved, that freshmen are grasping the fundamentals of diagramming. Onlookers, Barry Levy and David Eskilson, agree with Mr. Robert Holt that the changing of the guard is a serious business when it concerns the safety of the school crosswalks. Moods of the Rialto are created in miniature by dramatics coach, Mrs. Margaret Labb Jones. Mrs. Bette Lacher, newspaper staff sponsor, smiles her approval at another word-packed edition of Soundtrack. I Freshly painted and ready for the drying rack, an art composition receives professional criticism from Miss Helen Ruth Huber. Correct perspective creates a feeling of depth, Mrs. Dorothy Ives reminds her budding young painters. He Li, Be Bo, Can O' Florine. Ne Na, My Gal Sips A Chlorine ' muses Mr. Nick Meneakis, putting his valences to good use while investigating projector contents. Shakespearean moments of yore once again come alive for bewildered seniors in Mr. William Morris' English class. Tumbling tyros await their turns to vault the horse with hopes of an O. K.??? from Coach Walter Nabhan. Sore muscles do not stand a chance when Coach Jack Owen starts his remedy with a piping hot whirlpool. Precise measurements require patience and accuracy learns Greg Hoffman from Industrial Arts Instructor Mr. Edward Pa-loncy. English enlighteners from the postal-maze inform Mrs. Florence Schulze as to recent teaching improvements. Will this ever be Purdue material? is the interrogative remark in the back of Mr. Edward Senf's mind as he directs young mathematicians. Making his social studies students aware of their Hoosier history and heritage, Mr. James Onda thinks over the pleasure of being back home again in Indiana. speak French on the bulletin board. Mr. Bert Ross throws a stumper at his math class during an exam review. Giving instructions to her assistant, Terrie Grady, Miss Thyrza Otterbacher names theme topics to tempt talented juniors. Mrs. Mary Oppman hands a key to knowledge, a classic novel, to one of Room 208's daily visitors. '■ Civics problems relating to complex governmental situations often stem from Mr. Lewis Simmons' miniature world. Individual developmental reading duties are never shirked by Mrs. Isabella Shirk. Modern living, taught by Miss Juliana Sredno, is a helpful step in the development of a progressive young lady into a future homemaker. Urging on a bashful Spanish student, Mrs. Carmen Valle awaits the i Como . . . esta . . . usted? Hampered by a key complication, Lorri Kareska looks to Miss Helen Tropilo, typing and shorthand teacher, for a solution. Thomas, si no te callas, warns Mrs. Elsie Wendt as she looks up from a verb conjugation. ntanaryford Disappearing into the inner sanctum for another conference-hour caucus is social studies instructor, Mr. Norbert Sweet. Mr. William Yurin seems slightly apprehensive at starting out on the snowy roads with Drina Childers at the wheel of the drivers' education car. 0000 oooeee oeea Observant Mr. Marvin Syren listens to a health and safety report from the student's point of view. Tense moments in Latin class are supervised by Mr. Theo Theis. The incubator proves highly beneficial to science teacher, Mr. Bob Van Winkle in preparing bacteria cultures. Mr. Robert Weddell joins his students and shows them how a professional typist does his exercise for the day. side of keeping a school Working behind the scenes are Mrs. Vera Newcomb, 'n smo° running order. Mrs. Dayle Gruetzmacher, and Mrs. Olga Johnson, our capable office management corps. Helping freshmen and sophomores to plan their high school course system, Mr. Richard Scheub keeps busy with frequent schedule Informative college material is not unfamiliar changes, in the experienced hands of Mrs. Frances Huddleston as she uses them daily in her attempts to prepare juniors and seniors for advanced study. With this new invention you don't have to squint reminds Nurse Miss Marian Biltz during the school eye exam program. Mrs. Mary Jane Uremovich leaves the comfortable warmth of the school to fill her difficult post as home visitor. In summer's sultriness or winter's winds Mrs. Alice Felty always has a cheery greeting for Wirt and Marquette students and a friendly inquiry into their school day. In a lull during lunchroom traffic, monitors Mrs. Mary Lewis and Mrs. Dorothy Allen marvel at record high milk and ice cream sales. curb the appetites of a hungry student body. Skilled dieticians Mrs. Natalie Kruse and Mrs. Albina Vincent, with the aid of cashier, Mrs. Ruth Fengya, plan the mouth-watering menus for our hot lunches. During an infrequent rest period from their active custodian duties, Mr. Frank Sweeney, Mr. Trevor Me-Cee, Mrs. Katie Gaier, Mr. Sam Pfaff, and Mr. Glenn Bush hold a parley concerning the weekly work patterns. Mr. John Gonzales prescribes tasks for after-school duty custodians, Mrs. Lila Dean, Mrs. Anna Stevens, Mrs. Grace Wright, and Mrs. Frances Scott. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS, top to bottom: Secretary Kathleen Burns, Treasurer Cheryl Eley, Historian Margaret Parker, Vice-president Patricia Owen, and President Thomas Chulak. a- poot6o£ We began to feel like freshmen when class officers were elected in the spring, but we knew the aversions and joys of being part of a high school society from the first warm September day when we entered the school as its new Freshman Class. The frustration and humiliation were as vital to this new phase as the thought that next year we could laugh at the novices following in our footsteps. We found ourselves at the bottom of the ladder and happy to be there; but there was the future and the someday when we would be the looked-up-to seniors. Minutes began to fill the pages of our secretary's book; classmates' activities filled our scrapbook. Extra-curricular events kept us busy, days were given wider scope through the classes that stimulated ambition and dismay. Algebra taught us that x 4- y only equals z when the proper equation is applied, and Mr. John Ban took us around the world on an investigation of geographies we might one day encounter. In Miss Barbara Medved's English class we saw Will Banyon cross a young country with its strange new perils and watched Flag grow away from his young friend. The characters of our books were moving forward and so were we. Being a part of high school offers more than the academic progress we were making—new social standards were being set. We no longer found ourselves commuting to Wirt for only a half day, for we had been elevated to the position of being able to grope our way through crowded halls all day long. Even this was not the extent of our new life. Now we too were active participants in the busy social calendar events. Thomas Chulak joined the other class presidents in WSO and also worked with his officers, Patricia Owen, vice-president; Kathleen Burns, secretary; Cheryl Eley, treasurer,- and Margaret Parker, historian, to make our freshman year a memorable beginning to a new way of life. We found the necessity of class unity when we built our first float, by which we expressed the hope that the Troopers would be Spinning to Victory. After months of supporting dances, parties, and a school carnival given by other groups, we gave our first class dance on May 10. During the year, which was willingly devoted to learning, our athletes, too, made astonishing progress. Throughout the football and basketball seasons, eager freshmen fought bravely against all competition to build teams for the future. The high spirit that could always be found far over-shadowed even the defeats of the season. Our sportsmen spent the first year in apprenticeship, and through spirit and ability, offer a promising future for Trooper teams. Members of the band found many freshmen marching across the field or playing in the spring concert, and the Singing Sands staff greeted its willing initiates,. We lent our help wherever we could, in clubs, organizations, and various school g.oups. We were proud that our classmates could be found in second year languages and readily offering their support to GAA, FTA, and other interest groups. The scrapbook and class minutes are now closed for the season, but the aspirations of the past will be pushed aside to make room for new landmarks of the future. Our story has ended, but we shall return again in the fall to add sophomore pages to the annals of '66. 82 “SucCeC dfaeat Row J; Frank Allegret, Paul Allen. Adeane Alpert, Linda Anderjon. Sue Anderson, Donald Arbeen Judith Austin RutK R„kk Riwm. o-l Row 2: Sandra Baldauf, Gordon Ballard, Arthur Berke. Holly Beyer, Gregory Boswell, Paula Brogno, Robert Brotn, Kenneth B ryon, Kathryn B blitz. Row 3: John Burger, Kathleen Burns, Jill Bushncll, Charles Campbell, Russell Carlson, Diane Childers, Thomas Chulok, Ray Coley, Terry Connor, Zachary Cornea. Row 4: Bonnie Costello, Lyle Couch, Perry Cozza, Louise Cupka, William Davis, Claudia DeSoto, Kathryn Dominick, Eric Dreher, Terry Easton, Cheryl Echterling. Row 5: Cheryl Eley, James Ensweilcr, Douglas Fairley, Christopher Farabaugh, Rozolind Farber, Terry Fausnaugh, David Feigenbaum, Nina Ferguson, Bruce Fine, Sharon Fish, Sherilyn Fisher. Row 6: Thomas Gallant, Nancy Gamble, Susan Garcia, Johr Gorbandt, Donna Grimmer, Billy Grunow, William Gunn, Gary Gunther, John Guylas, George Hollander, Robert Hans. Row 7: Michael Howkins, Jill Hebib, Sue Heckler, Bertha Heil, Lawrence Heil, Sandra Hcminger, William Hess. Barbara Hirsch, Jay Hoffman, Danny Hooper, Fred Howell, William Hubbard, Patricia Humphries. Row 8: James Hurst, Bonnie Jansen, Clyde Johnson, Paul Johnson, Samuel Johnston, Peter Jones, David Kalish, Marc Kaplan, Pamela Keck, Darlene Keffer, William Kchoe, Mary Lot Ke y, Larry Kemp. 83 Precise measuring and careful cutting help Marc Kaplan and Sara Penny work the pattern for the beginning of their sewing machine. Row 1: Penny King. Janice Kirby. Richard Knepper. Michael Knuckles. Jeanine Komorowski, Clayton Kowall. Row 2: Thomas Lewis, Nancy Lindsfrom. Larry Lineberry, Lorry lizotte, Robert Lucas, William McCall, Row 3: Patty McReynolds, Catherine Maize. Pouline Mongold. Coral Manjarrez, Gory Marks, Linda Martin, Kathy Mason, Row 4: Thomas Miller, Eugene Molnar, Barbara Morgan, Barbara Murphy, Charlotte Murphy, Barbara Murwoy, Norman Nabhan, Row 5; Patricia Owen, Michael Pachovos, Joseph Poquin, Margoref Parker. Janet Pool, Linda Pence, Sara Penny, Manuel Perez, Anna Pondo. Row 6: Evan Ralston, Connie Rice, Terry Rooden, William Rooden, Thomas Robbin, Linda Robinette, Dennis Rockhill, Buck Rogers, Lynn Rogers. 84 Row 8: Row 7: Robert Seipel, Ann Robert Thompson, Sarah Thrall, Sessions, Ada is, Harold Shelgren, Connie Shook, Larry Skingley, Barry Smith. Lawrence Smith, Walter Smith, Suson Smolinske, Rita Solomon, Torres. Myrta Torres, Cynthio Tsoufsour.s, Dione Ulman, John Vernon, Carol Waffler, Patricia Walker, Daniel Weiss, Karen Weiss. Shay Kroyniok, Keith Kubick, Ken Kurfh, Robert Latter, Barbara Lavedot, Laura Levy. Sherry MeChetney, Marilyn McDaniel, Linda McGee. Richard McGee, Jeffrey McGough, Charles McNeete. Kathleen Motto , Richard Meyette, Pamola Michnik, Jomes Middleton, Patsy Middleton, David Miller, Nancy Miller. Judith Noth, Adelle Nicholt, Jamet Nickels, Barbara Nicksic, Thomos Nolan, James Onodo, Kalhy Osterkamp. If we only had known then what we know now, moan Adeane Alpert and Karen Weiss as they rediscover mislaid facts. Their names are here, but their facet will not appear: Kenneth Anderson William Benedict Arthur Fox Bruce Gourlay Jean Griffin Penny Lindsoy James Mathews Gerold Mitchell Aubrey Whifoker Joseph Yuraitis POUCvh'.uAfn°,d DP° I1 ShJr'?y 'U.Chri Price, Dorleen P iefler, Richard Pyle, Sheila Radoth, Corol Raines. Barbara Rosenbaum, Katherine Rowlond, Andrea Russell, JoAnn Sandusky, Suzi Sargent, Allen Scholebo, Sandra Schor, Mike Schott Brenda Seay. Bonme Spungen, Rick Steudel, Suzanne Stimson, Roy Hubert Whitaker, Violet Whitaker, Frances Williams, ShTP' Barifro,KSwT r 'r uJoh? T°9U r°n T« 'i9«on, Allison Thomos. Gerald W.ll.oms. James Wolf, Jo Ellen Worthington. John Wozmok, Aneta Wright, Christine Wysong. Jeon Yocius, Joseph Yor 85 SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS, top to bottom: Vice-president Karl Heilman, Treasurer Peggy Hirschmann, Historian Suzanne Pachter, Secretary Judith LaSage, and President Fred Larsen. At our first class meeting of the year, as President Fred Larsen nervously awaited the moment when his first executive request would call all sophomores together, a countenance of pleasure dominated his face upon sight of the throng of our approximately two hundred and five sophomore population who weaved their way into the already crowded auditorium. The bolstering spirit of class officers Vice-president Karl Heilman, Secretary Judith LaSage, Treasurer Peggy Hirschmann, and Historian Suzanne Pachter gave him confidence to meet his waiting classmates with a drive necessary to begin an active year. Finally Fred uttered the words which are so necessary in group leadership— Will this meeting please come to order? —and the gaze of oor well-assorted class audience directed their attention to the speaker. We were ready to assume our newly-acquired role of sophomores and were eager to hear what the responsibility would include. Tissue, trailer and toil found their residence at the home of Pamela Hires, for with October's autumn briskness came homecoming and an anticipation that stirred us all into the planning and preparation of our float with the theme, Victory is our Porpoise. Its turquoise colors, large tail, and red bow glided proudly in the homecoming parade to win second prize among the class entries. Experiences in Silas Marner and the thought-provoking Julius Caesar filled our minds and conversations as we studied for English Teacher Miss Dorothy Jaclack’s essay exam or made ready our crammed notebooks with an added Supply of information. We noticed as we took part In our class meetings, that leading class discussions and developing a talent for delivering extemporaneous speeches in our English class taught us poise and ease in public speaking. Aside from the literary field, we scientists encountered Instructor Mr. James Ertel with whom we delved into the dilemmas of a slide rule or donned aprons to perform titration experiments in our chemistry class, while others among us studied about the mysteries of living organisms in biology with Mr. Joseph Hamrick. In addition to inheriting protractors and compasses to accompany all the other sophomore trademarks we had collected, Coach George Dunleavy presented locus prob- lems for our enterprising members in the scope of geometry. Basketball players Thomas Carlson, James Rubush, Jerry Van Santen, James Welch, Rich Matysiak, and George Strawbridgc achieved positions and recognition on the varsity team as sophomores while they represented our school in sporting competition. Mary Chulak, Claudia Bole, Annella Petkovich, and Christine Bode composed four of the seven members of the GAA Board as they planned a busy sports and social agenda for the organization. Every Wirt activity had sophomore stalwarts supporting as well as leading it. Sound Off heard Karl Heilman and Annella Petkovich voicing adolescent opinions and problems of family, friends, and school. Executive Secretary of the Association of College Admission Counselors, Mr. Joseph Jefferson made us think of future academic study at a freshman-sophomore gathering. Participation in the sophomore-senior Cake Walk at the yearly McVout made ovens busy and competition great as we worked at this money-making project. An April class dance brought us together in meetings and still another time to spend an enjoyable evening made possible by our own efforts. With expectation we eyed our junior year entertaining visions of eager participation in the coming challenges of a third homecoming, a junior magazine drive, and an adventure with Ben Franklin in junior English Class. Now, with the year behind us, and with the recalling of the friendships formed and the experiences we had shared, we realized with the class rings which we proudly wore that we were soon to be termed upperclassmen. The secretary closed the year's minutes containing the deeds of our well-spent time, but we also fondly closed a chapter in our school lives as we met for the last time as sophomores. 86 i£CoKA te4 fan (?o tfaiCe tce Joyce Fox and Patricia Forney formulate their appraisals of the 62-63 basketball squad. Row 1: Dovid Allen, Wilma Amador, Terry Arden, Gene Ayer , tarry Balter, Becky Barger, Sharon Berndt, Kimberly Bigger , Christine Bode. Row 2: Robert Bold, Claudia Bole, Tom Boole, Jame Brandt, Lillie Brooks, Melvin Brown, Gloria Cafeo, Janet Combro, Thomot Carlton. Row 3: Brenda Caudill, Mary Chulok, Charles Coffman, Deborah Cohen, Katie Conner, David Cope, Mary Cornea, Carol Cornelius, Linda Cupka, Michael Docey. Row 4: Dennis Dambrauskas, Carol Danford, Vickie Dearth, Patricia Dempsey, Gail DeStefano, Cheryl Dial, Deborah Dickinson, Linda Dierolf, Thomos Dingman, Madeline Dolenar. Row 5; Michael Doyne, Virginia Duncan, Pomelo Ehresman, Michele Ellis, Michael Erfel, Martha Ferguson, Laureen Fietz, Patricia Forney, Joyce Fox, Richard Fox, James Franklin. Row 6: Christine Frozier. Michael Freels, Chris Fugitt, Thomas Gale, Denny Getsinger, Ronald Giguore, Kristin Glover, Marilyn Golner, George Craves, Christopher Gray, Henry Green. Row 7: Linda Gross, Diane Hockney, John Hamm, Raymond Hammons. Karl Hellmon, Jeffrey Hersch. Pomelo Hires, Bonnie Hirsch, Peggy Hirschmonn, R. Holman, M. Hurst, H. Janco, A. Jenkins. Row 8: Gregory Jenkins, Virginia Jens, Joan Johnson, Claire Jones, Richord Jumo, James Junghc.m, Pomelo Kietxman. Craig King, Karen Klaus, C. Knuckles, L. Kosour, D. Kovach, D. Krieger. 87 , p . V. I- J ft’ Vi Between fudge bars and fun, noontime scholar orally review their axioms and theorems. Sophomores paste, staple, and kibitz furiously as they come to the tail end of their porpoise. V , Row ?• P ter Kush, Fred Lorsen, Raymond Larson, Judy LaSage, Roger laub, Maureen Levy, Dianna Linquisf, Row 2: Ruth Mason, Rachel Mattingly, Rick Motysiok, Janice Medved, Paulo Melzer, Raymond Miller, Diana Molnor, 4 ■ Z Row 3: James Nohr, Joellc Noyes, Barbara Olmstcad, Jill Ordas, Suzanne Pachfer, Gory Page, jean Porker, Linda Parker. Row 4: Barbara Quinton, Thomas Randall, Charles Ransford, Judith Rein, Linda Reulond, Bette Richordson, Grant Ripper, Barbara Ritchey, i Row 5: Richard Solib, Louis Sommy, Ron Schreiner, Joyce Schumacher, Richard Schwanke, Frances Schwortzberg, Patricia Seoy, I la Shapiro, Linda Shoesmith, Robert Shotts, Row 5 Morcio Summers, Margot Terus, Sandra Thorn, John Townsend, Robert Travis, Jerry VanSanten, Ruth Waisonen, James Welch, Denni Wickberg, James Williams, Penny Williams, 88 Rosonne Lorenz, Bonnie McConnell, Janice McDaniel, Jacqueline McKeny, Burton Marsh, Carmen Martinez. Yolanda Martinez Cipriano Mongaraz, Connie Morley, Harlan Myerj, Aldona Mykolaitis, Jody Neal, Ronald Nehrig, Wolly Nelson. Sophomore girls congregate on the bleachers of the old gym to discuss Miss Jaclack's Silas exam, to laugh over last night's GAA volleyball game, and, oddly enough, to eat their lunches. Their name are here, but their facet will not appear: Ira Alferwitz Sandra Curran Maria Heims Russell Griffin, Toni Milakovich Judith Mooro M chaelene Vargo Harold Wallace WJliom Wallace John Ziomek Kenneth Paul, Janet Perry, Joseph Perryman, Annella Petkovich, Veronica Petrucci, Dennis Pink, John Popp Jack Preuss Michael Robbin, Carol Robinson, John Rochford, Marjorie Rogers. Robert Rogers, Robert Roth, Jomes Rubush, Mark Russell. Christine Shoub. Bonn.e S tn ch, Martha Smith Jeomne Sofiok, Linda Spencer, Joseph Stosey, George Strawbndge, Robert Stroud. Donna Such. James Sullivan. Tracy Wilson, M.choel W.rth, Gary Woods, Edd.e Worthington. Allen Wozniok. Nancy Wozniak. John Wright, Morgoret Wright, Douglas Wwlttich, Laurence Wygant, Pamela Wymer. 89 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS, top to bottom.- Secretary Tony Lavedas, Historian Kathleen Echle, Treasurer Lianne Koplow, Vice-president Robin Sederberg, and President Joe Chulak. 90 fluHCOrKi. PocCKteef The pen of Junior Class Secretary Tony Lavedas found itself skipping over page upon page of the class docket in an attempt to capture the remnants of a class and its major achievements. The log, however, held only the preliminary stages of eventually triumphant ideas which were brought up at our many class meetings under the executive leadership of President Joe Chulak, Vice-president Robin Sederberg, and Treasurer Lianne Koplow. The end results of our planning held their honored places in the scrapbook which was kept in order by Kathleen Echle, historian. Six articles in the scrapbook held the Honor Roll lists consisting of the many junior scholars who managed to attain academic achievement in spite of their seemingly insuperable courses. Radical signs, formulas, ravens, term paper note cards, and pioneers stood as symbols of junior courses and could often bje seen tumbling forth from the Algebra II, chemistry, English, and history books that balanced precariously in crowded lockers on the first and second floors. Homecoming found the flag of junior pride waving from atop the turret on the white palace at the end of the yellow brick road in the land of Oz. The droopy eyelids, cramped fingers, and sleepless nights were forgotten and faded away in the cheers of over one hundred and fifty juniors as the first place prize winning thirty-three-foot float rounded the track on parade night. The door-to-door efforts of third year high school students proved financially successful during the annual magazine drive. The activity's co-chairmen, Lianne Koplow and Bob Stover, breathed a sigh of proud relief as they checked over sales stubs to discover that our senior yearbook would be bettered by the attainment of the 1200 dollar goal. We juniors found for the first time in our high school careers how beneficial drivers' licenses could be. Not only were they handy in transporting Wirt fans to the many athletic events where brawny juniors could be seen displaying their renowned ability, but they were seen parked in row upon row at both the King and Queen Dance and the juniors' first Prom. Wednesday nights found the wheels of juniors' cars moving toward Horace Mann and the School City Service Center to attend the Joe Berg Advanced Seminars. Chosen on the basis of a test and intelligence quotient, eleven junior scholars received advanced training in the fields of math, literature, and science. The scrapbook also held clippings that announced the outcome of Wirt's elections. Two Wirt Student Organization executive positions were held by members of the Class of 1964. They were Treasurer Jacalyn Fox and Secretary Gary Kettas. Language clubs were under the leadership of junior presidents also; French Club, David Dickinson; Spanish Club, Gregg Fox; and Latin Club, Daniel Hirschberg. Thus, the two junior books, the scrapbook and the log, which went hand-in-hand all year to report our class news, closed. Their pages would forever hold the plans and preparations for an even more successful senior year. t6e 'fyeii ut ta Sestco'iitty Row 3: Timothy Brown, Ronold Burger, Chorlottc 8urris, Tereso Corrosco, Tonii Carroll, Korin Carsch, Drina Childers, Joe Chulak, Don Cook, Bruce Cordingley, Gory Costello Row 4- lowrence Coulehon, Bob Cunninghom. Lillian Cupka, Lucille Cupko, Dovid Dickinson, Kathleen Echle, Don Elwood, Frank Felinski, Michele Fengyo. Row 1: Roger Allen, Robert Andersen, Carla Anderson, Susan Anderson, William Anderson, Robert Babb, Stanley Baker, William Boltas, Natalie Barsuko. Row 2: Peggy Beers, Marsha Berg, Nancy Berke, Thomos Blankenship, Carol Book, Dorsey Bouque, Jodell Boyce, John Brink, Douglos Brown. In behalf of his class. President Joe Chu-lak accepts the wooden plaque, the concrete proof of junior determination. ’-A MW Row S: Dole Fine, Michele Foley, Gregg Fox. Jocolyn Fox, Suzonne Frenzel. Jim Fuller, Cynthio Fussell, Jeff Gale, Lynn Gorcio. Donn Gordner, Clifford Garris. Row 6: Joyce Gorbondt, Dale Gregory, Gerry Grimm, David Hartley, Jim Hartman, David Hoss, Jerry Henke, Kathy Hmchman, Daniel Hirschberg, Louise Hoblitzel, Don Houser. Row 7: Virginia Howell, Helen Hughes Elizabeth Humphries, Michael Iglesias, Ted Jacobs, David Josephson, Arthur Katz, Evalyn Kelly, Gary Kettas, Janice Kietzmon, Lianne Koplow, Kafy Kosky, Sharon Kurth. Row 6: Philip Lambert, Patricia Lamberton, Virginia Langbehn, John Lange. Tony Lovedas, Ron Lawson, Gary Levin, Michael Levy, Timothy Lewis, Gerry McCain, Carol McDaniel, Dale Magidton, Marvis Marlalt. O I Pistol Pete and his one-eyed crew are floored during the Merrillville football pep session. The leaning tower of juniors finally topples at the hands of helpful henchmen, Jeff Wilcox and Tony Lavedas. Row h Bob Morsh. Virflinio Mortin, Cheryl Money, Potricia Mathis Row 2: Dennis Noe. Bob Olds. Potricia Olmsfcad, Ray Oslrowski’. Row 3 Karen Pester, fharon Pester. Erl Peterson. Patrick Pcfkovich. Terry Polen. Karen Pr.ntke Row 4: Kathy Rothocker, Lynne Rubinstein, Ron Rudy, Toni Sanchez. Patricia Sawochka, Lynn Schneider 92 Row 5: Dwayne Simons, Bonnie Smith, Thomas Stoffeld, Don Stepito, Bob Stover. James Stroud. George S.unyo, Peggy Tog Row 6: Sheila V.gland, Dan.se Vossos. Alan Wo.lkus, Joy Walton, Andrea Werner. Neil We.sm on, Myron Weiss, Lynn V ue Wheeler Dione Nobhon, John Nosh, Donno Nemeth, Michoel Nicksic. Donold Porkor, Janet Parker, Michael Parmelce, Nancy Perkin . Due to the inquisitiveness of Maureen Shanahan and Jay Walton, Richard Whitney fingerpoints the place to find St. Louis on the Mississippi. Their nome ore here, but their foces will not appear: Richard Collo Terry Locke Jomes Moore Nancy Norris Berry Proft, Thomo Raupoch, Linda Reinhard, Ann Richordson, Barbara Rigich, Eleanor Robinette. Charles Schroeder, Robin Sederberg, Pot Sekylovich, Maureen Shonohan, Mory Beth Shelgren, Joonne Silver r,9o . Angelo Thono , Patricia Thoma , Lawrence Tigue. John Todo, Susan Tomlinson, Mary Jane Troni, Judy Ulmon v, Richard Whitney, Jeff Wilcox, Carol Williams, Joseph Witham, Ira Wolk, Linda Wright, Jock Wunder, LaJne 2 'w 0 'cimon. 93 o£ t963 sMttc6e tci Stiver CtycU In the beginning of a new season, we took our first faltering steps toward separation from old ways and took a first try at the acceptance of the new. We were members of the Freshman Class, that relative mark of prestige that is at the same time the symbol of novelty and scorn. High school—at last! was the thought which crossed our minds that first hot September day when we took up our unused roles as the squirts, the scum, the yearlings. While struggling through typically freshman subjects—our first tangle with equations, trying our best to understand Dickens' Great Expectations, or the beginnings of parlez vous francais? and habla usted espanol? —we looked around us and saw that the world that we had waited so long to be a part of was not really so huge and frightening as we had imagined. Led by officer JjteaiisMills, president; Jim Schneider, vice-president; Charlene Isaacson, secretary; and Carol Schneidewind, treasurer; we began to fake Into our own hands the workings of class unity and more specifically, our first class float, Sto flRePanthers, Go You Troopers. Alt l t won no prizes, it was the tangible symbol of the work and worry |( planning and preoccupation that had been ours class. Our first actual high school social activity, Jinx Fantasy, a.; foss dance, required of us the boundless energy which was ours ftjen and which we so freely gave. For the first time in our iyjjKwe could choose the groups in which we were the interest and our members could be found in such varied organizations as GAA, French Club, and the newlyformed Caduceus rClub. In peeping with high school responsibilities, we studied w'th 8 will, joined this club and that, went out for track, ahd socialized v tth other members of our For us, the years end meant a change—nS longer would we be the tyros —but it also meant a continuance of studies, jft ndships, and good times Gorie was the green year, and straight ahead lay the year ol texpansion—we were We found rarselves acclimating to the routine of high school life even more in the passing days of our cond year, and we noticed Jr at going from Mr. Morris' English class and Julius Caesar to biology and insects with Mr. Hamr' ik to geometry and compares with Mr. Dunleavy became a well-remembered and well-liked habit. We burned midnight oils overat Silas Mar-ner exan K r sweated over Latin declensions, but found also we had time for an occasional social event—either planed and executed bm sophs, or in connection with the rest of the school. Our so Hdance was the result of co-operation work on the parlwof all members, but especially on the part of officers Jim Schneider, president; Don Rogers, vice-president; Carqfc Williams, secretare and Charlene Isaacson, treasurer. Clast unity once again reared its head in the thousands of red and white panr flowers, the vMc, the cardboard, and the efforts of .flHHBEthat went into the construction of our grand prize-winning Wat, For WhonBthe Bell Tolls. The long hours at Schneider's had paid off—our class had become the first in Wirt's history toyj vin the Gran Float Prize as sophomores! Our classmates bega£ to be seen in sporting competition, as Mike Jacobs made the varWY ball fcuad and Dave Nash and Bill Hanna the varsity roundball team. We ordered ourkclass rings in the spring, and w®i them feeli® strangely heavy on our maturing fingers, faced the challenge and delightful prospect of upperclassmanship and the year of a«omplishment—we were juniors. NW established as high schoolers and having no doubts about the things that know, we attacked our studies andJ socials with even greater enthusiasm. After putting ture book and noting an important fact for our term papers, handing in our day's algebra I Goinftfe' history questions, we cheered on the ever-increasing number of our meitl irs | baskemall, and track teams. Float committee meetings took up the time of classmates ew freshmen were just beginning to ay Miss Otterbacher's Americas litera-|work, and taking that last look at Mr. swelled the ranks of the football, of our officers, President Don Rogers, Vice-p� idenf Jim Forney, Secretary Barbara ¥Dolata, and Treasurer Connie Martin, and on pprade night we sadly watched our pains-takinolMriolded hopes, in the form of a 'huge white swan (with that notorious broken neck), round the cinder traefcf to take a back teat to that other creature. A rpfal reason to cheer was the appearance of our two lovely representatives n he homecoming een's court, junioi attendants, larbara Dolata and Carol Schneidewind. Towar f spring. King and Queen Da£fc£e prepara- ... i t_____i e__:____c_________... I. i___ Senior Sovereignty, the result of these elected fifteen juniors to its raHKS, and after ers, the junior-sponsored Senior farewell Dance, jr Boys' Staters, and Barbara' Dolata attended look back upon, we closed another page in our , the year of the hello to new aspects and the event- tions begflf to get -under ay and to take even more of the time we found time-consuming plans, sho Sd our diligence in its all-around success. Honor inductions, awards Day, jnd commencement for which twenty juniors serve Senior Swansong, dominated thoughts. Dave Nash and Richard Maize Girls' State. With many happenings to look forward to as well a many four-year book dtkexperie resT and focused our attention on the comi ual goodbye to e thing high schoolish —we were seniors. With an anticipation for the new experiences that awaited us, we embarked on our final phase of high, school, realizing that this year would be our last chance for grades, our last time for float-builaing, our last Snow Ball—and we were ready to make the most of every moment of «fe. jAs a fitting beginning to our year, we watched the crowning of Carol Schneidewind as Football- O-Rama Queen, and then theclobbering of rival Gary Edison abd the posting of a new scoring record for the annual event. Class rank became our motivation for Study, and advanced courses of various kinds made up cg curriculum study. We found the sol- ubility product of silver chloride in affianced chemistry, explored the mysteries of circles and learned the relationship of the hypot-enues to the side opposite in analytical gomefry.- idtrigonometry, and delved into Shakespeare's tragedies under the tutelage of advanced English teacher, Mr. Morris. Mr. Simmons pointed out economic and social problems, providing food for future thought. Senior committees, football practice, and club activities found their way into our already homework-filled schedule, as did early preparations for homecoming and the float. Out of a field of good ideas came the suggestion of Victory—We Planet, consisting of a huge revolving flying saucer complete with sound effects and lights. Work began in earnest, and our pains were rewarded as our mushroom was awarded the Grand Float Prize trophy. Barbara Dolata reigned as 1962 Homecoming Queen, with Shirlee Bode and Connie Martin as her attendants. Our team, boasting quite a number of our members, suffered a defeat at homecoming, but persistence paid off as we posted a second conquest of Edison, regaining the coveted Victory Bell. The second annual Snow Ball highlighted Christmas vacation, and we returned to face second semester toil refreshed by the short reprieve. February found us attending the Camera Club Capers to see the coronating of senior Kathy Fisher as this year's Miss Photogenic and Carol Schneidewind as runner-up. March saw the coming and going of the long-awaited King and Queen Dance. Officers, President Jim Forney, Vice-president Tom Hill, Secretary Charlene Isaacson, Treasurer Judy Anderson, and Historian Wendy Pettit, led us in our hectic, but enjoyable, plans for the prom, banquet, and other exclusively senior activities. The twenty-fifth Anniversary Commencement came all too soon, on June 4, and we realized with a start that we were now Wirt alumni. As tassels turned, our four-year book of experiences closed along with the book of our class minutes, but we knew that we would need no book to remember our years—they would be forever engraved on our minds and in our hearts, for ours had been years exclusively like no others . . . exclusively those of the Class of '63. (c£e tta ot en. I 95 'r?‘W ?7 dy'uz {a zte Satire Tassels turned, class ring crests faced outward, and the twenty-fifth graduating class of 122 students brought to an end their high school days at Wirt School on June 4 at Memorial Auditorium. At this time, two seniors, Janice Fox and Richard Maize, shared the graduation spotlight as top academic scholars. Coming from Edgerton, Wisconsin, Janice Fox has made quite a name for herself in her five years at Wirt, not only as co-valedictorian, but also as an unusual and talented personality. Music in general and hymnology in particular form a favorite avocation which she uses to advantage while accompanying the Marquette Methodist Church Choir on both piano and organ and playing the organ at Methodist Hospital. Despite her activities as president of the sub-district Methodist Youth Fellowship and as president of the Wirt Science Club for two years, Janice still has time to spend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James E Fox of 721 North Wells Street, and her three sisters, Joyce, Jean, and Judy. During the summers, the Fox family goes to usual places in unusual ways. For example, last year they took an eighty-five mile hike along Lake Michigan. Receiver of a National Merit Letter of Commendation and a member of a National Honor Society for excellence in academic areas, this young lady also managed to achieve superior rating in all of Wirt's accelerated math, science, and English courses. With very serious thinking toward the future, Janice has been accepted at Northwestern University where she plans to study medicine and theology in hopes of becoming a medical missionary. The co-valedictory address fell to Marion, Indiana, born Righard Maize, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mize of 317 South Hancock Street, who, coming to Wirt in the seventh grade, was in the first graduating class at Nobel Elementary School. Rich is a modern jazz fiend who improvises his own melodies on the drums. Fictional novels are a favorite of his along with oil painting and pencil sketching. Rich has been an active member of the Science Club and last year held the imposing job of its program co-ordinator. Junior year merits for Rich came in the forms of selection for Joe Berg Advanced Mathematics Seminar Program for which he wrote an essay on architecture which was accepted for the National Essay Association Anthology, of membership in the National Honor Society, and of finalist ranking in the National Merit Scholarship Examination. Walks in Chicago offer Rich examples of buildings consisting of various architectural designs, and post-graduation plans include his studying this same architecture development at Colombia University. HONOR GRADUATES Barbara Delate Terrie Grady Charlene Isaacson Carol Schneidewind Nancy Meyerson Judith Anderson Richard Melton Eugene Sargent Frank Wagner On the night of June 4, Paul Weislogel, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Weisloge! of 151 Huntington Court, stepped to the microphone and delivered the opening commencement speech not only as a member of Wirt's twenty-fifth graduating class but also as its second ranking student. Paul has served Wirt for four years as a scholar, musician, and leader. Showing early promise, Paul led all other freshman contestants in a city-wide essay contest lauding Gary's strategic location. Paul found in his junior year that his advanced math and science courses, Joe Berg Seminar, and Science Club helped him to receive a National Merit Letter of Commendation and to become a member of National Honor Society. He has brought musical respect to Wirt through his fine performances with the Wirt High School Orchestra and the Gary Symphony Orchestra. A senior year which found Paul a member of a radio panel, a director of the Talent Show, and co-chairman of the Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee left him little time to review his mastery of his home organ or his highly polished cello or to finish building his harpsichord. Through determination, hard work, and endless hours of practice, Paul has left a fine high school record not only in this manuscript but in the annals of Wirt. SfrotCc At at s4 t tive't40'Uf @o tune(tce«He«tt iR.eveaC Side Senior committees are the organizations that arrange the events that make the senior year the busiest and most activity-filled of the four years of high school. Leading these committees is naturally a very demanding job, which this year's leaders have filled responsibly and well. Patricia Christine held the position of Senior Banquet co-chairman, Connie Martin was in co-charge of the Prom Committee, Cheryl Clegg served as Cards and Invitations Chairman, and Janice Fox headed the Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee. The Class of 1963's male committee chairmen were Russ Nehrig, who was Senior Banquet co-chairman; Don Hoover, who headed the Senior Room Committee; Dave Nash, who shared Prom Committee duties with Connie Martin; Bryan Carter, who held the position of Cap and Gown Committee Chairman; and Dennis Mills, who directed Will and Testament Committee action. Chosen by faculty and administration nomination to be honored by the local Lion's Club for their scholarship, service, and leadership were 1963's Top Ten Student Leaders, Judy Anderson, Barbara Dolata, Jim Forney, Janice Fox, Russ Nehrig, Don Rogers, Jim Schneider, Frank Wagner, Paul Weislogel, and Carole Williams. These students, after four years of service to the school's cause, now constitute Wirt's contribution to college and the outside world. JACKIE BEIER GAA 1, 2, 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 2; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3; Caduceus Club 4; Glee Club Secretary 3; Will and Testament Committee 4. HOLLY BELL Girls' Club 2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, President and Pin 3, Letter 4; Cards and Invitations Committee 4; Pep Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 2; GAA 2. Just let a pompon be your umbrella at a rainy football game, chants cheerleader Shirlee Bode at the Portage contest. 100 JUDITH BERNADETTE ANDERSON SANDSCRIPT Copy Editor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Treasurer 4; Talent Show Promotion Director 4; Singing Sands 4; Miller Herald Correspondent 4; Indiana University Honors Program in Spanish 3; National Poetry Anthology 4; FTA 4; Class Ring Committee 2; Magazine Drive Co-Chairman 3; NISBOVA, Regional and State, 1, 2, 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 4, Treasurer 3; Orchestra 1, Vice-President 2, President 3, Letter, Silver and Gold Awards 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, Representative 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4; It's Academic 4; Honor Roll Medal 1; All City Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Optimist Youth Appreciation Week Citizenship Award 4. DALE C. BALLARD Football 1; Drama Club 1; Spanish Club 1; Senior Room Committee 4; Intramural Bowling 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. JERRY BERES JEFFERY ARTHUR BERK SANDSCRIPT Clubs, Organizations, Index Editor 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Wrestling 3; Basketball 1, 2; W Club 3, 4; WSO Representative 2; Prom Committee 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Service Roll of Honor 2. CHARLENE BENTLEY WINIFRED BENTLEY Girls' Club 1, 2. SHIRLEE MARIE BODE Cheerleader 3, 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Service Roll of Honor 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 4, Vice-President 3; GAA 1, 3, 4, Letter 2; Caduceus Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; FTA 4; Class Ring Committee 2; Election Committee 4; Booster Committee 3, 4; Senior Room Committee 4. GERALDINE ANN BODNAR Andrean 1, 2; Girls' Club 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; GAA 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Prom Committee 4. CHARLES ANTHONY BERNDT W Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Golf 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 2, 3; Football 1. JOSEPHINE G. BLOOM French Club 2, Historian 3, Photog-ographer 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, Letter 4; Senior Room Committee Co-Chairman 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 4; Caduceus Club 1. KAREN SUE BOWMAN Band 1, 2, 3, Letter 4; Chorus 1, 2, Letter 4; Spanish Club 3; GAA 2, 3; Cards and Invitations Committee 4; Girls' Club 2. LARRY BUSH MARILYN LEE CAREW Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; GAA 1, 2; FTA 3, 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. KATRINA LOUISE BROWN GAA 1, 3, Letter 2, Board 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 4, Representative 3; FTA 3; Social Committee 1; Prom Committee 4; French Club 2; Pep Club 2, 3, 4. GLORIA BUDLOVE Social Committee 3; Miss Photogenic Runner-Up 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, Letter 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Prom Committee 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; French Club 1; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2. PATRICIA W. CHRISTINE WSO Representative 1; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2; GAA 1, 2, 4, Letter 3; Spanish Club 1, 2, 4; Speech Club 4; NISBOVA 1, 2, 3, 4; Or-chestra 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, Letter 1, Council, Silver Medal, and Gold Medal 3, Merit Secretary 4; Pep Band 4; Dance Band 4; All City Band 2; All City Orchestra 3; Senior Banquet Committee Chairman 4; Perfect Attendance 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY D. CIFALDI GAA 1, 2, 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2; Cards and Invitations Committee 4. JOHN BRYAN CARTER Cross-Country 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Camera Club 3; Cap and Gown Committee Chairman 4. KAREN KATHERINE CHICOS GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 4; FTA 4; Speech Club 4. Brink's super sleuths, Gloria Budlove and Kathy Kowall, help guard Karon Chicos' key to the victory belfry. The senior line-up takes it upon itself to hold up the walls as the rest of the Wirt world dances by. LUCAS DALLIS Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; W Club 4; Will and Testament Committee 4; Booster Committee 2, 3; Service Roll of Honor 2; Intramural Bowling 2, 3; Speech Club 4; Intramural Basketball 4. NOREVE ANN CORNEA National Honor Society 3, 4; GAA 1, 3, Letter 2, President and Trophy 4; FTA 2, 4, President 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3 3irls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Caduceu ib 1, 2; Singing Sands 3, 4; Se Roll of Honor 2; Banquet Committee 4. CHERYL LYNN CLEGG GAA 1, 3, 4, Letter 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Pep Club 2, 3, Representative 4; Booster Committee 3; Cards and Invitations Committee Chairman 4; Camera Club 2; Honor Roll Medal 3. • • • to Wirt s cinder track, and the gleaming proof of mutual senior triumph. JO ANN CROSS Calumet High School 1, 2; French Club 3; Banquet Committee 4. From Forney's launching pad, and the mass of wire, cardboard, and tissue . . . GALE MARIE DIVICH Pep Club 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2. RONALD E. EDWARDS Latin Club 1; French Club 2, 3; Football 2; Senior Room Committee 4; Intramural Basketball 1. BARBARA ELLEN DOLATA CARL J. DOLENAR Basketball 1; Spanish Club 1, 2; Audio-Visual 1, 2, 3, 4; Perfect Attendance 2, 3. JUDITH LYNETTE DOLENAR Spanish Club 1, 2; Pep Club 3, 4; Chorus 2, 4, Letter and Pin 3; GAA 1, 2, 4, Letter 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 4; Prom Committee 4. SANDSCRIPT Editor-in-chief 4, Picture Co-ordinator 3; Cheerleader 2, 3, 4; Girls' State 3; Homecoming Queen 4, Attendant 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; GAA 1, 3, Letter 2, Trophy 4; WSO Representative 1, 2; Class Secretary 3; French Club 1, Secretary 2; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Football-O-Rama Attendant 4; Student Guidance 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club 2, 3, 4, Board 1; FTA 3, 4; Singing Sands 2, 3, 4; Joe Berg Seminar 3; Booster Committee 2, 3; Prom Committee 4; Class Ring Committee 2; Honor Roll Medal 1, 2, 3. LOREN R. ENGLAND Perfect Attendance 1, 2. CHARLES ALAN EICHENBAUM North Miami Beach 1; Spanish Club 2; Swimming 2; Caduceus Club 3, 4; Wrestling 4; Senior Banquet Committee 4; Float Committee 4. MICHAEL C. FENGYA Latin Club 2; Prom Committee 4; Speech Club 4; Spanish Club 3. JAMES LLOYD FORNEY SANDSCRIPT Classes, Faculty, Seniors Editor 4; Business Staff 3; Class President 4, Vice-President 3; Social Committee 1; Magazine Drive Chairman 3; Boys' State Alternate 3; Football 1, 2; Track, Basketball, and Football Statistician 3, 4; Track 1, Manager 2; W Club 2, 3, 4; WSO 4; Student Guidance 3, 4; Band 2, Letter and Council 1; All City Band 1, 2; NISBOVA 1, 2; Pep Band 1, 2; Dixieland Band 1, 2; Latin Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Speech Club 4; Class Ring Committee 2; Indiana High School Picture Day Chairman 4; Rotary Club Speech Contest 4; Perfect Attendance 1; Optimist Character and Achievement Award 4. JANICE RUTH FOX Co-Valedictorian 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; National Merit Letter of Commendation 3; Citizenship Award 1; Science Club 1, 2, President 3, 4; Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee Chairman 4; GAA 1, 2, Repcesentative 3, 4, Letter 3; Magazine Drive Co-Chairman 3; Service Roll of Honor 1; Latin Club 1, 2; Regional Latin Contests 1, 2; French Club 3, 4; Honor Roll Medal 3; Pep Club 2, 3; Chorus 1, 2; It's Academic 4; Optimist Youth Appreciation Week Award 4. JUDITH ANN FIELDS GAA 1, 2; Girls' Club 1, 2; French Club 1; Pep Club 2, 3; Caduceus Club 4; Senior Will and Testament Committee 4. JOSEPH M. FUSSELL Lew Wallace 1; Basketball 2; Track 2; Latin Club 3; Drama Club 4; Baseball 4. BRUCE D. GILBERT Election Committee 1; Student Guidance 1, 2; Track 1; Spanish Club 4; Speech Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Band 1, 2. KATHLEEN FISHER Miss Photogenic 4; Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee 4; Traffic Committee 1, 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 4; Caduceus Club 1, 2, 4; GAA 1, 2, 4; Pep Club 2. . JOYCE ELLEN FRANK GAA 1, 3, Letter 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3; French Club 1, 2; Will and Testament Committee 4. ANN C. FRANKLIN GAA 1, 2, 3; Caduceus Club 4; Senior Room Committee 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 4. TERRIE JEAN GRADY SANDSCRIPT Copy Staff 4; Soundtrack Staff 4; Gary Post-Tribune Teen Page Correspondent 4; Joe Berg Seminar 4; Drama Club 4; Dial W Co-Editor 4; GAA 1, 2, 4, Letter 3; Band 1, Letter 2; All City Band 2; Service Roll of Honor 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVID G. GRAY Cross-Country 4; Basketball 1; Football Manager 1; Spanish Club 1, 2; Speech Club 4; Will and Testament Committee 4; Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; NISBOVA 1. CAROLYN GLAB GAA 1, 2; Girls' Club 1, 2; Chorus 4; Library Club 4. DOROTHY GLUCK Spanish Club 2, 3; Cards and Invitations Committee 4; Pep Club 2. 3; Girls' Club 1, 2; GAA 1. Senior committee work finds its way to the dance floor where Commencement Chairman Janice Fox lends an ear to Banquet Chairman Patti Christine s what's new? 107 WILLIAM D. HANNA Baseball 2, 3, 4; Cross-Country 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1; Service Roll of Honor 2; W Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Traffic Committee 1; Prom Committee 4. RUDOLPH J. HEDGREN Cross-Country 2; Track 2, 3; W Club 2; Band 2, Letter 1, Representative, Silver Medal, and Gold Medal 3, 4; NISBOVA 1, 2, 3, 4; All City Band and Orchestra 2, 3, 4. DAVID ALAN GROSS French Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Drama Club 3; Speech Club Senior Banquet Committee 4. MARY ELIZABETH HANNA Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 4, Letter 3; Pep Club 2, 3, Representative 4; Cap and Gown Committee Co-Chairman 4; Spanish Club 1, 2. From the king of a sport to the queen of a season goes the kiss of homecoming tradition. HILDUR RUTH HELIMAN Gary Edison 1, 2; Orchestra 4, Letter 3; All City Orchestra 3, 4; NIS BOVA 3; Pep Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4. PEGGY KATHLEEN HORWITH Prom Committee 4; Girls' Club 1 2, 4, Representative 3; GAA 1 2 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3. 4. THOMAS CHARLES HILL SANDSCRIPT Business Manager, Senior Section Co-Editor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Vice-President 4; W Club 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4, All Conference Mile Relay 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2, 4; Science Club 3; Band 1, 3, Letter 2; All City Band 2; NISBOVA, Regional and State, 1, 2, 3; Class Ring Committee 2; Perfect Attendance 2. DONALD JOHN HOOVER Band 2, 3, Letter 1, President 4; Senior Room Chairman 4; Social Committee 3, 4; Election Committee 2; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3, 4; Service Roll of Honor 2; NIS BOVA 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Band 1, 2, 3, 4; All City Orchestra 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Football Manager 1; Basketball Manager 1. LYDIA VICTORIA HERSCH Lew Wallace 1, 2; Will and Testament Committee 4; Talent Show Choreographical Director 4; Speech Club 4; Drama Club 3. JILL ANNE JACKSON GAA 1, 2, 4, Letter 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 4; Latin Club 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 3, 4; Cadu-ceus Club 2; Perfect Attendance 1; Traffic Committee 3; FTA 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4. MICHAEL F. JACOBS Football 1, 2, Second Team All Conference 3; Honorable Mention All City 3, Captain 4, Honorable Mention All State 4, All City 4, All Conference 4; Track 1; W Club 2, 3, President 4; Band 2, 3, 4, Letter 1; All City Band 3, 4; Will and Testament Committee 4; Mr. Football 4; Election Committee 3; Service Roll of Honor 2; Baseball 2, All Conference 3, 4; Swimming 2, 3, Captain 4. CHARLENE K. ISAACSON Indiana University Honors Program in Spanish 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2; Class Secretary 1, 4, Treasurer 2; Election Committee 3; Singing Sands 1, 2, 3, Business Manager 4; GAA 1, 2, Letter and Representative 3, Treasurer 4; Spanish Club 1, 3, 4, Treasurer 2; FTA 2, 4, Secretary 3; Drama Club 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3; Chorus 2; Pep Club 2, 3; Social Workers Club 2. ERALD R. KIETZMAN x tball 1; Cards and Invitations ommittee Chairman 4. WES B. KOPKO LORRI M. KARESKA Andrean 1; GAA 2, 3, 4; French Club 2. 3; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club 2, 3, 4; Ski Club 4; Senior Banquet Committee 4. Sewicklew Area High School, Her-minie, Pennsylvania, 1, 2; Senior Banquet Committee 4; Majorette 4; Band 3, Letter 3, Representative 4; GAA 3, 4; Pep Club 4. TIMOTHY KENT McCUTCHEON Swimming 2, 3, Captain and MVP 4; Bowling 1; W Club 2, 3, 4; Will and Testament Committee 4; Track 4. PEGGY ANN KELLY Edison 1; GAA 2, 3; Girls' Club 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 3, 4; French Club 2; Will and Testament Committee 4. KATHLEEN B. KOWALL GAA 1, 2, Letter 3, Representative 4; French Club 1, 2; Senior Room Committee 4; Caduceus Club 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; FTA 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3. 4. RONNIE WARREN LARSON Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 4; Cross-Country 3; Service Roll of Honor 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Traffic Committee 2; Senior Room Committee 4; W Club 1, 2, 3, 4. GAY CHARYLE MARLATT Assistant Teaching 4; Drama Club 3, 4; Audio-Visual 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; FTA 3, 4; Pep Club 4; French Club 1, 2; Girls' Club 1, 2; Band 1. CONNIE MARIE MARTIN Class Treasurer 3; Pep Club President 3, 4; WSO Representative 2, 4; G.A.A. 1, 4; Letter 2; Secretary 3; Latin Club 1, 2; French Club 3; Prom Committee Co-Chairman 4; McVout Soiree Chairman 4; Homecoming Attendant 4; Inter-City Student Council 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD J. MAIZE Co-Valedictorian 4; National Merit Finalist 4; Science Club 2, 3, 4, Pro-grom Co-ordinator 1; World Affairs Forum 3, 4; Joe Berg Seminar 3; Boys' State 3; National Honor Society 3, 4; French Club 1; Math Award 1. ROBERT MICHAEL MANOLAKIS Gary Edison 1; Service Roll of Honor 2; Latin Club 3, Business Manager 4; Football 2; Honorable Mention All Conference 3, 4; Honorable Mention All City 4; W Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Senior Room Committee 4; Intramural Basketball 3, 4. Hit 'em again-harder-harder! pleads Connie Martin, spirit builder president of Pep Club. Ill BARRY F. MELZER Latin Club 2, 3; Drama Club 3, 4. RICHARD ALLEN MELTON Basketball 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; Science Club 4; Soundtrack Staff 4; Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee 4; Intramural Basketball 4. Since only the best will do, senior boys scrutinize the Balfour styles for their cards and invitations. Jackie Beier raises the glass to help Cheryl Millender post those photo reminders of our salad days. KATHY J. MARTIN GAA 1 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 2, 4; French Club 2; Booster Committee 1; Senior Banquet Committee 4; Caduceus Club 4. DUANE D. MASSEY WSO Representative 1; Football 1; Spanish Club 1; Basketball 1; Cards and Invitations Committee 4; Track 1. NANCY MEYERSON Science Club 2, Secretary 3, Program Co-ordinator 4; Band 2, Letter 1, Silver Medal 3; Librarian 3, 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Math Award 2; NISBOVA 1, 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, 4; Joe Berg Seminar 3, 4; Honor Roll Medal 1, 2; French Club 1, 2, 3; Senior Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee 4; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2. DAVID EARL NASH SANDSCRIPT Sports Editor 4; Boys' State 3; W Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Captain 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Prom Committee Co-Chairman 4; Service Roll of Honor 2, 4; Spanish Club 1; Optimist Junior Citizenship Award 4; Building and Grounds Committee Chairman 4, WSO 4. CHERYL LILLIAN MILLENDER Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, President 4; GAA 1, 3, Board 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Caduceus Club 3, 4; Camera Club 4; Prom Committee 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Ski Club Secretary 4; Orchestra 1, 2. THOMAS MICHNIK Intramural Bowling 1, 2; Intramural Basketball 2, 3, 4. ROBERT L. NELSON Merrillville 1, 2, 3; Basketball 4; Intramurals 4; Will and Testament Committee 4; Speech Club 4; Ski Club 4. RUSSELL H. NEHRIG Student Guidance 3, President 4; WSO Representative 4; Talent Show Director 4; Senior Banquet Committee 4; Service Roll of Honor 2, 4; Band 1, 3, Publicity Manager 2, Student Director 4; Pep Band 3, Student Director 4; Dance Band 3, Student Director 4; All City Band 3, 4; Band Service Awards 1, 2, 3, 4; Swimming 2; Latin Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; All City Orchestra 1; NISBOVA, State, 1, 2, 3, 4. DENNIS RAY MILLS Football 1, 2, 3, Letter 4; Track Manager 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural Basketball 1; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2; Class President 1; WSO Representative 2, 3, 4; W Club 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer 4; WiH and Testament Committee Chairman 4; Me-Vout Soiree Co-Chairman 4; Ring Committee 2. DEAN WILLIAM PARKEY WSO Representative 1; Senior Room Co-Chairman 4; Football 1; Election Committee 4; Service Roll of Honor 2; Spanish Club 1, 2; Football Manager 2. WENDY JEAN PETTIT National Honor Society 3, 4; Class Historian 4; Singing Sands 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club 1, 2. 3. 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Glee Club 2, President 3; NISBOVA 3; Library Club 4; Concert Choir 4; FTA 2, 3, 4. EUGENE SARGENT Science Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4; Spanish Club 1, 2, Vice-President 3. ARDITH ELAINE PONTO Perfect Attendance 2, 3, 4; First Place Junior Magazine Drive 3; Cards and Invitations Committee Co-Chairman 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 3, 4. CATHERINE ANN PELTZ Drama Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; French Club 2, 3; Rotary Club Speech Contest 1, 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Will artd Testament Committee 4. NANCY N. SCHILLER GAA 1, 2; Chorus 3, Vice-President 4; Girls' Club 1; Glee Club 2. FRED R. PRICE Wrestling 4; Soundtrack Staff 4; Prom Committee 4; Latin Club 2, 3; French Club 1. LEE W. PERKINS Track 1, 2, 3, 4; W Club 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee 4; Span-Club 2; Traffic Committee 1. DONALD HUGH ROGERS WSO Vice-President 4; Class President 3, Vice-President 2; W Club 2, 3, Vice-President 4; WSO 3, 4; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2; Football 1, 2, Honorable Mention All Conference 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Outstanding Freshman Citizen 1; Outstanding Freshman Athlete 1; Baccalaureate and Commencement Committee Co-Chairman 4; Conference Wrestling Champion and Sectional Wrestling Champion 145 4. JEFFERY PAUL DOUGLAS SEDERBERG Swimming 2; Track 2; Band 1; Camera Club 2, 3, 4; Soundtrack Staff 4; Prom Committee 4. JAMES E. SELLHORN Service Roll of Honor 2; Soundtrack Staff 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Prom Committee 4; W Club 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, Honorable Mention All Conference 3, All Conference 4; Second Team All City 4, Honorable Mention All State 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, Intramurals 4; Track 1, 4, High Point Man Goshen Relays 2, 3, High Point Man Conference 2, 3. Supply center tycoons, Don Rogers and Lee Perkins, become proficient in minding the store while they monopolize lunch-hour sales. A double take on her classmates' expressions is made by senior Cathy Peltz who “doesn't believe that civics exam. JAMES E. SCHNEIDER WSO 2, Vice-President 3, President 4; Class President 2, Vice-President 1; Inter-City Student Council 3, President 4; Honor Society 3, 4; Boys' State Alternate 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Cross-Country 1; Latin Club 1; Spanish Club 2, 3; Will and Testament Committee 4; State Student Council Convention 3, 4; Service Roll of Honor 1 2, 4; Election Committee Chairman 3; McVout Co-Chairman 3. CAROL ANN SCHNEIDEWIND Honor Society 3, 4; Football-O-Rama Queen 4; Homecoming Queen Attendant 3; Calumet Conference Queen Attendant 2; Miss Photogenic Runner-Up 4; Girls' Club 1, 4, Representative 2, President 3; GAA 1, Board 2, Letter 3; Class Treasurer 1; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; WSO Representative 3; Social Committee Chairman 4; Prom Committee 4; Election Committee 2; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2; Band 1, Council and Letter 2; FTA 4; Camera Club 4. Whether it's Spenserian stanzas or Simmonsion sageness, senior girls find plenty to chat about over lunch. Living examples of the Wirt System, Reed Thompson, Tim Sisko, and Tony Berndt depart for after-school work, sports play, and pure study. STEPHEN ARTHUR SISKO French Club 1; Science Club 3; Cross-Country 4. TIMOTHY SISKO Football 1, 2; Wrestling 4; Cards and Invitations Committee 4; W Club 4; Spanish Club 2, 3; Audio-Visual 4. JACK SHAW Swimming 3, Letter 4; W. Club 4; Football 1, 2; Senior Room Committee 4; Latin Club 1, 2, Vice-President 3. JAMES F. SHOESMITH W Club 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 4, Letter and All Conference 3; Swimming 2, 4, Letter 3; Football 1; Intramural Bowling 2, 3; Ski Club 4; Industrial Arts Club 3; Will and Testament Committee 4; Band 1. ROBERT L. STASEY Horace Mann 1, 2; Cross-Country 3; Golf 3; Basketball Manager 3; W Club 3, 4; Prom Committee 4. CAROL LYNN SWISSHELM Pep Club 2, 3, 4; GAA 1, 4, Letter 2, Board 2, 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, Treasurer 4; Latin Club 1, 2; Service Roll of Honor 2; Election Committee 2; Senior Banquet Committee 4. CHARLOTTE ANN TULLOCH Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Caduceus Club 1, 2, 4; Spanish Club 2; Cards and Invitations Committee 4. KENNETH REED THOMPSON Band 1, 2, 3; Latin Club 1; NIS-BOVA 1, 2, 3; All City Band 1, 2. JAMES W. SMITH Spanish Club 1; Camera Club 3; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Orchestra 4, NISBOVA and Letter 1, Silver Medal 2, Gold Medal 3; All City Orchestra 3, 4; Manchester College String Festival 2, 3, 4; Orchestra Awards 1, 2, 3, 4. CAROL STAPLETON Social Committee 2; Spanish Club 2, 3; GAA 1, 2, 4, Letter 3; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, Secretary 4; Prom Committee 4; Building and Grounds Committee 4; FTA 4; Camera Club 2, 3. PAUL E. THOMAS JR. Mount Lebanon High School, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 4; Senior Banquet Committee 4. WENDY KAY TROXEL Chorus 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Library Club 4; Girls' Club 1, 2. FRANKLIN R. WAGNER SANDSCRIPT Photographer 4; National Science Foundation Scholarship 2; Service Roll of Honor 1; National Honor Society 3, 4; World Affairs Forum 3, 4; Talent Show Scenerial Director 4; Commencement and Baccalaureate Committee 4; Science Fair Gold Medal; NIS BOVA 2; Camera Club 1, 2, 3; Science Club 1, 3, 4, Vice-President 2; Latin Club 1; Caduceus Club 2, 3; Orchestra 1, Secretary and Letter 2. CAROLE LYNN WILLIAMS WSO Representative 4; Service Roll of Honor 1, 2, 4; GAA 1, 4, Letter 2; Board 3; Homecoming Chairman 4; Spanish Club 1, Secretary 2; Girls' Club 1, 2; Singing Sands 1, 2, Co-Editor 3, Editor 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Girls' State Alternate 3; Class Secretary 2; Student Guidance 2, 3, 4; Optimist Junior Citizenship Award 4; DAR Award 4; Senior Room Committee 4; Perfect Attendance 1, 2, 3, 4. JOHN E. WALSH Golf 2; Latin Club 1; Intramural Bowling 1, 2; Cap and Gown Committee 4. DAVID ALAN TULLOCH Spanish Club 2; Lake County Fair High School Exhibition Award 2. ELVIRA VEGA Cheerleader 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 2, 4; GAA 1, 3, Board 2; Prom Committee 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Booster Committee 3; FTA 2. BETTY LOUISE WILLOUGHBY WILLIAM WALTON PAUL O. WEISLOGEL Salutatorian 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; National Merit Letter of Commendation 3; High School Honors Summer Institute — Michigan State University 3; Joe Berg Seminar 3; Service Roll of Honor 1; Junior Math Award 3; Baccalaureate and Commencement Committee Chairman 4; Talent Show Scenerial Director 4; Science Club 1, Treasurer 2, 3, 4; Soundtrack Staff 4; NISBOVA 2, 3; Orchestra 1, President and Gold Medal 2; Latin Club 1. BONNIE ALICE WOZNIAK Prom Committee 4; GAA 1, Letter 2, Board 3, Representative 4; French Club 1; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4. TRUDY HOPE WOLFE GAA 1, 2, 4, Letter 3; Senior Room Committee 4; Booster Committee 2; Service Roll of Honor 2; Girls' Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Band 1, Letter 2. MICHAEL WOODWORTH Industrial Arts Club 4; Cap and Gown Committee 4; Language Lab Operator 4; Camera CJub 3; Spanish Club 2. Smile, Dorothy, encourages Carole Williams, you're in the '63 SAND-SCRIPT. Jovially listening to Josephine Bloom's instructions, Jolly Frank Wagner Is about to make his first feeble attempt at the Bossa Nova. AT '■ 'X finds Annella Pefkovich netting a ball. 120 tA ot epiftA, £. jAe jnvSH,'A, (y s jPoftfln mat attoU (vit tLAMtun b GStZUlsLfXCiA u Ajdt £ mA m nttuftt— lit Ajc jg C' £ b ntJLi tAji 32Al cowtntufuty— flMA WZct Zs m wt sy • • • £i4 ia '(yt£c . SutPttPte 0p 4 u Mt .’A, ' i. ti oc:5fe1 m Like no other time, summer offered oil the freedom anyone could wont. As we recorded our I mcmor.es in the '62 SANDSCRIPT. we recoiled the year and its activities. • • • we both were after him for a while . . . • ’he times we come late to I world history together . . ., and . . of oil the good times we've shored . . . I There never seemed to be enough room to mention the good times we had, ond j the space we reserved for each other wot too smoll to even begin. The page saved for Dove recoiled all the dotes, donees, and dilemmas we found our-I selves shoring. Annuals were possed secretly during closs, in hopes of catching ; the right time to write our thoughts ond good-byes. We wrote in our classmotes books, but sometimes o senior would osk us to write, ond then we knew it wos j the time for good-byes. Swim suits ond bermudos foshioned our wardrobe neea tor easy living. We shelved our books, pencils, and slide rules, ond locked the lost b� s of a prom nose-gay on that impossibly crowded bulletin board; padlocks ana keys were vtned m and promptly we snatched up water skis ond golf dubs ond haodod 1 straight for Sullivan Street ond Gleoson Park to get school out of our limbs ond lungs. . , We used our time unsparingly, for lime wos unimportant then. Yet. tor some ot us. the responsibility of maintaining a summer |ob had to be shouldered. Next year's money for tweoters, dotes, club dues, ond books hod to be saved somehow. When we ron down to the phormocy for o break from summer s sun, a Wirt j student hunted for our favorite popsicle. When stuck with the grocery shopping, the trusty Wirt stockboys at the local stores always lent a hand. When we took little sister to the Wells Street Pool, we could leove her to the core of the Wirt life guards ond go obouf our business.’’ The task of mowing the lown or weeding the new gross wos happily left up to the neighborhood hondimon, who happened to be our classmate. Enjoyment losts for o white, but memories last longer. Soon—all loo soon—• summer wos soying good-bye. The loke's cooling water proved to be a reminder of summer's closing. The boot ride on the Bon-Ger or the Tom Thumb II wos fun but frigid . . . another sign of a season's passing. We were mode to realize the value of time, os we oppeored in the office to register for o new first semester. W.rt School had chonged while we were away, and in a sense we hod, too. Seniors mourned for the loss of their dear friend, the long locker, no longer the stotus mork of the upperclassmen. Juniors entered Wirt, happy to be upper-ranked and the sophies moved into their second phase of growing up. As the freshmen from Wirt ond the new students from St. Mary s prepared to meet a new, strange life, they watched the seniors take their proud positions. All were awaiting the turning of the seoson and the place for us • • • paM S f tc io ttze4 e . . . beginner were foced with the newness of our surrounding , other returned to Wirt to greet the friend we had left in June and occept the challenge of education once again. Summer job ended ... the freedom we had known wo gone ... we took up our roles as trooper . Passing thought emerged a we made our way from the locker room, over the cinder track, and onto the jtadium' gridiron. “On Gilroy' field that Tuesdoy night, the first of September, spirit rose as we heard the Pep Club supporting on to victory. We stood together, student and player, saluting our nation's flag. We remained at attention as Foofball-O-Rama contestants rounded the field. Wirt's candidates appeared in their crimson convertible, symbolizing our school and its color. Applause broke for the girls, and Queen Carol Schneidewind was escorted from the car and crowned. Tho efforts of summer training were rewarded; Troopers trounced cross-town rival Gory Edison 18-0, setting a new Football-O-Roma high scoring rccorcf, encouraging us to fill our season with record-breaking achievements in class and sports porticipotion. Fridoy football games and dances provided an outlet for tho tonsion mounted during the week. We lived for Fridoy, the beginning of social-packed relaxation. Mondoy came, and wc renewed efforts to memorize one hundred ond eighty spelling words, to compile research for term papers, and to fit our musts” into the five-day school week. We become adjusted to our positions os class members, committee heads, and club executives, but wc never quite mastered the system of using combination padlocks. “Greetings from Grigsby coyly appeared on all lockers of those who had given up decifering ond had not used those frustrating gadgets. Some of us stubborn ones found our belongings piled elsewhere, and our padlocks mixed with other stubborn students' locks. That taught us, didn't if? We sat munching pizza, guzzling cola, and regressing GAA initiation ond skits. We'll never forget Connie Morley ond Becky Barger's interpretation of the Jack Paar Show. Remember how even seniors laughed at the startling exposures of the past? Freshmon float builders appeared on the spot to erect a contribution to homecoming, an old-fashioned spinning wheel. Pam Hires' home became the hub of sophomore activity, constructing the class purpose, a porpoise. Juniors attempted to capture another prizewinner, hoping the castle would withstand all class competition. The seniors' moment to remember began of Jim Forney's ond Carol Swissholm's, where by construction ond flower making seniors placed their faith in the stars. The grand finale was Jim's appearance at Carol's after the parade, gripping the coveted trophy ond remaining calm amidst wild shrieks of joy. This we will remember as Homecoming—1962. Futures were discussed by upperclassmen on November first, as we attended Wirt College Night; discussions with counselors gave us information, supplied answers, ond provoked thought. What wos our major interest? Soon seniors would be osked to decide on the college of their choice, while juniors had another year to make the final acceptance. Dean Parkey became the owner of the football, raffled by W Club and signed by Trooper football players. Mr. Football, Mike Jacobs, was announced of the club's dance also. We attended all Wirt's dances, supporting organizations and having fun doing it. Every Trooper was proud as football captain, Mike Jacobs, accepted tho Victory Bell from disappointed Blazers, boosting our mid-year lag of morale and preporing us for the advent of another season ond the time for us . . . mmtn. '?rce tcCi TGIF—We lived for Fridays; they were the thankful days. This particular day we took tests of course, but more important Fridays meant the end of the school week and the start of the three social days for us. A pep session, a game, and a night out with the gang or our special classmate, was just what we needed to clear our minds of the X plus Y method and to recall the FUN plus FRIENDS theory. Only once this year Wirt was closed because of bad weather, giving us a chance to match our skill with the snow. This kind of miracle doesn't happen often in the Gary System. We usually waited for the weekend and more winter weather. Fun came first, and tobogganing and sledding were just the types of sports we picked. As long as the snow stayed around we were content to slide down hill after hill and face all surprises at the bottom. Even when the snow finally disappeared from our favorite dune, we still had the lake to investigate where the ice mounds were dangerous but fascinating. The temperature remained cold enough to keep the lagoon in shape, inviting many eager hockey players out on its surface. Everyone was enthused with this new form of recreation, and we beginners soon learned that staying up wasn't always as easy as it first appeared! Saturdays were busy days. Once in a while we could sneak out of the house from our chores to fill our lungs with winter, but usually we were cleaning house, trapping, or fixing the car. During the warm months we were cutting the neighbor's grass, but now we were shoveling their walks and earning enough money to pay for our special hankerings. Away from work, daylight hours would set the perfect mood for a vigorous afternoon of hiking, naturally ended by a quiet cozy evening spent recapturing the events of the day and the season. Sundays were varied with many activities. We attended a Singing Sands meeting, watched Taras Bulba at the local theater, or went to an evening session at church or temple. One Sunday we worked on decorations for the dance, another Sunday we spent selling magazines for our class, drive. Eventually, though, we knew what had to come . . . homework and the final hours of a week end. Why were the programs on television always so interesting when we sat within hearing range of them, trying to find the length of Line A to circle x2 -f- y2 = 25? The base was the salt solution of—no, the alkaline substance always formed ion comp—no. Oh, why did they turn the TV down so low? I can't even hear it! This highly concentrated technique of study for the test Monday showed what result a week end of fun could have on us. Still, we knew a life without learning would be fruitless, so we were up bright and early Monday morning, ready to depart for 210 North Grand . . . the place we needed. A quick look of our social calendars mode us realize How long winter could be. We were in for weeks of stud , broken only by Christmas vocation ond short, busy week ends. For freshmen if wos the first time grade averages, semester exams, and finals became so important. Everything we did now would be noted in our personal records. We hod o fresh new stort to moke ourselves known. As sophomores we were already oworo of what lay ahead—study, study, and more study, but we dug into our texts to search for the knowledge that would make us confident sophomores, future juniors. We juniors looked upon the school work ahead as a stepping stone on which we could flourish or fail. Class rankings popped into many minds os physics, English, ond Algebra II tried their best to stump us. If we made the grade this year, we would be seniors in '64. We of '63 held many thoughts within us. These last months of toil ond study would be the hardest to handle . . . Hamlet ond Macbeth, derivations ond ellipses, ripple tanks and vectors. With the leadership we were expected to assume in clubs and major events, high marks become even more difficult to obtain. Yet we knew this year was our final offort to attain our goal, and we struggled to make all succeed. From the time we hurried to school to the time we donned our heavy coots ond boots we concentrated on learning the subject, mastering the skill. During tho morning hours of work, we were reminded of our constant hunger pains, which were relieved by the aid of the cofeteria. Miller, or Mom. Lunch hours were always hectic, beginning with a noisy scene at our lockers, during which time our top book, hair spray, food locker was in competition with our bottom coot, boot, junk' locker. While we ate we also found severol other interesting things to do—sing, dance, chat, laugh, yell, ond sometimes studyl Soon the hour was over and we were bock to the classroom once more. Many times our thoughts slipped from the American Revolution to the French Club meeting after school, the Saturnalia Thursdoy, or the game scheduled for that night. The lost minute announcements ond sound of the bugle ending our school day reminded us that from 8:20 till 3:20 this was the place for us . . . y I ?9 let's go for o walk, she suggested. Tomorrow's going to bo beautiful! We didn't go thof doy—it snowed. Four times she come up with the walk suggestion, ond four days if wos postponed—if rained. When we gave up and planned o study dote, it was perfect weather for a Randolph to Wells Street jaunt. That's how spring come to Wirt, suddenly, scarcely. With thof first warm wind, we tossed books on the neoresf choir and changed for slacks ond sweotshirts. log problems were forgotten os we joined friends for an offer-school bike four through Miller. Occasionally Dad returned eorly from work, and we got the convertible, lop down, at last! Dusk come ond the never-ending pile of books were waiting. Behind the study desk we plugged through calculations and conjugations. Though it became harder to maintain high scores in school, we still showed Morgan Pork and Holy Trinity just how to buz correctly on It's Academic. Concentrate, concentrate! How could we? It was easier to ponder about Mordi Gras . . . High Hearts . . . Prom . . . Graduation. Everything was depending on spring, we decided as we laid our head bock on the fresh smelling lawn during lunch-hour lounging. Would Dad let me have the lincoln May 17? We were owakened by the bell, returning us to ofternoon classes. The lost major social event to come from the ‘63 people . . . Silver Paradise. We'd moke it the best ever, thought seniors as they began planning for pavilion decorotions and prom favors. Night time came and all wos perfect. Time flew . . . the lost time it would be like this . . . Let's twist again wos the rebel call for all the lively ones who ripped up at the Dawn Hop from midnight to morning. The bunnyhop, mashed potatoes, ond twist were challenged by all. The trips to Gary for the tux and the hundreds of formats we sow uptown were treosured thoughts, as we headed for Turkey Run or Dunes State Pork. Doys grew hotter, subjects grew harder, and hopes just grew. We tried teachers to the limit, ond the countdown began. Seniors ore great, seniors are cool, seniors ore running this whole school . . . wos all we heard from the '63 Closs in their final hours. Step, together . . . step, together ... as we glanced around our dangling tossels we saw friends who had come to Memorial Auditorium to honor this closs os the twenty-fifth to come from Wirt. 6:00 started simultaneously with Pomp Circumstance, ond os we morched wc felt our treasures slowly slipping awoy . . . . good-bye to coming lote to register to that special teocher-friend who helped with problems, math and otherwise to physics experiments we still don't understand to overdue books that lingered in our lockers to those low-calorie? lunches we inhaled to the security of belonging . . . Underclassmen knew they were missing School after June 4. They owaited the through the halls of 8:19 . . . nobody came. something as they senior mob which peered around Wirt once come crashing m — _j -- r-“ Sftnitta MJ “V 1 s4%e 'ZOtui 'Po ed 'ZOctJt (feee Adams, Mrs. Dena 11 Allegret, Frank 83 Allen, David 29, 56, 66, 86 Allen, Mrs. Dorothy 81 Allen, Paul 57, 83 Allen, Roger 27, 53, 55, 68, 69, 91 Alpert, Adeane 30, 34, 83, 85 Alpert, Mr. Seymour 11 Amador, Wilma 87 Anderson, William 83 Anderson, Carla 25, 35, 91 Anderson, Judy 13, 25, 46, 47, 94, 97, 99, 100 Anderson, Linda 83 Anderson, Robert 91 Anderson, Mrs. Roxanna 80 Anderson, Sue 83 Anderson, Susan 17, 19, 24, 25, 30, 33, 39, 40, 41, 47, 91 Anderson, William 56, 91 Arbeen, Donald 57, 83 Arden, Terry 18, 87 Austin, Judith 83 Axelson, Mrs. Ellen 81 Ayers, Gene 16, 18, 27, 56, 66, 87 Babb, Robert 27, 31, 58, 66, 68, 91 Babb, Ruth 83 3aker, Blythe 25, 30, 33, 35, 83 Baker, Larry 31, 87 Baker, Stanley 30, 31, 91 Baldauf, Sandra 83 Ballard, Dale 21, .100 Ballard, Gordon 83 Baltas, William 58, 91 Ban, Mr. John 72 Baranko, Mr. Joseph 72 Barger, Becky 25, 32, 33, 35, 87 Barsuko, Natalie 23, 25, 29, 91 Beckman, Mr. John 20, 72 Beers, Peggy 91 Beier, Jackie 100, 112 Beisler, Mr. Edward 11 Bell, Holly 100 Benoit, Mr. William 11 Bentley, Charlene 101 Bentley, Winifred 101 Beres, Jerry 101 Berg, Marsh 91 Berk, Jeffery 12, 27, 43, 53, 55, 68, 101, 135 Berke, Arthur 57, 65, 83 Berke, Nancy 91 Berndt, Sharon 87 Berndt, Tony 27, 47, 69, 101, 116 Beyer, Holly 21, 83 Biggers, Kim 87 Biltz, Miss Marian 34, 80 Bingham, Dr. Leroy 11 Blankenship, Dr. Alden 11 Blankenship, Thomas 18, 19, 56, 59, 69, 91 Bloom, Josephine 25, 30, 101, 119 Bochnowski, Mr. John 28, 73 Bode, Christine 22, 24, 25, 30, 132 87 Bode, Shirlee 24, 25, 30, 34, 35, 39, 100, 101 Bodnar, Gerri 25, 32, 33, 43, 101 Bold, Robert 30, 87 Bole, Claudia 22, 25, 35, 87 Book, Carol 24, 25, 91 Boswell, Gregory 83 Boswell, Virginia 102 Boule, Tom. 20, 56, 87 Bouque, Dorsey 27, 31, 91 Boutwell, Bill 102 Bowman, Karen 18, 20, 102 Boyce, Jodell 91 Brace, Miss Eleanor 23, 73 Bradley, James 21, 102 Brandt, James 87 Brink, John 27, 52, 54, 56, 57, 91 Brogno, Paula 83 Brooks, Lillie 87 Brown, Douglas 18, 19, 30, 31, 56, 91 Brown, Melvin 18, 19, 30, 31, 69, 87 Brown, Robert 83 Brown, Timothy 69, 91 Brown, Trina 22, 102 Bryan, Kenneth 20, 83 Bublitz, Kathryn 30, 83 Buck, Mrs. Agneta 30, 73 Budlove, Gloria, 36, 40, 43, 102, 103 Burger, John 83 Burger, Ronald 27, 52, 55, 91 Burns, Kathleen 25, 30, 82, 83 Burris, Charlotte 91 Bush, Mr. Glenn 81 Bush, Larry 102 Bushnell, Jill 30, 83 Cafeo, Gloria 20, 87 Callas, Richard 27, 58, 68 Cambre, Janet 25, 87 Campbell, Charles 83 Carew, Marilyn 25, 35, 102 Carlson, Russell 57, 83 Carlson, Thomas 27, 56, 60, 63, 64, 65, 68, 69, 87, 133 Carrasco, Teresa 91 Carroll, Tanis 91 Carsch, Karin 23, 25, 29, 35, 91 Carter, Bryan 47, 99, 103 Caudill, Brenda 87 Chance, Mr. William K. 10 Chicos, Karen 21, 25, 35, 43, 103 Childers, Diane 83 Childers, Drina 25, 79, 91 Christine, Patricia 18, 19, 21, 30, 47, 99, 103, 107 Chulak, Joe 16, 27, 70, 90, 91 Chulak, Mary 22, 30, 87 Chulak, Thomas 16, 30, 57, 65, 68, 82, 83 Cifaldi, Shirley 103 Clegg, Cheryl 25, 47, 99, 104 Coffman, Charles 18, 19, 87 Cohen, Deborah 28, 30, 35, 87 Coley, Raymond 57, 65, 67, 83 Conner, Katie 25, 26, 35, 87 Connor, Terry 83 Cook, Don 27, 55, 56, 60, 62, 64, 69, 91 Cooke, Mary Ann 25, 119 Cope, David 29, 68, 87 Cordingley, Bruce 30, 31, 32, 91 Cordingley, Gary 74 Cornea, Mary 87 Cornea, Noreve 22, 23, 28, 104 Cornea, Zachary 57, 83 Cornelius, Carol 87 Costello, Bonnie 31, 83 Costello, Gary 91 Couch, Lyle 83 Coulehan, Lawrence 27, 47, 58, 68, 91, 134 Cozza, Perry 30, 83 Crowford, Miss Jean 72 Cross, Jo Ann 104 Cunningham, Bob 18, 19, 66, 69, 91 Cupka, Lillian 21, 91 Cupka, Linda 20, 21, 87 Cupka, Louise 83 Cupka, Lucille 91 Dacey, Mike 56, 87 Dallis, Lucas 27, 43, 52, 54, 104, 132 Dambrauskas, Dennis 87 Danford, Carol 87, 40, 133 Davis, William 83 Dean, Mrs. Lila 81 Dearth, Vickie 19, 87 Dempsey, Patricia 87 DeSoto, Claudia 83 DeStafano, Gail 87 Dial, Cheryl, 87 Dickinson, David 28, 29, 30, 31, 47, 91 Dickinson, Debbi 30, 87 Dierolf, Linda 87 Dingman, Tom 27, 56, 66, 68, 87 Divich, Gale 105 Dolata, Barbara 9, 13, 24, 25, 26, 35, 39, 42, 47, 99, 105, 136 Dolenar, Carl 105 Dolenar, Judy 20, 105 Dolenar, Madeline 31, 87 Dominick, Kathryn 34, 83 Dooley, Mrs. Olivemae Yester 6 Doyne, Michael 27, 30, 61, 87 Dreher, Eric 83 Duncan, Virginia 87 Dunleavy, Mr. George 53, 57, 64, 70, 72 Easton, Terry 65, 67, 83 Echle, Kathleen 22, 23, 25, 90, 91 Echterling, Cheryl 25, 30, 35, 83 Edwards, Ronnie 105 Ehresman, Pamela 87 Eichenbaum, Charles 105 Eley, Cheryl 25, 30, 40, 82, 83 Eley, Mr. Paul 11 Elliott, Mr. Paul 73 Ellis, Michele 30, 87 Elwood, Dan 30, 56, 66, 68, 91 Elwood, Mr. Joseph 11 England, Loren 105 Ensweiler, James 57, 68, 83 Ertel, Mr. James 73 Ertel, Michael 61, 73, 87 Eskilson, David 75 Fairley, Douglas 57, 68, 83 Farabaugh, Christopher 31, 83 Farber, Rosalind 30, 83 Fausnaugh, Terry 18, 83 Feigenbaum, David 30, 57, 65, 83 Felinski, Frank 32, 91 Felty, Mrs. Alice 81 Fengya, Mrs. Ruth 81 Fengya, Michele 25, 30, 35, 91, 133 Fengya, Mike 105 Ferguson, Martha 87 Ferguson, Nina 83 Fields, Judy 106 Fietz, Laureen 33, 87 Fine, Bruce 26, 30, 57, 59, 83 Fine, Dole 26, 28, 31, 47, 67, 91 Fine, Mrs. Paul 36 Fish, Sharon 83 Fisher, Kathy 40 Fisher, Rhea Kathleen 106 Fisher, Sherilyn 83 Foley, Michele 91 Forney, James 12, 16, 21, 26, 43, 47, 94, 99, 106 Forney, Patricia 25, 26, 35, 87 Foster, Mr. Monte 72 Fox, Gregg 20, 28, 30, 32, 47, 91 Fox, Jacalyn 17, 26, 25, 47, 91 Fox, Janice 30, 34, 43, 47, 96, 99, 106, 107 Fox, Joyce 18, 19, 35, 86 Fox, Richard 26, 61, 69, 87 Frank, Joyce 43, 106 Franklin, Ann 25, 106 Franklin, James 87 Frazier, Christine 87 Free Is, Mike 87 Frenzel, Suzanne 18, 25, 30, 35, 91 Fugitt, Chris 34, 87 Fuller, Jim 32, 58, 91 Fussell, Cynthia 91 Fussell, Joseph 67, 106 Gaier, Mrs. Katie 81 Gale, Jeff 31, 91 Gale, Thomas 66, 87 Gallant, Thomas 65, 68, 83 Galloway, Mr. Frank 6 Gamble, Nancy 83 Garcia, Lynn 21, 25, 30, 35, 91 Garcia, Susan 83 Gardner, Donn 60, 62, 63, 64, 67, 91 Garris, Clifford 20, 91 Getsinger, Denny 87 Giguere, Ronald 30, 31, 87 Gilbert, Bruce 106 Glab, Carolyn 107 Glover, Mrs. Ethel 80 Glover, Kristin 25, 30, 35, 40, 41, 87 Gluck, Dorothy 107, 119 Goines, Mr. Mack 73 Golner, Marilyn 25, 26, 28, 30, 46, 87 Gonzales, Mr. John 81 Gorbandt, John 65, 83 Gorbandt, Joyce 91 Gorsegner, Mr. Leonard 74 Govert, Mrs. Marina 74 Grady, Terrie 20, 29, 30, 31, 47, 77, 97, 107 Graves, George 87 Gray, Christopher 85 Gray, David 9, 58, 107 Gray, Mrs. Fannie Mae Christoff 6, 9 Gray, Mr. Raymond 6, 9 Green, Henry 56, 61, 87 Gregory, Dale 35, 91 Griffith, Dr. Ermel 6 Grigsby, Mr. George R. 10 Grimm, Gerry 27, 59, 91 Grimmer, Donna 83 Grimmer, Nanette 20 Gross, David 21, 108 Gross, Linda 25, 30, 35, 87 Gruetzmacher, Mrs. Dayle 80 Grunow, Billy 83 Gunn, William 57, 83 Gunther, Gary 57, 65, 68, 83 Guylas, John 57, 83 Hackney, Diane 87 Hallander, George 83 Ham, John 87 Hammons, Raymond 87 Hamrick, Mr. Joseph 34, 58, 68, 74 Hanna, Mary 25, 35, 108 Hanna, Bill 27, 67, 108 Hans, Robert 83 Hartley, David 91 Hartman, Jim 27, 53, 55, 68, 91 Hass, David 27, 54, 56, 59, 91 Hawkins, Michael 59, 83 Hebib, Jill 18, 19, 34, 35, 83 Heckler, Sue 83 Hedgren, Rudy 18, 19, 108 Heil, Bertha 83 Heil, Lawrence 83 Heilman, Hildur 19, 109 Heilman, Karl 18, 19, 31, 86, 87 Heminger, Sandra 31, 83 Henke, Jerry 27, 31, 35, 58, 66, 91 Hersch, Jeffery 31, 87 Hersch, Lydia, 21, 46, 109 Hess, William 57, 83 Hill, Tom 13, 26, 27, 47, 52, 68, 94, 109 Hinchman, Kathy 24, 25, 91 Hires, Pamela 23, 25, 35, 87 Hirsch, Barbara 19, 25, 83 Hirsch, Bonnie 25, 35, 87 Hirschberg, Daniel 17, 28, 29, 31, 47, 91 Hirschmann, Peggy 19, 25, 30, 86, 87 Hoblitzel, Louise 91 Hoffman, Greg 76 Hoffman, Jay 83 Holman, Robert 87, 89 Holman, Scott 68 Holt, Mr. Robert 75 i Hooper, Danny 83 Hoover, Don 18, 19, 43, 99, 109 Horwith, Peggy 109 Houser, Don 30, 31, 34, 91 Howell, Fred 16, 65, 67, 83 Howell, Virginia 25, 34, 91 Hubbard, William 21, 34, 83 Hubner, Miss Helen Ruth 75 Huddleston, Mrs. Frances, 6, 26, 80 Hughes, Helen 25, 28, 30, 31, 34, 91 Humphries, Elizabeth 21, 91 Humphries, Patricia 83 Hurst, James 57, 83 Hurst, Marilyn 25, 87 Iglesias, Mick 27, 53, 54, 60, 62, 65, 91 Isaacson, Charlene 20, 23, 28, 30, 35, 94, 97, 109 Ives, Mrs. Dorothy 75 Ivkovich, Mr. Mile 35, 74 Jackson, Jill 25, 109 Jaclack, Miss Dorothy 13, 74 Jacobs, Mike 18, 27, 39, 43, 50, 53, 55, 56, 59, 67, 109 Jacobs, Ted 91 Janco, Howard 18, 87 Jansen, Bonnie 83 Jenkins, Allyn 87 Jenkins, Gregory 26, 87 Jens, Virginia 21, 22, 30, 81 Johnson, Clyde 83 Johnson, Joan 24, 25, 87 Johnson, Mrs. Olga 80 Johnson, Paul 57, 83 Johnston, Samuel 57, 83 Jones, Claire 67, 87 Jones, Mrs. Margaret Labb 20, 21, 75 Jones, Mrs. Nancy 6 Jones, Peter 83 Josephson, David 47, 91 Jump, Richard 18, 19, 87 Jungheim, James 66, 87 Kalish, David 59, 67, 83 Kaplan, Marc 18, 34, 83, 84 Kareska, Lorri 25, 78, 110 Katz, Arthur 30, 91 Keck, Pamela 34, 83 Keffler, Darlene 83 Kehoe, William 57, 83 Kellner, Steve 18 Kelly, Evalyn 91 Kelly, Mary Lou 30, 83 Kelly, Peggy 110 Kemp, Larry 83 Kettas, Gary 9, 12, 17, 91, 132 Kietzman, Gerry 110 Kietzman, Janice 25, 30, 91 Kietzman, Pamela 25 King, Craig 87 King, Penny 30, 34, 84 Kirby, Janice 20, 25, 34, 84 Klaus, Karen 87 Knuckles, Candice 87 Knepper, Richard 84 Knuckles, Michael 84 133 Komorowski, Jeanine 84 Kopko, James 110 Koplow, Lianne 12, 21, 25, 28, 30, 35, 47, 90, 91 Kosky, Katy 25, 91 Kosour, Linda 87 Kovach, Drew 14, 18, 32, 33, 87 Kowall, Clayton 84 Kowall, Kathy 25, 34, 35, 43, 103, 110 Krayniak, Shay 18, 85 Krieger, Diane 25, 30, 34, 35, 87 Kruse, Mrs. Natalie 81 Kubick, Keith 85 Kurth, Ken 57, 35, 61, 67, 85 Kurth, Sharon 25, 30, 35, 91 Kush, Peter 32, 33, 68, 88 Lacher, Mrs. Bette 75 Lambert, Philip 91 Lamberton, Patricia 91 Langbehn, Virginia 25, 35, 91 Lange, John 91 Larsen, Fred 16, 30, 31, 33, 61, 68, 86, 88 Larson, Raymond 20, 58, 68, 88 Larson, Ronnie 27, 110 LaSage, Judy 25, 28, 30, 35, 86, 88 Lester, Robert 34, 68, 85 Laub, Roger 18, 66, 88 Lavedas, Barbara 30, 85 Lavedas, Tony 30, 31, 66, 90, 91, 92 Lawson, Ron 91 Leasure, Sherryl 18, 47, 110 Levin, Gary 91 Levy, Barry 75 Levy, Laura 85 Levy, Maureen 88 Levy, Michael 91 Lewis, Mrs. Mary 81 Lewis, Thomas 18, 19, 84 Lewis, Timothy 27, 55, 56, 91 Lewis, Mr. William 11 Lindstrom, Nancy 25, 34, 84 Lineberry, Larry 84 Linquist, Dianna 25, 30, 35, 88 Litherland, Roy 35 Lizotte, Larry 84 Lorenz, Rosanne 89 Lucas, Robert 84 McCain, Gerry 91 McCall, William 18, 35, 84 McCee, Mr. Trevor 81 McChesney, Sherry 21, 85 McConnell, Bonnie 89 McCutcheon, Tim 27, 59, 110 McDaniel, Carol 91 McDaniel, Janice 25, 33, 34, 89 McDaniel, Marilyn 85 McGee, Linda 85 McGee, Richard 85 McGough, Jeffery 85 McKeny, Jacqueline 89 McNeese, Charles 85 134 McReynolds, Patty 84 Magidson, Dale 91 Mahan, Mr. Robert 67, 74 Maize, Catherine 84 Maize, Richard 34, 47, 96, 111 Mangold, Pauline 84 Manjarrez, Coral 84 Manolakis, Bob 27, 31, 39, 53, 54, 67, 111 Marks, Gary 65, 67, 84 Marlatt, Gay 20, 25, 35, 47, 111 Marlatt, Marvis 25, 32, 35, 91 Marsch, Bob 56, 92 Marsh, Burton 35, 89 Martin, Connie 17, 21, 25, 39, 42, 45, 99, 111 Martin, Kathy 25, 112 Martin, Linda 84 Martin, Virginia 22, 25, 92 Martinez, Carmen 89 Martinez, Yolanda 89 Mason, Kathy 84 Mason, Ruth 88 Massey, Cheryl 18, 19, 34, 92 Massey, Duane 112 Mathis, Patricia 25, 92 Mattingly, Rachel 20, 88 Mattox, Kathleen 85 Matysiak, Rick 20, 60, 63, 88 Medved, Miss Barbara 11, 75 Medved, Janice 25, 35, 88 Melton, Richard 29, 34, 43, 47, 97, 112 Melzer, Barry 112 Melzer, Paula 25, 88 Meneakis, Mr. Nick 13, 25, 32, 33, 76 Meneakis, Nick 32, 33 Meyerson, Nancy 18, 31, 34, 47, 97, 113 Meyette, Richard 57, 68, 85 Michnik, Pamela 23, 25, 85 Michnik, Tom 113 Middleton, James 68, 85 Middleton, Patsy 34, 85 Millender, Cheryl 25, 112, 113 Miller, Cathy 25, 30 Miller, David 66, 85 Miller, Nancy 18, 85 Miller, Raymond 66, 88 Miller, Thomas 68, 65, 84 Mills, Dennis 17, 27, 52, 54, 68, 99, 113 Mills, Mr. Sam 11 Moise, Mr. Samuel 11 Molnar, Diana 88 Molner, Eugene 57, 84 Mongaraz, Cipriano 67, 89 Moore, James 20 Moore, Judith 20 Morgan, Barbara 84 Morley, Connie 24, 25, 30, 33, 89 Morris, Mr. William 76 Murphy, Barbara 84 Murphy, Charlotte 84 Murray, Barbara 25 Murway, Barbara 20, 34, 84 Myers, Harlan 18, 89 Nabhan, Diane 20, 29, 35, 47, 93 Nabhan, Norman 57, 84 Nabhan, Mr. Walter 52, 69, 76 Nash, David 12, 16, 27, 39, 43, 52, 55, 56, 60. 63, 64, 67, 99, 113 Nash, Jack 27, 28, 47, 56, 67, 93 Nash, Judith 18, 25, 31, 34, 35, 85 Neal, Judy 30, 34, 89 Nehrig, Ronald 18, 89 Nehrig, Russell 17, 18, 19, 21, 26, 43, 46, 99, 113 Nelson, Bob 21, 113 Nelson, Wally 56, 89 Nemeth, Donna 25, 29, 35, 93 Newcomb, Mrs. Vera 80 Nichols, Adelle 25, 34, 85 Nickels, James 85 Nicksic, Barbara 28, 30, 85 Nicksic, Mike 18, 30, 31, 32, 34, 93 Noe, Dennis 92, 119 Nohr, James 30, 35, 88 Nolan, Thomas 32, 66, 85 Noyes, Joelle 30, 88 Olds, Bob 92 Olmstead, Barbara 18, 88 Olmstead, Patricia 18, 92 Onda, Mr. James 77 Onoda, James 85 Oppman, Mrs. Mary 21, 77 Ordas, Jill 88 Osterkamp, Kathy 85 Ostrowski, Ray 92 Otterbacher, Miss Thyrza 77 Owen, Mr. Jack 53, 64, 68, 76 Owen, Patricia 20, 26, 34, 82, 84 Paquin, Joseph 57, 84 Parker, Donald 93 Parker, Mr. Earl 6, 9 Parker, Janet 25, 35, 93 Parker, Jean 88 Parker, Linda 88 Parker, Margaret 34, 82, 84 Parker, Mrs. Naomi Kean 6 Parker, Mrs. Phyllis, Kean 6, 9 Parkey, Dean 36, 43, 113 Parmelee, Michael 27, 53, 54, 66, 68. 93 Paul, Janet 20, 21, 84 Paul, Kenneth 20, 89 Peltz, Cathy 25, 114, 115 Pence, Linda 25, 30, 32, 34, 84 Penny, Sara 16, 18, 25, 34, 84 Perez, Manuel 84 Perkins, lee 68, 114, 115 Perkins, Nancy 93 Perry, Janet 89 Perryman, Joseph 18, 89 Pester, Karen 18, 19, 92 Pester, Sharon 18, 19, 34, 92 Peterson, Erik 27, 28, 58, 68, 92 Petkovich, Annella 16, 22, 89, 120 Petkovich, Patrick 27, 55, 56, 57, 66, 68, 92 Petrucci, Veronica 20, 30, 89 Pettit, Wendy 20, 21, 25, 28, 35, 47, 94, 114 Pfaff, Mr. Sam 81 Pink, Dennis, 27, 56, 61, 69, 89 Polen, Terry 27, 67, 92 Ponda, Anna 84 Ponto, Ardith 21, 114 Popp, John 32, 89 Posz, Anne 30, 34, 85 Pouch, Jerry 85 Powell, Arnold 85 Powell, Shirley 85 Preuss, Jack 56, 89 Price, Chris 65, 85 Price, Fred 114 Priefler, Darleen 85 Printke, Karen 92 Proft, Berry 93 Pyle, Richard 65, 68, 85 Quinton, Barbara 88 Radcliff, Miss Mary Jane 77 Radosh, Sheila 31, 85 Raines, Carol 85 Ralston, Evan 84 Randall, Thomas 88 Ransford, Charles 35, 88 Raupach, Thomas 18, 19, 93 Rein, Judith 25, 30, 88 Reinhard, Linda 93 Reuland, Linda 18, 34, 88 Rice, Connie 84 Richardson, Ann 19, 25, 93 Richardson, Bette 20, 25, 30, 88 Rigich, Barbara 93 Ripper, Grant 20, 88 Ritchey, Barbara 30, 88 Roaden, Terry 84 Roaden, William 84 Robare, Patricia 119 Pachovas, Michael 34, 84 Pachter, Suzanne 30, 34, 86,|H H Robbin' Thomas 84 88 Bobbin, Michael 30, 89 Page, Gary 88 Robinette, Eleanor 30, 93 Paloncy, Mr. Edward 76 Robinette, Linda 25, 84 Robinson, Carol 25, 30, 35, 89 Rochford, John 89 Rockhill, Dennis 84 Rogers, Buck, 16, 84 Rogers, Donald 16, 17, 26, 27, 39, 43, 45, 52, 55, 66, 99, 114, 115 Rogers, Lynn 16, 25, 26, 84 Rogers, Marjorie 18, 35, 89 Rogers, Robert 66, 89 Rosenbaum, Barbara 25, 85 Ross. Mr. Bert 77 Roth, Robert 89 Rothacker, Kathy 30, 31, 92 Rowland, Katherine 18, 25, 31, 34, 85 Rubinstein, Lynn 92 Rubush, James 27, 56, 60, 61, 62, 65, 88, 89 Rudy. Ron 18, 19, 92 Russell, Andrea 85 Russell, Mark 18, 19, 89 Salib, Richard 30, 31, 88 Sammy, Louis 19, 56, 66, 68, 88 Sanchez, Toni 30, 35, 92 Sandusky, JoAnn 85 Sargent, Gene 34, 97, 114 Sargent, Suzi 85 Sawochka, Patricia 92 Scheub, Mr. Richard 64, 80 Schiller, Nancy 114 Schneider, Jim 17, 26, 43, 47, 99, 115 Schneider, Lynn 17, 47, 92 Schneidewind, Carol 16, 25, 32, 35, 40, 41, 43, 47, 97, 115 Scholebo, Allen 18, 57, 59, 85 Schor, Sandra 25, 30, 85 Schott, Mike 85 Schreiner, Ron 88 Schroeder, Charles 93 Schulze, Mrs. Florence 76 Schumacher, Joyce 25, 33, 88 Schwanke, Richard 21, 88 Schwartzberg, Frances 26, 30, 88 Scott, Mrs. Frances 81 Seay, Brenda 85 Seay, Patricia 20, 25, 88 Sederberg, Jeff 29, 115 Sederberg, Robin 31, 35, 47, 90, 93 Seipel, Robert 84 Sekulovich, Pat 30, 93 Sellhorn, James 29, 39, 53, 54, 57, 68, 69, 115 Senf, Mr. Edward 77 Sessions, Ann 25, 30, 84 Shanahan, Maureen 93 Shanahan, Tom 67 Shapiro, lla 20, 35, 88 Shaw, Jack 59, 47, 69, 116 Shelgren, Harold 57, 61, 68, 84 Shelgren, Mary Beth 25, 39, 40, 93 Shirk, Mrs. Isabella 16, 78 Shoesmith, James 59, 116 Shoesmith, Linda 88 Shook, Connie 84 Shotts, Robert 16, 27, 52, 53, 57, 66, 68, 88 Silver, Joanne 22, 24, 25, 93 Simmons, Mr. Lewis 78 Simons, Dwayne 56, 92 Sisko, Judy 19 Sisko, Steve 58, 116 Sisko, Tim 66, 116 Skingley, Larry 84 Slatnich, Bonnie 25, 31, 89 Smith, Barry 57, 84 Smith, Bonnie 18, 92 Smith, Jim 117 Smith, Lawrence 84 Smith, Martha 20, 30, 89 Smith, Walter 84 Smolinske, Susan 30, 34, 35, 84 Sofiak, Jeanine 24, 25, 30, 89 Solomon, Rita 30, 84 Spencer, Linda 89 Spungen, Bonnie 85 Sredno, Miss Juliana 78 Staffeld, Thomas 30, 68, 92 Stapelton, Carol 25, 35, 117 Stasey, Bob 34, 69, 117 Stasey, Joseph 30, 58, 66, 89 Stepita, Don 18, 19, 30, 31, 92 Steudel, Rick 85 Stevens, Mrs. Anna 81 Stimson, Suzanne 23, 25, 85 Stonehill, Roy 57, 65, 68, 85 Stover, Bob 92 Strawbridge, George 27, 58, 61, 67, 89 Stroud, James 31, 92 Stroud, Robert 30, 89 Stump, Joan 19, 40, 41, 85 Stunyo, George 27, 31, 34, 59, 67, 92 Sucec, Joseph 30, 85 Sucec, Mrs. Joseph 11 Such, Donna 89 Sullivan, James 89 Summers, Barbara 25, 85 Summers, Marcia 19, 88 Sweeney, Mr. Frank 81 Sweet, Mr. Norbert 79 Swisshelm, Carol 117 Syren, Mr. Marvin 66, 79 Tague, John 85 Tague, Peggy 92 Telligman, Ryan 85 Terus, Margot 20, 25, 88 Thanos, Angelo 30, 93 Theis, Mr. Theo 31, 79 Thomas, Allison 25, 30, 85 Thomas, Patricia 20, 93 Thomas, Paul 26, 30, 117 Thompson, Mrs. R. B. 11 Thompson, Reed 18, 116, 117 Thompson, Robert 26, 31, 57, 68, 84 Thorn, Sandra 88 Thrall, Sarah 84 Tigue, Lawrence 93 Toda, John 18, 19, 59, 93 Tomlinson, Susan 25, 93 Torres, Ada 84 Townsend, John 66, 88 Trani, Mary Jane 25, 93 Travis, Robert 88 Tropilo, Miss Helen 78 Troxel, Wendy 20, 21, 117 Tsoutsouris, Cynthia 19, 28, 30, 84 Tulloch, Charlotte 34, 117 Tulloch, Dave 118 Ulman, Diane 84 Ulman, Judy 93 Uremovich, Mrs. Mary Jane 80 Valle, Mrs. Carmen 78 Van Santen, Jerry 20, 56, 60, 63, 64, 67. 88 Van Winkle, Mr. Bob 59, 79 Varvarigos, Mary 30, 35, 46, 47, 93 Vega, Elvira 43, 118 Vernon, John 84 Vigland, Sheila 25, 92 Vincent, Mrs. Albina 81 Vossos, Danise 32, 46, 92 Waffler, Carol 84 Wagner, Frank 12, 32, 33, 34, 46, 97, 99, 118, 119 Waisanen, Ruth 25, 30, 35, 88 Waitkus, Alan 30, 60, 61, 62, 92 Walker, Patricia 84 Walsh, John 69, 118 Walton, Jay 27, 30, 31, 66, 92, 133 Walton, William 118 Weddell, Mr. Robert 79 Weiner, Andrea 25, 30, 35, 92, 133 Weislogel, Paul 29, 34, 46, 47, 97, 99, 118 Weisman, Neil 17, 27, 53, 54, 66, 92 Weiss, Daniel 84 Weiss, Karen 30, 84, 85 Weiss, Myron 18, 19, 92 Welch, James 60, 61, 62, 64, 68, 88 Wendt, Mrs. Elsie 30, 78 Wheeler, Lynn 25, 30, 92 Whitaker, Hubert 85 Whitaker, Violet 85 White, Mr. Andrew 11 Whitney, Richard 56, 93 Wickberg, Dennis 88 Wilcox, Jeff 12, 52, 54, 92, 93 Williams, Carol 20, 93 Williams, Carole 17, 26, 28, 43, 47, 99, 118, 119 Williams, Frances 85 Williams, Gerald 85 Williams, James 35, 56, 88 Williams, Mrs. Mae 81 Williams, Penny 25, 31, 35, 88 Willoughby, Betty 118 Wilson, Tracy 16, 30, 40, 89 Wirth, Michael 89 Witham, Joseph 35, 93 Wolf, James 34, 85 Wolfe, Trudy, 47, 119 Wolk, Ira 93 Woods, Gary 18, 19, 89 Woodworth, Michael 119 Worthington, Eddie 89 Worthington, Jo Ellen 85 Wozniak, Allen 89 Wozniak, Bonnie 119 Wozniak, John 33, 68, 85 Wozniak, Nancy 89 Wright, Aneta 85 Wright, Mrs. Grace 81 Wright, John 89 Wright, Linda 93 Wright, Margaret 89 Wuletich, Douglas 69, 89 Wunder, Jack 93 Wunschel, Mrs. Bette Flamme 6 Wygant, Laurance 30, 31, 89 Wymer, Pamela 23, 25, 34, 89 Wysong, Christine 23, 34, 85 Yocius, Jean 85 Yocius, Joseph 85 Yurin, Mr. William 79 Zale, Mr. Raymond 11 Zeidman, Laurie 18, 19, 28, 35, 93 Ziomek, John 31, 56, 61, 67 Occi Stutd c'Ufet 135 Whot will be in '63?'' was the question which begon to formulate in our minds when wc took charge of our first SANDSCRIPT affair, the Annual Signing Dance, lost Mo . We looked to you, the students, to find our answer. Whether it was at 210 North Grand, Marquette Park Pavilion, a Chicago track meet, or smack in the midst of Lake Michigan, we tried to recapture some of the events you'd wont to remember. To you, from SANOSCRIPT '63 STAFF goes 1963 . . . But you haven't even been home to cot dinner,” I'd tell DAVE os he would sit, huddled over his beloved sports section, trying to find the football hidden in the pile-up. Dave, remember how we fought over who d get Frank in the dark room fourth hour . . . you’d win and make me come to work of night. Then when I'd try to find contocts for my section, they'd end up in your roh-rah drawor, saved for your smashing sports section. Without my ' right hand man ' I couldn t hove mode it through those deadlines. Without our little white put-put, how could we hove mode it oil possible this year? Thanks, Dave, for the understanding and undermanning you gave to me. Let the blood run to your head, JUDY, I'd suggest when wc were desperate for a headline, and you did . . . came up with a headline, too! How many hours hove you worked on that so different copy? I'm ofroid to count In fact, I couldn t begin. On the eves of several deadlines, you and I would invade your house for the night . . . fhonki, MRS. ANDERSON for lodging the onnuol ond me on those weekends. The chocolate cokes and breakfosts were appreciated Still, Jud-guy, hamburgers ore best at three in the morning, aren't they? We hod so much fun or staff s Snow Ball when we doubled. Remember how Mo mo ond Papa Anderson rushed our one deadline to the Chicago post office to moke suro the 5:30 deadline to Dallos was kept. Do you recall the very last deadline? Andy, you can never forget staff and all the fun ... I sholl never forget you ond all your help—thanks guy. Where s GARY? WSO would osk, and he could always be found—in Room 204, bending over the pile of secret ort work. Everything we did seemed to coll for Gory s unique art work . . . remember oil the division pages the second time around? You've got a big heart for such o little guy—be careful the next time you stood on the table to check if your layout is balanced. I hope that someday you finally move info your dream house on Oak Street . . maybe next month . . . anyway. Gar, you're so-o-o cutel I meon it!” I don t think we re gomg to make this deadline, you d say, FRAMK; but soon you'd soften to our pleas ond come of night to rush through one of our special division pages on that scarce'' B' j x 11 paper. I wanted your pictures to be the best possible work from Framk Wagner our photographer . . . when you and I worked alone on the student life, pages . . . when we worked on the impossible King and Queen court pictures . . . when Anella hod to come out perfect . . . when those club pictures were reprinted ... I hope you ore os proud of your work as I am, Framk. Sugar cubes ore good for you, but for a diet? You were the one person in the photography deportment who reolized school life takes place both in and out of tho yellow walls of Wirt . . . thonk you for pictures, patience, and persuasion given when things looked their worst . . . I'm glad I met you this yeor os the Jolly Fromk you really ore. No you con t have Miss D.J.'s car . . . use your truck, TOM ... if you can find it . . Picture money. Snow Ball plans, and expenditures were kept by you with expert bookkeeping and just a little help from the sponsor. See, Tom, staff work wosn'f as bod os you thought it would be after that first summer meeting. Oh, if you still wonder who moved your truck bock home to Forrest Avenue, MISS D.J., Judy, Gary, and I will never telllll There are no more onnuds to sell I ’ Why? Because JIM sold them all. This pipe-chewing, senior salesman did the work of ten with his tremendous annual selling techniques. Thanks, Forngey, for all your demanding soles pitches, and your drive over the poor, innocent freshmen who were afraid to buy a SANOSCRIPT from any other staff member1 1 ! It s hard to believe you sold the first and the lost annuols ond led the sales for two years. In between 4 bottles of milk, 2 sandwiches, fruit, cookies, condy, and Lianne you monoged to keep us laughing and working to catch up to your sales scale ... the onnuols ore finally here, Jim . . . pleh! When ore you bringing the cardboard for our booth, JEFFER? we'd osk everyday. Thanks for this and for the Senior Saturday you gave. MRS. BERK, your brownies were delicious, oil 150 of them! ! I Look at the club section, Jeff . . . notice the white fops and dork bottoms? Sharp? Let me of the typewriter. TERRIE would cry, os Tuesdays rolled around and the Gory Post expected the Teen-Page articles from Wirt. When you were busy with tho DIAL W Tcrrie, we tried our best to sneak some part of the delicious sandwiches you olwoys brought. You'll make some man o good wife with that cooking! To the three leornmg juniors of SANOSCRIPT 63 go my deep thanks. , . . and get the senior girls in the convertible. GREGG. We finally did get that picture ... in the spring! If only took all yeor. Your job was the most nerve-rocking (I know), ond you sure showed your desire to help anywhere of any time. I'll stop carping obout your ending oil blocks m like no other . . . your crazy bulletin boards dressed up our room ... to you I owe my craving for roisins . . . I'll be watching next year . . . only one piece of coke, Gregg, ond several letters to U. of M. please. Look out for Framk LIANNE; he's offer you!” As long as the ‘63 Staff is around, you'll never live down the time you marked the pictures wrong and they hod to be redone . . . I'll never forget how hard you worked on the student picture loyouts only to have me misplace them. We came to you for copy many times . . . look at the prom page, Lianne . . . does a certoin picture look fomilior? Thanks for all the work on SANOSCRIPT and for your home for Hot's Off. I bet you'll be Jim's silent partner even next yeor, too. Jef‘, your original sports blocks tell the sports story. I alwavs enjoyed watching you and your hunger pains make it through fourth hour sofely. My thanks go to all our friends who understood what deadlines meonf ond kept their potience with us ... to LITTLE JOHN who will always be remembered ... to MRS DEAN who saved our room to clean lost every night . . even to our friends who honked to soy hello os they passed our window in front of Wirt School on those lofe deadline nights. This year I hod two mothers . . . one of home, who understood me beyond understanding, who hardly sow much of her daughter this year, and whom I thonk with loads of love . . . ond one ot school, who more than once accepted me ond my troubles—personal and onnuol, but constantly urged me forward. With all sincerity, the staff and your editor realize the time and know-how Miss D.J offered to moke us see the importance of giving the students their year's life on 136 pages. The little extras that mode us proud to be a member of stoff, the little remarks which were soid only to moke us work harder, the little everythings which mode the SANDSCRIPT truly LIKE NO OTHER hod more than something to do with our sponsor . . . thonks. MISS JACLACK, from the thankful, very lucky thirteen. On the days we ' ditched school, why did wc still come back for fourth hour work? Why did we work extra minutes, hours, nights? Why did we shun remarks about the staff? Why did we give if up for onnuol Staff? Only to give if up for you, the students, with proyerful expectations that this SANOSCRIPT ond this yeor of '63 will always be . . . like no other. of birthday parties with coke ond ice cream . . . of mght work we vowed to discontinue . . . of the secret color of the SANDSCRIPT 63 . . of the confetti we enjoyed throwing . . . of the tons of snacks we ate and ate and ote . . . of the hours on the window ledge . . . of the steok dinner and a copy of SANDSCRIPT 63 •otcs TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made”