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

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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.

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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

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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