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

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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.

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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.

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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.