Class of 1942 Columbia City High School Yearbook in Whitley County, Indiana

Columbia City High School Yearbook in Columbia Township, Indiana * The Columbian 1942

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Yearbook Name

The Columbian 1942

Location

Columbia City, Indiana (Whitley County)

Additional Information

LOOKING DOWN ON EDUCATION AT CCHS

As from the top of a mountain

—of the upper-story window of

a skyscraper—from the top of

CCHS’s main stairway, life and

people are blended into a single

thought: a picture teeming with

activity and alive with youth-

fulness. To present a prospective

view of this panorama — our-

selves and our times — have we

concentrated our efforts. May

this volume tend to preserve

happy memories of us at work

and at play—serious and light-

hearted—but always fired with

a desire to make CCHS tops in

everything.

JACK ANSPAUGH

EDITOR

MARY MONROE

BUSINESS MANAGER

"LEARNING BY DOING" IS GOAL OF 20 ACTIVITIES^

When the 4 o’clock dismissal bell rings,

there are, of course, the same few who are

ready with coat and hat in hand to dash

out the door. But others find their work

has only begun—there are band passages

to be practiced and annual snaps to be

taken. It is these people—the ones who

are not afraid to put in a bit of overtime

—who give CCHS a name and make it

what it is.

BOOKS ARE KEYS TO WISDOM’S TREASURE

Learnin*

TYPIN’ TESTS

Thirty pairs of hands, all uniformly

stroking $25 on uncharted keyboards,

sound busy and industrious. Business

and industry—for nothing else, in such

a period of national emergency, is Amer-

ican youth preparing itself.

GRASPIN' GRAMMAR

A pretty sophomore, although thor-

oughly versed in ruffles and laces, learns

that a catapult is an effective implement

of war. Wasn’t it a woman, Margaret

Mitchell, who wrote Gone With the

Wind?

PROVIN’ PROPOSITIONS

“Maybe you won’t use it outside of

school,” argues Mrs. Average Math-

Teacher; “nevertheless, it gives you men-

tal exercise!” In what type of work won’t

experience at exerting the gray cells

prove profitable?

EXAMININ’ ELEMENTS

Mr. Chemical Engineer of tomorrow

is amazed to discover that water is two

parts hydrogen and one part oxygen.

Perhaps he will be the one to discover

the long sought-after cure for cancer.

AND THE RECORD OF THEIR ACHIEVEMENTS

As the word church refers not to the build-

ing — or to the ritual — but to the worshippers

themselves, so does the word school refer to

the people, who in order to satisfy a continuing

and pressing desire for knowledge and infor-

mation, collect and exchange ideas and modes

of thinking. In such an affable atmosphere,

with everyone eager to contribute and anxious

to learn, one finds himself involuntarily in-

creasing his intellectand broadening.his scope

of vision.

TAXPAYERS'

REPRESENTATIVES

Board of Education

Representatives of the citizens

of Columbia City, the School

Board collaborates with the fac-

ulty in deciding vital issues of

the school. Mr. Paul Morsches

presides over the meetings, while

Mr. Lee Daniel makes records of

the happenings and Mr. Fred

Yontz balances the books. The

board convenes every two weeks.

The pleasant voice who answers over the

phone, “Superintendent’s office” is none other

than Miss Marty Langohr, attendee emeritus of

CCHS. Kept busy with Mr. Kerr’s stenographic

work, she nevertheless takes pride in managing

the secondhand bookstore.

With two of them graduates of CCHS the

School Board feels quite at home at their bi-

weekly meetings. At these sessions, they discuss

with Superintendent Kerr the various problems

that have most recently arisen and decide the

course of action to be followed.

Mr. Fred Yontz, the board member of longest

standing, has served for fourteen years. Next is

Mr. Lee Daniel who was re-elected this year

after having served from 1931 to 1936. Com-

pleting the board is Mr. Paul Morsches, who

started worrying about the school’s affairs at the

beginning of the 1939-1940 school year.

AND MODEL ADMINISTRATORS

Superintendent

Working behind a door labeled super-

intendent, Mr. Arley G. Kerr capably

and conscientiously oversees the stu-

dents and their interests at CCHS. Fur-

thermore he awes learnees with his frank

theories of sociology.

Principal

In a newly-redecorated and very busi-

ness-like looking office, Principal Orla R.

Smiley chiefly delights in writing on the

new multi-colored excuse blanks and

making announcements over the Flash-

A-Call system.

Assistant Principal

Having returned from her

year’s absence due to an auto

accident. Miss Bertha Thorn-

burgh tries to keep Latin stu-

dents from writing translations

in their books and worries along

with the debaters about compul-

sory military training.

Ever ready to offer advice and counsel

to questioning students, CCHS’s superin-

tendent, principal, and assistant principal

personify the traits a good school teacher

should possess. They are constantly alert

and on the lookout for new ideas on how

to make the school a better place in which

to learn.

The history teachers collect in Wil-

son’s second floor abode to get the latest

low-down on who owns what. War-weary,

Miss Berniece Carver tries to change the

subject, but Mr. Wilfred Wilson and

Miss Martha Baker, who also writes ex-

cuses for Columbian Staff members, re-

fuse to be diverted.

Mr. Galen Wenger, having endured

one more harassing seventh period rush,

and Miss Marguerite Stultz, completely

exhausted from keeping her senior lit

class in hand, strike an easy pose and

wonder how their sophomore lit classes

will misinterpret Gareth and Lynette to-

morrow.

Miss Lois Paxson, looking very starchy

in her freshly-laundered home ec uni-

form, amazes the vocational agriculture

teacher, Mr. Leon Alter, by telling him

she has just read in a book that people

once thought tomatoes, his favorite vege-

table, were poison.

After a grueling day of school, Mr.

Joseph Shull, science instructor, seeks

the counsel of his wife, Mrs. Irene W.

Shull, mathematics teacher, on a prob-

lem with which an ardent physics stu-

dent, delving into the mysteries of pul-

leys and mechanical advantages, has

stumped him.

OCCASIONS IMPORTANT

UNSKILLED TO EFFICIENT

CCHS’s three athletic coaches, Mr. Oris DeVol, Mr.

Frank Petrick, and Mr. John Chapman, besides teach-

ing health and safety, English, and shop, respectively,

find time between classes to discuss necessary repairs

to an antiquated, but still usable, softball.

“This score to Morning, Noon, and Night,” quoth

Mr. Robert Welty, band director, “calls for oboe alone

in this spot!” Mrs. Hazel Munns, who in the capacity

of vocal instructor shares the band building with him,

is too engrossed with problems arising from the Pina-

fore to do aught but mutter, “Yes.”

Miss Doris Stalcup, through pressing on the driver

training car dual clutch and brake, and Miss Georgia

Heal, her finger weary from typing time test stop-

watch-punching, chat with faculty Artist Miss Treva

Flora, who patiently and patriotically paints paper

plates.

Seventy-two in Forty-two

. . . Quality, If Not Quantity

Since it first dawned upon Herodotus that a record of the doings of the world known

at his time would be of interest to readers, man has found it profitable to look upon his

past and to summarize the most outstanding events into a history. At first the task was

one of no great difficulty. However, as the world moved forward, histories became

thicker and thicker. It then seemed wise, instead of trying to condense all this infor-

mation into a single work, to concentrate upon a certain idea or thought.

As is true of all senior classes, CCHS’s 1942 graduates experienced an eventful year.

It was quite thrilling to find themselves president of this, editor of that, or captain of

something else! Soon, however, the novelty of the newly acquired nomenclature wore

off and the students realized the responsibility that went with the offices.

Miss Carver, who followed the class through thick and thin for four years, and Mr.

Wilson, drafted into sponsorship only this year, helped guide the class’s decisions and

policies.

Upon a final check-up on their four years’ work, Jack Anspaugh was chosen valedic-

torian, and Robert Putman was awarded the salutatorian’s post. Anspaugh’s first love

was the Columbian, and he was interested also in dramatics and music. Putman was

president of the Booster Club and a member of HI-Y.

As juniors, the class entertained the seniors (and themselves, also) with a reception

at Lake Wawasee. This year, the graduates made final merriment at the junior-senior

banquet and their own senior supper.

May fourteenth and fifteenth the senior thespians presented a new comedy, Ever

Since Eve. The production, centering around student life in Preston High School, util-

ized a newly-acquired cyclorama curtain for the first time.

Reverend Blake Franklin, of the local Baptist Church, delivered the baccalaureate

sermon. Final thoughts of wisdom and guidance were set forth in the commencement

address of Dr. Mertin Rice.

Thus, facing a future looking not too bright, the class leaves CCHS with hopeful

hearts and open minds.

. . . and How They

Busy Themselves!

Home Ec President Jean Cul-

lers, possessed plentifully of pul-

chritude, dreamily awaits on the

steps for a friend coming up the

walk.

Salutatorian Robert Putman

likes one type of book; Valedic-

torian Jack Anspaugh prefers an-

other. Having just taken some

from the city library, they com-

pare their choices.

Against a temporary setting of

trees and flowers, Margaret

Sparling, Eugene Shepherd, and

Mary Monroe block out business

in Ever Since Eve.

Eugene Shepherd, Jack Ans-

paugh, and Verne Coolman, the

masculine three quarters of the

senior class officers, enjoy the

spring sunshine, while they await

Secretary Mary Fahl’s arrival so

they may discuss committees for

class night.

Looking very much as if they

were in an authentic radio studio.

Ann Turley, Harley Nelson, and

Nina Pressler broadcast to the

dramatic art students in the next

room. Mr. Wenger handles the

controls while Donna Thrasher

and Glenn Frank comprise the

studio audience.

Jack Anspaugh

Dortha Gene Bainbridge

James Boggs

Phyllis Brumbaugh

Don D. Christman

Verne Wm. Coolman

George Coverstone

Geraldine Coverstone

Eldora Cullers

Jean Cullers

Margaret Cullers

Arlis Dunn

Ernest Erne, Jr.

Herbert Evans

Mary Pauline Fahl

Glenn Frank

Bonnetia Goudy

Norbert G. Groves

Betty L. Harman

George P. Hawley

Gerald G. Hively

Verlin D. Jackson

Dale E. Johnston

James L. Johnston

SfA"Of?S

JACK ANSPAUGH, Forum 1, 2; McLallen Contest 1, 2, 3—

econd Place 2—First Place 3; County Oratorical Contest 3; Dra-

matic Reading Contest 3—First Place 3; Humorous Reading Con-

test 2, 3—Third Place 2, First Place 3; Eagle Staff 1, 2, 4; Columbian

Staff 1, 2, 3, 4—Editor 4; Commercial Club 3, 4; Dramatic Art 4—

The Arrival of Kitty; Junior Chorus 1; Choir 3—The Mocking Bird;

Band 1, 2, 3, 4—First National Contest 2—First National Ensemble

3; Driver Training 3; Junior Class Vice-President; Senior Treasurer;

Daniel Award 1; Quill and Scroll 4. DORTHA GENE BAIN-

BRIDGE, SSS 4; Junior Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3; Driver Training 3;

Girls’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. JAMES BOGGS, Basketball 1; Boys’ League

L 3, 4. PHYLLIS BRUMBAUGH, Commercial Club 4; Home

Economics Club 4; SSS 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 4; Girls’ League

1, 2, 3, 4.

DON D. CHRISTMAN, FFA 1, 2, 3, 4—President 4; Driver

Training 4; Boys’ League 2, 3, 4. VERNE WM. COOLMAN, Mc-

Lallen Contest 4—Third Place 4; Archer Contest 4—Second Place

4; Dramatic Declamation Contest 3—Third Place 3; Humorous

Reading Contest 1, 2, 3—Third Place 3; Eagle Staff 1, 2, 3, 4—

Editor 4; Press Club 3, 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Art

3, 4—The House of Horrors, The Hoosier Schoolmaster, The Ar-

rival of Kitty; Junior Chorus 1; Color Guard 2, 3—First National

Contest; Freshman Treasurer; Sophomore President; Junior Presi-

dent; Senior Vice-President; Quill and Scroll 4. GEORGE COVER-

STONE, Driver Training 1; Boys’ League 4. GERALDINE

COVERSTONE, SSS 3, 4.

ELDORA CULLERS, Commercial Club 4; Home Economics Club

2, 3, 4; Girls’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. JEAN CULLERS, Commercial 4;

Home Economics Club 1, 3, 4—President 4; SSS 1; Girls’ League

1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Treasurer. MARGARET CULLERS, Driver Train-

ing 3; Girls’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. ARLIS DUNN, Commercial Club 4;

Home Economics Club 1, 2, 4: Junior Chorus 1; Driver Training 3;

Girls’ League 1, 2.

ERNEST ERNE, JR. HERBERT EVANS, Driver Training 3;

Boys’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. MARY PAULINE FAHL, Forum 1, 2, 3, 4;

McLallen Contest 3, 4—Second Place 3, First Place 4; Archer Con-

test 4—Third Place 4; Varsity Debate 4; Eagle Staff 3, 4; Press Club

4; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4—President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4—First National Con-

test 2—First National Ensemble 3; Driver Training 4; NFL 4;

Girls’ League 2, 3, 4—President 4; Junior Secretary; Senior Secre-

tary. GLENN FRANK, Forum 1, 2, 4; McLallen Contest 1, 2; Dra-

matic Art 4—The Arrival of Kitty; Junior Chorus 1; Choir 4—H. M.

^.Pinafore; Driver Training 3; NFL 1, 2, 4; Boys’ League 1, 2, 3, 4.

fefiNNETIA GOUDY, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Driver

'"T’tStiii^B^^fiH^’League 3. NORBERT G. GROVES, FFA 4; Boys’

Leagut^^^l^B^fc^^lARMAN, Entered 2; Eagle Staff 4; Com-

mercial Club2^^J^H|^fitoir2, 3—The Mocking Bird; Driver

Training 3; Press Club4^M^B^^fcHfcHAWLEY, Dramatic Art 4;

Color Guard 2, 3—First Nationa^^^^^^^^ta^grTraining 3; Hi-Y

3, 4; Boys’ League 1, 2, 3.

GERALD G. HIVELY, Driver Training 3; TracWl^^^ta^cue

1, 2, 3, 4. VERLIN D. JACKSON, Eagle Staff 2, 3; DramanWMB

The Arrival of Kitty; Booster Club 3, 4—Vice-President 4; Footb^P

1, 2, 3, 4—Varsity 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4—Varsity 3, 4; Track 1, 2,

3, 4; Boys’ League 1. DALE E. JOHNSTON, Entered 4; Choir 4—

H. M. S. Pinafore; Hi-Y 4; Football 4; Boys’ League 4. JAMES L.

JOHNSTON, Junior Chorus 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4—First National Con-

test 2.

JIM JOLLY, Driver Training 4; Boys’ League 2, 3, 4. ROBERT

KARST, Hi-Y 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4—Varsity 3, 4; Track 1, 3; Boys’

League 1, 2, 3, 4. VALETTE J. KLOPFENSTEIN, Driver Train-

ing 3. LOUISE KROM, Home Economics Club 2, 3, 4; Driver

Training 2.

THELMA S. KROM, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Driver Training

3. FREDERICK O. LANGOHR, Hi-Y 3, 4; Booster Club 4; Foot-

ball 2, 3, 4—Varsity 3, 4; Boys’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. PHIL LOWE,

Football 1, 2, 3, 4—Varsity 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1, 2; Boys’

League 1, 2, 3; Junior Chorus 1. DEWITT KIRK McNAGNY,

Band 1, 2, 3, 4—First National Contest 2; Track 3, 4; Boys’ League

1, 2, 3.

ROBERT J. McKIBBIN, Forum 1; Driver Training 2; Hi-Y

3, 4; Basketball 3, 4—Varsity 4; Track 2, 3; Boys’ League 1, 2. JOE

MANAGO, Columbian Staff 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Chorus 1, Choir 4;

Band 1, 2, 3, 4—Captain 4; First National Band 2; First National

Ensemble 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Boys’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. BETTY M. MIL-

LER, Junior Chorus 2; Choir 3, 4—The Mocking Bird; Band 1, 2,

3, 4—First National Contest 2; Driver Training 4; Booster Club 4;

Girls’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. DORIS JEAN MILLER, SSS 1, 2, 3, 4;

Choir 3; Girls’ League 2.

MARY MARIE MONROE, Forum 1, 2; Eagle Staff 4; Colum-

bian Staff 3, 4—Business Manager 4; Dramatic Art 4—The Arrival

of Kitty; Choir 3—The Mocking Bird; Band 1, 2, 3, 4—First Na-

tional Contest 2; Driver Training 3; Girls’ League 2, 3, 4; Quill and

Scroll 4. CHARLES W. POWELL, Boys’ League 1, 2, 3, 4. EUGENE

L. PRESSLER, Football 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; Boys’ League 1, 2, 3, 4;

FFA 4. NINA JAYNE PRESSLER, Forum 1; Eagle Staff 4; Com-

mercial Club 4; Dramatic Art 4; Choir 3; Driver Training 3; Girls’

League 1, 2.

^^OBERT PUTMAN, Eagle Staff 3; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Booster Club

W^^^fc^^President 4; Boys’ League 1, 2, 3, 4; Daniel Award 3.

LOIcHR<fl^fcj|LCommercial Club 4; Driver Training 3; Girls’

League Boys’ League 1, 2. PAUL D. RED-

MAN, Football Boys’ League 3.

WALTER REDMAN, Boys’Lea^R|^^fc^AM RIDDICK,

Eagle Staff 1, 4; Commercial Club 4—Vice^1, 2,

3, 4; Junior Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Driver Training3^i^^^^fc|^-^

1, 2, 3, 4. JESSIE R. RIDER, Entered 4; Eagle Staff 4; Comml^

Club 4; SSS 4. BERNIECE ROBERTS, Commercial Club 4; Home*

Economics Club 4; SSS 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 3; Girls’ League

1, 2, 3, 4.

Thelma S. Krom

Frederick O. Langohr

Phil Lowe

Dewitt Kirk McNagny

Roeert J. Mckibbin

Joe Manago

Betty M. Miller

Doris Jean Miller

Jim Jolly

Robert Karst

Valette J. Klopfenstein

Louise Krom

Robert Putman

Lois E. Quinn

Don L. Ramp

Paul D. Redman

Walter Redman

Miriam Riddick

Jessie R. Rider

Berniece Roberts

Mary Marie Monroe

Charles W. Powell

Eugene L. Pressler

Nina Jayne Pressler

Dale A. Sabrosky

Jack J. Salesman

Glenn V. Schneider

Edith M. Schrader

Lois V. Sewell

Eugene Shepherd

Evelyn L. Shroyer

Donald Smith

Orpha Smith

Margaret G. Sparling

Jane Stevens

Ruth Taylor

William M. Terry

Donna Thrasher

Robert Travelbee

Lois Ilene Trout

Mildred Truex

Arlis I. Trumbull

Annottillie Turley

Josephine Wallace

Harold Walter

Bob Watson

Buthene Wineland

Donald A. Zumbrum

DALE A. SABROSKY, Entered 4; Driver Training 4; Football 4;

Boys’ League 4. JACK J. SALESMAN. Commercial Club 2, 3, 4;

Driver Training 2. GLENN V. SCHNEIDER. EDITH M.

SCHRADER, Eagle Staff 3, 4; Commercial Club 3, 4—President 4;

Home Economics Club 2; SSS 1, 2, 3, 4—Vice President 4; Junior

Chorus 1, 2.

LOIS V. SEWELL, Forum 2, 3; Eagle Staff 1, 2, 3; Columbian

Staff 3, 4; Commercial Club 4; Driver Training 3; Girls’ League

1. 2, 3. EUGENE SHEPHERD, Eagle Staff 3, 4; Press Club 3, 4—

President 4; Columbian Staff 4; Dramatic Art 4—Arrival of Kitty;

Junior Chorus 1; Choir 3, 4—The Mocking Bird, H.M.S. Pinafore;

Band 1, 2—First National Contest 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4—President 4;

Football 1, 2, 3, 4—Varsity 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4—Varsity 3, 4;

Track 1, 2, 4; Freshman President; Senior President; Quill and

Scroll 4. EVELYN L. SCHROYER, Eagle Staff 2, 3, 4—Head Typ-

ist 4; Press Club 4; Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; SSS 1, 2, 3; Junior

Chorus 1, 2; Choir 3—The Mocking Bird; Driver Training 2; Girls’

League 1, 2, 3. DONALD SMITH, Entered 2; Dramatic Art 3—

Hoosier School Master; Boys’ League 3.

ORPHA SMITH, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4; Driver Training 3.

MARGARET G. SPARLING, Entered 3; Eagle Staff 3, 4—Head

Typist 4; Press Club 4; Commercial Club 4; SSS 3; Choir 3; Booster

Club 4; Football Yell Leader 4; Quill and Scroll 4. JANE

STEVENS, Forum 1, 2; McLallen Contest 1, 2; Eagle Staff 3, 4;

Press Club 3, 4; Columbian Staff 4; Dramatic Art 4—The Arrival

of Kitty; Choir 3, 4—The Mocking Bird, H. M. S. Pinafore; Band 1,

2, 3, 4—First National Contest 2—First National Solo 2, 3—First

National Ensemble 3; Halloween Queen 4; Freshman Vice-Presi-

dent; Driver Training. RUTH TAYLOR, Commercial Club 4;

Junior Chorus 1; Choir 3—The Mocking Bird; Driver Training 3;

Girls’ League 1, 2.

WILLIAM M. TERRY, Driver Training 3; Football 4—Varsity

4; Track 4; Boys’ League 2, 3. DONNA THRASHER, Forum 2;

Eagle Staff 4; Commercial Club 4; Dramatic Art 4; Driver Training

3; Girls’ League 1, 2. ROBERT TRAVELBEE, Eagle Staff 1, 2;

Boys’ League 2, 3. LOIS ILENE TROUT, Commercial Club 3, 4;

Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ League 1, 2.

MILDRED TRUEX, Entered 4; Eagle Staff 4; Commercial Club

SS 4. ARLIS I. TRUMBULL, Entered 4; Commercial Club 4;

icing 4; SSS 4. ANNOTTILLIE TURLEY, Entered 2;

3, 4; Dramatic Art 4—The Arrival of Kitty;

ational Contest 2; Driver Training 3.

2, 3, 4; Commercial Club 4;

he House of Horrors;

er 4.

Foru

Choir 4; Ba

JOSEPHINE WAL

Home Economics Club 4; Dr

Eand 1, 2; Girls’ League 1, 2, 3, 4;

HAROLD WALTER, Junior Chorus 1, 2;

League 1, 2; Sports Trainer 1, 2, 3, 4. BOB WATSON,

3, 4; Driver Training 2; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4—Vice-president 4; Booster

Club 4; Football 4—Varsity 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4—Varsity 3, 4;

Track 1, 2, 3, 4. BUTHENE WINELAND, Commercial Club 2, 3, 4;

Driver Training 3. DONALD A. ZUMBRUN, Boys’ League 1, 2.

JUNIORS WORRY RECEPTION INTO COMPLETION

The time finally came! Yes, after many years of patient waiting

they could attend the reception. They’re juniors!

With Dick Barnes as their president, they had hopes (as do all

junior classes) of planning the biggest and best reception yet. Vice-

President Jack Gates helped give suggestions; Secretary Margaret

Fries recorded their progress. Treasurer Jean Rawley dutifully col-

lected the dues and reported how much money had to be yet earned.

Meanwhile, the class members represented the ’43ers in various

activities. The juniors had people quite active in speech and de-

bate; one member received second in the McLallen finals. Many

musically-inclined individuals sang in the choir or did their bit in

the band. The boys upheld the class’s prestige in athletic endeavors

and the girls participated in the Home Ec Club and Sunshine So-

ciety.

The cakewalk in November added a cool and much-needed hun-

dred to the bank roll. Then came December—the war—priorities

— no tires! And it dawned; the reception resources were very lim-

ited. Heaven help them!

Well, they may have been dismayed, but they weren't downed.

It was a problem, but they came through.

Now they’re resting easy and looking forward to a year of senior

privileges and being received by the class of ’44 next year.

Lois Keirn sports a dentifrice smile

for the camera.

The sun bothers Dick Gage, who

squints as he glances up from his

printer’s duties in the Eagle room.

Junior treasurer Rawley and pres-

ident Barnes refuse to laugh at the

latest pun of vice-president Gates.

(Who thinks it was very funny.)

“What am I doing in the junior snaps?”

laughingly questions senior Nina Pressler of

Gail Snyder.

Harley Nelson, wearing a cleverly-captioned

jacket of self-invention, waits at the end of

the walk for another convict.

Cathaline Adkins, Richard Al-

len, Donald Bair, Phyllis Baker,

Richard Barnes, Viola Binder,

Thomas Blaugh.

Margie Boggs, Carl Breisch,

Guy Bumworth, Ford Carroll,

Donna Chapman, Walter

Crampton, Hugh Cullimore.

Lloyd Downing. Bill Dunn,

Phyllis Eberhard. Roselyn Eber-

hard, Keith Egolf, Elizabeth

Engle, Clyde Ernst.

Bob Fisher, Jack Fleck, Mar-

garet Fries, Jack Fry, Dick

Gage, Jack Gates, Helen Gipe.

Anna Hawk, Earl Hazen,

Maurice Herron, Louise Hively,

John Hunt, Vernon Jackson,

Peggy Jones.

Martine Kasai, Lois Keirn,

Dale Keiser, Max Kuglin, Doro-

thy Lehman, Betty Lehneke,

Patricia Loe.

Marilyn Lower. Rosemary

Lower, Betty Method, Valetta

Morrissey, Dick Mullendore.

Donald Nci, Harley Nelson.

Vernon Trier, Phyllis Trump,

Erwin Wahl, Vivian Walker,

Don Ward, Devon Wilcken,

Catherine Young, Jean Zum-

brun.

Rosemary Adang, Harold

Bennett, Nelson Black, John

Blaugh, Marjorie Blue, Frank-

lin Boschet, Phyllis Braddock,

Bob Burns.

Miriam Cassaday, Dick Cear-

baugh, Don Conrad, Phyllis

Coverstone, John Cowen, Patty

Cox, Paul Cramer, Bill Daily.

Ralph Dailey, Marcia Daniel,

Bob DePoy, Evelyn Diffenda-

fer, Gail Dowell, Phil Dowell,

Elaine Dunn, Keith Egner.

Syble Estes, Doris Evans,

Phyllis Fleck. Deliah Gaff, Jack

Gage, Pat Gates, Ben Grant,

Mary Grant, Virgil Harmon.

Evelyn Hartman. Evelyn

Heinley, Marjorie Jagger, Mar-

shall Jagger, Eileen Judd,

Gloria Keller, Paul Kessie,

Phyllis Kessler, Ronald Krider.

Sarah LaFever, Helen Leffel,

Harley Lemmon, Fannie Lind-

sey, James Jocker, Dick Loma,

Anita Lundblad, Eldon Maggert,

Bob Malone.

Phil Meir, Lucile Method,

Priscilla Mettler, Carl Miller,

Christeen DeBolt Miller, Rob-

ert Miller, John Moeller, Bill

Moog, Madalyn Morrissey.

Betty Moyer, Nancy Myers,

Hilda Nelson, John North, Alan

Obermiller, Donna Page, De-

witt Phillips, Gertrude Priddy,

Joe Redman.

Dean Rohrer, Murray Rowland,

Bill Sewell, Leroy Simon,

Evelyn Smith, Mary Smith,

John Steele.

Janice Steup, Jeanette

Stickler, Bill Stockwell, Dick

Tanner, Jean Travelbee, Helen

Truex, Dean Van Tilbury,

Clariel Weikart, Bob Wililams.

NOW THEY'RE SOPHISTICATED SOPHSI

Life may be just a bowl of cherries to some, but the sophomores

prefer to liken it to an airplane flight. They were quite aware that

the good things in life are not to be had just for the picking.

Before he makes a flight a flier needs careful instruction at the

controls and many hours of practice on the ground and in test

flights.

This sophomore class takes to its wings in 1944. Their crew

captain is Bob DePoy; his alternate, Marshall Jagger. Lucille

Method handles the flight records, and Jean Travelbee counts the

cash on hand. Principal Smiley and Miss Thornburgh are the

engineers.

Their test flights were made in many and varied fields. Speech

interested many: four entered the McLallen contest; they had

people in the Archer contest, forum, and three members on the

varsity debate squad.

Several are enthusiastic journalists and two are members of the

Press Club. We also find them with music talents doing their flights

in band and choir.

Among their activities, the sophomores aid the seniors by dec-

orating for commencement.

The test flights have proved their adaptability and determina-

tion. May the weather favor them when they get their wings.

Bob DePoy, Marshall Jagger,

Jean Travelbee, and Lucille

Method, the sophomore class

officers, choose committees for

their cakewalk.

Carefully trying to shift her

weight at the exact moment,

Mary Grant wears a “Is that

all right, Miss Stalcup?” smile.

“Gaul, as a whole,” translates

Pat Gates. “Is divided into

four parts,” finishes Marty Dan-

iel. Here Miss Thornburgh in-

trecedes: “Three, Marcia, not

four!”

Two parka-clad underclassmen, know

but to God, approach another day of

learning.

FRESHMEN NUMBER MORE THAN 100

As usual, a completely befuddled group of freshies

invaded the halls—in fact, one hundred three of them

caused many a snicker among faculty and upperclass-

men with their humorous, but well-intended, actions.

First came registration, which was a horror indeed;

but with the help of the more learned, all were through

this solemn task and learned that even freshmen aren’t

admitted without excuses.

While Miss Paxson and Mr. Chapman followed the

wandering wonders to be, Fred Flox guided them un-

til March, when his departure from CCHS promoted

Vice-president Hawley to the presidency. Eleanor

Tanner kept their minutes and held honors Halloween

Eve. Honest Dick Minear accounted for their pennies.

Honors have already been marked up for these be-

ginners in public speaking and athletics. Band has

claimed a goodly number as also have SSS, Hi-Y,

Eagle, and the Columbian staff.

Bill Jellison, CCHS’s

original and only sandwich-

man, does his beaming bit

toward the success of the

Jinx Jive.

As representatives of

their class, Fred Flox, Dick

Hawley, Eleanor Tanner,

and Dick Minear, convene

on the steps to see how

much they have toward

1944’s reception.

Figuratively speaking,

the next is a good picture.

Spring has evidently

turned Bob Hickman and

Woody Jones’s fancies to

the conventional thing, for

they look wistfully at Janet

Eberhart and Lois Jeanne

Adams. (This is a posed

picture.)

Bob Boyd, Bob Boyer, Evelyn

Birch, Janet Eberhart, Gardner

Egner, Bob Emig, Lewis Far-

ber, Jim Fisher, Beverly Hut-

ton.

Bill Marx, Bill McKellar,

Bob Salesman, Alice Sharper,

Eugene Sheets, Betty Thomp-

son, Betty Travelbee, Donald

Weller, Gloria Williams.

Lois Jeanne Adams, Walter

Adkins, Jean Amber, Richard

Baker, Bill Beard, Charles

Bridegan, Virginia Bridegan,

Dick Boggs, Rozella Boggs.

Arline Chapman, Eugene

Cline, William Collins, Ilene

Coy, Jack Cramer, Walter Crow-

ell, Robert Crume, Walter

Davis, Betty Dilts.

Keith Dowell, Winfred Estes,

Walter Ewigleben, Bob Fahl,

Fred Flox, Dale Frank, Gen-

evieve Fries, Judith Fry, Thur-

man Gawthrop.

Bonita Gipe, Ted Grable,

Bill Green, Larry Groves,

Thomas Groves, Gloria Grues-

beck, Eugene Harris, Richard

Harrold, Richard Hawley.

Morris Heller, Patricia Hen-

derson, Fern Herr, Robert

Hickman, Bill Hively, Rosalie

Hively, Joann Hoover, Bill Jel-

lison, Kenneth Jennings.

Phyliss Johnson, Woodfin

Jones, Glenn Judd, Dorothy

Julian, Juanita Karst, Maxine

Keiser, Neva Kessie, Charles

Kessler, Robert Kling.

Clarence Kling, Benny

Knight, Lewis Krom, Dale

Langohr, Mary Lehman, Bar-

bara LeVack, Wanda Lindsay,

Kenneth Line, Alice Loe.

Ted Locker, Bill Malone,

George Martin, Jacqueline

Means, Barbara Meier, Wayne

Method, Dick Minear, Dick

Morrissey, Veda Nelson.

Betty Pfeiffer, Betty Pratt,

John Pugh, Walter Quinn, Pa-

tricia Quist, Marjorie Rarick,

Margaret Roberts, James Sales-

man, Walter Schrader.

Barbara Schinbeckler, Keith

Schinbeckler, Barbara Sewell,

Jeanice Sharpe, Louise Sheck-

ler, Elmer Shroyer, Paul Snepp,

Ora Snyder, James Sprunger.

Bill Stamm, Jack Stough,

Edgar Strouse, Betty Souder,

Eleanor Tanner, Martha Terry,

Elizabeth Travis, Charles Trav-

clbee, Alice Trout.

Bob Walker, Jane Walter,

James Wolfe, Kenneth Wolfe,

Ruth Wolfe, Walter Wolfe,

Gerald Young, Annabel Zum-

brun, Deane Zumbrun.

. . IS DEVELOPED IN ACTIVITIES

Far afield from yesterday’s outmoded

readin’, writin’ and ’rithmetic, CCHS students

today in various organizations gain practical

experience in organizing and planning. Some

learn to balance books and write receipts. Oth-

ers, rehearsing their role for later life, learn to

be good followers and intelligent backers. With

co-operation as a keynote, they gain the last

few yards to win the game—get through the

first act without missing a line—or busily fin-

ish the headline for the lead Ea&le story.

LINES ABOUT

Oh muses of school and laughter

and youth,

Recall to me naught save the truth.

Cause me to write of thrilling plays,

Of stirring speeches, and happy

days.

Over 300 students, both old and

new,

Began the year ’41-42.

Clubs were organized, classes

planned,

For everything from home ec to

band.

Four new faces we did see

Who were members of our faculty:

Stalcup, Chapman, Welty, too,

And Baker who hailed from ol’

Purdue.

The senior election was thrilling.

Why?

For the first time in history there

was a tie.

Shepherd o’er the seniors presides;

Coolman in the Eagle room resides.

President Barnes the juniors vote;

Sophomore DePoy was in the same

boat.

Mid campaigning speeches from

platform and box,

The freshmen chose as their leader

Fred Flox.

you AND FORTY-TWO

In a very righteous mood—

Desirous of mental food—

We studied hard the Holy Book

And all our evil ways forsook.

The Halloween dance was a gala affair!

The Music Makers first played there.

Stevens was crowned and reigned su-

preme

O’er spooks and goblins that Halloween.

Our football skill was unsurpassed;

We won every game—'but the very last.

That was with Auburn—the title at stake,

We yelled for a touchdown—but no such

break!

One night while all the students slept,

A thief into the office crept.

He broke the door, the safe he looted,

Took a Shundred, and away he scooted.

——j

What was clever? What was witty?

The dramatic art class’s Arrival of Kitty!

Make-up, properties, dramatis personae—

Loudly applauded by papa and mama.

Many people came to hear

The band’s first concert of the year,

The juniors’ minds were put to rest;

Their cakewalk was a huge success.

The Eagle, wishing for some photos,

Added the Scholastic Rotos.

When cheer leaders were put to test,

Sabrosky and Nelson were chosen the

best!

Chicago drew historic attention—

At Franklin was held the Press Conven-

tion.

Of actors at Bloomington there were a

few,

The debaters’ conference was held at

Purdue.

Whims and fancies came and passed,

In youthful minds ne’er doomed to last:

Delicate girl in a lumberjack shirt

And saddle shoes all covered with dirt.

AND MORE LINES

ABOUT OUR TIMES . . .

When there came time for a big celebra-

tion,

We had two weeks for a Christmas vaca-

tion.

Preceeding that, by just a few days,

Remember Pearl Harbor became a new

phrase!

When the alarm clock doth go off—

The sky is dark—the pillow soft.

But Central War Time’s quite the thing!

Oh come, sweet death; where is thy

sting?

Fatigued from trotting through hall after

hall,

Mr. Smiley installed the Flash-A Call.

Now through the speaker he’s heard to

say,

“That concludes the announcements for

today.”

Music lovers braved the ice

To hear the choir concert—nice!

And everyone did quite adore

The music of the Pinafore!

Dances, this year, were quite the thing

Among them was the Gridiron Swing!

Many a lad escorted his girl

To the Jinx Jive and the Tourney Twirl.

Now to be caught on the unaware,

We quickly bounded down the stair!

’Twas not the fire bell we heeded,

But air raid practice, greatly needed.

AND STILL MORE

With many games both here and there

Our basketball season was pretty fair.

At the county tourney came the fun:

There, a trophy the Eagles won!

Our downfall came—oh, woe betide!

In the sectional tournament at North

Side.

The game with Huntertown won us

glory—

But when we met South Side—there

ends our story.

In motoring skill we are gaining,

Due to the course in driver training.

By practice we attained our goal

In a car equipped with dual control.

Where is it poets softly sing

A person’s fancy turns in spring?

To band—of course—the senior play—

Festivities honoring the queen of May.

The seniors, as of previous years,

Moved an audience to joy and tears.

Ever Since Eve revealed in three acts

A mixture of humor, philosophy, facts.

LINES OF SCHOOL AND YOU

At graduation seniors find

They’ve years of work and play behind.

Looking back upon the past,

They find, indeed—the die is cast.

The student body duly crams

Prior to their final exams.

Then bids adieu to one and all

“So long, kids—see you next fall!”

SCRIBBLE, PLEASE!

We wracked our brains, but couldn’t

think

Of any more verses that didn’t stink—

So we’ve left this space—Now, don’t you

laugh—

For all your friends to autograph.

Boosters Back

CCHS Activities

When tickets and the like are to be sold, one

may perceive the Booster Club members ever on

the spot.

For them, this is only the beginning: at the

football games, regardless of weather, they are

Johnny-on-the-spot to enthusiastic fans, ready

with dogs, candy, and cokes. At the basketball

games, stationed in the hall, they furnish like

revivers.

When basketball practice first begins, come

basketball season ticket vendors, and down goes

CCHS’s bank account. Capturing first prize, Ver-

lin Jackson’s credits amounted to $70. Lloyd

Downing, second place winner, tallied a total

sales of S30.

Second Row : M.

Grant, A. Shroyer, B.

Strouse, M. Sparling,

V. Trier.

Third Row: J. Gates,

Miss Stalcup, B. Mil-

ler, M. Daniel, C.

Weikart, F. Langohr,

V. Jackson, Miss

Stultz, B. Watson.

CCHS students have had the opportunity of

hearing some outstanding talent at convocations

sponsored by the Booster Club. Perhaps one of

the most enjoyable was the appearance of George

Lyons, harpist.

Each year this club donates an honor blanket

presented to a senior most outstanding in ath-

letics.

Co-sponsored by Miss Stultz and Miss Stalcup,

and presided over by Bob Putman, the organiza-

tion has enjoyed a very successful year.

Hi-Y Helps to

Mold Character

Easily discernible by their corduroy hats

en masse the twenty-one Hi-Y boys have done

much to help maintain high standards of char-

acter in CCHS, for their expressed purpose is:

“To create, maintain and extend throughout the

school and community, high standards of Chris-

tian character.” As an annual event they do-

nated two well filled baskets at the Christmas

season.

The local Hi-Y chapter was organized in 1939

with twelve charter members and Mr. Alter as

adviser. Eugene Shepherd presided over meet-

ings this year, and in his absence Bob Watson

filled the bill. Gail Snyder and Richard Barnes

as secretary and treasurer completed the officer

staff.

The organization convened periodically every

two weeks and at this time members and guests

were invited to speak. Guest speakers this year

have included Reverend Hooten and John Trip-

coney speaking on the Relation of the Bible to

Everyday Life and Navy Life at Great Lakes

Naval Training Station, respectively. For diver-

sion the club frequently held pot-luck suppers.

Seated: F. Langohr,

R. McKibbin, H. Nel-

son, D. Johnston, D.

Tenny, J. Moeller, R.

Watson, R. Karst.

Standing: J. Manago,

L. Downing, R. Put-

man, E. Shepherd, R.

Gage, J. Gates, B.

Moog, G. Hawley, B.

Williams, R. DePoy,

R. Barnes, Mr. Alter,

J. Peabody.

Seated at

typewriters,

First Row:

J. Wallace

M. Truex

P. Braddock

Second Row:

B. Roberts

R. Lower

P. Loe

Third Row:

L. Sewell

L. Trout

K. Gallivan

M. Sparling

B. Harman

Standing.

First Row:

Miss Heal

P. Eberhard

R. Eberhard

M. Riddick

E. Cullers

D. Chapman

P. Brumbaugh

V. Coolman

K. Egolf

D. Mullendoro

D. Tenney

A. Dunn

L. Quinn

B. Goudy

T. Krom

R. Taylor

N. Presslcr

K. Young

Back Row:

J. Cullers

B. Lehneke

J. Anspaugh

J. Salesman

E. Hazen

First Row:

A. Hawk

A. Overdeer

P. Eberhard

L. Method

H. Truex

Second Row:

E. Diffendafcr

S. LeFevcr

P. Loe

J. Zumbrun

V. Walker

M. Riddick

O. Snider

J. Amber

A. Loe

J. Karst

R. Lower

P. Quist

G. Gruesbcck

C. Adkins

Third Row:

P. Fleck

B. Harman

B. Roberts

G. Fries

M. Boggs

B. Dilts

E. Travis

M. Fries

J. Walter

J. Hoover

M. Grant

G. Priddy

B. Lehneke

V. Binder

L. Hively

B. Putman

Fourth row:

Miss Carver

M. Fahl

J. Sharpe

P. Brumbaugh

E. Engle

A. Lundblad

J. Stickler

E. Heinley

B. Pratt

F. Herr

D. Bainbridge

L. Sheckler

A. Trout

I. Judd

Fifth Row:

Miss Flora

Mrs. Shull

D. Page

M. Smith

P. Sheckler

R. Hively

G. Coverstone

J. Miller

Sixth Row:

M. Blue

J. Rawley

N. Kessie

R. Eberhard

B. Method

B. Sewell

B. Meier

C. Weikart

G. Keller

J. Travelbee

Seventh Row:

P. Trump

M. Cassaday

J. Steup

H. Nelson

S. Estes

D. Julian

P. Kesler

E. Dunn

N. Myers

Sunshiners Enjoy

Charitable Work

Service with a smile! No—not a bell hop, but the up and coming

Sunshine Society, with its goal set toward sunshine, understanding,

nobility, success, health, individualism, naturalness, and enthusiasm.

The chosen leader for the year was Mary Fahl with her crew of

workers: Edith Schrader, vice-president; Jean Travelbee, secretary;

Viola Ann Binder, treasurer; Patricia Loe, chorister; and Clariel

Weikart, pianist. The girls were happily sponsored by Miss Flora,

Mrs. Shull, and Miss Carver.

This year the members have again tried to carry out their aims

by sending scrapbooks to the Riley Hospital, by purchasing and

dressing Christmas dolls for unfortunate children, and by decorating

a Christmas tree for the high school.

Discussion of the lives of Clara Barton, Molly Pitcher, Dolly

Madison, and Edith Cavell, famous women in other wars, made for a

series of interesting meetings.

The Sunshiners helped to satisfy CCHS’s sweet tooth each day

by selling candy in the lower hall at noon.

Besides making others happy the girls had fun at their parties and

conventions.

Commercialists Convene

For B usiness and Pleasure

Spending a year faced with few financial responsibilities due to

cancellation of attendance of the Muncie typing contest for the dura-

tion, the Commercial Club relaxed and enjoyed their freedom with

a Christmas pot-luck dinner and ten-cent gift exchange—plus mistle-

toe to add atmosphere, a chili supper after which initiation was held

for all the year’s new members, and parties at the lake and City

Park.

These skilled typists of forty words per minute and shorthand

specialists of sixty words per minute chose Edith Schrader for their

“boss” and Lois Trout and Verne Coolman as secretary and treas-

urer, respectively.

Meetings were held twice a month with five cents dues each

six weeks for the nearly fifty members. Programs in keeping with

commercial subjects were planned for the meetings; on one occasion

a playlet was given. The Commercial Club sponsored a movie and

had two bake sales to defray miscellaneous expenses.

Ten ambitious typists proved themselves to be good American

citizens of both school and country by doing their bit for the local

selective service board in the month of February.

FFA and Hoosiers

Get BHSAA Crowns

Potential male athletes of CCHS organized the Boys’ High School

Athletic Association under the directorship of Mr. Petrick and Mr.

Rice. Two leagues were formed allowing each boy to compete with

boys of his own ability.

Competition was keen in the big league, with the title race be-

tween the Buckeyes and the FFA team; the FFA proved victorious

in the tournament. In the little league, the Little Farmers held the

undisputed honor of first place. In the tournament, however, they

were overthrown by the Hoosiers.

With emphasis of physical fitness in our national defense program,

the Boys’ League has proved itself to be worthy of the time spent in

games.

W L

10 3

9 3

7 6

6 6

5 7

2 11

10 2

6 7

7 7

4 9

Herewith follows the final standing of the teams:

Team Captain

Buckeyes........Coverstone....................__

.........

Big FFA.........Pressler .......................

Gophers..........Boggs .........................

Wildcats.........Jolly................................................

Bears............Sabrosky ......................

...........................

Orioles...........Nelson ........................

Little FFA.......Meir__.................................

Hawks........... Adkins ............................................ .

Hoosiers.........DePoy ........................

Irish.............Cramer ....................................

_____

GAA Promotes Sports

For All Girls

The Girls’ Athletic Association, an organization of about fifty

high school girls, interested in athletics as a means of after school

recreation, organized for 1941-1942 with Mary Fahl as president,

Jean Cullers, vice-president; Betty Miller, secretary-treasurer, and

Miss Stalcup, supervising all activities. The local organization is

a member of the Indiana League of High School Girls’ Athletic

Association.

The fall activity for this organization was tennis, and although

unfavorable weather conditions prevented finishing the tournament,

a great deal of enjoyment was derived from this sport. During the

winter months basketball games were played each Tuesday evening.

When the weather permitted in the spring, outdoor activities

were again resumed with an emphasis placed on archery, tennis, and

softball. Also as a part of the program were unorganized activities—

bowling, skating, hiking, and bicycling.

A sportsmanship award is given annually.

First Row:

E. Diffendafer

E. Smith

E. Tanner

L. Method

D. Bainbridge

J. Karst

O. Snider

J. Wallace

M. Riddick

A. Loe

M. Grant

G. Priddy

B. Gipe

Second Row:

P. Fleck

P. Gates

M. Monroe

P. Coverstone

P. Kesler

J. Amber

A. Lundblad

J. Stickler

M. Morrissey

Third Row:

M. Fahl

H. Leffel

J. Sharpe

C. Adkins

V. Binder

A. Shroyer

M. Daniel

R. Eberhard

P. Sheckler

E. Engle

E. Heinley

M. Cassaday

A. Hawk

Fourth Row:

B. Roberts

P. Brumbaugh

P. Baker

H. Gipe

P. Henderson

P. Eberhard

R. Hively

A. Overdeer

B. Meier

Fifth Row:

M. Blue

B. Schinbeckler

L. Adams

B. Miller

J. Rawley

P. Sheckler

V. Morrissey

G. Williams

Miss Stalcup

J. Travelbee

First Row: Second Row: Third Row:

F. Boschet W. Adkins T. Locker

R. Morrissey D. Langohr C. Ernst

V. Harmon T. Groves J. Boggs

W. Quinn B. Daily B. Fisher

J. Cramer R. Boggs T. Ramsey

K. Wolfe C. Roberts B. Williams

R. Walker J. Jolly D. Sabrosky

T. Grable H. Nelson D. Tenny

R. Hawley M. Rowland G. Dowell

D. Phillips W. Estes D. Conrad

M. Jagger

B. DePoy

Fourth Row: W. Ewigleben G. Judd

C. Miller J. Manago E. Pressler

B. Burns J. Peabody R. Dailey

C. Breisch Mr. Rice D. Christman

D. Johnston Fifth Row: Sixth Row:

D. Nei W. Wolfe G. Coverstone

R. Allen G. Hively H. Evans

P. Snepp L. Downing R. Karst

C. Powell J. Cowan E. Wahl

W. Sewell B. Green L. Simon

D. Minear J. Fry H. Bennett

P. Meir J. Hunt P. Kessie

N. Groves

First Row: H. Bennett, R.

Dailey, P. Kessie, P. Cra-

mer, G. Judd, R. Krider, W.

Estes, L. Groves.

Second Row: Mr. Alter, E.

Pressler, N. Groves, R. Har-

rold, G. Dowell, J. Locker,

D. Conrad, M. Jagger, F.

Boschet, K Wolfe, L.

Simon, D. Christman.

Third Row: P. Meir, D.

Bair, J. Simmons, J. Steele,

R. Miller.

FFA Promotes

Modern Agriculture

Justifiedly feeling very smug in their basement

apartments, the FFA concentrates on such continual

crises as raising carrots with vitamin B, and producing

fine cattle and crops. Realizing the national emergency

at hand and the practical prospects of the group, the

club gains actual experience in managing and produc-

ing farm products.

Boasting the largest enrollment since 1936, the

twenty-six boys enrolled this year have experienced an

eventful year.

Feeling a need of replenishing our supply of natural

game, they fathered one hundred eighty pheasants and

twelve thousand baby bluegills until they were able to

care for themselves in the wide open spaces.

In the quail hover contest, sporting equipment prizes

were awarded by the Conservation Club to the follow-

ing energetic entries: Don Conrad, Paul Kessie, Harley

Lemon, Glen Judd, and Don Christman.

The FFA’s league basketball team ended in top

standing and captured the highest honors in the tour-

nament.

Led by Don Christman and Marshall Jagger and

recorded and balanced by Paul Kessie and Don Con-

rad, respectively, and under Mr. Alter’s sponsorship,

the club has worked toward its goal: to develop agri-

cultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship.

First Row: V. Morrissey, J.

Wallace, L. Method.

Second Row: M. Morris-

sey, R. Hively, M. Smith, P.

Brumbaugh, B. Roberts, D.

Page, G. Keller, M. Blue.

Third Row: Miss Paxson,

N. Kessie, H. Nelson, A.

Lundblad, M. Jagger, E.

Judd, B. Lehneke, L.

Hively.

Fourth Row: O. Snider, J.

Karst, E. Smith, E. Engle,

E. Cullers, D. Gaff, A.

Dunn, E. Hartman, B.

Method, L. Krom, B. Hut-

ton, E. Tanner, G. Priddy,

B. Travelbee, B. Thomp-

son, E. Diffendafer.

It’s Knit and Purl

For the Home EC Girl

To make happier, healthier homes, and bake a fine

cake, the home economics students unite in the Home

Economics Club. The thirty-five members elected Jean

Cullers as their president, Lucile Method, their secre-

tary, and Gertrude Priddy, their treasurer.

The first semester was spent in organization work;

for the first time in a number of years the local organi-

zation became a member of the National Home Eco-

nomics Student Club, and it plans to send delegates to

the state convention in Indianapolis next October.

The second semester was donated to Red Cross

sewing and knitting projects. For several weeks patri-

otic high school girls gave their after supper hours on

Thursday to similar projects.

Not all is work, however. The club occasionally

partys with the Future Farmers of America. High-

lights on the social calendar were the old-fashioned

hayride on Halloween, a Christmas party with ex-

change of gifts, and a chili supper served from tables

bedecked with lace and cupids on Valentine’s Day.

The Mother-Daughter banquet, an annual affair, is

planned and served under Miss Paxson’s careful super-

vision.

The Eagle staff members ap-

pear to be delighted by the en-

tertainment at their annual ban-

quet.

Jane Stevens adds to the woe

of fellow Annual Board dish-

washers by stacking dirty dishes

sky-high at the chop suey sup-

per.

At the Franklin Press Conven-

tion, Mary Fahl, Nancy Myers,

and Jean Travelbee turn poli-

ticians and campaign for Nygren

for president of the IHSPA. (He

was elected.)

Verne Coolman charmingly

models red satin lounging pa-

jamas at the Eagle staff party.

Other creations failed to pass

the censor.

The Quill and Scrollists chat

on the back steps. (Editor’s

note: Please don’t judge the in-

telligence of the members by the

expression on their faces.)

Six people were recommended by Mr. Wenger

and Miss Baker for membership into Quill and

Scroll, an international honorary journalistic so-

ciety for high school journalists. Verne Coolman,

editor of The Eagle 1941-1942; Roselyn Eber-

hard, assistant editor; Eugene Shepherd, sports

editor for the paper; and Margaret Sparling,

head typist for the paper, were chosen from The

Eagle staff. Jack Anspaugh and Mary Marie

Monroe, editor and business manager, respective-

ly, of the Columbian, were recommended from

the staff of the school’s yearbook.

The Write of Way at CCHS

Easily comparable to that of the news room of

the Chicago Tribune or the New York Times is

the journalistic atmosphere that exists in the

third floor Eagle-Annual room. The pleasure of

writing articles and the thrill of seeing them in

print really does get in one’s blood; that is not

just the product of someone’s imagination.

Hard to explain, this atmosphere, like that of

the small-town drug store, must be authentic and

cannot be artificially duplicated. The smell of

mimeograph ink and paste, the sound of busy

typewriters, and the sight of students enjoying

profitable experience all tend to make for a pro-

fessional news room.

These energetic journalists will probably not

follow writing for their life work. Never again

will the majority figure page lay-outs or write a

lead paragraph using the five w’s. However, the

time spent is not in vain, and the experience

gained is invaluable.

The Press Club meetings only begin with re-

freshments, for as the backbone of the school

paper, they are called on to enact many tedious

tasks and settle problems per hundred for the

Friday special.

This year eight scribes were awarded member-

ship into the club. With only five members at the

beginning of school, the organization grew to

quite a sizeable group.

Election of The Eagle editors, appointment of

page editors, discussion of newspaper problems,

sponsoring of the annual Eagle Party and the

Press Club Banquet are a few examples of the

work handled by these enthusiastic journalists.

The club’s high qualifications for membership

proved a goal to work for by many ambitious

writers. This has greatly increased the standards

of writing, printing, and general production of the

school’s weekly, The Eagle.

Seated: D. Barnes. M. Fahl,

R. Eberhard, M. Sparling.

Standing: V. Trier, J.Trav-

elbee, N. Myers, V. Cool-

man, J. Stevens, E. Shep-

herd, Mr. Wenger, J. Raw-

ley.

Hail Columbia

- - We Hope!

This Columbian represents the struggles and

joys of the combined efforts of the Columbian

staff and their sorely-tired—but patient—spon-

sor, Miss Baker. Through sweat and tears —

dances, the Gridiron Swing and Jinx Jive, where

students cast aside their superstitions, show,

where CCHS’s hidden talent was revealed, the

fourteen young scribes were led and pushed by

Editor Anspaugh and Business Manager Monroe.

The Annual Board’s activities serve a dual

purpose—to entertain their public, and to raise

money to pay the printer—age old nightmare of

the staff. This year the Columbian staff was

aided in raising the necessary money by dona-

tions from interested persons in the community.

Their co-operation was indeed greatly appreci-

ated by everyone.

Occasionally the group relaxed, one of those

enjoyable moments was a weiner bake at Tri

Lakes, another a potluck supper. From all these

activities merges the finished product for CCHS’s

criticism and approval—The 1942 Columbian.

Seated:

E. Shepherd

M. Monroe

P. Gates

B. Gipe

J. Gates

L. Sewell

G. Snyder

J. Stevens

B. Jellison

Standing:

C. Weikart

P. Jones

J. Anspaugh

L. Downing

J. Manago

Miss Baker

The Eagle Sco

School News

Nearly fifty journalistic-minded students

joined The Eagle staff under Editor Coolman and

Assistant Editor Roselyn Eberhard at the begin-

ning of the school year. Besides the usual wor-

ries of late assignments and last-minute rushes,

the staff had the constant fear of paper shortage

and rising prices, plus continual well-meant con-

troversies with their fellow roommates, the An-

nual Board.

For the first time in its career The Eagle re-

elected its editor. Also new was the merit system

by which the rightful owners of merit pins could

be determined.

As per usual, special issues of The Eagle came

off the press at Christmas time, for the county

tourney, and April Fool’s day.

In January, The Eagle staff entertained itself

at its annual party. Members were delighted by

Verne Coolman and Vernon Trier’s modeling of

feminine apparel, while Eugene Shepherd clever-

ly narrated the creations. Mary Monroe and

Jack Anspaugh, in person of Russian duo-pian-

ists, burlesqued Two Guitars.

Despite the difficulties, both conventional and

new, Mr. Wenger, the sponsor, worried the pub-

lication into a first rate production.

First Row: B. Strouse, G.

Fries, L. Method, G. Prid-

dy, P. Jones, J. Wallace, M.

Sparling, B. Jellison, F.

Flox.

Second Row: E. Tanner, A.

Turley, R. Eberhard, W.

Jones, M. Grant, M. Rid-

dick, N. Pressler, Mr. Wen-

ger.

Third Row: J. Rawley, M.

Fahl, B. Harman, C. Wei-

kart, M. Herron, K. Galli-

van, A. Shroyer, L. Keirn,

V. Trier, P. Baker.

Fourth Row: R. Salesman,

A. Overdeer, L. Downing,

R. Barnes, M. Heller, M.

Daniel, D. Gage, J. Travel-

bee, E. Shepherd, H. Gipe.

Fifth Row: B. Watson, G.

Egner, P. Gates, J. Stevens,

M. Monroe, N. Myers, G.

Williams, V. Coolman, J.

Anspaugh.

We Agree to Disagree

On Tuesday evenings, thirty-two students gather in room sixteen

to discuss such weighty subjects as the art of articulation, essential

evidence, positive proof, and the pros and cons of military training.

Yes, this serious shop talk is that of the Forum members being in-

structed by their coach, Miss Bertha Thornburgh, on the vital issues

of the day and expression of ideas in convincing arguments.

A variety of speech activities are sponsored by this organization;

namely, the humorous and dramatic declamation contests, panel

discussions, and, of course, debating. Most important was the intra-

mural debate tournament of early February. Two teams survived

the stiff competition and emerged with four wins and no losses. They

were an affirmative team of Mary Fahl and Marcia Daniel, with Pat

Gates and Dewitt Phillips on the negation.

Eighteen Forumsters enjoyed the hospitality of Purdue Univer-

sity at their annual speech conference. Two representatives and one

senator represented the Forum in the legislative assemblies. Also

several debate teams were entered. One of the legislators, Pat Gates,

was chosen as one of the ten best on the floor.

Jean Rawley, Forum president, brought back oratorical laurels

from the South Side oratorical contest: she won second place in the

finals.

Last year, the two speech awards, the Paul E. Riddick Award, and

the Freshman-Sophomore Award went to Bill Erdmann and Jack

Gates, respectively.

cunt •

;[Bin

First Row: P. Henderson,

M. Grant, M. Daniel, B.

Strouse, B. Jellison, J.

Pugh, H. Truex.

Second Row: R. Fahl, R.

Hickman, J. Hoover, R.

Fisher, D. Phillips, A.

Shroyer, J. Moeller, B.

Gipe.

Third Row: N. Black, M.

Fahl, J. Rawley, G. Frank,

J. Gates, C. Roberts, R.

Hawley, P. Gates, D. Mi-

near, Miss Thornburgh.

Top-Notch Arguers

Seated:

D. Hawley

J. Gates

Miss Thornburgh

Standing:

M. Daniel

D. Phillips

R. Fisher

P. Gates

M. Fahl

Just as basketball and football have their varsity squads, so does

the field of debating. The varsity teams arguing the question of mili-

tary training on the affirmative were Dick Hawley and Jean Raw-

ley, and Mary Fahl and Marcia Daniel. The con to this subject was

supported by Pat Gates and Dewitt Phillips on one team and another

composed of Jack Gates and Bob Fisher.

Representing Columbia City in the sub-sectional, Hawley and

Rawley, affirmative, and Gates and Fisher, negative, won but were

not as fortunate against Concordia in the later sectional tournament.

At the N. F. L. conference at Terre Haute three wins and three

losses were registered by our teams: Fahl and Daniel on the affirma-

tion and Gates and Phillips on the negation.

These varsity debaters, coached by Miss Thornburgh, are a young

squad, having one freshman and three sophomores. However, they

represented Columbia City well in the tournaments and show prom-

ise for the future.

The state question this year was: Resolved, that as a permanent

policy, every able-bodied male citizen in the United States shall be

required to have one year full-time military training before reach-

ing the present draft age.

Organ!

ed For Arguing

For debaters deluxe and advanced students in

the art of arguing, Miss Thornburgh founded

Columbia City’s chapter of the National Forensic

League in 1934, and since, it has grown to one

of the top-ranking in Indiana. The society is

honorary in nature and points for admittance

may be attained by participation in speech con-

tests with other schools. Several of these held this

year were legislative assemblies, round table dis-

cussions, inter-school debates, and oratorical

work. A specified number of points must be

earned for a student to become eligible, and de-

grees are awarded for additional points won.

Meetings are held once a month at the vari-

ous homes of the members. Tireless workers for

the organization are Coach Thornburgh, who

acts as secretary, and Miss Carver, who gra-

ciously acts as honorary member.

Degrees of excellence have been awarded to

Jean Rawley and Jack Gates, while Glenn

Frank, Pat Gates, John Moeller, Dewitt Phil-

lips, Dick Hawley, Bob Fisher, Mary Fahl, and

Marcia Daniel have earned degrees of honor.

Alice Shroyer, a new member this year, has the

degree of merit.

First Row:

M. Fahl

A.Shroyer

M. Daniel

P. Gates

Miss Carver

Second Row:

R. Fisher

R. Hawley

J. Gates

D. Phillips

G. Frank

J. Moeller

Miss Thornburgh

J. Rawley

SILENCE ISN’T

OLDEN I

As a means of developing poise and personality

and improving voice and diction, the various speech

contests held during the year proved of interest to many

students.

From some thirty odd McLallen Contest preliman-

ists, twelve were selected to speak in the finals. Mary

Fahl, delivering the conventional My Account with

the Unknown Soldier, captured first place. Jean Raw-

ley’s You placed her in second ranking. A bit of Doro-

thy Thompsonism dramatically delivered pulled down

third for Verne Coolman. Bill Jellison, giving The

Monster in Our Midst, placed fourth.

In the annual Archer Contest, of equal importance

to the McLallen Contest, six students elaborated on

parent-child relationship. Marcia Daniel, sophomore

entry, placed first. Seniors Verne Coolman and Mary

Fahl and Freshman Joann Hoover also pleased the

judges.

In the Forum-sponsored dramatic and humorous

reading contests. Verne Coolman and Pat Gates took

the highest honors. Pat’s speech was What! No Hose!

and Coolman gave Dark Meteors. In the humorous

reading contest Bill Jellison and Dick Hawley placed

second and third; Pat Gates and Dick Hawley received

similar positions in the dramatic reading contest.

Mary Fahl, by virtue of winning first place in the

McLallen, represented Columbia City in the County

Oratorical Contest. Delivering a timely dissertation

upon the present war, she emerged with first place

honors.

Jean Rawley received second place in an oratorical

contest at South Side High School, Fort Wayne.

Jack Gates discussed the war situation in the In-

diana University Discussion Contest at Bloomington

on April 11th.

1st Row

V. Coolman

B. Jellison

P. Gates

R. Hawley

Standing

M. Fahl

2nd Row

J. Hoover

M. Daniel

J. Rawley

G. Gates

PRODUCTIONS:

Kitty Arrived —On Time, Too!

Left to Right: G.

Frank, V. Jackson, J.

Anspaugh, J. Stevens,

V. Coolman, M. Mon-

roe, E. Shepherd, A.

Turley, A. Hawk.

With The Arrival of Kitty, the dramatic art class not only

amused a capacity audience but gained much practical ex-

perience. The production was under Mr. Galen Wenger’s

general directorship. The play, a farce in three acts by Nor-

man Lee Swartout, takes place at the Halcyon House in

the Catskill Mountains.

Bob Baxter (Gene Shepherd), college graduate and well-

known athlete, is in love with Jane (Ann Turley), whose

father made an eccentric will stating that his daughter

should marry Benjamin Moore (Verne Coolman), a pomp-

ous bachelor of forty who had once saved his life. William

Winkler (Jack Anspaugh), Jane’s uncle and guardian, de-

termined to force Jane into marrying Moore, takes her and

her old maid aunt (Mary Monroe) and maid (Anna Hawk)

to this health resort, being run in the absence of the owner

by the bellhop, Ting (Glenn Frank) and negro porter, Sam

(Verlin Jackson).

Baxter, in order to get even with Winkler, impersonates

K.itty Benders (Betty Stevens), an actress with whom

Winkler is in love. Bob (as Kitty) makes things so hot for

Winkler that he finally consents to the marriage. The crisis

comes when the real Kitty Benders arrives and catches

Baxter at his game. The situation slowly unravels itself, and

Bob and Jane, Winkler and Kitty, and Aunt Jane and Moore

find themselves happily paired.

We Sail The Ocean Bl ue I

Amusing an appreciative audience with the

witty patter and delightful melodies of the inimit-

able Gilbert and Sullivan, the vocal department,

under Mrs. Munns’s direction, produced the

H. M. S. Pinafore on March 27.

The story tells of a sailor, Ralph Rackstraw,

(Gail Snyder) who loves Josephine, (Gertrude

Priddy) the daughter of his commanding officer,

Captain Corcoran, (Dale Johnston). The Cap-

tain, however, has been arranging a marriage be-

tween Josephine and Sir Joseph Porter, First

Lord of the Admiralty, (Eugene Shepherd).

The happy atmosphere on deck is marred only

by the hinting of Buttercup (Catherine Young)

of a secret she is hiding and by the grumbling of

Dick Deadeye (Vernon Trier). Sir Joseph, ac-

companied by his Cousin Hebe (Jane Stevens)

and his other sisters, cousins, and aunts, arrives

to inspect the ship.

Meanwhile Dick Deadeye informs the Cap-

tain of the planned elopement of Josephine and

Ralph. When Sir Joseph learns of the elopement,

he orders Ralph put in irons.

Buttercup reveals her secret, which solves the

whole difficulty. She confesses that many years

ago she had charge of Ralph and the Captain

when they were babies. She got them mixed up;

this error is immediately rectified. The reversal

of Ralph and the Captain permits Josephine to

marry Ralph, and her father to marry Butter-

cup. Sir Joseph marries Hebe.

Sixty Musicians, Under K*lr

As a sculptor shapes a meaning-

less mass of marble into an o lec

of beauty, so the director of a ban

molds a delicate woodwind passage

or a thunderous march from life-

less spots on sheets of paper.

Welty Ass umes

Directorship

Claiming to utilize the theories of an educator,

as well as those of a band director, Mr. Robert

Welty assumed directorship of the Columbia

City High School band at the beginning of the

school year. Mr. Welty, a graduate of DePauw,

formerly helped direct the band activities of

Elkhart High School.

Very soon the local instrumentalists were or-

ganized into a creditable marching unit, which

helped arouse loyalty at home football games,

and which also proved their patriotic principles

by marching in the Fort Wayne Armistice Day

parade.

However, with the termination of the football

season, the concert band began diligently to

apply themselves to reattaining their symphonic

qualities. After many hours of zealous practice,

they displayed their talents in a concert the last of

January. Jane Stevens was featured as saxo-

phone soloist.

Again on March first, they exposed local cit-

izenry to the blood and thunder of Suppe’s

Morning, Noon, and Night in Vienna Overture,

as well as other well-received concert numbers.

Trombonist Jack Peabody delighted the full

house with a solo.

In January, some thirty bandsters, anxious to

gain musical experience, played under Mr. Wil-

liam D. Revelli’s baton at the Sturgis Band

Clinic. A week later, locals listened to Revelli con-

ducting his own band in a clinic at the University

of Michigan.

At a convocation program the first of Febru-

ary, eleven graduating seniors were presented

with band letters, bearing stripes signifying years

of membership.

Robert Welty, Played at Games and Concerts

FLUTE

Lois Keirn

Betty Miller

Nancy Myers

Patricia Smith

Dorothy Fisher

OBOE

Phyllis Eberhard

CLARINET

Joseph Manago

Mary Monroe

Lois Trout

Marilyn Magley

Sue DeVine

Phyllis Braddock

Jean Amber

Walter Quinn

Richard Sausaman

Bob Phillips

Robert Hickman

Woodfin Jones

Jeanice Sharpe

BASSOON

Jack Anspaugh

Elaine Dunn

ALTO CLARINET

Bonnetia Goudy

Lois Jeanne Adams

BASS CLARINET

Miriam Cassaday

Barbara Schinbeckler

ALTO SAX

Jane Stevens

Patricia Gates

Keith Dowell

TENOR SAX

Mary Fahl

Phyllis Baker

BARITONE SAX

Dick Cearbaugh

CORNET

DeWitt Phillips

Dick Lomax

James Fisher

Nelson Black

Charles Travelbee

Patricia Henderson

Robert Emig

FRENCH HORN

Robert DePoy

Instrumentalists

Enumerated

Jean Travelbee

Audrey Harris

Carolyn Sparling

TROMBONE

Jack Peabody

Philip Pinckley

William Stamm

Alan Obermiller

BARITONE

Richard Hawley

Gordon Aker

BASS

James Johnston

Dale Johnston

Keith Schinbeckler

PERCUSSION

Robert Fisher

Marcia Daniel

Walter Ewigleben

Dean Van Tilbury

John Moeller

Modern educators agree that

music develops self-expression

and a co-operative attitude in a

student; CCHS’s national cham-

pionship band personifies this

bit of child-psychology.

Musicians Win

Contest Honors

Always exciting and interesting to band students are the spring

contests. Forty-eight musicians played a solo or were in an en-

semble at the district contests at Waterloo. Of the large number

of entrants, twelve soloists and six ensembles returned with first

place honors. The state solo and ensemble contest was held at But-

ler on the eleventh of April, and the district and state band contests

were held at Columbia City and Michigan City, respectively.

Continually on the look-out for ways to improve the band, Mr.

Welty negotiated the purchase of several new items of equipment

for the organization. Probably the most interesting and profitable

was the new recording machine. By having a person make a record

of a certain passage, he offered some concrete proof of how well

or how inartistically one played. The versatile machine also doubled

as a record player, radio, and public address system.

Aiming at a band completely equipped with recording basses,

the music department purchased another shiny new Martin bass.

The band also bought a new bass drum.

Joe Manago, clarinetist, and the woodwind quartet appeared as

guest soloists at the South Whitley Band’s annual spring concert.

Mr. Welty, in capacity of guest conductor, directed the South Whit-

ley Band in a number.

To provide an outlet for the average American youth’s liking of

swing music and to furnish an organization to play at school dances,

Mr. Welty organized The Music Makers from the ranks of the band.

Fred Langohr and Verlin Jackson collaborated in naming the band,

which used Music Makers as its theme song. These swingsters

played at the various dances and cakewalks for the nominal fee

of ten dollars. This money was used to buy music, fronts, lights,

and other necessary equipment.

Often described as the universal language of mankind, music

occupies an important position in the school curriculum.

Selected swingsters totaling thirteen captioned them-

selves Music Makers and started out on a full-booked

schedule to play for local entertainments of CCHS. With

Welty withstraining any sudden and uncalled-for out-

bursts of hot jive, the local jamsters swung forth on all

popular favorites, both hot and smooth.

The three crooners (a new edition)

were Snyder, Priddy and Shepherd.

While Peabody and Pinckley slushed-

pumped, Phillips and Lomax pushed

valves. Stevens, Fahl, and Baker con-

trolled the foghorns, and Manago mas-

tered the licorice stick. Johnston’s oom-

pah-pahing, Fisher’s skin-beating and

Weikart’s ivory-tickling kept the maes-

tros on the down-beat.

Clarinetists Monroe, Devine, and

Trout vie with Oboist Eberhard to see

which section can put out the most music.

We wonder how Lois Adams and Bar-

bara Schinbeckler, contrary to general

rule, happened to be practicing this

fourth period.

Seen through a maze of instruments,

Mr. Welty conducts the band in a Mon-

day night rehearsal.

. Music hath charms to soothe the savage breast,

First Row: A. Overdeer, C.

Young, A. Turley, D. Chapman,

H. Nelson, R. Eberhard, L.

Method.

Second Row: C. Weikart, G.

Priddy, M. Grant, B. Miller, V.

Binder, B. Stevens, H. Gipe, A.

Shroyer.

Third Row: J. Manago, T.

Blaugh, A. Obermiller, D. Nei,

D. Johnston, E. Shepherd, V.

Trier.

First Row: B. Souder, F. Herr,

A. Chapman, E. Diffendafer, R.

Adang, A. Loe, L. Roby.

Second Row: W. Quinn, M.

Terry, B. Gipe, J. Hoover, O.

Snider, J. Karst, A. Zunbrun.

Third Row: R. Baker, B.

Pratt, B. Meier, L. Sheckler, J.

Timmons, B. Sewell, J. Fry.

Fourth Row: K. Dowell, B.

Moyer, J. Pugh, L. Farber, E.

Wahl, B. Emig, J. Stough, W.

Ewigleben, E. Shroyer.

To soften rocks, or bend a knotted oak . .

Curriculum

Songbirds of CCHS found occasion to give vent to their vocal

inclinations in the choir and chorus, under Mrs. Munns’s careful

supervision this year. Twenty-four junior and senior students meet-

ing three times a week, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, made up

the personnel of the choir, and thirty-two freshmen and sophomores

were enrolled in chorus. Both groups worked on choral numbers

with emphasis placed on solos and ensembles as well as group

singing.

Each semester officers were elected for the two organizations.

Joe Manago served the choir as assistant director, while Judy Fry

and Gertrude Priddy held the same position for the chorus. Merits

were given for performing publicly and for attending extra re-

hearsals. A pin is awarded to a graduating member who has accum-

ulated twenty-five hundred merits.

This combined group made their first public appearance in a

concert in December. The program was varied in content, for it

consisted of Christmas numbers as well as featuring a boys’ quartet

composed of Eugene Shepherd, Joe Manago, Gail Snyder, and

Vernon Trier singing The Parade of the Wooden Soldiers and a trio

composed of Helen Gipe, Bonita Gipe, and Jane Stevens singing

T oyland.

As a grand finale to a successful year, the choir and chorus pre-

sented Gilbert and Sullivan’s renowned opera H. M. S. Pinafore

March twenty-seventh. Music for Baccalaureate services was also

furnished by the choir.

And The Chorus Has It, Too!

ACTION

. . AND GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP GO TOGETHER

Webster describes renaissance as a revival

or a return of youthful vigor, zest, and fresh-

ness; such a definition might well be applied

to athletics at Columbia City High School. The

definite upward climb observed in the sports

program here has suddenly established this

department as one of the foremost in the minds

of the student body. Responsible for the prom-

inency of active sports—football, basketball,

and track—are the untiring lads who diligent-

ly put in many hours of practice and the be-

hind-the-scene artists, the coaching staff.

Gridders Tie Auburn,

Beat Portland, Garrett

Recognized as a beneficial and body-building

sport, football occupies an important place on

Columbia City’s athletic program. Boasting the

best record in several seasons, the Columbia City

Eagles lost but one game this year and finished

second in the North Eastern Indiana Conference

race.

This season, the Columbia City turf men fought the Auburn

Red Devils to a standstill at Auburn, September 12th, in their

first game of the 1941 schedule. Undoubtedly the cleverest team

the Eagles played all year, Coach Zeke Young’s fleet backs and

hard-hitting linemen held the Columbia City varsity to one

touchdown, while they managed to put one over for themselves.

The see-saw battle ended in a 6-6 tie.

Portland, a new entry on the Columbia City schedule, was

entirely outclassed 32-0 at the locals’ field a week later. Still

stinging from their 6-6 tie with Auburn, the Eagle eleven scored

three quick touchdowns in the first quarter, thus eliminating all

the dangers of defeat. The reserve squad saw considerable action

in this game and continued to score at will.

The Railroaders of Garrett provided somewhat stiffer opposi-

tion for the Maroon gridders, but still were no match for Coach

Petrick’s football wisdom. Boasting a more experienced eleven,

the local charges overpowered the young Blue squad for their

first conference victory of the season.

Sept. 12 Columbia City.... 6

Sept. 19 Columbia City....32

Sept, 'll Columbia City....26

Oct. 3 Columbia City....27

Oct. 10 Columbia City....32

Oct. 17 Columbia City.... 19

Oct. 22 Columbia City ... 6

Oct. 31 Columbia City.... 6

Auburn ........... 6

Portland.......... 0

Garrett........... 6

Plymouth.......... 0

Bluffton ......... 0

Decatur .......... 0

Central .......... 6

Auburn............13

Resume of

Brilliant Season

P. Lowe

B. Grant

J. Redman

P. Redman

C. Roberts

B. Williams

E. Pressler

M. Heller

B. Watson

R. Karst

H. Ressler

V. Jackson

R. Hawley

G. Roberts

V. Jackson

E. Shepherd

F. Langohr

K. Egner

W. Wolfe

Aimed at giving experience to next

year’s squad members, spring football is

of interest to eighth grade and freshmen

boys. These lads, braving the unstable-

ness of spring weather, don different

colored jerseys and go after the game in

a malicious manner.

Dale Langohr, co-ankle-taper, looks

after the squad leaving for practice, as

a doting parent looks after junior on his

way to school.

Paul Redman, a look of determination

on his face, plunges through the line.

Carl Miller, remaining half of the

trainer duo, makes a last-minute check-

up before leaving on an athletic trip.

“Towels, tape,” he mutters to himself,

“iodine: yes, everything is here.”

Plymouth, Bluffton,

Decatur Trounced

Plymouth was the next victim to suffer the Eagles’ attack. Al-

though they held their own by instituting a formidable defense the

first half, the Columbia City players solved the problem. Coming

back to score twenty-seven points in the last half, they completely

overpowered the Plymouth lads.

For their third NEIC game, Coach Petrick’s men swamped Bluff-

ton 32-0. The Tigers’ offense was bottled by Columbia City, while

the latter scored with ease throughout the encounter. As in the

Portland game, the reserves were sent into action, still continuing

to run rings around their opponents.

Decatur was the fifth team to witness Columbia City’s solid de-

fensive wall when they were blacked out 19-0. Finding the going

comparatively tough at the start of the duel, the locals came to their

own and put on the pressure with three quick scores. This game

placed the high-flying Eagles on top in conference ratings.

Central Tied;

Downed by Auburn

Fighting a stubborn Fort Wayne Central B squad, the

Marooners were fought to a tie, 6-6. Their opponents,

consisting of both varsity and second string material,

fought in vain to gain the upper hand and stop the ever-

driving Eagle machine. This is the first time in several

seasons that the CC eleven has not gone down before the

deadly Tigers’ attack.

The final game of the season was a true heartbreaker

for the boys of the local squad—those fellows who had

always dreamed of winning a conference title for CCHS.

The Columbia City Eagles and the Auburn Red Devils

were fighting for first place in conference ratings; neither

had lost a game and had battled each other to a tie the

first game of the schedule. Both teams were at fever pitch

for this final event, having looked forward to it all season

—each was determined to win. Playing on a wet, sloppy

field, both elevens were hindered in running and not too

adept at ball handling. The hard-fighting Red Devils

succeeded in sliding two touchdowns across the payoff

stripe to the Eagles one—and there went the NEIC

crown, 13-6.

Displaying a stellar defense through-

out their schedule, Columbia City held

their opponents to five touchdowns and

one point-after for the entire season. On

the other side of the scoring bracket, the

Eagles, coached by Mr. Frank Petrick

and Mr. John Chapman, ran up a total

of 154 points for the year.

Next year’s squad will have quite a

foundation to build upon, for the varsity

claimed one junior and three sopho-

mores, as well as seven seniors.

Seeming to rely upon quality and not

quantity, the linemen averaged 170

pounds and the backfield, 165 pounds.

FIRST ROW

Ass’t. Coach Chapman

Coach DeVol

V. Trier

J. Redman

B. Moog

E. Shepherd

D. Barnes

SECOND ROW

B. Grant

G. Roberts

V. Jackson

D. Gage

V.Jackson

R. Watson

D. Langohr, Mgr.

Varsity Netters

No Indiana school, regardless of size,

omits basketball from its curriculum. Co-

lumbia City, like all the rest, is devoted to

the greatest of Hoosier sports.

The Eagle varsity netters, tying for first

place in the NEIC race with Auburn and

Hartford City, finished a fair season this

year with eleven victories and ten defeats.

Of the conference games, they captured

four tilts and dropped two.

County tourney results showed the locals, who

won all their games with considerable ease, could

outrun any of the teams on the Whitley circuit.

The season’s record shows some dismal upsets

and also some cherished victories to the hard-

wooders’ credit. Suffering unexpected defeats

from Ligonier, Pierceton, and Elmhurst, the

Eagles brought back unpredicted victory from

Huntington, Auburn, Decatur, Kendallville, and

Garrett in thrilling episodes of good basketball.

SPORTLIGHTING THE

DEVOL TOP TEN

Finishing his second year as varsity

forward this season, DICK GAGE, a

junior, led the CCHS netters with a total

of 199 points or an average of 9 points

per game. His pretty shots were eagerly

awaited when the Eagles needed a last-

minute plunge for points.

At the guard spots, two sophomores

sprang into action this year. JOE RED-

MAN had his initial year at the floor

guard spot, while BEN GRANT exhib-

ited fine defensive work. Both lads show

promise for the future.

BOB McKIBBIN filled the center

spot when a good substitute was needed.

Using his height to a good advantage,

McKibbin proved a real aid to Colum-

bia City.

DICK BARNES, despite his size,

proved to be one of the most dependable

men the Eagles had this year. When re-

serve material was needed, it was usually

Dick who was called upon to fill the bill.

GENE SHEPHERD finished his last

year of basketball this year. Holding

down the other forward spot, he proved

a sparkplug to the Eagles quintet and

was always playing his hardest.

VERNON TRIER, junior, got his

chance to make good during the last few

games this year. Result: he did make

good, proving to be a fine player. He will

probably fill a guard or forward position

next year.

D. Gage

J. Redman

B. McKibbin

D. Barnes

E. Shepherd

V. Trier

B. Grant

V. Jackson

B. Watson

G. Roberts

V. Jackson

B. Moog

Future Hardwooders

Thoroughly enjoying themselves and gaining

much valuable experience, the varsity netters of

the future followed the Eagles wherever they

went, playing the seconds of the scheduled

schools. A final checkup on their games shows

seven wins and twelve setbacks this season.

They emerged as victors from the lively en-

counters with South Whitley, Butler, Hartford

City, Kendallville, Lagrange, Decatur, and Au-

burn.

FIRST ROW

C. Miller, Mgr.

E. Harris

R. Kling

E. Cline

R. Cearbaugh

SECOND ROW

R. Fahl

J. Gage

R. Moog

E. Hazen

H. Ressler

G. Roberts

THIRD ROW

Coach Chapman

W. Jones

C. Kling

G. Sheets

W. Stamm

M. Heller

J. Stough

J. Fisher

Coach DeVol

However, as into each life some rain must fall,

they suffered defeats from the seconds of Bluff-

ton, Garrett, North Manchester, Coesse, Berne,

Pierceton, Central, New Haven, Ligonier, Elm-

hurst, Huntington, and Lebanon.

Under Mr. John Chapman’s careful guidance,

they tallied a grand total of 371 points. This

figures to an average of 19.5 points per game.

Their opponents, making for a game average of

19.9 points, scored slightly more: 377 points.

DEVOL TOP TEN (Continued From Page 67)

Serving as a reserve backguard for his second year was senior

VERLIN JACKSON. Noticeable to the team next year will be

the loss of Jackson’s volatile disposition and steady guarding.

BOB WATSON, veteran senior, was forced out of the starting

line-up the latter part of the season due to a heart ailment. Up until

that time he had been one of the outstanding players on the squad

while holding down his center post.

BILL MOOG and GEORGE ROBERTS were brought up from

the second team roster and registered for the sectional tournament.

As leading scorers on the second team, both will probably be varsity

material next year.

When Watson was forced out, it was VERNON JACKSON

who took over the center position. A junior, Jackson filled the spot

well and played nice basketball.

With the advent of spring rains and bad weather came also the

1942 track season. Hurriedly dashing about the track and putting

the shot between unpredictable outbursts of wind and rain, the CCHS

thinlies prepared for a schedule with conventional opponents of the

neighboring vicinity.

Coaches DeVol and Chapman kibitzed from the sidelines as to

which foot to put over the hurdle first and which finger to take over

last.

In their first meet the tracksters fared not-so-well, rating third

with the other county teams. However, undaunted by this only aver-

age start they concentrated on gathering together all their abilities

in order to put forth their best opposition against Central of Fort

Wayne, Chester Center, Pierceton, Albion, and Kendallville.

They also journeyed to Garrett to compete in the conference track

meet and to Fort Wayne for the sectional meet.

...AND APPLAUD HIM WHEN HE RUNS!

SPORT A-LA FEMME

CCHS girls have this winter played volleyball and basketball as

well as screamed and scratched to their heart’s content. Under the

direction of Miss Stalcup they selected six teams for volleyball and

six for basketball and finished each sport with a tournament.

Phyllis Baker’s team won the volleyball tournament, defeating

their rivals in a close contest. Captains of the other teams were

Eberhard, Roberts, Riddick, M. Cullers, and E. Cullers.

The basketball season was equally enjoyable, and the compe-

tition was keen throughout. Whoopers, captained by P. Eberhard,

nosed out Overdeer’s team to win the GAA basketball crown.

Regarding only

enough rules of eti-

quette to insure their

own safety, CCHS

girls really let their

youthful vigor and

girlish zest run free

and unrestrained in

their volley ball and

basketball games.

The weather permit-

ting, they also enjoy

tennis and archery at

the athletic field.

AND NOW

YOU HAVE IT!

Don’t be alarmed by the above picture; it’s only

some annual board members enjoying a quiet nervous

breakdown upon the completion of the 1942 Colum-

bian.

Considerable credit for this publication should go

to those whose efforts made for its success. This Co-

lumbian was planned and brought into a reality under

the watchful eyes of the Indianapolis Engraving Com-

pany. L. E. Pontius and Elvin Ortner risked life and

limb (in a literal sense of the word) to present pic-

torial impressions of student life. The task of trans-

ferring to paper the symbols and signs on the lay-out

sheets was efficiently handled by the Howell-Goodwin

Printing Company. The covers are by Molloy of Chi-

cago.