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the Evening republican Area scnooi news Batwjuelt PTO Sponsors Bas 1 i tures ia the different areas of work. Frances Phelps, Donna Hen derson and Margo Ropp-- have been selected as the commence J2 ment speakers. Robert Wade, principal will attend a meeting of the Indiana Congress of Parents and Teachers, on March 14 at Arsenal Technical high school. The institute will be on junior high and high schools for the fifth and seventh regions. Mr.

Wade will be the leader for a group discussion on consolidated schools. Another Southwestern fabulous first: Janie Peyton is the first girl to take printing at Southwestern high school! There are seven oth er students in the class besides I I I i i J' "4 kt i -J Janie all boys. Ed Milam is the instructor. Janie started the printing class this semester. She The first six week grading period of the semster ended on last Friday.

Report cards were issued on Wednesday. The honor roll will be published soon. TAYLORSYILLE STEAM STUDY Sixth graders at Taylorsville grade school get a lesson In steam power from School Custodian David Dove. The science pupils is working problems in type set the school's boiler room to watch steam power converted into heat. The tour i gives the pupils a chance te understand the merit and popularity of the steam engine at the turn of the cenfuiy.

i ting. Janie is also taking typing 2, of Larry Harden are taken on a tour ot government, college English, and The Flat Rock round-up will be held on March 26, Mt. Auburn on March 30 and Hendricks modern problems. Her favorite hobby is playing the piano. She on April 2, enjoys her printing class very Gmder iley to Attend) Mrs.

Marshall from Indianapo much especially since there is lis demonstrated how to operate 1 no homework. the comptometer to the Office Practice and Bookeeping classes last Wednesday. She showed a Mrs. Von Tucker and Paul Hoosier Girls State JANE PEYTON Crowl of the English department film on operating the machine. the Swedish maid; Betty Swinford, Mrs.

James Patterson and Mar are in charge of the developmental reading program at South: Road, at least vonce. Mrs. Phyllis Travers, impetuous By JANET COLSHER Sandcreek High School western. On Tuesday, and Thurs It isn't always easy to decide ing, class colors, motto, flower, and song were selected Red and White will be the colors and the go Ropp. went to Ball State Teachers college last Monday to see the school where Margo hopes to which 'one to follow.

'Often the day each week the two classes Anna rider and Donna Wiley, set together and watch a film By VIRGINIA ARATA Southwestern The Annual Basketball Banquet, sponsored by the Parent Teacher organization, was held at Southwestern on March 7. Rev. Curtis gave the invocation and benediction. Kenneth Gorrell, athletic director, was the master of ceremonies. Marty Eberhart, accompanied by Linda Muck, played a selection on her marimba.

The coaching staff presented awards. The Blendettes sang and Charles Wetzel, superintendent, introduced the speaker, Clyde Gentry, from Crawfordsville. The topic of his speech was "Be Alive Inside and Out." The varsity players who received letters are Morris Emerick, John Branson, Jerry Petro, Butch Gorrell, Brian Garrett, Larry Williams and Bob Goble. Jerry Stain-brook and Mike Tucker, two seniors, received jackets. Jerry Turner and Jack McClure received managers' letters.

Boys who received reserve letters are Bill Porter, Gary Ham-ner, Jeff McQueen, Bussie Flater, Dave Hill, Maurice Pike and Doug Shutt. The freshman numerals were awarded to Bob Allen, Billy Bar-nett, Mike Ropp, Kenny Kendall, Rex Van Gorden, Jim McCain, Gerald Farrell, Sam Stocklin, Larry Flater, Larry Jackman, Doug Shutt and Gary Hamner. Steve Sigman, the manager, received a managers' numeral. The Junior high letter winners were Larry Coffey, Bob Stillabow-er, Bob Patterson, Stanley Priddy, Danny South, Kit Mohr, Van McQueen Tommy Turner, John Crosby, Robert Cortelyou, Max Courtney and Kenny Brason. Stanley Flater was the manager.

The coaches Norman Kramer, William Golden, Jack Tindall and Tracy Turner presented the letters. Jerry Petro recieved the most valuable player award; the free throw award went to John Branson and the rebounding award went to Butch Gorrell. The most improved player was Larry Williams; Gary Hamner received the reserve free throw award. widow; Margo Ropp, Molly O'Mulligan, Irish cook; George Howell, Alfred Hopkins, the English butler; Mike Tucker, Paxton Belmont, widower; Duffy DeRoy, road that seems smoothest at the outset isn't the one that Meads designed to increase a i Sandcreek juniors, have been enroll as a freshman next year, Career Day rose as the class flower. The motto is "Give your best to the world, and the best will come back to you." The class song is a favorite speed.

There are 15 films in the chosen as representatives to tne us where we want to JAMES BEASON was held last Friday. The members of the teachers' team were William Golden, Kenneth Gorrell, Jack "Termite" Tindall, Norman "Kurly" Kramer, Robert "Wildcat" Wade, Tracy "Tangling" Turner, Von "Thunderbolt" Tucker, Dennis Calvert, W. "Long-shot" Amos, John Donnelly, Richard Reeves and Al Gaffinet. Charles Wetzel was the coach. Members of the bus drivers' team were Morris Emerick, Forrest Gorrell, Bill Weinantz, Andrew Tennell, Wayne Stillabower, Mrs.

Patterson took a prefer The seniors will soon discover Freddy Rand, loves Daffy; Jeff ence list for Career day to the series, lne students are tnen iw noosier uins suue to oe tested over the material in the held at Bloomington during the films. Students also read essays summer. Sara Porter and Ellen that the road to success is often Pruitt, Jimmy Rand, loves Dotty; other schools Waldron, Triton, of many graduating classes ana is entitled "Moments to Remember." rough and unpaved. Mary Ann Parker, Aunt Hester, Hauser, and Morristown which and then answer questions about I Low will serve as alternates in The History dub met recently This poem was written by Rob hates men; Jim Stanton, Hugh Rand, uncle; and Marece Rigdon, will attend. Career day will be held on March 28, and the juniors them.

lease Anna and Donna are unable ert Akers and is 'The or their monthly meeting. Nomi to attend. Jack Belmont, Paxton's son. nations for next year's officers from the four schools mention Five Southwestern boys will re- lirihle for this award. The play is a comedy and will ed will attend.

were presented by the nominating committee. Voting was scheduled be presented on April 13. The purpose of the preference ceive the State Farm degree. which is sponsored through the They are Jim Branson, Bill Ram- American Leeion Auxiharv units. Owen Fields, Frank Tucker, Wel- or the next meeting.

list is to find out how many stu- bourne Snepp, Carl Sampson and dents will be attending the lec- Tm a girl must have the following Secret of Success." "What is the secret of success?" asked the Sphinx. Push, said die button. Take pains, said the window. Always keep cool, said the ice. Be op to date, said the calendar.

Make light of everything said the fire. -a A film entitled "A Nation on Receive Awards The Adult and Junior 5-Acre Harold Petro. William Hill was nui anu ouiui uuiicu. iirat rt nw ill A ftofinite in. Wheels" was shown by Joe Rank their coach.

are the only boys in Shelby coun- terest government, (2) Out- in. The film explained how the Corn Growers Achievement banquet will be held at Southwestern on March 13. Awards will be iy wiw wui receive u.e wru. standing qualities of leadership, automobile was invented and how The Hi-Y met on Thursday to wiu De presemea ai ine aiaie Honestv and cood character. it has been improved.

FFA convention at Purdue on discuss an all-school dance. Do a driving business, said the presented to the contest winners. (4) Courage and co-ope rativeness, The Tri-Hi-Y is busy planning JT 1- MA MM Elect Officer The Rocket club met on Friday jviarcn urn. (5) Scholarship rating in the up- Jun Branson will receive the 1 1 the April Sunday school drive. I "I 1 Betty Jo and Jo Ann Osley from Union township received the award for the high junior yield.

They are also planning a program to elect officers. Tom Kabricbr Chaptei Star Farmer award. Thto K-J warn given uie uuihouuuik tt, c5 at which Phillip Downey, president of. the organization, will of Gibson Gray was the winner in the senior division. is the president; Gary Hamner is the vice president; Richard Drake is the treasurer; and Doug Murray is the secretary.

The con ficially launch the hammer. -Find a good thing and stick to it, said the glue. 4 Although this poem is a. little on the humorous side, for. everyone knows that these objects can't talk, it still holds a great, deal of meaning for, every person who silently asks himself; "What is the secret of success?" in the duties, privileges, rights Melody Sweet, Connie Clark, ST ba'at the State Van McQueen, Julian Wiley and stitution will be drawn up by the At each of the seniors say to the familiar halls of SHS Citizenship.

It gives citizens an FFA convention. MARGO DONNA next meeting. opportunity to learn the problems Roselyn Hill will play dinner music for the banquet on the organ. this next spring, each win, no of government and emphasize doubt, come to the "Fork In die the contribution women can make The teacher-bus drivers game" Fitness Show to the city, county, state, and na- Physical Enthralls The program is non-partisan and 1 ti i I 1 The cast for the Senior Class non-pouncai. every memoer vi play, "Dotty and Daffy" was Audience Girl's state will have a definite chosen last Wednesday.

The students and the characters they function in the state governments Faih rirl is nccionoH tn nno rif 4. The Blendettes Jean Porter, Faye Stillabower, Frances Phelps and Judy Foster will sing at the New Salem Methodist church near Georgetown April 8. Miss Margaret Mardis, art teacher at SHS, made the arrangements. 1 town and city libraries. Those par-, sponsor of this project and the tm vjolitical parties.

She is also By ADRIANNE ZAHNLE '1 I will play are Beverly Parker, Dotty; Ruth Ann Mann, Daffy; Karen Hamilton, Hilda Johnson, ticipating were: Mike Stillabower, Eawburg icatuci ui uic -taoa waa ims. mvthirnl ritv nnrt a rnnvnroKnn hpH last Fri- Terry Bache, Phillip Newton, Jack Th mpmhpr! of the Latin I .1 j. JS i t. committeemen are elected; offices classes, years and displayed fi1 aH tho Southwestern Blendettes day. The girls of the seventh Stafford, Jim Dumgan, Harry San-grade Physical Education class dersw teve Bevis.

Dennis Ayres, presented musical expression in -Fd Ransdell, Carl Allison, Kath-the form of a dance. The tenth Duncan, Ruthanna Dinn, Deedy ororio oiric wr novt with sum. Doss, Sancy Graham, Barbara their projects depicting the ob-L are hed law SARA ELLEN ANNA DONNA jects d'art and objects from the every day life of the ancient Lat ins. mersaults, frontwards and back-1 Emerson and Louise Gunkel. The CHS NOTES wards, and various other physical fftXiStftmm a i fi i -1 tt fitness feats.

Boys selected from requires. Mate conventions 10 nominate candidates are held and then the election. Offices -range from governor of the state to dog catcher. Scholarship Tests Opportunity knocked, and seven judicious juniors took advantage of it by taking the 1962 National various Physical Education class oils 3 Pupils Ranked 9 Jackson Puj es rounded out the exhibition with accomplished displays in tumbling. The second half of the convoca Take Merit Test tion was devoted to the recognition As Top Scholars Merit Scholarship qualifying test.

The 3-hour educational develop of the boys who participated in this year's basketball teams. This amount of scholastic development ment examination was available to all students desiring to be con part of the program was opened ton. Betty Lou Petro, Donna By JOYCE WADE Garland Bellamy, Gayle Goet- FRANCIS FAYE JEAN that has taken place in the in JUDY By JUDY BUSSE Jackson High School Nine Jackson hi eh school dudQs by Coach Don HoUoway, who turn Phipps, Susan Reeder, Phillip sidered for the 1963 merit ed the program over to Miss Ri- dividual over the years. The test scores will be returned to the denour. She recognized the cheer-1 the 1962 National Scholar- According to an announcement school and entered in the pupils' cheus and Steven Worrell share! the honor of having earned six A's during the first six weeks of the second semester at Columbus, high school.

3 2 North Vernon made by Principal Wayne Zieg- permanent records. leaders of the Freshmen, Reserve, ship Qualifying exarnination last and varsity teams. Mr. Holloway, Tuesday. The 3-hour test was the in the absence of Mr.

Norman Col- stm in the eehth annual Rust, Charlotte banoun, a Schroer, Dennis Schulz, Linda Seidle, Brenda VShanower, John Snyder, Vicky Lynn Sprouls, Ruth SUdler, Deanna Stepp, Corinne Taylor," Mary Teeter, Danny Warfel, Kathy Weaver, Naomi Weddle, Cary Wilbur, David Winiger, Carol Woods and Lynn Woollenweber. -v The volleyball girls will play glazier, introduced members of the competition for 4-year Merit Scho- ler, the test scores win oe maae known by May-15. Although a student does not win a scholar-shiD. the scores will help students Those makine five A's are Mary a home game tonight. Blanford, Kathy Bottorff, Donald Girls Head to IU iresnman team: nooen anuui, larships.

Test results will be made Gary Smith, David Colglazier, Eu- known by May 15. gene Barker. Charles Bills, Rich- BozeH, Michael Burt, Walter De- make decisions about college and Meet Senior Marilyn Kay Deppert, daughter ard Wertz, James Burton, Mark iJJT-rZ, 'ZJZTrGZ tu ro who will attend Hoosier Girls Armitt, Larry Eckelman, David Giles. Elizabeth Goeller, Susan Hathaway, Carole Hoeltke, John By SALLY LANE rue, third, Steve Alexander. Bi- North Vernon High School ology prizes went to 1st, Rich- of Mrs.

Mable Deppert, of west- vocation. These 4-year merit scholarships are provided by the National Merit Scholarship corporation, spon port route 2, is the subject for Holland. Margaret Huntr wancy Judy Beck and Judy Baldwin ard Wettrick; 2nd, John Buchan Giles, Tom Colford, Dan Coffman, oiare ttl "t-- Dan Rullo, Harold Corbin, Dan summer have been announced, a Ar or The girls representing Jackson "Meet a Senior! mis week. Jurgemeyer," Joyce Kerkhof, Julia soring groups and individuals who Marilyn is taking bookkeeping, IVl.Mil TW-t an; 3rd Lloyd Haines. Chemistry prizes 1st, Judy Unrue; Carol Speer 2nd; Jim Morin; Don are anxious to.

aid students. I Tur, home economics, English ntera Lambert, Margaret l-aws, veams Lister, Jean Marr, David Pitts, Kav Romine, John Schaf stall, TA0 ma mi cum 1,11 vreuig v. iw ncaci a vol berts of Greensburg route 4 and Due to the flu bug, which has been playing delightfully the part of a villain at Sandcreek, report ture, psychology, secretarial training, chorus, choir and band this Richard Scott; Jane Sears, Pam Ezzo, 3rd, Pam Merrill and Linda Yates. Math 11 12 1st, Joanne Jolly; Jean Rettie. memoers reserve im frushter of Mr.

and cards were not handed out last semester. Her favorite subject is music, she is also a member of ela Stoner, Richard Stoner, Karen Taylor, Thomas Wilmotte and are: Mariin bmiw uragoo, Biu 6gle of Westport route JJJZZ- 2. Brenda' Ktchison, lighter of 2nd; Willard Scherer and Ron Elizabeth Zaharako. the "Seventeens." are Indiana university bound. They rank in the upper 15 of the senior class.

Judy Beck is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Robert Beck of North Vernon. Judy is enrolled in Latin III, Economics, French English Composition and English 12. She devotes much of her time to being president of the Sunshine Society. She is also a member and vice-president of the French Club.

She is also active in the and Pep club. Both girls are members of the annual staff. Stiver; 3rd, Ray Hall. Gen. Sci Wednesday, but were held until Friday of last week.

Most teachers were relieved to have a few extra Marilvn likes sports. This is Four A's were earned by Jack MONEY ence 1st place, John Chaille arc! US SmyjonTwri f'T JS-L rnwLrSrentsre proved by her 4-year term as bas Baker, Craig Beam, Sandra Beas davs to average grades and nat ketball chee reader. and iDustine Rine; 2nd, Loyd Deari; 3rd, Judy Cruser. Math 9 10 1st, George Jolly; 2nd. ley.

Janet BickneU Ronald Busn, urally students were delighted at sity team Don Truman, JnHwtnnrt 2 i rhnsu Miir stiiiatwwpr Tprrv westpon route 2 nave Deen cnos- Joyce Clark, James Collier, Karen the idea, too. Dalton, Diane Danner, Jimmy Bob Curry; 3rd, Fred Shafer and Armed Forces Program Davis. Donna Guth, Richard Gril- Sam Smucker. 8th Grade 1st Carolyn Cursler; 2nd, Bob Howe Juniors and seniors were dis fin, Colin Haza, Jon Heme, Sharon tr mn tourney on March 5-6. The jun- missed from regular scheduled and Benet Downing.

7th Grade managers of the varsity team I 'A ffilderbrand, Robert Hooker, Stephanie JewelL Lucia Kindle, Judy Baldwin is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Baldwin of classes Thursday to attend a program on the Armed Forces. Ser- are( Steve Wright, Philip Newton I Ruthann Kitchen. Lindsay Lane, Butlerville.

Her daily class sched 1st place Kenny Matthews; 2nd, Mary Lynn Whitcomb and Shirley Byram; 3rd, Irene Guthrie and Martha Jones. and Bill Leohr. eeant Purvis ot tne army ana Sarah Mellencamn. Barbara Mil ule is Typing II, Shorthand II, Jack Wilson of the navy were Don Truman and Jim Dunigan BO iA. cAasai rooncmitinn rvm sophomores 59 to 52.

There is a 15. pn ler, Bruce Mock, Kay Nicnois, James Pfeiffer, Steven Spurgeon, on hand to' represent these two Bookkeeping, Government, and English 12. Judy is a business major and plans to study business branches. A dance was held Thursday BORROW Up To i Judith Rayburn, Terry Kiggs, was elected the Captain of the lot to be said about that "senior-Year and Jim was named this three boys I year's most valuable player. Both in.

smor df John. Cant, Susan E. Sears. Patricia snown, Both men stressed the importance of completing high school administration at IU. Her outside interests are Sunshine, Karen Worrell and Mary Ann night.

at the North Vernon skate-bowl with Nick Powers of WOCH, spinning the platters. North Ver before going into tne service, MARILYN DEPPERT Then and Now boys were given tickets to Vie semi-finals for the state basket- Neither Jim nor Ronny played on Wucher. Pep club and Press club. They also told of the advantages Those on the 3-A honor roll are ball championship game. ieam- so Jorm ennstea, we Judy Beck is planning to study-) of the retirement plan.

Elaine Ahlbrand. Stephen Ahl- non has been fortunate to have Nick Powers spinning the platters almost every weekend at the Church work plays a big part in the School of Education at IU 1 At a recent senior class meet- "Strike whilst the iron is hot." ws 10 Py Wltu Mohn Wohstpr became the mot-1 The next day the team was brand, Gene Arnholt, Wade Bos- in MarUvn's life. She is a mem Judy would like to teach high school English at North Vernon school. ber of the Alert Methodist church to of several students as work on called everything from "John and the second grading period of this His LitUe Elves" to 'The Eighth ley, Joyce Bozell Carolyn urooKS, Diane Brooks, Roselyn Brooks, Sandra Brummett: Harvey Burton, and is one of the church secre in Indianapolis in the state music upon her graduation from the uni Students rating honor roll this taries. contest.

She. played "Ukranian versity. semester began last Monday. Not iUU many comments were heard, but sophomores and juniors Nancy Burton, Donald Bush, Anne fourth grading period are Jun Bell Carol" on the glockenspieL She belongs to the World Consolidate Your CiUs '1. A Single Loan From iors Konme Euler, Carol Matthews Butler, Sue Campbell, wanna cai- To enter the contest it was nec Wide guild.

Both girls have made the honor roll or honorable mention in the four 6-weeks grading periods this lin. Sharon DeHaven. Ewell mi- and John Buchanan. Freshmen Su essary for the contestant to have Last Groundhog's Day was a grim were the looks on many a piayea ine consoianon game ues- face when report cards appeared, day night. The juniors beat the As school draws closer to an end, sophomores 87 to 61.

Then the many teachers are amazed at the freshmen and seniors (Jim played lard. Patricia Everett, Linda Fer san King. Seventh graders won in the district contest nrst. special day for Marilyn, for she ry, Susan Fortmeyer, wuuam ra Cheryl Stiver, John Morrison. By year.

SCIENCE FAIR received a diamond on that aay Three entries from Jacks were heard in the district contest at Columbus Feb. i. Nita ron Smith and Mile Hempstead. Marilyn-and Mike Cooper, West- rer, Via Anne freeman, nege Fritsch. Susan Garlock.

Larry Gel- sudden burst of enthusiasm and in tnis game) piayea tne final interest of students. It must be game. The freshmen won the 1961- Students rating honorable mention port route 2," and presently a iNortn vernon students were entertained by Math and Science are Karen Alexander, Frank junior at Franklin college, are fius, Betty George, Martha Glas-son. Arthur Hadley, Kathy Har- Anderson played a number en the marimba entitled Classes at a Science Spectacular Miller, Stephen Jackson, Jean Rettig, Eloise Kelley, Jeanie Bran- noted that this burst of knowledge 62 class tourney by a score of from many a student may come 51 to 37. During the game, Jim from seeing-or not seeing- i Tomson came down wrong on his name on the high school Honor left ankle.

X-rays indicated that it Nita received a first place, bat convocation Thursday. Students gave scientific experiments and planning a June wedding. If you came to Jackson this week you would probably see a reu, Dorothy Hasz and Kennein Heier. she could not en on to tne state bam, Betty Artz. Judy Smith, rmRBI COMPANY Phtns 372-7326 312 Vcshsngton licus: explained their research.

because she is only seventh Linda Haines, Barbara Camp- Roll. wasn't broken. He does, have a Also. Robert Hewitt, Lucille Hoeltke. Carolvn Hollins, Susie certain senior boy hopping around on crutches.

I guess these class erader. field, Judy Gahimer, Judy Bald Visit library bad sprain and is taking treat- This convocation was a preview of the Science Fair to be-held A clarinet quartet composed oi win, Judy Beck, Marilyn Mick, The class took a field ments to "nurse it back to health. tournaments are just getting too Huffman, Karen Kerkhof, Sheila Kimbrpugh, Steven Kirts, Brenda Open Mon Thurs Sue Ann JewelL Susie B.r March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the trip last Thursday to the Indiana NED EXAMINATIONS rough! i-f a.m. to 5i school.

Liggett, Lucia Mancuso; 1 irr Marks. Lowell Martin. Billy Mc Anita Stern, Sharon Jones, John Disney, Ann Clerkin, Jane Bruner, Don Ezzo, Ray Hall, Larry Brown, Janet Welch, Beverly Beasley, State Library to gather informa-1 The same day that the juniors tion for the debates they are soon and seniors took the NMSQ tests. Prize winners for the Science Marv Alice Smith, a junior and Wed. and SaU 9 a.m.

-1 2 Steve Bradley and Lois Smith captured a second place in the contest by playing "To a Wild Rose." Mary Alice was the other Fair were Physics winners to have in their class, and to learn 21 freshmen and sophomores took Queen, Stephen Meyer, Billy Moorman, Beth Ann Morris, Fri. to7 Marilyn Branham and Susan Kas- the daughter of Uxi and Mrs. Le-roy Smith of Greensburg route 5, placed first at Butler university more about the ways, books: are! the National Educational Pevelop. first place, Tony Rettig; second place, Rod Burgmier; Ted Un- James Newell, "Cheryl Penning contestant from Jackson. per.

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