Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 51, Decatur, Adams County, 1 March 1956 — Page 9

School Reporter

' DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Margie vu.k

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Recently, the high school atu-js dents have badj a chance ofl learning man y| things about the life of a reilg-' ious priest br| Bister. Las t| week, Fr. Joseph! Henkels, S.VJ>.,| of Techny, Ili.il

talked to the students about missionary work. His explanations were brought out more clearly through the two films that were

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shown to the atudents. The movies were "Missionaries of Tomorrow',’’ and "Brothers in Overalls." At the beginning of this week, Mother Mary Catherine of the Glepmary Missions of Glendale, Ohio, also visited D. C. H. 8. and gave an interesting talk about her order. Mother Mary Catherine is an alumnae of D. C. H. 8. and sister to Monica Rumsehlag, a Decatur Catholic senior. — D. C. H. 8. — i Another six-weeks is nearly upon us. Book reports and other delayed assignments will have to be in by the end of next week. It won’t be long before those regular six-weeks tests will shape into

final exams. D. C. H. S. — r-— Early this week it was made known that the essays written by tour Decatur Catholic senior girls were chosen the four top best in the essay contest sponsored by the American Legion auxiliary. Both, Decatur High and Decatur Catholic High participated in the contest. Monica Rumsehlag captured first place, Rita Heimann copped second place, third place was filled by Jydy Parrish and Dolores Hint? took fourth place in the contest The topic for the contest was “Justice For All”, and the first prize was $5. The girls went to the American Legion Tuesday night to receive their awards. — D C. H. S. — The “Hoosier Hysteria" is over

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(or all the Adams county teams except, of course, the Mbhmollth t Eagles, who are waiting to play ■ in the regional tourney Saturday, i Congratulations. Eagles, on your ! fourth consecutive sectional crown , and best of luck in the, regional! . , ■-' —D.C.H. 8. — One of the outstanding features ■ of the sectional tourney was the i wonderful sportsmanship display- ■ ed throughout the entire tourney, - Because of this sportsmanlike i conduct on the part of everyone connected with the tourney, there 1 will always be pleasant memories '■ of the sectional. — D. C. H. S. — The Commodores won one and i lost one in the sectional. They won an easy victory over Jeffer- • son but lost to the Decatur Yellow

Jackets by two points Saturday afternoon, in a thrilling, nerveracking double overtime game. Although the Commodores team did not emerge the victor of the tourney, they played outstanding ball and showed that they knew how to act when they lose a game as well as when they win one. Decatur Catholic ip proud of her team. — D. C. H. 8. -* Congratulations go to Joe Wilder and, Paul Faurote for making the all-sectional team. — D. C. H. S. — The- Decatur Catholic students will get their last taste of basketball next Wednesday and Thursday. Intramural will be held on those days. The senior boys will play the sophomore boys and the juniors vs the freshmen. The win-

ners of these two games will then play for the championship. '- — D. C. H. 8. — Chemistry continues to' bring new adventures and features with every chapter. Last Friday, members of the class pooled their zinc and sulphur allotments to produce a silent, but blinding flash and a mushroom cloud nearly equaling that seen at Hiroshima in IMS. Tuesday brought a sensational reaction of protest from the student body at large as the sickening fumes of hydrogen sulfide gas began to permeate the corridors near the lab. The janitor soon counteracted the odors by the use of a chemical spray. Never a dull moment in chemistry! — p. C. H. 8. — The seniors have been learning the “facts” in the editorial department. The students have learned what principles to keep in mind wfypn writing an editorial and how to recognize different types of editorials. With the third edition of the "Hi-Llght" being written thie week, these facts have proved very helpful. -———-D. Ch H. B.—-is-"Should Eighteen Year Olds Be Allowed To Vote?” was the topic that created a lively discussion between Jerry Voglewede and Don llumschlag Wednesday in civics class. Both the pros and cons on this topic were very convincing. — D. C. H. S. — The shorthand 1 and 2 students had to really rush to meet a certain deadline! Both classes have entered the Esterbrook shorthand contest and the contest letters had to be postmarked March 1, which is today. , —D. C. H.'S. — Those juniors aren’t wasting any time! They are busy on another project to raise funds for the prom. This coming Monday, the juniors will give away a basket of groceries. For the next few weeks, the lucky winner won’t have to worry ajiout his cupboard becoming bare. D. C. H. 8. — Life In Glass Houses SEOUL (INS) — The South Korean legislature was in the midst of a censure vote against government executives for lagging behind in their duties when it discovered it was 204 legislative bills behind schedule. The lawmakers dropped the anti-administration measure and applied it to them-

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DECATUR HIGH By Dee Dee Btriker

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The chariot] races in thd Isatin 1 classes] have reached the half way mark. There] are eight char-; iots competing, for first t>lnce and it is Up to' the drivers and horses of each,

chariot to make high grades to keep their chariot in the running. At least one or two races are held each week. Soon we will see who wins. — D. H. S. — To be. or not to be . . .” Well, the lines don't run exactly that way, in fact, they aren’t even close to that. The juniors and seniors with speaking parts for the spring review are hard at work with their lines for the program, to be presented on April 13, which, by the way, falls on a Friday. Os course, this won’t make a .bit of difference, since hone of us is the least bit superßtitlous???!! — D. H. S. — Rah. Yeh Jackets!! The members of Decatur htgtr school are just bursting with pride for the Yellow Jackets! Looking back, we find that we had a very commendable season, one to be remembered with pleasure. And then comes sectional (oh! is It over already?) We can’t seem to find the right words to express our happiness over the fine way which the Jacket fans and team conducted themselves. Good sportsmanship *and friendship were riding high among all the county and even though the tourney didn’t bring us a victory, it brought us much closer to the other schools. From the cheerleaders come the warmest thanks and congratulations to the cheering bloc, which was definitely outstanding throughout the entire tourney and the year. From the cheerleaders, bloc, faculty, and fans come hearty congratulations to you, Team, who certainly gave us tourney! The graduating seniors have this to remember and the underclassmen have it to look forward to, in anticipation of more to come. - D. H. S. — GOOD LUCK, EAGL®S!! We hope you make a good showing at the regional. — D. H. 8. — In the game last Saturday night

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between the Yellow Jacket* and the Monmouth Eagles, the cheer--leaders, cheering bloc and team, dedicated the game to Susie Gerber, a sophomore, who has been confined to her home by illness for most of this school year. We hope you enjoyed the game, Sttaie, and; are feeling a whole lot better. / , ■ . D. H. S. — Monday morning, as the students were hard (ly) at their studies, they were, at the same time,' listening and waiting for the sound of horns, announcing the arrival of the Eagle fans, as they made their rounds to the various county schools, displaying their joy at Jhe recent victory. The Eagles were undoubtedly surprised when they spotted a big sign on the side of the high school building which said, “Good Luck, Eagles from the Jackets!” The sign, stuck to the building with adhesive tape, was expected to blow away at any moment, but thanks to the strong tape, it “survived the bitter winds.” — D. H. S. — Kathy Cole, asophomore, and Joe Smith, an eighth grader, were asked to assist in the drum playing of our National Anthem at the game last Saturday night. Nice going. Kids, you must be getting famous! - D. H. S. — Paul Schmidt, a junior, will compete in another phase of the American Legion oratorical contest which will be held in Fort Wayne. Paul will be required to present his ten to twelve minute oration on the constitution and also give an extemporaneous talk on special parts of the constitution. This ex temp must be from four to six minutes long, Good Luck. Paul! — D. H. S. — A jukebox dance will be held Friday night at 8 o’clock at the Community Center. Everyone is invited to this informal dance. ■ v— D. H. S. — Next Wednesday, Clum Bucher, associate dean of the junior division at Indiana University, will come to Decatur to talk with those sAidents planning on entering Indiana University next fall. — D. H. S. — MONMQUTH HIGH By Shirley Bleeke

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Hurrah!! Wei won! Yes, for] the fourth year! a ./ML the! mighty won the sectiotf-1 al crown. The| Eagles captured! the title the hard way by having to meet four other Ad-’

ama county teams before they were named the victors. All of the tourney games were really very thrilling, but everyone at M. H. S. agrees that the last three seconds of the final game with the Jackets were the most exciting., and nerve racking moments in the entire event! The ftnal gun brought hundreds of Monmouth fans onto the playing floor, and cheers rose as each member of the Eagle squad and Coach i “Porky’* Holt cut down the nets —the property of the victors. To you. “Porky” and all the members of the Eagle squad, the fans and students of M. H. S. send their congratulations and best wishes!! M. H. S. would also like to congratulate the "Jackets” for exhibiting such graciousness in defeat! /—M.H. S. — ? - ~ ■ The students of Monmouth slept late Monday morning because there were no classes scheduled for the entire day. School was recessed to celebrate the Eagle victory on Saturday evening. A great many of the students’ and fans of M. H. S. gathered at the school grounds at about 10 o’clock Monday morning and set out on a caravan arranged by the student council. Nearly all of the high schools in Adams county were visited by the Slagles in the next few hours. — M. H. S. — Unfortunately the Eagle team and “Porky” could not participate in the caravan because they were scheduled to practice at the coliseum from Iff o’clock until noon. — M. H. S. — However, the entire team was back at M.H.S. at 2 o’clock in the afternoon for a grand pep session. Mrs. Eloise Andrews, our English teacher who has been on the sick list, ,jraa. ©resent and everyone was thrilteff to see her smiling face. The guest speakers for the session were Len Davis, the radio announcer for all of the tourney games. Gail Grabll, county superintendent of shools, and Omer Merriman, township trustee. The final speaker was dur great coach, “Porky.” Mr. Holt summed up all ■ of M.H.S.’s feeling in just four words, “We’re not finished yet” -» M. H. S, — The pep rally was climaxed by the awarding of sweaters to students who had participated in athletics during their senior year in high school. Those who received these honor sweaters in either gold or white were Frits Macke, Stew Schnepf, Norb Witte, Norm