Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 55, Number 122, Decatur, Adams County, 23 May 1957 — Page 11

THURSDAY, MAY 23, 1957

The School Reporter

DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL By Sara Brunnegraff.

Last Thursday,; the chemistry: students took their last chemistry examina-. tion. It was really quite a test, and all the students were i more than glad; when it was over.

The big dance of the school year is now just a pleasant memory which will live in the hearts of the juniors and seniors for the years to come. The auditorium of the Decatur Youth and Community Center was transformed into a beautiful Caribbean island with the name “Calypso Isle.” The i»landers danced to the music of the Bel-Aires from 9 until 12 o'r clock.' . —D.H.S.—The room itself was changed into a tropical island by members of the junior class. They arose from their snug beds very early on Friday morning and reported at the "Center” for work. Breakfast was served to the hard-work-ing students by several members of the faculty. Finally, with the help of every member of the class, everything was in perfect order for that night. The hard work of the junior class was certainly appreciated by the senior class, for whom the prom was given. —D.H.S — The program at prom consisted of four calypso selections sung by the "Beachcombers." They were the following boys from the junior class. Bob Banks, Norman Bassett, Pat Nelson, and David Eichenauer. Dann Johnson was master of ceremonies for the program. Members of the board of education and the facutly were guests. -D4LS.Scholarships and awards are very much in the spotlight this week. There have been several announced in addition to those previously reported. They are follows: —D.H.S.— Marilyn Jefferies has received, notice that she is the recipient of a scholarship from the Indiana Society for Crippled Children and Adults. Also, she has been awarded a scholarship from the Federated Woman’s Club and one from the parents teacher association. Congratulations! -D.H.S.- . Jerry Kaehr has been notified that the scholarship funds of the | Zion Reformed church have been

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made available to him for his study of the ministry. Good luck and congratulations to you, Jerry. —D.H.S — Sara Brunnegraff, Sharon Michaud, Sue Petrie, and Marilyn Jefferies were also awarded P.T.A. scholarships for the 1957-58 academic year. These are renewable, providing the student maintains a high scholastic average throughout the year. —D.H.S.— Stanley Kirkpatrick is the recipient of the Reader’s Digest Award. From this, Stan will receive an honorary subscription to the Reader's Digest and also a certificate. Nice going, Stan! —D.B.SS.— In addition to thoSv mentioned above, who are members of the graduating class of 1957, Anita Smith, Janet Lane, and Judy Locke, recent graduates of D.H.S., have had their P.T.A. scholarships renewed for the coming academic year. - D.H.S.— The sophomores have chosen the style of class ring which they want and are now ordering them. These will always be a reminder of their pleasant high school days. Mr. or Miss Sophomore, if you haven’t ordered your ring as yet, be sure to do it right away. —D.H.S,— Last Friday the seniors started taking their last battery of tests and wound up the testing program Monday afternoon with the Purdue English test. After these were finished, there came the realization that this was bringing the seniors one step closer to graduation. —D.H.S.— Baccalaureate exercises were held Sunday evening at D.H.S. The following ministers took part in the service: Rev. Gerald Gerig, Rev. Traverse Chandler, Rev. Lawrence Norris, and Rev. C. E. Lykins. Rev. W. H. Kirkpatrick of the Church of God delivered the baccalaureate sermon. The high school choir, under the direction of Miss Helen Haubold, which were “Pilgrim’s Chorius” which were “Pngrlms's -Chorus” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” It was a service which the seniors will always remember. —D.H.S.Many of the churches in and around Decatur honored their seniors during services Sunday morning. This is certainly a very nice gesture and is appreciated by the seniors. “ ■- - » - — —D.H.S.Last Thursday evening. Bob

, j>.* s XI I • j 1 J I // /r J A DEVOTED MOTHER, Mr*. Margaret Gentile, 47, helps to dispel the fog of amnesia engulfing her son, Harry Warner Applegate, 26, in a Detroit hospital. Applegate was a nameless wanderer for II months, but painstaking work by psychiatrists finally connected him'with Mrs. Gentile, of Asbury Park, N. J. - (International)

Worthman, head basketball coach at D.H.S. for the past ten years, and Deane Dorwin, head baseball coach for several years, were honored at an appreciation banquet promoted by the Decatur high school Booster club. Many notable guests were present at the affair, and the speaker for the evening was Hilliard Gates of WKJG radio and television. The students of D.H.S. also wish to offer their congratulations to these two men from Decatur high school for the fine work which they have done in the coaching field. —D.H.S.— The ever faithful ship, USS D.H.S. docked on the comer of Jefferson and Third streets in Decatur, Indiana, and many hale and hardy “sailors" disembarked for an evening of fun and frolic. The occasion was the annual senior banquet. The theme of this year’s affair was that of sailing and everyone came dressed accordingly. The members of the board of education, Hugh Andrews, principal, and the faculty were guests at the banquet. Following the dinner, which was prepared by the home economics department, a shot variety program was given. Those students -who took part in the program were Stanley Alger« John Dorwin, Tony Kelly, Stanley Kirkpatrick, Paul Schmidt, Dewayne Agler, Jerry Kaehr, Jay Gould, Gene Baxter, John Isch, and Ron Hesher. The girls’ sextet consisted.of Barbara .Suttles. Alice Krueckeberg, Twannette Magley, Linda Gamsby,’Gloria Fugate, and

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Sara Brunnegraff. Ted Schrock and Ed Bean were also in the program. The banquet was ended with the entire group singing “Sailing, Sailing.” D.H.S.— It is hoped that the D.H.S. yearbook, “The Ravelings,” will be ready for distribution by tomorrow, but nothing has been promised by members of the staff. The editor this year has been Sue Petrie and the D.H.S. student body congratulates her on the fine work which she has done. -D.H.S — Wednesday morning after locker keys and books were turned in, “Ravelings” pictures were sold to the students. Everyone always looks forward to this event when one is able to buy some very unusual pictures. —D.H.S.— An all-night party for the graduates and their guests has been planned again this year by interested people of Decatur. Following a dance which will be held at the school tonight, a general gettogether will be held at the Youth Center and will be sponsored by the various sororities of Decatur. A movie will then be shown to the party-goers at the Adams Theater at 2 a.m. Friday. After the film, breakfast will be served to the graduates and guests by the Decatur Lions club. It promises to be an evening of great fun. -D.H.S.— Tuesday afternoon the entire junior class visited several of the Union township farms. This was

a project of the junior history classes which are taught by Deane Dorwin They reported a very interesting afternoon and all felt that it was time well spent. Mr, 1 and Mrs. Bob. Worthan also ac- :

Decatur Merchants SHOWCASE & CHICKEN BARBECUE TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4th an J Sth MORE THAN ,M CIFTS MERCHANTS SHOWCASE WILL BE OPEN UNTIL 9:00 P.M. BOTH DAYS I ADMISSION FREE TO THE DECATUR MERCHANTS SHOW CASE I The Show Will Be Held At The Beautiful New Decatur Youth And Community Center, East Os The Business District On Route 224. Plenty of Parking Available

“OPEM PIT” CHARCOAL » . ■ Prepared By Caterers At State Fair More Than 50 Merchants Participating DON’T FORGET THE DATE TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY JUNE 4th and sth

companied the juniors on their field trip, • . . —D.H.S.— All in all, it is felt by the students that D.H.S. has had a very successful year as far as sports

are concerned. We would like to congratulate each of the boys who participated in sports, whether it be cross country, basketball, golf, track, baseball, or football; they did a swell job, and D.H.S.

MENU fe •'2 YOUNG SPRING CHICKEN I • Generous Serving of Cole Slaw B ■j • Home Baked Beans • Hard Rolls H • Butter and Beverage Price 51.50 I FOR COMPLETE RANCH TYPE DINNER I — Serving Time — 4:30 until 7:30 P. M. J The Food Will Be In Charge Os And Served By The Women Os The Pleasant Mills Methodist Church. I TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED FROM | THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE: B • Pleasant Mills Methodist Church Women B *• • Decatur Chamber of Commerce Office T • Decatur Participating Merchants

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