Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 56, Number 109, Decatur, Adams County, 8 May 1958 — Page 11

THURSDAY, MAY 8, 1958

The School Reporter

DECATUR CATHOLIC HIGH By Mary F. Beckmeyer

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May is the month of the I Blessed Virgins Mary. To show; their devotion to* Our Lady, the! students have] set up a May! altar in each!

home room. Focal point of the altars is a statue of the Blessed Virgin, surrounded by bouquets of spring flowers. —D.C.H.S.— Taking charge of serving the

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first Friday breakfast lor May was the freshman class. —D.C.H.S.— A play just couldn't possibly be a, play without the assistance of expert behind - the - stage crews. Handling such matters as sound effects, lighting, and curtains were Tom Meyer, Dale Hake, Joe Brite, Ken Lichtle, Ray O’Campo, and Mike EUenberger. The senior class also wishes to thank Sister M. Aquin, under whose able direction the play was produced. * -D.C.H.S.—

Eighteen sophomores have been named to serve at the prom tonight. They include Diane Baker, Mary Schultz, Pat Kintz, Judy Braun, Marilyn Murphy, Susie Parrish, Carolyn Schultz, Jane Lengerich, Jim Heimann, Jerry Gillig, Jerry Staub, Vincent Gase, Steve Meyer, Dave Gage, Don Baker, Dave Reed, Ed Wiseman, and Paul Hess. —D.C.H.S.— The seniors have undertaken the study of the Shakespearian play, Macbeth. They are also memorizing passages from this great tragedy. —D.C.H.S.— In just a few hours the seniors will be the guests of the juniors at the annual junior-senior prom. The juniors have been hard at work the last several months preparing for the memory-filled -event. The program calls for dinner at 6:30 o'clock followed by dancing until midnight. -D.C.HS — The freshman class heard a panel discussion on "What Teenagers Think of Rock and Roll’’ at a recent Guardian Angel club meeting. Panel members were Kathy Hain, Nancy Colchin, Pat Cook, Nancy Halthouse and Joan Gage. —D.C.H.S.— Bill Beal, Fred Lengerich, Carolyn Heimann and Mary Frances Beckmeyer took the Tri Kappa scholarship test Tuesday evening at DHS. The winner will receive SIOO to apply to the college of his or her choice. -D.C.H.S.— In diamond action the past week, the Commodores lost two successive CICC games. Their first defeat was by a 6 to 4 score at the hands of the Marion Bennett nine. Huntington Catholic defeated the home team, 11 to 3, in a game played Monday evening. -D.C.HS — DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL By Emily Swearingen

The senior high class party was held Friday night in the DHS gymnasium. Dancing opened the par- 1 ty, with Maxi Kreps and his I

wife showing the students how to do some square dances. A program began at nine o’clock. This year’s program featured singing, skits, and a humorous monologue. Students from each class partici- ' pated in the entertainment. The | : program was enjoyed by everyone ; and it proved to be the best en- i tertainment at the class party for : several years. After the program I there was more dancing and refreshments were served. A special thanks to Mrs. Worthman, chairman of the party, and Susan Custer, chairman of the entertainI ment. They did a very fine job of: making the party a success. -D.H.S — A week ago yesterday was the : day of the NEIC tack meet at! . Columbia City. Although Decatur ' ; came out fifth in the meet, they' did some pretty fast running. The [ half mile relay, team won first place at Columbia City. Other points for DHS were carried by ■ Larry Moses who placed second ’ in the 220 and third in the high ' hurdles, and John Hebble, who ■ ' placed fifth in the shot put. Con- ■ gratulations to these boys and the j rest of the team for putting up a ’ good fight against faster teams. —D.H.S.— The Jackets defeated the Bluffton baseball team in an NEIC game at Bluffton Friday afternoon. The Tigers went down by a 3-1 score. —D.H.S.— The DHS golfers won two matches and lost one over the weekend. The Jackets lost to Elmhurst 12*4 to 3*4 Friday afternoon in Fort Wayne. Decatur defeated Kendallville 6-4 and Columbia City 14-2 Saturday morning in a triangular meet. D.H.S.— Three senior girls have been offered scholarships this year. Judy Lane has received a scholarship from Ball State, and Bobbi Kalver and Emily Swearingen have each received scholarships from Indiana University. Congratulations to these three girls, • and good luck to other seniors who hope to receive scholarships. —D.H.S.— The commencement invitations have arrived and many seniors have sent theirs out already. Graduation will be just two weeks from tonight so the rest of the seniors had better get their invitations sent soon. —D.H.S.— The DHS baseball team lost to Portland Monday night at Worthman Field. The score of the game was 6-4. The Jackets played Columbia City yesterday at Worthman Field, and will entertain Willshire tomorrow night at 7. —D.H.S.— The seniors’ caps and gowns have arrived and many of the seniors have paid for theirs and are anxiously awaiting the nights they will wear them. The boys’ gowns run $3.50, and girls’ are $4.50. - D.H.S.— Die Tri Kappa scholarship test was taken Tuesday night. Approximately 10 DHS seniors participated in the test and are now awaiting the results. ’ „ —D.H.S.— ‘ K party for the junior high students is being planned tomorrow night. Mrs. Worthman is chairman of the party and hopes ,to have some good entertainment for the

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Eagle Comes Down CONCORD, N. H. - (IFI - The 138-year-old wooden eagla atop the State House had to be taken down recently because of dry rot. When examined it was found to

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