History
OF MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL
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Principals
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Historian’s Prologue: |
“It is my hope that all will enjoy these historic
articles about our Morocco High School.” -- MHS
Alumni Historian, Judy Cupp Schultz ‘58 If you would like to share memories or news
articles of MHS school days, please contact our Historian, Judy
Cupp Schultz ‘58. |
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Honored Visitor: (2008) |
Anyone who had attended a Newton County school
prior to 1951 may remember the day that County Superintendent, Mr. W.O.
Schanlaub visited their classroom. It
was to be an honor to have him visit and I am sure we were on our best
behavior. After reading the following
story, I realized how the efforts of Mr. Schanlaub had to do with the
education we received in Newton County. Mr. Schanlaub retired in 1951, and Mr. R. D.
Norris replaced him as County Superintendent. In 1962 the Newton County Schools were
consolidated and Mr. Lawrence Bannon became the Superintendent of the North Newton School
Corporation. At that time high school
students from Ade had to attend Brook high school. The Ade students, who were
seniors, were allowed to attend the ‘62-‘63 school year at Morocco. |
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Dreams Come True: (2008) |
Old Gold and Black October 22, 1946 by W.O. Schanlaub Years Ago I decided to be a teacher in the public
schools. The opportunity came when I was hired to teach the pupils in “Decker
College”, a one-room school in Beaver Township. On the opening day, I was
greeted by 48 boys and girls distributed rather unevenly into eight
grades. In addition to a wage of $45
per month, I received 10 cents per day for janitor work, which included daily
sweeping of the school room, dusting, building stove fires and keeping the
coal burner filled with fuel during the day. From the very first, I liked my job but the bleak
walls of the schoolroom, the absence of library and reference books, and an
organ, did not impress me. I began to dream about a schoolroom with
appropriate pictures on the walls, books for the children and an organ to be
used during opening exercises and community meetings. Basket suppers and
entertainments were planned which netted enough money during the year to
provide all the things about which I had dreamed and for which township funds
were not available. After two years of service in this school, I was
elected to a position in the grammar department of the Morocco school,
serving two years, when I succeeded E.E. Giltner, as principal of the school,
which included an all time teaching job.
One class of students was reviewing the eighth grade subjects
preparatory to teaching; the other was studying miscellaneous high school
subjects. This program did not seem to meet the needs of the
day. Three other schools in the
county had state high school commissions, which was a challenge to be
met. I began to dream about a four
years’ commissioned high school course and with the help of interested people
began to do something about it. An
additional teacher was secured and a program was made for two regular years
of high school work, only to be met with opposition from the Board of
Education. The principal was given the
choice of sponsoring the old program or changing locations. He chose the later, only to be informed
the next day that the Board had re-considered and had approved the new
plans. It seems that a certain doctor
who believed in higher education, had contributed much to the decision to
reverse the previous action. From
this time on the sailing was rough but not too discouraging, except in 1907
when the school became an applicant for a state commission. It was discovered
that $500 would be needed to purchase a library that would meet state
requirements. The School Board agreed to provide $250 if the school would
raise a like amount. A contract was
made with a Lyceum Bureau of Chicago, which furnished talent for a series of
entertainments that netted $150, but the time was too short to raise the
reaming $100 before the close of school. Imagine our surprise when a friend,
the late Delmar Law, contributed the $100 with the remark, “Now, see your
school board and get the other $250.”
And again dreams came true and the school was commissioned before its
close in the spring of 1907. A few months later having been elected County
Superintendent of Schools, my residence was changed to Kentland. Besides the schools in the towns, I had 65
one-room schools to supervise, not even knowing the location of many of them,
as was evidenced one day when I visited a school in Iroquois County,
Illinois. Those were the “horse and
buggy days.” During certain seasons of the year, travel over bad roads was
quite difficult. The one-room schools
with their poor heating, lighting, dilapidated desks and seats, water buckets
with dippers or tin cups, and the general unsanitary conditions of
outbuildings preyed upon my mind. I
began to dream about better things for the boys and girls enrolled in these
schools. With the assistance of
newspaper publishers and the opportunities offered to talk to groups of
people at various meetings in the townships, ideas were crystallized in the
minds of many people. The late Geo.
H. Hillis and A. B. Tolin, extensive landowners in Colfax Township, were the
first to become active in a movement which consolidated all the schools in
their township. Other townships
followed by taking similar action until the year 1927, which marked the close
of all one-room schools. (Norway was the last one-room to close.) A modern, brick consolidated school
building had been erected in every town and township of the county. The splendid co-operation of patrons and
other friends of education had made another dream come true. Space will not permit detailed accounts of other
dreams and their subsequent realization.
Suffice it to say, they included motor buses for pupil transportation,
electric lights, Victrolas, pianos, radios, moving picture machines,
equipment for shop work, electric cooking stoves, electric sewing machines,
band instruments, laboratory equipment, well equipped libraries, playground
apparatus, and splendid new buildings for athletics and community meetings of
all kinds. In addition to the basic
academic courses offered to students, elective courses, such as vocational
home economics and agriculture, commerce departments, vocal and band music,
and shop work, have been added as rapidly as patrons and students expressed a
need for them. Medical school inspection,
hearing testing programs, student guidance clinics, musical festivals,
athletic contests, school newspapers, hot school lunches, Hi-Y and Sunshine
societies, student councils, and P.T.A. organizations are some of the extra
curricular activities that have helped to keep youth in line with the
requisites of living in a rapidly changing world. I am dreaming now of a special school to be
located in the central part of the county, where boys and girls who have to
fight the battle of life with a broken weapon, may be instructed at public
expense by specially trained teachers who will be provided with everything
needed to keep these children happy and to fully develop all their inborn
capacities and capabilities. If students are to gain anything from this
personal account, it will be the fact that youth is the time to attempt the
impossible: that young people should dream and then try to realize their
dreams; that they should know that people dreamed about all the mighty
changes that have brought benefit to the would before they took shape in
actual form. Life will be dismal indeed when youth no longer
dreams and dares. I challenge the boys and girls in the Morocco school and
surrounding territory to square their shoulders, to lift up their chins and
to cast their lot where American Youth have always cast it, on the side of
those who give before they take –the creators and builders, the contributors
of energy, talent, and service, whose reward is not something they take out
of American life, but something they share and put into it. I am proud I chose to be a teacher! -- W. O. Schanlaub |
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The Heritage From the Students of Yesterday:(2009) |
OLD GOLD and BLACK, November 26, 1946 Morocco High School has not always offered the
opportunities it does today. But through the years, students, teachers, and
people of the community found that anything worth working for deserved to be
done well. (Building Chronology)
-- The first building was a small frame
schoolhouse built in 1864? -- Then in 1899, a brick building was erected.
(The one that is now the grade school) -- In 1922, the present high school building was
completed when Charles Timmons was trustee. -- In 1936, the gymnasium was built under the
trusteeship of Henry Brandt. (School Sports Chronology)
-- In 1907 Morocco became a commissioned high
school and that same year students participated in football for the first
time. -- In 1909 through the efforts of the class, which
was graduated in 1910, Morocco was admitted to the Indiana Athletic
Association. The school stood its ground with the best teams in the state.
Her young men were working hard to make a name for their school. -- In the fall 1917 the first basketball team was
organized. In those days the boys played in what is now the assembly room in
the grade building. -- In 1922, they played in what is now known as
the “old gym” in the high school building. Since 1936 the boys have had one the finest gyms
in this part of the state in which to play. -- The class of 1907 chose Maroon and Gold for
their colors. -- Later the class of 1910, in their senior year,
selected Old Gold and Black which have remained the colors to the present
day. (School
Spirit Chronology) -- In 1927 the first school paper was started. To
secure a name for the paper a contest was held and the name “Old Gold and
Black” was selected by James Best, Edith Yoder Johnson was the first
editor-in-chief. -- That same year the name “Beavers” was given to
the athletic teams. The name was submitted in a contest by Elbert Archibald,
Bill Williamson, and Jim Best. The name of course, had originated from Beaver
Lake and Beaver township. -- Two years later in 1929, a school song
“Faithful and True-Hearted” was written by Ruth Robinson Graham, who also
wrote the yell “Venus, Neptune, Jupiter, Mars” which is still used today. -- In 1939 Mr. Jacobson, band director suggested
“We the Students of Morocco” which is now the official song, but “Faithful
and True-Hearted is known as the Alma Mater song. (School
Crest & Societies) -- In 1936 the Beaver crest designed by
Herff-Jones Co. which is used on pins and rings was chosen by the 1937
graduating class. -- In 1937 the Sunshine Society was organized by
Mrs. McPhail. In January of that year girls form the Kentland High School
installed the Morocco Chapter. Wiladene Brandt was the first president. -- The Hi-Y became a school organization in 1937
with Mr. C. A. Grayson as sponsor. Elmore Bartholomew was the first
president. -- In 1939 the History Club, affiliated with the
Indiana Student Forum was organized by Miss Corbin. The first president was
Stanley Davis. Thus through the years, Morocco has progressed
from the days of the little frame school house to the fine institution that
is is today The students of today are as proud of Morocco as those early
students of yesterday. Each class has, and is, contributing in some way
making it an honor to attend Morocco High School. She ranks near the top in
all qualifications of the state, whether they are athletic or scholastic and
may her proud record continue.
-- by Nancy Miller |
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Henry’s Great Foresight: (2009) |
OLD GOLD and BLACK March 11, 1947 While serving Beaver township as Trustee, I
learned I had many responsibilities about which the lay public knew
little. For instance, in the fall of
1935, Cecil A. Grayson, principal of the Morocco school/ Roscoe Pierson,
industrial arts and physical education teacher; Walter Atkinson, an alumnus,
and John Colbourne, and athletic fan, and several other alumni and citizens
frequently reminded me that Morocco’s “pit” gym was very inadequate for
modern school purposes. I agreed with them but my chief worry was where and
how to get the money to build a new community building and gym, and whether
or not, the people desired such an addition to the school plant. About this
time the government through W.P.A. appropriations, offered to assist the
communities desiring to provide such facilities for their citizens, and this
seemed to be my opportunity. The Lions Club and the Farm Bureau were used as
sounding boards and the sounds that came forth seemed to voice approval for
the new project. Principal Grayson, Coach Pierson, John Colbourne
and myself went to Lebanon to inspect a gym which had been praised quite
highly by state officials. We like it very much and got some good ideas which
were later used. As soon as we were
able to get a promise of a government
grant to pay about forty per cent of the entire cost, we became really
interested. The matter was referred
to the Advisory board who authorized me to hire an architect and an attorney
and start proceedings at once for the new building. After many headaches, induced by two unsuccessful attempts to
get bids to construct a building with our appropriations, we made a third
attempt which happily proved successful and the contractor and all others
connected with the construction and equipment of the building, worked very
hard in order to have it ready for use during the school year 1936-1937. The building was formally dedicated
December 3, 1936. The general
approval of the public on that day made the advisory board members day in
carrying out our plans to provide recreational and health facilities for the
student body and a center for all kinds of community activities. When completed, the gym had and still has
the largest seating capacity of any building with the county. It will seat 2600 people. The playing
floor will seat 1000, the bleachers 1400, and the stage 200. When I first observed the foundation of the
building, 130 feet long and 92 feet wide, I was panic stricken. It seemed
altogether too large. It did not require, much time after completion,
however, to prove that this personal alarm was unfounded. It should be of interest to readers of “Old Gold
and Black” to know the distribution of the costs of the building which
amounted to $54,850.60. Advertising
and printing cost $234.03: building supervisor, $858.00; general
construction, $40,776.35; plumbing and heating, $7,351.00; electrical work,
$1,337.00; architect, $2,473.12; equipment, $360.00; and legal
services, $1,350.00. The government
paid $23,771.00 of the costs; leaving only $31,079.60 to be paid by local
taxes. In the light of present day prices for construction, it perhaps would
cost this community five times as much money to duplicate the project. I had hoped, for the benefit of posterity, to
place a plaque in the building, showing the date of construction and the
names of officials having charge of same but the architect failed to make
good on this part of his agreement. The many purposes for which the building has been
used, have exceeded my expectations, I am extremely happy to have had the
opportunity to serve the school and the township and to know the money
invested is now paying big dividends to us all. -- by Henry Brandt |
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Ninth
Child Graduates From Morocco H.S.
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Looking
Back Morocco Courier May 30, 1963
Commencement exercises
held at the Morocco High School on May 23, struck a nostalgic note as the end
of an era to Mr. Harrison Bingham of Enos as his youngest son, Dennis, a
member of the Class of '63 graduated. Dennis represented the ninth child of
Mr. Bingham to graduate from M.H.S. The five sisters and
three brothers who preceded Dennis in order are: Lenore, Raymond, Alice,
Juanita, Audrey, Dottie, Larry, and Gary. Open house in honor of
Dennis and Mr. Bingham was held at the Kaupke's home immediately following
the commencement. All the family were present except for Audrey and Gary of
California, who telephoned their greetings and spoke with everyone. Also
present for the occasion was Mrs. Ann McPhail, former English teacher at
Morocco High, who at some time during their high school education had taught
each one of the nine. Although not a graduate himself, after having nine
children attend and graduate from Morocco High School, Mr. Bingham is to be
congratulated for his accomplishment. |
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Honor Classes of the MHS Alumni:(2010)
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LOOKING
BACK: MHS ALUMNI 2010 HONORED CLASSES 1920
- 1925 – 1930 – 1935 – 1940 – 1945 – 1950 – 1955 – 1960 - 1965 CLASS OF 1920 Morocco
Courier, May 14, 1920 PROF. GEORGE H. TAPY TO ADDRESS GRADUATES Commencement
exercises for the Morocco high school will be held in the Methodist Episcopal
church on Friday evening, May 21, and Prof. George H. Tapy of Wabash College
will deliver the commencement address. The class of 1920 if composed of seven
boys and eight girls. An
interesting program has been arranged for commencement night, which will be a
fitting climax to a most successful school year. The program follows: Song, “The Blue Alsatian Mountains”… …. …..Seniors Invocation…………….…..…..Rev. G. T. Smith Song “The Bees”…………………… The Class Address, “The New
Americanism”… Prof. George H. Tapy Saxophone Solo…………………Charles Bassett Presentation of Diplomas……..….George
F. Lewis, Prin. Benediction……………………. ..Rev. Eiler Baccalaureate
services will be held at the M.E. church on Sunday evening, May 16, and the
sermon will be delivered by the Rev. A. L. Brandenburg. Morocco
Courier, May 28, 1920 ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT A PLEASING AFFAIR One
of the most successful terms in the history of the Morocco high school came
to a fitting close last Friday night with the annual commencement exercises,
when fifteen of our young people were presented diplomas by Supt. George F.
Lewis. The exercises were held in the M.E. church, which had been
artistically decorated for the occasion, and every available seat was filled.
The affair was one of the most pleasing and successful held in recent years. Music
for the commencement was all provided by the high school students, and
consisted of songs by the graduating class and a saxophone solo by Charles
Bassett, one of the graduates. The invocation was given by the Rev. G.T.
Smith, after which the speaker of the evening, Prof. George H. Tapy of Wabash
College, was introduced. Prof.
Tapy’s subject was “The New Americanism,” and for more than an hour he held
the attention of the large audience. In the course of his remarks he
emphasized the need of higher learning and greater mental development, rather
than mental decline. As an illustration he cited the typewriter and adding
machines, which are now almost universally used to do the work once done by
our brain and hands. In the olden days the user of a farm wagon knew how to
and often did make its every part, but with the new Americanism no one man knew
how to make more than one small part of the whole. Following
the address Supt. Lewis then presented diplomas to the following graduates:
Clay Christain Baird, Sadie Elnora Baird, Bernard Francis Baker, Charles
Ephriam Bassett, Gladys Marguerite Bassett, Velma Ethel Bassett, Harry Elliot
Brandenburg, Victor Sydney Carlson, Viola May Deardurff, Comal Helen Gobbel,
Mary Elizabeth Lymon, Albert James Moore, Emma Lee Robinson, YoLande Louise
Templeton, Francis Vernelle Unzicker. The
benediction was then pronounced by the Rev William L. Eiler, and the class of
1920 took their place in history with the many classes preceding them. Other
news items at that time…. MOVIE PROGRAM at the Clarendon: Sat. May 28- Special program, Nazimova
in “Stronger Than Death.” Century Comedy. 9
reels. 15c & 35cents. Mon. May 31- Robert Warwick in “Told in
the Hills.” Mack Sennett comedy;
“Back to the Kitchen.” Tuesday, June 1- Alice Joyce in “The
Third Degree,” Wednesday, June 2- Mary McLaren in “The
Pointing Finger.” Universal Current
Events. Thursday, June 3- Wallace Reid in “The
Roaring Road.” County Eighth Grade Graduates SEVENTY GRADUATES TO RECEIVE DIPLOMAS The
annual county commencement for the EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATES of the township
schools will be held in the Community Building at Brook, Thursday afternoon,
June 3, beginning at 2:30 o’clock. On this occasion “70 young people will
receive diplomas. Dr.
Byron W. King, president of King’s School of Oratory, Pittsburg, Pa., will deliver
the address to the class. Dr. King is a genius, a man of highest rank in his
profession. He will entertain, amuse, and hold the undivided attention of
every person who hears him. All
friends of education are invited to be present, and seats for 1200 will be
provided. No admission fee will be charged. Following is the program for the
afternoon: March, “Pomp and Circumstance”. … . Laura Darroch and Edith Hall Invocation…………………….…...Rev.
J. J. Wilson Vocal solo, “Loves Garden of
Roses”…..………...Vivian Taylor Vocal duet, “The Sunshine of Your
Smile”..Vivian Taylor and Edith Hall Vocal solo, “Dawn” and “The Sweet O
’the Year”…..….Edith Hall Presentation
of Diplomas………………. Benediction………………….……
Rev. E. B. Chancelor Postlude…………………… The
names of the graduates, by townships, are as follows: JEFFERSON
Township: Russell Henderson, Dortha Kenoyer, Doris Kenoyer, Harold Burton,
Maythel Wolverton, Harris Wolverton, John Krug, Grant
Township: Lorine Bower, Louise Hall, Naomi Hanmann, Joseph Bower, Arthur
Remsburg, John Polen, Ethel Polen, Berniece Chapman, Ralph Johnson, Florence
Johnson, Grace Bohanan, Fern Wildasin: WASHINGTON
Township: Clifford Russell, Clifford Clark, Herschel McClatchey, Cecil
Whaley, Vernon Buswell, Ruth Barlett, Mamie Dowers, Leslie Dawson, Ralph
Ribbands, Bertha Sentz, Freda Myers, Earl Gerrich, James McCabe, Janice Hood,
Truman Franklin, Truman Sell. IROQUOIS
Township: Villa Hartong, Darold Fleming, Lincoln Reed, Alice Currans. BEAVER
township; Adeline Dexter, Lora Derflinger, Clifford Guinn, Louise Potts,
Vaneta Potts, Fred Conn, Bunnetta Baker. JACKSON
township: Edith Hufty, Elsie Morton, Kenneth Lynch, Faith Lambert, Everette
Fleming, Mary Donaldson, Walter Brunton, Lloyd Blankenbaker, Clara Brunton,
Virgil Elijah, Edna Blankenbaker, Charles Murphey. McCLELLAN
township: Flossis Johnson, Lucile Cox, Opal Hendryx. LAKE
Township: William Brown, Verda Hickman, Mable Philips, Cleon Bingham. LINCOLN
Township: Anna Kruizenga, Duke Kruezenga, Sena Walstra, Johann Douma, Esther
Benson. CLASS OF 1925 LOOKING
BACK: Morocco
Courier, May 15, 1925 MOROCCO SCHOOL NOTES Twenty
high school students received their diplomas at the annual commencement
exercises, which were held in the high school auditorium Monday night. The
speaker, State Superintendent Henry N. Sherwood, talked almost an hour to an
appreciatiative and attentive audience on the subject, “What Shall I Do With
MY Life”. He pointed out that each person should follow that vocation which
he liked best because any work, which administers to the needs of the people
is honorable. He said that education is not to train young people to live an
easy life but to enable them to do more work and do it more efficiently. Mr.
Sherwood considers the home the most important of all institutions because
the influence of the home upon children is lasting. The
music consisted of several selections by the high school orchestra and a
piano trio by Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Daddow and Miss Pruitt. Monday
night the following graduates received their diplomas: Norma Ackors. Biythe
Archibald, Nila Baker, Geneva Camblin, Dorothy Clarkson. Frances Cox,
Bernadene Don, James Dutcher, Lora Hamilton, Lillian Hagen, Roger Harwood,
Leland Holley, Samuel Honn, Orville Hunter, Harry Larson, Hayden Martin,
Charles Murphey, Margaret Protsman, Raye Travis and Meril Tuggle. Ora
Dick received the five dollar gold piece, which was presented by the D.A.R.
This prize is given each year to the eight-grade pupil having the highest
grade in American History. Blanche
Sizelove, Ethel Graves and Ora Dick all received the same grade.
Blanche and Ethel very kindly volunteered their share to Ora. The prize was
awarded Class Night. The
following students were placed on the Honor Roll for being neither absent nor
tardy during the school year: Kathleen
Ahern, Carl Deardurff, Bert Deardurff, Ray Deardurff, Clarice Holley, Pauline
Howell, Orville Hunter, Letah Pfrimmer, Lorene Roadruck, Lila Robinson, Edna
Robinson, Loretta Sheets and Robert Starr. School Notes These
are the last school notes of this year. The
Senior Play was very well given and all participating deserve many praises.
Miss Reeves deserves a lot of credit for her efforts in coaching the play.
The has a personality which makes one want to do for her what ever she asks.
The receipts at the door were $92.45. The
Junior Reception was one of the nicest ever given in Morocco schools. The
auditorium was beautifully decorated in blue and gold. The orchestras “Doc’s Aces” were exceedingly pleasing.
Miss Norma Justice from the Metropolitan School of Dramatics at Indianapolis
gave several readings, which were received with much applause. A four-course
dinner was served. Baccalaureate
services were held Sunday night at the Methodist church. Rev. Lord delivered
the sermon and Rev. C.C. Hagen read the scripture reading. A mixed choir
consisting of members from the different churches furnished the splendid
music. The
eight-grade had a surprise party on Mr. Stephens last Monday night at the
Methodist church. The
seventh grade had a picnic last Thursday at Kessler’s woods, Chaperoned by
Misses Corbin, Pruitt and Ruby Agate. Class
night was held Tuesday. Blythe Archibald gave the Valedictory and Norma
Ackors the Salutatory. These pupils held the two highest grades for three and
a half years. Lora Hamilton gave the History of the class, Frances Cox gave
the Prophecy, Nila Baker read the Will, Lillian Hagen recited the Class Poem.
The Class Song was a parody to Flag That Train. The Seniors were dressed in
the colors blue and gold, girls in clown suits and boys in overalls. The
Juniors dressed in red and white, red ties and white waists and shirts gave
us a good hearty yell with two class songs. The Sophomores dressed in blue
and white, girls white middies and blue ties and boys white shirts and blue
ties gave us several good jokes, read twenty-third Psalm and two class
songs. The Freshman, in purple and
gold, gave us a three-act play. Mrs. Hafstrom played the march for all the
classes. Examinations
are being held Thursday and Friday of this week. Commencement
next Monday night at the High School auditorium. State Supt. Sherwood will
deliver the address. The
following students will camp Saturday and Sunday on the river near Delphi,
Bernadene Don, Alice Triplett, Lucy Davis, Edna Vayette, Vivian Swanson, Inez
Smart, Hazel Morton, Dorothea Brunton, Hazel Bell, Vera Baird, Roseline
Ackors, Delores Baker, Ester Holley, Thomas Hancock, Ray Baird and Ray Norris
chaperoned by Misses Corbin and Pruitt. Orville
Hunter will entertain the members of the senior class at his home Friday
evening. Last Thursday evening about 5:30 the
freshman class, in charge of their sponsor George Ray, started for Cedar Lake
in Adelphus Howell’s truck. Everything went lovely until they got about two
miles north of town when the truck broke down. Mr. Ray bravely came to the
rescue with his trusty Ford, and with several trips transported the crowd to
Bogus Island where a wiener and marshmallow roast was enjoyed. Four freshmen,
who preceded the truck, drove to Cedar Lake and missed the fun at Bogus
Island. CLASS OF 1930 LOOKING BACK: Morocco
Courier, August 23, 1929 MOROCCO SCHOOLS OPEN on Friday, August 20 for
1929-30 Our
local school will open this term on Friday August 30. The buses will run
their regular routes at the regular scheduled time and will return all
country children at 11:30. After the enrollment the pupils will be at liberty
to return to their homes. There will be no school in the afternoon. All the
schools in Newton County will carry out this program, which was established
by the county board and County Superintendent Schanlaub. It is also used in
practically every other part of Indiana. All
the teachers for Beaver Township have been employed for the coming year. They
are as followers: F.E.Stephens,
Principal; Wallace Bush, manual training and coach; Miss Ruth Connelly,
commercial; Miss Dorothy Odell, Latin and English; Miss Irma Greenham,
domestic science; Miss Eunice Hill, history; J. Plummer Schooley, science;
Alvin Stoner, mathematics; Miss Anne Younger English; Miss Mary Chamberlin,
music and art . …. This
is the first time that Morocco High School has a corps of teachers who are all
graduates. This is an unusually well qualified group of teachers and will
enable us to apply for membership in the North Central Association; the
highest rating a school is able to hold. The
state adopted new books in the grades for reading and arithmetic. These books
will be used this year throughout the entire state for the first time,
replacing the Winston readers and Thorndyke arithmetic. The high school books
are the same. Our
high school has a second hand bookstore that has enough books for all the
pupils who desire to use second hand books. Patrons will be able to save more
than half the cost of books by purchasing at the schools second hand
bookstore. All the books were purchased last spring and only good books were
bought. The bookstore will be open Friday, August 30 and Saturday, August 31
and every school day after this. It is hoped that the parents will send their
children here to buy their books. This bookstore is operated without profit
purely for the benefit of the pupils and parents. Our
school buildings have been thoroughly cleaned and will be ready for the
opening of school, Patrons are invited To
visit the building at any time and see the improvements inn our equipment and
school buildings. Morocco
Courier, September 13, 1929 MOROCCO BACK IN FOOTBALL AFTER A TWO-YEAR VACATION Next
Saturday afternoon the Morocco high school football team will play its first
game of the season with the Kentland high school tam. While this is Morocco’s
first game in some time the boys promise to make a good showing. The
following have been training and from these a team will be picked to pay in
the game Saturday; Parker Hancock, Bill Williamson, Clair, Norris, Maurice
McClatchey, Robert Starr, Gerald Goddard, James Best, Duane Swanson, Estil
Chapman, Glenwood Hammel, Carl Deardurff, James Davis, Ralph Puett, Francis
Stoner, Oscar Locke, Herschel Harrison, Delos Best. Morocco
Courier, September 27, 1929 TRIM OLD RIVALS 13-0 IN FIRST GAME OF SEASON In
a hard fought game, last Saturday September 14, on the Blaney field, Morocco
opened her football campaign of 1929. In many ways her first attempt for some
time at the manly sport was quite a success. Both teams however showed a
great lack of experience and practice. To
start the game Morocco kicked to Kentland. During the first quarter the play
was almost all in the Kentland territory with first one having the ball and
then the other. Both teams were very nervous and lost the ball repeatedly by
fumbling. Morocco threatened once in this quarter but lacked the punch or
drive to carry the ball over. In
the second quarter Kentland was forced back to her goal line. Here Morocco
took the advantage, blocked a punt and fell on the ball back of the goal line
for the first touchdown. The extra point was added by a drive through the
line. Kentland elected to receive again after the touchdown. She fumbled,
lost the ball deep in her own territory and Morocco soon had added another
six points to her score. An attempted line plunge for the extra point
failed. Score 13-0. The
second half started with Kentland again receiving. She started, determined to
even up the score and returned the kick twenty yards before finally being
stopped. Here Kentland took to the air and had Morocco backing up. Things
began to look bad until Morocco intercepted two of her passes and put an end
to this attack. The
forth quarter started with the score unchanged. Morocco pounded the line
until they reached Kentland’s one-foot line where they were stopped by a
determined effort of the Kentland forward wall. This was the last threat of
either team and the game ended with the score still Morocco 13, Kentland 0. The
greater share of the credit for the victory should go to the Morocco line.
They opened the holes hereby making it possible for the men in the backfield
to drive through for the gains. All Morocco was well pleased with the outcome
of the game. However, there appeared many ragged spots both in the line and
backfield, which need to be smoothed out before our boys meet a heavier, more
experienced team.
Morocco
Courier, March 8, 1930 Basket Ball Tournament The
following is the outcome of the district tournament held at Rensselaer last
Friday and Saturday: Brook, 21; Remington, 18 Wheatfield, 26; Kniman, 13 Kentland,
37; Tefft, 15 Hanging Grove, 16; DeMotte, 9 Rensselaer, 23; Morocco, 20 (overtime) Goodland, 28; Fair Oaks, 13 Brook, 63; Wheatfield, 17 Kentland, 34; Hanging Grove, 4 Goodland, 17; Rensselaer, 16 Brook, 37; Kentland,
18 Brook, 24; Goodland, 12
(final game) Morocco’s
team put up a stiff fight with their score 10 to 14 the first half and 20 to
20 the second half. It took five minutes overtime play to finish the game
when Morocco lost by three points. Morocco’s
loss is attributed to their having a small room for practice, which throws
them out of line when they get to play on a regulation floor. This
demonstrates the fact that Morocco needs a larger gymnasium in which to play
and practice basketball, the leading high school and college sport of the
day.
Old
Gold and Black April 21, 1930 Seniors
in School Activities In four weeks school
will be over and we will never again see the faces of the Seniors inn our
halls unless as visitors. We certainly hate to see the Seniors leave us as
they have been an important factor in our school life. In Basketball we will lose many good
players from the Senior class. Dutch who was captain of the squad, Bill who
made the Little Seven Conference team and we will also lose Bob Starr, Hersh
Harrison and Duane Swanson. The
Seniors have also been active in other lines besides Basketball. Elizabeth
Padgett represented Newton County in the Discussion contest at Lafayette,
Although she didn’t win a prize she did her best. Alice Purdy and Josephine
Eickman have been making our Honor Roll since school started. Bill
Williamson won second place at Brook in the Oratorical contest. Doris
Anderson, Mazie Vayette and Doris Potts have been acting as Mr. Stevens’
secretaries and we are sure that he will hate to have them go. Besides
all these things and others that I have probably forgotten to mention the
Seniors have been putting out the High School paper with the Juniors and a
few of the under-classmen. TRACK
MEET Last
Friday the Track and Field team went to Kentland to take part in a triangular
meet between Kentland, Lowell and Morocco. The
meet was won by Lowell with 42 points, Morocco was second with 39 and
Kentland was third with 16. Bill
Williamson of Morocco was the high point man of the meet with 18 points,
Clair Norris made 11 points. These two boys are the best track and field men
that have been in Morocco for a long time. MINOR LETTER AWARDS Monday
morning Mr. Schooley and Br. Bush awarded Minor letters to the members of the
Girl’s Basketball team and the boys B team. This
is something that has never been done before in Morocco and I am sure it will
be a big improvement over the proceeding system. As
it was the Girls received no recognition, nor the boys B team. After all it
is the B team that makes it possible for the first team to win games for if
the A team didn’t have somebody to play against in practice they wouldn’t win
very many games. The
girls who received awards were: Carrie E. Murphy, Ruby Fleming, Elsie
Atkinson, Madonna Roush, Joan Padgett, Mable Best, Nellie Graves and Alma
Merchant Boys
who received awards were Herschel Harrison, Duane Swanson, Ralph Puett Albert
Brewer, Earl McClatchey, Willard Stoner, Vance Clark, Floyd Purdy, and Bob
Williamson. Major
letters to our yell leaders, Wilma Hanger and Ardis Hood. This
year we had the two best looking yell leaders who ever led a yell in Morocco
High or any other high. At our
basketball games many comments like this were heard, “Boy, aren’t those yell
leaders good looking, I wich our were that good.” Being
a yell leader, formerly, was a thankless job containing lots of hard work and
no reward but now with these awards the girls have something to work for and
I am sure that it was a good idea to give the yell leaders letters. Morocco
Courier, May 16, 1930 SCHOOL DRAWS TO A CLOSE WITH USUAL ACTIVITIES The
closing exercises for the high school which center about the graduating class
which is composed of: Kathleen M. Ahern, Doris K. Anderson, Alvin L. Bruns,
Ruth Irene Deardurff, Carl A. Deardurff, Josephine Eickman, Louise Goddard,
Margorie Hastings, Evelyn Mae Hayworth, Hershel E. Harrison, Elizabeth
Padgett, Alice
Lorene Purdy, Doris Potts,
Rexford Rust, Ruth E Robinson, Robert Starr, Evelyn Stoner, Dorothy Sellers,
Duane Swanson, Alva Smart, Harold Severs, Mazie Vayette and William Padgett
Williamson; began on Friday night with the banquet and prom which was given
by the Junior class in honor of the graduates. This,
the outstanding social feature of the year was held in the assembly. The room
was decorated to represent a garden scene, and with the small tables at which
were seated 150 guests, was most attractive in the color scheme of red and
white, the senior colors. Miss Edna Hunter, Junior class president presided and gave
a hearty welcome to all. This was
responded to by William Williamson, Senior class president. Talks
were made by County Supt. W.O. Schanlaub, Trustee, F.L. Morehouse and
Principal, Frank Stephens. A
Gary orchestra furnished music after the banquet and dancing and games were
enjoyed until the midnight hour. On
Sunday night the Baccalaureate service was held in the Methodist Church at
which Rev. E.C. Reidenback, pastor of the United Brethren Church gave the
Address. He was assisted by Rev. Roush and Rev. Julian. The High School
Orchestra played and hymns were sung by a Union Choir. Three
special musical numbers were Gertrude Stillabower, accompanied by Mrs. Inez
Washburn, a vocal solo by Mrs. Washburn accompanied by Mrs. Stillabower and a
vocal solo by Porter Garmong accompanied by Mrs. James Daddow. The
class night program will be given tonight (Thursday.) Each class will appear
in some stunt of their own planning, and there will be no end of fun. Miss
Alice Prudy, who is convalescing from and operation, has received the highest
grades for the year but will be unable to give the Valedictory address and
this will be given by William Padgett Williamson, Who ranked second in
scholarship. The
Commencement exercises will be held on Friday night in the high school
auditorium. Dr.
Lambert of Uhrichsville, Ohio, a very able speaker will give the address. BEAVER TOWNSHIP SCHOOLS CLOSE The
Beaver township schools closed one of the best years in its history on
Saturday morning with the distribution of the report cards. The
High School Commencement Exercises were held on Friday night in the school
auditorium. The address was given by
Prof. Lambert of Uhrichsville, Ohio, who took for his subject, “Junior
Citizenship.” The
High School Orchestra, Glee Clubs and a quartette composed of Misses Virginia
and Norma Rich, Joan Padgett and Gartha Hanger furnished music. Principal,
Frank Stephens present the Diplomas to the 22 graduates present. Miss Alice
Purdy, who received the highest grades in the class, was given hers
previously at the Jasper County Hospital where she has been ill for nearly
two months. hursday
night was “Class Night” and the auditorium was packed. Each of the four high
school classes put on a stunt. All were most clever and greatly enjoyed. The
orchestra and glee clubs furnished music. Bill
Williamson gave the Valedictory and Josephine Eickman the Salutatory
addresses. Miss Elizabeth Padgett presented the Key to the Juniors, Miss
Marjorie Hastings and Herschel Harrison gave the prophecy. Miss Ruth Robinson
the class poem, Miss Doris Anderson the class history and Rex Rust the class
will. Prin.
Stephens presented to Elbert Archibald the five dollar gold piece that is
given by the Kentland chapter of the D.A.R.
Each year to the eighth grade student making the highest average in
American history. Elbert made a
straight “A” for the year. However he had a close contestant in Katherine
Robinson. Morocco
Courier – May 30, 1930 BRANDT’S
New GARAGE The
work on Henry Brandt’s new garage has been rushing along until it now looks
as though it would be completed soon. The building is 60 x 80 and built of
tile and brick and will have a cement floor. Mr.
Brandt states that he will equip the building with all necessary machinery
and tools to take care of all kinds of automobile repairing as well as
carrying a complete line of Chevrolet parts. This
gives Morocco two large garages on road 41 besides four filling stations and
the traveling public should be well taken care of in that respect.
Morocco
Courier – August 1, 1930 TALKIES
for MORCCO Friday
and Saturday nights will be the end of silent pictures for Morocco. The
Clarendon Theatre will be closed until about August 15 when it will be
reopened again with talking pictures. This
is a move Mr. Werner has had in mind for some time but not until the past
week had he decided to put in the talkies. From the best information he can
get he will have the best sounding theater in the section. CLASS OF 1935 LOOKING
BACK: Morocco
Courier - September 5, 1935 BACK TO SCHOOL DAY TOMORROW Morocco High and Grade schools to Open with sixteen
Teachers Morocco
schools open tomorrow following the summer vacation with prospects for another
large enrollment this year. Repainting
and decorating of the high school and grade building together with other
minor necessary improvements have placed the buildings in good serviceable
condition for the year’s work. There
are four new teachers on the staff this year to replace three of the old
teachers and one additional to take up physical educational work required
this year for a commissioned high school. This makes a teaching staff of 16. C.
A. Grayson, who has served as principal for the past four years to the
satisfaction of the community and the upbuilding of the school, again heads
the corps and under him are several others who have labored long and
efficiently in the local schools.
Mrs. J.N. McPhail will again teach English; Miss Dorothy Odell,
English and Latin Miss Ruth Corbin, history; Alvin Stoner, mathematics and
geography; Miss Violet Curtis, commercial; Miss Carolyn Williamson, home
economics and physical education; Roscoe Pierson, physical education and
industrial arts; Otto Smith, Misses Emma Ketcham and Mary Helt, fifth, sixth,
seventh, and eighth grades; Miss Bethel Murphey, fourth grade; Miss Cora
Kalfise, second grade; Miss Frances Cox, first grade; Miss Mary Hayes
Chamberlain, music and art. Morocco
Courier - September 26, 1935 Two More Games Added to H. S. Football Schedule Two
more games have been scheduled for the local high school, eleven for this
year, one more game here and one away. On October 15, which falls on Tuesday
and is the week of the state teachers; meeting, Milford, Illinois, will
appear on the local field. The local school will return the game at Milford
next year. Another game has been scheduled which takes the locals to
Indianapolis on Saturday, October 19, where they play the Indiana state
school for the deaf. Next season that school will appear on the local field.
This game will be more than interesting and unusual and we are told tea the
boys of the school have an exceptionally good team. Griffith Here Friday Griffith
will appear on the local field Friday afternoon with the kickoff scheduled at
2 o’clock. With the experience of the game last week and the type of ball
that they played, a good game is to be expected by local fans. Momence Wins by 6-0 Score The
Morocco high school eleven went down in defeat Friday afternoon before
Momence by a 6-0 score in one of the best-played games ever witnessed on the
local field. The lone score of the game came in the final three minutes of
play after play had been made in the middle of the field all afternoon by
both teams. Momence
kicked off to the Morocco 20 yard line where the ball was taken by Long and
brought up to the 7-yard line. On the first play Roadruck swept around the
left end for a 17 yard gain, putting the ball on the 48 yard line in Momence
territory. After making no more headway Morocco punted to the Momence 22 yard
line. The opponents failed to make their second first down and punted to the
Morocco 30 yard line. Meyer drove hard through center for the seven yards
needed for a first down. A Morocco penalty for five yards was followed by a
gain of 11 yards off left end, the ball being carried by Roadruck. On the
play Roadruck was injured and was replaced by Denton. After a fumble by
Denton, Morocco punted to the Momence 20 yard line. Momence gained a first
down and tried a pass as the quarter ended. Roadruck
was put back in the lineup in place of Higer to start the second quarter and
on the first play Momence fumbled with the locals recovering the ball. The
locals were again penalized, this time for 15 yards and punted the ball to
the center of the field. Momence tried a pass that was incomplete and then
fumbled the ball. Morocco kicked off to the Momence 10 yard
line to start the third period.
Momence made a first down from the 30 to the 44 yard line to open the
final period. An incomplete pass from their 48-yard line and Momence punted
to the Morocco 25 yard line from where it was carried out to the 38-yard
line. Morocco failed to make a first down and punted. Momence tried several
passes from the 49-yard line, which was incomplete, and they punted. The ball
went out of bounds on the 6-yard line. With only three minutes to play the
locals attempted to punt out of danger but the punt was blocked and Momence
recovered the ball on the Morocco one yard line from where they pushed over
the line for the only marker of the game as the try for the extra point
failed. Very little happened in the remaining minutes of play although the
play remained on Morocco’s end of the field. Morocco
Courier – March 28, 1935 Senior Class Play Makes Decided Hit Friday Night The
senior class play “Big Hearted Herbert” which was under the direction of Mrs.
Anne Younger McPhail on Friday night at the high school auditorium, was
received with much enthusiasm. The
play was quite different from anything the high school has before presented.
It dealt with the modern problems of a typical American family, and was
abounding in laughable situations together with scenes that gripped the
heart, as the ideal modern mother tried to maintain her loyalty to her
selfish egotistical husband and yet give her children the advantages they
craved and which he determined were unnecessary. The
play ended happily with the father’s conversion to his patient wife’s
viewpoint. The
stage, which presented a living room scene, was most attractive in white, blue
and red and was designed and decorated by Miss Dorothy Odell assisted by
members of the class. The
cast was composed of Robert Hagen, Betty Hagen, Robert Grayson, Howard
Kessler, Jeanette Yates, Maynard Hammel, Rebecca Purdy, Ethel McClatchey,
Donald Clarkson, Jack Williamson, Marjorie Padgett, Wyle De Bryant and
Florence Mashino. Miss
Mary Hayes Chamberlain presented the grade school orchestra at the opening of
the program and between acts. Patty Brunton and Mary Irvin gave a clever
pianologue. Morocco
Courier – April 4, 1935 HIGH SCHOOL OPERETTA HERE NEXT WEEK On
April 12 the Morocco High School Glee clubs will present “Bitter Sweet Anne,”
a musical play in two acts, full of alternating lively tunes and comic
conversations, with also a serious sentiment. The
story has its setting in a certain kingdom of the east where the people are
ready to declare a republic but because of the arrival of Princess Diane at
the bedside of her grandfather, the King, they decide to wait until she
returns to school Meanwhile two pretenders to the throne arrive to steal the
crown jewels, adding merriment and confusion to the plot, but are finally
discovered. For an evening full of musical entertainment, come to “Bitter Sweet
Anne.” The cast is as follows: Papa Jules, chosen leader
of the people,………………Don Clarkson Steffan, his friend, ………………………………..Delbert Williams Drigger, a
disturber, …………………………... Max Ketcham Molly, a maid, ……………………………..Mary Katherine Johnson Noel,
helper on Jules farm,………………………Chester Perkins Mama Jules, wife of Papa
Jules,……………………Dorothy Brandt Zeta, their
daughter,…………………………Lucille Russell Duchess de Grasse and Duke
de Grasse, pretenders to the throne,......Florence Mashino and Robert Lowman Princess
Diane,……………………………….Ethel McClatchey Hubert, betrothed to Zeta,
………………………..Maynard Hammel Captain Roger Lee, of the
American Aviation,……………Vane Harrison General Zozo, of this
majesty’s army,…………………. Dee Bryant Queen of Dreams,
……………………………...Marjorie Padgett King
Gus,…………………………………...Elbert Archibald Anton
Jules………………………………….Rue Gene Starr Old
Gold and Black May 1935 The
Staff Editor-in-Chief…..Jack Williamson Sports Editor……Elbert Archibald Reporters…Max Ketcham, Betty Hagen,
James Hope, Dorothy Redden, Vance Stine, Jean Harris, Maynard Hammel, Lucille
Russell, Robert Lowman, Delbert Williams.
Faculty Advisor..Miss Corbin CLASS NOTES The
sophomore class has finished a study of “The Merchant of Venice” and is going
to begin a study of grammar. Mrs.
McPhail has appointed a committee to make arrangements for reward to be given
to the group which won the Better English contest which was staged about a
month ago. The
public speaking class has been studying from textbooks and giving oral
reports on the material, which they read. The
parents of the juniors and seniors were given an opportunity to vote on the
question as to whether the prom would be invitational or restricted to the
juniors and seniors. The vote was thirty-four in favor of an invitational
prom and seventeen opposed. The
senior girls enjoyed a delightful picnic dinner last Wednesday noon. Plans
were made to eat in the park, but because of rain, they were forced to
retreat to the kitchen, which didn’t hinder their good time in the least. BOYS HAVE BEAN FEED A
GROUP OF THE SENIOR BOYS MET AT Vane Harrison’s sandwich shop Monday night of
this week for a “bean feed” They reported a good time and plenty to eat.
These with the assistance of Mr. Grayson are working toward the organization
of a Hi-Y club. GIRLS RECEIVE LETTERS The
1934-35 basketball girls, coached by Miss Reynard, received letters for the
fine spirit and co-operation. The girls receiving major letters were: Betty
Hagen, Dorthea Brandt, Jane Roadruck, Mary Spradling, Mildred McClatchey,
Bonnie Hammel, Ruth Padgett, Dorothy Redden, Una Bell Yates, Evelyn Purdy,
Margaret Lash and Wiladene Brandt (Mgr.) Those
receiving minor letters were Jean Hafstrom, Frances Lash, Bernice Russell,
Ruth Bryant and Mary Grayson. PRESS CLUB PARTY Tuesday
evening a party was held in the high school building for the members of the
Press club and the library staff. Dinner was served at six o’clock after
which an enjoyable evening was spent in playing games. The honor guests of
the evening were the seniors who have acted as librarians or served on the
Old Gold and Black staff: Max Ketcham, Maynard Hammel, Delbert Williams,
Robert Lowman, Jack Williamson, Rue Gene Starr, Betty Hagen, Dorothy Brandt
and Tom Downs. EXTRA-CURICULAR ACTIVITIES FINANCES During
the past four years the policy followed in directing the high school
extra-curricular activities finances is outlined in these four ideas: First,
these activities should be carried only so far as they serve an educational
purpose: second, schools, should teach thrift rather than extravagance;
third, activities should be required to pay their own way; fourth, the
profits from these activities, such as plays, operettas, games, carnivals,
etc., should be used to improve the educational facilities of the school. In
1932 the senior class used the residue of its funds as a junior class (a part
of which were class dues) to apply on the rental of the caps and gowns for
commencement. The class of 1933 did likewise. After that time no class had
funds that were in any part dues paid in by members of the class. The class
of 1934 had a balance in their candy sale fund, which they used to cover the
difference in price on the class pictures. This difference arose through a
misunderstanding of the contract but by this solution of the question no
pupil had to pay more for his pictures than he had expected to pay. The
practice of collecting class dues has been abolished. Where the class wishes
to send flowers to the sick or to a funeral, an assessment of 5c or 10c has
been levied to meet the expense. The
expenses of the junior-senior proms have been paid out of the profits of the
candy sale conducted by the junior class throughout their junior year. This
year’s junior class has been more successful in their sale than have the last
three preceding classes. To date they have made $51.01. The “All-School
Party” was financed by selling tickets of admission to the students at 13c
each. The
school paper “Old Gold and Black” was discontinued because it was an activity
that id not pay its way, as it had to be subsidized by the merchants through
advertising. To provide an outlet for this same educational activity
arrangements were made with the publishers of the local newspaper whereby the
high school press club furnished the copy for an “Old Gold and Black” column
or section in the “Morocco Courier’…... Morocco
Courier – May 23 1935 BACCALAUREATE SERVICE DRAWS CAPACITY CROWD The
Baccalaureate Services was held Sunday evening, May 19, at 7:00 p.m. The
Methodist church was full to capacity Sunday evening when Rev. O. I. Uncapher
of the United Brethren church delivered the annual baccalaureate sermon to
the class of 1935 of the Morocco high school. Rev.
J. Oliver Carder presided at the service. The Christian church orchestra, a
large union choir and mixed quartette furnished appropriate music. COMMENCENT FRIDAY EVENING State Superintendent to Speak as 35 Graduates from
Local High Tomorrow
evening another class of graduates goes out from Morocco high school. Commencement
will take place at the high school auditorium at 8 o’clock. Floyd
S. McMurray, state superintendent of public instruction, has been secured by
Principal C. A. Grayson to make the commencement address. The 35 members of
the class, teachers and parents are looking forward to the address by
Superintendent McMurray and to the event which marks the end of four pleasant
years of training in Morocco high school. The complete program for tomorrow evening is as follows: Blossoms…………Butler March…………...Barkley Chansonette………..Fletcher High School Orchestra Water
Lilies………..Buck-Linders Freshmen-Sophomore Girls Invocation…………Rev. O.I.
Uncapher At the Close of the Day
…Nevin Melvin Roadruck, Chester
Perkins, Elbert Archibald, Max Ketcham Address……………”The Fountain
of Youth” State Supt. Floyd I. McMurray Speedwell…………..
Taylor-Brahe Presentation of Awards and
Diplomas Benediction…………..Rev. J.
Oliver Carder March……………. Gounod High School Orchestra Class of 1935 Dorothe G. Brandt Robert
E. Hagen Wyle De Von Bryant Maynard
Hammel Donald Lee Camblin Vane
L. Harrison Donald G.
Clarkson Delores M.
Henderson Rex R. Conklin Howard E. Kessler Owen Deardurff Luther Manning
Kessler Cora Elizabeth
Dexter Max H. Ketcham Thomas E.
Downes Sylvia J.
Lampera Elizabeth Hagen Robert M. Lowman Ethel Rilla
McClatchey Milton L. Shuey Bernard Martin Rue Gene Starr Florence
Mashino Milton D.
Storey Jean E. Odle Phyllis Jean
Triplett Marjorie G.
Padgett Delbert
Williams Chester F.
Perkins Helen Lucille Wiltfang Harold R. Purdy Jeanette Yates Rebecca M.
Purdy Russell E.
Yoder Joseph Michael
Williamson CLASS of 1940 LOOKING
BACK: Morocco
Courier – September 7, 1939 Enrollment Enrollment
statistics in the Morocco Schools would indicate that there is a temporary
decrease in the population of the early school ages in Beaver township. Enrollment this year totals 383, eight
less than last year, which represented a slight loss over the previous year. Transfer pupils are coming in as
strong as ever and there is no loss in the high school enrollment, which is
exactly the same as last year – 166. 1939 FOOTBALL SEASON OPENS TOMORROW The
1939 football season will be opened at Morocco field Saturday afternoon at
2:00 o’clock when Crown Point Invades
the local gridiron. Several veterans of the team that upset Crown Point a
year ago will be on had to repeat that triumph. Coach
Pierson has arranged an interesting schedule, 3 games of which will be
six-man football. Kentland will be played twice with six men and Wheatfield
once. The
following boys have reported for football this year: Freshmen – Howard Cox
and Bob Thiel. Sophomores – Don Hosutt, Dick Smart, Jake Collins, Jack
Hafstrom, Buster Reames, Paul Harper and Mack McCurdy. Juniors
– Dale Merchant, Charles Garmong, Evart Kessler, Clay Blaney, Bill Blaney,
Gaylord Hickman, Given Padgett and Paul Bailey. Seniors – Harry Lane, David
Hanger, Rex Deardurff, Lloyd Goddard, Darwin Vanderwall, Victor Hagen and
Adelbert Cool. Old
Gold and Black: Editor, Virgina
Sheldon; Associate Editor, Clay Blaney; Society Editor, Ruth Graefnitz; Class
Editor, Eugene Sheldon; News Editor, Martha Spradling; Feature Editors,
Delores Manchester, Shirley Tolin; Exchange Editor, Norma Porter; Sports
Editors; Gaylord Brunton, Richard Augustin; Make-up Enlen Brandt; Typist,
Genola Porter; English Critic, Louise Smart; Staff, Darwin Vanderwall; Theda
Padgett, Dorothy Bloomquist, Paul Bailey, Gaylord Hickman, Patty Brunton,
Roberta Russell, Nonetta Padgett, Ida Jean Carter, Helen Kessler, Dorothy
Bernwanger, Lorraine Nightlinger; Sponsor, Miss Corbin Morocco
Courier – October 19 1939 M.H.S. Football Team Wins Last Home Game Morocco
walloped Wheatfield Friday at the local field, 51-6, in a six-man football
game. The invaders were playing their first game of football and were badly
outclassed by their more experienced rivals. Morocco
kicked to Wheatfield who lost ten yards on the first two plays. Wheatfield
had to punt and the ball went out of bounds on their own 10 yard line. Dale
Merchant tossed a forward pass to Buster Reames for the fist touchdown of the
game. The try for extra point was good. Morocco kicked off to Wheatfield and
they punted out to the 50 yard stripe. Dale carried the ball on the fist play
to the 20 and lateraled to Dave Hanger who carried the ball across the goal
line. A drop kick for extra point failed.
After the kickoff Wheatfield tried a pass, which Dave Hanger caught
and ran for a touchdown. After a series o f fumbles, Morocco gained
possession of the ball and Dave scored another touchdown. Try for extra point
was no good. Morocco
got a safety soon after the start of the second half….. Reames, Cool, Hagen, Merchant, Hanger and
Garmong were Morocco’s starting lineup. Morocco
has finished the home schedule and the rest of the games will be played on
foreign gridirons, Tomorrow night
they go to Lowell for an eleven-man game. Morocco
Courier – February 29, 1940 BEAVERS WIN EIGHT STRAIGHT GAMES: ENTER SECTIONAL
TOURNAMENT TODAY Morocco
ran its string of consecutive victories to eight Friday night against Crown
Point, winning by a score of 43-27. Pierson’s outfit has been defeated but
once since the New Year’s tournament – by Lowell on January 5. Lineup
for Morocco: Hafstrom, F; Blaney,
F; Hagen, F; Reames, C; Merchant, G; Garmong, G. Morocco’s
team at the sectional will be composed of the following players: Buster
Reames, Clay Blaney, Jack Hafstrom, Dale Merchant Chuck Garmong, Evart
Kessler, Enlen Brandt, Vic Hagen, and Jake Collins. Morocco
will play Tefft, game two Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Morocco
Courier, May 16, 1940 M.H.S. Girls win First and Second Ratings at
National A
wire received from Battle Creek, Michigan stated that Patricia Brunton,
Morocco entry in the national solo contest, had received a first division
rating on the bass clarinet yesterday. Miss
Roberta Russell, Morocco’s other entry, received a second division rating on
the bassoon. Old
and Black – May 1940 Attend Indiana High School Forum On
Friday, May 3, 24 members of the Social Studies club and Miss Corbin, the
sponsor, went to Jefferson high school in Lafayette to attend the Indiana
high school student forum. 426 students and teachers were there, representing
21 schools. Stanley Davis and Martha Spradling represented the Morocco school
by giving talks in the panel discussion groups. Other members attending were
John, Ed Velander, Genola Porter, Wanda Purdy, Nonetta Padgett, Virginia
Corbin, Darwin Vanderwall, Lois Watt, Doris Severs, Dorothy Roadruck, Carl
Tebo, Louise Smart, Charlotte Clark, Virginia Sheldon, Clay Blaney, Maxine
Kay, Gaylord Brunton, Charles Garmong, Dolores Manchester, Leo Bernwanger,
Theda Padgett and Ruth Graefnitz. JUNIOR PROM The
junior prom, which was held on May 4, was deemed a success by all of the
seniors and persons attending it. The
decorations were different from any that have ever been used here or near
here. The whole gym was made to
represent an aircraft carrier. As guests came up the gangplank they saw the
white cable and sailors on watch around the entire floor. At the end of the
ship the American flag was flying while at the punch booth four freshman
girls dressed a sailorettes served delicious punch. On either side of the
punch booth were the smoke stacks and large guns. Behind the punch booth in
the distance was a lighthouse with the blue waves lapping around it: and its
beacon shining brightly across the water. The stage was a night scene with
large and small airplanes dotting the landscape. In the middle of the ceiling
hung three large, brightly colored sacks and at about 11:30 these sacks burst
open and filled the air with brightly colored balloons and confetti. The
decorations were completed by the large model airplane, which was suspended
from the ceiling. The
music furnished by the Wabash Collegians was very popular with the dancers
and the vocalist was considered excellent. Martha
Spradling, the president of the junior class and her escort led the “grand
march” while the orchestra played “Anchors Away.” Shortly after the grand
march the orchestra dedicated to Roy Merchant and Ruth Graefnitz whose
engagement was announced. And
so a most interesting and enjoyable prom came to a close. Alvin Stoner of the
high school faculty is the junior class sponsor. About 150 couples attended. CLASS NEWS Senior Incidentals Congratulations,
juniors, the prom was very lovely. The clever and unique decorations plus the
delightful music made the evening very enjoyable. The
seniors to be congratulated for their part in the Terre Haute broadcast are
Dolores Manchester and John Cox. The
seniors had a class meeting Monday to decide how to spend senior week. A ball
game, roller skating, and hike, a hayride, a show and a supper have all been
included and it should prove to be a grand week…. Morocco
Courier – May 2, 1940 MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL BAND ENTERS STATE CONTEST AT
WHITING Saturday
Morocco’s 41 piece high school band goes to Whiting to enter the state band
contest. Awarded a first division rating in Class C at the regional contest at LaPorte the youthful musicians will
compete against 18 bands. In class B, which includes bands from larger
schools only eight are entered. In Class D, which includes first year bands,
three are entered including Brook, which received a first division rating at
Laporte. The
contest will include marching and student conducting. Director and Mrs. H.E.
Jacobson, several members of the school faculty and many parents and patrons
of the school will accompany the band to Whiting. The Morocco band will play
at 9:55 a.m. standard time. Members
of the band are: June Christenson, Evart Kessler, Victor Carlson, David
Carlson, George Blann, Buna Kessler, Virgina Sheldon, Richard Augustin, Dana
Gulley, Wilbur Peters, Gaylord Brunton, Elsie Smart, Clay Blaney, Margaret
Christenson, Elvin Smith, Buster Reames, Mary Graefnitz, Harry Lane, William
Blaney, Don Moore, Dorothy McClatchey, Patty Brunton, Roberta Russell, Joe
Hayworth, Evelyn Christenson, Ronald Carlson, Lorraine Clark, Luella Davis,
Norris Deardurff, Gordon White, Norbert Brown, Jack Hafstrom, Bernard Hanger,
Dale Merchant, Gailord Hickman, Enlen Brandt, James Collins, Donald Hosutt,
Carroll Russell, Richard Smart, Russell Garrard. Morocco
Courier – May 9, 1940 (headline) MOROCCO BAND RECEIVES FIRST DIVISION RATING AT
WHITING Baccalaureate Services Sunday Evening, May 12, 1940 H.S. Gym, 8:00 p.m. Music…………….. High School Band Processional
– “Triumphal March”…. . High School Concert Band Hymn
– “Let Us, with a Gladsome Mind”…
.High School Chorus Invocation………………….. Rev. David Pellett Hymn
– “O God of Live, O King of Peace’
High School Chorus Scripture
Reading……………… Rev. V. E. Squibb Hymn
– “Prayer from Hanensel and Gretel”…High School Chorus Sermon
– “Building for Life”…………. .Rev. Homer Cloud Hymn
– “All People that on Earth Do Dwell”
High School Chorus Benediction……………………
Rev. Ivan Wood Morocco
Courier – May 16, 1940
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES At Morocco High School Friday Evening, May 17, 1940 H.S. Gym, 8:00 p.m. Music…………………High
School Concert Band Overture
– “Traveler”…… High School
Concert Band Invocation……………. Rev. Ivan Woods Overture
– “Dreadnaught”….. High School
Concert Band Presentation
of Speaker…….. Supt. W. O.
Schanlaub Address
to the Class……….. Dr. W. P.
Dearing Overture
– “Fortuna”…… High
School Concert Band Presentation
of Diplomas….. Principal
Harland W. White Benediction…………. Rev. V. E. Squibb Leo Bernwanter Enlen Brandt Lyle Clarkson Earl Coatney Adelbert Cool Virginia Corbin Stanley Davis Rex Deardurff Lloyd Goddard Ruth Graefnitz Dana Gulley Jr. Victor Hagen Audrey Hammond David Hanger Lillian Hiveley Harry Lane Edward Velander Lois Watt Dolores Manchester Theda Padgett Genola Porter Wanda Purdy Margaret Rainford Dorothy Roadruck Carroll Russell Doris Severs Virginia Sheldon Carl Tebo Forrest Tolin Darwin
Vanderwall CLASS OF 1945 LOOKING
BACK: Old
Gold and Black - November 1944 The original Old Gold and Black From
1922-1924 there was no “Old Gold and Black” paper. Instead, there was a
yearbook known as the “Moroccan” which gave the students from each class an
opportunity to contribute their talent. Finding
the yearbook an unsatisfactory means of keeping the parents informed of the
school activities the first “Old Gold and Black” paper was begun. The
students like the idea immensely and heartily responded to the call for
articles. So many students wished to contribute to the paper that a Press
Club was organized. To be a member of this club the students had to be apt
and reliable and have some ability to write. That club still exists. After
a time the “Old Gold and Black” was issued as a supplement to the Morocco
Courier. Once
again, however, the paper has become a student issue, thriving on student and
faculty news, music, athletics, editorials, and jokes. The
need for original material is ever present, Cartoons, editorials, jokes
stories, and articles of interest, are needed to help make the paper a
success… by Rosemond Hammel Morocco Courier May 10, 1945 Junior
Prom A big Success
The annual Junior Prom turned out to be
a huge success last Saturday evening. The grand march, which started at 9:30,
was the highlight of the evening and was very well performed by all couples. The
gymnasium was decorated in grand style. A white tree with blue stars on it
was at the north end of the gym and a blue fence surrounded the floor. The
stage background behind the orchestra was decorated like the milky way. The
theme song of the Prom was “Stardust,” which was played just after the grand
march. There were scores of spectators and
scores more of elegantly dressed couples that danced to the exotic music of
Billy Michaels and his orchestra. Dance programs were given to all couples
from neighboring towns enjoyed the festivities also. After
the Prom several couples enjoyed a bacon and waffle breakfast at the Ross
Hagen farm as the guests of Rex Hagen. Last Week for Graduating Class of 1945 The
Baccalaureate service for the Morocco high school will be held at the
gymnasium Sunday evening at 8:00 o’clock. Rev. E. D. Thistlethwaite of the
Methodist church will deliver the sermon. All local ministers will have a
part in the program. The
music will be furnished by the Girls High School chorus and the High School
Brass ensemble, Miss Ruth Tilton directing both. Tuesday
evening, May 15, the commencement at 8:00 o’clock, the speaker for the
occasion being Dr..F. Marion Smith, pastor of the Central Avenue Methodist
church of Indianapolis. Dr. Smith was
president of the Evansville college, instructor at Butler university,
delegate to recent conference in Cleveland and Washington on a “Just and
Durable Peace,” and lieutenant in the navy in World War I. His wide
experience and his unusual ability as a speaker, make his address truly
inspirational to all who hear him. He will address the class of the subject,
“Tools of Tomorrow.” The
music will be furnished by the high school band. There are twenty-eight members in the graduating
class this year as follows: Mary Patricia Bianco, Ethel Jessie Boulden,
Martha Jean Bower, Pauline Evelyn Boyd, Hazel Irene Bushman, Betty Jane
Etheridge, Louise Cecelia Flatt, Harold Wayne Gentry., Warren Dale Graefnitz,
Neva June Hammond, Dorothy Lee McClatchey, Alvin R. Milton, Phyllis Jean
Zoborosky, Helen Marie Merchant, Anna Mae Milner, John Arthur O’Brien, Bessie
L. Padgett, Wencel Bayard Padgett, Joseph C. Parrish, Glenwood Roy Perkins,
Chester L. Rainford, Betty Blythe Russell, Vera Clara Scheel, Mary Catherine
Severs, Esther Marguerite Schuler, Elvin LaVerne Smith, Ruth Thistlethwaite,
Leonard C. McClatchey. Morocco
Courier Thursday May 17, 1945 Twenty–eight Seniors Receive Diplomas Tuesday
evening diplomas were presented to the twenty-eight members of the class of
1945 at the gymnasium. The
program opened with a processional, “Triumphal March from Aida,” by Verdi,
played by the high school band with Miss Ruth Tilton, directing, followed by
invocation by Rev. E. D. Thistlethwaite, after which the band played
“Schubert” by Hildreth. Principal E.E. Glenn introduced the speaker, Dr. F.
Marion Smith of Indianapolis, with a few introductory remarks. The overture,
‘Argentina,” preceded the presentation of diplomas by Principal Edward E.
Glenn, followed by the “Star Spangled Banner.” Rev. Ivan R. Woods gave the
benediction and the program concluded with the recessional, “Pomp and
Circumstance,” by Elgar, and Played by the band. At
the close of the exercises the class members received congratulations from
relatives and friends. Mrs.
Albert Graefnitz of Lake Village accepted the diploma on behalf of her son,
Warren Graefnitz, S. 2/c, who is in the navy and stationed at Norman, Ok. who
was unable to be present. (Historial note: additional members of the Class of 1945 had joined the service and finished their education at a later time)
CLASS NIGHT WELL ATTENDED A
large crowd attended the senior class night last Friday evening at the
Gymnasium. The program began with the welcome by Louise Flat. The history of
the class was given by Leonard McClatchey. The freshman class gave a stunt,
imitating one of Mrs. McPhail’s classes. The will of the class was then read
by Jessie Boulden. Neva Hammond gave the prophecy of the class twenty years
hence. The sophomores gave an
imitation of all the teachers of MHS> Then Pauline Boyd presented the
mantle and Betty Russell presented the gift from the Senior Class of 1945. The
valedictorian, Dorothy McClatchey, gave the hopes of the future for the
class. …… CLASS of 1950 LOOKING BACK:
Old
Gold and Black January 1950 MOROCCO STUDENTS REVIEW VARIOUS HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
OF 1949 Now
that the season holidays are over, the M.H.S. students are trying hard to
become interested in school again, but the staff of Old Gold and Black wishes
to take only a minute to review some of the outstanding events. Mr.
Stouder, Miss Tucker, the high school choir and the grade school students
started the season with the annual cantata. From the comments, this musical
performance was pleasing to both the audience and the participants. Following
the cantata was the school dance sponsored by the Sunshine and Hi-Y. Among
the many students to be found dancing to the music of the “Four Hits and a
Miss” were several alumni. Not
to be forgotten, of course, is Mrs. McPhail and her speech class who did such
a fine job in Presenting their two holiday performances, Maxine Kenoyer held
the attention of the student body when she sang “White Christmas” between
plays. Mary Augustin accompanied Maxine on the piano. And
then everyone remembers Mr. Harold Heyer for his holiday spirit. Mr. Heyer
was host to the entire Morocco school body at a free movie. As the students
left the theatre, each was presented with a candy bar and an apple. Friday
brought only a half- day of school but lots of good cheer. The students were
allowed to go to the gymnasium to watch basketball practice, play ping-pong
or visit with their friends. Each student was presented an apple from the
school. Although
the holiday seasons are over, the student body still has the right spirit.
Again they wish to thank everyone who helped make their holiday a success. STUDENT COUNCIL HAS REGULAR MEETING THURSDAY The
student Council met last Thursday to discuss many troublesome subjects. Norma
McCord, Dean Dawson and Gordon Born were appointed as a committee to promote
a Boosters club at Morocco and have a section in the gym for seating. The
council voted on the topic of girls wearing blue jeans to school. The
decision was that the girls may wear blue jeans if it’s their desire to do
so. “BLOODY
41’ Topic of Speech by Trooper E.E. Turnpaugh in Recent Address Did you know that most of you students travel to school on
the most dangerous section of “Bloody 41” between the Canadian border and the
keys of Florida? According to Gene Turnpaugh the section from Schneider,
Indiana to Kentland, Indiana has the highest accident rate on U.S. 41. The
rate is per mile, three times that of Chicago’s outer drive, which is also
part of 41. Officer
Turnpaugh also stated that about 40 per cent of these accidents occur while
driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages. During
the part of his discussion he opened his black case containing the
drunkometer and proceeded to demonstrate and explain its value in determining
the amount of alcohol in a person body. After a person has four ounces of a
strong beverage in his system he is considered under the influence of the
alcohol. He gave as an example this true story…. “There was a group of four persons in
Chicago that decided to go to Purdue to watch a football game. After
borrowing a car from a friend and buying a few drinks they proceeded to the
game. They got as far as the fist curve south of Morocco and their car upset.
The driver of the car was killed and one passenger will not walk for the rest
of his natural life.” The
statement “Drinking and driving don’t mix” summed up his talk. MOROCCO
SUNSHINE SOCIETY TO SPONSOR TAG DAY The
Sunshine society of M.H.S. is sponsoring a tag day sale Saturday January 15
to raise money to help send three girls to Sunshine camp this summer and for
a contribution to the Riley hospital at Indianpolis. The
girls who will sell tags in Enos are Dottie Bingham and Rita Styck; in Lake
Village, Carol DeVelde, Kathryn Arbuckle, Betty Manes and Carolyn Sirois; and
in Ade, Joan Porter, Maxine Kenoyer and Mitzi Lock. In Morocco the Sunschine
will be represented by Bobbie Carter, Ruth Parrish, Nancy Colbourne, Norma
McCord, Shirley Filnovich, Rosemary DeGroot, Beverly Wiser, Joanne Skinner,
Betty Carter, Mary Wiltfang, Janice Heyer, Laura Lucas, Janet Sue Andis and
Barbara Ralston. Plans Near Completion for Second Annual Morocco
Student Legislature Norma
McCord, Mark Mahan, Sophey Lazaraton, Jack Snell and Gordon Born made the
plans for the second annual Morocco student legislative assembly. The
legislature will be held Wednesday morning and Thursday afternoon April 5 and
6. A
meeting of both the senate and the house was held last Tuesday during which
the president fo the senate and the speaker of the house were elected. They
were Mark Mahan and Bill Heyer, respectively. Bills
to be presented concern labor, foreign aid, agriculture, and the direct
election of the president. Committee chairmen are Marge Cobb, Barbara Elijah,
Sophey Lazxaraton, Jack Snell, Jack Van Niman, Bill Reddel, Nancy Colbourne
and Jackie Johnson. The
clerks will be Verle Sypult in the senate and Eugene James in the house.
Sargent-of-arms in the senate are Don Watt and Bob Goddard; in the house,
Charles Gibson and Richard Geller. Acting
governor will be Jonathon Richards, Silas Johnson, and Phil Colbourne. Jack Warne, and Jack Rush will act as
pageboys. Advisers are Virgil Robbins and Ruth, teachers at Morocco. Old
Gold and Black March 21, 1950 REVIEW OF
’40 – ’50 HARDWOOD SEASON (pictured) back row –
Mahan, Stoner, Hendryx, Klein, J. Warne, Dawson, G. Warne. Front row – Clements, Doty, VanNiman, Sypult,
Goddard, Watt, Brownfield, LaCosse,
Reddel, Rainford, - Coach F.
Goodnight Two
bright, shiny trophies, one of which is pictured above, have been added to the
trophy case, thus completing eh 1949-50 hardwood season of the Morocco
Beavers The
Fowler Invitational tourney and the Newton County tournament account for the
two trophies. Eight wins and eight losses constitute the results of the
scheduled games. The
season got underway in November when the Beavers met the Kentland Blue Devils
on the local hardwood floor. Using a zone defense, the Beavers decisively
defeated the Devils by a score of 50 to 29. After reviewing the rest of the
season, this game was no doubt the easiest victory for M.H.S. The
second game proved a real thriller to both the Beavers and the Boswell team.
The score at the half showed a 22 to 12 score, the Beavers slightly
trailing. However, both teams began
to tire, the Beavers retaliated and by some miraculous effort, the Beavers
won 35-33. The
biggest upset of the season was received from Earl Park. Morocco played a
fast game but Earl Park played a possessive game and the latter proved more
effective. The final score found the Beavers trailing 33-28. The
next two games both ended in defeats for M.H.S. The Crown Point team was
victorious by a 32-22 lead, while the Monon Railroaders steamed to a close
26-24 victory. Morocco
then broke her losing streak by shuffling those Brook Aces around to a final
score of 24-21. Once
again, the Beavers slowed down to two more defeats. The Lowell team won a
fast and furious game by three points 42-39. A
smooth-playing Otterbein team, which proved to be the toughest opponent of
the season, slid through to an easy 31-22 victory over the Beavers. The
new year, 1950, came with welcome tidings by the Morocco Beavers. Eight
consecutive victories were chalked up before the Remington defeat. The
Invitational tourney provided two of these victories, plus one trophy. To obtain
this well-deserved trophy, the Beavers defeated a new opponent, Brookston,
37-36, thus reaching the finals, where they downed the Fowler team 36-33. Overtime:
That’s what the second Kentland game ended with. However after one of the
fastest games of the season, the Beavers chopped their way out in front
during the overtime to win 45-42. Again
the Beavers entered a tourney and returned with a trophy. This time it was
the Newton County tournament which required defeating Mt.Ayr 37-22, once
again those Kent Blue Devils, then the Brook Aces 55-37. The second team also
received a trophy in this tournament. Two
more victories were recorded after the Beavers met Covington and Goodland and
defeated them by respective scores of 46-44 and 38-28 February
found the Beavers in a stale, but exciting moods. Another overtime, but with
less thrilling results summarizes the Remington game. The Beavers got off to
a good start but in the lst quarter, two regulars on the M.H.S. team fouled
out, the Rifles very definitely outscored the Beavers, and the final score
read 56-49. The
Brook Aces dealt the Beavers their second February defeat 41-40. Then
the Beavers balance up the February
record by defeating Mt. Ayr 38-23 and Oxford 54 to 37. The
final game of the season brought another defeat. The Fowler team was in the
lead by a score of 57-52 when the final shot was fired. Again
the sectional brought great hopes for the Beavers, which steadily increased
with an announcement that the Beavers had received the bye. However, all hope
were shattered when the Rensselaer Bombers flew in for a 57-41 victory over
the Beavers. Wheatfield
obtained the 1950 sectional championship title. All
in all the 1949-50 basketball season proved to be a success. No one can win
every time and it’s not the way you win, but how you lose. The
Beavers showed a great improvement throughout the year. During the first half
of the year, they won three and lost eight games, but from January on they
came up with a smooth-playing team to win eight in succession. As a whole,
the team played a good year of basketball considering the loss of five first
team members from the previous year. SPORT HIGHLIGHTS Five
seniors and one junior receive their basketball honor sweaters March 10. Don
Brownfield and Dean Dawson have participated in basketball four years and
track three years. Buzz Stoner, Don Watt and Charles Turner each received
three stripes for basketball and Dale LaCosse received two stripes for
basketball. Congratulations, fellows! Not
to be forgotten is Bobbie Carter, cheerleader for four years, who is
patiently awaiting the arrival of her honor sweater. Old
Gold and Black April 4, 1950 CAST, ASSISTANTS FOR SENIOR PLAY ANNOUNCED Presenting
the three-act comedy, “Mother is a Freshman,” on April 21 is the greatest
concern of the Morocco high senior class. The presentation will take place at
8 p m. Tickets
for the performance are on sale now and may be purchased from any senior.
Prices are 60 cents for adults and 35 cents for students. There are no
reserved seats.
Fifteen Compose Cast Fifteen
seniors, nine girls and six boys compose the cast. The attractive mother
named Abigail Fortitude Abbott is portrayed by Sophey Lazaraton. Susan, the eighteen year old sophisticated
daughter, is depicted by Clara Tindall. Johathon
Richards will represent the dignified Dean Gillingham. The good-looking
Professor Michaels, who falls in love with Abby, is depicted by Vern Denton.
Buzz Stoner portrays Beaumont Jackson alias “Bobo,” as Susan’s conceited
suitor and the campus big-shot. Other
supporting cast members include Maxine Kenoyer, the indignant housemother.
Mrs. Miller;Barbara Carter, the scatterbrain Clara; Marge Cobb, the studious
Sylvia; Carol Bohler, the cute, naïve Bunny; Kate Watt, a happy-g-lucky
Carrie; Ruth Parrish, the gal named Helen who appreciates her men more than
her studies; Dottie Bingham, the Marge who is overweight because she likes
sweets; and the three college boys – Jack, portrayed by Dale LaCosse; Bill, depicted by Jim Borem; and Howie,
represented by Jim Harrison. In
charge of the entire affair, including the ticket sales, are Don Brownfield
and Dean Dawson. Jackie
Johnson and Virginia McMillan will serve as wardrobe managers, while the
stage properties rest under the supervision of Verle Hanford, Richard Geller,
Charles Gibson, Tom Vent and Charles Turnner. The
publicity agents are Barbara Christenson and Evaleen Watt. State
managers for the presentation are Jackie Johnson, Tom Atkinson and Gail
Kaupke. Avis
Faurot, Barbara Elijah, Annice Peevey, Jeannine Donaldson and Melvin Rady
will serve as class ushers. Old
Gold and Black April 25, 1950 MEL BAER TO
PLAY FOR JUNIOR PROM MAY 13 “Moonlight and Rose,”
Selected As Decorating Theme for Annual Affair Mel
Baer and his eleven-piece orchestra are scheduled to play for the Morocco
junior-senior prom of 1950. This occasion will take place on May 13, in the
Morocco gymnasium from 9 pm to 12 pm. The
junior class president, Bill Heyer, announced the theme as “Moonlight and
Roses.” This theme will be depicted by a garden setting, which will include a
stonewall, many garden flowers and a rock-garden fountain under colored
lights. A
blue crepe false ceiling, sprinkled with silver stars and balloons, will add
to the dreamy motif. Outlining
the dance floor will be small tables, each to be centered with a tiny single
rose in a bud vase. These tables are reserved for the juniors, seniors,
faculty members, chaperones and their guests. At
ten-thirty Bill Heyer, junior class president, and his guest, Doris LaCosse,
will lead the grand march. Don Brownfield, senior class president, and his
guest, Carolyn Sirois, will be next in the procession. The
public is invited to attend. SENIOR
WEEK CALENDAR Sunday May 14 – Baccalaureate Monday May 14 – Weiner Roast and Hayride
at Lazy L Tuesday May 16 – Skating at Ade Rollaire Wednesday May 17 – Commencement Thursday May 18 – Pot Luck Supper and Show at Morocco Friday May 19 – Bowling Saturday May
20 – Alumni Banquet Old
Gold and Black May16, 1950 CLASS NIGHT HELD in Assembly May 10 On
Wednesday night, May 10, in the high school assembly the seniors held heir
class night program. To differentiate the program from former years the
seniors asked each class to present a special number instead of the usual
skits. After
the singing of the school song, Dottie Bingham gave the welcome address.
Clara Tindall read the personal histories and the class then sang their class
song. The
underclassmen varied the program by presenting a five piece swing band. Then,
after the prophecy was read by Ruth Parrish, Mary Ann Augustin represented the
sophomores with a piano solo. Bobbie
Carter read the class poem. The freshman added a touch of humor to the
program with their musical readings about the class of 1950. Naturally
no class night would be complete without the Class Will which Evaleen Watt
read. Margaret Hardy, a junior, recited an original poem. Jonathon
Richards, Maxine Kenoyer and Evaleen Watt then rendered several vocal
selections. Bring
the program to a close, Sophey
Lazaraton delivered the farewell address. WELCOME ADDRESS (class night) Parents, Friends and Schoolmates; We
salute you, one and all, on this happy occasion. It is for this coming event
that we have labored in the realm of learning that we might be counted
acceptable by those whose authority must be satisfied before we could be
classed as graduates. We do take considerable pride in our achievements and
we feel honored by your presence, which is recognition of our attaining the
objective, which has long been before us. Along with our pride we feel
humble, realizing that with all our learning we are not learned. We have only
begun. Our coming commencement has gained for us a new meaning and we realize
that what we have achieved has been only preparation to go on. As we bid you
welcome we also take this opportunity to express our thanks to all those who
have made this occasion possible. You do not expect us to stop here; if that
were the end you would be disappointed. We do not know how much more you may
anticipate for us, but whatever it is we join with you in future hopes. Not
every community in our enlightened America is so blest with the material
resources and with public-spirited citizens willing to liberally use their
resources for educational objectives. We have been highly favored by those
who have unselfishly given for our benefit. This indeed is the great American
heritage – such a heritage as no other people are able to enjoy. These are
happy days for us because of our deep appreciation. We are sincerely glad to
welcome you our friends, her tonight to help us make this a gala occasion. FAREWELL ADDRESS (class night) Parents, Teachers, Friends and Schoolmates With a few brief words I shall bring this
program to a close. There are three things I wish to do: to express to you
the appreciation and thanks of the graduating class of 1950 for your presence
and generous applause; to declare our undying allegiance to our school,
teachers and parents; and last to briefly sketch the future of this unusual
and brilliant group of graduates. We
appreciate the guidance and excellent training that our teachers have shown
us through these four years of school. As
for our school, it is needless to say that she will always reign supreme in
our hearts. She has meant so much to us that we can never hope to fully repay
her for it. Our debt to her will only grow larger with the passing of the
years. We may be able to pay the interest on this debt but we shall never be
able to pay the principal. And
now a word about the future. As we look upon these handsome and intelligent
faces, I believe we can leave the future of our country entirely inn the
hands of this small group of students without the slightest worry on our
minds. Their characters are
unimpeachable, their principles beyond criticism and their lives an open book
that all may read. That is the farewell promise of the Class of 1950. Goodbye
to all, teachers, friends, and schoolmates. We have no more time to waste.
The world needs us and me must be on our way. … Farewell! SEVENTEEN SENIORS ENJOY TRIP THROUGH SOUTH Friday,
May 5 at three o’clock in the morning seventeen seniors accompanied by Prin.
J.E. Stewart, Mrs. Mittie Watt and Mr. Leroy Hickman left on a 1300-mile trip
through the south. The
group arrived about 1:30 at Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, where they spent the
night. While there they went on a three hour tour of the Mammoth Cave,
Saturday morning they drove to Nashville, Tennessee and stayed at the Maxwell
House Hotel, Saturday night choice of entertainment was optional and several
visited the Grand Ole Opry. Driving
Sunday the party went through Chattanooga, to the top of Lookout Mountain and
Rock City. They drove through North Carolina and visited the Cherokee Indian
Reservation. Sunday afternoon the group went through the heart of the Smoky
Mountains and continued to Knoxville, Tennessee, where they spent the night. Starting
for home Monday, they drove through the Cumberland Gap in the Cumberland
Mountains, and through the central part of Kentucky. The
party arrived in Morocco midnight Monday. The trip covered five states. GOOD MANNERS AWARD WON BY SENIOR BOY Donald
Brownfield was selected by the Student Council to receive the Emily Post Good
Manners Award. Principal J.E. Stewart and the senior class sponsor, Mrs. J.N.
McPhail, approved the selection. “Blade”
as he is known to his classmates, will receive a heavy board certificate with
his name and the school printed on it. He will also receive an autographed
copy of Emily Post’s book, “Etiquette, The Blue Book of Social Usage.” These
will be presented at the commencement exercises May 17. The
recipient of the award was chosen on the basis on conduct in halls,
classrooms, sports and etiquette at banquets and good manners in general. Don,
a 17 year old senior, entered Morocco high from Lake Village grade school.
his freshman year. Since that time “Blade” has been vice-president of his
sophomore class, president of the senior class, basketball captain of 49-50,
participant in track for three years as a high-jumper and runner in the half
mile relay and outfielder either center or left field and in softball for two
years. Old
Gold and Black May 16, 1950 CLASS
POEM By
B.C. Tell us not these years are ended, Years in which we laughed and learned. Tell us not that we must part now, Leaving friendships sweetly earned. How these rooms are filled with mem’ries, Mem’ries now so sweat and dear. How these empty halls re-echo, Bringing footsteps soft and near. Now we leave familiar places, Yearning for the years now o’er. May we keep these years forever, May they linger, not depart. May these years at Morocco High School
Live forever in our heart. CLASS
SONG When
we think of the gay and happy times we spent here with our friends And then recall our freshman year, how
happy we were then. The
junior prom proved to be a very big success … But now we’re the seniors of M.H.S. Now
we’ve come to the end or our high school days with Mem’ries fond and dear. And we must part and go our ways to
meet inn coming years. For
this is a tribute to our friends who helped us reach our goal And we’ll always remember ever more
our days at Morocco school. COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES Morocco High School Wednesday
Evening, May 17, 1950 High School
Gymnasium 8 o’clock
PROGRAM Medallion--------------------------------------Harold M.
Johnson High
School Band, Vincent Stouder, Director Invocation-------------------------------------Rev.
Robert L. Bond The
Voyager-------------------------------- K. L. King High School
Band, Vincent Stouder, Director Address----------------------------------------Dr.
E. Burns Martin Valley
Forge----------------------------------K. L. King High School Band, Vincent Stouder, Director Presentation of
Diplomas---------------J. E. Stewart, Principal
Benediction----------------------------------Rev, John Richards HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF MOROCCO HIGH 1950 In
the year of 1946 and 47 there were 45
students enrolled in the freshman class. Sophey Lazaraton was elected
pres. Jim Harrison sec. Kenneth Madison, treas. The student council members
for the year wer Bobbie Carter and Charles Turner with Vincent Stouder as the
class sponsors. During the year Edward Ulm withdrew and June McHolt entered. In
the sophomore year 46 students
were enrolled and Quintin Purdy was elected president: Don Brownfied,
vice-pres. Jim Borem, sec. Dale LaCosse, treas. Sophey Lazaraton and Charles
Turner were the student council members and Gerald Roudebush was the sponsor.
During the year Alfred Spurgeon, Edward Mead, Dale Carlson, Barbara Lane,
Eileen McClanahan, Kenneth Madison, Don Early, Faye Bannister, Mary Logsdon,
Russell Penrod, Barbara Robinson, and Mary Mattox withdrew. Also during the
year Melvin Rady and Jonathon Richards entered. In
the junior year there were 39 students
enrolled. Dottie Bingham was elected president; Dean Dawson, Vice-president;
Dale LaCosse, treasurer, Jackie Johnson and Vern Denton were the student
council members and Forrest Kester was the class sponsor. During the year
Ellisworth Hansen, June Mcholt, Quintin Purdy, Marilyn Scott, Marie Scott,
and Betty Hayslip withdrew. Annice Peevey, Jeannine Donaldson and Robert
Hixson entered during the year The class had their prom May 13, 1949. The
theme was “To You, Sweetheart, Aloha” with Ed Loveless and the Satisfiers
from Frankfort furnishing the music. As
the class entered their senior year
there were 34 students enrolled Donald Brownfield was elected pres: Barbara
Christenson, vice-pres.,Annice Peevey, sec. Dale LaCosse, tres. Student
council members for the year were Dottie Bingham and Dean Dawson. Mrs. Ann
Younger McPhail was the class sponsor for the year. During the year Wayne
Glass, Robert Hixson and Bethel Starnes withdrew while Carol Bohler and Gail
Kaupke entered. On
April 21, 1950 the class presented the play “Mother Is a Freshman.” On May 5th
the seniors started on a four-day trip through the southern states. The
class of ’50 left the school approximately $150 to be paid on the new stage
curtains. Morocco
Courier, May 18, 1950 32 GRADS FINISH PUBLIC SCHOOL At
the beautiful and impressive commencement service held last night in the
gymnasium of the Beaver Township high school, thirty-two graduates were
awarded diplomas indicating their successful completion of public school
work. The program opened at eight o’clock, with the spacious room filled to
near capacity. Music
by the high school band opened and interspersed the impressive program.
Invocation was made by Rev. Robert L. Bond, pastor of the Christian church.
The address of the evening was presented by Dr. E. Burns Martin, who with an
unusual clarity of thought and splendid choice of words presented an appeal
to the graduates that should be a lasting source of inspiration. Principal J. E. Stewart presented diplomas to the class of
thirty-two graduates, who presented a striking appearance in their traditional
caps and gowns of gray. The class included: Tom Atkinson, Dottie Bingham,
Carol Lee Bohler, James Borem, Donald Brownfield, Barbara Carter, Barbara
Christenson, Marjorie Cobb, Dean Dawson, Vern Denton, Jeannine Donaldson,
Barbara Elijah, Avis Faurot, Richard Geller, Charles Gibson, Verle Hanford,
Jimmie Harrison, Jacqueline Johnson, Gail Kaupke, Maxine Kenoyer, Dale
LaCosse, Sophey Lazaration, Virginia McMillan, Ruth Parrish, Annice Peevey,
Jonathon Richards, Dale Stoner, Clara Tindall, Charles Turner, Tom Vent,
Evaleen Watt and Kathaleen Watt. CLASS OF 1955 LOOK
BACK:
Old
Gold and Black November 6, 1954 History Club The
Morocco high school History club met Thursday, October 28 in Miss Corbin’s
room. The
new members were voted into the club. After they entered, Miss Corbin
explained the meaning and purpose of the History Club. The
next item on the program was the election of officers for the present school
year. The officers elected are as follows: president, Sandy Merriman; vice
president, Shirley Bassett; secretary, Marian Johnson; treasurer, Linda
Potts; chairman of board of directors, Neal Barnett. The
new members this year are; Shirley Bassett, Ann Mahan, Tom Rainford, Stanley
Elgas, Junior Miller, Susan Triplett, Dave Geller, Dick, Gene Hendryx. Joe
Manes, John Kessler, Harry Fitzgerald, Dale Purkey, Joe Ramsey, Bill
Arbuckle, Arema Henderson, Charlene Bridgeman, Mary Ann Villanova, Linda
Potts, Jim Hoffman, Martha Clark, Dennis Speer and Jim Snell.
S.S.S. Tag Day The
Sun Shine Society held its Tag Day October 23 and they wish to thank the
people of the community for their generosity in giving the contributions. The
sum of $102 was collected and will be donated to the Riley Hospital. Latin Club Initiation On
Tuesday October 20, the Latin club net at Mrs. Smart’s house for a potluck
supper and initiation. After a very delicious supper the formal initiation
was held. Neal Barnett, Marian Johnson and Joan Spillar conducted the very
impressive ceremony. Seventeen new members received their membership cards
and pins. Ann
Mahan, Susan Triplett, Carol Gentry and Junior Miller, planned the informal
initiation. Each new member had to show his knowledge of Latin by declining a
known or conjugating a verb with his mouth stuffed with crackers. All the
members then participated in some games. Old
Gold and Black, November 23, 1954 Guests at Supper by Local Businessmen The
football boys were honored at a steak supper Monday night, November 14, by
two outstanding men of the community, James Best and Edwin Robinson. After
the meal the coach, Jim Lods, gave a speech on the accomplishments of the
team this year. The team won the Kankakee Valley six-man Conference
Championship and are the unofficial State Six-man Champs. The win and loss
record of the season was 9 wins to one loss with the loss being an eleven-
man game. Letters
were awarded by the coach to twenty players and a manager. The boys who
received letters were: R. Baird, B. Bower, R. Gibson, D. Kaupke, D.
Lazaraton, R. Rush, R. Surprenant, C. VanCleef, J. Wagner, C. Wiltfang, K.
Clark, D. Goddard, G. Hendryx. J. Kessler, L. Klein, D. Purkey, J. Storey, D.
Wiseman, E. Cady, C. Schultz and P. Baird, manager. Although
Morocco was not eligible for honors in the eleven-man Northern State
Conference, Lester Klein was picked as an outstanding player in the
Conference and for this honor he received a very handsome medal. His
acceptance speech hinted of a better season next year. Ronald Rush and Dan
Lazaraton were given honorable mention in the conference. Ronald
Rush was elected honorary captain for the season and thanked the coach and
all the players for the honor. His speech also had a tone of regret for
leaving the team after four years of participation. Coach
Lods was then acknowledged by all present for his directing the boys so successfully.
Mr. Best and Mr. Robinson both said that the team had played satisfactorily
throughout the season. Coach Lods than thanked the cheerleaders, Dick
Gilbert, the Courier sports writer and Roy Hickman, student fan-bus driver,
for all their cooperation and spirit used to get the fans behind the team. Seniors Serve Supper to raise Funds Saturday,
December 4 The
seniors of Morocco high school are having a supper Saturday, December 4 with
serving starting at 5 o’clock and continuing until 7 o’clock. The
menu is as follows: baked ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots,
perfection salad, hot rolls, pie and coffee or milk. The
tickets are $1.25 for adults and 75c for children under 12. They may be
purchased from any senior. Every
year the graduating class has suppers, paper drives and any other work they
can get to do to make money so that they can take a trip to New York and
Washington. Every
student looks forward to taking this trip, which is made possible by the
cooperation of parents, teachers and people of the community who are willing
to save paper and attend the suppers. Let’s
not let them down this year. When a senior approaches you with a ticket, buy
it, come to the school cafeteria, have a good meal, meet your neighbors and
spend an enjoyable evening. Old
Gold and Black, January 23, 1955 “Window of Wisdom” Gift of Hi-Y Boys How
many of you have noticed the “Window of Wisdom” located over the assembly
door? This addition to the school is a gift presented by the Hi-Y. Every day
it contains a new though provoking slogan.
Which we would do well to follow. The
initial slogan presented was “The man who watches the clock never becomes the
“Man of the Hour.” Of course this means if you are always wanting to know the
time or watching the clock, you cannot be doing your work properly and will
never excel among your fellow students or fellow man. The
second slogan concerns our attitude toward life – “A grouch is a man who
thinks the world is against him – and it is.” If we take a defeated attitude
toward life we will never succeed. “Easy street never leads anywhere” was the
third slogan. This slogan means that those people who are always seeking the
easy way of getting out of situations will never become successful. Those
students who try to “just get by” have little chance of success in school or
later in life. The
slogan that appeared last Friday was “Everyday something is being done that
couldn’t be done.” We could fill books by listing the things we have today that
our ancestors of one hundred years ago said were impossible. It
will be interesting to watch the “Window of Wisdom” from day to day and
ponder the ideas presented. No doubt all of us will be able to profit from
them. Old
Gold and Black April 12, 1955 SENIOR CLASS PLAY Set for April 22nd The
senior class of Morocco high school will present the senior play on April 22.
The play in “The Importance of Being Young,” given by permission of Samuel
French. This
rollicking comedy takes place at Overland, a small co-educational college, to
which comes Freddie Cooper, the famous child movie star and his bodyguard,
Tugger MacCoy. Freddie, to put it
gently, is a “heel” and instead of becoming the most popular boy in college,
a position promised by his charm and wealth, becomes the most disliked.
Finally, when he interferes in the romance of Kit and Amy and causes Kit, who
is working his way through college, to lose his scholarship, the boys set out
to kidnap him, besmear him with yellow paint and deposit him on the upper
floor of the girls’ dormitory. Dean Valentine head of the College, and a
widower with one son, is be smitten with Mrs. Hall, the house-mother of
Clover Cottage, where the play takes place. She has a daughter. The children
are mortal enemies and when they hear that their parents are engaged, stop at
nothing to hinder the marriage. They, too, plan a kidnapping. How these two
enterprises become unbelievably tangled provides most of the hilarity of the
play. Not all of it though, for the uneducated Tugger and his try at words in
the English language, adds their share, as does his affairs with Emily, the
wallflower of the college, and Corn, a wisecracking member of the student
body. More fun is provided by Midge, the fattest girl in school and her
attempts to reduce and by the Dean’s son, Comic, who believes in “free
speech,” and is arrested for picketing. It’s not all farce, of course, and
Freddie comes through, finally, proving himself a man and winning the respect
of the college, but not until the audience has had a lively evening, gay with
lighthearted laughter at the seeming importance of being young… The characters are: Amy, Florence Augustin;
Midge, Sandy Merriman; Emily, Rosalie Clark; Susan, Joan
Spillar; Jan, Eileen Flatt; Betty, Shirley McGregor; Clare Owens, Carolyn Swartz, all co-eds at
Overland college. Mrs. Marilla Hall, house-mother of Clover Cottage; Marian
Johnson; Umbrella, a colored maid, Dorothy Doohring; Kit Spencer, Don Andis; Pauline Hunt , Joy Madison; J. Orlando Valentine; the Dean of the
College, Dan Lazaraton; Debbie, Mrs.
Hall;s small daughter, Karen Robinson;
Hugh Maitland, Donn Kaupke; Gil Stephens, Bob Gangala; Cora Williams, Eileen Faurot; Freddie, Ronnie Baird; Tugger MacCoy, Bob Gibson; Mortimer
“Comic” Valentine, Neal Barnett;
Eleanor , a philanthropist, Evagene Doohring; and Kellogg, of the local police, Bill
Bower, The business managers for the
play are Lois Emmrich and Jerry Wagner. Peggy Swartz and Charlie VanCleef are
in charge of advertising and publicity. The wardrobe will be taken care of by
Barbara Woods, Linda Allen, Shelby Shear, Bob Surprenant and Bill Wiltfang.
Stage directors are Jim Potts and Glenn Flatt. The ushers will be Joyce
Brown, Audrey Schanlaub, Karen Sypult, Marvin Flagg, Ronnie Rush and Clifford
Wiltfang. Eight
o’clock will be starting time for the play and tickets are 60c. CLASS OF 1960 LOOKING
BACK: Old
Gold and Black, January 19, 1960 Homemaker of Tomorrow The
1960 Betty Crocker Home make of Tomorrow in Morocco High School is senior,
Mary-Helen Bower. She
received the highest score in a 60 minute written examination on homemaking
knowledge and attitudes taken by graduating senior girls. Band Presents Concert On
January 17, the Morocco high school concert band and vocal ensemble gave
their annual winter concert. Included
in their program were two soloists. Flute soloist, Alex Leasur played
“Carnival of Venice: accompanied by the band. He is the woodwind instructor
at Moorehead State Teachers College, Moorehead, Kentucky. Herb
Barnett, first horn in the Morocco high school band, was the featured soloist
in “Hornascope” He has been studying French horn for three years and was
first horn of the honor band at the Midwest Band camp at Purdue this summer. Morocco
Courier February 18, 1960 Morocco
Wins 35 Firsts At District Band Contest Thirty-five
first place ratings were won by Morocco High School band students at Monon,
February 6. Sixty-three students participated in sixty-six events; there were
also twenty-two seconds and nine third placings. Winners
in the First Division: Kay Babbitt, clarinet; Lois Morgan, cornet; Sue Lynch,
clarinet; Pat Schanlaub, trombone; Bonnie Boyd, clarinet; Darlene Hickman,
clarinet; Carmen Sell, flute; Mary Elgas, alto saxophone; Gloria Holderby,
clarinet; Sandy Clarkson, clarinet; Pat Borth, clarinet; Sandi Lindlow, bass
clarinet; Joyce Hoskins, clarinet; Dick Borth, trombone; David DeKoker,
cornet; Dan Vanderwall, French horn; Ricke Stucker, cornet; Herb Barnett, the
French horn; Nancy Bannon, alto clarinet; Tommy Hoagland, alto saxophone. Second
Division winners: Sue Plaster, flute; Nancy Deardurff, cornet; Phil Cox,
clarinet; Evelyn Clark, clarinet; Don Potts, cornet; Karen Samrt, Clarinet;
John Henry Hess, cornet; Janet Barnett, bassoon, Ronnie Dowty, cornet;
Marilyn Rainford, clarinet; Donna Holley, clarinet; Roslynn Merchant,
baritone; Louann Baird, baritone. Winners
in the Third Divison: Patsy Woods, trombone; Beverly Sheldon, trombone; Linda
Tebo, cornet; Judy Holderby, clarinet; Janet Warne, clarinet; Janis
Deardurff, clarinet; Rex Haste, Cornet; Gary Plaster, trombone. Winners
in the Ensembles, First Division:
Cornet Trio No. 1, Lois Morgan, David DeKoker, David Gulley; Cornet
Trio No. 2, Nancy Deardurff, Don Potts, John Henry Hess; Cornet Quartet, Don Potts, Nancy
Deardurff, John Hess, Linda Tebo;
Baritone Duet, Roslynn Merchant, Louann Baird; Trombone Quartet, Dick Borth, Beverly
Sheldon, Patsy Woods, Linn Brown;
Brass Quartet No. 1, Lois Morgan, David Gulley, Dick Borth, Louann
Baird; Woodwind Quintet, Carmen Sell,
Gary Bouse, Janet Barnett, Evelyn Clark, Herb Barnett; Flute Trio, Shirley
Storey, Mary Sheldon, Sandy Padgett;
B flat Clarinet Quartet No. 2 Evelyn Clark, Linda Thurston, Pat Borth,
Linda Shirer. B
flat Clarinet Quartet No. 1, Linda Shirer, Bonnie Boyd; David Elijah, Sam
Robinson; Woodwind Ensemble No. 2,
Judy Tebo, Glenda Andis, David Elijah, Pat Borth; Clarinet Trio No. 3 , Bonnie Boyd, Sam Robinson, David
Elijah; Clarinet Trio No. 1, Sandy
Clarkson, Gloria Holderby, Donna Ketcham;
Mixed Clarinet Quartet No. 1
Evelyn Clark, Karen Smart, Nancy Bannon, Sandi Lindlow; Clarinet Duet, Dandy Clarkson, Pat Borth. Winners
in the Second Division of the Ensembles contest; Flute Quartet, Carmen Sell, Mary Sheldon, Sandy Padgett,
Shirley Storey; Brass Quartet No. 3 David DeKoker, David Henderson, Roslynn
Merchant, Lin Brown; Cornet Duet,
Ricke Stucker, Ronnie Dowty; the Clarinet Duet, Karen Smart, Nancy
Hayworth; Clarinet Trio No 5, Linda Thurston, Sandy Clarkson, Nancy Bannon,
Jody Tebo; Woodwind Enxemble, Sue Lynch, Janet Warne, Joyce Morgan, Sandi
Lindlow; Saxophone Quartet No. 1,
Darlene Spurgeon, Mary Elgas, Leann Merchant, and Sharon Abraham; B flat Clarinet Quartet No. 3, Phil Cox,
Gloria Holderby…………
Old Gold and Black March 1, 1960
Senior Play “Don’t Ever Grow Up”, March 18th The
senior class has chosen for their play this year a delightful new comedy
about youth. It will be March 18, at 8:00 o’clock in the gym. French, the
publisher, has in the past, demonstrated his striking ability for portraying
American youth, and now, in Mimi Meadows, central figure of “Don’t Ever Grow
Up”, he has created one of his most interesting characters. Mimi, on the
threshold of sixteen, is unsophisticated, charming and naïve. She manages the
“Bulldogs” the local football team, and all her energies are bent toward
aiding the team to its first victory in years over its hated rivals, the
“Panthers.” Mimi
has wheedled her mother into letting her use the lawn to celebrate with a
Victory Bazaar. But things are complicated somewhat when Mimi falls headlong
into the first crush of her young life-on Hal Kenny. It seems the latter is being used as a
foil by Elaine, Mimi’s elder sister, to arouse the jealousy of Glen Stevens
her wealthy young suitor. Mimi is willing to go to any lengths to prevent Hal
from throwing himself away on the heartless Elaine. In a scene as novel and
hilarious as any you’ve ever witnessed, she makes her supreme sacrifice and
Hal much to his amazement, is saved from himself. Much more happens, and at the close Mimi discovers that being
sixteen is indeed the “something special” she has looked forward to all her
life. The
entire senior class has a part in the play. Molly, one of those possessive
servants, is played by Mary Sheldon; Mrs. Meadows, understanding, sensible,
but not a very efficient mother, is played by Rose Marie Mashino; Mimi,
almost sixteen, I played by Linda Parks, Cravath, unmistakably Mimi’s
brother, is played by Lin Brown. Dud, another normal seventeen year old, is
played by Dick Borth; Elaine, attractive and strong-minded, is played by
Joyce Martin; Carrie, portrayed by Sandi Lindlow; Velma, Shari Brunton; Rae,
Nancy Haywoth; and Debbie, Karen Smart, are all pretty typical girls of
sixteen. Jean the group dissenter, is played by Mary Griffith. Mr. Meadows, a
moderately successful business man is played by Jim Styck. Glenn
is a slightly eccentric-looking young man of twenty-three is played by David
Elijah. Hal Kenny, third All-American, is played by Charles Gonczy. Judy,
about nineteen, rather gushy and pretty, is played by Janice Garmong. Jack
Fitzgerald plays Johnny who is 16 and short. Slim is also 16 but tall, he is
played by Stewart Hammel. Glenda
Pike, Theresa Koutny, Joan Lowe, Judy Lowe, Dan Bertram, Matt Parker, John
Hunter, Mike Myers are all in the party. Lighting
will be done by Douglas Camblin and Matt Parker, Frank Bushman, Tom Lucietta,
Wesley Odie, Allan Cox. Bill Shafier and Mike Deardurff are in charge of the
stage scenery. Those in control of the curtain are Dave Riley, and Jim
Hansen. The ushers will be Darlene Doyle, Carolyn Webb, Jane Bigger,
Mary-Helen Bower and Linda Thurston. The business managers are Jo Miller and
Mike Williamson.
Old
Gold and Black March 22, 1960 SENIOR PLAY BIG SUCCESS The
senior class play “Don’t Ever Grow Up,” which was presented Friday evening at
the high school gymnasium, was attended by a very large crowd and was one of
the better plays in recent years. The
lend was carried by Linda Parks, who did a remarkable job in the memorizing
of so many lines. Thanks
goes to Blankenbaker’s Railroad Salvage store for the beautiful furniture
that was loaned to the class as stage furniture and also to Doug Camblin for
the splendid lighting effects. At
the close of the play the class presented Mrs. Anne McPhail, the director,
with a lovely potted plant. MHS Seniors Enjoy Washington Trip The
seniors of Morocco high school boarded the New York Central train at
Beaverville and were Washington bound. The train was very well equipped. By
the time the group was settled, they had to change trains at Cincinnati,
Ohio. From there the Chesapeake and Ohio took them to Washington, D. C. where
they were met by a very nice bus driver who was with them most of the trip.
Although the rush, rush and high prices were trying on them, the, hospitality
and scenery were good. To
most of the seniors, the Casino Royal was the highlight as here they saw
Frankie Avalon. A moonlight cruise
down the Potomac River was also enjoyed. The Bureau of Engraving, the Capitol
building, Luray Caverns, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington
Park, Monticello, Mt. Vernon, the White House and University of Virginia were
among the highlights of the trip. Chaperones
on the trip were Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sheldon and Mr. James Howell, with the
seniors claiming that they were the best of company. BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM 8:00
p.m. Sunday,
May 15, 1960 High
School Gymnasium Processional……………………………...”Indiana” Invocation…………………………………..Rev.
Paul Coates “Praise
Ye The Father”…………………...Vocal Ensemble Sermon……………………………………..Rev.
Calvin Owens “The
Lord Bless You and Keep You”…….Vocal Ensemble Benediction…………………………………”Golden
Wave” Class
Flower: Orchid - Class Colors: Brown and White – Class Motto: “Today we
sail: where shall we anchor?” COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 8:00
p.m. Wednesday,
May 18, 1960 High
School Gymnasium Processional…….”Pomp
and Circumstance”….High School Band Invocation………………… Rev. Maurice Bonecutter Carnival
of Roses…………………… High School Band Runestone
Overture…………………...High School Band “Halls
of Ivy”…………………….. Vocal Ensemble Presentation
of Diplomas…………….. Lawrence R.
Bannon Benediction……………………… Rev. Maurice Bonecutter Recessional…..”Youth
of America……….. High School Band Class
Officers: President……….. .
Linda Parks Vice-President………..Lin
Brown Secretary…………...Rose
Marie Mashino Treasurer…………..Sandy
Lindlow Sponsor…………..
. Mrs. Ann Younger McPhail Co-sponsor…………Mr.
James Howell Morocco
Courier, May 12, 1960 Harland W. White Prof.
Harland W. White, director of admissions at Purdue University who will speak
at the Morocco High Commencement, Wednesday May 18, at 8: p.m. Prof White has
been engaged in work dealing with admission of students to the University
since 1945. Bringing to this work a background of teaching and school
administration, he is keenly alert to the problems the student faces in his
transition from the public schools to the higher education field. He is one
of the state’s outstanding leaders in this work. A
native of Indianapolis, Prof. White obtained his elementary and secondary
school education in the schools at Vallonia in Jackson Co. He obtained his
bachelor of arts degree with a major in physics from Indiana University in
1930 and his Master of Science degree in education from that school in 1934.
He has done graduate work at Purdue and the University of Hawaii. After
a tour of Navy duty from 1943 to 1945 in World War II, Prof. White came to
Purdue in 1945 as assistant to the Director of Admissions becoming Assistant
Director of Admissions in 1947.
Assistant Registrar directing Admissions in 1948. Associate Registrar Directing Admissions
in 1951. Executive Assistant to the
Dean of the Graduate School in 1956 and Director of Admissions in 1957. CLASS
OF 1965 LOOKING
BACK:
Old
Gold and Black, March 9, 1965 Seniors to Give Play March 12 This years’ senior class, under the direction of
Mrs. Ann McPhail, will present a comedy play “Andy Hardy,” March 12, at 8 p.m. Ronald Dowty will be playing the lead part of
Andy. Accompanying Ron on the stage will be Kathleen Yoder as Mrs. Hardy and
Sam Kocoshis as the honorable Judge Hardy. Bill Smart, as Grandpa Hardy, adds
a light note at the beginning of the play as the plot is being set. Susan
Plaster plays the part of Marion Hardy, a girl of intelligence and deep
feeling who finds romance with Wayne Trenton, portrayed by Rodney Rich.
You’ll laugh at Andy as he works to make an impression on Miss Polly
Benedict, portrayed by Vicki Kessler, The part of Aunt Milly an old maid and
a school teacher who has managed to preserve her wit and warmth, will by
played by Marsha Wynn. In the play you’ll meet Andy’s closet friends,
Ronny Newcomb, a handsome football hero, played by Cliff Riley; Les Granger,
Played by Don Wilson; Michael Stone., played by Don Glenn and Alec Palmer,
played by Woody Hammel. The other characters in the play will delight you
with their warmth and personality ]. Miss Madsen, a real estate saleswoman,
will be played by Nancy Brunton; the part of Mary Connor, a boy struck teen,
by Judy Holderby and Don Best as Oscar Stubbins campaign manager for the
Judge. You’ll meet the girls in Polly’s set also; Judy Warrick as Betty Lou;
Donna Cady as Sally Wade; Kay Babbitt as Patsy Brown; JoAlice Warne as Mary
Jones; Barney Belt as Dick Smith; Terry Potts as Ray Jones; Wilbur Doty as
Bob White. Voice and sound man is Danny Hayworth. Entertainment between acts will be provided by
members of the senior class; on the committee are Carol Hall and Shirley
Penkala. Business manager for the play is Nancy Ludlow.
Advertising committee is Donna Mashino. Donna Holley and Florence Bertram.
The ticket committee is Brenda West, Pat Schanlaub and Janice Deardurff. The
stage hands are Dave Collins, Lyle Warne, Jim Sellers, Chuck Hall and Bob
Bennett. The ushers for the play will be chosen from the junior class. The
seniors decided this year to have a coat check for which the charge will be
10 cents per coat. This play is produced by special arrangement with
Samuel French. Admission to the play is 75 cents for
adults and 40 cents for students. Morocco Courier, May 2, 1965 Choir Concert May 2nd The Morocco High School Choir, under the direction
of Mrs. Gordon Resler, will present on May 2, at 2:30 p.m. their Spring
Concert in the Morocco gym. The choir in presenting this beautiful, hour-long
musical concert will begin with selections from Lion Bart’s “Oliver,”
“Consider Yourself,” “As Long As He Needs Me” and ‘Who Will Buy.” The Girls’
Choir will sing “Exodus” and the son made popular by Barbara Stristand,
“People.” The choir will present the
beautiful Ray Charles arrangement of ‘Dear Heart” that is sweeping the
country today. From Oscar Hammerstein’s “The Sound of Music,”
JoAlice Warne and Randy Barnett will sing a duet “Sixteen Going on
Seventeen.” All through the course of the program you’ll hear such old
favorites as “That Old Gang of Mine,” “San Antonia Rose,” “Smile” and
Unforgettable.” Variations of ‘Saints Go Marching IN” will be sung
by the mixed ensemble to these tunes: “An Old English Madrigal,” “Hollywood
Extravanze,” “Viennese Waltz,” “New Orleans Waltz.” The number will be
narrated by Kathleen Yoder. The choir, in patriotic chords, will sing Irving
Berlin’s “This Is a Great Country.” The Girls’ Ensemble will sing the popular
Petula Clarks’ hit “Downtown.” A soft shoe dance, “Me and My Shadow”
featuring Rhonda Hale and Lyle Warne, Joe Castongia and Juanita Davis, Tim
Geller and Cheryl Hatten, will be one the highlights of the program. There will be no admission charge. The community
and school appreciate the choir’s fine contributions of music throughout the
year and are looking forward to its spring presentation. MHS Band Concert to be
May 9th The spring concert will be given Sunday May 9 at
2:30 pm. The junior band is going to play a variety of numbers this year. Their
selections will be played before the senior band presents their numbers. There are now 88 members in the band with 18
seniors who will be leaving. They are: Janis Deardurff, Clarinet; Kay
Babbitt, clarinet; Sue Plaster, flue; Vickie Parrish, flute; Don Best, bass;
Bill Ackers, bass; Richard Whitlow, bass; Judy Holderby, contra-bass
clarinet; Donna Holley, bass clarinet; Joyce Hoskins, baritone saxophone;
Vicki Kessler, tenor saxophone; Donna Cady, tenor saxophone; Judy Warrick,
cornet; Ron Dowty, cornet; Woody Hammel, drums; Rodney Rich, drums; Kathleen
Yoder, drums. ROMAN BANQUET The annual Roman Banquet was held April 13 at 6:30
pm in the cafeteria. The freshmen, who were the slaves dressed in tunics,
served the typical Roman meal to the upper classmen who were dressed in
togas. After the meal, the president Florence Bertram presented Mrs. Olive
Smart with a potted plant from the club. The presiding officers then
installed the following officers for next year: Pres., Kerry Jones; VP.
Merrill Wynn; the sec/tres. Mary Beth Ludlow; historian, Juanita Davis;
reporter, Janet Blann. The toastmaster, Sam Kocoshis, led the members in
several toasts which were to Mrs. Smart, the past officers, the new officers
and to the guests, Mr. Snell and Mr. Smart. Mr. Snell, Mrs. Smart and Sam Kocoshis were the
judges for selecting the most properly dressed slaves and the best dressed
Roman citizens Randy Barnett and Judy Merchant were selected the most
properly dressed slaves while Kerry Jones and Cathy Smart were chosen as the
best dressed Roman citizens. Bobby Brown then presented the club with a Latin
word game that proved to be very interesting. The success of the Roman banquet was due to the
very capable guidance of the sponsor, Mr. Olive Smart and the cooperation of
the following committees: Nancy Brunton. General Chairman; Decorations, Vicki
Kessler, Pat Schanlaub, Joyce Hoskins, Jill Anderson; the menu, Pat Henderson
and Mary Bertram; food, Rhonda Hale and Cathy Smart; prizes, Joe Castongia
and Mary Lou DeKoker; kitchen organizers and clean-up , Kerry Jones and Nick
Smart; toastmaster, Sam Kocoshis. Old Gold and Black May 18, 1965 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM The Junior-Senior prom was held May 8 from 9 to 12
pm, in the Morocco gym. The theme of the prom was “Moon River.” The gym was beautifully decorated with forest
scenery. The stage was made up as a mountain view with waterfalls. The bank
of the river on the stage had Moon River written in flowers. The river was
continued along the right wall of the gym with trees and a lighted moon used
as background. The band was encircled with a white picket fence draped with
flowers and greenery. A blue curtain was draped with blue and sliver
streamers and had Moon River written in sliver glitter. The other side of the
gym had a wall decorated with blue daisies and blue and silver streamers. The
entrance was lined with evergreen trees and flowers. The tables were
decorated with a white centerpiece, which was covered with stars and had a
half moon in the center. Blue ruffles edged the centerpiece and Moon River
was inscribed on the moon. Each table contained a small memory book and a
remembrance piece to take home. The punch tables were white skirted with blue
net and stars. Roses decorated the punch tables. After the grand march the King and Queen wee
crowned. Strangely enough the Queen’s date was also the King. The prom Queen
was Laurie Pike and the King was Don Wilson. The Queen was crowned with a
jeweled tiara that she will deep and the King was crowned with a gold and
white crown. The Queen received a dozen roses; the King a set of cuff links
and tie bar. The delightful entertainment was provided by the
Deb Tinkle band. The gowns worn by the girls were lovely and
becoming. The girl’s dates were handsome and debonair in their formal attire.
After the prom many couples attended a movie
“Beckett,” shown at the Brook Theater.
A luncheon was served in the cafeteria for all juniors and seniors and
their dates that attended the movie. The inscription in the back of the little memory
books describes the evening perfectly: “Nothing now is left but Majestic
Memory.” – Longfellow Morocco Courier, May 13, 1965 SENIORS LEAVE ON TRIP The Morocco high school seniors left by two
chartered buses in the early morning hours on Wednesday for a trip to the
Wisconsin Dells. They were chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Elliott and Paul
Dowty. Mr. R. M. Stewart to
Speak at Commencement The principle speaker for the commencement program
to be held in the Morocco gym on May 19, 1965 will be Mr. Reed M. Stewart,
son of Judge Stewart of Brazil, Indiana Mr.
Stewart is currently a senior and honor student at the Garrett Theological
Seminary and has an extensive background as a public speaker, debater and
participant in public affairs such as Boy’s State, American Legion Oratorical
Contests and debating groups all over the United States. He is a Howes
Memorial Scholar and is presently serving as pastor at the Fillmore Methodist
Church. The title of the address will be “Cloud Nine.”
BACCALAUREATE SERVICES The Morocco High School auditorium was well filled
with relatives and friends of the 1965 graduating class for Baccalaureate
Services Sunday evening. The Rev. Donald Crellin, pastor of the local Baptist
Church, gave the invocation. Music was furnished by Mrs. Gordon Resler and
the MHS chorus. Topic of the sermon was “The Bible” and its
everyday use in the lives of people. It was given by Rev. Kenneth Samuelson
of the Lake Village Baptist Church. In closing Rev. Crellin gave the benediction. Morocco Courier, May 20, 1965 Morocco High School
Graduates Largest Class The 1965 graduating seniors, 75 in number. Will
constitute the largest class ever graduated from Morocco High School
according to Principal Robert L. Smart. As a class, the Class of 1965 has been an
excellent in all respects. Fourteen
scholarships were won by the group. Scholarship winners are Nancy Brunton,
Florence Bertram, Wilbur Doty, Ronald Dowty, Judy Holderby, Kay Babbitt,
Donna Mashino, Don Wilson and Kathleen Yoder. Two of the boys, Ronald Dowty and Don Wilson
achieved the maximum possible score on the Air Force Qualification Test. It
is most unusual for a school this size, and reflects great credit on the
students involved. Approximately 66 percent of the class is going on
to college or other post-high school educational institutions. Eighteen of the class were band members and
eighteen were in the high school choir. The group was also well represented
in athletics and all other activities of the school. Old Gold and Black, May 18, 1965 FAREWELL By S. K. How does one say farewell to his dearest
possession, the time whose heartaches and disappointments were more than
allayed by its joys and happiness—his childhood? This question is, in all probability, passing through the
minds of most members of the Morocco High School Class of 1965, for Morocco
High represents our fading childhood. As we seniors walk down the aisle at
our Commencement, we will see our childhood slide away into memory. Oh, of
course, we won’t acknowledge the loss of our childhood; we will try from time
to time to return to those days, but in our hearts we know that we can never
return. We must be content to keep in
our memories thoughts of the teachers, who prepared us academically for this
time, of the parents who prepared us socially, of the ministers and
counselors who prepared us spiritually, and of Morocco High School, that
brown brick building which seemed to us a living, breathing, vital entity,
that brown brick building which we knew and loved much as one might know and
love a person. As we go through life, whether we become successes
or failures, whether we find wealth or poverty, whether life treats us kindly
or cruelly, Morocco High School will always remain uppermost in our minds.
As, year after year, we return, not as students but as spectators in the
drama of life, we will taste the tears of nostalgia. As one day we will see the inevitable
reduction of Morocco High School to rubble, we shall, I have no doubt, weep;
we shall weep for our lost childhood, for a time which shall have been no
more and for that brown brick building our, Alma Mater. We the members of the Class of 1965, as our motto
implies, have obtained during high school not only knowledge but also wisdom.
not the wisdom which comes from experience, but rather the wisdom which will
enable us to go out into the world and blunder and fail and profit from our
blunderings and failures. I previously stated that we will be asking
ourselves how to say farewell. Perhaps though, we should not say
farewell. Life is too full of
farewells. Perhaps, instead we should say “Thank you,” thank you for football
and basketball and track and cross-country. Thank you for Hi-Y and Latin Club
and Sunshine and F.F. A., thank you for Band and Chorus, thank you for making
us do the things we didn’t want to do, thank you for teaching us to
live! Historian note: The Class of 1965 was the largest class to graduate
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MHS ALUMNI 2011 HONORED CLASSES
1921 – 1926 – 1931 – 1936 – 1941 – 1946 – 1951 – 1956 – 1961 – 1966
LOOKING BACK: CLASS of 1921 Morocco Courier, May 13, 1921…
School Closes May 21 The Morocco public schools will close on Saturday, May 21, after another very successful year. Sup. George F Lewis, who has been at the head of our school for two years, will not return again next year, and it is with genuine regret that many of our people will see him and his family depart for another field of labor. His successor has not been announced, although it is reported that one has been employed. Neither has it been announced who of the teachers will be here again next year, other than that several of them will not return. The usual social affairs mark the closing week of the school term. The baccalaureate exercises will be held at the Methodist church next Sunday evening. The sermon will be delivered by the Rev. Wm. L. Eiler of the U. B. Church the complete program being printed below. The commencement exercises will also be held at the M.E. Church at 8 o’clock on Friday evening, May 20. The address will be made by the Rev. L. E. Brown of Rushville, who made the commence address here about seven years ago. Tickets for this event will be placed on sale at the Gay-Tuggle Co. store today. The commencement program is also set out in full below. There are eleven graduates from the high school this year, as follows: Jessie Conn, Grace Corbin, Pauline Cox, Herbert Hunter, Clifford James, Ethele Knopinski, Ethel Martin, Harry Martin, Christopher Murphey, Marguerite Skinner, Ansel Webber. The annual Junior reception for the Seniors was held at the high school auditorium last Friday evening, and was a very pleasing affair. The auditorium was beautifully decorated with the senior colors – red and white – and the music by Newton’s Four was greatly enjoyed by all. At 9:30 the Juniors presented a short play entitled “The Laughing Cure.” At 11 o’clock all went to Bowers’ Café, where a four-course dinner was served. Here also the color scheme of red and white was carried cut, and this proved to be not the least of the evening’s festivities. Ora Hough, president of the Junior class, presided as toastmaster, and toasts ere give by Ethel Knoplaski, president of the Senior class: County Superintendent W.O. Schanlaub, Superintendent George F. Lewis, Mill Emily Dodson, Miss Ruth Ferguson, Miss Fletta Gobbel and George E. Ray. On Tuesday night, May 17, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis will entertain the senior class at their home. Class night will be observed at the M.E. Church on Wednesday evening, May 18. The program has not yet been announced. The Senior class enjoyed a picnic Sunday, going to Water Valley in a motor truck, where they spent a very pleasant day. The amusements of the day consisted of boat riding and taking pictures. The subjects seemed to be “ain’t we got fun” and Hurrah for our side.” They returned home about 7 o’clock, tired and sunburned, but in the best of humor.
BACCALAUREATE Song – “The Lord Is Great……………………...Class Invocation…………………………………………….Rev. Hargrave Piano duet……………………………….…………..Grace Corbin, Pauline, Cox Address……………………………………………....Rev. Wm. L. Eiler Song - “The Lost Chord”………………………..Class Benediction………………………………………..…Rev. Hargrave COMMENCEMENT Match………………………………………….………Olive Lewis Song – “Summer Fanciers”…………………….Class Invocation…………………………………………….Rev. Hargrave Song – “Carmens”…………………………………Ansel Webber Address – “Seeing the Elephant”……………..Rev. L. E. Brown Song – “Morning Ramble”………………….……Class Presentation eight grade diplomas………..…J. J. Lasher Presentation of Senior class…………………...Miss Dodson Presentation of his school diplomas………….Geo. F. Lewis Acceptance of diplomas……………………….…Ethele Knopinski Benediction………………………………………..…Rev. Hargrave **************** LOOKING BACK: CLASS OF 1926 Morocco Courier, September 11, 1925:
School Opened Monday With Enrollment of 418 School opened Monday morning with a total enrollment of 418, (222 in the grades and 196 in the High School.) There is an increase in numbers in the grades but the High School shows a slight decrease. This is due to the fact that the Jackson Township High School students are attending school at Mt. Ayr while last year they were transferred to Beaver township. The same dependable bus drivers, O.A. Brown, F.A. Camblin, Lawson Camblin, Grover Potts, Melbourne Garrard, Frank Billings in place of Harry Billings and Ed Russell, were on hands with buses all “spic and span” with new paint and in fine repair. New pupils enrolled in the grade school from distant states are Homer and Mary Jones who come from Leavenworth, Kansas, and Chester and Norline Perkins from Kremlins, Okla. The Perkins children are the grandchildren of Mrs. Fred Jessen. Morocco Courier, November 27, 1925: Morocco School Notes, reporter Ester Holley The High School Orchestra will go to Brook to play for the Corn Show December 8. All of the schools in the county will be represented. Our Basketball boys are doing fine this season. Friday night they played Mt. Ayr, the score was 27-5, our favor. This week was “Educational Week” in all the schools of the United States so Mr. Rouch called all to the Assembly on Friday where a few numbers on education were given. Woodrow Martin read President Coolidge’s Proclamation and Miss Younger gave a talk. By way of illustration she showed us a jar filled with nuts of various sizes. After shaking this jar she explained that the big nuts went to the top and the little nuts went to the bottom. She told us that life is a jar filled with nuts and that we are all like the nuts – large or small. There is something wrong with us if we rattle in our jars of life. If we “Grow Greater,” we no longer rattle. By taking advantage of our educational opportunities we are able to grow greater. There is always room at the top for the boy or girl who strives. Our parents can’t buy this greatness for us. We must work for it. She told us to shake our jars of life to see whether we were holding our places, shaking up or rattling down. Morocco Courier, December 4 1925, Morocco School Notes by Evelyn Garrard and Hallie James, reporters. We greatly enjoyed the Thanksgiving program given Wednesday, November 25 with Miss Younger, the English teacher in charge. The following numbers were given: Orville Russell…………………………..President’s Proclamation Nedra Ackors………………………..…147 Psalm Floyd Harden……………………………Origin of Our Thanksgiving Mabel Best……………………………….Landing of the Pilgrims Blanche Ethel Sizelove……………….Thanksgiving Story Gayle Porter.…………………………...Her First Thanksgiving in America Ethel Graves…………………………….James Waldwin’s Thanksgiving Hazel Morton……………………………Five Reasons to be Thankful Basketball Schedule: The following basketball schedule has been arranged for this season. Dec. 4 – Raub, here Jan 29 – Goodland, here Dec. 22 – Brook, here Feb. 5 -- Kentland, here Dec. 18 --Reynolds, here Feb. 12 – Chalmers, there Dec. 31 --Wolcott, there Feb. 13 – Francisville, there Jan 8 – Brook, there Feb. 19 – Lowell, there Jan. 15 – Kentland, there Feb. 20 – Goodland, there Jan. 16 – Raub, there Feb. 26 – Wolcott, here Jan 22 -- Lowell, here Mar. 5 & 6 District tourney Morocco Courier, Feb. 12, 1926 Morocco Trims Kentland By a Score of 30 to 18. Last Friday night Morocco won from Kentland 30 to 18. In the first half Morocco completely outplayed the visitors. We held them to two points and those were both fouls. In the last half Kentland came back stronger, but not strong enough to win. Morocco played the fastest brand of basketball they have shown this season. By the time we go to the tournament we should give the best of them plenty of trouble. Lineup and Summary: Morocco Kentland Russell F Amos Long F Richcreck Best C Ramsburg Norris G Sorrells Puett G Cunningham Substitutions: Kentland – Healy for Amos Field goals – Russell, 6: Norris, 4: long, 3: Amos, 3 Healy, 2: Ramsberg, 1; Sorrels, 1. Referee: Lyons of Brook
MOROCCO GIRLS WIN Friday night, Morocco defeated the Raub Girls 15 to 6. Our girls showed up fine. This was their first game on the home floor. Lineup : Morocco RaubR. Ackors Garrison Holley J. Donohue N. Ackors F. Donohue Robinson Wilhite Baker Shonkwiler Smart Sproull Dennison Referee: Clarkson of Morocco Morocco Courier, April 2, 1926 Morocco School Notes, Gayle Porter and Ethel Graves reporters The preliminary declamatory and oratorical contest will be held Friday morning in the high school auditorium. Ruth Tuggle and Algie Padgett took the Latin examination at Rensselaer Saturday. There were about sixty contestants, Newton County was well represented. … The following are the more important events of the closing weeks of school: County Oratorical and Declamatory Contest April 9 Music Recital April 21 Musical Contest April 23 County Track and Field meet April 24 Senior Class Play May 7 Junior-Senior reception May 14 Sectional Track and Field meet May 15 Baccalaureate Sermon May 16 Class Night May 18 Commencement May 21 Morocco May 7, 1926, Morocco School Notes, Bessie Vayette, reporter A few months ago the Seniors were confronted with the question of a Senior gift. After due deliberation they decided to present the school with a velour stage curtain. This initiated the raising of a considerable sum of money. Mr. Kessler bought the material for the track the rest of the money was raised by the class. Ray Norris designed the monogram. Clarice Holley, Verda Hickman and Grace Cox sewed this monogram on the curtains. Ray Deardurff and Adrin Kay built the track and hung the curtain. Be sure to see the senior play “Peg O’My Heart” on Friday night, May 7 at 8:00 o’clock. Tickets 25c and 35c. Morocco Courier, May 14, 1926, Morocco School Notes, Ray Deardurff and John Smart reporters. Charles W.Whiteman has been obtained for the commencement. The date is May 21. The Baccalaureate sermon will be delivered by Rev. Pence on Sunday night May 16 The Following is the Class Night program, which will be held May 18 at 8:00. Station SER Morocco High School Auditorium Today’s Program: A.M. 6:30 – Setting up Exercises Freshman boys 8:00 – Morning Address Clarice Holley 9:00 – Markets Reports Sophomores 10:00 – Poem Ellen Roadruck 10:30 – Recipes Sophomores 11:00 – Father Time’s Radio Message Caroline Herriman 12:00 – The Legal Document of Station SER Florence Richmire P.M. 3:00 -- Afternoon Frolic Juniors 6:00 – Bedtime Story Wilma Conn 10:00 – SER Appreciation Adrin Kay 11:00 – H.S. Orchestra Freshmen 12:00 – SER Staff Ensemble Seniors 12:00 – Presentation Senior President Signing Off John Smart is the day announcer and Adrin Kay is the evening announcer. BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Sunday evening, May 16 Methodist Church at 7:30 p.m. Processional…“Miriam Gavotte” Bernard Imperial Orchestra Hymn 81………… Congregation Invocation……….. Rev. J. A. Lord Anthem ”I Was Glad When They Said” Solly Choir Scripture Lesson, Luke 14:7-35…… Rev. Paul E. Millions Hymn 145….. Congregation “Vesper Bells” Clark… Imperial Orchestra Anthem “I Fear No Foe” Gabriel Choir Sermon…..”Paying the Price”…. Rev. H. G. Pence Anthem.. “Rejoice Forevermore”…. Choir Benediction……….. Rev. N. E. Blackwell Postlude…. “Heads Up” Klohr Imperial Orchestra Morocco Courier, May 21, 1926, School Exercises Close Present Term of School The public exercises for the graduating class of 1926 from the Morocco High School began on Sunday night with the Baccalaureate service at the M. E. church. The interest the people in this community have in our school activities was as usual demonstrated by the large audience in attendance. This year’s class composed of Adrin Kay, Clarice Holley, Florence Richmire, Georgia Shuey, Ray Deardurff, John Smart, Caroline Herriman, Wilma Conn, Bessie Vayette, Ellen Roadruck, Ella Parks, Viola Rainford, Verda Hickman, Grace Cox, Loueva Gorman, Dorothy Ellson, Ray Norris, Orville Russell, Chester Lock, Reginald Best and Lloyd Merchant together with the High School teachers and led by the four ministers. The Imperial Orchestra played as the class marched down the aisle and seated as the audience stood to honor them. A large choir of voices from all four of the Churches furnished several beautiful numbers. Rev Pence of the United Brethern church gave the address, which was indeed a most appropriate and inspiring one. The Class Night exercises which were given at the school auditorium on Tuesday night, attracted a large crowd, more than could find seats, The stage was set for a Radio Broadcasting Station with Ray Deardurff the man behind the machine, John Smart and Adrin Kay as announcers. ******************** LOOKING BACK: CLASS of 1931 Old Gold and Black, May 21, 1931 CLASS PLAY Wasn’t it funny? Didn’t the characters take their parts well” Wasn’t Patricia Prentice just a scream and Mr. Rose uproariously funny? Didn’t Peggy Rose look sweet” And say, can’t Edwin Robinson take any part good? These were some of the remarks made concerning the Senior Class Play. The senior Class presented to a very large audience, “Climbing Roses” a comedy, in the high school auditorium, April 30th. This play was a story of the common Rose family who tried to make an entrance into society, Mr. Archer the noted author, was expected to arrive in town. A reception was planned for him at Joyce Belmont’s home. Miss Belmont was one of the society ladies of the town. Mr. Archer came incognito and worked for the Rose family under the name of Watson, He brought with him, his friend, Ferdie. Watson teaches the Roses the manners and customs of society people. None of the people in the neighborhood had given the Roses anything but snubs and sneers and had even offered to buy them out and send them back to their old home, paying them an allowance to get rid of them. Watson decides to do something to try to get the people to treat the Roses with at least a little respect so he invites his friend. Prince Rudolph, to come and see the Roses. The prince is unable to come so Watson hires a prince. On the evening of his arrival many neighbors were present at the home of the Roses and to the delight of the neighbors and the chagrin of the Roses, the Prince is triplets. On the night of the reception Watson declares himself Mr. Archer and the reception is held at the Roses. Hazel Sommers has captured Ferdie as her possession and Archer has fallen in love with common Peggy Rose. She finally accepts Archer, institution and all. Miss Younger must be given a lot of credit for the success of this play for her patience with the characters during practice. CLASS SONG Tune: That Little Boy of Mine Our high school days are through We all have work to do, We owe success to you, Dear old Morocco High. Teachers and students too, We take our last Adieu We’ll all be true to you Dear old Morocco High. And as we now embark Upon this puzzle called life You’ve taught us how to smile In spite of sorrow and strife. And as we drift apart There’s lodged within our heats, A love that can’t depart For old Morocco High. CLASS NIGHT On Wednesday night, May 20, 1931 the auditorium of the High School building was filed to overflowing, the occasion being Class Night of the Morocco High School. To the strains of the march played by Miss Chamberlain, the classes lead by the Seniors, sponsored by Miss Younger, marched to their places. An address of welcome was given by Violet Roadruck, followed by the Sophomore Class impersonating the seniors in grade two. The senior poem was read by Juanita McClatchey and the class prophecy was given by Gartha Hanger and Willard Stoner. These were followed by a mock trial presented by the Junior Class. This proved very entertaining to the spectators. The key oration was given by Blanche Meyer and the class will was read by Shirley Guilford after which the Freshmen cleverly impersonated the Faculty and the Seniors. Presentation speech by Edna Hunter, told of the lighting system, the gift of the seniors, which was demonstrated by two Senior boys, Edwin Robinson and Carl Wamsher. The Farewell Song was sung by the Senior class which was followed by the presentation of the History prize, awarded to Maynard Hammel and Jack Williamson, by Mr. Larew. The Valedictory was read by Doris Hitchings and the High School song ended the entertainment for the evening. The Senior Class wishes to thank the Juniors, Sophomores and Freshmen for their splendid cooperation in putting on the program. And in this final issue of the Old Gold and Black we bid you all a fond “farewell.” CLASS POEM As Seniors of 1931 We have come to the end of the way, This is when we drift apart, But hope to meet again someday. For twelve long years we’ve been together, Working hand in hand, Helping each other out of the rough spots, Like one cooperative band. We’ve had our trials and troubles, And days when we felt very blue But we also had along with the rest Our parties and wiener-roasts too. In our freshman year we were lonely and blue, And laughed at by all the rest, But now we know we enjoyed it all, And remember it as one of the best The Sophomore year was a hard year too, With Geometry and Latin, combined, But these were off-set with parties and fun. And teachers both good and kind. The Junior Reception came the next year, As well as the Junior play, We enjoyed them both, and we think you did, At least that’s what you say. Now, other dear friends do not give up, Take you work as well as you play, And someday you’ll rise and find yourself Where we Seniors are today Though the road be long and tiresome. Take it with a laugh and a grin, Just smile your way through these four long years. And you’re almost bound to win. And when you have come to the end of the road, And reach the place where we are today. You’ll look back over those four long years, And with us you’ll gladly say School-days….School-days Those days we loved so well, We could have all the money in the world, Those days we would not sell. CLASS WILL We the Senior Class of 1931 of the High School of Morocco, County of Newton and State of Indiana, hereby construct our last will and testament. We, the Senior Class of ’31 will and bequeath our remarkable influence over the faculty, to the Junior class. We, the Senior Class of ’31 will and bequeath to the Sophomores as great a success on their class play as we had on “Climbing Roses.” We, the Senior Class of ’31 will and bequeath to the Freshmen, our fondness for late parties, providing they don’t have to use toothpicks for eye-openers the next morning. Morocco Courier, May 15, 1931 School Activities For Closing Week of School Announced: Commencement Next Thursday The annual closing time for the Morocco High School is here. There are twenty members of the Senior class who will graduate this year consisting of seventeen girls and three boys. The events for the Senior week are about the same as usual. Tickets will be issued to the immediate families of the Seniors for both Baccalaureate and Commencement. By doing this less confusion will be caused in seating. Gala week for the Senior class this year begins May 15 with the Junior-Senior reception and ends with a farewell party May 22. Junior Reception May 15 Baccalaureate.. May 17 Senior Theatre Party.. May 18 Examinations.. MAY19 Senior Picnic May 19 Examinations May 20 Class Night May 20 Commencement May 21 Senior Farewell Party May 22 School Dismissed May 23 Junior Prom Held Friday Seniors Honored By Junior in Outstanding Social Function of School Season The Junior Reception, which is the outstanding social event of the school year was held on Friday night at the high school auditorium. The seniors were honor guests and each was permitted to take one guest. As were all teachers and Juniors. An invitation was also extended to Supt. W.O. Schanlaub and Trustee and Mrs. Elmer Padgett. The large assembly room was a pretty sight with the many beautiful flowers, the hundreds of gay balloons that were used for decorations, and the small tables with their pretty candies from which the freshmen girls served the three course dinner. Porter Madison, president of the Junior class was toastmaster and welcomed the guests. Miss Edna Hunter, senior class president, gave the response. County Superintendent Schanlaub and Principal Larew gave pleasing talks. Others in the program were Marjorie Larew who gave two marimba numbers. Miss McClatchey who sang with guitar accompaniment and Betty Osborne who sang and danced. A five-piece orchestra from Flower provided music during the dinner and for the dancing which was enjoyed by the young folks after the program. BACCALAUREATE The program for the Baccalaureate services to be held at the M. E. Church Sunday, May 17 at 8:00 p.m March……Orchestra Song……..Union Choir Invocation…………… .Rev. J.H. Julian Music….…Orchestra Scripture Reading……..Rev. E. C. Reidenbach Violin Solo…………… .Mrs. Stillabower Sermon……………Rev. R. E. Ross Song………………..Union Choir Benediction…………... .Rev. C. V. Roush Old Gold and Black May 22, 1931 COMMENCEMENT The annual commencement exercises of Morocco High School were held in the High School Auditorium Thursday evening, May 21st. The program was as follows. March : School Orchestra Invocation: Rev. C. V. Roush Commencement Song: “Lurette” Boy Glee Club Address: “Planting Time” Prof. Robert Phillips, Purdue University Song: “When June Comes Along with a Song” Cohan Mixed Chorus Presentation of Diplomas.. Supt. W. O. Schanlaub Song…. Speed well—Brabe Girls Glee Club Benediction: Rev. E. C. Reidenbach The graduates this year are as follows: Doris Hitchings Violet Roadruck Nellie Boston Alice Garrard Shirley Guliford Edith Gessa Doris Graves Edna Hunter Wilma Hanger Maxine Irvin Bernice Kain Juanita McClatchey Blanche Meyers Bernadine Miller Florence Purdy Madonna Roush Dorothy Shuey Oliver Deardurff Edwin Robinson Carl Wamsher LOOKING BACK 1936 - 1941
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BACK:…. CLASS of
1936 Morocco
Courier Sept 5, 1935… Back to School Day, Tomorrow Morocco High and Grade Schools
to Open with Sixteen Teachers Morocco
schools open tomorrow following the summer vacation with prospects for
another large
enrollment this year. Repainting and decorating of the high
school and grade building together with other minor necessary improvements
have placed the buildings in good serviceable condition for the year’s work. There are four new teachers on the staff
this year to replace three of the old teachers and one additional to take up
physical educational work required this year for a commissioned high school.
This makes a teaching staff of 16. C.A. Grayson, who has served as principal
for the past four years to the satisfaction of the community and the school,
again heads the corps and under him are several others who have labored long
and efficiently in the local schools. Mrs. J.N. McPhail will again teach
English; Miss Dorothy Odell, English and Latin; Miss Ruth Corbin, history;
Alvin Stoner mathematics and geography; Miss Violet Curtis, commercial; Miss
Carolyn Williamson, home economics and physical education; Roscoe Pierson,
physical education and industrial arts; Otto Smith, Misses Ema Ketcham and
Mary Helt, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eight grades; Miss Bethel Murphey,
fourth grade; Miss Grace Dixon, third grade; Miss Cora Kalfise, second grade;
Miss Frances Cox, first grade; Miss Mary Hayes Chamberlain, music and art. Old
Black and Gold, April, 1936..
Senior Class History In
the fall of 1930 a group of seventh graders, who are now know as the class of
1936, entered the halls of the high school building for the first time. They
chose Miss Chamberlain for their sponsor. Red and white were chosen as the
class colors, and the rose was chosen as the class flower. The class motto,
“The elevator to success is not running; take the stairs” was also chosen at
that time. One party and one weiner roast was enjoyed by the class that year.
The year we spent in the eighth grade was imperatively uneventful. On that happy day when eighth graders
returned as freshmen, the class was somewhat enlarged by the entrance of
students from Enos, Lake Village and Ade, most of whom remained with the
class through the high school years. The freshman class was as follows;
Jeanne Albertson, Samuel Atkinson, Ivan Babbit, Maxine Bassett, Lenore
Bingham, Lawrence Boyd, Opal Brewer, Keith Brunton, Martha Coatney, Maurice
Cox, Elouise Davies, Virginia Ellsworth, Pauline Gorman, John Hagen, Carolyn
Hammel, Jean M. Harris, James Hope, Glenn Howell, Clara Hunter, Robert
Jackson, Mary Kathryn Johnson, Robert Kessler, Howard Kllimer, Ralph Lane,
Lola Lawbaugh, LaVerne Long, Charles
Meyer, Ruth Plott, Joseph Porter, Virgil Potts, James Printy, Gaylord
Rainford, Dorothy Redden, Jane Ardis Roadruck, Melvin Roadruck, James Roush,
Lucille Russell, John Sheppard, Charles Sinks, Harold Sinks, Donald Smart,
Hazel Smart, Virginia Smart, Mary Spradling, Vance Stine, Sarah Styck, Roger
Tebo, Donald Tincher, Thelma Warrick, Thomas Williamson, Lloyd Wiltfang,
Catherine Yahl, Edward Williams. The outstanding event in the freshman year
was the production of “Baby Steps Out.” The sophomore year was marked by hard work
on the part of all the class. With the beginning of the school year
1934-35 began the first of the two busiest years in high school life. At the
beginning of the year the following officers were elected; John Hagen,
president; James Hope, vice president; Dorothy Redden, secretary-treasurer.
The first outstanding event of the year was the class-play “Mama’s Baby Boy.”
Preparation for the junior prom was the next thing to occupy the attention of
the class as a whole. This closed the class activities of the junior year. With the beginning of the senior year came
the election of class officers who were elected as follows” Gerald Rainford,
president’ Lucille Russell, vice president; James Hope, secretary, and
Dorothy Redden, treasurer. The class went to Attica to have their pictures
taken in October. The next activity of importance was the class play, which
was given in April… Eight of the students who started in the
first grade have gone all the twelve years together. They are Opal Brewer,
Lucille Russell, Mary Spradling, Carolyn Hammel, James Hope, Vance Stine, Lloyd
Wiltfang, Jane Roadruck. Dorothy Redden started with the group, but she went
to Ade for a year, then she came back in the third grade and continued the
rest of the time SCHOOL CALENDAR May
1 – High school operetta May
5 – Senior order for invitations close May
18-19-20 – Senior exams. May
20 – Seniors excused from classes May
22 - Junior prom May
24 - Baccalaureate services May
26 – Commencement May
25-27 – Under-class exams May
29 – Last day of school Report
cards given out at 8:30 on the last day of school Morocco Courier, May 14, 1936..
Last Issue of High School Old Gold and Black This issue of the Courier brings to a
close one of the regular weekly features, The Old Gold and Black, edited by
the press club of the high school Lucille Russell has been editor-in-chief
and Tell Shuey assistant editor. To assign the various news items to the
staff and collect them each week has been no small task. Lucille has proven
herself a reliable student capable of assuming responsibility. Tell has had
charge of the paper several times and has done equally as well. The staff made up of Thelma Warrick,
Imogene Best, Wiladene Brandt, Lura Russell, Grover Padgett, Bethel Coatney,
Mary Grayson, Jean Hafstrom, Damon Bernwanger, Jane Hancock, Jane Roadruck
and Verlen McCord have accepted responsibility in trying to write the type of
news items that would be of interest both to M.H.S. students and patrons of
the school who read the Courier. They are to be congratulated in their
loyalty to the school in helping maintain the standard set for the Old Gold
and Black. BACCALAUREATE
SUNDAY NIGHT Sermon for High School Graduating Class at M.E. Church Baccalaureate exercises for the 1936
graduating class of the Morocco High School will be held in the Methodist
church this Sunday evening, beginning at 7:30 o’clock. The services were originally set for the
following Sunday but were moved up on account of a conflict with the Memorial
Sunday services. The program for the exercises is as
follows: Prelude……High
School Orchestra Processional….High
School Orchestra Call
to worship Hymn…….. Union Choir Scripture….. Rev. L.M .Rasmussen Special
music, …… .Carder Bros. Prayer……..
Rev. L.M. Rasmussen Hymn………… Union Choir Sermon…… Rev. J. Oliver Carder Special
music……… Carder Bros. Benediction…….. Rev. Rasmussen Recessional………...Union
Choir Music………… Orchestra Prof. J. Raymond Schutz
Will address the 1936 Graduating Class The graduating exercises for the class of
1936 of the Morocco High School will be held at the high school auditorium on
next Tuesday evening, beginning at 8 o’clock. Prof. J. Raymond Schutz will
address the class. Prof. Schutz is head of the economics
department at Manchester college in North Manchester and on several occasions
in recent years has been the speaker on various programs in the county. He is
a graduate of Otterbein college and the University of Chicago and has taken
post graduate courses in other colleges and has studied in European
universities. The local school is very fortunate to secure such an able
speaker as Prof. Schutz for the commencement address. The commencement program has been
tentatively outlined as follows. Pilgrim’s
Chorus…..Wagner March…………Hill High School Orchestra Minuet
in G……..Beethoven High School
Orchestra Great
I Thy Love…Gohm
Freshman-Sophomore Glee Club Invocation……………. Rev. L. M. Rasmussen Excerpts
from the Opera by McCabe. .High School Orchestra Address………………... Prof. J. Raymond Schutz All
the World is Asleep Chopin…. Presentation…………….. C.A. Grayson Benediction…….
Rev. O. I. Uncapher March……Greenwald…….. .High School Orchestra The graduating class is as follows: Ivan
Babbitt, Maxine Bassett, Lenore
Bingham, Opal Brewer, Bethel Brunton, Keith Brunton, Martha Coatney, Maurice
Cox, John Hagen, Carolyn Hammel, Jean M. Harris, James Hope, Clara Hunter,
Robert Jackson, Robert Kessler, Harold Marlin, Ruth Plott, Gerald Rainford,
Dorothy Redden, Jane Roadruck, Melvin Roadruck, Livian Lucille Russell, John
Sheppard, Hazel Smart, Virginia Smart, Mary Spradling, Vance Stine, Roger
Tebo, Donald Tincher, Thelma Warrick, Lloyd Wiltfang.. ***************** LOOKING BACK CLASS of 1941 Morocco
Courier September 26, 1940 Beavers Win
from St. Anne 13-0 The Beavers won Friday afternoon, 13-0,
from St. Anne, Illinois, on their home field. The game opened with Morocco kicking off
to the visitors 13 yard line. On the first play Morocco was penalized 5 yards
for off side. The Black and Gold boys got the ball on the 15 yard line. The
next 2 plays Morocco pushed over the goal, Garmong making the touchdown,
Morocco tried a kick for the extra point which was blocked by a St. Anne making the score 6-0……. St. Anne kicked to Morocco’s 49 yard line
and gained possession of the ball again when the Beavers tried a pass. The
final whistle blew with the ball on St. Anne’s 43 yard line. Morocco’s starting line up was: Kessler,
left end; Hossut, left tackle; Harper, left guard; Colllins, center; Smart,
right guard; Deardurff, right tackle; Griffin, right end; Merchant, quarter
back; Brunton, left half back; Garmong, right half back, and Hafstrom, full
back. Old
Gold and Black Feb. 21, 1941,,,
Athletic Article Come on you loyal Beaver boasters! Now’s
the time to parade you colors: Morocco is going to put on the best tournament
ever held in this section and the Beavers are going straight through in a
blaze of glory to win on Saturday night in the finals. Besides having the
best all around team, the Beavers have all the breaks, so they can’t help but
win! By now we’re sure all of you have been hit
up to buy a season ticket for the tournament. We’re sure that most of you
already have yours, but those of you who don’t have had better hurry around
to get them before the sale closes. It will be the best $1.25 you’ve ever
invested. You will get more thrills and see better ball playing than ever
before…. Old
Gold and Black March 6, 1941.. Senior
News The seniors seem to think they have some
up and coming salesmen in their class after hearing about George Blann &
Co. winning the ticket contest. Also did you see William Blaney, George Blann
and Wilbur Peters selling Coca-Cola at the tournament? We all understand now the way Mr. Kline
wants our notebooks. We received them Monday morning with all kinds of grades
on them. The seniors have only eleven more weeks of
school left, and are now planning for senior week and a few parties. We were sure proud of the way the seniors
on the basketball team went down fighting in the game against DeMotte at the
tournament. The seniors who played their last game were Dale Merchant,
Charles Garmong, Clay Blaney, Evart Kessler, Gaylord Brunton and Gailord
Hickman. Carroll Ketcham and “Doc” Padgett finished their job as managers of
M.H.S.
Agriculture News The agriculture class attended the small
grain and swine exhibit held at Goodland last Thursday, Feb. 27. The boys won
several prizes in the corn exhibit with single and ten ear samples. Those
winning with single ear samples were Gaylord Brunton, third: Donald Griffin,
fifth and Bill Blaney, sixth. Those winning with ten ear samples were Gaylord
Brunton, tenth; Condon Mashino, fourth: Clark Parrish, sixth; Evart Kessler,
seventh; Carl Guthrie, eight and Joe Honkiss, ninth. Others were Paul Gulley winning third with
an exhibit of oats. Carl Guthrie won eight on some soybeans in the open
class, and Dale Merchant won second on clover in the open class… Sunshine
– Hi-Y Banquet The annual Sunshine-Hi-Y banquet was held
on March 12 after their guests were seated at the candle-lighted table Miss
Ardashier sang “My Sunshine Girl.”
The first and second courses were then served and preceding the last
course Margaret Christenson and Mary Graefntz led in the singing of some
Sunshine camp songs. Then the president of the Sunshine
society, Martha Spradling, acting as toast mistress, called on the speakers
by giving them one of the letter in the word Sunshine. Mr. Schanlaub as the first speaker took
the letter S and spoke on the characteristic of the Sunshine girl. Those who
followed with other interesting talks were Mr. White, Mr. Brandt, Mr. Kline,
Mr. Millis, John Cox, Clay Blaney and Betty Garrand. At the close of the banquet Martha
Spradling introduced the newly elected Sunshine officers, after which dancing
was enjoyed by all. A
New Club Being Formed Last Friday Lyle Constable talked during
activity period to the boys that wish to become Future Farmers of America. He
told some of the requirements of a Future Farmer and what the club can do in
the community. There are four Future Farmer degrees and
the four advancements are from Greenhorn to Future Farmer and then to State
Farmer and finally National Farmer…. The Rensselaer Future Farmers will give
the Morocco boys their first degree of Greenhorn degree around the first of
April…. Morocco
Has Track Team Morocco high will be represented with a
track team this year after not having track for a few years. The first track
meet of the year will be held at Morocco with Wheatfield on April 11 at
3:30p.m. The public is invited and no admission will be charged. More than twenty boys have reported for
track and they are all working hard in order to get ready for their first
meet. The track is being laid out around the
football field and the pits for broad jumping, high jumping and pole vaulting
are being dug on the west side of the high School building. In case of rain
the meet will held on the Kentland track. Old
Gold and Black May 15, 1941 Junior Prom A Big Success The junior prom, which is always the high
light of the Morocco high school social season was one of the most enjoyable
and successful proms held in recent years. Morocco’s spacious gym was
converted into a race course with mutual, betting booths and a judge’s stand.
The stage from which the orchestra played, was flanked on either side by a
large horseshoe. The background was decorated with colorful jockey caps, boot
and center painting of a horse’s head. Punch was served from the betting booths
by Phyllis Hammel, Jean Manning, Betty Hendryx, Agnes Swartz, Pansy Squibb,
Roberta Russell and Juanita Wells. The prom committee used decorations of
confetti, balloons and streamers to add to the festiveness of the occasion….. Excellent dance music was furnished by
Earl Detourne’s orchestra The
grand march was led by Don Hosett, president of the junior class and his
guest, June Christenson, both of Lake Village. Mr. Stoner as sponsor of the junior class
was in charge of the arrangements. He received splendid cooperation from the
officers, committees and members of the junior Senior
Week The senior class of 1941 has been very
busy the last few days getting ready for commencement and senior week The baccalaureate service will be held in
the gymnasium, Sunday evening at 8 o’clock. Rev. Marvin E. Smith of the local
Christian church will deliver the sermon. Some of the events of senior week are a
picnic at Ideal Beach, a movie, a pot- luck supper and a trip to a state
park. The highlight of the week will be on Wednesday when the Morocco Lions
club is sponsoring a trip to Chicago for all seniors. Among the places the
Lions club will take the class will be a tour through the Stevens hotel, a
trip down Maxwell street, a conducted tour though Tribune Tower, a visit to
the stock years and Swift & Co., a radio broadcast, a trip to the
Merchandise Mart and a movie at night. This is the first time that the Lions
club has sponsored anything of this sort and the senior class appreciates it
very much for they are giving the seniors a chance to see things many of them
have never seen before. Friday night at 8:00 p.m. the commencement
will be held in the gymnasium. Dr. A.L. Sachar of Brooklyn, New York, will
deliver the address. Music for both commencement and baccalaureate will be
furnished by the Morocco high school band and glee club under the direction
of Mr. Jacobson. Old
Gold and Black May 22, 1941…Athletic Banquet Last Monday evening at 6:30 the basketball
and track boys were honored guests at a banquet in the cafeteria. After the delicious dinner served by the
band parents club the toastmaster, Mr. Mills, started the evening off by
group singing of the school song. He then introduced Mr. James, Mr. Hanger,
Mr. White, Mr. Schanlaub and Mr. Brandt, who all spoke a few words about the
past season. Next “Mud Slinger” Blaney and “Jerk Knee” Merchant, captains,
were introduced. After very
interesting talks by these boys, Mr. Kline introduced the speaker of the
evening. Glenn Curtis of Indiana State Teachers college. He told of many of his experiences which
were amusing as well as interesting and gave a very inspirational talk. The banquet was ended by the awarding of
the honorary letters and sweaters, which was done in a very interesting way
by Mr. Kline. He told some incident or gave some bit of advice to the boy as
the token was given. Charles Garmong then presented to Mr. Kline an honor
sweater as a token of the boys’ esteem and appreciation. The very enjoyable evening was ended with
the singing of “God Bless America.” Pictures
Presented Last week the high school was presented
with several beautiful new pictures by the senior class of 1941. They add
much to the appearance of the rooms because of their bright color. Pictures
presented were: A snow scene (Mr. Stoner’s room), Autumn scene (Miss Corbin’s
room) Flowers (Miss Blank’s room), Smoking mountain scene (Mr. Kline’s room),
Pastoral scene (Mrs. McPhail’s room), Autumn scene by Bundy (assembly). The
students and faculty appreciate this gift
very much.
******************* May
1, 1941 Morocco High School
Band Enters State Contest Saturday …Morocco
high school’s 49 piece band which plays in the state contest at Hartford City
Sat. Members
are: Arthur Augustin, Betty Hendryx, Joe Hayworth, Betty Russell, Luella Davis, Ruth Deardurff,
Lorraine Clark, Wilbur Peters,
Glenwood Perkins, Evelyn Christenson,
Gaylord Brunton* Norris
Deardurff, Roland Carlson, June Christenson, Wilma Blann, Evart Kessler* Victor
Carlson, Margaret Christenson, Norbert Brown, George Blann* Mary Graefnitz, Gordon White, Elvin
Smith, Buna Kessler, Jack Hafstrom ,
David Cox, David Carlson, Paul McClatchey, Don, Moore, Richard
Augustin, Bernard Hanger, Joan Manning, Clay Blaney* Helen Merchant,
Dale Merchant* Dorothy McClatchey, Betty Garrard, Patty
Brunton, Martha Garrard, Roberta
Russell, Wayne Gentry, James Collins, Donald Hosett, Gailord
Hickman* and Martha Lee Brunton.
*
seniors Calendar May
10 – Junior May
13 – Sunshine Mothers tea May
16 - Senior examinations May
18 – Baccalaureate May
20, 21 – Final examinations May
23 – Commencement Baccalaureate
Service Sunday
Evening, May 18, 1941 H. S. Gymnasium, 8:00
p.m. Music…………………… High School Concert
Band Processional
– “Monarch” – Olivadote.. ………... High School Concert Band Hymn
– “Tis the Evening’s Holy Hour”- Beethoven… High School Chorus Invocation………….. Rev.
V.E. Squibb Scripture
Reading………. Rev.
Ivan Woods Hymn
– “Now Thank We All Our God” – Bach… High
School Chorus Sermon
– “Faith, Hope and Love’….. Rev.
Marvin E. Smith Hymn
– “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”- Lutkin High
School Chorus Benediction……………. Rev. Homer
Cloud Commencement
Exercises
Of Morocco High
School
Friday Evening, May 23, 1941
H.S. Gymnasium, 8:00 p.m. Music……………… High School Concert Band “Horizon
Overture” – Buys…. High
School Concert Band Invocation…… Rev.
Homer Cloud ‘Now
Thank We All Our God” – Bach… High
Scholl Concert Band Presentation
of Speaker………….. Sup. W. O.
Schanlaub ‘Roads
to Security”………………...Dr. A. L. Sachar “Eroica
Overture” – Beethoven…….. High Scholl
Concert Band Presentation
of Diplomas……… Prin.
Harland W. White Benediction……………… Rev. Ivan Woods 1941 Graduates Paul
Bailey, Alice Bingham, Clay Blaney, William Blaney, George Blann, Dorothy Bloomquist, Norma
Bloomquist, Gaylord Brunton, June Campbell, Margaret Christenson, Charlotte Clark, Phyllis Conn, John Cox, Charles Garmong, Donald Griffin, Maxine Hanford, Gailord Hickman, Maxine Kay, Evart Kessler, Carroll Keetcham, Dale Merchant, Nonette Padgett, Norma
Porter, Audrey Potts, Elsie Smart,
Louise Smart, Ruth Anne Smart, Martha
Spradling, Patricia Williams,
Benjamin Wiltfang, and Elenor
Yott. ************************* LOOKING
BACK… CLASS of
!946 Old
Gold and Black May… Seniors of ‘ 46 The Seniors of ’46 started on the “high”
part of Morocco High School in the freshman year with Johnny Brunton,
president of their class; Lexie McDaniel, vice-president and Frances Taylor,
secretary and treasurer. Miss Davis was their sponsor and there were 54 in
the class. Incidentally,
the freshmen of ’42 were the last freshmen in Morocco High to be “painted “
with green paint for initiation into high school. The class officers during the sophomore
year were Earl Gulley, president; Kenneth Klein, vice-president and Betty
Zoborosky secretary and treasurer. Miss Hamilton was their sponsor and there
were about 45 in the class. In their Junior year they again had Miss
Hamilton as sponsor and Kenneth Klein was president; Johnny Brunton,
vice-president and Bob Chapman, secretary/ treasurer. The class put on a
minstrel for their part in senior class night and had “Stardust” as their
theme song for the prom. At last they became seniors and inherited
Mrs. McPhail as their sponsor. They
elected Jim Murphy as president, Frances Taylor, vice-president; Wilma Blann,
secretary, and Jean Jonkman, treasurer.
The seniors took an eventful trip to Chicago to see the stage
production of “Blossom time,” and on top of worrying about their credits they
gave the class play “Buttered Side
Up.” Of course, last of all they will
participate in their on baccalaureate and commencement which will end their
career in Morocco High. Ours is the only class that came close to
completing 12 years of school under one U.S. president’s administration. Graduation by L. Whaley Take
one last look around before you go; For future memory regard these
friends, And
friendly objects of a day that ends, Then pray that memory will undergo, A
mellow change to dull the edge of truth. Forget defeats and regrets, For he is wise who purposely forgets The
petty sorrows that infest our youth. In
memory these glad days will seem, Happier still; their subtle joys revealed, The
golden memories of our past will gleam; Brighter
than now, their beauty unconcealed, Shining through time-with glory unforeseen, With
saddened hearts we leave the scene. CLASS
COLORS Blue and White MOTTO Living
to learn and learning to live FLOWER White
Rose High School Faculty Fausttanna
Brinson Marian Hamilton Doris Hodde Brunton Nanna
Chestnut Ruth Corbin Ann McPhail Gerald
Roudebush Olive Smart Alvin Stoner W.O.
Schanlaub, Co Supt. Luther Kessler,
Trustee J.E. Stewart, Principal PROM The Junior Prom sponsored by the Juniors
of 1946 was a great success. Using the song “Moonlight Serenade” as their
theme, they cleverly decorated the gym.
The state wall was decorated with a thistle and a clover dancing on a
toadstool against a blue back-drop. A large full moon was on the east end of
the wall across which an enchanting fairy was dancing. Other fairies were dancing across the
background. Tables ere placed around
the gym floor with a small white fence separating them from the dance floor. At ten-thirty the Grand March was held
with the Junior president J.R. Sheldon and his guest Betty Deardurff, leading
and with the Senior and Junior class officers following. Refreshments were served by Freshman
girls. At 11:30 balloons were dropped and everyone had a wonderful time
trying to get them. The Prom was attended by an enormous crowd
of both the younger and older people. Billy Michael’s Orchestra was
well-liked by every one and he played all the popular pieces – many with a
vocal accompaniment. SENIOR CLASS
PLAY “Buttered Side Up’ a comedy in three acts
by John Young, will be presented by the senior class Wednesday April 23, at
8:00 in the high school assembly. The play is about a week-end with the
Diggs family. The week-end begins very innocently but complications arise,
make the plot hilariously entertaining.
Mrs. McPhail, sponsor of the class and
director of the play has carefully
selected cast. Those who are taking the leading parts in the production are:
David Cox, Alberta DeVelde, Paul McClatchey, Helen Styck, Morris Brunton,
Kenneth Klein, Wilma Blann , James Murphy, Frances Taylor, Betty Zoborosky,
Beverly Conn, and Mary Spencer. Band Prepares for Contest and Concert The Morocco High School Band is now
rehearsing for the District Band Contest and a Spring Band Concert. The District Band Contest will be held at
Francesville on April 6. The numbers that the band will play are: THE
MIDNIGHT SUN, an overture, SEEDS OF CADMUS, an overture and INVERCARGILL, a
march. The band is classified as a
Class C Band because of the enrollment of the school. On the same day, the solo and ensemble
contest will be held. …The following students are planning to enter the solo
events: Wilma Blann, cornet; Martha Garrard, trombone; Betty Zoborosky,
French horn; Harold Martin, piano and bass clarinet; Ruth Ann LeGrand, voice;
Nancy Colbourne and Bobby Carter, twirling. Marjorie Carlson and Harold
Martin will play accompaniments. A brass sextet – Wilma Blann, cornet; Dave
Cox, cornet; Betty Zoborosky, French horn; Betty Deardurff, baritone; Martha
Garrard, trombone; and Georgie Purdy, bass. A
clarinet quartet -= Arthur Augustine, Marjorie Carlson, Barbara Hunter, and
June Wiltfang will enter the ensemble contest. The spring Band Concert will be held March
20 at 7:30 p.m in the high school gym. The band will play the three contest
numbers, famous chorales, several marches and light program numbers .. The public is cordially invited to attend
the concert. BEAVERS DEMOBLIZE TROJANS Morocco was victorious by a good margin
over Goodland by a 42-23 score. The Beavers had a very comfortable lead at
the half 17-6 but they came back with a fiery attack and scored 18 more
points the third quarter maintaining the lead. Morocco Goodland Severs Frohreieh Miller Troup Hammel Simonin Colbourne Deno Purdy Welsh Whaley J.
Johnson Purkey
W.
Johnson White
Cox Storey Bresson McClatchey Green RENSSELAER IS “TOPS” Morocco High School was honored to be host
to the sectional tourney held in our gymnasium February 21, 22 and 23. The gym was filled to capacity throughout
the whole tournament. Approximately 2000 people witnessed each game. Fair
weather enabled people from all section to attend. The large crowd was handled very
efficiently by the Principal Mr. Stewart and by the American Legion under the
direction of Boyd Smart. Twelve teams from Jasper and Newton County
participated in the tourney, each struggling to be the victor. Each game was
a hard struggle as each team fought determined to win. But the Bombers won
the victory over the teams and have won the honor of going to Hammond, Saturday
March 2 and participating in a game with LaPorte. LOOKING BACK 1951 – 1956 CLASS of 1951 Morocco
Courier, Nov.9, 1950
Football Boys Feted At Supper The first fourteen of the Morocco High
School football boys and their coaches, Francis Goodnight and Gerald Rainford
were feted at a supper at Phil Schmidt’s in Hammond on Thursday evening, by
Trustee Luther Kessler and members of the Advisory Board, Delos Warne,
Leonard Carlson and Glenn Morgan. …. They had a choice of either chicken or
fish dinner with ample servings. The event was given in appreciation of the
fine record the boys have attained this year for an undefeated season of
football. Morocco
Courier, Dec. 7 1950…
Football Boys Guests of Honor At Banquet On Thursday evening of last week many
gathered to pay tribute to the boys who represented the school during the
football season just past. The event was at least partially to celebrate the
fact that the local squad was the undefeated Kankakee Valley Champions. Thursday’s festivities began with a pot
luck supper, after which Dick Gilbert presented a program with interesting
features, among them being the highly enjoyable accordion music of Betty
Stouder: a short talk by Bob DeMoss, former football great of Purdue, and who
now is a member of the Purdue coaching staff. DeMoss also showed movies of
the 13-0 victory Purdue won over Indiana on November 25th. Other events of the evening included brief
remarks by Principal Cronk and the senior boys of the team. These talks were
followed by the presentation of mementoes of a successful season by Coach
Goodnight and Assistant Coach Rainford. The Kankakee Valley trophy was
presented to Co-Captain Bill Reddel and Bob Goddard and individual awards of
gold footballs were made to the fourteen members of the team: Bill Reddel, Bob Goddard, Jim Kay, Bill
Heyer, Gene Warne, Jack Kessler, Bob Doty, Bob Wooten, Jack Snell, Verle
Sypult, Jack VanNiman, Eddie Elements, Clayton Klein, Bob Ramsey and to the
two student mangers, Tom Clark and Mark Mahan. The four girl cheerleaders, Carolyn
Sirois, senior: Dianne Hanger, junior; Doris LaCossse, sophomore; and Wilma
Porter, freshman, were each awarded gold megaphones. A benediction by Tom Hancock closed the
enjoyable evening, which was afforded the group through the efforts of the
Men’s Fellowships of the Morocco churches. These groups collaborated to
provide the entire entertainment, including the purchase of the award. The table decorations were provided by the
hostesses, Mrs. Goodnight, Mrs. Bond, Mrs. Ralston, Mrs. Turnpaugh, Mrs.
Gilbert and Mrs. Cronk. These ladies were assisted in the kitchen by Lois
Russell and “Cookie” Zoborosky. Morocco
Courier April 5 1951 Morocco Band
Takes a First In Contest Here The Morocco high school concert band under
the direction of Vincent Stouder was a first division placing in the district
band contest held at Morocco Sat. March, 31. This is the first time Morocco has ever
held the district contest, and it was said that is very well operated. The members of the winning Morocco band
are: Dianne Hanger, Sue Andis, Gene Warne, Gerald Born, Florence Augustin,
Janet Baird, Linda Potts, Marlene Styck*, Sandra Merriman, Mary Augustin,
Neal Barnett, Bill Heyer*, Eddie Clements*, Gene Dunfee, Jerry Warne, Karen
Robinson, Dewayne Chapman, Archie Mark Mahan, Wanda Storey, Katherine
Arbuckle, Virginia Holtz, Rosemary DeGroot*, Norma McCord*, Joyce Zoborosky, Verle Sypult*, Jim Kay*,
Dick Clements, Nancy Colbourne*, Jack
Van Niman*, Mary Wiltfang, Silas Johnson, Peggy Storey… .
*seniors Practices were held in the evenings for two
weeks before the contest, also every period a student had free he practiced
individually. High school band and choirs from high
schools of this district in Indiana competed in the contest. Students entered in the contest totaled
829. The following is a list of bands from
various towns of the district: CC
classification – Otterbein, Goodland, Fair Oaks, Brook, Remington….. C
band class – Kentland, Fowler, Wheatfield, Hebron, Morocco, BB
band class - Lowell, Rensselaer D
band class - Gilboa CC
Girls Glee Club – Brook, Boswell C
Girls Glee club – Fowler CC
Mixed Glee – Fair Oaks, Remington, Brook Jr.
High bands – Kentland, Fowler The
State finals are to be held at Knox in April 14., thus the high school gym
will be the scene of evening band rehearsals for another week. For the contest the members not only had
to learn their music but they worked for the planning of a perfectly
organized contest. The week before the contest everyone was assigned jobs to
do and they learned the most efficient ways of carrying them out. On Friday
night before the contest the gym was made ready for the visitors, the high
school was cleaned and every thing put away, and signs were put up to
indicated where the various events were to be held. Mrs. Estil Chapman, president of the Band
Parents, and the active members of the Boosters served food in the school
cafeteria. Morocco
Courier May 10, 1951 Junior-Senior Prom to be Saturday Evening at the Gym An elaborate old-fashioned garden scene is
the setting for the annual junior-senior prom to be in the gymnasium Sat. May
12… Sun
bonneted silhouettes will be featured amidst a profusion of hollyhocks and
silver background. The theme predominating the affair will be “Let’s Take an
Old-Fashioned Walk.” The usual enthusiasm is prelude no less, for the 1951
Centennial Prom. Old
Black and Gold Tuesday May 11, 1951 Fifteen Seniors Make Three-Day Trip To Chicago On Saturday morning May 5, fifteen members
of the senior class went by Greyhound to Chicago to spend three days. Rooms had been reserved at the Palmer
House and upon arrival the group was taken on a tour of the hotel. A tour of the city was made by bus on
Saturday evening with an interesting stop made in Chinatown. On Sunday, a variety of sights were seen.
Several members attended church in the morning, then in the afternoon the
White Sox baseball game was attended by a few while the remainder went to the
theatre. In the evening the group went to the Oriental theatre and saw Gloria
DeHaven in person. “The Breakfast Club” was attended Monday
morning and four members of the group were called to the stage. Everyone stated that they had a wonderful
time.. CLASS NIGHT
WINDS UP WEEK’S SCHOOL EVENTS The Morocco Schools will have a busy time
this last week of school. Class night program will be in the assembly hall at
8:00p.m tonight, the Sectional Track meet at Lafayette on Friday May 11 and
the Junior Prom Saturday evening. Then there is the Baccalaureate Sunday
evening at 8:00 p.m. and the Commencement exercises Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday evening May 19 is the Alumni Banquet. The cafeteria is closing for this year on
Fri. May 11. All are urged to present any bills due for payment from any
school activity as the school “books” will be closed on May11. On May 16 and 17 school will be in session
in the mornings only. On Friday, students will receive their report cards at
10:00 a.m. and be dismissed for summer vacation. Class
Night Program: Welcome……. Bill Heyer Introductions…… Mark Mahan Class
Prophecy…. Rosalyn Patrick Song
– Quintet…… Carol DeVelde, Norman
McCord, Dareldean Beckwith, Jack
Snell, and Donald Watt Morocco
Courier May 17, 1951 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Tells M.H.S. Class
of ’51 “Your Life Counts” The 1951 Graduating class of Morocco high
school, totaling thirty-four splendid young men and women, were honored last
night when a host of their relatives and friends gathered in the gymnasium
for the traditional graduation ceremonies. An excellent program had been
prepared for the occasion and was executed capably and smoothly by the cast
of local ministers, Principal of the school, the high school band and Joseph
G. Wick. The seniors marched in to the familiar
strains of “Pomp and Circumstance,” clad in the traditional caps and gowns
that it is their right to wear. They were seated in places of honor on the
stage to listen to the brilliant address of the evening – a fitting farewell
to their public school days. The speaker of the evening was Joseph G.
Wick, Director of Christian Foundation from Purdue University. His subject
was “Your Life Counts,” and his very interesting and inspiring remarks left
no doubt in the minds of his audience of the importance of the individual in
the over-all social program. This year’s seniors were very fortunate to have
been able to procure a speaker of Mr. Wick’s caliber. At the close of the program, just prior to
the benediction by Rev. Smitley, the graduating class was presented their
diplomas and a word of congratulation and appreciation by Principal of
Morocco Schools, John G. Cronk. Graduates
of 1951 Dareldean
Beckwith, Gordon Born, Bertha Bushman, Tom Clark, Nancy Colbourne, RoseMary
DeGroot, Carol DeVelde, Richard Falk, Shirley Fillnovich, Robert Goddard,
Margaret Hardy, Harold William Heyer, Daniel Johnson, Jim Kay, James Kessler,
Clayton Klein, Stella Linderman, Mark Mahan, Norma McCord, Rosalyn Patrick,
Joan Porter, William Reddel, Jerry Ringer, Marilyn Ross, Byron Sandberg,
Carolyn Sirois, Jack Snell, Sue
Storey, Marlene Styck. Rita Styck, Jack VanNiman, Joyce Warne, Robert Wooten
and Donald Watt. Morocco
Courier May 17,1951 Senior Class
Play Plan To Offer Matinee Tuesday The long anticipated class play, produced
annually by the senior class of Morocco high school, will open with a matinee
performance Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock for the convenience of grade
school pupils and others who will be unable to attend the regular evening
performance. The admission prices will be the same for each performance. The seniors have selected a clever skit
for this year’s production; “The Seventeenth Summer,” and
the well selected cast together with the competent coaching of Mrs. McPhail
assures the event to be one of the high spots of the season’s entertainment
activities. Tickets may be purchased from any member
of the senior class. Physics Class Visit Museum
of Science and Industry The Physics class of Morocco high school
spent Monday in Chicago where during the morning the students made a tour of
the Museum of Science and Industry. Exhibits of interest, which they saw,
were displays by the U.S. Navy and other branches of the service. Another was
the cancer and polio detection and cures. In another exhibit of “Television
and Telephone”, the students had a thrill of seeing themselves on television. The group made a tour of the Inland Steel
Works at Indiana Harbor during the afternoon. The blast furnaces were seen,
also the open-hearth furnaces, the largest building of its type in the world
housing 24 furnaces. The rolling mill where large blocks of metal are rolled
into sheets was visited by the class. Those who went on the tour were; Mrs.
Chestnut, physics instructor, Mr. Cronk, principal, Verle Sypult, Bill Heyer,
Jack Van Niman, Tom Clark, Gene James, Mark Mahan, Bill Reddel, Gordon Born,
Jack Snell, Nancy Colbourne, Carol DeVelde and Lois Gulley.
********************** .
LOOKING BACK CLASS OF 1956 Morocco
Courier: Tuesday, January 31, 1956 STUDENTS PREPARE PLANS FOR EIGHTH
ANNUAL LEGISLATURE Plans are being made for the Eighth Annual
Morocco Student Legislature, which is to be held on March second and ninth.
Committee meetings are set for March 2nd with the Legislative
sessions of both houses to be held on March 9th. These sessions
are held for the benefit of all the students so they will have a fuller
understanding of how our legislative bodies of government work. The
legislature is sponsored by the two sections of government and history
club, and visitors are cordially
invited. A committee consisting of Joyce Warne,
Judy Brunton, Dave Boyd, Les Klein and Dale Purkey, chairman were appointed
to make out the details of the legislature. This committee selects the
different people as officers, rules and regulations and the cutting of
certain bills which seem to appear in every legislature. The two sections of government elected Ann
Mahan as President of the Senate and John Kessler as Speaker on the House.
Ann was the assistant President of the Senate last year and has attended the
Purdue Student Legislature two years. A new rule set up by this year’s planning
committee is having only sophomore and junior students as speakers for bills
and rebuttals by seniors. This will give the underclassmen a larger
responsibility…. Bills were cut by the committee, include
those on; giving the voting privilege to eighteen year olds, the problem of
Hawaiian and Alaskan statehood, and the question of toll roads. Harry Fitzgerald will act as governor at
the opening session of the legislature, by giving a speech. The Senate committee chairman are;
Agriculture and Forestry, Bill Arbuckle; Education and Labor, Linda Potts;
Interior Affairs, Junior Miller; Foreign Aid, Stanley Elgas, and a fifth
committee headed by Kenneth Clark. The House committee chairmen are
Agriculture and Forestry, Jack Storey; Education and Labor, Judy Brunton;
Interior Affairs, Harry Fitzgerald; Foreign Aid, Dave Boyd; and Dennis Speer
who will head the fifth committee. The clerks of the House are Norma
Deardurff and Pauline Doty. Those in the Senate are Janice Flynn and Sandy
Kessler. Shirley Bassett is the librarian of the
House and Martha Clark of the Senate. These librarians keep all materials of
reference concerning the bills if there is any question about the bills. The Parliamentarian of the House will be
Mr. Lods and of the Senate Mr. Rainford. Dick Goddard and Gene Hendryx are
the sergeants-at-arms of the House and Joe Ramsey and Harold Hough are in the
Senate. Electric Typewriter Procured for M.H.S. The Morocco commercial department has
recently received a new Remington Electric Typewriter for the benefit of
students who need the experience for future office work. The students sure have been enjoying
typing on the new typewriter and have found it to have a completely different
touch and no carriage throw lever. The experience is wonderful for those who
plan to go into the business world as many up to date offices have installed
electric typewriters. The commercial department, Mrs. Mathew and
Mr. Smart wish to thank our trustee, Daryl Brandt, for buying us the new
electric typewriter. It will certainly be put to good use. Morocco Courier March 1956. MOROCCO WINS SECTIONAL TOURNEY The Morocco Beavers defeated Rensselaer in
the final game of the Sectional Tourney 65 to 58. Morocco trailed Rensselaer
most of the first half but managed to leave the floor at the intermission
with a one-point lead, 31 to 30. The Beavers, playing their best ball of
the tourney, led by twelve points at the end of the third quarter and held on
to win 65 to 58. Five seconds after the game was over, half
of the student body was in the center of the floor, hugging, pounding,
kissing, ten happy ball players. Tears of happiness were much in evidence.
The wild demonstration lasted about ten minutes before anyone thought about
cutting the nets down. Then just about everyone got in the act. The team finally got its picture taken and
headed for the showers. Back in Morocco a bonfire was built in the center of
the town. Students snake danced. The fire trucks loaded down with the
conquering heroes and many admirers blew sirens. Automobile horns honked, the town siren blew. The Trustee
decreed one hour of school Monday and every one was deliriously happy. For the students it was the first time in
their lives that Morocco had won a sectional. For the adults, it had been
twenty-two long years. The tradition that Morocco just does not win sectionals
was broken. Monday morning a big pep session was held.
The boys made speeches. The teachers made speeches. Some students made
speeches. Even Galen Deardurff was called on to speak. After an hour of singing yelling and
speech making the student body was given its promised vacation with a few
exceptions. The boys had to practice to get ready for Logansport. SCHOOL NOW OWNS BEAVER One of the finest gestures came from a
Fair Oaks Booster as Lyle Warne presented Morocco with an exceptionally fine
stuffed Beaver. It’s a honey, Lyle, and all of Morocco truly appreciates it. THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT THE SECTIONAL The
unfavorable draw. The
cautious first half in the Mr. Ayr game. The
fleeting instant that Mr. Ayr led at the beginning of the second half. The
poise of the second five during the last four minutes of the game. The
Kentland team that wouldn’t give up. DeMotte
upsetting Goodland. Les
Klein coming through with 11 points when the chips were down during the last
quarter of the DeMotte game. Dale
Purkey quarterbacking the team during the whole tourney. Gene
Hendryx and his free throws in the final moments of the championship game. Dave
Boyd’s steady performance though out the tourney. Calvin
Schultz and his brilliant performance against Rensselaer. John
Kessler on the business end of a couple of fast breaks. Rybarski
hugging Schultz during each time out in the final game. Don
Hunter on pins and needles concerning the outcome of the final game. Tom
Shuey scoring a crucial basket during the final game on his only attempt. Dave
Brandt hitting 5 out of 6 free throws during his two appearances. The
poise of the whole team when the going was tough. Gene
Deardurff – a pop eyed manager. Mr.
Lods – A dedicated coach.. Mr.
Stucker and his “That’s not a big enough lead.” Nancy
Cox and Linda Mashino doing a magnificent job as cheer leaders. The
Morocco Fans and their quiet confidence in the team’s chances of winning. Les
Klein’s concern about the little boy he had crashed into. The
bench standing in the huddle at every time out. The
four Beavers – two stuffed and two otherwise on the floor before game time…. The
tears of joy from students, players and adults. Mrs.
McPhail during her bit in cutting down the nets. ……----Gerald
Rainford The
Old Gold and Black April 10, 1956 ….. This is the first year Morocco has ever
had an Athletic Banquet and Dance. Everyone is cordially invited……This year
the Morocco Beavers won two football conference titles; they won the six-man
Kankakee Valley championship and the eleven-man Northern State conference.
The greatest thrill and their biggest triumph this was the winning of the
Sectional tournament. With these two high spots of the athletic season, the
Pep Club thought it only right to have a night in honor of these boys. A big part of the honors go to those who
will not be playing for MHS any longer… The seniors who have played and
helped attain the aforementioned goals are: Dale Purkey, Les Klein, Gene
Hendryx, John Kessler, Dave Boyd, Bill Arbuckle, Kenneth Clark, Dale Wiseman,
Joe Ramsey, Jack Storey, Dick Goddard, Charles Bridgeman and Harry
Fitzgerald. Our sincere congratulations to all of these senior boys – they
did a great job for old MHS. OLD
GOLD AND BLACK April 24, 1956 ATHLETIC
SUPPER, DANCE ENJOYED On April 14, a great crowd gathered in the
Morocco gym for a potluck supper and dance The
gym was decorated with tables forming a large M in the center of the floor
with centerpieces of flowers and clack and gold crepe paper. Place settings
were made with gold nut cups and a football goal or basketball net made out
of pipe cleaners and either a basketball or football with the word champs
printed on it. The stage curtains were adorned with pennants with the names
of the basketball and football boys, the Coach Lods, Coach Stucker and
cheerleaders. Judy Brunton, Pep
Club president.… The Master of Ceremonies for the evening
was Mr. Herb Barnett who did a very fine job. Mr. Barnett opened the program
and introduced Terry Madison who played two selections on his accordion, Mr.
Clyde Gentry, principal of Tuttle Grade school at Crawfordsville, gave a very
interesting speech. Miss Sharell Shultz then sang two songs. Mr. Lods gave a
short talk and introduced all of the senior athletes and other members of the
squads. Following the supper the floor was cleared
and Paul Gates orchestra furnished music for the dance…… Old
Gold and Black April 10, 1951 “Too Many Dates” As ’56 Senior Class Play Senior play time is here again. “Too Many
Dates,” a comedy in three acts, that depicts modern youth in surprising and
hilarious situations has been chosen by this year’s senior class to be given
on Friday evening, April 20 at 8 o’clock. When the curtain rises, lively lovely
Louanne Miller in battling her way out of another boy friend and when he
leaves she finds herself without social security for the next evening’s
party. The trouble begins when Louanne allows herself to be talked into a
blind date by her three girl friends, each of who is having her own
difficulties with the troublesome element (boys). Louanne
has promised to sit with the neighbor’s baby on the same night the girls have
scheduled the blind date. Louanne’s mother, who is active in Girl Scout
groups and a host of trouble with younger sister Betsy, is against blind
dates ….. Everyone in the class has been assigned
his part in producing the play. The characters are as follows: Louanne
Miller, Judy Brunton; Paul Chase, Dave Boyd; Mrs. Miller, Joyce Warne; Mr.
Miller, Harry Fitzgerald; Eleanor, Susan Triplett; Floyd, Dode Purkey; Alice,
Linda Potts; Irviin, Lester Klein; Carolyn, Martha Clark; Howard, Jack
Storey; Betsy Miller, Shirley Bassett; Flax, Dale Brandt; Miss Esther Jones,
Sandra Kessler; Norman, Stanley Elgas; Mrs. Hayes, Diana McCord; Mr. Hayes,
Junior Miller; Reader, Ann Mahan, Delivery Man, Bill Arbuckle; Jessica, Judy
Madison; Mike, Jim Hoffman; Laura, Charlene Bridgeman; Stan, Dave Boyd; Ruth,
Shirley Anderson; Carl, Dale Wiseman; Harriet, Ann Berry; Andy, Kenneth
Clark; First Girl Scout, Norma Deardurff; Second, Pauline Doty; third,
Barbara Doty; fourth, Claire Kuster; First Boy Scout; Gary White, 2nd,
Larry Bingham; 3rd, Charles Bridgeman; 4th Terry
Hunter. The business managers are John and Dennis
Speer; advertising, Barbara Stone and Carolyn Pike; ushers, Joyce Bushman,
Judy Caul, Janice Flynn, Richard Neibert, Eleanor Sorenson, Percy Styck, and
Jean Bigger. The wardrobe department is composed of Beverly Claywell, Karen
Phillips and Mary Ann Villanova The
stage managers; are Dick Goddard, Harold Hough, Joe Manes, Joe Ramsey, Jeremy
Treado, Dale Bassett, Tom Rainford; the electrician is Delmar Pufahl and the
curtain man is Gene Hendryx. Morocco
Courier April 26, 1956 Junior-Senior
Prom Come one, come all, to the 1956
Junior-Senior Prom May 5th from 9 to 12 o’clock. You will dance to
the music of Jimmy Hill’s ten-piece orchestra plus a vocalist. This year
there will be a photographer to take pictures of the couples for only $2 and
you get two framed pictures. The gym will be decorated with orchid and
white crepe paper to make “the best prom ever.” The stage will serve as a
beautiful setting for the crowning of the King and Queen. All the juniors are busily working on items
for the prom everyone seems to be running off to the book room to help make
paper orchids for the decorations. It has been estimated that approximately
500 orchids will be used in decorating the tables, the stage, the punch stand
and the doorways. The invitations, place cards, napkins,
streamers and balloon net have arrived. The
juniors are hoping to exchange courtesy tickets with the Kentland and Brook
juniors so the upper classmen can see how the other proms are decorated
without having to pay. After the prom the junior mothers have
made it possible for the kids to go to the show at Brook which is “Blood
Alley.” Tickets may be purchased from the juniors. Any parents who wish to
attend the show will be admitted free of charge and also chaperones will be
welcomed. Also the junior mothers are going to serve a smorgasbord breakfast
for juniors, seniors and their guests at the Conservation clubhouse directly
after the prom and after the show. Morocco
Courier May 10, 1956 Senior Class to Take Trip
East All of the fifty-seven students of Morocco
high school senior class and three chaperones will be Mr. and Mrs. Gerald
Rainford and Mrs. J.N. McPhail. They will leave here Sunday, May 13 and
will return here Friday, May 18. They plan to go to Washington D.C. to tour
the city and also tour the capitol building. They will visit Mr. Vernon, tour
the George Washington home and then go to Annapolis, home of the U.S. Navy. Morocco
Courier May 17, 1956 Graduation Exercises to be Sunday, Monday,
May 20 – 21 BACCALAUREATE SERVICES Morocco High School Sunday Evening,
May 20, 1956 High School Gymnasium, 8:00 o’clock. D.S.T Processional…….. Lynn Russell Invocation….. Rev Robert
Walker “Now
the Day is Over”…. H.
S. Chorus Sermon…… Rev Stanley Rolston “Prayer
Perfect”….. H.
S. Chorus Benediction……. Rev. Wm.
Schuster COMMENCEMENT
EXCERCISES Monday Evening May 21, 1956
High School Gymnasium 8:00
o’clock D.S.T. Processional….Pomp
and Circumstance” . Band “Pacific
Grandeur Overture” …… . Band Address…..”A
Decade of Security”…. Col. Wm. P.
Williamson “Little
Jumbo March”…………….Band Presentation
of Diplomas… John G. Cronk Benediction….. Rev. Stanley Rolston Recessional……. Band Class
Sponsor:…… Anne McPhail Class Colors:….. Gray & White Class
Flower:……. Sweet Pea Class
Motto…. .”Within yourself your
future lies” Class
President: Jack Storey; Vice-President:
Harry Fitzgerald. Secretary: Linda Potts;
Treasure:, Joyce Warne Student Council: Judy Brunton and
Lester Klein Faculty R.D.
Norris, Co. Supt. Daryl
Brandt, Trustee John
Cronk, Prin. Ruth
Corbin Carol
Leuck Robert
Lloyd James
Lods Anne
Mathews Anne
McPhail Gerald
Rainford Gordon
Richardson Carroll
Russell Olive
Smart Robert
Smart ***************** MHS
1961 &1966 LOOKING
BACK CLASS
of 1961 Old Gold and Black May 21, 1957 (57-58) Freshman Visit M.H.S. (Class of 1961) April 29th the eighth graders
from Lake Village, Enos, Ade and Morocco had an all day orientation program.
They started the gala day by listening to the high school band. Mr. Egli took
the time to identify the sections of the band and to explain the instruments. Each
“Class of ‘61” member received a tag on which he wrote his name. Games were
played that helped the classmates get acquainted. Mr. Bannon, school principal, then took
over the program by discussing the curriculum available to the students.
Cards were given to the students on which to write their choice of study,
such as commercial academic, home economics and agriculture. Duplicate
cards were also given to the students to give to their parents. If through discussion a “new“ course is
decided upon, it may be changed. The
students were then taken a walk though the town which ended with a survey of
the new football field. At 12:00 the visitors and regular students
were served a free luncheon in the cafeteria. After the luncheon a talent show was held
in the gym. Janie Miller played her guitar and sang. Terry Henderson sang and
played his guitar and also accompanied Efrain Solis. Melva Babbitt favored
the group with a piano solo and Nancy Bushman sang a song … All of the teenagers then enjoyed the rest
of the day by participating in several games …Some of the games were Wink’em;
Two-Dup; Pennsylvania; Lost His Hat; Nip-Zap. Run for you Supper.
Refreshments were served in the mid- afternoon and free Old Gold and Blacks
were distributed. Those enjoying the day were: Rick David,
Earl Kessler, Dennis Boyd, Robert Speer, Sharon Abraham, Bonnie Boyd, Peg
Styck, Judy Tebo, Sandra Padgett, Darlene Spurgeon, Sharon Gulley, Evelyn
Clark, Linda Shirer. Roslynn Merchant, Sammy Robinson, Herbie
Barnett, Clifford Russell, James Bingham, Robert Sellers, Janie Miller, Melva
Jane Babbitt, Gail Bertram, Leolla Guedesse, Leann Merchant, Leonna Guedesse,
Melody Collard, Ina Sapp, Edna Merrill, Nancy Bushman, Shirley
Brownfield, Delbert Wayne Kay, Rita Emmrich, Linda Deardurff, Michael Jones,
Celia Loys, Larry Cady, Jerry Sellers, Keith Borem, Ronnie Wilson, Rudy
Watkins, Keith Nuest, Edward Bushman. Chester Kwiatkowski, Terry Henderson,
Raymond Geller, Danny Vanderwall, Jerry Brown, Jack Taylor, Charles King,
Denny Rush, Ronald Madison, David Henderson, Larry Volyes, Walter, Zelivetz,
Jim Elijah. Thomas Plunkett, Charles Laffoon, Ted
Hayes, Roger Abraham, Oscar Solis, Efrain Solis, Kenneth Delaney, Jim Doyle,
Barbara Bridgeman, Jackie Hayes, Connie Brown, Ruby Slayton, Sally James,
Sandy Winkley, Mary Shireley. Old
Gold and Black December 6, 1960 PIT
SERVES MANY PURPOSES The pit is where the students of Morocco
High School may go at noon for recreation. The seniors have a juke-box
located there that anyone may play for a nickel. The candy cage, a profitable
enterprise, is operated by the junior class. Here you may buy various kinds
of candy or obtain change. Along side
the juke-box is a Pepsi-Cola machine where the students may buy a soft drink
and in warm weather this is a very busy machine. The pit is a project which was financed by
the township and Centennial funds. It
was built from the floor of the old gymnasium,which was left vacant when the
new rooms were built above it in 1954. The pit serves many purposes. The students who do not take hot lunch in
the cafeteria usually eat their cold lunch here. During the noon hour anyone may dance or simply sit on the
benches placed along the walls. The
majority of the students go to the pit just to visit or watch the others
dance. Many of the teachers show movies to their
classes in this convenient place and occasionally In
warm weather you may find a class that has adjourned to this cool spot. The pit is the center of a variety of
activities. It is here that the
student pictures are taken, eyes
tested, the majorettes and cheerleaders practice. Scouts and many other clubs have meetings and the different
classes have their parties. The popularity of the pit is proven by the
large number of students who congregate there every noon. It is very orderly
and well supervised by different teachers. Old
Gold and Black April 18, 1961 MHS BAND WINS FIRST IN
STATE COMPETITION The 75 member Morocco High School Band,
under the direction of Royce A. Armstrong, received a superior or first
division rating, both on concert playing and sight reading lst Saturday. The
contest was held at Lowell where 38 bands and 38 choral groups from northern
Indiana auditioned for judges that were chosen from the ranks of outstanding
college and high school music teachers in this and other states. Of the 20 bands in Class C, Morocco and
six others received the superior ratings. Other first division bands in this
area were Brook, Remington and Otterbein. The bands are judged on tone
quality, intonation, rhythm, stage appearance, interpretation, balance and
technique. Transportation for the 75 band members was
provided by parents and interested patrons. The band is very proud and
appreciative of the local community support which it receives. It is only
through this support and cooperation of the community teachers and officials
of the school that a successful band program is possible. The band is composed of fifteen seniors,
five juniors, twenty sophomores, fifteen freshmen, eighteen 8th
graders and two 7th graders. Flutes – Carmen Sell, Sandy Padgett*, Shirley Storey, Sue Plaster, Donna Deardurff, Vicki Parrish. Clarinets – Evelyn Clark* Bonnie
Boyd* Pat Borth, Linda Shirer*, Janet Warne, Sandy Clarkson , Sam
Robinson*, Marilyn Rainford , Phil Cox, Gloria Holderby, Donna Ketcham, Kay Babbitt, Phyllis
Schultz, Joyce Hoskins, Bob Schanlaub, Larry Schanlaub., Judy Plunkett,
Darlene Hickman, Janis Deardurff*, Donna Holley, Joyce Morgan Alto clarinet – Nancy Bannon, Sue
Lynch Bass clarinet – Judy Tebo*, Judy Holderby Oboe – Gary Bouse Bassoon – Janet Barnett French Horns – Herb Barnett*, Dan
Vanderwall*, Marsha David, Mike Hayworth
Saxophones – Darlene Spurgeon*, Mary
Elgas, Leann Merchant*, Lois Tebo, Sharon
Abraham*. Trombones – Patsy Woods, Beverly Sheldon,
Jim Elijah*, Gary Plaster, Pat Schanlaub
Baritone – Roslyn Merchant,* Louann Baird,
Linda Tebo. Cornets
– Lois Morgan, David DeKoker, David Gulley, David Henderson*, Rex Haste, John Henry Hess, Ricke Stucker, Dick Lipa, Nancy Deardurff,
Ron Dowty, Bill Ackors, Rodney Rich, James Green Basses – Bob Smart, Don Potts, Don Best, Richard Whitlow Percussion
– Kathy Hayes, Terry Jackson, Karen Harrison, Woody Hammel, Kathy Yoder, Bob Bertram, Lane Hotchkiss*. LEGISLATURE
COMMITTEE MEET to Plan Assembly On April 21 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
the Legislative Assembly will be in session Roslyn
Merchant will preside as Speaker of the House and Herb Barnett as President
of the Senate. The public is
cordially invited to attend both the Senate and House of Representatives. The
school has received word that some students and adults from Kentland plan to
attend, so why don’t you? On Friday April 14 at 1:00p.m the
committees and advisors of the various bills for the Thirteenth Annual
Morocco High School Legislative Assembly met in the gym for the opening
ceremony of the legislature. Following the opening, the committees will
divide into the various groups and go to the selected rooms to plan their
bills….. Morocco honored
its athletes Tuesday night A great number of Morocco high school
athletic fans gathered in the local gym Tuesday night to pay tribute to the Beavers
at all levels who have given them such fine entertainment during the past
school year. The gala affair opened
with the invocation by Rev. Maurice Bonecutter and those present
devoured the mounds of food which had been carried in by the feminine athletic
fans. Following the dinner Morocco Lions Club
President, Ezra Castongia emceed a fast moving program which opened with an
address by Coach Duane Kleuh, Indiana State Teachers College, at Terre Haute,
Indiana Then came the awards with Coaches Jones, O’Neil and Ehrick presenting Jr. Hi. And high school awards for
the three major sports in the local school - football,
basketball and track. Miss Charlene
Molter presented cheerleader awards.
Coach Ehrick, the trophies to the foot ball captain and the boy with
the most tackles last fall O’Neil the
free throw trophies for the freshman , B team and Varsity and named the basketball co-captions: Coach Jones the “Most points” trophy for track and named the boys elected
co-captains for the track season; The Lions club for the “point leader” in track for the past
season; Dick Gilbert, the Out
standing Senior Athlete Trophy and the affair was closed with remarks from
Athletic Director William Jones……. Trophies Presented Honorary
Football Captain - Dennis Rush Most
Football Tackles - Roger
Abraham Varsity
Free Throw - Dennis Rush “B:
Team Free Throws - Jim Klassen Outstanding Senior The outstanding senior boy who
participated in athletics received the Dick Gilbert Outstanding Senior
Athletic Trophy which annually goes to the senior boy who is outstanding in
ten different categories running from grades to athletic ability with the
selection made by the administrative and athletic staffs of the school and
this year the honor went to Dennis Boyd who not only is outstanding in the
school as a whole but also majored in two sports, basketball and track. … Senior Awards Ten senior boys collected a total of
fourteen major awards; Dennis Boyd in basketball and track; Dennis Rush in
football and basketball; Ron Wilson in football and track; Ron Madison in
football and track; Herb Morocco Courier May 11, 1961 SENIOR CLASS To
Present Play on Thursday Apr. 7. The senior class of 1961 will give “We
Shook the Family Tree,” on Thursday, April 27 at 8:00 p.m. in the Morocco high
school gym. The play, a three-act comedy, was taken
from the book written by Hildegarde Dolson. The play evolves around the
Dolson family and especially Hildegarde, the problem daughter, She is
portrayed by that terrific actress, Mary Ferkins. Mrs. Dolson, the mother is
played by Evelyn Clark. Mr. Dolson, the father, who works at a bank and is
continually getting into trouble because of Hildegarde’s action is played by
Herb Barnett. Sally Hildegarde’s
sweet little sister, is played by Linda Shirer. Bob, the old brother, is Dennis Boyd, Dan
Vanderwall plays Jimmy the younger brother. Ellie May, who is Bob’s heart
throb, is played by Rita Emmrich. Jill, her friend, is Roslyn Merchant.
Freddie Shermer, the only boy in school who wears knickers, is portrayed by
Rick David. Mr. Shermer, who is Mr. Dolson’s boss at the bank is Lane
Hotchkiss. Mrs. Shermer is played by Melva Babbitt. Paige, a little six year
old girl, is none other than Darlene Surgeon… BACCALAUREATE 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 14, 1961 High School Gymnasium Processional……… piano - .Marilyn Rainford Invocation Rev.
Harold Hotchkiss ‘The
Lost Chord” Chorus Sermon:
“Lest You Forget”…. Rev.
Paul Coates “Bless
This House” Chorus Benediction…. Rev. Harold
Hotchkiss Recessional… piano - Marilyn Rainford Class Flower….CARNATION Class colors…. BLUE and WHITE Class
Motto…..The past is forever gone, The future still our own COMMENCEMENT Morocco High School 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 17, 1961 Processional: “Pomp and Circumstance” Band Invocation….. Rev.
Maurice Bonecutter “The
Student Prince”…. Band Address: “The Brighter Side of the Coin” .. Jesse Owens “Halls
of Ivy”…. Chorus Presentation of Diplomas…. Lawrence R.
Bannon Benediction…. Rev.
Maurice Bonecutter Recessional…”Graduation
Day”.. Band CLASS
OFFICERS President Jerry Brown Vice President Herbert Barnett Secretary Judy Tebo Treasurer Roslynn Merchant Sponsor James F.
Howell
Old
Gold and Black May 15, 1961 MHS
SENIORS REPORT TRIP VERY INSPIRATIONAL Tired but happy seniors returned from a
week’s tour of the nation’s capital, sites of interest nearby and New York
City Saturday morning. Highlights included a panoramic view of Washington
D.C. by night, guided tour of Washington Cathedral, watching the change of
the Guards at Arlington Cemetery, a guided tour of Gettysburg. A dress parade
was a feature of the tour of Annapolis. At New York City, the Statue of
Liberty, bird’s eye view of surrounding aria from the Empire State Building
and the United Nations were among the outstanding sites viewed while on
Manhattan Island. The following is a summary of the tour: the
seniors left Morocco high school Sun. afternoon, May 7, by Greyhound bus.
Enroute they stopped at Columbus, Ohio and Wheeling, Virginia. They spent
approximately two days visiting the most important governmental buildings,
and sites in and around the District of Columbia. All agreed that Mt. Vernon,
Washington and Lincoln Memorials as well as the Capitol Building and White
House in them selves made the trip worthwhile. From Washington the class went to New York
City, arriving Wednesday evening. Thursday was occupied with a guided tour of
the city. Free time was offered to the touring group Friday morning until
eleven o’clock when they departed on the homeward journey via the Toll Road
and New York Lincoln Tunnel. Stops included Mechanicsburg, New Jersey
Pleasant Valley, Ohio, Akron, Ohio, Indiana Meadow and Valparaiso, Indiana,
as well as an hour and a half delay because of a bus breakdown, resulting in
a change of bus. The Senior Class appreciates the support
and cooperation of school parents and the general public. Special
appreciation is extended to Mr. James Howell and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Merchant. A DEDICATION TO THE CLASS
OF (61) by I. Nominus We’re
going to miss you, seniors, You
always set the pace. In
fact, you rushed around so much,
You almost wrecked the place. You’ve
treated us so ‘justly… What
else could we demand? You
set up an example,
That all of us have banned. The
title of the Senior Play,
“We Shook the Family Tree,” Showed
folks how determining , The
senior girls can be. Your
money-making system,
Really won you fame. (That
monkey and the organ,
Were driving US insane.) The
teachers..they all loved you,
How else could they react? You
went on strike so many times,
They’ll never want you back! The
bills you wrote in legislature,
Had us all confused. But
when voted on and passed,
We all were quite amused This
poem, written all in jest,
Is very far from true. Of
all the classes you’re the best,
There’s no replacing you. ************** LOOKING BACK CLASS of
!966 Morocco
Courier August 12 1965 Reveal Program,
Faculty for North Newton Schools Morocco High School – Prin. Robert Smart;
P.E. Health & Safety, Thomas Allen; Social Studies, Bernard Baker;
English, Dorothy Barnett; Band, Paul E. Fitch; Music, Mr. Glenn Steele, Art,
Lucille Foster; Speech, English, Emily Furrer; Spanish, Luis Garriga; Science
& Math, Merle Gunkle; Librarian, Bertha Holley; Math, Janice Kiger;
English, Margaret Merchant; Social Sc. & P.E. & Coach, John Noak; Commerce, Joan Plunkett; Commerce, Mr.
Joe Elliott; Dr.Ed., Ind. Arts, Coach, Larry Pohlman; P.E. Health &
Safety, Cafeteria, Elizabeth; Social Studies Guidance, Jack Snell;
Agriculture, Richard Wright; Home Ec., Jean Thompson; and Science & Math,
Warren Stephenson. Morocco Courier March 20 1966 MHS Seniors Will Present Annual
Play The annual senior class play will be
presented March 11 at 7:30 p.m. under the direction of Miss Emily Furrer, The
title of the Play is “To Blush Unseen.” The admission is general $1.00 and
children 50c. The plot of the story is about Smedley
Brandon, a student at the Sweetberry
College, apparently invents a chemical solution that will make people
invisible. This is very disturbing to
him, because he is a serious-minded young man who would like to stay out of
trouble, but every time he lifts a
finger he piles one complication upon another. Of course as soon as people begin to disappear, hilarious
confusion takes over and dear old Sweetberry College comes awfully close to
being a madhouse. Finally no one
knows what to believe. A psychologist is summoned and also the F.B.I. and
even mowed down in the on rush of events, and it is really a fake
psychologist (one of the students dressed up) who helps bring order out of
chaos. The play is a high farce; it involves a cast of wacky characters, most
of whom remain visible, but some who don’t. CAST Man
from the F.B.I.: Tim Geller; Dottie
Finiston, a student working way through school: Juanita Davis; Glorainna Day a student: Betty Sapp. Marabella
Simpson, a student, her roommate: Janet Blann; Hanover
Banks, one of three roommates: Nick Smart; Pres.
“Prexy” Eckman, Pres. Of the College: Joe Clarkson; Gutzy
Butterworth, another one of the roommates: Joe Castongia; Cora
Mulligan, a girl who talks too much: Linda McClatchey; Smedley
Brandon, the Third roommate, always in trouble; Tim Fox; Lee
Wilson, an “A” Chemistry student, Smedley’s ex-girl friend: Cathy Smart Wanda
Fishe, Smedley’s present girl friend: Sherry Samuelson; Dean
Haggenbeck, the Dean of Women: Rhonda Hale: Dr.
Herman Boltsy, a psychologist: Lester Laffoon; Daisy
Forrest, a new girl: Donna Deardurff The public is cordially invited to attend.
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a pleasant evening of entertainment. Morocco
Courier May 12, 1966 Junior
– Senior Prom is Big Success “Moonlight and Roses,” was the hem of this
years’ Junior-Senior held from 9 p.m. to 12 p.m. on May 7th in the
gymnasium in honor of the Seniors given by the Junior Class. The guests entered the lovely garden
through an arched rose trellis. A Brick wall encircled the dance floor with
rose trellises leading upward from the wall. The sky was a net sea of blue
scattered with small moons. In the center of the garden a basket of cascading
roses hung from the blue sky. Tables with centerpieces of moons and roses
lined the walls. The band was located on the stage in a small garden scene
with the prom theme in the background. A large number of spectators were in
attendance to see the beautifully decorated gym and also to watch the grand
march. Pictures of couples were taken by the
photographer present. The highlight of the evening was the
crowning of the King and the queen by Prin. Robert Smart….. The
grand march was led by the junior class president, Tom Kocoshis, and his
date. The girls were charming in their beautiful formal gowns. Wrist and
shoulder corsages added to their loveliness. Many fellow ere dressed in
dinner jackets of various colors coordinating with their date’s gowns.
Boutonnières of various colors donned their jackets. Punch, cookies, mints and nuts ere served
from a wood-framed wishing well. The servers at the well ere Mary Sue Blaney,
Ruth Ellen Blaney, Becky Hatten, Patty Lynn, Brenda Morgan, Lisa Bennett,
Debbie Bannon and Rhonda White. Each girl wore a flowered print “granny”
dress. The handsome ushers were Mark McClatchey, Denny Wynn, Bob Merchant,
Rick Kaupke, Jim Cox, Bob Kemp, Dale Graefnitz, and Joe Deardurff. The fellow
wore Derby hats, garters on the sleeves of their white shirts, and black
dress slacks. Many couples then attended the movie, “The
Rare Breed,” at the theater in Brook. Sleepy-eyed, beautiful and excited, the
couples returned to the cafeteria to attend the after-prom breakfast of
juice, hot chocolate and sweet rolls. So came to an end an unforgettable
evening of enchantment. Band Presents Concert The Morocco High School Band under the
direction of Mr. Paul, gave a fine performance last Sunday afternoon at their
annual Spring Concert. Special
features were a clarinet duet by Pat Williamson and Carolyn Holley; also Nick
Smart played a solo on the bass tuba horn. Mr. Fitch presented silver medals to Gary
Schultz and Nick Smart, both seniors, for their fine cooperation,
participation and outstanding work in the band. Mr. Fitch asked all the senior members of
the band to stand, as this was their last time to play in concert with the
high school band. We detected a look of sadness on some of the faces. There was a large crowd present to enjoy
the concert put on by this fine band. Band members: Donna Deardurff*; Mary Lou DeKoker; Pam White*; Cheryl Hatten;
Beverly Morgan; Mary Beth Ludlow; Debbie Bannon; Jane Falk; Lisa Bennett;
Paula Storey; Jena Anderson; Pat Williamson; Carolyn Holley; Janet Blann*;
Judy Deardurff; Cheryl Merchant;
Sandy Hickman; Janis Hoskins; Carol Hancock; Patty Lynn; Ron Murphy; Rick
Kaupke; Joyce Miller; Tom Castongia; Virgie Sapp; Randy Barnett; Sally
Hanger; Becky Hatten; Rhonda White; Cheryl Swartz; Joyce Lowe; Mike Plaster*;
Gary Schultz*; Barb Whaley, Sandy Deardurff; Rhonda Madden; Sonja Davis;
Betty Holley; Gary Brandt; Melvin Fisher; Clyde Legg; Joe Clarkson*; Nancy
Reid; Pat Smart; Terry White*; Kathy Bartholomew; Sherri Calaway; Laurie
Jackson; Karen Lomax; Tom Hancock; Bobby Merchant; Denny Blann; Karen
Lindlow; Susan McCord; Marilyn Babbitt; Steve Storey; Nancy Lowe; Mary Sue
Blaney; Becky Falk; Cathy Smart*, Nick Smart*; George Deardurff; Jim Falk;
Mike Guzman; Lynn Severs’ John Broderick. *seniors… Morocco
Courier May 25, 1966 Fans Appreciate Beaver Athletes One of the largest crowds ever to attend a
Morocco Athletic Banquet filled the local gym Tuesday evening to partake of
the plentiful supply of food, hear a fine speaker in the person of Jim
Arneberg puts a lot of stress on “clean football,” because he feels this is
‘safe’ football but does firmly believe that every one connected with the
game (….) must have a violent, desire
to win. He told many amusing
experiences during his playing and coaching career, brought out the
importance of having the confidence in your own ability to do a bit of
gambling in a ball game and this is something he does believe in as any one
who has watched his teams play and attest – they gamble at the drop of a hat
and many times it works out to their advantage. At least the boys playing the
game and those watching certainly enjoy this kind of football. First in the way of awards were those for
the cheerleaders with Mrs. Paul Hittle (the former Miss Janice Kiger), cheer
sponsor, presenting the Jr.Hi, “B”
and Varsity cheerleaders with their awards, introduced the gals who will do
the “Jumping” next year and was in turn presented with the beautiful floral
centerpiece from the speaker’s table by the girls with “graduation” Cathy
Smart “making the speech of appreciation.” Then it was basketball coach John Noak’s
turn at the wheel and he expressed his belief in basketball, introduced his
Cross Country team of last fall, presented Gale Moody with the “Coaches
Award” which was a track shoe, introduced the “B” and Varsity basketball
teams and had many kind words to say about the effort, advancement and
attitude of the lads even though they didn’t have what could be termed a
successful season. Coach Noak had one other special award to hand out and it
went to the very deserving Roger LaCosse for his tremendous and consistent
work which made him one of the toughest in the area by the time the season
was over. The award was a basketball charm with an “M” on it. He also paid
tribute to his managers, Ronnie LaCosse, and Mike Shireley. Coach Tom Allen and Coach Larry Pohlman
collaborated on their awards which covered football, baseball, track and the
Jr. Hi. Sports. First the Jr. Hi lads were recognized and given their letters
….the track squad was presented, then the baseball team, with the trophies
going to Terry White for the highest batting average and to Tom Lukes as the
most valuable player. Football came next with special emphasis
and recognition given the senior boys who have done such a grand job during
their high school careers. Co-Captain trophies were handed to Joe Clarkson,
Jerry Wagner and Terry White, the “Most Tackles” trophy for a Varsity player
went to Jerry Wagner .. A delayed award by Coach Allen went to
Terry White for the most points scored on the track team this season and
Coach Pohlman presented a special football award a football charm, to one of
the most willing, ambitious, cooperative and able graduating seniors- Ralph
Schultz. The “Most Valuable Senior Athlete Award,”
was presented to Joe Clarkson. Principal Robert Smart closed the meeting. COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES Baccalaureate Morocco Gymnasium Sunday May 15, 1966 – 8:00 p.m. Choral
Anthem, “Let Thy Holy Presence” School
Chorus Invocation…. Rev.
August Stork Music,
“You’ll Never Walk Alone”…. School
Chorus Sermon
…. Rev.
Glen Ramsey Benediction… Rev.
Eldon Shingleton Commencement Morocco Gymnasium Wednesday, May
18, 1966 – 8:00 p.m. Musicale
Prelude….School Band Processional,
“ Pomp and Circumstance”…….Rev. Kenneth Samuelson Salutatorian….. Valedictorian…. Commencement
Address…… Professor Thomas
Ryan ”Climb Every
Mountain, Ford Every Stream” Presentation
of Diplomas…. Mr. R. L. Smart Halls
of Ivy……………….. Senior Class Benediction Rev. Donald Crellin Recessional…… School Band Class officers President…. Jerry
Wagner Vice President… Oscar
Reyes Secretary…. Pam
White Treasurer Laurie Pike Sponsors Mr.
Joe Elliott and Mr. Glen Steele Principal Mr.
Robert L. Smart Superintendent Mr.
L.R. Bannon Class Flower… White Rose Class Colors Blue and White Class Motto “Nothing ventured, nothing gained.”
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LOOKING BACK; MHS ALUMNI 2012 HONORED CLASSES 1922 – 1927 – 1932 – 1937 – 1942 – 1947 – 1952 – 1957 – 1962 – 1967 CLASS OF 1922 From The Moroccan - 1922 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 5, 1918, soon after the sun had topped the horizon, one score and thirteen mothers brought their boys and girls to the Morocco High School. After seeing them to their seats and cautioning them to be good, left them to the tender mercies of the upper classmen. This began their long journey to the city of desire. We were somewhat the color of green but like the Amelia, we soon changed our color. We slipped in the halls, fell up the stairs, and got into the upper classes, but we didn’t mind the laughs and jeers of the upper classmen, for we knew that the M.H.S. couldn’t get along without us. Very early in the year a large sign appeared on the black-board which stated that all freshmen and all freshwomen were to meet in the north recitation room at 4 o’clock. After much confusion and running around the building, we found ourselves in the north room. Here we elected Ora Hough, president; Lula Moor, vice-president; Gladys Stockton, treasurer and Harley Smart, secretary. To our pride Old Gold and Purple were chosen as our class colors and the American Beauty Rose as our class flower. In athletics we were well represented, Hendricks, Flemings and Hough were regulars on the football team and Hendricks and Hough were of the quintet in the winter. Our first class party was held at Marie Larson’s home and we had a W-I-L-D time playing Jacob and Ruth and Ring Around the Rosy. As green and ignorant as we were, we looked ahead at goals to be attained. First, seemingly near at hand, yet far away, was the goal of Sophomorism: second, still farther away but near enough to be seen, was the goal of Juniorism and last, so far away that none but the wearers of intellectual glasses could see it, was the Olympic goals of Seniorism. Having obtained the first goal, we Sophs., began our school year with many faces minus. At a class meeting the officers of the preceding year were re-elected. This year we had no Football team but Lucus, Hendricks, Brunton, Archibald and Hough, sophomores represented OLD M.H.S. at the tournament. Although too young to be recognized and yet too old to be ridiculed, we managed to give a class play. “ARON GO BROUGH,” and a few parties. As Junior we entered the third lap of our journey. This year, fewer in number than ever, we started the steady march. At the class meeting Hough, Stockton and Smart were elected for their third term. Lawson Brunton was elected vice-president to succeed Lulu Moore who moved away. This year we gave a class play, “LAUGHING CURE,“ and were hosts at the Junior reception which I think everyone who was there will long remember. We had our few parties which ended our third year. With the first goal far, far behind, second goal not so far, and the third goal attained, we now are beginning to tighten our belts, pull down our headgears and sharpen our spikes for the glorious touchdown. This year we had a new member, Mary Jane Phillips, who proved to be a live wire for her class. At the usual class meeting officers were elected to carry on the business of the SENIOR year. Hough, Brunton, Stockton and Smart, who had proven loyal to their class for three years, were given the responsibility again for their fourth term. At this meeting the Seniors undertook to advance the Morocco High School in an educational way by publishing an annual- THE MOROCCAN. Ora T Hough, ‘22 SENIOR NIGHT Monday May 15, 8:00 p.m. President’s Address………………..Ora Hough Salutatory…………………………. Mary Jane Phillips History…………………………….Grace Russell Will………………………………..Cora Wampsher Prophecy…………………………..Gladys Stockton Solo………………………………..Mary Jane Philips Poem………………………………Burton Harwood Motto Colors and Flower………….Harley Smart Creed………………………………Nora Stoner Oration…………………………….Lawson Brunton Quartette…………………………..Senior Boys School Days……………………….Marie Larson, Bessie Peters Presentation……………………….Ora Hough Acceptance………………………..Clifton Hendricks Valedictory……………………… .Ruth Hunter Presentation of Credits…………….Gladys Roberts Class Song…………………………….. FOOTBALL One of the ideals of our school is winning athletic teams. Those classes which handed down the cup won on the track and state championship of the football fields represented a type of strength to which we believe the Moroccan aspires. Our shortcomings this year we assign to the disbanded teams of the last two years rather than to the personnel of this one Our first football game, September 24th, was played at Rensselaer under a downpour of rain. The team was newly organized and was the first game that some of our boys had ever undertaken. We have no apologies to make, but confess that our 8-0 defeat came from a stronger team. However, throughout the battle a daring spirit was manifested. Twice the eastern army dropped their arms only to receive relief from the shot which ended the half, and the injury which a Moroccan received. We remember the abrupt refusal which we were given when we attempted to schedule another game after our boys were “hardened down.” We always enjoy games with such teams as are put out by this town. We extend an invitation to them for the coming seasons. On September 3, Monticello came to our field with a “brand new” team. We found theirs to be a clean cut, sportsman like team with the markings of a real good aggregation. The boys played real team work and showed the Moroccans a good time. But our team showed the advantage of experience by launching four touchdowns. The final score gave us a 26-0 victory. This demonstrated the unique strength of the line and the good work of the backfield. Hough’s line plunging and McClatchey’s end runs supplied the fans with rotating thrills. On October 15, our return game with Monticello resulted in an 18-0 victory but was won with some of the substitutes and a weakened force. We received the same generous treatment and decided to exchange games again next year. We feel as if these will be royally supported. On October 29, our fourth game, was the best played. St. Viators brought over a line-up of extremely athletic men. They boasted of having a practice game but when Hough placed a nice drop kick over and their “carriers” that failed many times to break the line of Moroccan’s the boast fell to fabrics. It was with extreme plunging and sacrificing that they finally put over a touchdown. When the final whistle blew, the score stood 7-3 in favor of the visitors. Every fan witnessed the struggle wistfully, saying that the Moroccans played a remarkable game and deserved credit for holding firm such a heavy, well trained corps of men. Friday, November 4, the next game was won at Lafayette. Jefferson sent out a husky battalion to meet the rumored force. Their rough and violent tactics stayed our line through three quarters but the last quarter called forth the old pep which led to a neat and definite seven points. The battle was won 7-0 and the laurels were unmarred. The zenith was reached November 19, when Kentland and Morocco met on the former’s field. It was indeed a grid meet. The occasion of this gathering was accompanied by its usual public gathering nature. The pond in the center of the field was not commendable but even under this handicap, Kentland fell far short of their expected walk away. They battled for protection. At last when their line of recruits was nearly exhausted and our regiment long past use up. They managed to score two touchdowns and a goal kick. It was obvious that Hough was the best individual player on the field. We lost, but we fought to the end…… by Mgr. Geo Ray BASEBALL Morocco, Goodland Game, on April 29, the Morocco baseball team motored to Goodland. The game was called at 2:30 and the score ended 6 to 4 in favor of Goodland. Line Up Ora Hough………………………Catcher James Dutcher………………….Pitcher Clifton Hendricks………………1st base Lawson Brunton………………..2nd base Hayden Martin…………………3rd base Glen Murphy………………..…short stop Burnette Archibald…………….center field‘ Herschel McClatchey………….left field Clifford Russell………………..right field Subs.. Bryon Harwood , pitcher Meril Tuggle Paul Walters Paul Roadruck Zeland Holley Eldon Howell BACCALAUREATE Sunday May 14, 7:45 p.m. Methodist Church Prelude…………………………...Ruth Richmire Hymn-Battle Hymn of Republic…M.H.S.Chorus Invocation………………………..Rev. R. S. Lantz “Holy, Holy, Holy”………………Choir Scripture Reading……………… .Rev. W.F. White Send Out Thy Light………………Girls Chorus Sermon, “Conditions on Which Prize of Life is Won”….Rev. C.C. Cole “Sail On, Sail On”……………….Choir Onward Christian Soldiers………Congregation Benediction………………………Rev. W.L. Hargrave Postlude COMMENCEMENT Friday May 19, 8 p.m. School Auditorium Processional Invocation…………………….Rev. E.L. Hargrave Music………………………….Orchestra Address……………………….Dr. Louis J. Rettger Music…………………………Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas…….Supt. Geo. O. Nichols Music…………………………Orchestra Benediction…………………..Rev. R.S. Lantz Recessional FACULTY; George Otha Nichols, History Gwladys Roberts, Latin and English George Edward Ray, Mathematics and Science Hallie Coxiene Weathers, Manual Training and Commerce, Fleta Lovenia Gobbel, Music , Art, and Domestic Science John J. Hasher; Seventh and Eight Grades Superintendent of Newton County Schools; William O. Schanlaub Trustee Beaver Township Charles W. Timmons Advisory Board; Peter Z. Kalfise - George Gay - Charles E. Brunton Legal Advisor; Fred G. Richmire LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 26, 1922 TWELVE RECEIVE DIPLOMAS One of the most successful terms in the history of the Morocco high school came to a fitting close last Friday evening when diplomas were given twelve young men and young women. The commencement exercises were held in the assembly hall of the new school building, and was largely attended, affording many their first opportunity to inspect the interior of this splendid new structure, which will mean so much to the future generations of Beaver township. The room was decorated in the class colors and exercises were most impressive throughout. The address of the evening was made by Dr. Louis J. Rettger, professor of psychology at the Indiana State Normal. Dr. Rettger is a broad-minded man and a clear, deep thinker, and the gist of his talk was the value and necessity in modern times of a higher education, and he admonished the members of the graduation class to ever push forward toward higher ideal and plans of learning. In presenting diplomas to the graduates, Supt. Nichols spoke briefly concerning their school life and the joys of graduating, yet mingled with pangs of regret at parting. The members of the graduating class follow: Ora Theodore Hough Mary Jane Phillips Lawson Owen Brunton Ruth Etta Hunter Byron Leslie Harwood Nora Marguerite Stoner Ellen Marie Larson Harley Ambrose Smart Mildred Grace Russell Bessie Zeolona Peters Cora Ethel Wamsher Gladys Ann Stockton THE NEW SCHOOL BUILDING We intended having a picture of the “new high school building” (in the 1922 Morocan ) but weather was such, until too late, that we were unable to get a good one taken. The building is one of the finest structures in the northern part of the state. The interior is fitted with modern furniture; the equipment is complete…… We as seniors, are almost sorry that this is our last year, for we did not get to attend school in the building, However, we held our Commencement there on Friday, May 19th. Many new courses of instruction will be offered, thus the better preparing the students for wider fields of service. The Seniors of ‘23 have the important responsibility of establishing many new precedents and they ought to do a great work. As the outgoing Seniors, we believe that we leave the ideals, tradition and the responsibilities of the Morocco High School in safe hands in the persons of the undergraduates. M.H.S. May she live long and prosper. ADIEU. CLASS OF 1927 LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, September 3 1926 SCHOOL OPENS MONDAY School will open Monday morning with but three changes in our faculty. One of these is a Newton county young woman and a former Morocco girl, Miss Lucile Sizelove of Kentland. Out trustee has always given our local teachers a preference when he considered it at all the wise thing to do and most of our teachers are local men and women. They are: S.E. Rouch, Principal, Miss Younger of Chalmers, Assistant Principal; Ernest Clarkson, Manual Training, he will also be our athletic director; Mr. Schooley, Science; Mill Lucile Sizelove, History; M rs. Ruby Smith, Domestic Science; Miss Ann Clift of Terre Haute, Latin; Alvin Stoner, History and Geography; Miss Dorothy Frank of Albany, Music and Art. LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, February, 18 1927 MOROCCO SCHOOL NOTES reporters Inez Smart and Gurthie Long The superintendents and principals of the different schools in the county spent Wednesday visiting our high school. In the forenoon they visited various high school classes. Dinner was served by the freshman domestic science class and a business meeting was held in the afternoon. Saturday evening the basketball girls of Morocco high school won another victory when they defeated their old time rival, Kentland, the score was 17-11. Socks Henry referred. The Morocco high boys won another much sought for victory Saturday night, when they defeated the fast Kentland team with a score of 26-30. The Senior English class will give a short Lincoln program, at which time the Lincoln medal will be awarded. It has been customary for the Lincoln Watch company to present a medal to the schools participating in the Lincoln Essay contest. The medal will be presented to Some Senior at this program. The local Latin contest will be held Friday. All those enrolled in the classes will participate. All others wanting to take part may. The local Latin club will meet Monday evening with Miss Blanche Ethel Sizelove. The Morocco girls and boys will play Raub, Friday night, on the home floor. The Junior play “Putting it up to Patty;” was well attended Friday night, in spite of the rainy weather. Those receiving their credit in Bible study the first semester were: Gerald Purkey, Violet Locke, Howard Martin, Hazel Morton, Alice Purdy, Zada Furr, Pauline Howell, Blanche Purdy, Doris Anderson, Charles Gates, Chester Potts, and Gailord Fox. …… Monday there was a meeting of those boys who are interested in having football re-established as a major sport to our high school. All patrons and friends of the school are urged to pay us a visit next week. This has been designated Patrons’ Week in Newton county and an effort will be made to have every patron of the county visit his or her respective school. We want the silver loving cup which is being offered to the school having the largest percentage of its patrons listed as visitors during the week. Will you help us? A committee at the north entrance will take the patrons where they want to go and will try to make them feel at home. Darrel Bartholomew, Ray Statton, Harold Hawkins, Albert Best, Bert Deardurff, Carl Deardurff, Billy Williamson, Woodrow Martin, Algie Padgett, and Francis Coffman have been certified for the district basketball tourney which will be held at Goodland on March 4-5. O the ten certified eight will be selected to participate in the tourney. LOOKING BACK: Morocco Courier March, 4, 1927 MOROCCO SCHOOL NOTES reporters Dewana McClatchey and Ena Graves The schedule for the basketball tournament at Goodland is as follows: Friday 2’00 p.m. Telft vs Rensselaer 3:00 p.m. Remington vs Fair Oaks 4:00 p.m. Morocco vs Brook 7:30 p.m. Wheatfield vs. Hanging Grove 8:30 p.m Knieman vs Kentland Saturday 9:00 a.m. Goodland vs. Winner 2 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Winner 3 p.m. vs. Winner 4 p.m 2:00 p.m. Winner 7:30 p.m vs. Winner 8:30 p.m. 3 :00 p.m. Winner 9 a.m. vs. Winner 10 p.m. 8 :00 p.m. Winner 2 p.m. vs. Winner 3 p.m. Officials: Clarence Fauber and Clyde Cunningham Morocco is sure having two participants in the district Latin contest as Evelyn Garrard and Hallie James are the only Cicero students in this county. The Senior play, “Cyclone Sally” will be given April 1. This is a comedy of three acts written by Eugene Hofer. Mr. Morehouse has made it possible so that any department may avail themselves of the opportunity of securing slide from Indiana University. Monday the English classes used such slide illustrating the work that has been done in Shakespearian drama the last four weeks.
Morocco girls basketball team played Wolcott girls team at Wolcott, Friday evening, Feb. 25. At the insistence of the Wolcott girls and their coach, the first half of the game was played on the two division court, although the Morocco girls had not practiced that way since the first of Nov. The Wolcott girls had been practicing thus for only two weeks. The score at the end of the first half was 7-17 in Morocco’s favor. At the end of the second half, played on a three division court, the score was 29 - 19 in favor of Morocco. …. Team members: R. Ackors, E. Holley, N. Ackors, E. Robinson, H. Best, and R. Shuringa
Boys basketball In a game that proved entirely too fast for Wolcott, the Morocco high school quintet scored another victory. Hawkins and Statton having a hitting streak, piled up the score so that Wolcott was unable to overcome the lead: Best doing good work at center, getting the tip off and his offensive work something that Wolcott could not stop; the guarding of Deardurff and Potts making them look like real veterans of the game; Captain Bartholomew being a very good utility man taking the place of Hawkins at forward and playing at guard. The score at the final was 42- to 28 .. Team members: Bartholomew, Statton, Hawkins, Potts, Deardurff, Best….. Morocco, running true to from, has drawn the best team in the tourney, Brook, as her first foe. For several years Morocco has been unable to beat Brook , but there is a first time for everything and we feel like this is the time. Back the boys for they will do their best.
LOOKING BACK: Morocco Courier Friday, May 20, 1927 CLASS NIGHT The Class Night exercises which were staged on Tuesday eight at the High School auditorium were perhaps the best the school has ever given. Each of the four high school classes put on a stunt. All were indeed clever and were received with much appreciation and loud applause by an audience that more than filled the assembly. Every number was good but the two act comedy “Arrested for Speeding” which was presented by the Junior class showed that much time and pains had been given to its preparation. The Senior class honors were won by Miss Ester Howell who received the highest average for scholarship and Miss Zada Furr the second highest. The $5 good piece which is awarded each year to the 8th grade pupil who makes the highest average in American History, by the Kentland chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution was presented by Mr. Rouch to Parker Hancock. Teachers Give Dinner Party In Honor of Principal Rouch The teachers from both the high school and the grades gave a most delightful dinner party on Monday evening at six o’clock to honor their superintendent and wife. The delicious meal was prepared in the kitchen at the high school and a long table with pretty decorations was spread in the entrance hall. The perfect harmony and spirit of cooperation and good will that has existed between Mr. Rouch and his teachers during the four years in which he has been at the head of our school is unusual and it was as an expression of their appreciation and esteem for both him and Mrs. Rouch that this social function was planned. BACCALAUREATE SERVICE The Baccalaureate service for the graduates of the Morocco High School was held in the Methodist church on Sunday night. Rev. Million, pastor of the Christian church gave the address, drawing many beautiful and practical lessons from the text “And He washed the disciples feet,” warning the young people not to despise the most humble service and that only through what might seem the most menial services do men rise to the big things in life. The bigger the man the more humble is his attitude toward others. Rev. Abbott and Rev. Niell assisted in the service. Splendid music was furnished by the Christian Church orchestra and a Union Choir of voices, led by Porter Garmong with Mrs. Elmer Padgett at the piano. Mr. Garmong also gave a beautiful vocal solo. Those in the graduating class this year are Ira Harden, Phillip Hastings, Louis Graves, Nedra Ackors, Eva Storey, Juanita Swanson, Nettie Johnson, Helen Best, Jeanette Pence Best, Charles Gates, Chester Potts, Ester Howell, Zada Furr Wallace Murphey, Gerald Purkey, Hazel Morton, Edna Vayette, Harold Hawkings, Albert Best, Victor Lawbaugh, Angelus Kocoshis. Members of the Junior class acted as ushers. LOOKING BACK; Friday , May 27, 1927 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES FOR Class of 1927 The graduation exercises for the class of 1927 of the Morocco High School were given on Friday night in the High School auditorium. Ten young men and eleven young women were awarded diplomas. The High School Orchestra which has done such splendid work, under their director, Miss Dorothea Frank, opened the program with a pleasing number. Four orchestra members, Helen Best, Edna Vayette, Phillip Hastings and Harold Hawkins were among the graduates. Rev. Niell, pastor of the Methodist church gave the invocation. Juanita Swanson sang “A May Morning” in a pleasing manner after which Prof. Rouch presented the speaker for the evening. The Honorable Albert J. Hall, representative to Congress from the 11th district, a former county Superintendent of the Marion county schools, a man whose interest has been centered in the public schools of Indiana for so many years that he truly understands the school problems. He brought to the young people many helpful thoughts and suggestions centered about the theme “Know Thyself”. Mr. Hall is a very able speaker and this is the first time he has appeared before a Morocco audience but they will indeed be happy to welcome him back again at any time. Following the lecture Evelyn Garrard and Marion Smart gave a saxophone duet accompanied by Ruth Tuggle. Mr. Rouch then presented the diplomas. The orchestra gave the concluding musical number and Rev. Blackwell, pastor of the Baptist church, gave the benediction. Thus closed perhaps the most successful year of Morocco’s school history. Prof. Frank Stephens Elected New Superintendent of School Prof. Frank Stephens has been elected to the superintendent of the Morocco school for the coming year. He needs no introduction as he was a very popular teacher and athletic coach here for two years, resigning in 1925 to become, superintendent of a school at Marseilles, Illinois, where he has been since that time. Mr. Stevens has married in the mean time and this community will be very glad to welcome him, with his wife, back into our school. Mr. Stephens expects to attend school this summer at Ames. Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens will occupy the Mrs. W.O. Thompson property vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Rouch. CLASS OF 1932 LOOKING BACK: Morocco Courier, Thursday, August 20, 1931 SCHOOLS OPEN SEPTEMBER 4th Morocco’s greatest institution, our high and graded schools, opens on Friday, September 4, this year, with a large enrollment in prospect. The building is being cleaned out and a few necessary improvements being made in the way of redecorating in preparation for the opening. It is the plan of Trustee Elmer Padgett and the advisory board to run the school this year as economically as possible without reducing its efficiency. Cecil Grayson, who comes here from Lowell, is the new superintendent, and J.R. Leish, Franklin, the athletic coach. Other new teachers are Helen Best, third grade, who taught at Warren, Ohio, last year; Frances Cox, first grade, Morocco and Grace Dixon, fourth grade, Lafayette, who taught at Ade last year. The returning teachers are R.A. Plowman, manual training,
Alvin Stoner, mathematics and history; Ann Younger, English; Ruth Connelly,
commercial; Roth Corbin, History; Dorothy Odell, Latin and English; Irene
Greene, domestic science; Mary Hayes Chamberlain, music; Anna Ketchem,
principal grades; Adeline Buege, second grade; Bethel Murphey, fifth grade.
LOOKING BACK: Morocco Courier, Thursday, October 15, 1931 SCHOOL HEADS ABOLISH PROM Move for Economy in School Activities, Made at Superintendents’ and Principals’ Meeting The Superintendents and Principals club, composed of all school executives of Newton county schools met in Kentland Wednesday of last week and discussed matters relating to various school activities. All members of the club agreed that strict economy must be practiced in the purchase of school supplies and that everything possible be done to reduce expenditures. It was agreed to limit the number of class plays, parties and other events. Yielding to the demands of organized groups representing the public, the club voted to discontinue for the present, the county declamatory contests, the oratorical contests, and the county musicale. This action was reluctantly taken, however, because the contests do have much value in a full educational development of students. The major thing accomplished in the meeting so far as economy is concerned and which should merit the approval and support of all people of the county, was the eliminations of the Junior banquet and prom from all schools in Newton county for the present year. This one act of the club will save several thousand dollars. Because of the popularity of these events, adults especially will need to extend encouragement and support to the movement. Another recommendation made by the club was that all class jewelry should be tabooed for the present. The school can not prevent parents from purchasing class rings, pins, etc. But it is well for them to know that the schools; are not urging or recommending such purchases….. Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, October 26, 1931 Student Council Meets The student council met Monday morning to discuss matters of general interest in the high school. A pep session will be held Friday to arouse enthusiasm for the football game to be played with Attica Saturday. With a few speeches from the faculty and several peppy yells, we will make the auditorium show the appreciation we have for the team The Scout band will assemble on the main square Saturday afternoon, to play for a few minutes. Then it will lead a parade to the Blaney field where it will play until the is called. Saturday night, ,November 14, the high school will give a carnival for the benefit of the athletic association. The date of the carnival, falls on the Saturday ;night between the end of the football season and the opening of the basketball season. The help of every student in school and the support of the public will be needed to make this carnival a success. MOROCCO HOLDS STRONG LOWELL TEAM 20-7 The MHS football team went to Lowell Saturday where they were defeated by one of the strongest teams in the Little Seven conference by a score of 20-7. Morocco came close to scoring three times but they were successful only once. In the first quarter Lowell kicked to Morocco. The ball hit one of the Morocco players and bounded back where a Lowell player fell on ;it. Lowell made good two passes totaling 28 yds. Then on a fumble Deardurff recovered the ball for Morocco. After a few successful runs Morocco was stopped and were forced to punt. McClatchey got off a beauty for 40 yds. Lowell was penalized on their first play for backfield in motion. On a good pass Lowell zipped across for a touchdown, and also made their extra point good by a plunge. Lowell kicked off again to Morocco. Purdy received the ball tearing back to our 35 yard line. Halfstrom made a good run through center, and a good pass from McClatchey to Hammel gave Morocco a first. Morocco then punted to Lowell but regained the ball shortly on a fumble. A run by Starr and a Pass from McClatchey to Purdy gave Morocco a first down. McClatchey sent a beautiful long pass to Hammel and he ripped up the field for a touchdown. The attempt for an extra point was made good by a line plunge. Morocco then kicked to Lowell. Lowell put in a different team at the time and the quarter ended. In the second quarter, Deardurff showed the Lowell line that he could get through them every time. He stepped several plays. Lowell punted to Morocco , who punted back to Lowell after losing several years. It was then Lowell’s ball on Morocco’s 45 yard line The ended the first half. In the third quarter Lowell made several good plays and several bad ones. They made several passes and fumbled quite a few times. Deardurff, Hammel and Halfstrom did some good tackling. Finally by a long pass, Chase of Lowell went across for a touchdown, but failed to make the extra point. Lowell kicked to Morocco and were penalized for unnecessary roughness. The quarter ended with a pass.. On the first play in the fourth quarter Lowell made a first down, Starr intercepted a long pass of Lowell’s running back 5 yards. McClatchey made a long run of 35 yards but was stopped by two safety men. Morocco fumbled but recovered the ball. Then Lowell intercepted a Morocco pass but was penalized on the first play. After making a first down, Lowell was penalized 25 yards for clipping from the rear. The only causality of the game came at this time. Harley Williamson was knocked out by hitting a man too hard. Shuey took his place in the line, McClatchey attempted to punt but was blocked. The game ended with a pass made by Lowell. Basketball Schedule for 1931-32 Nov. 20 Reynolds……..…here Nov. 25 Wolcott………....here Dec . 4 Hobart………..…there Dec. 11 Brook……… ..…Here Dec. 18 Earl Park…... ….there Dec. 19 Goodland…… ....Here Jan. 8 Chesterton….. …there Jan. 9 Lowell……… ....Here Jan. 15 Kentland ….. …Here Jan. 23 Lowell……… ...there Jan. 28 Lew Wallace……here Jan. 29 Hammond Tech..here Feb . 5 Fowler……… …there Feb. 6 Earl Park…… …here Feb. 12 Brook……… …there Feb. 18 Remington… …here Feb. 19 Goodland… … .there Feb. 26 Kentland… … ..there LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, March 31, 1932 SENIOR PLAY TO BE PRESENTED FRIDAY NIGHT “Be An Optimist” as presented by the senior class of the Morocco high school is in the last stage of development.” Every performer has successfully mastered his part and is awaiting the raising of the curtains Friday night. The seniors have labored for two weeks spending several hours everyday in preparation and the play should be the best ever given is the Morocco high school. The ticket management has been handled very nicely by Louise Triplett and Harley Williamson. Albert Brewer, stage manager, has worked continuously to have things in readiness for the big performance. The ushers are ready to perform their duties. Miss Mary Hayes Chamberlain is to be complimented for the work of presenting the between-act-performances. Miss Greenham and her advanced class in sewing have kindly assisted in making the costumes. Remember is you want to have on thrilling evening of entertainment don’t fail to see, “Be An Optimist,” The cast of characters follow: Isaac Golditch, antiliquor of the Golditch art shop……………………………….. .James Best Pietro, D’Angelo Cacciolino, expert wormholer……………………………….......Glenwood Hammel Jimmie Maynard, “the poor mastiff“…………………………….............................Porter Madison Mildred Clinton, who is in love and likes it………………………………...............Edith Cummings Mrs. Clinton, why mother-in-law jokes are true………………………………........Ethel Yoder Mike, just what his name suggest………………………………...............................Melvin Elgas Ray Hudson, a friend in need, but scarcely in deed………………………………...Maurice McClatchey Miss Hull, interior decorator………………………………......................................Lucille Sheffer Maggie, not green, ……………………………….....................................................Myra Harwood Ethel Peabody, who defies love to affect her………………………………........... ..Lucille Williamson Spencer, a paid guest………………………………...................................................Delven Brandt Madame Gopher, dispenser of spirits………………………………..........................Virginia Rich COMING EVENTS April 1.……..Senior Class Play April 1-2.….”The Big Shot” at the Family Theatre. April 2-3.…”Emma” at the Clarendon. Looking Back: Morocco Courier April 28, 1932 JUNIOR - SENIOR PARTY At a meeting of the Newton County Board of Education last fall it was ruled that the annual proms and receptions that given by the Junior class for the senior class be eliminated this year as these affairs had become most elaborate and expensive. With the consent of those in authority the Juniors were permitted to entertain the Seniors and the faculty on Friday night at a simple party in the school auditorium which proved to be as enjoyable as any former elaborate entertainment. All the young ladies were attired in pretty cotton dresses. The assembly was made very pretty into a rustic scene with apple blossoms and rustic benches. Music for the dancing was furnished by the high school orchestra. Cards were also enjoyed and refreshment of cake and ice cream were served . County Superintendent W.O. Schanlaub and Miss Johnson of Kentland were guests…. MEMBERS OF SHORTHAND CLASS WIN HONORS Ten members of the first year shorthand class have received certificates from the Gregg school in New York. Specimens of their work was submitted to be judged and out of the thirteen sent in, one received a pin an ten merited certificates. These certificates made them members of the Order of Gregg Artists. Louise Eickmann, whose work was the best of that submitted received a pin. Those getting certificates are Louise Eickmann, Carrie Evelyn Murphey, Gartha Hanger, Eloise Kessler, Velma McClatchey, Marjorie Irvin, Nelda Odle, Alma Merchant, Marjorie Jackson and Julia Dunkin Brown. School Calendar Apr. 29.…...Operetta May 6 ……Mother’s day program May 11-12 ..Senior examinations May 13.…. .Close of senior’s regular class work May 13.…...Junior-Senior Party May 15.… ..Baccalaureate May 16-17-18.. Final examinations May 18 …..Senior convocation May 20.……Report cards given out May 20.……Commencement LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 19, 1932 Two High School Athletes Qualify For State Meet Two Morocco high School athletes qualified for the state track and field meet to be held at Indianapolis this Saturday by their showing in the sectional track meet held at Boswell last Saturday. Porter Madison and Bob Williamson will represent Morocco at the state meet, Madison in the 100 and 220 yard dashes, and Williamson in the high jump. Each were victorious in those events at Boswell Saturday as they were the week before at Monticello. In the meet at Boswell Brook took first honors, Fowler second and Morocco third, in total points. On Saturday the Morocco golf team was defeated by the Attica golfers at the Harrison Hills country club at Attica. COMMENCEMENT TOMORROW EV’G Dr. Paul E. Million to Address Graduating Class of Twenty-Two Tomorrow night the class of 1932, composed of twenty-two members, will be graduated from the Morocco high school. Dr. Paul E. Million of Schelbyville, a former pastor of the Morocco Christian church and a speaker of note, will deliver the commencement address. His subject will be, “What of the Graduate of 1932.” The commencement exercises, which are open to the public, take place at the high school auditorium at 8 o’clock. Seats have been reserved for the immediate relatives of the graduates. Although the class is somewhat small in number in proportion to the enrollment of the school, it has distinguished itself in scholarship as well as all branches of school activities and is composed of as fine a group of young people as have ever left the local schools. Next year’s class promises to be much larger, there being 45 enrolled in it this year. The class is made up of ten boys and twelve girls. They are Delven Brandt, Edith Cummings, Ethel Yoder, Porter Madison, Lucille Sheffer, Maurice McClatchey, Lona Cory, Virginia Rich, Lucille Williamson, Ruby Fleming, Myra Harwood, William Archibald, Albert Brewer, Melvin Elgas, Louise Triplett, Glenwood Hammel, Darrell Sellers, Lavere Brunton, Delos Best, James Best, Chas. Ewan and Opal Ruth Hagen. Tomorrow night’s program follows in detail. “Allegiance,” Zamecnik, “ March,” Zamecnik, “Cavalry Charge,” Zamecnik…… Orchestra “Allah’s Holiday,” (Frimi-Riegger)……………………………............................. .Girls’ Glee Club Invocation………………………………................................................................ ..Rev. Reidenback “Night” (Listzt-Parks………………………………............................................... ....Boys’ Glee Club Address, “What of the Graduate of 1932?” ……………………………….................Rev. Million “Novelette,” Reynard………………………………....................................................Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas “Violet Lady,” Redman……………………………….................................................Girls’ Glee Club Benediction………………………………...................................................................Rev. Roush “Sky Bird,” Wellesley………………………………...................................................Orchestra BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Rev. C.V. Roush addressed the class of 1932 of the Morocco high school for the annual baccalaureate service at the Methodist church on Sunday. Rev. E.C. Reidenbach assisted in the service. A chorus of voices from the four churches furnished music as did the Christian church orchestra. PRACTICALLY SAME FACULTY With the distribution of report cards on Friday the Morocco public schools for the year 1931-32 will be brought to a close. The fact that all members of the faculty, with on exception, have contracts with Trustee E.L. Padgett for the coming year is proof of the success of our school and the satisfaction our teachers have given the patrons….. …….Miss Adeline Buege who has been our second grade teacher for the past five years, will now be at Enos. Miss Margaret Dickinson of Goodland who taught at Roselawn the past year, will succeed Miss Buege. CLASS OF 1937 LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, Oct. 8 1936 During the football season. Mr. Stoner will have charge of the selling of tickets. Those chosen to assist him are Damon Berwanger, Dean Manchester, Marvin Laffoon, Donald Warrick, Evan Whiteman and Jack Wells. The Team As a help to our supporters of the Morocco high school team the following list of the first fourteen has been prepared; C. R. Larrison Soph. RG. E. Bartholomew Sr. LG. Jack Brunton Soph. RT. G. Deardurff Jr. LT. Lloyd Lane Jr. RE. LaVerne Long Sr. LE. J. Garmong Sr. QB. Tell Shuey Sr. QB. Paul Higer Sr. FB. M. Vanderwall Sr. HB. Jim Dick Sr. HB. B. Atkinson Sr. HB. Clif. Garrard Jr. HB. Ansel Best Jr. Looking Back; Morocco Courier, Nov. 19, 1936 Basket Ball News Basket ball practice is getting Will under way now with only two weeks until the first game. The following are the boys who have reported for practice: Grover Padgett (caption); Bud Long, Ancel Best, Bud Garrard. Warren Gorman, Jack Brunton, Tell Shuey, Jim Dick, Bernard Atkinson, Graig Uncapher, Roy Merchant, Howard Padgett, Dean Manchester, Ernest Smart, LaVerne Marlin, Martin Vanderwall, Galen Deardurff, Lloyd Lane, Kenneth Merchant, Joe Padgett, Dave Hanger, John Shuler, Irvin Mashino, and Eugene Parrish. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, May 13, 1937 HIGH LIGHTS OF CLASS OF ‘37 Freshman: Pres. Grover Padgett; VP, Martin Vanderwall; Sec/Tres., Lura Russell Sophomore: Pres. Grover Padgett; VP Martin Vanderwall; Sec., Lura Russell; Treas. Elsa Mae Parrish. Junior: Pres. Grover Padgett; VP. Martin Vanderwall; Sec., Lura Russell, Tres. Elsa Mae Parrish. Senior: Pres. Grover Padgett; VP Martin Vanderwall; Sec..Lura Russell; Tres. Elsa Mae Parrish Sponsors of Class of ‘37: 9th grade-Miss Odell: 10th grade-Miss Odell “girls”, and Mr. Stoner “boys” 11th grade-Miss Curtis: 12th grade- Mrs. McPhail Activities of Class of ‘37 Operettas: Freshman--”The Lucky Jade” Sophomore--” Bittersweet Anne:” Junior -- “The Charm School” Senior -- “Everybody’s Crazy” Social Activities Senior banquet for football boys given by senior girls and Mrs. McPhail. Party after the Kentland football victory in 1936. Freshman party, sophomore party, junior prom given for the class of ‘36 called “Tulip Time:-- music furnished by Jerry Fellman’s orchestra. Junior -Senior prom given by the class of ‘38. Class Gift Given to the School Contribution toward caps and gowns curtains for the stage of the new high school auditorium. Senior Week Cooperative supper at the school house with Mr. Grayson as guest of honor. Theatre party at Moroke theatre with H.A. Heyer as host. Class party at the home of Maurice Blann. Trip to McCormick Creek park. Weiner roast. COMMENCEMENT Morocco high school auditorium, May 21, 1937 Address by Professor Robert Phillips, Purdue University . BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Morocco High School Auditorium Sunday Evening, May 16, 1937 Prelude………………………………..June Roses Processional………………………… National Champs Lyric……………………………….....Son of The Brook High School Orchestra Nearer, Still Nearer…………………..Union Choir Invocation……………………………Rev. J.O. Carder The Lord is My Shepherd……………Union Choir Scripture……………………………..Rev. O.I. Uncapher Fight The Good Fight With All Thy Might……Union Choir Sermon………………………………The Quest of the Ages Rev. Roland Sheafor Now the Day is Over………………..Union Choir Benediction………………………… Rev. O.I. Uncapher Postlude……………………………..Here Comes the Band High School Orchestra Class Roll Bartholomew, Elmore Marlin, LaVerne Best, Imogene Merchant, Eva Mae Blann, Maurice Padgett, Grover Brandt, Wiladene Parrish, Elsa Mae Brunton, Harry Parrish, Ernestine Bryant, Ruth Russell, Lura Dick, James Sellers, Mary Frances Garmong, John Severs, Esther Henderson Helen Severs, Evelyn Higer, Paul Shireley, Evelyn Kessler, Margaret Shuey, LaTell Long, LaVerne Vanderwall, Martin Faculty: Cecil A. Grayson, Principal, mathematics, Ann L. Younger McPhail, English, public speaking Dorothy T. Odell, English, Latin Ruth V. Corbin, social studies, library Alvin Stoner, mathematics, social studies Violette Curtis, commercial Roscoe Pierson, industrial arts, physical education, coach Carolyn Williamson, home economics, physical education, coach Otis Smith, science and social studies Bertha J. Moore, music and art CLASS OF 1942 LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier October 2 1941 Morocco Football Opener The Morocco Beavers lost their first football game of the season to Crown Point Friday. The game was played on the home field, and the Klinemen were overwhelmed by a score of 20-0 In the first quarter of the game Crown Point made two first downs but lost ground when they fumbled the ball. The first touchdown of the game was made when Crown Point received the ball on Morocco’s 40, made two first downs and then pushed over for a touchdown. The second touchdown came in the second half. The Beavers made a first down and kicked to the Crown Point 30. G. Hurst caught the kick and ran 70 yards for a touchdown, making the score 12-0. After the start of the third quarter Crown Point again started a drive on the Beavers 45 and drove over the goal line. A pass Made the extra point good and made the final score 20-0. Morocco’s lineup consisted of: left end, Joe Hankisz; left tackle, Hosutt; left guard, Smart; center, Bartholomew; right guard, D. Wilson; right tackle, Deardurff; right end, Purdy; quarter back, Hafstrom; left half back, Hanger; right half back, Harper; full back, Hayworth. Substitutions; R. Carlson, V. Carlson, Edwards, N. Dick, Spencer and E. Wilson LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier Jan 15, 1942 SECTIONAL TOURNAMENT TO BE PLAYED HERE Morocco will be host town to the sectional basketball tournament this year, according to announcement made by A.L Trester, Indiana high school athletic association commissioner.. Trester announced the sites of the 64 sectionals the first of the week and Harland White, principal of the Morocco schools, received the contract Tuesday. The sectional will be played February 26, 27 and 28th. Regional will follow March 7 and the winner of the local sectional will be entered in the Hammond regional. Six teams from Jasper and five from Newton county are expected to meet in the Morocco event. LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 7, 1942 Bob Fowler and Orchestra Coming for Prom The annual Junior Prom is to be held in the high school gymnasium Saturday night. Bob Fowler and his orchestra have been engaged to furnish music for the event.. This outstanding union organization, established twelve years ago, is composed of youthful artists, including eleven men and a girl vocalist and has long been considered one of Indiana’s most modern and distinctive dance bands. … The band has a special section known as The Bob Cats, a small swing combination featuring vibra-phone, clarinets, tenor sax, trumpet, piano, bass and drums. Sharon Lynn, soloist with the orchestra, possesses a delightful personality and an unusually pleasing voice, and a style of song presentation that never fails to please. The public is invited to take part in this event, both as spectators and by dancing. LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 14, 1942 M. H. S. to GRADUATE 29 TUESDAY Next Tuesday evening 29 young men and women will be formally graduated from Morocco high school as the class of 1942. The commencement program will be held in the gymnasium auditorium at 8 o’clock and Dr. Dearing, president of Oakland City college, will be the speaker. The subject of his address will be “Our Commencement.” This is not his first appearance in Morocco and he is well and favorably known from previous visits. Music for the occasion will be furnished by the high school concert band under the direction of Miss Louise Schueffner. The complete commencement program is as follows: Music………………….. High School Band Overture “Pleasant Life”. H. S. Band Invocation…………….. Rev. Homer H. Cloud Brass Sextets ‘Gastillit….. Concert Band Presentation of Speaker……Sup. W.O. Schanlaub Address…………………… Dr. W. P. Dearing Overature “Pomona”………H. S. Band Presentation of Diplomas…..Harland W. White, Principal Benediction……………….. Re. V. E. Squibb The class includes: Richard Augustin, Norbert J. Brown, Patricia M. Brunton, Victor E. Carlson, Evelyn Christenson, June Christenson, James Collins, Norris Deardurff, Eleanor G. Dubea, Pearl Julia Earley, Betty Garrard, Mary Graefnitz, Jack Hafstrom, Paul A. Harper, Marcheta A. Hamilton, Rexford A. Hendryx, Donald Hosutt , Loretta D. Manter, Velma Marlin , Wilbur Peters, Marjorie A. Robinson, Roberta Russell, Gordon Sipe, Hubert F. Sutton, Richard Smart, Mary Helen Watt, Juanita Wells, Ruby M. West and Lois E. Wood. BACCALAUREATE Service Sunday Night Seniors will attend baccalaureate service at the gymnasium Sunday night when Rev. E. Wm. Remley of Lake Village will address the class and a union congregation of the churches of Morocco. The service will open at 8 p.m. Sacred music will be furnished by the vocal department of the high school under the direction of Miss Louise Schueffner. The complete program follows; Processional, “Pomp and Circumstance,”…………Louise Schueffner and Roline Reifsnider Hymn, “Holy, Holy, Holy:……………………… ..High School Chorus Scripture Reading and Invocation………………….Rev. Ivan Wools Hymn, “God Ever Glorious”……………………….High School Band Benediction………………………………................Rev. V. E. Squibb Piano Postlude………………………………............Louise Schueffner FACULTY Harland White, Principal Virginia Bland Home Ec. - P.E. Louise Schueffner, music - English Paul Crooks, Vo. Ag. Helen Rybrook, commence Latin, Frank Kline, Math. - coach Alvin Stoner, Math. - Social Studies, Otis Smith, English Ann McPhail, English, Ruth Corbin, Social studies Margaret Ardishile, Art. CLASS OF 1947 LOOKING BACK; Old Gold and Black Sept 24, 1946 Many Candidates Report For Football Practice On September 1, thirty-one boys responded to the call for football recruits. The junior class has ten men out which gives them first place. The freshmen are second with seven and the sophomores and seniors are tied for third with six men each. From these recruits, the coaches, Gerald Roudebush and Virgil Robbins, have been busy welding together a team that will put Morocco back in the football realm where it rightly belongs. The boys now training are: freshmen: Charles Mead, Charles Turner, Tom Vent, Charles Gibson, Kenneth Madison, Quintin Purdy, Russell Penrod; sophomores: Donald Severs, Donald McCord, Gerald Purkey, Charles Kay, Arnold Wooten, Richard Deardurff, juniors: Donald Deardurff, Eugene Bell, Leslie Hammel, Malcolm Cory, Bill Miller, Howard Lane, Lon Skinner, Dick Colbourne, Bernard Thompson, Bob Koerner; seniors: Maynard Rich, Dick Franklin, Leonard Storey, Delbert Purdy, J.R. Sheldon, John McMIllan. CLASS ELECTONS HELD Class meetings were held by the sophomores, juniors, and seniors, Monday September 9, in their home rooms. The officers for each class were then elected with last your’s president officiating. Seniors; president, Marjorie Carlson; vice-president, Jim Rainford; secretary, Melissa Perkins; treasurer, Junior Sheldon; student council members, Richard Franklin and Barbara Rainford…….. LOOKING BACK; February 11, 1947 During a recent pep session a number of the seniors were unexpectedly thrilled when Coach Roudebush awarded the honor sweaters, These sweaters were given earlier than usual so that the boys and the cheerleaders could wear them during the recent 4-way tourney and the remainder of the basketball season. They are coat-sweaters of black with an old gold “M” on the left side. Chevrons representing basketball are on the right sleeve, while those for football are on the left sleeve. The seniors that received the sweaters include Delbert Purdy, three years of football and four years of basketball; Jim White, one year of football and four years of basketball; Richard Franklin, one year of football and two years of basketball; Leonard Storey, one year of football and four years of basketball; J.R. Sheldon, three years of basketball; and four years as manager of the basketball team; Floyd McMillan, one year of football and two years of basketball; Maynard Rich, one year of football and two years of basketball; Betty Heath, two years as cheerleader; and Helen Stone, one year as cheerleader. LOOKING BACK: February 25, 1947 SENIOR BAND MEMBERS AWARDED SWEATERS The student body and faculty were pleasantly surprised when it was announced that Mr. Stouder had invited them to the gym to see the senior band members receive their sweater. This is the first year that sweaters have been awarded to the band members in M.H.S. and both students and teachers think; it is a grand idea, and wish to thank Mr. Stouder for his alertness and work on this project. The sweaters are black coat-style with an old gold lyre on the left side and chevrons on the sleeve. Those receiving the sweaters were; Martha Garrard, 4 years; Marjorie Carlson, 4 years; Melissa Perkins, 4 years; Shirley Boyd, 3 years; Betty Deardurff, 4 years; Doris Merchant, 3 years; and Leonard Storey, 4 years Looking back; Morocco Courier April 8, 1947 Senior Class to present Play The senior class will present “Cash and Carrie” April 18 at 8 o’clock in the assembly hall. This play is a three act comedy. Carrie, a widow with four children, an inquisitive but kindly neighbor (Jenny) and a dogmatic and blustery Uncle Omar, has trouble balancing her household budget. The blackboard on the wall is the family notebook. And right next to “Darn you, Alberta, that pie in the icebox is mine!” one may find, “B.R.M.--C.O.D. and $40 will we needed. But somehow the $40 got itself spent. The problem then becomes how can the accounts be balanced before Uncle Omar gests back from the state capital. You see, Uncle Omar has promised Carrie and the family a new home up on Cherry Hill--if for a specified time she can make her bookkeeping come out even. Taking in roomers seems to be the only solution and a convenient one, since workers for the new plastics plant have begun to invade the town. That’s all very well as long as Uncle Omar is away visiting his friend, the Senator; but when he returns to find the home full of strangers--and wearing Union buttons, at that Carrie knows there is going to be an explosion. She doesn’t want to be around for that. But Jenny doesn’t care a hang about Uncle Omar’s explosions‘, She rather relishes a good scrap. Well, Uncle Omar doesn’t disappoint her. The plot fairly bristles with action until the third acts happy conclusion (that you will enjoy the more if too much isn’t told here)………………
CHARACTERS Carrie Ferguson…………………… Mellissa Perkins Ann Ferguson………………………Nancy Miller’ Marilyn Ferguson………………… .Jean Pratt Trig Ferguson………………………Richard Franklin Judy Bowen………………………. .Betty Heath Jenny Wharton……………………..Shirley Boyd Uncle Omar Gully………………….J.R. Sheldon Bradley Kirkwood………………….Jim White Dorthula…………………………… Betty Deardurff Earl Cornick………………………..Louis Vraniak Gorty………………………………. Marceline Ware Hon Jackson ……………………….Martha Garrard Sweetie Jackson……………………Jim Rainford The play in being directed by Mrs. Ann Younger McPhail LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, April 24, 1947 Spring Concert by High School Band Friday Evening A Spring Musicale will presented by the Music Department of Morocco High school in the gym on Friday, April 25, at 8 p.m. Proceeds will be used to purchase new instruments. .. Program National Anthem; march, “The Foot lifter,” overture, “Mandalay,” piano solo, Harold Martin, “Clair delude.” .. Clarinet quartet, “American Sketch”, ..Marjorie Carlson, Barbara Hunter, June Wiltfang, Harold Martin; vocal solo “The Man I Love”, Joan DeVelde; twirlers’ routine, Barbara Carter, Nancy Colbourne; vocal solo, “The Lord’s Prayer,” Maralynne Ringer; Dance Band - Dick Colbourne, Don Deardurff, Marle Scott, Jack Vanderkolk--- a. “Dream”, b. “Heartaches; c. “Seems like Old Times.” trombone solo, “Diamond,” Martha Garrard; “May Overture,” the High School Band. Vocal solo, “Pale Moon,” Ruth Ann LeGrande; “Stars and Stripes,” High School Band. Accompanists -- Marjorie Carlson, Harold Martin. Narrator - - Maralynne Ringer Looking Back; Morocco Courier, May 1, 1947 Annual Junior Prom Saturday Evening The annual Junior-Senior prom will be held at the gymnasium Saturday night May 3 from 9 to 12 p.m. c.s.t. with Ronald Young and his 10 piece orchestra of East Chicago providing the music. Looking Back; Old Gold and Black May 6 1947 “Prittle Prattle” about the Prom Of course, with the prom just around the corner there was much ado about who was going with whom, but as usual everything turned out ok…… Then too, something should be said about those snazzy decorations, Using the “Penthouse Serenade” as the theme song the junior class really made some darling decorations. In the background a white screen could be seen on which had been painted a large musical staff in black. Scattered across the staff were black notes sprinkled with silver and of course there was a large musical clef. On the curtain was a tall skyscraper on top of which could be seen a cute little penthouse with flowers blooming outside the windows. On the other curtain were musical notes and a traffic sign saying ”5th Avenue” The decorations were really super-sonic! And the orchestra was out of this world! ……… LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, May 8, 1947 Morocco High School Commencement Exercises The Morocco High School commencement exercises will be held on Tuesday evening, May 13, at the high school gymnasium at 8 o’clock C.S.T. 29 seniors will receive high school graduation diplomas Rev. Myron Pontius of Ashley, who is most worthy grand chaplain of the Masonic Lodge of Indiana, is the speaker. Rev. Pontius is the guest-speaker, who was well received by the large assemblage at the Masonic banquet in November, honoring W.D. Martin, a member for 70 years. Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening, May 11, at the high school gymnasium at 8 o’clock. The Rev. Garner will deliver the sermon. BACCALAUREATE SERVICES Now the Day is Over………….High School Chorus - Mr. Stouder,Directing Invocation…………………… Rev. James Ellerbrook Come Thou Almighty King …Congregation Sermon………………… ……Rev. Paul W. Garner Abide With Me……………… .High School Chorus - Mr. Stouder, Directing Benediction……………………Rev. Wesley E. Smith ___________________________________________________________________________________________________ COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Processional “ Pomp and Circumstances”………………..High School Band - Mr. Stouder, Directing Invocation………………………………............................Rev. Wesley E. Smith Overture Eroica………………………………....................High School Band Address: “ The Road to True Dominion”…………………Rev. Myron Pontius Hall of Fame………………………………........................High School Band Presentation of Diplomas……………………………….....J. E. Steward, Principal Benediction………………………………..........................Rev. E. D. Thistlethwaite Class Motto: Love, Labor and Laugh Class Colors: New Gold and White Class Flower: White Rose Faculty : J. R. Stewart, Principal; Marian R. Hamilton, Vincent Stouder, Faustianna Brinson; Ann McPhail, Ruth V. Corbin, Olive Smart, Gerald T. Roudebush, Virgil Robbins, Nanna Chestnut, Alvin Stoner, Class Roll: Guy Anderson, Marjorie Barker, Shirley Boyd, Marjorie Carlson, Betty Deardurff, Richard Franklin, Martha Garrard, Betty Heath, Robert Kenoyer, Barbara Lock, Doris Merchant, Nancy Miller, Floyd McMillan, Melissa Perkins, Jean Pratt, Delbert Purdy, Barbara Rainford, Jim Rainford, Maynard Rich, Maralynne Ringer, Paul Russell, Leroy Sheldon, Robert Smith, Helen Stone, Leonard Storey, Louis Vraniak, Marceline Ware, James White and Ora Whiteman. LOOKING BACK; Old Gold and Black May 13, 1947 HISTORY OF CLASS OF 1947 The school year of ‘43 and ‘44, forty-six green freshies entered the doors of good old MHS. Scared stiff, we were assembled, for the usual ritual of initiation, in the high school assembly and given a through going over by the graduation class of ‘44. That year, we chose as our president, Allen Myers. Miss Ruth Tilton sponsored the class. Our class, like all other freshmen classes before us led the traditional lives of dogs. Secretly we thought it was fun, for at last we had entered high school. Six or our class-mates with drew that year; Phyllis Hobbs, Norman Carroll, Virginia Mills, Kenneth Wood, Ronald Davis, and Clyde Minagear. Richard Franklin entered the class from Lansing; Marceline Ware came from Rensselaer, and Jim White rejoined his classmates that fall after his recovery from an injury. We might say our outstanding feat for that year was the “Amateur Hour” which our class sponsored on class night. The sophomore year was begun with 48 members. Three new students had entered; Stanley Morgan from New York, Maynard Rich from Donovan, and Louis Vraniak from Chicago Marjorie Carlson was chosen class president and Mr. Alvin Stoner sponsored our class. That year we presented two Christmas plays, and at the close of the year a majority of the class was voted into History Club. Ten members of our class withdrew that year. Robert Christenson, Marshall Faucher, Dorothy Flatt, Marcella Hough, Donald Love, Stanley Morgan, Robert Rainford, Ruby Starnes, Earl Young, and Robert Gutherie. The next year we were juniors -- at last. But the summer before, the army had taken two of our boys: Donald Robinson and Willis Parrish, while three other members of the class withdrew: Richard Styck, Allen Myers and Robert Lomas. Mary Lowery and Jeanette Hixson joined our class. That year was prosperous, for we sold soft drinks, candy and ice cream during noon hours and at the sectional tourney. In addition we sponsored the annual junior prom. J.R. Sheldon was chosen as our class president and Miss Marian Hamilton sponsored the class. Class colors of new gold and white were chosen so that we might order class sweaters. Then finally--Seniors! Now we were going to get back on some of the under classmen. We had a great time initiating the freshmen. Although we had been scared to death when we were freshies, we didn’t spare the rod where those poor freshmen were concerned. Mrs. Mc:Phail sponsored the class of 33 members and Marjorie Carlson was chosen as president. At the beginning of the second semester, Jean Pratt who had been a former student, returned from Texas. Jewell McCord, Leland Mayhew and Mary Lowery with drew and Gerald Illff and Earl Swartz received their Diplomas after the first semester. We sponsored a senior dance and presented an annual senior play “Cash and Carrie”. Along with winning the class tourneys for the past three years, we were honored by s\receiving the class banner for the year 1947. During the latter part of the year we planned trips to Lafayette and Chicago. We, as all other seniors before us, ended the year with the traditional “Kid’s Day”, “Senior Week” and “Class Night”. We are happy to graduate, but we regret the fact that our high school days are over. We the graduates of the class of 1947, sincerely hope that in some way, we have left MHS at least a little better for having spent our years here. CLASS POEM by Maynard Rich Life Ebbs On We came to a time when our heats were sad When all the thing go wrong, But our faithful parents with a helping hand Have guided us along. We came to a time that has troubled us In worries and in pain But they were all like a cloud of dust Washed away with the rain. We came to a time when we lost our faith And, knew not where to turn, But our inborn courage and the will to win Have been the guiding stern. We came in a time when we’ve needed God As well as all the rest, When we’ve had to fight and to struggle hard To be among the best We’ve came to the time when we stand alone As a large eternal light A shining symbol to the young and old Ready for life’s fight. We come to the time when we have to part And go along our way. To face life with a determined mind To make a sunny day ___________________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1952 LOOKING BACK; Old Gold and Black, March 11 1952 SENIORS to present “ Our Miss Brooks” Mrs. Ann McPhail, senior sponsor, has selected “Our Miss Brooks” for the annual senior play. The presentation, a three act comedy, will be March 31. The play includes five boys and twelve girls, Miss Brooks, an attractive English teacher in her late twenties, is very well liked and respected by the students. She is portrayed by Kathryn Arbuckle. Gilbert Jones takes the part of Hugo, the coach, who is sincere, hardworking and very concerned about his star-player, Ted Wilder. Ted, who manages to get into every activity and have two steady girls, is played by Verile Sypult. Acting as Mr. Wadsworth, principal, will be Darwin Whaley. Determined for perfection in his school, Wadsworth never lets its importance be forgotten. Two other members of the faculty, Miss Finch and Miss Audubon are Joannie Skinner and Sarah Dawson. Mary Ann Augustin, as Jane Drew and Rhonda Allen, played by Betty Manes, are in a constant conflict over Ted. Always to be found in activities concerning Rhonda is Mrs. Allen, Lois Gulley. Mrs. Allen, also head of the school board, is not satisfied until she sees her only daughter happy with her part in the play. Others in the play are Elsie, Patty Wendling; Elaine, Dianne Hanger; Sylvia, Carmen Bratt; Doris, Jean Bohler; Faith, Virginia Holtz; Stanley, Eugene James; Martin, Charles Harrison, Marge, Maydell Williams, the basketball team composed of Adrian Behrens, Gene Warne, Gene Dunfee, DeVere Storey, and Stanley Madison. Business managers are Jerry Borem and Joyce Zoborosky. Prices are 60 cents for adults and 35 cents for children. They may be obtained from any senior. Old Gold and Black March 11, 1952 BEAVERS LOSE IN OVERTIME Kentland Victorious in Final Bout! Kentland won the Sectional Tourney in the hardest fought battle the St. Joe Field house has ever seen. The Kentland scorers came from behind in the fourth quarter to tie the score and eventually win the game but Morocco’s scorers also made many points. The first quarter began with several fouls being called on both teams. The scoring started when Wagner made a foul shot. Then the Beavers began sawing wood. Kentland called time out for the second time as the score stood 13 to 7 in Morocco’s favor …………… In the third quarter Morocco’s attack started to slip as Kentland began using their full-court pressure game……Kentland closed the gap to 4 points 44 - 40. As the fourth quarter progressed, Kentland continued their old tactics of fencing in the Morocco Player before they were across the ten second line…………………with less than one minute to play Morocco had possession of the ball and a one point lead, but a traveling ball gave Kentland possession. Curran of Kentland was fouled and the fans held their breath as the ball arched toward the basket. It was good and the gun went off the score tied 54 all. In overtime Hougland scored 4 points and Wagner scored 1, the score stood 58 to 55, Kentland ‘s favor. Kentland with a 3 point lead started to stall. Morocco fouled frequently in their attempts to get the ball. Kentland took the ball out of bounds each time and stalled until time ran out with Kentland the Sectional champs. LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier April 8, 1952 MHS Physics Class This year there are eleven students enrolled in Physics class, ten of them are seniors: Kathryn Arbuckle, Joanne Skinner, Louise Gibson, Sarah Sawson, Charles Harrison, Jr. Schultz, Don Rybarski, DeVere Storey, DeWayne Chapman and Gene Warne and on junior: John Wendling. Dean Buzzard is the instructor. The class has made numerous experiments on static electricity, direct and alternating current, power, sound, magnetism, energy and electrons. At the present time the class is studying lens and light waves. They are going into a complex study of concave and convex lenses. Before the semester ends, the class hopes to make a tour of Inland Steel in Indiana Harbor and The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago. LOOKING BACK; Old Gold and Black, May 13, 1952 MEMORY LANE Highlights of Four Wonderful Years FRESHMAN YEAR: The first important thing that happened to us green little freshies was initiation at the hands of the seniors. We had to wear all sorts of weird things including strings of buttons, and beer can bustles. Another thing which most of the freshman enjoyed was the trip to Chicago where we visited the Museum of Science and Industry and the Museum of Natural History, Later that same night, quite a number of the students went to see the national barn dance at the 8th Street Theatre. SOPHOMORE YEAR; This year was a year of peace and quiet during which we rested up for the hurly-burly of our junior and senior years to come. About the only notable thing we accomplished was the ordering of our class sweaters. They were maroon with white numerals and letters. JUNIOR YEAR; We were busy little people this year. First we ordered our class rings. Next came the sale of magazines to help finance our junior-senior prom and our senior trip. We were the proprietors of a candy “cage” in the cafeteria where we sold candy, gum and ice cream. This also helped to defray our expenses. We had a party at the Lazy L Dude Ranch to celebrate the big sale of magazines. We square danced and had a wiener roast. Mr. Kester was our sponsor who helped so much with the party and the prom. SENIOR YEAR; This year was really a busy one! First of all came our senior pictures-the girls looked lovely in their pretty clothes and the boys were very handsome in their new suits. Then came a flurry of money-making ideas, such as the three paper drives we had and the two very successful senior suppers. The trip to Washington D.C. was perhaps the most momentous thing that happened to us in our school life. We had a most wonderful time and were sorry when we had to come home. Next came the Junior-Senior Prom which was given in our honor.. It was very lovely and we wish to thank the juniors for such a nice time. Two days after the prom came baccalaureate and then Commencement! That was a time of both gladness and sadness-- gladness that we were at last graduates, and sadness that we were at last leaving our old school and all of our friends. Class night was an enjoyable occasion. The prophecy, will and history were read on Class night. So we, the seniors of 1952, bid a sad and fond farewell to this, our alma mater and to all the dear friends we have known here. DREAM OF SENIOR CLASS REALIZED IN WASHINGTON TRIP The dream of the class of 1952 has finally come true. Yes--they have returned from their trip to Washington, D.C. Since they were freshmen these students have had their hearts set on Washington, D.C. This year they have worked harder than any class every before has worked. Their funds reached over $1000--the first time in the history of MHS. Going on the trip were thirty-two seniors and their five sponsors, Mr. Henry Brandt, Beaver Twp. Trustee, and Mrs. Brandt, Mr. John Cronk, principal of MHS and Mrs. Cronk and Mrs. Ann McPhail, senior class sponsor. They started for Washington from Brandt’s station at 6:oo p.m Wednesday, April 23,. They stopped at Indianapolis, Columbus, Ohio, Wheeling, West Virginia; Pittsburgh, Pa. and finally at the destination - Washington, D.C. at 4:30 p.m on Thursday. They stopped at the Hotel Annapolis, one of the better known hotels in that city which has 400 rooms. The next morning was free and many of the seniors and Mrs. McPhail were at the Pentagon which is the largest office building in the world In this building are stores which are just like stores in any large city. ..The group saw the Bureau of Printing and Engraving, Pan American Building, Congressional Library, Capital Building and the Smithsonian Institute. The group was especially pleased with a short visit from one of Indiana representatives, Charles Halleck. Friday night many of the students went to a show, walked around or just stayed at the hotel as it was raining every minute. Saturday morning the group was taken for an all day tour. They visited the Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, White House, Arlington Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and Mt. Vernon. While riding in the bus they saw legations, embassies, famous hotels and homes of famous person including those of John L. Lewis and Shirley Temple. After returning to the hotel, again they had the evening free. As they were leaving the next morning, many of them packed. Sunday morning at 9:00 the seniors started on their way home, stopping at Gettysburg, Pa. and touring the Gettysburg Battlefield. Many interesting spots were seen and the guide told the story of the Civil War there on the battlefield. On the way to Pittsburg. Because they were ahead of schedule, the group decided to remain there for three and one half hours. While there, they were very surprised as Mrs. Joseph Donovan, a former resident of Morocco, came to the bus station to meet them She also brought a box of chocolates which were passed around inn the bus later. After leaving Pittsburg, they made stops in Wheeling, Columbus and finally Indianapolis at 9:00. There they had a stop-over of a half hour to eat breakfast. They arrived home at 11:00 Monday morning. Pictures were taken by Enlen Brandt as the students and sponsors got off the bus. SENIOR CLASS SONG “Halls of M. H. S.” O’ WE’LL soon be alumni of dear old M. H. S. We’ve shared our work and talents to make this year the best. Soon we’ll take our different places in the world far and wide And go onward to our goals in life, No duty will we chide. One day a hush will fall, the footsteps of us all will echo down the hall and disappear, but as we sadly start our journeys far apart, A part of every heart will linger here in the sacred halls. Of M H S, where we lived and learned to know that through the Years we’ll see you in the sweet after glow.
CLASS POEM It’ll make us feel so very blue, When all our school days are through, When for the last time, we can walk Down the quiet halls and talk. Slightly we pause in front of each door, And we knowingly see all the knowledge in store That we so carelessly let slip away from us Much like the breeze that lifts the dust. We’ll wistfully dream of days gone by, And wish we were again at Morocco High. LOOKING BACK, Morocco Courier, Thursday, May 8, 1952 Sunshine Society Honors Mothers at Afternoon Tea The Sunshine Society of Morocco high school was hostess to their mothers at a Mothers Day Tea Tuesday afternoon at which Approximately 150 members and guests were present.. The program was opened by a word of welcome from Mary Ann Augustin, president of the Sunshine Society, after which the program continued with Doris LaCosse singing “Little Old Lady‘; Kathryn Arbuckle recited “Nobody Knows But Mothers’ Patty Wendling gave a musical reading, “The Kind of a Girl That Mother Used To Be”; Jean Bohler gave the reading entitled, “Grandmother Discusses Men”; Virginia Holtz recited the poem “Where’s Mother’ and Betty Manes gave a musical reading entitled “Hats.” Mary Ann Augustin was presented a gift from the society with the presentation being made by Barbara Rolston. The senior girl members of the society presented Mrs. McPhail, club sponsor with a corsage of yellow roses and handkerchief corsages were presented to their mothers by Sunshine members. The Home Ec. Department presented a style show in which the girls modeled skirts and blouses that they had made and these were described as each girl appeared by Mrs. Jewell Russell……… LOOKING BACK: Morocco Courier, May 15, 1952 MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL PROM …The gym was beautifully decorated in nautical fashion with fish nets, sea horses, fish, life preservers, colored pennants and a big silver anchor was in the center of the stage. The ceiling was a solid blue sky with silver stars to give the effect of night. At one end of the gym was the gang plank where everyone entered and at the other end was a light house surrounded by rocks from which punch and cookies were served. Strips of blue and silver paper centered the tables with center pieces holding two silver life preservers. Ships filled with life saver candy were given to guests as favors. Program books were blue and silver with the following names in the: Commander-in-chief, R.D. Norris; Admiral Henry Brandt; Captain, John Cronk; Mates, included faculty members; Seamen First Class, senior class officers- Veryl Sypult, president; Charles Harrison, secretary; Jerry Borem, treasurer; Student Council members, Joan Skinner and Darwin Whaley; Junior Class officers accepted inferior classifications as deck hands and they are Eddie Clements, president; Barbara Rolston, secretary; Doris LaCosse, treasurer; John Bertram and Darwyn Sypult, Student Council members. The theme of the prom this year was Anchors Aweigh and the song by that name was sung by Mary Ann and Florence Augustin, just before the crowning of the King and Queen. The lovely formals of the girls with their corsages, the sharp appearance of the boys with the fresh boutonnière in their lapels and the especially attractive decorations in the gym, made this prom one to be long remembered by all those who attended. CLASS NIGHT EXERCISES HELD IN STUDY HALL A large number of the parents, relatives and friends of the members of the senior class of ‘52, crowded into the study hall Thursday evening to enjoy the class night program arranged by the class. Following is the program as presented at that time; Welcome…… Patty Wendling Introductions…. Lois Gulley Class Prophecy… Sarah Dawson Class Poem… Senior Class Class History… Mary Wiltfang Presentation to Juniors… Dianne Hanger Class Will… Maydell Williams Presentation ……………. Gift from Class of ‘52...Veryl Sypult Vocal Duet. Augustin Girls Awards and Remarks… Principal John Cronk and Coach Francis Goodnight Farewell…….. Mary Ann Augustin M.H.S. Graduation Week Starts With Baccalaureate Sunday Baccalaureate Services will be held at the Morocco High school Sunday evening. May 11, in the high school gymnasium at 8:00 C. S. T. PROGRAM Processional……Piano Solo, Richard Clements Invocation……… Rev. Ronald E. Nowlin Recessional….DeKoven, Chorus, Mary Martin, Director Sermon………… Rev. C. L. Davis Praise Ye the Father….. , Chorus Benediction……. Rev. John B Spencer The Commencement Exercises will be held at the gym Wednesday evening, May 14 at 8:00 o’clock PROGRAM Processional…… Pomp and Circumstance High School Band-Vincent Stouder, Director Invocation……… Rev. William Schuster The Voyager…… High School Band Address,……….. ….“My Purpose in Life” ……….. Ronald E. Osborn, of the Department of Religion, Butler University Little Champ… High School Band Presentation of Diplomas…..John G. Cronk, Principal Benediction…… . .Rev. Stanley Rolston CLASS ROLL; Gerald Anderson, Kathryn Arbuckle, Mary Ann Augustin, Adrion Behrens, Jean Bohler, Betty Borem, Jerry Borem, Carmen Bratt, DeWayne Chapman, Sarah Dawson, Eugene Dunfee Louise Gibson, Lois Gulley, Dianne Hanger, Charles Harrison, Raymond Hendryx, Virginia Holtz, Eugene James, Gilbert Jones, Stanley Madison, Bette Manes, Joyce McClatchey, Leonard Poplawski, Dale Rainford, William Rush, Donald Rybarski, Patricia Rybarski, Edward Schultz Jr., Joan Skinner, Devere Storey, Veryl Sypult, Gene Warne, Patricia Wendling. Darwin Whaley, Maydell Williams, Mary Wiltfang, Janet Wiseman, Joyce Zoborosky. HIGH SCHOOL FACULTY: Dean Buzzard, Ruth V. Corbin, F.E. Goodnight, Mary Martin, Anna Yonder McPhail, Gerald Rainford, Jewell Russell, Olive Smart, Vincent Stouder, James Walter, Anne Yacuk, Olive V. Wendling, Clerk;, John G. Cronk, :Principal: Henry Brandt, Trustee. CLASS OF 1957 LOOKING BACK ; Old Gold and Black March 26, 1957 Senior Class presents “Susan Steps Out” Don’t forget to keep Friday March 29 open for the Morocco High School senior play “Susan Steps Out.” It will be presented in the gym at 8:00 p.m. “Susan Steps Out” is a very clever comedy about a young girl’s efforts to raise money for repairs on the high school gymnasium after it was partly burned following the junior prom the year before. These efforts involve her family and friends and also a very wealthy and dignified old gentleman whose life is run by his private secretary. Susan Albright, a pretty and vivacious high school student, possessed with an abundance of enterprise and determination which she daringly displays when necessary, is played by Linda Mashino. Her father, David Albright, played by Drug Boyd, is in his middle forties, industrious and ambitious. It’s not surprising that upon occasions, he is thrown into panic and anger by his daughter’s activities. Leti Baird portrays Nancy Albright, Susan’s mother who in her early forties is a loyal and energetic wife and mother. But at times she has good reason to be sharply outspoken and frankly exasperated. Paul Baird plays Stephen Dunberry, a wealthy dignified and eccentric gentleman in his late 70’s. He is set in his ways and often unreasonably demanding. Katherine Stoddard is a serious and efficient young woman in her early 30’s. As Stephen’s personal secretary, she discharges her duties with ease but determined authority. Miss Stoddard is played by Sondra Brunton. Nancy Cox plays the part of Madge Weaver, a breezy, talkative and spirited high school student who is Susan’s best friend and seems to spend most of her time at the Albright home. Bruce Parker is played by Dave Lindlow. He is a friendly and stalwart high school senior. A member of the football squad, he is popular and aggressive. Miss Hardy, an active and enthusiastic little lady of perhaps 50 who is well know as the high school speech teacher is played by Bonnie Barnett. Terry Madison plays Jerry Conrad, an agreeable, agile and personable high school senior “who is a member of the track team. Helen Tremont, an enterprising and spirited young woman in her late twenties, a newspaper reporter and photographer is both aggressive and competent which is at once evident. The part of Helen is played by Nancy Shuey. Jean Bridgeman plays the part of Agnes Maple, a talkative and determined young woman in her late twenties. Agnes is romantically inclined but her efforts in this direction have met with little success. Orlando Payne a deliberate slow moving and unaggressive man of thirty is played by Dixie Ulm, Orlando is a carpenter of sorts, although his skill and ability are somewhat questionable. But there’s no question about his parsimonious attitude. Orlando can squeeze a penny until it shrieks. The play is being directed by Carroll Russell and tickets may be purchased from any senior. Morocco High holds ANNUAL STUDENT LEGISLATURE The Ninth Annual Morocco Student Legislature was held on Friday, March 15, in the two student assembly rooms of the high school. The Senate was presided over by David Lindlow, Paul Baird was the Speaker of the House. Five Bill were submitted to each division of the Congress. These included the Electoral College, the Status of Servicemen, A New Quota System for Immigration, Entrance examinations for State-supported Schools, and the admission of Alaska and Hawaii. Various officers of the legislature were; Terry Madison, Governor and Pat Miller and Lynne Russell, Clerks in the House. Pauline Thomas and Judy Deardurff, Clerks in the Senate. Sergeants’ at arms were Ted Deardurff and Dixie Ulm. Gerald Rainford and James Lods acted as parliamentarians of the Congress. Students who delivered prepared speeches for the Senate bills were, Judy Davis, Emma Merchant, Doug Hiestand, Harold Krueger. Pat Kounty, Judy Shirley, Nancy Cox, Wanda Porter, Ronnie Bennett, Judy Turnpaugh, Judy Warne, Joan Madison, Clara Justice, Lloyd Bridgeman, Kathy Christenson, Jim Bannon, Bob Bouse, Edna Clark and Linda Ketcham. Prepared speeches in the House were given by Calvin Schultz, Dick Brunton, Arminda Loyz, Emma Reyes, Sandra Brunton, Tom Shuey, Donna Elgas, Don DeKoker, Steve Hancock, Kay Potts, Ed Bertram, Sandy Potts, Sharon Potts, Ronnie Hess, Patsy Bruns, Douglas Boyd, Kenny Rainford, Joe Best, Joy Sell and Bonnie Barnett. Many guest were present during the sessions. Twenty Brook seniors accompanied by Mr. Norman Tanksley, principal of the school and Mr. James, the history teacher, attended the afternoon sessions..
LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 4, 1957 Large Crown Enjoys Band Concert Sunday A large and appreciative audience attended the program given Sunday afternoon, May 5, by the grade band, chorus, vocal ensemble and the high school band under the direction of Mr. Paul Egli. The program was opened by the grade band which played “Steam Roller March,” ….. This band has thirty-six members who started learning to play their instruments last fall. These grade children take lessons before school, during recess and the noon hour, and after school. “O Sacred Head, Now Wounded” by Hassler was sung by the high school chorus composed of fifty-eight students. Bonnie Barnett and Sondra Brunton were the soloists in “Lead Me, Lord,”. The group ended with “The Viking Song.” The chorus practices once a week for twenty-five minutes. The vocal ensemble, which is composed of thirteen members from the chorus sang “I Wish I Wuz,” by Murray with Joy Sell and Jim Bannon as the soloists. …..Both the vocal ensemble and chorus were accompanied by Miss Lynne Russell. Then the high school band played “Pivot Man March” by Bennett, “The Traveller Overture,” and “Thumbelina”…. Mr. Egli called upon Doug Boyd, president of the band, to assist him while passing out medals the students had been awarded in the district and state music contests…. Mrs. Ernest Clark, president of the Band Parents Organization, made a special award to Miss Lynne Russell, who has accompanied members of band and chorus in their activities throughout high school. … The band, has fifty-seven members. Senior members of the Band, Doug Boyd, Loretta Baird, Bonnie Barnett, Oma Watkins, Sharon Sypult,
Old Gold and Black, Tuesday May 10. 1957 Awards Day……….Ronnie Andis was presented a award by his father for having perfect attendance through the four years of high school…………, Old Gold and Black, May 21, 1957 Athletic Banquet Well Attended Thursday, April 25, was honor night for the athletes at MHS and a large crowd turned out for the affair. The evening started with a carry in supper held in the gym which was decorated in spring flowers for the occasion. The honor table formed a M in the center of the floor. Mr. Bannon served as master of ceremonies and the program was opened by band selections under the direction of Mr. Egli. Mr. Lods welcomed the parents, guests and the students. The athletics came in for their share of attention with special honor being paid six seniors: Calvin Schultz, Doug Boyd, Ronnie Andis, Terry Madison, Paul Baird and Dave Lindlow……. Looking Back; Morocco Courier May 23, 1957 JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM The annual Junior - Senior Prom was held Saturday evening, May 18 in the Morocco High School gymnasium. The theme was “Stairway to the Stars” and centered around a large white staircase on the stage which led up into the clouds against a black velvet backdrop with stars attached. All the lighting and decorating was in a blue and white motif. A large group danced to the music of the Blue Notes, an orchestra led by Mr. Ralph Nelson of Lafayette. This is engagement of this band at Morocco and everyone enjoyed their danceable musical style. Prior to the prom an election is held in the Junior and Senior classes and the prom queen, king and attendants are chosen by this election. This year’s prom queen was Kathy Christenson of Lake Village. The king was Douglas Boyd of Morocco. Attendants WERE June Murphey and Judy Davidson; Dave E. Lindlow and Don Audis. The queen was crowned by Mr. Norris, County Superintendent and the king by Daryl Brandt, Beaver Township Trustee. The Junior class presented the king a travel clock and also gave the queen a necklace and earring set. Tickets to the show were furnished as gifts by the Moroko Theatre. Gifts of a shirt and tie were also presented to the Junior Sponsors, Mr. Smart and Mr. Lloyd, by the Junior class. Mr. Bannon, principal made the presentation. Following the prom many of the students attending went to a midnight show at the Moroko Theater and followed this by a breakfast given by the Junior class mothers in the Christian Church Fellowship Building. The Juniors and their sponsors wish to take this means of thanking everyone in the community for their cooperation in making the prom a most enjoyable occasion. They particularly wish to thank Merchant‘s Café which furnished the table linen to the class at no charge, the Junior mothers for their delicious breakfast, and the many other people who lent freely of their card tables, lighting equipment and other items. Class Colors: Baby Blue and White Class Flowers: Orchid Class Motto “Great is truth and mighty above all things” LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 1957 Seniors Enjoying Colorado Vacation Mrs. Dorothy Klassen reported to the Morocco Courier that her son David Barnett, who is with the Morocco High School seniors in Colorado, telephoned her Monday night from Denver and said all arrived there safely. He reported that the group arrived at Denver at 10:30 a.m. on Monday. The members of the group saw the William Cody Memorial on Lookout Mountain in the Denver vicinity Monday. Some of them went horseback riding. A wiener roast in one of the activities planned for them while they are there. The class accompanied by the chaperones, Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Russell and Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Rainford are staying at Estes Park in Denver. Faculty: Lawrence R. Bannon, Principal; Ruth Corbin, Social Studies; Paul D. Egli, Band: Lyle Hutson, Vocational Agriculture; William Jones, Assistant Coach; Robert Lloyd, Science; Anne Mathew, Commerce; Anne McPhail, English; Louise Plaster Home Economics; Gerald Rainford, Mathematic; Olive Smart, English and Lain; Carroll Russell, Library and English; Robert Smart, Commerce; Princess Thompson, Art and Music. CLASS OF 1962 LOOKING BACK; August 31, 1961 Beavers Eager The 1961 edition of the Morocco high school football team is eager to get the season stated and from all indications in practice plus the exhibition game on the local field last Saturday night, we feel they are going to give Morocco fans a fine season. The line is sizeable and the backs are fast , with the throwing of quarterback Butch Wiltfang a slight for sore eyes most of the time. Coach Ehrick has his usual problem, no depth at any position, but if the old injury bugaboo will just stay away the Beavers are going to have a fine year. Nothing is certain in the day of modern, high powered football but barring injuries ……. it appears at the moment as though the Beavers… look good as they open the first game of the season Friday night when Knox comes a ‘visiting. Denny Deardurff and Bob Martin at the ends, Jim Hoskins and Mike McClatchey as tackles, Jim Jones and Bill Phillips as guards. Max Hunter at center, Butch Wiltfang at quarterback, Rick Garmong and Cecil Calloway at half back and Gene Flagg at full back. Joe Warrick and Chuck Roadruck back up the ends named above. Dave Goddard an d Jon Jones the guards. Chuck Burnside the tackles. Gary Plaster the center. Ron Martin the quarterback, Joe Padgett and Dave Smart the halves and Pat Gonczy the fullback. …. LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier November 2, 1961 Beavers Report For Basketball Season Nineteen boys reported to Coach John O’Neil after school Monday to open practice sessions for the upcoming net season which gets underway November 17 when the Beavers host Sheldon. Coach O’Neil has only three major lettermen back from last year’s squad in the persons of Jim Hoskins, Butch Wiltfang and Dave Smart but has a host of experience in seniors Mike McClatchey.. Bob Martin, Joe Warrick and Denny Deardurff while juniors Jim Klassen, Rick Garmong and Gene Flagg round out a tentative first ten that will be concentrating on bettering last years 10-11 mark. The present B squad lists juniors, Dave DeKoker and Danny Blaney plus sophomores ,Steve Justice, Craig Ketcham, Leo Kwiatkowski, Joe Padgett, Ronnie Martin, Gary Plaster and Terry Brown. The schedule for the season has eleven home games plus the Kankakee Valley Tournament and seven away. LOOKING BACK; Old Gold and Black February 27, 1962 LEGISLATURE AT M.H. S On April 19 the fourteenth Morocco Student Legislature will meet. There will be five bills in both the House and the Senate. The committee meetings for the legislature will meet to plan and prepare the bills on April 13. The speaker in the House will be Carolyn Merchant. The bills and their chairman or co-chairman in the House are: 1. Education, Lois Morgan and Dave DeKoker; 2 .Migratory Workers, Emma Borem; 3. Reduction of Aid, Dan Blaney and Donna Ketcham; 4. Urban Affairs, Jeanni Lee and Norma Fiarito; 5. School Reorganization, Betty Ferkins and Shirley Storey. The president of the Senate will be JoAnn Lynch. The bills in the Senate are: 1. Agriculture, Max Hunter; 2. Conservation Corps, Jon Jones and Dave Smart; 2. Aid to Latin America, Carmen Sell and Pat Borth; 4. Postage, Bethel Doty and 5. Time, Jean Lowe. Several committees have been appointed for the preparation of the legislature. The planning committee consists of Louann Baird, JoAnn Lynch, Carolyn Merchant, Lois Morgan, Betty Ferkins, Max Hunter, Carmen Sell, Butch Wiltfang, Mallie Reder, Lois Heistand, Emma Borem, Dan Blaney, Gary Bouse, Mary Fitzgerald, David DeKoker, Donna Ketcham, Sandy Clarkson, Pat Borth, Dick Lipa, Robert Schanlaub, Carol Henderson, Pat Hlousek and Jim Jones. Louann Baird is the chairman of Arrangements and the assistant to Miss Corbin. The librarians are Betty Ferkins, Lois Hiestand and Emma Borem, Carolyn Merchant, Marge Pike, Patsy Woods, Marilyn Rainford. Lois Hiestand and Loretta Linderman are the typists Louann Baird, JoAnn Lynch, Carolyn Merchant and Mallie Reder have been appointed to train other in parliamentary procedure. Those who are to train other in writing the bills are Gary Bouse, Carmen Sell, Max Hunter, Bethel Doty and Lois Morgan. There has also been a committee selected to place the students on the different bills. NAME WINNERS AT STATE SOLO ENSEMBLE CONTEST On Saturday February 17, the State Solo and Ensemble Contest was held at Butler University in Indianapolis. There were 32 entries from Morocco. Soloists placing in the First Division were: Janet Barnett, bassoon; Carmen Sell on flute and piccolo; Janet Warne, E flat clarinet. Soloists placing in the Second Division were: Joyce Morgan, clarinet; Dick Lipa, cornet; John Henry Hess, cornet; Lois Morgan, cornet; Sue Lynch, alto clarinet; Terry Jackson, snare drum; Karen Harrison, snare drum; Pat Borth, clarinet; Mary Sue Elgas, alto saxophone. Soloist placing in the Third Division was Kathy Hayes, snare drum. Ensembles placing in the First Division were: B Flat Clarinet Quartet No. l; Pat Borth, Sandy Clarkson, Gloria Holderby, Donna Ketcham. Mixed Clarinet Quartet No.3; Gloria Holderby, Pat Williamson, Sue Lynch, Judy Holderby. Mixed Clarinet Quartet No. 4; Pat Borth, Sandy Clarkson, Nancy Bannon, Judy Holderby. Clarinet Trio No. 1: Pat Borth, Sandy Clarkson, Gloria Holderby. Flute Trio No. 1: Carmen Sell, Shirley Storey, Donna Deardurff Woodwind Quintet No. 1: Gary Bouse, Carmen Sell, Pat Borth, Mary Vanderwall, Janet Barnett. Saxophone Quartet No. 1: Mary Sue Elgas, Linda Cool, James Sell, Joyce Hoskins. Drum Quartet: Karen Harrison, Kathy Hayes, Kathleen Yoder and Terry Jackson Brass Sextet No. 1: Lois Morgan, Dick Lipa, Mary Vanderwall, Bob Smart, Patsy Woods, Louann Barid. Cornet Trio No. 1: Lois Morgan, Dave DeKoker, David Gulley Cornet Trio No. 4: Lois Morgan, Dick Lipa, Terry White. Ensembles placing in the Second Division were: Clarinet Trio No 5: Phil Cox, Judy Plunkett, :Phyllis Schultz Woodwind Quartet: Janet Barnett, Shirley Storey, Gary Bouse, Donna Ketcham. Saxophone Quartet No. 2: Mary Sue Elgas, Jill Anderson, Lois Tebo, Joyce Hoskins. French Horn Quartet: Marsha David, Mary Vanderwall, Steve Moore, Mike Hayworth. Brass Sextet No. 2: David DeKoker, Rex Haste, Marsha David, Beverly Sheldon, Louann Baird, Richard Whitlow. Ensemble placing in the Third Division: Trombone Quartet: Patsy Woods, Beverly Sheldon, Patty Schanlaub, Gary Plaster.
\LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 3, 1962 The annual Sunshine Society Mother and Daughter Tea was held in the high school building Friday evening April 24 at 7 p.m. The tea this year was also an anniversary tea honoring past presidents of the Morocco Sunshine Society and the Society and its sponsor, Mrs. Ann McPhail, for 25 years of service to the community. As each Mother arrived, she was presented with a corsage of yellow jonquils. The meeting was opened by Miss Lois Morgan, president of Sunshine Society, who also extended a welcome to all present. The lovely installation ceremony was then performed by the 1961-62 officers and all were introduced, The officers for this year were: president, Lois Morgan; vice president, Gloria Holderby; treasurer, Marilyn Rainford; recording secretary, Rosemary Triplett and corresponding secretary, Kathleen Hayes. The new officers are; Nancy Bannon, president; Janet Warne, vice president; Glenda Davis, treasurer; Judy Holderby, recording secretary; and Joyce Hoskins, corresponding secretary. Carolyn Merchant and Janet Barnett sang “Mother” accompanied by Marilyn Rainford. Mary Sue Elgas read a poem entitled “ “Ma and the Auto’ after which every girl introduced her mother. Lois Morgan introduced three of the Society’s past presidents. Mrs. Shirley Storey, Mrs. Betty White and Mrs. Janet VanHorn. Who each related an outstanding incident that happened to her during her years as president. The serving table was beautifully decorated in yellow and white, the Sunshine colors. A table decorations of yellow jonquils were arranged in a silver bowl and yellow candles in silver candlestick holders adorned the table. Beautiful nut cups surrounded the punch bowl. Delicious punch and white cake with S.S.S. is yellow printed on each piece was served. LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 10, 1962 SENIOR PROM The annual Junior-Senior Prom was held in the Morocco high school gym Saturday night. The decorations carried out the theme “Blue Hawaii. Music was furnished by The Dukes of Swing. ……… Highlights of the evening was when Mr. Herbert Hoffman, principal, crowned the King and queen of the Prom. They were Bill Phillips a senior and Miss Carol Potts, a junior…… Grand March was led by the junior class president, Dan Blaney and his date Miss Ginny Thompson of Kentland. They were followed by senior class president, Dennis Deardurff and his date, Miss Shirley Storey. The beautifully gowned junior and seniors girls and their well groomed dates presented an intricate and unique Grand March, for the enjoyment of all the spectators. Faculty members were served refreshments following the prom. Junior and Senior class members and their guests attended the after the prom show at Brook. Parents of the juniors gave a lovely party for all the couples in the school gym right after the show. The Junior Class appreciated the cooperation given by the community to make this event the great success it was. LOOOKING BACK: Morocco Courier May 17, 1962 Beaver Athletic Dinner Draws Large Number The carry-in dinner for the purpose of honoring the boys who carried the Morocco high school athletic colors to various sport wars the past year was one of the better attended in many years and the way the food disappeared it seems they were one of the hungriest, too. Following the meal the meeting was brought to order by emcee Frank Stucker who introduced the Principal Herbert Hoffman for the purpose of introducing the speaker of the evening. The fine man was Stuart (Red) Faught, football coach at Franklin College, Franklin, Indiana, proved himself a real master of the art as he “loosened the assembly” with some comments on his days at Indiana University where he was a classmate of Principal Hoffman for their initial year in college ( naturally we are thankful that they both smartened up after one year although we will have to admit that Mr. Hoffman made the more sensible choice when he went to Purdue, although we can’t find too much fault with Mr. Faught for going to Indiana State Teachers College for the balance of his education) and then told of his experiences since graduation of coaching high school football before being called to the college field. After doing a real neat “selling” job for Franklin College he got down to the meat of his speaking engagement and we were very much impressed with his approach to the subject at hand which was “The Job of the Coach.” It is best summarized up by saying, “Take the material available and shape the best team possible.” Speaking of material he stressed the need for spirit and the absolute necessity of being a “year-round” athlete, meaning they must stay in shape whether they are in active competition at the moment or not. Mr. Faught is a firm believer in competition which he calls the art of trying to get something that someone else is also working for. He is sure that everyone wants to excel at whatever they may be doing. No one plays to lose but that brings out one of the failures of the people who support the activity. They excuse failure of performance and that only leads to more failure. Another stressed item was the fact that scores are soon forgotten but the behavior of players never, so a good athlete must learn to be a gentleman, tolerant and courteous and life will always be good for the athlete and those who are trying to emulate the example. Following this the coaching staff, Robert Ehrick, John O’Neil and William Jones, presented the sports awards. Mr. Hoffman presented the cheerleaders, Carolyn Merchant, Carol Potts, Gloria Holderby, Marcia David and Janet Warne with an honor jacket going to Carolyn Merchant as the only senior in the group. Then came the awarding of the Dick Gilbert Outstanding Senior Athlete trophy which was awarded to Butch Wiltfang……….
KLASSEN SETS NEW SCHOOL MILE MARK Jimmy Klassen\, ace miler for Bill Jones’ Morocco high school track team, set a new school record in the Sectional Meet held at Frankfort last Friday afternoon, when he crossed the finish line in 4”47.5 to erase the old Morocco mark of 4:49.3.…… LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier: May 10, 1962 GRADUATION DATA for MOROCCO Baccalaureate services are to be held Sunday, May 13 at 8 p.m. at the Morocco gym with Rev Harold Hotchkiss of the Methodist church as speaker. Commencement exercises are to be held Wednesday, May 16 at 8:00 at the Morocco Gym. The speaker is Rev. Robert Pierce from the First Methodist Church, Chicago Dr. Robert B. Pierce, Commencement Speaker Dr. Robert B. Pierce, minister of the Chicago Temple, will speak at the Commencement Exercises at Morocco High School on May 16, at 8 p.m: “On Capturing Elephants” is the title of his address. Dr. Pierce became well known to Hoosier audiences during the eight years when he served as minister of Broadway Methodist Church in Indianapolis. After spending four years at the Metropolitan Methodist Church in Detroit, he was appointed in 1961 to his present position at the Temple in downtown Chicago. A graduate of Northwestern University and Garrett Biblical Institute, he received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Union College. BACCALAUREATE A large crowd attended Baccalaureate exercisers Sunday evening in the high school gym. The seniors wearing their caps and gowns marched onto the stage while the high school band played the Processional. Vice-President of the senior class Miss Betty Ferkins, introduced the speaker. Rev. Harold L. Hotchkiss. The title of his speech to the class was “Hitching To Stars” which was well received. The high school chorus sang “I Shall Not Pass Again This Way and “Bless This House.” After the recessional the seniors received congratulations and God speed in their new undertakings from friends and relatives. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Dennis Deardurff, president Betty Ferkins, vice-president Rebecca Slayton, secretary Carolyn Merchant, treasurer 1961-62 MHS Faculty Mr. Herbert Hoffman, principal Mr. Robert Smart, Mr. Royce Armstrong Miss Ruth V Corbin Mr. Robert Ehrick Mr. Eric Endres Mr. James Howell Mr. Marvin Massie Mr. William Jones Mrs. Ann McPhail Mrs. Margaret Merchant Mr. John O’Neil Mrs. Judith O’Neil Miss Joan Plunkett Mrs. Olive Smart Mrs. Joan Thompson Mr. Frank Stucker Miss Nancy Traverse Mrs. Frances Hayworth, secretary Mr. Daryl Brandt, Beaver township trustee LOOKING BACK; 1962 Occorom We the Seniors of “62”, bid fond Farewell” To the stairs that we have trod so many times. To the parents who guided and pushed us through our school years, To the bus drivers who were always ready to take us to and from school. To the alls that have heard all our innermost thoughts. To the juniors who have shared with us many happy days at M.H.S. To the sophomores who will eventually tread inn our footsteps. To the dear little freshmen whose idols we have been. To the grade students who always looked up to us. To the assembly where we never again shall sit thinking about the future To the sponsors who have helped us inn so many endearing ways. Last, but not least, to dear old Morocco High, the school that has sheltered us for so many years, the home of our most precious knowledge. A place we well never forget the rest of our lives. We bid thee Farewell. *** CLASS OF 1967 LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, March 16, 1967 Beaver Thinlies Working Hard Coach Tom Allen has 38 energetic Beavers hard at work readying for the upcoming track season and has high hopes that they will give a better than average account of themselves. He is building the team around nine seniors although there are a couple of sophomores who are outstanding and he has one of the finest frosh crops in several years at Morocco. The sophomores are defending county pole vault champ Howie Severs and Gale Moody, one of the best distance men in the entire area. The nine seniors and the events in which they should excel are: Roger LaCosse, high hurdles; Brain Ketcham, high jump; Don Allis distance runner; David West, mile; Steve Gulley, shot; Don Miller, pole vault; Kenny Samuelson, 880; Denny Rainford, 440; Ed Merchant, low hurdles……. LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 4, 1967 M. H. S. Band Presents Spring Concert Sunday The Morocco high School band will present its annual Spring Concert Sunday, May 7th at 3:00 p.m. in the Morocco gymnasium. Mr. Paul Fitch will conduct the final Morocco band concert , as of next year they will unite with the Mr. Ayr band to become the North Newton band, in the new school. The Morocco band was officially organized in 1938 under the direction of Hilmer Jacobson. During the past twenty-nine years the band have taken a active part in civic affairs, parades, football-basketball games, not to mention the numerous state solo, ensemble and organization contest. The band has always been well supported by the community and sincerely hope that their many boosters and friends will be in attendance at the concert. 1966-1967 MHS Band Members: Janice Hoskins Sandy Hickman Patty Lynn Carol Hancock Nancy Bassett Lesa Bennett Paula Storey Beverly Morgan Cheryl Hatten* Mary Lou DeKoker* Pat Williamson* Carolyn Holley* Randy Barnett Jena Anderson Wendy Lafferty Susan McCord* Karen Lindlow Steve Storey Marilyn Babbitt* Nancy Lowe Kay Printy Sandy Ludwig Joyce Lowe Joyce Miller Jane Falk Cheryl Swartz Sally Hanger Vergie Sapp Becky Hatten Diane Bartholomew Cheri Merchant Judy Deardurff Becky Falk Mary Sue Blaney Sandy Deardurff Cheryl Bartholomew Barbara Whaley Ben Hess Richard Yoder Rhonda Madden Betty Holley Sonja Davis* Nancy Deardurff Sue Yoder* Jill Anderson* Judy Merchant Brenda Morgan Jill Cool Larry Brownfield Shirley Miller Gary Brandt Karen Lomax Laurie Jackson Kathy Bartholomew* Pat Smart* Nancy Reid Sherri Calaway* Clyde Legg * Melvin Fisher* Mike Morgan Tom Hancock Bob Merchant Dennis Blann John Broderick Lynn Severs Mike Smith George Deardurff Jim Falk Mike Guzman Ricky Dawson Debbie Bannon *seniors LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier, May 11 1967 SUNSHINE SOCIETY ENTERTAIN MOTHERS The girls of the Morocco High School Sunshine Society entertained their mothers and guests at a delightful breakfast Friday morning in the gym. Following a delicious breakfast of orange juice, rolls and coffee, the girls and guests were officially welcomed by the principal, Mr. Wm. Freel. Mrs. Frank Thompson was the narrator for a style show of attractive sports and dressy costumes modeled by Sunshine girls, mothers and future Sunshine families. The splashy spring fashions were furnished by Spradling’s Store. Mrs. Leonard Storey was the accompanist. Mrs. Rosemary Murphy of Kentland was the speaker and gave an information and interesting talk concerning fashions, manners, good taste and other topics. The former “Mrs. America” thrilled her audience with her contest memories and inspirational though for the future. The Girls’ Glee Club sang three numbers which were enthusiastically received. Miss Patricia Smart a graduating “Sunshiner,” closed the program with two poems about school days and mothers. The stage was attractively decorated with spring flowers, a flower decorated trellis, and the 1967 Sunshine motto, “Ideals Are Like Stars” in large letters against the backdrop curtain….. MOROCCO ATHLETES GET LAST MHS HONORS Morocco Athletes The Morocco High School Athletics Banquet was a gala affair yet there were many pangs of sadness since it was the final such occasion ever to take place in the name of Morocco High School. A full house turned out to honor the last boys and girls to represent Morocco, and found some of the heaviest laden tables ever beheld. We must admit that everyone did them full justice, too. What has come to be known as the Dick Gilbert Most Valuable Senior Athlete Trophy, annually presented to the senior athlete who not only excels in athletics’ but also in the classroom, plus-self-government, attitude, etc. was presented to Roger LaCosse. He is an outstanding young man, has won 9 major letters at MHS, been All-Conference in football, winner of the Nelson-Richardson Award in that sport, a stellar performer on the basketball, baseball and track squads…… Bob Hatten emceed the program and a very capable man he proved to be with a humorous opening that. For a man who enjoys laughing as much as he can, was almost a struggle to get through with a straight face. He brought out those who were to add to the program with the aplomb of an old pro (and he only qualifies fore the first part of that.) The various sports were recognized, major and minor letter winners announced, special awards in the sports were announced and presented by coaches Noak, Allen and Pohlman,. Mr. Freel, subbing for the absent Mrs. Fitch, handled the presentation to the cheerleaders., They along with the cheer block, were marvelous all year. The gals who do the jumping for the boys at the lower levels were also up for a round of applause. While the coaches were awarding the letters to the high school land junior high athletes, special awards were given to: Most Tackles on the varsity football team - Ron Wiser; Co-Captains of the varsity football team: Denny Rainford, Ron Wiser and Roger LaCosse; Most Tackles on the JV team was earned by Jim Calloway. The leading hitter for the 1966 summer baseball team was awarded to Denny Rainford. In track the trophy for the outstanding man on the track squad (earned the most points in competition) went to Freshman Mark McClatchey, new school records plaques went to Steve Gulley in the shot put and Gale Moody in the two mile. There were profuse thanks for all who helped in an way,….. Mr. Freel then presented an old friend of his, whose voice is known far and wide the highly popular Johnny DeCamp of Radio Station WBAA- The Voice of Purdue”- as the principal speaker. Those present were treated to an excellent after dinner speech with Mr. DeCamp emphasizing the need for the young people present to recognize the need to “Be a Competitor,” not only in athletics where it is absolutely essential but also in all phases of life since it is the one and only way to success in this present day and age….. A former Morocco resident, Dr. McCloud who had accompanied John , renewed many acquaintances which made it an even more pleasant evening. Thus ends the era of Morocco High School, athletically - the new school will be a great thing - we are told - for the students but it will never draw the loyalty as did the school which was the center of Morocco’s community life for so many years. Though not an “alum”, we share their feeling at seeing it go, but say -- off with the old and on with the new -- we will “ get all wrapped up” in North Newton and the Spartans……… LOOKING BACK; Morocco Courier May 18, 1967 MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL TO GRADUATE 61 STUDENTS The Morocco High School will hold graduation exercises Sunday May 21, in the gymnasium at 2:30 p.m. with 61 students in the graduating class. The class motto : “ Not Finished Just Begun,” class colors : Red and White; class sponsors : Mr. Joe Elliott and Mr. John Michael. The speaker of the afternoon will be Charles N. Henry, Associate Director of Admissions, Purdue University, whose address is entitled “What Makes the Difference.” MOROCCO HIGH COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Prelude ………………………………..........................Morocco High School Band Mr. Paul Fitch, Director Processional….”Pomp and Circumstances”……… …Morocco High School Band Invocation……………………………….....................Rev. August Stork, Morocco Methodist Church “I Hear A song”…………………………….............High School Chorus “You’ll Never Walk Alone”……………………… High School Chorus Mr. Glen Steele, Director Introduction of Commencement Speaker……… by Mr. William Freel, Principal Commencement Address…………………….. ”What Makes The Difference” C. Henry . Assoc. Dir. Of Admissions, Purdue Univ. Introduction of Senior………………………………....Mr. William Freel, Principal Presentation of Diplomas…………………………….. Mr. Lawrence R. Bannon, Sup’t Benediction………………………………....................Rev. August Stock
Faculty:: William Freel, Principal Thomas Allen, PE and Health Bernard Baker, Social Studies Stephen Catt, Social Studies, Dorothy Barnett, English Joe Elliott, Commerce Paul Fitch, Band Sally Fitch, Health & Safety Luis Garriga, Spanish Merle Gunkle, Science & Math Bertha Holley, Librarian John Michael, Math Margaret Merchant, English John Noak, Social Studies and Coach Joan Plunkett, Commerce Larry Pohlman, Drivers Ed, Industrial Arts and Coach Elizabeth Smart, P. E. and Home Ec. Larry Wright, Vocational Ag. Fred Biggs, English Clara Berenda, Math. Glenn Steel, Vocal Music Mary Jean Thompson, Home Ec. |
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LOOKING BACK; MHS ALUMNI 2013 HONORED CLASSES 1923 – 1928 – 1933 – 1938 – 1943 – 1948 – 1953 – 1958 – 1963 CLASS OF 1923 The Moroccan - 1922 Yearbook HISTORY OF FUTURE CLASS OF 1923 Three short years ago, we the class of ‘23, were wafted into the Morocco High School Assembly by an ill wind. We were only “Freshies,” unnoticed save by a few Sophomores .. Our Class consisted of seventeen, we soon organized and elected our officers and chose our Class flower and colors. We were told that we were the smallest class that had entered the M.H.S. for some time. So after all of the teachers arrived for Mr. Ray, our Algebra and Ag. Teacher, did not come until three weeks later, we set to work to show the other classes we were small, but mighty. In a short time two of our classmates, Robert Hickman and Ruby Hough grew weary of school duties and left us. The time came for us to entertain the other classes (for it was the custom that year for classes to entertain each other) and of course we were very excited and determined to do our best. The three upper classes though they knew what to expect that morning, but to their surprise, instead of giving a play, we had prepared “Take-Offs” with the aid of Miss Dodson, our class adviser. After that morning we were looked upon in a different light, capable of doing great things. During the first semester Dorothy Beitz, of Chicago, entered our Algebra and Latin classes. On St. Patrick’s night we gave a Cafeteria Lunch to the Public. In spite of the hard work, we had lots of fun. Time came again during the later part of the second semester to entertain the classes again. We gave a Play this time. Examinations came as usual, but some of us were exempt. So our first year of High School came to a close, and is put down in History as “Well Done.” The following fall we all came back except Ralph Williams, Warnera Hart and Dorothy Beitz, who left the semester of our Freshman year. This time we were not so timid, but just a bit mischievous. We were lucky for most of us stayed on the good side of the teachers, for they were old acquaintances of last year except one. In about two weeks our History and English teacher, Ruth Furgerson arrived on the scene. We soon became acquainted with her, for she was noted for assigning long lessons. During the first semester Roy Bower and Ray Williams left us and Francis Milet entered our class. Examinations came as usual and we were all compelled to take them for there were no exemptions that year. We did not have any social affairs during our Sophomore year (except the girls had a few bob-sled parties.) Near the end of the last semester Doris Kay and Francis Milet withdrew from our class. After examinations and color fights, we bade our teachers farewell, for they were not to be with us the following year. On September 5th , we came back to M.H.S. and took our rightful places on the west side of the Assembly room. We had a new member, Pauline Law. There were also some new teachers to get acquainted with and, of course, we welcomed back our former teacher, Mr. Ray. We were again without one teacher, but when the two long weeks of waiting were up, we were glad to find Miss Gobbel again with us. Francis Milet and Pius Dowling entered our class, but did not stay long. We ordered our Class Rings a short time after school started and they soon arrived. Of course we were glad to display them. Paul White entered our school. At Thanksgiving, we Junior girls gave a dinner to the High School Faculty, under the supervision of Miss Gobbel. On December 9th, we helped to give a banquet to the Football boys and the public. We were glad to welcome Burnette Archibald and Clifton Hendricks on December 12th and 19th, respectively. ------Cora Kalfise Morocco Courier, Friday, September 15, 1922 SCHOOLS CONVENED SEPTEMBER 4th The Beaver Township Public School opened Monday, Sept. 4th amid much enthusiasm and interest on the part of the pupils and teachers, parents and officials. The interest centered around the newly constructed senior high school building and the remodeled junior grades building. … The enrollment at the junior building has reached 225 while that of the high school building is 193. Pupils are enrolled from Washington, Beaver, McClellan, Lake and Colfax Townships and the neighboring state of Illinois. …With the opening of schools, the consolidation of the Beaver Township schools has but one more step, that of the abandonment of the joint township Eagles Mere School. Surely the benefits of consolidation will far out weigh the evils of transportation. … Mr. Shields and the boys are training hard for their football game with pine Village. Crank up your Ford, take a crowd and go. Prospects are bright for a winning team. New suits have been ordered…… Morocco Courier, Friday, October 27, 1922 M.H.S. SENDS HAMMOND HOME HOPELESS Last Saturday the Hammond Tech-football team trotted out on the local field full of determination to humble the Black and Gold. However the fans were pleased to find that they must seek elsewhere for victories. The Hammond lads were somewhat lighter than our boys but what they lacked in size they made up in grit and fight. They forced Morocco to show some of the old time fight for which Morocco teams have always been famous…. Clark, Morocco’s jumbo center was out of the game with a broken nose but Jim Dutcher performed very creditably over the ball. Russell, our hard hitting half, was hobbling up and down the sideline with a sprained instep but the return of G. Murphey to the game made up for his absence. Hip Roadruck is back in the line-up once more and proved a stumbling block for the Hammond backs. Morocco made a touchdown during each quarter and made successful the try for goal following every touchdown. By way of variety, McClatchey booted the ball from placement squarely between the posts making the final score 31-0. Features of the game was the plunging of Hendricks and Tuggle and a 45 yards run by Tuggle. McClatchey and Murphey skirted the ends for consistent gains. Dutcher intercepted a pass from under the very nose of a Hammond end and tore through an open field for 12 yards. Elijah and Archibald performed most brilliantly in the line and time after time downed the Hammond backs for a loss.. Morocco Courier, January, 26, 1923 Morocco Defeated by Remington 34- 8...The Morocco five easily fell a victim to the fast aggregation from Remington last Friday night on the local floor. The local boys were unable to get together in the first half and as a result the half ended 23 to 2 in favor of Remington. The next half they were more able to hold the visitors down, obtain 3 field goals to the visitors 5.We have confidence that in time the Morocco high school will have one of the best basket ball teams in the section. There is one nice thing, we never have visiting teams kicking on the place to play. Be there to see the next one Friday night Jan 26 with Monon. Lineup: Tuggle- F, White-F, Archibald -C, Hendricks- G, Hendricks - G, Dowling - G Morocco Courier, May 18, 1923 Morocco School Note: As we are nearing the completion of another school year, we feel that the following announcements are in order. The Newton County H.S. Field and Track Meet will be held at the County Farm, Sat. May 5th, and will begin at one o’clock. The different teams over the county are showing much interest and a good meet is assured. The several individual winners of this meet will participate in the District meet at Rensselaer, Sat. May 12. This is our first attempt to renew field and track activities after an interval of several years…….. An M.H.S. Alumni Banquet is being ‘talked of” to be held Wednesday evening May 23. Why Not? M.H.S. has over 200 Alumni: she has a auditorium for entertaining purposes and facilities for staging a banquet. Honorable Alumni, when you are approached on the subject, please render your loyal support, socially and financially. COMMENCEMENT SEASON NOW ON The first of a series of programs and entertainments was given last Friday night in the senior building. The occasion was the annual Junior-Senior Reception. The Juniors did themselves justice and rendered honor to the school in the manner in which they “put the affair over,” It was a splendid success in every way. There were over a hundred guests present. The assembly hall was used as the reception room and the juniors spared neither time nor effort in making it pleasant and comfortable for their guests. Soon after the guests had assembled the Mt. Ayr orchestra entertained with a few selections. Miss Ruth Richmire, who was chairman of the entertainment committee, introduced Cheadle Sisters of Oxford, who gave several readings and musical numbers. “The Cheadles” are good entertainers and their efforts on this occasion were well received by all present. After the orchestra played a few more selections, the guests were invited to the gymnasium where a splendid three=course banquet was served by the mothers of the juniors. The “gym” was appropriately decorated in blue and white. Paul Roadruck acted as toastmaster and made the welcome address. During the serving of the courses, the orchestra played and toasts were responded to by the members of the faculty and senior class. The toasts demonstrated the loyalty of all to the school, the good fellowship that exists between the two classes, and the determination to do one’s best and succeed in life. The fact that the mothers were present, giving their help and chaperonage, made the occasion long to be remembered in the history of the school. Following is the program for: BACCALAUREATE Methodist church Sunday evening May 20, at 7:45 o’clock March….. School Choir “Praise the Lord, O My Soul” Invocation … Rev. W.L. Hargrave “What If It Were To-Day” Union Choir Scripture Reading - Proverbs, III…Rev. R.S. Lantz “Praise Him, Praise Him”.. Unior Choir Sermon: Rev. W. H. White Studies in the University of Life, or Forces That Aid in Progress of Life “Oh Lord” Rebuke Me Not” School Choir “My Anchor Holds” Union Choir Benediction Rev. Richard E.Lentz The Class Night exercises will be held in the H.S. auditorium Monday evening, May 21 at 8 o’clock. Following is the program; Welcome Coa Kalfise Salutatory Cecial Bingham “Mother of Pearl” …. Junior Class Vocal Duet …. Sophomores Plantation Melodies… Freshman “Keep On Hopin’” “Sweet and Low“…Eight Grade “The Minister’s Mistake“…Seventh Grade Piano Solo…. Spohomores “Where Oh Where”….Freshmen Vocal Solo…Juniors Class History…Pearl Deardurff Class Prophecy…Margaret Hendricks Class Will…Burnette Archibald Presentation…Paul White Presentation of Credits…Mrs. Nellie H McAlister Valedictory…Cora Kalfise Song……………….. The Twentieth Annual Commencement exercises fo the Morocco commissioned high school will be held Tuesday evening, May 22, in the H.S. auditorium. Mr. Archibald M. Hall of Indianapolis will make the address. The following will have completed their four year’s work and will have received the necessary thirty-two credits or more, which entitle them to the diploma.: Burnette Archibald, Virginia Archibald, Edna DeArmond, Cecil Bingham, Pearl Deardurff, Margaret Hendricks, Alice Holley, Cora Kalfise, Bernice Russell , Glen Murphy, Gretta Roadruck, Theresa Stoner, and Paul White … GRADUATION March…Orchestra Invocation…Rev. W.H. White Music…Orchestra Address…Hon. Archibald M.Hall Music…Orchestra Presentation of Certificates of Promotion…Albert J. Moore Awarding of D.A.R. Am. History prize.. Music…Orchestra Benediction…Rev. W. L. Hargrave Faculty Earl Roush ,Mary Reeves, Emma Michael, Nellie Hendricks, Assist. Prin., Mr. L.G.Shields, coach, Ruth Mondy School News: Word from Judge Orbison, who was to deliver the commencement address, cancelled due to the fact that his services were required in Indianapolis on May 22. We have secured the service of Archibald M. Hull also of Indianapolis _____________________________________________________________________________________ LOOKING BACK CLASS OF 1928 The Moroccan -1924 Yearbook Freshman Year1922 As the gong sounded on a clear, bright morning in September 1922, there trooped into the new assembly a group of fun loving boys and girls thirty-two in number who were proud to be the first seventh graders to begin work in the new assembly. In the old building we had made a fairly good record for ourselves, and with this in mind and hopes of greater achievements we entered the seventh year’s work, with Mr. Alvin Stoner as teacher. We were told that we could choose our own officers and class colors, which we did and were as follows: Darrel Bartholmew, President; Roseline Ackors, Vice President; Ola Larson, Secretary; and Inez Smart Treasurer, and colors of old rose and silver. Our one class party was at Helen Dowling’s and everyone had a very good time. With good team work on the part of the teacher and the pupils, we felt at the close of the term, that it had been well spent together, and that most of us had as our reward, a promotion in the eighth grade. We started our eight year’s work with an enrollment of thirty-five. At a class meeting, we chose Dolores Bake, Pres.; Lucy Davis, V. Pres.; Vera Baird, Sec. and Treas.; and Mr. Ray class sponsor. We chose the sweet pea as our class flower and also lavender and gold as our class colors. During the year we had two class parties, a wiener roast and a Halloween party which were enjoyed by all. As we came to the close of another profitable school year together I seem to have a vision in which four bright stars appear. These are the stars of Freshmanism, Sophomorism, Juniorism, and Seniorism, the greatest of them all. In it I Also seem to see my fellow students marching onward and upward, carrying our class standard aloft, never for one movement allowing it to trail in the dust, and studying with such diligence that when we reach our goal at last we find ourselves better fitted to serve both God and Man. ----Vivian Swanson. Morocco Courier, Friday, November 4 1927 ALUMNI VS. H.S. After two periods, overtime the M.H.S. basket tossers came out on the long end of a 33 to 29 score. This was the first game of the season and was a scream from start to finish. The score see sawed back and forth first in favor of the Alumni and then of the high school until at the end of the second overtime period a five point margin separated the teams. The local squad looked inexperienced and green but had plenty of fight . Statton and Bartholomew failed to pass many times but were into the games at all times. The fighting spirit of Algie Padgett and Woodrow Martin was good to behold. The former looks good and with much work and the spirit he possesses, he will develop into one of the best back guards Morocco has ever had. Woodrow was into the game at all times. Billie Williamson failed to get started until the last two overtime periods and then went big for the last few minutes. The alumni led by Ray Norris, who is as shifty a player as ever hit the Morocco floor, played a clean hard game from beginning to end. Tuggle, Rip Russell, Deardurff and Potts all looked good. Had it not been for lack of wind due to over training the score might have been quite different. The game was officiated by Dr. Sims who did the work well. The school wishes to thank Dr. Sims for donating this work. This Friday the local quintet will meet the fast Remington team in the second home game. The girls will play the Remington girls at 7:30. The boys game will begin about 8:15. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE, 1927-28 Nov. 4 -Remington Here Nov 11 - Reynolds here Nov 18 -Goodland here Nov 19 - Brook there Nov 23 - Donovan here Dec 2 - Lowell there Dec 9 - Ambia here Dec 10 - Freeland Park there Dec. 16 Rensselaer there Jan 6 Freeland Park here Jan 13 - Goodland there Jan 14 - Gilboa here Jan 21 - Wolcott here Jan 28 - Kentland there Feb 3 - Lowell here Feb 4 - Gilboa there Feb 10 - Brook here Feb 18 - Kentland here Feb 24 - Wolcott there March 2-3 Tournament MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL NOTES The High School is very proud of a box of flowers given by Mr. Hagen and another by Mrs. Rebecca Russell. The one box has been placed in the assembly and adds much to this room . The other is in the library…… The attendance for M.H.S. so far this year has been far above that of previous years. Last Sept. Morocco led the commissioned schools with an attendance of 99.8 per cent. In October the per cent of attendance was 99.5. Of all the classes the record of the senior group is far the best. This class is to be commended for their record for punctuality and attendance. The sale of season basketball tickets was a big success. Five pupils, Claudie Ackors, Nellie Boston, Evelyn Stoner, Robert Williamson and Delores Baker, won basketball tickets by selling the most in their classes. The Freshman class sold the most. This class sold twenty-three and for selling the most of any class won a cake. The total amount of season ticket sales was about one hundred and fifty dollars. NEW FORD PRICES Prices for the new Ford car range from $385 to $570 for pleasure cars and $400 to $610 for trucks. The prices f.o.b. Detroit, follow: Tudor sedan….$495: Fordor sedan….$570: Coupe…..$495; Sport coupe…$550: Phaeton…$395: Roadster…$385: Roadster, with pickup body…$395: Chassis…$395. PROGRAM AT THE CLARENDON Saturday Dec 3 - Lone Hand Sanders , news reel comedy 10 cents and 25 cents. Monday, Dec 5 - Blake of Scotland Yard, Family night 30 cents Wednesday, Dec.. 7 - Mother, news and comedy, 10 cents and 25 cents Saturday, Dec. 10 - Hoot Gibson in “ Painted Ponies” Morocco Courier, May 12 1928 BACCALAUREATE SERMON DELIVERED SUNDAY Sunday night the annual baccalaureate sermon was delivered by Rev. J.H. Julian pastor of the local Baptist church, to the members of the graduating class of 1928 of the high school. Rev. H.P. Abbott, pastor of the U.B. church and Rev. J.W. Niell, pastor of the M.E. church, assisted in the service. A union choir furnished the music Twenty-four young people, fifteen girls and nine boys make up the class. They are Roseline Ackors, Audrey Best, Ruby Hagen, Marion Smart, Algie Padgett, Ester Holley, Lewis Gerkin. Darrel Bartholomew, Vera Baird, Audrey Hendrixson, Woodrow Martin, Edna T. Robinson, Vivian Swanson, Thomas Hancock, Inez Smart, Marvel Purdy, Guthie Long, James Roy Boyd, Delores Baker, Evelyn Garrard, Cleo Stoner and Harold Martin. Faculty Wallace Bush, Ruth Connelly, EuniceTomplins, Dorothy Odle, Mary Chamberlin, Morocco Courier, May25, 1928 Commencement Exercises The Commencement exercisers for the graduating class of 1928 from the Morocco high school was held in the high school auditorium on last Friday night. The address which was most practical and pleasing, was gine by Dr. L. A. Pittinger, pres. Of the Muncie Normal school. The school orchestra and the boys’ glee club furnished splendid music. Principal Frank Stephens presented the diplomas to the 24 graduates. The members of the class were attired in caps and gowns. It has been number of years since this custom has been used here and the young people presented a most pleasing appearance. __________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1933 Morocco Courier, February 9, 1933 Blizzard with Sub Zero Wave visits Morocco Beavers Break Even On Week’s Hardwood As we go to press the Brook basketball game scheduled for here tomorrow night has been postponed because of the impassable roads. This game will be played on Tuesday night Feb. 21. Remington has also postponed the game for Saturday night. This game will be played at Remington … LADY BEAVERS VICTORIOUS At last the Lady Beavers have accomplished the goal which they have been striving so long to reach. Last Saturday night the girls journeyed to the town of Boswell ……The forwards, who started the game were M. Roush and A. Merchant. M. Roush deserves special mention because she made 16 of the 28 points that were made during the whole game. …. The substitutes for these girls were M. Best and E. Padgett, who were put in to stall the game as our girls were in the lead and almost played out. The girls who started the game
as guards were E. Atkinson and R. Fleming. The girls who started the game as centers were C.E. Murphey and N. Graves. Both of these girls played a excellent game. At the half the score was 16 to 7 in favor of Morocco and the final score was 19 to 20 in favor of the Morocco Girls. Miss Odell, when giving a speech before the assembly, stated that the game was very exciting and I suppose it must have been because she said she had a terrible time keeping Miss Potter in the section where she belonged…. Tuesday, Feb. 11. Goodland Wins Return Game: For the second time this season Goodland upset the Beaver quintet when they matched skill on the Goodland court Fri. evening. After the smoke of battle cleared away Goodland was an easy winner, 49 to 32. Lineup for Morocco: Downs, Hafstrom, Williamson, McClatchey, and Purdy. Others on team: Shuey, Bryant, Hammel, Roadruck, Porter, Stoner, Yates. Coach Jesse Lash. Morocco Courier ,March 2, 1933 SECTIONAL MEET BEGINS FRIDAY Goodland and Rensselaer pry the lid off the Jasper and Newton county sectional tourney at Rensselaer at the armory at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon…..Kentland and Morocco appear next on the scene as two of the big six teams in the tourney. The two teams have split even on their games this season, .. Of the sectional’s big six - Morocco, Kentland, Brook, Goodland, Remington and Rensselaer- two will fall by the wayside in the first round. Demotte, Remington, Brook and Mt. Ayr are in the second round of play by virtue of the drawing. They will have a three game schedule to win while the other eight teams come down the four game bracket. Lose Season’s Finale to Kentland At Kentland Friday night the local net squad finished the regular season with a 29 to 28 defeat in a last quarter thriller. Lineup: Stoner , Williamson, Porter, McClatchey, Purdy, Hafstrom, Downs, Morocco Courier, Thursday, May 4, 1933 SENIOR CLASS PRESENT PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT The last school play of the year will take place tomorrow evening when the senior class will present “Has Anyone Seen Jean,” under the direction of Miss Ann Younger. The play selected is one that promises to be both amusing and entertaining, being a mystery comedy and is well adapted to production by a high school cast. The class of 1933 will make their last appearance in school theatricals Friday evening. The cast follows: Mrs. Bunch………………….Mary Max Johnson Miss Mull……….…Dorothy Triplett Mrs. Martha Partridge……….Velma McClatchey Nicholas Van Hooten….Oscar Locke Mrs. J.M. Smith…………..….Doris Christenson Jean………….…..….Newana Potts Selma…………………………..Marjory Jackson Jake Partridge…….. Estil Chapman Doctor Hale……………..……..Bob Williamson Bertha Crugan……..….Norma Rich Mrs. Hale………………………….Joan Padgett Clem Crugan…….. Earl McClatchey Robert Link……………………..Willis McCord Acey Tuggle……...Frank Anderson Doherly……………………….…...Floyd Purdy Maizie…………….Alma Merchant Mrs. Maida Dell Ray….Carrie Evelyn Murphey Connie…………….….Lola Meyer Lily……………………………...Eloise Kessler Betty………………..Marjorie Irvin Nellie……………………..…Helen Severs Dressa…………Irene Rush Jenny……………….…..Louisa Eickmann Violet……….Ester Deardurff Train caller……………..…Richard Purdy LARGEST CLASS IN M.H.S. HISTORY Thirty-Six will Receive Diplomas on Tuesday Evening - Hon. Albert Stump will Speak The class of 1933 numbers 36 members 36 members - twelve boys and twenty-four girls. Their graduation will be accompanied by a fitting commencement program which follows: Novelette……. March Along…...Harbor of Dreams …….High School Orchestra Flying Clouds…….Girls Glee Club Invocation……..Rev. A.B. McKain Goodbye Old High…..Senior Chorus Address….Hon. Albert Stump Dawn of Tomorrow…. Boys’ and Girls’ Glee Clubs Presentation of Diplomas….Prin. C.A. Grayson Benediction…Rev. A. B. McKain March…..High School Orchestra Announcements Out Four hundred and fifty beautifully embossed commencement announcements have been sent out by members of the graduating class. The announcement, something of a novelty, consisted of a silver embossed folder with class roll, flower, motto, colors, announcement of exercises and the name of the graduate printed on inside pages. The job was turned out in the job printing department of the Morocco Courier. BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY EVENING Baccalaureate service will be held at the Methodist church on Sunday evening at 8 o’clock, with Rev. C.B. Atkinson of Sullivan in the pulpit. Arrangements are being made as we go to press for appropriate music, probably by a union choir of the four local churches and also orchestra music. In spite of the major depression year when expenses have been curtailed, faculty and students in the Morocco high school have worked diligently and carried on all school activities with excellent results. In the class of 1933 is represented a worth while product of the local factory of learning and the entrance of these will trained young people in various walks of life is a distinct achievement for the community and a high credit to the teaching staff The complete roll follows: Frank Anderson Dorothy M. Lane Newana M. Potts Mary Max Johnson Vance D. Clark Willis W. McCord Dorothy E. Triplett Alma E. Merchant Earl L. McClatchey Nellie L. Graves Willard F. Stoner Helen Severs Alice Elizabeth Rush Agnes Mae Schilling Marjorie E. Irvin Lois E. Meyer Gartha Hanger Nelda I. Odle Louise Eickmann Floyd A. Purdy Joan Padgett Richard Purdy Eloise Kessler Estil Chapman Irene Rush Clifford Bingham Esther Deardurff Harley Williamson Norma Rich Oscar W. Locke Doris M. Christenson Velma H. McClatchey Dorothy M. Henderson Carrie Evelyn Murphey Marjorie Anne Jackson Robert Elmer Williamson Baccalaureate Services Selected Music……….Orchestra March (Class Entrance)…..Orchestra Scripture Reading….. Rev. C.V. Roush Violin Solo, “Fraszuita”… Mrs. Grover Stillabower Invocation….Rev. Roush Selections …… Christian Church Quartette Sermon….Rev. C.BV. Atkinson Song, “Beneath the Cross”…..Choir Benediction………Rev. Roush FACULITY Mr. Frank Stephens, Prin., Mr. Alvin Stoner, Miss Ann Younger, Eunice Hill, Wallace Bush, coach, J.P. Schooley, Ruth Connelly, Ruby Garner Smith, Ernest Clarkson, Miss Eunice Tomplins _________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1938 Morocco courier, May 12 1938 Senior Issue - Old Gold and Black CLASS HISTORY 1938 One September morning about eight o’clock the wind began blowing. The center of low pressure seemed to be near the school building. These winds proved to do someone good for fifty-three little freshmen were drawn thee to begin their careers in the Morocco high school. At our first class meeting, we elected Mavis Stine, pres.; Mary Grayson, VP; Frances Lash, sec/treas; and Miss Roth Corbin, Sponsor. During the freshman year, we had several students, both boys and girls, who were outstanding in athletics. At the Christmas season, the English classes very ably presented their first big school play “Why The Chimes Ring,” We closed our freshman year with the usual events. The following September, we came back as Sophomores, older and wiser we thought, but our teachers soon informed us differently. We elected Lou Ellen Renville, pres.; Damon Bernwanger, VP.; and Jean Hafstrom, sec/treas. The girls were quite outstanding this year by the fact that they composed the entire girl’s basketball team. The Sophomore year basketball team. The Sophomore year was closed with the regular class party and a trip to Turkey Run. We began our Junior year with 40 members in the class. This year proved to be one of the most outstanding years of our high school life. At our first class meeting Bud Garrard was selected pres.; Damon Bernwanger, VP; Jean Hafstrom. sec. and Evelyn Purdy, treas. We had the honor presenting the first play in the new gymnasium, the title of which was “Growing Pains.” The receipts from this production were applied on the stage curtains. This year, the junior class had the privilege of becoming members of the Sunshine club, Press club, Hi-Y and Girls Athletic Association. Morocco was host to the sectional tournament this year and the Juniors sold candy and popcorn. With these receipts the Juniors purchased two spot lights for the Morocco High School, which have proved very useful to the entire school, On May 14, the junior prom, which is the greatest social event of the year, was held in the new Gymnasium, a compliment to the class of 1937. They gladly admitted that we surprised then in the excellence of our entertainment, and that we did them honor as well as ourselves. This year was very successfully closed with another trip to Turkey Run. The next year we came back to school as Seniors, the envy of high school. The class officers were elected at our first meeting. The following officers were elected: Bud Garrard, Pres.; Damon Bernwanger, VP; Raymond Bingham, sec.; and Lloyd Lane, treas. The first event of our senior year was taking of the class pictures by the Attica Studios. Class rings were also purchased this year bearing the Morocco school emblem. The next outstanding event for the Seniors was the senior play, “Broken Dishes,“ in which the entire class showed their ability and willingness to cooperate for a successful production. During this year, we showed our athletic ability with ten or our members receiving jacket awards for their effort. Lloyd Lane, Bud Garrard and Warren Gorman served as captains of the football and basketball teams during this year. During this last year, our work has been in a manner lessened and we have enjoyed our school life and dread the separation so soon to come. In spite of our many mistakes and hasty actions we have successfully completed our high school course. Our aims and our ideals have been partially reached and we go out into the world, we will strive after that perfection we hope to attain in fullness of time. ----------Mildred McClatchey and Jean Hafstrom VOCATIONS HOME ECOMONICS For several years now our school has been without a department of Voc./Home Ec. department. The State Department of Vocational work has approved the reestablishment to full time full time basis. ……Due to he fact that our present Home Ec. Teacher, Miss Nina Ruth Sherman does not hold Vocational licenses, it was necessary to secure a new teach for the department, Miss Florence Hester, a grad of Purdue university… HI-Y CLUB The Morocco Hi-Y Club has been established for two years and has been functioning very efficiently within the school. The Club has proved its leadership in various activities. It sponsored a football benefit dance last fall; at Christmas time it cooperated with other organizations in giving relief to the needy; and this spring it conducted a clean speech campaign though out school… SUNSHINE CLUB The Morocco Sunshine Club was organized in April, 1937... Early last fall the society had a wiener roast for the freshman girls…Because so many organizations sent Christmas baskets, the society sent seven baskets on Valentine‘s day. The annual Mother‘s Day Tea was held on May 10.... Pres. Ruth Blann; V.Pres. Jane Hancock: Rec. Sec. Virginia Sheldon; Cov. Sec. Ruth Graefnitz SENIOR GIFT The Seniors of 1938 presented the Morocco School with a fine gift, The gift included two classroom radios and an electric record player. These gifts are indeed practical and will be of real value to the school. FOOTBALL SEASON Won 4- Kentland, Momence, Cal. City and Kentland- Lost 4- Griffith, Lowell, West Side ,and Rensselaer Team members: Dale Merchant, John Nuel, David Hanger, Ed Camblin, Charles Camblin, Roy Merchant, Howard Padgett*, Bud Garrard*, Harry Lane, Clay Blaney, Ancel Best,* Norman Hough, Jack Brunton, Ernie Smart, Given Padgett, Harold Purdy , Lloyd Lane*, Darwin Vanderwall, Galen Deardurff*, Raymond Bingham*, Robert Larrison,, Ray Griffin*, William Blaney, Warren Gorman,* mgr., Enlen Brandt mgr. Martin Braxma , Coach Roscoe Pierson. *seniors BASKETBALL SEASON Won 12 - Lost 7 Basketball team names: Dale Merchant, Norman Hough, Given Padgett, Clay Blaney, Harry Lane, Charles Garmong, Roy Merchant (Cap), Gailord Brunton, Benny Wiltfang, William Blaney, George Blann, Everett Kessler, John Miller, Dave Hanger, Lyle Clarkson, Darwin Vanderwall, Englen Bryant, Mgr., Carroll Ketcham, asst. mgr. Roscoe Pierson, Coach. Girls Basketball Members: 1937 The following girls were give major letter: Dorothy Redden, Mary Spradling, Ruth Bryant, Wildene Brandt, Mildred McClatchey, Bonnie Hammel, Jean Hafstrom, Ruth Blann, Evelyn Purdy, Ruth Padgett, Una Bell Yates and Jane Roadruck, manager, Carolyn Hammel Berniece Russell, Mavis Stine, Alberta Daddow, Mary Grayson, Ruth Clarkson, Helen Johnson, Dorothy Geller and Ruth Roadruck received minor letter Baccalaureate Service Sunday Evening, May 15, 1938 H.S. Gym 7:30 p.m. Music……….…High School Orchestra Processional -”Pomp and Circumstance” …..High School Orchestra Hymn “Exalt and Praise His Holy Name”…Union Choir Invocation…….Rev. J.O. Carder Hymn “ In Heavenly Live Abiding“. Union Choir Scripture Reading… Rev. O.I. Uncapher Hymn “Hallelujah For the Cross”…Union Choir Sermon “ Three Secrets of Greatness”…Rev. V.E. Squibb Hymn “Show Us Thy Way”…Union Choir Benediction……Rev. Roland Sheafor COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES Of Morocco High School Friday Evening, May 20, 1938 H.S.Gym 8 p.m. Music ……………………………….........High School Orchestra Processional “Graduation Grand March”…..High School Orchestra Invocation………………………………..... Rev. V.E. Squibb ‘Western World”…………………………...High School Orchestra Presentation of Speaker…………………….Supt. W.O. Schanlaub Address “Cheated”…. ……………………..Dr. W.P. Dearing Presentations of Diplomas………………… Prin. Harland W. White Benediction…………………………….…. Rev. O.I. Uncapher Postlude….”Graduation March…………….High School Orchestra CLASS ROLL Hettie Bailey Damon C. Bernwanger Ansel Best Raymond Bingham Ruth Aileene Blann Ressa Collins Alberta Daddow Blanche Deardurff Galen E. Deardurff Clifton Garrard Warren Gorman Mary Jane Graves Ray Griffin Jean Hafstrom Bonnie Hammel Helen Hammond Barbara Hanger Marvin Laffoon Lloyd Lane Mildred McClatchey R. Dean Manchester Howard Padgett Joseph Padgett Evelyn Purdy Ruth Eileene Roadruck Berniece Russell Carrie E. Shuey Lenore Smart Mavis Oakley Stine Donald Clifford Warrick Helen Fay Warrick Jack C. Wells H.S. Faculty Ruth V. Corbin, L.B. Elmore, Charlotte Gillie, Romona Kuhn, Anna Younger McPhail, Dorothy Master, Roscoe Pierson, Nina Ruth Sherman, Otis Smith, Alvin Stoner Harland W. White, Principal, W.O. Schanlaub, Co. Supt.---Henry Brandt, Trustee _______________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1943 Morocco Courier, March , 1943 SENIOR PORTRAITS A Big day for seniors was last Friday when the Smith Studio of Attica came to take the annual senior pictures. They were lucky to get them taken at all because film and other photographic materials are curtailed. Only two poses were taken of each person instead of the usual four proofs, the photographers said they soon wouldn’t be able to get frames for the pictures. The boys were so handsome in their suits Friday they were hardly recognizable and it was said that mouths dropped open in awe (even the teachers) when Bob Spencer walked into his first period class in that keen suit which he claimed hadn’t been out of the moth balls since Easter. …. Judging from the stiffly held necks, it was evident the boys weren’t used to wearing ties and the first thing Bernard Hanger did after his picture was taken was to take his tie off with a “I’m free again” sigh of relief. A good many were almost afraid to go home when they found out how much their pictures cost. …….. By mid afternoon all straight-jackets (ties and costs) were off and the day which seniors had worried, fretted and lost sleep over for months, was almost normal again…….. Teachers who were called into service: December, 1942: Principal, Harland White has reported for duty in the armed service. Mr. Willis Adams will replace him as the Principal at MHS. March, 1943: The commercial classes have lost their teacher, Mr. Ashley, to the armed service. Mr. Ashley who was also Morocco’ basketball coach and P.E. instructor, entered the air corps Until anew teacher can be obtained the typing classes have students who assigns weekly lessons. The weekly budgets will be graded by Mrs. Crooks, the commercial teacher at Mt.Ayr. Mr. Crooks has left for the navy and there will be no more ag classes as far as the students know. Before leaving on Monday, he called a meeting of the 4-H and ag clubs in Miss Davis’ room to give the 4-H pamphlets to all who enrolled this year….. Morocco Courier, April 23, 1943 Facts and Figures About MHS The enrollment of the Morocco High School is 138. Total of 47 from Lake Township, 14 from Washington Township, 9 from McClellan and 68 from Beaver. There are 9 teachers on the high school staff. The band had 42 members before the boys left to work on the farms. The high school cafeteria serves an average of 85 pupils a day. The press club has recently been discussing whether to publish our own school paper or continue our Old Gold and Black in the Morocco Courier. It was suggested that more alumni would read our news if it were in the Morocco Courier which caused us to begin to wonder how large our reading public is and if they would want us to continue our Old Gold and Black in the Courier. Lets here from you alumni……… Morocco Courier, Thursday, May 6, 1943 JUNIOR - SENIOR PROM Three hours of excellent entertainment was enjoyed by about 65 couples who attended the annual junior-senior prom Saturday night in the Morocco gym. The juniors are to be complimented on their decorations which were done at half the expense of last year. The stage was decorated with a background of music bars and stars, above which was a moon. The punch booth was decorated similar and the girls who served wore crowns with 1943 on them. The length of the floor was reduced by decorations along it made on the same pattern. Since our gym is so spacious there was a section of the bleachers reserved for spectators which was well filled with people from our vicinity and also from Lake Village. The highlight of the evening was the “Grand March.” All lights were turned on and the couples marched down the gym lead by the junior president, Veryle Bartholomew, and guest Dorothy Bernwanger. The corsages worn by the girls were composed of defense stamps and flowers. The music was furnished by Ernie England and his band. Under adverse circumstances splendid music was furnished by the youthful organization. Morocco Courier, Thursday ,May 13, 1943 ANOTHER HIGH CLASS GRADUATES Friday evening 28 students of Morocco high school commence on another phase in the journey through life, and will receive their diplomas as a mark that they have successfully reached another station in the journey. What lies ahead no one can foretell. Some will enter commercial life, some will continue their studies, some will enter homes and some will serve Uncle Sam as two members are now doing. Sunday the baccalaureate services were held in the Methodist church, Rev. Ivan Woods giving the sermon, Rev. H.H. Cloud the scripture reading and Rev. Wesley Smith the benediction. At the commencement exercises Friday evening, two vacant chairs will be decorated with service flags, those of Donald Moore and Chester Wiltfang, who have already entered the U.S. Army and are now serving their country. The others in the class are: Dorothy Bernwanger, William Brown, Adah Bryant, Ida Jean Carter, June Conn, Howard Cox, Vera Jane Dexter, Bernard Hanger, Fairy Hickman, Buna Kessler, Phyllis Lawbaugh. Donald Moore, Gaynelle Sipe, Glenn Tebo, Juanita Bingham, Martha Brunton, David Carlson, Francis Conn, Mary Cory, Luella Davis, Paul Gulley, Doris Hayslip, John Ivey, Helen Kessler, Teddy Lazaraton, Marjorie Rainford and Robert Spencer. PROGRAM COMMENCEMENNT EXERCISES HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM Friday evening, May 14, 1943, 8 o’clock Port Conway……...Morocco High School Band Invocation……..………….…Rev. Ivan Woods Vogue, Overture….Morocco High School Band Presentation of Speaker….Supt. W.O. Schanlaub Address…………………...Dr. John G. Benson There’s Something About a Soldier…Morocco High School Band Presentation of Diplomas…….. Willis L. Adams Benediction……………. Rev. Homer H. Cloud FACULTY Harland White Principal (till Dec.), Willis Adams, Principal (from Jan), Ruth Corbin, Anne McPhail Mary Ellen Davis, Alvin Stoner, Otis Smith, Raymond Ashley, Jessie Baden, Paul B. Crooks, Miss Hodde ___________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1948 Morocco Courier, November 13 1947 The Morocco Beavers will open their 1947-48 basketball season tomorrow evening in the high school gym where Fair Oaks will set the opening pace for the Beavers to challenge. This year’s team will star five boys picked from a record roster of forty-four that make up the squad…The Beavers roster .. For the season: L. Hammel, D. Severs, G. Purkey, R. Whaley, R. Colbourne, B. Thompson, D. Deardurff, R. Deardurff. L. Skninner, E. Bell, C. Kay, D. Borem, K. Madison, R. Geller, Q. Purdy, J. Van Neimen, R. Goddard, D. Stoner, R. Penrod, D. Brownfield, D. Dawson, J. Borem, C. Turner, V. Denton, D. Early, G. Born, T. Vent, J. Kessler, J. Day, D. Watt, K. Spillers, C. Klein, B. Heyer, B. Wooten, M. Glass, J. Snell, B. Redden, J. Ringer, B. Sandburg, J. Schultz, A. Smart, B. Miller, D. LaCosse, W. Glass, W. Gulley, and M. Mahan. The Morocco high school band will perform at the half of the first team game with an original attraction, and will play several selections between the second and first team games….Season tickets for the home games are now on sale at the school. Adult tickets (7 games) are $3.00, tax included. Student season tickets are $2.00. BEAVERS TO OPEN BASKETBALL SEASON Playing Fair Oaks Friday Old Gold and Black, March 24, 1948 Cooperative Supper Held in Honor of Band and Basketball Squad The Morocco Gymnasium was the scene of a combined band, chorus, and basketball supper on March 10. Every one was invited and a large crowd was present. After the supper Mr. Roudebush presented the basketball boys’ awards. Major Letters were presented to Donald Severs, Gerald Purkey, Charles Kay, Richard Whaley, Denzil Borem and Richard Deardurff all of whom are juniors. The sophomores receiving major letters were: Kenneth Madison, Donald Brownfield, Quintin Purdy, and Dean Dawson. Russell Penrod, Richard Geller, Charles Turner, Dale Stoner, Dale LaCossse, Jim Borem, Vern Denton, Donald Early, Tom Vent, Wayne Glass and Charles Gibson also sophomores were given minor letters. The senior boys were given
miniature basketballs to be worn on a chain. The following seniors
received this award: Bill, Eugene Bell, Willard Gulley, Dale Dawson, Bernard
Thompson, Leslie Hammel, Lon Skinner, Donald Deardurff, Richard Colbourne and
Jerry Allen who has been cheer leader for three years. On behalf of the first team boys Leslie Hammel gave Mr. Roudebush a sport shirt and some fishing equipment. Bernard Thompson presented a sport shirt, fishing equipment and a minnow bucket to Mr. Robbins from the second team boys. Mr. Stouder awarded honor
sweater to the senior band members: Jerry Allen, Georgia Purdy, June
Wiltfang, Harold Martin, Louise Andis, Joan DeVelde, Donald Deardurff,
Barbara Hunter, Anne Manes and Dick Colbourne. Capacity Crowd Witnesses County Music Festival On the night of March 12, at the Morocco gym, 225 students from Morocco, Kentland, Brook, Mt. Ayr and Goodland joined with their music directors and accompanists to present the fifth annual Newton County Music Festival to a capacity crowd……directors were Mr. Stouder, Morocco; Mr. Paul Egil, Brook; Mr. Pirtie, Goodland; Mr. Overpeck, Kentland and Miss Duever, Mt. Ayr. Old Gold and Black, April 6, 1948 Band and Choir Rated Excellent Morocco High Concert Band won an Excellent division .rating at the District Band Contest at Rensselaer April 3. The 41 piece band directed by Vincent Stouder played three contest numbers: “Golden Glow,“ “Carnival of Roses,“ and “ Queen City.“ Those who played to the clarinet section were Barbara Hunter, June Wiltfang, Lois Andis, Diana Hanger, Bill Heyer, June McHolt, Charles Harrison, Gene Warne, Barbara Elijah, Harold Martin and Joanne Skinner. Those in the cornet section were Don Deardurff. Dick Kain, Maxine Kenoyer, Betty Davis, Archie Morgan, DeWayne Chapman, Mark Mahan and Gordon Richards. Betty Baird, Ann Manes. Wilma Zoborosky and Lois Richards composed the French horn section. The saxophone players were Dick Colbourne, Joyce Zoborosky and Eugene James. The drum section consisted of Marie Scott, Gordon Born, Joan DeVelde,, Mary Wiltfang and Nancy Colbourne……… The choir of 46 members also directed by Mr. Stouder placed Excellent. The members presented were “The Lost Chord” by Sullivan and “A Song of Home” by Dvorak.. APRIL 30 SET FOR DATE OF SENIOR PLAY, “GOOD NIGHT, LADIES’ The Cast Helen Raleigh, a senior at Grayson………………….….Bonnie Brown Jane Raleigh, seventeen year old sister of Helen………..Joan DeVelde Sam Raleigh, brother of Helen and Jane………………....Lon Skinner “Jug” Brown,, Jan’s carefree boy friend…………….…Don Deardurff Professor Dexter, professor at Grayson……………...... Harold Martin Dean Eggleby, dean of women at Grayson………...…....Louise Andis Angela Rimini, a sweet and lovely freshman……...…..…. Hilda Smith Larry Dobson, a very busy Grayson student….….. Bernard Thompson Lulu Giffen, a freshman --so bright she acts nutty…...…Dottie Barnett Judy West, a friendly, attractive freshman……….…....Mary Lazaraton George West, Judy’s brother, attractive but bashful……Dick Colbourne Betty London, a sophomore at Grayson…………………Barbara Hunter Directors: Principal J.E. Steward and Mr. Kester Annual Junior-Senior Prom to Be Held Ross Melk’s Orchestra to Furnish Music On May 8, 1948, the junior class will present the annual junior-senior prom in the school gymnasium from 9:00 p.m to 12:00 p.m. The music for the prom will be furnished by Ross Melk’s Orchestra from Kankakee. The band containing nine members is well-balanced and is accompanied by a woman vocalist. The song, “Serenade of the Bells” is to be the theme song and the gymnasium will be decorated accordingly. Permission has been obtained by the class to put up a false ceiling. The ceiling will be made up of red and white crepe paper. Intermingled together on the false ceiling will be gay colored balloons and bells. A white picket-fence will be set at the north end of the gym and also on the stage. The background on the stage will be a church with a path leading to it and a couple walking toward the church. Bells will be hung on the curtains of the stage. The tables are to be covered with white cloths. The dance programs which are white with red tassels will be used as place cards on the tables. All guests will register their names in a book which will be placed by the door. Their names and the year they graduated or will graduate will be written in the register. The punch will be served by the eighth grad girls. At ten-thirty the Grand March will be held with Gene Parsons, the junior class president, and his guest, Barbara Carter leading, and the junior and senior class officers following. At eleven-thirty the balloons will be dropped from the false ceiling. The lights will be turned on for one half hour so that spectators may see the decorations and attire of the guests. Admission: The price of admission will be $1.20 per couple and 25 cents for spectators. Old Gold and Black, May 13, 1948 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY from 1944-1948 The fall of 1944 saw a large class of fifty-four freshmen entering M.H.S. Dick Colbourne was elected president; Don Deardurff, vice-president; Ernest Myers, secretary; Bill Miller, treasurer; Willard Gulley and Barbara Hunter, student council members; and Miss Ruth Tilton was the class sponsor. During the first year Joan DeVelde, Dottie Barnett, Dick Mortarity and Willard Justice enrolled and Marjorie Camblin, Ronald Davis, Frieda Dick, Elaine Edwards, Harvey Gibson, Ada Jane Rainford, Katherine Lamphier, Maxine Schultz, Kenneth Wood, and Ruth Young withdrew from the class. As all the preceding freshmen, the class of ‘44 was initiated by the seniors. The freshman girls, singing the school song, were compelled to parade at a football game in the afternoon; some of the boys took part in a fashion show of the latest and snappiest wearing apparel for women and during the day all of the “freshies” had to be servants to the seniors. The freshmen were asked to participate in class night and for their stunt they imitated the seniors of ‘44 and ‘45 as they would appear in Mrs. McPhail’s English class. As sophomores, the class had as
is officers: Ernest Myers, president; Barbara Hunter, V.P; Harold Martin,
secretary: Willard Gulley, treasurer; Don Deardurff and June Wiltfang,
student council members; and Alvin Stoner was the sponsor of the class. Joan
Lowry, Joyce Chapman, Robert Koerner,
and Bunny The officers during the junior year were: Harold Martin, president; Lon Skinner, V.P.; Joan DeVelde, secretary: Bill Miller, treasurer; Audrey Bingham and Dick Colbourne, student council members; and the class sponsor was Miss Marion Hamilton. The big event of the junior year was the sponsoring of the Junior-Senior Prom which was held on Saturday, May 3, 1948. The theme song was “Penthouse Serenade” with music furnished by Ronald Young and his orchestra. For class night they presented “Junior Follies” which consisted of imitations of Spike Jones and his City Slickers. Al Jolson, Beatrice Kaye, and a chorus composed of the class. This year the class gained Dorothy Anderson, Marjorie Purdy, Bonnie Brown and Bob Christenson and lost Violet Bushman, Phyllis Gordon, Joyce Illiff, LeRoy Klein, Raymond Jonkman, Joyce Koerner, Howard Lane, Dorothy Spillers, Dean Wright, Bob Christenson, Bob Koerner, Agatha Kavaicik and Joyce Chapman. At last the big year arrived and the freshman class of ‘44 had become seniors. Willard Gulley was elected president; Dale Dawson, V.P.; Don Deardurff, treasurer; Georgie Purdy, secretary; Dick Colbourne and June Wiltfang, student council members; and Mrs. Ann McPhail sponsored the class. The senior year Hilda smith, Robert Falk, Lorraine Makeever, and Jane Campbell enrolled in the class and Mac Cory, Bonnie Lanning and Janice Spencer withdrew from the class. The class play “Good Night, Ladies”, coached by Mr. Forrest Kester, Mr. J.K. Stewart and Rev. E.D. Thistlethwaite, was given Friday evening April 20th and was well received by the public. Nine of the senior boys participated in sports and six of then helped in the winning of the Kankakee Valley Football Conference. Ten seniors were in the band and received honor sweaters for three or more years of participation. Another accomplishment of the class was their helping to organize an Alumni Association of M.H.S….. The seniors left approximately two hundred dollars to begin a fund to purchase cycloramas (back drop curtains) for the stage in the gymnasium. For “The Kid’s Day” on May 14th the seniors departed from the usual routine of parading around school and took the day as a holiday. That evening the seniors, freshman, sophomores and juniors presented class night. During the senior week the class went bowling at Shelby, took a trip to Chicago, went roller skating at Fowler, had a party and went to Ideal Beach. On Saturday evening, May 15th the class attended the Vaughn Monroe Program in the Hall of Music at Purdue University. Baccalaureate was held Sunday evening, May 16th in the gymnasium and Commencement, Wednesday evening, May 19th.. The M.H.S. graduates of 1948 are: Thelma Lade, Vern Falk, Virginia Zoborosky, Marilyn White, Patricia Storey, Dottie Barnett, Robert Falk, June Wiltfang, Etta Jane Campbell, Georgie Purdy, Lon Skinner, Louise Andis, Eugene Bell, Barbara Hunter, Jerry Allen Mary Lazarston, Dick Colbourne, Ann Mane, Bernard Thompson, Hilda Smith, Harold Martin, Bill Miller, Audrey Bingham, Dorothy Anderson, Leon Davis, Irene Hardy, Norma Bingham, Dale Dawson, Leslie Hammel, Marjorie Purdy, bonnie Brown, Lorraine Makeever, Willard Gulley, Joan DeVelde, and Don Deardurff. BACCALAUREATE SERVICES Morocco High School Gymnasium Sunday Evening, May 16, 1948 Program Nobody Known the Trouble I’ve Seen…….High School Chorus Vincent Stouder, Director Invocation………………………....Reverend Duane Thistlethwaite Holy, Holy, Holy……………………………….…..Congregation Sermon………………………….... Reverend John Richards Teach Me, O Lord To Pray……………..….H.S.Chorus Benediction…………… Reverend Gilbert Profitt COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, Evening, May 19 1948 - High School Gymnasium, * o’clock Program Processional, “Pomp and Circumstances”………..High School Band Vincent Stouder, Director Invocation…………………..…………..Reverend Paul Garner Seeds of Cadmus…………….…………..High School Band Address…………………………….Dr. Ray Montgomery Stout Hearted Men…………………..High School Band Presentation of Diplomas…….J.E. Stewart, Principal Benediction…..Reverend James Ellerbrook Queen. City………….High School Band Class
Motto; Not how much, but how well Class
Colors: Kelly Green and White Class
Flower: White Carnation FACULTY Mr. J.E. Stewart, Principal; Miss Ruth Corbin; Mr. Gerald Roudebush, Mrs. Ann McPhail, Mrs. Olive Smart, Mr. Virgil Robbins, Nana Chestnut, Forrest Kester, Marian Hamilton, Jewell Bailey, Earl Duggleby, Vincent Stouder ______________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1953 Looking Back Old Gold and Black , October 21, 1952 Morocco High School’s Undefeated 1952 Six-Man Football Aggregation BEAVERS STATE CHAMPS The Morocco Beavers did it! By beating Kentland again, the Beavers are state champs. The Kentland-Morocco game started off with Kentland kicking to Early who ran the kick back ten yrs. Then Berry went around end for 22 yds. On the second play Kay went 22 yds. For the first Morocco score. …the score 38-13 at the end of the first half. ….Morocco ended Kentland’s next series of plays when Goodnight intercepted a pass in the end zone. Berry then ran for 12. Then a pass to Harper was good for 23. Doty then making the final score 64-19. The game was stopped at the end of the third quarter because the Beavers were ahead 45 points .The Beavers have done a very excellent job this year, and have worked very hard to become undefeated state champs….. Senior team members: Jack Warne, Clements , and Ramsey (were injured first of the season,) Bob Doty, John Bertram, Bill Wagner. LIBRARY CLUB TO HAVE SOCK HOP THE NEWLY ORGANIZED Library club is sponsoring a sock hop Nov. 4. This is the night of the first basketball game of the 1952-53 season (Kentland.) The theme of this hop is the “Victory Sock Hop.” The music for the hop will be by the top bands of the country. Miss Diedam, sponsor of the club has emphasized that you be sure to wear heavy wool socks. Admission for the hop will be 25Cents. Committees for the sock hop are: coke comm, Charles VanCleef, Archie Morgan, Joy Madison, bill and Lucille Early. Ticket committee is Lucille Early, Mitzi Lock, Peggy Storey, Archie Morgan, Ronald Derflinger and Gerald Born. Record comm. Is Phil Colbourne, Morris Goodnight, Karen Robinson and Wilma Porter; ad comm., Bob Doty, Joy Madison, Charles VanCleef, Bill Bower, Phil Colbourne, Edwina Brandenburg, Morris Goodnight, Gerald Born, Karen Robinson and Wilma Porter. BASKETBALL PROJECTS Every year when November rolls around, the athletics in our Indiana high schools shift from the rough and tumble sport of football to the state’s most attended sport, basketball…. Boys returning with experience are (seniors )Bill Wagner, Bob Doty, Eddie Clements and John Bertram.(Jack Warne will be out until Nov. or later, (Juniors) retuning Morris Goodnight, Dave Borem, Jerry Warne, Leland Deardurff. Other juniors to make the team Dick Clements, Bernard Schultz ,Gene Berry, Gene Kay and Dick Wagner…. Old Gold and Black: March 24, 1953 ANNUAL SENIOR PLAY IS FINANCIALLY SUCCESSFUL Senior plays, they happen every year and this year was no exception. Weeks before the curtain went up, the director Mrs. Ann McPhail and the cast and all the others who helped were busy doing their parts. The seniors were selling tickets, learning their parts and trying not to get too far behind in their studies. What a time they had, trying to decide what to wear and getting everything there. When the matinee was over they were glad and when the play was over they were relieved. The seniors made a nice sum of money toward their senior trip. A large crowd of friends and relatives attended the play. The weather was on the senior’s side and another play is over successfully. For those who didn’t recognize all the students: Obadiah was Eddie Clements; Letty was Laura Lucas; Hamlet was Archie Morgan; Cordelia was Sue Andis; Rosalind was Barbara Rolston; Henrietta, Janet Deardurff; Bruce Lawrence, Phil Colbourne; Jane Henning, Doris LaCosse; Madeleine Laval, Mary Coatney; Baron Kurt Duois, John Wendling; Feber, Jack Warne; Frieda, Shirley Allen; Fred, Darwyne Sypult;, Didy Hunnleut, Janice Heyer; Bob Norman, Bob Doty and Jukes Kallikals, Silas Johnson. Old Gold and Black; May 12, 1953 LAST BAND EVENTS Tuesday evening, May 8th Marked the closing of the concert year for the Morocco high school band. Forty students participated. For six seniors it meant their final performance in a Morocco band uniform. The seniors included in this group are: Archie Morgan, Shirley Allen, Silas Johnson, Sue Andis, Barbara Rolston, and Ed Clements….. The band parents club, sponsored a pot luck supper and dance for the band Monday evening April 27th. The supper was held in the cafeteria. The dance was held in the assembly hall where Don West and His band played for both round and square dancing. The band is planning a picnic on Monday evening at the Storey farm….. FHA.- SSS. Sponsor Mother - Daughter Tea Friday afternoon May, 2, the high school gymnasium was the scene of the annual Mother - Daughter tea sponsored by the Sunshine Society in conjunction with the Future Homemakers of America. Before the installations of the 53-54 officers of the Sunshine Society, Doris LaCosse welcome the mothers and visitors after which she sang “Mother of Mine”. Then the simple but beautiful ceremony was carried on with the officers formally attired. Immediately after, “My Task” was sung by Doris LaCosse. A gift to the outgoing president, Barbara Rolston, was presented by the new president, Janet Baird. After this presentation a style who was give by the girls of the eight, night and advanced home economics classes. The clothes displayed in this show ere made by the girls under the instruction of Mrs. Jewell Russell, The narrator, Ann Mahan, in a very pleasing manner explained the project of each girl. Ann Lucas, president of F.H.A. presented to Mrs. Russell, a beautiful corsage of red and white carnations. Barbara Rolston, president of S.S.S. presented Mrs. McPhail with a beautiful corsage of white carnations. A corsage of white carnations was presented to Janet Baird from her mother, Helen Baird. Each girl then escorted her mother to a beautifully decorated table where each mother was presented with a white carnation and served punch and cookies. HISTORY CLUB WINS TROPHY IN STATEWIDE CONTEST In a state-wide competitive meeting at Indiana University the Morocco High School History Club under the direction of Miss Ruth Corbin won the trophy for having the most active chapter of the year Miss Laura Lucas, president of the local club was presented the beautiful trophy by Mr. Peckham, director of the Indiana Historical Bureau. A list of activities included the following: A visit was made to the Doran cemetery where names and epitaphs were taken from the tombstones. Photographs were taken of the three Indian camp sites visited. Several members of the club traced their genealogy. Another project was the making of Indiana maps to mark points of interest, memorials, state parks, monuments and historical sites. A field trip was made to the Newton County Court House to read old newspapers for Civil War information. The club visited the William Pence home to view the subterranean room used in the underground railroad system. An Indian mound near Rensselaer was also investigated. The trip there was highlighted with a historical talk by Mrs. Pullins, whose father, Mr. John E. Alter wrote “Hoosier Hunting Grounds.”……. The following member of Morocco High School History attended the meeting at Bloomington Laura Lucas, Sue Andis, Barbara Rolston, Ed Clements, James Swartz, Gerald Born, Bernadette Klein, Bernice Kwaitowski, Ann Lucas and the club sponsor, Miss Ruth Corbin. CLASS NIGHT Morocco High School Gym; Friday, May 15 - 7:30 CST. Welcome (Salutatorian…..Barbara Rolston History of Class of ‘53.………Laura Lucas Class Poem………………..Archie Morgan Class Will………………….John Wendling Song of Class of ‘53 Prophesy of Class of ‘53 ….Robert Ramsey Solo………………………..Doris LaCosse Presentation to Juniors…..…..Ed Clements Awards…………………..…….Mr. Cronk Farewell……(Valedictorian)…Sue Andis Morocco School Song PROM TO BE AT HAZELDEN Juniors and seniors, faculty and guests will attend the prom at Hazelden Country Club, Saturday night, May 16th. Paul Gates orchestra will furnish the music. High light of the evening will be the crowning of the king and queen, then the grand march. The gift for the king and queen are being donated by Gailard Hickman, jeweler and Spradlings SENIOR CLASS ENJOYS TRIP TO WASHINGTON, D.C. The big day finally arrived and 23 excited seniors were found all packed at Brandt’s station waiting to board their chartered Greyhound bus for Washington D.C. and New York City. At 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon April 19, they were joined by the five sponsors and the driver. ….. They stopped at Indianapolis for lunch and to change drivers at 4;30. Continuing on their way, the next stop for rest was at Englewood, Ohio. Everyone who hadn’t traveled in the East watched for the state line. The few who couldn’t sleep talked and found out some interesting facts from the new driver. In the course of the night there was a rest stop at Wheeling W.V. A rather long stop was enjoyed in Pittsburg. Pa., where their bus had to be checked. As they were ahead of schedule they lingered over breakfast while waiting for the new driver. On the was to Washington they stopped in a mountain town named McConnellsburg to stretch their crapped legs. They arrived at the Hotel Annapolis to find the last of 700 young people being checked out. The seniors were among 600 coming in that day The sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. John Cronk, Mrs. Ann McPhail and the girls were taken up first with their suitcases to their rooms. The boys who were two floors below them on the fourth, got settled in about half an hour. There was the usual discussion as to who would use what space and also who would sleep where. After a little freshening up, the free time was well used by walking up to the Washington monument to get a bird’s eye view of the National capital. Several of them took a walk that evening and saw the capital at night, the Episcopal church and the pew where George Washington once worshipped in Alexandria and also the beautiful Masonic Temple. Exchanging comments on the scenes of the day they made it to bed by 2 a.m. Up at 7:30 to a restaurant for breakfast and at 9:00 a.m the entire group started a Greyline bus tour of the city with the help of a very interesting guide. It started with the Bureau ……………………………….................................... BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Morocco High School Gymnasium Sunday, May 17, 1953 at 8:00 p.m Processional - piano solo….…Rosemary Cronk Invocation………….…....Rev. John B. Spencer “Teach Me , Lord to Pray.”…….. MHS Chorus Edward Casassa, Director Sermon……….….….Rev. William F Schuster “This The Evening’s Holy Hour”...MHS Chorus Benediction……………………Rev. C.L. Davis COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL Tuesday, May 19, 1953 High School Gymnasium at 8 o’clock Processional………………..…….High School Band Invocation……………………..Rev. Stanley Rolston Russian Choral & Overture….…...High School Band Address………………………………Harland White “Deceit is Our God” Two Moods…………………….…High School Band Presentation of Diplomas…. John G. Cronk, Principal Recessional “Hall of Fame”…..…High School Band Benediction……………………….Rev. Robert Band CLASS ROLL Shirley Allen, Sue Andis, John Bertram, Marion Brownfield, Martha Brunton, Edward Clements, Mary Coatney, Phillip Colbourne, Janet Deardurff, Ronald Derflinger, Robert Doty, Charles Geller, Janice Heyer. Silas Johnson, Kenneth Kenoyer, Doris LaCosse, Mitzi Lock, Laura Lucas, Archie Morgan, Robert Ramsey, Barbara Rolston, Marjorie Ross, Darwyne Sypult, William Wagner, Jack Warne, John Wendling. FACULTY John G. Cronk, Principal, Dean Buzzard, Edward Casassa, Ruth V. Corbin, Rita Diedam, F.E. Goodnight, Anna Younger McPhail, Gerald Rainford, Jewell Russell, Olive Smart, James Walter, Anne Yacuk, Olive V. Wendling, Clerk, Henry Brandt, Trustee ________________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1958 Looking Back: Morocco Courier May 11, 1954 ENOS, ADE, LAKE VILLAGE, EIGHTH GRADE VISITS M.H.S A class of thirty-four freshmen have enrolled in high school from Lake Village, Enos, and Ade. These students from Lake Village: Joan Madison, Lester Gervais, Kathy Christenson, Deanna Claywell, Evelyn Bushman Marcia Sapp, Patricia Koutny, Gilbert Christenson, Jr., Frank Rogers, Howard Wiseman, Ronald Brokovich, Lane Sypult, Kenny Rainford, Herman Grubb, Flossie Linderman, Pearl Lock, Eddie Iwinski, Dawn Lee, Ronnie Brown, Raymond Earley, Jack Bigger, Peter Bratt, Michael Bratt, Ronald Collard, Wilbur Bushman and Fred Allen. Students from Enos: Judy Davis, Tony Meyers and Daryl Dawson. Students from Ade: Judy Cupp, Myrtle Sisney, Ronnie Bennett, Wayne Wiltfang and Bill Gentry(did not enroll) On April 28th the above students were invited to visit the high school for the purpose of orientation. The morning was devoted to a discussion of the total high school program with special emphasis on year programs being discussed with the thought that careful planning needs to be made in order that the greatest benefits can be derived for each student. The afternoon was spent in answering questions regarding the extra-curricular activities. Athletics, clubs, band, yell-leaders, and trips seemed to be of greatest interest. The all day meeting concluded with a tour of the high school building. Morocco Courier, Tuesday, October 5, 1954 SEVENTY FRESHMEN ENROLL The 1954 freshman class is the largest in Morocco high school history. Those from Morocco joining others from Lake Village, Enos and Ade are: William Bertram, Darlene Bennett, Donna Burnside, Joe Bower, Bill Bouse, Marilou Carlson, Edna Clark, Lois Derflinger, Judith Davidson, Donald DeKoker, Linda Flynn, Louise Gregerson, Don Hunter, Shirley Mead, Dianne Krueger, Garry Mashino, Milton Merriman, Kenneth Merchant, June Murphey, Wanda Porter , Sandy Potts, Sharon Potts, Beverly Robinson , Judy Warne, Mattie Lou Northcutt, Doris Burnside, Mary Ann Davis, Judy Schanlaub, Peggy Sellers, Sonny Shedrow, Iris Sargent, Nancy Smart, Nancy Storey, Merlin Woods, Janet Wiltfang, Dave Wagner, Judy Turnpaugh Morocco Courier, October, 1957 HOMECOMING CEREMONY PLANNED According to information received from Mr. Bannon, Morocco high school principal. Friday’s Homecoming celebration will be a gala affair again. The first inkling the local people will have of the Homecoming will be the “march on the town” of some six hundred young people at approximately 2:45 O’clock. Friday afternoon. A short pep session will be held in the square by the post office, making a grand time for the local people to see the true size of our student body. Hosting Southwestern: Te Beaver’s opponent for the game which is scheduled to start at *:00 o’clock will be Southwestern a new school near Lafayette. They don’t have the experience as yet but they will be a tough foe for the Beavers to tackle before a homecoming crowd. The local American Legion, Wm Chizum Post No. 146, will have their honor guard present to officiate at the flag raising ceremony preceding the game. The candidates for Queen have been nominated by the members of the football team and the winner will be elected by the entire high school body. The winner will not be announced until time for the crowning at which time the Senior Class President Kenneth Rainford will place the crown upon her head. Those nominated are Senior, Kathy Christenson, Junior, Darlene Slezak, Sophomore, Rose Mari Mashino and Freshman Sharon Abraham. Honor Athlete: The oldest resident athlete of the Morocco high school is, to the best of knowledge is Earl Kessler and it is hoped that he will be present that he may be honored. Morocco Courier, December 1, 1957 M.H.S. BAND PLANS CONCERT FOR December 8 The Grade Band, High School Band and Vocal Ensemble will be presented in a program this Sunday at 2:30pm. The program will be somewhat varied, including marches, overtures, novelties and Christmas selections. Program: Grade Band: N.B.C. March, Conga Time and Circus Day March. Vocal Ensemble; Onward Christian Soldiers, The Birthday of the King and Buggy Ride. High School Band: Come Ye Thankful People Come, Golden Glow Overture, Syncopated Clock, What Child Is This, I’ve Never Been in Love Before, Bremen Town Musicians, Tea For Two and Officer of the Day. BAND MEMBERS RECEIVE AWARDS At the band concert Sunday, December 8, several members of the band received sweater and jacket awards. Mr. Paul Egli introduced Mrs. Ed Sheldon, president of the Band Parents who presented the band award to the seniors. Each senior had a choice of a sweater or jacket . The mother of each senior presented the award to her son or daughter. Those who received sweaters were: Judy Davidson, Joan Madison, June Murphy, Judy Cupp, Marilou Carlson and Peggy Sellers. Those who received sweaters were: Sharon Potts, Merlin Woods, Bill Bouse, Pete Merriman, Jim Bannon and Kenny Rainford. On behalf of the Band parents, Mrs. Sheldon then presented an electric coffeemaker to Mr. and Mrs. Egli for their work and Cooperation. Morocco Courier, March,20, 1958 The Morocco H.S. Class of 1958 presents “If Mother Only Knew” by Donald Payton Friday evening, March 21 at 8 p.m. in the gym. The cast of characters includes; Peggy Sellers as Janet Maxwell; Judy Davidson as Aunt Mary; June Murphy as Connie Maxwell, Kathy Christenson as Betty Lou Maxwell; Joan Madison as Bernadine; Bill Blouse as Wilbur Maxwell, Elmer Shedrow as Hurcules Nelson; James Bannon as John Maxwell; Judy Turnpaugh as Gladys Gooch; Kenneth Rainford as Charles “Brains” Burke, Kenneth Merchant as Dr. Jeffery Gooch; Don hunter as Badge Burnes; Garry Mashino and Pete Merriman as policeman. A welcome will be given by Sharon Potts. Programs: Dianne Krueger, Beverly Robinson, Wanda Porter, Sandy Potts. Sound:, Pete Merriman, Stage: Garry Mashino. Ticket Sales: Marcia Sapp and Joe Bower. Morocco Courier, March 27, 1958 SENIOR PLAY The Morocco High School senior Play “If Mother Only Knew” was presented to a large crowd in the high school gym Friday night. The play held the interest of the audience with a well selected cast of excellent drama talent. Carroll Russell, local high school teacher was the director of the play. Proceeds from the play will be used for the senior trip to Washington D.C. this spring. 1300 STUDENTS, 34 BANDS COMPLETE HERE SATURDAY A total of 1300 students will be participating in the 34 bands and choirs of the District Band and Choir contest that will be in Morocco Saturday March 29. The contest will begin at 8:30 a.m. continuous until the close at 5:00 p.m. Band patrons and the public may attend either the band contest in the gymnasium or the junior band and the choir contest in the Educational Building of the Christian church. Morocco Band Parents will sponsor the concession at the event. Dr. Harlan W. White is P.T.A. Guest Speaker Dr. Harland W. White, Dean of Admissions at Purdue University, was speaker at the meeting of PTA in the high school assembly room Monday night at 7:30. He is a former Morocco high school principal. The meeting opened with a pledge to the flag by Cub Scouts, followed by devotions given by Rev. LaVern Preston, local Christian church minister. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Harold LaCosse. A seventh grade vocal trio, Marsha David, Carol Potts and Janet Barnett, entertained with a vocal selection accompanied by Mrs. Paul Egli at the piano. …. Dr. White talked on the role of the P.T.A. group in our striving towards higher alma in educational processes. Dr. White said “P.T.A. groups must be genuinely interested in the schools’ educating methods and materials; must retain the competitive spirit so basic in our democracy and must not neglect, as we have been doing but on the contrary must develop to a much greater extent than ever before the top ;level students inn the purely academic field of school life.” …. Morocco Courier, May 1, 1958 SHAW to ADDRESS LOCAL GRADUATES Sterling L. Shaw , of Purdue University, will speak at Morocco High School Commencement on the topic “ Tickets Please,” Mr. Shaw who has been in the Office of Admissions since 1950 previously served for four years on the teaching staff at the Purdue-Marott Extension Center in Indianapolis. He obtained his bachelor of science degree from Central Normal College and his master of science degree from Purdue in 1949. He has done additional graduate work at Northwestern and Purdue He served as a teacher and administrator in schools at Indianapolis and in Hamilton County, prior to entering the service with the U.S .Navy in 1941. Discharged from the service in 1945, he taught one year at Broad Ripple High school before joining the Purdue-Marott extension staff. As the Associate Director of Admissions, he has the opportunity to pursue his greatest ambition which is to guild and counsel young men and women… Seniors Visit National Capital M.H.S. Seniors left from Morocco on a Greyhound bus to visit Washington D.C. and points of interest. The group had lodging at the Raleigh Hotel in D.C. . (Mr. and Mrs. Jackie Robinson were also at the hotel, several members got his autograph) Mr. Lawrence Bannon, Principal and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandt accompanied the group. A stop of Gettysburg then on to D.C. to tour the public buildings of the national Capitol, The tour included Mount Vernon, Arlington cemetery and Annapolis Naval Academy. Morocco Courier, May 8, 1958 PROM SATURDAY NIGHT The Morocco junior-senior prom will be in the gym next Saturday night May 17 from 9 to 12:00. The Blue Notes dance band from Lafayette will play the music. The King and Queen of the Prom will be crowned during the program at the intermission. The public is invited to attend the prom to view it from the spectator section. Authorities of prom arrangements give assurance that there will be ample seating space provided for the spectators. There will be a slight charge for admission to spectators. Morocco Courier May 22, 1958 MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL ALL-SPORTS BANQUET One of the biggest events of the year as far as Morocco
athletics are concerned took place here this evening at the annual All-Sports banquet and award night. Dave Cox on behalf of the Lions Club, emceed a fast moving program which featured Bill Elias, the football coach at Purdue, was the principal speaker. The was followed by a variety of awards presented by Coaches Robert Ehrick and William Jones of Morocco High School. Coach Ehrick presented (jr.hi) basketball emblems to: Roger Wynn, Schanlaub, Dave Rainford, Larry Miller, Max Hunter, Louis Abbery. He then presented football emblems to: Phil Cox, John Lynn, Paul Shireley. Boys receiving emblems for basketball and football were Dave Bennett, Bill Phillips,. Those receiving emblems for basketball, football and track were Dave Anderson and Charlie Burnside. Bobby Ketcham received a letter in basketball. The two Wenrick boys, Charles and Chris got letters in track. Those getting a letter in one sport and an emblem in another were Jim Hoskins and Dennis Deardurff and lettering in basketball and football in one sport and getting emblems in two other sports were Rick Garmong, Dan Blaney, Jim Jones, Dean Robinson. Four boy lettered in two sports and took an emblem in another: Bob Martin, Mike McClatchey, Butch Wiltfang. A letter was awarded to Ron Martin for his faithful service as manager of the jr. high teams. Freshman football numerals went to Roger Abraham, Herb Barnett, Ray Geller, Sam Robinson, Larry Cady, Walt Zelevetz, Terry Henderson, and Bob Sellers. Varsity football players getting their first letter were Lee Bertram, Daryl Dawson and Keith Wiltfang. Varsity football charms for boys getting their second letter were awarded to Dick Brunton, Lee Shirer, Tom Shuey, Dennis Vanderwall and Bob Warne. Freshman basketball numerals awarded to Abraham, Elijah, Kessler, Henderson, Madison, David, Robinson, Vanderwall, ,Kay, Waring, Zelevetz. Varsity football sweaters went to Dave Brandt, Tom Shuey, Lee Shirer. Dick Brunton and Dick Triplett. Varsity
football jackets were awarded to Lane Sypult, Wayne Wiltfang, Don Hunter
and Pete Merriman. Coach William Jones then made the following basketball awards. Team participation minor award were given Herb Barnett, Dennis Boyd, John Hunter, Keith Wiltfang, Matt Parker, Dennis Rush, Dennis Vanderwall and Larry Voyles.. Boys participating in varsity basketball and receiving major basketball awards were Dick Brunton, Lee Shirer, Jerry Martin and Bob Warne and monogrammed belt buckles going to Dave Brandt and Tom Shuey for their third letter in the sport. Coach Bob Ehrick, acting for Mrs. Anne Mathews, presented the cheerleader awards to Kathy Christenson, Rose Marie Mashino and Judy Warne. Coach William Jones presented freshman track awards to Rick David, Ray Geller, Terry Henderson, Wayne Kay, Bob Spears, Bob Sellers, John Warring, Ron Wilson, Larry Voyles and Walt Zelevetz. Minor track awards presented by Coach Jones went to Dick Borth, Dennis Boyd, Jim Elijah and John Hunter. Major track award by Coach Jones went to first letter winners, Bob Bouse, Dave Brandt, Dennis Rush , Elmer Shedrow. Dick Triplett and Dennis Vanderwall. Charms for the second letter in track went to Dick Brunton and Stewart Hammel. Monogrammed belt buckles for the third letter in the sport went to Myron Doty and Lee Shirer. Sweater awards were given to Stewart Hammel, Jerry Martin, Dennis Rush, Dennis Vanderwall, Bob Warne, with the senior jackets going to Joe Bower, Dave Wagner, Mgr. Jim Bannon and Kenny Merchant who was elected honorary track captain for the season just past. The Morocco Lions Club presented individual trophies with Dave Cox, Bob Williamson, Milt Storey and John Calaway doing the honors, The trophies went to Don Hunter as football captain. Tom Shuey led the football tacklers, Varsity basketball free throw honors went to Stewart Hammel, B team basketball free throw award was won by Dennis Vanderwall. Freshman basketball free throw award was won by Dennis Boyd and the highest total track points went to Lee Shirer. Principal Lawrence Bannon then made THE AWARD--a beautiful trophy to the outstanding senior athlete. This award covers much more than just athletic participation with scholastic ability and citizenship being a big factor in it and it went to one of the finest boys we have the privilege of calling friend. Donald Hunter. Mr. Bannon’s remarks concluded the ceremony and David Cox adjourned the meeting.. BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM 8:00 P.M CDT SUNDAY, May 18, 1958 High School Gymnasium Processional - “War March of the Priests”________________ Mrs. Russell Invocation _________________________________ Rev. LaVern Preston “Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones” __________High School Vocal Ensemble Sermon ______________________________________ Rev. Wayne Jordan “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”._______ High School Vocal Ensemble Benediction __________________________________Rev. LaVern Preston Recessional - _______________________________________ Mrs. Russell CLASS FLOWER Carnation CLASS COLORS Charcoal Grey - White CLASS MOTTO “With the ropes of the past we’ll ring the bells of the future.” COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL 8:00 P.M. CDT WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 1958 High school gymnasium Processional - “Pomp and Circumstance” H. S. Band Invocation _______________________Rev. Stanley Howell “Leetonia Overture” _______________ ______ H. S. Band “Band of Trumpets” ______________________H. S. Band Address - “ Tickets Please”____________ Sterling L. Shaw “Onward, Christian Soldiers” __________________Chorus “Halls of Ivy” _____________________________ Chorus Presentation of Diplomas _________Mr. Lawrence Bannon Benediction_____________________ Rev. Stanley Howell Processional - “March Processional “ _______ H. S. Band CLASS OFFICERS President ______Kenneth Rainford Vice-President ____Donald Hunter Secretary _________June Murphey Treasurer _______Judy Turnpaugh Sponsors__ Mr. R. L.Smart and Mr. C. Russell Faculty Mr. Lawernce Bannon, Principal, Miss Ruth Corbin, Mr. Paul Egli, Mrs. Egli, Mr. Robert Ehrick, Mr. Lyle Hudson, Mr. William Jones, Mr. Robert Lloyd, Mrs. Anne Mathew, Mrs. Ann McPhail, Mrs. Louise Plaster, Mr. Gerald Rainford, Mr. Carroll Russell, Mrs. Olive Smart, Mr. Bob Smart ____________________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS OF 1963 STAFF OF OLD GOLD AND BLACK Co-editors-----------------------------------Janet Barnett, Pat Borth Assistant Editor……………………………… .Sue Lynch Business Manage---------------------------------- -Linda Guthrie Literary Editor ------------------------------------ Donna Ketcham Sports Editor ---------------------------------------- - Jon Jones Grade School Editor ------------------------------ Tee Fitzgerald REPORTERS; Nancy Bannon, Charles Burnside, Marsha David, Jim Hayworth, Terry Jackson, Carol Henderson, Jim Jones, Marsha Camblin, Linda Cool, Carol Harbit, John Hess, Millie Jones, Richard Moor, Judy Plunkett, Barbara Schmittou, Phyllis Schultz, Janice Swartz, Rosemary Triplett, Rena Derflinger, Carol Flagg, Carolyn Hall, Vicki Kessler, Sam Kocoshis, Antoinette Jane Koutney, Imelda Reyes, Carol Sellers, Don Wilson, Keith Fynn, Sharon Stone, Trudie Miller, Judy Merchant, Linda Bain, Karen Harrison, Pat Hlousek. Gretchen Hunter, Jo Myers, Sam Tosi, Judy Parks, Pat Grudgel, Joyce Morgan, Bev Sherman. SPONSORS; Mr. John Haley, Mr. Kenneth Hanna, Mr. Steve Johnson. Morocco Courier, August 9, 1962 FOOTBALL CALLOUT All Morocco high boys who are interested in playing football this fall are advised that Coach Larry Pohlman has issued the first call of the season for Monday night, August 13 with the meeting opening in the gym at 7:30 p.m Actual work will begin Wed. Aug. 15 Physical Exams: Slips for the parents signature and the blank for the physician’s examination are to be picked up at the local swimming pool from coach Jones. Dr. Kressler of Kentland is acting as school physician for the exam and must be called for an appointment before going to his office. All candidates should remember that this is something that must be taken care of before the season starts … MHS FOOTBALL SQUAD Terry White, Mike Plaster, Joe Clarkson, Gary Bennett, Bill Smart, Dick Henderson, Clifford Riley, Don Best, Kerry Jones, Dick Parker, Oscar Reyes Craig Ketcham, Tom Lukes, Woody Hammel, Joe Padgett, Steve Brandt, Ronnie Martin, Gary Plaster, Frank Fiarito, Terry Brown, Jon Lynn*, Dave Goddard,* Gene Flagg*, Jim Klassen*, Mike Gulley*, Rick Garmong*, Managers, Brian Hoffman, Richard Moore, Jon Jones. Coach Larry Pohlman *seniors Old Gold and Black Tuesday, November 6, 1962 MOUNTAIN ROMANCE “Mountain Romance” is the name of the play that the speech class performed Oct. 31. It was held in the study hall. The cast, a variety of hillbillies and high society matrons, provided the audience with a barrel full of laughs. Sis Tuttle, played by Carol Potts was the charming and vivacious young heroine of the story. Sis had always “gone steady” with young Jupe Benson (Jim Jones) a crude mountain youth until wealthy, good looking David Durant(Jim Hayworth) came down to the Ozarks from the North, seeking to regain his health……..Included in the cast of eight people are Aunt Pliny (Janet Barnett), an old mountain woman, Hannah (Tee Fitzgerald), a mountain woman who is always looking for a man, Caleb Barlow (Jon Jones), the Jestise’o the Peace o’ Ru’nation County. Rita Bernard (Linda Guthrie), a glamorous movie star and Mrs. Audry Blemore-Cliff (Jeanny Collins), Rita’s traveling companion. Congratulations to the speech class for their fine job. Old Gold and Black: Tuesday, November 20 1962 LATIN CLUB INITIATIONS The 20th Century Romans of the Latin Club held their annual slave auction and initiation on Friday (Veneris), November IX. The freshmen slaves auctioned were: Douglas Bingham, Janet Blann, Donna Deardurff, Mike Plaster, Theresa Justice, Kathy Smart, Nick Smart, Kerry Jones, Vicky Vinkovich, Michaline Balka, Gail West, and Joey Castongia, a jester who brought the high price of 111 drachmas ($1.11) After the slaves were auctioned, their masters bade them to perform tasks. A few slaves became rebellious: however their lives were spared. Roman nectar and doughnuts were served after which the formal initiations were held. Kay Babbitt was the Spirit of Latin I, Karen Harrison was the Spirit of Latin II, Kathleen Yoder gave the history of the club and Gary Bouse, President, presided over the initiations. John Henry Hess passed out the Freedom Caps and the slave collars were removed from the slaves, thus freeing them. Mrs. Smart and Mrs. Merchant, gave the membership cards and pins to the new Freshmen Latin Club members. SEASON BASKETBALL TICKETS ON SALE Season basketball tickets are now on sale for all home games. Adults wishing to purchase season tickets may come to the high school office or may purchase them from the senior basketball players. … BEAVER BASKETBALL SQUAD Another Beaver basketball team is making ready for another thrilling season of sport. The boys are in fine spirit after three weeks of strenuous practices. …... We welcome Rick Garmong and Jim Klassen back to play Varsity ball along with three other seniors who have played quite a bit of B team ball: Dave DeKoker, Gene Flagg and Dan Blaney. Juniors trying for hoop glory this year are Ron Martin, Gary “Moose” Plaster and Joe Padgett…… The sophomore class is represented by ten boys: Woody Hammel, Barney Belt, Don Best, Jim Lynn, Frank Florito, Allen Allis, Dick Henderson, Bill Smart, Sonny Lee and Craig Ketcham. …. Freshmen have also been practicing hard. They are coached by none other than Larry Pohlman. He expects to have a topnotch freshman team. … This year we have a home card, eight games being played in our own gym, not including the Newton Co. Varsity and B Team Tourney and the Kankakee Valley Athletic Association Tourney, both to be held here. We wish our Beaver boys luck and their coach too. We shall all be there to support Coach O’Neil and his boys at every game through out the season. Morocco Courier, March, 1963 SENIOR PRESENT PLAY March 22 and 23 the Morocco High School Seniors will put on an extraordinarily good play. The play “A boy Named Beulah” will start at 7:30 p.m. CST, in the Morocco High School gym. Old Gold and Black, Tuesday, April 9, 1963 SUNSHINE The Sunshine Society has 102 members this year. There were 22 freshman initiated last fall the “Ma, Pa and Me Banquet.” The District Sunshine Convention was held October 20. Twenty three girls enjoyed the convention which was held at Brookston. The Sunshine girls also had their annual Riley Fund drive with $100 sent to Riley Hospital. .. During the month of December the Sunshine girls and the Hi-Y boys were busy planning the Christmas dance. The theme of the dance was “Winter Wonderland.” During the basketball season the girls were busy popping corn at the home games. This money provides for the camp fees for the president and vice president, … On Valentine’s Day cheer plates were delivered to shut ins who enjoyed fruit, jelly, cookies and candy. On the last Sunday in Feb. the Sunshiners helped with; the Heart Drive. The Sunshiners made hospital favors. These favors were taken to the George Ade Mem. Hospital where they will be used during the Easter holidays. They are also going to help sell tickets for the book review which is to be give by Mrs. Batton on April 25.… The girls are now looking forward to the State Sunshine Convention which is held this year at Kentland April 20 and the annual trip to Chicago where a day will be spent visiting a museum, window shopping, or just taking in a movie on State Street. Hi-Y ACTIVITIES Along with many of the regular activities, the Hi-Y this year has carried on several new activities The club as usual sold pop at all the home football and basketball games. A new pop machine was purchased increasing the volume of sales. The club also assisted in the Christmas dance by hiring the band and helping to clear the study hall. An innovation for the Hi-Y this year was the Carry-In supper and Freshman initiation. Two speakers presented programs to the club this year. Officer Richcreek of the State Police showed movies on Traffic Safety. Mr. Bill Madden spoke to the member on “Finding a career in Conservation.” A field trip is planned for the future. ATTENTION SENIORS For the Seniors of 1963 - another “first”. The “Ann McPhail Scholarship” by the Projects Unlimited will be awarded to a qualifying student. The scholarship worth $300 is for no specific field but for anyone who wants to further his education in any field….. The Projects also decided to present both the valedictorian and salutatorian with a $25 Government Bond….. THE MORSEL MAKERS Our first cook who has been here at Morocco cooking for ten years is Maizie Grubb. She likes to see all of the students at noon and enjoys talking to them. Our next cook is Mrs. Potts who has graced us with her presence five years. She enjoys being around the school…. Last, but not at all least are our other two fine chefs, Mrs. Hunter who has been at Morocco for four years and Minnie Wright, who has been here for two years. When they were asked what was the most enjoyable part of their job, they all agreed, that the pay check was very nice. They like their new kitchen and enjoy working in it. BAND NEWS The 67 members of the marching band had a pretty good season this year-even when they were on foreign grounds at Rensselaer, they did a fine job. Now the full concert band, 72 members in all, is back in session and preparing for their first concert of the year which is tentatively set for December 9th. During the first part of the summer the band recorded an album at Purdue University. It’s now on sale uptown and also maybe purchased from Mr. Armstrong. … MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL BAND 1962-63 Carolyn Holley, Janet Blann, Judy Plunkett, Phyllis Schultz, Pat Williamson, Kay Babbitt, Gloria Holderby*, Donna Ketcham*, Pat Borth*, Sandy Clarkson*, Phil Cox*, Janet Warne, Joyce Morgan, Janis Dearduff, Rose Denton, Mike Plaster, Shirley Storey*, Donna Dearduff, Susan Plaster, Pam White, Mary Lou DeKoker, Linda Guthrie*, Vicki Parrish, Vicki Vinkovich, Lynn Meyers, Larry Schanlaub*, Marilyn Babbitt, Donna Holley, Judy Holderby, Sue Lynch, Nancy Bannon*, Jill Anderson, Sherri Calaway, Terry White, Joe Clarkson, Bill Ackors, Cathy Bartholomew, Judy Warrick, John Hess, Jim Riley, Dick Lipa*, Ron Dowty, Mike Gulley, Res Haste*, David DeKoker*, Mary Sue Elgas*, Nick Smart, Cathy Smart, Gary Plaster, Pat Schanlaub, Doug Williamson, Beverly Sheldon, Mary Vanderwall*, Marsha David*, Mike Hayworth, Sue Yoder, Steve Moore, Ronda Madden, Gary Bouse*, Janet Barnett*, Beverly Sherman, Karen Harrison*, Woody Hammel, Don Best, Richard Whitlow, Bob Smart, Kathleen Yoder, Betty Lowe*, Joyce Hoskins, Vicki Kessler, *seniors PARENTS, SONS AT FFA BANQUET Wednesday evening in the school cafeteria, the F.F.A. boys and their faculty advisor Mr. Wright, were hosts to the parents of members, their Chapter Sweetheart Gloria Holderby, her parents and the school principal Mr. Hoffman .The F.F.A. Chapter members went through their formal opening of their regular chapter meeting… Charles Burnside then introduced each member who then introduced their parents. Mr. Hoffman spoke about the value of the clubs within the school and the opportunities they presented for the boys to put into practice those things that were learned in the class during the day. The invocation was given by Larry Miller. Dinner was then served. A very informative film on the FFA program was shown. The title of the film was “Four Star Farmers 1960”. Mr. Wright, Chapter advisor, gave a short talk of appreciation and presented awards. The Public Speaking Award went to Charles Burnside. Rick Garmong was recognized for the award in Live Stock Farming. Rex Haste received the Dairy Award. The Farm Forestry Award went to Jim Hayworth. Mr. Wright also gave Larry Miller the Sold and Water Management medal. Joe Clarkson was selected as the outstanding Greenhand which is a first Degree in FFA given to the best freshman ag student. The outstanding senior boy in Vocational Agriculture was announced as Rex Haste. The factors in which Rex stood out was Farm progress, leadership, scholarship and high moral standards. The following boys were members of the County Judging Teams representing Morocco High School Vo-Ag.: Land Judging Team: Roger Watkins, Charlie Roadruck, Jim Hayworth, and Rex Haste; Crops Judging: Dave Goddard, Oscar Reyes, Jerry Wagner, Ralph Schultz; Dairy Judging: Rex Haste, Dave Gulley, Dick Arbuckle, Oscar Reyes; Live Stock Judging: Jim Hayworth, Dave Gulley, Rick Garmong, Jerry Wagner. Faculty Mr. Herbert Hoffman, Prin. Mr. Royce Armstrong Mr. John Hales Mr. Ken Hanna Mrs. Jane Hoffman Mrs. Bertha Holley Mr. James Howell Mr. Steven Johnson Mr. William Jones Mrs. Margaret Merchant Mr. John O’Neil Miss Joan Plunkett Mr. Larry Pohlman Mrs. Florence Puetz Mr. Edward Ryan Mrs. Olive Smart Mr. Jack Snell Mrs. Jean Thompson Miss Nancy Traverse Mr. Wright Mrs. Jirene Longwith Mr. Marion Smart, Trustee BACCALAUREATE Morocco High School Auditorium 8:00 P.M. Sunday, May 19 1963 Processional………………..…School Band War March of the Priests Invocation………………Rev. H. Hotchkiss Music………………………...Cl. Quartette Scripture……………..….. Donna Ketcham Sermon……………….…Rev. E. Singleton What Will Measure Me? Benediction…………….Rev. H. Hotchkiss Recessional………………….School Band Little Champs COMMENCEMENT High School Auditorium 8:00 P.M. Thursday, May 23, 1963 Musicale Prelude ______________________ School Band Processional __________________________ School Band Pomp and Circumstance - Elgar Invocation _______________________ Rev. Calvin Owens Salutatorian Valedictorian Commencement Address _______________ Dr. Earl L. Butz “Leaders, Laborers, and Loafers” Halls of Ivy ______________________ Chorus Senior Girls Presentation of Diplomas _____________ H. E. Hoffman Benediction ______________________ Rev. Calvin Owens Recessional __________________________ School Band Graduation Day - Ward CLASS OFFICERS President ____________________Dan Blaney Vice President ________________ Janet Barnett Secretary ____________________ Carol Potts Treasurer ____________________ Gary Bouse Sponsors ____________________ Mrs. M. Merchant Mrs. J. Thompson Principal ____________________ Mr. H. Hoffman Trustee _____________________ Mr. D. Brandt Mr. M. Smart County Superintendent _______ Mr. L. R. Bannon CLASS FLOWER White Rose CLASS COLORS Gold and White CLASS MOTTO “Learn to live; live to learn” ___________________________________________________________________________________ LAST JUNIOR CLASS AT MHS 1967 (Class of 1968 at North Newton HS) Members: Jena Anderson, Ken Baird, Randy Barnett, Tony Barone, Ruth Bingham, Ron Boyd, Gary Brandt, Donna Deardurff, Randy Denton, David Derflinger, Norma Dillion, Roy Dillion, Sharon Dresbaugh, Susan Dresbaugh, Frank Filipek, David Flatt, Larry Flatt, Patsy Fox, Linda Graefnitz, Trudy Giggs, Mickey Hale, George Hansen, Velva Harris Lillian Hedges, Gwenda Kendall, Diana LaCosse, Larry Lipa, Karen Lomas, Nancy Lowe, Bob Lukes, Linda Martin, Cheryl Merchant, Judy Merchant, Jennette Pike, Ann Printy, Ofilia Reyes, Barbara Ridgeway, Carolyn Rowland, Mary Salinas, David Sargent, Mike Shireley, Danny Smart, Lanny Smith, Elizabeth Steele, Steve Strong, Valarie Sutton, Bonnie Tuttle, Bob Veld, Cindy Williamson, Dale Wynn, Richard Yoder, Bill Zenor, Charlotte Nichols, and Steve Wilson. |
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LOOKING BACK; MHS ALUMNI 2014 HONORED CLASSES 1924 – 1929 – 1934 – 1939 – 1944 – 1949 – 1954 – 1959 – 1964 MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI 2014 CLASS OF 1924 1924 Moroccan -
Staff Officers Paul Roaduck, Editor-in-Chief Gwendlyon Kessler, Assistant Editor Ray Baird, Business Manager Lucille Cox, Assistant Manager Madelynne Porter, Literery Editor Hershel McClatchey, Athletic Editor Elsie Morton, Alumni Editor Ruth Richmire, Society Editor Leland Gebhart, Cartoonist Looking Back: N.C. Enterprise, September 7, 1923 Kentland - Morocco Football Game Fans of this community witnessed, for the second time since 1917, the defeat of the Alexander J. Kent high school football squad at the hands of their age-old rival, Morocco. The game was a one-sided affair, the final score tallying 51-0. This is the worse defeat administered by the north enders since 1915. The local were matched against a championship caliber team. They were out of their class as the score indicates. The light Kentland line was unable to hold the catapult plunges of the Morocco backs, and every touchdown was gained on straight football, with the exception of two touchdowns on passes. Kentland was crippled in the backfield to begin with, but this was not responsible for the loss of the game. If these men had been in shape for the fray it might have tended to hold the score down, but there was no chance whatever for the locals to win had the team been in tip-top shape. Only once did Kentland show any form and that was on the first kick-off. The locals received the ball on the own 20 yard line. Every means possible has been exercised to arrange a meeting between these two teams, but still Rensselaer hesitates, if not flatly refuses. Can a team claim title to championship if they will not accept a challenge: No. Last Sunday in the Star a challenge appeared under a Morocco date line. When Kentland won the state title in 1918 the deciding game was between the locals and Morocco, the home team winning 6-0 margin. This ;year Kentland can offer no dispute to the title, and all our well wishes are with Morocco. We are glad to keep the state honors in our won county, and we wonder why Rensselaer is howling about championship. Twice this season they have gone down in defeat by teams that would not dare claim title to the state honors. The logical game for Morocco is Emerson of Gary. If a game could be arranged between these two teams, the championship would soon be decide d. Emerson always figures in the title, but this year there seems to be but one team in the limelight, and that is our neighbors to the north. If the championship of the state is given to any team, without that team reckoning with Morocco, a great injustice will be committed. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, November 30, 1923 MOROCCO
TROUNCES KENTLAND, SCORE 51-0 In the annual high school gridiron battle the locals trimmed. Kentland in great fashion. The score of 51-0 is low as compared to what it could have been if Dutcher, one of our all-state bets, had played more of the game. Nevertheless, our card indicates that we have not beaten any team this year by such a margin. We fail to find a game on our records wherein the locals have been so completely outclassed. We note that a certain paper of Kentland and also of Rensselaer, claim their teams to be good; but what would they say if they had a team to boast of--such as the locals? Well we often tried to get a meet with the eastern “neighbors,” but have concluded that they pick on easy teams. The results of the Rensselaer-Kentland fight at the former place and of the Morocco-Kentland game at Kent tells the story completely. Kentland, we take off our hats to you for the genuine sportsmanlike treatment awarded us. The banquet following the game was delightful. … We will match lines with any line in the state…..Clark is as dependable and solid as they make ‘em. Elijah deserves to be considered when the state team is chosen. Roadruck put up a game which even surpassed his previous record. Puett and Holley are as solid as a post, and get everything that comes their way…..Norris and O. Russell are as good as you ever saw for ends. Best, Kinder Elijah, Kay and Graves will be useful for later years: The backfield showed up true to form. Tuggle stood out with unusual gains and very fine defensive work. Dutcher drove well during the ten minutes he played. Long proved himself as real material by many shifty and big gains. Russell is a real man and takes gains every tine he gets the ball. McClatchey is a whirl wind in kicking and traveling. He and Russell are good candidates for state choice. Murphy is one of the headiest you ever witnessed. He never hit’s the wrong spot, and always makes good gains. We expect him to be a sensation for next year. Coach Stephens says he is very well pleased with the way the game was played, although his “speech” at the half did not appear that way……. Morocco
High School Football Team 1923-24 Clifford Russell Clifford Clark Herschel McClatchey Virgil Elijah Orville Russell Victor Puett Ray Norris Adrian Kay Paul Roadruck Merli Tuggle Charles Murphey Leland Holley Gaylord Long Albert Best Roger Harwood Morocco School Notes: Practice for basketball began Monday after school. Much interest is shown in this sport and a good team is expected. The basketball schedule for 1923-24 has been printed. This was made possible through the advertisements of Gay-Tuggle, Boyd T. Smart, Bower Bros. Café and Kessler and Company. Dec. 8 - Brook here Feb. 1 - Donovan there 14 - Kentland here 2 - Sheldon at Kentland 15 - Mt. Ayr there 8 - Mt. Ayr here 21 - Hebron there 15 - Goodland here Jan. 4 - Kentland there 22 - Brook there 5 - Raub here 23 - Sheldon here 11 - Donovan here 29 & Mar 1 - District Tournament 18 - Hebron here 19 - Goodland at Brook 25 - Monon here 26 - Raub at Kentland 1923-24 MHS Basketball Team Gaylord Long, Ray Norris, Leland Gebhart, Orvil Russell, Merli Tuggle James Dutcher, Victor Puett, Zeland Holley, and Frank Stephens , Coach Looking Back: Morocco Courier, February 8, 1924 Athletic Department Morocco defeated Donovan last Friday night in a one sided contest, by a score of 30-9. The game was rough from start to finish. The local boys however played one of the best games of the season. The high points of the game were: The defensive work of Holley and Dutcher; the consistent playing and fighting spirit of Gebhart; the strong offensive of Tuggle in the last half; the rapid shift of Russell from defense to offensive; Norris and Puet upholding the reputation of Morocco men; Dutcher found that his head was not as hard as a brick wall. Tuggle tried to make fouls and couldn’t. We’ve got a fightin’ bunch. If you don’t believe it, come out and see for yourself. Looking Back: Morocco Courier March 7, 1924 High School Herald The High School Orchestra furnished music for the Woman’s Club on Monday night at the Christian church. The Orchestra has steadily groan and now boasts fourteen members. They are: Ruth Richmire ,piano; Blythe Archibald, Helen Best and Paul Stoner, violin; Phillip Hastings, John Smart and Albert Best clarinet; Harold Hawkins, Lloyd Merchant, Rex Smart and Keith Hunter, cornet; Leland Gebhart and Adrian Kay, saxophone; and Nedra Ackors, drums. MOROCCO SCHOOL NOTES “Mary’s Millions” a comedy by Fredrick Johnson has been chosen as the Senior Class Play. Rehearsals have started and the play will given in the near future. Looking Back: 1924 Moroccan Year Book Class History One September morning about eight o’clock the wind began blowing. The center of low pressure seemed to be near the school building. These winds proved to do some good for forty little Freshmen were drawn there to begin their careers in the Morocco High School. At our first class meeting we elected Byron Smart as president, Herschel McClatchey, vice president, Clifford Russell, treasurer and Mabel Durflinger, secretary. We chose as our class colors green and white. During the first year we lived up to the green. Our colors were to be seen flying from the flag pole a great many times during the year, and on one occasion they appeared on the north door of the building. We had three men on the football team. We closed our Freshman year with the usual events. The following September we came back as Sophomores, older and wiser we thought but our teachers soon informed us differently. We elected Paul Roadruck as president and the secretary and treasurer the same as in the former year. Lora Durflinger, Olive Lewis, Gretchen Smith, Anna Moore, Harry Larson, Charles Murphy, and Byron Smart were no longer with us. During this year we had four parties at Richmire’s, Conn’s, Clark’s and the school house. Elsie Morton entered our class at the beginning of the second semester. Bernadine Bower quit school, became interested in poetry, and married Indiana’s poet, Floyd Meharry. Several times Miss Roberts thought our English class too large and sent part of us back to the assembly. We were well represented in athletics this year. In the inter-class track meet we took first. We began our Junior year in the new school building. During the summer Mabel Phillips staked her claim in the field of married life. Verde Hickman, Mabel Durfllinger and Clifford Quinn did not return. At our first class meeting we elected Clara Brunto as secretary and the other officers as in the former year and Miss Hendericks as sponsor. Our girls organized a basketball team and chose Lucile Cox as captain. This team was not defeated during the year. About this time Beryl Hunter decided to leave school and surprised us by getting married. During this year we had three parties, at Baird’s, Richmire’s and a Kid Party at Brandt’s Hall. The greatest social event of the year was the Junior Reception, a compliment to the class of nineteen hundred twenty-three, they gladly admitted that we surprised them in the excellence of our entertainment, and that we did them honor, as well as ourselves. The next year we came back as Seniors, the envy of the High School. Hallie Webber and Dorothy Davis did not return but Madelyne Porter and Leland Gebhart entered our class. Madelyne and Leland both have proven to be live wires. The officers as the former year were re-elected and Miss Reeves was chosen as sponsor. During September Muril Kay went to Crown Point and came back as Mrs. William Babcock. We made a contract with the Dennis Lyceum Bureau for a four number lecture course. In order to show our business ability and our willingness to work we decided to publish an annual. We had our first part at the home of Evalena Smith. In our Senior year we showed our athletic spirit with five of our members belonging to the football team which was not defeated during the year. Leland Gebhart was captain of the basketball team. During this last year our work has been in a manner lessened and we have enjoyed our school life and dread the separation so soon to come. In spite of our many mistakes and hasty actions, we have successfully completed our high school course. Our aims and our ideals have been partially reached and as we go out into the world, we will strive after that perfection we hope to attain in fullness of time. -Cora Johnson - Juanita Jackson May 28, 1924 - Morocco Courier Commencement Exercises and Class Night Program The most important event at the close of the school year is the Commencement Exercises at which the graduating seniors are given their diplomas. Commencement exercises for our school this years were held Friday night in the Methodist church. This year’s graduating class was one of the largest that Morocco High School has ever had and a large crowd of parents and friends was present to hear the program and witness the presentation of diplomas. The program was a follows: Class March………………..….High School Orchestra Invocation………………….….Rev. W. B. Taylor Musical Selections…………….H. S. Orchestra Adddress………………………Dr. Harry Granison Hill Waltz…………………………..H. S. Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas………Mr. Rouch Renediction…………………….Rev. W. L. Hargrave The address of Dr. Harry Granson Hill of Indianapolis, deserves special mention. In it he showed the importance of educated young people to a Democracy and thus the importance of the public schools to our country Members of
the Class of 1924 Lora Archibald Ray Baird Bunnetta Baker Lela Brown Clara Brunton Mildred Cantway Clifford Clark Cora Johnson Gwendolyn Kessler Cecile Larson Herschel McClatchey Elsie Morton Madelynne Porter Louise Potts Lucile Cox Fred Conn Floye Don Virgil Elijah Leland Gebhart Eldon Howell Juanita Jackson Vaneta Potts Clifford Russell Paul Roadruck Evelena Smith Johanna Wiltfang Ruth Richmire FACULTY Mr. S. Earl Rouch, Prin. Mr. Frank Stephens Mary Katherine Reeves Ruth Moudy George E. Ray Ema Michel Ernest F. Clarkson Elizabeth M. Ketchem W.O. Schanlaub, Supt. William Kessler, Trustee Class night exercises were given Thursday night before a large crowd in the H. S. assembly. The classes with their sponosers marched in a body and occupied reserved seats, with the Seniors occupying seats of honor on the stage. Paul Roadruck, as president of the Senior class presided over the folling program: Salutatory, Cora Johnson; Senior class history, Juanita Jackson; piano solo, Blythe Archibald, representing the Junior class; Senior class prophecy, Bunnetta Baker: clarinet solo, John Smart, representing the Sophomore class; Senior class will, Ruth Richmire: vocal solo, Juanita Swanson for the Freshamn class ; saxaphone solo, Alice Triplett for the Freshman class; presentation of the five dollar gold piece give by the Kentland chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution to the best United States history student in the eight grade, presentd by Principal S. Earl Rouch to Algie Padgett; and last the Valedictory by L. Potts.
May 1924 - Salutatory Faculty, classmates, underclassmen, and friends: The class of Twenty-four extends to you a most cordial welcome. Within a few days we will have reached that goal toward which we have been striving for four long years. We must now enter upon the greater field of life which lies stretched out before us; we must cast away our High School privileges and assume those graver burdens which beset us as we leave High School so dear to us. Our equipment is good and our hopes are strong so let us meet our worldly battles face to face remembering that the nation’s future welfare rests with the educated. In a few days we leave as graduates, to return in future years as alumni, and in those few short days we will attempt to review the happy times and never-to-be forgotten hours spent in High School. The time is near when it is necessary for us as a class to part, but we can defy those circumstances to arise which can weaken the ties of friendship formed by us during our high school course. In future years, in both prosperity and disaster they can be the source of great pleasure and comfort to us. We go forth as a large family to meet again when occasion offers, always ready to help one another and never forgetting to honor our high school. During the program of tonight we ask you to listen to our classmen as they place before us the events of our High School life and as they prophesy into the future. And this evening as you are entertained with joke and satire and as we chide one another you must remember that good friendship and kindly feelings are the motives. We’ll sacrifice our own mistakes and follies, to enjoy those of others. To such scenes the class of Twenty-four bids its friends welcome. - Cora Johnson. May 1924- Valedictory To the friends gathered here, to the teachers who have been our guides, and to our fellow students and classmates; it is my privilege to give a last greeting. The occasion is both glad and sad. We will remember the events of today and past days with pleasure and perhaps with pride. As today we hear the aged with glowing pride relate the incidents of their youth so shall we rehearse the scenes of our youth after the toil and strife of life is over. Little incidents that we now think nothing of will linger in our minds, and in the future be honored as priceless jewels. Bereft of wealth is the person who forgets the happenings of his youth. No longer we feel the pains of the trials, we have had but we settle down comfortably with a calm serenity on our faces. Some of us may be far famed, others reversed by our friends around us. Some will regard this week as an epoch, but all of us will consider it worth remembering. We cannot leave this dear Hall without bestowing our thanks to our kind teachers for their loving and fostering care. We do not and cannot know the duties and responsibilities of active life which we will be in after tonight. We cannot appreciate the intellectual and moral training we have had, yet we feel we are better and wiser for it. We know we could not achieve success without it. The education we have received here will be our chief capital to start out in life, and what ever wealth an d honor we achieve in the world we shall be indebted for the means of our success to this school. Let us always then remember our school with gratitude and affection. In those who have places the means of education in our reach we have a great and noble pride. To the school officers, teachers of the present year we offer our sincerest thanks. Schoolmates, the close of this year is about to separate us, never to unite again in this Assembly Hall. Teachers and scholars my success and happiness follow you in the career you will have chosen. Farewell - M. Louise Potts. ************************************************************************************** Class
of ‘29 Looking Back: Morocco Courier August 31, 1928 Local
School will Open Sept. 3rd. The first day of school in Morocco and Newton county will be Monday. Sept. 3rd. The school hacks will run their usual routes on their regular time schedules. Pupils are expected to be in their rooms at 8:45 o’clock. Looking Back: 1924 Moroccan Year Book On September 3, 1923, all was “bustle and hustle” in the long corridors of Morocco High. Certain comments could be heard floating out on the air. “Oh, I wonder who our teacher will be?”, “What grade are you in?”, “What subjects do you carry?” and others. In a few days the classes were assembled and Mr. Rouch had every thing running like “clock work.” We started our eight year’s work with an enrollment of thirty-five. Ethel Graves was chosen President, Hargrave Vice-President, Blanche Ethel Sizelove, Sec./Treasurer, and Ruth Tuggle, Editor. Lavender and Cream were chosen for our class colors, and violets for our class flower. Our motto we selected was “Non Sibi Sed Omnibus,” which means “Not for ourselves but for others.” After the first heavy snowfall we decided to have a bob-sled party of which Miss Reeves and Mr. Stephens were chaperones. The days and week passed swiftly and “Of All Sad Words of Tongue or Pen the Saddest are “Exams” again.” In February we planned a party in honor of George Washington’s birthday, which was a great success. For everyone had a “Wonderful” time. Examination time is drawing near again, and many students are working vigorously, hoping to make at least one credit. Although this year has been a very pleasant one, there are many desires to “move on” to higher things.---Gayle Porter Looking Back ; Old Gold and Black Jan. 7, 1929 M.H.S.
Teams Named Beavers We, Morocco, have had a basketball team for years. We think our team better than most of the teams around here and until this year we have never thought of naming it. Mr. Bush, our coach and Mr. Stephens proposed the idea of giving our team a name. Every boy and girl was given a chance to write the name which they wanted to give to the team on a piece of paper and put it in a box in front of the Assembly. The person giving the best name was to get a season basketball ticket. There were three persons, Bill and Jack Williamson and Elbert Archibald who gave the name which was chosen. The name happened to be “Beavers” and that is a very appropriate name since this is Beaver Township. …… The name was chosen fairly and each high school class had an equal chance as there was a delegate from each class: Senior Carl Deardurff; Junior, Dorothy Shuey; Sophomore, Ardis Hood; Freshman ,Carrie Evelyn Murphey…. Debating
Team This year our Public Speaking class, which Miss Younger teaches is going to follow a new program. At lest part of semester will be spent in debating with other schools. The class will be divided into the teams of Negative and Affirmative. Each team will consist of three pupils from the class. Each team will go to some other school or some other will come here to debate with them. The time of speaking for these contest will be: Constructive Speeches, 10 minutes. First two rebuttals on each side, 5 minutes. Last rebuttal on each side, 8 minutes….. This is the first year for our school to do anything like this and I think that the other schools are acquainted with the idea having had it before. We have some large schools to go up against but if we work hard enough we can easily complete with them. Indiana
Latin Contest The Indiana Latin Contests which are open to all the high schools in the state are in Five divisions. Morocco is enrolled in the first division, 1A, open to all students completing their first year of Latin at the end of the second semester……. A gold, a silver and a bronze medal will be awarded to the contestants ranking first, second and third in each division in both the district and state contest. Looking Back: Morocco Courier May 17, 1929 Many Activities of Morocco
Schools During Closing Week The past week has been commencement week for the local high school. The exercises began last Friday night the Junior Banquet and Prom and closing tonight (Friday) with the commencement address and presentation of diplomas at the high school auditorium. The address will be delivered by President Currier of Franklin college. The Juniors gave a most pleasing and elaborate party on Friday night at which the Seniors were the honor guests. The high school teachers and many others were included in the invitation. On that night the assembly room had been converted into a lovely garden with a pretty fountain in the center surrounded by boulders and overhung with ferns and flowers, in which grew a beautiful tree in blossom. The color scheme used in decorations was green and orchid. Thousands of wisteria blossoms were used. First came the grand march, then all were seated at small tables that bordered the assemble, and from which a four course banquet was served by several 7th and 8th grade girls who were costumed in black with white aprons and caps. Bill Williamson, Junior class president, presided as toastmaster. Appropriate and pleasing talks were made by the toastmaster, County Supt., W.O. Schanlaub, high school Principal, Frank Stephens, trustee, F.L. Morehouse and Senior class president, Max Roadruck. A Kankakee Orchestra furnished music throughout the evening. Following the banquet, dancing was enjoyed until the midnight hour. The Baccalaureate address was delivered on Sunday night at the Methodist church by Rev. J.W. Neil. He was assisted in the service by Rev. J.H. Julian and Rev. C.E. Reidenback. The music consisted of several numbers by the Christian church orchestra and a choir composed of members from all four churches, a chorus by high school girls and boys, solos by Mrs. Bruce Hanger and Porter Garmong and a quartette composed of Mrs. D. Jones, Mrs. J.E. Best, Walter McGregor and James Daddow. The seniors were attired in caps and gowns which they will also wear commencement night. Tuesday night was class night and the high school auditorium was packed to its capacity. This program is given each year by the four high school classes just for fun, and the rounds of applause that greeted each number on Tuesday night was evidence that the audience was not disappointed in the year‘s classes. The only serious numbers were the salutatory and valedictory addresses which were given by Miss Ena Graves and Miss Ruth Tuggle. Miss Tuggle is to be congratulated on being the leader of her class in scholarship during the four years of high school. Miss Ena Graves was second and Miss Blanch Ethel Sizelove was third. The five dollar gold piece, that is awarded wach year by the Kentland chapter of the DAR, to the student in the 8th grade making the highest average in American History, was presented to Miss Gartha Hanger. The freshmen put on a basketball clash, the sophomores impersonated the fire department in action, and the juniors had a meeting of the Morocco Women’s club. Other numbers were the key oration by Miss Blanch Ethel Sizelove, the class history by Miss Sibyl Sheffer, class poem by Gailard Fox, class will by Arthur Howell, class prophecy by Violet Lock and class song by the seniors, closing with the high school song . COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The Morocco High School closed on of its most successful years on Friday night with the awarding of diplomas to its 18 graduates of the class of 1929. The program was given in the high school assembly. As the high school orchestra played a processional the graduates, teachers, the speakers and the ministers who assisted in the program were seated on the platform. The invocation was given by Rev. Reidenbach of the United Brethren church, the Glee Club accompanied by Miss Blythe Archibald sang “Speedwell.” Principal Frank Stephens introduced the speaker, Prof. Currier of Franklin college, who gave an address of inspiration and helpful advice not only to the class but to all who were permitted to hear him. Miss Virginia Rich sang “Memory”, the diplomas were presented by Principal Stephens, the orchestra played “Song of Summer” and the program closed with the benediction by Rev. Julian, pastor of the Baptist church. Class of 1929 Ruth
Tuggle Ena
Graves Gailard
Fox Ethel
Graves Floyd
Hardin Mildred
Hendryz Arthur
Howell Violet
Lock May
Marion Helen
Purkey Gayle
Porter Dorothy
Russell Max
Roadruck Sibyl Sheffer Blanch
Sizelove Paul
Sallee Edith
Yoder Hugo
Wolgemuth FACULTY Frank
Stevens, Prin. Miss Ann
Younger Miss
Eunice Hill J.P.
Schooley Miss
Ruth Connelly Wallace
Bush Alvin
Stoner Miss
Gertrude Deer Miss
Erma Greenham Miss Blythe
Archibald **************************************************************************************** CLASS
OF 1934 Looking Back: Morocco Courier, Sept. 21, 1933 First
Football Game of Season here Tomorrow Tomorrow at 3:30p.m. the football season will open for the Morocco high school when they meet Wolcott. Only two home games appear on the schedule this year. Wolcott and Lowell. Originally three were scheduled, the third with Attica, but the Attica team was disbanded and that date was left open. Wolcott has a heavier team than the locals and Coach Johnson’s boys feel confident that they can even up the defeat handed them last year by the Lashmen. This is the third year of football in the Wolcott school. There has been plenty of competition for positions on the MHS squad this fall and the lineup has not definitely been settled and probably will not be until after the men have had a taste of action. The backfield men of last year’s team are all in school again this year competing with new comers for a place on the team. Four lineman were lost by graduation last spring: F. Purdy, Williamson, Durbin, McCord.. The probable starting line-up follows: Ends - Shuey, Hammel, Tacklers - Starr, Holley, Guards - Purdy, Smart, Center - Deardurff and Ackors, Quarterback - Bryant, Halfbacks - Yates, Roadurck, Fullback - Hafstrom. Others that will probably see action are Cox, Triplett, Porter, Brunton, and Purdy in the line and Roadruck, Downs and Hancock in the backfield. Looking Back : Morocco Courier November 2, 1933 2,287
Pupils in Public Schools in County; Morocco Leads with 442 Morocco, Grade 12 with 42 students, Grade 11- 40 students, Grade 10- 43 students, Grade 9-49 students. Lashmen Lose to Lowell by A Touchdown Playing before a homecoming day crowd the Lashmen were defeated by a score of 6-0 by the Lowell eleven on the school field here yesterday afternoon. Starting a very colorful day with ideal football weather, the student body, led by the Morocco Boy Scout band, who by the way did themselves proud in the march, paraded from the school down state street and then back to the football field. Two o’clock saw the lid pryed off the game with Morocco kicking far down the field to Lowell. Lowell ran the ball back and were downed near mid-field. Lowell made a first down. Lowell was penalized five yards and punted to Morocco. The Lashmen went through the Lowell line for two consecutive first downs. They fumbled and recovered. A pass was knocked down. Punted to Lowell 40 yard line………. Lowell kicked to Morocco to start the second half. The ball was urn back about 20 yards on the first play. Through the line for a first down. Lost one foot on line play. Skirted left end and ran 20 yards for a touch down. The kick for the extra point was blocked. Score Lowell 6, Morocco 0.………….. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, March 8, 1934 MOROCCO
TAKES SECTIONAL MEET Defeats Kentland in Final Tilt: Will Play Hammond in Regional Meet Saturday Afternoon The Lashmen brought home the sectional honors Saturday night by defeating the Kentland five in a thrilling clash before a crowded house in the coliseum in the final game of the tourney. Bearing out our prediction of last week that they appeared to be of Championship caliber they waded through Fair Oaks, Remington and Kentland to bring to Morocco their first sectional title. Kentland ended the Brook string of five straight titles by beating them in the semi-finish…. 1934 MHS Basketball team Don Deardurff Ivan Hafstrom Milton Shuey Tom Downs Wyle De Bryant Elbert Archibald Charles Myers Albert Yates Bob Ackers Grover Padgett Daryl Brandt, Mgr. Coach, Mr. Jesse Lash Looking Back: Morocco Courier, April, 1934 Public Speaking Class To Present Four Plays The public speaking class of the high school is finishing rehearsals for the four-one-act plays which will be presented in the high school auditorium on the evening of Wednesday, April 25. Much time and effort has been spent on the plays by the director, Mrs. Ann Younger McPhail, as well as by students of the class. Miss Odell, who in previous class plays has so commendably taken care of stage settings, has unique schemes worked out for these plays. The four plays which have been chosen by the director to provide an evening of excellent entertainment. Each play abounds in humor, and in seeing these four one-act plays, the class assures you that you will enjoy an evening full of laughter. The plays and casts are as follows: “The Blue Serge Suit” A story of the predicament in which a man finds himself when he loses his blue serge suit. Howard Cordles……….Elbert Archibald Nancy, his wife………..Geneva Harris Lennox Starr……………David Hancock The janitor…………… Paul Smart The ice man………… Frank Holley The trash man…………Donald Deardurff “Thank You Doctor”--A striking story of a young girl who plays the part of a thief in an extraordinary. Cast Mrs. Lester Elba Padgett Nurse Gray Audrie James Doctor Gurney David Hancock A patient Daryl Brandt Court Donald Deardurff “Sauce For the Goslings”-A story of a distracted mother and father who determine to correct the speech used by their children, and who do so in a very peculiar but hilarious manner. Cast Richard Taylor, father Albert Yates Margaret Taylor, mother Catherine Redden Robert Taylor, their son Rue Gene Starr Elizabeth Taylor, their daughter Eva Deardurff Martha Lee, their grandmother Ruth Gorman James Ward, friend Daryl Brandt A maid Grace Hagen “The Return of Deborah” - The story of a young girl whose love affairs are foiled by two old maid aunts. Cast Miss Jane Tompkins Rosalie Triplett Miss Sarah Tompkins Doris Christenson Margaret Lawrence Grace Hagen Blossom Farrar Mary Heath Delia Elba Padgett Looking Back : Morocco Courier May 16, 1923 JUNIOR - SENIOR RECEPTION The big social affair of the closing days of school was the Junior-Senior Reception held last Friday evening in the High School building. Annually the Juniors entertain the Seniors with a banquet and reception such as was put on this year. The high school gym was decorated in green and white, the Senior class colors and a three course banquet was served at 8:00 o’clock. The mothers of the Juniors served the banquet and much credit is due them for their faithful work. At each plate was a bunch of Lilies of the Valley which is the Seniors class flower and the color scheme of green and white was carried out in the decorations and the meal. After the banquet the guests adjourned in the assembly which was also beautifully decorated and they were entertained by The university Trio, composed of three young ladies from Chicago, who presented a very fine musical program. The Seniors and their guests and the Juniors and their guests with the teachers and friends composed a crowd of well over one hundred were present to enjoy the evening. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, April 26, 1934 LARGEST
CLASS IN COUNTY’S HISTORY MHS to Graduate 39 This Year - Baccalaureate Sermon Sunday Night at M. E. Church Morocco high school on May is to graduate the largest class in Newton county this year, the largest class in the history of the Morocco schools and the largest class ever graduated in the county. Thirty-nine members comprise the graduating class and are as follows. GRADUATES OF MHS 1934 Robert Ackors Byron Archibald Elbert Archibald Alberta Bernwanger Orville Boyd Daryl Brandt Lawson Cox Gene Cross Don R. Deardurff Eva Deardurff Ruby Grace Garrard Bernard Gatton Orville Geesa Maxine Goddard Ruth Gorman Ivan Hafstrom Grace Hagen Lela Hamilton David Hancock Helen Hanson Geneva Harris Helen Hayworth Mary Heath Frank Holley Bethel Insley Audrey James Bessie James Thora Johnson Wayne Porter Elba Padgett Thomas Purdy Catherine Redden Edwin Roadruck Mildred Rush Kathleen Sinks Paul Smart Martin Stocky Lyle Sypult Albert Yates The baccalaureate service at the Methodist church Sunday evening will be addressed by Rev. A.B. McKain of the United Brethren church. The program will be as follows: Processional….. …………. “The Church’s One Foundation” Call to worship…………….. Rev. Lester Rasmussen Doxology (Standing) Invocation, Lord’s Prayer………. Rev. Lester Rasmussen Hymn, “Day is Dying in the West,” Congregation Scripture………. ……… Rev. J.O. Carder “What Wouldst Thou”……….. Mixed Quartette Prayer …………. Rev. Robert Ross “Serve the Lord in Youth’……… Rev. A. B. McKain “O Master Let Me Walk With Thee Union Choir Benediction……… Rev. J.O.Carder Postlude …. Looking Back: Morocco Courier May 2, 1934 COMMENCEMENT TOMORROW NIGHT Tomorrow night at the high school auditorium another class of young people will be graduated from the Morocco high school when Principal C.A. Grayson presents diplomas to the Class of 1934. Supt. John S. Hunsey of Hamilton county will deliver the commencement address. The present school year has been accounted an unusually successful one in many respects. Activities, including the winning of the sectional basketball tournament and the successful presentation of plays and operettas‘, conservative improvements at the school house and grounds, maintenance of the high scholastic standard held by the Morocco schools, excellent morale among the student body, and, to top it all off, the largest graduating class in the history of the county, make 1933-34 a year of great accomplishments for our educational institution. Commencement Program On Miami……………………… High School Orchestra Spirit of Youth………………… H.S. Orchestra Bells of St. Mary’s…………… H.S. Orchestra Sleepy Hollow Tune…………. Freshman and Sophomore Girls’ Glee Club Invocation…………………… Rev. J. Oliver Carder Hall, Alma Mater……………. Senior Boys Chorus Address……………………… Supt. John S. Hunsey Spring Rain…………………. Freshman and Sophomore Girls‘ Glee Club Presentation of Awards and Diplomas…. Prin. C. A. Grayson March………………………….. H.S. Orchestra. FACULTY C. A. Grayson, Prin. Miss Anna Younger Matilda Ann Auman Rex A. Plowman Dorothy Thelma Odell Ruth V. Corbin J.P. Lash Mary Hayes Chamberlain Alvin Stoner *************************************************************************************** CLASS
OF 1939 Looking Back: Old Gold and Black 1938-1939 Old Gold and Black Editor-in Chief: Craig Uncapher, Associate Editor-in-Chief, Virginia Sheldon, Reporter-- Freshman: Shirley Tolin, Patty Brunton. Sophomores: Clay Blaney, Martha Spradling. Juniors: Ruth Graefnitz, Theda Padgett, Darwin Vanderwall. Seniors: Ruth Clarkson, Jane Hancock, Mary Leah Irvin, Mable Ivy, Roberta Kessler, Jeanne Pierson, Ethlyn Murphey, Robert Smart, Typists, Ruth Ann Kessler, Inez Dexter, John Price. Sponsors: Miss Corbin and Miss Berg. Looking Back; Morocco Courier, November 18, 1938 Crown Point Defeated by MHS Eleven Turning in the neatest performance of the season Saturday night, Coach Pierson’s Morocco grid machine won a 6-0 victory from the highly favored Crown Point team on the latter’s field. The victory brought the season’s total to four games won and three lost. The losses were to Frankfort, Lowell and West Lafayette, three of the stronger teams of the state. The victories were over Milford, Illinois, Kentland twice and Crown Point. The seniors of the team deserve a great deal of praise for their work in helping to close the season with victory. Those boys who were playing their last game for Morocco turned in the most brilliant game of their careers. The work of the underclassmen also was the best of the season and helped materially in providing the margin of victory. Those playing their last high school game of football were Jack Brunton and Bob Larrison, co-captions, Ernie Smart, Harold Purdy and Ed Camblin. Roy Merchant, another senior, played most of the season, but was out Saturday night due to injuries. Bob Grayson, a former Morocco grade school student played quarter back and directed the plays for the Crown Point eleven. The touch down came in the second quarter when Dale Merchant carried the ball over after Ed Camblin had placed it on the 2-yard stripe. Morocco threatened to score several other times, having the ball inside Crown Point’s 10-yard line five times, but were unable to put it over. MHS Football team 1938-39 Dale Merchant Everett Kessler Dave Hanger Edward Camblin Charles Garmong Roy Merchant Buster Reams Harry Lane Clay Blaney Lloyd Goddard Victor Hagen Jack Brunton Ernie Smart Donald Griffen Harold Purdy Rex Deardurff William Blaney Adelbert Cool Donald Hossett Bob Larrison Darwin Vanderwall Gaylord Brunton Coach, Roscoe Pierson Carroll Ketcham, Asst.Mgr. Enlen Brandt , Mgr. MHS Basketball team 1938-39 Harold Purdy Eugene Parrish Craig Uncapher Ed Camblin Clay Blaney Dale Merchant Jack Brunton Kenneth Merchant Roy Merchant Coach Roscoe Pierson Mgr. Carroll Ketcham Mgr. Given Padgett Morocco Courier, 1939 Morocco - Fair Oaks In their first game of the tournament, Morocco defeated Fair Oaks, 36-19 Morocco led, 16-8 at the half. Coach Pierson substituted freely, saving the boys for the rest of the tournament. Forwards: D. Merchant, R. Merchant, K. Merchant, and Garmong. Center; Brunton, Blaney, and Uncapher. Guards: Parrish, Purdy, and Camblin HISTORY
of the CLASS OF 1939 Early on the morning of September…….. The first meeting was called to elect officers for the year. They were: President, Jack Brunton; vice-president, Jane Hancock; sec/tres. Craig Uncapher. The large undertaking of sponsoring such a class was put into the hands of Miss Corbin. However, she already had had two years to begin to know us, so she had a fairly accurate idea as to how we should be sponsored. Sometimes we wondered if it wasn’t just a trifle too accurate. Our English class made puppets and gave a puppet show of “Ivanhoe” and we also had a part to close our freshman year. We were very proud to have some of our freshman boys and girls participating in athletes and taking part in the operetta, “Shooting Stars.” We considered ourselves to be very clever that year and no doubt we were. And although Mrs. McPhail looked with contempt upon as awkward freshman, we always had Miss Corbin’s shoulder to cry upon, for we were always getting the blame for everything--figuratively speaking, of course. After we had gained sufficient knowledge to be considered sophomores we met and elected our class officers, who were: President, Jack Brunton; vice-president, Craig Uncapher, and sec/treas. Jeanne Pierson, That year we lost two of our prominent members who were L. Stine who moved to California and Carl Yates who took up his residence in West Lafayette. The joy of sponsoring our class was given to Mr. Stoner who undertook taking our class to Turkey Run for the day. The funniest incident of the day was seeing Dick Garmong fall into the river. However, he survived and a good time was enjoyed by all. Two organizations were started that year. The HI-Y club for boys and the Sunshine society for girls, which are two very worthy organizations. Again we had come brilliant players who participated in both football and basketball. The gym was finished in our sophomore year and the sectional tourney of the year was held in it. Our junior year was one of the most important of our high school life. Our class president, as usual, was Jack Brunton; vice-president, Craig Uncapher, and sec-tres. Edward Camblin. We were very glad to have Ed in our midst again after having spent two years in Rochester. In the stage of our high school career we had lost almost all of our greenness. But losing our greenness evidently didn’t cause us to lose any of our mischievous. This year it took both Mr. Stoner and Miss Corbin to sponsor us. Not that we were that kind of a class but simply because there was much to accomplish. We sold candy that year which incidentally was the source of our giving the seniors the kind of a prom that was worthy of being reproduced for the Frankfort high school. I don’t know what would have happened to us if it hadn’t been for Mr. Stoner and his knowledge of money values. The prom was a huge success even if I did have to dip the paint brush for Jack Brunton to paint the picket fence. The only remark we had to make was that we would be satisfied if the juniors next gave us as good a prom. We also had the pleasure of decorating for baccalaureate and commencement. That too, gave us to satisfaction of knowing someone would have to go through these tortures for us next year. The last phase of our high school life finally came. The officers were: President, Jack Brunton; vice-president, Bob Smart; treasurer, Roberta Kessler, and secretary, Donald Higer. Our seniors were particularly outstanding in basketball this year. The boys who participated in athletics wee presented their due awards and most of the boys received sweaters or jackets. Two enjoyable supper parties were held this year and a senior spring dance was given by the seniors. The seniors were still the same brilliant students they were when they first entered high school, but as in natural we had assumed the dignified role of a senior. We enjoyed the prom the juniors gave us and are looking forward to baccalaureate and commencement. Also, another trip to Turkey Run. Mrs. McPhail gradually accustomed herself to the idea of us being and in the building, finally arrived to the point where the joy of sponsoring our class was given to her. Mr. White was also our sponsor. There were many incidents concerning thumb tacks, toads, mice, fires in waste baskets, erasers, chalk, etc. that could be mentioned but we think it is better to keep the dark side of our natures to ourselves. And although we skated on thin ice for four years in high school and two years in jr.-high, we thank Miss Corbin for enduring us without too much complaint for six years. Also, ,we thank Mr. Stoner for his cooperation and Mrs. McPhail and Mr. White, for their cooperation, helpful talks of different natures and everything in general. There is only one complaint to be made. That is we are still receiving the blame for everything that is done--the same as we did when we were freshmen. It couldn’t be that we actually deserve it, could it? Looking Back: Morocco Courier, February 23, 1939 (Old Gold and Black section) AWARDS PRESENTED Friday evening, February 17, a special program was held between the halves of the Morocco-Fowler game. This was in honor of the parents and a section was reserved for them. As an opening number the high school band played. Mr. White then introduced Mr. Pierson, who gave Bob Larrison, co-caption of our football team, his sweater and major letter. This was done because Bob had to leave. Following this Mr. White introduced W.O. Schanlaub, our county superintendent. Mr. Schanlaub gave a fine talk in which he mentioned athletics in the old days and many of its faults. He congratulated the parents for making it possible for Morocco to have such a fine team, also the supporters of the town for standing behind the boys…… Then came the big moment--Mr. Schanlaub said, “We must look to the east!” A few lines about the tournament and he turned to the students section burst into a roar. M-O-R-O-C-C-O! At the conclusion of the Mr. White then introduced Mr. Pierson who presented awards to the boys. First, the senior boys who received sweaters and major letters were, Jack Brunton, Edward Camblin, Ernest Smart, Roy Merchant, Harold Purdy, Craig Uncapher, Kenneth Merchant and Eugene Parrish. The major letters were then presented to Charles Garmong, Adelbert Cool, Rex Deardurff, Dana Gulley, Dave Hanger, Harry Lane, Darwin Vanderwall, Victor Hagen, Leland Hamilton, Clay Blaney and Dale Merchant. It has always been the custom at Morocco to give minor letters to those boys not earning majors. Those boys were Bill Blaney, Junior Tolin, Malcolm Tolin, Marshall Tolin, Benny Wiltfang, Gailord Hickman, Dick Garmong, Jack Hafstrom, James Collins, Charles Goddard, Buster Reames, Paul Crocker, Gaylord Brunton, Donald Griffin, Evart Kessler, George Blann, Norris Deardurff, Paul Harper, Donald Hossett and Carroll Ketcham, the student manager. To Victor Hagen, our yell leader, was given a letter. Mr. Pierson then presented a gift of a shirt and tie to Given Padgett, who had been loyal to the team and had acted as manager and assistant the whole season….. To wind up the entire program the students gave 15 rahs for the team and Pierson. We then proceeded with the game and came through victorious. SENIOR
WEEK The seniors have been enjoying senior week. The events were as follows: Monday, wiener roast; Tuesday evening, theatre party; Wednesday, party at the schoolhouse; Thursday, trip to Turkey Run, and Friday evening, commencement. SENIOR
CONVOCATION Thursday morning at 11 o’clock the senior class gave their last program for the junior and senior high school. First they sang “Good Morning,” then the class history was given by Ruth Clarkson. This told the school history of each senior from the primary grades up to the present time. Then the class will was read by Roberta Kessler, which left to remaining students such things as the tire pumps (Dick Smart) combs and pompous and dignified manners. Anew feature was added this year. The class prophecy was given in the form of a play. Several unexpected marriages were prophesized such as Ethyl Murphy and Everett Hayslip. But the best and funniest parts of the program were the impersonations of Miss Corbin by Roberta Kessler playing the “exact” eptasode of the time Ed Camblin sat on a thumb tack; of Mrs. Mrs. McPhail by Mary Irvin trying to catch a frog in her class room, and of Mr. Stoner by Craig Uncapher “taking care of “ Dave Lancaster during an assembly period. These were all portrayed very well. The last part of the program was the announcement given by Mr. White of the scholarships and the DAR Award of Merit presented to Jane Hancock. John Newell received a scholarship to Lafayette Business college. KID DAY ….Sounds in the halls of our dear old Alma Mater last Thursday. If you are wandering by now what was going on it was Kid day for our sophisticated seniors. Yes all of our grown up seniors were really kids for a day just once more. It was just one big party for our dear little ones, I am thinking : Space does not permit me to name all of our little guests but I shall try to tell you about a few of them. First there was Little Lord Fauntleroy in his little short pants, red bow tie and jacket, which was really just Jack Brunton. Then there was little Jane Hancock, Mary Irvin and Helen Johnson with their big dolls and hair bows. Eddie Camblin was present in his little French tam and short pants. Oh, yes, I almost fort our little baby dumpling, Bobbie Larrrison. The day went off perfectly with just a few brawls over dolls, bubble gum and big suckers. But seriously we do regret to have all of the seniors leave us and we wish them all of the luck and happiness in the world. PRESS CLUB - LIBRARY PARTY Friday night the members of the Press club and Library staff held their annual party. It was a cooperative supper with games and dancing afterwards. At seven, the super consisting of meat loaf, baked beans, potato chips, vegetable salad, olives, pickles, cookies and ice cream were served in “Miss Corbin’s room.” After supper the group went to the stage of the auditorium where games and dancing were enjoyed by all. Music Notes -- Band Weren’t you amazed when you noticed that our high school concert band, under the direction of Mr. Jacobson, had miraculously changed from the “blaring-slam-bang-every-man-for himself,” outfit to the first place champions of the state? That’s top honors. Every bit of praise given them is justly deserve. The cooperation-demanding hard work of each individual was given and the seemingly impossible position they now hold was thus achieved. At an assembly meeting, gold medals were awarded to each member following a talk by Mr. White expressing the school’s appreciation of the musical recognition the band has received. He explained that the band would automatically be placed in the class for second year bands, Class C, next year. In order to continue competition, it stated, our instrumentations must be increased for 34 to 72 places and the membership increased for 33 to 72 places . The instrumentation plan includes the odd instruments such as another sousaphone, an oboe, a bassoon, and an alto and bass clarinet….. Mr. Jacobson is giving free lessons this summer and plans to have those beginners in the band the second semester of next year. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, May 11, 1939 Junior Prom Is Climax of Social Events The junior prom, which is the high light of the MHS social season was held in the gymnasium Saturday evening, May 6. The gym was decorated to resemble the World’s fair with a midway, massive archways, colored lights, balloons, trylons and peripheral enhancing the effect. The main feature of the evening was the music furnished by “Bye” Smart’s “Ambassadors,” consisting of fifteen musicians, two of who were singers. One could not help but be light-hearted and gay with the rhythmic music of this band and the juniors and their guests were indeed fortunate in having them play a return engagement. Many people attended the prom in order to hear this popular band conducted by Mr. Smart. LOCAL BAND WINS HONOR Only Band to win First Division Rating in State Contest Saturday Mr. Hilmar E. Jacobson won the singular honor of having his Morocco high school band judged the only band in first division in any class at the state contest held at Goshen Saturday May 6. This was the first time in several years that any band in any state class to get a first division rating. The numbers played in the contest were The Comet March by Olivadoti. King Arthur Overture….. BACCALAUREATE SERVICE Sunday evening, May 14, 1939 -H. S. Gym, 7:30 p.m. Music………………………………............ High School Concert Band Processional, “Comet”…………………... ..High School Concert Band Hymn - “Holy, Holy, Holy”………………...Union Choir Invocation………………………………..…Rev. David Pellett Hymn, ”Guide Me Oh My Great Jehovah”...Union Choir Scripture Reading…………………………..Rev. Homer Cloud Hymn - “Faith of Our Fathers”……………..Union Choir Sermon - “Life Complete”…………………..Rev. O.I. Uncapher Hymn - “Abide with Me”……………………Union Choir Benediction……………………………….....Rev. V. E. Squibb Commencement Exercises Morocco High School Friday Evening, May 19, 1939 - H. S. Gym, 8:00 p.m. Music……………………………….............. High School Concert Band Overture - “Sandra”………………………….Concert Band Invocation………………………………........Rev. V. E. Squibb Overture-”King Arthur”………………………Concert Band Presentation of Speaker………………………Supt. W.O. Schanlaub Address - “Educated Consciousness‘”……….Dr. Frederick F. Shannon’ Overture -”Saskatchewan”……………………Concert Band Presentation of Diplomas……………………..Prin. Harland W. White Benediction……………………………….......Rev. Homer Cloud March - “Eastern Star”……………………….Concert Band Class of 1939 William Ader Thelma Boulden Rodney J. Brunton Blanche Bryant Edward Camblin Ruth Clarkson Myra Cory Inez Dexter Richard Garmong Ezzell Hafstrom’ Jane Hancock Maxine Harper Norma Hayes Everett Hayslip Donald Higer Helen Hiveley Mary Irvin Mable Ivey Helen Johnson Roberta Kessler Ruth Ann Kessler Robert Larrison Wanda Mashino Roy Merchant Ethlyn Murphey John Newell Albert Otis Eugene Parrish Burl Perkins Jeanne Pierson Harold Purdy Lloyd Rainford Shirley Rainford Jesse Roush Gladys Shirley Ernest Smart Robert Smart Craig Uncapher Alma Lorene Whiteman FACULTY Harland White, Prin. Ruth Corbin Ann McPhail Dorothy Masters Alvin Stoner Otis Smith Irol Berg Florence Hester Roscoe Pierson Arlen VanAuken H.E. Jacobson ************************************************************************************** CLASS
OF 1944 1943-44
Morocco High School Football Team Delbert Purdy Kenneth Wilson John O’Brian Carl Guthrie Allen Myers John
Brunton Robert Falk Eldon
Purdy Stanley Edwards Veryl Bartholomew Warren Graefnitz Elvin Smith Robert Walters James Murphy Bob Love Glenwood Perkins Chester Rainford Clark Parrish Harry Dexter Leroy Sheldon Mgr. Wayne Gentry Mgr. Robert Conn Coach Gerald Roudebush Prin. H.E. Black 1943-44
MHS Basketball Team Eldon Purdy Wayne Gentry Warren Graefnitz Elvin Smith Clark Parrish Veryl
Bartholomew Wes
LaCosse Harry Cody
Dexter Delbert Purdy Mgr. Leroy Sheldon Coach Gerald Roudebush Prin. H.E. Black Wencil Padgett Willard Gulley Leonard Storey Floyd McMillan Willis Parrish Dave Cox Jim White Glenwood Perkins Alan Myers Carl Guthrie Looking
Back; Morocco Courier, May 11, 1944 Junior-Senior Prom- One of best Proms in Recent Years The 44 club was the setting for the Junior-Senior Prom Saturday night. The night club suggestion was carried out with a large back drop on the stage on which were painted tables, red cushioned chairs, champaign bottles, top hats, canes and gloves. Around the floor of the gym, further carrying out the night club idea were tables and chairs with gay colored slip covers at which refreshments were served. The punch booth was decorated to give the effect of a bar. An artistic railing was set up around the dance floor. Freshman girls dressed in clack with white aprons and white headgear served as waitresses. Music was furnished by Ernie Englund’s orchestra from the University of Illinois. The grand march was led by Warren Graefnitz, president of the junior class, and his partner, Betty Russell. The next couple in line were Marilois Carter, president of the Senior class and her escort, Elvin Smith. The popularity of the prom was shown by the large attendance of spectators and dancers. The Juniors, with their sponsor, Mr. Stoner, have again made the prom one of the highlights of the M.H.S. social season. Looking Back; Old gold and Black, April 13, 1944 News Of The Week Adah June Bryant visited school Monday afternoon. She is now employed in Anderson. Paul Gulley attended our convocation program Friday. Tom Hancock spoke on the “Burning of an Empire” at the History Club meeting Tuesday. The cyclorama which is the gift of this years graduating class was hung on the stage in the assembly room Monday. It will be formally presented by the seniors on class night. May 12 to which the public is invited.. This is an appropriate and timely gift because it adds much to the attractiveness of the assembly. Convocation Thursday afternoon, we were all deeply impressed by the talk given by Lt. David Martin of the Navy Air Corps. Dave had been in the South Pacific where be encountered three major battles with the Japanese. Dave began by describing a carrier. He told of the bridge on port side; of the signal office where landing and taking off signal are given; of the barriers mid-way of the ship and of the resting gears and under hangers. In speaking of life on a carrier he said there was opportunity for little recreation but there was always water for hot and cold showers and there was ice cream every day. Dave’s first battle, Nov 11 Armistice Day, 1943 at Rabaul Harbor….. The Americans lost no time. The sky over Rabaul was soon filled with “hell” divers and many kinds of U.S. planes which all meant destruction to the ship in the Jap held harbor…… The second battle was the invasion of Gilbert Islands. The Navy A.F. bombed the island of Tarawa for two days, killing all the Japs above ground. Not knowing of the under ground guns and Japs, the American Marines and Soldiers started to go ashore, because of a reef about half mile off shore they had to wad to shore. That is when the Japs came out of their hiding places to prey on or boys. …… Dave continued his experience in the sneak attack on Kavieng on Christmas Day; on Truk; back to Kavieng again in the first few days of January; then in the invasion of the Marshall Islands; another attack on Truk Harbor and finally on Guam. All the places we been wondering about and the experiences our boys have gone through were made plain to us in Lt. Martin’s much enjoyed speech… SUNSHINE
NEWS The Sunshine meeting was held in the music room on April4, with Pres. Grace Garmong presiding. Frances Taylor, sec., read the minutes of the last meeting and Marle Konn gave the tres. Report, which showed a nice balance. The society paid half the expenses for the Sunshine and HI-Y St. Patrick’s dance. Plans were also made to do some community work this year. A few plans were made concerning the state convention, which is to be held on April 22, at Indianapolis. There were about 13 girls interested in attending….A date is soon to be set for Mothers Day Program and the installation of next years officers. Betty Zoborosky and Shirley Boyd led the group in several songs, … MHS Calendar April 14.……Scrap Drive April 20 ……Band Concert May 6.…….. Prom May 12.……Class night May 10.……Commencement TO
GIVE CONCERT A concert will be given by the Morocco school band and glee club under the direction of Miss Ruth Tilton in the gym on Thursday evening April 20 at 8:15. The program will be as follows: I.“Ave Verum Corpus ,” “Semper Fidelis,”; “The Crusaders,” cornet solo, “Southern Cross.” Wilma Blann; “Indian Love Call,” Glee Club; “The Stars and Stripes Forever,”- “The Student Prince,”; cornet solo “ My Buddy,” Wilma Blann; flute solo, “Gavotte,”; Evelyn Peters, “Star Dust,’; “ Land of Hope and Glory,” Glee Club and Band: “Star Spangled Banner.” Looking Back; Old Gold and Black , May 18 1944 CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF ‘44 Class History About forty-five freshmen entered M.H.S. in 1940. We were
just as green as any other freshman class, but all of us studied hard and now
we are at last, the leaders of the school. During our first year we collected
many precious memories, such as our trip to Chicago, where we visited the
Field museum and the Shedd aquarium; also our various initiations into high
school and clubs. As our sponsor we chose Mrs. Reibolt and our class
officers were Jim Clark, pres.; Grace Garmong, vice-pres.; Stan Edwards, secretary; and Betty
Williams, treasurer…. When we returned to school in the fall, marking the
beginning of our Sophomore year, we were a smaller class. Some of our
members moved or quit, but then, all classes lost members along the way and
we were no exception. We had a trip to Chicago planned this year, but war
was declared and we were all willing to do our part, so our trip was
cancelled. As our sponsor this year we chose Miss Berg and our Class officers
were Marilois Carter, president; Stan Edwards, vice president; Marie Kopp,
secretary; and Grace Garmong, treasurer. Our Junior year was fun all year through. We took charge of the candy room which is always fun to do and finally, after waiting two years, we got to decorate for the junior prom. The whole class worked together all year and at prom time we worked diligently to make our prom a huge success. Our decorations were music bars and stars, etc. Stan Edwards did most the drawing d the whole class helped him. Mr. Stoner was our sponsor and did much to help our class make money. Although candy was hard to get this year we made enough to hire Ernie Englund and his orchestra and still had enough for a gift to the school this year. Our president, Veryl Bartholomew, lead the grand march. The other officers were Stan Edwards, vice president; Joe Hayworth, secretary; and Ronnie Carlson, treasurer. This was one of our most successful years, and now we were looking forward to being dignified seniors, well, seniors anyway. At last we are seniors, and just about to leave old
M.H.S. We’ve looked forward to being seniors ever since we were old enough to
know what they were, and now that we’ve made it, we don’t feel any different.
This year didn’t hold many activities but even at that, we shall always
remember class night, our baccalaureate and finally our commencement. Our
sponsor this year was Mrs. McPhail and our class officers were Marilois Carter, president;
Wesley LaCosse, vice president; Bernice Lane, secretary, and Ronnie Carlson,
treasurer These four years will live in the hearts and minds of
the senior of ‘44 forever. CLASS
NIGHT A large crowd attended the class night exercises held in the high school auditorium Friday, May 12. The seniors’ part of the program consisted of the welcome by Jane Pratt; introduction of seniors by Agnes Swartz; salutation by Bernice Lane; history by Stanley Edwards; parting advice by Gerald Klein; class will by Jean Foote ; class prophecy by Veryl Bartholomew; class song by Joan Manning; Betty Hendryx, Warren Johnson and Ronald Carlson; solo by Joe Hayworth; oration by Marilois Carter; valedictory by Grace Garmong, and closing poem by Marie Hardy……… The seniors gift to the school, a cyclorama for the assembly stage was presented to the school by Marie Kopp and accepted by Mr. Kessler and Mr. Black. Mrs. McPhail, sponsor of the senior class, was presented with a gift by Grace Garmong in behalf of the class. LT.
MILLS DIES IN PLANE CRASH Lt. James Mills, former vocational agricultural teacher in Morocco public. Schools, was killed in an airplane crash recently. He had been stationed in the pacific area since Feb. 1. In 1942, he entered the navy, later transferring to the Marine Air Corp. He won his wings and commission at Corpus Christi, Texas. The death of Lt. Mills was a great shock to his many friends here. He was especially popular with the students of MHS. During his stay here, he was assistant coach of basketball and was a leader in many school activities. (his parents, Prof. and Mrs. W.O Mills of West Lafayette, Lt. Mills was a graduate of Purdue University in 1940.) NEW
OF THE WEEK Pfc. Joe Hayworth is home on a 12-day furlough from Georgia. He has visited school, enjoying the last few days and “Senior Week” with his classmates…….. Commencement is to be held on May 19, with twenty-one seniors graduating. Dr. Raymond Shultz of North Manchester college will be the speaker. SUNSHINE
TEA The Sunshine Girls entertained their mothers at the annual Mothers Day Tea, May 10. Readings, appropriate to Mothers Day were given by Jean Foote, Bessie Padgett and Frances Taylor. The officers for 1945 were installed…… Tea was poured by Grace Garmong and Louise Flatt at a table attractively decorated with candles and spring flowers. Musical numbers were given by Glenwood and Melissa Perkins, Maralynne Ringer, Betty Hendryx, Marjorie Carlson, Wilma Blann and Betty Deardurff. Mrs. McPhail, sponsor of the club, was presented with a gift by the officers. MHS TALENT To show that MHS is not without poets, and good ones at that, here is a poem written by a senior student, Bernice Lane. Age A little old man walked down the street With a stooped back and ill shod feet His face was wrinkled, his hair was gray, He had a look in his eye that seemed far away. Slowly and trudgingly did he walk, He longed for a friend to whom he could talk. For this very old man was a wise man, yea And this same old man was once a young man gay. His thoughts returned to years gone by When he was very young and shy. He thought of a beautiful maiden young, To whom a love song he had sung Remembering her gave the little man life, He could then go on amid sin and strife Though she was gone, he had his memories still. And the image of her seemed very real. “Tis strange,” thought he, how men grow old, Their lives are gone, their stories told, But still, life’s not a jeopardy For a man still has his memory. Commencement Exercises Friday Evening, May 19, 1944 High School Gym 8:15 P.M. Triumphal March……………………………….. High School Concert Band Overture . ……………………………….. High School Concert Band Invocation ………………………………............ Rev. Thislethwaite Music ……………………….Glenwood Perkins, Marjorie Carlson, Barbara Hunter, Betty Russell Address to the Class………………………. J. Raymond Shultz Overture …………………… High School Band Presentation of Diplomas……………………. Principal Hobart Black Benediction………………………………....... Rev. Ivan Woods ‘44 Graduates Veryl Bartholomew Gerald Klein Ronald Carlson Marie Kopp Marilois Carter Bernice Lane Marie Domele Wesley LaCosse Stanley Edwards Joan Manning Grace Garmong Jane Pratt Marie Hardy Eldon Purdy Phyllis Hammel Jean Skinner Betty Hendryx Agnes Swartz Warren Johnson Abah Bryant Joe Hayworth Faculty Hobart Black, Prin. Ruth Corbin Marion Hamilton Ann Y. McPhail Gerald Roudebush Mildred Senour Olive Smart Alvin Stoner Ruth Tilton Rev. E. D. Thistlethwaite W.O Schanlaub, Co. Supt. Luther Kessler, Beaver Twp. Trustee *************************************************************************************** CLASS OF 1949 Old
Gold and Black Joy Heath, Editor-in-Chief Wilma Zoborosky, Circulation Manager Gene Parsons, Copy Editor News: Marjorie Cobb, Dottie Bingham, Donald Falk, Jackie Johnson, Ruth Parrish, Jack Vanderkolk Features: Dorothy Kish and Gene Parsons Proof Readers; Joann Stone and Joan Styck Sports; Denzil Borem Make-up Editor; Gene Parsons Humor, Joan Styck Column: Joann Stone and Beverly LaCosse Advisor, Miss Ruth Corbin High School Principal, J.E. Stewart Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, September 21, 1948
By Community Cooperation - Band Receives New Uniforms Due to the generosity and cooperation of the surrounding community and the help of the Band Parent Association, the entire Morocco high school band has been fitted with new uniforms. The uniforms arrived during the first week of school and were given to the band members during the second week. They are appreciated by all the members and will make a great improvement in the appearance of the band in both concert and marching performances……… The Band Parents Association ordered fifty complete uniforms at a cost of $2,330.66. After soliciting all contributions and totaling them, the organization lacks approximately $400. The uniform drive has not bee closed. The association has hopes of last minute contributors making up the deficit…… BEAVER SPORTS Sport Highlights: Ohhh, me achin’ back…. Don’t get excited: Don’t get alarmed: It’s only the fellas on the Beaver squad groaning because they “under” practiced. The fellas have really been put through their paces, but believe me, it’s worth it, when we find ourselves chaps again: Let’s back-track…….and recapture a glimpse of last year’s mighty he-men of the gridiron, and the best team in the Kankakee Valley Conference. Bernard Thompson, Donald Severs, Leslie Hammel, Lon Skinner, Dick Colbourne, Eugene Bell, Gerald Purkey, Don Deardurff, Quintin Purdy, and Kenny Madison traveled fast and hard last year, crushing every opponent that came along, except for one team. That team,, Attica, which defeated the Beavers by a mere point! There’s no discouragement in our ranks though, for we still have some up and coming players. Gerald Purkey, Charles Gibson, Bill Reddel, Richard Deardurff, Don Severs, Quentin Purdy, Don Watt, Goddard, Vent, Borem, Heyer, Van Neiman. ‘48 Football schedule : Attica…..Sept. 11 There Knox………,… 17 Here Kentland……… 24 There DeMotte…Oct. 1 There Mt. Ayr………… 8 Here Kentland 12 Here Wheatfield 15 Here We have a new coach! His name is Emmett Miller and he formerly coached at Brook high school (which incidentally won the basketball tourney at Rensselaer). UMMMMM Snazzy! Is the word for ‘it”. Wow, “it’” almost knocks your eyes out. And we do mean out. What are we gabbing about? The new uniforms of course! A note of thanks.. From the beaver boosters to Mr. Russell Brown , better known as “Brownie” for “totin” a big load of young’uns to the football and basketball games. Not to be outdone by the band, the football squad has new uniforms too! The yell leaders also have new Beaver warm-up jackets (with plenty of room!) The Morocco Beavers met their first defeat of the Season Friday, September 11, when they confronted the Attica Ramblers.(48-12) The game never-the-less was exciting from start to finish. The yell leaders and all the Beaver boosters kept up a continuous stream of yells from the starting whistle to the finish gun. BASKETBALL TEAM 1948-49 Dale Stoner, Bill Reddel, Charles Turner, Gene Warne, Dean Dawson, Don Brownfield, Charles Kay*, Don Severs*, Richard Whaley*, Gerald Purkey*, and Denzil Borem*, Mgr., Mr. Virgil Robbins, coach. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, October, 12, 1948 SUBSCRIPTIONS A total of 456 subscribers are supporting The Old Gold and Black this year. A campaign for subscriptions was started at the beginning of the school year. The town was divided into sections and two students were assigned to each section. Due to the short period for journalism class all work was done out of school. Approximately four hundred fifty subscriptions and seventy advertisements were collected in only two weeks. The campaign has not been closed but is nearing the deadline. …… New Freshies
Initiated Last Wednesday On October 6, the senior class of ‘49 initiated the new freshies. The freshmen girls were required to wear T-shirts and ties, men’s work gloves, one high heel shoe with an anklet and one low heel shoe with a silk stocking. The freshmen boys wore old shirts and trousers, one dress shoe and one rubber boat, and women’s hats with veils over their faces. Each boy was required to wear six one-foot long strings tied to each side of his belt. A tin can was tied to each string. Both girls and boys wore strings around their necks three feet long with ‘49 buttons on them representing the year of senior graduation. If this string were broken the freshie had to add three feet more of string and re-string the buttons. Freshman could not wear red or white, for these are senior colors. A large piece of tape stating the slave’s master was placed on each freshman’s forehead. The auditorium stage was the scene of fun and frolic for an hour at the seniors put the freshies through their initiation for the amusement of the upper classes. Picking marbles out of a bowl of flour was one of the many entertaining stunts performed by the freshies. A special feature was presented in honor of the new coach, Mr. Miller, as four of his future basketball stars sang “Cigarettes and Whisky” and “Wild, Wild Women.” Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, March 3, 1949 Athletic Honor Sweaters Awarded Senior Members During the yell practice on Wednesday, February 28, honor sweaters were presented to the senior boys and girls of M.H.S. who had played basketball, football, participated in track, or been yell leaders. Boys given honor sweaters were : Charles Kay, four stripes for basketball and three stripes for track. Richard Whaley, four for basketball; Don Severs, four for basketball, three for football and three for track; Richard Deardurff, four for basketball, 3 for football and three for track; Gerald Purkey, four for basketball, three for football and three for track; and Denzil Borem, a letter for being manager during his senior year. Denzil also received one strip for football and two for basketball. The girls receiving sweaters for cheerleading were: Joann Stone, three stripes and Dorothy Kish, two stripes. Morocco Courier, March 17, 1949 Band Parents Club Gives Awards To Music Students About a hundred people were in the school cafeteria for a pot luck supper Monday evening, March 8, honoring the music department of the school. Senior band members who had given three or more years of service in the department were given honor sweaters with a music emblem on them. Those receiving the sweaters were Dick Kain, Wilma Zoborosky, Betty Davis, Betty Lou Baird, Gene Parsons and Jack Vanderkolk. Lois and Gordon Richards who had been in Morocco for two years received emblems in recognition of their work. The Senior choir members who received awards were Joy Heath, Helen Madison, Ruth LeGrand, Gordon and Lois Richards, Dorothy Kish Betty Lou Baird Gene Parsons, Jack Vankerkolk, Wiladene Whaley, Amy Murphy, Joan Stone, Beverly LaCosse and Vivian Schultz. The awards wee made possible through the efforts of the Band Parents club. Mr. Glenn Morgan, pres., had charge of the meeting and supper. Mr. Stouder, band director, presented the awards. The Seniors gave Mr. Stouder a sport shirt in appreciation of his work with them. The choir sang two numbers and Miss Evaleen Watt played a trombone solo. The young people then went to the gymnasium where they enjoyed dancing while the band parents had a short business meeting. A committee was appointed to nominate new officers at the next meeting. SENIORS PLAN MODEL LEGISLATURE In order to acquaint and familiarize Morocco students with correct parliamentary procedure, the senior class is planning a model legislative session in which all sophomores, juniors, and seniors are to participate. A planning committee of seven seniors: Ruth LeGrand, Betty Baird, Donald Severs, Donald Falk, Gene Parsons, Elinor Russell, and Beverly LaCosse, met to draw up plans. Don Severs will be the speaker at the general session. The presiding officer will be Jack Snell. Elinor Russell was elected chairman of the committee on registration. Norma McCord and Sophey Lazaton were selected to represent their classes on the registration committee………….. In the House, Dorothy Kish is in charge of the civil rights bill; Denzil Borem, conservation; Joann Styck, foreign aid; and Donald Falk, raising revenue Acting secretaries in the Senate are Joann Stone, civil rights; Charles, conservation; Beverly LaCosse, foreign aid; and Betty Baird, raising revenue The clerk for the House of Representatives is Carolyn Sirois and Vern Denton is clerk in the Senate…… Looking Back: Morocco Courier, April 12, 1949 Date Set for
Senior Play - April 22 “Adam’s Evening” at the High School gymnasium on April 22, 1949 Once again, as in past years the senior class has undertaken to present to the public a play The year a farce three acts was selected by the class and stars ten characters. Adam Adams, a victim of circumstances………………………………...Gene Parsons Anna, his wife……………………………….............................................Betty Baird Mrs. Bean, his mother-in-law……………………………….....................Ruth Ann LeGrand Gertie, the maid………………………………..........................................Joann Stone Dr. Fragoni, family physician……………………………….....................Dick Kain Rosita, the doctor’s wife…….…………………………............................Elinor Russell Elmer Green, who wants to die………………………………...................Gerald Purkey Mr. Cokes, who ought to be dead, but isn’t………………………………Don Falk Mrs. Cokes, who wishes he was, for the insurance……………………….Betty Davis Morocco Courier April 28, 1949 Senior Class Play Well Received About 300 people attended the 3-act comedy “Adams’s Evening,” which was staged in the high school gym last Friday night by the senior class. The play was very well received and proved as successful a play as any ever staged by former senior classes. Mrs. J.N. McPhail, senior class sponsor, was presented with a large bouquet of red roses, the senior class flower, ….by Richard Deardurff, class president, before the third act. Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, April 26, 1949 CLASS SONG Out upon the swelling breezes Let our voices ring; As to thee , our Alma Mater, Heartfelt praise we sing. Chorus: Morocco High school, how we wish three, .Crowned with all success. And will ever sing with pleasure , Hail to M. H. S. Heart and band we pledge forever, Thy great work to do And may our future labors, Find our labors true. JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM SATURDAY NIGHT TO BE SWANK AFFAIR
WITH HAWAIIAN MOTIF “Under Hawaiian Skies.” is the forecast for the annual Junior-Senior Prom to be held Saturday, May 14 in the high school gymnasium. An “Evening in the Islands” will be spent by many couples dancing to the music of Dusty Rhodes and his “Satisfiers” of Frankfort from 9 to 12 CST. The setting for this colorful affair will be “Blue Hawaii” and the theme song “To You Sweetheart, Aloha,” Girls in native costume will throw lies around the guests’ necks as they enter, as a token of greeting. At 10:30 CST the junior class president, Dottie Bingham, and her guest, Gerald Purkey, will lead the grand march though the “Aloha Land.” Refreshments will be served on the “Isle of Gold Dreams “ all evening by the junior high girls. Mr. and Mrs. F.D. Kester and Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Stewart will chaperon the couples at Waikiki.
Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, May 10, 1949 HISTORY OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF ‘49 In the fall of the year of 1945, a large class of forty-nine freshmen entered Morocco High School. The class elected Donald Severs as President, Elinor Russell as vice president, Gene Parsons as secretary, Beverly LaCosse as treasurer, and Betty Baird and Richard Whaley as student council members. The class sponsor was Doris Hodde. Several new students enrolled during the freshman year. They were : Joe Wilson, Philip Rater, and Laverne Walker. Those withdrawing were Beverly and Donald Styck, Emory Lock, Fay Smart, Norman Spoor, Virginia Henderson, Delores Bailey, Madeline Wooten, Laverne Walker, Marvin Mayhew, Mary Logston, Willard Justice, and Barbara Bratt. The freshmen as usual were initiated by the senior class of that year. The initiation consisted of green paint and bathing suits and what-not for the poor freshmen. In their sophomore year, the class elected Richard Whaley as president, Gene Parsons as vice-president, Beverly LaCosse as secretary, Joann Stone as treasurer. Student council members for that year were Gerald Purkey and Donald Falk. The class sponsor was Alvin Stoner. Those entering the class that year were James Dawson and Dorothy Kish. Those withdrawing during their sophomore year were Joe Wilson, George Dick, Shirley Bennet, Floyd Flatt, Ernest Iliff, Arnold Wooten, Philip Rater and Donald McCord. The junior year was the best of all. The class selected Gene Parsons as president. Beverly LaCosse as vice-president Elinor Russell as secretary, Joann Stone as treasurer, and Betty Baird and Richard Whaley as student council members. The class sponsor during the junior years was Mr. V. Robbins. The biggest event of the year was the junior-senior prom, which was held on Saturday, May 8, 1948. The theme song. “Serenade of the Bells,” was chosen by the class and music was by Ross Melk’s orchestra. On class night the juniors presented a fashion show and imitated the seniors. They gained two new students that year: Lois and Gordon Richards, who moved from Ohio to Indiana. In their senior year, the officers were: president, Richard Deardurff, vice-president, Beverly LaCosse, secretary, Joann Styck, treasurer, Denzil borem, and student council members, Joann Stone and Gene Parsons. The class sponsor for the senior yhear was Mrs. McPhail. Patricia Thiurston joined the class from Lafayette. The senior play was called “Adam’s Evening,” coached by Mrs. McPhail. It was presented to the public on April 22, 1949. The seniors left $100 to the school. Kid’s day was held on May 16; Class night, May, 6. On May 12, and 13, the senior class went on a trip to Chicago with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Baird and Roy Hickman accompanying them. Senior Trip to Chicago The senior class of ‘49 are planning a two-day trip to Chicago, May 12 and 12. Starting at 6:00 a.m. Thursday morning, they plan to see Swift’s Packing Plant, Maxwell Street and Hull House. The remainder of the time after dinner is to be spent at the Science and Industry Museum, Planetarium and Aquarium. Reservations have been made with the Sherman Hotel for night lodging. An early rising, followed by a morning at the Breakfast Club will start Friday’s adventures. A trip through the Board of Trade will complete the seniors’ morning. The afternoon and evening is to be spent in touring the Steven’s Hotel, visiting Chinatown, and attending a baseball game after which the senior and chaperones will start home. BACCALAUREATE SERVICES Morocco High School Sunday Evening, May 15, 1949 High School gymnasium, 8 o’clock PROGRAM The Lost Chord……… …………………..High School Chorus, Vincent Stouder, Director Invocation………………………. ………..Rev. James Ellerbrook Faith of Our Fathers………………………Chorus and Congregation Sermon………………………………........Rev. Gilbvert M. Profitt Bless This House…………………………High School Chorus Benediction……………………………….Rev. John Richards Morocco Courier May 12, 1949 32 to be Graduated from Morocco High School
Next Wednesday; Dr. Winters will Address Class Next Wednesday evening 32 members of the Class of 1949 will be graduated from Morocco high school when Principal J.E. Stewart will present diplomas to the graduates. Rev. Paul W. Garner will pronounce the invocation and Rev. Newton S. Gottschall the benediction at the exercises to take place at the high school gymnasium at * o’clock. The speaker of the evening. Dr. Carl S. Winters, will address the class on “The Fine Art of Living,” Pastor of the First Baptist church at Oak Park, Illlinois, Dr. Winters is an unusually fine speaker and an authority on the youth problem. He was crime commissioner in Michigan under two governors and a Chautauqua lecturer for fourteen years. Dr. Winters’ lecture, “The Fine Art of Living” is considered a reival of the famous “ Acres of Diammonds” by Russell Conwell. The high school band under the direction of Vincent Stouder will furnish music consisting of four numbers. The following graduates will appear in cap and gown: Raymond Anderson Betty Baird Denzil Borem Betty Davis James Dawson Richard Deardurff Donald Falk Joy Heath Dick Kain Charles Kay Dorothy Kish Beverly LaCosse Ruth Ann LeGrand Helen Madison James Manes Amy Murphy Gene Parsons Gerald Purkey Gordon Richards Lois Richards Elinor Russell Norma Russell Vivan Schultz Donald Severs David Shirley Joann Stone Joann Styck Patricia Thurston Jack Vanderkolk Wiladene Whaley Richard Whaley Wilma Zoborosky CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS Red Rose Red and White CLASS MOTTO “The Door of Knowledge is labeled Push” Faculty Mr. J.E. Stewart Ruth V. Corbin Ann McPhail Olive Smart Nanna Chestnut Emmett Miller Bonny Oswald Forrest Kester Vincent Stouder Earl Duggleby Virgil Robbins
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OF 1954 OLD BLACK AND GOLD Published
Bi-Weekly by the Journalism Class of MHS Neal Barnett, Editor Karen Robinson, Assistant Editor Edwina Brandenburg, Feature Editor Donn Kaupke, Sports Writer Rosalie Clark and Robert Gibson, News Writers Robert Gangalala, Editorial Writer Joy Madison, Circulation Manager Karen Robinson, Accountant CLASS REPORTERS; Grade 7, Joan Snell; Grade 8, Dianne Krueger; Grade 9, Bonnie Barnett; Grade 10, Ann Mahan; Grade 11, Shirley McGregor; Grade 12, Edwina Brandenburg. Mr. Gerald Rainford, Sports Advisor Miss Ruth V. Corbin, Adviser Looking Back: Old Gold and Black September 22, 1953 Classes
and Clubs Hold First Meetings -Elect Officers Friday, September 11, the seniors juniors and sophomores held their annual class elections. The freshman will wait two or three weeks to have elections. This is to give the students that come from Ade, Enos and Lake Village a chance to become acquainted with each other. The Seniors officers are -- president, Gerald Born;
vice president, Bob Earley; secretary, Ann Lucas; treasurer, Janet
Baird; historian, Edwina Brandenburg; student council members, Dave
Borem and Bernadette Klein. HI-Y officers are; president, Gerald Born; vice president, Dennis Lazaraton; secretary, Ronald Baird; treasurer, Leland Deardurff; chaplain, Neal Barnett. F.F.A, officers; president, Robert Gibson; vice president, Dave Borem; secretary, Jerry Wagner; treasurer, Ronald Baird; sentinel, Percy Styck; reporter, Dale Brandt. Sunshine Society; president, Janet Baird; vice president; Marion Johnson; treasurer, Bernadette Klein; secretary, Diane McCord; corresponding secretary, Joyce Warne. Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, November 10 1953 Senior
Class Attends Murder Trail at Kentland Have you ever been to a murder trial? Most of the seniors hadn’t until last Friday, Oct. 30. On that day the government class accompanied by Miss Corbin, Mr. Casassa and Mrs. Betty Bond went to the court house at Kentland to watch the proceedings of the Sak murder trial. Although here was little excitement that morning the students were very impressed with the different methods opposing attorneys used to get a point across. The defense attorney used the ‘old style oratory.” He became very excited and walked around waving his arms and shaking his fist. On the other hand the assistant to the prosecuting attorney who was rather young, remained calm and spoke in a suave manner. Sometimes he spoke very sarcastically. The jury was not present because it was being discussed whether or not to submit the confession as evidence against the defendant. When the seniors returned they had a better idea of how a murder trial is carried on and how the Bill of Rights may be applied in certain instances. BAND TAG DAY AIDS MUSIC FUND On November 7, the band put on a Tag. Day. They met at 9:00 a.m and played several numbers and marched. Then they divided into groups and covered the whole town for donations. The money will be used to help pay the music and for many other thighs which the band needs. The band is working on concert music and on marching formations for basketball games at most of which the band will march. There will be a concert sometime in December. “Band member, reserve Thursday night for band rehearsals,” says Mr. Casassa. STUDENTS
TO APPEAR AT SPEECH CONTEST Dave Borem, Peggy Storey and Gerald Born were chosen by Mrs. McPhail to represent Morocco at the Jasper-Newton county speech contest . The contest will be held at the Rensselaer high school on November 19 at one o’clock. Subjects for the speeches will be taken from the Oct. 15 to Nov. 15 issues of Time, Newsweek and U.S. News and World Reports. Students will draw three subjects, select the one they wish to speak upon, and return the other two to the box. Each student will be given one hour to study his subject and prepare a five minute speech…. P.T.A. CARNIVAL The P.T.A. Carnival which was held October 30 in the gym was a huge success. It was reported that over $430 was made. This money will be used to finance various projects ….. Looking Back: Morocco Courier February 8, 1954 SENIORS
HOLD COURT; Gene Berry Guilty, Sentenced to Church The senior class held a mock juvenile court in the assembly on January 28. This court was held by the class as a project for government. Attorney Ed Robinson gave assistance to the class. Dave Borem served as the judge, Bob Early was the state’s attorney with Jack Rush as his assistant. Attorney for the defendant, Gene Berry, was Gerald Born, Dave Deardurff was his assistant. The witnesses during the trial were; Gene Berry, the accused; Peggy Storey, his mother; Wilma, a chemist; Darlene Dawson, a neighbor, Janet Baird a welfare agent; Leland Deardurff, the sheriff; Jerry Warne, a truck driver; Wayne Harper, the bartender; and Bud Schultz and Mark Davidson, doctors. Bernadette Klein was the court clerk and Fred Smith, the bailiff. The defendant, Gene Berry, was charged with entering the Morocco tavern while under the influence of liquor. The prosecuting attorneys were trying to prove him to be a juvenile delinquent. The defense came up with a clever answer to why Gene was staggering on the night he was accused of drinking. He was the unfortunate victim of epilepsy. Most of the witnesses got a little mixed up while they were testifying, thus providing much humor during the proceedings. The high point of the morning was when Gerald Born drank up the evidence-a bottle of “liquor.” Both sides presented their cases intelligently and
skillfully, but “guilty” was the decision handed down by the judge. Gene
was sentenced to attend church every Sunday for two years and report
regularity to the judge. MHS
1953-54 Football Team Seniors: Bob Earley, Gene Kay, Gene Berry, Jerry Warne, Dick Wagner, Jack, Wayne Harper, Dave Borem, and Dave Mead. others members: Dale Bassett, Bill Bower, Dave Geller, Donn Kaupke, Dan Lazaration, Jerry Williams, Bob Gibson, Percy Styck, Ken Clark, Dick Goddard, Ron Rush, Jack Storey, Dick Niebert, Les Klein, John Kessler, Charles Bridgeman, Mgr. Harry Fitzgerald, and Coach Lods Looking Back; Morocco Courier, October 20, 1953 BEAVERS VICTORIOUS OVER MONTICELLO The “Bruising Beavers” traveled to Monticello last Tuesday to take their second eleven man game this season. The team really looked classy and without a doubt Morocco was the superior team. The backfield, composed of J. Rush, R. Rush, Berry and Klein, really showed some horse power behind their running. The Morocco line that consisted of Wagner, Mead, Warne, Kaupke and Lazaraton really tore up the Monticello line and was accountable for their share of glory. Offensively, Morocco’s hard running backs did a beautiful job of tearing up the turf. Of course, defensively the Beavers were as sharp as always and really hitting hard. Morocco lost the toss and the Beavers kicked off to Monticello. After the first three or four plays it looked as though the Beavers were in for a tougher evening than they expected with Monticello picking up a little better than 30 yards. The Morocco team settled down after that and really began to lay the leather to Monticello. Elmore was hit with a vicious tackle and fumbled with Berry of Morocco recovering. After recovering the fumble the Beaver team made a first down, but later was forced to punt. After losing 3 yards Monticello was forced to punt and Morocco plunged away until a fumble was recovered by Monticello. The Beaver defense really put-up a stiff hold for the opposition and Monticello was forced to punt on the fourth down. Morocco moved the ball down to the Monticello 3 yard line and then had to give it up on downs. Again the Morocco defense was too much for Monticello and Borem and R. Rush caught Lane in the end zone for a safety. Monticello kicked to Kaupke who brought it back for about eight yards were he was stopped cold. The half ended with the score Morocco 2 , Monticello 0 The second half opened with Monticello kicking to R. Rush who brought it back 15 yards. Klein hit Borem for a 30 yard pass that was something to behold. On the next play Berry plowed right up the middle for the score. Wagner’s try for the extra point was no good and the score stood Morocco 8, Monticello 0. Soon after the kick-off Monticello found themselves having to kick again on the fourth down. With the ball in the hands of the Beavers once again, things started happening. Morocco 56 yards in about 10 plays for another touchdown make the score Morocco 15, Monticello 0. MOROCCO
WINS K.V. CROSS COUNTRY MEET The first annual Kankakee Valley Cross Country Meet was held at the Hazelden golf course on October 13. Nine schools sent participants but only six had complete teams. Morocco won the team trophy by having the lowest score of 39 points. Other teams scored as follows: San Pierre, 64; Mt. Ayr, 91; Fair Oaks, 95; Hamlet, 139; and Kentland, 152. Wheatfield, DeMotte and Remington sent boys to participate but did not have the necessary five for a team. A total of 44 boys ran the grueling distance of two miles. Individual honors went to Halleck Long of Fair Oaks. Long out kicked Ronnie Rush of Morocco in the last one hundred yards to win by less than a yard. The time was a very fast 10:14.5. Kesh of San Pierre was third, Deardurff was fourth and Surprenant was fifth. Harper and Arbuckle, who placed seventh and eleventh respectively, completed Morocco’s scoring. Morocco’s first five boys were presented with ribbons for the team victory. Bill Bennett and Dave Rybaraski ran in seventeenth and twentieth positions giving a very creditable performance for freshmen. All seven boys will have their names engraved on the trophy. Special mention should be made of the very fine efforts of Ronnie Rush and Wayne Harper. These two boys placing second and seventh, had played an entire football game against Monticello the night before without relief. The sectional cross country meet will be held at Hobart October 20. Upon returning from the sectional the boys will be treated to a steak supper for their efforts. Looking Back: Old Gold and Black November 24, 1953 FOOTBALL
LETTERS Coach Lods recently announced the boys that are to receive football letters. There are fourteen boys altogether, They are : seniors - Berry, D. Wagner, Borem, Warne, Earley, Kay, Harper, Mead and J. Rush; juniors- Kaupke, R. Rush, Lazaraton; sophomores- Klein and Kessler………. MHS
1953-54 Basketball Team Seniors: Jack Rush, Jerry Warne, Leland Deardurff, Dave
Borem, Bud Schultz, and Gene Kay. Dale Purkey Ed Cady, Dan Lazaraton, Ron Baird, Les Klein and Ron Rush. Coach Jim Lods. Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, February 27, 1954 Notes From the Coach Beavers Beat Montmorenci The Beavers downed Montmorenci last Thursday in a fairly close and very heated contest…… At the end of the first quarter the score was tied 14 -14. The half found the score also tied but the end of the 3rd quarter found the Beavers ahead 10 points. Montmorenci caught the spark the last quarter and the Beavers managed to win by a two point margin. The high point men for Morocco was Baird with 11, Schultz with 10 and Deardurff with 9.……. High Hopes for Sectional…..I’d like for you to know the twelve boys I have picked to represent M.H.S. in the tournament: SENIORS: Jerry Warne, Bud Schultz, Dave Borem, Jack Rush, Gene Kay, Leland Deardurff, - R Rush, junior; R. Baird,; D. Larazaton, junior; D. Purkey, sophomore; L. Klein, sophomore; E. Cady, freshman….. Looking
Back: Old Gold and Black March 23, 1954 The senior class play “You’re Young Only Twice,” will be presented in the gym at 8:oo p.m. The play is in three acts, all of which take place in a sorority house at the state university during the summer term. The play involves an old maid school teacher, Agatha Dunning, played by Bernadette Klein… Wyck is played by Bob Early, roommate Emil DeSota played by Gerald Born. Mrs. Trigg, the house mother played by Lucille Earley, Van’s father is played by Jerry Warne. Judy Lock is Sophie, the hard working maid, Wilma Porter plays Beatrice, a bouncy wise-cracking freshman, Dave Borem plays Chester, VanWyck’s cousin, . Peggy Storey is Libby Frohamn, Dorothy is played by Janet Baird. Lowell Cooper is played by Gene Kay and Jack Rush is Stubby Holcomb, a sophomore… The president of the sorority Helen Hunter, is played by Ann
Lucas. Bernice Kwiatkowski is
Avis a girl who tries to make VanWyck forget Libby is around. Irene Pratt,
who is right in on all the plans is Edmere Smart. Stage managers are Eldon Yoder, Dick Wagner, Dave Mead,
Leland Deardurff, Fred Smith, and Jim Swartz. In charge of advertising are Edwina Brandenburg and
Geraldine Pike. The lights and curtains will be handled by Albert
Bruns, Bud Schultz and Dave Deardurff. The wardrobe will be in the hands of Darlene Dawson for
the girls and Lawrence Logsdon for the boys. Gene Berry will
superintend the ticket department. “You’re Young Only Twice” is a gay comedy well suited to the talents of teenagers. There is a delightful ending which will surprise everyone. Looking Back; Old Gold and Black April 27, 1954 Speech Class Give Plays Several members of the speech class presented three plays during the Easter season. The first of these was given at the Lake Village gym on April 13. The play was “The Cross”, and the members of the cast were : Edmere smart, Bob Earley, Bernice Kwiatkowski, Wayne Harper and Jerry Warne. Lucille Earley and Bernadette Klein also helped in the presentation of this play. “How Many times” was the name of an Easter play given in the home of Mrs. Ross Padgett on April 14, The cast included Dave Deardurff, Edwina Brandenburg, Gene Kay and Peggy Storey. It was again presented a the sunrise service at the Methodist church on Easter. The Easter play, “The Cross” was given at the sunrise service at the Christian church. Those in the cast of this play were: Jack Rush, Wilma Porter, Peggy Storey, Edwina Brandenburg, Gerald Born and Ann Lucas. These plays were very beautiful and were enjoyed by all who saw them. SENIORS
ENJOY TRIP The senior class of Morocco high school enjoyed a trip to Washington and; R. Baird, junior New York during the week of May 7 to May 14. Thirty seniors along with Mrs. Ann McPhail, Mr. John Cronk and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Brandt made the trip by was of a chartered bus. During their stay in Washington, the group saw many interesting and historical places and buildings. They visited the Pan American Union Building, the Smithsonian Institute, the Lincoln Memorial, and the U.S. Bureau of Engraving. The more tireless members of the group climbed all the way to the top of the Washington monument. One of the most important places they visited in Washington as the Capitol. There they sat in on sessions of both houses of Congress, and had an opportunity to meet Representative Halleck of Indiana. The group found the White House to be very beautiful and were very impressed with it. Among the sights seen in New York were: Radio City, Chinatown, the Bowery, the Supreme Court Building and the Empire State Building. At Radio City they saw an interesting demonstration of how sound effects are achieved and several members of the class took part in a television demonstration. Not many got sea-sick on the boat ride to the Statue of Liberty, most of the seniors climbed the winding steps to the top of the statue. Another place they visited in New York was the New York Cathedral which is not yet completed. The last tour was through the United Nations Building. They visited all the Different rooms, all of which were very modern and beautiful Everyone had a wonderful time on the trip, but all were glad to be home again. There is no state as great as Indiana and no town as nice as Morocco. Looking Back: Morocco Courier May 11, 1954 Juniors Start Decoration of Gymnasium for Prom The juniors have started decorating the gym for the prom. The are various committees and every one is working on one of them. ….. The king and queen were voted on Tuesday and will be announced the night of the Prom. Prizes will be awarded to the king and queen. The prom starts at 9:00DST and will last till 12:00. Tickets can be obtained from any junior and everyone is invited to attend. The price of admission is $3.00 per couple and 50 cents for spectators. SHOW
PARTY, BREAKFAST HELD FOR ‘PROMMERS’ Following the High School Prom last Saturday night, John
Colbourne and Ed Robinson sponsored a theatre party at the Moroko Theatre for
the youth of the community. A breakfast was served at 2:30 in the Methodist
church basement for the Prom goers. The menu included tomato juice, bacon and
eggs, hot biscuits, coffee and cocoa prepared by Mr. and Mrs. Milt Storey,
chairman, Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Brunton Jr., Mesdames
Clay Baird, Leanna Davidson. Ben Wagner, Irvin Mashino, Tillman Borem and Willard
Lucas. Food for the occasion was donated by interested parents of many of the
young people attending……. Baccalaureate Service Morocco High School Sunday Evening, May 16, 1954 High School Gymnasium, 8 o’clock PROGRAM Processional,
…Piano Solo………………..Lynne Russell Invocation……………………………….....Rev.
John B. Spencer Now
Thank We all Our God………………Chorus, Edward Cassassa, Director Sermon………………………………...........Rev.
Austin Brown The Lord’s Prayer………………………….Chorus Benediction……………………………….....Rev.
Robert Walker Commencement
Exercises Morocco High School Wednesday Evening, May 19, 1954 High School Gymnasium, 8 o’clock March
Processional…………………………High School Band, Invocation………………………………........Rev.
Stanley Rolston Deep
River Rhapsody……………………….High School Band Commencement
Address……………………Dr. Vicor Obenhaus American
Folk Rhapsody………………..…High School Band Presentation
of Diplomas…………………..John G. Cronk, Principal Recessional,
Atlantic Seaboard March……High School Band Benediction………………………………......Rev.
William Schuster Class Colors Class Flower Blue and White Rose Class Motto Forward
Ever - Backward Never Class
of 1954 Dave Borem Gerald Born David
Deardurff Bernadette
Klein Darlene Dawson Edwina Brandenburg Janet Baird Wayne Harper Albert Bruns Mark Davidson Gene Kay Ann Lucas Wilma Porter Lucille Earley Robert Earley Geraldine Pike Bernard Schultz Bernice Kwiatkowski James Swartz Lawrence Logsdon Judy Lock Gene Berry Leland Deardurff David Mead Theresa Lucietta Peggy Storey Jack Rush Edmere Smart Jerry Warne Dick Wagner Elson Yoder Fred Smith
FACULTY John Cronk, Principal Ruth Corbin Betty Shoaf-Hughes Jewell Russell Ann McPhail James A. Lods Gerald E. Rainford Carroll R. Russell Robert Smart Edward Casassa James Walters Dean Buzzard Morris Jordon ****************************************************************************** CLASS
OF 1959 Old Gold and Black Staff Miss Ruth Corbin, sponsor, Lee Bertram, Donna Elgas, Linda Ketcham, Joyce Holderby, Sally Bannon, Joy Sell, Cecile Kwaitkowski, Georgia Jordan, Linda Woods, Dick Borth, Mary Griffith, Dona Ketcham, Jean Rainford, Shirley Bower, Sandi Lindlow, Joan Baird, Ann South, Linda Parks, Marlene Lipa, OCCOROM STAFF Ed Bertram, Joe Best, Dick Brunton, Dave Brandt, Sally Bannon, Steve Hancock, Janice Geller, Ronnie Hess, Joy Sell, Donna Elgas, Joyce Holderby, Linda Ketcham, Joyce Turnpaugh, Harold Krueger, Verle Whaley, and Tom Shuey. MHS 1958-59 FOOTBALL TEAM Keith Wiltfang Dick
Triplett Dick Brunton Lee Shirer Bob Warne Tom
Shuey Joe Best Lee Bertram Dennis Vanderwall Matt Parker Dennis Rush Stu Hammel Jerry Martin John Hunter Dave Brandt Butch Wiltfang Walt Zelevetz Herb Barnett Gary Bingham Ray Geller C.Gonczy, J. Hoskins, R.Abraham, M. McClatchey D..Deardurff R. Borth, L. Brown J. Styck J. Bingham M. Jones R. Madison D. Henderson T. Plunkett D. Vanderwall R. Wilson P. Gonczy R. Martin B, McCord B. Phillips D. Smart J.Warrick MHS 1958-59 Basketball Team Richard Brunton Robert Warne Dennis Vanderwall Dave Brandt Stu Hammel Tom Shuey Matt Parker Lee Shirer Dennis Rush John Hunter Coach, Robert Ehrick Coach , William Jones J.Jones, Mgr. C. Burnside, Mgr. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, May 14,1959 Athletic Banquet Tuesday Banquet Next Tuesday, May 19th, is the night set aside for honoring the current crop of athletes of Morocco High School. There will be a carry-in supper starting at 6:30 p.m with the PTA supervising the affair and furnishing the drink, The people are asked to bring a covered dish, their own table service and an appetite. The Loins Club will emcee the program and present some of the individual trophies. The school will present the balance. Besides the trophies the coaches will present letter, jackets, etc. The principle speaker will be Ray Eddy, net coach at Purdue……. Looking Back: Old Gold and Black, March 10, 1959 Senior Class Play “Melody Madhouse” To Be Presented Friday, March 20 The Morocco senior class of 1959 wishes to announce the coming of the annual senior play which is to be on Friday evening, March 20.…… Those making up the cast are: John Stanley, a business
man, Steve Hancock; Mary Stanley, a wife and mother, Janice Geller;
John Junior, the son, Lee Shirer; Gladys, the romantic daughter,
Donna Elgas; Sister, the pest, Sally Bannon; Grandma Stanley,
Linda Ketcham; Mrs. Austin, an anxious mother, JoAlice Ulm; Mr.
Austin,a business executive, Bob Warne; Stevens, a butler, Tom
Shuey; Dottie Austin, a socially minded yong lady, Joy Sell; Dottie
Austin, a twin sister, Patsy Bruns; the radio man, Harold Krueger;
the Western Union Messinger, Dennis Vanderwall. Friends- Kenny, Dick Brunton; Joe, Dave Brandt; Polly, Joyce Turnpaugh; Jack, Dennis Vanderwall; Louise, Leta Sapp Party Guests - Joe Best, Judy DeKoker, Roger Emmrich,
Leta Sapp, Veryl Whaley, Jean Hyde, Myron Doty, Cecile Kwiatkowski, Larry
James, Joyce Holderby, Pat Ferkins, Joyce Turnpaugh, Ronnie Neidert,“Swingsters”- Bob
Bouse, director and Linda Woods, Wanda Henderson, Otis Haste, Norman
Littlejohn, Business Manager, Lee Bertram; Lights, Ed Bertram
and Keith Wiltfang; Advertising, Cherrill Porter, Georgia Jordan, Harold
Krueger, Joe Best; Curtain, Delos Spurgeon and Jerry Martin; Properties,
Dick Triplett, Richard Dick, Gene Deardurff, Roy Watkins, Gary Bingham; Ushers,
Jim Shireley, Bob Gonczy, Larry Bachelor, Elaine Bachelor. Melody Madhouse is a play filled with action, a laugh a minute, and enough variety of parts to interest every person in the audience. All-State
Contest Brings Honors to MHS Students At the All-State vocal, piano and instrumental contest, it is usually considered good if twenty-five percent of a school’s entries receive first place ratings. MHS students came home from ‘State, Febrtuary 21 with almost fifty percent firsts. Entries from here totaled thiry-two, in which forty-three students participated. Fifteen of the entries received firsts and seventeen received seconds; no third place ratings were received. Those placing in first division with solos were: Judy Tebo, bass clarinet; Evelyn Clark, clarinet; Bob Bouse, cornet; Shirley Bower, bassoon; Joy Sell, soprano; Herb Barnett, French horn, Sally Bannon, flute. Ensembles placing in first division were: Vocal Ensemble
#1; Joy Sell, Shari Brunton, Linda Ketcham, Sally Bannon ,
Shirley Bower, Donna Elgas, Otis
Haste, Herb Barnett, Bob Bouse, Bob Warne, Steve Hancock and Dick
Borth. Cornet Duet: Bob Bouse and Joy Sell - Cornet Trio: Lois Morgan, Jane Conn and David DeKoker. Mixed Clarinet Quartet: Donna Elgas, Linda Woods, Linda Shirer and Judy Tebo. Drum ensemble: David Rainford, Wanda Henderson, Myra Denton, and Marsha David. B-flat Clarinet Quartet: Donna Elgas, Linda Woods, Linda Shirer, and Evelyn Clark. Brass Sextet No. 1: Joy Sell, Bob Bouse, Herb Barnett, Otis Haste. Linda Ketcham, and Dick Borth. Woodwind Quintet: Sally Bannon, Steve Hancock, Herb Barnett, Shirley Bower, and Donna Elgas… Looking Back: Morocco Courier, May 7, 1959 Seniors to Take Trip The Morocco High School senior class of 47 members and three sponsors, Mrs. Ann McPhail, and Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Brandt, will leave on Saturday, May 9 for a trip in the East. They will go to Washington D.C. and New York and will return to Morocco May 15. They will make the trip in a greyhound scenic-cruiser bus. Their itinerary schedules their departure from here at 2 p.m DST, Saturday, May 9 and they will have lodging in a motel at Gaithersburg, Maryland, Then they will go to Gettysburg, Pa. and on Monday they will attend a night club and have dinner there. They will leave the motel Tuesday and will take a boat trip at 8:15. On Wednesday their plans are to go to New York City at 7:30, visit Chinatown and the Bowery and take a boat ride around New York City. They may also visit the U.N. before they leave New York. Philadelphia will be visited on the trip and they will leave at 6 p.m to return home Saturday afternoon. Morocco High School Band 1958-59 Donna Elgas Linda Woods Shirley Storey Sandy Padgett Mary Sheldon Carmen Sell Sally Bannon Linda Shirer Evelyn Clark Joyce Turnpaugh Pat Borth Janet Barnett Shireley Bower Judy Tebo Marilyn Rainford Nancy Bannon Gary Bouse Steve Hancock Linda Thurston Sandy Lindlow Sharon Abraham Sam Robinson Earl Kessler Karen Smart Nancy Hayworth Robert. Speer Herb Barnett JoAlice Ulm Stu Hammel Danny Vanderwall Rich Garmong Mary Elgas Phil Cox Diane Gibson LeAnn Merchant Sandy Clarkson Donna Ketcham B. Schanlaub Gloria Holderby Darlene Spurgeon L. Delaney. L. Schanlaub Joy Sell Bob Bouse Lois Morgan B. Ketcham Dave DeKoker D. Gulley N. Littlejohn D. Henderson D. Boyd Donna Smart Lin Brown Patsy Woods Joe Warrick Joan Baird Dick Borth M. Denton Marsha. David Wanda Henderson Terry Jackson Bill Shafier Ron Hess Otis Haste Ronnie Madison D. Rainford Bonnie Boyd Jane Conn Mr. Paul Egli, Band Director BACCULAUREATE PROGRAM 8:00 P.M. Sunday, May 17, 1959 High School Gymnasium Processional……”War March of the Priests”…………Mrs. Virginia Egli Invocation……………………………….......................Rev. Stanley Howell “Balm in Gilead”……………………………................High School Choir Sermon………………………………...........................Rev. David Gallop ‘The Lord Bless You and Keep You”…………………High School Choir Benediction………………………………....................Rev. Stanley Howell Recessional…….”Huldigungsmarsch”………………. Mrs. Virginia Egli COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES 8:00 P.M.- Wednesday, May 20, 1959 High School Gymnasium Processional ……..”Pomp and Circumstances”……….High School Band Invocation……………………………….......................Rev. LaVern Preston Toccata for Band………………………………............ High School Band Scepter of Liberty………………………………........... High School Band Address…”Men to Match Man’s Missiles”……………Leo M. Hauptman “Morning”…………………………….......................... High School Chorus “Halls of Ivy”……………………………..................... High School Chorus Recessional….”Storm King”…………………………..High School Band Class Officers President…….. Dave Brandt Vice-President…………..Delos Spurgeon Secretary……. Linda Ketcham Treasurer……………… Joyce Turnpaugh Sponsor… Mrs. Anna Younger McPhail CLASS FLOWER CLASS COLORS Red Rose Cardinal Red and White CLASS MOTTO “Today we follow, tomorrow we lead” FACUALTY Mr. Lawrence Bannon, Principal Mr. Lyle Hutson Mr. Robert Smart Mrs. Anne Mathew Mrs. Louise Plaster Mrs. Olive Smart Mr. Robert Ehrick Mr. William Jones Miss Ruth Corbin Mr. Paul Egli Mr. Gerald Rainford Mr. Eric Endres Mr. Carroll Russell Mrs. Margaret Merchant Mr. Robert Lloyd CLASS OF 1959 Sally Bannon Roger Emmrich Cherrill Porter Elaine Batchelor Patricia Ferkins Leta Sapp Larry Batchelor Janice Geller Joy Sell Lee Bertram Robert Gonczy James Shireley Edwin Bertram Otis Haste Lee Shirer Joe Best Ronnie Hess Thomas Shuey Gary Bingham Joyce Holderby Delos Spurgeon Gary Bouse Jean Hyde Richard Triplett David Brandt Larry James Joyce Turnpaugh Patsy Bruns Georgia Jordan JoAlice Ulm Richard Brunton Linda Ketcham Dennis Vanderwall Eugene Deardurff Harold Krueger Robert Warne Judith DeKoker Cecile Kwiatkowski Roy Watkins Richard Dick Norman Littlejohn Verle Whaley Myron Doty Jerry Martin Keith Wiltfang Donna Elgas Ronald Niedert Linda Woods Wanda Henderson *************************************************************************************** CLASS
OF 1964 Old Gold and Black Staff Co-Editors, Beverly Sherman and Karen Harrison Assistant Editor, Sam Kocoshis -Business Editor, Judy Plunkett - Sponsor, Mrs. Margaret Merchant Page Editor, Millie Jones - Sports Editor, Don Wilson. Reporters: John Hess, Lynda Skelton, Jim Riley, Bev Sheldon, Roger Kros, Phyllis Schultz, Pam White, Janet Blann, Michaleen Balka, Tom Kocoshis, Sue Lynch, Jess Branham, Janice Swartz, Donna McClachey, Trudy Miller, Donna S. Deardurff, Donna K. Deardurff, Vicki Kessler, Marsha Camblin, Donna Mashino, Nancy Brunton, Joyce Morgan, Judy Merchant, Ron Martin, Rhonda Hale, Karen Ross, Dennis Merchant, Bill Smart, Clifford Riley, sonny Lee, Jim Lynn, Linda cool, Carol Bingham, Cindy Rainford, Denny Brown, Pat Henderson, Janice Deardurff, Susan McCord. Occorom staff John Henry Hess, Editor Gary Plaster, Business Manager Beverly Sheldon, Assistant Editor Sue Lynch, Business Manager Mr. Howell, Sponsor CLASS OFFICERS Freshman Year : Pres. Terry Brown, V/Pres. Bev. Sherman, Sec. Kathy Hays, Treas. Bill Porter Sophomore Year: Pres. Ron Martin, V/Pres. Gary Plaster, Sec. Kathy Hays, Treas. Janet Warne Junior Year: Pres. Bev. Sherman, V/Pres. Joyce Morgan, Sec. Karen Harrison, Treas. Janet Warne Senior Year: Ron Martin, V/Pres. Bev Sherman, Sec. Janet
Warne, Treas. John Hess. Morocco
High School Band 1963-64 Nancy Lowe, Cheryl Merchant, Jena Anderson, Mike Plaster, Janet Blann, -Judy Plunkett, Kay Babbitt, Pat Williamson, Joyce Morgan, Janis Deardurff, Janet Warne, Carolyn Holley, Phyllis Schultz, Judy Deardurff, Randy Barnett, - Donna Deardurff, Susan Plaster, Mary Lou DeKoker, Pam White, Bev Morgan, Cheryl Hatten, Vicki Parrish, Jane Falk, Carol Hancock, Karen Lindlow, Sue Lynch, Judy Holderby, Donna Holley, Marilyn Babbitt, Donna Cady, Vicki Kessler, - Gary Plaster, Doug Williamson, Beverly Sheldon, Cathy Smart, Nick Smart, Nancy Deardurff, Betty Holley, Sue Yoder, Rhonda Madden, Steve Moore, Jill Anderson, Judy Merchant, Gary Brandt, Linda Cool, Joyce Hoskins, - Ron Dowty, Jim Riley, John Hess, Kathy Bartholomew, Bill Ackors, Sherri Calaway, Judy Warrick, Joe Clarkson, Melvin Fisher, Terry White, Nancy Reid, Becky Falk, Pat Smart, Clyde Legg, Bev Sherman, - Rodney Rich, Richard Yoder, Gary Schultz, Don Best, Richard Whitlow, Bob Smart, Woody Hammel, Karen Harrison, Kathleen Yoder, Director Royce Armstrong. Looking Back: November 29, 1963 MOROCCO 1963 KVAA FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS Morocco’s Beavers are the 1963 CHAMPIONS of the Kankakee Valley Football League as they established title Tuesday night on the Kentland field by whipping the host Blue Devils 29-19 with both Teams putting on a great display of offensive and defensive football. In fact, this has to go down as one of the great ones ever played in KVAA as both teams fought bitterly for every yard but at the same time it was definitely a “clean” game…… Rushing honors for the game go to Beaver Frank Fiarito as he had 62 yards in 10 trips from scrimmage plus some 65 yards returning kicks, 34 yards on passes taken and 5 yards on a pass interception. … As we mentioned earlier it is hard to mention one man without calling all of them as this was that kind of a game with everyone giving their all and playing heads up ball …. For the Beavers we give three stars to Hammel, Martin, and Fiarito with a couple to Brown, Clarkson and Bennett. TD’s: Fiarito, Bennett, Hammel, Martin; PATS: Smart, Hammel. Football Squad Ronald Martin Jerry Wagner Ralph Schultz Denny Rainford Terry White Steve Moore Don Miller Eddie Merchant Mike Plaster Merril Wynn Steve Gulley Don Best Gary Bennett Bill Smart Woody Hammel Frank Fiarito Craig Ketcham Terry Brown Gary Plaster Oscar Reyes Tim Fox Joe Clarkson Kerry Jones Dennis Strain Dennis Merchant Bill Ackors Wilbur Doty Cliff Riley Sam Kocoshis Dick Henderson Tom Lukes Ron Wiser Roger LaCosse Brian Ketcham Doug Williamson Manager: Mike Shireley Coach: Larry Pohlman Asst. Coach: Bill Jones Looking Back: Morocco Courier, May, 1964 MOROCCO BEAVERS CHAMPS OF KVAA TRACK AND FIELD When the smoke of a red hot meet had all cleared away it was as exuberantly happy gang of Beaver’s and their even more “glowing” coach, Bill Jones, Who lugged away the giant sized trophy which signified they were “CHAMPIONS” of the Kankakee Valley Athletic Association’s 1964 Track and Field Meet which was held on Beaver Field last Friday night This was a tremendous team effort, paced by senior Ron Martin, as the Beavers counted in every event with two men getting “into the money” in a couple of them. It would have been hard to find a happier group than the Beavers as Morocco’s Assistant Principal Jack Snell, filling the gap created when Principal Robert Smart who is also President of the KVAA, had to be out to town, presented the trophy to the two seniors on the Beaver squad, Ronnie Martin and Gary Plaster(the later had been injured). Ron Martin led the Beavers in points as he won both hurdle events and ran a leg on the winning 880 relay team but it was overall balance which got the job done as there were three other lads, Wilbur Doty, Gary Bennett and Don Wilson who counted in three events and four who counted in two events, those being Jim Green, Barney Belt, Kerry Jones and Allan Allis. Seven boys brought in points in single events with Bill Smart Woody Hammel, Cliff Riley, Frank Moody, Terry White, Merrill Wynn, and Ed Merchant . MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TEAM Ron Martin, Woody Hammel, Dick Parker, Gary Plaster, Dick Henderson, Frank Fiarito, Bill Smart, Barney Belt, Oscar Reyes. Mike Shireley, Manager, Larry Pohlman, Asst. Coach, William Jones, Coach. Looking Back: Old Gold and Black March 24,1964 SENIORS
PRESENT PLAY The Seniors presented a play entitled “Nuts to You,”
March 20 at 8:00 p.m in the gym The characters in the cast were as follows; John Hess, Tommy Winter, a likeable college boy: Beverly Sherman, Mrs. Winters, his mother; Beverly Sheldon, Nellie, the cook and housekeeper; Steve Brandt, Steve Grinnell, Tommy’s pal; Gary Plaster, William Winter, Tommy’s Father; Joyce Morgan, Jean Hammond, Tommy’s girl friend; Sue Lynch, Miss Denividdie, a spinster starved for affection; Bill Porter, Henry Short, a jealous husband: Judy Plunkett, Maude, a stout lady that jumps constantly; Terry Brown, Bert Baxter, husky man with murderous impulses; Marsha Camblin, Sally Jean, a blonde in need of protection; Jim Riley, Milton Geer, a poet; Janet Warne, Mrs. Short a flirt; Two Asylum Guards: two policemen: four college girls: four college boys The action took place in the living room of the Winter’s during the afternoon and evening of the same day. The play was well attended. The seniors wish to thank everyone who attend and helped make this play a success. Looking Back: Morocco Courier, May 20, 1964 JUNIOR-SENIOR
PROM The Junior-Senior Prom, held on May 16 from 9 to 12 p.m, was exotically decorated for the theme, Evening in Paris. The faculty and their guests were seated at checker clothed tables in a Parisian sidewalk café with the Eiffel Tower in the background. The romantic air was set off by a three foot brick wall with a trellis of flowers above and a mirror moon hanging from the ceiling “The Dukes of Swing “ of which Mr. Royce Armstrong is a member, furnished very appropriate music by playing some gay and many romantic Parisian tunes. Excitement filled the air as the announcement of the king and the queen drew near. …. The Grand March was then led by the King and Queen followed by the class officers of the junior and senior classes. The lovely formals were beautifully displayed in the Grand March. After the prom the junior parents served breakfast to the faculty and to the many famished juniors and seniors. Baccalaureate Morocco High School Auditorium - Sunday, Mat 17, 1964 - 8:00 P.M. Organ Prelude……………………..Allan Alliss Welcome…………………………..Mr. Robert Smart, Principal Invocation…………………………Rev. Jon Yost Music, “Praise Ye The Father”……High School Choir Baccalaureate Address……………Rev. John Grove Benediction……………………….Rev. Harold Hotchkiss Organ Postlude……………………Allan Alliss Commencement Morocco High School Auditorium - Wednesday, May 20, 1964 - 8:00 P.M> Musical Prelude…………………………..High School Band Processional “Pomp and Circumstance”…High School Band Invocation………………………………...Rev. Kenneth Samuelson Salutatorian Valedictorian Commencement Address…………………Dr. J.H. Peeling “Challenges to the Graduates of the Sixties” Music……………………………….........High School Band and Chorus “Halls of Ivy,” - “ Battle Hyman of the Republic” Presentation of Diplomas………………..Principal, Robert Smart Benediction………………………………Rev. Elson Shingleton Recessional………………………………High School Band “War March of the Priests” Faculty Mr. Robert Smart, Principal Mr. Thomas Allen Mr. Royce Armstrong Mr. Bernard Baker Mrs. Dorothy Barnett Mr. Joe Elliot Mrs. Lucille Foster Mr. Menno Gunkle Mrs. Bertha Holley Mr. James Howell Mr. Terry Leek Mr. William Jones Mrs. Anne McPhail Mrs. Margaret Merchant Miss Joan Plunkett Mr. Larry Pohlman Mrs. Mary Resler Mrs. Elizabeth Smart Mrs. Jean Thompson Mrs. Olive Smart Mr. Richard Smart Mr. Jack Snell Mr. Lawrence Bannon, Supt. CLASS
OF 1964 Richard Arbuckle Jessie Branham Roy Bingham Terry Brown Steven Brandt Garry Boyd Marsha Camblin Robert Floyd Linda Cool Karen Ann Harrison John Henry Hess Susan Deardurff Craig Ketcham Suellen Lynch Leo Kwiatkowski Phillip Martz Dean Loveall Donna McClatchey Richard Moore Joseph Padgett Joyce Morgan Gary Plaster Steve Niedert Judith Plunkett William Porter Phyllis Schultz James Riley Beverly Sheldon Charles Roadruck Robert Smart Janice Swartz Roger Watkins Rosemary Triplett Ronald Zacharias Douglas Welch Roger Michaels Michael Mann Ronald Martin Beverly Sherman Janet Warne Mildred Jones Graduated 41 - 1963-64 school year began with 45 students enrolled in grade 12 ******************************************************************************** MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL 10th grade 1967 Last Sophomore Class at MHS - Graduates of North Newton High School 1969 CONNIE BENNETT CAROL BINGHAM DENNIE BLANN LINDA BRANHAM REBECCA BROOKS DENNIS BROWN JOYCE BROWNFIELD LINDA BRUNTON LINDA BUSHMAN JILL COOL ROBERTA DANIELS JUDY DEARDURFF NANCY DEARDURFF RICK DEARDURFF DUANE DOWTY MELVIN DVORAK JANE FALK BECKY FALK JIM FLATT JILL FOX RICHARD GAVIN LINDA GELLER BETH GONCZY ANDREA GRIGGS SUE HAFSTROM CAROL HANCOCK SALLY HANGER KAREN HENDERSON PEGGY HENDRYX BEN HESS SALLY HESS SANDY HICKMAN BETTY HOLLEY DONNA HOWELL DIANA JONES DEBBIE JUSTICE WES KESSLER SANDRA KROS WENDY LAFFERTY KAREN LAFFOON KAREN LINDLOW LINDA MERRIMAN SHIRLEY MILLER ESTER MONTEMAYER GALE MOODY BEVERLY MORGAN RONALD MURPHY REX NORTHCUTT WAYNE NORTHCUTT DONALD PATRICK DOLORES PERRY TIM REAGAN NANCY REID CARRIE RODRIQUEZ MONI RYBARSKI ADELAIDO SALINAS TIM SAMUELSON VERGIE SAPP CAROL SCHULTZ HOWARD SEVERS RALF SEYFARTH BARBARA SIDENER HENRY SPILLERS DONALD SPRUGEON SHIRLEY STEELE DAVID STONE GLORIA STYCK KENNETH SWARTZ ROBERT VAN DUYN CHUCK WAGNER BARRY WATTS BILL WHITLOW MITCHELL WILLIAMSON CATHY TICHACEK President: Chuck Wagner- Vice-Pres: Barry Watts - Sec.: Donna Howell,- Treas.: Robert Van Duyn
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LOOKING BACK; MHS ALUMNI 2015 HONORED CLASSES 1925 – 1930 – 1935 – 1940 – 1945 – 1950 – 1955 – 1960 – 1965 MOROCCO HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI 2015 CLASS OF 1925 Morocco Courier: September 5, 1924 School
Opened Monday With Prospects For a Good Year The Beaver township pubic
schools opened Monday with the largest registration the High School has ever
had. Seniors,
22: Juniors, 22: Sophomores, 37: Freshman, 41: Eighth grade, 31: Seventh
grade, 47: Morocco Courier: September 12, 1924, Morocco School Notes The football candidates are
working hard and earnestly in preparation for the Lowell game Friday. The
following boys are out for football: Tuggle, Russell, Dutcher, Norris, V.
Puett, Holley, Best, Long, Kay,
Harwood, Deardurff, Bartholomew, Johnson, Storey, Gates, Elijah,
Hancock. A. Puett, Martin, Padgett, Stoner, Dowling, Hawkins. Surely Morocco
can select a winning team from the number of candidates and apparently the
football spirit here is not on the decline. Morocco
Courier: September 26, 1924, Morocco
School Notes There are thirty-seven tuition
pupils in the high school this year. Twelve
are from McClellan township, nine from Washington, seven from Jackson,
seven from Lake, one from Colfax and one from Lincoln. They are: Roy Boyd,
Darrel Bartholomew, Mary Beagley, Hazel Bell, Audrey Best, Reginald
Best, Dorothea Brunton, Dorothy Clarkson, Velma Conn, Erlene Con, Grace Cox, Roby Cox, Kender
Elijah, Ovedia Elijah, Charles Gate, Louise Graves, Ruby Hagen, Ira Harden,
Verda Hickman, Hallie James,
Augelus Kocoshis, Victor Lawbaugh, Chester Lock, Woodrow Martin, Hazel
Morton, Charles Murphey, Paul Murphey, Chester Potts, Bessie Printy, Gerald
Purkey, Harold Radcliff, Viola Rainford, Bernice Severs, Loretta Sheets, Ray
Statton, Paul Williamson, and Lewis Gerkin. High School
Orchestra Better Than Ever Many of the people who heard and enjoyed the High School Orchestra last year will be glad to know that this collection of music makers have reorganized and promise to be as good as last year and even better. Those who play and their instruments: Miss Pruett, director, Harold Hawkins and Lloyd Merchant, trumpets: Helen Best and Austin Puett, violins: Marion Smart and Adrian Kay, saxophones: Albert Best, John Smart and Phillip Hastings, clarinets: Blythe Archibald, pianist: Nedra Ackors, drums. Morocco
Courier: December 5, 1924, Morocco
School Notes The pupils named below ranked
highest in their respective classes during the second six weeks of
school: ninth grade- Algie Padgett,
Darrell Batholmew, Woodrow Martin, Roy Boyd:
tenth grade- Austin Puett, Ester Howell, Lorene Roadruck, Phillip
Hastings: eleventh grade- Adrian Kay, Clarice Holley, Wilma Conn, Florence Richmire;
twelfth grade- Frances Cox, Blythe Archibald, Norma Ackors and James Dutcher. The football season which has
just closed was a successful one. Morocco won 6 games and lost 3. During
the season Morocco made 140 points and her opponents’ points totaled 40. Morocco
Courier: December 19, 1924, Morocco
School Notes The music supervisors of the
county, Miss Pruitt from Morocco included, held a meeting at Kentland in County Superintendent Schanlaub’s
office. They decided that the music contest in the spring would be an example
of the work done in music in the schools. The contest will be in three
divisions, orchestra, chorus and glee club, for which three prizes will be
awarded.. Kenneth Deardurff presented
the members of the Senior class with gold pins with monogram and school
colors. Instead of giving calendars to the public, Mr. Deardurff, each year ,will present the Senior class with a
token of remembrance. The Senior class of ‘25 are proud to be the first class
to start the custom. The film “King Basketball”
will be shown to the basketball players on Dec 23. The picture was designed
and filmed expressly to be of benefit to high school basketball players and
coachers. The film illustrates
correct methods of shooting, passing and handling the ball, foot work,
dribbling, offensive play and defensive play… With at least 50 boys under
supervised basketball practice, Morocco seems sure to catch the basketball
bug. Mr. Ray is certainly doing creditable work.. The probable line up will
be Norris and Tuggle forwards: Russell, center, Dutcher, Best, Holley and
Dowling guards. Long and Bartholomew furnished some good material to back up
these boys. Morocco
Courier: February 27 1925 The
High School Operetta The date of the High School
Operetta has been changed to March 13 to March 14. Cast : Lora Hamilton, Bernadine Don, Erlene Conn, Norina Ackors,
Nila Baker, Alice Triplett. Albert
Best, Meril Tuggle, Harold Hawkins. Chorus of Hawaiian Girls-
Frances Cox, Dorothy Clarkson, Lillian Hagen, Margaret Protsman, Nedra
Ackors, Helen Best, Geneva Camblin, Ruby Cox, Florence Richmire, Bessie and
Edna Vayette, Viola Rainford, Ray Travis, Edith Sowers, Juanita Swanson, Ella
Parks and Georgia Shuey. Chorus of Pirates - Orville
Hunter, Austin Puett, Kinder Elijah, Phillip Hastings, Thomas Hancock,
Woodrow Martin, Harry Sallee, Arnold Puett, Paul Sallee and Marion Smart. There will be a novelty song
sung between acts by Mary Beagley, Roseline Ackors, Audrey Best, Delores
Baker, Helen Dowling, Jesse Elijah, Ester Holley, Audrey Hendrickson, Ruby
Hagen, Hazel Lawson. Guthrie Long. Marvel Purdy, Bessie Printy, Vivian
Swanson, Edna Robinson, Loretta Sheets. Blythe
Archibald will play the piano and Adrian Kay the Saxophone. Victor Puett and Bernard
Dowling are ushers, while Hayden Martin will take your money. The
proceeds of the operetta will be used to purchase new chorus books. Admission
25 and 35 cents. Morocco
Courier: April 17, 1925 Morocco
School Notes Coming
events: May 1st, Senior class play; May 8th, Junior
Reception; May 10, Baccalaureate Services; May 12, Class Night; May 18,
Commencement. The Senior Class under the
direction of Miss Reeves, will present the play “Come Out of the Kitchen”. Cast members: Blythe Archibald, Frances
Cox, Geneva Camblin, Lillian Hagen,
Dorothy Clarkson, Hayden Martin, Roger Harwood, Harry Larson, Charles
Murphey, Meril Tuggle, James Dutcher. Morocco
Courier: April 24, 1925 Morocco School Notes Four More Silver cups will be
presented to the school of Newton county this week. M.H.S, will try for her
share of them. The music contest will be held at Brook Friday night in the
Community Building. On Saturday afternoon ..the
annual track and field meet will be held at Kentland.. Our team will be
composed mostly of young and inexperienced boys. Norris, Holley and V. Puett are the only experienced trying
out. Others who will take part a re A. Puett, Harden, Long, Harwood, Hawkins
and Purkey. Coach Stephens has charge of track this year. Morocco
Courier: May 22, 1925 Morocco High School Commencement Twenty high school students
received their diplomas at the annual commencement exercises which
were held in the high school auditorium Monday night. The speaker, State Superintendent Henry N.
Sherwood, talked almost an hour to attentive audience on the subject, “What
shall I Do With My Life”. He pointed
out that each person should follow that vocation which he liked best, because
any work which administers to the needs of the people is honorable. He said
that education is not to train young people to live an easy life but to
enable them to do more work and do it more efficiently. Mr. Sherwood
considers the home the most important of all institutions because the
influence upon children is lasting The music consisted of several
selections by the high school orchestra and a piano trio by Mrs. Moore, Mrs.
Daddow and Miss Pruitt. GRADUATES
CLASS of 1925: Norma
Ackors Dorothy Clarkson
Lora Hamilton Samuel
Honn Charles Murphey Blythe
Archibald Frances Cox Lillian Hagen Orville Hunter Margaret Protsman Nila
Baker BernadIne
Don Roger Harwood Harry Larson Raye Travis Geneva
Camblin James Dutcher Zeland Holley Hayden Martin Meril Tuggle FACULTY S. EARL ROUCH, Supt.
, Mathematics MISS MARY KATHERINE
REEVES, English FRANK STEPHENS, History and
Athletics GEORGE. R. RAY,
Science MISS RUTH MOUDY, Latin EARNEST CLARKSON, Manual Training MISS EMA MICHEAL, Domestic Science MISS PRUITT Music and Art ________________________________________________________________________________- CLASS
OF 1930 Morocco
Courier: August 23, 1929 Morocco Schools Open On Friday, August
30 for 1929-30 Our local school will open
this term on Friday August 30. The buses will run their regular routes a the
regular scheduled time and will return all country children at 11:30. .. This is the first time that
Morocco High School has a corps of teachers who are all graduates. .. This
will enable us to apply for membership in the North Central Association, the
highest rating a school is able to hold. Morocco
Courier: September 13, 1929 Morocco
Back in Football After A Two Year Vacation Next
Saturday afternoon the Morocco high school football team will play its first
game of the season with the Kentland high school team. While this is
Morocco’s first game in some time the boys promise to make a good showing. The following have been training
and from these a team will be picked to play …Parker Hancock, Bill
Williamson, Clair Norris, Maurice McClatchey, Robert Starr, Gerald
Goddard, James Best, Duane Swanson, Estil Chapman, Glenwood
Hammel, Carl Deardurff, James Davis, Ralph Puett, Francis Stoner, Oscar,
Locke, Herschel Harrison, Delos Best. Morocco
Courier: September 27, 1929 Trim
Old Rivals 13-0 in First Game of Season In a hard fought game last
Saturday, Sept. 14, on the Blaney field, Morocco her football campaign of
1929. Both teams showed a great lack
of experience and practice….However, there appeared many ragged spots both in
the line and backfield which need to be smoothed out before our boys meet a
heavier, more experienced team. Old
Gold and Black: April7, 1930 SCHOOL
LIBRARY On Tuesday morning the Indiana
State Librarian came to survey, criticize and make over the school library.
..in about one-half hour the books were stacked outside the shelves and a
real clean-up was begun. Old labels were removed and a
new and better system of labeling was installed. New cards and a new card
catalogue was made, so from now on no student can use for an excuse, “I
couldn’t fine the right reference book.” Operetta
Purple Towers Scene--The
town of Centerville. Cast members: Jim Best,
Edwin Robinson, Bill Williamson, Hershel Harrison, Marjory Hastings, Edith Cummings, Ruth
Robinson, Wilma Hanger, Dyke Rust, George Pfrimmer. This is best musical comedy
ever put on in our high school and it will be a great hit. And then too it will be the last time you
will ever get to see some of us act…. Senior
Class News A few weeks ago, the Seniors
printed their names …, the way they wanted them printed on their commencement
invitations and cards. They also designated the number of invitations and
cards wanted. This information was sent to the company from which these are
to be purchased. Oratorical
and Declamatory Contests Morocco again walked away with
the honors at the County Oratorical and Declamatory Contest, with Edith Cummings
taking first in Declamatory and Bill Williamson Taking second in the
Oratorical….. As in practically all
contests, a certain young “school mom”, was behind our contestants. Miss Ann
Younger developed and coached Edith and Bill…. Old
Gold and Black: April 21, 1930 Seniors in High School Activities In four weeks school will be
over and we will never again see the faces of the Seniors in our halls .. In
Basketball we will lose many good players from the Senior class. Dutch who
was captain of the squad, Bill who made the Little Seven Conference team and
we will also lose Bob Starr, Hersh Harrison and Duane Swanson. The Seniors have also been
active in other lines beside basketball. Elizabeth Padgett represented Newton
County in the Discussion contest at Lafayette. Alice Purdy and Josephine
Eickman have been making our Honor Roll since school started. Doris Anderson,
Mazie Vayette and Doris Potts have been acting as Mr. Stevens’ secretaries
and we are sure that he will hate to have them go… Seniors have been putting out
the High School paper with the Juniors and a few under-classman, so is it any
wonder that we hate to see the Seniors leave us. Track
Meet Last Friday the Track and
Field team went to Kentland to take part in a meet with Lowell and Kentland.
The meet was won by Lowell with 42 points. Morocco was second with 39 and
Kentland third with 16. Bill
Williamson was the high point man of the meet with 18 points, while another
Morocco boy, Clair Norris, made 11 points These two boys are the best track
and field men that have been in Morocco for a long time… Minor
Letter Awards Monday morning, Mr. Schooley
and Mr. Bush awarded Minor letters to the members of the Girl’s Basketball
team and the boys B team. This is something that has never been done before
in Morocco and I am sure it will be a big improvement ….. The girls who received awards
were: Carrie E. Murphy, ruby Flemings, Elsie Atkinson, Madonna Roush, Joan
Padgett, Mable Best, Nellie Graves and Alma Merchant. Boys who received awards:
Herschel Harrison, Duane Swanson, Ralph
Puett, Albert Brewer, Earl McClatchey, Willard Stoner, Vance Clark,
Floyd Purdy and Bob Williamson. Major letters to our yell
leaders, Wilma Hanger and Ardis Hood… School
Program Junior-
Senior Reception… May 9 Class
Night May
13 Baccalaureate May 14 Commencement May 16 School
dismissed May
17 Morocco
Courier: May 16, 1930 Purchase
Additional School Ground A purchase has recently been
made by Beaver Twp, from Frank Best of the lots bordering on the school
grounds and facing on road 41. The property is better known as “Peck’s Pond.”
The unsightly pond will be filled in as the school ground is leveled off for
an athletic field and play ground…. SCHOOL
DRAWS TO A CLOSE WITH USUAL ACTIVITIES The closing exercises for the
high school which center about the graduating class…began on Friday night
with the banquet and prom which was given by the Junior class in honor of the
graduates. The outstanding social feature
of the year was held in the assembly. The room was decorated to represent a
garden scene, with the small tables
at which were seated 150 guests, was most attractive in the color scheme of
red and white, the Senior colors. Miss Edna Hunter, Junior class
president, presided and gave a hearty welcome to all. This was responded to
by William Williamson, Senior class president. Talks were made by Co. Supt.
W.O. Schanlaub, Trustee, F.L.Morehouse and Principal, Frank Stephens. A Gary
orchestra furnished music after the banquet and dancing and games were
enjoyed until the midnight hour. On Sunday night the
Baccalaureate service was held in the Methodist Church at which Rev. E.C.
Reidenback, pastor of the United Brethren Church gave the address. He was assisted by Rev. Roush and Rev.
Julian. The High School Orchestra played hymns were sung by the Union Choir. Three special musical numbers
were very much enjoyed, a violin solo by Mr. Gertrude Stillabower,
accompanied by Mrs. Inez Washburn, a vocal solo by Mrs. Washburn accompanied
by Mr. Stillabower and a vocal solo by Porter Garmong accompanied by Mrs.
James Daddow. The class night program will
be given Thursday. Each class will appear in some stunt of their own
planning, and there will be no end of fun. Miss Alice Purdy, who is
convalescing …has received the highest grades for the year but will be unable
to give the Valedictory address and this will be given by Bill Williamson,
who rank second in scholarship. The Commencement exercises
will be held on Friday night in the high school auditorium. Dr.
Lambert of Urichville, Ohio, a very able speaker will give the address. Beaver
Township Schools Close The Beaver township schools
closed one of the best years in its history on Saturday morning with the
distribution of the report cards. The High School Commencement
Exercises were held on Friday night in the school auditorium. The address was
given by Prof. Lambright of Urichville, Ohio, who took for his subject,
“Junior Citizenship.” Supt. Frank Stephens
presented the diplomas to the 22 graduates present. The High School Orchestra,
Glee Club and a quartette composed of Virginia and Norma Rich, Joan Padgett
and Gartha Hanger furnished music….Bill Williamson gave the Valedictory and
Josephine Eickman, the salutatory addresses . Elizabeth Padgett presented the
Key to the Juniors, Marjorie Hastings and Herschel Harrison gave the
prophecy. Ruth Robinson the class poem, Doris Anderson the class history and
Rex Rust the class will…. GRADUATES
CLASS OF 1930 Kathleen
M. Ahern Josephine Eickman Evelyn M. Hayworth Doris Potts Doris
K. Anderson Evelyn Stoner Hershel E. Harrison Rexford Rust Alvin
L. Bruns, Louise
Goddard Elizabeth
Padgett Ruth E. Robinson Ruth
Irene Deardurff Marjorie
Hastings Alice L. Purdy Robert Starr Carl
Deardurff Duane
Swanson Alva Smart Harold Severs Mazie
Vayette William
Williamson Dorothy Sellers FACULTY Mr. Frank S. Stephens Principal Mr. Wallace Bush Manual
training and coach Miss Ruth Connelly Commercial Miss Dorothy Odell Latin and English Miss Irma Greenham Domestic Science Miss Eunice Hill History J. Plummer Schooley Science Alvin Stoner Mathematics Miss Ann Younger English Miss Mary Chamberlin Music and Art -_________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS
OF 1935 1934-35
Old Gold and Black Staff Editor-in-Chief---Jack
Williamson, Reporters: Max Ketcham, Betty Hagen, James Hope, Dorothy Redden,
Vance Stine, Jean Harris, Maynard Hammel, Lucille Russell, Robert Lowman,
Delbert Williams. Sports
Editor--Elbert Archibald - Faculty
Advisor, Miss Corbin. Morocco
Courier: August, 23, 1934 Schools Open September 7th New Grade
System Allows One More Subject with Same Number Teachers The schools will open in the
newly remodeled building with the grade departmental school, consisting of 5th,6th,7th,
8th grades forming department in the grade building. The removal
of the 7th and 8th grades from the high school building
will relieve considerable congestion there and enables the addition of one
subject, Domestic arts, without any increased teaching staff…. Morocco
Courier: September 6, 1934 High
School Will Open Grid Season Friday After being in practice for two
weeks the MHS football teams opens the 1934 season tomorrow. The
Lashmen go to Frankfort ..to be played at 7:00. They are probably the
toughest on the local schedule this season . Quite a following of local
fans are expected to follow the Morocco eleven to Frankfort for the night
game. The team is a little lighter than last year’s eleven but considerably
faster. The
probable lineup: Hammel, end; Starr or Clarkson, tackle; Sheppard, guard;
Harrison, center; Triplett, guard; Martin or Brunton, tackle; Bud Shuey, end;
Bryant, quarterback; Meyer, fullback; Harold Purdy, halfback; Roadruck,
halfback. Others that will probably see action during the game are
Vanderwall, Long, Tell Shuey, Grover Padgett, Blann, Cox, Garrard, Garmong,
Howard Padgett and Jack Williamson. The conference schedule this
year calls for only two games as the members of the Midwestern conf. has
dropped to three- W. Lafayette, Kentland and Morocco. More of the conference
members discontinued football this season …Six games are listed for the
locals, four on foreign fields and two at home. It is hoped to fill in with
one more home game. Negotiations are under way to schedule a game to fill the
open date caused by Attica discontinuing football. Attica was scheduled to play on the home field. Morocco
Courier: November 23, 1934 MHS
Basketball Team Opens Season Next Week With several veterans out for
the team and a total of about 40 out for practice Coach Lash has unearthed
several good prospects for the team.
Yesterday the squad was cut to 18 or 20 and soon will be Cut
further… Coach Reynard has 23 or 26
girls out for practice and the prospects for a good Girls team are bright at
the present time . Basketball
Team Members 34-35 Melvin
Roadruck, Maynard Hammel, Grover Padgett, Vane Harrison, Eugene Huff, Wyle De
Byrant, Charles Myers, Tom Down, Milton “Bud” Shuey, Harold Purdy and Rue
Gene Starr. Don
Camblin, Mgr. Mr. Jesse Lash, Coach Morocco
Courier: March 28, 1935 Senior
Class Play Makes Decided Hit Friday Night The senior class play “Big
Hearted Herbert” which was under the direction of Mrs. Anne Younger McPhail
on Friday night at the high school auditorium, was received with much
enthusiasm. The play was quite different
from anything the high school has before presented….. The
stage, which presented a living room scene, was most attractive in white,
blue and red and was designed and decorated by Miss Dorothy Odell assisted by
members of the class. The cast was composed of
Robert Hagen, Betty Hagen, Robert Grayson, Howard Kessler, Jeanette Yates,
Maynard Hammel, Rebecca Purdy, Ethel McClatchey, Donald Clarkson, Jack
Williamson, Marjorie Padgett, Wyle De Bryant and Florence Mashino. Morocco
Courier: April 4, 1935 High School Operetta Here Next Week On April 12 the Morocco High
School Glee Clubs will present “Bitter Sweet Anne,” a musical play in two
acts, full of alternating lively tunes and comic conversations, with also a
serious sentiment. The story has its setting in a
certain kingdom of the east….The cast is as follows: Donald Clarkson, Delbert
Williams, Max Ketchem, Mary Katherine, Chester Perkins, Dorothy Brandt,
Lucille Russell, Florence Mashino and Robert Lowman, Ethel McClatchey,
Maynard Hammel, Vane Harrison, De Bryant, Marjorie Padgett, Elbert Archibald
Rue Gene Starr. Morocco
Courier; May 16, 1935 GIRLS
RECEIVE LETTERS The 1934-35 basketball girls,
coached by Miss Reynard, received letters for the fine spirit and
cooperation. The girls receiving major letters were: Betty Hagen, Dorothy Brandt,
Jane Roadruck, Mary Spradling, Mildred McClatchey, Bonnie Hammel, Ruth
Padgett, Dorothy Redden, Una Bell Yates, Evelyn Purdy, Margaret Lash and
Wiladene Brandt, Mgr. Those receiving minor letters
were Jean Hafstrom, Frances Lash, Bernice Russell, Ruth Bryant, and Mary
Grayson. PRESS
CLUB PARTY Tuesday evening a party was
held in the high school building for the members of the Press club and the
library staff. Dinner was served at six o’clock after which a enjoyable
evening was spent in playing games. The honor guests of the evening were the
seniors who have acted as librarians or served on the Old Gold and Black
staff; Max Ketcham, Maynard Hammel, Delbert Williams, Robert Lowman, Jack
Williamson, Rue Gene Starr, Betty Hagen, Dorothy Brandt and Tom Down. BOYS
HAVE BEAN FEED A group of the senior boys met
at Harrison’s sandwich shop Monday night for a “bean feed.” They
reported a good time and plenty to eat. The boys with the assistance of Mr.
Grayson are working toward the organization of a Hi-Y club. COMMERCIAL
DEPARTMENT There are 127 students
enrolled in the commercial department. Several students are enrolled in two
or more classes in commercial. Classes offered are beginning
and advance typing, beginning and advance shorthand, bookkeeping and
commercial arithmetic. Two additional subjects that will probably be offered
next year are junior business training and business English. The highest scores attained in
speed are: Jean Harris 51-2, John Hagen 48-4, Gerald Rainford 47-0, Vance
Stine 44-1, Dorothy Redden 47-3.
Thelma Warrick, Jean Harris
and Roger Tebo are first in accuracy..
57-1, The advance
typing class: Marjorie Padgett 67-3, Robert Hagen 63-2, Delbert Williams Sylvia
Lempera 53-1,Ethel McClatchey 55-2.
Maynard Hammel and Howard Kessler are first in accuracy. Robert
Hagen and Marjorie Padgett have received 60-word gold pin awards. Bookkeeping has been
considered from a non-vocational point of view…Three sets of books have been
completed. Certificates were awarded to Jack Williamson and Maynard Hammel
for having the best sets in bookkeeping. The five outstanding sets are Hammel, Williamson, Elbert Archibald. Wyle
Dee Bryants and Delbert Williams. Williams ranks first in speed, Hammel,
Archibald , and Jack Williamson in accuracy. Outstanding students in
beginning shorthand; Maynard Hammel, Ethel McClatchey, Doris Christenson in
dictation and Delores Henderson and Jeanette Yates in vocabulary
studies. Beginning shorthand speed is
70-90-, transcription speed 20. The outstanding penmen are Maynard Hammel and
Ethel McClatchey. CLASS
NOTES The public
speaking class has been studying from text books and giving oral reports on
the material which they read The senior girls enjoyed a
delightful picnic dinner last Wednesday noon. Plans were made to eat in the
park, but because of rain, they were forced to retreat to the kitchen. The ministers of the town have
had charge of chapel services held for the high school students each
Wednesday. Rev. Carder in his last talk placed particular emphasis on the
question :Where do we go from Here?” His address was interesting and valuable
to high school students because of the hard task that they have in trying to
find some occupation after their school days are over. EXTRA-CURRICULAR
ACTIVITIES FINANCES During
the past four years the policy followed in directing the H.S.
extra-curricular activities finances is outlined in these four ideas: First,
these activities should be carried only so far as they serve an educational
purpose, 2nd schools should teach thrift rather than extravagance;
3rd activities should be required to pay their own way; 4th
the profits from these activities, …should be used to improve the educational
facilities of the school. In 1932 the senior class used
the its funds as a junior class (part were class dues) to apply on the rental
of caps and gowns for commencement. The class of 1933 did likewise. After
that time no class had funds that were in any part dues. The class of 1934
…had a balance in their candy sales to cover the difference in price on their
class pictures. The practice of collecting
class dues has been abolished. When
the class wishes to send flowers to the sick or a funeral, an assessment of 5
cents or 10 cents has been levied .. The expenses of the
junior-senior proms have been paid out of the profits of the candy sale …This
years junior class has been more successful… than the last three years. To
date they have made $51.01. The “all school party” was financed by selling
tickets.. at 13 cents each. The school paper “Old Gold and
Black” was discontinued because it was an activity that did not pay its way,
as it had to be subsidized by the merchants through advertising. Arrangements
were made with the publishers of the local newspaper whereby the high school
press club furnished the copy for an “Old Gold and Black” column or section
in the Morocco Courier The athletics has received but
one donation. In the fall of 1933 a patron upon his own initiative raised
from the townspeople $17.60, which was used to purchase football equipment.
That same year some of the patrons gave the football boys a banquet. After
the Morocco sectional win in 1934 at Kentland, Lew
Hunter and Lloyd James each gave the boys a supper and the townspeople raised
enough money to pay the transportation and the living expenses of the boys at
the state tournament. The school fund purchased the tickets for the boys and
the drivers. The physicians have not charged for the required examinations
nor have they charged for most of their professional services….Otherwise, the
athletics has paid all of its expenses. During the last four years it has
paid the indebtedness of 1931; has paid the rental for 1934 and 1935 on the
land leased of Mr. Best; has purchased fencing for the field, has rebuilt the
lockers in the athletic dressing-room and purchased locks for same. At this
writing the athletic fund is solvent but it will have to incur some
indebtedness to provide the award sweaters and letters. In these four years
$251.76 has been paid out for award sweaters and letters. The music department, through
its operettas, has purchased all the music for the four glee clubs and for
both the high school and grade school orchestras. …. It has been the practice for a
long time that the senior class leave something to the school. The class of
1932 gave the electric score board. The class of 1933 built flats for the
stage and contributed the remainder of their funds toward the purchase of the
basket gym lockers. The class of 1934 negotiated the purchase of caps and
gowns by the classes of 1934, 1935, 1936 (The rental price is $2.00 each per
week and the purchase price was $5.00 plus the cost of white collars). The
class of 1934 contributed $56.17 in class play profits and $1.00 each as a personal
contribution. The balance is being carried by the Morocco H.S. activities
fund till the succeeding classes will have paid their pledges. With the exception of one
sophomore class play and one by the public speaking class, the general fund
has only one source of income. That is the profits from the junior class
plays… Morocco
Courier: May 23, 1935 Baccalaureate
Sermon Here Sunday Night Baccalaureate services for the
graduating class of 1935 will be held at the M. E. church next Sunday evening
at 7:00. Although it is the time to hold the services at the Christian
church, Rev. Robert Ross will be unable to be present because of services at
Monticello. .. The
complete program is as follows: Prelude. ”Bright Start” -
“Annette”…. Christian
Church Orchestra Processional Orchestra Hymn “Onward Christian Solders” Congregation Call to worship Hymn “Fight The Good Fight” Union
Choir Scripture Rev.
Carder Hymn “Holy Spirit Truth Divine” Mixed
Quartet Prayer Rev.
Carder Hymn “My Anchor Holds” Union
Choir Sermon “The Way of Life” Rev. O.I. Uncapher Hymn “Our Best” Union
Choir Benediction Rev.
Carder Recessional “Softly Now the Light of Day” Union Choir ”Headway” Orchestra. Commencement
Friday Evening May 24th State
Superintendent to Speak as 35 Graduate from Local High School Floyd S. McMurray, state
superintendent of public instruction , has been secured by Principal C.A.
Grayson to make the commencement address. The 35 members of the class,
teachers and parents are looking forward to the address by Supt. McMurray and
to the event which marks the end of four pleasant years of training in
Morocco High School. Commencement
Program Music, “Blossoms”…..“March“…..”Chansonette” High School Orchestra Water
Lilies__ Freshmen-Sophomore
Girls Invocation__
Rev.
O.I. Uncapher At
the Close of the Day__ Roadruck,
Perkins, Archibald, Ketcham Address__ “The Fountain of Youth” Prof.
McMurray Speedwell__ H. S. Orchestra Presentation
of Awards and Diplomas Benediction__ Rev.
J. Oliver Carder March__ H.S.
Orchestra GRADUATES CLASS OF 1935 Dorothy
Brandt Howard
Kessler Rue
Gene Starr Wyle
De Bryant Manning
Kessler Milton D. Storey Donald
Camblin Max
Ketcham Phyllis
Jean Triplett Donald
G. Clarkson Sylvia
Lampera Delbert
Williams Rex
R. Conklin Bernard
Martin Joseph Michael Williamson Owen
Deardurff Florence
Mashino Helen
Lucille Wiltfang Cora
Elizabeth Dexter Ethel
McClatchey Jeanette
Yates Thomas
E. Downs Marjorie
Padgett Russell E. Yoder Elizabeth
Hagen Chester
F. Perkins Jean
E. Odle Maynard
Hammel Harold Purdy Robert
E. Hagen Vane L. Harrison Rebecca M.
Purdy Robert
M. Lowman Delores M. Henderson Milton
L. Shuey Harley
Williamson FACULTY Mr. Cecil A. Grayson Principal Mr. Jesse Lash Athletics
and Science Mr. Rex A. Plowman Manual Arts and
Science Mr. Alvin Stoner Mathematics
and History Mrs. Ann McPhail English Miss Dorothy Odell Latin and English Miss Ruth Corbin History Miss Mary Hayes Chamberlain Music and Art Miss Violet Curtis Commercial Miss Florence Reynard Domestic Arts and
Physical Ed. _____________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS
OF 1940 Morocco
Courier: September 7, 1939 Football Season Opens Tomorrow The 1939 football season will
be opened at Morocco Field Sat. afternoon at 2 o’clock when Crown Point
invades the local gridiron. Several veterans of the team that upset Crown
Point a year ago will be on hand to repeat that triumph. Coach Pierson has arranged an
interesting schedule, 3 games of which will be six-man football. Kentland
will be played twice with six man and Wheatfield once. The following boys have
reported for football this year: Freshmen- Howard Cox and Bob Thiel.
Sophomores Don Hosutt, Dick Smart, Jake Collins, Jack Hafstrom, Buster
Reames, Paul Harper and Jack McCordy. Juniors - Dale Merchant, Charles
Garmong, Evart Kessler, Clay Blaney, Bill Blaney, Gailord Hickman, Given
Padgett and Paul Bailey. Seniors - Harry Lane, David Hanger, Rex Deardurff,
Lloyd Goddard, Darwin Vanderwall, Victor Hagen and Adelbert Cool. 1940 Basketball Team Bernard
Hanger, Paul Harper, Dick Smart, Gordon Sipe, Gailord Hickman, Enlen Brandt,
Everett Kessler, Bill Blaney, Norris Deardurff, Gaylord Brunton and Benny
Wiltfang. Coach Pierson and Mgr.
Carroll Russell Morocco
Courier: February 1940 Beavers Win Eighth Straight Game; Enter Sectional
Tournament Today Morocco ran its string of
consecutive victories to eight Friday night against Crown Point, winning by a
score of 43-27. Pierson’s outfit has been defeated but once since the New
Years’s tournament--by Lowell on January 5.….. Drawings were made and
released Sat. Morning for the annual sectional tournament to start tonight
(Thursday) at Rensselaers new gym at 7:00. Morocco will play Tefft at 8:00.…. Morocco’s team at the sectional
will be composed of the following players: Buster Reames, Clay Blaney, Jack
Hafstrom, Dale Merchant, Chuck Garmong, Evert Kessler, Enlen Brandt, Vic
Hagen, and Jake Collins. Morocco
Courier: May 2, 1940 Morocco High School Band
Enters State Contest at Whiting Saturday Saturday Morocco’s 41 piece
high school band goes to Whiting to enter the sate band contest. Members;
June Christenson, Evart Kessler, Victor Carlson, David Carlson, George Blann,
Buna Kessler, Virginia Sheldon, and
Richard Augustin. Dana Gulley,
Wilbur Peters, Gaylord Brunton, Elsie Smart, Clay Blaney, Margaret
Christenson, Elvin Smith, Buster Reames, Mary Graefnitz, Harry Lane, William
Blaney Don Moore, Dorothy McClatchey, Patty Brunton, and Roberta Russell. Joe Hayworth, Evelyn Christenson, Ronald Carlson, Lorraine
Clark, Luella Davis, Norris Deardurff, Gordon White, Norbert Brown, Jack
Hafstrom, Bernard Hanger, Dale Merchant, Gailord Hickman, Enlen Brandt, James
Collins, Donald Hosutt, Carroll
Russell, Richard, and Russell Garrard, Director H.E. Jacobson Morocco
High School Chorus Soprano:
Wanita
Bingham, Elenor Drubea, Doris Hayslip, Marjorie Rainford, Barbara Hanford,
Celina Bennett, Thelma Lane, Mary Graefnitz, Gaynelle Sipe, Lorraine
Nightlinger, Juanita Wells, Patricia
Pollock, Margaret Piece, Elsie Smart, Patricia Brunton, Connie Fortune, Theda
Padgett, Martha Spradling, and Virginia Corbin. Alto: Barbara
Williams, Helen Kessler, Ruth Graefnitz, Wanda Purdy, Betty Garrard, Virginia
Sheldon, Norma Porter, June Campbell, Delores Manchester, Doris Severs,
Genola Porter. Tenor: William Blaney, Norbert
Brown, Leo Bernwanger, Stanley Davis, Victor Carlson, Richard Augustine,
Harry Lane. Bass: Robert Sutton, Lloyd Goddard, Donald Hosutt, Dick
Smart, John Cox, and Clay Blaney. Operetta
Success A large crowd assembled in the
high school gym Friday evening to see “White Gypsy,” and operetta put on by
the Morocco grade schools. The cast included practically
all of the pupils of the Morocco grades, who were directed by the music and
art teacher, Miss Arlene Van Auken. Old
Gold and Black: May 9, 1940 STAFF Editor, Virginia Sheldon; Associate Editor,
Clay Blaney; Society Editor, Ruth Graefnitz; Class
Editor, Eugene Sheldon, News Editor, Martha Spradling; Feature Editors,
Delores Manchester, Shirley Tolin; Exchange Editor, Norma Porter; Sports
Editors; Gaylord Brunton, Richard Augustin; Make-up, Enlen Brandt; Typist,
Genola Porter; English Critic, Louise Smart; Staff, Darwin Vanderwall, Theda
Padgett, Dorothy Bloomquist, Paul Bailey, Gaylord Hickman, Patty Brunton,
Roberta Russell, Nonetta Padgettt, Ida Jean Carter, Helen Kessler, Dorothy
Bernwanger, Lorraine Nightlinger; Sponsor, Miss Corbin Around
the School On Saturday, May 18th,
at l o’clock when MHS students come back for their report cards awards will
be given for certain achievements made by students during the year. An
announcement will be made disclosing the names of students which are to be
engraved on the scholastic plaque…… JUNIOR
PROM The junior prom which was held
on May 4th was deemed a success by all of the seniors and persons
attending. The decorations were different
from any that have ever been used here or near here. The whole gym was made
to represent an aircraft carrier. As guests came up the gang plank they saw
the white cable and sailors on watch around the entire floor. At the end of
the ship the American flag was flying while at the punch booth were the smoke
stacks and large guns. Behind the punch booth in the distance was a
lighthouse with the blue waves lapping around it; and its beacon shining
brightly across the water. The stage was a night scene with large and small
airplanes dotting the landscape. In the middle of the ceiling hung three
large, brightly colored sacks and at about 11:30 these sacks, bust open and
filled the air with brightly colored balloons and confetti. The decorations
were completed by the large model airplane which was suspended from the
ceiling. The
music furnished by the Wabash Collegians was very popular with the dancers
and the vocalist was considered excellent. Martha Spradling, the
president of the junior class, and her escort led the “grand march” while the
orchestra played “Anchors Away.” Class
News The seniors to be
congratulated for their part in the Terre Haute broadcast are Dolores
Manchester and John Cox. The seniors had a class
meeting Monday to decide how to spend senior week. A ball game, roller
skating, a hike, a hay-ride, a show and a supper have all been included , it
should prove to be a grand week. Theda Padgett attended the
dedication of the music hall at Purdue and heard Helen Jepson and Nino
Martini, Metropolitan opera singers. Pierson
to Fort Wayne Mr. Pierson received an appointment
Tuesday to a industrial arts position in Central High school, Fort Wayne….Mr.
Pierson has been connected with Morocco high school for the past 5 years. He
has a B.A degree from Indiana Teachers college and practically completed his
work for a master’s degree at the same institution. Old
Gold and Black: May 1940 High School
Student’s Given Awards Saturday afternoon in the high
school auditorium the following awards ere announced: The D.U.V. tent pres.
Mrs. Allan Augustin, presented the $5 award to Martha Spadling, writer of the
best paper on “Indiana in the Civil War.” Second place went to Evart Kessler,
Scholarships - Purdue, Carroll Russell: Ball State, Margaret Rainford. The
names to be placed on the plaque are - senior, Earl Coatney; junior, Maxine
Kay; sophomore, Victor Carlson; freshman, Martha Smith. …..D.A.R.
“Certificate of Recognition” was awarded to Virginia Sheldon. One year’s
subscription was awarded to Earl Coatney, the senior with the highest
scholastic average. Attend Indiana
High School Forum On Friday, May 3, 23 members
of the Social Studies club and Miss Corbin, the sponsor, went to Jefferson
high school in Lafayette to attend the Indiana high school student forum. 426
students and teachers were there representing 21 schools. Stanley Davis and
Martha Spradling represented the Morocco school by giving talks in the panel
discussion groups. Other members attending were John Cox, Ed Velander, Genola
Porter, Wanda Purdy, Nonetta Padgett, Virginia Corbin, Darwin Vanderwall, Lois
Watt, Doris Severs, Dorothy Roadruck, Carl Tebo, Louise Smart, Charlotte
Clark, Virginia Sheldon, Clay Blaney, Maxine Kay, Gaylord Brunton, Charles
Garmong, Dolores Manchester, Leo Bernwanger, Theda Padgett and Ruth
Graefnitz. Morocco Schools
Get First-Class Commission Here is news that should be of
keen interest to every patron of the Morocco school as well as every citizen
of Morocco and surrounding communities. Morocco schools have been
granted a first class commission by the state of education. Principal
Harlan d White, who has been striving toward this end for some time, received
word of the designation on Tuesday morning. It includes grades 1 to 12.
Morocco is the only school in Newton county carrying this first class
commission in all grades. The Kentland schools carry it in grades 7 to 12.…. Morocco
Courier: May 9, 1940 Baccalaureate
Service Sunday
Evening, May 12, 1940 - H.S. Gym 8:p.m. Music……. High
School Concert Band Processional
- “Triumphal March” …. High
School Concert Band Hymn
- “Let Us, With a Gladsome Mind”…High School Chorus Invocation
… Rev.
David Pellett Hymn
- “O God of Love, O King of Peace”
High School Chorus Scripture
Reading.. Rev.
V.E. Squibb Hymn
- “Prayer from Hansel and Gretel” High
School Chorus Sermon
- “Building for Life” Rev.
Homer Cloud Hymn
-“All People that on Earth Do Dwell”
High School Chorus Benediction… Rev.
Ivan Woods Commencement
Exercises Morocco High School Friday Evening, May 17, 1940 -
H.S. Gym 8:00 p.m. Music… High
School Concert Band.. Overture
- “ Traveller” High
School Concert Band Invocation. Rev.
Ivan Woods Overture
- “Dreadnaught” High
School Concert Band Presentation
of Speaker.. Supt.
W.O. Schanlaub Address
to the Class Dr.
W.P. Dearing Overture
- “Fortuna” High
School Concert Band Presentation
of Diplomas Principal
Harland W. White Benediction.. Rev.
V. E. Squibb Graduates
Class of 1940 Leo
Bernwanger Dana
Gulley, Jr. Margaret
Rainford Enlen
Brandt Victor
Hagen Dorothy
Roadruck Lyle
Clarkson Audrey
Hammond Carroll
Russell Earl
Coatney David
Hanger Doris
Severs Adelbert
Cool Lillian
Hively Virginia
Sheldon Virginia
Corbin Harry
Lane Carl
Tebo Stanley
Davis Dolores
Manchester Forrest
Tolin Rex
Deardurff Theda
Padgett Darwin
Vanderwall Lloyd
Goddard Genola
Porter Edward
Velander Ruth
Graefnitz Wanda
Purdy Lois
Watt FACULTY Mr.
Harland W. White.. Principal
- Mathematics Mrs.
Ann Younger-McPhail English Dorothy
Masters Latin - Mathematics Miss
Ruth F. Corbin History Mr.
Otis W. Smith Science
- Social Studies - English Irol
C. Berg Commerce
- Chemistry - Physical Ed. Mr.
Alvin Stoner History
- Mathematics - Geography Virginia
Blank Vocational
Home Ec. - Science - Physical Ed. Mr.
Roscoe Pierson Industrial
Arts - Physical Ed. Miss
Arlene Van Auken English
- Music - Art Mr.
H. E. Jacobson English
- Band - Orchestra _____________________________________________________________________________ CLASS
OF 1945 Morocco
Courier; August 31, 1944 Morocco School
Began Sessions Wednesday The Morocco schools opened
Wednesday morn. August 30, at 9:00,
the students will obtain book lists, devise class schedules and meet the various teachers. Classes will
begin Friday . Classes will begin at 8:50 am.
and will dismiss at noon for dinner. After dinner classes will resume at
12:45 pm. and will dismiss at 4:00 pm. The siren will blow at 8:30 am. Each
school day as it did last year for the benefit of the school children. Enrollment
- Seniors-32, Juniors-40, Sophomores-45, Freshman-53. Election
of Class Officers: Seniors-Pres. Pauline Boyd; VP.- Elvin Smith,
Secretary-Helen Merchant,, Student Council - Harry Dexter… Basketball
Team Members First
Team- Gentry, f. Purdy, f. Graefnitz, c. Smith, g. Dexter, g. subs.- Perkins,
and Parrish. Second
Team - Hammel, McMillian, Storey, White, E. Gentry, subs - McClatchey and
Franklin Morocco
Courier: May 10, 1945 JUNIOR
PROM A BIG SUCCESS The annual Junior Prom turned
out to be a huge success last Saturday evening. The grand march, which
started at 9:30, was the highlight of the evening and was very well performed
by all couples. The gymnasium was decorated in
grand style. A white tree with blue stars on it was at the north end of the
gym and a blue fence surrounded the floor. The stage background behind the
orchestra was decorated like the milky way. The theme song of the Prom was
“Stardust,” which was played just after the grand march. There were scores of
spectators and scores more of elegantly dressed couples that danced to the
exotic music of Billy Michaels and his orchestra. Dance programs were given
to all couples and punch was served… Last
week for Graduating Class The Baccalaureate service for
the Morocco High School will be held at the gymnasium Sunday evening at
8:o’clock. Rev. E. D. Thistlethwaite of the Methodist church will deliver the
sermon. All local ministers will have a part in the program. Tuesday evening, May 15, the
commencement exercises will be held in the gym, the speaker for the occasion
being Dr. F. Marion Smith, pastor of the Central Ave. Methodist church of
Indianapolis. Commencement
Exercises Morocco High School May
15, 1945 - High School gymnasium, 8 o’clock Processional,
“Triumphal March of Aida”-- High
School Band Invocation.. Rev.
E.D. Thistlethwaite “Schubert” High
School Band Address,
“Tools of Tomorrow”… Dr.
F. Marion Smith Overture
“Argentina”.. High
School Band Presentation
of Diplomas Principal
Edward E. Glenn “Star
Spangled Banner”.. High
School Band Benediction.. Rev.
Ivan Woods Recessional,
“Pomp and Circumstance”.. High
School Band Graduates
Class of 1945 Mary
Patricia Bianco Dorothy
Lee McClatchey Chester
L. Rainford Ethel
Jessie Boulden Alvin
R. Melton Betty
Blythe Russell Martha
Jean Bower Phyllis
Jean Zoborosky Vera
Clara Scheel Pauline
Evelyn Boyd Helen
Marie Merchant Mary
Catherine Severs Hazel
Irene Bushman Anna
Mae Milner Esther
Marguerite Shuler Betty
Jane Etheridge John
Arthur O’Brien Elvin
LaVerne Smith Louise
Cecelia Flatt Bessie
L. Padgett Ruth
Thistlethwaite Harold
Wayne Gentry Wencel
Bayard Padgett Leonard
C. McClatchey Warren
Dale Graefnitz Joseph
C. Parrish Neva
June Hammond Glenwood
Roy Perkins FACULTY
Mr.
Edward E. Glenn Principal
and Mathematics Miss
Ruth Corbin History
and Library Mrs.
Ann McPhail English
and Dramatics Mrs.
Olive Smart English
and Latin Ruth
Tilton Music
and Band Mr.
Alvin Stoner Mathematics
and general Science Mr.
Gerald Roudebush Physical
Ed. History and Coach Mrs.
Elizabeth Smart Vocational
Home Ec. Marion
Hamilton Commerce Mr.
E.D. Thistlethwaite Physics
and English ___________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS
OF 1950 Morocco
Courier; September 1949 Beavers
Sports FOOTBALL
TEAM ‘49 Bob
Goddard, HB; Clayton Klein, HB: Gene Warne, QB; Bill Reddel, End; Bill Heyer,
Center; Jim Kay, End; Bob Doty, HB; Jack Snell, End; Jack Kessler, GB; Ed
Clements, HB; Bob Ransey, End; Bill Wagner, End, Verle Sypult, HB; Bob
Wooton, Center; Jack Van Niman, End; Adrian Behrens, HB. Morocco
Courier: January 1950 Morocco
Students Review Various Holiday Activities of 1949 …The staff of Old Gold and
Black wishes to take time to review some outstanding events. Mr. Stouder, Miss Tucker, the
high school choir and the grade
school students started the season with the annual cantata. Following the cantata was the
school dance sponsored by the Sunshine and Hi-Y. Among the many students to be found dancing to the music of the
“Four Hits and a Miss” were several Alumni. Not to be forgotten, is Mrs.
McPhail and her speech class who did such a fine job in presenting their two
holiday performances. Maxine Kenoyer, sang “White Christmas,” Mary Augustin
on the piano. Mr. Heyer was host to the
entire Morocco school body at a free movie. Each student was presented with a candy bar and an apple as they left the
theatre. Friday brought only a half day
of school…The students were allowed to go to the gym to watch basketball
practice, play ping-pong or visit with their friends, Each student was
presented an apple ... Morocco
Sunshine Society to Sponsor Tag Day The Sunshine society of M.H.S.
is sponsoring a tag day sale Sat. Jan. 15 to raise money to help send three
girls to Sunshine camp and for a contribution to the Riley hospital at
Indianapolis. The girls who will sell tags
in Enos are Dottie Bingham and Rita Styck; in Lake Village, Carol DeVelde,
Kathryn Arbuckle, Betty manes and Carolyn Sirois; in Ade; Joan Porter, Maxine
Kenoyer and Mitzi Lock. In Morocco, Bobbie Carter, Ruth Parrish, Nancy
Colbourne, Norma McCord, Shirley Flinovich, Rosemary DeGroot, Beverly Wiser,
Joanne Skinner, Betty Carter, Mary Wiltfang, Janice Heyer, Laura Lucas, Janet
Andis and Barbara Ralston. “Bloody
41” Topic of Speech by Trooper E.E.
Turnpaugh Did you know that most of you
travel to school on the most dangerous section of “Bloody 41” between the
Canadian border and the keys of Florida? …. Morocco
Courier; February 23, 1950 Morocco
Entries Win 21 Places at Music Contest at Crown Point Following are the names of
those who placed in the contest: Janet Baird, Janet Andis, Dianne Hanger,
Jonathon Richard, Joan Skinner, Eunice Richards, Charles Harrison, Evaleen
Watt, Archie Morgan, Gerald Born, Barbara Elijah, Mary Ann Augustin, Marlene
Styck, Bill Heyer, Eugene James, Jerry Warne, Barbara Rolston, Evaleen Watt,
Jim Kay, Dewayne Chapman, Rosemary DeGroot, Carol Bohler, piano, and Maxine
Kenoyer, vocal. Prof. Vincent Stouder, director of music, conceded the
Morocco group did very well… Morocco
Courier: January 26, 1950 Beavers
Win County Floor Title Both the varsity and junior
varsity basketball squads of Morocco high school emerged victorious from the
trials and tribulations of the county tourney by defeating the Brook A and
B teams in the finals Friday night by
scores of 39-21 and 51-37 respectively. … This
is the second consecutive time the Beaver varsity has won the county tourney,
which they did last year by defeating Goodland by a score of 40-31 in the
final game. Old
Gold and Black; March 21, 1950 Review
of ’50 Hardwood Season Two bright, shiny trophies
have been added to the trophy case…
All in all, the 49-50 season proved to be a success. The
Beavers showed a great improvement throughout the year. During the first half
of the year, they won three and lost eight games, but from January on they
came up with a smooth-playing team to win eight in succession. …Basketball
team D. Brownfield, C. Klein, D.
LaCosse, W. Reddel, Don Watt, R.
Hendryx, M. Mahan, D. Dawson, B. Goddard, V. Sypult,
E. Clements, J. Van
Niman, B. Doty, J. Warne,
G. Warne and D. Rainford....Acting captions for the year were D.
Brownfield A-team and B.Goddard B-Team. ….Five seniors and one junior
receive their basketball honor sweaters March 10. Don Brownfield and Dean
Dawson .. Buzz Stoner, Don Watt, Dale
LaCosse and Charles Turner. Not to be forgotten is Bobbie Carter, cheerleader
for four years….. Plans Near
Completion for Second Annual Morocco Student Legislature Norma McCord, Mark Mahan,
Sophey Lazaraton, Jack Snell and Gordon Born made plans….. The
legislature will be held Wed. Morning and Thursday afternoon 5 and 6. A meeting of both the senate
and the house was held ….president and speaker of the senate and house were elected. Mark Mahan and Bill Heyer,
respectively. Bills to be presented labor, foreign
aid, agriculture and the direct election of the president, Committee chairmen
are Marge Cobb, Barbara Elijah, Sophey Lazaraton, Jack Snell, Jack Van Niman,
Bill Reddel, Nancy Colbourne and Jackie Johnson. The clerks will be Verle
Sypult in the senate and Eugene James in the house. Sargent-of-arms in the
senate are Don Watt and Bob Goddard; in the house, Charles Gibson and Richard
Geller, Acting governor will be Jonathon Richards, Silas Johnson, Phil
Colbourne, Jack Warne and Jack Rush will act as page boys. Advisers are Mr.
Virgil Robins and Miss Ruth Corbin. Morocco
Courier: April 4, 1950 Cast and
Assistants announced for Senior Play Presenting the three-act
comedy “Mother is a Freshman.“, on April 21 is the greatest concern of the
Morocco high senior class. The presentation will take place at 8 pm. Tickets for the performance
are on sale now and may be purchased from any senior. Prices are 60 cents for
adults and 35 cents for students. Fifteen seniors, nine girls
and six boys, compose the cast, Dottie Bingham, Kate Watt, Barbara Carter,
Carol Bohler, Maxine Kenoyer, Jim Borem, Dale LaCosse, Ruth Parrish, Marge
Cobb, Jim Harrison, Jonathon Richards, Dale Stoner, Clara Tindall, Sophey
Lazaraton and Vern Denton. In charge of the entire
affair, including the ticket sales, are Don Brownfield and Dean Dawson. Jackie
Johnson and Virginia McMillian will serve as wardrobe managers, while the
stage properties rest under the supervision of Verle Hanford, Richard Geller,
Charles Gibson, Tom Vent and Charles Turner. The publicity agents are
Barbara Christenson and Evaleen Watt. Stage managers for the presentation are
Jackie Johnson, Tom Atkinson and Gail Kaupke. Avis Faurot, Barbara Elijah,
Annice Peevey, Jeannine Donaldson and Melvin Rady will serve as class ushers Old
Gold and Black; April 25, 1950 Mel
Baer To Play for Junior Prom May 13 Mel Baer and his eleven-place
orchestra is scheduled to play for the Morocco junior-senior prom of 1950.
This occasion will take place on May 13, in the Morocco gym from 9 to 12 pm. The junior class president,
Bill Heyer, announced the theme as “Moonlight and Roses.” The theme will be
depicted by a garden setting. A blue crepe false ceiling, sprinkle with silver stars and balloons,
will add to the dream motif. Outlining the dance floor will
be small tables, each centered with a
tiny single rose bud in a vase. At
10:30, Bill Heyer, class president
and his guest Doris LaCosse, will lead the grand march. Don Brownfield,
senior class president, and his guest, Carolyn Sirois, will be next in the
procession. Stu
Holcomb is Guest Speaker at Banquet A banquet sponsored by the
Morocco commercial club was give for the basketball squad and coaches
Tuesday, March 28. Guest speaker was Stu Holcomb, head football coach at
Purdue……. Francis Goodnight completed
the program by presenting awards to the team. Stars for co-captains were
received by Don Brownfield and Dale LaCosse. Letters were presented to Gene
Warne, Bill Reddel, Jim Kay, Bob Goddard, Jack Van Niman and Dale Rainford to
complete this 1950 basketball season. Band Parents
Sponsor Dinner For Band, Choir The parents will be hosts to a
dinner given in honor of all the band and choir members May 2. District
Medals Arrive for Soloists and Ensembles On April 4, during band period
medals, were awarded to those students who rated superior and excellent at
the district contest held in Crown Point on Feb.18. The medals from the state
contest have not arrived. Paul Gates
Furnishes Music for Spring Dance Approximately 100 students
danced to the music of Paul Gates’ orchestra at the spring dance held in the
auditorium Friday, April 7. A Maypole with its multi-color
crepe paper streamers which as located in the center of the dance floor….The
decorations carrying out the spring motif were made by the art class. Crepe
paper streamers arched every doorway and a white picket fence placed on the
stage created a garden effect. The dance was sponsored by the
Sunshine and Hi-Y clubs. Old
Gold and Black: May 16, 1950 SEVENTEEN
SENIORS ENJOY TRIP THOUGH SOUTH Friday, May 5 at three o’clock
in the morning seventeen seniors accompanied by Prin. J;.E. Stewart, Mrs.
Mittie Watt and Mr. Leroy Hickman left on a 1300 mile trip through the south The group arrived about 1:30
at mammoth Cave, Ky, where they spent the night. While there they went on a
three hour tour of Mammoth Cave. Sat. morning they drove to Nashville, Tn.
and stayed at the Maxwell House Hotel.
Sat. night choice of entertainment was optional, several visited the
“Grand Ole Opry” Sunday the party went through
Chattanooga, to the top of Lookout Mountain and Rock City. They drove through
North Carolina and visited the Cherokee Indian Reservation. Sunday afternoon
the group went through the heart of the Smoky mountains and continued to
Knoxville, Tn., where they spent the night. Starting for home Monday, they
drove through the Cumberland Gap and mountains and through central part of
Kentucky. The party arrived in Morocco at midnight Monday. The trip covered 5
states. CLASS NIGHT
HELD IN ASSEMBLY MAY 10 On Wednesday night, May 10 in
the high school assembly the seniors held their class night program. …each
class was asked to present a special number instead of the usual skits. After the singing of the
school song. Dottie Bingham gave the welcome address. Clara Tindall read the
personal histories and the class then sang their class song. The underclassmen varied the
program by presenting a five piece swing band. Then after the prophecy was
read by Ruth Parrish, Mary Ann Augustin represented the sophomores with a
piano solo. Bobbie
Carter read the class poem. The freshman added a touch of humor with their
musical readings about the class of
1950 The class will read by Evaleen
Watt .. Jonathon, Richards, Maxine Kenoyer and Evaleen Watt rendered several
vocal selections… Sophey
Lazaraton delivered the farewell address. SENIOR
WEEK CALENDAR Sunday, May 14 - Baccalaureate Monday May 15 - Weiner Roast and Hayride at
Lazy L Tuesday May 16 - Skating at Ade Rollaire Wed., May 17 Commencement Thursday May 18 - Pot Luck Supper and Show at
Morocco Saturday May 20 - Alumni Banquet History of the
Senior Class of Morocco High School 1950 In the year of 1946-47 there
were 45 students enrolled in the freshman class. Sophey Lazaraton was elected
president: Jim Harrison, secretary; Kenneth Madison, treasurer. The student
council members for the year were Bobbie Carter and Charles Turner
with Mr. Vincent Stouder as the class sponsor. During the year Edward Ulm
with-drew and June McHolt entered. In the sophomore year 46
students were enrolled and Quintin Purdy was elected president; Don
Brownfield, vice-president; Jim Borem, secretary; Dale LaCosse, treasurer.
Sophey Lazaraton and Charles Turner were the student council members and
Mr.Gerald Roudebush was the sponsor. During the year Alfred Spurgeon, Edward
Mead, Dale Carlson, Barbara Lane, Eileen McClanahan, Kenneth Madison, Don
Early, Faye Bannister, Mary Logsdon, Russell Penrod, Barbara Robinson and
Mary Mattox withdrew. Also during the year Melvin Rady and Jonathon Richards
entered. In the junior year there were
39 students enrolled. Dottie Bingham was elected president; Dean Dawson,
vice-pres. Dale LaCosse, treasurer; Jackie Johnson and Vern Denton were the
student council members and Mr. Forrest Kester was class sponsor. During the year Ellswoth Hansen, June McHolt, Quintin Purdy, Marilyn Scott,
Marle Scott, and Betty Hayslip withdrew. Annice Peevey, Jeannine Donaldson
and Robert Hixson entered during the year. The class had their prom May 13,
1949. The theme was “To You,
Sweetheart, Aloha” with Ed Loveless and the Satisfiers from Frankfort
furnishing the music. As the class entered their
senior year there were 34 students enrolled. Donald Brownfield was elected
president; Barbara Christenson, vice pres.; Annice Peevey, secretary; Dale
LaCosse, treasurer. Student council members for the year were Dottie Bingham
and Dean Dawson. Mrs. Ann Younger McPhail was the class sponsor for the year.
During the year Wayne Glass, Robert Hixson and Bethel Starnes withdrew while
Carol Bohler and Gail Kaupke entered On April 21, 1950 the class
presented the play “Mother Is A Freshman.” On May 5th the seniors
started on a four day trip through the southern states. The Class of “50” left the
school approximately $150 to be paid on the new stage curtains. Class
Poem. By
B. Carter Tell
us not these years are ended Years in which we laughed and
learned, Tell
us not that we must part now, Leaving friendships sweetly
earned. How
these rooms are filled with mem’ries, Mem’ries now so sweet and
dear, How
these empty halls re-echo Bringing footsteps soft and
near. Now
we leave these halls of learning, Leave to come again no more. Now
we leave familiar places Yearning for the years how
o’er, May
we keep these years forever, May they linger, not depart, May
these years at Morocco High School Live forever in our heart. Class
Song When
we think of the gay and happy times we spent here with our friends. And
then recall our freshman year, how happy we were then. The
junior prom proved to be a very big success. But
graduation came and now we’re the seniors of M.H.S. Now
we’ve come to the end of our high school days with mem’ries fond and dear. And
we must part and go our ways to meet in coming years. For
this is a tribute to our friends who helped us reach our goal. And
we’ll always remember ever more our days at Morocco school. Morocco
Courier; May 18, 1950 32
GRADS FINISH PUBLIC SCHOOL At the beautiful and
impressive commencement service held last night in the gymnasium of the
Beavers Township high school, thirty-two graduates were awarded diplomas
indicating their successful completion of public school work. The program
opened at eight o’clock, with the spacious room filled to near capacity. Music by the high school band
opened and interspersed the impressive program. Invocation was made by Rev.
Robert L. Bond, pastor of the Christian church. The address of the evening
was presented by Dr. E. Burns Martin, who with an unusual clarity of thought
and splendid choice of words, presented an appeal to the graduates that
should be a lasting source of inspiration. Principal J. E. Stewart
presented diplomas to the class of thirty-two graduates, who presented a
striking appearance in their traditional caps and gowns of gray. COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES Morocco
High School Wednesday Evening, May 17, 1950 High School Gymnasium, 8 o’clock Medallion…. High School Band, Invocation…. Rev.
Robert L. Bond The Voyager… High
School Band Address…. Dr.
E. Burns Martin Valley Forge… High
School Band Presentation of Diplomas… J. E. Stewart,
Principal Benediction… Rev.
John Richards Graduates
Class of 1950 Tom
Atkinson Barbara
Elijah Virginia
McMillan Dottie
Bingham Avis
Faurot Ruth
Parrish Carol
Lee Bohler Richard
Geller Annice
Peevey James
Borem Charles
Gibson Jonathon
Richards Donald
Brownfield Verle
Hanford Dale
Stoner Barbara
Carter Jim
Harrison Clara
Tindall Barbara
Christenson Jacqueline
Johnson Charles Turner Marjorie
Cobb Gail
Kaupke Tom
Vent Dean
Dawson Maxine
Kenoyer Evaleen Watt Vern
Denton Dale
LaCosse Kathaleen
Watt Jeannine
Donaldson Sophey
Lazaraton FACULTY Mr.
J.E. Stewart Principal Miss
Ruth Corbin History-Journalism Mr.
Virgil Robbins Social
Studies - Assistant BB Coach Mrs.
Ann McPhail English Mr.
Francis Goodnight Science-PE-Coach Mr.
Gerald Rainford Mathematics
- Assistant FB Coach Mrs.
Nanna Chestnut Mathematics-Science-PE Mr.
Forrest Kester Commence-Library Mr.
Earl Duggleby Agriculture-Ship-Biology Mr.
Vincent Stouder Band-Chorus Miss
Ruby Tucker Music-Art _______________________________________________________________________ Class
of 1955 Morocco
Courier; October 5, 1954 Morocco
Joins Athletic Conference Officials from Morocco,
Rensselaer, North Judson, Knox and Delphi met Sept. 3 to form an all-sports
conference for the above schools……The name of the conference is Northern
State Conference but this is still unofficial. 1954-55
Football Team Dave
Geller, Dale Wiseman, Gene Hendryx, Donn Kaupke, Clifford Wiltfang, Ronald
Baird, Dale Purkey, Bill Bower, Bob Gibson, Dan Lazaraton, Charles VanCleef .
Bill Bennett, Ron Rush, Charles Bridgeman, Jerry Wagner, D. Brokovich, Bob
Surprenant, Albert Geller, Jack Storey. Ron Andis, Calvin Schultz, Dick
Neibert, , Ken Clark, Lester Klein, John Kessler, Dick Goddard, D. Brokovich, D. Hunter, W. Arbuckle, E.
Cady, Jerry Martin and Paul Baird
mangers. Morocco
Courier: October 28, 1954 Football
Season Finished for Beavers The 1954 football season is now
officially over for the Beaver gridders and they have a record they can be
very proud of. This fall they have played 10 games, seven of the six man
variety and three of the eleven. The only loss of the season was in the final
game. In the six man competition they have won the KV trophy again after
losing it to DeMotte last year. Because of the fine job they have done this
year we don’t feel a bit backward about asking each of you to mention to the
players and the coaches (whenever you happen to see them) the fact that the
community thinks they have done a grand job and that Morocco people are proud
of them. Nov. 23, 1954 Guests at Supper by Local
Businessman The football boys were honored
at a steak supper Monday Night Nov. 14, by two outstanding men of the
community, James Best and Edwin Robinson. After the meal the coach, Jim Lods
gave a speech on the accomplishments
of the team. The team won the Kankakee Valley Six-man Conference
Championship and are the unofficial State Six-man Champs.. Letter were awarded by the
coach to twenty players and a manager. The boys who received letters were: R.
Baird, B. Bower, R. Gibson, D. Kaupke, D. Lazaraton, R. Rush, R. R.
Surprenaut, C. Van Cleef, J. Wagner, C. Wiltfang, K. Clark, D. Goddard, G. Hendryx, J. Kessler, L. Klein, D.
Purkey, J. Storey, D. Wiseman, E. Cady, C. Schultz and P. Baird, Manager. Although Morocco was not
eligible for honors in the eleven-man Northern State Conf., Lester Klein was
picked as an outstanding player in the Conference ….Ronald Rush and Dan Lazaraton were given honorable
mention in the conference….. Basketball
Opens at Earl Park Friday Coach Jim Lods has the Beaver
squad working hard to get ready for the first game which comes this Friday
night when the Beavers open at Earl Park, Jim, in his second season at
Morocco.. Morocco is loaded with
returning lettermen and should have a better than average ball club… There
are only four seniors on the squad _ Baird, Lazaraton, Rush and Surprenant. The
junior class is well represented with twelve - Geller, Kessler, Goddard,
Hendryx, Klein, Purkey, Rainford, Hoffman, Boyd, Speer, Wiseman and Voyles. There
are eight sophomores out, Andis, Baird, Boyd, Cady, Lindlow, Doehring,
Rybarski and Schultz. There are fourteen freshmen out, Bower, Brown, DeKoker,
Derflinger, Gervais, Hunter, Merriman, Merchant, Rainford, Shedrow, Sypult,
Wagner, Martin and Wiltfang. Morocco Basketball Team 1955 Ronald
Rush, Dale Purkey, John Kessler, Dave Rybarski, Eugene Hendryx, Robert
Surprenant, Lester, Klein, Ronald Baird, Ed Cady, Dave Boyd, Calvin Schultz,
Dennis Lazaraton, Jerry Martin and
Bill Bouse managers. Coach - James
Lods Morocco
Courier: November 4, 1954 New
Highway 41 to Open Soon According to information
reaching this office, the new pavement recently laid along the new
right-of-way for high way 41, will be ready for use by the latter part of
this week or the first of next. There is a considerable
stretch or new pavement included in the plan for the early opening, beginning
at the Beaver creek bridge and extending south for several miles. It is not
our impression that the section to be opened will not connect with the four
lane highway already in use south of Morocco. Some fear has been expressed
that the crossover from the present highway 41 just south of the Beaver creek
bridge to the new course will present a considerable traffic hazard.
Unofficial reports indicate that something of an S-curve will be used to
leave the old roadway and to enter the new, which will call for a definite
slow-up in the speed of cars along that sector and particularly south bound
traffic. Old
Gold and Black; November 6, 1954 History
Club The Morocco H.S. History club
met Thursday October 28 in Miss Corbin’s room. New
members were voted into the club .. Next on the program was the election of
officers. President,
Sandy Merriman; V.P, Shirley Bassett; Sec., Marian Johnson; Teas., Linda
Potts; chairman of board of directors, Neal Barnett. The
new members this year are Shirley Bassett, Ann Mahan, Tom Rainford, Stanley
Elgas, Junior Miller, Susan Triplett, Dave Geller, Dick Goddard, Gene
Hendryx, Joe manes, Jon Kessler, Harry Fitzgerald, Dale Purkey, Joe Ramsey,
Bill Arbuckle, Arema Henderson, Charlene Bridgeman, Mary Ann Villanova, Linda
Potts, Jim Hoffman, Martha Clark, Dennis Speer and Jim Snell. S.S.S.
Tag Day The SunShine Society held its
Tag Day October 23 and they wish to thank
the people of the community for their generosity in giving the contributions.
The sum of $102 was collected and will be donated to the Riley Hospital. Latin
Club Initiation On Tuesday, October 26, the
Latin club met at Mrs. Smart’s house for a potluck super and initiation.
..Neal Barnett, Marian Johnson and Joan Spillar conducted the ceremony.
Seventeen new members received their membership cards and pins. Ann Mahan, Susan Triplett,
Carol Gentry, and Junior Miller planned the informal initiation. Each
new member had to show his knowledge of Latin by declining a noun or
conjugating a verb with his mouth stuffed with crackers…… Old
Gold and Black; November 23, 1954 Seniors
Serve Supper to Raise Funds The seniors are having a
supper Saturday, Dec. 4 with serving starting at 5 o’clock….. Menu
is as follows: baked ham loaf, scalloped potatoes, peas and carrots,
perfection salad, hot rolls, pie and coffee or milk. Ticket are $1.25 for
adults and 75 cents for children. Every year the graduation class
has suppers, paper drives and any other work they can get to do to make money
so that they can take a trip to New York and Washington….. Old
Gold and Black; January 25, 1955 Daryl
Brandt Takes Over Township Trustee Duties On January 1, Daryl Brandt
became the new trustee of Beaver Township. He is the son of Henry Brandt who
served three terms as trustee…… Solo,
Ensemble Contest At Fowler February 5 Members planning to take part;
Linda Potts, Marcia Chapman, Bob Bouse, Robert Gangala, Dixie Ulm, Sharon
Potts, Loretta Baird, Florence Augustin, Martha Clark, Joyce Warne, June
Murphey, Diana McCord, Claire Kuster. Oma Watkins, Kenneth Rainford, Dona
Elgas, Edna Clark, Rosalie Clark, Joy Madison, Doug Boyd, Shirley Bassett, Karen Sypult, Donnie DeKoker, Karen
Robinson, Sandy Merriman, Judy Davidson ,Peggy Sellers, Flora Styck, Karen
Robinson, Bonnie Barnett, Sharon Sypult, Dick Brunton, Stanley Elgas, Judy
Brunton. “Window
of Wisdom” Gift of Hi-Y Boys How many of you have noticed
the “Window of Wisdom” located over the assembly door? Every
day it contains a new thought provoking slogan, which we would do well to
follow….. Example: “Easy street never leads anywhere”…. Old
Gold and Black; April 19 1955 Senior
Class Play Set for April 22nd The
senior class of Morocco high school will present the senior play on April 22.
The play is “ The Importance of Being Young.” Cast
members: Florence Augustin, Sandy Merriman Rosalie Clark, Joan Spillar,
Eileen Flatt, Shirley McGregor, Carolyn Swartz, Marian Johnson, Dorothy
Doehring, Don Andis, Joy Madison, Dan Lazaraton, Karen Robinson, Donn Kaupke,
Bob Gangala, Ellen Faurot, Ronnie Baird, Bob Gibson, Neal Barnett, Evagene
Doehring, Bill Bower. The business managers for the play are Lois Emmrich and
Jerry Wagner, Peggy Swartz and Charles Van Cleef are in charge of advertising
and publicity. The wardrobe will be taken care of by Barbara Woods, Linda
Allen, Shelby Shear, Bob Surprenant and Bill Wiltfang. State directors are Jim Potts and Glenn
Flatt. The ushers will be Joyce Brown, Audrey Schanlaub, Karen Sypult, Marvin
Flagg, Ronnie Rush and Clifford Wiltfang. Morocco
Courier: April 26, 1955 MHS
History Club Do Annual Meet at Marian College Marian College at Indianapolis
was the meeting place of the Indiana Junior Historical Society on Saturday
April 16...Morocco High School History Club members attending were: Sandy
Merriman, Marian Johnson, Carolyn Swartz, Mary Ann Villanova and Susan
Triplett. They were accompanied by Miss Leuck . Miss Corbin attended a meeting at Terre Haute of the
Indiana Council for Social Studies. Juniors
Announce Plans for Prom The 1955 Junior Prom will be
held on the evening of May 7 in the gymnasium. Doors will open at 9:00.
Admission prices are $3;oo per couple and 50 cents spectators. The theme of the prom is
“Garden in the Rain” The Blue Notes of Lafayette will provide the music. The King and Queen will be crowned after
which the traditional “Grand March” will
be held. This year’s prom will include
a very beautiful stage scene and a new
arrangement on the floor. Morocco
Courier: May 12, 1955 Seniors
to Visit National Capitol The Senior class of Morocco
high school , consisting of 39 members, will leave Morocco Saturday, May 14,
on a chartered bus to go to Washington, D.C. They will tour the public
buildings of the national Capitol, the Bureau of Printing and Engraving
and several monuments. The tour will
also include a visit to the Smithsonian Institute, Mt. Vernon , Arlington cemetery
and a visit to the Annapolis Naval
Academy. They will have lodging at the
Annapolis hotel in Washington D.C.
Mr. Cronk and Mrs. Ann McPhail, class sponsor, will accompany the
class. They will return home Thursday May 19. Morocco
High School Sunday Evening Nay
8, 1955 High School Gymnasium 8 o’clock DST Program Processional…………….. Piano solo…. … Lynne
Russell Invocation Rev.
Robert Bond Adoremus Te… High
School Band Sermon…. Rev.
John Spencer Beautiful Savior… High
School Band Benediction… Rev.
William Schuster Commencement
Exercises Morocco High School Friday
Evening, May 20, 1955 High School Gymnasium, 8 o’clock DST Processional… “Pomp and
Circumstance“…. High School Band Invocation…. Rev.
Stanley Rolston The “Traveller Overture”.. High
School Band Address… Dean
Donald Mallett Presentation of Diplomas John
G. Cronk, Principal Recessional….”High School
Cadets” High
School Band Benediction… Rev.
Robert Walker Class
Roll Linda Lou Allen Donn Kaupke Donald Andis Dennis
Lazaraton Florence Augustin Joy Madison Ronald Baird Sandra
Merriman Neal Barnet Shirley
McGregor William Bower Joyce
Brown Rosalie Clark Karen
Robinson Peggy Deardurff Ronald Rush Dorothy Doehring Audrey
Schanlaub Evagene Doehring Shelby Shear Lois Emmrich Joan
Spillar Ellen Faurot Robert
Surprenant Marvin Flagg Carolyn
Swartz Eileen Flatt Peggy
Swartz Glenn Flatt Jerry Wagner Robert Gangala Karen
Sypult Robert Gibson Charles
Van Cleef Marian Johnson Clifford
Wiltfang Barbara Woods William
Wiltfang James Potts High
School Faculty Mr. John G. Cronk, Principal Mr. Dean Buzzard Mr. Gerald
Rainford Mr. Gerald Clevenger Mr. Gordon
Richardson Miss Ruth Corbin Mr. Carroll
Russell Miss Carol Leuck Mrs. Olive Smart Mr. Jim Lods Mr.
Robert Smart Mrs. Anne Mathew Mrs. Ann McPhail _____________________________________________________________________________ CLASS
OF 1960 MHS
1959-1960 Football Team S. Hammel, J. Hunter W.
Zelivetz, H. Barnett, J. Elijah, B Martin, R. Madison, B. Phillips, M.
McClatchy, D. Deardurff, J. Bingham, M. Hunter, J. Jones, D. Rush, J. Deardurff,
B. Sellers, D. Goddard, J. Hoskins, T. Jackson, D. Lipa, B. Wiltfang, R.
Abraham, T. Plunkett, R. Garmong, W. Andis, D. Flagg, D. Blaney, J. Smart, M.
Jones , Gonczy. R. Bingham & B. Martin, Mgrs Coach Bill Jones, Assist. B. Erich MHS
1960 Basketball Team Dennis
Boyd, Jim Hoskins, Mike McClatchey, Bob Martin, Walt Zelivetz, John Warring,
Dennis Deardurff, John Hunter, Roger Abraham, Butch Wiltfang, Stewart Hammel
and Dennis Rush. Coach William Jones, Assistant Coach Robert
Erich MHS
Takes KVT Saturday, January 9, a dream
came true in the Demotte High School gym….when MHS Beavers basketball team
defeated Wheatfield in the championship game…thus became the first team to
win this B-team
tourney…………… Team
members: Bill Phillips, Roger Abraham, Mike McClatchey, Jim Hoskins, Danny
Vanderwall, Dave Smart, Rick Garmong, Pat Gonczy, Max Hunter, Bob Martin, Joe
Warrick and Dennis Deardurff. MHS
Track Team Ron
Wilson, Raymond Geller, Dave Henderson, Dave Smart, Benny Dekoker, Joe
Warrick, Steve Reyes, Joe Deardurff, Bob Sellers, Mike Jones, John Hunter,
Bill Phillips, Rudy Watkins, Ronnie Madison, Bob Martin, Dennis Boyd, Jim
Hoskins, Stewart Hammel, Keith Nuest, Tom Plunkett James Bingham Danny
Vanderwall, Herb Barnett, Matt Parker, Jim Elijah, Dennis Rush, Max Hunter,
Butch Wiltfang. Old
Gold and Black; March 1, 1960 Senior
Play “Don’t Ever Grow Up” The senior class has chosen
for their play this year a delightful new comedy about youth. It will be
March 18 at 8 o’clock in the gym… Cast
members; Mary Sheldon, Rose Marie Mashino, Linda Parks, Linn Brown, Dick
Borth, Joyce Martin, Sandi Lindlow,
Shari Brunton, Nancy Hayworth, Karen Smart, Mary Griffith, Jim Styck, Dave
Elijah, Chuck Gonczy, Janice Garmong, Jack Fitzgerald, Stewart Hammel. Party
Friends, Theresa Koutny, Matt Parker, Glenda Pike, Joan Lowe, Judy Lowe, Dan
Bertram, Mike Myers and John Hunter. Scenery,
Wesley Odle, Bill Shafier, Tom Lucietta, Allan Cox, Mike Deardurff, Frank
Bushman. Lighting,
Doug Camblin and Matt Parker Curtain,
Jim Hansen and Dave Riley. Ushers,,
Jane Bigger, Mary-Helen Bower, Linda Thurston, Darlene Doyle and Carolyn.
Business Managers, Jo Miller and Mike Williamson Mr.
Block Speaks to HI-Y The
last HI-Y meeting was held Feb. 10. President Stu Hammel entertained the
group by asking the new members to repeat the HI-Y oath from memory. …they
all gave it correctly. Mr. Richard Block, Indiana
State trooper from Morocco area ,spoke… In
his talk he mentioned the many different branches of our state police and the requirements for entering some of
these various departments…… . HI-Y
Officers 59-60 School Year Pres. Stewart Hammel, V-P. James Styck,
Sec/Treas David Elijah,, Chaplain,
Jack Fitzgerald . Old
Gold and Black March 22, 1960 Speech
Contest Held The District American Legion
speech contest was held March 1 at Hamlet.
Linda Parks, the local high school winner, attended and spoke on “Our
Constitution, Worth having, Worth Defending.” Old
Gold and Black April 10, 1960 Morocco
Band Wins Superior Rating at District Contest The MHS Band was given a
superior rating at the district band contest at Otterbein. They attended
State Band Contest on April 9.…. The sixty-five member band
looked their best. Mr. Armstrong, the director, made his first public
appearance in his new uniform. It is cream colored with gold braid. BAND
MEMBERS Sharon
Abraham, Roger Abraham, Glenda
Andis, Kay Babbitt, John Bethel, Dan
Blaney, Lin Brown*, Louann Baird, Nancy Bannon, Gary
Bouse , Shirley Bower,* Joan Baird*,
Herb Barnett, Janet Barnett, Bonnie Boyd , Dick Borth*, Pat Borth, Evelyn Clark, Sandy Clarkson, Phil Cox,
Richard David, Marsha
David, Nancy Deardurff, Ron Dowty, Dave Dekoker, David
Elijah*, Mary Elgas, Rick Garmong, Dave Gulley, Cap
Kessler, Stu Hammel*, Nancy Hayworth*, Kathy Hayes, Dave
Henderson, Darlene Hickman, ,John
Hess, Gloria Holderby, Tom
Hougland, Donna Holley, Rex
Haste, Terry Jackson, Donna Ketcham, Sandi Lindlow*, Richard
Lipa, Betty Lowe, Sue Lynch, Leann
Merchant, Roslynn
Merchant, Lois Morgan, Sandy Padgett, Sue Plaster, Don Potts, Marilyn Rainford, Sam Robinson, Larry Schanlaub, Linda Shirer, Carman Sell, Karen Smart*, Mary Sheldon*, Bev. Sheldon,
Linda Shirer, Bill
Shafier*, Shirley Storey, Darlene Spurgeon, Judy Tebo, Linda Tebo, Linda
Thurston*, Dan Vanderwall, Mary Vanderwall, Patsy Woods. Others added
during the year,: Karen Harrison,
Nick Smart, Jim Klassen, Bob
Schanlaub, Joyce Morgan ,Gary Plaster, John Bethel. Seniors* MHS
VOCAL ENSEMBLE Dan
Vanderwall, Chuck Gonczy, Lin Brown,
Bill Shafier, Richard Borth, Dan Blaney, Herb Barnett, Dave
Dekoker, Earl Kessler. Mary Griffin, Sharon Abraham, Louann Baird, Evelyn
Clark, Marilyn Rainford, Roslynn Merchant, Shari Brunton, Bonnie Boyd, Linda
Thurston, Glenda Andis, Lois Morgan, Sandi Lindlow, Linda Parks, Judy Tebo,
and Linda Shirer. Morocco
SSS Girls Elect Officers The Sunshine elected its
officers for the coming year. Pres., Judy Tebo, VP. Lois Morgan, recording sec.
Janet Barnett, corresponding secretary, Mary Ferkins. The
Mother and Daughter Tea will be Friday, April 20th. Mothers will
receive beautiful corsages, The girls in speech class will provide the
entertainment. They are planning to take
their Annual trip to Chicago April 30th. They will tour the
Science and Industry Museum in the morning, then shop or attend a movie in
the afternoon…On the why home they will have dinner at Teibels… To get to
go they must wear a hat and gloves…. Sunshine Society officers
59-60: Pres. Joyce Martin, V-Pres.,
Judy Tebo, Treas. Sandi Lindlow,
Corr.Sec.. Lois Morgan, and Rec. Sec.
Patsy Woods. Senior
Supper Come One, Come All! The senior
supper will be April 23 in the Christian Church Fellowship Hall. Tickets may
be purchased from any senior…Menu is: baked steak, ham loaf, chicken and
noodles, cheese potatoes, green beans, cole slaw, a relish tray, rolls, pie
coffee, and milk Latin
Club Meets At
noon on March 21, the Latin Club held a brief meeting in Mrs. Smarts room.
Stewart Hammel was chosen by the club to receive the sterling silver award
key, given each year by Mrs. Smart, to the senior who in the opinion of the
club, has made the most outstanding contribution to the club. School
Calendar May 3, - Co. Track meet, at Kentland May 5 - Awards Day: Jr. Hi
- Freshman Track meet Here May 6 - Sectional Track meet at Frankfort May 9 - Jr. Hi Track meet here May 12 - Jr. Hi County Track meet here May 14 - Junior-Senior Prom May 15 - Baccalaureate May 16 - Commencement May 20 - Last Day of School Morocco
Courier: May 19,1960 MHS
Seniors Enjoy Washington Trip The seniors of Morocco high
school boarded the New York Central train at Beaverville and were Washington
bound. The train was very well equipped. By the time the group was settled,
they had to change trains at Cincinnati, Ohio. From there the Chesapeake and
Ohio took them to Washington, D.C. where they were met by a very nice bus
driver who was with them most of the trip. .. To most of the seniors, the
Casino Royal was the highlight as they Frankie Avalon. A moonlight cruise
down the Potomac River was also enjoyed. The Bureau of Engraving and Capitol
building, Luray Caverns, Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, Arlington
Park, Monticello, Mt. Vernon, the White House and University of Virginia were
among the highlights of the trip. Chaperones on the trip were
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sheldon and Mr. James Howell … Mr.
Harland W. White, to be the Speaker at MHS Commencement Prof Harland W. White, director
of admissions at Purdue University will speak at Morocco High School
Commencement… A native of Indianapolis, Prof. White obtained his MS degree in
education from Indiana University. He has done graduate work at Purdue and
the University of Hawaii. After a tour of duty in the
Navy 1943-1945 he came to Purdue as assistant to the Director of Admissions…. BACCALAUREATE
PROGRAM 8:00
P.M. Sunday, May 15, 1960 High School Gymnasium Processional…..”Indiana”… Invocation Rev.
Paul Coates “Praise Ye The Father”… Vocal
Ensemble Sermon… Rev.
Calvin Owens “The Lord Bless You and Keep
You” Vocal Ensemble Benediction… “Golden Wave” COMMENCEMENT
EXERCISES Morocco
High School 8:00
P.M. Wednesday, May 18, 1960 High
School Gymnasium Processional…..”Pomp
and Circumstance”……….. High School
Band Invocation… Rev. Maurice Bonecutter Carnival
of Roses.. Runestone
Overture Address… Prof.
Harland C. White Presentation
of Diplomas Mr.
Lawrence R. Bannon Benediction Rev.
Maurice Bonecutter Recessional….”Youth
of America High
School Band Class
Flower - Orchid Class
Colors - Brown and White Class
Motto - Today we sail: where shall we anchor? President Linda Parks Vice-President Lin Brown Secretary Rose Marie Mashino Treasurer Sandy Lindlow Sponsors - Mrs. Ann McPhail and Mr. James
Howell Class
of 1960 Linwood
C. Brown Thomas
Lucietta Charles
Nathan Gonczy Joan
Alice Lowe Joyce
Ann Martin Judith
Mae Lowe Darlene
Ellen Doyle Theresa Jean Koutny Janice
Lee Garmong John Fitzgerald Allan
Wayne Cox Stewart
Wallace Hammel Michael
Edward Deardurff James
Davis Hansen David
Victor Elijah Nancy
Hayworth Mary
A. Griffith John Watson Hunter Edith
Jane Bigger Marilyn
Jo Miller Richard
P. Borth Mary
Katherine Sheldon Shari
Brunton Douglas
Camblin Franklin
Bushman Jr. Linda
Joyce Thurston Mary-Helen
Bower Michael
L. Myers Sandra
Kay Lindlow David
Michael Williamson Rose
Marie Mashino Carolyn
Mary Webb Linda
Parks James
L. Styck Matt
L. Parker Wesley
Allen Odle Glenda
Jo Pike Joan
Baird Lois
Elaine Reinhardt Shirley
Bower David
Eugene Riley Billie
Bingham William
C. Shafier Daniel
Bertram Karen
June Smart High
School Faculty Mr.
Lawrence Bannon, Principal Mr.
James Howell Mr.
James Massie Mr.
Robert Ehrick Mrs.
Ann McPhail Mrs.
Margaret Merchant Mrs.
Louise Plaster Mr.
Harold Hougland Mr.
William Jones Mr.
Royce Armstrong Mr.
Robert Smart Mrs.
Elizabeth Zimmer Miss
Ruth Corbin Mrs.
Olive Smart Miss
Charlene Molter Mr.
Robert Lloyd Mr.
Eric Endres ________________________________________________________________________________ CLASS
OF 1965 Morocco
Courier: August 20, 1964 School
Opening Tuesday, Sept. 1st All pupils of the School
District of North Newton will report to their respective buildings at the
usual opening hour on Tues., September 1, and will be dismissed and home
before noon. This is an important day in each schools’ program and it is
hoped that parents will make an honest attempt to see that their children are
properly enrolled….. All school faculties are
complete with the exception of a Mathematics and Biology teacher at Morocco
and a first grade teach at Lake Village. School officials hope these will be
filled by the opening of school. Morocco
Courier: September 10, 1964 Pupil
enrollment Morocco
School beginning enrollment: Grade 9; 61, Grade 10; 78, Grade 11; 70,
Grade 12: 74 Football
Team 65-65 Richard
Henderson, Cliff Riley, Bill Ackors, Woody Hammel, Barney Belt, Wilbur Doty ,
Don Best, Bill Smart, Sam Kocoshis and Gary Bennett. Dale Wynn, Gary Brandt, Larry Lipa, Danny
Smart, Mickey Hale, Mike
Plaster, Tom Lukes, Terry White, Joe Clarkson, Tim Fox, Tim Geller, Jerry
Wagner, Kerry Jones, Marcus Northcutt, Ralph Schultz, and Dick Parker. Mike Shireley, Ronnie Wiser, Don Miller,
Ed Merchant, Merril Wynn, Denny Rainford, Roger LaCrosse, Dana Ludlow, Brian
Ketcham, Jim Bales, Tom Kocoshis and Bobby Lukes. Coach Tom Allen and Coach Larry Pohlman Managers;
Barry Watts, Kenny Baird, Richard Yoder, Randy Barnett and Ronnie Boyd. Varsity
Basketball Team Don
Best , Dennis Merchant, Bill
Smart, Barney Belt, Cliff Riley, Gary Bennett, Oscar Reyes,
Kerry Jones, Dick Parker,
Ralph Schultz, Doug Bingham and Dana Ludlow Don
Pollock and Mike Shireley, Mgrs.
Coach William Jones, Assistant Coach Larry Pohlman. Old
Gold and Black: March 9th, 1965 SENIORS
TO GIVE PLAY MARCH 12 The year’s senior class, under
the direction of Mrs. Ann McPhail, will present a comedy play ”Andy Hardy,”
March 12 at 8 pm. Ronald Dowty will be playing
the lead part as Andy,…Kathleen Yoder as Mrs. Hardy, Sam Kocoshis as Judge
Hardy, Bill smart, as Grandpa Hardy, Susan Plaster as Marion Hardy. Other
cast members: Rodney Rich, Vicki Kessler, Marsha Wynn,, Cliff Riley, Don
Wilson, Don Glenn, Woody Hammel, Nancy Brunton, Judy Holderby and Don Best…
Also, Judy Warrick, Donna Cady, Kay Babbitt. Voice and sound man is Danny
Hayworth. Entertainment between acts
will be provided by members of the senor class: on committee are Carol Hall
and Shirley Penkala. Business manager: Nancy
Ludlow, Advertising: Donna Mashino, Donna Holey and Florence Bertram. Ticket
committee: Brenda West, Pat Schanlaub and Janice Deardurff. Stage hands: Dave
Collins, Lyle Warne, Jim Sellers, Chuck Hall and Bob Bennett. The ushers will be chosen from the junior
class. Morocco
Courier: April 29, 1965 CHOIR
CONCERT MAY 2 The Morocco High School Choir,
under the director of Mrs. Gordon Resler, will present on May 2, at 2:30 pm.
Their Spring Concert in the Morocco gym. The choir in presenting this
beautiful, hour-long musical concert will begin with selections form Leon
Bart’s “Oliver,”…The Girls’ Choir
will sing “Exodus” and the song made popular by Barbara Striestand, “People.”
The choir will present the beautiful Ray Charles arrangement of “Dear Heart”
that is sweeping the country today. From Oscar Hammerstein’s “The
Sound of Music,” Jo-Alice Warne and Randy Barnett will sing a duet “Sixteen
Going on Seventeen.”. Variations of “Saints Go
Marching In” will be sung by the mixed ensemble… The choir, in patriotic
chords, will sing Irving Berlin’s “This Is a Great Country.”…..A soft shoe
dance, “Me and My Shadow” featuring Rhonda Hale and Lyle Warne, Joe Castongia
and Juanita Davis, Tim Geller and Cheryl Hatten….. ROMAN
BANQUET The annual roman Banquet was
held April 14 in the cafeteria. The freshmen who were the slaves dressed in
tunics, served the typical Roman meal to the upperclassmen who were dressed
in togas. After the meal Florence Bertram presented Mrs. Olive Smart with a
potted plant from the club. The presiding officers then installed the
following officers for next year: President, Kerry Jones; VP., Merrill
Wynn; Sec./Treas.; Mary Beth Ludlow;
historian, Juanita Davis; reporter, Janet Blann. The toastmaster, Sam Kocoshis,
led the members in several toasts which were to Mrs. Smart. The past
officers, ( VP. Donna Deardurff, Sec/Treas. Pat Williamson, Historian, Roger
LaCosse, Reporter, Sue Plaster) the
new officers and to the guests, Mr. Snell and Mr. Smart……. JUNIOR
- SENIOR PROM The Junior - Senior prom was
held May 8 from 9 to 12 in the Morocco gym. The theme of the prom was “Moon
River.” The gym was beautifully
decorated with forest scenery. The stage was made up as a mountain view with
waterfalls. The bank of the river on the stage had Moon River written in
flowers. The river was continued along the right wall of the gym with trees
and an lighted moon used as background. The band was encircled with a white
picket fence draped with flowers and greenery. A blue curtain was draped with
blue and silver streamers and had Moon River written in silver in silver glitter.
The other side of the gym had a wall decorated with blue daisies and blue and
silver streamers. The entrance was lined with evergreen trees and flowers.
The tables were decorated with a white centerpiece which was covered with
stars and had a half moon in the center .Blue ruffles edged the center piece
and Moon River was inscribed on the moon. Each table contained a small memory
book and a remembrance piece to take home. The punch tables were white
skirted with blue net and stars. Roses decorated the punch tables. After the grand march the King
and Queen were crowned. Strangely enough the Queen’s date was also the
King!!…The Queen received a dozen roses: the King a set of cuff links and tie
bar. The delightful entertainment
was provided by the Deb Tinkle band…. After the prom many couples
attended the movie “Beckett,” shown at the Brook Theater. The movie was two
and a half hours long. A luncheon was served in the cafeteria for all juniors
and seniors and their dates who attended the movie. The inscription in the back of
the little memory books describes the evening perfectly “Nothing now is left
but Majestic Memory.”- Longfellow A
FOND FAREWELL This is the time of the year
when the town is “ busting out all over,” blooming trees and shrubs. May time
flowers and broad smiling faces of girls and boys anticipating “no more
school.” Be careful however, for one
group, the seniors who have tears perilously close beneath the surface and
some chance word or action will bring a veritable cloud burst of sentiment.
Even the hard boiled get a little choked up when they think that our days
here in the old school are forever in the past. Maybe, it’s one of the first
steps toward that which our teachers and parents have been desperately
longing... We are now giving serious thought to the costs and meaning of
growing to adulthood, to the debt of appreciation we owe to so many people -
our teachers, parents, friends, neighbors and yes, to all who bore with
patience when they looked so grave and thought we would never grow to amount
to anything. We, the seniors of ‘65 are
greatly indebted to you and regret we must bid these “Halls of Ivy “ a fond
farewell. But “we will not forget though we be far, far away.” FAREWELL
How does one say farewell to
his dearest possession, the time whose heartaches and disappointments were
more than allayed by its joys and happiness - his childhood? This question is, in all probability,
passing through the minds of most members of the Morocco High School Class of
1965, for Morocco High represents our
fading childhood. As we seniors walk down the aisle at our Commencement, we
will see our childhood slide away into memory. Oh, of course, we won’t
acknowledge the loss of our childhood, we will try from time to time to return
to those days, but in out hearts we will
know that we can never return. We must be content to keep in
our memories, thoughts of the teachers, who prepared us academically for this
time, of the parents who prepared us socially, of the ministers and counselors
who prepared us spiritually, and of Morocco High School, that brown brick building which seemed to
us a living, breathing, vital entity, that brown brick building which we knew
and loved… As we go through life, whether
we become successes or failures, whether we find wealth or poverty, whether
life treats us kindly or cruelly. Morocco High School will always remain
uppermost in our minds. As year after year, we return, not as students but as
spectators in the drama of life, we will taste the tears of nostalgia. As one
day we will see the inevitable reduction of Morocco High School to rubble, we
shall, I have no doubt weep: we shall weep for our lost childhood., for a
time which shall have been no more, and for the brown brick building, our Alma Mater. We the members of the Class of
1965, as our motto implies, have obtained during high school not only
knowledge but also wisdom, not the wisdom which comes from experience, but
rather the wisdom which will enable us to go out into the world and blunder
and fail and profit from our blunderings and failures. I previously stated that we
will be asking ourselves how to say farewell. Perhaps though we should not
say farewell. Life is too full of farewells. Perhaps, instead we should say
“Thank You,” thank you for football and basketball and track and
cross-country. Thank you for HI-Y and Latin Club and Sunshine and F.F.A.,
thank you for Band and Chorus, thank you for making us do the things we
didn’t want to do thank you for teaching us to live! by S.K. High
School Band Members Gene
Shedrow, George Deardurff, Nick Smart, Mary Sue Blaney, Cathy Smart, Joe
Clarkson, Clyde Legg, Pat Smart, Judy Warrick*, Greg Whaley, Nancy Ludlow*,
Becky Falk, Sherri Calaway, Denny Blann, Tom Hancock, Karen Lomax, Melvin
Fisher, Terry White, Kathy Bartholomew, Ron Dowty*, Rodney Rich*, Richard
Yoder, Gary Schultz, Richard Whitlow, Bill Ackors*, Roger Kros, Don Best*,
Woody Hammel*, Kathleen Yoder*, Barb Whaley. Pam White , Donna Deardurff,
Mary Lou DeKoker, Susan Plaster*, Cheryl Hatten, Bev Morgan, Mary Ludlow,
Vickie Parrish*, Jane Falk, Judy Deardurff, Janet Blann, Cheryl Merchant, Pat
Williamson, Janis Deardurff*, Kay Babbitt*, Carolyn Holley, Jena Anderson,
Cleo Guedesse, Sally Hanger, Debbie Bannon, Lisa Bennett, Tom Castongia, Ron
Murphy, Randy Barnett*, Dana Ludlow, Mike Plaster, Becky Hatten, Cheryl
Swartz, Rhonda White, Joyce Lowe, Rick Kaupke, Steve Storey, Karen Lindlow,
Susan McCord, Nancy Lowe, Marilyn Babbitt, Donna Holley*, Judy Holderby*. Sue
Yoder, Betty Holley, Rhonda Madden, Sonja Davis, Sandy Hickman, Patty Lynn,
Carol Hancock, Bill Cox, Brenda Morgan, Gary Brandt, Shirley Miller, Judy
Merchant, Jill Anderson, Bob Brown, Donna Cady*, Vickie Kessler*, Joyce
Hoskins.* Mr. Royce Armstrong,
Director. Seniors* Morocco
Courier: May 13,1965 SENIORS
LEAVE ON TRIP The Morocco high school
seniors, left by two chartered buses
in the early morning hours on Wednesday for a trip to the Wisconsin Dells.
They were chaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Joe Elliott and Paul Dowty. MR. REED M.
STEWART TO SPEAK AT COMMENCEMENT The principal speaker for
commencement program to be held at the Morocco gym on May 19, at 8:00 pm.
will be Mr. Reed M. Stewart, son of Judge Stewart of Brazil, Indiana. Mr. Stewart is currently a senior
and honor student at the Garrett Theological Seminary and has an extensive
background as a public speaker, debater and participant in public
affairs…..He is a Howes memorial Scholar and is presently serving as pastor
at the Fillmore Methodist Church. The title of the address will be “Cloud
Nice. BACCALAUREATE Morocco
High School Auditorium 8:00
P.M. Sunday, May 16, 1965 Invocation Rev.
Donald Crelin, Morocco Baptist Church Music Morocco
High School Chorus, Mrs. Resler, Director Scripture Sermon Rev.
Kenneth Samuelson, L.V. Baptist Church Benediction Rev.
Donald Crelin COMMENCEMENT Morocco
High School Auditorium 8:00
P.M. Wednesday, May 19, 1965 Prelude……. High School Band Processional.. “Pomp and
Circumstance” High School Band Invocation… Rev.
John Grove Salutatorian Address Valedictorian Address Music…”Battle Hymn of the
Republic” High School Band and
Chorus Commencement Address ”Cloud Nice” Mr. Reed Stewart Music… “Hall of Ivy” High
School Chorus Presentation of Diplomas Mr. Robert
Smart, Principal Benediction Rev.
John Grove CLASS OF 1965 William
Ackors Richard Henderson Clifford
Riley Allan
Allis Ronnie
Hileman Patricia
Schanlaub Kathryn
Babbitt Judy
Holderby James
Sellers Barney
Belt Donna
Holley Paul
Shirley Gary
Bennett Joyce
Hoskins William
Smart Robert
Bennett Micky
Ingram Dennis
Strain Florence
Bertram Gloria
Jones Judith
Warrick Donald
Best Vicki
Kessler Jo-Alice
Warne Joe
Bigger Samuel
Kocoshis Lyle Warne Charlotte
Bower Mary
Koeing Lynnette
Welch Nancy
Brunton Antoinette
Koutny Brenda
West Donna
Cady Sonny
Lee Richard
Whitlow David
Collins Donald
Loveall Donald
Wilson, Jr. Janis
Deardurff Jennie
Lowe Martha
Wilson Wilbur
Doty Nancy
Ludlow Marcia
Wynn Ronald
Dowty James
Lynn Kathleen
Yoder Dave
Doyle Richard
Manes Sondi
David Frank
Fiarito Judy
Martin Daniel
Hayworth Carol
Flagg Donna
Mashino Rodney Rich Lonny
Dale Floyd Dennis
Merchant Henry Hansen
Jr. Donald
Glenn Joan
Merrill Bonnie
Purdy Mary
Ellen Graves Terry
Myers Charles
Hall James
Green Billy
Miller Terry
Potts Kathleen
Grinner Vicki
Parrish Susan
Plaster Carol
Hall Shirley Penkala Woodrow
Hammel CLASS OFFICERS William
Smart, President Judith
Holderby, Vice-President Patricia
Schanlaub, Secretary Richard
Henderson, Treasurer High School Faculty Mr.
Robert Smart, Principal Mr.
Jack Snell, Mr.
Tom Allen Mr.
Bernard Baker Mr.
Royce Armstrong Mrs.
Clara Berenda Mr.
Joe Elliott Mrs.
Dorothy Barnett Mrs.
Lucille Foster Mr.
Menno Gunkle Mrs.
Bertha Holley Mr.
William Jones Mrs.
Ann McPhail Mrs.
Margaret Merchant Miss
Joan Plunkett Mrs.
Mary Resler Mr.
Larry Pohlman Mrs.
Elizabeth Smart Mrs.
Olive Smart Mr.
George Stephenson Mrs.
Jean Thompson Mr.
Richard Wright Morocco
Courier: May 20, 1965 MOROCCO HIGH
SCHOOL GRADUATES LARGEST CLASS The 1965 graduating seniors,
75 in number, will constitute the largest class ever graduated from Morocco
High School, according to Principal Robert L. Smart. As a class, the class of 1965 has been an excellent one in all
respects. Fourteen scholarships were won by the group. …..Two of the boys,
Ronald Dowty and Don Wilson achieved the maximum possible score on the Air
Force Qualification Test. It is most unusual for a school this size… Approximately 66 percent of
the class are going on to college or other post-high school educational
institutions. Eighteen of the class were
band members and eighteen were in the school choir. The group was well
represented in athletics and all other activities of the school.. BACCALAUREATE
SERVICES The Morocco High School
auditorium was well filled with relatives and friends of the 1965 graduating
class for Baccalaureate Services Sunday evening. The Rev. Donald Crellin,
pastor of the local Baptist Church, gave the invocation, Music was furnished
by Mrs. Gordon Resler, director, and the chorus. Topic of the sermon was “The
Bible” and its everyday use in the lives of people. It was given by Rev.
Kenneth Samuelson of the Lake Village Baptist Church. In closing Rev. Crellin gave
the benediction. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLASS OF 1970 (would have been) Last
Freshman Class of Morocco High School 1967 Jack
Alliss* Jonette
Balka* Debbie Bannon* Peggy
Belt* Lesa
Bennett* Mary Sue
Blaney* Ruth
Ellen Blaney* Stephen
Blann* Robert Brand* Judy
Brownfield John
Broderick* James
Calloway* Bill
Cox* Jim
Cox * George
Deardurff * Joseph
Deardurff* Roger DeYoung* John Dross Dale
Durflinger Royce
Emmrich* Christine
Franklin* Louis
Gonczy* Dale
Graefnitz* Martha
Grinner* Marc
Guzman* Tom Hancock* Susan Hanger* Becky
Hatten* Steve
Hively* Richard
Kaupke* Robert
Kemp* Debbie Love* Joyce Lowe* Sandra
Ludwig* Patty Lynn* Mark McClatchey* George
Mann Harry
Martin* Bob
Merchant* LaVerne
Merriman* Raymond Miller* Brenda Morgan* John
Myers Ricky
Myers* Dennis
Northcutt Leonard
Parks Doug
Rainford* Rhonda
Rainford* Belia
Reyes Eddie
Robinson John
Rodriquez David
Rowland Bacita
Salinas Gene
Shedrow* Enrique
Soto Nancy
Spillers* Robert
Stone* Steve
Storey* Cheryl
Swartz* Jerry Veld* Eddie
Watson* Robert Watts* Charles West Barbara
Whaley* Rhonda White Gail Wiser* Dennis
Wynn* *Graduate
of North Newton High School 1970.
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