NCHS ’65 Online Scrapbook

This “back to school” issue looks forward to the new year, but also looks back to recount what many students and student groups did over the summer.

See Bess Simon’s article on page 4 to learn what activity occupies NCHS girls for hours on Friday afternoons.

	Welcome to the new school year from the principal Plans for the year from Student Council officers David Long and Mary Sweet Introducing the new teachers Challenges for new sophomores
	Editorials: elections, television ratings, back to school Roy Behnke visits New York City Wild, Way Out Poetry Returns to N. C., by David Kasserman
	Summer institute in journalism for Northern Lights staffers The Counterpoints, a student vocal ensemble, sings in Seattle Studying in Mexico Babblings by Brenda, by Brenda Fox, tells what some students did over the summer
	Sports news: golf, cross-country, football Prospects for the new sports season Boys Desert Girls for Football; Irate Female Studies New Rival, by Bess Simon

It is easy to forget that during our senior year, the United States was embroiled in the Civil Rights Movement. In a brief piece on page 2 of this issue, the Northern Lights editors discuss the trial of three defendents for the murder of Army Reserve Lt. Col. Lemuel Penn. The verdict seemed unfortunately ordinary at the time, but it led to a groundbreaking civil rights decision by the United States Supreme Court in 1966.

	National Merit Semifinalists are announced Marilyn Bancel goes to Washington to be “senator” and “USIA Director” Sheri Cravens, Diane Boone, and Judy Kaplan are selected as High School Fashion Board representatives Parents attend Back to School Night, where they met their children’ teachers and visited their classrooms
	— jury trial equals justice? — comments on a recent murder trial in Georgia Roy Behnke comments on people he saw at a recent Beatles’ concert in Indianapolis Students in driver’s education classes experience unusual circumstances
	David Kasserman suggests that last year’s juniors have now reached “teenage utopia”: senior year Madelyn Pert, Leon Fink, Karen Swanson, and Laurie Wright talk about their two-month stay in France over the summer Ann Elizabeth Bergman, a foreign exchange student from Sweden, talks about her upcoming year at North Central
	Football team loses to West Lafayette, cross-country team defeats Broad Ripple and Manual Bess Simon finds cross-country runners to be a “different breed” Varsity cheerleaders Pam Sollars, Ginny Walsmith, Yvonne Sheutte, Mary Sweet, and Dale Fielman prepare to ring the rafters 1964 North Central graduate Kathy Ellis trains for the Tokyo Olympics as a member of the US swimming team

The school year is in full swing now, with many academic and extracurricular activities underway.

You may have forgotten that Marion County had an 11:00 pm curfew for those under age 18. Read student reactions on page 2.

	Fall Festival included a football game against Howe, a parade of floats, crowning the festival queen, and the Fall Sports Dance College Night brought more than 60 college representatives to NCHS to answer questions from students and parents NCHS thespians presented Thornton Wilder’s play The Skin of Our Teeth, with Marilyn Bancel, Tom Eggers, and Dinah Varpin in lead roles NCHS hosted 25 schools’ debate teams for a state-wide contest
	The editors comment on Cuban society Students offer their views of the Marion County curfew Roy Behnke looks at complaints about the NCHS cafeteria and its prices
	David Kasserman discusses the 1964 election campaign, with its colorful bumber stickers and shiny buttons Senior Tom Bose recounts his two-month canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness over the summer Argentine AFS exchange student Estela Freidenberg talks about her experiences at North Central
	Phil Jenkins profiles track and cross-country star Tim McClenny Football team loses to Broad Ripple, defeats Ben Davis The fall intramural season includes football, tennis, and handball for boys; archery for girls

Do you remember the North Central fashion show? At the modeling tryouts, twenty girls were chosen from 105 applicants; five boys were also chosen as escorts. The girls modeled more than 50 ensembles provided by the L. S. Ayres department store.

	Triangle Club sponsors the Family Jamboree, including a fashion show, games, a magic show, an art salon, and other entertainment The junior class is making plans for a NCHS Peace Corp to help the needy in Indianapolis George the skeleton (really) comes out of his closet
	A comparison of American and British election campaigns A lyric poem by Elliot Engle An editorial suggesting an incompatibility between student council and social club membership
	Junior Kim Martin will be performing on the clarinet at Clowes Hall Get to know the NCHS drum majors Dick Moak and Tom Gronau Babblings by Brenda talks about several of our classmates in the “Youth for Goldwater-Miller” campaign group
	Senior Steve Cracraft scores three touchdowns against Arlington North Central wins the cross-country sectional meet, led by senior Steve Sellmer Running through mud puddles and kicking your opponent highlights girls’ speedball competition

It is interesting how words change meaning over time. This issue notes that the Student Council sponsored a coke party for new students. Offering to sponsor such a party now might raise some eyebrows.

Some education outside the normal classroom made the news in this issue. At a school assembly, an FBI agent presented a talk entitled “The Dangers of Communism As Seen by the FBI.” Also, the Triangle Club arranged showings of two social health films, “The Innocent Party” and “A Quarter Million Teenagers.” Segregated showings were scheduled for girls and for boys.

	The National Honor Society’s annual banquet included a discussion among philosophers, with students portraying Socrates, Homer, Aristotle, Phydias, Pythagoras, and Tierisis. The Northerner yearbook staff is sponsoring the annual Duke and Duchess Dance Senior girls are invited to participate in the Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow
	An editorial concludes that the recent presidential campaign was “one of the most bitterly fought in American history” New students talk about their North Central impressions at the Student Council’s coke party A book review addresses funeral costs, color-coordinated caskets, and fashions for corpses
	Senior Doug Carden describes his summer mountaineering trek in the Grand Tetons Barbara Bessey and Roberton Williams attended a state-wide student assembly on US policy in the Middle East; read the students’ recommendations for solving the problems there Members of the stage crew talk about their behind-the-scenes work at NCHS performance events
	Head coach Marvin Wood is optimistic about the coming basketball season; the team has four returning letterman, including leading scorer Dave Weeks The football team ended its season with a 3-4-2 record Female Crab Cageball Kickers Migrate Indoors

The front page of this issue is dominated by reports of external activities by students interested in writing and publishing, medicine, debate, orchestral and choral music, history, and mathematics.

	Recent debate and speech contest winners included David Long, Judy Nisenbaum, Leon Fink, Steve Nisenbaum, and David Goodman Bruce Greenbug, Larry Kaplan, Charles Pearce, and Jeff Petticrew accompanied surgeons on their rounds at IU Medical Center Randy Clark, Bonnie Lindquist, Linda Shands, and Margurite Waller are finalists for study abroad in AFS programs
	The editors comment on nuclear arms and civil disobedience Council Leaders Repudiate Attack On Social Clubs
	Bonnie Lindquist reports on Mike O’Brien and his sucess in hydroplane racing Pat Warner profiles Teresa Gorski, an exchange student from Poland Michael Peeler offers an ode to Rice Crispies, in his parady of Poe’s The Raven
	Wrestling coach Keith Farrand talks about the team’s prospects for the upcoming season 20 teams have been formed for the girls’ intramural volleyball league Hoosier Track Club sprinters Cherrie Pedlow and Joan Gillespie are training for coming meets

The coming of the Christmas season is reflected in several stories in this issue.

You may remember that earlier in 1964, the US Surgeon General released the first report on smoking and health, beginning a dialog that continues to this day. This issue of the school newspaper includes an editorial on this subject and a story on the Student Council's anti-smoking campaign.

	Six NCHS faculty members interviewed recent graduates enrolled at Indiana University to see how well they were prepared for college Carol Clay, Ginny Goll, Elaine Bauer, and Marsha Wilson were among those preparing for Christmas programs presented by the Music Department The Student Council is conducting an anti-smoking campaign as a Council project The Student Council is also sponsoring a semi-formal dance, with the theme “That Was the Christmas That Was”
	Sharon Gunason replies to a recent Northern Lights editorial about nuclear weapons and civil disobedience Roy Behnke talks about the sudden population increase of 17-year-olds in our baby-boomer generation
	Forensics students have long days as they travel around the state to compete in speech contests Juniors Janet Levinsky and Dwane Brewer discuss their experiences being the only girl or only boy in a class or club Family Living classes hear about Judaism from Rabbi Maurice Davis Sheri Cravens was recently crowned Indianapolis Model Coed of 1964, sponsored by the Indianapolis News
	The wrestling team records an overwhelming victory against Warren Central The basketball team wins against Lawrence but loses to Kokomo Behind the scenes, student managers Steve Renfro and Don Teeguarden assist the basketball teams

There are several more Christmas-related stories in this issue

	Language Department students prepare an international folksong program in six languages The upcoming Student Council Basketball Pep Week will feature beanies, stickers, and decorated cars Chemistry students construct “chemis-tree” of clamps and flasks
	Students propose gifts for the person “who has everything” Confusion about social clubs continues Roy Behnke’s editorial considers cold French fries in the cafeteria and complaints about the sophomore Christmas tree
	Phil Jenkins reports on his travels in the tunnels below the NCHS building Henry Reiser, a recent immigrant from Germany, talks about the differences in American schools, cars, and food
	Sports writers continue their quest for more colorful sports vocabulary, giving us matmen and grapplers; and roundballers who net, bag, and plunk charity tosses Winston Kelley and Rick Reel won their respective weight classes at the county wrestling meet Despite good performances by Dave Weeks, Scott Bridgford, and Rick Wittenbraker, the basketball team lost to Southport The Weightlifting Club is directed by NCHS history teacher Loren Comstock, a former Mr. Indiana weightlifting champion

This first issue of 1965 includes the Northern Lights editors’ predictions for the new year, along with the New Year’s resolutions of several students.

	The four acts that will make up this year’s Junior Spectacular are announced The English Department offers an Advanced Composition class, where students will pursue individual interests in philosophy, literature, and creative writing Senior girls considering joining a college sorority next year are invited to a tea sponsored by the Indianapolis Panhellenic Association Drama students will present excerpts from Shakespeare’s Henry V
	Editorial predictions and student resolutions for 1965, and the editors revisit some of last year’s editorials Sophomores and juniors want to be able to buy NCHS class rings now, not just in senior year
	Math Department chair Allan Weinheimer is spending two years teaching in Turkey NCHS students are enthusiastic about their experiences in Junior Achievement, although their factory project work pays only 20 cents an hour The student musical group Counterpoints prepares for more than 20 performances this season
	The basketball team is preparing for the County Tournament and their first game against Pike Township The Grindles girls’ intramural volleyball team, captained by Jane Hendricks, defeated the Cinnamonians, captained by Jackie Wolf, for the league title Maribeth Echard won the intramural ping-pong tournament

There is a lot of performing arts news in this issue, including Thespians, opera, Junior Spectacular, and the Folk Music Club.

A story on page 3 reminds us again of how much Communists were on our minds in the 1960s.

	Carol Burns is chosen NCHS Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen, and Jean Patton is the NCHS Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow The Indiana University Opera Theater will present Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at North Central Four musical groups are chosen as intermission acts for the Junior Spectacular The NCHS Thespian Troup inducted 13 new student members
	An editorial remembers Winston Churchill and T. S. Eliott, both of whom died recently Students comment on the Indiana Legislature’s proposal to raise the age to get a driver’s license to 17 Learn sure-file methods to achieve perfect test scores
	Carol Clay presents a satirical analysis of women’s hair styles Washington Township school administrators participated in a seminar with senior government classes concerning school policy, including whether Communists can be on the teaching staff
	The wrestling team is undefeated this season; individual stars Jack Adams and Winston Kelley are also undefeated The basketball team lost by a single point in the semifinals of the County Tournament The girls’ intramural basketball league has changed its rules, now allowing six players on the floor for each team

This issue features several stories on student extracurricular activities.

Two student poems are also featured, the subjects being surfing and the North Central print shop.

	North Central welcomed 28 new students to the spring semester, including two from Europe 21 students received awards in the 1965 Regional Scholastic Art Exhibit Band-O-Rama event showcases the NCHS Concert Band, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, and Stage Band Forensic and debate teams prepare for Sectional Tourney
	What’s “in” and what’s “out” for NCHS status seekers MIchael Peeler offers a poem about surfers (with apologies to Henry Wadsworth Longfellow?) Editorials comment on brotherhood and school spirit
	Paula Lopshire has completed 800 handwritten pages of her book about an exiled Cuban family living in Florida Each day, the North Central library sees a stream of sleepwalkers, sleepsitters, little lambs, and several other creatures
	Senior wrestler Bill Bogle has an opportunity to become only the second North Central wrestler to win a state championship Gynastics team members Pat Brown, Steve Kafoure, Mark Ahner, John Wilson, and Rick Howard won individual event titles to lead NCHS to an impressive victory over Southport

A preview of the acts in this year’s Junior Spectacular headlines this issue, which also includes two stories about international connections of students.

Once again, Communism is on the editorial page, responding to the recent Newsweek article labeling the Beatles’ music as “communistic”.

	The four acts in the Junior Spectacular are described; tickets will cost $1.25 for reserved seats at the evening performances, and 75 cents for the matinee Career Day will have presentations on more than 60 vocations; new choices this year include dance and choreography, nuclear science, stocks and investing, and tool and die manufacturing The AFS Club will bring exchange students from eight local high schools to North Central to describe life in their home countries
	An editorial responds to a recent Newsweek article describing how Communists will use Beatle’s music to hypnotize infants and indoctrinate American youth with Marxist lyrics Junior Elliot Engle offers a satire on riding the North Central “late bus” The Student Council, Senior Class Council, and Junior Class council consider funding the North Central events board
	Sophomore Doug Campbell describes having lived throughout Central and South America, including climbing volcanoes and collecting bat skins Students in the cadet teaching class learn the skills they’ll need as future teachers, through class work and observing Washington Township teachers
	The varsity basketball team was eliminated from the state tournament by a one-point loss to Cathedral in the sectionals Spring training has begun for the baseball team, with an emphasis on hitting The golf team is hoping for another successful season, with the return of three of last year’s stars

Articles in this issue highlight the breadth of academic and cultural activites for students at North Central.

	Butler University’s Jordan College of Music will perform ballet selections at North Central in April Twenty-five seniors were named as National Merit Scholarship finalists North Central musical groups hold their annual awards dinner
	Bob Jahnke articulates his concerns about vandalism at North Central and the possible effects on the Student Council’s events board project Roy Behnke learns a lot from a “talkative Britisher” North Central librarian Ruth Espenlaub talks about selecting important books for the library
	The North Central chess team is having a good season Hard work is the formula for success for the North Central baton corps, the Northern Starlets
	The baseball and tennis teams begin their seasons The first year of the gymnastics team was a success, with an eleventh place finish in the regional competition Members of the track team set three new school records in a meet with Lawrence Central Despite a fourth-quarter scoring burst from the Adam’s Family team, the Grindles won the girls’ intramural basketball championship 22-7

This special issue was only two pages, with the front page being devoted to the statements of the candidates for Student Council President and Vice-President.

Did you know that in our senior year, long before the days of dating websites, NCHS used an “I. B. M. machine” to match couples for the Student Council’s spring dance? On the application questionnaire, boys and girls both answered questions on grade level and activities. In addition, boys were asked to choose a preferred future vocation, but girls were asked to “name a quality they admire in boys related to one of the occupational choices.”

	Statements from Student Council President candidates Leon Fink and Bob Clutter Statements from Student Council Vice-President candidates Tommy Thompson and Mike Berger
	Computer dating comes to North Central with the help of an “I. B. M. machine” Students, Teachers to Dine in ‘Hades’ At Latin Banquet The North Central NDCC Rifle Team wins the NRA Sectional Championship

That the end of the school year is coming is apparent in this issue, with annual celebrations for many organizations, announcements of college scholarship winners, and lots of activity for the spring sports teams.

	National Merit Scholarship winners are Gary Ault, Geoffrey Brazer, David Kasserman, Carol Mason, Katherine Messenger, Eric Reuss, Susan Sterner, and Roberton Williams The Senior Girls’ League holds it annual mother-daughter tea North Central students stage The Importance of Being Earnest
	Students comment on the matches made by the “I. B. M. machine” for the Spring Sports Dance Senior Rick Smith suggests the Senior Class Council not use its funds for a gift to the school’s general fund, but for “dances, parties, carnivals and other constructive” projects An editorial comments on the incompatibility between supporting civil rights and opposing the Vietnam war
	Folksinging sophomores Linda Jewett and Kyle Thomas have written several songs, and they have gone through the process of getting a copyright for one of them Students compete for summer jobs, with the help of Indiana’s Youth Employment Service Student photography staff members talk about their craft and working in a dark room
	The varsity and reserve baseball teams have won their first five games of the season Bob Davidson suggests building a sports venue for all Marion County high schools to use, noting that Crispus Attucks high school, a frequent state champion, has no gymnasium and has not played a home basketball game since the 1940s Golf team star Bob Bly shoots 69, and Jane Kubilis writes about her efforts to learn what golf is all about

Junior Prom preparations headline this issue, along with honors for academic achievement.

The changing roles of men and women in the military are illustrated in the page 3 story about the National Defense Cadet Corps.

	“Moonlight on the Mississippi” is the theme for this year’s Junior Prom; the story includes photos of the five candidates each for prom queen and king The National Honor Society inducted 129 new members from North Central “Cafe of Fashions” is the theme of the Home Economics style show and tea; fifty girls (no boys?) will model the clothes
	See some of the winning entries in the North Central “Search for Poetic Talent” contest The Key Club will hold their annual car wash to raise funds to sponsor delegates to their International Convention in New York
	Students recreate torture devices from the Spanish Inquisition to liven up the World History room Steve Crane and Gary Allen are among the members of the North Central Air-Space club preparing for an inter-club rocket meet The National Defense Cadet Corps offers basic military training to high school boys; girls are not excluded, however, and “help with all the clerical work” and compete for the title of Queen of the Military Ball
	The tennis team approaches the county championship with a 5-0 record in the county, and 5-3 overall Ted Wood continues to set new records for the track team The intramural softball league has 167 girls participating

The final issue of the school year features the college destinations for about half the senior class.

Although a significant majority of graduates plan to attend Indiana University, Purdue University, or other Indiana schools, the rest are heading to at least 25 other states including California, Arizona, Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado in the west, and Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, and Pennsylvania in the east.

	Elvis will present the senior class baccalaureate address (actually, that’s Dr. Elvis Stahr, President of Indiana University) North Central teachers’ summer plans include international travel and attending various professional development seminars This summer, senior Tom Steinmeier is one of two Indiana students selected to attend the National Youth Science Camp, and senior Marilyn Bancel will attend the Indiana University Radio and Television Workshop
	Several students recall the high points of their North Central careers Student Council Vice-President Mary Sweet looks back at the activities of the year Roberton Williams, Tom Steinmeier, and Gary Ford capture the top three places in the state mathematics competition
	Academic honors go to valedictorian Charles Valentine and salutatorian Tom Steinmeier Students trace their genealogy to discover famous ancestors including Eric the Red; Mary, Queen of Scots; Captain Cook; John Adams; and Jefferson Davis Dan Peavy does double duty, playing third base on the baseball team and third bass in the school orchestra
	Spring sports teams end their seasons with one of North Central’s best years Dean Klink honored as one of North Central’s best athletes ever, earning seven letters in four sports