John Adams Tower - John Adams High School Class Of 1961, South

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Seniors Vote In Jerry Rose President
FINAL NIGHT
'Yon Can't Take It With
You' Ends Tonight at AHS
"You Can't Take It With You,"
Moss ·Hart and George S. Kaufman's
smash comedy, plays its final performance
tonight, October 4, in the
Adams auditorium. The curtain goes
up on the Broadway hit at 8 p.m. this
evening.
Under the direction of Mr. William
Brady, the Adams Drama Club and
Thespia11s are presenting the play,
"You Can't Take It With You," which
tells the story of the trials and tribulations
of the uninhibited Vanderhof
family. Tickets, which are 50c, can
be bought from any Drama Club
member or at the door.
Linder to Speak
AI Leadership Clinic
Public relations consultant Mort
Linder, of Linder-Scott Associates,
w ill be the featured speaker at the
Student Cotmcil's fourth annual leadership
clinic scheduled for W ednesday.
October 9, at 5:30 p.m. Club officers
and those interested in becoming
leaders are welcome t o attend
the dinner and clinic.
.Pat Soellinger, chall:man of the
leadership clinic, announced that the
dinner "·ill begin in the Adams cafeteria.
and from there the proceedings
will move on to the Little Theater
for Mr. Linder's talk.
Adult Discussion Leaders
Four classrooms will be used for
discussion groups which will be
headed by four adults of this community.
Dr. Bruce Hostrawser will lead
the session for club presidents and
vice presidents. Secretaries and treasurers
will discuss the problems of
their offices with Mrs. R. Burns and
Mr. George Koch. Mr. Gerald Root
will tell one group how a member of
an organization can become a leader.
Student discussion leaders will be
Dave Brownell, Brian Hedman, Jim
Wiseman, and Jerry Rose. Shirley
Otolski, Sandy Weldy, Judy Jacobson,
and Brenda Barrett will serve as
recorders of the sessions.
The committee in charge of planning
the leadership clinic includes
Pat Soellinger, chairman, and Paul
Troup, Tom Zimmer, Terry Gerber,
Sue Valentine, Katy May, Sue Nelson,
and Karl King.
Price of admission to the leadership
clinic is $1.25. Today is the deadline
for reservations which can be made
with Mr. John Schutz in 214.
THE NINE BEAljTIES encircling "King Football" are members of the Adams
court for the Adams-Central game. From the upper left corner going clockwise,
Marilyn Rainier, Rona Belek, Rose Griffith, Dorothy Pierson, Barbara
Jones, S!:aron ''Vickizt>r, Phyllis Plotkin, Judy Jacobson, Charlene Cox.
Eagles and Bears Unite
Efforts Tonight in Rally
"We want bear meat! We want bear meat!" can be heard resounding
through the hallowE-d corridors of John Adams High School as the Eagles
prepare to meet their long-standing rivals, the Central Bears, in what has
been termed the "battle -:>f the ages."
Althmtgh they are opponents on the gridiron, Adams and Central are joining
forces at 6:30 p. m., October 4. at Potawatomi Park band shelter for a
combined pep rally. Mr. Robert Towner of the South Bend Tribune sports
staff will be the featured speaker for tht> rally. Principals Mr. Russell Rothermel
and Mr. Rupert Ferrell will also address the gathering.
Bonfire Climaxes Rally
A dazzling array of feminine beauty and charm will grace the occasion as
Brian Hedman, Adams, and Bill Parker, Central, introduce the queens' courts
from their respective schools.
A towering bonfire will be the next scene of action for the fans. Excitement
is expected to run high as cheerleaders from Adams and Central lead
the crowd in competitive yelling culminating into one united cheer.
Adams cheerleaders will invade enemy territory today: as they travel
across town for the Central pep assembly. This afternoon Eagles will be host
to Central cheerleaders at the Adams assembly, scheduled to be held at 2:55
p. m. on the practice field.
The Adams court will be presented during half- time of the Adams-Central
game, October 5, as part of the time-honored ceremony of the crowning of
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Vol. 18, No. 4 JOHN ADAMS HIGH SCHOOL-SOUTH BEND, INDIANA October 4, 1957
John Adams Tower
Messick, Rainier, Fischer
Also Elected
Jerry Rose heads the winning team
of Jim Messick, Marilyn Rainer , and
Bob Fischer as Adams senior class
president. The new officers were
elected by the seniors Monday, September
30, in the annual class election.
Jerry Rose was chosen from a field
of four presidential candidates including
Paul Niemeyer, Dave Hartenhower,
and Virginia Davis.
Jim Messick won the office of vice
president over Marti Brannan, Mike
Badger, and John Stackhouse.
Newly-elected secretary, Marilyn
Rainier, ran against Anne Frank,
Beverly Twigg, and Mary Kay Kindt.
Next year's senior class treasurer
is Bob Fischer , selected from the following
candidates: Phyllis Plotkin,
Gail Gebhardt, Delbert Beyer, and
Jim Toepp.
Senior Convention Colorful
The elections climaxed weeks of
campaigning, speech-making, and
rallies by seniors in conjunction with
their government class studies.
To run for office, seniors must have
spent at least one year at Adams, be
a member in good standing of the
senior class, and have a petition signed
by twenty-five seniors .
Amid clever slogans and much
cheering, each candidate spoke at the
senior class convention held Wednesday
evening, September 25, in the
Adams Little Theater. Voters went
to the polls Monday, September 30,
to cast ballots for their candidates.
TOWER TO ANNOUNCE
N .H.S. INDUCTEES
Next week's Tower will feature
the names of the fall inductees of
the National Honor Society. There
will be an induction ceremony in the
spring for those whose names will be
announced next week, plus the regular
spring inductees. Five per cent of
the senior class will be taken in this
semester.
Oct. 4-'You Can't Take It With
You,' 8:00 p.m.
Adams-Central Pep Rally
6:30 p .m.
Cross Country, Adams vs.
Niles (There)
5-Football, Adams vs. Central
(Here)
7-'B' Football, Adams vs.
Elkhart (Here)
8-Cross ·country, Adams vs.
Rolling Pra.irie (Here)·
Tennis, Adams vs. Mishawaka.
(Here)
9-Leadership Clinic, 5:30
p.m.
10-Frosh Football, Adams vs.
Elkhart (Here)
Cross Country, Adams vs.
Elkhart at Riley