Organizations

Faculty Old Guard

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - John A. Pagin, Jacob Poljak, James Malerich, Colonel Raymond R. Kelly, The Reverend Rohen J. Murphy, Richard Piper, The Reverend George M. Minnix, Carl B. Tingley. SECOND ROW: Captain Howard L. Terrell, William S. Hicks, Lillian Fender, Louise Bowling, Mary Krugh, Donald B. Stuckey, Glenn Cox, Dale Schinbeckler, Loretta Curtis. THIRD ROW: Dennis L. Redden, Mary G. Redden, Rosella Merrit, Im ants R. Gailis, Colonel Donald M. Stuckey, Jeanne Scropos, Lois M. Kelly, Jean Stuckey, Lillian Matthews, Martha Merrell. FOURTH ROW: Hugh D. Cook, Harry Delle, Richard J. Zielinski, Andrew L. Benz, Evelyn Gotshall, Berneice Willard, Sally Ulrich, Brenn E. Arklie. FIFTH ROW: Major Rudolph H. Hoffman, Major William C. Trout, S.F.C. Allen Desselles, Lester L. Kuehn, Sidney.W. Boner, David F. Weaver, RalphL. Abston, RussellE. Currie.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Brooks, Van Orden, John A. Pagin, Anderson, Seago, Hines, Gross. SECOND ROW: Sparks, Shanotta, Kappler, Moran, Pinter, Carr, Penzenik, Long, Purple. THIRD ROW: Townsend, Adams, Freeworth, Allen, Palovcik, Connolly, Franklin, Easton, Tokay, Brown. FOURTH ROW: Diaz, Storm, Kelly, Squires, Long, Benson, Vaughn, Burns, Bond, Walker.

Student Old Guard

The Old Guard, the oldest organization on campus, selects its members each spring from cadets and faculty who have been in residence at Howe Military School for at least four years. This service organization has the purpose to improve the quality of life for cadets at Howe. Each year the Boar's Head Dinner, an integral pan of the Howe Christmas season, is sponsored by the Old Guard. In addition, the group has planted most of the uees, bushes and flowers in and around the areas of the mess hall, academic building, infirmary and all of the barracks. Among other valuable services are: providing audio and music systems; decorating the campus at Christmas time and other holidays; sponsoring dinners and entertainment for cadets and faculty; developing the Howard Downs Memorial Park; providing an award for the best decorated barracks at Christmas; honoring annually the memory of Mrs. Howe and other former members of the Howe faculty and staff.

TOP: FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Glenn Cox, John A. Pagin, Jacob Poljak, Colonel Raymond R. Kelly, Lois M. Kelly, Carl B. Tingley, Dale Schinbeckler, Sidney W. Boner. SECOND ROW: Richard Piper, Van Orden, Shropshire, Carr, Andersen, Walker, Pinter, Long, James Malerich. LEFT: The Reverend Rohen J. Murphy. RIGHT: Hugh D. Cook.

Cum Laude

Student Congress

The goal of the Student Congress is to act as liaison between the student body and the administration. A bicameral legislature, with Seniors represented in one house and Underclassmen represented in the other, the Student Congress attempts to enact bills that are of benefit to the entire corps.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Storm, Van Orden, Priester, Glenn Cox, Arnold, Lederer, Scropos. SECOND ROW: Pinter, Diaz, Brooks' Andersen, Nulf, Gamby, Lee, Baker.

Alpha Delta Tau

Alpha Delta Tau is an honorary society at Howe Military School. ADT has thrived and grown since its beginning on April 19, 1921. Any cadet may become eligible for membership upon earning three consecutive honor cards, which are earned by having six-weeks grades of 3.25 or better and no grade lower than a B. He must also have a C or better in MST and physical education and be on A conduct. Alpha Delta Tau members reap many benefits and privileges. Members are entitled to barracks study during the day or may choose not to study during daily and evening study halls. They may also enjoy freedom of limits up to six p. m. ADT members may miss third mess on Saturdays and eat in the canteen or in Howe. On Saturdays, ADT members have the same Sturgis, LaGrange and Howe privileges as officers. Besides being allowed to sleep late on Sunday, they may also leave at noon on Thursday for semester weekend and are excused from all final examinations. ADT members may also use .the library without faculty permission during the day or evening study halls, leaving when work is completed.

KNEELING: Left to Right: Carr, Arnold, Anderson, Long, Pinter. FIRST ROW: Bretzer, Van Orden, Lucas, Priester, Townsend, Penzenik Bencher, Kappler, Brooks, Shropshire . SECOND ROW: Bond, Brown, Sparks, Copp. Reisland, Ebrat, Talt, Coover, Remus. THIRD ROW: Braun. Blondy, Volinski, Forsyth. Hersey. Jokay, Mitchell, Mustillo, Niesluchowski, O'Grady, Poplawski, Sharrotta.

KNEELING: Arnold, Brooks, Andersen, Van Orden, Carr. FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Adams, Hanline, Kappler, Long, Lucas, Penzenik, Pinter, Priester. SECOND ROW: Shropshire, Giurlanda, McMurry, Denmark, Knapp, Walker , Townsend, Boncher, Free worth, Roberts. THIRD ROW: Copp, Long, McKnight, Bretzer, Brown, McGemick, Nwokedi , Riseland, Bond .

National Honor Society

The National Honor Society at Howe Military School is just one chapter of a nationwide honor society. Membership in NHS is an honor recognized by high schools and colleges everywhere. Juniors and seniors may become eligible if they maintain at least a 3. 00 average each six weeks and consequently for the semester and have at least a B conduct each six weeks. Incoming juniors, who in the last semester of their sophomore year met these requirements, may also become eligible. After paying a five dollar initiation fee and two dollar annual dues, a NHS member enjoys many privileges. He has the freedom of limits daily up to six P. M. and is entitled to barracks study during the day; he may elect not to study during the daily or evening study halls. NHS members are excused from the semester tests provided they hold an A average for the three six-week grades in a subject. They may also use the library without faculty permission during the day or evening study halls, leaving when work is completed. If a member fails to maintain his three point or has below a B conduct for two consecutive grading periods, he forfeits his membership in the NHS permanently. Once removed a member is never again eligible for his membership.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Reverend George M. Minnix, Richard Piper, Colonel William L. Ellis, Colonel Donald M. Stuckey. SECOND ROW: Hines, Seago, Gross, Freeworth, Honecamp, Brooks. THIRD ROW: Easton, Pinter, Kappler, Moran, Penzenik, Vanorden, Prieb. FOURTH ROW: Anderson, McConnell, Vaughn, Giurlanda, Long, Lucas.

Sword and Shield

Sword and Shield is an organization that represents the cadet corps and the administration at Howe Military School. It consists of the Superintendent, the Headmaster, the S. A. I. , the Commandant, the Chaplain, the Battalion Staff, the Company Commanders, the Executive Officers, and the Platoon Leaders. Meeting three times a year or as called by the Battalion Commander, the officers present cadet suggestions dealing with the living conditions or other matters essential to the morale and welfare of the cadet corps. These suggestions are heard by and discussed with the adminisuative representatives. These meetings are designed to bring the cadet corps and the administration closer together. Sword and Shield works when underclassmen provide the necessary feedback for officers to present at the meetings.

Beta Lambda Sigma

To be eligible for membership in Beta Lambda Sigma, the Lower School Honor Society, a Cadet must receive honor cards (3. 20 or better), have six weeks conduct grades of "A", and a "C" or better in Military. To earn a ribbon, a Cadet must earn three consecutive honor cards. Beta Lambda Sigma members enjoy many privileges. During evening study hall they may choose to go to the upper school library, watch special TV programs, have room or lounge study privilege, study in civilian clothes, or have free time in the Rec. Hall each Wednesday evening study hall. Cadet members may read outside reading without special permission during study halls and have Radio Club privilege. All members of the Honor Society may go downtown on Saturday afternoon from 2-4 pm. They must be on ''A'' conduct to be permitted this privilege. Beta Lambda Sigma activities include decorating the gym for the Lqwer School Mothers' Day Dance, and going on various field trips. If a member Cadet fails to earn an honor card three consecutive six weeks grading periods, he will be dropped from the Honor Society. Upon earning an honor card for six weeks, a Cadet is again reinstated as a member of Beta Lambda Sigma. Mr. Redden is the faculty advisor.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Young, Richardson, Nestor, Dewey, Connolly, Scropos. SECOND ROW: Gamby, Busby, Grof, Mayfield.

Lower Varsity Club

The Lower Varsity Club consists of a group of Cadets who have received a varsity letter in at least one sport. A member must maintain his par and aJ least a B in conduct in order to remain in the club. Field trips are taken during the year to various sports events of interest to the Cadets. Mr. Richard Zielinski is the advisor.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Brooks, Murray, Dewey, Drouillard, Helvie, DeLeeuw, Connolly. SECOND ROW: Pendrys, Lowery, Mayfield, McPhee, Young. THIRD ROW: Gamby, Cuny, Griffin, Busby.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Garr, Allen, Storm, Adams, Glenn Cox, Brooks, Van Orden, Freewonh, Pinter. SECOND ROW: Barrott, McConnell, Kinkead, Hines, Kuchukian, Pennell, Seago, Moran, Gross. THIRD ROW: Connolly, Remus, Lazaro, Ebrat, Shropshire.

Varsity "H" Club

VHC, the varsity letter club, is the backbone of varsity sports at Howe Military School. To join the organization a cadet must earn a varsity letter and work off twenty hours. The VHC provides many services for the school. Not only do they organize pep rallies, they have the refreshment stand at home football and basketball games as well as during dances. In the past they have sponsored the homecoming part of Founder's Day Weekend; painted the seats in the gym; and co-sponsored the spring All Lettermen's banquet and speaker. VHC is also the club that every varsity athletic team comes to for money and equipment. In 1975-1976 VHC bought a portable drinking fountain, knee rolls for the Rifle team, and conference banners . VHC sponsors the presentation of the Alec Stewart award for outstanding freshman, sophomore, and junior athletes and provides continuing trophies for Most Valuable Player in all varsity sports. Mr. Cox is this year's faculty advisor.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Coover, Nulf, John A. Pagin, Brown, Priester. SECOND ROW: Kappler, Long .

Debate Team

The debate team is composed of those cadets who wish to participate in the traditional form of argumentation. Howe participates regularly in interscholastic competitions held by the major organizations, the NFL and the I.H.S.F.A. and by the Saint Joseph Valley Forensic League. In addition, weekly practices are merged with classes which stress the development and polishing of each debater's skills. Mr. Pagin and Mr. Hicks jointly advise the debate team of HMS.

Speech Team

Howe's Chapter of the National Forensic League provides an opponunity for over 60 Cadets to get experience in competitive speech. After a Cadet earns 25 NFL points in speech contests, he is eligible to join the NFL. Leaving Howe at such hours as 4:00 a. m. , the speech team members attended over 20 speech contests and debates in cities throughout the state. They placed in every meet they attended. The year began with Howe Military being honored as one of the nation's leading chapters. The Howe chapter of the NFL is currently one of the largest in the .country. The members of the speech team also panicipate in oratorical contests; sponsored by such organizations as the Knights of Pythias, Knights of Columbus, Optimist International, Rotary International, the American Legion, and the Sons of the American Revolution. Mr. Hicks is the sponsor and coach of the team and is currently the Executive Secretary of both the Northern Indiana District of the NFL and the IHSF A. Officers are: Priester (President), Arnold (Vice President), Long (Sgt. at Arms), Kappler (Treasurer), Giurlanda (Secretary).

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Muhammad, Adams, Ebrat, Arnold, Priester, Bond, Jokay, Griffith, Hedgeman, Ide. SECOND ROW: Burke, McKnight, Nwokedi, Vanorden, Johnson, Lederer, Grommons, Townsend, Purple. THIRD ROW: Nulf, Giurlanda, Brown, Dennis, Easton, Moran, William S. Hicks (advisor), Eberle, Delano.

History Society

The purpose of the History Society is to provide an interesting and enjoyable exposure to history for Cadets. Membership is open to all upper school Cadets upon recommendation of an active member of the club. Selection of a member takes place when the recommendation is made and the member-to-be presents an oral presentation to the club.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Ralph L. Abston - advisor, Arnold, Ebrat, Nulf, Priester, Collins. SECOND ROW: Kappler, Long, .Vanorden, Boncher, Remus.

LEFT TO RIGHT - Vanorden, McKnight, Adams. Priester, Mr. William Hicks.

Quill and Scroll

Quill and Scroll is an international honorary journalism society for high school Juniors and Seniors who have done superior work on school sponsored publications, rank in the top third of their classes, and are recommended for membership by the publications' advisors. Mr. Imams Gailis is advisor to the TATLER, Mr. Rohen Moore is advisor to the HERALD, and Mr. William Hicks is advisor to the Radio Station, WHWE.

Kasmark - trumpet, Herrick - trumpet, Easton - baritone horn, Kinkead - tuba, Gulcher - trumpet, Squires - trumpet, Coover - trombone, Nelson - trombone, Griffin - trombone, Brown - bells, Mapes - snare drum, Murray - cymbals, Bingham - bass drum, Miller - tympani, Yost - uumpet, Whybra - trumpet.

Concert Band

The Concert Band at Howe Military School is composed of the very best possible balance of instrumentation within the Military Band. To be eligible a Cadet must be a member of the Marching Band and read music well. Final membership is determined by the Band Master, Captain Terrell. The Concert Band performs once a year before the entire corps in their Spring Concert. The Band practices three times a week.

Pipe Band

The Rev. John Heyward McKenzie Memorial Pipe and Drum Corps is instructed and directed by Captain Howard Terrell and consists of eleven members: one Pipe Major, four Pipers, five Drummers, and one Drum Major. The Pipe Band not only performs at school activities, but also performs for non-school functions. They have played at the LaGrange Corn School, the South Bend Christmas Parade, and gave an appearance on television. School activities at which the Pipe Band performed include the Spring Dance, Mother's Day Parade, and the Alumni Banquet.

KNEELING: Left to Right: Getz, Penzenik, Brooks, Ebrat. STANDING: Miller, Raschke, Murray, Mapes.

Color Guard

The Color Guard represents the pride of the corps. Members are selected on the basis of precision movement and maneuvering abilities as well as their "A" conduct and high academic par. The Guard is divided into two groups. The first group has the honor a·nd the privilege of raising and lowering the flag daily. The second group is the performing pan of the Guard. This five-man unit, consisting of two riflemen and three flagmen, represents the cadet corps in all activities. They perform at honor guard ceremonies, Howe Military School parades, athletic events, a variety of dinners, the LaGrange Corn School and even on television.

LEFT TO RIGHT: S .F.C. Allen Desselles, Ebrat, Raschke, Tanner, Yellseagle, Brown, Crye.

The Hussars, having completed their 21st year of experience, are a team of specially chosen Cadets who have special skills in handling the M-1903 Rifle. They perform at Howe Military School functions as well as representing Howe in other activities such as the LaGrange Com School and drill meets. Under the direction of Major William C. ·Trout, the Hussars have developed into a living, breathing unit which is enthusiastic and very hard working. They are a great asset to Howe as representatives of Howe's integrity and high standards.

KNEELING: Left to Right - Brooks, Nestor, Busby. FIRST ROW: Brown, Dennis, Lowery, Murray, Connolly, Mustillo. SECOND ROW: Pendrys, Hambrick, Villarreal, Young, Callas. THIRD ROW: Gamby, Curry, Getz, Miller. FOURTH ROW: Dickson, Watson, Laubach.

Cavaliers

Marching Band

The Marching Band is the basic music unit at Howe Military School. Under the guidance of Captain Terrell, they perform at all school drills and ceremonies that require military music. Any Cadet who meets the basic requirements for membership in the band (the ability to read music and play a band instrument while marching) is encouraged to try out for this organization. As a member of the band, each Cadet is eligible for promotion by ratings based on musical ability and degree of participation in musical activities. When performing, the band is under the direction of the Cadet Band Commander.

KNEELING: Adams and Easton. FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Purple, Keller, Lee, Allen, Mapes, Bingham, Kuhn. SECOND ROW: Nelson, Squires, Herrick, Brown, Yost, Why bra. THIRD ROW: Kasmark, Murray, Kinkead, Mcintyre, Coleman, Eberle, Griffith.

Howe Herald

The Howe Herald, completing its sixty-eighth year of production, again served as a liaison among the Cadet Corps, faculty, staff and the more than one-thousand readers throughout the country. Bi-weekly Howe graduates and students receive the paper, a result of the efforts of about two dozen people. The Herald, written and published by cadets, endeavors to promote loyalty, school spirit, scholastic standards and good citizenship as well as keeping cadets and faculty well informed by covering those events that affect its readers most.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Robert Moore - .advisor, Murray, Connolly, Crompton, Whybra, Nestor, Hedgeman, Jeanne Scropos - advisor. SECOND ROW: Koningisor, Laforge, Gulich, Scropos, Whiting, Neleson. THIRD ROW: Cushing, Nwokedi, McKnight, Gamby, Arnold, Ebrat, Yellseagle. FOURTH ROW: Morales, Franklin, Collins, Kappler, Park, Vanorden, Priester.

LEFT TO RIGHT - Mr. Imants Gailis (advisor), Kappler, Brooks, Brown, Franklin, Purple. KNEELING: Hines (advenising editor), Sluopshire (senior editor). MISSING: A multitude of people too numerous to mention.

Tatler

Putting the Tatler together is a year-long job. It requires a myriad of skills, from phtography to writing to typing to advenising to "an" to layout to just plain patience. The staff began as a totally inexperienced conglomeration of willingness to learn and ended perhaps with more practical experience than they may have wished. Although harried by lost pages and fuzzy pictures and frayed nerves, the deadlines were met once more. Special thanks go to Mrs. Redden and to Mrs. Gailis for their efforts.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Lloyd A. Kirby, Connolly, Laforge, McPhee, Murray, Nestor. SECOND ROW: Yost, Curry, Gamby, Grot, Koningisor. THIRD ROW: Busby, Getz, Mayfield, Scropos, Whybra.

Lower School Science Club

The Howe Military Lower School Science Club is called Alpha Null. Its objectives are to promote wisdom, skill, and success in the use of scientific knowledge. Membership in Alpha-Null is open to any Lower School Cadet on a six-week renewable basis. The Cadets' six-week grade must be at least a B+ with an attitude exponent of not less than two. The Club participates in at least one activity per six-weeks period.

Camera Club

One of the newest additions to the organizations at Howe Military School is the Camera Club. With the opening by the Fathers' Association of the new darkroom in the Industrial Arts Building, the club has been organized for Cadets interested in 35 mm, black and white photography. Mr. Gailis and Mr. Clark are the advisors.

Flying Club

The Flying Club is one of the most interesting clubs on campus. Not only do Cadets, involved in the club, gain air experience, they also earn their private pilot's license. Club members train at the Reid-Eash Airport in Howe using the Grumman American Trainer, the Grumman American Traveler, and the Cessna 150 during their flight lessons.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Brown, Franklin, Bond. SECOND ROW: McKnight, Imants R. Gailis, Moran. Easton

Explorer Post #2813

These Cadets are interested in maintaining an active membership in Scouting and communications. Explorers work in the radio station and compete in an annual speaking contest. William S. Hicks is advisor.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right: Eberle, Barrott, Bravard, Brown, Andison. SECOND ROW: Vaughn, Johnson, Dennis, Hedgeman.

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FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Lloyd A. Kirby (advisor), Dennis, Dewey, Crompton, Nelson, Curtis. SECOND ROW: Koningisor, Hambrick, Gamby, Helvie, Nestor. THIRD ROW: Laforge, Nestor, Mayfield, Why bra.

Scouts

Model Club

The Howe Military School Paradigm Society provides an opportunity for Cadets interested in plastic modeling to display their creations, trade information and develop new skills in their field. Club activities include individual assistance from club and faculty members, subscription to periodicals, technical information, and group projects. An area has been set aside this year in the Industrial Arts Building for exclusive club use.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Mr. Imams Gailis, Brown, Nulf, McKnight, Kappler. SECOND ROW: Lloyd, Moran, Free worth, Shropshire, Townsend.

FIRST ROW: Left to Right - Morales, pf aff, Adams, Crye, Kinkead, Storm, Giurlanda, Van Ord en, Priester, Easton, Ide, Hedgeman. SECOND ROW: Bravard, Talt, McKnight, Nwokedi, Freewonh, Humke, Townsend, Kuhn, Demarse, Griffith. THIRD ROW: Miller, Barrott, Park, Brown, Dennis, Moran, Delano, Litral. Mapes. FOURTH ROW: Woods, Naranjo, Butler, Burke, Redfield, Baumgart, Jokay. FIFTH ROW: Metzger, Mitchell, Pitt, Faudree, Halvorsen, Vaughn, Filler, Knapp. Murray.

Radio Club

The Radio Club was organized at Howe Military School to provide Cadets with a basic understanding of radio broadcasting and to provide an acceptable extra-curricular activity which is fun as well as being worthwhile. W.H.W.E. radio station, 89.7 on the F.M. dial, begins broadcasting at 8:00 A.M. and signs off at 3:30 P.M. Cadets are usually provided with one-hour shows in which they play music and give the news. In addition to the daily broadcasts, the Radio Club broadcasts home football games and home basketball games. Cadets may earn credits for active participation. Mr. Hicks sponsors this fine organization. Officers are: Priester (station mgr.), Adams (program director), Guirlanda (asst. station mgr.), Brown (asst. station mgr.), Vanorden (sports director), Delano (news director), Bravard (music director).

''Over-Six'' Club

The "Over-Six" Club is a jogging club. It is open for membership to any Cadet. It meets after school four days a week during intramurals. No minimum distance for jogging is required as the weather and the physical condition of each Cadet have a decided influence on the distance covered. A ribbon is awarded after 60 miles and a star for each 100 miles.

SITTING: Left to Right: McCabe, Psota, Kole, Murray, Reardon. STANDING: Park, Miller, McKnight, Nwokedi.