William H. Prosser, age 17, of 220 Shelby street, New Albany, Ind. He attended New Albany High School. He is the son of the late William H. Prosser of New Albany, who was an employee of the Pennsylvania Railroad. He was tied for first place in his school in scholarship. He was president of the student council in his senior year, was associate editor of the student year book, was an officer of the Latin club and the discussion club, was winner of the annual wrangler cup contest, was chief writer for the student year book, played leading roles in school dramatics, and received honorable mention this year in the Forum magazine inter-scholastic national poetry contest.
Robert E. Whallon, age 17, of 29 South 10 street, Richmond, Ind. He attended Morton High School in Richmond. He is the son of Dr. Arthur J. Whallon, physician and surgeon. He was among the highest ranking students in his class throughout high school. He was an officer of the Latin club, the Psychology club, and the Junior Citizen's Council. He did much independent work in chemistry, and in psychology.
Prize Scholarships Illinois
Allen E. Puckett, 16, of 1328 Otto boulevard, Chicago Heights, Ill.; Bloom Township High School; son of Roswell C. Puckett, Principal of Bloom Township High School; highest ranking boy in his class; co-editor of school annual, and a leader in school activities.
George W. Rothschild, 18, of 2142 Lincoln Park West, Chicago, Ill.; Francis W. Parker School; son of Edwin Rothschild, stock broker; had high scholarship ranking and was editor of the school paper.
Richard M. Noyes, 16, of 1114 West Oregon street, Urbana, Ill.; University High School; son of William A. Noyes, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, University of Illinois; ranked second in his class, and was a class officer.
Indiana
Ray S. Cline, 17 of 1122 South Tenth street, Terre Haute, Ind.; Wiley High School; son of Charles Cline, stock-keeper; ranked first in his class; leader in debating and other school activities.
Ralph B. Murphy, 18, of 611 East Main street, New Albany, Ind.; New Albany High School; son of the Rev. Ralph R. Murphy; was tied for first place in scholarship in his class and was a leader in debating and literary work.
Robert D. Nuner, 18, of 710 Park avenue, South Bend, Ind.; Central High School; son of the late John F. Nuner, Superintendent of Schools in South Bend; ranked first in his class, and was president of Senior class.
Iowa
George F. Bogardus, 18, of 215 Foster Drive, Des Moines, Ia.; Roosevelt High School; son of George W. Bogardus, branch manager of Kowance Boiler Corporation; ranked first in his class, and was a class officer.
Vincent C. Horrigan, 18, of 1650 Eastern Parkway, Louisville, Ky.; St. Xavier High School; son of William J. Horrigan, civil engineer; ranked first in his class, was editor of the school paper, president of his National Honor Society.
Kentucky
John C. Wahlke, 17, of 3028 Percy avenue, Cincinnati, O.; Western Hills High School; son of Albert B. C. Wahlke, sales manager; ranked first among the boys in his class, and was editor of the school annual.
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