Alma High School - Panther Tales Yearbook (Alma, MI)
- Class of 1944
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To a Good Friend :
Long in patience and understanding,
He stands too high to stoop
To 1ife's littlenesses.
From his tall vantage-point he sees
Clearly and with cordial eye,
Visions of a better self.
In each of us who err.
Wise in council,
From his expanse of life,
He draws suggestions
Which vaporize our difficulties,
And guide us closer
To our goals.
Calm in time of strife,
He helps us keep our heads and hearts,
In a world Hitlerized with Warp
Thus helping us to win victory,
Now, and in the post-War World.
Man of moral fibre,
He stands for better things,
And moves in such a way
CWith kindly smile and outstretched handl
That' each of us remember him
As a friend.
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ln the greatest respect and sincere affection
we dedicate this yearbook to our Principal,
Ward W. Shults.
Mr. Shults came to Alma High School as
principal in early 1936. His training included
an A. B. at Heidelberg College and an M. A.
from the University of Michigan, with Work at
Columbia University.
He stands high in Alma High School as a
great friend of the students in whom they have
absolute trust. The slogan has long been true
that-"lf you have troubles and need help, here
is a friend."
His Work as a religious, educational and
civic leader is outstanding.
Dr. Emery Remsberg Supt. F. R. Phillips Clyde Decker
Earl Swett G. V. Wright Frank Parker
Board of Education
The Alma Board ot Education has shown a strong interest in the Alma Public Schools, in
the young people of Alma, and in the Alma teachers and other school employees. Dr. Emery
Remsberg is the only new member of the Board of Education. Mr. G. V. Wright has long been
president. Mr. Clyde Decker is vice-president, Mr. Frank Parker is secretary, and Mr. Earl
Swett is treasurer.
Supt. F. R. Phxlhps
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Administration
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Faculty
Ethlyn Adams
A. B.
Assembly Committee
Biology
Spanish
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Miriam Bessemer
A. B.. M. A.
Librarian
Latin
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Graydon Blank
B. S.. M. A.
Farm Crops
F. F. A.
Farm Management
Edna Carver
B. S.
Art
Phyllis Crawford
B. S.
Sophomore Class Advisor
Bookkeeping
Shorthand
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Bertha Hurst
B. S.
American Literature
English Literature
Honor Society Committee
Beatrice Kren
B. S.
Iunior Class Advisor
I Tumbling
Intramural
Assembly Committee
Choruses
Girls' Physical Education
Floyd L
B. S.
Football
Basketball fx'
Track
Boys' Physical Ed.
Martha Madison
A. B.. M. A.
Senior Class Advisor
War Stamp Chairman
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English
American Literature
P. W. Mayer
A. B.. M. A.
Iunior Class Advisor
Boys' Intramural
Tennis
Sociology
American History
World History
English
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Dorothy Montigel
A. B.
American History
A. E. Peets
A. B . A.
Se ass Advisor
government
'Physics
Aeronautics
Asst. Football Coach
Annual Staff Advisor
Walter Ranch
B. S.
Sophomore Class Advisor
Pre-Induction Shop
Mechanical Drawing
Machine Woodworking
Pep Committee visor
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S. O. Rorem
A. B.. M. A.. Ph. D.
Shorthand
Typing
Ward W. Shults
A. B., M. A.
Principal
Economics
Committees-Ex-Officio
Student Council Advisor
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Charles Skinner
A. B.
Chemistry
Commercial Arithmetic
Commercial Geography
Review Mathematics
Baseball Coach
Edith Swigart
A. B.. M. A.
Phi Beta Kappa
Trigonometry
Geometry
Advanced Algebra
Geralyne Towersey
B. S.
Home Economics
Community Health
Home Economics
Cecil Wolfe
A. B.. R. N.
School Nurse
Community Health
R. A. Yoder
B. S.
Band
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HE ALMA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL has been engaged in war work since the beginning oi the
war in '4l. The students have been all-out inthe scrap drives in the past years which have
been under the efficient supervision of Mr. Peets. These drives have included the collection
of paper, rubber, silk, rags, tin cans, and all kinds of metal. The money received from the
drives was given to the Red Cross, the Nurses' Fund, the Blood Bank, and the Com-
On Sept. 21, 1943, a Bond Rally was sponsored by the Student Council to help raise our quota 435450007
for the Third War Loan Drive. A parade, bon-tire, program, and a dance were put on during the evening. As
on the first and second Bond Drives, we went well over the top.
The War Council, which has been very active in the past years, was changed this year to a War Com-
mittee under the Student Council. This committee is composed ot: Tillie Tobin, Pete Greenhoe, Bob Barkman,
Marguerite Phillips, Calvin Swett, Helen Stuart, lean Messecar, Dorothy Silhavy, Betty Fortino, and Iohnny
Geller.
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Catherine Aclrer
"A blush is the color of
virtue."
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Beatrice Allen
"Blond and bright"
Home Ec. Club
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Elaine Andrews
"Sweetness is in the flesh."
Mixed Chorus
Girls' Chorus
Home Ec. Club
David Anthony
"l'm just as bright as you."
Football-Student Mgr 4.
Football-Student Mgr. 4
Tennis 2 ,
Intramural 2, 4
Robert Barlanan
"I never let my studies inter-
fere with my education."
Student Council 2
War Council 2, 3, 4
Intramural 3, 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Chorus 2
Track l, Z, 3, 4
Honor Society 2
Band 2, 3, 4
Rita Beal
"If I talk fast, I won't
forget it."
Girl Reserves 3
Lucy Bennett
"Silence is one great art of
conversation."
Fred Bentley
"l'll do better next six
weeks."
Intramural 3, 4
Donald Berg
"This world was made for
me."
Band
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Laura Berry
"l've lived and I 'm in love."
Home Ec. Club 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 2, 4
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William Bevier
"Wait for me, Mary."
Golf 1, 2, 3
Band 1, 2, 3
Hi-Y Z, 3
Intramural 2, 3, 4
Student Council 4
Wanda Bigle!
"Short! But, oh my!"
Mixed Chorus 2
Girls' Chorus 2
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Robert Blanclc
VVhat brutal mischief sits
upon his brow."
Golf 2
Intramural l, 2, 3
Hi-Y 2, 3
Beverly Bonner
Oh, but l'rn hungry!"
Student Council 2, 3, 4
Annual Staff
lntramural 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2
Band 2
Class Officer 2, 3
Pantherette 3
Majorette 3, 4
Honor Society 4
Evelyn Bovee
She gets it done.
intramural 2, 3
Tumbling 2, 3
Girl Reserves 2
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Mary Chlebina
"Meek and mild."
Home Ec. Club 3,
Girl Reserves 2
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Marguerite Cline
"Silent women seldom tell
lies."
Home Ec. Club 3, 4
Girls Reserves 2
Mixed Chorus 2
Mercer Cook
"lf you want me
won't."
Football 3, 4
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Honor Society 3 4 gijjfcgl Z
Home EC' Club 3' 4 Intramural 2, 4
" H1-Y 2
Richar Bradt Lois Cummings
Toughi ' "Strawberry blond." ,
lntra l 2, 3 Intramural 4
N Fo all 3 4 Home EC. Club 4
us 2 Gir s' Chorus 4
Bat e 3, 4 -DMi ed Chorlls
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Audra Brookens Robert Cummings
She can't resist her wilesf' "Elwell's favorite gon,"
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Tumbling 2
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Loren Case
Glad he found his one and
only."
Football 3, 4
lntramural 2, 3, 4
Hi-Y Z
Neoma Dalrymple
"Her speed doth lic within
her fingertips."
intramural 2
Tumbling 3
Girl Reserve
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Kenneth Densmore
Intramural 3
Football 4
Track 3, 4
F.'F. A. 2, 3, 4
Bruce Devereaux
erous thing."
Football 4
Basketball 4
Baseball 4
Lois Duliarnel
"This time I mean it."
Mixed Chorus 2, 3
Girl Reserves , 3
Band 2
' T mblinq 2
Paul DuHame1
"I dream of jeunnie with
the dark brown hair."
Annual Staff
Track l, Z, 3, 4
Cross Cgimtry 2
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Erwin Edwards
"My work is paid w' good
intentions."
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Robert Fcmdell
"I prefer bl ds."
Intr 4
Hi-Y Z, 3
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"A rollicking farmer is he."
"A little learning is a dang-
Iean Fenner
"I've been in love before
Intramural 2
Mixed Chorus 2
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Pantherettes 3
Class Officer 2 '
Peggy Fisher
"Blond"
Mixed Chorus 3, 4
Betty Fortino
"Look out, collegeg here
come."
Annual Stall
VVar Council 2, 3, 4
Intramural 2
Mixed Chorus 2
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Honor Society 3, 4
Assembly Committee 3
Albert F revert
"Man about school."
Annual Staff
Pep Committee 3, 4
Basketball 3, 4
Tennis I, 2, 3, 4
Hi-Y 2, 3
Band 2, 3
Class Officer 3
Honor Society 3, 4
Student Council 2
Drum Major 4
Iune Fuller
l'The more women think
the more they talk."
Mixed Chorus 3
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Band 2
Leo Glaze:
"The man who blushes is
not quite a brute."
Intramural 2, 3, 4
Football 4
Track 3. 4
F. F. A.
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Kenneth Greenhoe
"All 'round fellow."
Football 2, 3, 4
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Baseball 2, 3, 4
Honor Society 3
Student Council 3, 4
War Council 4
Gwendoyn Grier
"Quiet and sweet???
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Dorothy Grossett
"She can always tell one
better."
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Willis Hall
"A romantic guy, l."
F. F. A.
Track 3, 4
Annual
Band 2
Annabelle Hanford
"I wanna make with the
happy time."
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loyce Hanson
"Silence is golden, but 1'm
off the gold standard."
Home Ec. Club
Iacqueline Hawley
"1 believe in telling people
what I think."
Annual Z, 3
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Tumbling 2 ,
Intramural 2
Chorus 2
Mary Ellen Hindall
"1'm waiting faithfully."
Student ,Council Z
l'lonor,Society 4
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Charles Hitchcock
"Now 1'll tell you one."
Intramural 2, 3
Robert Hornacek
"Ignorance is bliss, so l'm
hurry-"
Intramural 2, 3, 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Q ' Baseball 2, 3
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Ruth Hansler Richard Howe
"My memvfy iS the thing I "Big things come in small
forget with." packages."
Tumbling 4 Student Council 4
Intramural 4 Basketball 2, 3, 4
Track Z, 3, 4
Football 3, 4
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Newton Hufiine
"I don't get it."
Vera Husted
"Speech is great, but silence
is greater."
Home Ec. ub 3, 4
Ruby Iohnson
"A superior woman is mod-
est in her speech." Intramural 4
Tumbling 2
Home EC. Club 2, 3, 4
' Cho 2. 3
Glenn Kanitz Pansy Losey
"I 'd rather be a farmer than "She walks to inaudible
president." music."
F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Girls' Chorus 2, 3
Mixed Chorus 2, 3
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lack Kemp Anna Lou Macey
"Wrong? 1 can't be wrong." "My head is in the clouds."
Band 2, 3, 4 Intramural 2, 3
Tumbling 2, 3
X Q X Girl Reserves 2, 3
' 1 Honor Society 4
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Doris Koutz Lois Martin
"Ah! I -Men." "Sharp, trim, neat, and
Home Ec. Club 3, 4
Robert Lamerson 4
"I like work. It fascinates L
meg I can sit and look at it
for hours."
Annual Staff
Student Council 4
Intramural 2
Football 3, 4
Basketball 4
Robert Lauer
"He's a 'big' part of our
class."
F. F. A. 2, 3, 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Track 2, 3, 4
Intramural 2, 3
Edward Lawson
"I'll do it if I have to.'Q
slim." '
Mixed Chorus 4
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Rita McDonald
"She giggles her life away."
Girls' Chorus 2
Mixed Chorus 2
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Katherine Miller
"Life is laut a dream."
Tumbling 2
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Carl Noack
"lust call me Carl."
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Dorine North:-up
i'Her manner is shy, her
voice is weak, whenever
she gets up to speak."
Intramural 3
Girl Reserves 2
Tumblina 3
Mixed Chorus 4
Girls' Chorus 4
Sextette 4
Honor Society
Band 2
Robert Oberlin
"Quiet until you get to
know him."
Intramural 2, 3, 4
L. G. Ped!
"Every man has his devilish
moments."
Intramural 2, 3, 4
B. I. Perry
"Everything happens to
me."
Student Council 2, 3
Intramural 2, 3, 4
Football 4
Track 3, 4
Tennis 3
Hi-Y 2, 3 lx
Band 2, 3 , ,Jtrlf
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Marguerite Phillips
"Always willing to do her
part."
Annual Staff
Student Counci
Intramural 3
Girl Reserves 3
Honor Society 3, 4
Student Council President 4
Naomi Place
"You can depend on me."
Girl Reserves 2, 3
I-Ioncr Society 4
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Donald Redman
"All or nothing at all."
Band 2, 3, 4
Tennis 2, 3, 4
Intramural 4
Kenneth Rhynard
"They're either too young
or too old."
Student Council 4
Intramural 2
Football 4
Baseball 3
Band 2, 4
Class Officer 4
Ioan Robertson
"A farmers wife, l'll be."
Home Ec. Club 3, 4
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Leatrice Romine
"A nurse to beg that's for
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Intramural 2, 3
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Majorette 3, 4
Pantherette 3
Ernest Russell
"You can't tell me."
Boys' Chorus 2
Mixed Chorus 2
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Harlan Sabin
'My job takes my time."
Track 2, 3, 4
Intramural 2
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Charlene Seite
"About my fingernails, dont
make cracks. I like them
so nothing lacks. "
Mixed Chorus 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Honor Society 2, 3, 4
Home Ec, Club 4
Donald Shaffer
"Quiet - shy - rural
F. F. A. 2, 3, 4
Iean Slaski
"Laugh and be merryg la
ter the world with a
song."
Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4
Sextette 2, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Girls' Chorus 2,
Intramural 4
Lorenzo Salazar
A right good fellow."
Track 2, 3
Bonnie Sandy
Tell her of Iacolfs ladder
and she would ask the
number of steps."
Intramural 2
Mixed Chorus 4
Girl Reserves 2
Honor Society 3, 4
Girls' Chorus 4
Theo Sergeant
Love and you shall he
loved."
Girl Reserves 2
Home EC. Club 4
Girls' Chorus 3, 4
ylixed Chorus 4
Betty I une Smith
"It's nice to be natural
when you're naturally
nice."
Annual Staff
Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4
Girls' Sextette
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Band 2
Class Officer 4
Louise Stacy
"She's a darling, wee hit 0
a lassie."
Intramural 2, 3
Tumbling 3
Girl Reserves 2
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Mildred Slehlik
"I can cook, too."
Home Ec. Club 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2
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Carl Stewart
"All the great men are dy-
ingg 1 alon't feel so well
myself."
Basketball 2, 3, 4
Football 2, 3, 4
Student Council 2
Golf 2
Hi-Y 2, 3
Lois Strack
"She's a husy homemaker."
Girls' Chorus Z, 4
Mixed Chorus Z, 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2
Home EC. Club 2 4
Honor Society
Ellen Stuart
i'She likes them short, she
likes them tall, you and l
know, she likes them all."
Girl Reserves 2, 3
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Helen Stuart
"Smile, smile, smile."
War Council 3
Girls' Chorus 3
Mixed Chorus 2
Honor Society 3, 4
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Robert Studebaker
"1 might not he right, hut
I'm not wrong."
F. F, A. 2, 3, 4
Richard Sullivan
"Tall and ambitious."
F. F. A. 2, 3, 4
Intramural 2, 3
Calvin Swett
"1 give you my worolf
Annual Staff
Track 2, 3, 4
Honor Society 2
Football 2, 3, 4
Basketball 4
Class President l, Z, 3
Band 2, 4
War Council 2, 3, 4
Student Council 2, 3
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David Swiqart
"Drummer hay."
Student Council 2, 3
Intramural 2, 3, 4
Chorus 2
Baseball 2, 3, 4
Tennis 3
Honor Society 2
Band 2
Boys Chorus 2
Opal Sworthwood
"A man is always better
than a hook."
Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4
Girls' Chorus 2, 3, 4
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Bertille Tobin
i'Happiness runs through
her like-lightning."
Annual Staff
Student Council 4
War Council 3, 4 ,
lntrcmurol 2, 3, 4-
Tumblinq 2, 3, 4
Mixed Chorus 2
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Honor Society 2, 3, 4
Pantherettes 3
Cheer Leader 3, 4
Winiield Ueberroth
"If your work interferes
with your sleep, quit
your work."
Hi-Y 2, 3
Intramural 2, 3
David Vance
"lust give me a listenerg
do the talking."
Honor Society 4
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Leora Wang
"St. Louis, here
Intramural 2, 3
Tumbling 2
Chorus 2
Girl Reserves 2
Home Ec. Club 2
Robert Watson
'Quick and hrightf'
Berdella Welstord
"What will I do next?"
Intramural 2, 3
Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4
Pantherettes 3
Girl Reserves 2, 3
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Dean Will:
"Conceit is God's gift to u
little man." 1
1 come."
Robert Williams
"He that would look with
contempt on the pursuits
of the farmer is not worthy
the name of a manf'
F. F. A. 2, 3, 4
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Donna Wood
"The midnight oil, l've
burned over-much."
Girl Reserves 2
Chorus 2, 4
Honor Society 3, 4
Girls' Chorus Z, 3 4
Peggy Woodley
"I live the life l love."
Girl Reserves 2, 3
Mixed Chorus 2
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lohn Young
"Quiet and reserved, yet
constant as the north
star."
Intramural 2, 3, 4
Football 4
Baseball 2, 3, 4
Band 2, 3, 4
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Donald Allen
Forest Anderson
Theos Angelus
Mildred Ayris
Wanda Barnhill
Robert Bigelow
Dale Bovee
Gordon Bragg
Donald Brainard
Patricia Brenneman
Norman Burke
Verneda Buchler
Margery Busch
Kenneth Catlin
Ieanette Church
Audra Church
Zelrna Church
Irene Cline
Miriam Codde
Alva Cook
Loree Collin
Norine Cook
Evalyne Cooley
Mary Courter
I une Crowder
Ioanne Cummings
Rex Cummings
lack Deardorl!
Althea Dewey
lean Downs
lack Downing
Hilda Erickson
Margaret Ferris
Olen Ferris
Gordon Fisher
Ioan Fleming
Iune Fleming
Josephine Freed
Ioyce Frisbie
Neil Fulton
Allan Gee
lack Gillis
Rodney Grover
Barbara Grubaugh
Hazel Hall
Peggy Hall
Mariorie Hanford
Wallace Hanley
Margaret Hardgrove
Bill Hewitt
Loreen Hindall
Bonnie Horman
Wayne Husted
Max Hutchins
Erma Iellison
Genevieve Iohnson
George Kamperman
Maeola Kennett
Harold Koenigsaeclcer
Merline Koutz
loy Kovaclz
Dorothy Kramer
Esther Lauer
Robert Leight
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Page twenty-two
Nestor Ligos
lack Lippert
Ronald Mantey
Ted Medler
Lester Mapes
Helen Manzulla
Iames Messecar
lean Messecar
Ruth Messecar
Barbara Milham
Donna Nelson
Winifred Nelson
Helen Nevills
Louise Newman
Martha Noack
Richard Northrup
Beatrice Oelike
Ruth Olson
Ila Parker
Fay Parkes
Mildred Peterson
Phyllis Phillips
Florence Plank
Greta Plank
Donna Richardson
Dorothy Riley
Ruth Roclraiellow
Virginia Schneider
Robert Sexton
Betty Shirey
Gwendolyn Sholty
Dorothy Silhavy
Dorothy Snyder
George Stamas
Marie Stehlik
Celia St
Gordon Struble
Iune Tait
Lucille Thompson
Iune Towersey
Alyce Townsend
Arthur Ueberroth
I ames Vand
William
Gloriamae Vine
Rosemary Waber
Iames Ward
Eugene
Wendell Wilk
Inez Wieringa
I ohn Wilkins
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Neil Woodbury
Velma Wyeth NOT PICTURED
Ida Farrough
lames Hamlin
Barbara Patterson
Robert Wedge
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Alvetta Acker
Mary Beth Adams
Deloris Azelbom
Onalee Baker
I uanita Beal
Merle Beard
Mary Beauvais
Mari orie
lack Bosch
Bowman
Yvonne Brown
Onalee Buchler
Ruth Burr
Dale
Eunice Burch
Burt
Lucille Button
Earl Campbell
Robert Campbell
Edith Carter
Mary Pat Castle
Donald Clark
Roxie Codde
Shirl
ey Crawford
Roberta Dart
Charles DeNaples
Carl Dolloii
Virginia Drake
Phyllis Dubay
Barbara
Ruth Dunevant
Emery
Lawrence Epler
Donald Faught
Neil Fenner
Lyndon Fillhard
Iohn Fitzgerald
Marietta Fleming
Donald Freed
Muriel Freeland
Thomas Gaffney
Edna Gallagher
Martha Garrison
Phyllis Gearig
Iohn Gellar
Iohn Glazer
Betty Gould
Betty Grandy
Goldie Grandy
Charles Graham
Richard Grubaugh
Lawrence Grunstead
Marilyn Hale
Glen Hanes
Betty Hartig
Robert Hines
Phyllis Hines
Louise Hitchcock
lack Horton
Terry House
Clinton Humphrey
Ierry Hungerford
Edna Iellison
Emmogene Iohnson
Iames Iohnson
Thelma Iohnson
Ralph Kaufman
Page twentyfseven
Page twentyfcight
Lovina Keilhotz
Clarence Kelsey
Iacqueline Kemp
George LaPaugh
Harold LaPaugh
Robert LaPaugh
Dolores Marcus
Frank Martin
Thomas Marx
Mary McDonald
Betty
McNeil
Mary McVay
Carl Michael
Robert Mobly
Theodosia Montigel
Robert Morey
Shirley Morey
Dale Naiiziger
Darwin Nafiziger
I ane Nagelkirk
Hal Northrup
Charles O'Meara
leannine Orwig
Floyd Parkes
Mary Lou Perry
Berdella
Peska
Betty lean Phillips
Doyt Pyle
Iames P
Patricia Phillips
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Kathryn Raycrait
Donal Redman
Eugene Reed
Martha Reed
Donna Rippie
S Esther lane Roberts
Richard Roberts
Iacquelyn Robertson
Ioyce Robertson
Wilma Rockaiellow
Ronald Rockwell
Doretta Root
Eleanor Russell
Lois Schultz
William Sentes
Noel Shatter
Ronald Shaw
Alfred Silhavy
Charline Smith
Dale Smith
Doris Stacy
Marguerite Stepelton
Richard Stuckey
Doris Studer
Doris Tedhams
Beverly Thompson
Allred Thrush
Michael Tobin
Evelyn Towersey
Earl Van N ortwick
Winona Waber
Christine Walker
Harold Wells
Matthew Welstord
Page twcnryfninc
NOT PlC'l'UllED
Betty Baker
Valda Bredinqer
Beverly Coleman
Bruce Hinkle
Mary lane Patterson
Malcolm Smith
Hugh Sova.
Verle Stellow
loanne Westley
Robert Winn
Donald Wolf
Goldie Wyeth
Betty Yale
Marilyn Ziesse
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Student Council
Top Row: Iohn Fitzqerald, Kenneth Greenhoe, Mr. Shults, lack Bosch, lohn Geller, Richard Northrup.
Second Row: Bertille Tobin, Betty McNeil, Lois Schultz, Phyllis l-lines, Virginia Drake, Barbara Milham.
Bottom Row: Ted Medler, Robert Lamerson, Beverly Bonner, Marguerite Phillips, Richard Howe, Kenneth Rhynard.
The Student Council for the years of '43 and '44 has been very progressive and efficient in
its duties. A few of the outstanding accomplishments are: The War Cornmitteeg a successful
Bond Rally and Drive: a prosperous Scrap Driver the Red Cross Drive: and, perhaps, the great-
est and best accomplishment, a Community Center for the youth of Alma. We thank President
Marguerite Phillipsp Vice-President Richard Howe: Secretary Beverly Bonner: Treasurer Robert
Lamersong and the members of the Student Council for the good work they have done.
Page thirtyftwo
Honor Societ
Top How: Loree Collin, Patricia Phillips, Iune Fleming, Patricia Brenneman, Lucille Thompson, Esther Lauer, Phyl-
lis l-lines, Virginia Drake, lane Nagelkirk, Evalyne Cooley.
Third Row: lean Fleming, lean Messecar, Barbara Milham, Maeola Kennett, Marjorie Bowman, Edna Gallagher, Iune
Towersey, Theodosia Montigel, Loreen Hindall.
Second Row: Bonnie Horman, Bonnie Sandy, Helen Stuart, Beverly Bonner, Mr. Skinner, Betty Fortino, Bertille Tobin,
Evelyn Bovee, Ruth Messecar, Dorothy Snyder.
First Row: Dorine Northrup, Naomi Place, Charlene Sette, Donna Wood, Al Frevert, David Vance, Mary Hindoll,
Anna Lou Macey, Marguerite Phillips, Lcis Strack.
Members of the National Honor Society are chosen on a basis oi character, scholarship,
leadership, and service. According to the constitution only 15 per cent oi the Senior class, 10
per cent of the Iunior class, and 5 per cent of the Sophomore class are eligible for election. A
student must have attended his school for at least one year before he is eligible for election.
This is an honor that is well worth working for during a student's school years.
The members from the school year of 1942-43 that are on the Honor Society for 1943-44
are: Marguerite Phillips, Charlene Sette, Betty Fortino, Bertille Tobin, Evelyn Bovee, Al F revert,
Dorine Northrup, Helen Stuart, Donna Wood, Evalyne Cooley, Bonnie Harman, Ruth Messecar,
and Patricia Brenneman. The new members from the Senior Class are: Anna Lou Macey,
Naomi Place, Beverly Bonner, Lois Strack, Mary Ellen Hindall, Bonnie Sandy, and David
Vance. Those new from the Iunior class are: Barbara Milham, Iean Messecar, Esther Lauer,
lean Fleming, Lucille Thompson, Maeola Kennett, Iune Fleming, Iune Towersey, Loree Coffin
Loreen Hindall, and Dorothy Snyder. The new members from the Sophomore class are: Phyl
lis Hines, Edna Gallagher, Virginia Drake, Theodosia Montigel, lane Nagelkirk, Hal Northrup,
Marjorie Bowman, and Pat Phillips.
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F.F.A.
Top How: Eugene Weaver, Neil Woodbury, Dovt Pyle, Ronald Rockwell, Leo Glazer, William Vanderkeek, Rcbert Lauer, Richard Sullivan,
Donald Wolfe, Allan l. Gee, Merle Beard, Norman Burke, Robert Bigelow, lack Deardorff.
Third Row: Robert Thompson, Bill Hall, Gerald Van l-lorn, Rodney Grover, Matthew Welsfcrd, Fred Gee, Wendell Wilk, Samuel Phelps,
Dale Naffziqer, Robert Leonard, Rex Cummings, Merle Gunderman, Noel Shaffer.
Second Row: Paul Wolfe, Alfred Silhavy, Robert LaPauqh, Lawrence Epler, Dale Bovee, lohn Fitzgerald, lack Leonard, Robert McCoy,
William Davis, Bernard Brecht, Edwin-Frisbie, Max Vibber.
First How: lack Horton, Harold LaPauqh, Dale Burt, lohn Glazer, Ralph Kaufman, Dale Smith, Keith Thrush, Rclrert Williams, Donald
Freed, Kenneth Densmore, Mr. Blank.
The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of iarrn boys who
are studying vocational agriculture. In 1943 the Alma chapter won second
place in the State Better Chapter Contest and honorable mention in the na-
tional contest. Some of the activities during the year include the Barn Dance,
district leadership conference sponsored at Alma, scrap drives, horse bot
campaign, program over radio station WKAR, Father and Son Banquet, send-
ing boxes to boys in service, and parties with Home Making Club.
Page tl1irty'four
SUMMER CAMP
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DETRUITSTOCK Show Dnncs
TESTIHQCOH1 W0rmsn7 Pug?
Home Economics Club
Top Row: Marie Stehlik, Dorothy Silhavy, lnez Wieranga, Edna Iellison, Zelma Church, Marietta Fleming, Loree Coi-
tin, Laura Berry, Thelma Iohnson, loyce Frisbie.
Third Row: Donna Nelson, Elaine Andrews, Ioyce Robertson, Charlene Sette, Ioanne Cummings, Ruby Iohnson, Mary
Chlebina, Vera l-lusted, Genevieve lohnson, Lois Cummings.
Second Row: Phyllis Gegriy, Mildred Ayris, Ioyce Hanson, Margaret Ferris, Helen Nevills, Bonnie Harman, Peggy Hall,
Irene Cline, Shirley Morey, Donna Ripple.
First Row: Dolores Marcus, Rosemary Waber, Marguerite ine, i re r e .1
geant, Evelyn Bovee, Beverly Thompson, Winona Wober.
Cl M ld d it hl'k, Mrs. Towersey, Lois Strack, Theo Ser-
A- FIOVBN B- 1- Smith C. Swett B. Bonner B. Lamerson B. Fortino
Editor Ass't Editor Bus. Mgr. Make-up Editor Photography Girls' Sports
E. Edwards B. Tobin P. Du Hamel M, Phillip: W, Hull
Boys' Sports Features Art Editor Art Editor F. F. A. Editor
We, the members ofthe Annual Staff of the class of 1944, wish to thank everyone who
has contributed to the make up of this book, The Panther, in any way. To Miss Stovall for
the photography, we especially give our thanks and appreciationg and to all the members
ot the faculty for their co-operation during the making of this book.
Page thirty-six
PEP COMMITTEE
Top Row: Donald lvloniey, Lester Mapes, Mr. Rench, Harold Koeniqsaecker, Al
Freverl.
First Row: Phyllis Phillips, Barbara I. Wilson, Bertille Tobin, Donna Richardson,
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Lei! io Riqhi: Barbara l. Wilson, Phyllis Phillips, Bertille Tobin, Lester Mapes,
Donna Richardson.
DRUM MAIOR AND MAIORETTES
Lei! io Hiqhl: Leairice Romine, Al Freveri, Beverly Bonner
Page thirtyfcight
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Leif io Riqhl: Gwendolyn Sholty, Dorine Northrup, lean Slaski, Eleanor Russell, Esther Lauer, Belly I. Smith
Boys' Quartette llll
Lei! to Right: Ronald Manley, Charles DeNaples, Richard Northrup, Iames Vande-rbeek, Donald Brainard.
Page thirtyfnine
Mixed Chorus
Top Row: lla Parker, Laura Berry, Lucille Thompson, Forest Anderson, Charles
DeNaples, Harold Koenigsaecker, Ronald Montey, Fay Parks, Richard North-
rup, Iames Messecar, Patricia Brenneman, Lois Schultz.
Fourth Row: Theo Sergeant, Lois Strack, Mary Adams, Dorine Northrup, Esther
Lauer, Shirley Crawford, James Vanderbeek, John Geller, Ieanette Church,
Iune Fleming, Iune Crowder, Dorothy Silhavy, Eunice Burch, Roxie Codde.
Third Row: Florence Plank, Mary Castle, Virginia Drake, Berdella Peska, Elaine
Andrews, Margery Bowman, lean Slaski, Ruby Iohnson, Hazel Hall, Norine
Cook, Velma Wyeth, Betty I. Smith, Opal Swarthwood.
Second Row: Donna Wood, Yvonne Browne, Eleanor Russell, lean Fleming,
Virginia Schneider Mildred Peterson, Edna Gallagher, Barbara Emery,
Ioanne Cummings, Iean Messecar, Helen Manzulla, Edith Carter.
First Row: Berdella Welstord, Louise Newman, Lois Cummings, Phyllis Hines,
Christine Walker, Bonnie Sandy, Phyllis Phillips, Helen Nevills, Theodosta
Montigel, Barbara Milham, Charlene Seite, Beverly Thompson.
Page forty
Alma High Band
Deloris Azelborn . . . . . . Drums
Robert Barkman . . . .. Cornet
lack Bosch ......... .... C larinet
Don Brainard ....... . . Cornet
Patricia Brenneman . . . ..... Horn
Margery Busch ..... . . . Clarinet
Edith Carter ,..... . . . Drums
Ieanette Church . .. .... Horn
Iune Crowder . .. ...... Flute
Charles DeNaples . . . . . . Trombone
Iack Downing ..... . . . Drums
lean Downs ........ ..... H orn
Margaret Hardgrove . . . . . . Clarinet
Bruce Hinkle ........ . .. Cornet
Bonnie Horman . . . . . . Clarinet
lack Kemp . . . .... Cornet
Ned Lawson . . . . . . Baritone
Robert Leight . . . ..... Cornet
Robert Mantey . . . . . . Trombone
Iames Messecar . . . . . . Cornet
lean Messecar . . . . . . Baritone
Barbara Milham . .. ..., Flute
Darwin Naffsigger . . . . . . Bass
Donald Redman . . . . . . Drums
Virginia Drake .
. Baritone
Barbara Emery . .. .. Drums
Marguerite Ferris . . . . . . Clarinet
Gordon Fischer . . . . . Drums
Iean Fleming .... Horn
Donald Fought . . . . . . Cornet
Neal Fulton ...... .. Drums
Thomas Gaffney .... . . .Cornet
Edna Gallagher . . . . . . Drums
Iohn Geller ,..... .. Cornet
Charles Graham . . . ..... Cornet
Wallace Hanley .... . . . Trombone
Kenneth Rhynard . . . .... Saxophone
Richard Stuckey . . . ...... Drums
Calvin Swett . . . . . Clarinet
Gordon Struble . . . . . . Saxophone
Lucille Thompson . . . .... Drums
Robert Thompson . . . Drums
Evelyn Towersey . . . . . . Clarinet
Iames Vanderbeek . . . Cornet
Iames Ward ...,.. . . . Drums
Robert Wedge . .. .. Clarinet
Ioan Wesley . . . . . Clarinet
Iohn Young .. .... Bass
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Top Row: Kenneth Greenhoe, Loren Case, Calvin Swett, Kenneth Rhynard, Bruce Devereaux, Leo Glazer, B. I. Perry,
Robert Lauer.
Second Row: Robert Hornacek, lack Decker, Kenneth Densmcre, Gene McQuad, Coach Lear, Robert Lamerson, lack
McQuaid, Stanley Hornacek.
First Row: Richard Bradt, Richard Grubauqh, Fay Parks, Carl Stewart, Mercer Cook, Richard Howe, Gordon Bragg,
lohn Young, Robert Barkman.
The Alma Panthers of '43, as in previous seasons, turned out to be a Well-molded team
under the watchful eye of Coach Bill Lear. Upon completion of the season the Panthers' vic-
tory string was found to be tour wins and one tie. One loss prevented the Panthers of this year
keeping up with the undefeated champions of '42.
The team was composed of a heavy line and a light and speedy backiield. Although the
starting lineup consisted of nearly all Seniors there will be a lot of reserves to carry on for
Alma High School next year.
The wins came at the hands of Cadillac, St. Louis, East Lansing, and Midland. The tie
came at the hands of a strong St. Iohns team. Our loss came in the game with the Oilers
of Mt. Pleasant by a score ot 6 to O. There was a lot of controversy over what would have
been an Alma touchdown late in the fourth period, but the referee ruled that the ball carrier
stepped outside and who are we to argue with them??'??
Alma . . . Cadillac
Alma . . . St. Iohns
Alma . . . . . St. Louis
Alma . . . Mt. Pleasant
Alma . . . Midland
Alrna . . East Lansing
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Top How: Forrest Anderson, Charles O'Meara, Doyt Pyle, George Stamas, loe Simon, Neil Fenner, Lee Lanqworthy, Ron
Mantey.
Second Row: George LaPauqh, Red McCormick, Mike Tobin, Tom Marx, Dick Roberts, Thomas Gaffney, Hugo Salazar,
Iohn Glazer.
Third Row: Bob Rorey, Lee Hewitt, Darwin Naiiziqqer, Bob Greene, Coach Peets, lim Place, Red Kelsey, Speed Hewitt,
Pete Martin.
Basketball Reserves
Top Row: Frank Martin, Kenneth Catlin, Ted Mecller, Neil Fenner, Eugene Reed, Neil Fulton.
First How: Darwin Naffziqqer, lack Bosch, Terry House, Iohn Wilkins, Michael Tobin, Coach Lear.
Page fortyffiue
Basketball
Alma High School's 1943-44 basketball season
opened with a schedule of eleven games in spite of
wartime conditions. Later in the season, two more
contests were added to an already rounded schedule
to bring the total of regular conference games to
thirteen.
Coach Lear molded a formidable team from the
numerous boys that appeared on the first day of
practice. Dick Howe, Al Frevert, Pete Greenhoe, and
Carl Stewart, veterans of the previous season, along
with newcomers to varsity competitionfCodge Swett,
Bruce Devereaux, Fay Parks, Kenneth Rhynard, and
Bob Lamerson made up the varsity squad. Carl
Stewart was called to his country's colors early in
the season. Gordy Bragg, a Iunior, and Dick Gru-
baugh, a Sophomore, were then added to complete
the squad.
ln the first game of the season the Panthers de-
feated the Crimson Tide of St. Louis 35-19. The Oilers
of Mt. Pleasant, a team well supplied with veterans
of previous seasons, were the next victims. Both
teams were primed for their meeting and the rivalry
was just as strong as it has always been. The final
horn found the Panthers on the long end of a 27-25
score. The second game between these two schools
was also won by Alma as the Panthers increased the
victory margin to 57-37. Two more games are yet to
be played with the Oilers as this annual goes to
press. Last year Alma won three out of four games
and this year all hope to make it four out of four.
Page fo'fty'six
1943--1944
The 1943-44 season found a new foe on the sched-
ule for the Panthers-the Trojans of East Lansing.
The Alma Varsity won the first of' the two meetings
by one point in a very close and exciting game
played on Alma's home court, the final score being
31-30. The attendance for this game was very close
to a new record. Later in the season the Trojans
gained the upper hand in a hard fought overtime
winning by a slim one-point margin, 35-34. The
Panthers were out for revenge on the St. lohns court,
this being the site last' season for an Alma defeat
in the District Tournament after having been beaten
by the Alma squad twice during regular season play.
Alma gained that revenge 29-20. Another game is
yet to be played with this team. Midland, though a
fast, well-organized team, failed to master enough
strength to defeat the ambitious lads of Alma in
either of the their two contests. Alma was victorious
43-28 at Midland and gained a 37-25 triu'mph on the
local court.
The feeling is strong that Alma has a fine chance
in Regional and State Tournament play.
A few words should be said about the fine play
of the Alma Reserves this season. Since the varsity
squad is made up mostly of Seniors, these lads will
be the ones to carry on for the Panthers in future
years. They have lost only two games thus far, but
have gained revenge through triumphs over these
teams in later meetings. Much credit should go to
Coach Lear who year after year turns out winning
teams for Alma High School.
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Track
Top Row: Mercer Cook, B. I. Perry, Richard Howe, Calvin Swett, Richard Grubauqh, Donald Fauqht, Gene McOuaid,
First Row: Kenneth Densmore, Leo Glazer, Bill Hall, Harlan Sabin, Robert Barkman, Robert Lauer, Coach Lear.
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Coach Lear again produces an undefeated track team which swept all opponents aside
to gain the Conference and War Area meets. Mt. Pleasant and Midland provided the great-
est opposition, but were defeated in dual meets by a considerable margin. Special mention
should be given to lohn Grosskopf, Paul Du Hamel, Bob Barkman and Bob Lauer who sparked
the team to many victories.
Page foftyfcight
Baseball
Top Row: Coach Skinner, Neil Fulton, Robert Hornacek, Kenneth Rhynard, David Swigart.
First Row: Kenneth Greenhoe, Richard Bradt, Fay Parks, Gordon Bragg, Iohn Young.
Tennis
Lott to Hiqhi: Kenneth Greenhoe, B. I. Perry, Al Frevert, David Swigart, Larry Ferris, Donald Redman, Coach Mayer
Page fortyfning
C "Av Girls
Top Row: Bonnie Sandy, Leatrice Homine, Anna Lou Macey, Marguerite Phillips, Beverly Bonner, Betty Fortino.
Second Row: Berdella Welsiord, lean Fenner, Annabelle Hanford, Neoma Dalrymple.
First Row: Louise Stacy, Evelyn Bovee, Miss Kren, Bertille Tobin, Patricia Brenneman,
Tumbling lub
Top Row: Lois Schultz, lla Parker, Ruth l-lansler, Anna Lou Macey, Patricia Brennemcm, Iune Fleming, Ioy Kovack.
Third Row: Iune Tait, Velma Wyeth, Marjorie Bowman, Patricia Phillips, Iune Crowder, Deloris Azelborn, Berdella
Peska.
Second Row: Celia Stockwell, Edna Gallagher, Betty Gould, Eleanor Russell, Iean Messecar, Barbara Emery.
First Row: Phyllis Phillips, Mary Castle, Theodosia Montiqel, Miss Kren, Bertille Tobin, Phyllis Hines, Norine Cook.
Page fjty-one
Girls' Intramural
Top Row: lla Parker, Shirley Crawford, Esther Lauer, Lois Sthultz, Ruth l-lansler, Phyllis Phillips, Iurxe Crowder, Patricia
Brenneman, Ioanne Westley, Eunice Burch, lean Slaski.
Third Row: Bettv McNeil, Lois Cummings, Patricia Phillips, Velrnf' Wyeth, June Tait, Mcrjcrie Bzwman, Betty Fortino,
Berdella Peska, Bertille Tobin, Theodosia Montiqel, Phyllis Hines.
Secovl Row: Celia Stcckwell, Dorothy Riley, Annabelle Hanford. Elecnc-r Russell, lean Messecar, Edna Gallagher,
Barbara Emery, Betty Gould, Lavina Keilhotz, Doris S'acv, Maeola Kennett.
First Row: Virf:ini'v Prcke. Phvllis Phillips, Mary Pat Cast'e, Eelcris Azvlbcrn, Miss Krcn, June Fleming, Ioy Kovack,
Beverly Brnner, Norine Cook.
The "A" girls are a group who have earned their athletic letters through the Intramural
Program. ln order to receive this award every girl must have no grade below a "B" or a citi-
zenship grade below a "3" at any time during the school year. Each girl must earn 300
points in three major sports and these sports must be taken irom iieldball, basketball, volleye
ball, and baseball. Aside from this she must earn 100 points in outside minor sports such as
track, tumbling club, hiking, ice and roller skating, bowling, tennis, golf, and many others.
In the beginning oi the school year tieldball is the first sport taken up in the Intramural
Program. This year the group was divided into two teams of which Iune Fleming and Deloris
Azelborn were captains, the former being victor. The girls out for basketball were divided into
five teams with Beverly Bonner, Phyllis Phillips, Ioy Kovack, Iune Fleming, and Mary Pat
Castle as Captains. Other sports that are carried on are: volleyball, baseball, and track.
Tumbling club is an organization which was organized in the year 1941. Any girls who
are interested in tumbling may become members of this organization. This club, which meets
once a week, participates in various demonstr :tional programs. Through participation in this
club, girls may earn 100 points which are necessary for earning an athletic letter. The organ-
ization is playing a big part in the physical fitness program.
Page fftyftwo
COMPLIMENTS
OF
Alma State
Savings Bank
ALMA. MICHIGAN
r of Fede 1 Dep s't I surcmce
"Stovall Studio and
Camera Shop"
We Appreciate the
Opportunity of Serving
THE ALMA HIGH SENIORS
As Their
OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHERS
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BUY
YOUR BOOKS
WAR
ATHLETIC GOODS
BONDS
AND OFFICE SUPPLIES
STAMPS
VARSITY SHOP
at "IUST FOR SPORT"
DOUD'S
Page fifzyfrhf
COMPLIMENTS OF
ROWE'S JEWELRY
"THE FRIENDLY STORE"
205 E. Superior St. Phone 647
TOWNSEND'S
CENTRAL MICHIGAN FLORISTS
GREENHOUSE - FLOWER SHOP
St. Louis. Mich. Phone 30
Alma. Mich., Phone 58
COMPLIMENTS OF
WESTERN AUTO STORE
IOE DAVEY. Proprietor
BEST WISI-IES
FROM
MORRIS
AR E E
LARCHDALE FARM DAIRY ST DRY CL AN RS
PASTEURIZED DAIRY PRODUCTS
ESTELL 6 SON, Pro rietors
Alma-Phone R-31-F-21 Phone 92 P
E. I. MUHN. Proprietor BILL MUHN. Driver 213 E. Superior SL Alma' Mich.
Alma Reminder and St. Louis
MAPES HARDWARE
Morning Stal' Pl.lbliC3ti0l1S HARDWARE RENTAL SANDERS
Alma' Michigan Phan' 17 Phone 12 Alma, Mich.
Page ffty-four
Alma. Mich.. Phone 178 Red
DICKINSON 'S PIANos - APPLIANCES - RADIOS
FURNITURE and cms
Drug Store
EXPERT RADIO SERVICE
Opposite Strand Theatre Phone 1
SAWKINS
MUSIC and FURNITURE
LAMERSON'S SHOES
ROBLEE - BUSTER BROWN - AIR STEPS
Alma. Mich., Opposite City Hull
COMPLIMENTS OF
First State Bank of Alma
rAI'rRrUI. 'ro OUR 'rRUs'r smcs 1880
Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
COMPLIMENTS OF
VIC'S GRILL
224 E. SUPERIOR
CHURCH'S JEWELRY
WATCHES - DIAMONDS - SILVERWARE
Superior St. Phone 237
NOVELTY GIFT SHOP
GREETING CARDS - BOOKS
AND MANY GIFTS
FLOWERS FOR AI.I. OCCASIONS
CAPLE FLOWER SHOP
DON WALSH. Proprietor
Phone 277 Alma. Michigan
Page Jiffy-jvc
We Salute the Employees In the Military Service
'MELVIN L. ADAMS, Ir.-'40 ROBERT S. MILLER
'DONALD I. CRAWFORD-'38 DALLAS D. MILLER
'VIRGIL DAVENPORT-'32 'GERALD F. PHILLIPS-'27
DELBERT L. DAVIS HAROLD B. RICHARDS
L. DELOACH 'LOUIS R. SCHNEIDER-'34
HERMAN F. DELVENTHAL 'R. I. SHOEMAKER-'42
'DUD C. ERICKSEN-'39 'RUSSELL N. UDELL-'35
IOHN D. FLEMING 'W. R. WAGNER-'39
'C. I. FULTON-'39 'L. B. WALKER-'43
ARLINGTON C. IENSEN 'HAROLD WILLIAMSW-'39
KAYE O. KOESEL BURSON H. YOURY
'Indicates service man attended Alma High School.
LEONARD REFINERIES, INC.
COMPLIMENTS OF
O
J. C. PENNY
Super Serfvice
G
Harris Milling Company ceGileS Satisfiesaa
Page Jiftyfsix
COMPLIMENTS
OF
GREEN 'S JEWELRY
BABY CHICKS
Iamesway and Royal Brooders
ALMA HATCHERY
Phone 71
COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS
012' OF
Alma City Dry Cleaners Triangle Coal Company
COMPUMENTS COMPLIMENTS
OF OF
D E C K E R ' S Van's Wall Paper and
FOOD MARKET Paint Store
MARTIN STORES COMPSQWENTS
QUALITY MEN'S WEAR B I C K E R T ' S
At "Town Famous" Prices
Ladies' Apparel
COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS
OF OF
GITTLEMAN'S BrownCoalCompany
COMPUMENTS BERT HICKS 86 SON
or'
"Biggest Little Store in Town"
Patterson's Drug Store
Phone 57
Family Loan Company
ll9Vz E. Superior St.
Loans up to 3300.00 made promptly
OUR VERY BEST WISHES FOR THE
CLASS OF 1944
Packard Furniture Store
Complete Home Outfitting
DON C. LEMON
Automobile Body Fender and
Radiator Work
Women's Apparel Lingerie-Hosiery
Compton Dress Shop
121 E. Superior St.
Business Phone 316 Residence Phone 738 P11019 25
Page jifty-eight
QUALITY PRINTING CO. HICKS BROS.
Iudd 6. Arvid
COMMERCIAL PRINTERS
GROCERIES AND MEATS
Best Wishes to the Class of "44 Phone 32 630 Superior SL
COMPLIMENTS DONT FORGET
OF N E W B E R R Y ' S
C. J. SWARTHOUT
Where You Read the Funny Books
ALMA RECREATION THE ALMA RECORD
V. B' CASE' Proprietor "Alma's Home Town Newspaper Since I877'
Phone 646
P R I N T E R S
GIBSON HARDWARE
COMPLIMENTS
Alex Gibson GF
"EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE"
State Street Phone 117
Blue Ribbon Hatchery
Page fifty
'HITIC
COMPLIMENTS
OF
The Crippen
Manufacturing Co.
GRAIN, BEAN and SEED CLEANING.
SEPARATING, POLISHING.
PICKING AND GRADING MACHINERY
Alma, Michigan
ALMA DAIRY
Pasteurized Milk and Cream
Soda Bar
A. T. SHOLTY. Proprietor
Michigan Bean Co.
BEANS - GRAIN -- FEEDS
-COAL-
"Wl1ere you can buy with confidence."
Alma, Michigan
Phone 70
COMPLIMENTS
Wfyllys Distributing
Company
Wholesale Distributors of
Leonard Products
Telephone 545
Alma. Michigan, P. O. Box 14
COMPLIMENTS
The Clgl of'44
MARKET
W. D. BALTZ CO.
LADIES' APPAREL
DRY GOODS CARLOADS OF FOOD
FLOOR COVERINGS
CURTAINS
DRAPERIES LOWEST PRICES
NOT JUST ONE DAY
' BUT EVERY DAY
7
East Side Dairy
Pasteurized Cream and Milk
Complete Line of Dairy Products
WAYNE E. DEVEREAUX, Owner
PHONE 242 ALMA. MICHIGAN
ittle Rock Lumber 81 Coal Co.
"Where Service is a Habit"
P
MICH! REATEST ASSET
215 '23
Compliments of
Alma Trailer Co.
Builders of
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Sllvermoon Traders
Americafs Most Popular llouse Trailers
SwiH's Ice Creom
It Solves Your Dessert Problem
Your Swift Ice Cream dealer may be temporarily out
of ice cream as this delicious food product is
helping in our Fight for Victory.
When This War is Won, Swift will again feature
all flavors of
MICHIGAN 'S ACCEPTED ICE CREAM
Compliments of
Compliments of
STRAND THEATER
HOME LUMBER
d
and FUEL co. an
U , H ALMA THEATER
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Compliments of
Redman Trailer Co.
REDMAN WHOLESALE COMPANY
BUY BONDS BUY BONDS
We Salute the Students of Alma High School, now
Serving Their Country in the Armed Forces
We are working day and night producing Vital War
materials for Those Armed Forces
Victory Will Be Ours
Lobdell-Emery Manufacturing Go.
ALMA, MICHIGAN
BUY BONDS BUY BONDS
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