Central High School - Helios Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 180 of the 1961 volume:

The Qass of 1961 Presents Through the efforts of Advertising Manager Laima Stede Art Editor Gail Van Dulst Assistant Art Editor Jim Johnson Business Manager Helen Peegel Circulation Manager Alice Burton Co-Editors Peter Fuller Beth Wittenbach Head Typist Kathryn Vandermolen Literary Editor Joan Bachman Photographers Dick Atwell Jim Van Houten Photography Co-Ordinator Pat Stoepker Sports Editor Patty Johnson FOREWORD An Old Man ' s Thought of Sehool And you America, Cast you the real reckoning for your present? The lights and shadows of your future, good or evil? To girlhood, boyhood look, the teacher and the school. Walt Whitman In the words of the poet Walt Whitman, lights and shadows loom in the future for the students. The annual staff believes that the school life of the student also exists in the glow and reflection of lights and shadows. Thus, we have based the year book on the theme of light, using glimmers, spotlights, glows, flames, flickers, and flares to present the record of 1960-61. 1961 HELIOS VOLUME 69 CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN DEDICATION The yearbook staff of 1961 wishes to present this HELIOS ANNUAL to our Assistant Principal, who, after 12 years at Central High School and 43 years with the Grand Rapids School System, is retiring. We are grateful for his assistance in school administration, his aid in organizing club activities, his help with student problems, and his counsel on special projects. Our Assistant Principal is often seen visiting different classrooms or talking with a passing student in the hall. His good nature and sense of humor have made him a friend of all Centralites. Yes, we, the students of Central, will long remember your guidance and counsel, your cooperation and interest in our ac- tivities. Therefore, we are proud to present this annual to you, MR. HENRY LUDWICK. i=i ' - ' - |W . gx iyiB SSpQ r hI b, ' ' J HhI b h CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION ORGANIZATIONS ATHLETICS UNDERCLASSMEN SENIORS STUDENT LIFE ADVERTISEMENTS 28 66 90 124 153 165 ADMINISTRATION The constant glow of the administration throughout the year has effected all students. Decisions made by the principals have influenced everyone and have remained a glow among the coals even if sometimes unnoticed. Office help such as the clerks have provide a sheen to the school and have carried on much of the mechanical duties, thus relieving others. The warmth of the counselors has helped many students through trying times or with problems. Our custodians have provided everyone with steady comfort in the school and classrooms while the cooks have refreshed students and teachers alike with sparkling food for lunches. The faculty provides a con- stant beam of knowledge and cast much light on the students ' learning. Central ' s principal, Mr. Romani, is kept very busy with his heavy load of responsibilities. A few of Mr. Romani ' s responsibilities and duties are as follows: managing Central and supervising its activities, arranging class schedules, acting as co-ordinator among students, faculty, and com- munity representatives, supervising inter-school projects, making and enforcing school rules and codes, overseeing scholastic activities, advising teachers and students, and presenting awards at the Spring Honors Assembly. Besides his regular duties, this year Mr. Romani was confronted with many new changes which brought a few complaints. Helping Mr, Romani is his secretary, Sharron Winters, who takes care of much of the technical and mechanical work. Mr. Ludwick, Central ' s friendly and cheerful assistant principal, is also kept busy with many jobs and duties. He assists the principal in dealing with students ' problems, and he assists in many technical points such as scheduling and supervising business or special projects of student or- ganizations taking place in the building. Also included in iMr. Ludwick ' s duties are supervision of evening activities and class visitations, and taking charge of such items as the building in Mr. Romani ' s absence, meeting and orienting student teachers, and co-ordinating the in-service education student teachers, and coordinating the in-service education program. Mr. Ludwick ' s secretary Margaret Welmerink helps him with the office work. This year, we have three counselors, Mr. Ritsma working with the seventh and eighth grades, Mr. Perrin the ninth and tenth, and Miss Meyering the eleventh and twelfth. Mr. Perrin, besides counseling the ninth and tenth grades, is the head counselor which requires him to assist the other counselors find co-ordinate their work. Much of the work done by the counselors is similar only each works with different grade levels. In helping the ninth and tenth grader, Mr. Perrin is responsible for the supervision of such standardized test as the Iowa Test, pro- graming, counseling with either personal or academic problems, guiding in choice of college or occupation. Counseling the eleventh and twelfth graders. Miss Meyering has many varied duties in helping students develop to the greatest of their ability and gain a self understanding. Her main duties are counseling, giving educational information, and programing. However, she has many other duties which include the following: giving vocational information, placing students in business or in colleges, giving personal counsel, testing, and taking charge of scholarships. Mr. Ritsma, the seventh and eighth grade counselor, is very active with his job. Contacting the sixth grade of the feeder schools each spring, orienting, the sixth graders by having them visit Central and through the Big Brother-Big Sister Club, enrolling the seventh graders and new students and helping them make adjustments, and programing for Senior High with the assistance of parentt conferences are several of Mr. Ritsma ' s duties. Another new addition this year is a full time personnel clerk who is Mrs. Nelson. She assists all three counselors by taking calls, scheduling appointments, filing, and helping with general secretarial work. I y Km ft COUNSELING STAFF Wesley Perrin — Head Counselor Lucille Meyering — Counselor Albert Ritsema — Counselor Mrs. Dora Nelson — Personnel Clerk Ih 12 -r Mrs. Woodlock is in charge of handling the truancy cases. This year, with the many changes, the system has been made more efficient. Assisting Mrs. Woodlock is Mrs. Keegstra. the attendance clerk, who keeps the attendance records and directs the technical office work. She checks the absences by phone and supervises the many runners who collect the absence slips each hour. Nancy Dare 13 TEACHERS Sandra Kay Feldpausch Michigan Stale University, B.S.: Clothing, Foods, • oods 4 Enid W. Combs Chicago Art Institute, Columbia University, Pius Columbia University, Piux XII Institute (Florence, Italy), B.S.,M.A.; Art Paul Richard Mead Sacred Heart College, Aquinas College, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, B.A., M.A.; Counselor in Study Habits and Skills Patrick D. Reagan Grand Rapids Junior Col- lege. Michigan State Uni- versity, B.A.; American History, Civics August Arndt Central Michigan Univer- sity, B.S. ; University of Michigan, M.A.; Alfjchra, Geometry, Trifiononieti ; Head of Math Di ' parlment Patrick Barr Western Michigan Univer- sity. B.S.; World History. Civics: Varsity Clidj; Foot- ball Helen Atchison estern Michigan Univer- ' ity, University of Mich- igan, Aquinas College. B.S. ; 7th Grade Fused Genevieve M. Beattie Taylor University. A.B.: English i) ' -fitM Lav rence F. Barctieski Grand Rapids Junior Col- lege, Central Micliigan Uni- versity, B.S. ; Driver Edu- cation Harold Vernon Beattie Taylor University, Univer sity of Michigan, B.S., A.M.; English, History, Arithmetic; HELIOS AN- NUAL Photography Newton D. Becker Austin Peay Slate College, U.S.; Senior Band, Senior Orchestra. Beginning Or- chestra and Band: Instru- mental, Golden Girls ' Drill Team, Swing Band Mr. Becker, director of the variety show, works with Junior Girls ' Chorus Line. Edna Bibby (Carroll College, Drexel In- stitute, University of Wis- consin, University of Chi- cago, University of Mich- igan, B.A., B.L.S. ; Librarian Phyllis Diane Chapinan Western Michigan Univer- sity, University of Mich- igan, B.A., M.A.; Civics, World History; Senior Class Advisor, Senior Ushers Margaret M. Brower Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Western Reserve Univer- sity, B.A., M.A., B.L.S. ; Librarian; Library Club Elaine Clarke University of Michigan, A.B., M.A.; English; Na- tional Honor Society 16 Head Clerk Sharon is hard at work. Henrietta DeLoof Weslprn Michigan Uiiivrr sity, University of Micliif;an Extension, Calvin College, A.B.; Art; HELIOS AN- NUAL Advisor Mr. Cleveland and his wife enjoy themselves while attending the annual Boy ' s Heaven Dance . Betty Jane DeYoung Western Michigan Univer sity, B.A.: English, Speerli, Dramatics, Debate; Senior Cheerleaders, Sock ami Buskin, Thespians; Dfhaii Coach, Forensics Coach George B. Cleveland Michigan Slate University, B.S.; 8lh Grade Fused; Hi-Y; Pep Club; Cross Country Coach, Baseball Assistant Coach Beverly Jane Dodds Transylvania College. Mich- igan State University, B. A. : English, French; Senior Y-Teens, Jr. High Cheer- leaders 17 Belle Dow University of Chicago, Ph.B., M.A. : Homemakins Wallace frederick Fillingham Western Michigan Univer- sity, B-S., M.A. ; Woodwork; Stage Crew; Varsity Base- ball Coach Robert F. Engelman Grand Rapids Junior Col- lege, Albion College, A.B.; Algebra, Geometry, Phys- ics; Facidty Council; Golf Coach James R. Fox Western Michigan Univer- sity, Michigan State Uni- versity, B.S., M.A.; 8tli Grade Fused; Second Team Basketball Coacli, Varsity Track Coach Mary Fennell Michigan State University, University of Madrid, Mid dlebury College, B.A., M.A University of Michigan Spanish, Latin; Span is Club, Classical (Latin Club Helen L. Freeman Sargent College, Columbia University, University of Michigan; Physical Edu- cation; Agona Club, Girls ' Athletic Association Connie Gillespie University of Iowa, Calvin Coll.-gp, A.B.; Clotliinn 1. 2, H, Personal Regimen, Home Management Paul G. Hecker Michigan State University, n.A.: 8tli Grade Fused; Seeond Team Football Coach, Freshman Basket- ball Coach, Tennis Coach John B. Ham Michigan State University, Montana Slate University, University of Michigan. Calvin College, A.B., A.M.; Biology, General Science; Junior Class Advisor Marge Henry Western Michigan Univei sity: 7lh Grade Fused; Bm Brotlicr — Big Sister fC ... Helen Harrigan V n iversily of Michigan, . .B., M.A.; American His- tory, World History Charlotte P. Herron eN« Calvin College. Western t Michigan University, B.S Home Economics Mr. Beattie and Jim Van Houten — our faithful phofographers. Earl Jarvis Western Michigan Univer- sity, University of Mirli- ipan, (Columbia University, B.S., M.A • Math 10% Margaret M. Holmes University of Toledo, Uni- versity of Michigan, Mich- igan State University, B.A., M.A.: Social Science, Eng- h ; Senior Student Council Lois Elizabeth Kemp A 111 ion College, Michigan State University, A.B.: A.B.; Remedial and Devel- opmental Reading Charles H. Irwin Grand Rapids Junior Col- lege, Western Michigan University, B. S. ; Physical Education; Athletic Direc- Edmund John Kieras Aquinas College. University of Michigan, Michigan State University, B.S.. M.A. ; General Science; Chess Cluh Karl J. Killman Grand Rapids Junior Col- lege, Central Michigan University, A. B.; 7th Grade Fused Oor principal demon- strates his culinary arts as a guest of the Home Economics class. Jock Blaine King Grand Rapids Junior Col- lege, Western Michigan University, University of Michigan, B.A. ; Economics, Government Jacob S. Laham Western Michigan Univer- sity, University of Mich- igan, Smith Hughes; Shoe Repair; Bookstore Manager James Lepech Michigan State University B.A.; General Shop Roland E. Lubbinge Western Michigan Univer- sity, B.S.; Mechanical Drawing; P.T.A. Teacher j Vice-President ' 21 James Ludwick Western Mirliigan Univer- sity, B.S.; Eleetronics; Swimming Coach, Football ( oacl) Waller I. Miller Soutli Dakota Stale, Moni- ingside College, Mieliigan State University, B.S.: Graphic Arts; HELIOS ANNUAL Business Man- ager Harvey Meyaard Calvin College, Michigan State University, University of Michigan, Southern Illi- nois University, A.B.,M.A.: Biology, Physiology, Gen- eral Science; Youth for Christ Thelma Mottashed Graceland College. Univer- sity of Michigan: Study Hall Teacher Lucile Ellen Meyering University of Michigan, Northwestern University, A.B., M.A.; American His- tory, Senior High Counselor Helen Orlyk Bowling Green State Uni- versity, Michigan State Ex- tension, B.S.; Foods, Home Living Mr. Posthumus enters a dance. Did you check his I.D. card girls? Russell P. Posthumus Grand Rapids Junior Col- lege, Central Michigan Univprsity, University of Michigan, A.B., M.A.: World History, Civics, Au- dio Visual Coordinator; Varsity Football Coach, Assistant Track Coach LaNelle B. Rotnon Murray State College, Uni vcrsity of Kentucky, Mich igan State University; Gen eral Music; Junior Higl Chorus Emma Quigley University of Michigan, University of Toledo, A.B.; English; Senior Red Cross Kenneth Charles Schellenberger Westminster Choir College. Michigan State University, B.M.; General Music, Jr. High Chorus, Boys ' and Girls ' Glee Clubs 23 Wilamena Schoonberger Hope (.oIleRf, University of Micliigan, A.B., M.A.; Chemistry, General Science David Sharphorn Western Miiliifiaii Uiiiver sity, U.S., .M.A.; Generai Math, 7th Grade Arithme- tic, Jr. Hifih Math; Varsity Dasketball Coach Shirley A. Schriber estcrn Miclii{;an Univer- sity, University of Mich- if;an, I5.A., M.A.; English; Head of English Depart- ment; RA.M ' s REVIEW, National Honor Society. Literary Advisor for HELIOS ANNUAL ART ypt Panzie M. Stevens (Georgetown College, B.A. 7th Grade Fused Wacie Seeley X I stern Michigan Univer- sit , B.S.: 7th and Rth Grade Arithmetic John Robert TenHave Calvin College, Illinois State University, A. B., M.S.; 7th and 8th Grade Science 24 Robert Tovey Aquinas College, Micliipan State University. A. B.; M.A., Special Education Adrian VanDop Ferris Institute, University of Tennessee, B.S., M.S.: Typing, Shorthand, Book- keeping, Business Law. Business Arithmetic, Re- tailing; Faculty Council Treasurer Jack G, VanAartsen Michigan State University. B.A.. M.A.; 8th Grade Fused. Mathematics; Junior High Student Council, Jun- ior High Ushers, Junior High Red Cross, Future Teachers ' Club 4 ' •% James Voyce Stout State College, Univer- sity of Michigan, B.S., MA.: Related Occupational Training and Vocational Coordinating John VonderMolen ( ' .rand Rapids Junior Col- lege, Western Michigan University, University of .Michigan, B.S., M.A.; Ma- line Shop Elmer H. Vruggink Michigan Tech. Hope Col lege, Montana State Col lege. University of Mich- igan, Western Michigan University, B.A., M.A.; --Vl- gebra. Solid Geometry, Ad- vanced Algebra; Director of Evening High School 25 , p. Claire L. Walper University of Michigan, University of Colorado. Columbia University, B.S.. -M.A.: General Science, Biology Theresa Westra Western. Michigan Univer- sity, University of Mich- igan, A.B., M.A.; Special Education; Future Teach- ers Club Kathryn Wandersheid Butler University, A.B.; English Vera L. Wingeier Mankato State College, B.E.; 7th Grade Fused Mary Weidenfeller Michigan State University, B.A.: Typing, Shorthand Phyllis B. Young Mi chigan State University, B.A. ; Office Practice, Busi- ness Math; Jr. Y-Teens 26 Cooks: Ethel Joldersrra, Regina Haskins, Charlone Hoffman, Emma Almy. COOKS In spite of changes and the new three lunch periods, the kitchen staff has still managed to work efficiently to feed its patronizers. The cafeteria operates smoothly during the noon hours and is aided by students who sell items and work the cash registers. Included among the staff ' s duties are preparing the lunch hour meals, helping keep order in the cafeteria, and cleaning up after the noon hour. Also, the staff provides help to organ- izations that use the cafeteria at night. Custodians: 1st Row: B. Par- meter, A. Budnick, R. Murphy 2nd Row: B. Young, D. Cor- stange, L. Mesnard. MAINTENANCE This maintenance staff composed of a fireman, an engineer, and janitors, kept Central in good condition throughout the year. The responsibili- ties of the maintenance staff are as follows: clean- ing rooms and halls, taking care of the school yard, checking the lights, heating the school, receiving department supplies and delivering them to the various teachers throughout the building, and doing repair jobs. Engineer?; Nick Callis, Bil Wompo, Blaine Lusk. ORGANIZATIONS We have a great variety of clubs or organizations most of which are open to any interested persons. At different times of the year, various clubs seemed to be in the spotlight or the limelight, but each club was important to its own members in particular. Each has cast shadows or influence which will be invaluable in the future. Organizations not only provided the oppor- tunity for high school students to join together for social contacts, but they also gave service, developed leadership, and helped make well rounded individuals. 28 The purpose of the Senior High Student Counci is to promote cooperation, to raise morale, to spon sor activities, and to serve as a means of communi cation. This very active club sponsored the annua Homecoming Dance and Boys ' Heaven. The mem bers also have had charge of the hall monitoring system, the issuing of identification cards, and club charters, in addition to money-making projects such as food sales. Mrs. Holmes is the sponsor of this important organization. SENIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL 1st Row: C. Martinez, K. Cogan, N. Seltz, B. Sholley, S. Russell. 2nd Row: D. Brogdon, S. Meyers, M. Vermaire, L. Barr, P. Johnson, B. Winters, B. Jorgensen. 3rd Row: R. Brown, R. Miller, J. Barr, H. Hasklns, E. Ripmaster, J. Zehe, R. Whitman. 30 1st Row 8 Van Arisen, C. Vaughn, M. Klunder, T. Gilner, G. Gazella. 2nd Row: J. Magnusen, J. Wong, S. Allen, C. Tobin, C. Burton, J. Snyder, E. Drew, E. Koukios. 3rd Row: D. Ripmaster, G. Thomas, S. Kloet, H. jnclinroek, S. Nesblft, M. Gravelyn, N. Wotring, M. Wunsch. 4th Row: S. Mayfield, J. Devlin, P. Kloet, R. Jones, S. Myers, R. Rosema, C. Maddock, B. Barber. JUNIOR HIGH STUDENT COUNCIL JUNIOR HIGH RED CROSS Officers: H. Inklemrock, treas.; N. Wotring, secretary; S. Myers, vice-pres., E. Koukios, pres. Jr. Red Cross Officers: Sec. -Treas., C. Burton; Pres., M. Crabb; Vice-Pres., B. Von Aartsen. 31 R. Kuiper, R. VanOosten, G. Hoskms, L. Hubka, M. Vermaire, V. Klavins, B. Jorgensen, L. Jenks, M. Johnson, J. Jones, M. Stephens, B. Wittenbach, I. Arins, N. Dare, P. Johnson, H. Peegle, I. Silvas, D. DeVries, G. Dzeguse, L. Van Sweden, M. Straumonis, E. Van Sweden, L. Celmins, J. Zehe. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The National Honor Society is an organization honoring select, outstanding high school students. This year, under the co-sponsorship of Miss Clarke and Miss Schriber, the members managed the Lost and Found Department in the office and have com- pleted teacher ' s name cards for classroom doors. The purpose of the National Honor Society, a local chapter of a national organization, is to recognize the outstanding achievements of Central students. Members are elected on the basis of character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Officers for the first semester were president, Gordon Hasking; vice-president, Jeff Zehe; secretary, Beth Witten- bach; and treasurer, Lois Van Sweden. Officers for the second semester were president, Latvis Celmins; vice-president. Maris Straumanis; secre- tary, Inguna Silavs; and treasurer, Bruce Jorgensen. 32 DEBATE This year, Dehate has once again played an active and important part in representing Central. During the year, the debaters participated in three city league tournaments. Also, debate meets were held from 4:00 to 5:30 along with a supper held at the host ' s school. In the State League Tournament, Central met Lansing, Big Rapids, Grand Haven, and Muskegon Catholic Central. The purpose of debate is to help promote an interest in speech and discus- sion. This year. Miss DeYoung sponsored the Debate team. The officers were Linda Hubka, president; and Latvis Celmins, treasurer. Debate: 1st Row: L. Celmins, K. Grooters, L. Hubka, M. Straumanis. 2nd Row: C. Martinez, K. Hardesty, D, Badrick, A, Lapins 33 1st Row: N. Gunton, L. Samualson, L. Jenks, M. Johnson, E. Van Sweden, M. Meyers, B. Sholley. 2nd Row: P. Voigt, N. Dare, V. Purins, D. Wiley, J. Nixon, L. Witcop, K. Hanson, M. Straumanis, L. Celmins. RAMS ' REVIEW Miss Schriber, Nancy Gunton, and Lois Jeni s work to meet a deadline. Central High School ' s newspaper, the RAMS ' REVIEW, acts as a means of communication between students of all grades. The RAMS ' REVIEW is a very interesting and informative little paper. It keeps tabs on all current events, opportunities open to students, top personali- ties, and achievements. Besides publishing a paper, the staff learns to cooperate with each other by combining various ideas successfully. They become acquainted with the problems of leadership by holding positions of responsibil- ities on the staff. With Miss Schriber as spon- sor, the staff worked every sixth hour and many hours after school to put out the paper. Given out with the paper was the ROTO publication. ENGLISH WORKSHOP The main purpose of the English Workshop is to promote a better under- standing of the English language to the students who need some assistance and to aid students who have problems in any phase of English throughout the year. Senior high students who possess a good average in English sacri- fice their study hall in order to help out their fellow students. Experience in Workshop develops qualities in the helpers which will be of great impor- tance in their future years. This year the English workshop, under the direc- tion of Miss Clarke, was open the sixth hour. The helpers received certificates at the Spring Honors Assembly. MATH WORKSHOP The purpose of Math Workshop is to help students with mathematic problems, including anything from arithmetic to trigonometry. This year the workshop was located in room 114 under Mr. Arndt ' s super ' ision during the fifth hour. Students receive help in mathematics from student helpers chosen by Mr. Arndt. These helpers must have a B average in math. At the end of the year, they receive certificates in the Honor Assembly for their assistance. 36 Isf Row: D. Quint, P. Fuller, L. Witcop, I. Arins, M. Stephens, L. Jenks, L. Hubka, B. Afton, R. Wilson. 2nd Row: J. Bachman, D. Atwell, R. Kuiper, G. Haskins, H. Peegle, J. Jones, M. Brunett, D. DeVries. 3rd Row: M. Bowman, M. Baker, J. Sanders, M. Vermaire, T. Gravelyn, T. Swiger, B. Wittenbach, S. Hula. Head Users, Roy E. Wilson, Jr. and Bob Afton. SENIOR HIGH USHERS The Senior High Ushers are a group selected in the spring from each Junior Class on the basis of their scholastic record, leadership, and general attitude. They first ushered at the Nu- meral Day Ceremony while they were Juniors. After that, they ushered at the Class Night and Class Day performances. In their Senior year, they ushered at all the senior high assemblies, the Senior Play, and the Variety Show. The head iishers this year were Roy Wilson and Bob Afton. The group was sponsored by the senior class sponsor. Miss Chapman. f l| ' Roy E. Wilson, Jr. Robert Harold Afton JUNIOR HIGH USHERS The Junior High has its own ushers since they have their own assemblies. These ushers operate exactly as the Senior High Ushers do. They chose to head their group Sandy Kloet and Judy Snyder, whose job it is to organize the other members. They also hold sales to raise money. These students are selected by their teachers because of their person- alities, leadership, and scholarship. This year Mr. Van Aartsen sponsored the Junior High Ushers. Judy Snyder, Sandy Kloet. L. to R.: J. Snyder, S. Schroeder, J. Magunsen, E. Sampanes, N. Wotring, B. Porter, J. Bradfreld S Kloet S. Wallgren, D. Bush. STAGE CREW This all important but often overlooked organi- zation is most essential for all assemblies and stage productions. Among the chores of the stage crew are included setting up of props, adjusting of the lights, supervision of the sound, and manipulation of the curtains. These workers, behind the scenes, are dedicated to the maintenance of good back- stage direction and are greatly appreciated by all groups in need of their service. Mr. Fillingham, as sponsor, supervises the stage crew and devotes many hours to help make more successful productions. Bill Lapinski Joanne Grachtrup, Roxanne Hord, Donna Brogdon, Petra Voigt, Capfain Susie Russell, Judy Merfz. SENIOR CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders ' chief purpose is to promote spirit at games, pep assemblies, and pep rallies with rousing cheers and chants on which they spend much time preparing. As a unique project this year, the girls worked at a gas station to earn money for their new uniforms. Also, they gave spreads for various other cheerleading squads be- fore basketball games. Each year two girls from each grade in senior high are selected when try- outs are held in the spring. Captain this year was Sue Russell and sponsor, Miss De Young. 40 Martha Koukios, Judy Snyder, Karen Rybski, Meredith Wood, Ellen Drew, Susan Schlefler. JUNIOR CHEERLEADERS Junior Cheerleaders Like the Senior Cheerleaders, these girls were present at all the games to root the Junior High teams on to victory. Likewise, they put on pep assemblies for the football, basketball, and track teams. These girls were chosen at the tryouts which are held every year. They are also used to replace any Senior cheerleader in case of emergency. Judy Snyder is the captain, and Miss Dodds is the sponsor. 41 1st Row: M. Hoebeke, J. Vasquez, B. Sholley, N. Seitz, J. Drew, B. Winters, P. Tunniclif, J. Mertz, L. Burr. Row: T. Arrok, L. Celmins, D. Brogdon, J. Gilner, S. Wagenaor, A. Alway, J. Surfies. 2nd AGONA CLUB The Agona Club is made up entirely of girls who are selected juniors and seniors having at least a B average and one year ' s membership in G.A.A. Also, an outstand- ing Freshman girl who receives the Agona Cup may join in her Sophomore year. An informal initiation is held in scho ol, and is followed by a formal initiation tea. The Agona Club helped needy families with baskets of food during holidays, sponsored Junior High dances, and had several sales this year. During the Honor Assembly, in addition to giving the Agona Cup, they awarded a scholar- ship for $75.00 to a worthy senior to Junior College. They also presented the Tri-Honor Cup to an outstanding Senior girl. The officers were Margaret Vermaire, president; Marcia Johnson, vice-president; Nancy Gunton, secretary ; Helen Peegel, treasurer; and the sponsor is Miss Freeman. 42 1st Row: R. Kuiper, L. Samuelson, D. Badrick, M. Johnson, I. Arins, M. Bowman, H. Peegle, K. Vandermolen, L Hubka. 2nd Row L. Stede, L. Jenks, P. Stoepker, B. Kerpe, L. Van Sweden, N. Dare, M. Dunn, B. Wittenbach, M. Woolf. 3rd Row: M. Vermaire, E. VanSweden, N. Gunfon, B. Knight, I. Silavs, M. Swartz, J. Bachmon, M. Crow, A. Burton, R. Arrison. Officers: M. Vermaire, pres.; M. Johnson, vice-pres.; N. Gunton, secretary; H. Peegel, treas. 43 1st Row: C. Calvetti, P. Tunnicliffe, S. Singer, C. Cogan, C. Martinez, C. Kazma. 2nd Row: J. Johnson, L. Celmins, A. Alway, J. Mertz, L. Burr, N. Seitz, P. Voigt. 3rd Row: D. Garnett, J. Brown, D. McGrath, J. Nixon, C. Apostle, S. Seitz B. Winter. 4th Row: D. Weekley, V. Arlns, D. Keegstra, T. Sampanes, B. Barr, J. Otterbridge, K. Schagat, K. Bartholomew. BIG BROTHER-BIG SISTER The purpose of the Big Brother Big Sister club is to help the new students in Central adjust to their classes and school routine. The members of this club conduct the sixth graders on a tour through school when they visit Central on Class Day. This year the club held an assembly for the seventh grade students for the purpose of answer- ing their questions. Also, sales were held to raise money. This money is used to sponsor parties for the seventh grade and to be able to present a cup to an outstanding eighth grade boy in the Honors Assembly. The Big Brother Big Sister Club also had a workshop at different hours of the day in Mrs. Henry ' s room. Its purpose is to help the seventh grade students with their homework. Mrs. Henry sponsors the club. Officers: President — D. Weekley, Vice-Pres. — C. Kozma, Treasurer — P. Tunnicliffe, Sec- retary — C. Martinez 44 SENIOR HIGH PEP CLUB Officers: R. Wilson, pres.; S. Russell, Vice-pres.; G. Claytor, secretary; M. Baker, treas. The purpose of the Pep Club is to build up spirit and enthusiasm. It accomplishes this by taking part in pep assemblies, keeping news on the All Sports Bulletin Board up to date, and by making signs and posters about the various games. The club has attended basketball games as a group to make a block of cheerers, has printed a newsletter distributed to create interest in the basketball team, and has made special signs for the gym for home games. L to R 1st Row: M. Baker, M. Spencer, R. Wilson. 2nd Row: S. Russell, T. Cleveland, J. Malfroid, J. Moore, M. Malfroid, N. Dale. 3rd Row: J. Vasquez, J. Gratchrap, G. Claytor, M. Crabb, D. Brogdon, M. Woolf; R. Hord. 4th Row: L McNeal, M. Vasquez, K. Green, J. Sanders, S. Meyrs, J. Crawford, S. Coleman, J. Mertz, P. Voigt. 45 1st Row: D. Atwell, R. Weekley, D. Weekley, J. Otterbridge, B. Dusendang, T. Hoffman, R. Wilson, C. Holt. 2r,d Row: L. Somers, J. Porter, M. Baker, M. Brunnet, F. Barr, T. Swiger, J. Covert, B. Weeber. 3rd Row: K. Schagot, J. Jones, B. Affon, R. Miller, W. Arins, R. Fyke, T. Gravelyn, D. Nelson. 4th Row: C. Matheson, T. Wickering, D. Berrevoets. C-CLUB Officers: Pres. R. Wilson, Sg. of Arms B. Dusendang Jreas. T. Gravelyn, Vice-Pres. R. Ryke, Sec. J. Covert 46 The C-Club, one of Central ' s most active clubs, is composed of senior high boys who have won a major letter in any one of Cen- tral ' s many sports. Always interested in the welfare of the school, the members follow the club ' s code very closely. The purpose of the C-Club is to establish a higher standard of athletics and to promote greater sports- manship among teams and students at Cen- tral. This year a new camera and two new American flags were purchased for the school. Also, the annual C-Club - faculty game was sponsored by the C-Club. The officers were as follows: president, Roy Wilson; vice- president, Russell Fyke; secretary, Jim Covert; treasurer, Terry Gravely; sergeants- at-arms, Bruce Dusendang and Terry Wick- ering. The sponsor this year was Mr. Barr. • f i j 1st Row: R. Powers, K. Pierce, G. Swiger, D. Verbrugge, R. Bressler, C. Hogle, B. Thompson, J. Nixon. 2nd Row: G. Dzeguze, R. Vander Ark, L. Celmins, R. Brown, D. Keekstra, B. Johnson, D. McGraph, C. Gooder, M. Stroumanis. 3rd Row: M. Smith, D. Vedejs, A. Simpson, A. Wilder, B. Jorgensen, E. Jamison, J. Signor, H. Meyers, D. Blower. 4th Row: P. Fuller, T. Gunn, E. Ripmoster. 47 SENIOR BAND The Senior Band supplies music for school activities and promotes an interest in music. The band is present at our football games, where it boosts spirit, and in as- semblies throughout the year. Also, the band represents Central in parades and other community activities. In the fall, the band participated in Band Day at Ann Arbor, and in the spring it played in the Pops Concert. With Mr. Becker as sponsor this year, were the following officers: pres- ident, Dick Bressler; vice-president — treas- urer. Bob VanderMeer; secretary, Nancy Wendlant. Majorettes B. Colley, N. Wend- landt, P. Plet, M. Stepke. Major — K. Schagat. 4S Officers N. Wendlandt, Meer, R. Bressler. B. Vander 1st Row: K. Shagart, J. Butler, N. Wendlant, P. Pletz, B. Stepke, B. Colley, Mr. Becker. 2nd Row: R. Peters J Van Houten, K. Pierce, B. Brown, J. Moore, J. Zee. 3rd Row: J. Koch, S. Wallgren, L. Vargoniue, D. Bogart M Johnson, P. DeVries, C. Maddocks. 4th Row: S. Hula, R. Barnes, G. Swiger, J. Hulzing, V. Graham, J. Martineou 5th Row: R. Bressler, D. DeVries, D. Barthette, M. Meyer, L. Colombo, B. Anderson. 6th Row: D Wilson T Gunderson, R. Romanowski, T. Celmins, B. VanderMeer, T. Good, L. Hicks. Flog Bearers- D Jason B Lay ' ne INTERMEDIATE BAND Front Row: S Qumt B. Laman, M. Hull, C. Davidson, N. Kingsnorth, P. Berquist, P. Dudley, M. Koukios A. Sompan.s, P. Hoeksema L. Mann, D. Mitchell, R. Pahalns, S. Hula. 2nd Row: C. Clubine, S. Schroder tn A i, n M ° ' ' u f ' ' ■• • ' ° - ' - ' - M °d N. Wilson, D. Van Houten, J. Jorgen- C KleL!.r ' T r ' °;. .° ' ' •■• ' ' ° ' ' ' ■ ' elson, P. Hayboer, J. Kaye, G. Gazella, R. Kohlenberger, R ' Schefler r Fo ' l ' ' « w ' , rr ' ' ' ' ' ° ' ' - DuPY- G. Thomas, J. Mustie. Drums: C. Wyma K. ichiefler, C. Forsythe, B. Woolf, S. Lee, P. Swanson. 49 1st Row: B. Moore, E. Koukios, U. Wolf, G. Stomas, S. Lowson, G. Koopmons, P. Kopen. 2nd Row: R. Jones, P. Wildeboer, L. Evans, E. Densmore, D. DeVries, R. Bressler, M. Johnson, P. Stoepker, B. Ander- son, G. Koch, L. Hicks, R. VonderArk, B. VonderMeer, C. Maddocks, S. Wollgreen C. Barnwell, J. Zee. Standing: T. Grovelyn, N. Becker, J. Miore, B. Woolf. Senior orchestra is meant to be a cultural subject which gives instrumental students an opportunity to learn and study the music of the masters and more contemporary composers. Besides play- ing for the school at various activities throughout the year such as the Christmas assembly and the Spring Honors assembly, the orchestra members participate in community cultural activities. Some of these being the Grand Rapids Pop Concert, the Civic Theater, and the Grand Rapids Symphony. With Mr. Becker as sponsor, the officers for this year were president, Becky Moore and secretary-treasurer, Ruth Jones. SENIOR ORCHESTRA 1st Row J Wong, S. Anderson, S. Castle, J. Earle, A. Barnes, L. DeBryan. 2nd Row: A. HIndal, S. Williams, D. Layjuess. 3rd Row: R. Billings, S. Stanley, C. Burgess. 4th Row: P. Steele, S. Blower, S. Qumt, P. Dudley, M. Koukios, R. Colenberger, G. Gazella, C. Maddocks, J. Muste, D. Dupy, G. Thomas. Standing: R. Schiefler, C. Wyma, D. White, J. Nunn, H. Palmer, B. VanderJact, R. Blanchard. !■ Hi Hilip P K. Prusinski, S. Bollee, M. Dirkma, M. Taylor, B. Grady, N. Wendlandt, N. Jones, S. Gilner, S. Barense, B. Weekley, K. Pore. Missing from plctwre: M. Prusinski, J. Magnesun. GOLDEN GIRLS The Drill Team is a new club in Central this year. The members provided interesting half-time enter- tainment at our football games by their drill forma- tions. They also marched in various parades and had food sales to raise the funds needed for their other activities. The officers were president, Nancy Wend- landt; vice-president, Nancy Barense; secretary, Ruth Hones; treasurer, Kathy Prusinski; sergeant- at-arms; Pat Wildeboer; and uniform captain, Mar- lene Prusinski. The sponsor of this new and inter- esting club is Mr. Becker. SWING BAND 1st Row: K. Hardsty, R. Wilson, F. Simons, B. Bricon, H. Wallace, B. Dusendang, J. Noga, R. Powers, D. Badrick, M. Spencer, I. Bredikis, B. Colley. 2nd Row: L. Beard, M. Van Sweden, P. Scobey, R. Imick, L. Celmins, T. Arrak, N. Dupey, B. Weeber, B. MacDirmaid, A. Young, N. Hudson, J. Covey. 3rd Row: B. Wilson, S. Celemce, M. Pygral, J. GildhofF. A CAPPELLA CHOIR The major aim of the A Capella choir is to create a greater interest in the field of music. The choir presented many inspiring musical selections this year at Central ' s two traditional assemblies, the Armistic Day service and the Christmas Pro- gram. It also displayed its talent at the Vesper Service held at Christmas time at Fountain Street Church and in the Spring Concert. Mr. Schellen- berger has worked hard directing and training the choir. The officers this year were Patty Johnson, president; Bruce Dusendang, vice-president; Linda Grooters, secretary; and Terry Wickering, treasurer. At the end of the year, all the seniors who had been in choir four semesters received choir pins. 52 M. Naughton, R. Curtis, T. Rybski, B. MerriH, H. Peegel. 4th Row: K. Vandermolen, M. Crow, L. Grooters, T. Ripmaster, M. Baker, J. Nink, T. Wickering, K. Barthlomew, C. Gooder, I. Silvat, D. Ringlod, P. Dubinshak, M. Swartz. OfFicers: President — P. Johnson, vice-pres. — B. Dusendang, Secretary — L. Grooters Treasurer — T. Wickering 53 1st Row: F. Stewart, N. Vasquez, S. Shaw, N. Cole, D. Ringold, C. Daividson, L. Darling, J. Boyd, S. Curtis, L. Mallette, J. Curtis, M. Kiropczyk, T. Plank, L. Hitchcock, P. Riste. 2nd Row: M. Mick M. Fraser, L. Pugh, D. Magone. E. Wnuk, R. Haldiman, D. Vincent, B. McNeil, G. Herrlnga, B. Martin, P. Plett, F. Mah, A. Rood, S. Orlowski, P. Swanson. 3rd Row: H. Dine, S. Ryke, A.John- son, P. Mann, A. JafFas, N. HufFman, M. Bent, S. Anderson, L. Vender Myn, J. Wong, S. Mey- ers N. Kingsnorth, G. Immik, V. Mooney, N. Shaw, G. Beckwith, J. Ketchpaw JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS Director LaNelle B. Roman 54 Classical Club officers: L. Van Sweden, J. De Maagd, M. Johnson, D. Wiley. Spanish Club ofFicers: M. Straumanis, L. Sam- uelson, B. Thompson, M. Malfroid. CLASSICAL CLUB The purpose of the Classical Cluh, spnosored by Miss Fennel!, is to promote cultural interests in languages, history, and Roman civilizations. Any student completing one semester of Latin with a B or better average is eligible to join. One of the main events this year was the singing of Christmas Carols in Latin. The club also contributed money to The Grand Rapids Press Santa Claus Girls at Christmas time. In addition, the club held spreads as social events. Officers of the club were Marcia Johnson, president; Jane De Maagd, vice-presi- dent; Lois Van Sweden, secretary; Doug Wiley, treasurer. Classical Club: 1st Row: M. Hoebeke, K. Wes- orick, J.Snyder. 2nd Row; L. Jenks, J. Bucknell, M. Johnson, E. Magone. 3rd Row: N. Dare, J DeMaagd, D. Wiley, K. Riach. 4th Row: J. Surfus, M. Meyer, L. Smith, L. Van Sweden. SPANISH CLUB The Spanish Clul), made up of students with one year of Spanish, was organized to help stu- dents with the language and to promote interest in the Spanish language and customs. This year the members strove to accomplish this purpose by visiting the Fiesta Cafe, having a display of Spanish articles in the front showcase, and par- taking in various other activities. Besides these learning activities, the meetings were all con- ducted in Spanish. Spanish Club: 1st Row: P. Boomer, M. Malfroid, S. Vander Sloot 2nd Row: M. Dunn, C. Cininskas, L. Scmuelson 3rd Row: G. Claytor, K. Green, P. Gorman 4th Row: D. Stien, B. Thompson, M. Straumanis 1st Row: M. Martin, C. Muste, S. Plank, K. Syrett, S. Vender Sloot, M. Wood, M. Spencer, T. Cleveland 2nd Row: L. Burr, B. Weston, T. RIed, K. Marlett, F. Boland, Y. Kotrch, B. Cavanaugh, R. Hord, J. Grach- strup 3rd Row: G. Ross, J. Nutt, C. Apostle, D. Gogo, M. Sewls, S. Peabody, S. Shiefler, P. Volgt 4th Row: S. Barense, M. Vasquez, M. Walsti, M. Johnson, D. Vitens, E. Fordoes Y-TEENS The Senior Y-Teens, organized during the second semester, have become a very active club. With their purpose in mind, to encourage Christian spirit, friendship, and service in cooperation with the Grand Rapids Y.W.C.A. They have given service and have had several spreads with speakers. With Miss Dodds as sponsor, the officers were: President Teri Reed, Vice-President Secretary Sue Vander Sloot, Treasurer Sue Schiefler. The purpose of the Junior Y-Teens is to promote friendship, cooperation, and a bond of under- standing in the knowledge and love of God. This club, which works in coordination with the Y.W.C.A., has many activities through which the members tried to fulfull their purpose. With Mrs. Young as their sponsor, the officers of this active club are presi- dent, Sandra Kloet; vice-president, Sue Meyers; sec- retary, Bev Weekley; treasurer, Jane Wong; and Inter Club Council Representative, Judy Zee. 1st Row: J. Crawford, Y. Rodriguez, A. Roelofs, A. GuHerrez, J. Wong, B. Cassei, G. Brunnett, P. Landauer, N. Johnson 2nd Row: B. Holmes, F. Simson, S. Schroeder, M. Slovinski, S. Lawson, W. Jones, B. Weekley 3rd Row: E. Evans, P. Kloet, R. Jones, S. Myers, B. Gooder, J. Zee, S. Kloet Hl-Y Good scholarship and a Christian way of life; these are the purposes of the Hi-Y. Any Senior High boy who is interested may join. The activities of the cluh closely follow those of the Y.M.C.A. Through the Hi-Y the hoys participated in organized bowling and basketball with other clubs in the city. The officers this year were president, Dick Nelson ; vice- president, Allan Marsh; secretary, Dick Atwell; treasurer, Stan Hula; and chaplin, Richard Bressler. Mr. Cleveland was the sponsor. 1st Row: S. Hula, M. Baker, R. VanderArk, A. Marsh, T. Swiger, T. Walsh. 2nd Row: D. Hickok, D. McGrath, V. Arins, L. Celmins, J. Van Houten, B. Afton. 3rd Row: D. Nelson, K. Hanson, V. Kiavlns, R. Miller, D. Atwell, R. Weekley, J. Zehe. 1st Row: p. Boomers, M. Sweet, F. Simon, S. Taylor, S. Bremmer. 2nd Row: A. Sallie, P. Colley, P. Gorman, S. Mayfield. LIBRARY CLUB A very helpful and useful club is the Library Club. With Mrs. Brower, the sponsor, giving assist- ance, the members of all grades have given aid in helping students in the library, tending to the check- ing and timing of permits, checking out books, and taking care of over- due books. In addition to keeping the bookshelves in order, the mem- bers also promote a keen interest in new books. Because of the new school schedule, the Library Club has found it difficult to have any activities. However, the members have devoted time and effort to keep the library in smooth running order for the convenience of those who use it. Officers: Pres. A. Sallie, Vice-Pres. P. Boomers, Sec. M. Sweet, Treas. P. Colley. 58 Isf Row: E. Drew, J. Hyser, J. Synder, K. Hardestey, M. Welsh, N. Wotring, M. Spencer. 2nd Row: J. Broymon, M. Dunn, S. Stressmon, R. Rosemo, N. Wendwondt, S. Wcgenoar, E. Koukios, K. Green. The Future Teachers ' Club sponsored by Mr. Van Aartsen and Miss Westra was organized this year with the purpose of acquainting all in- terested students with the teaching profession. Included among its activities were sponsoring meetings to acquaint members with the teaching profession, bringing in college representatives such as student teachers, and having panel discussions on teaching. These activities were to help the members explore the teaching profession while making the choice of a career. FUTURE TEACHERS ' CLUB Officers: Sec. M. Spencer, VIce-Pres. N. Wendlant, Pres. T. Cleveland 59 rim 1st Row: S. Taylor, S. Singer, S. Johnson, J. Vasquez, B. Sholley, F. Boland, K. Cogon, M. Spencer, S. Taylor, C. McNeal. 2nd Row: S. Singer, N. Seitz, M. Hulls, B. Winters, A. Alway, J. Surfus, B. Arnt. 3rd Row: L. Celmins, P. Tunniclif, P. Voigt, M. Martin, S. Huizing, G. Ross, G. Brown, S. Russell. 4th Row: E. Carlisle, J. Drew, B. Wotring, K. Lamb, D. Brogdon, M. Grummett, J. Gildner, S. Wagner. 1st Row: J. Hizing, S. Gilner, G. Moore, N. Wendlant. 2nd Row: S. Pukk, B. Liebermon, B. Grady, R. Williams, G. Goree, L. McNeal, F. Simon, P. Widdleherth, C. DeYoung, N. Janis, S. Vender Sloot, M. Wood, M. Hoebeke. 3rd Row: S. Barense, M. Wong, L. Sallie, I. Duendag, A. Edwards, G. Clyce, B. Wilson, S. Darling, N. Hudson, D. Vitins, K. Tornga, S. Schiefler, E. Densmore, R. Storey. 4th Row: K. Marlett, B. Bergmans, M. Thompson, A. Figures, W. Glenn, D. Hardesty, C. Yoder, M. Lewis, Y. Kotrich, S. Stressman, S. Bieri, J. DerMaagd, R. Jones. 0 fffinHHf -rrrsT til r l ilffl . S- 1st Row: B. Wittenbach, L. Samuelson, N. Dare, M. Woolf, L. Hubka, J. Huyser. 2nd Row: L. Jenks, R. Lee, P. Johnson, P. Stoepker, I. Arins, M. Bowman, L. Stede. 3nd Row: M. Vermaire, A. Burton, H.Peegel, I. Silavs, L. VanSweden, E. VanSweden, M. Dunn. 4th Row: K. Green, J. Sanders, L. Groofers, N. Gunton, J. Bachman, B. Kerpe, P. Dubinshak. GIRLS ' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls ' Athletic Association seeks to build sportsmanship and good citizenship through sports. Being a member of G. A. A. helps a girl meet new friends from the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grades. The girls compete in games such as volleyball, basketball, badminton, table tennis, and Softball. At the end of the year the girls were awarded numerals of their graduating year for the first year, a small ' C for the second year, and all-city honor pins for the third year. Miss Freeman sponsors G. A. A. The president this year was Pat Dubinshak with Jackie Sanders as vice-president, Joan Bachman as secretary, and Inguna Silavs as treasurer. TT TEI S W ' Officers: Seated, Miss Freeman, sponsor; J. Bach- man, secretary; P. Dubinshak, pres.; J. Sanders, vice-pres.; I. Silavs, treas. L to R, 1st Row: M. Malik, N. Marshall, S. Belka. 2nd Row: D. Rosendale, D. Olsen, B. Kellhoti, G. Wood- ward, R. Jarret, J. Zaians, C. Essler. 3rd Row: S. Parker, K. Chartier, C. Nickerson, N. Kiel, P. McCanless, V. Tarrien, G. Kilpatrick. 4th Row: S. Slavinski, K. Scott, K. Erb, R. Kinney, P. Syren, B. Spencer, K. Brown, B. Wojcnski. HELPING HAND CLUB The Helping Hand Club is made up of junior members in the seventh through ninth grade who earn senior membership by doing outstanding work for the benefit of the club and members of the Senior High School. Among the club ' s activities were spon- soring a child for Save the Children Federation, adopting a family to which they gave aid, earning funds for a senior class trip, and other services for the school. First semester officers were pres., William Keilholtz; sec, Charlin Essler; treas., Nolen Dillon. Sec- ond semester officers were pres., Charlin Essler; vice-pres., Ron- ald Kinney; sec, Karen Chartier; treas., Nolen Dillon; treas. - elect, Sharon Parker. Left: Sponsors George McClellan and Arselia Schler. Above: Officers: Pres. W. Keilholtz, Vice-Pres. Q. Marlette, Sec. C. Essler, Treas. N. Dillion. SENIOR HIGH RED CROSS Sr. Red Cross The ineinliers of the Senior Red Cross, under the sponsorship of Mrs. Quigley, participated in many activities during the year: a fund drive which raised ninety dollars and twenty-eight cents; worked at the Welcome Home for the Blind, where the girls read and helped the Mind; made scrapbooks for the children at the Blodgett Home — thus fulfilling their purpose of giving service and aiding the less fortunate. Once a month, representatives were sent to the Junior Red Cross Headquarters wiiere they met other Council members. Both Junior and Senior Red Cross representatives are sent to a Red Cross camp for a week during the summer. Officers of Central ' s Senior High Chapter of Junior Red Cross were Alan Marsh, president; Margaret Ver- maire, vice-president; Beth Wittenbach. secre- tary; and Jim Jones, treasurer. Officers: A. Marsh, pres.; B. Wittenbach, secretary J. Jones, trees.; M. Vermaire, vice-pres. 1st Row: B. Sholley, P. Tunniclif, E. Drew, E. Van Sweden, C. Apostle, F. Bowman, K. Cogan, S. Russell. 2nd Row: L. Celmins, R. Kuiper, M. Johnson, K. Carr, B. Wotring, M. Martin, N. Seltz, T. Cleveland. 3rd Row: B. Witten- bach, M. Vermaire, I. Silavs, N. Weldiandt, M. Swartz, J. Bachman, B. Kerpe, C. Kasma. 4th Row: S. Samuelson, R. Weekley, R. Letts, J. Jones, D. Atwell, J. Zehe, A. Marsh, D. Quint. ff «|f 1st Row: p. Gorman, L. Celmins, L. Samuelson, R. Brian, S. Singer, J. Huyser, L. Sawie, L. Stede. 2nd Row: G. Ross, H. Peegel, P. Voigt, K. Grooters, D. Badrick, L. Moclver, P. Johnson, R. Kuiped. 3rd Row: P. Stoepker, L. Grooters, B. Kerpe, M. Malfroid, C. Kazma, B. Wittenbach, A. Burton, M. Vermaire. 4th Row: K. Green, J. Sanders, I. Silavs, L. Celmins, K. Bartholomeu, J. Van Houten, G. Gothards, J. Bachman, K. Lamb, S. Beaumont. SOCK AND BUSKIN The purpose of Sock and Buskin is to promote student in- terest in dramatics and other related activities. The cluh is open to all interested students. Included among its activities were spreads, ushering for plays at the Civic Theater, and participating in dramatic activities. The members all worked to gain honor points l)y participating in activities related to dramatics. Miss De Young was the sponsor of this group. Officers: Pres. Terr! Rybske, Vice-Pres. Latvis Celmins, Sec. Dawn Badrick, Treas. Linda Grooters. 64 YOUTH FOR CHRIST Each Thursday morning the Youth for Christ Club, sponsored l)y Mr. Meyaard, met in room 34. This year ' s officers, Rich Vander Ark, president; Dave De Vries. vice-president; Joanne Surfu, secretary; Ken Pierce, treas- urer; and Marv Stephens, program chairman; have worked together to present many interesting meetings. These programs included skits, special music, special speakers, films, and panel discussions. The purpose of this rapidly growing club is to provide a Christian fellowship for young people of all ages. This club works in cooperation with the downtown Youth for Christ, which presents rallies every Saturday night and sponsors roller skat- ing parties once every month. As an outside activity, the Y.F.C. club has a combined hay ride and pizza party in the fall. ATHLETICS Throughout the year, many sports have reigned in the light. The sports can be divided into fall, winter, and spring. In the fall, there is football and cross country. Basketball and swimming occupy the winter months. The spring, always a busy time, is highlighted with track, baseball, golf, and tennis. Athletics provide for growth and educational training through teamwork and valuble first hand experience. 66 N: . rWf I 1st row: L. DeBruyn, R. Fyke, D. Dood, C. Holt, D. McGrath, J. Nixon, R. Brown, T. Richordson, C. Gooder 2nd row: D. Weekly, J. Covert, R. Mabin, B. Dusendang, F. Barr, J. Otterbridge, A. Wilder, T. Ripmaster, E. Ripmaster 3rd row: D. Blower, A. Simpson, G. Dzeguze, T. Wickering, V. Arins, E. Jamison, J. Porter, C. Matheson Coach Russ Posthumus, Assistant Coach Pat Barr, Managers D. Vedejs and C. Ripmaster VARSITY Coach Russ Posthumus, Assistant Coach Pat Barr, Managers D. Vedejs and C. Ripmaster C XD All This year the football season started off with both a new team and new coach. However, the combination of Mr. Russ Posthumus and his thirty scrappers soon improved and only lost top city ranking by a very few oints. Not one game was lost by more than two points with the exception of the ■ill ■ H l • ' . ' ! H|IHb H Catholic - Central contest. The team can be proud of its close !f HHHH record and position of fourth in the city standings. It can also praise All City players Bruce Dysendang and Tom Rip- master. Dusendang was also voted Most Valuable Lineman l ' l H ' ' V his teammates and Jim Otterbridge was voted Most Val- 1 1 uable Back. The season ended with an even record of four wins, four losses, one tie, and one pretty well broken in foot- _ . _ ball squad. f g B SCORES WE THEY P ? B[ - _ H Traverse City 6 13 Creston 13 13 Dowagiac 13 14 . __ . Kalamazoo 19 7 Catholic Central 13 46 Union 25 14 South 25 27 Ottawa 13 6 Holland 20 19 Larry DeBruyn Roy Wil D. Ripmaster, coach, Mr. Hecker, P. Wail SECOND TEAM FOOTBALL The 1960 serond team football squad also underwent a change in its coaching staff. Mr. Gene Hecker led the team on to a third place position in the city rankings. For winning only two out of seven games, that was a surprisingly good end for the season. The team has gathered valuable experience, and combined with the remaining varsity players should produce a tough team for ne.xt year ' s gridiron competition. ., 4j[l ' i , ' ' . r i C ' -?  t,i: 1st row: D. Rafhbun, J. Booker, B. Grinwis, M. Koukios, B. Perkins, T. Kiry, J. Jones 2nd row: J. Moore, R. Nelson, H. Hicks, R. Ulhmon, B. Jourdon, M. Calloway, L. Goodson, P. Weeber 3rd row: W. Nixon, D. Vaicuis, J. Payne, J. Hendricks, D. Cooper, J. Bauw, G. Clark, f. Devlin, C. Dowell 73 1st row: R. Brown, J. Hoebeke, E. Koukios, T. Celmins, D. Dawson, K. Strong, K. Miller, R. Rosema, B. Caswell, R. Pugh 2nd row: D. Bowden, J. Brander, D. Bush, G. Thomas, R. Gerritsen, D. VanPutten, J. Kuznlok, R. Lambert, R. Palme, D. Stephens 3rd row: D. Crawford, J. Pressey, T. Reminga, J. Hubka, J. Bradfield, B. Barber, J. Bowman, T. Wildeboer, P. Riley, J. Frazee, R. Myers 4th row: R. Burchfield, J. Budnick, T. Oole, L. Scudder, R. Booker, H. Inclenrock, R. Burchfield, J. Potter, B. Harvey, R. Ditmar FRESHMAN TEAM FOOTBALL Coach, Mr. Ludwick, Managers D. VanDyk and M. Crabb, assist- ant coach, Mr. Killman i. i - In reviewing the results of the fresh- man football season, the record shows three wins and two losses, finishing third in the city league standings. Various problems arose for Coach Ludwick due to the loss of some of his players. How- ever, the team still pulled through, cap- turing its third place position. 74 CROSS COUNTRY Coach, Mr. Cleveland and Manager J. VanHouten The 1960 Cross Country season was one which will long be remembered by both the team and the school. For the first time in Central ' s history, our cross country team was city and regional champions. Also, the undefeated team won the Y.M.C.A. city dual. The class A champs unofficially placed second or third in the state meet at Ypsilanti, although due to some confusion and error at the finish, officially we ran eighth. Under the coaching of Mr. George Cleveland, the team had an exceedingly successful year in spite of the fact that it had little support from the student body with only a handful of spectators at the meets. Special recognition is given to James Crawford, Roy Powers, Klaus Schagat, and Roger Weekley who received Oscars for placing in the top ten in the Y.M.C.A. city meet. Richard Bressler was awarded a loving cup for finishing in the top fifteen. The remaining members of the team are to be congratulated because it was the team work of all which made our cross country team out- standing. Although many of the members are graduating this year, enough of them will remain as a basis for another good year. SCORES Central 20 Ottawa 44 Central 16 Catholic Central 65 Central 19 Creston 41 Central 17 South 49 Central 24 Christian 31 Central 18 Union 45 Left fo ri ght: R. Weekley, P. DeYoung, J. Haveman, M. Sframanis, B. Thompson, R. Powers, C. Hogle, K. Pierce, B. Swiger, J. Crawford, D. Nelson, K. Schagat, D. Verbrugge, R. Bressler, T. Gravelyn, D. HIckok, B. Afton, D. DeVries, M. Smith, J. VanHouten M. Calloway, R. Wilson, T. Richardson, J. Otterbridge, L. White, T. Wickering, D. Weekley, A. Simpson, E. Jamison, J. Nixon, R. Fyke In foreground: Managers R. Mabin, D. Wilson. VARSITY BASKETBALL Coach Sharphorn Tlie 1960-61 basketball season was one of very close games for the varsity squad on both the winning and losing sides. The team finished the season with a good record of twelve games won and three games lost winding up in second place in the city. In the district tournaments, the squad defeated Union for an easy championship. However, the team met defe at in a close regional game with Escanaba, thus ending our drive toward the state tournaments. The varsity team was under the coaching of Mr. Sharphorn. With the boys coming out from the second team and the seven out of eleven varsity players returning next year. Central should again see a successful basketball season. SCORES WE THEY Muskegon Heights 64 53 East Grand Rapids 57 58 Union 81 57 South 66 83 Catholic Central 73 56 Creston 66 34 Ottawa 86 75 Christian 54 52 Union ..._ 77 53 South 50 66 Catholic Central 64 53 Creslon 56 49 Ottawa 59 58 Christian 60 59 Godwin Heights 54 62 1st row: H. Hicks, M. Calloway, J. Jones, L. Goodson, G. Swiger, G. Clark 2nd row: W. Schuman, B. Giberson, J. Bauw, D. Wiley, T. Devlin, C. GfiflRs 3rd row: S. Samuelson, R. Uhlman, B. Jourdon, E. Ripmaster, D. Rhoads SECOND TEAM BASKETBALL This years setona team basketball squad found itself in third place in the final city rankings. The future of the varsity team promises to be encouraging with the prospects from this year ' s second team. Maurice Calloway, one of its outstanding players, was brought up to the varsity this season. Although this was a loss for the second team, both Maurice and the varsity team gained experience toward the success of next year ' s varsity squad. Under the coaching guidance of Mr. Fox, the team terminated the season with a fairly even record of eight games won to seven games lost and none tied. Scores We They Creston 45 6 Grand Haven 6 32 Catholic Central 13 20 Union 13 13 South 14 Ottawa 13 25 Holland 19 27 Creston 8 Catholic Central 32 Union 27 South 13 Ottawa 13 7 Coach Mr. Fox, Manager L. Weat herbee 77 Ed Jamison Rangy Junior forward. Strong rebounding and po- tential high scorer. Scored 146 points. Dale Weekly Regular Junior Forward. Good defensive player and rebounder. Added 124 poirts. Russ Fyke Senior All City. Outstand ing play-maker from guard position. Scored 124 points. Tom Richardson Junior guard with a good eye. Added 46 points from his reserve role. Roy Wilson Terry Wickering Tallest member on team at 6 ' 2 . Tremendous spirit and desire. Senior. Tom Richardson Roy Wilson Senior guard; injuries hampered him. Very quick hands made him a fine de- fensive player. 1st row: B. Ditmar, B. Caswell, J. VandenBerge, J. Grady, R. Rosema, W. Edwards, K. Miller, E. Koukios. 2nd row: T. Gordon, E. Carlisle. J. Hoebeke, R. Pugh, F. Griffis, T. McKoy, J. Bradford, B. Barr, J. Williams. Manager, Mike Crabb, and Jack Pressey. FRESHMAN TEAM BASKETBALL SWIMMING This year has not been a good one for the swimming team. Having not won a meet throughout the season, the team assumed the last place position in the city. The problem seemed to be a lack of depth, for, even though some of the members of the team were strong in certain events, they could not carry the whole meet alone. However, inspite of their disappointing record, the team managed to win fifty- seven per cent of the first places. In the city meet Coach Ludwick expected better results than were attained. The team placed sixth taking a second place in diving, a third and fourth in back stroke, a sixth in breast stroke, and a second in the medley relay. Three major letter winners returning to next year ' s squad are Larry DeBruyn, Don Keegstra. and Dean Rathbun. We hope next year will be more encouraging for the team. 1st Row: D. Verbrugge, D. Keekstra, E. Kiander, R. Powers, D. Rafhbun, P. Grawburg. 2nd Row: P. Fuller, B. Jorgenson, B. Ashley, D. Wilcox, C. Hogle, G. Dzeguze, J. Paytie. 3rd Row: J. Covert, L. Veeneinan, L. DeBruyn, V. Purins. |iH.mA j Ist Row: B. Afton, E. Baker, F. Barr, D. Beasley, D. Blower, R. Bressler, R. Brown, M. Calloway, G. Clark, J. Crawford. 2nd Row: B. Giberson, L. Godson, C. Hogle, C. Holt, J. Jones, B. Jourdan, O. Kasper, D. Keegstra, M. Koukios, C. Dozarski, J. Nixon. 3rd Row: W. Nixon, K. Pierce, R. Powers, J. Rembert, K. Schagat, M. Smith, B. Stoepker, M. Straumanis, G. Swiger, D. Vedejes, R. Verbrugge 4th Row: D. Atwell, J. Otterbridge, D. Weekley, R. Weekley, T. Wickering, J. Wilson. VARSITY TRACK This season ' s track team had many experienced lettermen returning to the squad. Mr. Fox, a new coach for this team, was expected to have one of the best teams. There were also expectations from new track members. With the combination of the new and experienced members, the team, coached by Mr. Fox, should have a fine season. D. Westrate, Mr. Fox, L. Weatherbee FRESHJVIAN TRACK Tom Brown and Mr. Posthumus. Row 1: O. Agnew, G. Bailey, B. Barr, J. Bates, D. Booker, R. Booker, M. Boras, J. Bowman. Row 2: G. Brown, J. Budnick, B. Bump, B. Burchfield, E. Carlisle, B. Carter, R. Ceton, M. Clark. Row 3: D. Crawford, D. Dyer, Y. Dillon, J. DuShane, G. Estep, A. Geldof, T. Gorden, E. Green. Row 4: F. Griffis, C. Gunderson, J. Hubka, S. Hula, D. Huyser, C. Jefferson, H. Jones, H. Koch. Row 5: K. Koetsier, E. Koukios, K. Krieger, D. Kreeger, S. Lachniet, W. La Grone, C. March, W. Mayhue. Row 6: T. McCoy, M. Mick, G. Myers, J. Muste, R. Peters, A. Piere, J. Potter, R. Preston. Row 7: C. Rathbun, P. Riley, R. Rosema, R. Schiefler, R. Simington, K. Spocks, D. VanDyk. Row 8: VanPutten, J. Vandenberg, R. Verstay, J. Williams, J. Word W i t u VARSITY BASEBALL Row 1 : J. Porter, T. Ripmaster, L. Sommers, D. Stepke, R. Fyke, N. Dupey, K. Wesorick, R. Uhlman, E. Ripmaster, B. Grinwis. Row 2: A. Simpson, D. Wiley, S. Grahom, B. Johnson, D. McGroth, V. Arins, D. Rhoades, L. DeBruyn, J. Boersma, T. Sampanes, D. Williams, D. Berrevoets, B. Fairbanks, T. Lapins, T. Beumont, D. Delacher, D. Hoekstro, R. Mohn, H. Hicks. The 1961 baseball season doesn ' t open until the beginning of May. At the time Mr. Filling- ham will display the talents of his team. The team is comprised of both returning lettermen and new recruits. Although it lost some stars with the 1960 graduation, the team has some good prospects and should do well this year. 85 TENNIS Due to the newness of the tennis team, it lacks depth and expe- rience. With the help of several returning veterans, coach Gene Hecker is in the process of rebuilding. These boys are working hard to do their best even though they are confronted with many difficulties. The members will increase their experience through their valuable teamwork. Coach Mr. Hecker Row 1 : F. Menko, J. Johnson, T. Swiger Row 2- C Kidder, D. Hickok, L. Cclmins, R. VanderArk, J. Jones Row 3- K Hanson, L. Williams, J. VanHouten, D. Varnell, B. Thompson Mr. Engleman. D. Rathbun, G. Bracewell, V. Katelnicks, L. Ambrose, VV Gessler, Flory GOLF Central High ' s golf team of 1961 is enjoying a very fine season. The full team is made up of returning veterans, however, the coach, Robert Engleman, is new. The team is expected to forge quite a battle toward their first cham- pionship. Central ' s team has competition and must overcome several hurdles during its season. With much hard work and drive, the team should go fa r and gain experience. John Gunn Ron Miller  -3 C Mike Brunett Tom Burr ' -¥ «. 87 Mr. Irwin Patty Johnson ATHELTIC STAFF Sharron Seitz These are the people behind the scenes of the athletic department.They work together to make the meets, games, and assemblies possible. Mr. Irwin is the head of the Central High Athletic Department. His responsibility is to coordinate all its activities. Working in the athletic office as secretaries are Sharon Seitz and Patty Johnson. Their duties include looking up eligibilities, keeping records typing letters, and setting up the athletic assemblies. To- gether they all help to make athletics a smooth running program. UNDERCLASSMEN Underclassmen, seventh through eleventh grades, grow and progress from stage to stage just as light might. The seventh grade is pictured as a flicker might be in a fire; small, wavering, and unsteady, and yet most important, too. While still unsteady, the eighth grade has an inkling or idea of the future and glimmer with faint rays of light. The ninth grade pulls through with many a flash, shining perhaps for only a moment at a time, but never- theless preparing for their future. In preparation for senior high, the tenth grade is pictured as a flare bursting forth more permanently and becoming active in senior high activities, but still wavering as though not quite steady or sure. The juniors, almost ready to take over as seniors, are represented by a flame, growing in steadiness and capabilities. 90 SEVENTH GRADE Represented as a flicker of light, small, wavering, and unsteady, the seventh graders experienced quite a differ- ent phase of their lives. Many welcomed the new chal- lenge of entering high school, and they have grown in their adjustment to the new and exciting environment. New opportunities for academic and emotional growth as well as for participation, service, citizenship, and friendship have presented themselves as the year progressed. Lorraine Tom Gloria irdsley Beckmon Beckwith 4 ' ' Cfoib Sally Burgess Butler Joseph Laurai Cage Calabr, Danny Sandra Judy Cullinane Cunningham Curtis Paula Luci nda Robert Kei ineth Diane Jo Ann Undo Dahike Dar ling Davis Den npsey Densmore De Reiner Devoult Norman Willard Bonnie Thomas Haiel Karin Mike Robert Tom Foss Ebel Edwards Eggebeen Ezell Fessenden Fletcher Fletcher Flickinger Lester CharleHe Robert Tom Barbara Edward John Sharon John Linda Frame Frens Golbroith Gilner Gooder Gorniewiez Grady Graham Gray Groy ' a ' HHj k fiM iHii J 3H BB 1 1 ? 1 1 t ' BB r ■■ 1 ,i! 1 P 1 m i E It is 3:30, end student s are rushing to their lockers Mr. Ludwick samples the products of a foods class Virginia William Steve Melvin Dennis Danuol Ethel Chery Judy Dora Krombeen Kuykendall Lachniet LaFronce Loiueness Lambert Lee Leister Leister Levine I d Artene Linda Keith foster Robert Janice Paul Helen Diane Suzann. Lewis Lindeman Linner Lomox Lorn ax Long Love Lowe Lowell Lowing Patrick Catliy Rose Linda Bonnie Everlina Larry Bob Dzintra Florenc McCann McDoniels McDIarmid McKeever McNeol McNeil McQueen MocMillan Mogone Moh Karen Lee Roy Lorraine Vicki Velvet Mosley ' ' lle ' Mitctiell Moncure Mooney Morgan Cleave Kennetti O ' Berry Darcy Gregory Sharon Olmsted Opolik Orlowski Dick Constance Gay Barbara Betty Tom Penny Peterman Rett Ptielps Pierce Pirtle Plonk Pleft John David Linda Steve Cheryl Cy Barbara Frijon Doreen Dave Price Pugh Pugh Ziel Rodeck Rathburn Rein Reindersmo Ringold Ripmoster n ££§ - ' . [iste Roderick Rumbergs Sagraves Samuels M.MM Billy Ricky Scoby Scoby Richard Robert Simington Simpson Betty Je Charles Cynthit Cheryl Sparks Betty Jrit Vick. Swige- Laraine Ricky Trombley VanderHa Casey VanderMoss VonderMyde VonderPloeg Vondyk VonSlyke VanSolkemo Vosque Candace Cristy Vaughn Venektase EIGHTH GRADE The eighth grade glimmering with faint rays of light and having an inkling or idea of the future, continued to build on last year ' s scholastic experience while new educational opportunity unfolded. Because thev were better acquainted with their surrounding this year, the eighth graders participated more fully in extra curricu- lar activities. Now, they are looking ahead and making preliminary long range plans for the next four years of high school. DeBruyn DesVolgne Nan Arnold Willie Martin Dominiak Donins Donk Donker IMf Glenn Mark Bob Rosemary Aaron Eddie Btep Evert Fairbanks Farzley Figures Flannigan Peggy Karen Chuck Pam Gary Roger Ken Martha Peggy Jo Ann Kikstra Kmard Kleiboer Kloet Koopmans Kohlenberger Koetsier Koukiois Krajacic Krulek Kathy Lydell Mike Thomas Barbara Charlie Toni Margie Jean McDonough McKoy McKeever McLaughlin MocMlllen Magnusen Molfroid Lynn Loretta Barbara Shirley Virgie Mary Mollette Martel Martineau Mayfield Mayfield Mayne Mayrond Meade Linda Patri ICIO Kenneth Lindo Corol Ella Mae Don John Milihoupt Mon( :ure Morgan Morren Mortinez Mosley Mitchell Muste • l ' L a £ Robeznieks Robins( Merilyn Rogers Runyan Rybsk! El§£v£ Sharon Kay Sandra Leonard Rybski Ryke Saenz vV Tony Athy Saenz Sampane £ Ruth Ann Edward Nancy Pa ' Schuihng Sheo Shull Sin ., Margaret Carol Danny Cathy Jane Spates Stegenga Stewart Rick Mary Lou Bonnie Tiefemo Tiller Tobin -■[ Connie Sharon Tobin Toohey d UPiWL.Ai k Linda VanAllsburg Sharon Joyce Lynn Jane Jerry Tom Vern Tom Dorine VonderHave Vonderjagl VonderJaql VanderleesI VonderMeer VonderPloeg VandeVoren VonEss VonHeuten Jakie Joyce Daniel VanNuil VanRyn Vasquei Q Dave V Byron Carol Roger Tom WeatherwQx Weemhoff Wesorick Weston fl IWti Bill James Woolf Word Margaret Joke Young Zendstra NINTH GRADE Starling their selected courses this year with college or employment in mind, the ninth graders can be com- pared to a flash which shines and gives light for perhaps only a moment, but nevertheless preparing for what is to come. These students gained more intellectual growth on which they will be able to build another year. Be- cause of previous participation and experience, the ninth graders provided the leadership of the Junior High or- ganizations. In addition to experience gained, skills and activities were made available to them partially through the larger scope of organizations provided, for freshmen membership. Doris Julie Billings Blower Fast action at the C-Club Basketball Game. David Coolidge id (fl ' Ha, £f£ ' Judy Mary Bob Mary Ellen Bob David Jerry Jim Ron Dinkel Dirkmool Ditmor Dammermon Drew Droese Drueke Dunn DuShone DuShone ■ml ' Kothryn Chorle Fessenden Figure a Ann Sandy SPiarlene Kingsnorth Kloet Koch Kopen Koukie Joe Ron Kuzniak Lomberl . , 2£. Parricia Richard Landauer Landaver Dick Marilyn Leigh Chuck Jai McAfee McDiarmid McLaughlin Maddocks Mogm Darlene Tyr ne Gather ne Patrick Josepti Eric Gerdo Reilly Rem ngo Riach Riley Rittersdorf Robleske Roelof Our cafeteria is busy during oil three lunch hours. Miss Dodds helps her English students. Reserve team Cheerleader: £ lani Watkins Webe Dena Mike Nancy Wolff Wood Wotring .dr— ' . . 1 f ' S Marilyn Shirley Sinke Slager Smith SmiHer Elizabeth Judy Kenneth Snyder Snyder Sparks H M Mary Donald Betty Karen Spates Stephens Stites Stockreef Stri % M Strong Suba Dl hzgS i Sue Mary Tabor Taylor Gary Edna Ma Gene Karen Geneva Elizabeth Willi Tobin Tortellet Turnipseed Tyler Tyle Mark Bonnie John Corol Johnny Don John Miriarr VanAllsburg VonArtscn Vandenberge VanderMark VanOverbeek VonPutten VonZweden VanWier Voughl Veene Trudy Larry Steven John Carol Mary Caroline Judy Vendhoen Vergouwe Vos Wahlberg Walenga Washburn Zandstro Zee 110 Ill TENTH GRADE As tenth graders, these students flare forth by becom- ing active in senior high activities, thus preparing for their future. Having made more steady growth toward their educationtal goals, the sophomores have become more responsible people. This year, they have been able to choose from a greater number of social events, edu- cational and service clubs, and athletic groups. Learn- ing by doing in their new groupings, the sophomores have prepared themselves so that they in turn can offer leadership. Norbert Virgie Maurice Ruby Belte Tom Mary Buzon Cain Calloway Corlisle Carlson Cosores Chilton ChiverPon Civinskos Carol Conley Dick Fred Tom Cummings Cunningho Sandy Darling l n . B 1 1 afa - 0n ' ' ' k i i P SI S9 K ■w ii 9 1 B r Bl uj t e Hb  £ oB Bh i 1 Our student parking lot Yvonne Matthe 2£ ' M ' 9 Paul Margaret Leavenworth Lewis McKinney McNeal Mackinno Shannon Pom Richard Naughlon Nelson Nelson Our faculty has an excellent view of the basketball games fronn our new pressbox. Fall I Drayton Roger £ Annel Simpson aiHKe oisson Sandy William Smith Smith Herbert George Spears Stomas Ai Patricia Mary Wayne Bob Bill Steinbus Stepke Steward Stewarf Stoepker Storey Strt Joanne Gary Suttorp Swiger l£ James Taylor Jim Floyd Marietta Marietta Teunis Tilmon Thompson Thompson Greg Kay Anne Heidenga Tornga Trembley M Richard Uhlmann David Bob Mary Henry Belinda Sue Trudy Marcia VandenBos VonderHove VanderJagt VanderMoos VanderMolen VanderSloot VanderWeide VanHoul ' M i%V v. -1. David Larry Richard Dzintri VanZweden Veeneman Verbrugge Vitins Noncy Ken Don Carol Dennis Pat Doug D Wendlandt Wesorick Wcstrate Whipple Wilcox Wildeboer Wiley Wil l A- Gwendolyn Leonard Ruby Il «l 1 1 wm ' LuttSl 117 Don JUNIORS Almost ready lo lake over as seniors, the Juniors, like a flame which seems to grow by leaps and bounds, have made much progress, but, again as the flame, they still waver as preparations for the future begin to mold. The Junior Class, organized to promote an understanding and closer relationship among Juniors through social activities and useful projects, as usual led a busy year with its many new experiences, responsibilities. Included among their events of the year were the following: hold- ing potlucks, having money-making projects, giving Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to needy families, participating in the Junior-Senior Prom, and purchasing class rings. This year was the first time that this class had been organized; many of its members at this time began to show their leadership through participation. §3M Alway Andei £.I M Arrak Ashley Avots Drobny Drueke Dufort Fairbonk Guntis Joanne Sharon Gothards Grachtrup Grady f Hardesty Haye Claud Hogle A i . Charyl Jo Ann ' Sandy Fred Carol Judie Martinez Meiti Menken Menko Meringo Mertz %, Orlowski Orterbridge 121, ■l ' i Marge Dick Josephine Dennis VanHouten VanSweden Varnell Vasquei Vedejs Petro Shirley Voigl Wagenaa Alice Glen Verc Walker Walker Walla f fi vCJl - 1 immh. Ml I Dan Bette Ursula Becky Wilson Winlers Wolt Wolfing l T i« I Adrian Dale Gloria Rolh Carol Edward Jim Warfleld Weekly Weston Wheeler While While White 123 SENIORS The Seniors are represented hy a blaze which shows intensity and great activity. After much hard work and twelve year ' s labor, the senior ' s have at last reached their glory. This year has been their year and will long be re- membered. Perhaps their greatest achievement was receiving their diplomas upon graduation, thus closing an important chapter in their lives. The seniors were kept busy with many extra curricular activities such as the Homecom- ing with our king and queen, Ron Miller and Laima Stede; the senior play Cheaper by the Dozen ; the variety show Capers of ' 61 ; the Prom in the spring co-sponsored with the Junior Class; potlucks, morning coffees, and class meetings on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Also included among the Seniors ' events were Numeral Day, Class Day, and finally graduation. Through these many activities, plus organizations and sports, many seniors have developed leadership which they will need in the future as tomorrow ' s leaders. The class sponsor this year was Miss Chapman. 124 SENIORS 1st Row: Secretary, Laima Stede; Girl Advisor, Beth Wittenbach; Vice- President, Sydney Sawle. 2nd Row; Treasurer, Stan Hula; President, Terry Gravelyn; Boy Adviser, Pete Fuller. The Seniors are represented by a blaze which shows intensity and great activity. After much hard woric and twelve year ' s labor, the senior ' s have at last reached their glory. This year has been their year and will long be re- membered. Perhaps their greatest achievement was receiving their diplomas upon graduation, thus closing an important chapter in their lives. The seniors were kept busy with many extra curricular activities such as the Homecom- ing with our king and queen, Ron Miller and Laima Stede; the senior play Cheaper by the Dozen; the variety show Capers of ' 61 ; the Prom in the spring co-sponsored with the Junior Class; potlucks, morning coffees, and class meetings on Monday. Wednesday, and Friday. Also included among the Seniors ' events were Numeral Day, Class Day, and finally graduation. Through these many activities, plus organizations and sports, many seniors have developed leadership which they will need in the future as tomorrow ' s leaders. The class sponsor this year was Miss Chapman. 126 Robert Harold Afton 1220 Plymouth, N.E. Hi-Y, C-Club, Senior Ush- ers, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 4 Bessie Anderson 421 Cass Ave.. S.E. English Workshop .. 1 llze Sue Arins 135 Houseman Ave., N.E. Variety Show Participant, Honor So ciety, Agona. G.A.A., Junior Class Girl Advisor ¥h Brenda Kay Arndt 137 Lyon, N.W. G.A.A. Ruth Anne Arrison 115 Fuller Ave., S.E. Y-Teens, Big Brother- Big Sister, Red Cross, Sock and Buskin, Agona Richard Parsons Atweli 152 Fuller Ave., S.E. Variety Show Participant, Hi-Y Officer, C-Club, Helios Annual Photographer, Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Joan Carol Bachman 153 Clifton PI., N.E. Variety Show Participant, Red Cross, Helios Annual Literary Editor, Agona, G.A.A. Secretary Dawn Elaine Badrick 740 Spring, N.E. Senior Play Cast, Variety Show Participant, Sock and Buskin, Debate, Agona iMi e w i w w i i teiltt Miss Brill appears on the scene in Cheaper by the Dozen. 12 7 Martin Baker, Jr. 419 Cass. S.E. Variety Show Participant, C-Club, Pep Club Treas- urer, Track 2, Cross Country Susan Beaumont 137 Wallinwood Ave., N.E. Senior Play Ticket Captain. Sock and Buskin Calvin Edward Baltutat 725 Twelfth St., N.W. Candace Evelyn Bieri 1226 Hope St.. S.E. Agona, Big Brother-Big Sister Secretary, Ram ' s Review 1, 2, Senior Play Costume Chairman, Classi- cal Club Fred Orcan Banister 138 Fitzhugh. S.E. Variety Show Participant, Hi-Y, Baseball 2. 3, 4 Scott Boogard 447 College, S.E. William Barns 143 Carlton Ave. S.E. Willie Tyrone Booker 310 Finney, S.W. Band, Football 1, 2, Base- ball 1, Basketball 1, Track 1, 2 128 Mary Lou Bowman 619 Innes St., N.E. Variety Show Participant, Big Brother-Big Sister, Agona, G.A.A., Orchestra Ruth Bredikis 450 Sinclair, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Red Cross, G.A.A. Richard Lynn Bressler 321 Diamond, S.E. Senior Play Cast, Band President, CClub, Hi-Y Officer, Cross Country 3, 4 Barbara Bruinsma 1855 Leonard St., N.E. Michael Gary Brunett 839 Eastern, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Senior High Usher, Hi-Y, C-Club, Golf 2, 3, 4 Thomas D. Burr 422 Fountain, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Stage Crew, Football 1, 2. Swimming 3, Golf 3, 4 Alice Louise Burton 56 Holmedene, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, Helios Annual Circulation Manager, Agona, G.A.A. Thomas Buzun 900 Flat, N.E. 129 Bonnie Carol Cassis 1110 Primeton Avf., N.W. Orlando, Florida Agona, G.A.A., Classical Club LaWis J. Celmins 518 Fairview, N.E. Senior Play Cast, Studem Council, Honor Society President, Big BrotlierBig Sister President, Sock and Buskin Vice-President Judith Lynn Churchard 1319 Mason St., N.E. Gloria Diane Claytor 428 Pleasant, S.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, Red Cross, G.A.A., Pep Club Secretary Capers ' 61 130 Pearl Elaine Conrad 1561 Carllon Ave., N.E. Pep Clul), Girls Glee Cluli A-capella Choir James Kent Covert 1417 Grace, S.E. Variety Show Participant, C.-Club Secretary, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 3, Swim- ming 4 James Edward Leonard Crawford 517 James Ave., S.E. Big Brother-Big Sister, Pep Club, Football 1, 2, Track 2, 3, 4, Cross Country Cap- tain Maris Elaine Crow 1839 Crescent Drive, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Ram s Review, Sock and Buskin, Agona, A-capella Choir Grand Finale 131 Try-outs for Senior Boys Chorus Line are under way. Richard Henry Curtis 1327 Walnut, N.E. Nancy Lorrain Dare 2557 Lonfistreet Ave., S.W. Honor Society, Ram ' s Re- view Typist. Agona, Pep Club, Classical Club David Fredericic de Vries 121 Baynton Ave., N.E. Honor Society, Youth for Christ Vice-President, Sen- ior Usher, Band, Orchestra Margaret Sue Doll 625 Windsor Terrace, S.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, Red Cross, A-ca- pella Choir Janice Deane Doot 323 Robey Place, S.E. Pep Club, G.A.A., Red Cross, Y-Teens, Band Judith Farah Dorman 1181 Buchanan St., S.W. Patty Ann Dubinshak 725 Lyon, N.E. Variety Show Stage Crew. Big Brother-Big Sister, G.A.A. Officer, Hall Moni- tor, A-capella Choir Mary Allice Dunn 1023 Chester St., S.E. Senior Play Cast, Agona, G.A.A., Spanish Chib, Classical Club 132 Bruce Lee Dusendang 777 College, N.E. C-Club Officer, A-capella Choir, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, SwimminK 3 Iva Jean Dyer 54 Van Dine Place, N.E. George Juris Dzeguze 520 College, N.E. Honor Society, C-Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Swim- ming 2, 3, 4, Chess Qub Secretary and Treasurer Garry Robert Felty 1326 Bradford St., N.E. Beverly Ann Fuller 1534 Cedar St., N.E. Youth for Christ, G.A.A. Peter MacaFee Fuller 260 Paris, S.E. Junior Class President, Senior Class Boy Advisor, Variety Show Stage Crew Chairman, Helios Annual Photographer, Swimming Team Captain Russell Bruce Fyke 59 Grand, N.E. C-Club Vice-President, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4, and Team Captain, Track 1,. 3 Patricia Anne Gibbs 205 N. Lafayette Youth for Christ, Library Club, G.A.A. , English Workshop 133 Charlene Mae Gildner 1684 Ball Ave., N.E. Darlene Joy Gogo 323 S. Division Y-Teens, Youth for Christ, English Workshop Charles Gooder 577 College, S.E. Variety Show Participant, C-Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, A-capella Choir Patricia Ann Gorman 741 Clancy, N.E. Library Club, Sock aO ' l Buskin, G.A.A., Spanish Club, Junior Achievement Terry Cornelius Gravelyn 1307 Mayfield, N.E. Senior Class President, C-Club Officer, Swing Band, Track 1, 2, 3, Cross Coun- try 2, 3, 4 Karen Lee Green 522 Paris St. Variety Show Stage Crew, Y-Teens, Big Brother- Big Sister, Sock and Buskin, G.A.A. Jimmie Swanson GrifFis 646 Logan, S.E. Football 2, 3; Track 4; Band, Senior Pep Club, Occupational Training Raymond Groom 1426 Mason St., N.E. Occupational Training 134 After being crowned by Mr. Romani, Queen Laima makes her acceptance speech. Linda Sue Grooters 609 Windsor, S.E. Variety Show Partioipani, Y-Teens, Sock and Buskin, Agona, G.A.A. Nancy Jane Gunton 221 Mayfield, N.E. Ram ' s Review Typist, Agona Secretary, G.A.A. , Refreshment Chairman for Homecoming and Boys Heaven Errol Allen Harvey 41 Buckley St., S.W. Student Council, Big Brother- Big Sister, Pep Cluh Vice-President Gordon Haskins 1040 Helen St., N.E. Student Council, Honor Society President, Red Cross, English Workshop, Track 1 Augustine Herth 701 Prospect, S.E. 135 Donald Allen Highhouse 732 College, N.E. Variety Show Stage Crew, Orchestra, Band, Swing Band Willard John Hoebeke 767 College, N.E. Senior Play Stage Manager, Math Workshop, Hall Monit or, Physical Educa- tion Assistant, Swimmine 2,3 Thomas John Hoffman 328 Jefferson, S.E. Variety Show Stage Crew, Prom Committee Chairman. C-Club, Track 4, Swimming 2, 3, 4, Manager 1 Roxanne Hord 558 Madison, S.E. Cheerleader, Prom Commit- tee Chairman, Variety Show Participant, Senior Play Cast, Sock and Buskin Wolfgang Guenter Hoppe 1121 Lyon St., N.E. Variety Show Stage Crew, Junior Achievement, Aca- pella Choir LIndo Louise Hubka 568 Madison, S.E. Honor Society, Sock and Buskin, Debate, Agona, Senior Usher Jan Robert Huizing 130 Mack Ave., N.E. Senior Play Cast, Red Cross, Football 1, 2, Swimming 2, Junior Achievement Stanley Joseph Hula 721 Burke Ave., N.E. Senior Class Treasurer, Senior Play Ticket Commit- tee Chairman, Variety Show Participant, Hi-Y Treasurer, Senior Usher 136 Judith Ann Huyser 228 Mayfield, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, G.A.A., Sock and Buskin, Memorial Commit- Lois Margaret Jenks 823 Paris, N.E. Honor Society, Ram ' s Re- view Editor-inchief, Classi- cal Club President, Agona, , ' English Workshop t. Albert Johnson 515 Osgood S.E. 2nd team football RqouI Ann Johnson 468 Fountain, N.E. Student Council, Honor So- ciety. Helios Annual Sports Editor, Agona, Athletic Secretary Helen Rebecca Jones 766 College Ave., N.E. Agona, G.A..4. Marcio Diane Johnson 259 Diamond, S.E. Agona Officer. Honor So- ciety, Motto Committee Chairman, Orchestra, Ram ' s Review Photography Co- ordinator James Russell Jones 749 Livingston, N.E. Senior Play Cast, Variety Show Participant, Honor Society, Red Cross Trea.s- urer, Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Bruce Lee Jorgensen 1051 Lyon St., N.E. Student Council Treasurer. Honor Society Officer, C- Club, Swing Band, Swim- ming 1, 2, 3, 4 137 William L. Keilhaltz 28 Rose, S.W. Senior Class Secretary, Helping Hand Club, Presi- dent Baiba Kerpe 631 Livingston, N.E. Red Cross, Sock and Buskin, Agona, G.A.A. Clare Kidder 626 Lafayette, N.E. Varis Klavins 131 Houseman, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Honor Society, Hi-Y, Math Workshop, Baseball 1 Barbara Jean Knight 134 Fuller Ave., S.E. Variety Show Stage Crew. Y-Teens, Agona, G.A.A. , Senior Play Committee Yvonne Elizabeth Krueger 1324 Lewison, N.E. Agona, G.A.A., English Workshop Ruth Ann Kuiper 1226 Bradford St., N.E. Honor Society, Big Brother- Big Sister, Red Cross, Sock and Buskin, Agona Karen Louise Lamb 541 E. Fulton Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, Sock and Buskin, G.A.A., Senior Play Com- mittee Chairman 138 Vivian Anne Lambeth 45 Buckley St., S.W. Variety Show Participant, Student Council, Bin Brother-Big Sister, Band, G.A.A. Alexandra Sue Lang 447 College, S.E. Senior Class Social Chair- man, Variety Show Partici- pant, Boys ' Chorus Line Director, Sock and Buskin Beverly Carmen Layne 537 Crescent, N.E. Senior Play Program Chair- man, Senior Play Partici- pant and Flip-Card Com- mittee Chairman, English Workshop, Banner Bearer Rosemary Lee 37 Auburn, N.E. Youth for Christ, G.A.A. Richard Dennis Letts 411 Union Ave., S.E. Senior Play Student Direc- tor, Variety Show Partici- pant, Student Council, Big Brother-Big Sister, Red Cross Leslie Maclver 222 Warren, S.E. Variety Show Participant Y-Teens, Sock and Buskin, G.A.A. Burrwell James McDiarmid 340 Cass Ave., S.E. Boys ' Glee, English Work- shop, Pep Club Corine McDonald 20 Pleasant, S.W. 139 Marilyn Carole Malfroid 37 Mack Ave., N.E. Variety Show ProRram Chairman, Sock and Buskin, G.A.A., Pep Club, Spanish Club Secretary Dana Manning 544 Fairview, N.E. Allen Dana Marsh 540 Avalon Terr., S.E. Variety Show Emcee, Hi- Vice-President, Red Cross President, Swing Band Barbara Ruth Merritt 105 Fuller Ave., S.E. Variety Show Participant, A-capella Choir Tom Meyer 619 Windsor Terrace Senior Play Cast, Variety Show Participant Ronald Bruce Miller 130 College, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Student Council, C-Club, Ram ' s Review Staff, Golf 1, 2,3 Marcia Lynn Millhoupt 203 Benjamin, S.E. G.A.A. Earlene Joyce Moore 1331 Walnut, N.E. Class Color Committee, Senior Usher, Y-Teens President, Student Council, Ram ' s Review Staff Douglas Mac Moss 3886 Bradford, N.E. Variety Show Stage Crew, Red Cross, Track John David Mottashed 1032 Vernon, N.E. Senior Play Ticket Com- mittee Chairman, Track 1, Swimming 1, 2, 3 140 Harold Leroy Myers 20 Fuller, S.E. Hi-Y, CClub, You til for Christ, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 1, 2, 3 Leonard Chester Myers 342 Morris, S.E. Football 1, 2 Richard Wilfred Nelson 206 Diamond Ave., N.E. Hi-Y President, CClub, Swing Band, Track 1, 2, 3, 4, Cross Country 3, 4, Cap- tain Claude Osmun 314 Irving, S.E. Senior Play Committee Chairman, Variety Show Participant, Football 1, 2, Track 1, 2, 3 Helen Peegel 1816 Fourth St., N.W. Senior Play Cast, Honor Society, Helios Annual Business Manager, G.A.A., Agona Officer Gravelle Lenion Pierre 747 Logan Variety Show Stage Crew, Football 1, Track 2, Swim- ming 3, 4 Gerald Robert Roe 1047 Wealthy, S.E. Variety Show Participant, Football, Track, Swimming James Edward Porter 407 Hillmount Apt., S.E. Variety Show Participant, C-Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4, Basket- ball 1, 2 Robert E. Pressey 117 Mack, N.E. Red Cross, Football 1, Oc- cupational Training Georgann Elaine Pugh 627 Coit, N.E. Transferred from Vermont- ville High School. Youth for Christ, Newspaper Staff, Majorette 141 Valdis Purins 1533 Cole Ave.. N.E. RAM ' S REVIEW Art Edi- tor, Boys ' Glee. Football 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Manager 2, Swimming 4 David Neil Quint 621 College, N.E. Senior Play Cast, Variety Show Participant, Red Cross, Orchestra, Audio- Video Staff Our Senior Class President, Terry, can ' t wait for C lunch hour so Mrs. Herron ' s cooking class fur- nishes him with a light snack. Diane Raatz 843 Lyon, N.E. Roger Allen Reidsma 108 Mack Ave.. N.E. Variety Show Stage Crew, Red Cross, Boys ' Glee Club Mary Riley 326 Hastings, N.E. Donn R. Ringold 123 Ransom, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Boys ' Glee Club, A-capella Choir 142 Thomas Wayne Ripmaster 446 Sinclair, N.E. Variety Show Participant, C-Club, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Captain, Baseball 1. 2, 3, 4, Captain, Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Lester Ritter 446 Union Ave., N.E. Variety Show Participant, Band Marilyn Kay Rosenberry 257 Lafayette, S.E. oiith for Christ Gayle Anne Ross 623 Clancy, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, G.A.A., Sock and Buskin, Athletic Secretary Susan Jane Russell 709 Fountain St., N.E. Senior Play Cast, Student Council, Homecoming As- sembly Chairman, Cheer- leader, Sock and Buskin Dick and Mr. Beaftie relox be- tween club pictures. Below: Referee Roxanne calls a foul on Bruce Dusendang. Linda Susan Samuelson 2150 Romence Dr., N.E. Class Prophecy, Senior Play Cast, Spanish Club Treasurer, Agona. Ram ' s Review Assistant Editor and Fashion Editor Jacqueline Yvonne Sanders 914 Jefferson Ave., S.E. Class Flower Chairman, Sock and Buskin, G.A.A. Vice-President, Orchestra, Pep Club Secretary Horst Schagot 423 Fairview, N.E. Nelva Schippa 1036 Lilac, N.E. Mike Sholonder 1216 Ellsmere, N.E. Sydney Kathleen Sawie 300 Eureka, S.E. Junior and Senior Class Vice-President, Memorial Day Chairman, Senior Play Committee Chairman, Va- riety Show Participant, Sock and Buskin Katherine Schippa 1036 Lilac, N.E. Dale Selby 1403 Walnut, N.E. Earl Harry Slovinski 853 Spring, N.E. Senior Class President, Stu- dent Council, Helping Hand Club President, Store Ad- vertisement Committee Chairman 144 Jon Signor 955 Maris Ct., S.E. Iris Diana Smith 3035 Leonard St., N.E. Pep Club. G.A.A. Shirley Southerland 501 Sinclair, N.E. Inguna Silovs 707 Fairview, N.E. Senior Play Cast, Variety Show Participant, Honor Society Secretary, Y-Teens, Ram ' s Review Junior High Editor and Head Reporter Kenneth James Smith 642 Sherman, S.E. Variety Show Participant, Pep Club, Big Brother-Big Sister Vice-President, Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, Basketball 1, 2, 3 Leonard Earl Somers 610 Fountain St., N.E. Variety Show Participant, Hi-Y, C-Club, Track 1, Baseball 3, 4 Loima Stede 103 Newberry, N.E. Variety Show Chorus Line Director, Senior Class Sec- retary, Helios Annual Ad- vertising Manager, Agona, G.A.A. 145 Marvin Wayne Stephens 1254 Lewison, N.E. Honor Sociely, Youtli for Christ, Big Brother- Big Sister, Cross Country 2, Baseball 1, 2 Denny William Stepke 923 Fairmount, S.E, Hall Monitor, Baseball 3, 4 Patricia Ann Stoepker 607 Hawthorne, N.E. Prom Co-Chairman, Assist- ant Student Director of Va- riety Show, Helios Annual Photography Co-ordinator, Agona, G.A.A. Maris Straumanis 447 Wealthy, S.E. Honor Society, C-Club, Ram ' s Review Staff, Track 3, 4 Martha Katherine Swartz 1245 Mayfield Ave., N.E. Y-Teens, Youth for Christ Secretary, Red Cross, Agona, G.A.A. Eileen Marie Swenson 122 Fairbanks, N.E. Senior Play Committee Chairman, Y-Teens, Bowl- ing League Handicap - 68 Terry and Dick try their skills at dancing as the judges look on. 146 Roger Thomas Swiger 914 Lyon St., N.E. Variety Show Participant, Senior Usher, C-Club, Track 1, 2, Tennis 3, 4 Helios supporters cheer for their annual at the Helios kick-off assembly. Sharon Taylor 340 Cherry, S.E. John J. Ten Elshof 66 Benjamin, N.E. Senior Play Committee Chairman, Hi-Y, Big Brother-Big Sister, Debate, Baseball 1 Joyce Thompson 1003 Diamond, N.E. William Donald Thompson 551 Fountain, N.E. Variety Show Participant, C-Club, Band, Tennis 1, 2, 3, 4 Virginia Ann Upton 650 Sherman St., S.E. Red Cross, G.A.A., Class Flower Committee, Variety Show Ticket Committee 147 Richard Vander Ark 507 Livingston, N.E. C-Club, Youth for Christ President, Big Brother-Big Sister, Basketball William Henr y Vander Maas 134 Diamond, S.E. Kathryn Elaine Vandermolen 125 Fuller Ave., S.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens Secretar -, Helios Annual Head Typist, Big Brother- Big Sister, Agona Gail Ann Van Dulst 549 Morris. S.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, Helios Annual Art Editor, Future Teachers ' Club Roger Van Oosten 904 Zeeland Ct., N.E. Honor Society, Chess Club, Track 3 Kenneth Van Solkema 871 Burke, N.E, Variety Show Stage Crew, Senior Play Committee Chairman, Hall Monitor Esther Van Sweden 701 Coit Ave., N.E. Honor Society, Youth for Christ, Red Cross, Agona, G.A.A. Lois Van Sweden 701 Coit Ave.. N.E. Honor Society Treasurer, Ram ' s Review Staff, Agona, G.A.A., Classical Club Sec- retary 148 Mary Louise Vasquez 261 Union, S.E. Y-Teens, Sock and Buskin, G.A.A., Pep Club, Hall Hall Monitor Jack Arthur Verbrugge 140 Benjamin, N.E. Band, Football 1, Track 1, 2, 3 Margaret Jean Vermaire 1454 Hope, S.E. Variety Show Ticket Com- mittee Chairman, Student Council Secretary, Honor Society, Red Cross Vice- President, Agona President Roger Weekley 442 Charles, S.E. Hi-Y, CClub, Red Cross, Track 1, 2, 3, Cross Coun- try 2, 3 Marcia Whitman 1043 Lyon, N.E. Terry Lee Wickering 636 Three Mile Rd., N.E. Junior Class Treasurer, Va- riety Show Participant, C- Club Officer, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4 j«n Carl Thomas Walsh 1213 Lewison, N.E. Hi-Y, Football 2, Track 2, 3, 4, Hall Monitor, Senior Play Stage Crew Allen Williams 430 Coit, N.E. 149 Garth Williamson 615 College, N.E. Roy E. Wilson, Jr. 618 Logan St., S.E. C-Cliil) President, Head Senior Usher, Pep Club President, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Terresa Ann Wilson 34 Caroline PI., N.E. Youth for Christ, Ram ' s Review Staff Larry Dale Witcop 1911 Collins, S.E. Senior Play Cast, Big Brollier-Bip Sister, Ram s Review Staff, Pep Club Elizabeth Kay Wittenbach 109 Mayfield, N.E. Senior Class Girl Advisor, Honor Society Secretary, Helios Annual Editor, Jun- ior Class Secretary, Agona Marcella Sylvia Woolf 449 Casimer Ave.. N.E. Pep Club, Y-Teens, Agona. G.A.A. Vern Allen Yetman 442 Coil. N.E. Youth for Christ, Audio- Visual Staff, Noon Movie Operator John Zaians 44 Lafayette. N.E. Senior tllass Treasurer, Helping Hand Club David Jeffrey Zehe 40 Union, N.E. Student Council President, Honor Society Vice-Presi- dent, Hi-Y ' , Red Cross, Swing Band Nelson Henry Dupy 1015 Cliester, S.E. Variety Show Participant and Stage Crew, Senior Play Stage Crew, Swing Band, Aiapella Clioir Terri Lee Rybski 301 College, N.E. Variety Show Participant, Y-Teens, Sock and Buskin President, A-capella Choir, Senior Play Executive and Ticket Committee Benjamin Quentin Weeber 321 Michigan PI„ N.E. CCluh, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. Swimming 2 Summer School graduates Seniors without pictures Dave Fegel 533 Fuller Ave., N.E. Annie Lee Fulton 430 La Grave, S.E. Gerald Douglas Koch 238 Carroll St., S.E. Transferred from Rosevelt High School, St. Louis, Mo., Variety Show Participant, Orchestra, Student Council, Debate, Math Workshop Jerry Nelson 461 Pleasant, S.W. Variety Show Ticket Com- mittee, Football 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1, 3, Basketball 1, 2, Track 2, 4 David Parrish 120 Barclay, N.E. Aldis Purins 1043 Baldwin, S.E. Math Workshop, Footbal 2, Track 2 Milynn Kraft Richard StefTenson 223 Union, N.E. Micheal Naughton 641 Junes, N.E. Variety Show Stage Crew, Acapella Choir, Football 1, Baseball 1 David Welch 826 Fairmount, S.E. 151 CLASS SONG Now our high school days are over, And our graduations near; Now the time has come to end our fun And to leave our school so dear. We ' ll remember tomorrow All the things we do today, Your guidance we ' ll carry As we go along our way. We will carry with us always — As the years go rolling by — All the mem ' ries dear Of our high school years At dear old Central High. CLASS COLORS Light Blue and Pearl Music by — Gerald Koch Words by — Stan Hula Allen Marsh CLASS FLOWERS Blue and White Bachelor Buttons Class Motto We lay today the foundation of tomorrow. CLASS POEM The young generation, A lost world of its own Suffering, searching Hoping, working Working toward that one great ] That ties all mankind into one Truth The truth of freedom Of love The truth of brotherhood And Peace Peace, that will bring Into this world of strife True humanity Which will raise man ' s soul Purify his thoughts Elate his being Bring him at last closer To his God Written by — Helen Peegel 152 FOOTBALL RALLY The pictures recall the football sea- son, the games and pep rally. Cheerleaders in a huddle Student Policeman controls the crowd at the pep rally City Police patrolling at a footbal game 153 HOMECOMING The Homecoming Dance, one of tlie biggest events of the year, was held on Thursday, Octo- ber 20, 1961, at Blythefield Country Club. The Class of 1961 chose as their king and queen Ron Miller and Laima Stede, each of whom was at- tended by courts of Four. Preceding the dance was the football game in which we defeated Union 25 to 13, and the half time ceremony in which there was the float for the court, a new addition this year. Queen; Laima Stede, King,- Ron Miller. Queen; Laima Stede, King; Ron Miller, Patti Johnson, Jim Covert, Sue Russell, Russ Fyke, Margaret Ver- maire, Jeff Zehe, Stoepker, Pete Fuller. The enfire Cheaper by the Dozen cast CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN This year, the Senior Class chose as its play Cheaper by the Dozen, a three-act comedy which was held on November 17, 18, and 19. The play, sponsored and directed by the Seniors with the help of teachers and two seventh graders, who were part of the cast, was a very successful Senior Play — CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN Cast Mr. Gilbreth Latvis Celmins Mrs. Gilbreth Inguna Silavs Ann Gilbreth Linda Samuelson Frank Gilbreth Jim Jones Ernestine Gilbreth Roxanne Herd Lillian Gilbreth Sue Russell Martha Gilbreth Dawn Badrick Bill Gilbreth Dave Quint Fred Gilbreth Jan Huizing Dan Gilbreth Steven Lachniet Jackie Gilbreth Fred Stewart Joe Scales Richard Bresseler Dr. Burton Tom Meyer Mrs. Fitsgerald Helen Peegel Larry Larry Witcop Miss Brill Mary Dunn Student Director Richard Letts I remember when 155 VETERAN ' S DAY The armed Services Day program, a tradi- tional and beautiful one at Central, is a memorial service in honor of those from Cen- tral living and dead who served in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, or European Occupations. Started in 1922, it has continued over the years. Armed Services Day is observed on the eleventh of November. THEY CAVE THEIR LAST ; FULL MEASURE OF DEVOTION ur- HS- E-: ' I ■ ™ HHI E ' H }■■-- H ■:; . c:i, sr- : tm mtm mmlo vm i- .: 1 K iiiiiiiii||iiii|,j| 1 !■ jj 1 iijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii i _X LIT m FT 156 BOYS ' HEAVEN The annual Boys ' Heaven dance, a dance for which the girls invite the boys, was held Decem- ber 16 in the girls ' gym and was a very suc- cessful occasion. 157 CHRISTMAS ASSEMBLY Christmas every year is marked by the annual Christmas Pageant in which there was singing by the choirs and art work by the art department. The Senior Orchestra provided the music, and Miss DeYoung had charge of the acting. The pageant this year was held the nineteenth of December. BASKETBALL Score! Score! Such was often heard at our basketball games. We had a successful year taking second place in the city league and district championship. CAPERS ' 61 The Variety Show or Capers ' 61, held March 23 and 24, was a well done show with much work and good talent being used. The acts included such talents as danc- ing, singing, playing instruments, comedies, and pantomimes. .|MB $ iSm ' l 1 ' -s, ' - ' l Cf —m 160 HONORS Gordon Scott Cup Gordon Scott Certificates Tri-Honor Cup Tri-Honor Certificates Samuel R. Upton Award Mary Amberg Award David Clatworthy Memorial Award Suffola Cup Agona Cup American Legion Award S.A.R. Medal D.A.R. Good Citizenship Award Class of 1926 Award Ralph Conger Award Student Council Honor Point Keys English Department Awards: Excellence in English Award Carrie J. Heaton Award National Society of Colonial Daughter ' s Award Clay Award Foreign Language Department Awards Latin Awards Anna S. Jones Awards Mary R. Powers Award Spanish Awards First Year Spanish Second Year Spanish History Department Award Mathematics Department Awards Math Club Award Edwin F. Snell Award Science Department Award Speech Department Awards: Earl Munshaw Oratory Award Ethel K. Nistle Award Forensic Awards Debate Awards Scholarships 161 ANNUAL STAFF CO-EDITOR Beth Wittenbach l!F ' ' ' fV ' BUSINESS MANAGER Helen Peegel CIRCULATION MANAGER Alice Burton UTERARY EDITOR Joan Bachman 162 Photographer Jim Van Houten PHOTOGRAPHER Dick Atweil SPORTS EDITOR Potty Johnson HEAD TYPIST Kathryn Vandermolen Photography Co-Ordinator HELIOS ANNUAL ADVISOR Pat Stoepker Henrietta De Loof PHOTOGRAPHY ADVISOR Harold Beattie BUSINESS ADVISOR Walter Miller LITERARY ADVISOR Shirley Schriber 163 PATRONS Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Anderson Mr. and Mrs. Vilnis Arins Mr. and Mrs. Willis Atwell Mr. and Mrs. William Bachman Mrs. Margaret Banister Mr. and Mrs. John Beaumont Mr. and Mrs. John Bieri Mr. and Mrs. Harold Boddy Mr. and Mrs. Joe Boogaard Mr. and Mrs. George Bowman Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bressler Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bruinsma Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brunett Mr. and Mrs. James Burr Mr. and Mrs. William Burton Mr. and Mrs. Julius Celmins Mr. and Mrs. Walter Churchard Mr. and Mrs. I. Perry Crow Mr. and Mrs. William Dare Mr. and Mrs. Harry Denehamp Mr. and Mr . John De Vries Mrs. Vera Dzeguze Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Fuller Mrs. Ida Herth Mr. and Mrs. Don Hoebeke Mr. and Mrs. Steven Hula Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Huyser Mr. and Mts. Paul Johnson Mrs. Piaoul Johnson Mrs. Rilla Jones Mr. and Mrs. Russell Jones Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Jorgensen Mr. and Mrs. Peter Klavins Mr. and Mrs. Donald Knight Mr. and Mrs. Albert Koch Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Kuiper Mr. and Mrs. John Kurti Judge and Mrs. John Letts Mr. and Mrs. Willard Miller Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Moore Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Nelson Mrs. Evelyn Nielson Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Poe Mr. and Mrs. Harold Porter Mr. and Mrs. Viktors Purins Mr. and Mrs. Neil Quint Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Reidsma Mr. and Mrs. J. Arthur Russell Rev. and Mrs. Wesley A. Samuelson Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Silavs Mr. and Mrs. Bert Smith Irs. Katrina Stede Mrs. Marian Stephens Mr. and Mrs. Krisjanis Straumanis Mr. and Mrs. Edward Swartz Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Swenson Mrs. Mary Swiger Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Harold Van Dulst Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Van Oosten Mrs. Selma Vermaire Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Walsh Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wickering Mr. and Mrs. William Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wittenbach Mr. and Mrs. Richard Woolf Mrs. Ona Mae Young Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Zehe Mr. and Mrs. John Zumbro 164 ADVERTISEMENTS KAY ' S PHARMACY 200 Union, N.E. Sydney is going o have one of Patty ' s specials — a refreshing coke. CENTRAL RADIO AND TV 637 Michigan, N.E. Pat and Stan like this streamlined model. Our photographer Dick has convinced Joan that this camera is a good buy. THE CAMERA SHOP 22 Division, N.E. Bob has decided to paint the town. FULTON HEIGHTS HARDWARE 1311 Fulton, N.E. 165 Ilze and Inny are selecting their spring wardrobe. THE MODERNE SHOP 22 Fountain, N.W. The twins, Esther and Lois, have found a fabulous place to purchase gifts. FOX ' S JEWELERS 83 Monroe, N.W. 166 VAN DYKE STUDIO 107 Peari, N.W. Ruth and Laimo are looking at Yvonne ' s senior picture. Laima and Gorden are receiving their bundle of dry-cleaned clothes. BAXTER LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANERS 747 Fountain, N.E. Katie finds telephone work both enjoyable and rewarding. BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY 104 Division Ave., N.E. PRINTING ARTS 150 Bostwick, N.E. Two members of the Helios staff, Helen and Alice, are looking at the print being used for our annual. 167 Pete is looking at the flowers that Linda has chosen to buy. CRESCENT STREET FLORAL 557 Crescent, N.E. REAGAN ' S PHARMACY 301 Michigan, N.E. Linda is telling Susie that this Is what they advertise on TV. Maris is helping Fred select a tuxedo for the Prom. SHELDON TUXEDO RENTAL 114 Sheldon, S.E. Margaret and Beth are getting ready for a special occasion. ALEX BEAUTY SALON 621 Michigan, N.E. 168 Eileen and Barb are looking at Jim ' s senior picture. ROBINSON PHOTO STUDIO 7 Jefferson, S.E. Judy and Al are looking at suits to buy for Spring. BLANCHE LE BARON 15 Jefferson, S.E. Morcia and Sue are looking at the display of class rings that the students purchase. H. J. TERRYBERRY CO. 313 Allen, N.W. 169 1 Few of the fellas -Alan, Bruce, Terry, Jeff, and Dick — are getting ttie car spic and span for a long trip. jss KARP ' S SUNOCO SERVICE Fuller and Michigan CHASE LANES 1517 Michigan, N.E. Leslie and Ron find bowling really a terrific form of recreation. THE CENTRAL TRADE PLANT 1 5 Lyon St., N.E. Gail is looking at the machine from which our print type is produced. 170 Terri is checking the supplies of our store THE SCHOOL BOOK STORE 171 Russ and Jim are selecting the appropriate tie for an important occasion. LLOYD ' S MEN ' S STORE 143 Ottawa, N.W. Jim and Ken are trying to select the right tuxedo for the Prom. AFENDOULIS DRY CLEANERS 1138 Michigan, N.E. 172 AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS