Chelsea High School - Memories Yearbook (Chelsea, MI)

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:Saluiatory Dear Parents, Faculty, and Friends: We, the class of 1954, are glad to welcome you here as we graduate and take our places in the world. Four years ago it seemed as though this day would never come, but the years have passed swiftly and the time is here. As We face the future, we realize now how much all of you have done for us. Our parents gave us such good advice and were always interested in our work. Our teachers were patient with us, always willing to explain the ideas that seemed difficult for us to grasp. Our friends were with us, too, ready to encourage us and to support our projects. Each of us would like to express his sincere appreciation for the many kind things you have done for us. Because of your help and guidance we shall have fond memories of our high school days. In the years ahead we shall be trying to live up to these ideals we found throughout high school. I think the words of Michael Beck express our feelings well: This world is not so bad a world As some would like to make it, Though whether good, or whether bad Depends on how we take it. --Kathleen Widmayer aleclictory Tonight we, the class of 1954, are approaching graduation, the threshold of a new life. As we look back, with fond memories, we see the years spent in Chelsea High, but now we must enter into another phase of living. Some of us will choose college for study in a specific field, while others will enter into vocations of their choice. In either of these undertakings, we shall strive for the betterment of the world. Whatever our selections of occupations, the encouragement and understanding given by our parents, the guidance of our teachers, and the help of the school board and friends will prove to be of value to us in future years. These things will always be remembered. Each and everyone in the class extends his thanks to you who have assisted us in our projects. As we say good-by, we have but one thought--the hope to live up to your expectations. --Beverly Smith 14

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Leah Jane Wahl Doris Kay Weinberg Janet Lorraine 'dma lVLeahYY A graceful presence be- speaks acceptance. --Collier Band 1,2 Chorus 2,3 Vice-President 3 Operetta 1 Speech Club 4 Kathleen Ruth Widmayer VVKa-ty!! Her own that she wills to do or say seems wisest, discreetest, best. --Milton Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4 Co-Editor 4 G.A. A. 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 2, 3 Chemistry Club 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class Treasurer 1 Class President 3 Salutatorian Dorie She was ever fair and never proudg had a tongue at will and yet never loud. - -Shakespeare G.A.A. 1, 2, 3,4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Athletic Board 3 Secretary Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4 Chemistry Club 4 Central Treasurer 4 Virginia Smith IN MEMORIAM In fond memory of our former classmate, Virginia Smith. 13 W1 yer Pee Wee All succeeds with peo- ple who are sweet and cheerful. --Voltaire Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4 Vice-President 4 G.A.A. 1,2,3,4 Latin Club 2, 3, Treas. 3 Speech Club 4 Class Vice-President 1 Class Play 3 American Legion Award 3 Annual Staff--Typist D.A. R. Award 4 Virginia Amanda Young Virginia Quiet persons are wel- come everywhere. --Fuller Chorus 4

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I IYQ I Il 4h I Ill n I N Ui Cladd .Hia fory In September, 1950, fifty-seven freshmen began to take An Old Fashion Walk. Our chaperons were Miss Betley and Mr. Starksg our escorts, Sandra Baldwin, Janet Widmayer, Doris Haist, and Kathleen Widmayer. Cynthia Paul, Katherine Merkel, and Janette Otte represented us in Student Council. Our most important events were our stand at the Community Fair, return party for the sophomores, a pep meeting and our camping trip held at Cedar Lake with the Dearborn ninth grade. Fifty-seven sophomores Bursting with talk, continued their walk accom- panied by Mr. Smith and Mr. Magiera. Leading the way were Donald Umstead, Helen Eiseman, Doris Weinberg, and Duane Satterthwaite. We were represented on the Student Council by Janette Otte, Jeanette Bertke, and Harold Owings. Our main activities were our stand at the fair, float in the parade, freshman-sopho- more party, and the ordering our class rings. Our sophomore year ended with sad hearts due to the loss of a classmate Virginia Smith, who died May 28, 1952. During our junior year a tale could be told of the receiving of our class rings, selling of Christmas cards, the annual junior supper, and the success of our junior play Campus Quarantine, under the direction of Mrs. Frank. The Big Top was the theme chosen for the junior-senior reception and minuet. Our school marms were Miss Shell and Mrs. Yost and our cabinet consisted of Kathleen Widmayer, Duane Satterthwaite, Beverly Smith, and Katherine Merkel. Our representatives were Harold Owings, Sandra Baldwin, and Lynn Noah. On June 3, 1953, Janet Widmayer and Duane Satterthwaite were presented with the American Legion Award. The fourth and last mile of our Old Fashioned Walk began with the sell- ing of magazine subscriptions, followed by the senior play, Crazy But Cute under the direction of Mr. Robert DeMars. Our greatest money making project was our senior stand under the management of Douglas Kolb and Katherine Merkel. Janet Widmayer was chosen for the D. A. R. award. Doris Haist who had been elected the preceding May for Vice-President represented us in student council along with Judie Doe, Lynn Noah, and Dave Atkinson. Our class officers were Duane Satterthwaite, Lloyd Grau, Judy Davisson, and Helen Eiseman, our advisors, Mrs. Jones and Mr. Chandler. On June first we were rewarded with our senior trip, a four day cruise which took us to Chicago, the Soo locks and Mackinac Island. On June ninth, forty-nine Seniors ended their Old Fashion Walk with commencement exercises. Witnessed by: Signed: Little Old Lady Chatter Box Old Crooked Man Cuddles Caboose 15