East Grand Rapids High School - Interlochen Yearbook (East Grand Rapids, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1953 volume:

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Oi ,fi - .,,M,.w.,.3 ' ' , , k.Af W Eg, M Hm,., ,Q . ., - 1' 'g ' X -F5 1 ,, 4 2 E? WWE I H ,Q E, Y,YA ' T.LQf,fIffOf7fffQLMQ'M'T PRESENTED B9 THE SENIOR CLHSS OF EHST GRHTID RHPIDS HIGH SCHOOL EH ST GRHITO RRPIUS, ITTICHIGHH THROUGH OPPORTUNITY .... With the-completion of all the traditional senior events-class night, the picnic, bacca- laureate, and finally graduation-we, the Class of '53, stop for a moment to look back over all the memorable and adventurous times that we have had at East. Our high school days have passed so quickly that we have hardly had time to pause to evaluate the full importance they have played in shaping our future lives and personalities. Opportunity has been ours throughout our years at East High. The opportunity for guidance was given to us by the faculty. lt is to these men and women that we owe not only the knowledge we have gained, but a sense of fairness and the ability to choose between right and'wrong, as well. They have shared our troubles and misunderstandings and have re- ioiced at our triumphs and successes., To the faculty go our sincere appreciation and gen- uine respect, as we thank them for their guid- ance. A school the size of East with the many or- ganizations we have provides excellent oppor- tunities for leadership. Through this training we hope to have prepared ourselves better to as- sume responsibility after high school. As we leave East, each taking a different path, we will face varied problems and requirements. If we measure up to the examples set for us here, these situations will be met with confidence and success. We have found that the opportunity of learn- ing has often been ours to take or leave at our own discretion. Some of us depart with a feeling of accomplishment, but 'perhaps more of us go away wishing we had taken better advantage of this opportunity for learning. Through our clubs and class gatherings, we have developed socially. As seventh graders, we felt inferior and of little importance, but with the friendly relations that were ours with both upper and lower classmen, this feeling was replaced by one of confidence and security. Some of the best memories we have are those of the crisp nights of football games, the thrill of victory at basketball games, or iust the good times we had together. These memories will serve as a reminder of the opportunities for fun and fair play. Those of us who were here in grade school will never forget Tommy Furniss, one of our classmates who passed away in fifth grade and was never able to share these opportunities with us. We have now finished high school and de- part with mixed emotions - with sadness at leaving behind teachers, schoolmates, East High, but with eagerness to step even higher and to face the opportunities which lie ahead. l S zzcd.a. . EAST HIGH GYM ENTRANCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword . . Dedication . . Faculty Section . . Senior Section ....... Underclassmen Section .. Organization Section . . Athletic Section . . Patrons .. 2 i IN DEDICATION My alarm clock didn't go off. Mr. Busch- man, would you please write me an excuse? l'll only be gone two days, Mr. Buschman. Well, maybe I was acting a little rowdy, but he started it. Everything from tardiness in the morning to teacher meetings after school comes under the guidance of our principal, Mr. Melvin Buschman. A constant stream of traffic in and out of his office means a long day of interruptions, but despite his busy schedule, he finds time to solve each student problem patiently and willingly. We have found him to be a friend in time of trouble and confusion, a man who trusted us and gave us needed advice, and someone in whom we could confide. lf we had some worth- while idea, Mr. Buschman's co-operation and enthusiasm guaranteed its success, or if we had a complaint, this, too, was investigated. We stress our appreciation of the guidance he has given us, but even more we thank him for the independence which has been ours. ln our student government and everyday classes, we have had the privilege of formulating and car- rying out proiects of our own. For these and many more reasons, we, the Class of 1953, dedicate this lnterlochen to our friend and principal, Mr. Buschman. l , ..4l. X, my ik Wk -V- g ,I'f : :-: z, - vv' .--'-- . ' .f:. :., 2 ,. 2:' AAIA , ,-.A, A....' --lv. M: ,,:. 2 ,.,.5 .,..-- a s ili gw, VV I-A-- ::,. I -..-, I 1- 44 gf ' ':' AA' W . ' ,. ,.: A ':-..1 ! 2'h Y ' mmf 'ilk-esleswx as L? Q l ,..A:.:,,.L,..A,:,, mm w ig K -I 5 a .,., : 1 gigs V -v W wi W 5 1: 1 . 5.1:-, w 4 6 V 3.21 3 Y. qw, WWE: R W 9 an H P as 2 3 F I fl i Q if f 1 i 1 l 3 A 4 l Y 4 3 1 Z 1 L 5 THROUGH GUIDANCE 1 1 f 2. Y 4 1 MR. ROY FETHERSTON Superintendent MR. HERBERT CLARK MISS MARGARET POSTMUS Assistant Principal Girls' Counselor BOARD OF EDUCATION Seated: Mr. Cook, Mr. Beiriger, Mrs. Willams. Standing: Mr. White, Mr. Campbell. 8 MR. LESTER ANDERSON Physics, Chemistry This assignment ought to keep you off the streets tonight! MR. JOHN CAIN English, Arithmetic Next year we will have fifteen issues. U' MISS SALLIE ANNAND Home Economics Who wants td go shopping? fl ft is W- K I A L, MISS HELEN DE JONGE Algebra 3, Trigonometry, Arithmetic Where do you belong? MRS. GERALDINE ASHLEY Core I give only I's an d Vs MRS. MARGARET DOUSE English, French, Core Chilclren! Be still! 9 E sz r nw viii um miss MR. WARREN G. FAULKNER Vocal Music and Band Now Miss- will you stop talking? MISS ALTA GILLETT MR. J. RONALD KINGSBURY Instrumental Music Less winds, please! General Science, Biology Someone musf wrife an ode io Charley the chipmunk. MISS MARY P. HILL Latin, English MR. FRANK KUTA Science, Assislunf Coach lf you don'f do ir lhis way, you'll ge hurt -V See? We'Il have cr slight quiz. L MR. WILLIAM T. KUTSCHE General Science Last week, up al the cabin - I 0 l MISS DIANA LAHDE General Mathematics, Geometry Boy, shut the door and come back in here. MRS. VIRGINIA MILLER English Which reminds me - MISS FRANCES McCARTY Core Determination is the if H only way to get MRS. MILDRED NELSON Commercial Cover your mouth when you sneeze! MRS. MILDRED MEY Speech Cast, to the foot of the stage. MISS I.UCII.LE NEWLAND Art l'll be glad to help you. 11 MR. HARVEY OLSEN Economics, Hislory, Arithmetic We will assume that you will oct like ladies and gentlemen. MR. DAVID PROUD World History Now in the days of CrofMagnon man , . . MISS JOAN PQCH Girls' Physicol Education Come on, troops! MR. BERTON ROBINSON Geometry, Arithmetic Now you know all about elephants. MISS LUCILLE PRANGE Librarian Come and see my new library. MR. WALTER SCHARMACK Mechanical Drawing, Shop This is cr saying that I sow lhe other day. 12 MR. CARL SCHILLER Physical Education, Coach Be in bed at 10:00, you guys-and NO daies! MISS CORINNE SC MR. GORDON F. STEWART Core He never says anything. HOPBACH U. S. Hisfory, English We will now outline World War ll. MRS. MARIE STEIN French MISS ELBA VILA'BALZAC Spanish li you want fo look away - look up! Prene1 une feuille de pcpier! MRS. MARIE YONKMAN English Now fha! you're seniors I3 1 4J E i Q l L i r l v .L Triangles and T-squares help to complete exact patterns in Mechan- ical Drawing class. MR. REED WATERMAN Director of Athletics, Physical Education That boy is really going to be an athlete! g,:...M. Students prepare lessons in the modern and cheerful surroundings of the new library. Mrs. Ziegenbein, Mrs. McSween, Mrs. Bloink, Miss Swarthout Absent: Mr. Muth, Business Mgr. 1 f fx K sf-N.. .,... . N mq,5 ' Mrs. Courtney. Mrs. Eby, R. N. Mrs. McNuH 'jfs 'S--. Mrs. Baum, Mr, Philbrick, Mr. Chatimon, Mr. Mickens, Mr. Koning, Mr. Tiesmca, Mr. Byrne. 15 OPPORTUNITY FOR LEADERSHIP 16 mm f 9 A uf 1 ELIZABETH ALTMAN lt's nice to be natural when you're naturally nice ' Senior Play Committee, Harlequin Club, Senior Service Club, Hall Monitor ROBERT HENRY BECKER The modest man has everything to gain. Football, Basketball, Triple E Club, Varsity Club ELIZABETH ANNE ATTWOOD Known by the merriment that sparkles in her eyes. Sen ior Play Cast, Senior Service Club, Sigma Delta Club, lnter- lochen Staff CAROLYN JEAN BEIRIGER She loves not studies less, but recreation more. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Flintloclr Staff, Senior Play Committee BRUCE WALTER AVlS An able man shows his spirit by gentle words. Football- Co-captain, Track, Hi-Y Club, Varsity Club WILLIAM FULLER BISSELL l'll warrant him good-hearted. Varsity Club, Wald and Weg Club, Crass-Country, Track JOYCE MAXINE BAIRD Silence - the art of concealing thought. Harlequin Club, Junior Play Committee, Choir HERBERT NEWTON BLACK l never dare to be as funny as I am. Baseball, Football, Varsity Club, Hi-Y Club JOHN WALDO BARROWS There is always hope in a man who earnestly works. Trip Staff le E Club, Track Manager, Senior Play Cast, lnrerlochen JESSIE MAE BLISS . A pleasing personality is a great asset. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Committee, Senior G.A.A. 18 .IUDITH LYNN 'BORDEN 'tlaughing all the while. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Senior G.A.A., Senior Play Committee NANCY LYNN BYLENGA Diminutive and vivaciaus. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Cast, Choir JOSEPH ALLEN BROWN Hoppyvgo-lucky with a smile lor everyone. Wald and Weg Club, Flintlock Photographer, Senior Play Committee, Boys' Ensemble ADA NBERNICE CANIFF Always a willing worker. Harlequin Club, Senior Service Club, PTA Ticket Manager, Senior Play Committee KAREN VAN LIEW BROWN lf there were only more like her. National Honor Society, Interclub Council-president, Senior Play Cast, Sigma Delta - president RONALD LEE CANIFF A man of few words with a friendly disposition. SUSAN BROWN Triple E Club, Varsity Club, Baseball, Football One on whom we can thoroughly depend. lnterlochen - assistant editor, Senior G.A.A. - secretary, Booster Club, National Honor Society BEVERLY JUNE CHRISTENSON A sweet, attractive kind ol grace. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Cast, Hall Monitor ELIZABETH K. BUCKLE Cares come, cares go, so why care! Booster Club, Senior G.A.A., Senior Service Club, Senior Play Committee of SUZANNE ELIZABETH COLLINS Liked for her personality, known for her beauty. Sigma Delta Club, Flintlock Staff, Senior Service Club, Inter- lochen Staff 19 HAROLD COMFORT CORNELIUS Although he has much wrt, he s very shy in using rt. Triple E Club-president, Parking Lot Co-Chairman, Football, Varsity Club JANE BROOKS DOOGE A keen mind and a fine character make her a leader. Booster Club V president, Student Council - secretary,lnterlochen Staff, Senior G.A.A. HUGH RONALD COWAN Hts congenial manner makes htm a friend to all. Theta Pt Eta, Swimming, Varsity Club, Hi-Y Club DOLORES WANDA DOUGLAS l don't want to be an artist, I am an artist! Harlequin Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Committee VIRGINIA CORWIN CURLEY Her happy grin goes well with her merry outlook. Senior Play Committee, Sigma Delta Club, lnterlochen Staff, Senior Service Club ROSEMARY ANN DOUMA Pretty to walk with, pleasant to talk with, Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Committee, Jukebox Dances, chairman DAVID WALLER DEREMO Give me liberty- or leisure. Track, Wald and Weg Club DARRELL S. DUNAKIN l never let my studies interfere with my pleasure. Triple E Club, Senior Play Cast, Baseball, Varsity Club DAPHNE CAROLYN DERICK Sincere, quiet, and kind, few like her will you find. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, lnterlochen Staff, Senior G.A.A. DONALD CHARLES DUNTON The sense and nonsense of the senior class well combined lnterlochen Staff Activity Committee HIY president Varsity Club secretary treasurer - l i GRETCHEN ANNE EBLING Full of lun and laughter with an artist's touch as well. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, lnterlochen Staff, Flintlock Staff JOHN PENDLETON HANCOCK He'd walk a mile for his friends. Wald and Weg Club, Baseball, Mixed Chorus, Boys' Ensemble JUDITH ANN EHRETT A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenancef Sigma Delta Club, Se Girls' Choir nior Service Club, Senior Play Cast, CHARLES EDWARD HARDAKER Maximum of workf minimum of credit. lnterlochen Staff, Senior Play Cast, Wald and Weg Club, Forensics and Debate EDWARD SAMUEL FINKELSTEIN Good Humor is one of the best articles of dress.' Triple E Club, Wald an d Weg Club, Cross Country JOHN EDWARD HEIDGEN He possesses a touch al genius. Debate, Senior Play Cast, Wald and Weg Club-president, Baseball ROBERT PAGE GHYS ELS Just a boy like other boys with tasks and studies and fun. Triple E Club, Swimming, Baseball, Senior Play Committee LAVONDA MARLENE HELMS Being sensible is the power of a woman. Senior Service Club, Senior Play Cast, Harlequin Club, Choir NANCY LEE GRIMES 'Thaughtfulness and tact are hers. Senior Service Club, Sigma Delta Club, Senior Play Committee, Choir ESTHER BADGLEY HEYT Nothing is so popular as kindness, Senior Class Secretary, Senior Play Cast, lnterlachen Stall, Sigma Delta Club l SHIRLEY ELLEN HISCUTT She possesses quiet determination. Senior Service Club SUZANNE MARY KETTNER A rare compound of mischief and lun. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Forensics, Senior G.A,A. MARCIA JEAN IRVINE The only way to have a friend is to be one. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Committee, Baccalaureate Committee JOHN LEO KIRCHGESSNER Here, there, and everywhere--in activities, athletics and fun. Activity Committee- chairman, Theta Pi Eta, Football, Triple E EDWARD JAMES JACKONBOICE To study little, to worry less, is my idea of happiness Football, Track, Varsity Club, Hi-Y Club ARTHUR THOMAS KUIPER Win or lose, the game's the thing. Hi-Y Club, Basketball, Football, Baseball MELVIN HENRY JOHNSON, JR. And thank heaven for a good man and his friendship. Hi-Y Club, Senior Play Cast, Baseball, Forensics and Debate NANCY LOUISE LAWYER She will win her way to your heart. Junior Red Cross-president, Sigma Delta Club, Senior Play Committee, Senior Service Club ' KENNETH EUGENE KEIZER l'll be merry and free. Football, Track, Varsity Club, Hi-Y Club CONNIE LOU LAYMAN Nothing is rarer than real goodness. Harlequin Club-vice president, Flintlock Staff, Senior Play Committee, Senior Service Club 22 MARCIA ANN LIBERMAN There rs nothing like fun, is there? Harlequln Club Flmtlack Staff, lnterlochen Staff, Senior Service JOSEPH HIGGINS MARTIN, JR. Character is the foundation of all worth while success Football, Track, Triple E Club - secretary, Student Council WALTER REINHOLD LIST Men of few words are the best men. Inter club Council Varsity Club, Triple E Club, Track ANNE McSHANE Three A's explain her success: ability application and amiabilityf' Sigma Delta Club, lnterlochen Staff, Activity Committee National Honor Society JOHN HAMILTON LOOMIS, III Work play and be merry. Hu Y Club Stage Crew, Senior Play Committee CAROLYN COBB MILLER Laughing cheerlulness throws light on all paths of life Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Cheerleader Senior Play Committee ROBERT FITZ EDWARD LUCE is king. Senior Play Cast, Varsity Club DOUGLASHLEE MONTGOMERY Girls may come, and girls may go, h Basketball, Football, Baseball, Triple E C MARILYN LOUISE LUMB Good character rs human nature in its best form. Harlequin Club president, Senior Service Club, lnterlochen Staff Senior Play Cast ROBERT BOYCE MUIR A jolly good fellow wherever he goes Swimming, Wold and Weg Club, Varsity Club lnterlochen Staff 23 lu LEE ANN NELSON With a pleasant nature that never varies. Booster Club, Senior G.A.A., Senior Service Club, Hall Monitor SALLY MARIE PARROTT Talkative and vivacious-she enlivens every gathering. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, Flintlock Staff, Senior Play Cast SARAH FORBES NICHOLS 'AAltl1ough her heart is for away, we're glad she is here. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, lnterlochen Staff, Senior Play Committee SUZANNE ELISABETH PETERSON Doing is the great thing. Booster Club, Flintlock Staff, lnterlochen Staff, Senior Service Club JACQUELINE CAROL NITZ An excellent combination-sincerity and dependability. Senior Class Treasurer, Student Council, Glee Club - president, Sigma Delta Club MARY MARTHA PORTER There is no difficulty which ambition and energy cannot conquer. lnterlochen Editor-in-Chlet, Senior G.A.A.-president, Cheer- leader, National Honor Society JEAN CAROLYN OSGOOD A light heart lives long. Harlequin Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Committee, Hall Monitor JOAN KATHRYN POTTER Winning is her way, and pleasing is her smile. lnterlochen Staff, Senior G.A.A., National Honor Society, Booster Club SALLY FRANCES OSIER Her merry laughter infects us all. Senior Service Club, Sigma Delta Club, Senior Play Committee DIANNE ROSE RAEMER She is as lull of enthusiasm as of kindness. Booster Club-vice president, Theta Pi Eta, Student Council, lnterlochen Staff 24 ' STEPHEN ARTHUR RASCH Why worry when there are so many others ta do it for you. Football, Track, Triple E Club, Varsity Club PHILLIP JAMES ROSEWARNE His are the qualities of wit and wisdom, Football, Track, Swimming, lnterlochen Staff JULIA EMILIE RASMUSSEN Easy to know, easier to like. Sigma Della Club, Senior Service Club, Senior Play Cast, lnterlochen Staff JACQUELINE ANN RUNCHEY Calm, capable, and cooperative. Senior Play Committee, lnterlochen Staff, Flintlock Staff, Sigma Delta Club WILLIAM TATEM REEVES, III He puts his worries into a packet with o hole in it. Hi-Y Club-Sergeant-at-Arms, Magazine Campaign Chairman, Inter-Club Council, Track I vi 'x - 4 f noaenf EKDAL scillsnmen f'He lives to build and not to boast. - Senior Class - president, Varsity Club - president, Triple E Club - vice president, Theta Pi Eta BEVERLY ANN RHOADS Her ways are paths of pleasantnessf' Sigma Delta Club, Senior Trio, Junior Play Committee, Senior Play Committee BRUCE WILLIAM SEEDS Made on the good old plan, a downright honest man. Flintlock Editor-in-Chief, Wald and Weg-treasurer, Senior Boys' Quartet, Senior Ploy Committee JOHN DAVID ROSE Quiet and unassuming, Yet ever loyal. Wald and Weg Club, Track, Varsity Club, lnterlochen Staff FREDERICK SHERWOOD SHELDON, II l am willing to be convinced, but l'd like to see anyone do it! V Senior Play Cast, Triple E Club, Debate, Senior Class Sergeant- at-Arms ' 25 She has a way and it's the right way. Harlequin Club Senior Play Committee, A Cappella Choir, MARIAN LEE VANDENBERG High aims form high character. Sigma Delta Club GEORGANNA SPENCER Quretrvess is a great asset. CATHERINE KIMBALL VARNUM impulsive, magnetic, versatile. Sigma Delta Club, Senior Play Cast, lnterlochen Staff ELLEN LOUISE STOVER May she never change except in name. Inter Club Council Harlequin Club, Girls' Glee Club, Senior GRETCHEN VOGELSANG Sincerity and truth are the basis of every virtue Cap and Gown Committee, Hall Monitor Sigma Delta Clua JEAN EMILY SUPERNAU A woman s natural quality is to attract. Senior Play Cast Sigma Delta Club, Senior Service Club, DOROTHY MARIE WARD Sincerity that springs from quiet grace Sigma Delta Club, Junior Red Cross, Senior Service Club Band DAVID ERNEST THOUIN He would not say it couldn't be done 'till he tried it. Wald and Weg Club lnterlochen Staff, lnter-Club Council, EDWARD ADAM WEHNER He that does good to others does good to himself Debate, Hi-Y Club, Varsity Club, Senior Class Sergeant at Arms 26 MARY KATHRYN WEIL Ready to help, ready fo encourage, ready ro laugh. Inter-Club Council - secretory, Sigma Delia Club, Senior Service Club, Senior G.A.A. JOSEPHINE ANN YOUNG A happy disposition is conducive lo cz happy life. Sigma Della Club, Senior G.A.A., Senior Service Club, Sludy Hall Chairman ...... BRADFORD DICKINSON WHITE He leads while others follow. Sludenl Council - president, Foolball, Basketball, Track SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Sealed: E. Heyl, B. Schermer, Mrs. Yonkman, J. Nilz, Standing: E. Wehner, J. Rose, F. Sheldon. 27 AUTUMN SPOTLIGHT Excitement is seen on the faces of cheering Seniors during a tense moment of the Kelloggsville football game. Julie and Kimmie, top magazine salesmen, proudly display our Government class girls help bring out the vote in November well-earned plaque. Presidential campaign. Mrs. Yonkman commends Senior Dance Decoration Homecoming Queen Suel Collins and court await the big night with co-captains Committee for a iob well done.. Bruce and Brad. 28 WINTER SPOTLIGHT A 3 X Cast members rehearse curtoin call preceding their memorable ploy, I Remember Mama. VY' Those notorious theses days bring long and tedious hours of Karen and Rosemary get in the mood for the Winter Sports preparation. Carnival. Let it bleed in the gutter in lnteriochen lingo means Let the picture run off the edge of the page. 29 SPRING SPOTLIGHT Al last! Happy Seniors prepare to leave for class picnic on Skip Day. ls if really our turn lo have eager underclassmen wanl our Sue receives college counsel from Miss Poslmus signalures? Senior boys relax, realizing that the end is in sighl. 30 .,,, t A- f ,nk f ii' 5? ff-Y'eaf5i M fa ' N W, yy CIASS APPIE POUSHER SUE PETERSON ELEBTIUNS CLASS INSEPARABUES QBROWN 4- Boa scnfmvfn HOST FOR I D BRA s i , :QW 5 gg Q 7 . 4 z 'Wi :. 5 ' 23--E '1- .2 52, ',I fEf.2f:.fI2.' 35,55 , CLASS CLOWN Blu Reefs: JA. ,A if Q W .Q ,QQ I A he E R1 4 AE 1 ij, X 'S 1 1 A, .... ..,,. , Q f-44 mv ouvrofv ' sfsrm-Anounv Amuiri IHFST GIRL 00416 MUNTCOMFRY WN? UERRICK ' ' 7 h KEN KEIZEP -w 1...--1.-..-.-.-.---.1 CMSS SIREN .7f,4N su Pfzwfnz CUSS SME!! T. Luce, J. Barrows, B. Attwood, J. Heidgen, M. Porter Penelope Reardon .......... . . Laura Reardon... Mrs. James Parker Essie .......... Nana Reardon... Reginald Reardon Marcia Reardon. Warry Reardon. . James Parker... Sherwin Parker. . Lily Reardon .... .Jean Supernau Betty Altwood . .Marty Porter . ...Sue Silver .Marilyn Lumb .. . . .Ted Luce . . . .... Esther Heyl .Fred Sheldon .Jack Heidgen .John Barrows . . . .Suey Kettner M. Lumb, E. Heyl, B. Wh le Junior Play EVERY FAMILY Todd Galloway .................... Brad White Director - Mrs. Meyer S 0 J. Heidgen, F. Sheldon, S. Keltner J- SUPCYNGU, M. POYTSI' If S E N I O R P L A Y Katrin. . . Mama . . . Papa .... Dagmar. .. Christine. .. Mr. Hyde. . Nels ..... Aunt Trina. Aunt Sigrid. .. Aunt Jenny. .. Uncle Chris... The Woman. .. ll' R E M E M B E R M A M K. Brown, J. Supernau, M. Lumb, J. Heidgen, T. Luce, E. Heyt, M. Johnson, B. Christenson A . . .Karen Brown ...Marilyn Lumb .. . . .Jack Heidgen .. ...Jean Supernau . . .Beverly Christenson .. .Melvin Johnson .......Ted Luce CAST .. .Charles Hardaker . .. .John Barrows Mr. Thorkleson. .. Dr. Johnson. .. Arne ........ .. .Nancy Bylenga . . . .Ann McShane . .Lavonda Helms A Nurse ....... Another Nurse. .. Scrubwoman . .. .. .Julie Rasmussen Soda Clerk. . . ..... Ed Wehner . . . .Esther Heyt Madeline... .. . . . ...Sally Parrott . . . .Betty Attwood Dorothy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ...Virginia Curley .. .Kimmie Varnum Florence Dana Moorhead. .. .... Joan Potter . . .Fred Sheldon Bell Boy ............. .. .Darry Dunakin ...Judy Ehrett Uncle Elizabeth... ....... . Jo Director - Mrs. Meyer Standing: E. Wehner, J. Potter, D. Dunakin, J. Rasmussen, V. K. Varnum, B. Attwood, M. Lumb, J. Barrows, F. Sheldon, A. McShane, Curley, S. Parrott. Seated: C. Harduker, E. Heyt. J. Ehrett, N. Bylengu, K. Brown. 33 THE HISTORY Graduation is upon us And we stop to reminisce, We have gathered facts together, And we'd like to tell you this: We started out in l94O, Quite a simple little crew, Our faces clean, our hair in place, For this, our school debut. Our teacher was Miss Schnoble, And a patient soul was she, But her patience was exhausted, When she met Mont-gom-er-y! Connie Layman was a terror, Along with Marty Porter, Loomis and Rasch were twice as bad, Teacher could not keep order. To make sad matters even worse, Bobby Schermer then began To kiss the girls and make them cry, Janie Dooge really ran! Teddy Luce and Sara Nichols Thought the sandbox was iust grand, But soon the box was empty, And the floor was full of sand. You may think all was quite a mess, But such was not the case, Suel Collins and Sue Kettner Would always clean the place. Nap-time we kiddies settled down, You couldn't hear a word, , Except the constant whispering Of Osgood and Vandenberg! The winter days were coming, And snowballs filled the air, Sal Parrott challenged Dunakin, But Darry didn't dare! Avis, Muir, and Donnie Dunton Were filled with fiendish glee, They accidently l?l dropped a match, And burned the Christmas tree. We soon found the snow was melting, And what do you suppose? Romance and spring walked hand in hand As Nan Lawyer and John Rose. Betty Attwood and Carol Beiriger With a cymbal in each hand, Marched round the room left-right-left-right, Part of our rhythm band. OF THE CLASS OF '53 Our vacant little craniums Filled with knowledge we had learned, Miss Schnoble sighed with vast relief, And we were all adiourned. Proud as punch, and timid too, We small fry then ascended, The towering stairs that led us to The first grade we attended. We learned to read and write and spell, And for honors did compete, Joyce Baird and Billy Bissell came, To make our group complete. Our arms piled high with brand new books With grins we did parade, Across the hall and through the door That led to second grade. Sue Brown and Dolly Douglas Joined us in our promotion, We were glad to have them with us To add to the commotion. ln second grade we fought to clean Our guinea pigs in cages, The lucky one who got the iob, Smelled like a PIG for ages! From second grade we then did pass To third-Oh, happy day! The applause still lingers in our ears, From our first dramatic play. The skit we chose was Fairyfoot, It brought us much acclaim, Joe Martin, a new classmate, starred, Which added to his fame. Lannie Nelson and Ron Cowan Also ioined our group, Increased in size and knowledge too, To fourth grade we did troop. Soon we were interrupted From the books we did explore, For Johnson and Cornelius Were peering in our door! With rested minds and summer ln fifth grade we did stay, Because of past successes, We gave another play. tans, It turned out to be a dandy, And we were all aglow, Ed Wehner came to be the Pa, And almost stole the show. 34 Tiny Nancy Bylenga Was added to our throng, And iust before we left fifth grade, Marcia Liberman came along. Sixth grade was quite exciting, And we felt like big shots then, For we'd left the Wealthy Building, Lake Drive was our new den. The big kids were sure astounded, When we dashed into their midst, For added to our lucky crew Were Deremo, White, and List. Karen Brown and Nancy Grimes Came to play mischievous pranks, While talented Marilyn Lumb, Had also ioined our ranks. Jessie Bliss and Sally Osier Made an entrance full of grace, Sal watched the boys and not her ste And fell upon her face. Sixth grade passed rather quickly, But it didn't make us cry, For with a song in all our hearts, We went to iunior high. To change classes every hour ln seventh grade was fine, Each class brought a new teacher, Not the same face every time! The boys iust overran the place, We could hardly hold our own, Marywood sent reinforcements, With Mickey, Kim, and Joan. Then the landslide really started, And the girls did now pour in, Karel Shepherd and Judy Ehrett, Marched in with Christenson. The girls were feeling iubilant, Until they learned their fate: With one hundred girls to every boy No one could get a date! John Kirch came in to save the day, For him our hearts did yearn, P We begged and begged, to no avail, Said John, Just wait your turn! Sadder but wiser we slowly climbed, Onward up the ladder, We were soon labeled Eighth grade brats, But to us it didn't matter. Our grade was really growing, lt increased by leaps and bounds, lt soon was overflowing with The kids from Breton Downs. First pranced in Jean Supernau, Then came Jo, with her chuckle, To make things even funnier, Were antics of Suzy Buckle! Daphne was also in the bunch, As were Dianne and Sue, And don't forget the Gretchens, Not only one, but two. They kept us all in stitches, With the iokes and songs they sang, They found a place in all our hearts, The good old Breton gang. Besides the others mentioned, Even more did soon appear, Bruce Seeds and Marcia Irvine came To share our eighth grade year. Esther Heyt and Judy Borden Received approving glances, All the girls handcuffed their guys, They were not taking chances. Joe Brown's lopsided humor, And Ken Keizer's Toni curls, Were liust as they had plotted! The talk of all the girls. With our many new additions We continued up the line, Now we were part of high school, Members of grade nine. Miss Postmus and her algebra Was our big problem now, Until Jack Heidgen joined us then, And promptly showed us how. All was not work as plainly seen By the dances we attended, John Hancock and Bev Rhoads did come, These two we soon befriended. There were many new adventures That made our freshman year, The boys were champs in football, And for them all did cheer. Christmas time our social life With parties did begin, We Whooped it up on New Year's Eve, At the swanky Sparkle Spin. Our members stood at sixty-six, But an end was not in view, Ghysels, Black, and Hardaker Also that year were new. From Ottawa came Rasmussen, Promptly nicknamed Jules, And Creston sent Lavonda Helms, We owe much to both schools. 7 l l 1 l 1 l l One man in our memory dwells, And we think of him yet, Our freshman sponsor, Coach Alwood, A friend we won't forget. Our freshman year came to an end, And soon it closed its doors, We had iust three more years to go, For now we were sophomores. Jackie Nitz studied days and nights, To gain her A's and B's, Ed Jackoboice's nights were filled, But he gained memories! lf you wonder what we mean, Perhaps this will explain: Carolyn Miller came that year, Along with Anne McShane. The iokes of Reeves and Rosewarne Threw us into gleeful fits, To ioin in the hilarity Arrived the two Caniffs. Ellen Stover and Dave Thouin Were now part of our mass, Jackie Runchey and John Barrows Had also ioined our class. Ginny Curley was friend to all, Just as you would think, Also was Ed Finkelstein, We fondly called him Fink ! Now our tenth grade year was gone, And with it fun galore, But we knew we were iuniors now, And we'd have plenty more. Our iunior play was quite a hit, lOr at least so we've been toldl, We were so proud when our class set A record for tickets sold! THE GANG IN SECOND GRADE Fred Sheldon and Art Kuiper Have done a lot, they boast, But have they done a lot for East, Or done East for the most? Dorothy Ward and Georganne Spencer ln our junior year did come, Liz Altman also joined the gang, And added to the fun. With another year behind us, And graduation 'round the bend, We embark upon our senior year, The beginning of the end. Bob Becker with his accent, And Rosemary with her smile, Joined by friendly Shirley Hiscutt, Came to travel the last mile. As the autumn leaves were falling, We established our good name, We raised 4,000 dollars ln our magazine campaign. Our senior play went on to prove Our class could not be beat, I Remember Mama was A superhuman feat! Then senior thesis rolled around, We were glad to see its end, But through it all, as usual, Mrs. Yonkman was our friend. Our class-night and graduation Bring things pretty much to date, We've reminisced about our past, The future has to wait. The memories of our days at East With us will always be - And we hope East will remember The Class of '53. THE GANG IN FIFTH GRADE JSE aw K lu ggism. . Y gmwyww . I QW , W Q Wg J 'ff' F . 3 . Q Y 1 j Q, . J , E E, E Q, 5: by U V 'V -vi 5 - - ,AJ - aq... .Ag- .s5 ....,. N f ..1.. LK,-'L I 'X .mi - -'1- A .1 1 N 1 1 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Front: L. Ritter. Back: T. Jones, G. Verhey, P. Biehn, B. Eleveld, D. Mericle. JUNIOR CLASS Caro! Heebe Sandy Beerbohm Peggy Biehn .: , 1 ., I n gm G .,-, ,., V M: 1 :ms ,... Q QQF- . Q? - Jim C ay W Skip C ot Eli e xmis A b s e n I 5- U 7 George Carr .Q-Egg: sf ..,, . , ' at 1.b mx ' 1221- . Mary Anderson John Bosmn Sandm Syerx .,..' , , Z V . ' A-ry QQ' Ti? Q S - N we : ' -. Q --Q.' S ggi. .wyl .,.., . ww A John Davis .lady Beane 40 1 ,Q ' 15 'H ..', -.-- ' LE f '?Q-- . izli I S,,. In 1:1 Ginny Andrews Mary Ellen Apred Jane Atkinwn Mike Carey Jean Cafiberg Lenin Chaffee vm, , -,,,- - A ....,.. V M -.-' -QE. --v-' - 1, , - N FJ 4 --.. -5. WWF 2 ' 2F' ' 41,-' Mary Deana Robin Became Barbara DeYouu-sg Oarlene Douglas Gsorge Davse Pere Dvmo Bormia Ederle My Takwfaleman V Bob Eleveld Howard Ellis . Ag M- G. can 6 ' ,, 'Q '-3' 55 ' ' 2. .r '5 'Wk E 5' , 7 K af .1 fa t Q' .,.... : ' rr. 1125 ' ' gc . - V 3 In ' i . 5 A .35 , ,. :- r r ' 42' - .. r ', 1 if f - : J R - QL Z ,, , . X -1 .rr N543 :, Judy Gamble Linda Gilmore Dick Grimes Dave Herman Mary Jane Hope Mrku Jacobson lohn Janes Ken Karlzen Barb Kennedy Nancy Kerr Dick Klinlrner Charles Knapp Ron Loveland Jane Lilllefield A V, 'Nqr E 'qi ' - .S 1 A k . ' X ' ..,. 1 1 3 5 I jlllfn 3 Q 5.5. 44- :. A W . A , .,,., N ui aw ,. . .L H 33, f - A ri.. -E . rl 1: t W , :E X rgi b,-::g, Phylinda lumley Marilyn Mcgafli Tom McConnell Mary McCormick Marilyn Mehney Dick Mericle Terry Molilor Bill Muir Kevin Mulvilxill Karen Newman Mary O'Brian Karen Pcriberg Maurice Pearce Ann Priesr P VV, E My I I - 3 M lr ' N ,..:g Z 'I , r 1' Q' l H-A an gi I Q -, tr ..: .5 V 7 H V -V . mwjm k wiv 5' VQVQ mm V A 4 mggafgf .... . ,,.. . fl rr r A r fm r ww - 1-Q H-R LM . ..., ' ' H . f .- E ' lane Ritter Martha Shook Bob Sieed Bill Siellin Mary Sivan Janine Tinirhum Rosemary Todd A ina Turner Gary Verhey Abby Vinkemvider Mary Vogelscng Ann Volmer Claudia Waller Bill Worn Q, ., ,rg - t .5 1: n x . , :5 3.31. . . H r r Pr. 3 I gy ,A . , .V r rl I .5 bl: :FM -' ' 1 , 'Q' 2 - .ij 51 . . - - 'v . - - WM: . z f' rr -- f . ...., ' ,,.. ' 52 ' Q 3 ,Q 1 ' A m g.. K A . .5--:-I ' r l - 1 V A K -: fy V3 -: Marney Whinery Mary Whinevy Swan Whinery K Svsun Willey Ray Wlrlierhcller Joan Wolf Dun Warsfold 41 Don Fritz . 'ff' . M ...-... I L .. av A P Tam Jones Joan lugligheid W . Mary Lou Manger Dave Ralslan 'i'! 'Q- .. .:,.. .W A .lohn Truxell Nancy Wendell IW ar 'Q ,. . ,sf ..., .,.. . ,E 5 Donna 'Yew SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Fronl: P. Parson. Back: Sue Signal! li? ,QW I W ....:., I. . . ' Phil Chamberlain Tom Crawfield -., SS Ion Dolan wi 'll 5 1 V I Dianna Black : ..,.. R Patty Chase Norman Creamer ml .'.. . Jalm Eman A. Rasmussen, R. Becker, C. Lumb. Roger Biackgori Pet Clark George Uamoase E fl Jim Erskine SOPHOMORE CLASS Absent Marion Alexander Sarah Aumenl Marilyn Albert Jill Kenyon an iv .,, A ,' . Virginia Nicholls I W: ' ,nlbb ..,,, Jim Shepard vll, , 3 'V AXA in nl R Ray Becker Dave Series .llm ilerlig B-ab Bliss Ran Kvunder Pal Brown Daisy Burke Dave Campbell 1 ,I - ., ,.,. V -.2 - .,,., 5 ' Q s.. ' 'W - . Qi , I , 5 f ,Ag gj' . Ii Doris Cale Eric Callins Phil Cooper Sam Cor! Kay Cowan Kam Domsfra- Rita lou Davis Roger Dellries llene Deutsch Mika Dodgson ,l,. WP Q 'W ,. -3.3 ii El X 2 b 'V 'If 5 :fi .,.: ' h A , ss '- xiii K .. 1 A .I .51-:fi-,--. .., -'---' I lim Feniress .lim Fame Mary Jay For Jim freeman Kay fryfagig l I2 Tam Ghymls H WP , ff af ' f' J Q MF , V George Hiller Dove Leavenworth V A nm cCo!l Dole Nevison Q af? lf: f' V -V . 5 --',.v Q ,. E?.:5?l wil - Julie lleeves Larry Sprile Mavgin Griffith .1 .,,-.. Q, Ann Haven Hunk, Levee vw- Ardrc Miller .lim Ogdorx W 7 f Ann Richel Chuck Steiner ..' S - A'.L .., ::v ,.- ., ME.. , M Q: 'Mcvcia Wmerman lfe Weil .Kohn Hole MuUa:1::m,1,lQ ' , W' in 2, Dem Jones Jim Logic ,473 sa lf Sally Milton Prudy Persons Cum! Halsieud ff? sk L liff f Hon Koilingef Luke Luksonen Eva Mlmnougll Nancy Faye-He Sandy Robertson Sue Resewafne Roy Stone Margie Temples if gi :.- : fl Q ,, 'I .- . 1 Nw' 1? ff? Walt Wengorovius Eleanor Wiautro Q, W Nancy Harris :Cf -WA., J, ' f if Faye Kelley C-:ami lumb - ll 'I Don Malilor .lim Pearce gk 3 V 'fl' A, I Pnl Runchy Mary Tlmmers -w , Rilo Wilson V13 Minn Hvdny MS ia I I 3 V f we l A .lohn Kennedy C-nrol Mondeo! as 1 K -. 5 Dick Moser Rick Pearce 'Wx fm Koy Schmid! Corlene Helms - ,am Mnrihelh lomovesux Judy Murlln ? -ff i Ewa 19 1. ., lr -Q Dora Mulvlhill Ditk Pryce 5 . B., all ie ll In xiii? Tom Schull: Phillls Vondenberg Glenna Vcnderllheer ,A-Ji' Q.. 'S E ,.... .. I -! 3' . Don Winverhcller Glen Young Paul Higgins '.:jb 1 f if 4 ag m f i Pl J Sharin Levin Lanny MQMKM 7 , ' sf Cum! Murray Alice Rasmussen W 'f ' Rudy Smith John Wsrdrop Z 6' Don longer Q if FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS S. Troug, J. Atiwood, M. Thompson, J. Monger. 'Gi' 'lm is. S liufiu .mmqms Quicken Bungie ..,,.?,,. ,W Jim Davies Mary Ann EHS: - an if 'ff in Susan Backus David Byers ,.,.k ,: . Kay Davis Bruce Fairbanks 'ww ,:' M! wx? ! s. Bah Guodspeed Absent Don O'DelI Barbara Dunn Joan Fallert Arlene Folkerts Rosemond Jacobs N 352 V Izr , :. . ,.,.,. ,Q '.,-,-.., --lvb A vii. .. i . Jim Barton Peggy Caniff 1.- 5 ,Eg Q 4, 'David DuMond Mike Fishman J Q, 2 sf A ,. 13 Peck Breen Q X Dale Berger Nancy Caribe-rg Viciy Duncan Jon fowier 'W' Marilyn Ufrgmons Peg Curison . ..i,, lilv 4 Roy Dunweil Twinkie Frey I ' .:T5:':sg,, ., :., A., FRESHMAN CLASS Down Apfed .X '- Jim Bisseli Carole Cartier Cvoyie Edgecomb Sand, .1 fyfe Drake Atkinson Jean Atwood 'pls J e1- '-' ,f,:' f . is , L. A--J .: I . l.. 2 'F K Q - 4 l 5 vv A ' Nami Bfoink John Chtwndiexf 'il Q, if i Sandro Elms Bah Go nsser 1 , , .M . ',i.- QQ rw John Greenawul! Joanne Groves Tom Hanson Marilyn Hurrah '3 'W E 'WG Q fr '91 E 2 7,1 if , . ., 1 4 was . fl.: 1 44. ' Q Bob Bonfieid Mary Ann Ciock Andrea Eiiis Bruce Gilmore I K Dan Harrison , , V , , , kyipwfr, ,'A. 'V ,.,. , ., , , ' Arm Huusnstnin Saxon Maury BNI Hqroid Margie Herrick Saily Hilisrrdss Mfzfggfynm I-Eaiconrb Janet Homes Mlm How!! , ' ., : 1 .Zi Q 1' - I , 1? 5 W Aw E . A. 'mf Zll U ,I I Q :jim , W If ., 'A ., ., ' - Y-W - . L -' 1 A 'L 4 .Q 5 gy 6 fi 2 Qlk gxq z M 452 ' .- . 32 - A sr. ' A .2-lj ' , K 155 Yom lxzkowny Lynda Karina Rogef Kxfeney Ernie Keviner Bruce Kirkpatrick Bob Kampman Norm Kmviiz Bill ln Judy Uhermcxn June Umnce Janet Muffin Si Muffins Trxue McDonn4ri Renee Mcfwriun David Michaels Jo Ann MOUQCC , 'Q , -HB ,X A R, fx f .,,A,2 1 ,. - A. , -:::E:- 1, V - '- J , ,.... Z-. , A: :mink V : ..., V I I x, -t . 'A . A .... , . I K Mas U Al? , 1. gi f ..... ' fi Haig E fi 11 i -wg ,L .v ifiii Y ' ff '21 . V , Eilen Mons' Susan Muir Jack Costing Peggy Osier Sandra Otio Char! Oviaif Dick Pelvick 109011 Peifeffth Silt Potter Join Pmnge Cai Huber Sterling Ragsdcsie Carol Rciph Nancy Kicker! Mary Ritter Bill Roach Wi? 1' K L . .5 . A - - ' li :Y , I Q 25 . Q: . .g A A I . A A - :t Q: 1 1 . V in .1 In , V, K ,J I -, ,-: f 'Q ,- zr m '7? 'Q -, Q? 0 Q. 553 ff- . , ,I V: 7 2,2 5-Q A 5 ,. f ' 1 1 ..,,, Q35 gf E Av.,..,.,..,. I 2 V v..... i I , x W . 'gi?'? T3mE' W -' 1 dw .I W 2 f q f . ' .. . - - lynn Rok 'Steve lynn Judy Savage Fred Semi Yummy Sears Brenda Sluyier Sandro Snow Barbara Sfeklha Call Sfniniimu Barham Stevmxt Susan Stearns! Biii Swan Mika Tompson D9lN1OfiQQfCldf Snliy Timmers Sally Tcdd 1 'Q QL 5 :Q A P, ,L I ,Z , f 'Vi in z Q J- 'e ,: If 4- I., I 2 H -2 MQ :Im :-- A, 5. - ,f - H . 5 . - :fi ...., 'Q ,- 'X ..,. ' Wu , ,.. K JL , .,., Lk A U A. ,4 5- 5. , J .EL , ' fi: . fkfgf -Q y ,,. ' I ' X Q I n -.,. : -' I. ,. Rocky Tonkld Stove Yruog Pnillh Vader Ruff Yqnderveen Dov' Vsmuis Jim Veg? 535' WUVWQ 45 lorry Whifi .. . . .... ....,,., Anna Alsover Nick Bosch ll ,lei li' ' Q-5? i,E Psier Claus Ann Duvno Tom Halstead Marcia Lumoreaux, Bill Shade, Miss Gilleil. 2 Clwclx Andrews Jerry Bouchard -1 IV' EQ il' 33 W Q if f . ff 'Zi 1 f Roberts Cabo lynn Fairchild 4? A. Mary Harris Phillip Anible Alice Bridgmnn ,mf . A if il Ag a. 'Rf if 4 . -. wax David Cook El? Glen Avis Lee Burge if 3 - 'nfs ml Wren Crawford Blake Beaudriax Bevevly Burleion sf S2 AIIII Don Creighton 50'-'fl FG l0Y Diane Frisbie Don Geggn Z Q .,., . l F 'Q 'QQ' Li: 'F -A W Y 'I - fi if - I 'fl ' ..,. Il 7 ii ' .,:. Q Bqb' Hari Eieqmu-r Howler! 'V ,A PMS' Mimi. 'fm' f ll Cynlhic Becker .lim Calvlrd rm .i. S2393 Game' Damoose Joann Gilbert 'Q 'Q L 9 K fx., 1 i Judy Jurscki EIGHTH GRADE Absent Tom Hanson ll? ,,,, Bill Beckwith Lanny Codon Larry Allobon .QM fs ., iq - Norman lellix Tom Chaffee n 'ffl' r .,.:: .. ' -:SIE QQ: 3 ff 1 Yvonne Dodgmn Dick Dunwell MMV Glow Ralph GMM f- . Z , fl 'Z 5. . PQ nl n l 'W?f?:W ea W , , ..,.,. l , Q. ' ., . .,,-.,m.MgwyW.A . J. W A W. y..,,M,.W n? 'f4 'WW W Nancy when BEM Jann Jim Jordan Lynn Keiziur Judith Kaixnr Virginia Mlm .Jae Kirchgasmar Mary Ann Klinkasl 5 L . F Q 3 Z. - ,I ,V gk: . 4 ag.. 5..:::,, 45, 1 e N ..,. H mx L 1 . Vi ', M V In as J Patricia Krumm Sieve La Charize Diane Lake Marie Lellampfe Mine Littialieid John Logie Lora Lang linda lowland lana lugiigiweid Bruce Maclean Bruce Martin Dale Maschina Bob Mclxiiixtnr Jim McCormick Tim Meaniey Dave Mehnay M- , .. p , ,, - H -:V K A .5 ., Q .,gf -r:.:- .,,,. - ,V g 4 5 5 41:5 ' I - - A , .,,. W i 0 A 'I N . mm as ., I .' ,.., ,iw 4 It ' 1 V r ' . -.5 - Q 55 -15 Q , 5: r Ifj ' Q 5 N ,,., H ,is i r i if ig if ,ra in iri i vi in i if i r L. , 1 , -P 12 ,fIQ, ' , i - 0 mf W' , Manly Meyers Mary Lou Middiefon Tom Mifler Las Muinix larry Mulvihiil Vern Nevison Mary Kay Page Penny Pender Jim Phillips Nancy Plumb Pam Quint Bevariy Mary Remian Perry-O Rink:-I Judy Robertson Aubrey Rogers ..,,... Z 2 V fbi f ' -2 is R' A is - - A -' ' r A if 2 .Et , Lwp zx . L-1 .,., ..,. k .,.., E .Il-:Q , -, ' A in K s ., x Q1 , . N it , A I is .Qui n K Chvck R096 Dennis Ruffin Eddie Sawyer Bi!! Shade Mary Sue Shook lynn Stoddard Sandy Stover Susan Smmk Sumn Tagqiafi Mary Ann Terryberry Marcin 'femkiq Gretchen Van Dis Anna Verhey Dan Vieira Evelyn Volimar Bah Ward ii 5- L - . :j V gf, Q I . X. .... .,,, Z V Q 4 . 'Tf - , ' if ff' if . A , ., 'fl' 2, 2 5g,g..,E W F Q ,... Q W K vp Q --:I Q. eg I' .. f Q -: x i 1, It A A Z- si,-55 L L ., - . in I Qi iw 3, . .. w k , Q , ,Qs A ' 'K airim N : K 1 at . ..,.g, Ak K '52 -E K -E Halong Warn Mary Wennarsfrom Jam 'Y Fred Willwerih George Wixom Mary wg,-gpid Libby Young Barbara Zqngar 47 Susan Atwood larry Biahn Baile Boer Bonnie Bicickporr ..,, fi: A ' W J were V .,., Juno Chandier Susan Er rk ' Curio Duomter Dick Erios H ay Graham rm Griffin Clayton Huron Churies Holcomb Q EE :- ::: .5g, -I -I I W ' -a,., 32' , 32 2' John Kurlzen Diane Kennedy SEVENTH GRADE fr, 'af 2 A N . Bruce Boron Brookie Bryan! r A Dun Conway Frances Fiebig Martin Hole Spencer Holmes F 5 1 E J F, rr A? rx , Ted Kildeguard Abseni Curtis Hacaksma Carol Roseberry iF2?iZ'Er 'fu' V, gt F- 'K V di ' A , ,L In 33? Sheiiey Becudrics Tom Beckwith Som Bellaire Kathy Benrseh Linda Surge Joan Burleson Luther Corpemer Kay Cassidy ' - ---Q ., ,.r, . 1 'A is M, 'E ' E . 5 A I I 7 f I I : ..,.. N J , , Q, E .A, -I 1- , X .... ---- A r ... L, z , W. H. ' ' Cvwf COUPE' Tom Deane Terry Denier Don Darrohue R090 FVTCV' Carol Fisher John Frey Eiben Fyfe --,- f. 52- ' ' l:'l ' .. . ' .. + -.--. --fi -r :gg H ka .R -'::, f BNI Hart Bob Halfamn Howard Heinzeiman BSN Henriksen Cynthia Houlr Craig Howler! Carla Hudson Karen Jennings Q. 5' .,..... , -- 2 U -. WPS . Q 2 'if' rigrss' E J 52,55 ,.., .... V -Iii David Kingwili Nancy Kingwiii Marcin: Lamcnfeewx Bruce Lurrzringm Den Alexander T 3 Nancy Benin Brian Chambers an r .,.,, , , 95336 Douma ' Arm Garrison -.ff . af an Bi!! Herrick David Kalmbuch r , -Q: 3 H in Suv: lanwdf W f . nm Lmn swan lineman awry muy Moreno um, Nulnvt wwf MWC lm Wh 'd ' W Mm '- V hr '- ' 'I 1,.' ' . - '- 4 if :I V ., ly I if . H , ,I at .A mg R X . , Ram in .g. AW ,V V g ' EMA: ..., f . Q . faq' , N i , aff af 5 f 1 , ,L r 1 fl V 1 5 Q I .-2, 'f . jf,r.7, X A 4 'F :ff :slr , 'YZ Y 5 hr , P - 8 Tom Mason Mona June Morten Janet Mayer Julie Mayer John Mcbonaid lorry Osrerink Scot! Maeniz Sharon Marsden Skip Martens Mary Monrgelox Bob Murray Munho Osborn Sue McKinley Jon Merchonr Barham Mock Bob Manger . 1 3: X wif ,A V .f . A fu -is - E 1, -22 A W f A. M K wr M .af z ,f 1 , f: 51 H+ V . 3 r. ' Q' 'f QW ' , I if ff 'xi .,.,..,.. , ' 1 V , Ii f WIFE- f' J I ' '33 :E K ,:: ll , K ' . X ff-: 5 a W ' 3. N M M .. , is . rr 1 A. W, , rr A .113 r - we my ...ai 2 - Q . ., Q ll- . f E5 ' T Q: . X ,L vb , f 3 Q Q- -.4 . ,. .rs A R :: -k - Zz,-z-in Tom Porrlsh Mcrlorie Pearson Jim Peterson Iim Pos! lee Pro!! John Rogsdole Harvey Rosmvssen Linda Rasmussen RQSQWUVY R004 Jim RUSSQH Brute Sdwck Richard Schumacher james Sebastian David Seeber Wade Seys Emiiy Sheppard 'K r. Q Q? ,.r. Q63 , 'Q 1 ra if an ' . -iv .1 'iz'-' ' V - , Q X 3' A ' X y ., 'XE f': 'fx -Q-V ,, Q in 'W' - fa . Q? .. -' '3? ,,,,,. , , . . H QP 1. '95 N ff' Q' X . , I- '. vulv 1 - -- : 'fl - V ' A ..,. N V vi 5 Srivie Smith lf.-.en Steffenson Peter Siekeiee George Srevens Mary Supernou Chips Tappan Ruth Teggelccr Judy Timmers Jim Tompson Carole Yurner Phyiiir Veltmon Terry Volimer Chuck Wolieri Michonl Wawee Surah lee Webber Jerry Weiner 7' ., .. ' if , N' '- 'ul ' . - , K gf N., i f , :f K xt . il ,., Q .. , Q - f 12 - A ' 'fa 45' Q 1- 4? .,.,. - ' .,. f 5. '--rf f 1' . x K f - rr .r., , gf rr f H ..r, Q 5 ff , ' 1 -'-r mme , V Carolyn Weil: Anim Wangorovius Don Wetherby Sieve Wheeler Susan White Ellen Wihon Barry Wood Jock WOO!! '19 E? sw ,gi i 7 If . H-A ' EMA ji.. ff-0-any-aw' ' x 'WW TNQ- 'Gnd- 15. X gif ef , OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT '32 6 W A j .....,,., .,:l K Q W J ., ., af-41, - H, ' fag' I ' , Yi s A Y .,.,.. - ,:E - :H X if 1 Sifigf f ' X Q Standing: B. White, Mr. Buschman, J. Jones, G. Douse, J. Kirchgessner, P. Carlson, J. Martin, F. Kelley, L. White, M. Thompson, D. Harrison. Seated: J. Tinkham, K. Brown, J. Dooge, L. Weil, M. Griffith, B. De Young, D. Raemer, S. Lavin, J. Nitz. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council is the supreme governing body within the school. lt is made up of one representative from each homeroom, president, Brad White, vice- president, Karen Brown, and chairman of the Activity Committee, John Kirchgessner. The president and vice-president of the Student Council were elected last spring by the student body. The secretary and treasurer, Jane Dooge and George Douse, were elected by the members of the council at the first meeting. The council established a lost-and-found service, which they operated themselves, held a student forum in which students were given the opportunity to ask questions and make suggestions about school activi- ties, took charge of the study hall program, and worked to improve citizenship at school sports events. INTERCLUB COUNCIL The Inter-Club Council, the organization under the Student Council which deals with the Wednesday night clubs, is composed of one representative from each club and the faculty advisor, Miss Postmus. The vice-president of the Student Council, Karen Brown, acts as chairman of the Inter-Club Council. The vice- president was George Carr, the secretary, Mickey Weil. The purposes of the lnter-Club Council are to draw the clubs closer together, to act as mediator in prob- lems which arise between or within the clubs, to help the clubs determine their purposes, and to see that the clubs adhere to these stated purposes. 'The Council also took charge of concessions at the football games, the annual Inter-Club formal, and the formulation of plans for two new clubs. Seated: E. Stover, M. Weil, D. Thouin, K. Brown, G. Carr. Standing: Miss Postmus, W. List, M. Porter. Seated: J. Kirchgessner, B. Burke, B. Ederle, E. Curtis, A. McShane, Mr. Clark, D. Apted. Standing: W. Brander, D. Dunton, D. Harrison. ACTIVITY COMMITTEE The Activity Committee sponsored many entertain- ing assemblies. The main purpose of the committee is to regulate student activities. This year the members worked out an activity ticket which gave students the opportunity to attend home games, a dance, and re- ceive a subscription to the Flintlock and Interlochen for a single price, much less than what all the in- dividual items would have cost separately. They also presented the Thanksgiving assembly and sponsored an exchange assembly. The dance program was mod- ified and greatly improved. The committee worked with two representatives from the Student Council to formulate a new and better activityticket for next year. The officers of the Activity Committee included John Kirchgessner, president, Elise Curtis, vice-president, and Mr. Clark, sponsor. JUNIOR SENATE The Junior Senate, under the sponsorship of Miss Gillett, is an organization for student government in the Junior High School. The officers were Glen Avis, president, Steve Smith, vice-president, Anne Verhey, secretary, and Spencer Holmes, treasurer. These of- ficers were assisted by two representatives from each of the Junior High homerooms. The Junior Senate sold blue-and-gold pencils hav- ing basketball schedules on them and held several candy apple sales. A new Junior High party schedule was arranged this year. Each homeroom chose a social committee to decide upon the recreation and refreshments. Splash parties in the East pool, a gala square dance, and other games and dancing parties were included in the schedule. These parties, attended by nearly l5O students, were a huge success. Seated: R. Mackay, L. Keister, S. Maentz, N. Plumb, S. Holmes, G. Avis, A. Verhey, C. Andrews, V. Nevison, B. Ralston. Standing: Miss Gillett, B. Murray, P. Leech, B. Ward, A. Alsover, N. Lucas, L. Carpenter, S. Smith, D. Cook, R. Tigelaar, S. Marsden. Seated: K. Brown, M. Porter, E. Heyt, Miss Hill, J. Dooge, S. Brown. Standing: E. Curtis, A. McShane, J. Nitz, G. Douse, D. Dunton, B. White, J. Barrows, J. Potter, B. Ederle, S. Whinery. HONCR SOCIETIES Absent from picture: J. Rose, J. Heidgen. The National Honor Society certificate is one of the highest awards a student may possess. To be eligible for this award, a student must maintain a B average or above. He is also rated by the faculty and Honor Society members on character, service, and leadership. Five percent of the class is chosen at the end of the second semester of the iunior year and five percent at the end of the first and second semesters of the senior year. A special assembly is held for the presentation of the awards. The winners are given the opportunity to compete with other honor students from the forty-eight states and American possessions for the National Honor Society Scholarship to a college or university. Theta Pi Eta is taken from the first letter of the Greek words meaning Service for East. Enthusiastic and generous participation in extra-curricular activi- ties and unselfish service to the school make East Grand Rapids students eligible for Theta Pi Eta mem- bership. The members of the Senior Class rated each other on the sheets provided for this purpose. A rating of one indicated excellent service, while a rating of four indicated unsatisfactory service. The teachers also rated the students on their co-operation in school activities and service. Both students and faculty votes were counted equally. The awards, pins purchased by the Student Council and Parent-Teachers Association, were presented by Mr. Buschman at a special awards assembly held in April. Seated: S. Brown, E. Heyt, K. Brown, J. Dooge, S. Peterson, D. Raemer, M. Lumb, J. Nitz. Standing: M. Porter, J. Barrows, R. Cowan, B. White, B. Schermer, J. Kirchgessner. Absent: J. Heidgen. Front row: Miss Schopbach, J. Potter, K. Varnum, M. Porter, S. Brown, E. Heyt, D. Derick, A. McShane. Second row: J. Runchey, J. Dooge, G. Ebling, B. Attwood, S. Nichols, M. Lumb, D. Raemer, S. Collins, J. Rasmussen, S. Peterson, M. Liberman, Third row: J. Barrows, C. Hardaker, D. Dunton, B. Muir, P. Rosewarne. Absent: J. Heidgen, J. Rose, V. Curley, N. Black, D. Thouin. INTERLOCHEN STAFF Editor-in-chief .......... Associate Editors ..... Sue Photography ...... .... Brow Photographer ...... ....... Business Manager ..... Circulation Manager .... Advertising ........... General Organizations. .. Boys' Organizations .... Girls' Organizations .... Boys' Sports Editor. . . Girls' Sports Editor. . . Student Life ........ Art Editors. . . Miniatures. .. Dromatics ..... Class History .... Typists ....... Advisor ...... ...............Marty Porter n, Kimmie Varnum, Jack Heidgen . . . . .Joan Potter, David Thouin ...............Newton Black ..............John Rose ... . . . . . . .Charles Hardaker , . .Sue Peterson, Virginia Curley ..............Esther Heyt ...John Barrows . . . ,Sarah Nichols . . . .Don Dunton ...........Jane Dooge .. ......,.. Julie Rasmussen . . . . . .Gretchen Ebling, Ted Luce . .Daphne Derick, Anne McShane ...............Marilyn Lumb ..Dianne Raemer, Betty Attwood Marcia Liberman, Jackie Runchey ............,Miss Schopbach FLINTLOCK STAFF Editor .......... City Editor ..... Make-up Editor. . . Advertising ..... Sports ......., Feature Editor .... Exchange Editor.. Circulation ...... Assistant Make-up. .. . Alumni News .,.. Advisor ....... . . . .Bruce Seeds .. . .Donna Yaw .. .. ..... Connie Layman ..............Mel Johnson . . .Doug Montgomery, Pete Durno ,......,.......Esther Heyt ...Susan Whinery . . . . . . .Ann Priest ......... . .Marcia Liberman Rosemary Todd, Janice Tinkham .................Mr.Cain Front row: Mr. Cain, L. Luksanen, D. Montgomery, C. Layman, B. Seeds, M. Yaw, P. Durna, E. Heyt, E. Glaser, J. Runchey. Second row: B. Attwood, S. Stuart, A. Priest, S. Whinery, M. Liberman, R. Todd, M. Hope, S. Parrott, J. Wolf, J. Attwood, S. Peterson, K. Brown, B. Steketee. Third row: J. Tinkham, G. Andrews, M. Porter, J. Bersie, M. Mehney, M. Magatti, J. Fowler, R. Becker, A. McShane, C. Hardaker, D. Raemer, S. Collins, J. License, P. Parsons, P. Carlson. Seated: B. Steketee, M. Liberman, B. Zanger, N. Lawyer, K. Bennett, B. Burke, Miss McCarty. Front row: H. Rasmussen, L. Biehn, I. Turner, L. Luksanen, C. Lumb, T. Miller, B. Glaser, R. Cobo, S. Stuart, M. Pearson, D. Ward, A. Littlefield, M. Timmers, S. Keltner. Back row: B. Lilly, J. Logie, K. Parlberg, S. Cook, K. Cowan, J. Licence, K. Mulvihill, L. Mulvihill, L. Young, L. Rasmussen, S. Beaudrias, M. Osborn. Absent from picture: C. Hood, G. Burgie. JUNIOR RED CROSS The Junior Red Cross chapter of East High, spon- sored by Miss McCarty, started the year's activities with a successful enrollment drive. The Junior High did an excellent job in filling gift boxes to be sent to school children overseas. They also co-operated in the sewing and stuffing of lOO toy cats and teddy bears. The students enioyed receiving the thank-you letters from children in foreign countries. Many of the East High members take an active part in Red Cross not only in school, but also at the down- town office. Dinner meetings were attended every month by school delegates. East was well represented in the Kent County Red Cross newspaper by Marcia Liberman, co-editor, Barbara Steketee, art editor, and June Licence, reporter. DEBATE SQUAD This was the first year East debated in the newly formed Grand Valley Debate League. East won five and lost three state elimination contests. Members of the affirmative teams were George Carr, Marjorie Temples, Bob Eleveld, Carol Lumb, Mel Johnson, and Charles Hardaker, Debating negatively were Jack Heidgen and Ed Wehner, Hank Levee and Rick Pearse. Judy Martin and Fred Sheldon debated on both the negative and affirmative sides. East also debated in the Out-state League, compiling a record of five won and three lost. The teams discussed the topic, Re- solved, that the North Atlantic Pact nations should form a federal union. Debate was offered this year as an accredited subiect, taught by Mrs. Meyer. Seated: H. Levee, M. Temples, Mrs. Meyer, J. Martin, C. Lumb, F. Sheldon. Standing: R. Pearse, G. Carr, M. Johnson, J. Heidgen, E. Wehner, C. Hardaker, B. Eleveld, Kneeling: J. Loomis. First row: R. Cowan, T. Jones, J. Logie, J. Foote, R. Pearse, D. Thouin, Mrs. Meyer. Second row: J. Barrows, L. Luksanen. STAGE CREW The rarely seen but hard-working members of the stage crew completed another year of service under the direction of Mrs. Meyer. The boys on the crew set the stage for all assemblies and stage activities. Any club or school group wishing to use the stage was assigned a stage crew member to direct the activities. This year the stage crew included students from the ninth through the twelfth grades. All assignments for stage crew work were made through Mr. Clark, Mrs. Meyer, and John Barrows. The Junior and Senior plays serve as training periods for the underclass- men who work on the crew. Working with the light- ing effects and other back stage equipment, these boys made possible many outstanding productions. Front row: D. Derick, S. Peterson, D. Raemer, N. Lawyer, E. Altman. HALL MONITORS The hall monitor system has worked successfully for the second consecutive year. The system is set up so that there is a set of three monitors, one on each floor, every period during the day. There are substi- tutes in case one of the regular monitors is absent or unable to be on duty. The purposes of these monitors are to keep order in the halls, to help visitors find the rooms and make them feel at home, to pick up absence slips, and to run errands for teachers. Hall monitors not only do their specific duties, but are always available to help students and others who need assistance. The system has helped to eliminate confusion in the halls and office. Second row: R. Todd, G. Vogelsang, M. Weil, M. Lumb, J. Nitz, M. Anderson, J. Supernau, E. Attwood, D. Ward, E. Stover, K. Brown. Third row: J. Barrows, K. Varnum, C. Layman, V. Curley, S. Brown, L. Nelson, J. Dooge, B. De Young, M. Timmers, B. Becker. Absent from picture: S. Collins. l 1 Front row: J. Tinkham, M. Mehney, S. Rosewarne, K. Cowan, A. Richel, J. Reeves, M. Stuart, J. Martin, P. Williams. Second row: J. Ehrett, M. Whinery, M. Weil, A. McShane, K. Brown, J. Young, C. Walter, G. Ebling, C. Beiriger, D. Derick. Third row: M. K. Vogelsang, N. Wendell, B. Burke, J. Gamble, M. Anderson, R. Todd, N. Lawyer, J. Supernau, S. Kettner, S. Whinery, B. Rhoads, B. Christenson, N. Bylenga, J. Borden. Fourth row: S. Osier, M. Griffith, V. Curley, S. Collins, C. Miller, S. Parrott, C. Marsden, B. Altwood, R. Douma, E. Heyt, K. Schmidt, J. Bliss, J. Runchey, D. Ward. Fifth row: P. Biehn, J. Rasmussen, L. Weil, A. Hoven, J. Nitz, S. Nichols, M. Timmers, N.Grimes,G. Vogelsang, M. lrving, K. Varnum, Mrs. Douse. Absent from picture: S. Aument. SIGMA DELTA CLUB Sigma Delta had a full year of service and social activities. They sent a Thanksgiving basket to a needy family and sewed bibs for the children at Mary Free Bed. They presented a pep assembly, the annual Christmas assembly, and a style show. During the year, they had a series of speakers who discussed their purpose, homemaking. With the other girls' clubs as guests, they held a vocational meeting. Socially, they gave a progressive dinner for the new members, a Christmas coke party for the alumnae, and a square dance. Mrs. Douse was the sponsor. The officers were Karen Brown, president, Josephine Young, vice-president, Claudia Walter, secretary, Anne McShane, treasurer, and Mary Whin- ery and Gretchen Ebling, sergeants-at-arms. TRIPLE E CLUB The Triple E club was aided in furthering its pur- pose, the study of vocations, by descriptions of var- ious occupations by prominent businessmen and films. The club officers were Harold Cornelius, president, Bob Schermer, vice-president, Joe Martin, secretary, and Tom Jones, treasurer. Mr. Olsen was the sponsor. This organization has been very active in school and civic activities among which were the annual Memorial Day assembly, a spring variety show, and the combined Triple E - Hi-Y dance. They also helped clean up the football field after home games and contributed to the Santa Claus Girls. The club still had time for such money raising and social functions as a very successful sale of Christmas wrapping paper, a hay ride, and the annual stag banquet. Front row: W. List, T. Luce, D. Dunakin, S. Rasch, B. Schermer, Mr. Olsen, H. Cornelius, J. Martin, B. White, J. Kirchgessner, J. Barrows. Second row: E. Finklestein, J. Logie, O. Bliss, B. Ghysels, R. Brander, S. Beerbohm, P. Clark, S. Corl, J. Kennedy, C. Steiner, D. Winterhalter. Third row: J. Fentress, H. Ellis, E. Collins, F. Sheldon, J. Jones, M. Jacobson, J. McColl, P. Cooper, J. Wardrop, R. Becker, R. Caniff, H. Stone. Fourth row: G. Hitler, D. Montgomery, J. Davis, B. Warn, B. Becker, T. Jones, T. Ghysels, D. Grimes, J. Dolan, G. Young, R. Smith. Fifth row: J. Bersie, P. Rosewarne, J. Clay, B. Eleveld, D. Ralston, D. Mericle, P. Chamberlain, D. Moser, D. Berles, R. Blackport, D. Leaven- worth. Absent from picture: L. Martin. . - Front row: L. Helms, M. Liberman, M. Temples, E. Stover, M. Lumb, Miss Newland, C. Layman, G. VanderMeer, D. Douglas, J. Osgood, E. Altman. Second row: B. Caniff, S. Byers, A. Vollmer, J. Wolf, M. Hope, M. Waterman, D. Yaw, A. Priest, K. Newman, R. Davis, S. Melton, l. Deutsch, P. Vandenberg, K. Shepard, J. Baird. Absent from picture: M. Albert, R. Wilson. HARLEQUIN CLUB The Harlequin club, with Miss Newland as sponsor and Marilyn Lumb as president, had a very successful year. The other officers of the club were Connie Lay- man, vice-president, Glenna Vandermeer, secretary, Mariorie Temples, treasurer, Marcia Waterman and Donna Yaw, sergeants-at-arms. The primary purpose of the club is dramatics, but the girls had other proiects throughout the year. In the fall, they worked on the football concessions. They held sales, presented a pep assembly, and gave a hayride. At Christmas time they contributed to charitable organizations and did Christmas carolling. They also held their annual Christmas tea for the alumnae. To finish a well-rounded year, they in- cluded in their program several speakers who talked about the theatre. Front row: B. Reeves, J. Loomis, A. Kuiper, N. Johnson, K. Keizer, Mr. N. Black. Second row: H. Levee, K. Damstra, D. Pryce, C. Knapp, L. Luksanen, B. ford, L. Sprite. . Third row: T. Schultz, D. Jones, M. Dodgson, D. Molitor, B. Heaney, D. J. ogden. Fourth row: J. Foote, J. Eman, G. Damoose, T. Molitor, D. Mulvihill, J. Durno. Hl-Y CLUB The purpose of the Hi-Y club is the furthering of Christian character in school and community. The members participated in such proiects as cleaning the football field after home games, selling Christmas wreaths, presenting the Hi-Ball Spree, and spon- soring the annual Armistice Day assembly. Hi-Y is affiliated with the 'YMCA', takes active in- terest in the Co-ed Council, and participates in the Hi-Y basketball league. Among other activities, they had several good speakers, sent one senator and two representatives to the Hi-Y Legislature in Lansing, and held their annual father-son banquet at the end of the year. The club officers were president, Ed Wehner, vice- president, Don Dunton, secretary, George Douse, and treasurer, Gary Verhey. The sponsor was Mr. Proud. Proud, D. Dunton, E. Wehner, E. Jackoboice, B. Avis, R. Cowan, Muir, G. Verhey, R. Cook, D. Herman, R. Winterhalter, T. Craw- Worsfold, R. Pearce, K. Karlzen, G. Carr, R. Deane, N. Creamer, Freeman, C. Helms, J. Bosma, G. Douse, B. Steed, M. Carey, P. Front' row: lvl. Porter, L. Nelson, S. Buckle, D. Cole, M. O'Brien, Miss Lahde, J. Dooge, D. Raemer, S. Brown, S. Peterson, J. Potter. Second row: M. Aptecl, J. Littlefield, N. Kerr, C. Beebe, S. Willey, L. Gilmore, J. Deane, D. Douglas, J. Lugtiheid, P. Lumley, F. Kelley, S. Bignall, J. Carlberg, M. Whinery, I. Turner, S. Robertson. Third row: S. Lovin, M. Manger, A. Vinkemulder, C. Lumb, A. Rasmussen, P. Brown, M. Shook, M. Magatti, C. Murray, K. Parlberg, N. Harris, B. De Young, K. Fryfogle, B. Ederle, E. Curtis. Fourth row: M. McCormick, J. Atkinson, M. Alexander, E. Wierstra, A. Miller, P. Parsons, P. Chase, G. Andrews, M. Deane, J. Kenyon, M. J. Fox, D. Black, M. B. Lomoreaux, C. Halsted. BOOSTER CLUB Under the sponsorship of Miss Lahde, the Booster Club concluded another successful year. Janie Dooge was president, Dianne Raemer, vice-president, Doris Cole, secretary, Mary O'Brien, treasurer, Alice Ras- mussen and Mary Joy Fox, sergeants-at-arms. To carry through their purpose, the promotion of school spirit, the girls decorated the goal posts before every home football game, polished the trophies, presented a pep assembly, a Thanksgiving assembly, and helped with the inter-club formal. They gave a bake sale and had their annual dinner for the new members before the senior play. They also wrote articles for the Herald and gave a father-daughter banquet. WALD AND WEG CLUB The Wald and Weg club members operate a school forest and have a cabin, located 85 miles north of Grand Rapids. In the vicinity of the cabin, the mem- bers can hunt, fish, and use the archery and rifle ranges. To cover expenses the club sold popcorn, cokes, and ice cream at the home basketball games, and sponsored a dance. Other activities have been enioy- ing a sleigh ride, taking three cabin trips, planting trees, sponsoring a pep assembly, and cleaning the football field after home games. The club was sponsored by Mr. Kutsche. The of- ficers for the first and second semesters respectively were president, Jack Heidgen, vice-president, John Rose-David Thouin, secretary, Bill Bissell-Charles Hardaker, and treasurer, Bruce Seeds. First row: J. Brown, C. Hardaker, D. Thouin, B. Seeds, Mr. Kutsche, J. Heidgen, J. Rose, B. Bissell, B. Muir, J. Hancock. Second row: W. Wengarovius, J. Pearce, B. Stellin, D. Klinker, P. Higgins, J. Truxel, T. McConnell, D. Fritz. Third row: J. Shepard, M. Pearce, P. Runchey, D. Zanger, J. Hale, D. Campbell. Absent from picture: L. Chaffee, D. Deremo, R. DeVries. Front row: S. Nichols, J. Supernau, K. Brown, K. Varnum, L. Helms, S. Parrott, J. Potter, S. Osier, G. Ebling, S. Peterson. Second row: D. Derick, M. Libermon, D. Douglas, C. Layman, B. Attwood, J. Bliss, S. Collins, D. Raemer, C. Miller, S. Kettner, E. Altman. Third row: B. Caniff, B. Christensen, D. Ward, S. Stover, J. Ehrett, M. Lumb, S. Buckle, M. Porter, N. Grimes, S. Hiscutt, J. Osgood, N. Lawyer, N. Bylenga, J. Borden. Fourth row: J. Dooge, J. Rasmussen, M. Weil, M. Irvine, J. Nitz, C. Beiriger, R. Douma, L. Nelson, E. Heyt, S. Brown, V. Curley, .l. Young, J. Runchey. Absent from picture: Senorita Balzac. SEAHCHRSERVTCECIUB The Senior Service Club is a new club organized this year by the senior girls for the purpose of service to the community and unity of the senior class. The sponsor for this year was Senorita Vila' Balzac. The officers were president, Betty Attwood, vice-president, Jessie Bliss, activity manager, Carolyn Miller, treas- urer, Dolores Douglas, secretary, Connie Layman, and sergeants-at-arms, Suel Collins and Dianne Raemer. Activities for the year included making Thanksgiving nut-cups for the children at Mary Free Bed Conval- escent Home and sponsoring a candy cane sale, a pep assembly, and a pot luck supper. They concluded a successful school year with a farewell tea from the senior girls for the teachers of grades seven through twelve. CLUB'55 Club '55 was organized by the sophomore girls with Miss Hill as the sponsor. They elected Nancy Harris, president, Ann Richel, vice-president, Mary Joy Fox, secretary, Carol Murray, treasurer, Lee Weil, Deanna Black, and Marcia Waterman, sergeants-at- arms. Some of the services performed by Club '55 were giving a Christmas basket to a poor family, helping the Salvation Army, and trimming Christmas trees for the Arthur Convalescent Home. They held sales in the halls and gave a father-daughter banquet in the spring. Another of their activities was having a box social on January 31. Some of the club members gave service to the community by working at Mary Free Bed Home. Front row: M. Waterman, J. Reeves, S. Rosewarne, A. Hoven, Miss Hill, N. Harris, M. Fox, S. Robertson, S. Lavin, P. Parsons. Second row: E. Mimnaugh, M. Griffith, C. Lumb, l. Deutsch, P. Chase, S. Melton, R. Davis, M. Lamoreaux, S. Bignall, E. Wierstra, N. Payette, B. Burke. Third row: K. Fryfogle, A. Rasmussen, C. Halsted, C. Murray, L. Weil, K. Cowan, S. Aument, M. Alexander, D. Cole, J. Martin, C. Vander- meer, D. Black. Absent: M. Albert, P. Brown, F. Kelly, J. Kenyon, C. Marsden, A. Miller, A. Richel, K. Schmidt, M. Timmers, R. Wilson. eahmvi 1 TQ I Front row: H. Levee, B. Hendrickson, G. Vander Meer, M. Holcomb, C. Howlett, S. Stover, S. Timmers, G. Avis, K. Steffenson, J. Martin. Second row: L. White, D. Zanger, B. Herold, J. Weiner, B. Lee, B. Hart, L. Caslon, A, Rogers, C. Tappan, T. McDonald. Third row: J. Thompson, D. Petrick, D. Moschino, B. Hart, G. Edgecomb, M. Harret, D. Alexander, C. Holcomb, R. Cobo. S. Melton. Fourth row: Mr. Faulkner, W. Seys, T. Mason, R. Kallinger, S. Wheeler, C. Murray. Absent: B. Kirpatrick, M. Ritter, B. Murray, R. Dunwell. ii 5 Seated: B. Lilly, A. Wengorovius, D. Kennedy, Y. Dodgson, R. Jeffrey, Mr. Faulkner. Standing: J. Post, T. Kilderguard, C. Hexton, B. Manger, L. Biehn. Absent: A. Garrison. r z at Front row: M. Bergman, P. Veltman, G. Burgee, Mr. Kingsbury, T. Dexter, R. Rood, M. Wennerstrom. Second row: C. Tappan, B. Hart, B. Hurt, B. Harold, B. Hendrickson, D. Jeffrey, G. Howlet. Absent: A. Garrison. 64 Front row: L. Karlzen, K. Newman, A. Priest, P. Brown, M. Whinery, J. Deane, E. Curtis, M. Whinery, Mr. Faulkner. Second row, S. Lavin, J. Ehrett, C. Layman, P. Parsons, E. Glaser, M. Waterman, N. Harris, B. Ederle. Third row: l. Deutsch, J. Wolf, M. O'Brian, J. Nitz, M. Magatti, M. Stuart, J. Martin, J. Gamble, D. Yaw. Absent for picture: P. Vader, M. McCormick, E. Stover. MUSIC DEPARTMENT This fall the students of East High were treated to a thrill which they had not known for several years. The notes of the school song were played for the -first time by our own marching band. ln full dress uniform the band did formations and played numbers rivaling any school in the conference. Mr. Faulkner, director of the band, has also done fine work with the choirs, boys' ensemble, and Junior band. We are all very proud of the new school orchestra organized by Mr. Kingsbury. These groups performed at several assemblies and presented a beautiful Christmas pro- gram. Front row: J. Heidgen, J. Hancock, K. Karlzen, C. Knapp. Back row: Mr. Faulkner, B. Muir, B. Seeds, L. Ritter, R. Deane. Front row: S. Todd, L. Korlzen, M. Holcomb, J. Savage, P. Vader, M. Harrett, C. Knapp, S. Carl, L. Sprite, P. Carlson, A. Elias, M. Ellis, Mr. Faulkner. Second row: S. Otto, S. Melton, M. Whinery, R. Davis, M. Monger, S. Fyfe, L. Gilmore, K. Karlzen, H. Ellis, L. Luksanen, J. Gamble, B. Ederle, E. Glaser, M. Bergmans, K. Newman. Third row: D. Yaw, M. Hope, J. Reeves, P. Chase, M. Ritter, M. O'Brian, J. Martin, L. Ritter, R. Deane, R. Pearse, J. Hancock, C. Murray, M. Magatti, N. Bloink. Absent from picture: R. Kallinger, E. Curtis. 65 l OPPORTUNITY FOR FUN AND FAIR PLAY 66 gf, - Q. I 2 65 sf Y: 4- rg n wlf I i-1 -':, W' 1 , :-:. P fb mg P izi gu ii, sig ,E ' ' ff? 1 6 uf 5 5 mgxgggwaliw 'ii' First row: Coach C. Schiller, P. Rosewarne, J. Martin, N. Black, A. Kuiper, B. Avis, B. White, S. Rasch, E. Jackoboice, K. Keizer, E. Wehner, Coach T. Stubbs. Second row: J. Heidgen, mgr., R. Caniff, B. Eleveld, K. Karlzen, T. Jones, P. Durno, J. Douse, J. Clay, B. Becker, B. Schermer, J. Kirch- gessner, D. Dunton, mgr. - Third row: R. Winterhalter, mgr., D. Moser, P. Chamberlain, O. Bliss, S. Beerbohm, J. Jones, K. Mulvihill, M. Jacobson, D. Mericle, R. Cowan, H. Cornelius, T. Molitor, mgr. Absent: G. Verhey, D. Montgomery. GRIDIRON ACTION East's 1952 football team, under the tutelage of Coach Schiller, finished the season with a record of three wins and five losses. Although beset with many iniuries throughout the season, the team tied for third in the Grand Valley Conference. In the initial game, the Pioneers were defeated by Ottawa Hills, 37-26. The following week East entertained Godwin, the conference champions. The Pioneers took a 7-6 lead in the third quarter on a pass from Verhey to White, however, the Wolverines struck for two fourth-quarter touchdowns to win. A touchdown pass from Jones to Montgomery in the last forty seconds of the Lowell game accounted for our first conference victory, l9-l3. The Pioneers' second conference win came at the expense of a good Wyoming Park team. Eleveld's perfect kick following Schermer's touchdown plunge provided the margin for a 7-6 triumph. On the next Friday a last period score by Lee defeated the Pion- eers, 7-O. East dropped the Homecoming game to Rockford, 32-lO, in a game highlighted by Black's field goal, a forty-yard drop kick. Grandville pro- vided the opposition in the final conference encoun- ter. The Pioneers combined tremendous spirit with three quick fourth-quarter tallies to defeat the Bull- dogs, 2O-l4. Our final loss was administered by Kelloggsville, 21-6. The second team, coached by Mr. Kuta, finished a highly successful season in a first place tie with God- win, compiling five wins as against one loss. This loss was inflicted by Godwin in the first game of the sea- son, l2-6, but the team improved tremendously there- after and won the remainder of their games with little difficulty. Post-season All-Conference honors went to White and Schermer, the latter also being chosen as Most Valuable. Cornelius was elected as Most Improv- ed. Jones and Clay were chosen to succeed White and Avis as co-captains. First row: T. Schultz, J. Oosting, M. Fishman, E. Kettner, J. Petrick, C. Oviatt, B. Goodspeed, L. White, J. Greenawalt, D. VerSluis, D. Pryce, G. Hitler, Coach F. Kuta. Second row: J. Dolan, G. Young, W. Roach, R. Dunwell, D. Zanger, J. Tonkel, C. Raber, R. Kallinger. B. Kirkpatrick, B. Kennedy. Third row: B. Fairbanks, N. Creamer, B. Bonfield, P. Green, C. Helms, D. Berles, D. Nevison, R. Becker, J. Barton, C. Steiner, M. Thompson, B. Potter. D. Harrison. Fourth row: D. Leavenworth, D. Atkinson, B. Gansser, C. Steketee, J. Fowler, J. Byers, J. Troug, B. Lee, B. Waring, D. Vanderveen, J. McColl, T. Ghysels, J. Eman, J. Wardrop, R. Brander, D. Molitor, B. Heaney. 1 L E ART IfUIPfR is . w DO UC NOIJTGONERY ff if HARD! D CGRNFI IUS ROA! COWAIV RCW CANIFF V E I-2.12 BRAD Ill If , , BOB SCHEIPHH COACH Sflflllfl? JCOIRF EAST .... .... . 26 EAST . . ...,.. . . 7 EAST ........, 19 ' EAST ...... , .... 7 EAST .......... 0 EAST .,.. ..... 10 EAST .... . .... 20 EAST, .. ..., . . .6 AVIS J? .333 6 BECKER B08 i Wconcn fx BOARD OTTA W4 ..., GODWlN.E.... LOWELL , .... . . WYOMING. . . . STUBBS ...57 U19 15 ...6 LEE ....... .... ROCKFORD. . . G AN IL R DV LE. . KELLOGGSVILL . Q n Q En AA , 7 32 I4 21 Pllll IPOJEWA gi ENE STEVE WEIIIVEI? PASCU u u, Z E i ZH: :AA T05 lfflzfk MARTIN JOIIIV lfM'CW6l-'S SNER ATACKOEOICE ED This action shot, taken during the East-Wyoming game at Lee Gym, shows Bob Becker 1311 cleanly blocking a Viking field goal attempt from inside the foul circle. Brilliant defensive work such as this held our op- ponents to an average of 47 points a game, while East's high-geared offense averaged 55.5 per contest. Kevin Mulvi- hill 1l81, at left, and John Jones 1211 prepare for further action. Rebounding plays o very im- portant role in basketball, and without it a team cannot have a successful season. Here Kevin Mulvihill 1181 and Johnny Jones 1211 go high into the air for the ball, while Bob Becker and Bob Schermer 1ex- treme left and right, respec- tively1 are poised for action. Much of the Pioneer's success during this campaign was cred- ited to their outstanding re- bounding ability. East pivot-man, Kevin Mulvihill 1l81, leaves the floor to de- flect o Wyoming scoring at- tempt. Bob Becker 13l1 awaits the rebound, while Mike Jacob- son 1251, partially hidden be- hind Mulvihill, and Doug Mont- gomery 1221 are in the back- ground. A portion of the large throng of loyal Pioneers who cheered the team through a very successful season can also be seen. Standing: D. Ralston, B. Eleveld, D. Mericle, J. Jones, B. White, M. Jacobson, K. Mulvihill, B. Becker, B. Schermer, G. Douse, D. Mont- gomery, J. Davis. Kneeling: B. Steed, Coach Schiller, D. Dunton. Absent from picture: Art Kuiper. CLASS B DISTRICT CHAMPIONS The East basketball team of 1952-53 completed its most successful season in Class B competition, compil- ing a season's record of fifteen wins and four losses. Coached by Carl Schiller, the Pioneer Cagers finished a strong second in the Grand Valley with a 10-2 con- ference record. East's first encounter resulted in a loss to Christian. Conference competition began with impressive Pion- eer victories before the over-confident East cagers dropped a one point decision to Rockford. Between rounds the Pioneers trounced Hastings, West Central League champs, 59-39, in a non-con- ference encounter. Wyoming handed East its only second round de- feat, while the Pioneer's eighth consecutive win at home was an impressive 63-43 revenge victory over Rockford. The regular season concluded with decisive con- quests of Allegan and Kelloggsville. East won its first Class B District tournament with fine wins over Coopersville and Godwin. A classy Three Rivers quintet turned back a desperate East victory bid in the final seconds of the Regional game, defeating the Pioneers, 55-52. The East second team, coached by Frank Kuta, won the reserve championship with the fine season record of 15-i. A well-balanced attack was the key to the Pion- eer's success throughout the year. Mulvihill, Jones, and Montgomery finished among the league's ten top scorers, and along with the honorary captain, Becker, were All-Conference selections. Standing: B. Gilmore, R. Dunwell, G. Hitler, G. Young, B. Fairbanks, R. Becker, J. Wardrop, D. Moser, B. Bonfield, R. Blackport, J. McColl, R. Tonkel, L. White. Kneeling: B. Potter, J. Barton, E. Kettner, Coach Kuta, T. Ghysels, D. Harrison, D. Winterhalter. Absent: J. Greenawolt. BRAD AWIJITE .4 E2 I ali if an 9, JOHN A JONES 'Tlx 418:42 hd, a f ww 9.2: all 42.3' wifes ,I A g Q55 A ' 2 A :. S Z' 'TF 1 H,wf5w 5 A ,E il, A -Z:-'ig 755 JDIW DAVIS 650565 00055 EAS' ..... .,.... EAST ............ 29 56 56 46 EAST... .. EAS' ..... ...... . EAST.. ........ .. EA5Tu,H..H.U 63 63 EASTHU. ..... 0.49 M 59 61 67 EASAH ....... .H EASTH. ..... ..N EAST. ..... 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E V b B03 ': EQV 808, Mx ri' 1 r f if QF, ., ff 1 ,f w Ung gg if 5 Q ,Nr .fx gy QF' 3 V,,!4 m 4--.,,.,,fx 1 331- H- JM. N ,,-.11 fsaf' XX! 'N,.z ' .KW S-.asv-N if--'X -...--.x. nf ., 5 Y if K 5 -...... 1:4 , V Front row: J. Vogt, D. Michaels, P. Chamberlain, S. Cook, D. Worsfold, G. Verhey, J. Kirchgessner, R. Cowan, B. Muir, H. Cornelius, B. Warn, B. Muir, C. Steiner, C. Oviate. Second row: L. Luksanen, S. Ryan, F. Searl, B. Ghysels, R. Smith, D. Pryce, J. Dolan, L. Martin, K. Damstra, D. Molitor, J. Truxel, R. Keeney, J. Logie. Third row: Coach Stubbs, J. Eman, mgr., B. Swart, mgr., N. Kravitz, B. Goadspeed, B. Gansser, T. McConnell, R. Deane, J. Freeman, D. Nevison, W. Roach, P. Durno, C. Raber, J. Chandler, D. VanderVeen. Absent: B. Kirkpatrick, R. DeVries. T. Crawford, B. Heaney. SWIMMERS WIN SIXTH STRAIGHT CROWN Coached by Tom Stubbs and captained by Ron Cowan and Bob Muir, East High's swimming team took its sixth consecutive Class B State Championship and compiled the best record in the team's history, seven victories and four losses. Victories were gained over Kalamazoo twice, Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Y.M.C.A., Battle Creek and Lansing, whom East had never pre- viously beaten. Losses were handed us by Lansing twice, Battle Creek, and Bay City. ln winning the annual State Classic with 69 points, East's boys placed in seven out of nine events in the following order: Cai Raber, second, lOO yard breast- stroke, Don Worsfold, first, and Bill Muir, fifth, 200 yard free-style, Bill Warn, first, and Skip Cook, third, 100 yard back-stroke, Gary Verhey, first, and Ron Cowan, third, l0O yard free-style, Bill Warn, second, and Bob Muir, fifth, l5O yard individual medley. Both the medley relay of Cook, Raber, and Cowan and the free-style relay of Bill Muir, Chamberlain, Worsfold, and Verhey placed first. Excellent coaching by Mr. Stubbs and an abund- ance of pace-setters such as Verhey, Warn, Worsfold, Chamberlain, and Reber should continue to be 0 Chamberlain, comm, vefhey, and Worsfold, saws leading winning combination. ' ' free-stylers. ' 7 7 Front row: J. Barrows, K. Damstra, J. McColl, C. Steiner, L. Martin, D. Zanger, S. Beerbohm, B. Muir, J. Rose, J. Truxell, O. Bliss, B. Reeves, D. Nevison, B. Bissell, T. Molitor. Second row: D. DeVries. E. Wehner, R. Ridge, T. Burris, J. Hart, P. Rosewarne, J. Martin, J. Kirchgessner, M. Carey, T. Jones, D. Mer- icle, T. Luce, B. Eleveld, R. Winterhalter, D. Campbell, R. Deane. Third row, J. Cornelius, D. Moser, B. Muir, G. Verhey, E. Jockoboice, S. Rasch, D. Kesterson, B. White, J. Oosting, K. Mulvihill, C. Shook, J. Colvin, H. Snell, D. Hamilton, W. List, B. Avis, R. Cowan, P. Chamberlin, K. Keizer, Mr. Waterman. Absent: R. Schermer, R. Kelley, R. Willey, J. Dolan, R. Kallinger, L. Sprite, R. Cook, D. Klinkner, J. Ogden B. Warn. PIONEER THINCLADS Coach Waterman guided the Pioneer track team through another very successful season. East finished second to Godwin in the Grand Valley Conference meet, losing by the slim margin of six-tenths of a point. These were the consistent winners among the large squad of sixty-five boys: Snell in the dashes, Shook in the 440, List, Jones, and Luce in the 880, Kesterson in the mile, White in the hurdles and broad jump, and Colvin in the shot-put. White set a conference record of 21,4 in the low hurdles. In the regional meet, Colvin won a first in the shot- put, and the medley relay team of Beerbohm, Camp- bell, Hamilton, and Luce won their event. Shook picked up East's only points in the state meet with a second in the 440. HARRIERS IMPROVE Showing a great deal of improvement, this year's cross-country team finished another fine season under Coach Waterman. The Pioneers competed in five meets, only two of which were against a Grand Val- ley opponent. This was due to the fact that only Lowell among the other valley schools sponsored a cross-country team. ln addition to the Lowell com- petition, the East team entered the city Y.M.C.A., the regional, and the state meets. Indian Trails golf course was the site of the city finals and the regionals, the Class B state meet was held in Hastings. The two contests with Lowell were held on a home-and-home basis. Throughout the year, the Pioneer harriers gave an excellent account of themselves, with Bill Bissell turn- ing in the team's best time for the two mile grind. With such a good start, cross-country should continue to develop at East and become an integral part of its athletic program. Front row: K. Damstra, B. Bissell, J. Barrows, C. Knapp, D. Fritz. Second row: J. Rose, B. Muir, R. Deane, L. Ritter, B. Reeves, Coach Waterman. First row: H. Stone, J. Bosma, D. Winterhalter, D. Grimes. Second row: L. Ritter, J. Davis, B. Walker, D. Harrison, Coach Shiller. REGIONAL WINNERS With the coming of spring, East was greeted by the return of a very popular spring sport. Accustomed to having outstanding golf teams, East's 1952 golf squad upheld the fine tradition by compiling an over- all record of seven wins and one loss. Playing at the local golf courses and under the experienced guid- ance of Coach Schiller, the Pioneers soundly defeated Rockford and all the city league teams. The only loss of the regular season's matches was to Catholic Central. Dick Harrison, John Davis, Bob Walker, and Dick Grimes were East's participants in a maiority of the dual meets. Led by medalist Harrison's 80 and runnerup Davis' 81, the Pioneers copped the Class B regional crown, at Grand Rapids Country Club, for the second straight year, with a team total of 336. Hampered by the rain at the state meet held in Midland, the defending Class B champion Pioneers finished in seventh place. VALLEY CHAMPS AGAIN Ably coached by Mr. Kutsche, the 1952 squad cap- tured the Grand Valley championship, going through the conference schedule of six matches with an un- blemished record. The title was captured when the Pioneers triumphed over previously undefeated Wyo- ming Park in a very close match, which was not de- cided until the final set. Deane and Barton played singles, while Roach and Whittier, Douse and Jones, and Hitler and Young were our three doubles com- binations. Many other members of the team gained valuable experience through conference competition. After sweeping aside all Grand Valley foes, the Pioneers iourneyed to Holland where they were vic- torious in Class B regional play for the second straight year. Although heavily hit by graduation, the East tennis team has many experienced under- classmen available to fill the gap and carry the Pioneers to future victories. Front row: J. Fentress, D Herman, F. Sheldon, D. Price, B. Heaney, J. Freeman. Second row: G. Young, H. Deane, J. Roach, J. Barton, W. Whittier, G. Douse, G. Hitler, J. Jones. Third row: B. Boot, D. Perkins, T. O'Keefe, D. Berles, D. Leavenworth, B. Steed, G. Anderson, Mr. Kutsche, Front row: C. Helms, A. Kuiper, N. Black, M. Jacobson, P. Durno, D. Montgomery, H. Levee. Second row: T. Ghysels, R. Caniff, J. Heidgen, J. Clay, C. Morton, B. Burnham, M. Johnson, D. Schmidt, D. Ralston, J. Logie. Third row: Coach Porter, J. Eman, T. Schultz, G. Damoose, R. Pearce, J. Hancock, N. Creamer, C. Thompson, D. Dunakin, D. Dunton, D. Jones. Absent: R. Becker. DIAMOND ACTIVITY The Pioneer baseball team of l952, coached by Mr. Porter, although leading in the late innings of many games, had a lot of hard luck and finished the season with a conference record of one win and five losses. Grandville was the first opponent and defeated East l2-7. Although leading the conference champion Godwin 3-2 going into the last of the ninth inning, East lost the game 6-3. The following two weeks of conference competition resulted in ll-8 and 7-3 loss- es to Lee and Wyoming, respectively. East recorded its lone win against Lowell, trouncing the Red Devils I4-l. East finished its season with a heartbreaking 7-6 loss to Rockford. Outstanding performers through- out the year were Newt Black, Don Dunton, Jim Clay, Clyde Morton, and Darry Dunakin. VARSITY CLUB Membership in the Varsity Club, sponsored by Coach Waterman, is conferred upon any boy who wins a major letter or a varsity manager's letter in any sport. In fulfilling its purpose, the promotion of further interest and good sportsmanship in athletics, the club provided a coat-checking service, helped keep order in the stands at the home basketball games, and removed the bleachers from Memorial Field at the conclusion of the football season. Each spring, the Varsity Club awards its trophy to the outstanding senior boy, chosen on a point sys- tem by counting his maior athletic awards as well as the grades he received in his four years of high school. His name and those of the three senior boys who receive honorable mention, are inscribed on a cup kept in the trophy case. Officers for the year were Schermer, president, Kirchgessner, vice-president, and Dunton, secretary- treasurer. Front row: D. Winterhalter, J. Heidgen, J. McColl, B. Bissell, K. Damstra, P. Rosewarne, T. Luce, B. Avis, B. White, K. Keizer, J. Jones, T. Jones, D. Montgomery. Second row: J. Kirchgessner, W. List, D. Moser, G. Young, B. Muir, R. Cowan, B. Warn, E. Jackoboice, D. Worstold, S. Rasch, J. Davis, B. Muir, S. Cook. 'Third row: A. Kuiper, J. Rose, S. Beerbohm, P. Chamberlain, G. Douse, D. Grimes, J. Clay, G. Verhey, D. Dunton, B. Becker, E. Weh- ner, B. Steed, B. Schermer. Fourth row: N. Black, D. Leavenworth, K. Karlzen, R. Canitf, H. Cornelius, J. Martin, M. Jacobson, K. Mulvihill, D. Mericle, B. Eleveld, D. Dunakin, G. Hitler, Coach Waterman. J. Tinkham, B. De Young, M. Porter, M. Weil, C. Miller, J. Dooge. FIGHT, TEAM, FIGHT! Cheerleading has become a regular sport here at East. lt takes many hours of practicing after school as well as skill in performing the motions. Besides prac- tice, cheerleading takes time because the girls must be present at every game, home or away, and must cheer at a maiority of the assemblies. This sport is like all other sports, however, in that it is a lot of fun. lt provides a way to let go at the games which are so often close and exciting, and it also provides an opportunity to serve the school. Girl cheerleading was a new idea presented to this school a few years ago, in fact, the varsity cheer- leaders are the first girls ever to lead cheers at East Grand Rapids High School. Since there were six first team cheerleaders and four second team cheerleaders this year, the girls felt that some system should be established whereby there would be the same number every year. ln order to settle this matter, a constitution has been drawn up for cheerleaders to follow. ln the first place, it was decided that one night a week should be set aside for practice. Each year three girls will be chosen from each grade, allowing six cheerleaders for each team. lt was also decided that all cheerlead- ers would have to try out each year. This practice would enable more competition and keep the girls that are cheering on their toes. This year three girls from the ninth grade, Sally Todd, Sue Muir, and Linda Karlzen, and three eighth grade girls, Jean Whyte, Anne Verhey, and Perio Richel were chosen. They were selected on the basis of poise, voice, forcefulness, personal appearance, and skill in the execution of motions. Thus we can see what a cheerleader is expected to do. We have them to thank for keeping the spirit of the student body high and for backing East's athletic teams wherever they go. J. Martin, R. Davis, C. Marsden, S. Luvin. Front row: J. Tinkham, J. Dooge, D. Apted, J. Attwood. Second row: D. Cole, A. Rasmussen, D. Black, Miss Poch. Third row: M. Porter, S. Brown, N. Payette, E. Curtis, M. Griffith. JUNWQR' G.A.A. The Junior G.A.A., sponsored by Miss Lahde, meets every Monday night after school. This organization is built around obiectives which are essential to every girl's development. One purpose is to build good phys- ical coordination so the girls will be able to enioy and to participate in athletics. Second, Junior G.A.A. is a place to have fun and exert some energy. Third, the participation in the many activities helps to build such qualities as good sportsmanship, team play, and patience. To accom- plish these obiectives, the girls par- ticipate in the competitive sports of soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. Aside from these sports, the girls have planned and presented an assembly and participated in a swimming meet, tennis tournament, and badminton tournament. The year was brought to a close with a track and field event meet. These activities were planned and carried out by Jean Whyte, president, Bobbie Zan- ger, vice-president, Margo Luce, sec- retarypand Rosalie Mackay,treasurer. SENIOR G.A.A. The Senior G.A.A. has the same basic obiectives as the Junior G.A.A. With Marty Porter as president, Elise Curtis as vice- president, Sue Brown as secretary, Margie Griffith as treasurer, and Miss Poch as sponsor, Senior G.A.A. has carried out its many proiects successfully. The club chose hockey as the fall sport. Every Thursday night after school the girls could be seen racing up and down the football field in- tent upon putting the ball through the goal. Volleyball, basketball, and baseball were the other competitive sports played. ln the middle of the year the inter-club swimming meet was held. Springtime found the girls busy playing golf and tennis. The group presented its third annual water ballet in April with the solar system as its theme. Several girls also presented an or- iginal water pageant for the P.T.A. With potlucks, playdays, and money making projects besides, the club hated to see the year come to an end. Standing: L. Young, J. Whyte, B. Zanger, Miss Lahde. Kneeling: R. Mackay, M. Luce A It ' 'W' Miss Poch makes Toss-up for Martha and Ann. Joan and Margie waich Suzy block Karen. Kathy and Carla guard Mickey and Ellen. Miss Poch demonsiraies for a group of girls. The twa Sues illusiraie a block. Bobbie serves while Mary Kay and Judy await return 83 OUR PATRONS LAKESIDE Fooo SHoP 2128 wealthy, S. E. APSEY JERSEY FARMS 2172 weqlfhy, S. E. GLIDDEN HARDWARE CO. 2226 Wealthy, S. E. Congratulations to the senior class - THE TRADING POST HULTMAN'S MEN'S STORE Lake Drive at Wealthy Congratulations to the senior class - EDISON TAILORS WINDMILL FLORAL 1436 Wealthy, S. E. MERRILL'S HOBBY SHOP 1420 Wealthy, S. E. STEPHENSON AND LAWYER INC Goodyear Airfoam Distributors Compliments of - REMES DRUG STORE Compliments of - EAST VARIETY STORE We stand behind our doors PORTER - HADLEY CO. Best of luck to the class of 1953 UNIVERSAL STUDIO G. T. B. Compliments of - GRAND RAPIDS GRAVELCO. 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