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

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SALLY STEVENS TODD Sal is a live-wire, full of mischief and imp- ish fun. A cheer-leader, she is known through- out school for her peppy spirit and per- petual smile. Iler merry laughter will ring in our ears for years to come. .JAMES ROCK TONKEL His personality makes him an idol of the underclassmenq his brawn, a leader in ath- letics. Rocky's absence the last semester left a gap not only in our Senior Class but also in the school and community. STEPHEN PALFREY TRUOG Dark and handsome describe his appearance: noble and polished, his manner: alert and active, his mind. We were glad to have Steve rejoin the class for our last year at East. PHYLLIS ANN VADER Easy to know and easier to likef' Phyllis has a special faculty for getting along with people. She has shown interest and love for taking part in the activities of the music department. JOHN DAVID VANDER VEEN Take talent and ability. add a nonchalant attitude and smile, and you have lJob. Found on committees and athletic teams all year, Dave represents the spirit at East. DAVID GINRICH VER SLUIS Carefree. unconcerned, and alwavs looking on the brighter side of life, Jules is a well-known member of our class. His great agility as a water skiier will make it pos- sible for him to reach the top in that field. JAMES BARTON VOCT lim was an indispensable man behind scenes as both stage manager of our Senior Play and chairman of our Senior dance. His con- sideration and even temperament go well with that c-a-sual manner and appearance. WILLIAM RICHARD WARING With his unassuming manner and quiet sense of humor, Bill forever seems to be enjoying life to the utmost. His fleetness of foot has been an essential addition to bolh the track and cross country teams. LAURENCE EDWIN WHITE Larry has skillfully guided the class of '56 through its busiest and most difficult year. He is an admirable example of a leader, a scholar, and an athlete molded into one man. EDWIN LEE WIERSTRA Although Ed's voice may not be heard much in the halls or the classroom, it booms forth as a powerful bass when he sings. He has belonged to both the Mixed Chorus and the Wald and Weg Club. 28 ,.-... .. '51- ,'.e I . ' is 1 ' 1 . . , . 'ii i ' 'Z . . , it ... j :sin I' i i ' A ,...V . ,. A ir.

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FRILIJ MII HAPI SFARI Sense and nonsense come togf ther in Mwh, ll Co-Captain of our swimming team. The naturalness with whirl: he turns anything said into a joke is a vllararteristie that makes liim popular wherever he goes. VIRGINIA ALLEN SIVIITII Known for her pleasant disposition, Ginger is one who is always willing to assist She has bun actile in sehool aeluittes through membership in l .7'.4. and Mixed Chorus. SANDRA ANNE STAHI, Sandy's animated personality immediately distinguished her as a lively addition when she joined our class last year. We missed her spark of humor and unsuppressed laugh- ter during the last semester. BARBARA VVATSUN S'I'lCKE'I'I+II-I Almost every organization and sehool fune- tion ran boast of lfarlfs whole-hearted sup- port. As leader or behind-the-seenes worker, she is well-deserving of the praise and honors bestowed upon her. BARBARA SUE STEWART A mild temperament eombined with a love of fun and rnisehief makes Barbie a beloved member of any group. She wins new friends by good deeds and keeps the old by her readiness to lend a helping hand. SHARON STILES She always shares her creative ideas with others. Helpful and eager in all phases of school life, Sharon is especially adroit in matters involving arlistir' ability. .ffl i4,.'S ws., lt,-. . SUSAN BARRY s'rUAn'r Sue maintains an artive delight in outside activities as well as those around sehool. A sports enthusiast, she is a skier, swimmer, and partieipant in C.A.A. MICHAEL HOLLANIJ 'I'IIOIVI PSUN W ith his quirk wit and keen intelligenre, ,, . ,. . . . . . Aldie is forever surprising and delighting us with eritivisms. With his head full of good ideas, a promising future is undoubt- edly in store for him. DONNA LOU 'IIIGRLAAR Donna has proved that svholarship and ser- vice are rompatible, for she has given many hours of her time to this yearbook in ad- dition to her duties as president of Future Nurses and Senior G.A.A. SARAH JEAN TIMMER Sally's riotous performance in our Junior l'lay is still being favorably talked of aml remembered. Year in and year out she has been a eontributor to many of our sehool funetions. I2 T X ,-

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