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

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SPANISH CLUB Row one: l. Rasmussen, Senarita Vila Balzac, S. Gillick, H. Baer Row two: J. Graham, S. Attwood, V, Win, L. Burge, B. Schuiling, M. Herscher, K. Runchey, P. Brown, S. Whitney Row three: S. Sonefeld, N. Porter, S. Cooper, M. Berles, J. Burleson, B. Blackport, K, Bennett, V. Thede eaptivates French and Spanish club members. Under the imaginative and energetic leadership of president Sue Gillick, Spanish Club had an outstand- ing year. With the aid of Senorita Vila Balzac, the club sponsor, a very interesting and diversified sched- ule was carried out. Vice-president, Suzanne Liber- man, secretary, Linda Rasmussen, and treasurer, Sara Bellaire also contributed toward keeping the organi- zation running smoothly and efficiently. Dining at a Spanish restaurant in Grand Rapids enabled the club members to get a taste of Spanish The Espanol officers welcome new members. cookery and customs. The members also wrote to pen pals in Spanish-speaking countries. These cor- respondences proved to be very fascinating. The club gave a dance on January 25 and presented a Spanish movie at the Eastown Theater to which Spanish- speaking students from all over the city were invited. During the winter the club raised money by holding several sales. A few informal potlucks and several guest speakers plus a two-hour movie at Michigan State University rounded out the year. Every dance must have a balloon blowing crew. wwf

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FRENCH CLUB Row one: Mrs. Bentley, M. Lamoreaux, N. Kingwill, M. Jennings Row two: M. Mc Shane, P. Flynn, H. Hoult, C. Cassidy, S. Nind, C. Fisher, B. Bryant, C. Turner, R. Rood, M. Heaton, B. Barkwell Row three: C. Ray, J. Leidlein, M. Frantz, B. Barclay, S. Altenito, M. Davis, S. Mc Bride, l.. Verdier, S. Gillick, S. Beaudrias, V. Buchen Row four: L. Cartier, M. Berman, C. Hudson, A. Schaefer, A. Calvird, A. Oltman, S. Grimes, S. Berger, G. Martin, P. Kravitz, B. Burgess, K. Keller Row five: R. Teggelaar, S. Mc Kinley, E. Sheppard, L, Ludlow, M. White, M. Mont- gelas, J. Sorenson, K, Stetfensen, P. Carrow, S. Webber, L. Dewey and the enchantment of foreign lands Only in its second year, the French Club had the honour of being one ofthe busiest and most popular clubs. Getting oft to a good start, the club sponsored a mum sale at the Homecoming football game. Their initiation, conducted solely in French, served as a good reviver after the summer. At Christmas time the club added to the holiday spirit with a lovely manger scene in the library showcase. During the year the members had numerous potlucks, a pep assembly, Demonstrating dramatic ability in skits. and several sales. March l was the date of their annual dance, the Mardi Gras . The event is re- nowned for its unique decorations and festive atmos- phere. French Club members also sent S22 to UNICEF and held a French banquet in a hotel in May. Heading the activities of the club were Nancy Kingwill, president, Mickey Jennings, vice-president, Marcia Lamoreaux, secretary-treasurer, and Madame Bentley, sponsor. Kathy and Sue put up the creche display.

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FUTURE NURSES CLUB Row one: Mrs. Eby, L. Foley, J. Chandler, A. Calvild, K. O'MaIley Raw two: L. Hoffman, A. McMullen, N, Robling, P, Kelm, C. Schmitt, J. Mayer, M. Vocational clubs With president Jane Chandler leading the way, and vice-president, Lynn Foley, secretary, Anne Calvird, and treasurer, Karen O'Malley, helping her, Future Nurses club had a year filled with trips, potlucks, and proiects. After their first potluck and formal initiation, the girls visited the Gerber Baby Food plant in Fre- mont and were shown through the Gerber Memorial Hospital. They attended meetings at Blodgett Hos- pital and were on call for any Civil Defense emer- Club members enjoy a tour through Gerber's. DePauw, L. Verdier, J. Van Sweden, J. Beerbohm, J. Laitsch, C. Knoblauch Row three: 1. lunas, F. Grass, S. Dodge, M. White, J. Sorenson, B. Freeman, C. Boll, G. Wanner, E. Gollhordt, C. Runk, B. Block, I. Drueke, S. Burgess help to pattern gency. ln the fall three representatives were sent to the Future Nurses Club Rally at Rochester, Michigan. The club also contributed to the Christmas basket and helped to make cellulose dressings for cancer patients under the direction of Mrs. Eby, their spon- sor. Many of the members helped at the Mary Free Bed Home, the Bethany Home, and in the school clinic. Later in the year the girls planned an enter- tainment program for the Veteran's Facility. Future Nurses assist in visual testing.