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

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Ta ented speakers disp ay skill in contests. l DEBATE TEAM Mr. Anderson, S. Muclntyre, J. Sorenson, D. Reusser, J. Herscher, J. Robinson, T. Todd. Debating that the United States should adopt the essential features of the British system of education, the team, coached by Mr. Anderson, ended the season with a record of four wins and four losses in the State League. lt won both the negative and affirmative de- bates from the city champion, South High School. Discussing this resolution for the affirmative were Stewart Maclntyre, varsityg Judy Sorenson and jim Robinson, alternates. The negative team was composed of Tony Todd, varsityg and joan Irlcrscher and Dave Reusser, alternates. The annual forensics contest was organized by Mrs. Meyer. As in past years, the divisions of the contest were humorous, declamation, original oratory, inter- pretive reading, and extemporaneous speech. Eight of the ten first possible places were won by East in the District Contest. At the Regional Contest, Gillie Martin placed first in original oratory. FORENSIC FINALISTS Row one: C. Cole, E. Sarcfls, T. Todd, G. Martin. Row two: K. Schneider, J. Ponflind, G. Miller, B. Osrerink, J. Porcelli. Absent: D. Biehn,

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Students volunteer their time and services. l HALL MONITORS J. Mitchell, S. Grimes, K. Keller, B. Schuiling, M. Hannah, P. Sweet, S. Seime. Absent: M. Frost, N. Heaton. HONOR STUDY HALL CHAIRMEN STAGE CREW B. Collins, J. Erskine, D. Bald- win, J. Dunwell, T. Cliff. This year's stage crew under the direc- tion of liob Follins did much behind-the scenes work which often went unnoticed. With helpers john Erskine. Dana Baldwin, jim Dunwell. Terry Cliff, and Chuck lirumm, liob arranged the curtains, set up the public address and recording system, and put lights in position. Girls seen hurrying around the halls col' lecting absence and library lists, directing visitors. and running other errands are the hall monitors. This year, Iiast established a system of student-operated study halls to relieve the crowded conditions in the supervised study halls. This system will be continued and enlarged in the future. Row one M. Berman, M. Green, C. Webber, C. Aitken, B. Corl, R. Friend. Row two- J. Lillie, G. Martin, J. Brink, P. Deane, T. List, D. Mclhoek, B. Osierink, G. Andrews, L28

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CLUB '59 Row one: J. Brink, M. Burgess, A. Calird, Mrs. Reeves, M. Green, P. Sweel, S. McBride. Row two: J. Leidlein, M. Meier-Cortes, S. Clark, V. Win, L. Verdier, C. Cassidy, P. Flynn, B. Barlrwell, L. Foley, S. Weiss, L. Hoffman, S. Nind, L. Hollingsworth, S. Abbenante, M. Ralph, L. Cargill. Row three, S. Lee, B. Ferguson, C. Falarski, M. Bytwerk, S. Lamb, J. Andre, K. Olsen, S. Tyler, S, Alienito, S. Whitney, M. Davies, M. Franlz, M. Berman, M. Herscher, K. VanOverloop, K. Meyer, N. Kemperman, S. Dodge. Row f0uf: A. Oltrnon, C Ray, L. Dewey, S. MacWhirter, J. Datema, J. Henry, B. Sclwiling, N. Porter, V. Buchen, J. Shoesmilh, S. Grimes, P. Kelm, K. O'Malley, J. Sorenson, M. Dwyer, B. Lillie.Row five: I. Drueke, B. Wepman, A. Rolph, L. Phelps, J. Romence, M. Caldwell, J. Blackmore, L. Cartier, G. Martin, M. Berles, D. Albers, S. Stiles, K. Keller, S. Davies, S. Cooper, G. Wanner, B. Freeman, J. Junas. Absent: P. Kravitz, M. Frost, P. Nichols, B. Barclay. Seniorand iunior girls give service L'lulm 'SO completed another worthwhile year in work- ing on both school and community projects. The Christ- mas Assembly, which took weeks of preparation by the girls, proved to he the highlight of the year. Fo- direc- tors Nancy Porter and .Xnn Ultman worked hard to make the assembly a success. Throughout the year. the club gave parties for the children at Lincoln Home. In the spring, the group presented its annual style show, inviting the girls in each grade club in order to promote a closer relationship between classes. Santa Claus is coming to town. Dressed in tennis shoes and warm clothing, the Sen- ior girls decorated the goal posts for every home foot- ball game, despite freezing weather. They made the rafters ring with cheers both in the pep assemblies and at athletic events. This year's officers were president, Phyllis Kravitz: vice-president. Margot Greeng secretary, Margaret Iiurgessg and treasurer, Anne Calvird. Their sponsor was Mrs. Reeves, who so ably guided them throughout the four years of the clubs existence. Sl. Palricks Day skit is given for Lincoln Home.