Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

foreword We sincerely hope that this book will serve as a reminder of the past activities, friends, and the faculty we have had during the school year. As you read these pages, we hope you will enjoy them as much as we have enjoyed bringing them to you. We have tried our best to bring you a book that you will want to keep and enjoy in the years to come. Now let us turn to the pleasures of seeing our friends, faculty and our activities as we read our 1955 BEAVFR TALES. The Editors ClA' QJUJljfy Je jlruat, £JLu, Scuju ZJUju dJlrtl — Cr£— ouul QtAojuLt '=cJ jucJLu dedication Orra C. Morningstar We, the Seniors of 1955, wish to dedicate our Annual, to Superintendent Orra C. Morningstar, who was our friend, companion, and helper for our four years in Eau Claire High School, During these years he has never been too busy, with his many school duties, to listen to our oroblems and give his words of kindly guidance. We feel it an honor to have been in Mr. Morningstar's school when it made such strides to the front. As each of us reluctantly go our several ways we see bright vistas ahead for scholastic achieve . ier.t, for musical end vocational advancement, and for our Beavers where ever they may be competing. Annual Staff Editor------------ Assistant Editor- Publicity Editor- Business Manager- Advertising Sales Year Book Sales-- Sports Editor----- Social Editor----- Literary Editor-- Art Editor-------- Alumni Editor----- Class Fditor------ Sponsors---------- •Patsy Kalinas •Beverly Farkas Ron Gnertel Dale Zimmerle Martin Weber Erna Krieger Ruth Ann Smith Shirley Rodell Glenda LaVanway ■George Dohm John Bailey Don Nichols Carl Frasee Ed Marks •Ron Kunst Edwin Gustafson ■Jerry Mitchell Velma Keigley •Carol Kendall •Mr. Cowles Mr. Vixle Administration Board Of Education SEATED: Trustee, Anna Handy, Sec,, William Likes; President, Ed Holle; STANDING:Treas., Gilbert Eastman; Trustee, Jay Staley; Supt., 0. C. Morninrstar Band Room Superin tendent s Message Our school has made outstand- ing advancements this past year. We have grown up, so we can take our place with the other out- standing schools In the field of academic subjects and extra cur- ricular activities. We are proud of our Band and their new uni- forms, the wonderful success of our athletic teams. This out- standing growth, could not have been accomplished without the loyal support and co-operation of the students, teachers, and parents. To the Seniors who entered high school when we started our building program, I want to ex- press my deepest appreciation for tne fine job you have done, your loyality, school spirit, and ability to get things done, will long be remembered. ORRA C. MORNINOSTAR principal's Message I have been interested in Eau Claire ever since the Lansburgs lived across from the school building. My personal interests in fruits, grains, and vegetables have found their best developmertt in the activities of the F.F.A., F.H.A., I4.H Clubs, Boy Scouts, and the Junior Vegetable Growers. With this background I am Inter- ested in developing the very best possible rural High School In Southwestern Michigan. One which will best serve the athletic, scholastic, musical, and vocation- al interest of boys and girls of the communities. It Is my hope in the coming months to meet more and more of those who have like interests. GLPNN COWLFS Glenn Arter Jr. Hans M. Vixie John Vucich Elementary Teachers Kindergarten, Mrs. Diefenbach; 2nd Grade, Mrs. Morningstar; 3rd Grade, Mrs. Axelson; 1st Grade, Mrs. Lybrook. 7th Grade, Mrs. Kamradt; 6th Grade, Mr. Terkos; 5th Grade, Mrs. McNeely; l th Grade, Mrs. Burton. Bus Driver Maintenance Maintenance Bus Driver n Fred Piedt Cook Mrs. Farkas Bus Drivtr Eus Driver Churchill George Blunier Bus Driver R.D. Jewel Seniors Seniors DONALD NICHOLS Class President---------------------14 F.F.A.-------------------------------2 Varsity Club---------------------2,3 U Varsity Club Vice President—---------U Jr. Sr. Play-----------------------3 Eager Beaver Staff------------------£4 Annual Staff------------------------I4 Basketball------------------- -2,3,14 Ba seball-------------------—---2,3,U Football...........................3,U Track------------------------1,2,3,14- Student Council----------------------U PATSY KALINAS Class Secretary-----------------14- Class Reoorter--------------------3 F.H. A.- —.............---1,2,3,14. F.H.A. Reporter-------------------1 F.H.A. Treasurer------------------3 Student Council-------------------? Band-----------------------1,2,3� 14- Band Publicity Chairman---------14- Glee Club-----------------------1,2 Cheerleader-----------------1,2,3,U Jr. Sr. Play--------------------3 Senior Play-----------------------U Bowling Club-------------------- 1 Eager Beaver Staff-----------2,3,1+ Annual ASst. Editor---------------3 Annual Editor----------------- -I4 RUTH ANN SMITH Class President-------- Class Vice President— Class Secretary-------- F.H.A................... F.H.A. Vice President— F.H.A. Parliamentarian- Student Council-------- Bowling Club---------- Band------------------- Glee Club-------------- Senior Play—----------- Eager Beaver Staff---- Annual Staff---------- 1 ,2,3,14 ......3 —U 2,3 1 1,2,3 — 1,2 GLENDA LAVANWAY Class Treasurer---------------3� U Class Reporter—-----------------1 F.H. A.------------------1 ,2,3 U F.H.A. Secretary----------------3 P.H.A. Reporter-----------------U F.H.A. Song Leader--------------1 Band----------------------1� 2,3,U Band President------------------U Glee Club------------------- 1,2 Cheerleader-------------------1,3 Bowling Club----------------- 1 Jr. Sr. Play------------------3 Senior Play-----------—-—I). Eager Beaver Asst. Editor-------3 Eager Beaver Editor-------------U Annual Staff-—-------—--------I4. EDWIN GUSTAFSON Class Vice President-- F.F.A.---------------- Varsity Club---------- Varsity Club Reporter- Student Council------- Band------------------ Jr. ft Sr. Play------- Senior Play—---------- Annual Staff---------— Basketball----------— Baseball-----—-------- Football-------------- Track-----—----------— —-2,U 1,2,3,14 .....-3 ......k ......h -2,3,h 1,2,3,k ----3.U SHIRLEY RODELL Class Reporter------------ Class Vice President------ F.H.A....................- F.H.A..................... Student Council----------- Student Council Secretary Band------------------ —- Glee Club----------------- Cheerleader--------------- Jr. Sr. Play------------ Senior Play--------------- Bowling Club-------------- Eager Beaver Staff-------- Annual Staff-------------- .......u .......3 1,2,3,14 ----3,U ......U —1,2,3 ----1,2 1,2,3,1l —u -.....1 ......u ......u JERRY MITCHELL Class Treasurer-— Class Reporter---- P.P. A.---——— — -■ Varsity Club---— Eager Beaver Staff Annual Staff------ Basketball-------- Baseball---------- Football------- — Track------------- Band-------------- .......1 .......h -----1,? -2,3,14 1.2.3.14 -----3,h 1.2.3, U 1.2.3, U -----3,U 1.2.3.14 —-1.2 GEORGE DOHM Class President----------- Class Reporter------------ F.F.A....................... F.F.A. Secretary---------- Student Council President Eager Beaver Staff-------- Annual Staff-------------- Varsity Club-------------- Varsity Club V. President Varsity Club Treasurer---- Basketball---------------- Baseball------------------ Football------------------ Track--------------------- .......1 .......2 -1,2,3 .......3 ......14 -----3,1� .......k —2,3,Il .......2 .......k 1.2.3, U 1,2,3,14 ----3,14 1.2.3, li RONALD GUERTEL Varsity Club-----------------------3 Annual Staff------------------------- Jr. Sr. Play—......................3 Senior Play------------------------lj. Basketball------------------------- 2 Football------------------------- U Track------------------------- 3 44. RONALD KUNST Class Treasurer- F.F.A. Varsity Club Varsity Club President-- ni aa pi ,t 1.2 2,3, 3,k Danu Be sketball- -1,2,3,k Baseball -1.2,3,U Football--- 3.U VELMA KEIGLEY Class Vice President------------------2 Class Reporter------------------------1 F.H.A..........................1,2,3,'J Glee Club-------------------------1,2,3 Senior Play---------------------------k Eager Beaver Staff------------------3,L Annual Staff--------------------------U EDWARD MARKS F.F.A......... Annual Staff' 1,2,3 —-U DALE ZIMMERLE F.F.A................... 1,2,3,14. Glee Club---------------------1.2,3 Annual Staff----------------------U Varsity Club----------------------U Baseball--------------------------U Football--------------------------U Track-----------------------1.2,3, U ERNA KRIEOER F.H.A.............. Music-------------- Band--------------- Student Council---- Senior Play-------- Girls Gym---------- Eager Beaver Staff Annual Staff------- 3,li --1 3 h 1 JOHN BAILEY F.F.A.---------------------------2 Varsity Club----------------2,3,U Varsity Club Reporter------------U Band---------------------------1,3 Senior Play------------------ 14. Eager Beaver Staff-------------14. Annual Staff------------------- U Basketball-----------------1,2,3.U Baseball---------------------2,3.U Football---------------------1,3.U Track-----------------------1.2,3.U CARL FRAZEE F.F.A. Vice President------------U F.F.A. Renorter------------------3 Glee Club--------------- -.......3 Varsity Club-------------------3,U Annual Staff--------------------1 Football-------------------1,2,3,U IV CAROL KFNDALL Class Secretary---- F.H.A.............. Glee Club---------- Senior Play-------- Eager Beaver Staff Annual Staff------- ......3 1,2,3.U -1,2.3 ------U ----3,U ......h MARTIN WEBER F.F.A.------ Annual Staff 3.U —U CLASS POEM THE TIME OP YEAR HAS COME WHEN FROM FRIEND AND SCHOOL WE PART BUT STILL THE MEMORIES WILL LINGER DEEP WITHIN EACH HEART. WE'LL HAVE OUR MEMORIES TO REMIND US THROUGH OUR HARDSHIPS AND IN OUR STRIFE. OF THE FRIENDS WE LEFT BEHIND US AS WE KAKF OUR WAY THROUGH LIFE. WE KNOW OUR FUTURE PLANS WE UNDERSTAND JUST WHAT TH Y MFAN WE HOPE TH Y «BECOME REALITIES NOT JUST A SCHOOL KID'S DREAM. BUT WHEN WE WALK THE PATH OF LIFE TO FIND WHAT SHALL BEFALL WE KNOW NOT WHAT WE'LL MEET NOR WHAT DISTANT FATE MAY CALL THROUGH OUR JOY AND THROUGH OUR SORROW THROUGH OUR LAUGHTER AND OUR TEARS THE FOUR THINGS WE'LL REMFMBER WILL BE OUR FOUR HIGH SCHOOL YE RS. CLASS MOTTO Your Future is what You make it CLASS FLOWER White Carnation CLASS COLORS Blue and White Senior Prophecy serie partner ‘lenda LaVanwa Teacher Veit 8 Jerry Mitchell S“ st«. Carl Frazee Whirlpool Fersonnei Kan«t?,er 1' Diapers To Shirley 9f, Mitch Erna Diplomas Glenda LaV nway Shirley Rodell Edwin Gustafson Jerry Mitchell George Dohra Erne Krieger Diapers Carol John To PiPlomas Martin Weber Don Nichols Dale Zimmerle Carol Kendall Honor Students VALEDICTORIAN Patsy Kalinas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kalinas, was born in Benton Harbor, July 22, 1936. She has always lived in Eau Claire and entered Mri Lybrook's Kindergarten In 191+2. Patsy continued In the Eau Claire school system through her senior year. In high school her academic work consisted of majors in commercial, English, mathematics, social science, and minors in science, history, and home economics. Her extra curricular activities included the following; four years of band, serving as publicity manager in her Senior year, two years of chorus, four years of F.H.A., four years as a cheerleader, class secretary in her Senior year, a member of tte Eager Beaver Staff her last three years. The 1951+ and 1955 school annuals required a ‘lot of planning time, and energy and the excellence of the 1955 annual can be attributed directly to the efforts of Patsy and her staff. She was also included in PlayC8St 01 tfle Junior“3enlor play and the Senior The presentation of her Valedictorian address at commencement closed Patsy's high school activ- 1 ties. Patsy's future plans are to be a registered nurse. Glenda LaVanway, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Orval LaVanway, was born in Eau Claire, April 23, 1937. Glenda has always lived in the Eau Claire area so therefore attended the Eau Claire school from kindergarten through twelfth grade with the exception of her sixth year which she spent at the Shanghai school. Glenda's four years of academic work consisted of majors in English, social science, commercial and home economics, and minors in mathematics and science. SALUTATORIAN Her extra curricular activities included four years of band, serving as President in her Senior year, two years of chorus, four years of F.H.A., cheerleader in her Freshman and Junior years, class treasurer in her Junior and Senior year, assistant editor of the Eager Beaver in her Junior year and editor in her Senior year. She was also included In the C9st of the Junior-Senior Play and the Senior Play and was a member of the Annual Staff in her Senior year. The presentation of her Salutatorian address at Commencement closed Glenda's high school ac- tivities. Glenda's future plans are to attend Western Michigan College and major in Education (teaching), and music or physical education. Senior Statistics MOST ATTRACTIVF Ron Guertel Shirley Rodell BEST ACTOR Gus Gustafson BIGGEST CLOWN 9 QUIETEST Martin Weber MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Patsy Kalinas Ron Kunst MOST DEPENDABLE Carol Kendall Don Nichols MOST AMBITIOUS BEST PERSONALITIES MOST ATHLETIC WORKER Carl Fra zee MOST TALENTED J CLLIEST Velir.a Keigley Dale Zirarnerl Who’s Who Tallast---------------- — Shortest------------------ Worker-------------------- Cut Up____________________ Best Dressed--------------- Quietest------------------ Best Student — ----------- Biggest Flirt------------- Loudest--------------- — Most Athletic--------------- Courteous----------------- Popular------------------- Dependable---------------- Most Humorous-------------- Cheerful-----------------— Loyal------------------ — Best Dancer--------------- Most Original—------------ Most Talented-------------- Largest Feet-------------- Class Blushers------------ Perpetual Talking Machine Most Dignified------------ Bluest Biuff-------------- Biggest Primper--—-------- Biggest Night Hawks------- Most Inquisitive---------- • -Ed Marks • -Tom Michael ■-Andy Robinson --John Bailey --Jerry Hauch --Art Waldeck Zora Carroll Mary Barber Patsy Kalinas Myrth Eber Joyce Coon Marilou Aubill --Harold Korelich Joanne Froehllch --Allen Dillon Betty Schuh --Larry Leitz Myrth Eber --Jerry Mitchell Donna Schilling --David Krieger Darlene Weber --Edwin Gustafson Carol Latislaw --Phil Alexis Darlene Garlanger --Hank Schaus Ruth Ann Smith --Jerry Hill Velma Keigley --George Dohm Virginia Dillon --Fred Grant Rosalie Herman --Jewel Steverson Beverly Farkas --Floyd Wheeler Shirley Rodell --Jerry Hauch Carolyn Schaus --Don Balers Carol Walters —Bob Wenzloff Madelyn Eber --Dale Zimmerle Joan Molter --Jack Epple Shirley McLaughlin --Doug Schadt Linda Cormican —Allen Dillon Nancy Smith Erna Kritger Shirley Rodell Olenda LaVanway Underclassmen Class Officers JTJNIORS President----------K V. President-------- Secretary--------M. Treasurer--------J. Student Council--T. Reporter--------.-.J Reporter------------ . Russell B. Farkas Nothdurft Froehlich Williams -R. Myers --M. Eber SOPHOMORES President-------J. Rosenbaum V. President--------J. Hauch Secretary------------------C. Latislaw Treasurer----------H. Schaus Student Council----P. Alexis Reporter-------------------R. Rakauskl Reporter----------D. Krieger FRESHMEN President-------D. Garlanger V. President------J. Butzbach Secretary—------ R. Williams Treasurer---------S. Latislaw Student Council--J. Butzbach Reporter---------J. Robinson EIGHTH GRADE President---------D. Schlipp V. President--------M. Tidey Secretary----------C. Molter Treasurer------------------B. Rakauski Student Council---S. Kimball Reporter----------P. Korelich Junior Class S. S. A. J. M. Balers Prlllwltz Robinson Froehli ch Shannon N. M. M. M. T. Laberdy Aubill Briney Eber Williams P. Wheeler H. Korellch D. Weber L. Leltz J. Epple S. Church K. Russell ■ . W S. Schllpp B. Farkas J. Molt“r R. Myers E. Arnt J. Steverscn J. Hass L. Hller P. Bahus J. Nernburg Sophomore class L. KnieDes E. Earber C. Chronister L. Benson A. Arnt B. Schuh R. Guertel E. Janke K. Karn M. Newton J. Hill J. Erlney H. Dunaetz J. Dickson J. Hauch S. Scnadt B. McClure N. Nace O. Mitchell D. Schilling D. Krieger B. Alexis R. Phillips M. White D. Paiers Sophomore Class B. Rakauskl C. Walters P. Grant M. Wlnney M. Weber ms A. Murphy P. Alexia M. Mitchell H. Schaus J. Coon J. Rosenbaui.. C. Latlslaw D. Schadt N. Smith D. Van O’-mfi’i M. Rock D. Pica C. Forrester D. Hlrsch K. Balers B. E. A. P. D. Olney Freehling Vlel Gerlach Dlsterheft E. R. E. P. B. Flemming Wenzloff Jarvis Smith 0'Dell freshmen Class L. Zimmerle R. Herman W. Kanizar S. Wakefield H. Chronister S. Johnson E. Jones S. Latislaw D. Wheeler B. Smith T. Peters V. Hibbs W. Skibbe D. Qarlenger H. Miller Adams Michael Freehling Polashak Jackson L. Cormlcan B. Waldrop J. Robinson S. KcLaughian D. Rapp Merrill Sanders Doom Partridge Firestone freshmen Class B. Wallace A. Arent B. Kreraers J. Eutzbach B. Dohm R. Bartels J. Meyers M. Fber D. Fasset B. Akright f v •' V A. P. C. M. J. Carroll Tollas Schaus Prillwitz Howard B. Davis J. Collins R. Williams T. Molter R. Kublick C. Hahn B. Dohm F. Wagner D. Ertman E. Kublick R. P.ussell W. Allen M. Willming H. Smith J. VI el R. Dohm P. Parritt Eighth grade A. Disterheft C. Marquis B. Bellman P. Korelich D. Hart D. Mitchell D. Schlipp B. Lynch J. Crowder S. Wagner R. Wendzel R. Handy , | € ' •« . Enders . Bailey . Snow . Pagels . Wallace !. Watts . Shannon . Molter . Rakauski . Churchill Activities Junior Senior play Here Comes Charlie CHARACTERS ---Kety Dickson -----Bud Herman --Patsy Kalinas ----Don Nichols ----Ron Guertel ----Alice Bahus --Eldon Merrill -Shirley Rodell Glenda LaVanway Edwin Gustafson Nora Malone------------------Cook at the Elliott home Officer Tim McGrill----------Nora's sweetheart-------- Mrs. Fanny Farnham-----------Larry's aunt by marriage Larry Elliott----------------A young business man----- Ted Hartley------------------His old-time’college pal Vivian Smythe-Kersey---------Larry's fianc'ee--------- Uncle Aleck Twiggs-----------In charge of Charlie----- Charlie Hopps— --Larry's ward------------------------ Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kersey--Vivian's mother---------- Mortimer Smythe-Kersey-------Vivian's brother--------- CHARACTERS Willoughby Adams, 16----A well-behaved, likable boy.......... Ron ° | Aunt Hester 63........--Willoughby's maiden aunts, who-----Ruth Smlth Aunt -ester, ojs ____________ j beautiful and---Glenda LaVanway Dale ZUmmerle Patsy Kalinas Aunt Louise 61 —...... IJtf ri e................................Velma Keigley iSJer'Willy-----------Willoughby s Inner self, visible —John Ballev Stanley Clark 16......Inclined to be8a little tough -—Edwin Gustafson Mike 16--—-...........Bashful, but a regular guy —.............Dale ZUmmerle Marybelle Turner, 16--The girl next door plain and completely unexciting tv a_ Uonohnl 1 v 16- V©8T old twins Who do---• Tl 6g6F Janet Marshall--------nut necessarily look alike....... dell Carol Martin, 16......The girl whom Willoughby secretly—Shirley Rodell admires m t b 1ST ROW: R. Smith, G. LaVanway, K. Russell, M. Nothdurft, S. Balers, B. Farkas, J. Coon, S. Rodell, P. Kalinas. 2ND ROW; S. Latislaw, J. Butzbach, C. Forrester, M. Willming, J. Molter, K. Balers, M. Eber, S. Wakefield, S. Johnson, B. Smith. 3RD ROW: B. Alexis, B. Freehling, P. Parritt, B. Schuh, M. Winney, T. Williams, D. Russell, C. Walters, S. Prillwitz, R. Herman. L;TH ROW: C. Schaus, J. Froeh llch, L. Merrill, M. Freehling, L. Cormioan, D. Schilling, P. Gerlach, D. Jackson, B. Dohm. 5TH ROW; E. Krleger, L. Hiler, M. Eber, M. Partridge, C. Sanders, D. Adams, C. Kendall, S. McLaughlin, V. Keigley. 6TH ROW; S. Berlngson, S. Schadt, C. Latislaw, Advisor; Mrs. Dunham. SEATED: Trees., H. Harkey; Rep., B. Smith; V. Pres., C. Frazee; Pres., A. Waldeck; Sec., J. DeJanovich; Sentinel, R. Skibbe. 1ST ROW: M. Weber, J. Robinson, W. Kanizar, I. Waldeck, B. Olrey, A. Dillon, D. Van Orman, T. Michael, D. Zlmmerle, D. Disterheft, R. Kubllck, Advisor; Mr. Vucich. 3RD ROW; J. Collins, A. Veil, H. Miller, D. Hirsch, A. Arent, G. Mitchell, L. Kniebes, J. Chronister, W. Skibbe. SKATED: Editor; G. L,aVanway, Asst. Editor; R. Meyers, A. Murphy, B. Farkas V. Keigley, R. Smith, S. Rodell, J. Bailey. 2ND ROW: D. Russell, D. Schilling M. Nothdurft, S. 3aiers, S. Beringson, C. Kendall, P. Kalinas, H. Korelich, Advisor; Mr. Vixie. 3RD ROW; P. Korelich, M. Eber, E. Krieger, B. Rakauski R. Wenzloff. UTH ROW; S. Schadt, C. Latislaw, D. Nichols, R. Kur.st, E. Gustafson, G. Dohm, J. Robinson. SEATED: Treas., G. Dohm; V. Pres., D. Nichols; Pres., R. Kunst; Sec., J. Rosenbaum Rep. J. Bailey. 1ST ROW; Coach, Mr. Kennedy; Coach, Mr. Vandergeest; E. Hirsch, L. Leitz, C. Frazee, A. Viel, J. Steverson, H. Schaus, Coach, Mr. Rhinard. 2ND ROW: D. Pica, K. Karn, B. Smith, J. Epple, B. Rakauski, J. Mitchell, P. Alexis, A. Robinson, D. Zimmerle. 3RD ROW; M. Briney, R. Guertel, E. Gustafson, J. Hill, D. Balers, J. Hauch, D. Schadt, F. Wheeler. Student Council SEATED: K. Russell, D. Nichols, J. Rosenbaum, Treasurer; J. Froehlich, V. President; George Dohm, President; S. Rodell, Secretary. STANDING:?. Alexis, T. Williams, S. Kimball, J. Eutzbach, D. Garlanger, Advisor; Mr. Cowles, D. Schlipp, E. Gustafson. Auction of Prt � '5 Crowning of Sueoo Penny Pitching M Ask The Professor The mixed chorus, consisting of seventy members, is open to all high school students having the desire to sing. The first public performance of the new school year was December 16 when the chorus sang several selections for the P.T.A. at the annual Christ- mas program. Many long hours of rehearsing prepared the group for its first two act operetta presented for the public February 10. The setting of the operetta. Ask the Professor, was the campus of a girls' college and featured solos and duets with a singing chorus and several special dances. The cast included: Myrth Bber, Joan Molter, Joyce Coon, Judy Butzbach, Toni Williams, Sandra Wakefield, Shirley Latislaw, Maureen Partridge, Don Balers, Fred Grant, Jerry Hill, and Jim Rosenbaum. Following the operetta, intense practise was necessary to prepare the chorus for the vocal portion of the Second Annual Spring Concert held in the high school March 31. The remaining weeks of the school year found the chorus continually rehearsing for public performances. The entire group participated in the Berrien County Vocal Festival held in Buchanan April 20, singing two memor- ized numbers alone for adjudication and joining the massed chorus for the afternoon rehearsal and evening performance. The chorus presented programs for both the Schubert Club and the Study Club of Eau Claire in April. Special music for Baccalaureate and Commencement closed the year's activities for the chorus. Special recognition should be made of our two accompanists, Darlene Weber and Joanne Froehlich, whose loyalty and sincere interest in their responsibilities made possible their fine performances. Officers elected by the chorus are: Pres. Ruth Ann Myers Sec. Joanne Froehlich Reporter Carol Latislaw Pub. Mgr. Jewel Steverson Bus. Mgr. Jim Rosenbaum Mixed Chorus SEATED: S. Church, J. Moiter, M. Partridge, C. Forrester, J, Briney, H. Dunaetz, J. Hill, F. Grant, J, Rosenbaum, K. Balers, M. Eber, R. Herman, D. Russell 2nD ROW; Miss Hokanson, J. Coon, K. Russell, M. Rock, F. Smith, M. Eber, J. Butz- bach, D. Balers, J. Epple, L. Leltz, H. Harkey, C. Latislaw, D. Schilling, R. Wil- liams, R. Myers. 3RD ROW: M. White, M. Mitchell, J. Froehllch, S. Schadt, L. Cor- raican, D. Ertman, M. Weber, P. Tollas, S. Wakefield, S. Johnson, N. Nace, P. Bahus UTH ROW; M. Freellng, L. Merrill, D. Jackson, C. Sanders, P. Gerlach, R. Rakauskl, L. Knlebes, J. Steverson, C. Walters, S. Prlllwltz, B. Dohm, F. Wagner. 5TH ROW; B. Freellng, B. Smith, M. Willmlng, C. Schaus, B. Dohm, C. Hahn, R. Blaker, R. Kufi- llck, C. George, S. McLaughlin, D. Adams, T. Williams, E. Flemming. 6TH ROW; A. Arert, P. Parritt, B. Schuh, S. Latislaw. Band 1ST ROW: C. Forrester, A. Murphy, M. Nothdurft, B. Alexis, S. Balers, P. Kalinas, G. La anway, D. Krieger, D. Wheeler, J. Hill, H. Schaus, J. Epple, S. Schlipp, F. Wheeler. 2ND ROW: E. Jarvis, R. Kesterke, R. Ober, M. Eber, L. Hller, C. Kaiser, M. Eber, B. O'Dell, B. Bartels, E. Gustafson, F. Grant, D. Rapp, Miss Hokanson, J. Hill, W. Skibbe, J. Butzbach, N. Laberdy, E. Krieger. Clarinets: Barbara Alexis Myrth Eber Charlett Forrester Linda Hiler Carole Kaiser Saxophones: Arvon Arent Shirley Balers Patsy Kalinas Glenda LaVanway Allana Murphy Marilyn Nothdurft Trombone: Jerry Hill Carol Prillwitz Baritones: David Krieger Martin Prillwitz Cornets: Sandra Beringson Judy Butzbach David Wheeler Jack Epple Janet Hill Erna Krieger Basses: Ronald Doom Daniel Rapp Nancy Laberdy Henry Schaus Bell Lyre: Madelyn Eber Flutes: Stanley Schlipp Walter Skibbe Floyd Wheeler Ella Jarvis Percussion: Bud Bartels Fred Grant Gus Gustafson Burton O'Dell Ruth Kesterke Director? Barbara Hokanson Ruth Ober The fall of 195U saw the Eeu Claire High School Band eager to begin its second year of activities with an initial enrollment of thirty one instrument- alists. A new sousaDhone, French horn, and several percussion Instruments were added to our equipment. The Group's activities began early in the fall when a large portion of our band members traveled to the football games in all kinds of weather of furnish pep tunes. Our winter appearances were primarily basketball games where the Pep Band furnished music and pep yells at all home games and pep meetings. The second semester ushered in five new members bringing the total member- ship to thirty-six. The month of January found the band making its second radio broadcast when we again took part in the school program sponsored by WHFB. Special recognition should be made of the individuals of the band who, for the first time, represented Eau Claire in the S.W.K.B.O.A. Solo and Ensemble festival held in Kalamazoo January 29. The cornet trio, consisting of Floyd Wheeler, Stanley Schlipp, and Sandra Beringson, earned a I division rating for their performance and Glenda LaVanway, a 71, for her saxophone solo. Other students taking part in this contest were Marilyn Nothdurf.t, Judy Butzbach, Charletc Forrester, David Krieger, Ruth Ober, and Ruth Kesterke. Another first for the band was its participation in the S.W.M.B.O.A. Band and Orchestra festival, February 25. We performed in Constantine under Class C qualifications receiving a IV division rating plus much valuable ex- perience and heloful criticisms. We were extremely proud at this time to be wearing our new uniforms realized through the efforts of the newly organized Band Boosters Club. The year's activities closed with the Second Annual Spring Concert, March 31 which programed the instrumental and vocal deoartments, the band playing varied selections to meet all musical tastes of concert goers. Recognition should go to the cornet trio, Glenda LaVanway, Ruth Kesterke, Ruth Ober Carole Kaiser, Nancy Laberdy, and Shirley Balers who represented the instrumental department with special music for various school events. Also special mention should be made of the four graduating members of the band whose enthusiasm ard loyalty will long be remembered. Tney are: Gis Gustaf- son, Patsy Kalinas, i-rua Krieger, and Glenda aVanway. Officers elected for the year were: President, Glenda LaVanway; oecretsry, Allana Murphy; Publicity, Patsy Kalinas ard Sandra Beringson; Librarians, Shir- ley Balers and Marilyn Nothdurft. Prom APrif 30 Snapshots The pause that refreshes Play Ball! Freshles Surpri ae:J J| Cute Happy Trio Foney;;j Jolly Juniors Hot??? Stosh Happy??? Busy Day????? Tired? 9 9 - ■ Taking it easy Hokie Test?????? - s Bottoir.'s upl Huddles Heard the latest’??? ■ 4 Red 1i 55 V Sold Seorgle % Star. Hrna Cookie ' Pretty Cute, Huh????? Madelyn Pln-uo ' v v J Pose pretty Larry Sus. Jr. A Toast 1 Sev. Myrth Jerry Sandy Joan You don't say'.'. Yummmmmmm Senior Hicks Vltch. Musketeers SEPTEMBER- 7 IU 13 23 25 OCTOBER— 5 7 3 15 20 22 29 30 NOV B R- 2 5 11-12 19 25 23 29 DECEMBER— 3 7 1U 17 22 2U JANUARY— 3 7 11 12 13 Di 15 13 25 23 29 • Y_ 1 !i o 10 11 15 13 25 . Calendar School started. Student Pictures. Football game with Buchanan. Magazine Drive. Football game with Lawton. Sophomores ordered rings. Rythm-Aces sang for us. Football game with New Buffalo. Football game with Edwardsburg. Senior Pictures. Football game with New Troy. Football game with Marcellus. Halloween Dance by Student Council. Eertelles Birds. Football game with Galien Senior Play. Carnival. Thanksgiving Vacation. Globetrotters. Thanksgiving Vacation ends. Basketball game with Bridgman.(here) basketball game with St. Johns.(here) Basketball game with New Troy, (here) Basketball game with Three Oaks, (there) Student Council Christmas Dance. Christmas Vacation starts. School starts again. Basketball game with Galien. (there) Basketball game with Stevensvllle. (here) Betty Crocker Contest for Senior Girls. County Cherry Pie Baking Contest. Basketball game with Edwardsburg. (there) Whole school went to VHPR. Basketball vame with New Buffalo, (here) Basketball game with Bridgman, (there) Basketball game with Baroda. (here) Solo contest at Kalamazoo. Basketball izame with New Troy, (there) Basketball game with Three Oaks, (here) EH A and PEA fun night. Operetta. basketball game with Galien. (here) Basketball game with Stevensvllle. (there) Basketball game with Edwardsburg. (here) Band Festival: Basketball game with New Buffalo, (there) MARCH — 2-3-U 2). 25 31 APRIL— 1 11 13-1? 20 22 23 2°-2 9 MAY— 6 13 21 22 2h 26 27 Basketball Tournaments. Sophomore Roller Skating Party. eniors vs next years varsity. Spring Festival. Freshman Dance. Freshman Roller Skating Party. Senior Trip. Spring Festival at Buchanan. Award Banquet. Sports Whirl. Junior Play. Big Nine Track Meet. Jr. Sr. Prom. State Track Meet. Baccalaureate. Class Night. Graduation. School Ends. In Memoriam IN MEMORY OF HELEN MORNINOSTAR WHEN OUR DAY'S ON EARTH ARE OVER 'WHEN THE PATH OF LIFF WE' VF TROD WE WILL TAKE OUR PLACE IN HEAVEN TO DWELL IN THE HOME OF GOD . FOR TOE ONES WE LEAVE BEHIND THEIR SORROW IS HARD TO BEAR BUT OH HOW GREAT THEIR JOY THE DAY WE MEET UP THERE. WHEN OUR MASTER CALLS US HOW JOYOUS WE WILL BE WHEN WE JOIN OUR LORD IN HEAVEN WHERE WE WILL LIVE ETERNALLY. FOR IN HEAVEN THERE'S ETERNAL LIFE WHILE OUR DAYS ON EARTH ARE FEW TOE ONE THING THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER WILL BE OUR MEMORIES OF YOU. Sports Baseball Team Jack Fpnle Jewel Steverson Ken Karn Don Hirsch Jim Rosenbaum TEAM'S RECORD Eau Claire 6 Baroda 3 Eau Claire 3 Three Oaks k Eau Cla ire 5 Edwardsburg 0 Eau Claire 3 New Troy 2 Eau Claire 3 New Buffalo 8 Eau Claire 5 Stevensville 1 Eau Claire 1U Berrien Springs 2 Eau Claire l Litchfield 7 Eau Claire 10 Watervliet 7 Eau Claire 5 Dowagiac h Eau Claire 2 St. Joe Catholic 3 Jerry Hill Phillip Alexis Coach Eob Rhinard Marshall Briney Track Team 1ST ROW: A. Viel, D. Zimmerle, J. Bailey, J. Mitchell, J. Steveraon. 2ND ROW: F. Wheeler, A. Dillon, E. Gustafson, D. Nichols, D. Hirsch, R. Kunst, D. Balers, L. Leitz, G. Dohm, Coach; Mr. Rhinard. State Track Meet at Ann Arbor Bill 9 Champs 1ST ROW: D. Zlmmerle, G. Dohxn, D. Schadt, J. Rosenbaum, J. Mitchell, I1, Balers, B. Dohm, R. Guertel. 2ND ROW: A. Robinson, G. Paustlan, J. Vlel, T. Molter, L. Leitz, J, Robinson, R. Kublick, H, Schaus, A. Viel, Coach; Mr. Rhlnard. 3RD ROW: Coach; Mr. Kennedy, C. Frazee, D. Pica, P. Nichols, B. Rakauskl, D. Hlrsch, T. Peters, J. Bailey, H. Miller. UTH ROW: p. Alexis, J. .Hauch, R. Kunst, E. Gustafson, B. Smith, R. Doom, B. Kromer3, J. Epple, R. Dohm. AFTER THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT GALIEN football Eau Claire 28 - Buchanan 0 On September 18, the Eau Claire football team opened their second sea- son of competition against the Buchanan Reserves on the Buck field, as the fl!ldwWaS 3ti11 ln the Planning stages. The Beavers went wh® b?! forward wall out-playing their opponents so Nichols, Dohm and Mitchell could do their tricks ln the backfield. lth the speed shown by these boys it looked like a big year ahead for the D98V0 PS Eau Claire 39 - Lawton 0 On Friday, September 21+, the Beavers faced the Lawton Bluedevils for their second game of the year. John Bailey booted a long kick to the Blue- devils 10 yard line where they picked it up and returned it to the 15, mak- ing first down and 10 to go. After three attempts, the Bluedevils were forced to punt. The Beavers blocked the punt and after three trys through the middle were unseccessful, Mitchell gave the ball to Don Nichols, who went around end for the first touchdown and the Beavers led 6 to 0. At this point it becsme clear that the Eluedevils were no match for the Beavers and Coach Rhinard started a second search for hidden talent among his many re- serves, the half ending 21+ to 0« In the second half the Beavers came back strong and made a number of first downs before Nichols ran around left end for another touchdown making the score now, 32 to 0. Then the game was evenly played, until Jerry Hauch passed to Bob Rakauski for another touch- down, making the final score, 39 to 0. Eau Claire 31+ - New Buffalo 0 After an ooen date the Beavers traveled to New Euffalo on October 6, for a game with the Bisons. The Beavers kicked to the Blaons who tried three ploys and punted. Mlthcell grabbed the ball and scampered 75 yards for the first touchdown of the evening. There was no scoring during the 2nd period but later Mitchell broke away for 55 and 35 yard runs. Also Jerry Hauch drove across for a fourth touchdown making the score 27 to 0 . Mlthcell also scored on a 55 yard run. Mitchell was the star on offense ard Bailey did an outstanding job on defense, blocking, and tackling. The score was 3L to 0 as the game ended. And the Beavers were happy once again. EAU CLAIRE 20 - ECWARDS BURG 19 Eau Claire's fourth big game was at Edwardsburg on October 15th and it was a thriller from the start. The opening kick off went to the Eddie's. They made two first downs before the Beaver line tightened and they were forced to punt. Dohm got the ball and returned it to the Beaver 35 yard line. The first play was up the middle for a five yard gain. Then Nichols went around end for 35 yards, next Mitchell took the ball around the other end for the touchdown, making the score 7 to 0. The Beavers kicked off to the Eddie's and they fought 52 yards to a touchdown picking up five first downs on the way, Gerry Toth finally scoring from the 2. The extra point was kicked and the score stood 7 to 7. Then the Eddie's went to work and played real ball getting a touchdown in both 1st and 2nd quarters, the half ended 7 to 13 in their favor. One of these touchdowns resulted from a loose ball rolling dead and ruled by the referees as belonging to the Ed- dies. The Eddie's rushed across a third score shortly after half time mak- ing it 19 to 7. The Beavers came back strong with a 65 yard drive and a score by Mitchell. After many penalities against the Eddie's, Mitchell got the ball on his own 25 yard line and out ran all pursuers for 75 yards and the third touchdown making the score 20 to 19. As the gamed ended the Eddie's were desperately trying to score. A pass was caught beyond the goal line but was ruled out of bounds. On the next play George Dohm in- tercepted and ran it out to the 10 yard line, as the game ended with Eau Claire ahead by one small point. EAU CLAIRE 26 - NEW TROY 0 On Friday, October 22, the football team and some one hundred and twen- ty five students traveled to New Troy for an afternoon game. The game start- ed with New Troy kicking off to us, the ball went to the 15 yard line, where Mitchell picked it up and with some good blocking went 85 yards for the first touchdown. The try for the extra point was no good, iau Olaire then kicked off to New Troy. The Trojans tried but couldn't get anywnere so they were forced to punt. After a few short gains, Nichols carried the ball around end on reverse for a 75 yard touchdown. The point after the touchdonn again was no good. The Beavers kicked off to the Trojans after a lew completed passes moved to the 26 yard line but lost the ball on downs. Before the final whistle blew Mitchell had scored twice more to make the score 26 to 0. EAU CLAIRE 35 - MARCELLUS 0 On October 29, the Beavers traveled to Marcellus to play the champions of the Al-Van conference. The Beavers got off to a good start with a long kick by John Bailey, the ball went into the end j-one for a touchback, and Marcellus put the ball in play on the 20 yard line. The Beavers stopped them after eight yards and they were forced to punt. Then the Beavers went all the way for a touchdown with Mitchell carrying the ball. The boys from Marcellus gave such strict attention to Dohm, Mitchell, and Nichols, that the time was ripe to spring a new face in the line up. This was accomplish- ed when Dale Zimmerle was left open to catch two touchdown passes. When the cold, snow, and mud, finally cleared away our Beavers had marked up anothe' victory over a worthy opponent to the score of 35 to 0. EAU CLAIRE 21 - GALIEN 0 On November 5, the Eau Claire Beavers went to Galien for the last big game of the year. And in spite of the mud, it was a thriller from beginning to end. The Beavers kicked off to the Gaels in the first quarter, and the Gaels returned the ball to the 25 yard line where it was first down and ten tn� o, The Gaels picked up a first down and attempted another but were stop- ped, and forced to punt. It was a short punt coming down on the I4.O yard line. Here the beavers took over, the entire first half was played ii. Gaels territory. However we were unable to score. At half time the score was 0-0. In the second half, the Beavers moved on down the field for their first touchdown and the score was 7 to 0, with Mitchell scoring the touch- down and Dohm adding the extra point. Early in the fourth quarter Mitchell broke around his right end, shaking loose from several tacklers and went all the way for his twentieth touchdown and a big 9 record. With 3 minutes left Georcre Dohm broke off his own right tackle and with the entire Galien team chasing him romped 77 yards to give the Beavers a '1-0 edge and a BIG NINE CHAMPIONSHIP. erry MitchelL j Proud Coaches Ron Guertel Don «tjichola Mr. Kennedy Mr. Khinard Andy Robinson Football Cheerleaders Patsy Kalinas, Ella Jarvis, Myrna Mitchell, absent; Shirley Rodell, Carol Latislaw. Varsity Cheerleaders Patsy Kalinas, Myrna Mitchell, Ella Jarvis, Carol Latislaw, Shirley Kodell. Basketball Team Jerry Mitchell Co-Captain-Forward Age 18 5'« Weight 170 Grade 12 Varsity 1 Yrs. COACH DON VANDERGEEST Eau Claire 62 vs. Bridgman 1 8 On Friday, December 3. the 5au Claire Beavers opened their basketball season with the Bridgman Bees. The game started out fast but slowed down the last half. Eau Claire was never behind and went on to win their first game. Mitchell and Steverson were high point men for the Beavers. Eau Claire 53 vs. St. Johns 50 On Tuesday, December 7, St. Johns visited the Eau Claire Beavers. It was a hard fought game all the way. Eau Claire held the lead through- out the first three quarters. But the hard fighting Irish came back in the fourth quarter to tie the score. Eau Claire hit four straight free throws to win 53-50. Mitchell and Dohm were high scorers. Eau Claire 55 vs. Baroda 1 7 George Guard Age 13 Varsity Dohm Co-Captain Weight 155 5't Grade 12 1 Yrs. On Friday, December 10, the Eau Claire Beavers traveled to Baroda to try for their third straight victory. It was Eau Claire's first game on a small court, and it was hard for them to get used to it. Baroda held a 12 point lead at the half. Eau Claire came back the second half and went on to win. Jerry Mitchell and George Dohm were high point men for Eau Claire. Eau Claire 1 9 vs. New Troy 55 On Tuesday, December 11+, the Beavers suffered their first defeat of the season to New Troy. The game went along pretty even with the Beavers leading most of the way. New Troy took over the lead in the last few minutes of the game and won 55 to 1 9. Jewel Steverson and George Dohm were nigh point men for Eau Claire. Jerry Hauch Age 16 5'10” Guard Weight ll 5 Grade 10 Varsity 2 Yrs. Eau Claire 5l vs. Three Oaks 77 On Friday, December 17, Eau Claire Journeyed to Three Oaks to get back on their winning ways. Eau Claire went to Three Oaks with a 3-1 record and trying for their fourth victory. Eau Claire had an off night and Three Oaks went on th win 77-51. Steverson and Mitchell were high point men for the Beavers. Eau Claire 70 vs. Galien 61 On Friday, January 7, the Eau Claire Beavers traveled to Galien to get back on the winning side. Eau Claire out-scored Galien the first quarter and had a lj.0-3U lead at half time. Gal- ien came back in the third quarter and outscored she Beaveps 17-10 and took a one point lead go- ing in to the last quarter. Eau Claire had a big fourth quarter. The Beavers outscored Galien 20-10 and won 70-61. Mitchell and Steverson were high scorers. Eau Claire 66 vs. Stevensville 65 On Tuesday, January 11, the Stevensville Cardinals visited the Eau Claire Beavers. It was a hard fought game all the way with Eau Claire in the lead most of the game. Eau Claire was beck on their winning streak. The Beavers went on and edged the Cardinals 66-65. Steverson and Mitchell were high point men. Eau Claire 68 vs. Edwardsburg ijl On Friday, January 1I+, the Eau Claire Beavers visited the Edwardsburg Fddies which was played on the Beavers court. The Beavers took an early lead and stayed ahead throughout the game. The Beavers won the gsme easily by a score of 68-M. Steverson and Mitchell were high scorers cf the cjame. Eau Claire 59 vs. New Buffalo UJ- On Tuesday, January 18, the New Buffalo Bisons visited the Eau Claire Beavers. Eau Claire a- gain took an early lead and kept up their scoring pace having a 50—19 lead with three minutes to go in the third quarter. Eau Claire put in their second five and went on to win easily by the score of 59 -1 1. Eau Claire 51 vs. Bridgman 55 On Friday, January 25, the Eau Claire Beavers Journeyed to Bridgman where the Beavers suffered their second upset or the season. This broke the Beavers four game winning streak. It was a hard played game all the way. Steverson and Dohm were high scorers for the Beavers. John Baily Age 19 6'2 Forward Weight 195 Grade 12 Varsity 3 Yrs. k Jack Epole Age 16 6' Forward Weight 190 Grade 11 Varsity 1 Yr. Jewell Steverson Age 17 1 'll Center Weight 17U Grade 11 Varsity 2 Yrs. Eau Claire 68 vs. Baroda 51 n On Friday, January 28, Baroda journeyed to Eau Claire. in the first game with Baroda, the Beavers came from behind in the fourth quarter to beat Baroda 57-51. In the second game the Beavers took an easy victory from Baroda 63-51 Mitchell and Steverson -were high scorers for the Beavers Eau Claire 63 vs. New Troy 62 On Tuesday, February 1, the Eau Claire Beav- ers traveled to New Troy where they upset New Troy 63-62. The Beavers led most of the game. Mitchell and Steverson were high point men. 11 91 Donald Nichols Age 16 6'2 Forward Weight 160 Grade 12 Varsity 3 ¥rs, Eau Claire 62 vs. Three Oaks 88 Gus Gustafson Age 13 5'9 Guard Weight 131 Grade 12 Varsity 3 Yrs. Eau Claire 1 2 vs. On Friday, February 1 , Three Oaks visited the Eau Claire Beavers. The first quarter the Beav- ers gave the Oakers a scare, in which they held only a two point lead at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter Three Oaks got hot and were never threatened by the Beavers tte rest of the game. Three Oaks won 88-62. Mitchell and Steverson were high point men. Eau Claire 1 7 vs. Gallen 1 1 On Friday February 11, Gallon Dlayed the Beavers at Eau Claire. It was a close game all the way witn Eau Claire c ming on too with a l 6-! l win. Mitchell and Steverson were high point men for the Beavers. Stevensville 72 On Tuesday, February 15, the Eau Claire Beav- ers traveled to Stevensville where the Car- dinals upset the Beavers 72-1 2. It was an off night for the Beavers as they only hit a low percentage of their shots. Mitchell was the high point man for the Beav- ers . Eau Claire 1 7 vs. Edwardsburg 55 On Friday, February 18, the Edwardsburg Ed- dies Journeyed to the home of the Beavers, which was also an-upset, with Edwardsburg winning 55- 1 7, Steverson and Mitchell were high scorers for «£ Bea lSK Ronald Kunst Guard Grade 12 Age 18 5'11 Weight l50 Varsity 3 Yrs, Jim Rosenbaum Guard Grade 10 Age 15 5'9 Weight 11 5 ; ty 2 Yrs. Eau Claire 60 vs. New Buffalo 75 On Friday, February 25, the Eau Claire Beav- ers traveled to New Buffalo to try and break their losing streak, but New Buffalo upset the Beavers 75 to 60. The Beavers finished up their season with a 10-6 record and a 9-6 conference record. They were tied for third with Stevensville. Steverson and Mitchell were high scorers for the Beavers. Reserve Basketball SEATED: F. Wheeler, H. Korelich, F. Grant, J. Hill, P. Alexis, B. 0'dell. 2ND ROW: Terry Molter, Manager; Mr. Kennedy, Coach; D. Schadt, K. Karn, D. Hlrsch, B. Rakauskl, G. Mitchell, D. Balers, T. Michael, Manager. Reserve Cheerleaders Judy Butzbach, Joyce Coon, Joanne Froehllch, Karren Paustian, Edith Barber. CLASS OF 195U Nancy LaVanway, Davia-------Home--------------Eau Claire, Michigan Jack Dukesherer................Parm................£laJ;re c gan Barbara Martin----------------Home-----------Benton Harbor, Michigan Jerry Kremers---—————————Modern Plastics--———--Eau Claire, Michigan Leslie Duncan..........-Gulf Station-----------Watervliet, Michigan Theresa Wilbur---Eau Claire State Bank----------Eau Claire, Michigan Reinholt Herman-----------Modern Plastics-------Eau Claire, Michigan Sally Tidey, Waldrop---------—-Home-------------- --Niles, Michigan Alice Bahus — ---------Junior Business College Watervliet, Michigan Eldon Paustian..............A1 Schmidt..................Eau Claire, Michigan Janls Collins, Merrill---------Home---------------- Niles, Michigan Samuel Dunaetz--------------- Farm-------------Eau Claire, Michigan James Young....................Farm.............Eau Claire, Michigan Kathryn Dickson- -------Secretary E.C.H.S.-----Eau Claire, Michigan Charles Walters-------------------------------------- -Armed Eldon Merrill__________________Farm----------Benton Harbor, Michigan CLASS OF 1953 Donald Schlipp-------Mlchigan State College.........Lansing, Michigan Franklin Jackson-------------Teaching-----------Eau Claire, ..ichlgan William Frank—------Junior Business College------Eau Claire, Michigan Verle Thalmann......................................-—Armed Forces William Krueger-----------Concordia College---------Geneva, New York Fldon Janke --------Auto Soeclaities Co.--------Eau Claire, Michigan Robert Tollas.......................................- — -,Armed Forces Calvin Prillwitz------Michigan State College-------oansing, Michigan Robert Zuhl------------------ Farm---------Berrien Center, Michigan Kay Kaiser_________________ Martin Brothers ” Fau Claire, Michigan varvaret Karn, Zuhl..........Home.........Berrien Center, Michigan Ida Flugrat................-V.M. Corp........Le on Harbor, Michigan Joseohine Wllbur------Auto Specialties Co.-Eau Claire, Michigan Dixie Airgood..............V.M. Corp........---Eau Claire, Michigan Beulah Hibbs---Hichlzan Bell Telephone Co.--Penton Harbor, Michigan t, „„ _____________-_________________________________ Armed Forces James Anisko— ,___ Wilma Peachey------------Remington Rand----Benton Harbor Elmer Enders--------------------------------------- •Armed Forces Autographs Congratulations And Best Wishes To The Graduation Class From EAU CLAIRE PACKING CO. Bob Payne Eau Claire Michigan Best Wishes To The Class of “55” PRODUCERS CREAMERY Benton Harbor Michigan Best Wishes From The SODUS FRUIT EXCHANGE Sodus, Michigan Everything for the Farmer and Fruit Grower DOC'S REXALL DRUGS ‘Doc” Ingleright, R. Ph. For Your Convenience For Your Pleasure And For Your Good Health Dial 4811 Eau Claire Michigan GAMBLES “The Friendly Store” Dial 2321 Eau Claire Michigan . 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