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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1956 volume:

FIIR 1« II IIII The Senior Class of 1956 is publishing this annual to commemorate our final years in Eau Claire High. The four years we have spent here have been both pleasant and profitable, and we shall never forget them. The purpose of this annual is to keep alive the memories of these happy times and of the friends of our high school days. It is our wish that all will enjoy this year's BEAVER TALES. If they do, the staff will feel well repaid for all their work. The Editors a We, the class of ’56, take great pleasure in dedicating this edition of the BEAVER TALES to a man who has helped so much, to make our high shcool years at Eau Claire very profitable. He is one man we can turn to for advice and whom we consider a great asset to Eau Claire High School. We know that he will always lead future graduates to success--with a smile. Thus, with our deepest sincerity, we proud- ly dedicate the 1956 BEAVER TALES to MR. Robert C. Rhinard. Editor............ Assistant Editor Advertising Sales Art Editors . . Alumni Editors Business Managers Class Editors . . . Literary Editors . Publicity Managers Sports Editors . . Social Editors . . . . Year Book Sales . . Sponsors .......... . Beverley Farkas , . . . . Joyce Coon . . . . Kay Bussell Joan Molter Madelyn Eber . Jewel Steverson Larry Leitz . Shirley Prillwitz Carol Prillwitz Martha Shannon Mari Lou Aubill . . Shirley Baiers Toni Williams Marilyn Nothdruft Linda Hiler . Marshall Briney Sue Church Harold Harkey . Harold Korelich Dick Skibbe Stan Schlipp .... Ruth Myers Jean Hass Nancy Laberdy .......Jack Epple Bill Smith Floyd Wheeler . . Darlene Weber Andy Robinson Janis Nernberg Joanne Froehlich Marilou Aubill . . . Mrs. Ashlock Mr. Arter Mr. Cowles Alfonse Weir, Jay Staley, Gilbert Eastman, John Burbach, William Likes, and Ed Holle. Siipmiili'iiM’s A technological civilization such as ours needs more intelligent better educated leaders everywhere. It is the responsi- bility of our schools to provide the facilities and staff to develop the potential capabil- ities of our young people to as great a de- gree as possible in order that they may live intelligently in this atomic age. To the students, teachers and community, I would like to express my sincere appreciation for the fine job they have done in helping to make Eau Claire High School an educational institution we are proud of. Our academic program has developed in scope and efficiency as we have grown in the number of students who are attending our school. Our extra curricular program is one of the best and has an important part to take in the development of character in our young people. Basic to a strong future are the high schools and colleges of our country. As in the past, we have needed young people of intelligence, daring, ingenuity, and courage. In the future we will need young people of like calibre. Eau Claire High School will have a partin that future. She has produced many successful men and women now engaged in all forms of progressive and constructive work. Our boys and girls have gone from this high school into the highways and byways of life and have left behind them a way which others can follow with confidence and courage. As we look into the future we can see a continuous growth and development of the Eau Claire school system and leadership that will give the students the best there is to have. Our second year as a Class “C” High School has seen improvements all along the way. Bigger enrollments have meant new classes, more faculty members, more clubs, and over-flow in some sections. We saw our new athletic field take several steps nearer realization and many more contests won as well as more fine athletes in the making. It is reasonable to believe that as the physical body changes from childhood through adolescence, youth, to young adults, that each should develop a full rounded personality at the same time. We should not forget that as we are living in a most “incredible age,” we will need greater mental ability and capacity to enjoy our part in the bright new era that is just ahead. Thus, we are interested in developing our classes so as to best serve those who look to us for their higher education. GLENN ARTER JR. Algebra, Geometry Gen. Math, Physics EDITH ASHLOCK Bookkeeping Typings I II Business Law, Gen. Bus. JEAN DUNHAM Homemaking I, II, III 8th History BARBARA HOKANSON CHARLES LAW ROBERT C. RHINARD Choir, Band, Grade Music, English 8 Spanish, Am. Lit. Librarian Math 8, Gov. Soc. U. S. History Phys. Ed. DAVID ROSE DON VANDER GEEST JOHN VUCICH 8th Science Mechanical Drawing World History Shop Biology Agriculture Biology SEATED: Mrs. Kamradt, 7th Grade; Mrs. Diefenbach, Kindergarten; Mrs. Lybrook, 1st Grade; Mrs. Rittenhouse, 2nd Grade; Mrs. Baughman, 4th Grade; Mrs. Axelson, 3rd Grade; Mrs. McNeely, 5th Grade. STANDING: Mr. McNeely, 7th Grade; Mr. Terkos, 6th Grade. Maintenance Bus Driver Bus Driver Fred Piedt R. D. Jewel Secretary Mrs. Farkas Katy Dickson Bus Driver Bus Driver Mr. Churchill George Blunier Maintenance . Bus Driver Harry Wagner NOT PICTURED: Ted Merrill and Lowell Zimmerle. SUE CHURCH “Dark of eye and dark of hair - a skilled coquette so boys! Be- ware ! ! ” JAMES DEJANOVICH “A quiet man, but quite a man. “I'm going to tell that Einstein a few things.” JACK EPPLE When I play, I play, when I work, I play; so why work? ? ?’’ ALLEN DILLON Nothing interferes with my education - not even studies. BEVERLY FARKAS Success crowns labor. HAROLD HARKEY “Quiet and unassuming, he goes through life, a friend to all who come his way. ” JEAN HASS “Pleasant is she, and of good intent. ’’ LINDA HILER They say love makes the world go around, catch me! I'm getting dizzy.’ ’ HAROLD K ORE LIC H If you can’t laugh at the joke of the age; then laugh at the age of the joke. ” NANCY LABERDY Pleasant and cheery, we know you. ” RUTH MYERS “A bundle of good na- ture. ” JANIS NERNBERG “Bubbling over witli laughter and fun; never a care for work undone. ” MARILYN NOTHDRUFT “A sunny disposition and an ever ready smile.” CAROL PKILLWITZ “I’d rather be small and shine, than be big and cast a shadow. ” KAY RUSSELL Smiles may come, and laughs may go; but gig- gles go on forever!!” SHIRLEY PRILLWITZ Thy modesty is a can- dle to thy merit. BILL SMITH MARTHA SHANNON ‘•It’s nice to be natural, if you’re naturally nice. ” RICHARD SKIBBE He who sitteth upon a tack; yea, he shall rise.” If work interferes with pleasure, cut out the work. JEWEL STEVERSON Happy am I, from care set free; why aren’t they all contented like me?? ARTHUR WALDECK Tut! Tut! my man, the girls won’t hurt you. DARLENE WEBER There’s a little bit of bad in every good little girl.” FLOYD WHEELER After four years of faithful service, I am laid off.” TONI WILLIAMS Smile as you go, and your troubles will vanish! THANKS FOR THE MEMORY (To the tune of ) Thanks for the memory. The day that we all started school. We didn’t know how to even play pool. But you taught us not to be a fool. Oh, thank you so much. Thanks for the memory. We went through grade school very fast. And junior high didn’t seem to last. But now high school is in the past. Oh, thank you so much. Thanks for the memory. Of that day that we were very late. And of the time that we forgot to bait. But we didn’t get far in that old crate. Oh, thank you very much. Thanks for the memory. The day that each boy wore his vest, Because he wanted to look his best. But each still flunked his history test. Oh, thank you so much. Thanks for the memory. The night we had a dance in the gym. Our chances for a date were very slim. Which left us out on a very long limb. Oh, thank you very much. Thanks for the memory. But now it’s time to say so long. For I think I hear the strike of gong. And that means it’s the end of the song. Oh, thank you so much. THE LONG ROAD AHEAD We've done a lot of traveling since we started school. It wasn’t a very fast pace, more like that of a mule. It seems like it’s been a long time; but I think instead. That there’s still a long, long road ahead. It’ll still be sad to say good-by to each and every friend. Maybe just so long, because it’s really not the end. Yes, we’re sorry we have to leave the old homestead. But we’ve got to get started on that long road ahead. We’re like a group of substitutes, going into the game. If we play it fair and square, we’ll come out with fame. But before we start the game, we've got to use our head. And realize that there’s a long, long road ahead. We’ve had a lot of fun with our pals and faculty. And when we leave, it’ll be a cherished memory. We hope we are still ready, for we’re the ones who said. That there’s a very, very long road ahead. Shirley Prillwitz Shirley Baiers Bill Smith Stanley Schlipp Roy Love Joanne Froehlich Andy Robinson Joan Molter Carol Prillwitz Martha Shannon Marilyn Nothdurft Beverley Farkas Jean Hass Jack Epple Marshall Briney Kay Russell Madelyn Eber Jim Dejanovich Art Waldeck Allen Dillion •X. Nancy Laberdy Senior Skip Ihiy The Senior Class of Eau Claire left Benton Harbor at 7:30 a.m. Novem- ber 10, on board a Greyhound bus. When the bus doors swung open at 10:30 a.m., a sigh of relief escaped from the patient bus driver and our even more patient sponsors, Mr. and Mrs. Arter. But, the riot was on in Chicago. The day included sightseeing and shopping in the loop stores of Chicago and a trip to the Chicago Theater. The trip home? No comment!!!!! N«‘iijiir I'lav « On December 8, 1955, the single performance of Shy Guy, the Senior Play, was given. The play was under the direction of Miss Millie Whalen. No picture was available for use. The cast was as follows: Fred Hastings . Cora Hastings . Gilbert Hastings Nancy Graham . Larry Madison . Julie Tucker . . Gloria Patterson Melinda Whipple. Lois Corwin . . . Mr. Danbury . . Bill Sterling . . . Shy Guy.......................................Roy Love His Mother........................Nancy Laberdy His Father.......................Harold Koreliceh Fred’s girl.......................Darlene Weber Fred’s pal .................................Larry Leitz Who has a fondness for dogs...........Joan Molter ,A model.............................Madelyn Eber A wealthy spinster...................Kay Russell A young business woman...............Ruth Myers A showman....................................Bill Smith A bill collector..................Andy Robinson CLASS COLORS Orchid and White CLASS MOTTO: Lost Time is Never Found CLASS FLOWER Pink Carnation Iliifffiics To v— Allan Dilllon Floyd Wheeler Sue Church Richard Skibbe Larry Leitz Marilou Aubill Joan Molter Linda Hiler Carol Prillwitz Madelyn Eber 5JUe © Ckass Jo U C v+esi- GiyL Jqnis JfcYubtyQ o c Mt$t flthLftic 0y y (JacK fpple -o J N bst LiKJUy 7 b S UCCZMD ftvdy ‘ffoitustAi C3 C3 O Dsrkue 'Weber C%UaSS 33va w avo d Kore fcW -== -g0 J= 'GTvl Most Lihely 'To SacdJfro Joa M€ %7eJ aj (=IX=3 W' - 4-0- iH Joanne Froehlich, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Froehlich, was born in Benton Harbor, August 7, 1938. Joanne has always lived in the Eau Claire area so therefore she attended the Eau Claire School from kindergarten through twelfth grade with the exception of her seventh and eighth grades which were spent at Grace Lutheran School. In high school her academic work consisted of majors in English, commercial, home economics and social studies; and minors in typing and science. Her extra curricular activities included one year of band, three years of chorus, two of which she served as secretary, class treasurer all four years, three years of F. H. A. serving as reporter her Sophomore year, vice- president of the Student Council in her Junior year, one year as secretary of the Commercial Club, one year as a cheerleader, and one year as a member of the Eager Beaver Staff. She also was included in the cast of the Junior Play and was a member of the Annual Staff her Senior year. The presentation of her Valedictorian address at com- mencement will close Joanne’s high school activities. Joanne’s future plans are to be either a secretary or an elementary teacher. Harold Korelich, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Karn Jr., was born in Los Angeles, California, on July 13, 1938. He was nicknamed Dee. Dee lived in San Pedro, California, for the first eleven years of his life. He went to the 15th Street School through half of the sixth grade and then moved with his parents to Eau Claire and finished his schooling. Through the four years of high school. Dee major- ed in English, shop, mathematics, and social studies; and minored in Spanish. His extra curricular activities included one year in the F. F. A., president of the Sophomore class, president of the Student Council in his Senior year, one year of football and baseball, three years of junior varsity basketball, and one year of varsity basketball. He was one of the art editors of the Eager Beaver for two years, a member of both the Junior and Senior play casts, and a member of the Annual Staff in his Senior year. The presentation of his Salutatorian address at com- mencement will close Harold’s high school activities. Harold’s future plans are to enter the entertainment field, either in animated cartooning, or as a comedian. Be- fore such fame, he says he will probably go to college. Tlic Ilium aiT lliii'ii 1« Junior Class Alexis, Barbara Alexis. Phillip Arent, Arvon Baiers, Donald Baiers, Kay Beringson, Sandy Briney, Judy Brooks, Allie Chronister, Charles Coon, Joyce Dickson, Jane Dillon, Virginia Disterheft, Don Dunaetz, Hershall Fleming, Ella Forrester, Charlett Freehling, Betty Gerlach, Phyllis Grant, Fred Guertel, Robert Hauch, Jerry Hill, Jerry Hirsh, Don Janke, Evelyn Jarvis, Ella Karn, Kenneth KnieDes, Loren Krieger, David Latislaw, Carol McClure, Robert jS Mitchell, George Mitchell, Myrna Murphy, Allana Nace, Nancy Newton, Marla O'Dell, Burton Olney, Blaine Paustian, George Paustian, Karron Pica, Donald Rakauski, Robert Rock. Margaret Rosenbaum, Jim Russell, Donna Schadt, Douglas Schadt, Sandy Schaus, Henry Schilling, Donna Schuh, Betty Smith, Francis Van Orman, Doyal Waldeck, Irvin Walters, Carol Weber, Mel Wenzlaff, Robert White, Marianne Winney, Mary Anne Adams, D. Allen, W. Arent, A. Akright, B. Bartels, R. Bishop, L. Blaker, R. Butzbach, J. Chronister, H. Collins, J. Cormican, L. Dohm, B. Dohm, B. Dohm R. Doom, R. Eber, M. Ertman, D. Francis, R. Freehling, M. Firestone. R. Garlanger, D. George, C. Hahn. C. Hassett, D. Herman. R. Hibbs, V. Jackson, D. Johnson, S. Kanizar, B. Kublick, R. Latislaw, S. McLaughlin, S. Merrill, L. Michael. T. Miller. H. Molter, T. Parritt, P. Partridge, M. Peters. T. Polashak, J. Prillwitz, M. Rapp. D. Robinson. J. Rosentretor, D. Russell, R. Sanders. C. Schaus, C. Skibbe, W. Smith. B. Smith, H. Tollas, P. Viel. J. Wakefield, S. Waldrop, B. Wallace, B. Wheeler, D. Williams, R. Zimmerle, L ft Bailey, S. Bielman, B. Bennett, D. Bodtke, D. Bradford, B Briney, L. Cartnell, S. Chandler, R. Church, P. Churchill, L Conklin, F. Crowder, J. Curtis, C. Dickson, R. Disterheft, A. Epple, B. First, R. Flagel, B. Froehlich, J. Goldner, D. Handy, B. Hart, D. Hassett, A Janke, N. Kendall, P Kimball, S. Korelich, P. Kramer, J. Krohne, M. Livingstone, I. Marquis, C. Me Nees, A. Merrit, J. Miller, C. Mitchel, D. Molter, C. Molter, K. Pagels, M. Peachy. L. Price, J. Radke, R. Rakauski, B. Robinson, E. Robinson, B. Root, A. Sapp, D. Sedon, L. Schlegel, D. Schlipp, D. Seymour, D. Shannon, R. Smith, F. Tidey, M. Timmreck, D. Waldo, M. Warsko, J. Weber, W. Wheeler, F. Wendzel, R. r Bailey, Clarence Barlow, Lydia Billings, Ruth Bingham, Carol Chronister, Marie Churchill, Ronald Doom, Calvin Dewey, David Eastman, Gary Easton, Gary Ganus, Faye Hambrick, Wilbur Hartwell, Shelbia Hiler, Melvin Johnson, Lillie King, Collins Jr. McClure, Carol Nichols, Eddie Paul, Terry Paustian, Donald Peters, Nancy Rodell, Janet Schram, Roland Skibbe, George Snead, Donald Stone, Seward Street, Claude Tucker, Walter Wakefield, Charlene Weaver, Charlotte Zimmerle, Earl Zimmerle, Linda Carol McClure . .Vice-Pres. Calvin Doom Mr. Vucich............Advisor Janet Rodell . . . .Secretary President Ruth Billings . . . Treasurer Gary Eastman . . . Reporter Nancy Peters. . . S. C. Rep. STANDING, Left to Right: Mr. Rhinard, Advisor; Bruce Rakauski, Vice-President; Mr. Rose, Advisor. SITTING: Delbert Schlipp, Student Council Representative; Sandy Kimball, Secretary; Chuck Marquis, President; Bonnie Bradford, Treasurer; Don Schlegel, Re- porter. STANDING, Left to Right: Myrth Eber, Student Council Representative; Henry Miller, Treasurer; Darlene Garlenger, Reporter. SITTING: Mr. Law, Advisor; Terry Molter, Vice-President; Jim Robinson, President; Miss Hokanson, Advisor. I Mrs. Ashlock . . . .Advisor Mr. VanderGeest. . .Advisor Sandy Beringson . .President Virginia Dillon . . Treasurer Allana Murphy . .Vice-Pres. Donna Russell . . S. C. Rep. Judy Briney.........Reporter Barbara Alexis . . .Secretary Stan Schlipp........Reporter Mr. Arter............Advisor Bill Smith .... Vice-Pres. Andy Robinson . . S. C. Rep. Joanne Froehlich. Treasurer Janis Nernberg. . .Secretary Kay Russell . . . .President «a w , BACK ROW: B. Smith, P. Gerlach, J. Froehlich, S. Schadt, C. Sanders, M. Eber, B. Dohm, S. McLaughlin, C. Molter, J. Butzbach. SECOND ROW: J. Gallagher, P. Ken- dall, D. Garlanger, J. Merritt, S. Cartmell, B.Freehling, L. Merrill, M. Freehling, J. Kramer, B. Bielman, P. Parritt, Mrs. Dunham. FIRST ROW: S. Wakefield, S. Johnson, R. Williams, R. Hermam, V. Dillon, M. Partridge, B. Bradford, L. Cormican, M. Shannon. BACK ROW: R. Kublick, C. George, T. Molter, H. Schaus, G. Mitchell, A. Arent, L. Kniebes, D. Hirsch, A. Dillon, D. Van Orman, R. Wendzel, B. Olney, W. Kamizar. SECOND ROW: B. Dohm, B. Bartels, M. Prillwitz, R. Flagel, D. Ertman, J. Price, R. Chamdler, C. Hahn, R. Dohm, R. Robinson, D. Bodtke, R. Radtke, J. Hyde, T. Smith. FIRST ROW: M. Micheal, A. Disterheft, W. Skibbe, D. Mitchell, H. First, J. Waurskow, K. Molter, A. Clark, N. Jamke, J. Collins, D. Timmerick, J. Viel, D. Disterheft. SEATED: R. Skibbe, L. Zimmerle, H. Harkey, Mr. Vucich, W. Smith, H. Miller, J. Dejanovich. BACK ROW: S. Church, E. Jarvis, L. Cormican, J. Epple, C. Forrester, B. Smith, S. Beringson, T. Williams. THIRD ROW: D. Weber, S. Prillwitz, B. Schuh, J. Froehlich, E. Fleming, N. Laberdy, B. Freehling. SECOND ROW: B. Farkas, F. Wheeler, J. Steverson, J. Molter, D. Schlegel, K. Karn, J. Merritt. FIRST ROW: H. Korelich, V. Hibbs, L. Leitz, D. Garlanger, B. Smith, K. Russell, S. Schlipp, J. Hass. SEATED: A. Murphy, Mrs. Ashlock, R. Myers. BACK ROW: A. Robinson, J. Hauch, J. Robinson, Mr. Cowles. SECOND ROW: C. Doom, C. Marquis, S. Beringson, M. Eber, D. Russell, N. Peters. SEATED: D. Schlipp, C. Latislaw, H. Korelich, S. Latislaw, J. Rosenbaum. BACK ROW, Left to Right: E. Jarvis, M. Shannon, M. Mitchell, C. Sanders, S. Beringson, V. Dillon, S. Church. SECOND ROW: B. Freeh- ling, E. Fleming, F. Smith, A. Brooks, J. Dickson, D. Russell, C. For- rester, S. Prillwitz, M. Winney, Mr. Law. FRONT ROW: M. Rock, N. Nace, C. Walters, E. Janke, P. Gerlach, C. Latislaw. Nernberg, J. Molter, J. Froehlich, J. Hass, N. Laberdy, S. Church. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Ashlock, M. Shannon, C. Prillwitz, A. Murphy, M. Mitchell, M. Newton, B. Schuh, D. Schilling, M. Nothdruft, B. Farkas. FRONT ROW: S. Prillwitz, J. Briney, D. Russell, M. White, T. Williams, K. Russell, D. Weber, K. Baiers, J. Coon. BACK ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Rhinard, H, Schaus, A. Dillon, R. Doom, F. Grant, B. Rakauski, T. Peters, D. Hirsh, J. Steverson, D, Schadt, Mr. Vander- Geest. SECOND ROW: Mr. Rose, B. Smith, D. Pica, J. Viel, F. Wheeler, J. Robinson, L. Leitz, T. Molter, B. Dohm, A. Robinson, Mr. Arter. SEATED: J. Rosenbaum, J. Epple, J. Hauch. Clementine Kelley. . . Mary Kelley.......... Gerald Kelley........ Bertha............... Abe Carter........... Hank Matthews........ Pete................. Tubby ............... Cathy................ Jane Ann ............ Ann McNeil........... Miss Prunella Pringle CHARACTERS .A tomboy.............. .Her mother............ •The Mayor, her father . . •The housekeeper....... .The handyman.......... .Clem's Pal............ .A ladies’ man......... .Who has hay fever..... .Who has discovered boys •A little gossip........ .A speech teacher...... .Ann’s aunt............ . . . .Joan Molter . . . .Kay Russell . . Andy Robinson . .Nancy Laberdy . Harold Korelich ... Larry Leitz ......Bill Smith . . . . Jack Epple . . Madelyn Eber . .Darlene Weber . . . . Ruth Myers Joanne Froehlich Mixed (lilinis BACK ROW, Left to Right: D. Adams, S. Prillwitz, C. Sanders, J. Steverson, H. Harkey, L. Kniebes, S. McLaughlin, D. Jackson, M. Rock. THIRD ROW: J. Molter, C. Curtis, J. Merritt, L. Merrill, M. Freehling, J. Briney, D. Van Orman, A. Robin- son, H. Dunaetz, C. Latislaw, D.Schilling, B. Dohm, D. Weber, S. Church. SECOND ROW: P. Parritt, M. Tidey, S. Latislaw, J. Butzbach, M. Eber, J. Froehlich, L. Leitz, B. Smith, R. Kublick, R. Herman, S. Johnson, S. Wakefield, B. Bradford, D. Garlanger. FRONT ROW: Miss Hokenson, A. Arent, M. Partridge, M. Mitchell, M. Shannon, F. Grant, D. Rapp, B. Shannon, C. Schaus, M. Eber, T. Williams, J. Hass. u II i Clarinets: Barbara Alexis Myrth Eber Charlett Forrester Basses: Ron Doom Dan Rapp Linda Hiler Carole Kaiser Sandy Kimball Bell Lyre: Madelyn Eber Maureen Partridge Allana Murphy Marilyn Nothdurft Margaret Pagels Carol Prillwitz Saxophones: Arvon Arent Shirley Baiers Bill Epple Don Goldner Cornets: Sandy Beringson Judy Butzbach Baritone Sax: Bruce Rakauski Jack Epple Janet Hill Jim Hindes Nancy Laberdy Hank Schaus Baritones: Martin Prillwitz Bob Shannon David Wheeler Frank Wheeler Flutes: Stan Schlipp Rachael Shannon Walter Skibbe David Timmreck Floyd Wheeler Bob Young Ella Jarvis Percussion: French Horn: Bud Bartels Fred Grant Christine Miller Burton O'Dell Jim Polashak Gary Eastman Ruth Kesterke Ruth Ober Drum Majorette: Twirlers: Joanne Froehlich Melody Hartline Trombones: Jeff Butzbach Jerry Hill Roland Schram Director: Janis Nernberg Melba Tidey Barbara Hokanson Joanne Froehlich Joanne Froehlich Janis Nernberg Melody Hartline Melba Tidey BATON TWIRLERS Janis Nernberg, Melody Hartline, Melba Tidey. MAJORETTE September- 17th. Marcellus at Dowagic 23rd. Magazine Drive 24th. New Carlisle 30th. St. Joe Reserves, 17th. Stevensville 20th. Three Oaks 24th. Edwardsburg 27th. New Buffalo 31st. Bridgman October- 7th. New Buffalo 8th. Band-Kalamazoo 14th. Edwardsburg 15th. Band-Ann Arbor 22nd. New Troy 27 28th. Teachers Institute-Kalamazoo 29th. Dowagiac November- lst. School Pictures 5th. Galien 22nd. Three Oaks December- 2nd. Edwardsburg 6th. Betty Crocker 8th. Senior Play 9th. New Buffalo 13th. Bridgman 20th. Covert 22nd. Christmas Ball January- 3rd. St. Johns 10th. New Troy 13th. Galien February- 3rd. Baroda 14th. New Troy 17th. Galien 24th. Stevensville March- 6th. District Basketball Tournaments 7th. 8th. 9th. 13th. Regional Basketball Tournaments 14th. 15th. 16th. 17th. � April- 7th. Carnival 11th. Vocal Festival 19th. to 22nd. Senior Trip May- 5th. Blossom Parade 25th. School Dismissed What A Twosome! ! Who's Hiding? Smell It! ! ! Smile Pretty! ! ! ! ! l: 3 Years Ago! ! ! What! ► What's So Funny? ? ? ? What's Up????????? ° It 9 i Bench Buddies! ! ! Rareing To Go! What Legs! ! Sweet! ! ! Way To Jitterbug! ! ! Old Friends! ! Center Of Attraction! ! ! Nice! Pooch! Kick It! ! ! Walter r? o a Oh My Gosh! ! Friends! ‘S Ho Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now? Playing Around! ! Hopalong Latislaw! Fascinating Faculty! Cousins! ! Sleepy! These Are Men???? Real Cute! ! What A Party! ! Jewel! ! Just Talking! ! A GAME MAN’S PRAYER DEAR GOD: Help me to be a sport in this little game of life. I don’t ask for any place in the lineup; play me where you need me. I only ask for the stuff to give you a hundred per cent of what I’ve got. If all the hard drives come my way I thank You for the compliment. Help me to remember that You won’t let anything come that You and I together can’t handle. And help me to take the bad breaks as a part of the game. Help make me thankful for them. “And, God, help me always to play on the square, no matter what the other players do Help me to come clean. Help me to see that often the best part of the game is helping the other guys. Help me to be a “regular” fellow with the other players. “Finally, God, if fate seems to uppercut me with both hands and I’m laid up on the shelf in sickness or old age, help me to take that as part of the game also. Help me not to whimper or squeal that the game was a frameup or that I had a raw deal. When in the dusk I get the final bell, I ask for no lying, complimentary stones. I’d only like to know that you feel I’ve been a good guy.” BACK ROW, Left to Right: Mr. Rhinard, J, Steverson, B, Rakauski, J. Bailey, D. Hirsch, J. Hauch. FRONT ROW: P. Alexis, G. Dohm, J. Mitchell, E. Gustafson, F. Wheeler. After a slow start, the Beaver nine finally found the right combination and started to pick up. They had lost four of the first six starts, but that was to be forgotten as the Beaver team fought its way into a tie for the Big Nine title with Stevensville, New Buffalo, and New Troy. With a four way tie it was voted to have a play off. In the first game, Eau Claire knocked off Stevensville, 8-3. While this was going on. New Troy was shutting out New Buffalo, 5-0. The next day was the play off between the Beavers and the Trojans. It was a sad day for the Eau Claire players and fans as they went down in de- feat, 4-2, in a thrilling championship game. That ended the season for Eau Claire as they won 9 and lost 6, with a 7 and 3 conference record. STANDING: J. Steverson, J. Bailey, D. KNEELING: Mr. Rhinard, P. Alexis, G. Hauch, E. Gustafson, F. Wheeler. Hirsch, B. Rakauski. Dohm, J. Mitchell, J. Buchanan EC 4 Opp 10 Three Oaks 0 5 Buchanan 1 0 Galien 14 2 New Troy 5 8 Berrien Springs 5 12 New Buffalo 3 2 Baroda 7 1 Stevensville 14 1 Bridgman 15 3 Dowagiac 2 3 Edwardsburg 13 2 Berrien Springs 10 4 Stevensville 8 3 New Troy 2 4 Conference games Play off game Championship game STANDING, Left to Right: Mr. Arter, J. Steverson, D. Hirsch, J. Mitchell, D. Disterheft, G. Dohm, J. Viel. FRONT ROW: A. Waldeck, A. Viel, D. Baiers, L. Leitz, F. Wheeler, F. Grant, B. Dohm. The Eau Claire Beavers started track practice in early March and were in tip-top shape for the first track meet by beating Galien and Buchanan on April 12, 1955. Eau Claire had 65 points, Buchanan 45, and Galien 23. On April 21, 1955, the Eau Claire Beavers lost a tough meet with Berrien Springs, but still took 2nd place by beating the St. Joe Ponies. On April 26, 1955, the Beavers met the Oakers at New Buffalo to lose 61.2 to 47.8. On April 29, 1955, the Beavers came home on top by taking New Buffalo and Stevensville at New Buffalo. May 4, 1955, the Eau Claire Beavers took 3rd place in the Berrien Springs relays at Berrien Springs. This track meet consisted of 15 or more high schools from southwestern Michigan. On May 6, 1955, was the Big Nine Conference meet at New Buffalo with the Eau Claire Beavers winning the Big Nine Championship for 1955. May 7, 1955, the Eau Claire Beavers entered the Albion Relays. The Albion Relays consisted of many different top-notch high schools from all over the state of Michigan. The Beavers placed 12th. May 14, 1955, came the Regionals at Western Michigan College, Kalamazoo, with the Eau Claire Beavers taking 1st. May 17, 1955, was a track meet at Dowagiac, with the Beavers placing 2nd. May 21, 1955, the Eau Claire Beavers entered the State track meet at East Lansing, Michigan. BACK ROW: Mr. Arter, Mr. Rose, J. Warsco, B. Rakauski, J. Robinson, H. Miller, J. Rosenbaum, D. Schadt, B. Smith, P. Alexis, D. Pica, J. Hauch J. Epple, A. Robinson, Mr. Rhinard. MIDDLE ROW: T. Molter, B. Dohm H Schaus, L. Leitz, J. Viel, H. Dunaetz. FRONT ROW: B. Handy, C. Marquis’ D. Timreck, E. Robinson, B. Robinson, I. Livingstone, D. Schlipp, B. Rakauski A. Clark, B. Epple. FOOTBALL E. C. H. S. OPP. Marcellus New Carlisle ♦New Buffalo ♦Edwardsburg ♦New Troy ♦Galien 6 6 6 19 6 15 0 0 7 6 14 Benny Dohm Phil Alexis Don Hirsch, Jim Robinson, Andy Robinson, Bob Rakauski John Viel Bill Smith Jim Rosenbaum Jerry Hauch Larry Leitz Don Baiers Doug Schadt Eau Claire opened their season playing host to Marcellus. The Beavers played a great defensive game but showed little spark of offense. The Beavers took the opener 6-0. A week later New Carlisle traveled to Eau Claire to play the Beavers. The game turned into another great defensive game with Eau Claire proving the best team and winning 6-0. October 7 Eau Claire journeyed to New Buffalo to play their first conference game. I he Beavers outplayed their opponents and had several scoring attempts, only to be stopped by penalties. The game ended and Eau Claire had their first loss of the season 7 - 6. A week later Eau Claire went to Edwardsburg and had only victory in their minds as they rolled over the Eddies 19-6. That was the first time this year Eau Claire’s offense moved. October 22 New Troy came to Eau Claire to play the Beavers. The teams seemed evenly matched but New Troy got a few extra breaks as Eau Claire fumbled twice deep in their own territory, with New Troy taking advantage and scoring both times. Eau Claire was dealt their second loss of the season 14-6. November 2 Eau Claire played their last game of the season against a victory minded Galien team. The Gales took command fast as they pulled out in front 14-0 in the first quarter. Then the Beaver defense dug in and stopped the Gales. Just before the first half ended Eau Claire scored their first touchdown to make the score 12-7. As the second half started the Beavers took full command as they picked up a safety and a touchdown to go on to win a thriller, 15-14, and show everyone they could come from behind and win. The beavers ended the season with a 2 and 2 record in the conference good for 3rd place and a 4 and 2 record for the season. STANDING, Left to Right: H. Korelich, Grant, J. Hill, P. Alexis. KNEELING: VanderGeest; J. Hauch, B. Rakauski. D. Baiers, G. Mitchell, D. Hirsch, F. J. Steverson, J. Rosenbaum, Coach, Don The Beavers began their basketball season on November 22, 1955, by playing host to Three Oaks. This game ended in a 59-51 victory for Eau Claire and opened the gate to a road of tough competition and a promising season for our Beavers Eau Claire traveled down this road that headed straight towards a Big Nine championship by defeating Edwardsburg, 60-40; New Buffalo, 80-58; Bridgman, 67-34; and Baroda, 75-60, but met with a nonconference loss to Covert, 46-35. Still determined, and still undefeated in their own conference, Eau Claire met another nonconference competitor, Benton Harbor St. Johns, and handed them a 61-46 loss. While traveling along this road, Eau Claire had a running mate by the name of New Troy. On January 10, 1956, they met the Trojans on Eau Claire’s court and happily handed them a close 48-46 loss, putting the Beavers in the driver’s seat” in the Big Nine. Next the Beavers met the Galien Gaels and defeated them 57-48. On January 17, the Beavers met Stevensville and were dealt their first con- ference loss of the season, 54-51. This game ended one round of Big Nine com- petition. The Beavers started their second round by again defeating Three Oaks, 71-58, but ran into trouble with the Eddies and received their second conference loss, 60- 56. And again, they met New Buffalo, Bridgman, and Baroda, and defeated them by scores of 61-58, 75-58, and 81-40, respectively. At the time of this publication, the Beavers still have three conference games to go; New Troy, Galien, and Stevensville, and with their power and determination, along with student backing, the Beavers will come out in front. But, win or lose they’re still our champs.” And it’s fine to be counted a star. But the single deed with its touch of thrill Doesn’t tell us the man you are; For there’s no lone hand in the game we play. We must work to a bigger scheme, And the thing that counts in the world today Is how do you pull with the team ? They may sound your praise and may call you great They may single you out for fame. But you must work with your running mate Or never you’ll win the game. For never the work of life is done By the man with a selfish dream. For the battle is lost or the battle is won By the spirit of the team. It is all very well to fight for fame But the cause is a bigger need. And what you do for the good of the game Counts more than the flash of speed. It’s the long, long haul and the dreary grind Where the stars but faintly gleam. And it’s leaving all thought of self behind That fashions a winning team. You may think it fine to be praised for skill. But a greater thing to do Is to set your mind and set your will On the goal that’s just in view; It’s helping your fellow man to score When his chances hopeless seem. It’s forgetting self till the game is o’er And fighting for the team. Charlotte Sanders Shirley Latislaw Beverly Beilman Judy Butzbach BACK ROW: B. Rakauski, D. Schlipp, A. Clark, C. Marquis, D. Wheeler, R. Handy, Mr. Rose. FRONT ROW: J. Robinson, I. Livingston, H. Miller, B. Kremers, R. Russell, R. Dohm, B. Dohm! A. Clark, C. Marquis, B. Kremers, R. Dohm, R. Handy. Ti t CLASS OF 1955 Shirley Rodell. . . Glenda LaVanway Ruth Ann Smith . . Edwin Gustafson . Patsy Kalinas . . . Erna Krieger . . . Carl Frazee. . . . Martin Weber . . . Dale Zimmerle . . Edward Marks . . Velma Keigley. . . Ronald Kunst . . . Ronald Guertel . . Jerry Mitchell . . John Bailey . . . . Donald Nicholes . .Western College............Kalamazoo, Michigan • Western College...........Kalamazoo, Michigan • Western College...........Kalamazoo, Michigan • Western College...........Kalamazoo, Michigan • Burgess Hospital..........Kalamazoo, Michigan •Junior Business College. . . .Watervliet, Michigan .Whirlpool Corporation......Watervliet, Michigan ■Home.......................Watervliet, Michigan .Clark Equipment............Eau Claire, Michigan .Clark Equipment............Eau Claire, Michigan Hill s IGA..................Eau Claire, Michigan Lippert’s Store.............Eau Claire, Michigan Whirlpool Corporation .... Eau Claire, Michigan Marine Reserves.............Eau Claire, Michigan Tent and Awning......................Benton Harbor. Michigan Yale and Towns.......................Benton Harbor, Michigan CLASS OF 1954 Jack Dukesherer.........Farm................. Barbara Martin..........Home.........! ! ! ! ! ! Eldon Merrill...........Farm........... ” ’ Samuel Dunaetz..........Farm................. Theresa Wilbur..........Eau Claire State Band Jerry Kremers...........Modern Plastics Reinholt Herman.........Modern Plastics . Kathryn Dickson.........Secretary E.C.H.S. Nancy LaVanway Davis. . .Housewife........... Janis Collins Merrill. . . .Housewife........ Sally Tidey Waldrop.....Housewife............ Leslie Duncan........................ Charles Walters........................... James Young.......................... Alice Bahus Paustian . . . .Housewife........ Eldon Paustian..........A1 Schmidt....!. . . Eau Claire, Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan Benton Harbor, Michigan . . Eau Claire, Michigan . . Eau Claire, Michigan . . Eau Claire, Michigan . . Eau Claire, Michigan . . Eau Claire, Michigan . . 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