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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1962 volume:

V -V «jdi . V. • •• m p« vjfiu . • .:. - $4 ' •BEAVER TALES EAU CLAIRE HIGH SCHOOL Eau Claire, Michigan Heidi Reipert, EditorAnnual Staff SEATED: Kathy Ickes. Advertising Manager; Shirley Kendall, Business Manager; Heidi Reipert, Editor; Marilyn Holle, Layout Editor: Connie Wanbaugh, Assistant Editor. STANDING: Margaret Lehman, Assistant Advertising Manager; Linda Cook, Sharon Ertman, Staff Typists; Margaret Freehling, Judy Sells, Sales Staff: Karen Garlanger, Assistant Advertising Manager; Mike Vladic, Sports Editor; Lewis Rosenbaum, Dennis Radke, Assistant Sports Editors. NOT SHOWN: JeanCasey. Staff Typist; Vicki Starner, Assistant Advertising Manager. Foreword We, the Annual Staff, are proud to present to you our 1962 BEAVER TALES. This book has caught glimpses here and there, so that in years to come the activities of this school year at Eau Claire High will not be dimmed and will not fade from memory. In later years, while turning these pages, if you should recall the many smiles, sorrows, and dreams of '62, we shall be content, knowing that we have done the thing we were called upon to do. BEAVER TALES STAFF 2QUEEN CAROLE ... "who could be wise, amazed, joyous and sad, loyal and neutral, in a moment. " from MacBeth To those who knew her this statement best describes Carole. Carole was a natural leader. She had ambition and drive, which are lacking in many of our youth today. She enjoyed living and her zest for life served as an inspiration for all who chanced to meet her, so to live their lives. We shall miss her pleasant disposition and cheery smile, but we must remember that her departure was the will of God. They who go Feel not the pain of parting; it is they Who stay behind that suffer. — Henry Wadsworth Longfellowo Dedication TO OUR PARENTS ... We dedicate our yearbook. To you, our parents, we offer this record of our hopes, dreams, and accomplishments. We hope you will keep this record on the marquee of your minds, for all of it, each tiny part, each perfect whole, is yours. You, our directors and producers, deserve top billings ..... When we didn't quite know our lines, or were missing some of our props, you provided them. You wrote the script, we merely acted our parts and we hope it pleases you. You kept us from covering our tiny imperfections with an excess of grease paint. You showed us how to revise the scene, to make it fit for production. We were in the center of the stage, then as now, and you were in the wings cheering us on, making us stars, and for this moment we want you to take the spotlight and accept our undying thanks and gratitude.Our High School Board oj Education SEATED: Phillip Rakauski, Trustee: Clare Ferguson, Trustee: John Burbach, President: John Schadt, Secretary. STANDING: John Vermilya, Superintendent of Schools; Robert Koenig, Trustee; Lawrence Kesterke, Trustee; Max Stover. Trustee.Superintendent’s Message If I may borrow from Cicero, "What one has, one ought to use: and whatever he does he should do with all his might." —Today, more than at any other time in history, each of us must surely use our abilities, energies, and our common sense if we are to survive the complexities of our modern society. The greatest responsibility and hope, of course, rests with you who are now graduating from high school; who are preparing to enter a vocation-to further your education - to marry. Do whatever you do — with all your might! 6Principal’s Message The last two years have seen many changes in Eau Claire High School. Three new districts have been annexed, and a new elementary building has been completed. Extensive changes have also been made in the curriculum- increase in the number of credits needed for graduation; new courses added; and the daily work load per student increased from four to six class periods. Study time is now supervised in the individual classrooms. All of these changes and many more not mentioned have been made to expand the educational possibilities for each student who leaves Eau Claire High School. The student is our most important product. 7School Secretaries Clyde Col man, Lee Howey, William Bartels C. Preston, G. Churchill, W. Bartels, H. Hanson, L. Howey, D. O'Dell, K. Skinner, M. Churchill, W. Mueller, K. Hughes, C. Col man. Cooks Mrs. Tlllie Bartels, Mrs. Hazel Frank, Mrs. Ruth Billings Custodians Bus D rivers Mrs. Marian Wheeler Mrs. Elmira YoungFACULTYMRS. ROBERTS "O.K., Let's hit it from the top.' Music Occupational Information Freshman Class Sponsor MRS. SAMPSON "When you relax your lower jaw, you, English Literature Speech Sophomore Class Sponsor MR. CRIPPS "Kiddies, keep your peepers on your own paper." Social Studies Occupational Information Sophomore Class Sponsor MR. VUCICH "Notice the initials carved in this tree." Agriculture Science Occupational Information Junior Class SponsorMH. BRAME "The answer Is yes." Mathematics Physics Junior High Basketball Coach Assistant Football Coach Senior Class Sponsor MR. REYNOLDS "Our author tell us.. Physical Education Social Studies Football Coach Freshman Class Sponsor MR. WABEKE "I can also wiggle my left ear." Commercial Physical Education Junior Varsity Basketball Junior Class Sponsor MISS GLEASON "Five hours, four minutes, and eighteen seconds...then I go home." Commercial Physical Education Occupational Information Junior Class Sponsor MR. SAMPSON 'This is a modern can opener. Industrial Arts Occupational Information Senior Class Sponsor 11MR. HIGGINS "They say I look like Vincent Price." Foreign Languages Commercial English Freshman Class Sponsor MR. KIEL "Please leave those monsters alone!" Commercial Varsity Basketball Coach Senior Class Sponsor MISS MOSER "We shall have no more ’Ah—ooV in here! College English Home Economics Sophomore Class Sponsor MR. VANDERLAAN 'Through this you can see a fine specimen -36-24-36." Biology Occupational Information Junior Class SponsorACTIVITIESStudent Council SEATED: C. Weir. K. Mattner. M. Holle. Reporter: C. Williams, S. Ertman, Treasurer: L. Cook. Secretary: D. Kimball. STANDING: R. Staley, J. Utrup. T. Jones, J. Allen. D. Radke, President; J. Hass, Parliamentarian; L. Rosenbaum, B. Mitchell, Vice- President: J. Vladlc, J. Deaner. NOT SHOWN: Mr. Lambert, Advisor. Varsity Club SEATED: S. Bailey. D. Mitchell. L. Schadt, M. Vladic, C. Tollas, Vice President; L. Savich, D. Catchell. STANDING: J. Deaner, D. Saetre, J. Flore, J. Rakauski, D. Marquis, V. Grav. J. Adams. J. Prillwltz, K.Grove. BACK ROW : D. Radke, L. Rosenbaum, Secretary and Treasurer: J. Kasa. P. Dejanovich, President; G. Wright, Student Council; V. Bradford. J. Dejanovich. J. Coon. 1 4Future Homemakers SEATED: K. Mattner, Student Council Representative; M. Hewitt. Hartlerode, S. Hosbein, P. Martlnic. Miss Moser, Sponsor: c. Treasurer: N. Sells, Secretary: L. Cook, President: J. Brlney, Polashak, Historian: J. Strong, D. Coffinger. Vice-President: E. Bujack, Parliamentarian. STANDING: C. Future Farmers FIRST ROW: A. Malter, J. Meyers, L. Braathen, R. Bishop, G. Deaner, J. Prillwitz, J. Deaner, Student Council Representative; R. King. SECOND ROW: Mr. Vucich, Advisor; F. Wilson, J. Holtz. M. Stansbury. B. Karchunas, J. King, N. Wolf. THIRD ROW : P. Paul, J. Edwards. T. Stevens, D. Gatchell, M. Vladic, Sentinel:. C. Knapp, C. Williams, R. Keene: FOURTH ROW: F. Livingston, B. Cantrell, C. Sells, D. Zimmerle, J. Coon, Treasurer: L. Rosenbaum, Secretary; D. Radke, President; B.Mitchell, Vice- President. FIFTH ROW: J. Vosburg, D. Sells, R. Weir, D. Souers, C. Pagels.Junior Class Play "HERE COMES CHARLIE” CAST Written by ...................Jay Tobias Charlie Hopps ................ Kathy Ickes Published by . . . T. S. Denison Company Larry Elliott ....................Dennis Radke Mrs. Fanny Farnham ............. Marilyn Holle Vivian Smythe-Kersey.........Karen Garlanger Uncle Aleck Twiggs .............Bill Whisenant Nora Malone ................. Sharon Ertman Mrs. Caroline Smythe-Kersey . . Heidi Reipert Mortimer Smythe-Kersey .... Lewis Rosenbaum Ted Hartley .................... Bill Mitchell Officer Tim McGrill ............Gene Wright,rWE WERE YOUNG THAT YEAR” Written by .... Aurand Harris Published by . . Samual French, Inc. Senior Class Play CAST Nancy Aunt Sally Andy . . Marsha . Betsy . . Ernie . . Joe . . . Dunnie . . Patsy . . Elsie . . , Leona . . . . HEIDI REIPERT . . VICKI STARNER . . . GENE WRIGHT . . BEVERLY FLORY . . . . JEAN DINGS . . . BILL MITCHELL . LEON INGLE RIGHT MARGARET LEHMAN . SHIRLEY KENDALL . BEVERLY ALLEN . JOYCE RUMBAUGH Prudy..................SHARON ERTMAN Steve ................ DENNIS RADKE Larry .................. JOHN COON Carol ............... BEVERLY ALLEN Hudson ................. JOHN COON Woman Who Frowns . . . JOYCE RUMBAUGH The Trio............. MARILYN HOLLE KATHY ICKES KAREN GARLANGER Directed by..............MRS. GERALD SAMPSONChoir TW1RLERS Sharon Easton Majorette Mary Lou Brookins Asst. Majorette Judy Blaylock Carol Burbach Connie O'DellATHLETICST rack STANDING: J. Rakauski, E. Walker, D. Radke, G. Wright, M. Vladlc, L. Savich, L. Souers, Mr. Reynolds. KNEELING: D. Radke, J. Flore, J. Deaner, J. Prillwitz.FROM LEFT: Lynn Schadt. Leo Savich. Mr. Lambert. Coach: Jim Rakauski, Jim Flore. GOLF TALES The Eau Claire Golf Team had a fairly good year, considering it was their first year in this sport. The team had three wins and five defeats. They lost two to Edwardsburg. split with Bridgman, lost two to Watervliet, and won two from Berrien Springs. The team has some very good golfers and we look for a very good year, next year. TRACK TALES Last season the Beaver track team had many individual stars; however, they lacked the depth to have a great season. The team consisted of twelve members, with only two seniors participating. This should hold promise for an improved team next year. The team won a total of two meets, placed second in two meets, and third in two meets. They 440 - Leo Savich - 52 seconds placed third in the conference meet at Niles, with Gene Wright setting a con- ference record in the mile and Leo Savich in the 440. In the regional meet held at Portage, the team placed sixth out of a field of 36 teams. School re- cords set this year were: 4L X U Mile - Gene Wright - 4 minutes 51 and 8 10 seconds 880 - Dean Radke - 2 minutes 8 seconds Mile relay - Gene Wright. Dean Radke, Dennis Radke. Jim Flore, 1 minute 45 secondsBaseball STANDING: Coach Kiel. Ron Wheeler. Mike Jones. Randy Case. Alan Brookins. Rich Bradford, Pete Dejanovich. John Coon. John Tom Jones. Ralph Nimtz. Ken Grove. Chuck Tollas. Jerry Wedel, Dejanovich. Virgil Bradford. Dan Mitchell. Dean Saetre. KNEELING: Lewie Rosenbaum. George Conkin. TALES OF THE BASEBALL GAMES The Beavers started the season by losing a tough game to Berrien Springs by a score 13-12. The Beavers then went to Watervliet and came home with an 18-3 victory under their hats. A league game with Lakeshore was then lost by the Beavers, but the next two games with Berrien Springs and Bridgman were victories for the Beavers. These victories were then marred by three defeats coming from Edwardsburg, Three Oaks and St. Johns. The Beavers then traveled to Galien and New Buffalo where they picked up two victories in conference play. The Beaver's last two games proved to be defeats for them at the hands of St. Johns and New Troy. Sponsored by - KEN’S GRILLNight of Homecoming COURT AND ATTENDANTS QUEEN VICKI MRS. HARRIET HOGUE, in memory of whose late husband the athletic field was dedicated— HOGUE FIELD. VICTORY: 47-0 23Football DAVE REYNOLDS BACK ROW: B. Schilling, J. Coon. P. Dejanovich. S. Bailey. M. Vladic. J. Kasa. J. Dejanovich. Coach D. Radke. V. Bradford. MIDDLE ROW: Coach Reynolds. J.Radauski.D. Gatchell. D. Soures. C. Tollas. D. Mitchell. W. King, L. Feagles. E. Walker. Assistant Coach Brame. FRONT ROW: H. Hirsch. J. Pobutsky, R. Staley. J. Flore, J. Prillwitz. N. Wolf. D. Marquis. L. Savich. JOHN COON Tackle STERLING BAILEY Tackle LEWIS ROSENBAUM EndStars CHUCK TOLLAS Fullback PETE DEJANOVICH Center JIM RAKAUSK1 End The Eau Claire Beavers started off the 1961 Conference Football Season like a mighty twister. They defeated the Oakers and went on to delight their Homecoming audience with a 47-0 victory over New Troy. The next game ended in a thrilling tie with Edwardsburg. Their next four games consisted of one win over Bridgman and three defeats by New Buffalo, Galien. and Lakeshore. FOOTBALL SCORES Eau Claire Opponents 6 12 St. Johns 26 0 Three Oakes 47 0 New Troy 12 12 Edwardsburg 7 6 Bridgman 0 12 New Buffalo 0 20 Galien 6 53 Lakeshore RICHARD BRAME Assistant Coach VIRG BRADFORD Quarterback LEO SAVICH Halfback EDDIE WALKER EndFROM LEFT: Heidi Reipert. Karen Garlanger. Vicki Starner, Virginia Cantrell. Marilyn Holle. Kathv Ickes. Football Cheerleaders 26 Sponsors Miss Gleason and Mrs. Sampson discuss new routines.Varsity Basketball Squad FROM LEFT: Mr. Kiel, Coach; E. Walker. V. Bradford, D. Marquis, P. Dejanovich, L. Savlch, G. Wright. L. Rosenbaum, D. Radke, C. Tollas. J. Coon, L. Schadt. J. Edwards, Manager.GENE WRIGHT Basketball CHUCK TOLLAS LEO SAVICH JOHN COON VIRGIL BRADFORDVarsity Basketball Cheerleaders tCH r! 30 Sponsored by - MESKIMEN'S GIFTSJ. V. Basketball FROM 1-EFT: Wayne Rodell. Harold Hirsh. John Froelich, Walter Dejanovich. Tom Johns. Victor Savich, Jim Flore, Rick Staley, Frank. Mike Jones. Andrew Stansbury. Mr. Wabeke. Coach: John Ron Wheeler. J. V. Cheerleaders FROM LEFT: Alice Bailey. Virginia Cantrell. Mary Lou Brookins. Mary Lull. Sponsored by - GRIFFENDORF FLOWER GIFT SHOP 31Jr. High Basketball KNEELING: Coach Richard Brame, Tommy Disterheft. Dale Hartlerode, Dan Hart. Paul Williams. Jerry Rudlaft, Roy Uebler. Newman, Alan Klug. Ron Moore, Max Kendall, Denny Smith, Tom Ober. NOT SHOWN: Jesse Arwood, Harry Brown. Louis Stansberry. STANDING: Paul Sharpe, Bob Pagels, Terry Jr. High Cheerleaders Peggy LaVanway, Judy Blaylock. Pat Layman, Lee Martinic, Penny Bordon, 32 Barbara Tillman.GRADUATESSenior Class History "All aboard,” shouted the Captain as the liner "Freshman" whistled and groaned in preparation for its long journey across the sea to the city of Success. At the final warning seventy-nine members hastily bid farewell to their pleasures and vacation for another year and climbed aboard the beautiful blue ship, which was decorated with white Spider-Mums and gay ribbons. Thus they were initiated into their sea life in a royal manner. At last with the aid of Mr. VanderVeen, their faithful captain, and his eight trustworthy mates; Pat Zielke, John Coon, Kathy Ickes, Lewie Rosenbaum, Marilyn Holle, Karen Garlanger, Dennis Radke, and Vicki Starner, they were off for the strange land to seek their fortune. What lay in store for them only time would tell. The waters which seemed rough and troublesome at first soon appeared more peaceful. They were able to sail along smoothly. After they had been on this ship for about a year they learned that they were soon to be transferred to a larger ship, of which Mr. VanderVeen would again be the captain, and Beverly Allen, Dennis Radke, Vicki Starner, John Coon, Karen Garlanger, Mick Vladic, and Sharon Ertman, the helpers. What a beauty the ship was and how proud they all were as they entered the new ship, "The Sophomore." Only sixty-nine of their members remained with them that year. They ventured farther out to sea with the ship but found that they did not progress as they had the first year. New obstacles, which were hidden during the first year, now made their appearance and sent the boat rocking on the waves; but with the guidance of their ever watchful captain they were able to steer clear of these trying dangers. At last they were half way through their journey. Once again with Mr. VanderVeen as their captain and the mates: Dennis Radke, Kathy Ickes, Vicki Starner, Sharon Ertman, Judy Sells, Beverly Allen, and Lewie Rosenbaum, they started on toward their destination. That year they gave a play as a money- making project to land on the beautiful "Isle of Enchantment" where they gave their prom. What a grand occasion that was! During the last year of their sea adventures they had many happy times. They put on another very successful play that year. They sold magazines and had Senior Suppers which enabled them to make a trip to New York City in March. All of their many activities gave them a great feeling of accomplishment. One morning, when they were all seated on the deck, with their new captain, Mr. Brame, they were informed that they were soon to reach their journey's end. Some of them were happy to think of their trip being so near over but others were not so happy. They were thinking of the good times they had spent together during these last four years. Never in their lives would they all be together again. An annual was published which described their journey and the activities of the years. This was to serve as a happy reminder of their good times together. Before the crew parted they all assembled with their captain, Mr. Brame, at a little town called Eau Claire, Michigan, and there they were all presented with a diploma for their work and success in their adventure. By their united efforts they had conquered together the sea of "High School Life" and earned their reward. CLASS COLORS Ice Blue and White CLASS MOTTO "Knowledge Is A Treasure; Practice Is The Key To It." CLASS FLOWER White 34 Spider-MumScholars Heidi Reipert, the daughter of Mrs. Ruth Guenther, was born in Dresden, Germany, on November 10, 1944. She has attended the Eau Claire Elementary and High Schools. Heidi has followed a college preparatory course with majors in mathematics, science, social studies, English, and commercial subjects. Her extracurricular activities include being Editor and Asst. Editor of the yearbook, Cheerleader for football and basketball as a senior, Jr. and Sr. Play Casts, two years of band. Commercial, Archery, Spanish, Future Teachers, Dramatics, and Pep Clubs, holding offices in some. Heidi plans to attend Benton Harbor Community College and take a Literature, Arts, and Sciences curriculum. CO-VALEDICTORIAN Dennis Radke. the son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Radke, was born in St. Joseph, Michigan, on July 2, 1944. He has attended the Fair Plain School in Benton Harbor, through the third grade, then the First School in Pipestone Twp., through the seventh grade, and on to Eau Claire High School. He has majored in English, mathematics, social studies, agriculture and industrial arts. He minored in science. His extracurricular activities include four years of basketball, track and football, Varsity Club, Jr. and Sr. play casts. Vice President of his Junior Class, Representative on the Student Council as a freshman and sophomore, served as Student Council as a junior, and Student Council President and Asst. Sports Editor of the yearbook, as a senior. Dennis plans to attend Michigan State University and study Engineer- ing. CO-VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATOR IAN Sharon Ertman, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Ertman, was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, on February 9, 1944. She has attended River District School, through the seventh grade, and then on to Eau Claire High School. She has majors in English, social studies, mathematics, science, and commercial subjects. Her extracurricular activities include Class Treasurer as a sophomore. Library Club, Pep Club, two years of Band, Jr. and Sr. Play Casts, President of Jr. and Sr. Class, Typist for the yearbook, and Treasurer of the Student Council in her Jr. and Sr. year. Sharon plans to attend Michigan State University as a Political Science major. 35BEVERLY ALLEN "Missouri ain’t got no mountains, them thar's hills." F.H.A. lj Library Club 1,2; F.T.A. 2; Class Reporter 2; Choir 2; Dramatics Club 2,3; Class Secretary 3; Student Council 4; Play Cast 4. JIM BILLINGS "His slowness of speech does not indicate a slowness of action." Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 3. LOIS BRAATHEN "You can never tell what I’ll do next." F.H.A. 1,2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Library Club 3,4; Choir 4. IOMA ALLEN "Doesn't talk much, but she's always thinking." F.H.A. 2. SONNE BAUGHMAN "Generally speaking, she's generally speaking." F.H.A. 1; Band 1,2; Library Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 1,2; Choir 2; PepClub3.JOHN COON LIl'DACOOK "He looks wise: Pray correct the error." Class Vice-President 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council 2; Class President 2; Choir 2; F.T.A. 2,3; Prom Com- mittee 3; Play Cast 4. GARY CORBIN "All great men are dying. I feel ill." Choir 3. JEANIE DINGS ’’Give me time and I'll grow up." F.H.A. 1; Choir 1,2; Cheerleading 1.2,3: Library Club 1,2,3: Student Council 2; Dramatics Club 2; Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 3: Band 3: Play Cast 4. "She Is quiet and sweet with an eagerness to help that has made her dear to all." Choir 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4; Library Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4; Student Council Secretary 4. JOHN DEANER "I’m little, I’m wise. I’m a terror for my size." Track 1,3,4; F.F.A. 1,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Student Council 4. SHARON ERTMAN CLASS PRESIDENT ' "A friendly girl and a charming lass, a worthy addition to our class." Band 1,2; Class Treasurer 2; Library Club 2; Pep Club 3; Prom Dec. Committee 3: Play Cast 3,4; Student Council Treasurer 3,4; Class President 3,4; Annual Staff 4.KEN GROVE "Ken is the quiet type, but beware, he’s dynamite." F.F.A. 1,2,3: Choir 1,2,3; Archery Club 2: Pep Club 3: Dramatics Club 3; Prom Committee 3: Football 3,4: Baseball 3,4; Varsity 4. NAOMI HIGGS "Work fascinates her; she can look at it for hours." F.H.A. 2: F.T.A. 2: Choir 2,3: Dramatics Club 3. MARGARET FREEH LING "One shows his character in nothing more clearly than by what they think laughable." Choir 1; F.H.A. 1: Library Club 1; F.T.A. 2.3; F.N.A. 3; Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Annual Staff 4. KAREN GARLANGER CLASS SECRETARY "An all-round girl who radiates Joy; her only weakness is a blackheaded boy." Choir 1; Homecoming Attendant 1; Library Club 1,2; Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Class Secretary 1,2.4; Spanish Club 2: F.T.A. 2; Student Council Secretary 2,3; Dramatics Club 3: Pep Club 3; Prom Dec. Committee 3; Play Cast 3,4; Queen's Court 4: Annual Staff 4. MARILYN HOLLE "She Is always happy and always bright, because she believes in doing right." Student Council 1; Band 1; Library Club 1.2: Cheerleading 1,2,3,4; Choir 2; Prom Dec. Chairman 3: Pep Club 3; Dramatics Club 3: Play Cast 3,4; Annual Staff 4; Queen's Court 4: Student Council Reporter 4. KATHY ICKES "You do not have to hang from a tree to be a nut." Class Treasurer 1; F.H.A. 1: Library Club 1,2; Dramatics Club 1.2: Student Council 1,2,3: Spanish Club 2; F.T.A. 2: Home- coming Attendant 2; Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Play Cast 3,4: Annual Staff 4: Cheerleader 4: Queen's Court 4. LEON INGLERIGHT "After 12 years of working and slaving. I'm finally up for my unemployment compensat ion." Archery Club 2; Prom Committee 3: Play Cast 4. SHIRLEY KENDALL 'This little girl is short and light, but her virtues far exceed her height." Band 1; F.H.A. 1.2: Library Club 1,2; Archery Club 2; Pep Club 3: Prom Committee 3: Annual Staff 4: Play Cast 4.EDYITH LAYMON "She sighs at many but loves only one." F.H.A. 3; Library Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Senior Play Asst. Director 4. MATTIE McAFEE "Life is what you choose to make it." Library Club 1; F.H.A. 1,2,3; F.T.A. 2.3. MARGARET LEHMAN "She works, she plays, does this, does that, but most of all she likes to chat." Band 1,2; Library Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Pep Club 3; Play Prompter 3; Play Cast 4; Annual Staff 4. SHIRLEY MARTIN "A little friend to all the world." Choir 1,2: Library Club 2.3; F.H.A. 2,3: Prom Committee 3. BILL MITCHELL CLASS VICE-PRESIDENT "I agree with no man's opinions, I have some of my own." Spanish Club 2; F.F.A. 3,4; Play Cast 3,4; Student Council Vice- President 4; Senior Class Vice- President 4: Track 4. JOYCE MOLTER "A blush is nice, but sometimes inconvenient." Choir 1,2,3; Library Club 3; Prom Committee 3.DONNA MOORE "Her voice is ever soft, gentle, and low." Library Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Prom Committee 3. DENNIS RADKE "A combination hard to beat, scholar, friend and athlete." Student Council 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Football 1.2,3,4; Basketball 1.2,3,4; Varsity Club 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Student Council Vice President 3; Play Cast 3,4; Student Council President 4. LEWIS ROSENBAUM "Man is the hunter, woman is the game." Class President 1; Student Council 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 2; Varsity Club 2,3,4; Play Cast 3; Annual Staff 4. PETER PAUL 'To Pete we extend our hand; as a friend, we think he's grand." Archery Club 2; Prom Committee 3; F.F.A. 4. HEIDI REIPERT "Oh, you guys!" Band 1,2; Commercial Club 2: Spanish Club 2; Archery Club 2; F.T.A. 2,3; Dramatics Club 2,3: Pep Club 3; Prom Committee 3; Play Cast 3,4; Annual Staff 3,4; Cheerleader 4. JOYCE RUMBAUGH "If you can't laugh at the Joke of the age. then laugh at the age of the Joke." Class Secretary 1; F.H.A. 1,2: Library Club 1.2,3; Choir 1,2,3; F.N.A. 2; Letter Carrier 2,3: Pep Club 3.NANCY SEDON VICKI STARNER CLASS TREASURER "Her heart is I ike a trolley—always room for one more.” Class Reporter 1; Choir 1; Library Club 1,2; F.T.A. 2; Student Council 2; Spanish Club 2; Dramatics Club 3; Prom Co-Chairman 3: Student Council Reporter 3; Homecoming: Representative 3; Class Treasurer 3,4; Cheerleader 3,4; Annual Staff 4: Student Radio Com- mentator 4; Play Cast 4; Homecoming Queen 4. ROBERT STREET "What he wants to get most out of school is himself." Archery Club 2; Prom Committee 3. "Just a minute, I'll be with you." Library Club 1,2; F.H.A. 1,2,3; Archery Club 2; Choir 2; Dramatics Club 2; Cheerleader 2,3; Asst. Majorette 3; Prom Committee 3. JUDY SELLS "Some would say that she is quiet, but those who know her would deny it." Library Club 1,2: F.H.A. 1,2,3; letter Carrier 2; Pep Club 2; Prom Committee 3; Class Reporter 3; Annual Staff 4.MICHAEL VLADIC JIM VOSBURGH ’Dangerous after midnight." F.H.A. 1.2.3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class Vice-President 2; Basket- ball 2; Prom Committee 3; Play M.C. 3; Football 3,4; Annual Staff 4. "He is allergic to 9:00 p.m. F.F.A. 2,3,4. no PHOTO AVAILABLE VICTOR WENZLAFF "I'm not lazy, I'm just saving my energy." IDA MAE WILSON "None but herself can lie herself." F.H.A. 1,2. First Semester Graduates - TED BILL WHISENANT ’’Careful with his studies that is true, careful not to overdo." Play Cast 3. GENE WRIGHT "Chuse me girls - I’m full of fun." Spanish Club 2; Track 2,3,4; Play Cast 3,4; Basketball 3.4: Varsity Club 3.4. HERMAN, WILLIE ANN SHAWCLASS CLOWNS Kathy Ickes Gene Wright MOST ATHLETIC Marilyn Holle Lewis Rosenbaum Class MOST DEPENDABLE Sharon Ertman Peter Paul TALKING MACHINES Margaret Lehman Leon Ingleright NIGHT OWLS Beverly Allen Jim Billings BEST DRESSED Sonne Baughman Ken GroveBEST ALL AROUND Karen Garlanger Mick Vladlc CLASS CUTIES Jeanie Dings John Deaner Personalities CLASS FLIRTS Vicki Starner John Coon MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Heidi Reipert Dennis Radke BIGGEST BLUFFS Beverly Flory Bill Mitchell MOST QUIET Sharon Stubelt Bob StreetV. Starner J. Deancr S. Martin L. Cook S. Ertman S. Kendall Senior Cuties H. Reipert J. Molter S. BaughmanUNDERGRADSJuniors Class Officers PRESIDENT CAROL WIER VICE PRESIDENT LEO SAVICH SECRETARY JUDY STRONG TREASURER SUE ANDRES JOE ADAMS STERLING BAILEY SANDRA BAIN MARTHA BAKER ROGER BISHOP LARRY BRAATHEN VIRGIL BRADFORD ALLEN BROOKINS EDITH BUJACK BARBARA CAGLE JOHN DEJANOVICH PETE DEJANOVICH EDITH DILLON SANDRA DUNCKEL LEONARD FEAGLES WALTER FRANK JON GRABEMEYER VICTOR GREY CHERYL HARTLERODE JOHN HASSRUTHANN HIRSCH GRACE HOLTS SANDRA HOSBEIN MIKE JONES STEVE JONES RICHARD KARCHUNAS SHARON KEENE TOM KELLER RETA KESTERKE DONNA KIMBALL CHARLES KNAPP DAN MARQUIS BILL MARTINIC PATRICIA MARTINIC KATHLEEN MATTNER KAY MELTON DANIEL MITCHELL DICK NEVINS RALPH NIMTZ BOB OBER CONNIE ODELL CHARLES PAGLES KATHY PAUL CAROL POLASHAK CHARLES PORPHIR JERRY PRICE JERRY PRILLWITZ JIM RAKAUSKI LYNN SCHADT JANET SCHAUBBOB SCHILLING DUANE SELLS DONALD SKIBBE SHAHYN SNYDER TOM STEVENS BETTY TAYLOR CHUCK TOLLAS JIM TUCKER SELENA VICKERY EDDIE WALKER MAY WALKER CONNIE WANBAUGH ZETTIE WATSON JERRY WEBER JERRY WEDEL MAUREEN WILKERSON NORLAN WOLF DARRELL ZIMMERLE Not Pictured JANIS BRINEY SHARON EASTON DON BUNDY EDDIE WALKERJuniorsK. Grove "Hi!” S. Andrews "All right, you guys "Our Future Leaders" S. Hannapel "Sunshine!" D. Gatchel "It tastes good" . Frank Aw, yer kiddin H. Staley, W. Rodell "Buddies!" J. Woodworth "Hjnmmm!" . Burbach Where's my comb?" B. Cantrell "X-Ray vision!" S. Frank "I surrender!" V. Cantrell "That Ipana smile!" T. Jones "Cute, ain't I T M. Hewitt "No! Pigeons!" "Gosh!" S. Hannapel "Giddy up!" J. Flore "Picture of innocence" J. Woodworth ”36-24-31» ' 1 . Jones "Hey there. Babe !' Grove 7' !"Sophomores Class Officers President Vice President JIM UTRUP JIM FLORE Secretary STEVE ANDREWS Treasurer JO DUNKLE NANCY BAIRD JOHN BELL LARRY BENSON HARRY BILLINGS FRED BINGHAM CHARLENE BISHOP CAROL BRAATHEN SUSAN BURBACH BOB CANTRELL VIRGINIA CANTRELL AGNES CASE RANDY CASE NANCY CHRONISTER DIANE COFFINGER LINDA CONKIN GARY DEANER CHERYL DOOLIN SHARON FRANK MURIEL GEORGE DON GATCHELLSANDY GILES DANIEL GLEASON DAWN GRABEMEYER KATHY GROVE SUSAN HANNAPEL FREDIA HERMAN NANCY HERMAN MARJORIE HEWITT JOSEPH HOLTS TOM JONES JIM KASA JOHN KELLER JACK KESTERKE ROBERT KING HERBERT KRUEGER JIM LEONARD JERRY LIKES FARREL LIVINGSTON MARY LULL MAVIS McAFEE LORETTA MEYER EDWARD MICKIEWICZ MADELINE MITCHELL JEAN PAGE LESTER PAUSTIN DONNA PRESTON CHARLENE RADKE CHARLES REYES BILL RICKARD WAYNE RODELLJANIS RUFF DEAN SAETRE NANCY SELLS RICK STALEY MYLES STANSBERRY DAVID SOUERS BARBARA WAGNER JEAN WAGNER RON WHEELER CHARLES WILLIAMS JACKIE WOODWORTH Not Pictured SHIRLEY BENNETT WALTER BENSON JOHN POBUTSKY KIETH ROBERTS Freshman Class Officers PRESIDENT JEFF VLADIC VICE-PRESIDENT VICTOR SAVICH SECRETARY TREASURER CARL STARNER DIANNE WANBAUGH DOROTHY ALLEN JIM ALLEN ANTHONY AZZOROLA AUDREY AZZOROLA FRED BAKERDIANNE BAILEY SUE BENSON GARY BLAYLOCKS MARY BROOKINS LILLIAN BROOKS CLARA BROWMAN SHARON BUCK IRA COHEN JON COOK JOHN EDWARDS GARY FRENCH CONNIE FLORY JOSEPH FLORY NANCY FREEHLING JOHN FROEHLICH MIKE GEORGE ALICE GRATZLE BRENDA GRAY DONNA HASKINS FAITH HARDMAN ALLEN HARTWIG JIM HAWKS PHYLLIS HERTER HAROLD HIRSCH SUSAN HURRLE GALEN JOHNSON LINDA JONES WILLIAM JUROFF ROBERT KARCHUNAS ROBERT KEENE BOB KINQ MIKE KING RICHARD KNAPP MELODY KUHNS RICHARD MARKSARVADA MERRILL CLYDE MELTON connie McCarthy KAREN MARTINIC MAE MARTIN LEONA MORRIS KAY MOORE PAUL MOORE ALLEN MOLTER JOHN MEYERS NETA PRICE DAVID PRICE PAT POTTER SHARON PAGE JUDY NODRUFF NANCY SANDERS JO ANN ROMEO JAMES RODELL JIM ROBERTSON SAM RAPP BILL SHARPE MARY SIMMS LINDA SKIBBE CHARLES SELLS JENNY SAPP LOREN SWISHER DAVID SWEAT DANNY STRINE ELLEN STREET ANDREW STANSBERRY ROGER WEIR ROSEMARY WATSON NANCY WAGNER SHIRLEY TRAIL ROGER SWISHERMIKE WESNER KENNETH WHEELER JOHN WHISENANT CHERYL WILLIAMS ARTHUR WILSON Not Pictured ALICE BAILEY HELEN GUENTHER PAT HAUCH IRMA KING VIRGINIA TAYLORCHOW UNEJunior High MRS. LAVINIA KAMRADT English Girls’ Health MR. JOHN MENDEL History Math Boy s' Health MR. DUANE DUTCHER Science Geography Civics Physical Education 60Elementary School - - New Building Faculty STANDING: Mrs. Beulah Lybrook, Mrs. Gladys Lang, Mrs. Ida Axelson. Mrs. Ruth Sharpe. Mrs. Mary Handy, Mrs. Sylvia Coy, Mrs. Patricia Swonk; SEATED: Mr. Wilmer Fricke, Mr. Claude Story, Mr. Ernest Tarswell: Second Semester teachers not pictured: Mrs. Helen Lo, Mrs. Louise Holle.The Grand March Island SceneAutographs 64ADVERTISINGTHE EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO CONGRATULATE YOU THE CLASS OF 1962 As RCA WHIRLPOOL Automatic Washers solve all washing problems, so You the young graduates and our future citizens will help solve the problems of the world. Your family will love our family of home appliances 66CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATING CLASS of 1962 AND BEST WISHES FOR THE FUTURE One of t' • greatest needs of r society is peof. with i .jination and creative ability; people who ere willing to work to bring forth the advances possib1- ♦Lru the sciences and channels of research. Fortunate are those of you whe early in life, can decide on your :hosen field of endeavor, and who are able to direct your talents d energy to acquiring the basic technical knowledge so necessc.-y for success in today's highly competitive society. More opportunity for success exists today than at any time in the past. For those of you who will conscientiously apply these skills in your chosen field of endeavor, success will smile on you not once, but frequently, in the years to come. May you find happiness and success, and may this world be a better world because of you - the Class of '62 EAU CLAIRE PACKING CO. EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGANBEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1962 FROM REDMAN STUDIO FOR ALL YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY SEE REDMAN WEDDINGS BABY PICTURES COMMERCIAL IDENTIFICATION PHOTOS PORTRAITS FAMILY GROUPS BENTON HARBOR PHONE W ALNUT 5-6721 MICHIGANBEST WISHES TO THE GRADUATING CLASS OF 1962 FROM AUTO SPECIALTIES MANUFACTURING CO. ST. JOSEPH BENTON HARBOR HARTFORD WINDSOR, CANADACONGRATULATIONS TO TU E CLASS JF '62 FROM V-M Corporation MANUFACTURERS OF PHONOGRAPHS RECORD CHANGES AND TAPE RECORDERS BENTON HARBOR MICHIGAN 70COMPLIMENTS OF Farm Bureau Oil Company HOBART 1-3531 EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGAN Doc” Ingleright, R. Ph. FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE FOR YOUR PLEASURE AND FOR YOUR GOOD HEALTH HOBART 1-4811 REXALL EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGAN 71CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF '62 Spinks Corners Fruit Exchange LYNN NICHOLS PACKER AND PROCESSORS PHONE WALNUT 7-2222 BENTON HARBOR MICHIGAN APPLE CIDER GRAPE AND CHERRY JUICE CONGRATULATIONS FROM The News Palladium MICHIGAN'S BIGGEST BUY FOR READER AND FOR ADVERTISER 72 BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGANSchlipp's Super Service Station SPECIALIZING IN MECHANIC SERVICE EAU CLAIRE, MICH. BEST WISHES FROM THE Sodus Fruit Exchange SODUSy MICHIGAN EVERYTHING FOR THE FARMER AND FRUIT GROWER74 BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN Compliments of Sodus Deaner Basket Factory Michigan 75Phone Wa 6-2822 Helaine’s Smart Women’s Apparel 74 West Main Benton Harbor, Michigan Transworld Motors, Inc. Authorized Volkswagen - Karmann Ghia 395 E. Main Street Benton Harbor WA 7-3128 Rohring Clothing Co. Quality - Service - Satisfaction Benton Harbor, Michigan Phone WALnut 5-2286 Nilson Jewelry 322 State St. - PH. YU 3-4977 St. Joseph, Michigan Jewelry - Diamonds - Watches Watch Repair 76 Molter’s Michigan Nurseries Compliments of D.J. Molter Prop. Troost Brothers "Quality Nursery Stock" Fine Furniture - Quality Carpets From the Heart of the Fruit Belt • Office-Walnut 6-6914 1500 U.S. 12 Benton Harbor, Michigan Home-Coloma -468-4742 Benton Harbor, Michigan Ollie’s, Inc. Ollie’s Annex Gardner’s Favorite Sports! (First for Finer Fashions) 304 State Street Southwest Michigan's Most Complete Sporting Goods Stores St. Joseph, Mich. Women's Apparel Yu 3-6366 Award Jackets-Sweaters-Athletic Equipment 70 Wall St.-Riverview Dr. Benton Harbor 613 Broad St.-St. Joseph U.S. 12-Bridgman 216 State Street St. Joseph, Mich. Children's Apparel Yu 3-6509 77-----------------------------------------------------------[ Weedfdll Florist Gift Shop 2944 Niles Avenue -St. Joseph- Best Wishes to the Class of 62 Band Box Cleaners 107 West Ferry Berrien Springs, Michigan 109 N . Main Street Johnson’s News Lobby Newspapers-Magazines-Tobacco-Candy Subscriptions-lce Cream-Novelties Greeting cards and Bus Stop Phone GR1-5221 Berrien Springs, Michigan Henry’s Home Bakery For the Best Baked Goods Berrien Springs MichiganNowlen Lumber Company Benton Harbor, Michigan 79 Bowerman Funeral Home Oxygen Equipped Ambulance Service Phone 461-3241 EauClair Michigan Congratulations Eau Claire Schlegels Department Store Phone 461-5821 Michigan Eau C1 aire Best Wishes to the Class of '62 Town Country Beauty Salon Yours for Hair Beauty Phone 461-3271 Michigan Twin City Embroidery 194 Pipestone, Benton Harbor, Michigan Walnut 5-3719 Athletic Lettering Chenille Emblems and Letters High School and College Lettered Sweatshirts, Trophies eoRhimes Hilderbrand ST. JOSEPH MICHIGAN Phone WA 7-3211 BEST WHISHES from South Western Michigan Discount Millburg, Michigan The Enders Co. Wise Spenders shop at Enders Benton Horbor Phone WALnut 6—145 Michigan Mi-Lady Shoppe "FOR YOUR LOVELY THINGS" Fondations, Lingerie, Hosiery and Accessories 133 E . Main Street Benton Harbor, Michigan Phone Wa 5-9212The Southern Michigan Cold Storage Co. "MICHIGAN'S FINEST" Pipestone Road Benton Harbor, Michigan Phone WALnut 5-0614 Carl Ste im le. Pres. National Beauty College All Lines of Beauty Culture Rick Holt, Prop. 161 Pipestone Street Benton Harbor, Michigan WALnut 6-8113 Hair Styling, Permanent Waving, Hair Coloring, Facials, Manicuring Congratulations from Heath Company St. Joseph MichiganOur Sincerest Congratulations to the Graduating Class of '62 Wonderland Orchards, Inc. Best Wishes St. Jpseph Gillespie's Prescriptions Benton Harbor Michigan LEWIE MICK DENNIS GENE JOHN BILL MARILYN KATHY KAREN VICKI MAGGIE BEVAs we, the Senior Class, leave and travel down the Road of Life, we hope these pages will carry many fond memo- ries for you of your school days at Eau Claire High School. May the Annual Staff extend its appreciation to Mr. Higgins, our Advisor, for his time and devotion given to our BEAVER TALES. 84- ' v ■ f f I ‘ ;■ ■, .■ v ; fc' ,-; §£%. .■" ' ■■ •,. • - » ur «C ' ',v' ’. X • x k s :VV j r i- • .‘i 5Crtki •SA L, ■fc - y U ' rr .«■■ v — ■ .