Greenville High School - Hi Life Yearbook (Greenville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1941 volume:

1 1 I ! r r ! ! ! I r JDOORWAYS TO H ■B— V THE DOORWAY TO OPPORTUNITY To take a good snapshot, photographers tell us to center the object inside a natural frame. The curve of the horizon, the arch of a tree, or a simple doorway can form an excellent border to set off the picture to the best advantage. So in this issue of the Ilifh-I.ifc we decided to put ourselves in frames. These frames are to be the doorways of the school. In this annual is the composite of the doorways of our four years. We all have come through different doorways. Some of us have worn down the sill of the gym — some have turned the knobs of the music or art or speech or dramatic doors — all of us have entered into other doorways of the school. Some of us have even entered the hushed privacy of Mr. Allinder’s office door and heard it close behind us. es, we have gone through many doors in our four years in high school. Sometimes we were carried through doors to the applause of our fellow classmates; sometimes we rather hurriedly sneaked through them, feeling that perhaps we had not accomplished what we might have. Hut now, it’s all done. We have succeeded in passing through enough doors, triumphantly enough, now to be worthy of entering together a new doorway of life. We have divided this book into sections, letting each be symbolized by a doorway. Through them, we expect you to gather an idea of the life of any one of us. We hope that this glimpse will indeed be an interesting experience for you, and that you will be pleased with the snatches pictured here in our annual — The Doorway of 1941! GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL The Senior Class of 1941 Presents the HIGH-LIFE EDITOR. FAITH BELSHAW BUSINESS MANAGER. LEWIS KENNEDY ADVISOR. CHARLOTTE ACKLEY Because of his friendliness, sincerity, calmness, and sympathetic understanding, we, the Senior Class of 1941, dedicate this High-Life to our advisor, teacher, and coach — Sidney Swanton. THIS IS WHAT WENT ON WITHIN OUR DOORS September — School opens. September 13 — Girl’s League Party. September 16 — Sign up for activity ticket. September 24 — “Know Your Money” special assembly. October 7 -Scarlet Rider — assembly. October 18 — Fall Party. October 24-25 — Teacher’s Institute. November 4 — Band concert. November 15 — All-school play. “Spring Fever.” November 18 — School Fair—Band Concert. December 9 — Junior High Party. December 18 — Girls’ League Pageant. December 20 — Christmas assembly. December 23 — Christmas vacation. January 16 — Girls' League discussion. January 23 — Barn Dance. January 27 — Second semester opens. February 7 — Senior play. “This Genius Business.” February 17 — Band Concert. March 18 — Liquid Air Marvels — assembly. March 20 — Business and Professional Women entertain senior girls. March 21 — C. C. C. March 24 — High Life Assembly. March 29—Band Festival — Lowell. April 3 — Operetta, The Beauty Contest. April 7-14 Spring vacation. April 15 — Camera Tales — assembly. April 21 — Potsv Clark — assembly. April 23— Father and Son Banquet. April 24 — Girls’ League Style Show. May 2 — Honor Banquet. May 7 — Nominating assembly. May 8—Mother and Daughter Banquet. May 19—Rural Day. May 23 —Girls’ League Lantern Dance. May 27 — Enrollment. June 2—Inaugural assembly. June 3 — Girls’ League Banquet. June 5 — Class Day. June 6 — Senior Skip Day. June 8 — Baccalaureate. June 9-10— Exams. June 11 — Commencement — Senior Dance. June 13 — Alumni Dance. m WE PASS THROUGH THESE DOORS TO LITERARY SECTION Marcia Shilling gives a book review of the current best seller “Talent Tells” by Ruby Clark. In this book, about to come off the press, the authoress traces the careers of her graduating class of 1941 in Greenville, Michigan. In the 30 years which have elapsed since that date, she finds that an astonishingly high per cent have reached positions of responsibility and fame. The most important member of the class, of course, is the current president of the United States, Richard Ranney. The author found three other members of the class now in Washington. Phyllis Powerman as secretary to the president, and Ray Newman as Secretary of Agriculture, assisted by Richard Otterbacher. Many members of this class have “made good” in New York. These include the actress. Barbara Mall. Audrey Hdgcombe, the director of radio’s “Swing to Slim program, Marion Nielsen and Kathern I Iansen, who operate the “Chez Nous dress shop, and in Tin Pan Alley, the writer of song hits. Bob Curdy, and well known songstress. Beryl Brazee. Also in New York is Fred Wakefield, a violinist with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. On her investigating trip Miss Clark visited the Idaho sheep ranch of Doris Meek, and encountered the Jensen Brothers’ Circus, where she also observed a classmate. Maxine Russell, running a refreshment stand. Continued on Page 47 ] T H R O U G C L A S S D O O R S SENIORS RUTH ANDERSON As punctual its a star.” Glee Clul) 1. 2, 3. 4; Student Council 4; Thespian Club 4; Journalism 4. ARTHUR BRANDING Eager lo he admired for hi smart remarks. Hand 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; trclics-tra 1.2; Track 2, 3; Class Treasurer 4; Thespian Club. President 4; All-school play 3. 4: Varsity Club 3. 4. GEORGK BURDICK The world is full of women.' Glee Club 3; Coot ball 2. Class sheik. ARTHUR CHRISTENSEN To worry little, to study less, Is my idea of happiness. Glee Club 1; Football 1,2, 3,4; Captain 4; Baseball 1, 2; All-Conference football team 3, 4; High-Life stall; Basket ball I. 2. 3. 4; Golf 4; Varsity Club 2. 3. 4; Senior play. Best actor. Most popular boy. BOB CURDY I speak in a monstrous little toice. Glee Club I. BARBARA BALDWIN Quality, not quantity.” Glee Club 1, 2. 3, 4; Tumbling 1, 2; Declamatit n 2; Debate 3; All-school play 3. 4; Thespian Club 4. PHYLLIS BOWERM N In Iter tinf:h person she is a social commotion. Declan ation 1, 2; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Scx’et 2; Girls League. Secretary 2; Orchestia 1. 2; Band 1, 2. 3; Senior play; Operetta 4; Student Council, Secretary 4; Thespian Club 4. “Best girl dancer. MARTHA A. CARPENTER She has a nice sense of rumor Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Journalism 4. Class gossip. RUBY CLARK A milky way of freckles across the bridge of her nose Sextet 1; Glee Club I. 2, 3; High-Life stall. Most cheerful. MORINE CURTIS Everybody’s friend.” Class Secretary 2. 4. Glee Club 1, 2. I WITH BELSHAW Her spirits were going upstairs two steps at a time Declamation; Orchestra 2, 3; Debate 2, 3, 4. All-school play 3. 4; Alderman 3; Band 3. 4; Glee Club 4: Journalism 4; Thespian Club 4; High-Life staff—Editor; Eastern star essay contest. Most Popular Girl.” BERYL BRAZEE Success never needs an excuse. Girls' League scholarship award I; Sextet 2. 3. 4; Glee Club 1. 2. 3, 4; Valedictorian. ALYIR CHRISTENSEN Some folks tee can’t help liking. BENNIE CONRAD One of the victorious few. Basketball 1, 2. 3. 4. “Class athlete. BARBARA DIETRICH My true love has my heart and I have his. Glee Club 2. 3; Journalism 4. £8} This page sponsored by Hlanding Milk Company r i i i i i i i i 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ] 1 OF 19 4 1 U'DKI'.V EDGCOMBE Busy as a (dt with two nice. Tumbling 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, I; Girls' League, Publicity chairman 2. Vice-President 3; President 4; Orchestra 3; Hand 3. 4; Activities award 4. Class athlete. “All-around girl. GEORGE CICUO (Was no! graduated.) 11 elexe HAXSEX There's more in this than meets the eye. Tumbling 1, 3, 4. “Class flirt. CARL HARRIS You cun tell him by the noise be doesn't make BETTL HOSFORD She clucked over her little grains of gossip. Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Operetta 4. MARJORIE A X X EDS ALL She never lets education interfere u-ith her politics. Glee Club I, 2, 3. 4; Class Treasurer 2; Sextet 4; Journalism 4; Senior play; Student Council, Social chairman 4. Best looking girl. BARBARA HALL One thing the engineers can't calculate. Declamation 1; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Class President 2; Girls’ League, Publicity chairman 2; All-school play 2; Debate 2; Oratory 3; Student Council, publicity chan man 4; Journalism 4; Thespian Club 4; High-Life stall; Senior play. “Best actress.” KATHERX IIAXSEX Stalely as a pine, hut not so lonely. Girls' League, Treasurer 4; Glee Club 4. Most bashful girl. J ACK HIGH FI ELD Too much vitamin 7’ in his system Glee Club 1. 2; Baseball I. 2; Basket ball I. 2. 3. 4; Football 2. manner 3, 4: Debate 2. 3; High-Life staff. Crepe hanger. FERRIS HOUGH lie spoke as if fastening each word down with a thumb tack.” Glee Club 1; Football 2, 3. 4; Varsity Club 2, 3. 4; Alderman 3; Student Council 3, 4: Bascbail 4; Class President 4. Most likely to succeed. DOROTHY GIGLIO If yon can't find anything to talk about, fust giggle. Glee Club 2. 3. 4. ALICE IIAXSEX Quiet and sweet, inclined to her studies. Glee Club 3, 4; Alderman 3; Girls' League, secretary 4; Operetta 4; High-Life staff; Student Council 3. DORIS HARPER Be good, sweet maid — let those who will be clever. Glee Club 3. LORN A HOLMDEX Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Battle Creek High 1. 2. 3. EDW RI) JEXSEX He's a pilgrim on the path of least resistance. Band 2; Glee Club 1. 2. 3: Football 1. 2. 3. 4; Basketball 1. 2. 3. 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3. 4; Track 1. 2. 3. 4; Tennis 1. 2, 3; Varsity Club 3. 4. ii.: (9) . — SENIORS RAY JENSEN He's allergic to hooks. Varsity Club 3, 4; Alderman 3; Football 2; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3. LOUSE KIPP Yon can read some people like a hook, hut you can't shut them up as easily. All-School play 1; Glee Club 1, 2,3, 4; Sextet 1. 3, 4; Tumbling I. 2; Student Council 3. MARVEL JONES A IV is more than an insect to her. Glee Club 1. ROSEMARY kurxat Behold a twinkle in her eyes.' LEWIS KENNEDY His life is an open hook, and he likes to read out of it. Alderman I, 2; Glee Club 2; Football 1, 2, 3. 4; Track 2: High-1.fe staff; Varsity Club 4. Apple polisher.” Class pest. VIVIAN M AN El El .1) Politer t! an a pair of sugar tongs. Glee Club 2, 4. BETTE McKAY She answered him with an affirmative ‘no'. Glee Club 3, 4; Journalism 4. DORIS MEEK She’s going west to make the cowhands less lively. (ilec Club 1. 3. 4. Most domestic. LORRAINE NIETZEL “As gentle as a lamb, but her will is strong. G'cc Club 3, 4; Operetta 4. r r i i i i NNABELL NELSON As informal as a husking-bee.” Glee Club 3. MARION NIELSEN Jubilant as a flag unfurled. Girls' League Board 4; Senior Play; High-Life staff. R Y NEWMAN The man that blushes is not quite it brute.” F. F. V. Vice-president 3; President 4; Judging team 3; Football 4; Mayor 4; Varsity Club 4; Activities award 4. Best boy dancer. SYLVIA NIELSEN Eyelashes that could sweep the cobwebs from any man's heart. Girls’ League Board 2, 3; Alderman 3. IRVING NIELSEN A joke’s a joke, but after all . . RICH R1 OTTER BACH KR Hi all like him — we just can't Mp it. Glee Club 2; Baseball I. 2. 3. 4; Football 3. 4; F F. A 2. 3. 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. £10} This page sponsored by Stryker Motor Sales I I I I 1 1 1 BETTE POMEROY ROBERT POWERS RICHARD RANXICY (Wat not graduated.) He has a go oil memory and a Ion fine banging in the middle of it. Football 2, 3. 4; Basket ball 1. 2, 3, 4; Track 4; Baseball 4; Varsity Club 3. 4. No more memory I ban a mirror.” Hand; Glee Club: Football 1, 2. 3, 4; Senior Play; High l ife staff. “Best Speaker. All-around boy.” ARLENE REYNOLDS A palette and brush, and what could riches Rive? Journalism 2. 3; High-Life staff. Class artist. FRED RICHMOND Yon can hear him lumbering along.” Class Secretary I; Class President 2. 3; Student council 2.3; All school play 3; Debate 3; Thespian Club 4. “Class Mascot.” ROBERT RITTER He collected bis face into a sterner expression.” MAXINE RUSSELL A friend of everyone.” Glee Club 1. 2, 3. 4. GEORGE SHELDON A young man sunny with freckles.” “Most bashful boy.” M RC1 SHILLING Pretty to look upon. Glee Club 3; Student Council 4; High-l.ife staff. VERA SMITH (Was not graduated.) ELAINE SORENSEN As neat as she is business-like.” Glee Club 4; Girls' League Board 4. MARION SPEAR She meets life as if it were her own invention. Orchestra 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4. Best Student.” Salutatorian. KENNETH SWARTZ He's a man of high principles and no interest.” F. F. A. 4; Judging team 3. 4. HELEN TE.N.XY Speech is silver, silence is golden. HOWARD THOMPSON When I feel like exercising I just lie down until the feeling goes away. High-Life staff; Football 2. 3. 4; Basketball 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4; Baseball 1. 2. 3, 4; Track 3. 4; Chief of Police 4. “Best looking boy.” C 11} This page sponsored by II. I.. Chittiik Oil Company I WILLIAM TIFFANY He's way up thar.” F. F. A. 2, 3. 4. CHARLES WALKER He was a self-made man. Stage crew 4. H 1.1.1 E TWA My brain feels I He a pin cushion stuck full of things to do. Gleeflub 1. 2. 3. 4: Journalism 3. 4; Council Treasurer 4; High-life staff; Senior play; Extempore 4. ERNESTINE 11.STEAD Gaiety has her address. Hanking essay contest. FRED VY KEFIELI Let me hate music and I will seek no more. Orchestra 1, 2. 3; Glee Club 2; Band 2. 3. 4. “Class Musician.” HELEN WOOD Heaven prosper our good sport. Glee Club 1; Tumbling 1. 2; All-school play 3. HELEN WOOLSEY Her tongs lie in the past. Alma High School 1, 2. LEON WOOSTER He models A's in Fords. Track 2; F. I'. A. 2, 3. 4; Judging Team 2. 3, 4; Stage Crew 3, 4. HAZEL YOEMANS AH things come to him who waits. Glee Club 3. 4. JACK FOX (11 ill be gtadualed in February 1912.) MARY LEWIS (Was not graduated.) ARTHUR WHITE A good line is the shortest distance between two dates. University of Detroit High School 1. 2. 3; Journalism 4. (No picture.) HUBERT RICH Hold the fort. I'm coming. St. Louis High School 1. 2, 3, 4. (No picture.) C 12 1 This page sponsored by Greenville Daily Sews I f I 1 i 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' 1 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF 1941 On September 8, 1937, a group of about ninety-six freshly scrubbed youngsters, we set forth on a momentous journey. In command of our group were Barbara Hall, Karl Ranney. Fred Richmond and Dale Burgess as officers and Miss Busier, Miss Bartmm. Mr. Reynolds and Mr. I Mahler as sponsors. There were outstanding memories that year. We gave an assembly in the form of a medicine show. At the C. C. C. our concession was a group of ping pong tables, and we won first prize for our table decorations at the Honor Banquet. By the end of the year we had become entirely adapted to our new setting, and were eager to start our sophomore year. That year Fred Richmond, Ferris Hough, Morine C urtis and Marjorie Kdsall. officers, and Miss Barnum, Miss Meyer, Mr. Houck, and Mr. Ferris, advisors, guided our ways. Things we remember as sophomores arc the Fall party, the Freshman-Sophomore dance, and Barbara Hall’s winning the declamation contest. We had a soda fountain at the C. C. C. and again took first prize for our table at the 1 lonor banquet. We were at the half-way point then. Our junior year we elected Fred again. Paul Lewis, Art Blanding. and Audrey Kdgcombe for offi- cers. Miss Sellers. Miss Loutzenhizer and Miss Hornbeck advised us. By that year we were represented in every activity in school. We were thrilled by our first prom as juniors. At the C. C. C. in 1940 we had a “mellerdramer,” a soda fountain, and a movie. 1940-1941 was the top year in every way. Powers and Conrad brought us fame in basketball. Of course we enjoyed the prom, and though modest, think “This Genius Business was a good play. The C. C. C. found us operating “Hep Cat’s Heaven. and at the Honor Banquet we carried off laurels, too. Dignified owners of caps and gowns at last, most of us found that May and June were a quick dream. I hose long anticipated commencement events sped by — to bring a grand ending to four adventurous years. Curtis. Hough. Blanding. Kanney {13} This pnge sponsored by Roell and Riches, Haberdasher Fifth row, left t right: K. Petersen, Haagen. Wise. Gottesleben. ylsworth, Belshaw, Furm.in, I.oding. O’Brien, Horton, Lunds berg. Peck, C. Cooper. Fourth row: Walkington, Patten, M. F. Hansen, J. Hansen, Davis, C arlin. Watson; Klkins, M. Petersen, Smith. Kern-. Reynolds. Wakefield, Bailey, Bopp, Jones. Third row: Ferris. Phillips. Irish, Sweat, Miller. Wheeler. Nielsen, Johnson, Harris, Xelsen, Loveless, YanVIerah, HolTman. LaShell. E. Hansen, Sellers. Second row: Rasmussen, Saladin. Burns, Hamper, J. Fries, Curtis. Ihompson, B. Johnson, Gibson, Campbell. Snow. Rigdon. Cordes, Mote. Lappley. Front row: R. Hansen. Filgas, Jensen, Bradley. Carter, Don Saladin, Russell. Green, E. Fries, K. Johnson, Bills. JUNIORS OFFICERS Albert Gibson...........President Terry Campbell - - Vice-President Beatrice Johnson - - - - Secretary Bob Thompson - - - - Treasurer SPONSORS Mr. Ferris Miss Sellers Mr. Dibble I 14} This page sponsored by Vaughn and Kagsdell Department Store f [ I I 1 1 T I I 1 I 1 1 T 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SPONSOR HAYLOFT HOP The Juniors are plodding right along behind the Seniors. Xext year, when they will be where we are now. we think they will do the job quite successfully. It was with wisdom that Miss Sellers, Mr. Ferris and Mr. Dibble were chosen as the class advisors. Albert Gibson, Terry Campbell, Bee Johnson, and Bob Thompson were the officers for the year. The Juniors are getting their share of hard work, but they agree that it’s fun. too. Their Barn Dance was a big success and they had their say in the Junior-Senior Prom. That’s not all; they will have charge of decorations for Baccalaureate and Commencement. Council members from the Junior class are Albert Gibson, Bill Coding, and Marcus Tuttle. The knowledge that next year they will be dignified seniors, hasn’t seemed to dampen the spirits of the Juniors any. for they’re a lively bunch. The responsibility for the League Room was given to Jo Bopp. Charles and Joe Cooper. Doug Martin. Jack Filgas and 'Ferry Campbell are the prides of the basketball fans. Jeanette Fries takes double honors for being one of the cheer leaders and also on the tumbling team. Bob Hansen, Mary W akefield, and Kenneth Johnson follow Mr. Bobbin’s baton. Bunny Hamper, Betty Rose Burns, Betty YanYlerah, and Bob Hansen sometimes relieve the routine of classes bv practicing their debate tactics there. Here’s luck to the Seniors-to-be. (Gibson. Johnson. Campbell, Thompson. 05) SOPHOMORES HAVE ACTIVE For the Sophomores, this year was even more active than last. The Sophs had lun being the elders at the Freshman-Sophomore Mixer. The class seems to have plcn-{y of vim this year. Ruth Olsen revealed her talent in a role in the All-School Play, and Anna Mae Wooster is one of the props of the tumbling team. Bob Pentony, Roger Ranney, and Harry Jacobsen are doing the shooting (in basketball) for their elass. This class furnishes lots of school pep. too. Theo Ilolmden helps lead the “ycl-lers ’ as a cheerleader. Another sophomore. Betty Jean Christensen, is on the Girls’ League Board. The Council roll-call includes Dick Kennedy, LaVerne Hansen and Mary Jane Loding. And it looks as if the class likes music; anyway. Ruth Olsen, Virgiline Bowerman, Audrey Griffith. Donna Barlow, Lorraine Hansen. Bob Hyde and Calvin Higgins appear in the band. Iris ilcox and Doris Christensen are two sophomore members of the debate team. I I I I I r r i i i i [ i ] 1 1 1 1 1 EAR--- OFFICERS President - - Dick Kennedy Vice President - - Hob Brammer Secretary, Betty Jean Christensen Treasurer - - Helen Stub ADVISORS Miss Shaw Mr. Garter Mr. Houck Fifth row: Jacobsen, I). Martin, I .a par, W„ bcr, Kesclring, Van.Mien, Swartz. Wol-verton, Foster, Ranney. DeRosha. L. Hansen, 11. Martin. Fourth row: Shroder, Hough, W. Richardson. Laper. ining, Walters. Mitchell, L. Hansen. Kent, Coding. Conroy, Griswald, Lincoln. Maxtield. Wooster, J. Martin. I’. Martin. 1 1 1 Third row: Garter. Wager, C. Christensen. Richardson, Ducius, Kvart, Yanderlip, Howerman, Olsen. Salyer, 1’atterscn, II. L. Christensen, Wilcox, Ldsall, Carter, Boyce. Seibel, Shaw. Second row: Houck. Barlow. Black. Griffith, I). Christensen. Nicholas, Kennedy. Brammer. B. Christensen. Holmden, Snow, W illiams. First row: Whitten. Miller, Diveless, TcnKyck. Kraft. Heath. Rahil, Petersen, Kissel. Nelson, Pentony. 1 C 17) This page tpyusoretl by Slau Kemp, Imuranu a Fifth row, left to right: l’lank. Weber. A. Grosvcnor, Lincoln. Larsen. Shrader, Thorne. MacMillan. Thomas, Thompson, L. Petersen. K. Hansen, Taylor, B. Barnes. Bailey, Chamberlin, Morey. Fourth row: Wolverton. I.awrance, Wright. Hall, Shilling. M. Hansen, Peckhani, K. Hansen. Winters, Clifford, Kmons, Mallett, Mayberry. Horton. I-'or ward, Field, Harrison, Burke. Arntz. Third row: Ockstadt, Teufal, M. Forward, Cornei!. anAllen. Reynolds. Smith, P. Petersen. Winters. Fries, Jensen. Silverthorne. Howell. YanYlerah, Sheldon, Snyder. I). Rich, Grosvcnor, G. Rich. Twa, Brammer. Barlow. Pfahler. Second row: Thon, J. Bissell. Rigdon, Cannon, Larsen. IX Bissell, Backus, Brock-schmidt, Cornwell, Raymond, Peterman, Luno, O’Brian, Church, Livingston, P. Kraft. Bradley. Front row: Roddy. I.undsberg, Bow, Longstreet, Giglio, I). Flashaar, Bowman, R. Kraft. B. Hansen. Johnson. Simmons, LaShell, Crawford. C. Flashaar, Shutte, Moore. C 8) This page sponsored by Metzger's FRESHMEN OFFICERS Christie Cornwell President Philip Brocksniidt, Vice-President Wanda Raymond - - Secretary Albert Backus - - Treasurer SPONSORS Mr. Ockstadt Mr. Pfahler Miss Thon 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 OFF TO A GOOD START The Freshman Class is getting off to a fast start, for youngsters. I he elected officers are Christie Cornwell, president, Philip Brockschmidt, vice-president. Wanda Raymond, secretary, and Bud Backus treasurer. Mr. Pfahler, Miss I hon and Mr. Ockstadt were picked as their advisors. The Frosh started out with a hang by sending Christie Cornwell. Patricia Winters and Charles Harrison to the council. They’re not lacking in activities, either. Don Van Allen. Lewis Schrader. Phillip Brockschmidt and Don Keselring are starting young in sports. onder what was responsible for the big turnout at the Freshman-Sophomore Mixer.' C ould it have been the refreshments? Three Freshmen. Doris and Jean Bissell and Crystal Peterman, are making their debut on the girls’ tumbling team. Also, the t lirls’ League Board has been aided by the presence of Freshmen June Mayberry and Mary Lou biters. Freshmen in the band are Bud Backus, Bob Arntz, Bob Barnes. Charles Bailey. Ann Bradley, Phil Brockschmidt. Bob Burke, Bruce Chamberlain. Sally Church, Kay Lincoln, Jean Livingston, Dan Plank, Beverly Smith, and Don anAllen. hour of the five drum Majorettes. Sally Church. Fllcn Lawrance, Geraldine Wolverton and Mary Lou Whiters, are proudly claimed by the Freshman class. [19} — the EDITOR SUMMARIZES Can you remember ’way bark to that first day of school this year — September 4, 1940? Can you remember how we eagerly sought out pals we hadn’t seen all summer, how we looked over the new bunch of freshies. how we discussed the appearances of our new teachers, how we listened to Mr. A Hinder tell again the purposes and ends of school this year? That day indeed was an eventful one. That day our tanned or sunburned faces were beaded with perspiration as we laboriously filled out our enrollment cards. Again the Girls' League started the year’s events as it initiated the freshmen girls at the annual party. With this good start, the school quickly wound up again, and slowly the minutes of the year began to tick off. Football practice started, the boys tackling and blocking under the rather warm rays of the sun. Artie Christensen, captain of the eleven, and his team practiced diligently in spite of odds against them, and we were proud of ’em. “Know Your Money,” a movie sent out by the F. B. I., and “The Scarlet Rider, a speaker who was once a Canadian Mounted Policeman, were the first of a series of assemblies which helped to relieve the monotony of the classroom until the time when all our thoughts centered on the Fall Party. We had a life-size scarecrow as the center attraction of the party, with a spotlight bringing out his grotesque features. The Hallowe’en spirit was completed by Miss McGee as the “Teller of the Future.” A two-day vacation was celebrated the last part of October because of the blessed Teachers’ Institute. Phis takes us up to November 8. when we played our final exciting football game. The eleven celebrated its successful season at the Football Banquet sponsored by the Student Council. It has been said that the fellows gained back most of the weight they had lost during the season at this affair. Seconds, thirds, and even fourths were necessary to fill some of our “huskies.” Yes. and then came the All-School play. Remember how Charles Lundsberg continually blew up the stage? Remember how the audience roared with the laugh lines in “Spring Fever?” Our band of approximately fifty-five members gave a public concert in middle November. It was the first appearance of many. Some old standbys—Art Blanding, I ( I I I I I I ( I I T T £20) YEAR I 1 T H E 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ] 1 STORY OF THE Fred Wakefield, and others, again blessed the outfit with their ability, but a good share were new and strange faces. Instruments never before in our high school band were heard that night. It was a surprise to realize that that tiny trill of the minute flute came from Dick Ranney, and that the big bass notes that issued forth from one of those tubas in the rear came from little Miles Fuller. We never could figure out just why it always happens that people in general are so wise in doing just the opposite of what one would expect them to do. Then there came the morning when, upon arriving at school, we smelled the delightful smell of sawdust and heard the gentle song of the crowing rooster. All this meant that the Future Farmers had again brought their fair to the gym. Competition ran high to decide whether this potato or that was the best, whether the red hen was better than the black. (Or isn’t that the way they judge?) The “Moonlight Serenade was one of the highlights of the Juniors and Seniors’ year. The long rustling skirts, the transformation of the auditorium into a dimly-lit, colorful ballroom, and the “smooth” orchestra made it worth everyone’s while to save a souvenir for the scrapbook. The Freshman-Sophomore party was well attended and was a true prom for the younger inhabitants of our school. Santa’s visit was close at hand when, on the Friday before vacation, we held our beautiful and impressive Christmas assembly. That night we celebrated the holiday at the annual dance. A lighted Christmas tree was the center of decorations for that party. As a grand finale to the first semester the Junior Class held the first Barn Dance we had ever had. The “rustic” decorations, consisting of rude (slivery) planks for seats and the false ceiling of hay, together with the delightful music of a real square dance band, made the “Hayloft Hop” unusual and lots of fun. Back to a new semester with new, clean report cards, the Seniors for the first time realized how nearly through they really were. The Senior Play, “This Genius Business.” only amplified this realization. The school will never forget Marge Edsall as a sweet young girl becoming engaged to a suave young doctor, or Barb Hall’s qold manner to her middle-aged husband. Continued on Page 34 PHOTOGRAPHERS FOCUS ON FUN 1. Buzz .... 2. Ready for a speed test! 3. Overdue! 4. When you wore a tulip . 5. Wind blown. 6. Hayloft Hop. 7. Eyes front. 8. Do a good turn daily. 9. We of the negative .... 10. The royal court. 11. Music, maestro, please. 1 r r r i i i i i i i i 1 i THROUGH OUR DOORS And the band played on, On Greenville” in fact, while inarching on down the field between the halves of our football season. The members were awe inspiring in their uniforms of purple and gold, with their renditions of spirit-raising marches. With the coining of winter and less opportunity to practice marching and forming intricate designs, more time could be devoted to concerts, public appearances. and the playing of such wonderful tunes as the Big Ten Medley. I nder Mr. I. A. Robbins some fifty-three musicians play all through the year. If you think you're lucky getting out in June, pity the band that plays all summer. “C’mon team, c’mon team, Fight! Fight! Fight !’ And fight they did ; but who wouldn’t with all the pep those gals turn loose into the air? How about the time at the I'nion High gym? Did they wow ’em? You ain’t kiddin’, brother, these cheerleaders were good. Jeannette Fries, Theo llohn den. Frances Van Allen, and Fleanor Corned were the girls who led our praises. Credit is due to them also for some new yells, which were enthusiastically applauded. Holnulcn, Fries. Van.Mien. Corncil I f f I I I 1 I 1 1 1 1 ! Seated: Christensen. Belshaw. Van lerah. Burns. Hamper, Wilcox. Standing: Baldwin. Hansen. Lights burned in .?0. With elbows propped tip, eyes drowsily half closed, watching Miss Baldwin scribble the last of the negative brief on the crammed board, our worthy arguers frantically gathered stray facts into their grey matter to help them win their next debate on Resolved, that the power of the Federal Government should he decreased. Ah — those nights of constant work — those days spent in Mr. Mabie’s office— those trips to fair neighboring cities. Faith Belshaw. Bob Hansen. Iris Wilcox. Betty Rose Burns. Betty Van Vlerah. Bunny Hamper, and our substitute, Doris Christensen did a fine job — our hats are off to them! Church. Whiters. I iwrance. Xelsen. Wolverton. Strutting in front of our band came our five majorettes, Fllen Lawrance, Geraldine Wolverton. Mary Lou Whiters, Conchita Nelson, and Sallv Church, flashing, in their new purple and gold jack ets and skirts, with white-foot perfection in their degree of marching. A success this year, a must for next. Credit goes to the Junior High Council for furnishing the funds for the material in the satin outfits. (Three cheers for our Junior High!) Remember how the baton twirled over the goal posts? Remember how their lighted batons furnished the propellors for the band “airplane formation? C25J Thn t jR, tpottsorui hr . . Ritzema, Uabtrdmbtt There they go again! Off on another trip! Those lucky F. F. A. boys. Ask any of them why they rate so. and the inevitable answer is “organization!” Could be that’s right, too. With “Buck” Newman as their proxy, and Mr. Pfahler as the guiding hand (but never a killjoy), these Future Farmers of America had a big year. In the fall they sprinkled sawdust on the gym floor and held their big agriculture fair. Yup. Those were their candy bars you bought this winter at the basketball games. Then in the spring they took a well earned trip to East Lansing for a couple of days. Well! With many a “Lips, teeth, tip of the tongue” and “tra-la-la. the Girls’ Glee Club has sung around another school year. One can hear its sweet melodies floating through the deathly calm of the session fourth hour or after school. Many a nice spring day the girls regretfully stayed up at Alma Mater to practice for a concert or a program. This practice has been well worth while, as proved by the successful performances given this year. This year the (dee Club has been one of the best ever to be produced by Greenville. 1 f I I I I I I I 1 I Reynolds, Christensen. Bopp, K. Hansen. . Hansen, Sorensen. Shaw, Edgcombe, Burns, Mayberry. Nielsen. Winters. “One can of corn, two packages of Jello. three dozen rolls ...This would announce a new affair sponsored by the (iirls’ League — another teachers’ dinner to be served! “Dance after the game; admission five cents.” This would announce another party. I he (iirls’ League is always an active group, but this year it seemed to us to be even more alive. Besides dances, teas. alTairs to make money, the style show, discussion groups, and giving us interesting speakers, it gave the seniors a memorable banquet. Audrey deserves a big hand as president! Seated around table, left t«� right: A. Hansen, Shilling. Nielsen, Hall. Christensen, Hightield. Reynolds. Standing, left to right: Twa, Belshaw. K. Hansen, Clark. Kennedy. Thompson .Kanney. Ackley. “No. I think the teachers should go last.” “Let’s change Ili-Life to High-Life!” These and many more remarks were uttered last fall when the staff began its work. It cut, it pasted, it wrote, (and wrote and wrote), it originated new ideas, in other words it “woiked!” Many a night, the staff (part of it at least) vehemently discussed the pro’s and con’s of getting out this book. Now it’s all done; we hope you are as pleased with the result as we are! {27} This ipomorcd by Ainu Shop Remember how each Monday night there was a scramble at home to see who would read the Daily News first? It wasn’t the want ads, and we’re sure it wasn’t the serial that made the Monday issue so interesting. No. it was the page written by the journalism students! We eagerly read Ilallic's editorials. the “Who’s Who,’’ and looked for articles written about things that connected with ourselves. Oh, it was glorious to see our names in print: we felt so important. The articles themselves were good. too. We were proud of the talent shown by the stall’. First Row: Peck. Anderson, Sweat. Second Row: Conroy, Twa, Carpenter, Reynolds, Carter, Cooper, Van Vlerah. Third Row: Coding, Miller. Kipp. Belshaw. Barlow. Standing: Baldwin, Hamper. Mow would we hear Mr. Allinder’s announcements without the amplifying crew? Kven if it does squeak at times, the microphone really helps. How would the Junior High hear without it in the balcony? (Or the Juniors when we’ve been donating for an assembly program and they have to sit there!) Credit also goes to these boys for furnishing the latest jive for our dances (after the juke box was no longer ours). Now we come to the stage crew — the great crew which consists of “Red.” As little as he is. he surely can set up a good stage. What will they do next year without him ? Jacobsen. Harrison, Hills, Green, Howes. ! r r f r [ f l T Carter, Higgins, Harris, Horton, Parsons. Hall, Prazee. Kipp, Kdsall, Olsen, VanVIerah, Frc-eburg. “Rise quietly and go to the movie room, with no disturbance in the halls.” Students rose, not quietly. with pleased expressions, for this meant diversion from the regular routine. Credit for this variation from scheduled classes goes to these bovs of the Projector Crew:: 1 :: 2 :: 3. W ithout their expert focusing students would never see the tiny amoeba or the spires of Xotre Dame. Xow we can get knowledge without having to dig it out of books. “Sextet at 11:15 today.” Oh yes! many a day this was read on the bulletin. Third hour classes suffered a good deal (and so did Mr. Robinson — he just couldn’t remember the reasons for members of his class rising and quietly walking out) but “Three Little Maids” was reward enough, we’re sure. Pretty faces and pleasant smiles gave the sextet a welcome ’most everywhere. (29} This page iponsored by Style Beauty Shop “Let’s have it quiet — the three minute hell has rung!” Oh boy! doesn't this ring a familiar chord in vour memory? Yes, our aldermen are on the Student Council. But its activities weren’t limited merely to limiting the exuberance of our youthful selves in sessions. Oh my. no — it saw to it we had parties galore, it sponsored a contest and a pla — it saw to it we had our Honor Banquet, all besides the financial help it gave the school. The functions of the Council are too many to enumerate but we all say, Without it this wouldn’t be Greenville High r Baldwin, Shilling. Winters. Hansen. Anderson, Kdsall, Xielsen, Hall. Twa, Newman. Bowerman, Thompson, Gibson, B. Coding, M. Coding, Hough. A1 Under, Harrison, Belshaw. Cornwell. One-two-three—Upsic daisy. Easy now— bee! There they are — all piled on one another. es, this is referring to our tumbling team. (How they can land on their necks without breaking something is more than we know!) These active girls leap and hop over the lloor with skill astounding to even themselves, we believe. Their flashy red and white suits complete the picture. We haven’t seen much of them this year, however. What’s the mat ter. are you getting scared? ( f 1 1 I I I Bottom Row: Van Mien. Hansen. Wooster, Pries. Middle Row: Mover. Bissell. Forward. 'Fop Row: Howell. Peterman. T I I 1 I I Front row: Blanding, Olsen, Hamper, Burns. Seated: Peck. Belshaw, B. Baldwin. Standing: Asklcy, Thompson. bundsberg. YanVIcrah, Hall, Howes, M. Baldwin. Following the all-school play, “Spring Fever,” a group of dramatically inclined students got the ingenious idea of forming a dramatic club in school. 'Phe purpose was to further dramatics in Greenville High School. After the formation of a strong constitution, the different committees got busy with plans for presenting an assembly, trips to various stage productions, and a study of all aspects of the legitimate stage. Officers were elected and were as follows: President, Art Blanding; Vice President. Betty Rose Burns; Secretary, Ruth Olsen: and Treasurer. Marcus Tuttle. First row: K. Jensen. Blanding, Conrad. Hough, Ranney, K. Jensen, Weber, Kcsclring, Martin. Second row: Bradley, Wolverton. Ycwman. Otterbacker. Belshaw, Thompson, Shrader, Bills. Back row: Ockstadt, Swanton, Kennedy. Powers, C. Cooper, Christensen. J. Cooper, Jacobsen. Russell, Ferris. The growth of the Varsity Club during the year 1940 and 1941 has been nothing short of amazing. Remember those hot dogs and bottles of pop at the football games last fall? The Varsity Club did that. Remember your program at the basketball tournament? These boys did that, too. A new and worthwhile project of the club was to pay insurance entrance fees for the football boys this year. The club members include all boys who have won one major letter. Its officers are Dick Ranney, President. Ferris Hough, Vice President, and Ed Jensen, Secretary and Treasurer. {31} This page sponsored by O. A. Rasmussen CLASS WILL e, the Senior Class of 1941. being still sound in mind, generous in spirit, and kind in heart, do hereby bequeath the various acquisitions of four years of hard work to the succeeding classes of Greenville High School. We. therefore, leave our joint property in this manner: Ruth Anderson leaves her quiet ways to June Hansen; George Burdick leaves his way with women to Charlie Cooper; Alvira Christensen leaves her pretty legs to Phyllis Tower; Bennie Conrad leaves his athlete’s feet to Bob Weber; Howard Thompson leaves his blonde hair (but not his blonde) to Jack Filgas; Marge Edsall leaves her good looks to Betty Jean Christensen; Helene Hansen leaves her ability to flirt to Jeanette Fries; Lorna Holmden leaves her blonde hair to Donna Barlow; Marvel Jones leaves her giggle to Frances Van Allen; Betty Hosford leaves her long stride to Helen Kerns; Bob Powers leaves his love of Scarlett to Bill Arntz: Bob Ritter leaves his newspaper route to Christie Cornwell; Bill Tiffany leaves his bashfulness to Betty VanVlerah; Ernestine Wilstead leaves her ruby lips to Betty Rose Burns; Helen Wood leaves her deep voice to Jean Reynolds; Leon Wooster leaves his Ford car to Bill Loding; George Giglio leaves his track ability to Dick Russell; Helen Tenny leaves her boy friends to Barbara Patterson; Hazel Yoemans leaves her black hair to Betty Maxfield; Marcia Shilling leaves her calm manner to Jeanette Patten; Ray Newman leaves his red face to Anyone that wants it: Phyllis Bowerman leaves her dancing to Ruth Olsen; Barbara Hall leaves her night life to Peggy Peterson; Hallie Twa leaves her red hair to Mary Margaret Sweat: Dick Ranney leaves his bassoon to Colon Walkington; Dick Otterbacher leaves his dimples to Harold Green; Ed Jensen leaves his art of face-making to Joe Cooper; Faith Belshaw leaves her wad of gum to Frances Normandy. (32} THE CAMERA I 1 1 1 1 1 1 ' ■ ' ■ 1. “This Genius Business.” 2. “Spring Fever.” 3. Third Hour Gym. 4. Cooling off. 5. Unca Glut (Goose). 6. Have you seen Snookie? 7. Study Hall? 8. ’Nuff said (Filgas). 9. Hep Cat’s Heaven. 10. Back view. 11. Adeste Fideles. I THE STORY OF THE YEAR, Continue (Continued From Page 21) One thing happened this year that will be remembered, not only this year and next, but will he something that “Little Dugan” can brag to “Big Dugan” about. Of course, we are referring to the basketball tournament. W e had a wonderful season this year with Conrad, the Coopers, Powers, and W eber doing most of the work. And then, after being beaten twice in the season by our favorite rival, to successfully outmatch her in the tournament was a glorious thing for “Jake” and his boys — in fact, for everyone this side of W abasis ('reek! “America the Beautiful” was presented by the Junior High School in March. This pageant was written by Miss McGee and ably presented to a large audience. The Juniors stole all honors at the C. C. C. They featured in their “Burlique” a dancing Hawaiian chorus which took the eye of the audience. The dance later in the evening was a big success, with a capacity crowd attending. The balloons covering the ceiling lasted until near the end of the evening, before the hilarious carnival spirit led to a general popping of them. King Ranney and Queen Kdsall led the grand march. The Glee Club, after many a night of steady rehearsal, sang their “Beauty Contest.” 'Pile Timkins twins, a pair of frivolous old maids, brought down the house with their Victorian bathing suits. As good a sign of spring as the dandelions is the Girls’ League Style Show, this year more of a success than ever. In spite of no long skirts the night of the Honor Banquet, there was an intense feeling of anticipation until Valedictorian Beryl Brazce, and Salutatorian Marion Spear were announced. The activity awards went to Audrey Kdgcombe and Ray Newman. Miss Freeberg's (dee Club again showed their excellent training and diligent rehearsal at their spring concert. The climax of the year for the Junior High was their annual Honor Assembly. The Girls’ League successfully ended their year’s events with the Lantern Dance, and added as a grand finale the Girls’ League Banquet, when caps and gowns blossomed out for the first time. Class Day. Skip Day. Baccalaureate, Commencement, and the Alumni Dance came in rapid succession to give a traditional finish to the Class of ’41. CM} H THE G Y M D O O R FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent Score September 20 14-0 September 27 Hastings 0-6 ()ctober 4 Carson City 7-10 ()ctober 11.... Belding 13 13 October 18.... Boy's Vocational 7-25 October 23 Lee High 0-24 November 1... St. Johns 0-6 November 8 -Ionia 6-0 West Central League Standings W L T Hastings 3 0 0 Greenville 1 1 1 Holding 1 1 1 Ionia . 0 3 0 TEAM PROVIDES GOOD GAMES 1 1 ’ ' ’ ’ ' Greenville High School opened its football season by defeating Lakeview 13 0. then lost to Hastings and Carson City by very close scores of 6-0 and 10-7. I he C arson City game ended with Greenville in possession of the ball on the one foot line. The next game was with Greenville’s old rival, Belding. 1 he Redskins were unbeaten and unscored upon until this contest. An overconfident Belding team was playing an underrated Greenville eleven. The result was a 13-13 tie. Greenville outplayed the Redskins, scoring 16 first-downs to only 4 for Belding. I his game was a moral victory for Greenville. Games were lost to Lansing Vocational and to Lee High of Grand Rapids and a close one to St. Johns in the mud. The season was ended with a 6-0 win over Ionia. Although the records do not show it. Greenville had a good team this year. It out played every team met but two, as far as first downs and yards gained are concerned. Captain Art Christensen did the quarterbacking this year, and did a swell job. He was very well supported in the backfield by Dick Woods, Louie Shrader and Pud Wilson. On the line there were such standouts as Pud ilson. Howard I hompson. Doug Martin. Bill Arntz, Ray Newman, Kd Jensen and Dick Ranney. Next year Greenville will be without some of its lettcrmcn. but with all the good boys that are returning, with a few breaks it should have a good team. Bill Arntz will be captain of next year’s team. In the West Central League, Greenville ended in a tie with Belding for second place, Hastings finishing on top. Art Christensen. Kd Jensen, Jack W ilson and Dick Ranney were named on the All-League squad. BASKET BALL TEAM This year Greenville High School had one of the best basketball teams in the history of the school. The team emerged victorious in ten games and was defeated but four times. After the regular season was concluded the “Yellow Jackets went out to defeat fielding, obtained the district championship, and were just barely edged out in regional play. I he Cooper boys, Ben Conrad, Bob Powers, and Bob Weber formed the starting combination throughout the season, an “iron man squad.” On the bench, but with very much spirit and enthusiasm were “Dugan,” “Booger.” “High,” “Thomps” and Doug, and part of the success was due to them. The highlight of the season was the district tournament which was held in our own gym. After we defeated Ionia on Thursday night we met the Belding Redskins. They had defeated us twice in the regular season, but the Yellow Jackets” had their minds set, and stung Belding to the tune of 25-23. Ben Conrad was the high scorer this year, and was closely followed by Chuck and Joe Cooper. W’cber and Powers were outstanding in their all-around play. In the West Central Conference, we finished in second place tied with Hastings. Ben was placed on the first, and the Coopers on the second All-League Team. All in all this was a very successful season and much of the credit should go to Coach Jake Kerris, whose fine leadership and coaching influenced the team greatly. Joe. and Chuck Cooper and Bob Weber will be returning from the regulars, and with good prospects from the reserve squad, the school is looking for another successful season in 1941-42. A r r r i [ i r i i ■ .1 1 I s 1 I s w I N N E R SCHEDULE Date Opponent Score December 3 Rdmore 26-19 1 )ecember 11 Sparta 24-8 December 13 St. Johns 19-11 December 17 Stanton 28-22 December 19 Lowell 30-16 January 14 Ionia 34-29 January 21 Belding 22-25 January 24 Hastings 25-15 January 28 Godwin 31-22 January 31 Ionia 20-16 February 14 Hastings 14-29 February 18 Godwin 30-14 February 21 Wyoming Park 16-31 February 28. Belding 23-45 West Central League Standings Belding Won 6 Lost 0 Greenville 3 Hastings 3 Ionia 0 6 {39} This page sponsored by . E. W’yckofJ and Son FELLOWS FACE PHOTOGRAPHER 1. Sour Pusses. 2. The Coaches. 3. Tip off. 4. To the victors .... 5. Long shot. 6. Anticipation. 7. Poosh ’im up. 8. Intensity. 9. Juggling. 10. Watch the ball! r r r [ [ [ r i i i ' T 1 I I J 1 I I 1 I SPRING SPORTS With quite a few veterans back this year, the baseball team did a good job. On the mound Junior “Lefty Foster. Ferris Hough and Rob Weber shared duties. Catcher Dick Otterbacher, Doug Martin at first. Rob Powers at second. Dick Woods at short, and Hough at third shaped out the infield. In the outfield, the Cooper boys. Kd Jensen and Rill Horton saw regular service. The track team, under Mr. Ockstadt, was a good bunch, too. Bob Weber. Ed Jensen. Rob Powers, Chuck Cooper. Terry Campbell, and Doug Martin got good starts in their various events. Greenville has a golf team this spring that's done a creditable job of representing the school. There was a six game schedule, two each with Hastings. Stanton, and Ionia. Art Christensen. Dick Ranncv, Curt Bradley and Gordon Belshaw comprise the team, and Mr. (iarter is the coach. This page ipousored by . D. Lansing SPORTS SNAPS 1. Jake. 2. Phil. 3. Otto and Joe. 4. Van. 5. Ace. 6. They’re off! 7. Bob. 8. Lefty. 9. Booger and Woodsie. {«} This page sponsored hy Roy Wolf, Jewelry I I I 'THROUGH i i i i i i THE O F F I C E D O O R Miss Ackley has a mischievous smile, but that docsn t mean she isn t industrious. If you don’t believe us just ask her students. She was graduated troni Western State Teachers C ollege and came to us via Drydcn. . • • 1 hat busy person with the great big smile and the method of persuasion which withstands all arguments is Miss Baldwin, a graduate of Albion. . . . High School — no. he isn’t — yes. I will such is a part of Mrs. Crawford’s routine, but we’ll wager she loves it. e can’t forget either the extra work she has because someone forgot to pay his typing dues or to buy his lab ticket. . . . Mr. Dibble forsook the city for the peace and quiet of the open spaces, and he needs it, too, after those classes of his. Don’t let that scowl tool you; it's just his protection against apple-polishing. . . . “Come on boys, slow it down.” (mess the quintet won’t forget those words of Mr. Ferris’s or their victories this year either. . . . After her success with the Glee Club last year Miss Freeburg attempted further heights in the operetta, which turned out to be one of the year’s successes. . . . Mr. Garter’s classes are ones the seniors contrive not to cut too often unless it's that sixth hour Lit class, and it’s not just rumors we’ve heard either. . . . Miss Hornbcck has had to share her department this year to make room for the cafeteria. But she doesn’t mind, for she loves the delicious odors that waft through the building. Have you noticed her ability as a seamstress? Well, girls, you have something to strive for there. . . This year Mr. Houck, too. has had added to his already much used domain the National Defense W orkers. He still keeps the wheels turning through, so we hear. . . Whether it’s knitting or art you want advice on. just ask Miss Kirkpatrick, or that is the way we heard it and it came straight. Miss Kirkpatrick is a graduate of the University of Michigan. First row, left to right: Charlotte Ackley. Languages. Mary Margaret Baldwin, Speech and English. Gretchen Crawford, Superintendent's Office. George Dibble. Commercial. Floyd Ferris, Shop. Second Row. left to right: Phyllis Freeburg. Music. Francis Garter. Literature and History. Russell Houck, Shop. Violet Horn beck, Home Economics. Lucy Ann Kirkpatrick, Art. r r r [ [ r r r [ r L c r and 1 1 1 1 1 First row, left to right: George Ockstadt, Physical Education (geography. Eldon 1‘fahler, Agriculture and Biology. I. A. Robbins, Music. Lawrance Robinson, History. Helen Sellers. English. Second Row, left to right: Jane Shaw, Mathematics and English. Sidney Swanton. Science and Mathematics. Myra Thon, Commercial. Florence Tower. Library. Virginia Zaiser, Physical Education. Those second team boys knew it was time to get down to brass tacks when they heard Mr. Ockstadt’s familiar “doggone. . . . “osmosis and “photosynthesis are sure shots on Mr. Pfahler’s biology tests. It’s too bad we didn’t know that when we were frosh. He’s surely kept those Ag boys on their toes too........ lusty tenor, a twinkling eye and a broken baton identify Hobby to a t. We can’t forget Mr. Robbing successes with the band in their formations out on the football field last fall. . . . If you want the dope on politics, history or foreign affairs, with vivid description, just ask “Lefty” Robinson. Ve can even guarantee a few laughs and that’s something in history. . . . Byron, Shelley. Keats, yes. sir, she surely knows them. W e’re still looking for someone to excell Miss Seller’s in the field of English literature. quiet miss with a dazzling smile lias certainly taken over the (lirls’ League well. It’s no easy task, either, or is it. Jane Shaw? . . . From the smells coming from the chemistry lab and the noise from the physics lah it’ a miracle that “Sid” is here still with us. How have we measured as seniors. Mr. Swanton? Shsh — don’t tell anyone. . . . Have you heard Miss Thon’s cheerful giggle? Well, don’t let it fool you. especially if you are going to take commercial, ’cause she’s a demon tor speed tests. . . . “Do you know where:’—-wheel would our heads go around if we answered that as many times daily as Miss Tower does. hat we couldn't do with a memory like hers—Oh Woe! . . . Just mention basketball and you’ll find Miss Zaiser. Talk about a whizz on the floor, she s it. W e can t ignore those sport clothes of hers, either, that spell out P. E. teacher. She boasts the University of Michigan as her “alma mater.” {45} THE POWERS THAT BE You couldn’t go wrong on these pictures. Of course it’s the administration. That serious loking gentleman on the left with the mischievous twinkle in his eye is none other than the middle-man of the organization, “busy as a bee, but always with time enough for a new story or to make new contacts with the students. Those debate students surely are fortunate in having him to aid in the coaching. Yes, believe it or not. he makes time for that and any other thing that is requested of him. Those wise looking citizens in the center of the page are the business heads of the school. I'very fourth Monday night these gentlemen gather in Mr. Maine's outside office and hash over financial problems, among various others. It is these men .who worry about state appropriations and balancing of the budget. Xo introduction is needed for that individual on the right. Well, just to keep in order with the rest we’ll put his name down. Yes, sir. it’s Mr. Allinder! You’d wonder how he knows us so well, when we really see so little of him. Perhaps it’s that smile of his that makes us remember him. but he surely hides it from the photographers. WE PASS THROUGH THESE DOORS TO . . . Continued from Page 6 Hollywood has claimed several members of this outstanding class. Barbara Baldwin is acting in a current hit with setting by Alvin Howes designed by Dorothy Gig-lio, and with make-up by cosmetologists Rosemary Kurnat, Ruth Anderson, and Lorraine Xeitzel. In Chicago the investigator found her classmate, Ferris Hough, pastor of a large church, with Morine Curtis as his secretary. A large Chicago hospital has two Greenville doctors, Helen Woolsey and Jack Highfield, and two nurses, Sylvia Nielsen and Elaine Sorensen. She found a large number of the class of 41 in responsible positions in Greenville. Hallie Twa is still a journalist, now editor of the “Daily News,” where Arlene Reynolds is cartoonist. From the society section of the “News’’ she observed that Louise Kipp, Bette Pomeroy, Martha Ann Carpenter and Alice Hansen, were prominent matrons of the town. In the advertising section of the “News” she read announcements of Howard Thompson’s Matrimonial Bureau, and prices quoted by Irving Nielsen at his grain elevator. Three former students following in their fathers’ footsteps were Lewis Kennedy, auto salesman. Charles Walker, lumberman, and Art Blanding, a dairyman. During her investigation she met by chance Fred Richmond, a local lawyer, and Kenneth Swartz and George Sheldon, prominent farmers. She ended her research by a trip to the public schools, where she found Barbara Dictrick in the library, Marion Spear in one of the grade schools. Faith Belshaw as junior high principal and Art Christensen as athletic coach. £47} The Senior Class is grateful for the support given the 1941 HIGH-LIFE by the following business men and merchants, and urges your patronage of them: Xels Christensen Grocery City Park Service Station Clark's Dry Goods Store Conner Auto Supply Company Consumer’s Super Service Station Commercial State Bank Deluxe Cleaners Dugan ’09 Einer’s Market Gamble Store Gas Corporation of Michigan Gene and Howard’s Service Station Gould’s Drug Store Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company Greenville Furniture Company Greenville Hardware Company Greenville Lumber Company Flail Fuel Company Ken ray Studio I. Kipp Grocery Store Kroger Store Luther and Thoms Barber Shop McClellan 5c to $1.00 Store S. Nielsen Dry Cleaner Packard Furniture Company Price-Kite Hardware Company Richmond Grocery Store Ross L. Restorick Drug Company Sanitary Barber Shop E. H. Sharpe Southern Cafe Smith’s Style Shoe Company Townsend Drug Company Thrift Market Water’s Shoe Company Professional Cards II. B. Juhlin. B. O. I). G. Ostrander, D. D. S. Rarden Brace, Attorneys II. W. Shepherd, D. I). S. Karl W. Smith, O. I). X. P. Sorensen, D. I). S. I. V. Stromstra, O. D. J. A. Weitzel, Attorney {48}