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

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1943 volume:

HI- LIFE 1943 Published by the Senior Class of 1943 Editor-in-chief Doris Christiansen Business Manager Phyllis Tower Hi-Life Staff Editor - Business Manager Literary Classes Organizations Sports Art Photography Professional Photography Circulation - Typists Adviser ★ DORIS CHRISTIANSEN PHYLLIS TOWER SHIRLEY DAVIDSON LOIS SE1BEL SHIRLEY VINING IRIS WILCOX RUTH OLSEN NORMA RICH BOB WEBER MARY ANN WALTER JUNIOR FOSTER SUE EDSALL KENNETH SIMS DICK KENNEDY BETTY JEAN CHRISTENSEN ANNA MAE WOOSTER FRANCES RICHARDSON VIRGILENE BOWERMAN WINONA SWARTZ ETHEL LINCOLN REVA WISBER HELEN SNOW DORIS KENT AUDREY GRIFFITH {2} MISS JANE OREN Dedication SOME MEMBERS OF OUR CLASS ARE ALREADY SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES OF OUR COUNTRY, OTHERS WILL JOIN THEM. WITH A FEELING OF DEEP GRATITUDE AND UNBOUND-ED FRIDE WE, THE SENIOR CLASS, DEDICATE THIS, THE 1943 HI-LIFE, TO OUR CLASSMATES NOW IN UNIFORM. t 3 } Through the Eyes of Peegee ★ PEEGEE, THE SUPERMAN —AT WORK IN THE LOCAL BRAIN FACTORY — WHISTLING AT THE NEW GIRLS —A. W. O. L. FROM CLASSES — ★ STARTING THE FROSH ON THE MERRY ROAD — TRYING TO CONVINCE THE JUNIORS IT’S NOT SO BAD —STARRING IN THE SPORTS WORLD —HEP TO THE LATEST JIVE AND THE LATEST GOSSIP—LINGERING OVER A COKE WITH HIS BEST GIRL AT THE END OF THE DAY. AS THE SPIRIT OF GREENVILLE HIGH, TINY PEEGEE PRESENTS LIFE — WORK — PLAY — AS HE SEES IT. SO FOLLOW THE LEADER. G. H. S. HERE WE COME! {4} CLASSES CM Senior Class History ★ ★ ★ ★ Surprise, we made it!” Yes, that’s when we met PeeGee. It was in September of the year of 1939- He introduced our advisors, Miss Skidmore, Mr. Pfahler, and Mr. Ockstadt to us We elected our first class officers: President, Dick Kennedy; Vice-President, Bob Martin; Secretary, Virginia Carter; and Treasurer, Helen Stub. We had beginners luck” that year because we gleaned most in profit at the C.C.C. with a penny arcade and a radio raffle. That year Donna Barlow, Virg Bowerman, Audrey Griffith, and Lorraine Hansen were in the band where they have been important cogs to this day. With such memories of success, we were eager to begin our sophomore year. Our president and treasurer remained with us, but Bob Brammer took over the vicepresidency and Betty Jean Christensen the job as secretary. Our advisors were Miss Shaw, Mr. Garter, and Mr. Houck. Outstanding events we remember of our Sophomore year were the Freshman-Sophomore Mixer and the fact that Ruth Olsen had an important part in the All-School Play. We once again had our raffle at the C.C.C. Still seeking knowledge (?) we plunged into our Junior year. Helen Stub remained as treasurer of the class, and Doug Martin became president; Lorraine Hansen, vice-president; and Shirley Davidson, secretary. We changed advisors again and this time we had Miss Sellers, Mr. Dibble, and Mr. Ferris. With their assitsance we put on a show at the C.C.C. and helped in sponsoring the Junior-Senior Prom. Bob Martin, Dick Parsons, Ruth Olsen, Roger Ranney, Shirley Vining, Milly Vanderlip and Betty Christensen took part in the All-School Play, Young April. Betty Christensen also won first place in the dramatic declamation contest and consequently the speech award at the Honor Banquet. Things were still popping when we started our last year. Our class officers were: President, Dick Kennedy; Vice-President, Don Van Allen; Secretary, Betty Christensen; and Treasurer, Joan Hough. Mr. Swanton, Miss Oren, and Miss Grace advised us. We gave The (Continued on page 13) I I 1 t I I I 1 I 1 ' I {63 Albaugh, Justin A sober man of deep thought.” Class mascot. Arnold, Edward ”A smile for every hoy and two for every girl.” Alderman 4; Band 2, 3; Basketball 2: Tennis 2; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Judging 2, 3, 4; Stage Craft 3. Barlow, Donna Jean I Vhat she undertakes she does.” Student Council 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intra-murals 1, 2. Black, Wilma Words, words, an everlasting flow.” Cilee Club 1, 2, 3. Bowerman, Virgilene On with the dance.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Alderman 2; Glee Club 1,2, 3, 4; Intramurals 1: Best Girl Dancer; Trio 3; Operetta 3; Double Sextette 3, 4. Boyce, Dixie Belle ”Behold a twinkle in her eye.” Glee Club 2. Brammer, Bob Be good and you’ll be happy hut you'll miss a lot of fun.” Vice-President 2; -Basketball 2, 4; Intramurals 2. Calkins, Jack Carter, Virginia A busy person in a quiet way.” Student Council 4; Secretary 1; Alderman 2; Intramurals 1; Journalism 2. Cavanaugh, Keith Every man has his devilish moments.” Intramurals 2; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Judging 2; Projector Club 2. Christensen, Betty Jean Will anyone ever understand her?” Alderman 4; Class Officer 2, 4; Intramurals 3, 4, 5; Cheer Leader 1; Annual Staff 4; Declamation 3; All-School Play 3; Thespian Club 3; Home Nursing 3; Prettiest Girl. Christensen, Catherine Strong will and soft manners.” Alderman 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4. {7} Christensen, Harva Lou I have red hair hut lack a temper.” Intramurals 1, 3. Christiansen, Doris Don't uorry, it makes wrinkles.” Student Council 2, 3, 4; Band 1; Orchestra I: Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Tennis 2; Journalism 3; Annual Staff 4; Debate 2, 3; Extempore Speaking 3; Home Nursing 3; Operetta 3; Double Sextette 3. Curtis, Helen Speaking softly, carrying big thoughts.” Davidson, Shirley I'd study if I could find pleasure tn it” Class Officer 3; Glee Club 3: Tennis 3; Journalism 3; Annual Staff 4; All-School Play 4. Ducius, Dolores Breezing along.” Alderman 2, 3; Girls’ League Board 4; Glee Club 2. 3, 4; Intramurals 2, 3; Class Flirt. Edsall, Dorothy Sue Loved and in love; how else to explain her boundless enthusiasm.” Student Council 1; Alderman 1; Girls’ League Board 4; Orchestra 1; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Cheer Leader 1; Annual Staff 4; Oratory 2; Home Nursing 3, 4; First Aid 3; Cutest Girl; Most Popular Girl; Most Cheerful; Class Lover. Evert, Isabelle She talks less and thinks more.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4. Foster, Junior A man remarkable for his practical practices.” Basketball 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Best Boy Athlete. Griffith, Audrey Marion If you can't find anything to laugh at, fust giggle.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2; Journalism 3. Griswold, Ruth Ann Gaiety has her address.” Alderman 4; Orchestra 1; Journalism 3. Hansen, LaVerne A. His friends qualify him.” Student Council 2; Alderman 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2; All-School Play 4. Hansen, Lorraine I worry nobody and nobody worries me.” Class Officer 3; Girls’ League Board 3; Band 1, 2, 3 ,4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 1; Intramurals 1, 2; Journalism 3; Class Musician; Class Poet. This Page Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Christiansen {8} Hough, Joan Sincerity ill ways has a charm of its own.” Class Officer 4; Police Board 4. Ingraham, Dolores The beginnings of all things are small.” Intramurals 1. Jacobson, Harry IJ S. Marines Kennedy, Richard J. I never confined myself to facts” Student Council 1, 2, 4; Class Officer I, 2, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Golf 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2; Judging 2; Journalism 3; Annual Staff 4; Projector (dub 2; Handsomest Boy; Most Popular Boy; All-Around Boy; Best Speaker. Kent, Doris Mae A pleasing countenance is a silent recommendation.'' Girls’ League Board 3; Glee Club 1; Annual Staff 4. Kraft, Hubert He may seldom smile, but he isn't unhappy.” F. F. A. 1 2, 3, 4; Judging 2, 3, 4. Lapcr, Esther Ever loyal, ever true to the task she has to do.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals I, 2. LeFevre, Bernice Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Most Bashful Girl. Lincoln, Ethel Marie As gentle as a lamb but her will is strong.” Glee Club 2, 3; Intramurals 2; Annual Staff 4. Mall, Evelyn The only way to have a friend is to be one.” Martin, Douglas A lion among ladies.” Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 2, 3; Track 1, 2; Intramurals 1, 2; Varsity Club; Student Council 3, 4; Class Officer 3; Best Boy Dancer; Class Sheik. Martin, June This Page Sponsored by Al . and Mrs. Albert Kennedy f 91 Martin. Robert U S. Army Air Corps Maxfield, Betty How riire are women of few words.” Intramurals 1, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Miller, Kenneth The man that blushes is not quite a brute.” F. F. A. 2; Judging 2; Most Bashful Boy. Nelson, Rex U. S. Army V al edict ormn Nicholas, Genevieve Outside attractions bat e their effect.” Alderman 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 2, 3; Journalism 3- Olsen, Ruth E. How about a little celebration?” Girls’ League Board 3; Aider-man 2, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Orches-tra l; Glee Club 1, 2,3,4; Intra-murals 1, 2; Declamation 1, 2; All-School Play 2, 3; Thespian Club 2, 3; Operetta 2; Sextette 2, 3, 4; Class Actress; Trio 3; Subdistrict Champion 2; Annual Staff 4. Parsons, Richard C. Let me rave on, I'll come out of it all right.” Intramural 2; All-School Play 3; Thespian Club 3; Projector Club 1, 2, 3; Most Dignified Boy; Class Actor. Petersen, Eldine A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men.” Glee Club 2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 3; F. F. A. 2, 3, 4; Judging 3; Projector Club 2. Petersen, Julia A memory is what ive forget with” Pethcrick, Theo She was the first Mrs. of our class.” Intramurals 1, 2; Cheer Leader 2, 3. Ranney, Roger My eyes aren't sore from poring over books.” Student Council 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Golf 2, 3; Intramural 1; Varsity Club 3, 4; All-School Play 3. Rahn, Norman Why must life all labor be?” Intramurals 1, 2, 3; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Judging 2, 3, 4. This Page Sponsored by Air. and Mrs. Roy Ranney { 10} Rich, Norma Jean True love never runs smooth. Basketball 2, 4; Annual Staff 4. Richardson, Frances Nimble fingers chasing a pencil across a shorthand pad. Student Council 1. 2; Alderman 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Intramural 1, 2; Annual Staff 4. Schroder, Dorothy Sober but not serious: quiet but not idle. Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4. Wozniak, Martha Salyer Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Seibel, Lois She appears shy at first, hut when yon know her, Oh! Glee Club 2, 4: Annual Staff 4; Operetta 2; Girls’ League 4. Sims, Kenneth And the best of all ways to lengthen the days is to take a few hours from the night.” Annual Staff 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Police Board 4; Class Lover; Varsity Club. Smith, Mary I only talk right on.” Glee Club 2, 4. Snow, Helen My true love has my heart and I have his. Glee Club 2; Annual Staff 4. Stub, Helen Credits — not men — have always been her work. Student Council 4; Class Officer 1, 2, 3; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Journalism 3; Girls’ League Board 4; Most Likely to Succeed; Most Admired Senior; Best Student. Tower, Phyllis Jane A constant influence, a peculiar grace. Student Council 1; Alderman 1; Girls' League Board 1; Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Intramurals 2; Journalism 2, 3; All-School Play 4; Stage Craft 3; Police Board 2, 4; Operetta 2, 3; Sextet 2, 4. Van Allen, Don One lives but once. Band 1, 2, 3; Orchestra 1; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Varsity Club 2, 3, 4. Vanderlip, Mildred Lots of work and lots of fun but whatever she does is well done. Alderman 3; Girls’ League Board 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Tennis 2; Intramurals 2, 3, 4; Declamation 3; All-School Play 3; Thespian Club 3. This Page Sponsored by Air. and Airs. F. E. Tower {11} Williams, Norma Vining, Shirley Ann There's no end to her accom pi ishments. Student Council 3 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism 3: Annual Staff 4; Declamation 3; All-School Play 3; Thespian Club 3; All-Around Girl; Most Dignified Girl. Wager, Esther May None hut herself could be her equal. Declamation 1. Walter, Mary Ann The gal that put the 'awe in drawing. Alderman 2; Girls’ League Board 4; Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4: Annual Staff 4; Best Artist. Weber, Robert I never let studying interfere with my education. Alderman 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4: Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: Track 1, 2, 3: Varsity Club 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4. Whitten, Robert Sometimes I sit and think and other times I just sit. Alderman 1; Intramurals 1; Cutest Boy. Wilcox, Iris I'm willing to be convinced but show me the person that can do it. Alderman 2; Girls’ League Board 1; Intramurals 1, 2; Journalism 3; Annual Staff 4; Debate 2. 3: Declamation 1; All-School Play 1; Thespian Club 2, 3. Wolverton, Russell Careful with his studies that is tine, careful not to overdo. Football 1, 3, 4; Varsity Club 3, 4. W'ooster, Anna Mae A lively figure in girls' athletics. Girls’ League Board 4; Orchestra I; Intramurals 1, 2, 3; Tumbling 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual Staff 4; Best Girl Athlete. Wisber, Reva Always the same quiet kind.” Annual Staff 4. Swartz, Winona An honest and diligent worker Annual Staff 4. f 12 1 President...................Dick Kennedy Vice-President - - Don Van Allen Secretary.................Betty Christensen Treasurer......................- Joan Haugh Senior Class History ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ (Continued from page 6) S (censored) P Polka” at the C.C.C. and made the most profit. Bob Martin, Shirley Davidson, LaVern Hansen, and Phyllis Tower took their bows for the All-School Play. Other distinct memories of that year were the Prom, Honor Banquet, Skip Day, Class Day, Baccalaureate, Commencement, and Alumni. We also like to think back and remind ourselves that several boys of our class were outstanding in athletics. Some of the most outstanding were Ace Weber, Lefty’ Foster, Doug Martin, Don VanAllen, Dick Woods (U. S. Marines), Harry Jacobson (U. S. Marines), Harvey Sanders, and Roger Ranney. Now PeeGee bids us good-bye as he leaves to welcome tl.e incoming class. f 13 1 Class Prophecy Twenty Years Hence I heard a knock at the door and I answered it reluctantly for I was not in a very ambitious mood. The mailman, whom I knew as none other than Whitey Hansen, handed me a notice which bore the following news: Reunion of the Class of ’43” to be held at Jay Kennedy’s Moonlight Bay Ballroom and Bar in Chicago on June 14, 1963.” When I received this announcement I was filled with curiosity concerning former schoolmates. Immediately I rounded up the Greenville members of the Class of ’43 and chartered a bus to Chicago, having procured the services of Hubert Kraft as chauffeur. All of us discussed the activities of various members of our party. Ginny Carter was the private secretary of the town’s leading lady lawyer, Iris Wilcox. Reva Wisber, Winona Swartz, and Eldine Peterson were employees of Dorothy Schroder’s Cottage Candy Shoppe. Wilma Black said she enjoyed a life of domesticity as did Betty Maxfield. Keith Cavanaugh left his hired hands to do the chores while he trotted off to the city. Passing through St. Joseph, Isy Evert, chief cook and bottle washer in her own home, and Ruth Ann Griswold, a special instructor in the fine old art of square dancing, boarded the bus. Since transportation w'as greatly improved in twenty years we arrived in Chicago in a few hours. Going directly to the Moonlight Bay Bar we met the co-owner, Phil Tower, acting as hostess for the reunion. Norma Rich had I [ r t 14) r Class arrived from California where she was a top-notch magazine cover I girl, a product of Glamour Models, Inc. Also hailing from Cali- fornia, we had Anne Mae Wooster, who had taken time off from a ■ state woman’s athletic meet to attend our reunion. Helen Curtis I was designing hats in her own hat shop, Madame Helene’s Ex- clusive Millinery Shoppe in Pittsburgh. Dolores Ingraham and I Helen Snow were co-owners of one of Chicago’s best known beauty shops. I In the far corner of the room sat Suzy Edsall and Kenny Sims, J partners in a pawn shop and well, just partners. At the next table Shirley Vining, a teacher of dramatics at the University of Michi-I I gan, was chatting with Iris, whom we’ve already met and Don Van Allen, an ideal family man with his own little business — oil, I you know. Norman Rahn, as headwaiter, led us to the other side I of the room where we met Esther Wager, a home ec. teacher at Western State. Kenneth Miller was an expert in the technique of horse-back riding which he taught at Mary Smith’s ranch out West. Julia Peterson and Evelyn Mall, who keep busy running their home I for bachelor girls, came a little later and entertained us with tales I of the sunny south. ■ We had a floor show with some of our own talent. Jay acted as master of ceremonies and presented Shirley Davidson, who performed several creative little numbers for us in the floor show. After chatting with the old members of our class, Iris gave a fare- well speech and urged us to keep up our ideals. We all had a ( wonderful time and voted to have another reunion in 1973. Prophecy £ 15} Junior Class ★ First Row: Sellers. Rich, Larsen, Fuller, Bauman, Bower, Pomeroy, Horton, Kaeding, Higdon, Reynolds. Second Row: Roddy, Thomas, Larsen, Plan man, Forward, Thome, Lincoln, Taylor, Hansen, Marlin. Third Row: Silvcrthornc, W hiters. Mills, Fields. Brammer, Winters, R. Wolterlon, Hall, Lawrence, Raymond. Bradley, Fries. Fourth Row: Harrison, Morey, E. Moore, Perkins. Burk, Chamberlain, llnhhs, Hansen, D. Mooie, Arnold. Long-street, Simmons. With all bey officers: President, Lewis Schrader; Vice-President, Eddie Getzen; Secretary, Dale Hubbs, and Treasurer, Hap Plauman; you should really be able to expect great things from a class. PceGee, the little know-it-all, tells us that the Juniors have a super representation in Student Council with Lewis Schrader, Jean Wright, Pat Winters, Ruth Hall, and Peggy Petersen to fight for their cause. There is a Junior in nearly every activity in school. The band is overflowing with them; there are several Future Farmers of America; the Glee Club and Girls’ League can’t be forgotten. Bud Backus and Sally Church have turned out to be active journalists. Beverly Smith, Anne Field, and Charlotte Fries have shown their interest in speech work. Anne represented the school in oratory at Ionia. Phyllis Barlow, Anne Field, Ruth Snyder, Max Larsen, and Charlotte Fries have taken their place in the field of dramatics by participating in the All-School Plays of this year and former years. Junior boys do their part in sports. Elton Crawford, Lewis Schrader, Dale Hubbs, Kenneth Thomas, Ed Hansen, and others, were important cogs in our football and basketball squads. PeeGee wras enthusiastic about the Hayloft Hop sponsored by these up-and-coming Juniors. He danced so hard and long, he almost forgot to come back and clean up. He told us confidentially that it worried him when he thought how important the class of ’44 would be by next year. r i6 t First Row: Peter wan, Bis sell, McGee, Corneil, Cannon, Grosvenor, Van Allen, Clifford, Teufel, Barlow. Second Row: Dibble, Emmons, Jensen, Petersen, R. Hansen, Johnson, Barnes, M. Hansen, Mayberry, Howell, Peck bam. Third Row: Kraft, Livingston, Church, Luno, O'Brien, Bissel, Wright, Andersen, P. Hansen. Fourth Row: Bowman, Crawford, Lundsberg, Ren ford, Getzen, Backus, Russell, C. Cornwell, Miller, R. Kraft. IVatch our smoke” ] r This PaSe Sponsored by the Greenville State Bank 07] First Row: Geitzen, Mutts, Johnson, VanOcker, Berndt, Bitiles, lobnson, DeVries, Richmond, Simpson. Second Row: Morse, Porter, H. Pruitt, Alsgaard, Ami- don, Carlin, Lincoln, Nelson. Peterman, Green. Bland-ini’, Pickkaart. Third Row: Clement, Miller, Bland inf,• Nelson, Jones, Packard, Kildefiaard, Snyder, Skinner, Larsen. Fourth Row: TenLyck, Petersen, Moon, Jones, Wheeler, Hansen, Prevetle, Nelson, Fuller, O'Connor. ★ Sophomore Class PeeGee has been trying to put across the idea that the sophomores are pretty exceptional people and we are inclined to agree with him after finding out all of the facts. Jeanette Cory had turned out to be a very excellent president with the assistance of the other officers; Vice-President, Jean Bierly; Secretary, Jim Wheeler; and Treasurer, Louis Hamper. The Sophs gave the seniors some competition with their all-boy style show at the C. C. C. They are well represented in the Student Council by Jeanette Cory, Merten Rasmussen, and Ruth Nelson. The Sophomores have a voice in the band, too, because several are tooters. Athletic lights including A1 Bennett, Gale Fuller, Wayne Petersen. Ed Blumberg and many more shine on the basketball court and front under the grime of football mud. Chuck Vining and Merton Rassntussen are the fellows who manage these two teams. Lyle Chapman and Carolyn Packard can’t be forgotten because they were the victors in the declamation and dramatic declamation contests respectively. Yes, we agree with PeeGee. They are a class to be w'atched. [18] First Row: Briggs, Vos, Rasmussen, Petersen, Wbeelock, Neil sen, Wilson, Denman, Kilde- gaard, Rowe. Second Row: Tiffany, Bills, Bierly, Cory, Sprague, Sebaske, Mosher, Robertson, LePevre, Garter. Third Row: Brown, Perkins, Clark, Wiersma, Foster, Matthews, Thomas, Harper, Peterson, McGee, Watson. Fourth Row: Kraft, Olsen, Hansen, Bennett, Potter, Filgas, Jensen, Chapman. Belding, Vining. Fifth Row: VanOckcr, Crawford, Wulf, Christensen, Guenther, Taylor, Woods, Hoffman, Ilarrington, Clifford. This Page Sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. C. . Gibson I 19} Freshmen Class ★ Although the Freshmen haven’t had a chance to make much history, PeeGee says, They have made a fine start.” Their class officers for the year are President, Alva Cornwell; Vice-President, Joan Miller; Secretary, Alice Williams, and Treasurer, Bob Shriber. They were amply represented in the Student Council by Alva Cornwell, Albert Vining, and Anita Hansen. The Freshmen seem to be outstanding in sports and music. Alex Taylor, and Don Johnson made the first team in football as centers and Sivcrt Jensen, and Alva Cornwell, the first team in basketball. There is also a fine list of members who have musical talent, including Gerald Irish, Harriet O’Brien, Iva May Jordan, Charlene Laper, Barbara Carpenter, Connie Switzer. Anita Hansen, Bob Shriber, and A1 Vining. These are all members of the band. First Row: Conroy, Laper, Hansen, Betzer, Si. Peters, Rydbal, B. Marlin, Colbnin, Williams, King. Second Row: Snllon, Vining, Shilling, Spear, Ritzema, A. Hansen, Bauman, Packard, Wilson, Oversmith, Converse. Third Row: Rarick, Blumberg, Petersen, R. Kraft, O’Con- nor, Salyer, Lichter, Oetosha, Schriber, McMeeken, Denmam, Craft, Thompson. Fourth Row: Stewart, S. Jensen, E. Hansen, Taylor, D. Johnson, Schultz, D. Jensen, Taylor, Rasmussen, Hyde, Petersen. Beginners luck seems to have assisted these young things in their very successful CCC concession, the penny arcade. f 20 1 First Row: Howell, S. Cornwell, Sweitzer, Peterman, Hill, B. Baker, J. Wilson, Sat erlee. Hansen, R. Rich. Second Row: Brown, Knis, Goetcb, Emmons, Aft on, TenF.yck, Rhodes, McQnay, Nelson, Sayles. Third Row: Robinson, Carpenter, Hansen, Cook, DeBree, Rutherford, J. Johnson, Lefetre. P. Johnson, H. O’Brien, Soss. Fouith Row: Rasmussen, Hansen, D. Weber, D. Sweat. Nelson, A. Cornwell, Obe ts, fisher, Cain, Irish, Black. £21} 'We’ll make (?) t zz] ORGANIZATIONS £23} First Row: Christiansen, Carter, Martin, Ranney, Stub, Barlow. Second Row: Air. Dibble, Kennedy. Rasmussen, Van Allen, Vining, Mr. Al Under. Top Row: Wright, Cornwell, Vining, Hansen, Hall, Winters Nelson, Cory. Student Council The Greenville Student Council has completed another successful year as organizer and administrator of student activities. With Mayor Doug Martin; Chief-of-Police, Roger Ranney; Secretary, Virginia Carter; and Treasurer, Helen Stub to lead the council composed of class aldermen, presidents and standing committee heads and advisors, the year started off with a bang. Though they gave the traditional fall and Christmas parties, the All School Play, the C. C. C., and the Honor and Football Banquets, considerable time was spent on war work. The council initiated the school scrap drive early in the fall and later gained a statewide reputation for Greenville by going far over its goal in the glider drive. The various branches of the council have also been busy. The session aldermen, who have done a fine job of keeping orderly sessions, have been aided by the Police Board, who have taken care of those who caused disturbances. The smooth functioning of these branches of the council is a recommendation of the effectiveness of our student government. Sponsored by the Commercial Savings Bank C24} Hough, Nelson, Sims, Plnuman, Ranney, Alliniler, Tower. T ickels Stamps for the Glider First Row: Edsall, Petersen, Kraft, Ductus. Second Row: Rydhal, Walters. Wooster, Barlow, Amidon, LeFevre, Oren, V anderlip. Girls’ League The year of 1943 could be described as active and aggressive for the Girls’ League. The success was due largely to the leadership of the capable officers: president Mildred Vanderlip; vice-president, Phyllis Kraft; secretary, Eleanor Amidon; and treasurer, Anna Mae Wooster. The second semester board consisted of Suzy Edsall, Dolores Ducius, Donna Reynolds, Jeanne Bierly, Avona Colburn, Lois Siebel, and Dorothy Petersen. The League had all the usual activities including the Freshman Party, Christmas pageant, winter style show, and a valentine dance. They also sponsored a scrap dance and defense stamp dance. Besides promoting these activities the League devoted considerable time to Red Cross work. They carried on a clothing campaign which supplied clothing for w'ar victims, and a record drive for the U. S. O. The men and women in service undoubtedly appreciate the afghans, scrapbooks, nut cups, utility bags, and bed jackets made by the league girls. f 26 1 First Row: Kaeding, L. Hansen, Forward. Seibel, G. Rich, Field, Pomeroy, Carlin, Olsen, Winters, Miss Potts. Second Row: Goetsch, Baker, Hill, V. McGee, Hansen, Kildegaard, Alsgaard, Robertsen, Simpson, D. Le Ferre, Perkins, Packard, Miller, A. Hansen, Carpenter, Sweitzer. Third Row: Livingston, Bower, Lnno, Boteennan, E. Blanding, M. LeFevre, Teufel, Griffith, D. Barlow, P. McGee, B. LeFevre. Fourth Row: Rich, Rydhal, Conroy, C. Laper, Amid on, DeVries, Spear, Pruit, Bailes, Lincoln, Richmond, Brown, Johnson, Clement, S. Blanding, Ritzema. Fifth Row: Ducius, Richardson, Wright, Christensen, Black, Maxfield, Evert, E. Laper, Edsall, Tower, Hall, Bradley, Clark, P. Barlow, Mayberry. Cjlee Club Tuesday and Thursday afternoons the members of the Girls Glee Club gather in the music room for an hour of singing under the direction of Miss Virginia Potts. Some of the outstanding activities were the inspiring Christmas program and the lovely spring concert. At the concert given by the Glee Club, the sextette and double sextette did much feature work. They also sang and played at many public entertainments. First Row : Luno, Robertson, Black, Ducius, Barlow, Blanding, Olsen. Second Row: Miss Potts, Tower, Ai. LeFevre. L. Hansen, Bowerman, Maxfield, Mayberry. TJ)is Page Sponsored by the Lansing Stationery Store £27} Band The Greenville Band has proven itself a very distine:ivc and active organization on both the marching field, and the concert stage. The stirring music and impressive formations have added life and color to the gridiron contesrs. An assembly or basketball game without the band would have been a dull affair indeed. This versatile group of musicians, under the capable direction of Mr. Arthur Gorman, has entertained the townspeople at various public concerts with both classical and swing music. So popular has this organization become that special appearances have been called for by the Rotarians, Republicans and grade school children. FLUTES Jeanne Clement Eleanor Amidon Joyce Blanding Connie Schweitzer OBOES Sally Church Irvin Law'rence CLARINETS Phyllis Barlow Beverly Smith Jerry Irish Charles Vining Shirley Blanding Barbara Carpenter Charlene Laper Bob Barns Frances Van Allen Carolyn Packard Bob Hansen Betty Perkins Jean Bissell Doris Bissell Merton Rasmussen Shirley Hansen Alma Hansen Leslie Roell Mary Jean Ward Kitty Filyas Iva Mae Jurdin Greta Nielson ALTO CLARINET Harriet O’Brien BASS CLARINET Virgilene Bowerman BASSOON Lois Bauman SAXOPHONES Eleanor Blanding Jean Livingstone Charlotte Jones Mary Jane Hansen Dorothy Petersen David Hubert Lloyd Walder CORNETS Bob Shriber Jerry Coats Dan Dibble Louis Hamper Albert Vining Anita Hansen Howard Jensen Marlindean Jenson HORNS Audrey Griffith Maxine Brown Ronnie Blanding June Mayberry TROMBONES Lorraine Hansen Fred Hoffman Donna Barlow David Filgas Jack McMahon BARITONE Kay Lincoln Lee Hansen Jack Bailey BASSES Bob Schenden Dick Lavander DRUMS Bob Burk Eddie Getzen Dick Culbertson Ronald Fuller Roger Sharpe E. Lawrence, H. Carlin, . Corey, M. O'Brian. [28} First Row: N. Rabn, B. TenByck, R. Kraft, E. Arnold, M. Larsen, C. Higgins, I. Kraft, B:. Lincoln, B. O'Connor, G. fuller, R. Clifford. Second Row : L. Wulf, B. Miller, Christensen, L. Chapman, K. Thomas, E. Hansen, K. Cavan- augh, L. Wbeelock, C. Neil sen, E. Petersen, G. Converse. Third Row: B. Simmons, Nelson, D. Moore, B. Arntz, Al. W'ilson, C. Morey, V. Arnold, V. Petersen, J. Wheeler, C. Harrison, L. Martin. F. F. A. With one of the largest memberships it has ever boasted, the F. F. A. has shown itself to be a very beneficial organization. It contributed much to the community through its sponsorship of adult education classes and a farm labor training class. The F. F. A. was behind the scrap metal drive last fall and also put out the excellent programs at the basketball tournaments. Bob Lincoln and John O’Connor were delegates to the state F. F. A. convention at Hast Lansing. These activities were directed by the advisor Mr. Converse; and president, Ed Arnold; vice-president, Calvin Higgons; secretary, Hubert Kraft; treasurer, Max Larson, and reporter, Richard Kraft. Tumbling First Row: Saiferlee, Aloyer, Wooster, llotvvcs, Van Allen, Robinson, Benedict. Second Row': Grosvenor, Peterman, Briggs, Pickkaart. Third Row: Scbutt. Packard, N. Johnson, lid sail, Arnidon, Broun. ★ Home Nursing Four advanced home nursing students meet twice a week under the direction of Mrs. Eickelberg, the school nurse. These girls will not receive another certificate, but they were eager to better their knowledge by continuing their training. This year they have learned such things as the proper method of giving hypodermics, bandaging and moving a sick person. The uniforms, white pinafores with red cross cap, help convince their patients of the home nurse’s efficiency. This training will not only be helpful to the girls themselves, but they may have an important part to play in this war if the nurse shortage becomes more serious. f 30) Third Row: Taylor, Kennedy, Thorne, Hansen, Huhhs, Bennett. Second Row: Crawford, Miller, Thomas, Wolvertou, Sims, Heinzelman. First Row: Martin, Weber, Van Allen, Foster, Jackson, Ranney. ★ Varsity Club PeeGee informs us that the Varsity Club officers arc president, Lefty Foster; vice-president, Ace Weber; secretary, Harry Jacobson (U. S. Marines); and treasurer, Don VanAllen. Although the club has been less active than in former years, they did sponsor one dance after a game. The money that they made was used to pay their membership fee in the insurance company. After the Honor Banquet this year the club was made up of twenty-six letter- men. till Left to Kight: Ardetb Roddy, Jock Nelson, ErnesI AlcMeeken, Earl Lnnsberg, Max Guenther, Eldine Petersen. ★ Amplifiers and Projectors Can you imagine an assembly without the amplifier? Junior High, the freshmen and sophomores would be the forgotten parties in assemblies without the assistance of the amplifying crew. They make our assemblies more enjoyable by enabling all of us to hear. The projectors crew make possible many educational and entertaining movies which we are privileged to see. Earl Lundsberg, Charlie Harrison, Claude Long-street, Ardith Roddy, Max Guenther. Jack Nelson, Ernest McMeeken, and Eldine Peterson deserve a rousing vote of thanks. C 321 Sitting: Walter, Holmden, Snow, Wooster, Swartz, D, Christiansen, Olsen, Tower. Standing: Miss Oren, lidsall, Richardson, Weher, Ranney, B. Christensen, Wisher, Kennedy, Rich, Davidson, Smith, Lincoln, Kent, Wilcox, Seihel, Sims, Vining, Martin, Foster. ★ Hi-Life In the creation of an annual that will please the students and supply them with a reminder of the year’s activities, hard work and organization are of prime importance. Stopping at Miss Oren’s room nearly any hour of the day and many hours of the evening you would find some very interesting goings on:” Editon-in-chief, Doris Christiansen formulating policies. . . . Shirley Vining writing the histories while Lois Seibel tried vainly to begin the prophecy . . . Norma Rich cutting organization pictures while Iris and Ruth Olsen mounted glossies . . . Bob Weber and Betty Jean working and laughing over PeeGcc signs . . . Sue Edsall rushing madly to phone Ken for more film or bulbs . . . Mary Ann and Lefty bickering over who will draw the last PeeGee . . . Phyllis Tower and her assistant Shirley Davidson scheming about how to collect the necessary funds. The Hi-Life Staff of ’43 hopes you like their production — and so does PeeGee, the spirit of G. H. S., whose identity has caused so many wild speculations. This Page Sponsored by the Greenville Daily News £33] Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1943 of the High School of the City of Greenville, County of Montcalm, and State of Michigan, being of sound and disposing mind and memory and of uncertain age, do make, publish and declare this to be our last will and testament: Item I. Item II. Item III. Item IV. Item V. Item VI. Item VII. Item VIII. Item IX. Item X. Item XL Item XII. Item XIII. Item XIV. Item XV. Item XVI. Item XVII. Dixie Boyce leaves her wad of gum to Mr. Garter. Zeke” Ranney leaves his ability to speed to his morning class to Max Guenther. Harva Lou Christensen bequeaths her red locks to Marilyn Hansen. Ed Arnold leaves his eye for potatoes (?) to Charlie Harrison. DeDe Ducius leaves her ready answer to Barbara Martin. Lefty Foster wills his Adam’s apple to any envious Eve. Justin Albaugh bequeaths his love of argument to Charlotte Fries. Donna Barlow wills her blonde tresses to Eleanor Corneil. Virg Bowerman leaves those dancing feet to Donna Jean Jacobs. Bob Brammer leaves his Irish (?) nationality to Ole” Olsen. Joan Hough bequeaths those disarming dimples to Bob Shriber. Charlotte Sprague is the gal who is to inherit Audrey Griffith’s g 8gle. Lorraine Hansen leaves her poetic ability to the struggling young poet Donna Lew TenEyck. Doris Kent leaves her quiet competence to Agnes Anderson. Esther Laper leaves the care and protection of Mr. Allinder to next year’s office girl. Bernice LeFevre wills her bicycle to Mertice Foster. Ethel Lincoln bequeaths the Spencer Grange to Yvonne Jensen. I f i ( I I f I [ I ! I 1 ! ! ! r ■ [34} Class Will | Item XVIII. Doug Martin leave that certain something to Alva Cornwell. Item XIX. I Gene Nicholas leaves her Belding interests (not interest) to Wanda Raymond. 1 Item XX. 1 Ruth Olsen has decided to give up the Stage life so she wills it to Dave Filgas. 1 Item XXI. ■ Dick Parsons wills his original assemblies to Dave Hubert to do over again next year. I Item XXII. Fran Richardson leaves her petite stature to Frances Larsen. Item XXIII. | Martha Wozniak bequeaths her ability to get a husband to any Junior gal that is lucky enough to catch a man. Item XXIV. 1 Helen Stub gleefully hands over tickets, tickets, and more tickets to next year’s unfortunate Student Council treasurer. 1 Item XXV. a Mary Ann Walters bequeaths her crayons, paints, and brushes to June Mayberry. | Item XXVI. Cutie” Whitten leaves his height to Elton Crawford. Item XXVII. ] Ace Weber leaves his basketball, football, track, and baseball shoes to that athletic whiz. Dale Hubbs. Item XXVIII. Lois Seibel wills her ice-skating ability to Eleanor Corneil. 1 Item XXIX. Milly Vanderlip, after a very successful year, bequeaths the Girls’ League to the board of 1943 and 1944. a Item XXX. Russ Wolverton leaves those beautiful, big, brown eyes to Jack Hough. Item XXXI. I Jeanette Cory is fortunate enough to inherit Betty Christensen’s good looks. Item XXXII. f Doris Christiansen bequeaths her ability to quietly, and efficiently handle the difficult problems of the editorial staff to her successor. 1 Item XXXIII. We, the class of ’43, do hereby give to the class of ’44 the care and protection of old G. H. S., so dear to our hearts. 1 1 r 351 1. Business as usual 2. Mass production 3. Going Shakespearian 4. You’ve got me covered 5. Pass the ammunition 6. Daily dozen 7. Our helpers three 8. Vocal rehearsal 9. Assembly group 10. Peek a boo 11. Boy do we study ( ?) 12. Ouch! 13. Applesauce 14. The gang’s all here 15. Free cider 16. Where’s that step- ladder? 17. All I want is Stamp No. 17 This Puge Sponsored by Roell and Riches C36} 18. A bunch of dignified (?) seniors 19. Smile, please 20. My, that looks delicious 21. May I help you? 22. Like father, like son r r r r l L I I I r i [ i i [ t [ [ [ r ATHLETICS C 37 J First Row: R. W ol vert on, D. Van Allen, K. Sims, R. Ranney, B. Weber, D. Kennedy, C. W alter ton, E. Crawford. Second Row: K. Thomas, C. Thorn. L. Schrader, D. 11 abbs, M. Larsen, B. Lincoln, B. Miller, S. Moore. Third Row: C. Wood, H. Olsen, L. Hamper, E. Blumberg, A. Bennett, A. Giles. Fourth Row: Mr. Heinzelman, C. Vining, D. Johnson, A. Vining, A. Taylor. D. Weber, Millard, S. Jensen. Fifth Row: A. Cornwell, B. Irisl). Football Teamwork was the keynote of the 1942 football season. Under the able coaching of Mr. John Heinzelman, the Greenville boys learned a great deal about sportsmanship, cooperation and spirit as well as football tactics. Leading the gridiron crew were such veterans as Ace Weber, Zeke Ranney, Lefty Foster, Kennedy, and the Wolverton boys. Three outstanding scrappers were freshmen, Alex Taylor, Don Johnson, and Arley Giles, all of whom should be back next year. A number of seniors will graduate this June: Zeke Ranney, iron man of the line, Dick Kennedy, Lefty Foster, Russell Wolverton, Don Van Allen, Ace Weber, Ken Sims, all of whom played heads up ball. Lewis Schrader, Ed Blumberg, and A1 Bennett are some names to watch for in next year’s line up. Blumberg, C. Thorne, D. Kennedy, B. Miller, Af. Larsen, K. Thomas, A. Giles. This Page Sponsored by Wycoff Son { 38 1 First Row: G. Fuller, B. Weber, Air. Heinzelman, W. Petersen, D. Van Allen, A. Cornwell. Second Row: D. Hnbbs, L. Schrader, S. Jensen, J. Foster, K. Sims, M. Rasmussen. ★ Basketball Soon after the last football game was played the basketball squad met in the gym for the initial workout. Lefty Foster, Don Van Allen, Ace Weber, senior varsity men were back fighting for positions against such newcomers as Wayne Peterson, A1 Cornwell, and Gale Fuller. Sivert, Dale Hubbs and Lewie Schrader came up from last year's junior team to take their places on the big ten. While the season was disappointing in that we won only four victories, many games were keenly contested, exciting affairs. This Page Sponsored by Kemp Insurance Sure I” 40 f First Row: . Hansen, C. Andersen, R. Jones, V. Salyer, Ai. Guenther, C. Vining, J. Wheeler, A. Baker. Second Row: Mr. Heinzelntan, G. Fuller, S. Jensen, L. Schrader, B. Weber, W. Petersen, D. Van Allen, K. Situs, D. llubhs, A. Cornwell, At. Rasmussen. Third Row: J. Hough, D. Weber, C. Ohetts, A. Bennett, B. Taylor, E. Hansen, D. Jensen, R. Hansen, H. Olsen, E. Crawford. First Row: Mr. Heinzelntan, J. Hough, B. Taylor, E. Hansen, D. Jensen, E. Crawfotd. Second Row: D. Weber, C. Ohetts, A. Bennett, R. Hansen, H. Olsen, C. Vining. f 41} ADMINISTRATION First Row: Morse, Polls, Nason, Hornbeck, Sellers. Second Row: Grace, Pikkaart, Kerns, Oren, Gorman. Third Row: Converse, Garter, Allinder, Houck, Dibble, Heinzelman. Faculty and Administration If the faculty will now come to order, the class of ’43 will give you your individual assignments. A1 Allinder, this excuse for your being late to algebra yesterday will have to be signed by the class president before you are permitted to enter class. . . . Francis Garter, you must write a five million word theme on Why Buy War Stamps?”, for working on war stamp sales during your civics and history classes. . . . One week from today, Helen Sellers, you are to hand in a long term paper on the philosophies of Longfellow, Whitman, Emerson, you must use the gymnasium at 7 Mr. Mabie Mr. Allinder Hawthorne, and Thoreau. . . . Pic” Pickkaart, :30 in the morning instead of after school for playing dirty basketball. . . . Glenny” Converse, for skipping school because you were a little lame from digging fence post holes, you had better go out and dig a hundred more to work it off. . . . Johnny” Heinzelman you are to make an accurate count of the calories consumed in the course of the 14 meals you eat daily and compare with the amount eaten by an ordinary man. . . . Miss Kearn, will you please prepare an oral report on a hobby. . . . Art Gorman, we would like a concert given every Friday during sixth hour. . . From this day on, Violet Hornbeck, we expect to find your This Page Sponsored by Higbfield Drug Company [44} ] ] 1 1 1 I I I 1 I I 1 1 I I 1 1 1 cupboards stocked with raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, and cookies. . . . Miss Morse, translate Horatio at the Bridge” from Latin into French. ... In order for you to have the undivided attention of the seniors while reading the bulletin, Sid Swanton, you will have to turn cartwheels as you read. . . . Mrs. Nason (alias Miss Tower), we request that you move the periodical section of the library up to Mr. Robinson’s room to save his time and shoe leather................Mrs. Mabie, the mimeograph is in need of cleaning. Please have it completed by morning. . . . Virginia Potts, you must run the scales every morning a hundred times to loosen up your vocal chords. . . . Russ Houck, it is your duty to weld the faculty together. . . . Janet Grace, read and dramatize the article Why Haven’t.You Made Your Will?” in the April edition of the Reader’s Digest. . . . Jinx Oren, give the answers to those complex fraction problems orally and don’t fail to get that makeup paper in by 7:30 in the morning. . . . George Dibble, you are to do twenty-five interest problems for skipping class. . . . And last but not least, Mrs. Crawford, take a letter to the school board thanking them for the care and training they so admirably provided for us. ★ Swanton Crawford Mabie Robinson 1 I 1 r 45} Upper left to right — 1. Frosh Prexy 6. Self explanatory 2. Pulsations 7. Cycle pile 3. You’ll get fat— 8. Bubbles 4. Come, come. Miss Sellers 9. Pretty, pretty 5. Fishin’ for suckers 10. Smile, please 11. Little Gunga 12. 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