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

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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

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CLASSES CM

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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}