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

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1944 volume:

Published by the Senior Class of Greenville High School Greenville, Michigan Editor-in-Chief Sally Church Business Managers Charlette Fries Max Larsen Editor - Business Managers Literary Organizations Classes Sports - Art .... Photography Projessional Photography Circulation ... Typists Advisor Staff SALLY CHURCH CHARLETTE FRIES MAX LARSEN STELLA LUNO ANNE FIELD BEVERLY SMITH AGNES ANDERSEN VIRGINIA CASSADY PHYLLIS BARLOW DORTHEA BRAMMER BOB LINCOLN BOB BARNES JUNE MAYBERRY WANDA RAYMOND ALBERT BACKUS CHRISTIE CORNW ELL HAROLD PLAUMAN JEANNE WRIGHT CHARLES HALL BARBARA LARSEN LUCILLE PECKHAM GERALDINE W'OLVERTON PRISCILLA BARNES ILENE FORWARD MISS JANE OREN m Dedication TO MR. LAWRENCE ROBINSON, IN APPRECIATION OF HIS SYMPATHETIC UNDERSTANDING, HIS FRIENDLINESS, WE THE CLASS OF 1944, PROUDLY DEDICATE OUR ANNUAL. 13} Foreword AS TIME GOES BY WE WILL CHERISH MORE AND MORE THE MEMORIES OF OUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS . . . THE MEMORIES OF CLASSES, TEACHERS, ACTIVITIES, AND FRIENDS WHICH WERE SO VITALLY A PART OF OUR LIVES. IT IS OUR HOPE THAT THE PAGES OF THE 111-LIFE OF 1944 WILL SERVE AS A MEMORIAL OF THESE THINGS. [4) CLASSES [5] Senior Class History The story of this play is not original. It has been told many times before But the cast of characters and the incidents are different, for they vary with the different actors. This play is in four acts, and it is called The Class of ’44”, or As Time Goes By.” As the curtain lifted, it disclosed the Greenville High School building, early in September, 1940. The main characters appeared as little freshmen, beginning their high school career. In this first act, the main roles were played by the following actors: President, Christie Cornwell; Vice-President, Philip Brockschmidt; Secretary, Wanda Ray- mond; Treasurer, Bud Backus; and advisors, Mr. Pfahler, Miss Thon, and Mr. Ockstadt. In the C. C. C. scene, a shadow silhouette booth and telegrams figured prominently. Others of the group took various roles as band members, singers, tumblers, and drum majorettes. And the first act ended. The second act began in September, 1941, with the same background. All the actors played high school sophomores except, of course, the three advisors, who were played by Miss Oren, Mr. Garter, and Mr. Houck. The other roles were filled as fol- lows; President, Philip Brockschmidt; Secretary, Ruth Hall; and Treasurer, Harold Plauman. Members of the cast were seen as athletes, musicians, journalists on the CARROUSEL Staff, as actresses in the All-School Play,, as debaters, and as F. F. A. members. Scenes of especial interest included a War Bond raffle at the C. C. C., and winning first prize for table decorations at the Honor Banquet, with our Hellzapoppin” volcanoes. The third act started in September, 1942, with the scenery almost the same, except for a few changes after a small fire. This time the main roles were portrayed by the following people: President, Lewis Schrader; Vice-President, Eddie Getzen; Secretary', Dale Hubbs, Treasurer, Harold Plauman, and advisors, Miss Seller, Mr. Dibble, and Mrs. Mabie. High dramatic points in that act included a very successful Hayloft Hop, a funhouse, movie theater, and a game room at the C. C. C., and selling more War Bonds and Stamps than any other class in the Greenville school, in the drive to buy gliders. Various roles of actors, athletes, musician, and speakers were enacted. At last, the curtain rose for the fourth and last act, beginning in September, 1943. The main roles were cast as follows: President, Lee Hansen; Vice-President, Eleanor Corned; Secretary, Barbara Larsen; Treasurer, Wanda Raymond; and advisors, Mr. Swanton, Miss Kern, and Miss Oren. Many members filled roles of athletes, musicians, actors and actresses, reporters for school news, speakers, and many others. The main incidents included another successful Hay Loft Hop, our night club at the C. C. C.. the Senior Play, Almost Summer,” The Honor Banquet, the Girls’ League Banquet, Swing-out, Skip Day, Baccalaureate, Commencement, and the Alumini Banquet. So the curtain goes dow'n for the last time on our four-act class play, and although it often resembled Shakespeare’s Comedy of Errors,” at the ending, there are few dry eyes among the players. Barbara Jane I-arsen Secretary Lee Hansen President Wanda Raymond T rcasurer Eleanor Cornell Vice President T T T. I I I 1 m In Memoriam PATRICIA WINTERS Tbou art not idle; in thy higher sphere Thy spirit bends itself to loring tasks, And strength to perfect what it dreamed of here Is all the crown and glory that it asks.” 17} Agnes Anderson Silent us u shadow. Glee Club 1 Annual Staff 4 Priscilla Barnes Optimistic us a seed catalogue. Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Operetta I, 2 Joyce Bower She loves so many servicemen, its platoonic. Glee Club 2, 3 Operetta 2 Venus Arnold A man of silence is a man of tense. F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 4 Albert Backus tie suffers from mental languish. Class Officer 1 (Treas.) Band 1, 2 Journalism 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Annual Staff 4 Class Actor Phyllis Barlow The mathematician has reached the highest rung on the ladder of human thought., Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ League Board 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Journalism 1 Declamation 1, 2 All-School Play 2 Thespian Club 2 Sextette 2 Most likely to succeed Robert Barnes He finds nonsense a life preserver to keep him from sinking. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 4 Janet Bauman A shy smile at unexpected moments. Jean Bissell Sincerity has a charm all its own. Richard Bowser All great men are dead; I’m not feeling well myself. Lakeview 1, 2, 3 This Page Sponsored by Anne Bradley She was tinder that would touch any man to flame. Band I, 2 Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Intramural 1, 2 Journalism 1, 2, 3 Declamation 1, 2, 4 All-School Play 4 •. and Mrs. C. J. Gibson Dorthea Brammer A good line is the shortest distance between two dates. Senior Play Chairman Donald Brayton As persistent as a dog on a flea bunt. Sheridan 1, 2, 3 Bruce Chamberlain He puts bis worries in a pocket with a bole in it. Band 1, 2 All-School Play 4 Christie Cornwell Honorable service speaks for itself. Student Council 1, 4 (Mayor) Basketball 2 Police Board 4 All Around Boy Most Popular Boy Elton Crawford His education is only pigskin deep. Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1 Track 1 Intramural 1 Varsity Club 1, 4 Betty Emmons She knows bow to give a man her own way. Basketball 2 Modern dance 2 This Page Sponsored by Air. and Air5. Allen W. Church Robert I. Burk Don't wake me up, let me dream on. Student Qmncil 4 (T reas.) Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Track 1 Sally Church Staff work is what I ain’t got nothing but. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 4 Journalism 1, 2, 3, 4 Declamation 1 Annual Staff 4 Drum Majorette 1 Double Sextette 4 Operetta 2 Most dignified girl Virginia Cassaday Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. Glee Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play Edmore 1, 2 Rhea Clifford Informal as a sneeze. Glee Club 1 Donna Cannon Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Girls’ League Board (Treas) 4 Glee Club 1 Police Board 4 Eleanor Corneil never give way to melancholy. Class Officer (Vice Pres.) 4 Girls’ League Board 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader I, 2, 3, 4 Cutest Girl Most Popular Girl All Around Girl Anne Field Her words are long enough to run as serials. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4 Journalism 2 Annual Staff 4 Debate 2 Oratory 2, 3 All-School Play 2, 4 Thespian Club 2 Best Student Ilene Forward have a pleasant time with my mind for it's always happy. Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Declamation 4 Double Sextette 3, 4 Operetta 1, 2 Best Speaker Eddie Getzen The Height of the Ridiculous. Student Council 4 Class Officer 3, 4 Band 3, 4 Cheer Leader 4 Annual Staff 4 Elkhart I, 2 Bruce Hansen Farmers arc the founders of civilization. Basketball 2, 3 Baseball 2, 3 Intramural 1, 3 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 2, 3 Judging 2 Muriel Forward The business that we love, we rise betime and do it with delight. Glee Club 1, 2 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Operetta 1 Charlette Fries Forever foremost in the ranks of fun. Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Intramural 1, 2 Journalism 2 Annual Staff 4 Declamation 3, 4 All-School Play 2, 4 Senior Play Operetta 1, 2 Class Actress Pluma Grosvernor Man delights me not? Glee Club 2, 3 Intramural 1 Journalism 1 All-School Play 4 Senior Play 4 Ruth Hall Hello, is this Mert speaking? Student Council 3, 4 Class Officer 2 Girls’ League Board 2 Intramural 1, -Annual Staff Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Edward Hansen Every man has his devilish moments. Basketball 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3 Intramural 1 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 3, 4 Judging 3, 4 This Page Sponsored Lee Hansen A smile as contagious as a yawn. Class Officer 4 (Pres.) F. F. A. 4 Band 3, 4 Student Council 4 Trufant 1, 2 Winter Inn Hotel Luana Fuller The sweet magic of cheerfulness. Belding 1, 2 Intramural 3 Charles Hall The time is never lost that is devoted to work. Grand Ledge 1, 2, 3 Band 4 Annual Staff Marilyn Hansen She is as good as she is fair. Student Council 4 (Sec.) Glee Club 1, 4 Ruth Hansen Bashfulness is an ornament to youth. Glee Club 4 Most Bashful Girl Donna Jean Jacobs Her mind is like a railroad time table — subject to change without notice. Glee Club 4 Class Flirt Best Girl Dancer Stanford L,. Jorgensen Hair as curly as a lamb. Proviso Township High School 1, 2, 3 Charles Harrison Work brings its own relief. Student Council 1 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3 Judging 1, 2 Projector Club 1, 2 Yvonne Jensen The personification of good nature. Dorothy Kaeding Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Intramural 2, 3 Journalism 2 Minnie Horton The most manifest size of wisdom is continued cheerfulness. Alvin Johnson Work is an ever decreasing pleasure. Basketball 2 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 F. F A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3, 4 Phyllis Kraft Busy here and there. Girls’ League Board 3, 4 (Pres.) Most Domestic Most Cheerful Dale Hubbs His studies are pursued but never effectually overtaken. Class Officer 3 Glee Club 1 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Best Class Athlete Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Sheila Johnson Freckled as a tiger lily. Glee Club 2, 4 Richard Kraft Overflowing with harmless mischief. Track 1, 2 F. F. A. 1, 2. 3, 4 Judging 2, 3, 4 Projector Club 1 This Page Sponsored by Commercial State Savings Bank £11} Barbara Larsen I'll find a way or make it, Class Officer 4 (Sec.) Annual Staff Jean Livingston Sentimental as a valentine. Rand 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Phyllis McGee A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance. Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Bowling 3 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Journalism 2 Debate 1 Max Larsen A man noted for his in-ertiative. Student Council 2, 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 All-School Play 3 Senior Play Claude Longstreet am as sober as a judge. Projector Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Dale Moore A good disposition is more valuable than gold. F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3, 4 Most Bashful Boy Ellen Lawrance You do my eyes a favor. Student Council 2 Drum Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4 Earl Lundsberg Youth is wholly experimental. Projector Club 2, 3, 4 (Pres.) Glee Club 4 Annual Staff 4 Margaret O’Brien I hear, hut say not much, but think the more. Drum Majorette 3, 4 Intramural 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Robert Lincoln Study weakens the ability to bluff. Student Council 4 Football I, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 3, 4 Track 2 Intramurals 1, 2, 4 Varsity Club 4 F F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play Stella Luno Who's loony now? Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Library 1, 2, 3, 4 Operetta 2 Sextette 2, 3, 4 Journalism 4 Lucille Peckham A girl who never has a hair out of place. Glee Club 1 Annual Staff 4 This Page Sponsored by Air. and Mrs. Chris A. Larsen Gertrude Rich We set our affections on tbint’s above. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ League Board 4 Harry Perkins Slumber is more sweet than toil. Band 1 Football 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1 Intramural 1 Senior Play Virginia Petersen Most powerful is she who has herself in her own power. Basketball 1, 2 Baseball 1, 2 Tennis 1 Golf 1 Intramural 1 Crystal Peterman Smiles may come and laughs may go, hut giggles go on forever. Band 1 Intramural 2, 3 Tumbling 1, 2, 3 1 1 Alfred Rcnfort Matin magician Dorothy Petersen The edges of her voice curled with curiosity. Girl’s League Board 3 Band 3, 4 Harold Plauman Concentration — but on what? Student Council 4 Class Officer 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Police Court 3, 4 Senior Play Chief of Police Most Handsome Boy Wanda La Von Raymond Likeable as she is look-able. Class Officer 1, 4 Girls’ League Board 1 Intramural 2 Annual Staff 4 All-School Play 4 Prettiest Girl Josephine Rigdon for her never an moment. Glee Club 2 Donald Russell idle Though 1 am always in haste, I am neter in a hurry. Glee Club 2 Most Dignified Boy This Page Sponsored by Air. and Air . H. Lawrance 03} Donna Reynolds Let us recognize the beauty and power of true enthusiasm. Student Council 4 Girls’ League Board 3 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Best Girl Athlete Lewis Schrader One of those who left the football field for a bigger fight. Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class Officer 3 Student Council 3 Nina Sheldon With every hour comes something new to for-Ret. Basketball 1, 2 Track 1, 2 Tennis 1 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Virginia Silverthorn The most eloquent lines are neither spoken nor written: they're worn. Band 3 Glee Club 2 Intramural 2, 3 Tumbling Team 2 Beverly Smith The social smile, the sympathetic tear. Band 1, 2, 3 4 Glee Club 4 Tennis 2 Intramural 1, 2 Journalism 1, 2, 4 Debate 2 Declamation 1, 2, 4 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Leone Snyder It's nice to he natural and she’s naturally nice. ’ Glee Club 1 Intramural 1, 2 Joyce Teufel Better than riches or worldly Roods is a heart that is al trays jolly. Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Track 2 Kenneth Thomas Earnestness is enthusiasm tempered by reason. Football 3, 4 Baseball 1, 4 Track 1 Intramural 1 Varsity Club 3, 4 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3, 4 Frances Van Allen shall laugh myself to death. Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball I, 2, 3, 4 Track 2 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheer Leader 1 Mary Lou Whiters She gave him an eyelash-ing. Geraldine Wolverton She walks to inaudible music. Drum Majorette 1, 2 Glee Club 3 Basketball 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Stage Craft 3 This Jeanne Wright Her smile is something you could find your way with, in the dark. Student Council 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Operetta 1 Sponsored by Greenville State Bank NO picturp: June Mayberry The artist belongs to her work. Girls'League Board 1, 4 Band 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramural 3, 4 Journalism 2 Annual Staff 4 Basketball Operetta 1, 2 1. Stella Luno 2. Hap and Cobby 3. Chris Cornwell 4. Mary Lou Whiters 5. Ole Olson 6. Bcv Smith 7. Jackie” McMann 8. The Cornwells, A I, Sharon, Chris 9. Nancy Whitelaw 10. Monk Taylor and Ole Olson 11. Lornie 12. Alvie Cornwell 13. Torchy” Bradley 14. Donna Jacobs 15. Little Sally Church 16. Hank and Nancy 17. Buggy 18. Cocky and Cobby Bob 19. Cobby Bobby 20. Hap Bruce Hansen £15} Class Prophecy Naturally, we, the class of ”44 , wanted to know just what the future held for us. We were eager to know along what path and toward w'hat destiny our footsteps would turn in years to come; so we consulted a certain member of our class, gifted with mysterious, prophetic powers, namely, Swami Don Russell. This talented soothsayer, after performing the necessary ritual and uttering the magic incantations, gazed long into his crystal ball. At last he spoke, and in a losv tone proceeded to give us this revelation: Richard Kraft, I see you selling false teeth. You, Anne Bradley—hmm—a lively old maid, and—shh!—Dorothy Petersen, you are an orchestra w’ife, following the band around. Claude Longstreet—I see palm trees, and tropical plants—you seem to be making a living diving for pearls. Phyllis McGee—Ahh, this intrigues me—I see marriage licenses by the score, perhaps you are running a flourishing matrimonial bureau. Iiene Forward—books I see—you are a prominent book reviewer. Anne Field—a Congress woman—Bruce Chamberlain—you are seated near Miss Field carrying on a filibuster in the House of Representatives. Sally Church—journalism is your bent—you are managing editor of the N. Y. Times. Eleanor Corneil—silence if you please—this vision is blurred . I see Bob Hope and toothbrushes. Oh, I see, your smile is supplementing Bob Hope’s Fepsodcnad. Well, here’s Bruce Hansen. Hmm, interesting indeed—you turned out to be a vacuum cleaner salesman. Betty Emmons—1, 2, 3, no 4, amazing, you are the mother of 4 up and coming quads. Bob Lincoln, methinks I hear a fiendish yell, you are taking Johnny Weismuller’s place in the movies as Tarzan. Well, Muriel Forward, here you are passing our gum on an airplane, and Ruth Hall, hmm, 1 see lots of people and—gracious—a stork. Oh yes, you are in the midst of a gay circle at the Stork Club. Ellen Lawrence—Ah, this is lovely, here you are—star of the Ballet Russe executing a grand jete, and what have we here—Max Larsen—who’d have guessed it—a bellhop. Here the Sw'ami unwrapped his turban from his head, mopped his brow, and said he must have a few minutes rest and it was a strain on both him and his crystal ball. A few minutes later, he again wrapped his turban about his head and began: Well here’s Smok-woops, I mean Charlette Fries, whom I see reaping the profits from her current best seller ’The Corpse in the Bathtub’ or ’Don’t Slip on the Soap’, and next we find Pluma Grosvernor starring as corpse in the stage play of Fries’ best seller. Lifting his eyebrow, the Swami proceeded, Barbara Larsen—you are a happy little milkmaid, and here’s that Barnes fellow, Bob, who’d have guessed —a Fuller Brush man. Here’s a quiet lass whom I see working diligently as a nurse at Grace Hospital, and here’s Venus Arnold, 2, 4, 7, 10, 15, egad man! 17 children on your knees! Here again the Swami mopped his brow', then continued: June Mayberry—you are drawing cartoons for the Sunday comics. Crystal Peterman—I see a candy store with you as the manager. Dick Bowser—you are, we might have known—running an information booth. Dorthea Brammer—here the Swami took a long deep look into his magic ball and, as if reluctant to look away, said Dorthea, I see you as a Bubble Dancer at the El Morocco. Dale Moore—you have a w'histle in your mouth— you must be a traffic cop. Stella I.uno-—what’s this screeching? You are singing grand opera with a voice that w'ould make the dead, glad they are. Here the Swami took T. I I ! I f I I I. f £ 16] — — Class Prophecy time to yawn and continued, Hap Plauman, heh, heh, you are life guard at Baldwin Lake. Wanda Raymond, what a fate—you’re captured by a redskin! Jeanne Wright— please remain quiet—Jeanne, you are residing in a little white cottage nestling in a hollow. Look at A1 Renford now would you? He sports a Van Dyke beard and I see him rewriting Einstein’s theory of relativity. Margaret O’Brien, you are busy in a research laboratory searching for a substitute for nylon. Dorothy Kaeding—you are running a beauty parlor in the Fiji Islands, and Earl Lundsberg—fleas I see--you are raising fleas for a flea circus. Now here’s a distinguished looking person— Phyllis Barlow—Dean of Women at the U. of M. Minnie Horton—a farmer’s life for you, and Janet Bauman, it seems you turned uot to be a seamstress.” Again the Swami stopped to remove his turban as before and remained at ease for a moment. Sighing, he continued: Bud Backus, here you are a politician running for the Mayor of Podunk. Joyce Bower, this looks like fun, you have become head hostess at the Stage Door Canteen. Don Brayton, I see you on a desert island and what are you doing? Hmm. Selling shade. Joyce Teufel, I guess you are stuck with selling gum on street corners and Gertrude Rich, you are a Sunday School teacher. Jean Bissell, now here’s a likely profession—you are selling noiseless soupspoons. Nina Sheldon, what’s this? I see busy in your country home. Oh I get it, vou are running a nursery school. Who’s this giggling gal? Frannie Van Allen—you have given your life to gardening and the study of insects. And here’s Cobby Bobby, otherwise know'n as class crud, now a drummer with Spike Jones band. Donna Cannon a peculiar odor arises as I see you are manufacturing Cannon’s Cure-Colds Camphor Capsules, and here are tw'o people together—Virginia Cassady and Lucille Peckham, each of you own one-half interest in Peckham and Cassady’s Beauty Shoppe. Kenneth Thomas. A bench I see. A park bench? No. You are a judge on the Supreme Court Bench. Beverly Smith”—here the Swami looked again as if he didn’t believe w'hat he saw— Beverly, you are a criminal lawyer in Chicago. Jean Livingston, valentines I see. You are writing verses for a valentine company. Chuck Hall, well, you are plaving cornet in your own band. Elton Crawford, wouldn’t you know, you are a barber with butch cuts a specialty. Dale Hubbs 1, 2, 3, and you’re out—at the old Ball Game— Dale you are star pitcher for the New York Yankees. Ginny Silverthorne, ahhh! you are a lovely John Powers model. Luana Fuller, you are a dress designer in New IYork City and Geraldine Wolverton, you are managing Madame De Wolverton’s Success Course. Mary Lou Whiters, boats I see, you are private secretary to Henry Kaiser. Donna Reynolds, I see you reaching for another medal for being the cham-• pion lady basketball player in the U. S. Priscilla Barnes, you are teaching piano to young hopefuls. Virginia Petersen, I see you running an advertising agenc), and here again 1 see double—Leone Snyder and Ruth Hansen, you are perfecting Snyder and Hansen’s bristle-less tooth brushes, and last—Eddie Getzen—shall I be tactfui or truthful? Well, 1 see you Getzen, sitting in a padded cell in Kalamazoo cutting out paper dolls.” As if this last prophecy were too much, the crystal ball suddenly shattered into a million pieces and no one could evermore behold therein these marvelous visions. The Swami removed his turban, mopped his brow, and the last we saw of him he was picking up the pieces. [ 17] Senior Census of 1944 T. NAME SUPPRESSED DESIRE AMBITION FOR 1964 T Barbara Larsen— Barb” Do away with our tests in classes ■ - Stenographer I Marilyn Hansen— Carrots” To be able to type fast Private Secretary Minnie Horton— Meanie” To go to Tennessee Beauty operator _ Joyce Teufel— Toof” To get my fill of candy just once To have a nice home, 6 children and a L husband Luana Fuller— Wana” To go one whole day and not lose my temper Nice home and a family Muriel Forward— Blondie” To be an aviatrix on a transport plane A quiet peaceful home Virginia Silverthom— Ginny” To lead a dance band To succeed in what I do Ruth Hall— Ruthie” I would like to hitch-hike just once A family Donna J. Jacobs— Jake” Well? To be living on my husband's salary Joyce Bower— Joy” To be a housewife To live in Detroit Alfred Renfort— That crazy Renfort” Censored To be in the middle of Tibet Gertrude Rich— Gert” To travel to the Holy Land Bible school teacher Phyllis Kraft— Cleo” Be a business woman Wouldn’t you like to know'? Crystal Peterman— Pete” To attend business college Stenographer Josephine Rigdon— Jo-Jo” Traveling To be settled down for the rest of my life Geraldine Wolverton— Gerry” To hold my temper Travel, but not alone June Mayberry— Blondy” To graduate To be a commercial artist Ruth Hansen— Blondie” To skip school To become a bookkeeper J Albert Backus— Buggy” To give teachers their own tests Anything to please the little woman Bruce Hansen— Dane” Anything but the infantry To be out of the Army Robert Lincoln— Abe” To be a Marine paratrooper To retire to the farm Harold Plauman— Hap” Ensign in the Naval Air Corps A million dollars and a beautiful wife Robert Barnes— Oscar” To teach teachers To retire on a Naval officer's pension Dale Hubbs— Cocky” 1st Lieutenant Army Air Corps Sail around the world Frances Van Allen— Franny To leave Greenville A great tumbling team which would I tour the world f t l� ] Senior Census of 1944 ) PET PEEVE MOST CHERISHED POSSESSION CLASS WILL Book reports Dictionary The task of making the bulletin to anyone who wants it. Report cards Term papers U, S. History book My red hair to Mary Simpson. My super nut deluxes to Barbara Wiersma. People who ask Why?” My memories of Mr, Allin-der’s office My arguments to Nellie Pruitt. Waiting for people My diary My quick temper to anyone who can control it. Slacks with high heels and fur coats Conceited boys American Literature book My pre-flight notebook to next year's class. My blush to anyone who is unlucky enough to have it already. Sinatra fans My friends My pigtails to Sally Ritzema. People who snap their gum Mannerless men One particular Dane Art Shenefield My American Literature book reports to anyone who can find them. Fascinators and Mairzy Doats” My beautiful singing voice? The illusion of intelligence to Lyle Chapman. Not being able to eat all the sweets My Bible My smile to Betty Perkins. I want Cliques Writing themes Report cards (?) Class ring The Girls’ League to next year’s president. Spending dull evenings That is the S64 question My ability to sleep in class to Hank Jensen. Teachers Diary My ability to day-dream to anyone who feels he deserves it. Plaids and stripes My shoes History class My dog My blond hair to Charlotte Jones. Walking alone American Literature Sally Nothing to anyone who wants it. My ability to play baseball to my brother. Frank Sinatra Football shoes My bad luck in sports to Belding. ♦censored 98” in history The police board to Max Guenther. American Literature American Literature My A” book Classification 2-C My size to anyone lucky enough to be that large. Conceited people To be able to tumble My gum to anyone who will take good { 19} Senior Census of 1944 NAME SUPPRESSED DESIRE AMBITION FOR 1964 r Rhea Clifford To get out of school Housewife f Ellen Lawrance— Lornie” To be a professional gambler First soloist, Ballet Russe L Pluma Grosvenor— Pee Gee” To fly my own piane around the world To be out of school [ Ilene Forward To have the combined talents of Misses Sellers and Kern and Mr. Robinson To give book reviews in the high class society of Podunk t Charlette Fries— Sniokie” To be the private secretary of Franchot Tone To have married my boss and have two Tones Dorothy Peterson— Pete” To become a doctor To be teaching nursing to a group of eager girls Donna Cannon-— Cannon” Skipping school on a beautiful day Plenty of leisure with pay Alvin Johnson— Al” To drive a fast car To own a farm Charles Harrison— Harley Charrison” To travel To be a retired farmer Priscilla Barnes— Pris” To own a Buick convertible To be a teacher Kenneth Thomas— Ken” Skip school Be playing baseball Dorothy Kaeding— Dot” To work in a large hospital To be a nurse Max Larsen— Lars” To graduate Millionaire Earl Lundsberg— Squirrelly” Out of school, into the Navy Worker in tool and die shop Venus Arnold, Jr.— Jun” Join Naval Air Force Be a good farmer Virginia Cassaday— Ginny” Visit Hawiian Islands Beauty operator r Don Brayton— Don” To have a date with Miss Farr To graduate r. Donnie Reynolds— Donnie” To graduate Housewife Anne Field— Annie” To write a biography of a certain person To be women’s editor of the Christian Science Monitor r Lucille Peckham— Lucy” To travel To be a teacher r Eleanor Corneil— Sunshine” To be a professional ice skater Housewife L Charles Hall— Chuck” To get into Marines To get out of the Marines i Eddie Getzen— Eggie” Set the world on fire Millionaire I £203 - . 10 1 1 1 senior .ensui or i -r-r MOST CHERISHED PET PEEVE POSSESSION CLASS WILL Flirty people My sailor Pidgeontoed people Toy cat My baton and whistle to anyone who wants to take over. Fickle people A certain picture My U,. S. History to anyone who likes it. Being home at 12 sharp My friends Being called Smokie My reputation My nickname to Sally Ritzenia. People talking about me behind Musical powder box My curious mind to Carolyn Packard. my back Frank Sinatra’s screaming fans Shorthand dictionary The Girls’ League bills to the new treas- urer. American literature Money My ’29 Chevrolet to Vernon Peterson. Crazy drivers My collection of (?) My hall guarding job to some strong armed junior. Highheeled shoes None My piano and music to Charlotte Jones. American Literature Clothes Teasing None My technique of getting the family car to Chuck Vining. My bicycle People who leave the mike and ex- My bicycle My abilities on ihc lathe to Wayne Peter- tension cords in knots sen. Censored Wavy hair My front seat in literature class to Gale Fuller. Superman and Frank Sinatra Ration books My senior play role to any capable junior girl. Women A picture of Dottie Lamour My dates to Ed Blumberg. School A. R. Rain on picnics My diaries, letters, and pic- My always in a hurry” rush to Jeannette - tures Johnson. Being teased That mysterious picture My tardiness record on the bus to Char- lottle Sprague. - Fast gumchewers Happiness and friends My cheerleading duties to the person who can take the task. Getting up to go to school Ration books My ticket selling job to some happy - person. Long hair poetry, foolish women My gift of gab Mert R, may take what he sees fit. 1 121] Senior Census of 1944 NAME Phyllis Barlow— Peaches” Beverly Smith— Bev” Dorthea Brammer— Sista” Harry Perkins— Skunk” Sally Church— Sal” Nina Sheldon Edward Hansen— Ed” Mary Lou Whiters— Continental Kate” Richard Kraft— Dick” Yvonne Jensen— Bonnie” Sheila Johnson— Susy” Dale Moore Wanda L. Raymond SUPPRESSED DESIRE To rocket to Mars To get a butch cut To own a riding academy See the coach doing endurance tests To learn French! Get the school year over quicker Graduate Take a trip to Honeymoon Island off Florida Graduate To see the guy in England To travel Depart from G. H. S. To have him home AMBITION FOR 1964 Stenographer in New York Criminal lawyer To travel T r r L Retire from business Editor of the New Yorker Live in peace in a cottage by the lake Still single Housewife and mother I Retired farmer To live in California Cadet nurse Farming You guess Bob Burk— Cobby” Jean Wright Leroy Stanford Jorgensen Stan” Betty Emmons Phyllis McGee Bruce Chamberlain Richard Bowser Stella Luno— Butch” Jean Livingston— Genius” Agnes Anderson— Mickey” Lee Hansen— Slim” Anne Bradley— Torchy” Not the Infantry Sleep To be able to say Fill her up” Get married To buy clothes for looks alone and forget practicability Let’s not get nosey Bub!! To graduate Sing opera in Podunk Never have to give another oral report To skip school To ignore long term papers To live a full and happy life To own a hash joint Wouldn’t you like to know? Remain single A family To be a full fledged fashion designer A car with five tires and a tank of gas To be a successful business man,. To be alone (?) on a desert island A little house by the side of the road Nurse To be a bachelor To raise a family that I won’t have to send to war r r. i L I [22} Senior Census of 1944 pet peeve MOST CHERISHED POSSESSION CLASS WILL 1 1 1 1 1 Saxophones People who try to be something they really aren’t My book-ends My life My ability to bicker to Shirley Blanding. Scolding people My stuffed soldier boy Committee chairmanships to any junior girl. Senior play A good appetite My morning nap to A1 Bennett. Spike Jones Teddy bear The Hi-Life to next year’s unhappy editor. School and work Flat tires Unknown Tires All my books to any unfortunate senior. People sitting at dances Braces My constant rush to work to Frances Larsen. Flat tires Old Ford My Ford to L. D. Wheclock. Conceited people Letter from England My long bus rides to Alice Williams. History Class ring My locker-mate to Windy”. American Literature My Ford My close class attention to Roger Clifford. Disappointments American Literature The possession of the Navy My good disposition to anyone who doesn’t have one. My drums to Roger Sharpe. Getting up Let’s not get personal Social chairmanship to next year’s workers. Pancake Make-up Curly hair My hair to anyone who wants it. Conceited people My man My laugh to anyone who wants it. Conceited people My books My place in the sextette to a short girl in the alto section. Lack of A” stamps A smile from a certain Junior My seat in American Literature class to some unlucky junior. School My A” ration book My ability to box to Lyle Chapman. People who refer to me as Looney” Lucious Lucius My furnished locked to next year’s occupant. Book reports A certain picture My saxophone to Eleanor Blanding. History tests Old tea pot My candy bars to Maxine Thomas to eat in bookkeeping class. American Literature People who say Guess who?” Four good tires My memories My vision of intelligence to Lyle Chapman. Junior Class Fin : I). Allen, H. Olsen, A. Bennett, L. Chapman, Christensen, H. Bowser, G. Scott, R. Clifford. Second: Mr. Dibble, F. Feinkeene, Skinner. F. Larsen, R. Snyder, U. McGee, B. Denman, C. Packard, J. Clement, S. Blanding, N. Clark, S. Sprague. Third: II. Sellers, F.. Nelson, K. Lincoln, L. Muns, H. Peterman. E. Amidon, F.. Blanding, C. Watson, M. Nielsen, M. Richmond, M. Le Fevre, M. Simpson. Fourth: J. Wheeler, H. Blumberg, M. Gunther, L. Wulf, D. Prevette, D. Harrington, V. Peterson, C. Wood, R. Hansen, L. Hamper. First: G. Fuller, J. O’Conner, C. Vining, B. Van Hoose, S. Moore, Jones, M. Schutts, B. Christensen. Second: C. Jones, S. Kildegard, M. Jensen, R. Nelson, H. Mosher, D. Robertson, J. Puffpaf, A. Afton, L. Van Ocker, D. Green, J. Matson, D. Gtitzen. Third: A. Kildegaard, B. Perkins, J. Bierly, H. Carlin, C. Bailes, E. Johnson, B. Rowe, B. Weirsma, B. Tiffany, N. Johnson, M. Foster, S. Norton, J. Richie, Mrs. Mabie. Fourth: M. Brown, B. Taylor, M. Rasmussen, R. Voss, P. Nelson, W. Peterson, C. Anderson, J. Van Hoose, L. Wheelock, G. Wooten, J. Cory. £24} 1 « 1 JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Agnes Kildegaard - - - - Secretary Gale Fuller .... Vice-President Jack Van Hoose - - - - Treasurer Eleanor Amidon .... President I 1 1 I I 1 You’ve got to hand it to the Junior Class. Seriously, they harnessed all that surplus energy and really zoomed into positions of leadership in school activities. Led by their capable President, Eleanor Amidon, along with Gale Fuller, Vice-President; Selma Kildegaard, Secretary; Jack Van Hoose, Treasurer; and advisors, Miss Sellers and Mrs. Maine and Mr. Dibble, they really went to town. Nan Clark, Johnny O'Connor, and Charles Woods dish out the law in a stern manner at Police Board meeting. Wayne Petersen, A! Bennett, Johnny O’Connor, Fd Blumberg, Mert Rasmussen, Chuck Woods, Chuck Vining, Harley Bowser (Junior), and Gale Fuller represented their class on the Varsity Squad. Gale won glory for his class as basketball captain this season. Members of the Junior Class in Band are too numerous to even mention; and the same thing may be said about Glee Club, for the number of Junior boys and girls in both organizations really adds up! Able representatives of their ciass on the Girls’ League Board are Jeanne Bierly, Shirley Norton, Jeanne Clement, Betty Perkins, Marcia Richmond, Selma Kildegaard, Eleanor Krebs, and Jeanette Cory. Lyle Chapman represented Greenville at the District Speech Contest, tying for first place in the oratorical contest. Shirley Blanding, Da e Filgas, Carolyn Watson, Lyle Chapman, Ruth Nelson, Betty Perkins, Jim Potter, and Max Guenther, took part in this year’s successful All-School Play. In combination with the Class of ’44, the Juniors made a huge success of the Junior-Senior Prom. Their St. Patrick’s Day party really got hep in a big way when the large majority of high school students turned out for the big occasion. At the C. C. C., their Calamity Costume Party, (or was it their Costume Calamity Party?) won the prize for bringing in the most money. Yep, the Junior Class has really gone to town, and just wait until next year when they will surely rise and shine! at. Patrick's £25} Sophomore Class First: C. O’Betts, I). Weber, A. Cornwell, G. Ackley, V. Salyer, I). Sweat, J. Nelson. Second: J. Sayles, S. Snow, R. Soss, R. Rich, M. King, B. Martin, H. O’Brien, R. St. Peters, S. Rutherford, B. Carpenter. Third: B. Robinson, B. Shilling, G. Neilson, E. Emmons, A. Hansen, F. Spear, S. Ritzema, V. Conroy, M. Rydahl, Miss Farr. Fourth: L. VanHorne, L. Millard, I). Jensen, R. Taylor, 1). Johnson, A. Taylor, J. Hansen, 1). Thompson, W. Petersen, A. Vining. First: E. Petersen, E. Rydahl, J. Hough, E. McMceken, R. Kraft, R. Craft, H. Blumherg, R. Hersey. Second: S. Cornwell, B. Peterman, M. Howell, K. Hill, B. Baker, T. Brown, N. Hansen, T. Schutt, C. Schweitzer. Third: H. Smith, P. Wilson, L. LeFevre, C. Laper, A. Williams, J. Jorgenson, Moore, I, Jurden, Miss Bates. Fourth: J. Derosha, T. Wilcox. G. Black, M. Hansen, A. Hanwn, K. Rasmussen, M. Guernsey, J. Fisher, B. O’Conner, J. Irish. {26} V SOPHOMORE Barbara Martin Jack Hansen - - Shirley Snow -Alex Taylor When the school year began in ’43, the Sophomore Class was indeed a puzzle to the other classes in school. No one knew just what they would turn out to be. But as time went by, various pieces were fitted in together. First came the election of officers: President, Barbara Martin; Vice-President, Jack Hansen; Secretary, Alex Taylor; and Treasurer, Shirley Snow. The students with the help of their advisors — Miss Farr, Miss Bates, and Miss Robinson, added more clever pieces during the year, including the original Sophomore Party, the Penny Arcade and telegrams at the C. C. C., and the winning of top honors in the Class Basketball Tournament. Then, too, more useful parts were added by the once-puzzling sophomores who took part in band, glee club, F. F. A., athletics, and forensics, as well as dramatics. When all these parts were assembled, the Sophomores were no longer a puzzle, but presented a picture of a class that was really going places. 1 1 1 1 CLASS OFFICERS - - - - President • - Vice-President - - - - Treasurer - - - - Secretary |i'h( C27) Freshman Class first: F. Ranney, H. Weber. C. Johnson, H. Smith, M. Christiansen, B. Fcnstcmachcr, I). Christensen, L. Simmons, T. Norton. Second: A. Thompson, D. Wright, M. L. Comstock, M. McGee, L. Sheldon, M. F. Olsen, E. Longstreet, E. Horton, J. Russell, T. Pruitt, M. Bird, B. Johnson. Third: M. Puffpaff, B. Bierly, J. Anderson, B. Main, G. Godfrey, V. Moore, A. Guernsey, E. Young, M. Mason, J. Schrader, Miss Hornbeck. fourth: M. Jones, H. Lawrence, D. Law ranee, M. Hansen, M. Garlick, B. Rasmussen, J. Howell, V. Larsen, L. Finch, B. Benedict, G. Blumberg. first: I). Perkins, W. O’Conner, K. Schutt, R. Culbertson, C. Benedict, R. Staffen, 1). Chap- man, L. Walker, H. Tiffany. Second: H. Hill, M. Denman, N. Whitelaw, N. Howes, G. Ingraham, M. Huntley, G. Mattsen, C. Moore, M. Fcldt, B. Bird, A. Hansen, M. Hansen, M. Simpson, A. Thompson. Third: Mr. Converse, J. McMahon, H. Peterman, C. Nelson. F. Braden, P. Higgins, C. Mit- chell, B. Williams, D. Harmer, G. Neilson, H. Martens, J. McMecken, I). Jensen, Mr. Heinzelman. fourth: D. Lavender, J. Bailey, R. Blanding, E. Sheldon, A. Strieker, C. Bidstrup, C. Wise, G. Neilson, H. Adams, R. Bristol, F. Austin, R. Taylor, R. Phillips, J. Coats, M. Taylor. {28} FRESHMEN OFFICERS « Dick Culbertson Glen Lincoln - - Fred Ranney - - Dorothy Wright - 1 1 I I I A new constellation has appeared on the horizon of Greenville High School. It was dim at first, but the local learned ones say it is in its ascendancy now. They have chosen to designate by the name Class of ’47.” This constellation is composed of many stars, some bright and others dim. Six of the brightest stars have titles added to their names: they are recorded thus: President, Glen Lincoln; Vice-President, Dick Culbertson; Secretary, Frederic Ranney; Treasurer, Dorothy Wright, and aldermen, Harold Hill and Mildred Simpson. When viewed through various types of telescopes, better known to us as Athletics, Forensics, Glee Club, Band, Freshmen F. F. A., tumbling, and All-School Play, some of these stars shine very brilliantly indeed. Another phenomenon we have observed is the ring of three stars that revolve around the other stars, and by some unexplained pressure-make these others move in the right order and direction. These three heavenly bodies are known by the names of Miss Hornbeck, Mr. Converse, and Mr. Heinzleman. Another strange occurrence was noted on the evening at March 24th, when some of these stars appeared to be grouped in a new constellation or play as it was better identified. This unusual arrangement, under the sign of the planet C. C. C., lasted only a few hours, and was called by the name Willy the Wallflower.” We have watched this new constellation with great interest since its first appearance last September, and we are sure that As time goes by” it will eclipse many previous constellations, and shine even more brightly on the Greenville horizon. - Vice-President - - - President - - - Secretary - - - T reasurer {291 [30} £ If ] SNOIlVZINVOaO 1. Cocky is bald 2. Nancy Clark 3. Shire Blanding 4. Billy Shakespeare (Modernized) 5. Benny and Gunga 6. King Bobby Queen Eleanor I 7. Johnny Johnson 8. A1 and Mary Lou 9. Stella and her secret love 10. Abe and Pluma 11. ’’Sista” Brammer 12. Bubble dancers 13. The cast of '’Don’t Take My Penny” 15. Shirley Blanding and Dave 16. A1 Ren fort 17. Flat River Tonsorials 18. Lornie and Bev {52} N. Clark, C. Jones, B. Martin, I). Reynolds, S. Cornwell, G. Lincoln, H. Hill, J. Hough, Mr. A. F. Allinder, M. Hansen, C. Cornwell, B. Burk, H. Plauinan, E. Getzen, L. Hansen, I. Chapman, E. Amidon, R. Hall, M. Simpson, J. Wright, G. Fuller, R. Lincoln. Student Council Greenville’s student government has had another successful year under the leadership of Mayor Christie Cornwell; Chief-of-Police Harold Plauman; Secretary Marilyn Hansen; and Treasurer Bob Burk. These officers, who were elected last spring by the student body, were on hand with plans and preparations when the fali term opened. Capable session aldermen were soon appointed and the government began its smooth functioning. Confronted with the problem of losses from lockers the council set up the hall monitor system that checks all people in the hall during classes. The traditional parties and activities were sponsored by the council with record attendances at the Fall Party and the honor banquet. The Council’s treasurer, Bob Burk, reigned as king of the highly successful C. C. C. The police board handled all cases of violation of session rules. Only one case was appealed to the Council where the verdict of the police board was upheld but the sentence was slightly changed. This organization gives its members an opportunity to learn and practice the principles of representative government in school so that they can be more useful and intelligent citizens of their community, state and national governments. This Page Sponsored by Doll Irish's Grocery [333 Sealed: E . Cannon, M. Howell, J. Cory, P. Kraft, N. L. Hansen, J. Bierly, J. Orcn. Standing: D. Green, E. Krebs, M. King, S. Kildagaard, D. Lawrence, M. Richman, G. Rich, B. Perkins, J. Clement, P. Higgins, S. Nortin, J. Mayberry, M. Bird. Girls’ L eague A high school of all-round girls is the aim of the Girls’ League. The League, organized seven years ago, has become a vital part in the school program. Each Monday, President Phyllis Kraft calls the board meeting to order to discuss and plan the various activities of this all-girl club. In addition to the traditional Christmas Pageant, style show, and Valentine party, the girls planned and carried out a most successful Sadie Hawkins’ Party and an afternoon tea dance to w'hich they invited all the High School boys. All-around girls cannot be developed with attention only to social events so the girls have undertaken to render acts of service whenever possible. In November they sponsored a clothing campaign to furnish needy children in this country and abroad with warm clothes. At Christmas time session periods were used for decorating nutcups for use in hospitals, and throughout the year Red Cross sewing was done. The physical fitness aspect of life is encouraged by the athletic point system under which girls, active in sports, arc awarded numerals and letters. The climax of the year came June seventh when the underclassmen honored the girl graduates at a beautiful, and impressive banquet. At this time, the new officers took over their duties. This Page Sponsored by 7ol ’s Jewelry Store [34 5 A. Hansen, M. Jensen, J. Bierly, M. Bird, M. Brown, B. Martin, A. Williams, P. Kraft. Girls' League Red Cross Greenville students have been doing their bit throughout the year by making articles for the Junior Red Cross. The sewing classes made utility bags and hospital bedside bags. Meanwhile a few energetic members of the Girls' League met each Thursday evening to sew robes, bed jackets, layettes, and utility and bedside bags. Martha Bird and her miniature radio were always on hand to cooperate with such zealous seam- stresses as Phyllis Kraft, Barbara Robinson, Nancy Clark, Anne Field and Alice Williams. I During the first semester a Red Cross schedule was carried on in the League room during sessions. The girls decorated nut cups, made Christmas cards and scrapbooks for hospitalized soldiers. While the quotas represented the work of only a small minority of girls, those who contributed their time and efforts have certainly contributed to the war effort of the community. I I This Page Sponsored by Hansen's Restaurant [35] Seated: Treasurer, W. Petersen; President, K. Thomas; Vice-President, 1). Hubbs. Standing: J. O’Connor, C. Vining, 1). Weber, M. Hansen, A. Bennett, A. Cornwell, G. Fuller, E. Crawford, C. Obetts, II. Bowser, Coach J. Heinzelman. Last Row: B. Barnes, B. Lincoln, E. Hansen, A. Taylor, I). Johnson, M. Larsen, M. Rasmussen, G. Wooten, h. Blumberg, C. Wood. Varsity Club After two years of inactivity the Varsity Club was leorganized this year by thirteen veteran lettermen. The men responsible for the new lively spirit included A1 Bennett, Ed Blumberg, A1 Cornwell, Elton Craw'ford, Gale Fuller, Bruce Hansen, El Hansen, Dale Hubbs, Don Johnson, Wayne Peterson, Mert Rasmussen, Alex Taylor and Ken Thomas. It w'as these boys who selected Ken Thomas as president, Dale Hubbs for vice-president and Wayne ( Pete”) Petersen for the dual job of secretary and treasurer. At the close of football season an interested student body looked on while letter winners Bob Barnes, Junior Bowser, Merton Hansen, Max Larsen, Bob Lincoln, Carl O’betts, Darold Weber, Chuck Wood, Gilbert Wooten and John O’Conner were put through the miseries of an initiation. The varsity club renew’td the inter-class basketball tournament. The championship was hotly contested by both players and spectators. The sophomores took the title from the juniors by a single point. The hilarious game of donkey basketball w'as brought to Greenville under the sponsorship of the club. Needless to say everyone enjoyed watching the varsity whip the faculty. err Money raising projects included several dances, a basketball concession at the C. C. C. and promotion of season baseball tickets. The treasury of the varsity club is now well padded with money which will be used to send the twelve senior members to Detroit. This Pane Sponsored by Kemp Insurance Sure t 36 J This Page Sponsored by Metzger's Incorporated C37] Band And die band played on” — every morning first hour as anyone who chanced to pass the band room door could tell you. If one happened to peek inside he would see Mr. Gorman leading the band in a performance of Strauss’ Voices of Spring” or Duke Ellington’s Caravan.” Yes, the band is surely a versatile group and has afforded much pleasure during the past year. If the band’s schedule were to be put down in march form it might look something like this: Title — The Greenville High School Band; 1943-’44. Composer — Mr. Gorman. Introduction — Formation marching on the football field. First Strain — Performances at band rallies. Second Strain — A series of winter concerts. Trio — Open-air concerts in Tower Park. MAJORETTES J. Cory H. Carlin M. O’Brien This Paf e Sponsored by Alma's Ready-to-Wear Shop {38} First Row: F. Ranney, D. Jensen, M. Huntly, J. Clement, C. Packard, S. Blanding, N. L. Hansen, C. Jones, J. Russell, B. Peterman, J. Livingston, V. Gasel, S. Church, S. I.uno, M. Hansen, M. Richmond, M. LaFevre, U. McGee, R. Colbertson, I.. Walker. Second Row: R. Burke, C. Sweitzer, B. Carpenter, M. PuffpafT, J. Matson, M. Comstock. B. Denman, V. Cassaday, N. Johnson, B. Bird, M. Bird, A. Hansen, J. Brown, B. Main, G. Godfrey, M. McGee, S. Kildegaard, M. Simpson, C. I.aper, B. Cook, Miss Bates. Third Row: R. Hansen, B. Johnson, J. PufTpaff. S. Johnson, S. Rutherford, M. Mason, J. Schrader, C. Moore, G. Neilsen, M. Hansen, M. Fcldt, M. Rydhal, A. Kildegaard, V. (Conroy, M. Simpson, D. Wright, N. Clark, J. Corey, C. Sprague, A. Williams, J. Jorgenson, M. King, W. Rich, D. Moore, P. Barnes, A. Bradley, 1). Jacobs, J. Wright. Fourth Row: C. Harrison, F. I.undsherg, P. McGee, K. Hill, B. Baker, H. Mosier, J. Anderson, J. Mayberry, H. Carlin, A. Hansen, 1). Lawrence, F. Amidon, G. Rich, 1. Forward, L. Muns, E. Blanding, S. Ritz.ema, B. Perkins, J. Bierly, M. Brown, R. Hall, B. Shilling, D. Lavender, J. Coats. Glee Club There's a song in the air” four days a week, as strains of melody come drifting into our classrooms. This welcome music emanates from room 117, where the Glee Club assembles during activity-study period every day but Wednesday. This year the group has been enlarged to include ninety-three warblers, both boys and girls. Under the capable direction of Miss Maryhelen Bates, they have been busy practicing for a spring concert and for thir lovely music at the school Christmas program. The double sextette has entertained at several occasions during the year and has turned in fine performances. SEXTETTE Front Row: P. McGee, B. Carpenter, S. Blanding, Miss M. Bates, J. Clement, S. Church, S. Luno. Second Row: M. LcFcvre, R. Hall, E. Bland- ing, I. Forward, J. Mayberry, U. McGee. t L L {40} First Row: B. Craft, B. Fenstemacher, B. O’Connor, A. Hcrscy, P. Nelson, M. Larsen, J. O’Connor, I). Kraft, G. Fuller, L. Chapman, G. Converse, C. Harrison, J. Hough, J. Fisher. Second Row: J. Nelson, L. Petersen, A. Johnson, J. Wheeler, C. Andersen, E. Hansen, K. Thomas, J. VanHoose, B. VanHoose, V. Arnold, I). Moore, B. Christensen, R. Taylor, L. I). Wheelock, I). Thompson, R. Clifford. Third Row: K. Rasmussen, G. Scott, W. Petersen, M. Hansen, L. Hansen, B. Lincoln, J. Hansen, L. Wolfe, V. Salyer, 1). Sweat, H. Bowser, E. Petersen, B. Kraft, H. Blumherg. F A. Led by their capable president, Richard Kraft, the Future Farmers of America can boast a really full and successful year. Officers for this year were: President, Richard Kraft, Vice-President, Johnny O’Connor; Secretary, Gale Fuller, Treasurer, Max Larsen, and last but not least, their capable advisor, Mr. Converse. Various community service activities were sponsored by the F. F. A. Two classes of adult education were sponsored. Eighteen members carried on milk-testing programs for their home herds. The Ralston-Purina Company appreciated the aid given them by the F. F. A. members for the wartime conservation of feed materials, by surveying farms in the community in order to determine whether or not approved agricultural practices were being used. Johnny O’Connor and Jack Hough represented Greenville Chapter as delegates to the State F. F. A. Convention. Greenville was well represented in the District F. F. A. Contests, when Lee Hansen and Ed Hansen placed second in the livestock 1 loss prevention demonstration Division, and Lyle Chapman placed third in the Public Speaking Contest. Activities to provide funds for the chapter treasury were many and successful. Over S 300 worth of garden seeds were sold. The programs for the basketball tournaments were printed by the F. F. A. They have sponsored two school dances; also, boxing, as their concession at the C. C. C. The planting of 15,000 pine seedlings in the school forest, was another contri-I bution by our competent F. F. A. All in all, the Future Farmers of America rate worthy applause for a wholly successful year. t This Page Sponsored by Gerald's Apparel Shop C-fi} First Row: C. Harrison, S. Moore, E. Lundsburg, J. Shutt, C. Longstreet. Second Row: R. McMeeken, R. Fenstmacher, R. Jorgensen, F. Ranney, M. Christensen, C. Bidstrup, C. Nelson, H. Martins, L. Walker, W. O’Connor, I). LeFevrc, E. Longstreet. Third Row: V. Larsen, Bristol, E. Sheldon, I). Lavender, R. Blanding, J. Bailey, R. Voss, H. Adams, G. Neil son. The Projector Club The work of this group can be summed up in one sentence. They did a swell job! Vi here would all of us be without them and their amplifiers and projector machines? Without a good many things we look forward to every year, that’s all. No parties, without the amplifier to give us sound in the form of Harry James, Spike Jones (?), Duke Ellington, and others; no assemblies in gym where it is next to impossible to hear anything without the mike; and no movies to get us out of class occasionally. The Projector Club proudly boasts a membership of 30 or more students, two of them girls, believe it or not, with Earl Lundsberg, President; Claude Longstreet, Secretary; and Ernie McMeeken, another member of the executive staff. Let’s hand them a round of applause for a hard job, well done! This Page Sponsored by Majestic Restaurant Top How; Earl Lundsberg, C. Cornwell, B. Lincoln, H. Plauman, R. Burke, M. Larsen, R. Hall, Miss Oren. Second Row: A. Andersen, A. Field, J. Mayberry, W. Raymond, C. Hall, B. Backus, E. Getzen, V. Cassady, L. Peckham, P. Barnes, |. Wright. Silling: P. Barlow, I. Forward, B. Larsen, J. Livingston, S. Church, S. Luno, M. O’Brien, B. Smith, 1). Brammer. Hi-Life i 1 1 ) Assorted nuts! That’s what we find as we dip into the little package labeled Hi-Life Staff, for a more fun-loving group never assembled. Included in this category of fun-loving folk is our guiding light, Miss Jane Oren, who found it necessary now and then to crack dow n on us. We had our troubles, you may imagine with the paper shortage, metal priorities and frozen flash bulbs, but the biggest nut to crack was trying to get a photographer. We managed finally to secure one and started on the big job of creating our annual. Well, now' the job is done, and w'e sincerely hope that you find the annual of ’44, as Lil Abner w'ould say, more amoosin than confoosin . This Page Sponsored by A!r. and Mrs. L. liarlc Davidson and Family [43} 1. Wlio in heck is Cobby.” 2. Old Faithfuls 3. Our Fiddling Biology Teacher 4. Mr. Allinder plays basketball 5. What! Mr. Swanton, too. 6. May the best hand win in Rummy 7. Don Johnson 8. Inseparables 9. Oscar 10. Smoky lost her temper. 11. Junior-Senior Prom 12. Miss Hornberk 13. Guess Who? 14. F.ddie Koul's Band 15. Miss Oren {44} ,,V 7 •K • -. :« A, ,: • • r � V •..v • ... •• V, • .r « y ' • A '- • V, 4 • • • • • •'. f |V • • • c •t •. .r • • • • • • .••• •' %. r w • • • • m • • i %• % i •. .•; i -yoct .- % n .• Sr .v£? .W. . CO vvvv- 5 - W «. • � ' t V ' C . . v •f rJ .V • • •l.nf . • ■ .VC ' •' :Vw •• •o . v ,:«rl;,,3;,vr � • . v First Row, Sitting: C. Obetts, J. Fisher, H. Olsen, Cape. K. Thomas, H. Bowser, E. Crawford, A. Horsey, M. Garlick. Second Row: I). Weber, B. Rasmussen, L. Hamper, 1). Huhbs, B. Lincoln, I). Thompson, R. Barnes, A. Cornwell, Coach J. Heinzelman. Third Row: C. Wood, M. Larsen, A. Taylor, W. Peterson, I). Johnson, G. Wooten, E. Blumberg. f i'A 4 Football The 1943 football season at Greenville High was marked by high standards of teamwork and co-operation. Coach John Heinzelman taught the boys on the squad a great deal in the fundamentals of spirit, football tactics, co-operation and sportsmanship. Although the team was only successful in winning two games out of the eight on schedule they showed a lot of spark and flashes of brilliant playing. Thomas landed a tackle position on the first conference team and Cornwell received a half back job on the second. Seven seniors are lost to the team next year by graduation or previous induction into the armed services. They are Ed Moore, Lewis Schrader, and Elton Crawford of the armed services and Bob Lincoln, Max Larsen, Dale Hubbs and Ken Thomas. Ken Thomas had the honor of captaining the ’43 squad. Some of the boys back for service on the gridiron next year to watch for are Co-captains A1 Cornwell and Harold Olson, Darold Weber, Ed Blumberg in the backfield and linemen Jr. Bowser, Alex Taylor, Gil Wooten, Chuck Wood, and Don Johnson. SCHEDULE FOR 1943 Greenville 7 Stanton 13 Greenville 0 40 Greenville 6 19 Greenville 0 27 Greenville 25 Carson City 0 Greenville 13 Lansing B. V. S. 6 Greenville 0 St. Johns 27 Greenville 0 32 This Page Sponsored by Greenrille Furninre Co. [46] {47} Manager, J. Fisher, A. Cornwell, C. Obetts, 1). Weber, B. Rasmussen, G. Fuller, B. Hansen, I). Hubbs, I.. Miller, R. Taylor, 1). Johnson, W. Petersen, E. Crawford, A. Vining, J. Hough, V. Sayler, L. Hamper, B. O’Conner, J. O’Conner, H. Peterman, C. Vining, L. Hansen, G. Rydal, R. Smith, Asst. Manager, B. Highfield. Basketball Squads The students of dear old G. H. S. really ripped loose and nearly blew the roof off the Belding gym as the Yellow Jackets won an overtime thriller by a 28 to 26 score to give them a clean sweep over their old rivals the Redskins, this year. Any Greenville team that can whip Belding twice in one season and then knock off a nearly unbeatable Hastings squad is truly a success no matter what the rest of the season holds. The Yellowjackets turned in a very creditable season of seven wins and seven losses. 1 he losses w'ere nearly all close and due to the height of the opposition compared to our comparatively small team. Positions on the West Central League Conference team were awarded to Fuller on the First Conference team and Cornwell and Johnson on the second. The seven letter winners on the team were Dale Hubbs, AI Cornwell, Don Johnson, Wayne Petersen, Captain Gale Fuller. Darold Weber, and Elton Crawford. Of the seven only Hubbs and Crawford were seniors, leaving a full five for next season when they should really go to town. Here's luck to them and best wishes from the class of ’44. SCHEDULE FOR 1943-’44 Greenville 24 Edmore 42 Greenville 34... .. Ionia 42 Greenville 36 St. Johns 27 Greenville 36.... Lakeview IS Greenville 20 Stanton 21 24 Greenville 26 St. Johns 20 Greenville 24 Rockford 33 Greenville 34 Lowell 33 Greenville 28 Belding 26 Greenville 29 Belding 27 Greenville 33 Lakeview 49 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Greenville 26 Ionia 29 L8 Greenville 35 Hastings 45 Greenville 21 Ionia 37 Tbit Puge Sponsored by IligbfieIJ's Drug Com puny £48} First Row, Silling: E. Crawford, 1). Weber, G. Fuller, A. Cornwell, C. Obetcs, I). Hubbs. Second Row, Standing: J. Fisher, K. Taylor, W. Petersen, 1). Johnston, B. Hansen, B. Highfield, Coach J. Heinzelman. P ■P Left to Right: J. Fisher, B. O’Conner, B. Rasmussen, V. Salyer, L. Miller, L. Hansen, L. Hamper, J. O’Conner, C. Vining, G. Rydal, R. Smith, B. Hightield, Assistant Manager. Front: J. Hough, Coach J. Heinzelman, H. Peterman. This Page Sponsored by Greenville Gas Co. [49} 1 1 1 1 1 I Firs Row: Miss Robinson, J. Jorgensen, E. Cornell, M. Huntley, D. Wright, N. Whitelaw, P. Kraft. Second Row: H. Peterman, I). Lawrence, I). Brammer, B. Robinson, I. Bierly, B. Carpenter, J. Cory, M. PufTpaflf, R. Nelson, M. Simpson, I). Peterson. Inst' : Brammer. Bowling The girls’ athletic program, under the direction of Miss Robinson, has been an active one this year. Greater interest was shown in Wednesday evening intramural games of basketball, kickball, and softball than ever before. The energetic game of bowling captured the fancy of many a Greenville lassie this fall so that every Tuesday after school an enthusiastic group of bowlers and beginners gathered at the local alleys to try their luck at knocking down those ten pins. The girls will verify the statement that any kinks and pains that resulted from an especially energetic roll of the ball down the alley—(or gutter)—was worth the trouble in weight which was lost. All of the underclassmen are already looking forward to next year’s shout, Set ’em up on three!” [51} Getzen, Cornell, Bierly, Backus. Cheer Leaders Here are those two hep kittens, and two peppy guys who made the halls of G. H. S. ring with yells. If there wasn’t a svay to have an assembly, they made one — remember those noon sessions? At all the games, even those cold rainy football nights, they made us hoarse trying to keep up with their enthusiasm. We hope that next year’s classes will be as lucky as we were in finding clever, conscientious yell leaders to maintain our school spirit. [52] ADmin Faculty and Administration School without teachers wouldn't be school, and, needless to say, G. H. S. is very well supplied. When we stop to consider, we realize what a talented faculty teaches us the rudiments of readin’, writin’, and 'rithmctic. lake, for instance, Mr. Swanton, it’s a wonder he’s still with us, after those classes of his. It is also a wonder how Mr. Swanton keeps his cquilibruim when his students try to blow up the lab. . . . Then there is Mr. Houck and his ability to enter a room so quietly. This fact has baffled many a mischievous student. How'ever, from the sounds we hear from the shop, we believe Mr. Houck keeps his students busy. . . . Mr. Robinson has a talent for w'riting (and giving) tests. Get ready to write” is familiar to the ears of all his students. They can’t forget, either, his tales of Jake Bundy, Joe Doakes, Bill Me Sweeney, and John D. Gotrocks. ... Of course wre realize it isn’t the school, it’s the principal of the thing,” and Mr. Allinder is a good one (we mean principal not thing!). He is a friend to all G. H. S. students, and helps them to stay in the straight-and-narrow.” . . . The friend of the Ag Mr. Allinder boys who deserves so much credit for saving them from the horrors of many dull classes is Mr. Converse. We trust, however, that the boys are gaining invaluable experience from judging contests and field trips. . . . For pepping up a pep assembly Mr. Heinzelman is Johnny on the spot. He has done a splendid job of coaching this year. . . . Our talented band director, Mr. Gorman, is a valued member of the faculty. Just listen to a rendition of a stirring march or a graceful waltz and you will see what we mean. . . . Remember how grateful you were to Mrs. Eichclberg when she told you that you didn’t have the mumps? School nurses with pleasant personalities can’t be found everywhere. Naturally G. H. S. is proud of its nurse. . . ., Now take Miss Oreri she is constantly on the buzz, occupied with the business of the Girls' League or the Hi-Life staff. . . . One of the new members of the faculty is Miss Helen Bates. What couldn’t we do on those U. S. history tests with a mind like hers! . . . Another new member of the faculty is Miss Farr, and who could ask for anything better than pretty blue eyes, a good sense of humor, and a cheerful giggle. Yes, siree — Miss Farr fits the description perfectly. . . . And as for the teacher in 202 his theme song seems to be Take It Easy.” Yes, it is Mr. Dibble. He has been doing a fine job of helping the council treasurer and struggling with unpromising bookkeepers. As for friendliness, we will qualify Mrs. Mabie. She keeps her students busy with lots of work and lots of fun. . . . Running the Greenville public school system means a lot of hard work and headaches, but we can’t think of anyone who could do the job more thoroughly and cheerfully than Mr. Mr. Mabie First Row: Mr. Vcrn Mabic, M. Mabie, M. Kern, H. Sellers, G. Non, V. Hombeck, G. Crawford. Second Row: A. Gorman, L. Hickelhcrg, J. Orcn, H. Bates, N. Farr, G. Dibble. Third Row: S. Swanton, R. Houck, L. Robinson, A. Allinder, C. Converse, J. lleinzelman. Right: Robinson. 1 1 Mabie. . . . The teacher who takes the prize for overtime activity at G. H. S. is none other than our busy and beloved Dusty,” better known to most of us as Miss Kern. . . . Miss Sellers is a most industrious teacher, as any student can tell you. It’s a sure bet that the Seniors will never forget how to write book reports and long term papers! . . . Our ally, helper, and general information bureau for those (censored) term papers, biographies, and book reports is Mrs. Nott, who keeps the library running smoothly. . . . The number one source of help for anything from thread, pins, and tacks, to advice on serving a banquet is Miss Hornbeck who has added Red Cross work to her regular home-economics schedule, and kept her fine sense of humor too. . . . Familiar cries to Mrs. Crawford are, Please give me a stencil for Mrs. Mabie,” and I’d like to get my lab ticket.” What would the school — and Mr. Mabie — do without her? . . . The guiding light of all our promising young artists is Miss Reichard. Can you imagine any school activity without help front the art department? . . . With windows w'idc open and few minutes of do, mi, sol,” we find the Glee Club ready for another rehearsal. The credit for so successfully managing this year’s Glee Club rightfully goes to Miss Maryhelen Bates. . . . Finally we find that active little lady with the friendly smile, Miss Robinson, the popular gym teacher. She keeps even the laziest girls active in gym class. 1 1 [55) Sponsors ★ VAN’S PAINT SHOP NELS CHRISTENSEN J. C. PENNY CO J. H. RITZEMA GOLD S DRUG STORE GITTLEMAN’S STYLE SHOP GAMBLE STORE GREENVILLE CAFE O’CONNER S SHOE STORE GREENVILLE HDWE. CO. McLELLANS 5 10 ★ [56} r r r L L [ r r r t