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

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1946 volume:

—Hi-Life 1946 Published by the Senior Class of 1946 Editor MARGARET KING Business Manager AL VINING Foreword . . . Greenville has distinguished itself in the field of sports in the past two years by winning three championships — football, basketball, and baseball. Thus, we have used a sports theme throughout our book. As a symbol of the theme we have used the Yellow Jacket. We hope that you will like the 1946 Hi-Life and that it will recall for you pleasant memories of vour life in Greenville High School. £4} Dedication . . . To Mr. John Heinzelman, in appreciation for his fine leadership in football, basketball, and baseball; and his friendliness around school, we, the class of 1946, proudly dedicate our Hi-Life. £5] First row: J. Jorgensen, N. Hansen, H. O’Brien, M. King, A. Williams, A. Hansen, B. Robinson, F. Spear. Second rou . Miss Anderson, E. Rydahl, B. Baker, J. Sayles, V. Conroy, B. Carpenter, B. Martin, M. Rydahl, B. Shilling, S. Cornwell, A. Vining, L. Hansen, L. Van Horn. Third row: H. Nord, D. Johnson, A. Taylor, G. Irish. The Authors Yellow Jacket, as the faithful mascot of the Hi-Life for 1946, would like to introduce to you, the busiest group around the school, the annual staff. In case you have not dropped in at room 114 any day during activity period or any evening when the staffers” were hard at work, he would like to give you a glance into the inside of publishing a Hi-Life so that you may thoroughly understand the real work involved. This year such a visit finds long-suffering Editor Margaret King, ten miles deep in copy, making and checking assignments, trying desperately to find some one to type last minute copy. Ably assisting her are Harriet O’Brien, Nata Lou Hansen, and Joan Jorgensen as literary editors. (Did you ever try your hand at writing class histories, class write-ups, and prophecies?) Class organization work headed by Barb Robinson and Marion Rydahl is taking the time and help of nearly all the staff. Louis Van Horn is easily recognized by his theme song, Does anyone know where we can get some flashbulbs?” as he tries to get all the pictures suggested by his fellow staff members. Bursting out of his circulation department and publicity work with Jerry Irish, Ajax is heard voicing a new idea, while Louis Hansen, Harold Nord, and Don Johnson listen carefully hoping it might improve their sports section. Dashing into the room, Eugene Rydahl, Sharon Cornwell, and Shirley Snow are glad to take a minute (only a minute) to tell of the joys and woes of picture taking and planning. But sitting way over in one corner of the room as if trying to get away from the noise and confusion caused by rhe activity of the rest of the group are A1 Vining, business manager and Ruby St. Peters literally tearing their hair trying to make the budget balance. Any schemes for making money? (Better ask the Varsity Club, or is that how Mr. Heinzelman lost his hair?) Hard at work with pen and ink, art creator Jane Sayles asks our opinion about her cover idea, whereas that noise floating down from upstairs is merely the Hi-Life typists, Virginia Conroy, Faith Spear, Barb Shilling, Barb Baker, Anita Hansen, Barb Carpenter hard at work. Finally (if you could gain her attention for a minute) Yellow Jacket presents Miss Anderson who has survived another year of annual publishing. The net result is before you. We hope you approve. £6) {7] FRANCIS LARSEN —A. F. ALL1NDER Behind the Desks Superintendent Vern E. Mabie is the administrative head of Greenville High, while Mr. Allinder, our principal, has the difficult job of keeping the machinery of our school government running smoothly. In the sunny sewing room, the nimble fingers of Greenville High girls fashion chic clothes, under the guiding, watchful eyes of Mrs. Rich. Can you solve a quadratic equation? Do you know binominal thereom? No? Evidently you've never studied math under Mr. Swanton. Probably no other department in Greenville High can boast of being so mechanized as the Industrial Art Department under the care of Mr. Houck. The Limelight now glows on Greenville's Commercial Department which offers students actual vocational training in many of the business activities involved in the world of today. Friendly Mrs. Mabie heads this department. That little lady witli the big smile is Miss Bauman who leads the girls in clean, wholesome sports. Nurse Lucille Eicekelberg is on call every day for the usual care of cuts and bumps and bruises. £«} Librarian Mrs. Nott keeps us informed of all the latest books and articles. The great (?) Senior Play was under the guiding eye of Miss Gray. With the bust of Shakespeare on the floor, and Lit.” books in hand. Miss Sellers and her students lend the proper literary air to her department. Mrs. Crawford, Mr. Mabie's private secretary', is constantly on the job; and Francis Larsen deciphers Mr. Allinder's notes. Mr. Robinson, of the Get ready to write fame teaches U. S. History in 315. Our Varsity squads enjoyed a successful season under the leadership of Mr. Heinzelman. General charge of the Girls' League is in the hands of Miss Farr. Miss Woods is well known in the Math. Department. Of course, everyone knows Mrs. Briggs, the Junior High Principal. We have a number of new teachers at G. H. S. this year. Those who joined the faculty in September were: Mr. Ockstadt, who was recently discharged from the navy; Miss Emery, who teaches junior high history; Miss Moore, who is a commercial teacher; Miss Griswold who teaches biology; Miss Gourley of junior high and Mr. Aho, who is replacing Mr. Converse as Ag. teacher. Miss Wood is a junior high teacher. Last but not least is Miss Anderson without whose friendly advice and cooperation our Hi-Life would not have been possible. First row (Left to right): H. Sellers, B. Bauman, J. Gray, V. Mabie, E. Walters, E. Briggs, M. Feighner, J. Gourley. Second row: M. Anderson, I. Woods, G. Crawford, M. Emery, N. Farr, M. Moore, M. Wood, S. Griswold. G. Nott, M. Mabie, A. Rich. Third row: J. Heinzelman, A. Gorman, R. Houck, S. Swanton, A. Allinder, G. Ockstadt, G. Converse. £9) Left to right: Jerry and 'Jitney;” Ritzi Toes; Carp?, How Schutt has grown! Fisher, Fuller and Fuller. Kitty, Two bits; Coach John, age 6; Smitty; Faithful; What goes on?; Quite domestic, Betty; Lazybones; Howie; The Jensens; Windy; Alva; Is it that bad, urt? Bashful Mary Lou; Mr. Purdy; Gunga; Jerry. {10} The Classes B. Kraft. M. Kinit, A. Vining, R. O’Connor We Made It As we entered the school that September morning in 42 we were greeted by the Yellow Jacket. Under his constant guidance we began our Freshman year by electing our class officers: President, Alva Cornwell; Vice President, Joan Miller; Secretary, Alice Williams; and Treasurer, Bob Shriber. We were well represented in band, Glee Club, and sports. Our penny arcade at the C. C. C. started our first big success. We plunged into our Sophomore year under the leadership of our President, Barbara Martin; Vice President, Jack Hansen; Secretary, Alex Taylor; and Treasurer, Shirley Snow. We repeated the penny arcade at the C. C. C. and successfully sponsored an original Sophomore Party. Again we took an active part in band, Glee Club, F. F. A., and athletics, as well as forensics and dramatics. Even the Yellow Jacket grew dizzy watching us slide through our Junior year. We got off to an early start by sponsoring a dance after the first football game. Our all-boy fashion show at the C. C. C. was a great success as was the Junior-Senior Prom. We were represented in the band. Glee Club, police board, and Girls' League board while Tack Hough, Eugene Rydahl, Carl Obetts, Don Johnson, Darold Weber, Leon Millard, Jerry Fisher, Keith Dean, and Harold Nord, captured honors in sports. Our class officers were: President, Jack Hough; Vice President, Albert Vining; Secretary, Nata Lou Hansen and Treasurer, Jack Hansen. We weren't a large class as we entered our Senior year, but our accomplishments were something which made our friend, the Yellow Jacket boast with pride. We were led by our class officers: President, Albert Vining; Vice President, Robert O'Connor; Secretary, Margaret King; Treasurer, Robert Kraft; and our advisers. Miss Anderson were Mr. Swanton. The class went all out for school activities this year. We had members in football, basketball, baseball, band. Glee Club, and Girls' League. Our Night Club at the C. C. C. was a great success, as was the Junior-Senior Prom. Our Senior play Swing Fever was the talk of the town. Other events which will be remembered are the Honor Banquet, Skip Day, Baccalaureate, Commencement, and Alumni. Yes, the Yellow Jacket had a right to be proud of the Class of 46. £12) Afton, Agnes ’'The world, dear Agnes, is strange affair” Girls’ League Board 3 Bailey, Jack I think I am a man of destiny” Band 1, 2 Football 4 Varsity Club 4 Projector Club 1, 2 Baker, Barbara There's humor in it” Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Bauman, Lois A quiet life” Most bashful girl Blanding, Ronald ”A Ford, a can of gas, and thou” Band 1, 2, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Track 4 F. F. A. 2 Judging 2 Senior Play 4 Projector Club 1, 2 Conroy, Virginia Some folks we cannot help liking” Alderman 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Cornwell Sharon You don't have to be big to get along in the world” Student Council 2, 4 Alderman 3 Girls’ League Board, V. Pres. 3 Pres. 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Emmons, Eleanor A penny for your thoughts” Glee Club 4 Fisher, Jerry Success never needs an excuse” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball Manager 2, 3 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Baseball 1 Alderman 3, 4 Hansen, Anita We have great hopes for her future” Student Council 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Bowling 3 Carpenter, Barbara Love is a kind of warfare” Alderman 1 Girls’ League Board 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Declamation 2 Senior Play 4 Sextette 2 Bowling 2, 3 Hansen, Inez Always cheerful” Alderman 3 This page is sponsored by Blanding Dairy £13} Hansen, Jack '“Thou hast seen nothing yet F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3 Class Officer 2, 3 Student Council 4 Police Board 4 Track 4 Alderman 2, 3 Senior Play 4 Johnson, Donald « sports men are known” Alderman 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 2, 3 Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Conference Football Conference Basketball Best boy athlete Hansen, Louis Sober but not serious” Basketball 2 Intramurals 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Alderman 2, 3, 4 Jorgensen, Joan For never an idle moment” Glee Club I, 2 Latin Club 3, 4 Intramurals 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Bowling 2 Police Board 2 Proviso Township High School 1 Hansen, Merton 'Tut-tut. the girls won’t hurt you” Student Council 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, Sec. 4, Pres. Police Board 4, Chief F. F. A. 1, 2, 3. 4, Pres. Judging 2, 3, 4 Class Sheik Jurden, Iva Mae Never say more than is necessary” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Hansen, Nata Lou ”A merry smile goes all the way” Student Council Sec. 4 Alderman 3 Class Officer, Sec. 3 Girls’ League Board, Sec. 2 Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Girls’ State Cutest girl King, Margaret Constant as the North Star” Class Officer, Sec. 4 Girls’ League Board 2 Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Sextette 2, 3 Best Student Hill, Kathleen you cant find anything to talk about, just giggle” Glee Club 1, 2 Intramurals 1, 2 Most cheerful Prettiest girl Kraft, Robert A progressive young agriculturist” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3 Class Officer, Treas. 4 Irish, Gerald ”Music — my rampart” Annual Staff 4 Projector Club 3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3 Laper, Charlene A good disposition is more valuable than gold” Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 This page is sponsored by Gerald’s Apparel £14) LeFevre, Doris There's a good time coming Projector Club 2, Sec. 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Obetts, Carl Among his hobbies are sports and swim min’ ” Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball I, 2 Alderman 3, 4 Intramural 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Most handsome boy Martin, Barbara A lively figure in girls' athletics” Student Council 2, 4, Treas. Girls’ League Board 3 Class Officer 2, Pres. Alderman 2 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Girls' State Most popular girl O’Brien, Harriet A R’ is more than an insect to her” Band 1, 2, 3 Girls’ League Board 4 Annual Staff 4 Class poet Millard, Leon Just call me Red!” Football 1, 3, 4 Basketball 2 Baseball 1, 2, 4 Varsity 3, 4 F. F. A. 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. Basketball 3, 4 Nielson, Geraldine We live but once, so let’s enjoy ourselves” Glee Club 1, 2, 4 Alderman 2, 4 Senior Play 4 Latin Club 3 Class flirt O'Connor, Robert Don’t worry, it makes wrinkles” Alderman 3, 4 Football 1 Basketball 2 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3 Intramural 4 Track 4 Class Officer, Vice Pres. 4 Cutest boy Nielsen, Rosalyn Her hair is as sunny as her heart” Johannesburg 1, 2 Student Council 1, 2 Class Officer, Treas 1 Vice President 2 Secretary 3 Glee Club 1, 2, 3 Intramural 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Petersen, Eldon That man lives twice who lives the first life well” F. F. A. 2 Nord, Harold It’s a mad world!” Band 1, 2 3 Track 2, 4 Golf I Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheer leader 1 Alderman 4 Football 3, 4 Varsity 4 Annual Staff 4 Manistee 1, 2 Hi-Y 2 Petersen, Fern Peace is happiness digesting” Softball 1, 2 Basketball 3 Glee Club 3 Junior Play 3 Montrose High School 1, 2, 3 This page is sponsored by Montcalm Creamery Rasmussen, Keats Order is the reigns in Warsaw Student Council, Mayor 4 Alderman, Sessions 3 Track 4 Police Board 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3 Journalism 3 Senior Play 4 Rich, Wanitta Silent as a shadow Glee Club I, 2 Ritzema. Sally A Greek goddess a la mode Glee Club 1, 2 Student Council 3, 4 Senior Play, Prompter 4 Most dignified girl Robinson, Barbara Women’s only fault (?) is men Glee Club 1, 2 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheer Leader 3, 4 Declamation 2 Senior Play 4 Tumbling 1, 4 Bowling 2 Alderman, Session 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Best girl dancer Best girl athlete Rutherford, Shirley Live we as merry as the day is long Glee Club 2, 3, 4 Sextette 4 Most domestic Rydahl, Marion Somebody said it couldn’t be done Girls’ League Board 1, 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Latin Club, Sec. 4 Salyer, Vincil Farmers are the founders of civilization Basketball 1, 2 Track 4 Intramurals 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Police Board 4 Sayles, Jane 'V! palette and a brush, and what could riches give? Band 1, 2 Latin Club 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Class artist Shilling, Barbara A busy person in a quiet Glee Club 2, 3 Latin Club 3 Annual Staff 4 Snow, Shirley Hitch your wagon to a star Class Officer, Treas. 2 Intramurals 1,2,4 Annual Staff 4 Rydahl, Eugene A friend to everyone Basketball 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 2, 3, 4 Alderman 2, 3, 4 Student Council 4 Police Board 3 Varsity Club 4 F. F. A. 1 Senior Play 4 Annual Staff 4 Most popular boy £16] Spear, Faith True as steel” Girls’ League Board 3 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Softball 1, 2, 3, 4 Bowling 4 Annual Staff 4 St. Peters, Ruby Women were made to be loved, not understood” Girls' League Board 3 Intramurals 2 Annual Staff 4 Sweat, Duane He’ll make a dandy farmer 'cause farmin’ is in his line” F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2 Most bashful boy Taylor, Alex His ready speech flowed fas! and free” Alderman 2 Class Officer 2 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Intramurals 2, 4 Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Conference Football 4 Most likely to succeed Van Horn, Louis O master mind, where are you roaming?” Football 1 Basketball 1 Track 1 Annual Staff 4 Projector Club 4 Photography 5 Burbank, Calif. 1 Vining, Albert Something will come of this” Student Council 1, 4 Alderman 2 Class Officer 1, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2 Annual Staff 4 Declamation 3 All-School Play 2 Stage Craft 3, 4 Boys' State 3 Most dignified boy Class actor Weber, Darold Hold the fort — Vm coming!” Student Council 4 Alderman 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Conference Football 3, 4 Conference Basketball 4 Wilcox, Tom He yawned and laid his cigarette aside” Band 1, 2, 3 Glee Club 2 Projector Club 4 Latin Club 3 Keith, Dean (Not pictured) Live and learn. 1 just live’’ Football 3, 4 Track 4 Alderman 4 Senior Play 4 C. C. C. 3, 4 Jackson 1, 2 Swimming 1, 2 Track 1, 2 Football 1, 2 Williams, Alice Variety is the spice of life” Student Council 3, 4 Alderman 3, 4 Class Officer, Sec. 1 Glee Club 2, 4 Annual Staff 4 Senior Play 4 Johnson, Jeanette (Not pictured) Let me die to the sounds of delicious music” This page is sponsored by Cook’s, a Store for Youth 07] Via the Crystal Ball to 1966 Since we the class of 46” are rather undecided as to our future plans, Yellow Jacket says he will have to help us out. As he begins to look into the Crystal Ball, he sees Sally Ritzema holding a party for some of the graduates of 46, discussing their present occupations. First to arrive is none other than Jeanette Johnson, who is that great musician and is going to demonstrate her ability at the party. Then Yellow Jacket looks and tells us the other lively creatures that are coming to this great event. Here comes Ike — woops! I mean Eugene Rydahl. He is now calling off at the old famous barn dance hall in Chicago. He has come to show us a little of his talent. The other guests that arrived were: Ronnie Blanding, who is walking in his father's shoes running a big creamery in Detroit. Alex Taylor, the man taking watches apart to see what makes them tick (of course, don't take Alex wrong, watchmaking is his business). Don Johnson and Leon Millard, coaching football in Minneapolis. Jack Hansen, living in a cozy little home taking life easy (not single). Lois Bauman and Inez Hansen, running a grocery store. Harriet O'Brien, a dignified teacher. Alice Williams, saying Take shorter steps, Geraldine! in her modeling school in New York. Virginia Conroy and Shirley Snow, getting fat running that Conroy Candy Shop. Agnes and Barbara Baker, making money in Agnes's (no longer Afton's) Beauty Salon. Mert Hansen, still enjoying life single, making all the girls happy. As Yellow Jacket is concentrating seriously he sees there is yet more revealed within the ball. He finds Darold rocking on his knees—1-3-5 — careful. Darold, your knees won't hold many more. Along this same line comes Barb Martin (Fuller) leading a happy married life. Lively Sharon Cornwell, making all those poor school girls suffer with those exercises in gym class. Here we see Eldon Peterson with his fingers all bandaged, must be he's that successful carpenter. Rosalyn Nielsen, famous actress with her name in big lights on Broadway. He can't miss Jerry Fisher, running Fisher's Used Car Shop, with different kinds, colors, and shaped cars. Maybe he won’t have much business with all those helicopters. Speaking of cars, Joan Jorgensen is spending her time at bridge parties getting there in her new Cadillac. This seemed to be all that turned out at Sally's party, or may be Yellow Jacket grew tired. Yes, {18) Yellow Jacket is sound asleep. We hope he wakes up in time to tell us more about those 46” graduates. Hold your breath — he is coming to. Get him a drink of water! Yes, after Yellow Jacket's drink, he is off to work again. He says that was all at Sally's party, but he still insists on telling the following: What do you know, Louis Hansen and Yellow Jacket have decided to travel to hunt up the rest of those 46ers. The minute before they started, Louis received a letter saying his car insurance had expired. Of course, this should be renewed before they started. Ruth Soss renewed it for him. Wanita Rich is also employed there. They were now on their way. When they arrived at Ann Arbor, they stopped at Rutherford's Ice Cream Bar to get a snack. Shirley's helpers are Eleanor Emmons and Iva Mae Jurdens. While at Ann Arbor, they decided to visit the college. They were very happy to talk with Margaret King and Barbara Shilling, who are now teaching there. Speaking of colleges Keats Rasmussen is now Dean of Men at Michigan State College, with Nata Lou Hansen as his private secretary. To top off that busy day, they went to a prize fight with light and heavy weight champions, Bob Kraft and Duane Sweat, respectively. Guess who won! This was a full day so they hurried to find a hotel to get a little shut-eye. At the hotel they find Albert Vining, manager and Jerry Irish, leading the orchestra in the dining hall. In the morning they started out again. They were driving on a country road and all of a sudden the car stopped—that's right—out of gas. Weren't they lucky to have Jack Bailey come along and push them into town. A big carnival was going on in that town that day. They entered the freak building and found Harold Nord charging a quarter to see him turn his eye inside out. Bob O'Connor and Carl Obetts were merly getting paid for their good looks. People were crowding the grandstand to hear Marion Rydahl sing. She was accompanied by Faith Spear. And they also heard Keith Dean, the famous comedian. Just now Louis remembers he was supposed to be back in Greenville in three hours. He started swiftly back. In fact, he was driving a little too fast. Pull over, says the State Police, Louis Van Horn and Tom Wilcox, where do you think you're going?” Louis tried to explain, but it was no use; so, Louis paid the fine and retired. Yellow Jacket is rather disillusioned, but he said he will try to round up the rest. Here is Ruby St. Peters and Kakie Hill running a skating rink at Edmore. Jane Sayles, teaching people art. Barb Robinson, we see as a nurse taking care of the sick dolls. Anita Hansen and Carp, now teaching dancing lessons. Watch out! It looks as if Yellow Jacket is getting pale. Yes— he fainted. Vincil Sayler, driving his ambulance, rushed him to the hospital. He was put under good care with Doris Le Fevre and Charlene Laper as his private nurses. They soon discovered that Yellow Jacket had just worked too hard on this great expedition and was rather tired. Just one day, he was released and felt spry as a chicken. But he said that he wouldn't care to chase those 46ers” again. £DJ So We Are Told NAME SUPRESSED DESIRE FAVORITE SAYING Afton, Agnes, Agony Censored! Ya, but” Baker, Barbara, Barb” To be able to pronounce wait Oh she's nuttier than a fruit cake” Bauman, Lois, BoBo” Travel around the world Blanding, Ronald, Ron Let it go at that Hold it Buster” Carpenter, Barbara, Carp To be a woman lawyer I got a big bang out of that” Conroy, Virginia, Ginny To get a good husband Oh!” Cornwell, Sharon, Butterball' Meeting the sailor I write to (Not my brother) Would you like to go to the show?” Dean, Keith, Queenie” Hubba, Hubba” Caldonia Emmons, Eleanor, Omnie” Oh Fuzz” Fisher, Jerry, Doc” Still supressed Well, come on Hansen, Anita, Tena Learn to play my trumpet Junior” Hansen, Inez, Sye To travel in Europe Hansen, Jack, Jackson Brunettes Hansen, Louis, Lou” I can't tell Tough” Hansen, Nata Lou, Nate Get A” in U S. history It's a gay life, if you don't weaken” Hansen, Merton, Mert” Date June Haver What's a matter ya’ crazy er somethin?” Hill, Kathleen, Kakie” It's too fiendish to be made known Wouldn’t that rot your socks!” Irish, Jerry E., Irish” High School Music Supervisor No kiddin’!” Johnson, Donald, Hardy” Coach Let’s go fellows” Jorgensen, Joan, Jo” Be owner, editor and janitor of the Chicago Tribune Any mail?” Jurden, Iva Mae, Ivy” To sing with an orchestra Seeing is believing King, Margaret, Maggie” That would be telling You make me laugh Kraft, Bob, Kraft” To get out of school Laper, Charlene, Chuck” To have coal-black hair You know what I mean” LeFevre, Doris, Doddy Must 1 answer that I mean Martin, Barbara, Barb” Physical Ed. teacher Huh - Mmm - Huh?” Millard, Leon, Red” Get rich quick Holy Cow” Nielson, Geraldine, Gerry” Don't get personal Come around about 8” £20] IVS,, A w. jo v e sire I old WORST HABIT AMBITION FOR 1966 CLASS WILL Do women admit they have them? Happily married to my dream man My night life too — I won t mention names That's my secret That all depends My being late to sessions to any next year’s student Not studying To have graduated My Bassoon to my unfortunate successor Forgetting sixth hour I’d need a million to support 'em My ability with Fords to any fool Not getting home on time To be a retired secretary My hen” parties to the Jr. girls Winking To be a Mrs. My blue eyes to anyone who wants them. Biting my fingernails You can never tell My rough games of basketball to Shirley Hansen Hie Guess” I will my ability to resist women to Terry Highfield Snapping my gum My fingernail to Betty Main Swearing in Ag. class To be in Alaska My car to Dan Dibble Speeding A designer of leading fashions My half of the mirror in locker 343 to M. Briggs Smelling everything To have accomplished what I set out to do Sleeping Teach Mr. Swanton Physics My technic of sleeping in American Lit to anyone who can get away with it. Blondes, Brunettes and Redheads To have retired and be recuperating I haven't enough of anything to give anything Always in a hurry Well — My dimples to Marvel Mason Girls Be manager of the Detroit Tigers My ability to play baseball to my brother. Merle i ll need more space to list them His name is Ted—but who's going to wait until 1966? My ability to lose things to anyone as careless Day Dreaming A good music teaching job My front row seat in American Lit. to some future senior Eating Coaching football and basketball at I will the lucky breaks I've had in sports to Greenville Louie Smith Navy Undecided Any form of Math to Kitty Filgas Asking people to repeat what they A skilled artist in the field of Chair in band to Greta say Cosmotology Leaving my book report until the Censored My job as Editor of the Hi-Life Staff to next last minute year's editor Foolin’ around Haven't any Anything to anybody who is unlucky enough to get it Getting myself involved To be a beautition happily The color of my hair to anyone unlucky enough unmarried to have it Eating Undecided yet I will the Projector Club to the poor assistant secretary, Betty Giglo. Talking Understand Physics — alas My liking of sport to Jeanette Howell Day Dreaming To be able to travel My term paper to some unfortunate Lit. student Men Happily married My wolf whistle to Jim Sprague {21} So We Are Told NAME SUPRESSED DESIRE FAVORITE SAYING Nielsen, Rosalyn, Roz” To go through Hi-school again Well gee whiz” Nord, Harold, Nordie” To see Grunt Highfield happily married 12 on 1 shifted right let's go” Obetts, Carl, C. J.” To be a happy family man Ok youse guys” O'Brien, Harriet, Hattie To be able to understand Physics Oh h h h” O'Connor, Bob, Ok’ener Ahunting lodge in Vermont Well, I'll be dipped in—? Peterson, Eldon, Pete To learn how to find specific gravity in Physics Ow nuts Petersen, Fern, Kews Tell it to the Marines Rasmussen, Keats To make teachers write a 5000 word term paper Nuts Rich, Wanetta Ruth, Duchess” To be a musician That’s too bad Ritzema, Sally, Ritz Have company in my convertible Doesn't that floor ya” Robinson, Barbara, Robbie To own a convert and live in the west I got a bang out of that Rutherford, Shirley, Squirrely” To be a musician Oh no Rydahl, Eugene, Ike To get an A in Am. Lit. Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone” Rydahl, Marion, Memie To get on the A” honor roll I just about split my sides” Salyer, Vincil, Vince” A Chief Petty Officer in the Navy So you did, so you did Sayles, Jane, Janie” To get A in U. S. History Well, wouldn’t that rip your rompers” Shilling, Barbara, Barb To travel all over the world Now what” Snow, Shirley, Snowflake” Get into the Waves Shor do” Soss, Ruth To have everything the way I want it Spear, Faith, Shorty” To be a social worker in the slums of a city And that ain't all St. Peters, Ruby, Pete To be able to hold my temper Roger Sweat, Duane To be a pilot Holy cow” Taylor, Alex, Ajax To marry a certain nurse Hubba Hubba Van Horn, Louis, Van” To lead a nice, quiet and clean life Dumb Farmer” Vining, Albert, ”A1 To sleep through U. S. Hist. Are you kidding Weber, Darold, Wally” Ah! Ha! Perce Wilcox, Tom, Willie” I don’t suppress 'em Williams, Alice, Flopsie” To fly Oh, Nuts” £22} So We Are Told WORST HABIT AMBITION FOR 1966 CLASS WILL Being late for everything That would be telling My long, blonde hair to Doris Lawrence Traveling to Detroit C. J. Obetts and H. E. Nord DeLuxe sewer cleaners 1 leave the quarter-mile to Einer J. Being late for first hour Head football coach Right half back position to Gayle Petersen Ask Mr. Swanton Well? ? ? One-half the mirror in locker to Marilyn Briggs Those wee hours o’ the morn' Be 17 again The road to Belding to Howard Smith Flunking tests To be a mechanic My parking place to anyone who is unfortunate to have it Breathing I hope to be a graduate nurse Reading when 1 should be studying To be a successful farmer soon ready to retire The office of Mayor to some Junior Forgetting Not to be an old maid Smashing up grills Cadillac Convertible I’m leaving nothing, I need it all Men To be married to a tall man My temper to Mary Lou Leaving everything to the last Guess what? My Am. Lit. and U. S. Hist, books for two minute special juniors Playing pool To be a successful writer My ability to look busy when I'm not to anyone who needs it. Eating Wouldn't you like to know Retired on a big Navy pension My Am. Lit. and U. S. Hist, book to a Junior Lagging behind ? ? ? I will my Physics book to any Junior Losing my temper To be a teacher My love of shorthand to some poor Junior Chewing gum Retired in Florida My typewriter to anyone who wants it Arguing with my sister To be well settled in life Forgetting and procrastination To be an R. N„ L. or H. One-third my height to Howard Foster Saying shut up” To go to France My Gregg Writer to Marvel Mason Day dreaming To be able to travel My books to some unlucky Junior Living To be a Horologist and family man Four years experience as Varsity center to Speed” Lawrence Griping Ten kids— I'm a Dutchman My time in the office to Dean Jensen Getting up in the morning Plenty of leisure with pay My marks to anyone that can be that dumb Ask Perce” Hope to be out of U. S. Hist, by For me to will it would be unfortunate to the then receiver Those naughty words That first million — times 3 Who can use my troubles Eating To have a happy home To Janice Schrader I will anything she feels desirous of [23] Left to right: Cold, Nancy?; Fcncy; Droopy Drawers” O’Connor; Birdy in the breeze; Been hunting, Ajax ; Wood and Chum; A1 Vining about to take off; Boing, Fred and Nan, bet they can’t do it now. Spark plugs; Inseparables?; Lovebirds; Stacy, Out for a good time; Going our way? £24} Class Officers The Jolly Juniors, led this year by their officers, Bruce Rasmussen, president; Harold Peterman, vice president; Mary Lou Comstock, secretary; and Alma Hansen, treasurer; are nearing the final stretch. This year’s program featured such events as the unusual Nursery theme party after the Ionia football game, the Junior-Senior Prom with its theme of Symphony, and their unique Freak Show at the C. C. C. on March 22. B. Rasmussen, A. Hansen, M. Constock, H. Peterman R. Olsen, K. Filgas, L. Roell, E. Lawrence Really coming along are the Sophomores, led this year by Prexy” Kitty Filgas, Vice President Irvin Lawrence, Treasurer Ronald Olsen, and Secretary Leslie Roell. Their authorities in Student Council are Louis Smith, Joyce Bland ing, and Kitty Filgas. Everyone enjoyed their after game dances and their original Faculty Skit at the C. C. C. Donning their figurative green beanies at the start of the year, the Freshmen elected Dick Burk, president; Pam Nickerson, as vice-president; Gayle Petersen, treasurer; and Eleanor Eurich as secretary. Their after game dances and their Fun House at the C. C. C. highlighted their program for the year. £«} D. Burk, P. Nickerson, E. Eurich, G. Petersen JUNIORS Anderson, J.; Austin, F.; Barnes, N.; Benedict, B.; Bidstrup, C, Bierly, B.; Bird, B. Bird, M.; Braden, F.; Briggs, M.; Bristol, R.; Brown, T.; Chapman. D.; Chase, R. Christensen, D.; Christensen, M.; Coats, J.; Comstock. M.; Feldt, M.; Fenstermacher, B.; Finch, L. Garlick, M.; Godfrey, G.; Guernsey, A.; Guldner, W.; Hansen, A.; Hansen, M.; Higgins, P. Hill, H.; Horton, E.; Howes, N.; Huntley, M.; Ingraham, G.; Johnson, C.; Jensen, D. £26} Larsen, V.; Lawrance, D.; Lavender, D.; Longstreet, E.; Main, B.; Martens, H.; Mason, M. McGee, M.; McMeeken, R.; Mitchell, C.; Moore, C.; Moore, V.; Neilsen, G.; Nelson, C. O’Connor, B.; Olsen, M.; Packard, I.; Perkins,, D.; Peterman, H.; Phillips, R.; Pruitt, T. Puffpaff, M.; Ranney, F.: Rasmussen, B.; Russell, j.; Schrader, J.; Schutt, K.; Shelden, E. Shelden, L.; Simpson, M.; Smith, H.; Springsteen, H.; Staffen, R.; Strieker, A.; Taylor, M Tillapaugh, S.; Walker, L.; Weber, H.; Wise, C; Whitelaw, N.; Wood, P.; Wright, D. SOPHOMORES Arntz, R.; Bauman, D.; Bennett, E.; Blanding, J.; Bow, B.; Bower, J.; Bowman, D. Bullard P.; Calkins, D.; Christensen, C. Commee, E.; Corneil, M.; Cory, G.; Demmg, J. Denman, B.; Dibble, D.; Dodds, R.; Ewart, D.; Ehlert, D.; Finch, M.; Filgas, K. Fisher, J.; Foster, H.; Fuller, R.; Gibby, D.; Grosvcnor, D.; Hansen, S.; Harper, D. Harper, R.; Hatch, B.; Hightield, T.; Howell, J.; Hoy, P., Hansen, V.; Hansen, M. Hansen, L.; Heimbecher, F.; Jensen, H.; Johnson, E.; Jorgensen, B.; Johnson, B.; Keene, L. Kennedy, J.; Kerns, L.; Kintz, B.; Lawrance, I.; LeFevre, M. L.; Lincoln, D.; Losinger, R. Lundsberg. E.; Lincoln, B.; Martin, D.; Merren, B.; Miller, K.; Moore, P.; Muns, D. Nickerson, S.; Nord, J.; Olsen, R.; Orr, M.; Packard, M.; Parr, W.; Perry, B. Percy, B.; Peterman, H.; Petersen, B.; Phillips, R.; Richardson, L.; Ridgeway, P.; Roell, L. Schenden, R.; Shadow, A.; Sharpe, R.; Smith, D.; Smith, L.; Smith, R.; Slanker, L. Snyder, L.; Snyder, J.; Snyder, L.; Soss, I.; Staffen, B.; Svoboda, D.; Taylor, M. Tillapaugh, J., Ward, M. J.; Wilson, B.; Woodhull, D. 1. Time out 2. Free throw 3. Hardy 4. Birthday party for Sal 5. Lindy 6. Hi's” 7. The Strickers in knee pants 8. Jack Bailey 9. 'Butch” Weber 10. Close as pages in a book” 11. Virginia Conroy 12. Shirley Rutherford 13. Hills, Kakie and Harold 14. Muscles 15. Robbie 16. Irve 17. Two seniors and their servant 18. R. A. Browm 19. Flying High 20. Huddle 21. Football banquet, 46” This page is sponsored by Rocll and Riches £31} FRESHMEN Abbey, A.; Arnold, L.; Bard, N.; Bellows, P.; Bidsrrup. W.; Boyce, R.; Bozung, M. Bradley, B.; Bradley, D.; Braman, B.; Bristol, J.; Burk, R.; Baird, B.; Carlsen, W. Cassaday, D; Christensen, B.: Christensen, E.; Christensen, L.; Cornelius, P.; Deaux, G.; Decker, J. Eurich, Fenner, M.; Fenstermacher, R.; Foster, T.; Fries, M.; Gibbie, J. Giglio, B. Giglio, W.; Giglio, J.; Gillis, L.; Granzo, N.; Gravelle, R.; Green, C.; Greenough, A. Gregorious, M.; Guinnup, W.; Guldner, L.; Hansen, A.; Hansen, D.; Hansen, N.; Harding, A. Hawes, D.; Hawes, E.; Hersey, H.; Highfield, W.; Hill, B.; Hodgson, J.: Hopkins, B. House, D.; Hoxie, P.; Irish, J.; Jensen, J.; Jensen, R.; Johnson, J.; Jorgensen E. King, C.; Larsen, E.; Larsen, F.; LeFevre, E.; Leonard, J.; Loper, M.. Mahlich, L. Martin, E.; Martin, G.; Matthews, E.; McGee, R.; Mcrren, T.; Miller, C.; Neilsen, G. Nelson, D.; Nelson, J.; Nickerson, P.; Olmstead, H.; Pedersen, M.; Perks. R.; Perry, B. Petersen, C.; Petersen, E.; Petersen, G.; Peterson, W.; Roberts, N.; Richardson, S.; Ries, P. Robinson, J.; Rogers, J.; Rydahl, N.; Saeger, B.; Schultz, J.; Schultz, L.; Schutte, J. Seeley, C; Senn, E.; Service, C.; Sharlow, E.; Spear, R.; Sprague, J.; Springsteen, L. Sraffen, D.; Stilwell, F.; Swanger, B.; Swanson, J.; Tarleton, E.; Tenney, G.; Thorlund, J. Tiffany, A.; Tiffany, L.; Tiffany, S.; Treat, L.; Watts, J.; West, M.; Whitten, G. Wilkinson, L.; Williams, A.; Williams, R.; Williamson, C; Wilson, R.; Wolbrink, D.; Workman M. Yerington, J. [34} C 35 J Front row: K. Filgas. L. Roell, A. Williams, B. Martin, M. Hansen, K. Rasmussen, N. Hansen, B. Bierly, S. Cornwell, Mr. Allinder. Back row: D. Burk, J. Fisher, B. Fenstermacher, D. Weber, B. Rasmussen, A. Strieker, J. Hansen, A. Vining, S. Ritzema, M. Puffpaff, L. Smith, H. Rydahl, R. Perks. Law and Justice The Greenville Student Council has wound up another year of full events, leaving it for the next year's council to unwind. With Mayor Keats Rasmussen; Chief-of-Police, Merton Hansen; Secretary, Nata Lou Hansen; and Treasurer, Barb Martin in the leadership of the council composed of presidents, class aldermen, and other committee heads and advisers, the year met great success. Some of the activities that were sponsored by the council were the Fall and Christmas parties, the C. C. C., the Honor Banquet and the Football Banquet. With the lift on gas rationing, the council was able to visit other schools to help and advise them in starting a Student Council in their school, and also get ideas of their own. Pictured below is the Police Board who keeps the laws of the school enforced. There have been few violations this year under the good supervision of the Chief-of-Police, and Secretary, Doris Bauman along with selected members from each class. Left to right: J. Anderson V. Salyer L. Roell J. Hansen M. Hansen K. Rasmussen D. Bowman R. Olsen E. Petersen Mr. Allinder {36} 1st row: B. Giglio, E. Christensen, R. Spear, D. Nelsen, B. Jorgensen, W. Bidstrup, L. Gillis, R. Jensen, L. Schulrz. 2nd row: W. O'Connor, B. Gravelle, L. Kerns, B. Giglio, B. Arnold, R. Boyce. 3rd row: H. Martens, H. Hill, D. Muns, D. Perkins, R. McMeeken, T. Brown, D. Hawes. D. Lincoln, D. Deaux, D. LeFevre, B. Fenstermacker, J. Nord, M. Gregorious, E. Hawes, B. Hill, R. McGee, Mr. Allinder. 4th row: M. Bozong, J. Decker, V. Larson, D. Svoboda, C. Green, E. Jorgensen, D. Briston, J. Rogers, D. Bradley, F. Heinbecker, E. Sheldon, L. Van Horn. T. Wilcox. Now Showing The Projector Club in the school year of 46 had a membership of fifty-two with Don Lincoln, president; Dixie Deaux, treasurer, and Doris LeFevre, secretary. During the year, a new sound booth was constructed in the gym to be used for dances. A noon movie, As You Like It, was featured as a part of the club’s fall program and innumerable educational films were presented by this group for the various departments around school. New equipment for the club is being added as quickly as it can be obtained. This page sponsored by Owen's Cut Rate Drags £37} First row: S. Cornwell, D. Wright, Miss Farr, S. Tillapaugh, N. Howes. Second row: H. O’Brien, M. Rydahl, E. Petersen, M. Feldt, B. Bird, M. McGee, C. Snyder, S. Nickerson. Ah! The Girls! To develop worth while citizens is a great responsibility, and such is the aim of the Girls' League. The June Banquet, Freshmen Mixer, Christmas Pagent, Style Show, and Valentine dance are some of the social activities sponsored by the Girls' League. One of their largest undertakings is the selling of refreshments at the annual basketball tournaments. Many members of the League are active in Red Cross and many long hours are put in to brighten the lives of service men and war victims. A point system for earning numerals and letters is set up for girls interested in active sports. The board meeting is called each Tuesday by Sharon Cornwell, president, or Dorothy Wright, vice president. The minutes are read by Shirley Tillapaugh, secretary, and a check on funds by Nancy Howes, treasurer. Assisting the board in its duties are eight responsible chairmen chosen each new semester. The chairmen for the first semester were as follows: Marion Rydahl, Mamie McGee, Christine Snyder, Elaine Peterson, Barbara Bird, Thaera Pruitt, Shirley Nickerson, and Harriet O'Brien. The chairmen for the second semester are as follows: Muriel Feldt, Betty Petersen, Betty Bierly, Jeanette Howell, Esther Senn, Joyce Fisher, Marvel Mason, and Diane Grosvenor. C 38 j 1st row: M. Puffpaff, D. Wright, M. Feldt, L. Roell, Miss Farr, D. Grosvenor. 2nd. row: E. Tarlcton, M. Simpson, L. Sheldon, S. Cornwell, S. Tillapaugh, L. Snyder, J. Howell, E. Petersen, K. Filgas, J. Robinson, M. J. Ward, B. Satgcr, A. Williams. Volunteers Needed An important part of the Girls' League is the Red Cross. This year the activities were started by helping in the autumn Red Cross drive. The next major work was the collecting of school and sanitary supplies for overseas boxes. Boxes were placed in the homerooms of Jr. and Sr. high school and in the class rooms of the grade children. Contributions were taken in and the boxes repacked with equal distribution of articles and then mailed out to centers for overseas shipping. In the Spring drive of the Red Cross, volunteers among the girls worked at both theatres taking collections for the organization. In all activities, there was the best of cooperation and efficiency. This page sponsored by Wolf's Jewelry Store £39} First row: (Left to right) : C. Obetts, M. Hansen, Coach Heinzelman, D. Johnson, A. Taylor. Second row: M. Garlick, A. Strieker, H. Peterman, H. Nord, B. Highfield, L. Millard, T. Hightield, I, Lawrence, J. Bailey, K. Dean, E. Rydahl. Third row: D. Dibble, J. Fisher, L. Smith, D. Weber, B. Bow, B. Wilson, B. Phillips, R. McMeeken, B. Rasmussen, K. Schutt, B. Staffen. Sport Kings Here are your sports heroes — the men who in the past four years have brought new glory into the halls of G. H. S. Here are the men who have gained for you championships in football, basketball, and baseball. We mean, of course, the Varsity Club. For the third successive year the club sponsored the Varsity Twirl and the Donkey Basketball Game. They served the public on the sidelines as well as on the gridiron by their food stand at the football games. Again they sponsored the inter-class basketball tournaments; and at the State Tournaments furnished the public with team programs. The honors of officers of the club this year were given to Mert Hansen, president; Hardy” Johnson, vice president; Ajax Taylor, secretary; and Coach Obetts, treasurer. This year the club is handed a great loss by losing eleven of its members who are Mert Hansen, Don Johnson, Alex Taylor, Carl Obetts, Darold Weber, Leon Millard, Jerry Fisher, Keith Dean, Jack Bailey, Harold Nord, and Eugene Rydahl. The senior members made their annual trip to Detroit to see the Detroit Tigers play ball, and sleep in the feather soft beds of the Detroit-Leland Hotel. The school heartily congratulates the club for their fine work and wishes the best of luck to next years members. This page is sponsored by O'Connor's Shoes £41] ‘Proudly We Hail the ‘Hand For the first time in the history of our school, our band this spring is headed for the state Band and Orchestra festival at Lansing, Michigan. This is the second year in succession that they have won first division at the district festival. Also, the Greenville Band under the capable leadership of Arthur Gorman has been asked to play for the Thursday night session of M. E. A. in Grand Rapids Civic Auditorium next fall, and for the Holland Tulip festival this May. One other feature of our band this year is the complete uniforms. With the war over, the band this year was able to buy the necessary items to complete its uniforms. The money was raised largely by the band in its big Dress Up the Band program which was highly successful. Taking a large share of the responsibility of planning such programs are the Band officers. They are President, Jerry Irish; vice president, Albert Vining; secretary, Barbara Carpenter; treasurer, Terry Highfield; and representative to the Student Council, Leslie Roell. A few other highlights of the band this year were half-time performances at home and out-of-town football games, the marches at the basketball games, and the ever-wel-come music to lend a festive and peppy note to pep assemblies. The entire student body proudly salutes the band. £43} First row: A. Williams, M. L. Comstock, S. Rutherford, D. M. Ewart, P. Moore, B. Bradley, A. Greenough, N. Granzo. Second row: J. Coats, J. Schrader, D. Lawrence, J. Swanson, Mrs. Feighner, B. Lincoln, I. Packard, B. Staffen. Musical Notes Under the leadership of Mrs. Feighner, the Greenville High School Glee Club and Sextette have ended another musical season. The Sextette sang on several occasions for various local functions and participated in the annual Christmas pageant. First row: M. L. Comstock, M. McGee, M. Taylor, P. Bullard, P. Moore, M. J. Ward, L. Roell. Second row: K. Filgas, S. Rutherford, M. Mason, D. Lawrence, D. Grosvenor, B. Swanger, M. Bird, Mrs. Feighner. £44] First row: V. Larsen, J. Bristol, C. Johnson, H. Smith, J. Sprague, J. Thorium!. Second row: E. Christensen, B. Fenstermacher, D. Sweat, B. O'Connor, B. Kraft, R. Fuller. M. Hansen, D, Chapman, Mr. Converse, J. Fisher, V. Salyer. Third row. B. Johnson, J. Snyder, E. Sheldon, K. Miller, W. Parr, J. Bower, H. Jensen, F. Heim-becker, E. Jorgensen, G. Nielsen, M. Hansen. M. Garlick. B. Losinger, D. Christensen. Fourth row. R. Harper, H. Hill, M. Bozung, D. Gender, L. Tiffany, D. Rathbun, F. Larsen, C. Petersen, E. Comme, L. Gillis, J. Petersen, H. Hersey, A. Hersey, D. Perkins, G. Whitten, B. Hopkins. Fifth row. A. Abbey, N. Rydahl, L. Millard, J. Hansen, K. Rasmussen, R. Olsen, D. Muns, C. Seeley, D. Vanderlip. Tomorrow’s Farmers Under the capable leadership of their president, Merton Hansen, the Future Farmers of America can be proud of a full and successful year. Officers for this year are: President, Merton Hansen; Vice President, Ronald Fuller; Secretary, Dean Chapman; Treasurer, Robert Kraft; Reporter, Robert O'Conner; Advisers, Glenn Converse and William Aho. Leadership activities include participation in county, district, regional, and state F. F. A. Jack Hansen was honored by being elected president of the County F. F. A. He was also chosen as president of the regional F. F. A. which covers several counties. The Greenville F. F. A. placed first in parliamentary procedure, and second on their demonstration at the district contest held at Greenville. Other activities include participation in the State F. F. A. Fat Stock Show in Detroit. Twenty-one head of swine and sheep were shown and sold by nine members. All animals shown placed choice'' or good. Members of the Senior class made an annual two-day recreational and educational tour. Keats Rasmussen, Merton Hansen, Robert O'Connor, and Mr. Converse participated in a broadcast over Station W.K.A.R., East Lansing. Greenville F. F. A. was host to the first F. F. A. State Potato Show held in October. The Greenville F. F. A. exhibit placed first at this show. State Farmer degrees were awarded to Jerry Fisher, Jack Hansen, Merton Hansen, Bob Kraft, Bob O'Connor, Keats Rasmussen, Duane Sweat, and Ed. Hansen. Keats was awarded 2nd Star Farmer of region 5. Greenville F. F. A. now has 62 members which makes it one of the largest in the state. A silver plaque was awarded the group by the association of F. F. A. for being one of the best chapters in the state. The planting of 10,000 seedlings in the school forest was another contribution to our school. £45} J. Gats, A. Vining, Miss Gray, J. Rogers, B. Staften Curtain Going Up Last year a stage crew composed of one boy from each class was selected to care for the routine duties connected with the stage. This year the duties of this same crew with the addition of John Rogers, freshman member, were primarily those connected with the Senior Play, Swing Fever,” which was under the direction of Miss Gray. Pulling curtains, helping with stage decorations, painting props, and working with lights are part of this group's responsibility. This page is sponsored by Penquin Lunch Bar £46} First row: W. Bidstrup, D. Deaux, M. Packard, D. Hansen, B. Staflfen, J. Rogers, T. Wilcox, D. Nelsen. Second row: P. Cornelius, J. Jensen, E. Tarleton, D. Lawrence, B. Rasmussen, M. Rydahl, P. Williams, Miss Farr. Third row: B. Merren, S. Hansen, M. Bird, J. Anderson, B. Bird, B. Kintz, M. Feldt, J. Nelson, E. LeFevre, M. Gregorious, V. Hansen, D. Bowman, G. Nielsen, E. Eurich, J. Sayles, E. Hawes, B. O'Connor. Fourth row: M. J. Ward, N. Whitelaw, M. Hansen, A. Greenough, L. Arnold, G. Ingraham. Fifth row: K. Filgas, D. Svoboda, G. Weir, 1. Lawrance, B. Highfield, L. Snyder, J. Howell, P. Hoy, J. Swanson. Friends, Romans . . the Latin Club The Latin Club, an organization recently formed, is a member of the Nation Junior Classical League. The purposes of the Latin Club are to better acquaint the students with Roman life and customs and to arouse interest in the study of the classics among students and townspeople. The meetings are held once a month under the capable adviser, Miss Nancy Farr. Some of the outstanding activities of the year were a very successful Christmas Program, imitating the celebration of the Roman Saturnalia; the raffle of the C. C. C.; a joint meeting with Belding, a celebration of the birthday of Rome, April 21; the observance of state Latin Week and the Annual Roman Banquet which honors the Seniors and other outstanding scholars. The officers of the Latin Club are: President, Doris Lawrence; Vice President, Joyce Blanding; Secretary, Marion Rydahl; Treasurer, Bruce Rasmussen. [47] First row: M. Packard, M. J. Ward, Miss Gray, B. Bird, L. Slanker. Second row: P. Cornelius, G. Tenny, M. Feldt, J. Nord, G. Weir, J. Swanson, P. Williams. Verbally Yours The first team consisting of Barbery Bird, Mary Jean Ward, Larry Slanker, and Martin Packard went to Western Michigan College at Kalamazoo this spring. They debated Kalamazoo Western State High and won. Then all the debaters went to Wyoming Park where the first team entered and won three out of four debates. They came out first in the District Tournaments. They then went to the Regionals at Hudsonville. They were defeated by Hudsonville who went on to be State Champs. The whole team will receive certificates of achievement. The first team members will receive individual certificates and debate medals. In the forensic department dramatic declamation was done by Mary Jean Ward, Muriel Feldt, Jerry Cory, Pat Cook and Dick Chase. Oratory was done by Barbery Bird. In the local contest Muriel Feldt placed first, Dick Chase and Mary Jean Ward tied for second. Muriel Feldt, Mary Jean Ward, Dick Chase and Barbery Bird entered the District contests at Ionia. In the Regionals Mary Jean Ward and Barbery Bird placed second in their respective fields. This page sponsored by Ford Garage £481 5 POR TS CHRMHOHS £49 3 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE IONIA GAME First rou L. Millard, T. Highfield. K. Shutt, R. McMeeken, K. Dean, Capt. D. Johnson, A. Taylor, C. Obetts, D. Weber, L. Smith. Second row. A. Strieker, D. Dibble. J. Bailey, R. Staffen, J. Fisher, H. Nord, 1. Lawrence, R. Phillips, M. Garlich, G. Petersen, B. Rasmussen. Third row: N. Bard, E. Jorgensen, S. Richardson, D. Hansen, R. Perry, B. Staffen, J. Sprague, J. Ranney, G. Kraft, F. Larsen, Coach John Heinzelman. Fourth row. C. Green, T. Brown, F. Stilwell, T. Merren, H. Peterman, J. Hodgson, R. Perks, Managers B. Wilson, B. Highfield. Here A re the Champs The Greenville Yellow Jackets smashed all previous records for this school to win the West Central League Championship and to be rated fourth best team in the state. Greenville was the only team in the state to be unscored upon and it is the only time in the history of Greenville football that a team has been unscored upon. In addition to conference honors, five Greenville men Capt. Don Johnson, Alex Taylor, Keith Dean, Darold Weber, and Louis Smith were given berths on the all conference team. Red Millard received second team honors. Greenville scored a total of 155 points to their opponents 0. Statistics show that Greenville outplayed their opponents in every phase of football play. Coach John Heinzelman is proud of his team and is sorry to see nine seniors leave, six of whom are almost irreplaceable; these are Johnson and Millard, ends; Dean, guard; Taylor, center; O'Betts and Weber, backs; all first stringers. Harold Nord, back; Jerry Fisher and Jack Bailey, guards; from the reserves. Coming back to bolster next year's team are Striker and Garlick, ends; Staffen. guard; Lawrence, center; Dibble, Phillips, and Highfield, tackles; and Rasmussen, Petersen, and Bard, backs. John Heinzelman, coach of the team for the last four years, has an enviable record in winning two straight championships while losing only one game which was a nonconference affair. Next year the football reins will be turned over to the very capable hands of Coach Ockstadt. G. H. S. . . 13 Stanton . . 0 G. H. S. . . 47 Carson City . 0 G. H. S. . . 0 Hastings . . 0 G. H. S. . . 26 St. Johns . . 0 G. H. S. . 19 Lowell . . . .0 G. H. S. . . 26 Rockford . . 0 G. H. S. . . 18 Belding . . 0 G. H. S. . . 6 Ionia . . . 0 This poge is sponsored by Highfield Drug Co. C 51T 1. Red Millard, Don Johnson, ends 2. T. High field, R. McMeeken, tackles 3. L. Smith, back 4. K. Shurt, K. Dean 5. C. Obetts, back 6. The Team 7. The backfield, Obetts, Weber, Smith 8. D. Dibble, B. Phillips, tackles This page is sponsored by the Montcalm Creamery £52] 1 A. Taylor, I. Lawrence, centers 2. D. Weber, back 3. Capt. D. Johnson, end 4. Key four of the team 5. First team 6. Don, John, Ajax 7. Obetts, Weber, Smith 8. Seniors who leave this year This page sponsored hy North tnd Greenhouse £53} HIGH FI £1D- F SMITH - O FaeticviH - G iRURBPtCE-C Crpthin £y PH ML - F or p CTUtED First row : M. Packard, C. Obetts, L. Smith, R. Fuller. Second rou B. Highfield, H. Peterman, I. Lawrance, T. High field, B. Rasmussen, Coach Heinzelman. Yellow Jacket Cagers The Greenville Yellow Jackets ended their regular playing season this year third in the conference after winning half of their games. The team started out the season with a bang winning four straight games and beating all the conference teams in teir first meetings. One of the highlights of the season was winning the Ionia game in the district tournaments in front of a capacity crowd. It was a close game all the way. The team was playing without the service of big Don Johnson who from his scaring, position scored 172 of the team's 315 points. Don broke his leg in the last game of the season with St. Johns, our jinx team. Next year's team will be playing without the services of Carl Obetts and Don Johnson both of whom led the team the first half of the season and Darold Weber who was captain the latter part of the season. Ike'' Rhydal, a flashy forward will also be lost. This page is sponsored by Heaton's Drugs — ' The Prescription Store PiS] First row: F. Stilwell, J. Nord, J. Tillapaugh, B. Bow. Second row: B. High held, D. Burk, C. Green, J. Rogers, N. Bard, J. Hodgson, M. Packard. Third row: F. Ranney, D. Nelson, R. Spear, T. Merren, B. Perks, A. Harding, G. Deaux, Coach Ockstadt. Junior flashes The J. V.'s had a successful season this year under Coach George Oskstadt, who returned to Greenville after serving for four years in the Navy. They won 9 out of 14 games and ended third in the West Central League's Junior League. They scored 311 points to the 275 scored by their opponents. They won 4 and lost 4 in conference competition. One of the highlights of the season was beating Belding 20 to 19 in an overtime. The Junior Redskins went down to defeat when Fred Stilwell and Berdie Bow dumped in a field goal apiece. Throughout the season Berdie Bow and Ronnie Olsen were consistent high scorers, Berdie scoring 78 and Ronnie totaling 76. Stilwell, Tillapaugh, Bard, Nord, and Burke are the other boys who carried the brunt of the scoring. This page is sponsored by Jean Roger's Motor Sales £S6] First row: M. Christensen, F. Hcimbecker, J. Tillapaugh, J. Nord, D. Dibble, b. ' ‘P™ . i Second row: Coach Heinzelman, D. Johnson, L. Wulf, B. Hansen, M. Garlick, D. O'Connor, M. Hansen, E. Rydahl, J. Hough, W. Peterson. „;ou- n Third row: R. Olsen, B. Van Hoose, M. Taylor, B. Christensen, F. Knapp, I. Lawrence, 1. S L. Smith, B. Highfield. Baseball Champions —1945 Greenville's highly successful baseball season opened last year with the Yellow Jackets winning eight and losing two. This season was the best in a long time for Greenville. The team was sparked by the brilliant pitching of Robert (Lefty) Hansen and the catching of Capt. John O'Connor. The line-up last year was as follows: Bob Hansen on the mound; Capt. O'Connor, catcher; Johnson, first base; Weber, second base; Mert Hansen, shortstop; ' Ike Rydahl, third base; Smith, center field; Garlick, left field; and Wayne Petersen, right field. Don Johnson is Captain of the 1946 team and coming back this year are lettermen Rydahl, Weber, Smith, Garlick, and Hansen. This corner thinks that Coach John Heinzelman has a championship team this year too. 1945 SCHEDULE G. H. S. ... 2 Carson City . . 1 G. H. S. . . . 3 Ionia . . . 0 G. H. S. ... 5 Cedar Springs . 11 G. H. S. . . . 15 Belding . . . 3 G. H. S. ... 4 Ionia .... 2 G. H. S. . . . 5 Stanton . . 0 G. H. S. ... 9 Belding . . . i G. H.S. . . 0 Rockford 2 G. H S. ... 2 Hastings . . i G. H.S. . . 2 Cedar Springs 0 This page is sponsored by Greenville Furniture Co. 157} Square Dancing Modern Dance Basketball Tumbling First row: M. Taylor, B. Bradley, D. Staffen, J. Leonard, E, Tarleton, J. Robinson, B. Saeger, P. Williams. Second row: M. Simpson, D. Grosvenor, L. Roell, M. Gregorius, R. McGee, E. Hawes, J. Irish, M. Fries, G. Martin, N. Granzo, M. Fenner. Third row: D. Cooper, D. Cassaday, P. Hoy, M. Pedersen, G. Nielsen, L. Sheldon, E. Petersen, J. Jensen, E. Senn, N. Hansen, R. Boyce, L. Arnold, Miss Bauman. Fourth row: C. Snyder, D. King, B. Petersen, E. LeFevre, J. Howell, P. Hoxie, S. Hansen, M. Feldt, D. Bauman, P. Cornelius, L. Snyder, S. Cornwell, P. Bullard. Sports Are Fun The Girls' Intramurals was a great success this year with their very capable director, Miss Beulah Bow Bauman. The organization elected the following officers: President, Jeanette Howell; Secretary, Faith Spear; and Treasurer, Betty Petersen. Among the activities in which the girls participated were basketball, bowling, tumbling, volleyball, badminton, softball, hiking, archery, and tennis. The girls sponsored two dances, one was the Club of the Universe which was an outstanding dance with a floor show consisting of singing, dancing, and acting. Girls Intramurals also took part in the C. C. C. and enjoyed play night with Rockford and Stanton. ★ {59] Under the lights of Black Athletic Field this autumn, these girls led the band in their difficult maneuvers. The twirling batons and the graceful strutting expected of majorettes were very capably executed by Millie Simpson, Drum Majorette; Marilyn Briggs, Glenna Godfrey; Betty Main; Carol Williamson; and Mary Jane Senn. Mingled among the many organizations of G. H. S. are the girls who carry the pep — our five cheerleaders, D. Wright, M. Bird, M. Corneil, B. Robinson, and M. Puffpaff. This fall they had organized many snappy pep assemblies and held a snake dance and bonfire. When the winter came and brought with it basketball, they were right in there spreading the old school spirit. We will all remember that assembly with the jalopy and the two flat tires, to say nothing of the wolf” behind the wheel. This page sponsored by Baldridge Greenhouse It’s done!” they cried; and so are tve!” High-Life Staff 1946 This page sponsored by Hoffman Funeral Home [61J Sponsors ★ McLellan’s Store Kirkbride’s Music Store Water’s Shoe Store Gamble Store Packard’s Furniture Store J. H. 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