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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1951 volume:

J4i - cQiffe Q J4 S . . . Our Cheater 0 cActivitiei Published By THE CLASS OF NINETEEN HUNDRED FIFTY-ONE GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Greenville, Michigan foreword This year we have chosen to call our school a theater. For as there are many parts necessary for a theater to be smoothly-running and successful, so too, one finds many facets in our school life, each one reflecting a different aspect, and each one necessary to the whole. As the stage parallels our school, so the directors and producers, who because of their experience and superior skill have risen to that position and must impart to the players their knowledge, parallel our faculty and school board. This year, we seniors of 1951 have the leading roles — next year our understudies will be in our place — just as the leading actors and actresses are subject to the change. New faces continue to appear with regularity. A theater cannot function without backstage crews of carpenters, electricians and makeup artists; nor can a school do without support from student government, sports activities and girls' clubs, which operate quietly in the background, filling our extra-curricular hours. These parts compose the whole that we know as the theater, and we find its likeness in our school. As we seniors go into this drama, Life, we realize that we must take criticism as well as applause. Yes, we realize that all will not be as we would like it, but there is a song that begins, Youth undaunted, lift up your head, though a hope and a dream are dead. It is with thought such as this that we must leave these halls. The future depends upon it — dreams and plans must precede realities. Life would be barren without them. As we leave our Greenville High School, it is not without reluctance and many backward glances, for we know we will miss its atmosphere of friendliness and understanding. But we have new worlds to conquer, responsibilities to assume, and duties to perform. We cannot falter now. Some of us may be less significant than others in this drama. But we must do our best so that when we face our Author we need not apologize for the way we played our roles. 3)edication MR. LAWRENCE ROBINSON Social Studies Teacher To Lawrence W. Robinson we Seniors of 1951 dedicate our yearbook. The many hours you have given us will long be remembered and appreciated. It has been through your honest endeavor to enlighten us with knowledge, that we find ourselves better today. May your brilliance and cleverness continue to enlighten those who follow in our path. three A. F. Allinder, R. Tower, A. Cook, A, G. Highfield, B. Wilson, A. Johnson. ZJhe (Board of Education Any theater, in order to run smoothly and efficiently must have a supervising council to guide it through any difficulties and provide for the upkeep. We wish to take this page to thank the Greenville Board of Education. Within the hands of these unsung heroes lie all the problems of running a school. Little do we realize that it is they who see that we have all the necessities of our school life: pencils, tablets, chalk, textbooks, and capable efficient teachers. It is this same group who made possible the building of the three elementary schools which were completed this fall. To this board, whose untiring efforts have made our graduation possible, the Qass of 1951 offers this word of appreciation and thanks for making our school days truly the best years of our lives.” four Superintendent The strength of a student body is largely determined by the morale and spirit of the senior group. The members of this class are the ones to lead the school in academic achievement, organizations, sports, and other activities. This responsibility of leadership has been carried at a high level by the Class of 1951 and offers a challenge to other succeeding classes to better this record. Our wishes for the members of this class are along the lines of citizenship — Be a good citizen of our democracy, make it better, lead it to paths of opportunity, adventure and success — not to indulgence, laxity and decadence. Allen F. A Hinder Vo QraduateA o I 1951 . . . To be graduated from high school is an honor and an achievement. Even though graduation is more the expected thing than formerly, the number who fall by the way-side indicates that perservance, hard work and patience are still essential in achieving this goal. The experiences you have lived while attending Greenville High have been in some respects forced upon you while at the same time your free choice of electives and activities has given you an opportunity to survey a variety of things. Time itself will determine how wisely you have chosen. Your life from now on will reflect the life you have lived here. Howard B. Dalrnan Principal Compliments of Howard Hoffman five Raymond L. Gtarthe, B v Math Arthur R. Gorman, B.M. Instrumental Music Edith Briggs, B.A., M.A. Assistant Principal Guidance Robert Budge, B.A. Biology General Science Gretchen Crawford Secretary to Superintendent Lucile Eichelberg, R.N. School Nurse Frederick Fyfe, B.S. Assistant Coach Math B.A. Physical Education Social Studies Math Compliments of Alma Shop John Heinzelman, B.S. Athletic Director Geography Marjorie Hoag, B.S. Librarian o u R F A C Jocelyn Loyster, B.A. Oral English Dorothy O’Rourke, B.A. English Raymond Povolo, B.A. Industrial Arts John H. Prussner, B.A. World History Vera Ribble, B.S., M.A Commercial Florence M. Slade, B.S. Girls’ Gym Health Catherine Stall, B.S. . Home EconomioF; Lawrence W. Robinson, B.A. Social Science Carol Roush Secretary to Pincipal Rhea Shoemaker, B.A., M.A. Foreign Languages Sydney L. Swanton, B.A. Math Science Elizabeth Verdow, B.A. Art I' Compliments of Beardslee Insurance Betty Cooper, Sally Bissell, Dick Snell, Roger Howes This was the year that brought the Seniors of '51 to the time when they too would march proudly down the aisle for their command performance. You all know I'm referring to graduation. Yes, graduation is here, but first let's slip behind the scenes to last fall. It was the beginning of our Senior year then. We all realized that the officers we would elect to serve us must be the best. We did get the best in Roger Howes, president; Dick Snell, vice-president; Sally Bissell, treasurer; and Betty Cooper, secretary. Bob Hansen and Leo Green were elected to serve us on Student Council. Miss Kistler, Mr. Robinson, and Mr. Swanton directed us. We plunged whole-heartedly into our school work and outside activities, knowing we were in the homestretch. Among our extra activities were the Senior Play and the Hay Loft Hop and of course putting out the Hi-Life. Before the last curtain falls and the last bows and honors are received, let us say something from our hearts. We Seniors of '51 will miss Greenville High School and all it holds for us. We hope to go on to finer, greater living, but we shall never forget GHS. To the graduates to come, may you always do your best and you'll find the stage of the world yours to play upon. ten Compliments of Highfield’s Drug Store Leroy Addis Jonesy . . . see mi quiet 'til you get to know him . . . hopes for his own farm by '60 . . . dark and handsome . . . smile for everyone . . . Student Council 4 F. F. A. 7, 2, 3, 4 Judging 2, 3 Juanita Anderson Petite and full of pepper . . . chatters and cracks gum constantly . . . beats a path to Bel ding ... oh. those black sparkling eyes . . . pals with Peckham ... Girls’ League Board 3 ’’G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1 Gerald Arnold Won't be long till Christmas . . . that's Arnie . . . likes poetry, potato salad, and archery . . . hates being teased about women . . . studies his history and lit. in agriculture . . . heads for State Police training school next year . . . F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 1 James Bailey (Joined the service, March, 1951) Hi ya. Babe . . . Sesh says things before he thinks about them . . . So Tired is a favorite . . . crazy about cars . . . likes football and chicken . . . hates to see girls smoke . . . California calls him . . . future? . . . Hail, Navy... Alderman 1, 2, 3 Football 1 Track 1 Joanne Benedict Jo will eat anything ... or so she says . . . spends leisure time banging her piano or drum . . . cocky people make her bite her fingernails . . . Sentimental Journey sends her . . . where to? . . . college, come fall . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Journalism 3, 4 Annual Staff ”G” Club 1, 2, 3, Senior Play All School Latin Club Russell Bird Don't Fence Me In is theme song . . . says (modestly) that she'll be an Olympic swimmer by '60 . . . always late for band . . . likes chicken and dark green . . . college next year . . . loved for her happy laugh and cheery smile . . . Mary wood 1 Alderman 3 Band 2, 3, 4 Journalism 3 Forensics 3 Projector Club 2 Girls’ League Board 4 ”G’’ Club 2, 3, 4 Compliments of Wm. Bird, M. D. eleven Sally Bissell Our gal Sal . . . is blessed in the arts, painting and sketching, piano-playing . . . and writing essays and poetry as well . . . enjoys spectator baseball . . . broken zippers peeve her . . . college for next year. . . Alderman 1 Class Officer 4 Girls’ League Board 2 Glee Club 1 •’G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Journalism 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 Forensics 3 All-School Play 3 Latin Club 2 Class Poet Merlin Bliss Life Gets Ted jus. Don't It?” says Merlin . . . hunting and fishing occupy his spare time . . . school gets him down . . . likes deluxe ham burgs and stay ing up late . . . going to work next year . . . the future? . . . ah, that woodman's life . . . Alderman 2, 3 Band 2, 3, 4 Joanne Bothum Hails from Minnesota . . . men? they're pests, according to Joanne . . . would like to spend her time sleeping and dancing . . . not at the same time . . . plans on becoming a teacher from Wenona State . . . Chorus 3 ”G” Club 4 Betty Briggs Just a minute” . . . that's Boots . . . likes badminton and basketball . . . could live on ham sandwiches and chocolate cake forever . . . plays the piano and reads in her spare time . . . either Bible College or work next year . . . G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1 Journalism 4 Alderman 1 School News 4 Patricia Brown (Dropper from school, March, 1951) My Foolish Heart” is Pat’s pet . . . writes those long, long letters . . . likes dancing and horseback riding . . . her freckles peeve her no end . . . I’m so mad I could” . . . will be working next year ... a home with her man” later . . . Alderman 1 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres.) Library 3, 4 twelve Compliments of First State Bank of Greenville Deloris Button A familiar sight . . . Prunie and her Chevie truck . . . Collects stuffed toys . . . munches potato chips . . . those big brown eyes just have to wink . . . college of Medical Technology next year . . . if she can get there in time . . . Senior Play Alderman 4 Chorus 1, 2 Latin Club 2 Journalism 3 G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Flirt Blythe Carver Blythe . . . quiet 'til you get to know her, then . . . chums with Eloise S. . . . known for her cheery Hi” to everyone . . . bookworm . . . cherishes a picture of her mother . . . Glee Club 1 G” Club 1, 4 Library 3 F. H. A. 3, 4 Donald Cogswell Don calls himself the Casanova kid” . . . wants to be a tool and die man . . . every winter it's Co north, young man, and hunt deer . . . isn't fussy about food, likes all kinds . . . Alderman 1, 2 Library Staff 3 Roger Conrad There goes Rog . . . and his rambling wreck . . . little big wheels make him mad . . . likes swimming and traveling . . . jealous . . . I'm Getting Sentimental Over You is his theme song . . . M. S. C. next year . . . Alderman 2 Class Officer 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2 Projector Club 1 Senior Play Class Sheik Best Boy Dancer Cutest Boy Betty Co What Shirley Coston Seven miles SSE is ... is happiest wh red if she has to wqjh f future plans cente) three litrie A Mosul Compliments of Double D Plastic Company thirteen Jack Curtis To be out of school (he hopes) Jack's ambition for next year . . . collects match folders . . . likes bowling and chicken . . . Stardust is a favorite . . . hates to see women smoke . . . plans for future??? . . . Alderman 3, 4 Marcia Christensen Isn't that a thriller?” . . . that's Mac . . . likes dancing to Mona Lisa . . . eats everything in sight . . . men drive her crazy . . . enters nurse's training next year . . . Chorus 1 “G” Club 2, 3 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Nelda Davis To be successful commercial artist is Toby's ambition . . . fifty cent millionaires peeve her . . . worst habit is talking too much . . . loves horseback riding . . . heads for Texas next year . . . Student Council 3, 4 Girls' League Board 4 Chorus 1 F. H. A. 1 Class Artist Marjorie Dalrymple Margie . . . pretty, blond, blue-eyes . . . works diligently at everything she does . . . has pleasant, cheerful voice . . . nursing school awaits her . . . Stanton 1, 2 Gerald Davenport Digesting books is Speed's hobby . . . likes corn . . . the food, that is .. . cracker crumbs in bed drive him crazy . . . happy when hunting or trapping . . . says he loves himself best . . . takes off next year to see the country . . . Alderman 1, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 1,2, 3, 4 Journalism 4 Don Dickinson '7 like to play guitar. says Monk, ”but hate them untuned . . . good man with a camera . . . reserved . . . likes hamburgers and swimming . . . plans to attend college at Spring Arbor . . . Chorus 1 Projector Club 3, 4 fourteen Compliments of Commercial State Bank of Greeville Lois Elkins Red loves dancing and basketball . . . Smoke Gets in Your Eyes” is a favorite . . . conceited people irritate her . . . hopes to be a referee at the u resiling, matches later . . . next year? . . . you’d be surprised . . . Bclding 1, 2 Alderman 2 Most Bashful Girl Harold Dilly Girls are Dill’s hobby . . . crazy about football and his bed . . . worst habit is eating . . . Redheads peeve him . . . next year brings work, work, work . . . future brings marriage . . . he’s just shopping now . . . Football 3, 4 Alderman 4 Student Council 3, 4 Frank Drougel The D ran go Kid wants to be a hermit . . . blushes easily . . . likes football and hunting . . . gripes about cars that don’t start. . . enters with Hello, gentlemen” . . . chews gum exhaustingly . . . greatest ambition is to be out of school . . . Alderman 2, 3 Class Officer 3 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Tennis 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Police Board 3, 4 Journalism 4 Most Cheerful Boy Kathryn Finch That blush? ... it belongs to Trinky. much to her disgust . . . enjoys gathering antiques . . . could eat hotdogs and hamburgs forever ... I told you so” makes her bite her tongue . . . where she goes, Holy Cow!” follows . . . plans on nurse’s training . . . Bartelle Fries Women” . . . they drive Bart crazy . . . says hamburgs and football go together . . . and he goes with them . . . has his future all planned ... own a car. marry a blonde, and settle down . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 Compliments of Tim’s Cafe fifteen Iola Giles Near You” is a favorite of Ole’s . . . collects knick-knacks . . . conceited people annoy her no end . . . has a temper to match her red hair . . . wants a good job next year . . . later? . . . well, that’s u hat the diamond’s for . . . Chorus 1 F. H. A. 1, 2 Gerald Granzo Hobby? . . . Meat-Packer” doesn’t have time for one . . . says his worst habit is riding to school with Hot Rod Laptr . . . starts to work after June . . . maybe he’s going to dig that hole for Stalin that he’s always talking about . . . Alderman 1, 2, 3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 1 Baseball 1 Track 1 Journalism 4 Projector Club 2, 3, 4 Thelma Grosvenor To own an automatic ”foot-tickler” is among Sister's future plans . . . specialty is Italian spaghetti . . . cooking fascinates her . . . loves to swim . . . hates wearing shoes . . . heads for De Pauw U. come fall . . . Student Council 4 Alderman 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 Cheerleader 4 Journalism 3, 4 Annual Staff, assistant editor Forensics 1, 2, 3, 4 All-School Play 2, 4 G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Latin Club 2 Girls' League Board 4 Girls' State Class Actress Buerl Guernsey ”Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer” is Buerl's favorite . . . collects Indian relics . . . wishes he could trout fish the year around . . . worst habit is sleeping later than he should . . . hopes to spend future working, having fun. and staying single . . . Ionia 1, 2 Football 4 Track 3 Varsity Club 4 Leo Green ”Geez” . . . that’s Unc’ Leo . . . will go miles for apple pie . . . spends spare time hunting . . . hunting what? . . . likes to raid iceboxes . . . takes off for California next year , . . future? . . . anchors aweigh . . . Student Council 4 Alderman 1, 2 Football 1 Basketball 1, 2 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 sixteen Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Grosvenor and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Story Janet Hall (Dropped from school Feb., 1951) Men are Janet’s worst habits . . . especially Lee . . . likes bowling and hamburgers . . . curly blond hair . . . hopes future holds a pair of twins . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 ’G’ Club 4 Edith Hancock Gum-cracking drives Edie batty . . . likes dancing to ”Sentimental Me . . . eats chili by the gallon . . . Geez’’ pops out regularly . . . baseball's a favorite . . . her class ring holds a place in her heart . . . next year, work . . . F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Robert Hansen Booger’s wants are simple . . . some easy job at $200 a week will do . . . Ah. you poor boy gives him a pain . . . acts on and off stage . . . next year? . . . maybe college . . . Student Council 3, 4 Alderman 3 Class Officer 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 Basketball 1. 2, 3, 4 Track 3 Varsity Club 4 All-School Play 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Boys’ State Class Actor Class Musician Merle Hansen Squirrel’s hobby is women . . . especially blondes . . . California calls him . . . crazy . . . about baseball, that is .. . going out week nights gets him in trouble . . . greatest ambition is to be a hobo . . . Baseball 1, 2 F. F. A. 1,2, 3,4 Judging 1, 2, 3, 4 Carolyn Harding Stardust is a favorite of Sal’s . . . conceited people make her grind her teeth . . . stuffs herself on southern fried chicken and french fries . . . Drop Dead answers everything . . . takes off for nurse’s training come fall . . . G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 2 Norman Harper So Tired . . . that's Norm . . . likes hunting, ice cream, and money . . . worst habit is thinking . . . swipes pictures from other people’s billfolds in spare time . . . plans on having his first million by }60 . . . F. F. A. 1, 2, 3 Compliments of Hansen’s Music Store seventeen Roger Herron Loafing is Rog’s hobby ... can talk for hours without stopping . . . likes both DUH” and hunting . . . My Dream Is Yours” runs through his head night and day . . . homework gets him down ... a good job next year . . . Chorus 1 Geraldine Hodgson Shhh ... off with her shoes and up the stairs . . . Gerry's at it again . . . says her hobby is barking at the moon . . . Aw, shaddup!” answers almost everything . . . wants her own set of twins in the future . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 • G Club 1, 2, 3 Police Board 1 Charles Houle Chuck . . . likes huckleberry pie and whistling the Indian Love Call” . . . has bad habit of forgetfulness . . . Af. S. C. next year . . . farming later on . . . has a head for figures — math that is .. . Student Council 1, 3 Alderman 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff, business manager Boys' State Class Officer 1 Senior Play Most Dignified Boy Roger Howes Mouse's favorite sport is loafing . . . spends spare time drinking eggnog sprinkled with nutmeg . . . stuffs himself on chicken . . . nose for news . . . says (modestly) he’ll be a millionaire by ’60 . . . 2160? . . . Alderman 1, 2, 4 Senior Class President Track 2 Journalism 3, 4 Projector Club 1, 2 Student Council 4 Senior Play Class Mascot Rex Humphrey Quit horsing around” . . . that’s Rex . . . eats 24 hours a day . . . likes football . . . spends his spare time with his car . . . says next year he’ll clean sewers and dig ditches . . . plans on being a plumber . . . Chorus 1 Football 1 Projector Club 1, 2, 3 William Irish Will Don’s hobby is photography... his love is any money he may have at the time . . . hopes to have good job with banker’s hours some day . . . ambition for next year? ... to go some place Booger” doesn’t . . . Student Council 2, 3,4 (Treasurer) Class Officer 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Sports Manager 1, 2 Varsity Club 2, 3� 4 eighteen Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. C. Ellis Houle Francis Jones Jonsie’s theme song could be Music. Music, Music . . . dances ’till all hours . . . whiz at math ... we expect him to take over his Dad’s orchestra . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 Projector Club 1, 2 Lavern Kelly Sleeping is Pete’s worst hahit . . . likes baseball and skating . . . most prized possession is his car . . . next year comes Navy . . . future — who knows? . . . Track 1 Ray Kelpien So what?” . . . that’s Jitter . . . spends his time roller skating instead of doing his homework . . . values his typewriter . . . next year will find him working . . . F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 1 Dale Kent Tex is no cheapskate . . . plans on being a trillion air c . . . wearing a tie kills him . . . likes riding horseback . . . going to spend next year working . . . who does he think he’s kidding? . . . Football 2, 3, 4 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Judging 1 Most Bashful Boy Compliments of Irish's Grocery Store nineteen Wilma Irish Where there’s football and french fries, there’s Wink . . . peeks over her specks . . . toots her clarinet . . . says Golly” . . . keeps a G. H. S. scrapbook . . . plans for future? . . . uncertain as yet . . . Alderman 3 Class Officer 2 Girls’ League Board 3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Annual Staff ”G” Club 1, 2 Latin Club 2 Barbara Isenhoff (Moved to Florida January, 1951) Red hair is Barb’s peeve . . . likes to swim and ride horseback . . . blabs on the phone for hours . . . likes everything green . . . hopes to spend next few years where it’s warm . . . Band 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 -G ’ Club 4 Carol King You know, is Carol’s standby . . . eating is her hobby . . . forever keeping people in suspense . . . nursing school next year . . . math and science keep her absorbed . . . says she’s going to take a trip around the world some day . . . Student Council 1 Latin Club 2 Alderman 1, 4 Girls League Board 2 Chorus 1 Forensics 3 Police Board 3, 4 •G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Senior Play Robert Kropewnicki Do I have to get up? that’s Kropy . . . likes basketball and ice cream and money . . . hates to get dressed up .. . expresses most feelings by duh” . . . takes off for college next year . . . Track 1 Intramurals 2 Charles Laper Midget auto racing thrills Red . . . likes hunting and fishing . . . treasures his drums and record player . . . says he’s going to Alaska next year . . . Alderman 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Journalism 4 Projector Club 1, 2 James Lincoln Horsie” gets mighty peeved at broken specs and fickle women . . . proud of silver basketball . . . awfully forgetful . . . identified with Gee Whiz . . . college next year . . . own farm later on . . . Student Council 2, 4 Alderman 3 Football 1, 3, 4 Basketball 1,2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Police Board 4 (Chief) Judging 1, 2, 3 F. F. A. 1, 2, 3 Annual Staff 4 Boys’ State Jane Lockwood Janie’s most treasured possession is Spookie, her kitten . . . likes fried chicken . . . college next year? would like to teach English Lit Student Council 4 (Secretary) Alderman 4 Girls League Board 3 Chorus 1 G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Annual Staff 4 is Latin Club 2|, L f Jacqueline Lyndrup . SlSt'a'rtJ'- . . . I’m beat she drawls “tZ living's her worst habit come fall . . . Chorus 1 Cheerleader 3, 4 G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Journalism 3 All School Play 4 Senior Play says college, twenty Compliments of Dr. N. P. Sorenson and Dr. D. G. Ostrander Gerald Macklin Mechanically minded . . . has to he to keep his car running . . . impossible to get a word in edgewise once Jerry gets wound up . . . Air Force mechanics for the next few years . . . Chorus 1 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Library 3, 4 Forensics 4 Richard McClellan Ceco . . . avid interest in mechanics ... a hole in one man” . . . curly hair . . . asks Mr. Swanton questions incessantly . . . likes hunting . . . dare we ask what? . . . Alderman 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Golf 2f 3, 4 Varsity 4 Projector 1, 2, 3, 4 Helen Martin Helen's our little half pint . . . temper to curl your hair . . . likes to knit and play softball . . . going to spend next year loafing . . . plans on being happily married by ’60 . . . Projector Club 3 F. H. A. 2 De Nise McMeeken Write letters by the hour . . . Oh, for Pete sake’s” answers everything . . . plans on having basketball team of her own in future . . . Alderman 1, 3 Journalism 3 Arthur Minard Gets furious when people tell him he’s angry when he’s not . . . likes chop suey and football . . . says he’s going to save lots of money to support his family . . . Alderman 1, 3 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 Tennis 2 All-School Play 3 Projector Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Bowling 3 Stanley Charles Miller Stan . . . the fella that's always running Mr. Budge’s projector . . . little in stature . . . plans on being a draftsman . . . maybe just a little shy . . . enjoys swimming. Third Man Theme and apples . . . plans on sleeping all next year. HA ! . . . Projector Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Alderman 4 Stage Manager 4 Compliments of Dibbles, Inc. twenty-one Kenneth Nichols Winking at girls . . . that's Ken’s worst habit . . . arguing blondes, his pet peeve . . . Now don’t get mad, fills his sentences . . . spends spare time hunting . . . hunting what? . . . Annual Staff 4 Student Council 4 (Mayor) Alderman 1, 2, 3 Football 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 1, 2, 3 Varsity Club 4 Journalism 4 Forensics 3, 4 Projector Club 1 Police Board 4 Senior Play Class Best Speaker Betty Nicker: 7 here’s fyke Mooting, Sketch-according to Betty, errX help . . . . next year es everyone and Officer 3 League Boan Staff A ,, 1, alism Play Most Popu Pres.) Betty Peckham To be married to a 99-year old millionaire . . . that’s Bet’s future plan . . . spends spare time going to Belding . . . plays with her gum . . . secretarial school claims her next year . . . preparation for catching that millionaire, maybe? . . . Chorus 1 GM Club 1, 2, 3, 4 F. H. A. 1 Karen Nielsen Jokes that go dead make Karen squirm . . . spends spare time chasing ”Quitaher dog . . . talks a mile a minute . . . likes all sports . . . loves to dance . . . C. M. C. next year phys. ed. major . . hold fun, fun. fun Majorette 3, 4 Journalism 3 Annual Staff 4 hopes future years Prlii'-jrH Pf rlrc •G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 (Pres.) School News 3, 4 Get ready to write is slowly driving Ed out of his mind . . . likes basketball and sleeping in late . . . will be spending next year working . . . Class Officer 2 Basketball 1, 2 twenty-two Compliments of Schneider Bros. Linoleum Co. Donna Perry Donna's main diet is spaghetti and cokes . . . loves dancing, especially to My Happiness . . . satin dresses and bobby socks make her see green, her pet color . . . wants a good job next year ... a happy home in the future . . . Dawn Ramsey Butch is our flower gal . . . tall and slim . . . likes basketball and steak . . . known for her Oh, Coin . . . washing dishes gripes her . . . nurses' training next year . . . marriage later, she hopes . . Class Officer 3 ••G” Club 2 Mount Pleasant 1 Ellene Rector Sweet and lovely is Eney . . . rings on her fingers . . . has definite ability with a sewing machine and cookstove . . . abhors high heels and anklets . . . bites her fingernails . . . wedding bells in June . . Library Staff 3, 4 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council 3, 4 Most Domestic Girl Betty Reynolds Has the last bell rung yet?” . . . Bet’s late again . . . keeps her knitting needles clicking . . . takes off for Hillsdale next year . . . plans on having children by the dozen . . cheaper, you know . . . Girls’ League Board 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 Annual Staff 4 Forensics 2, 3 Latin Club 2 Student Council 4 Senior Play ”G” Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Donna Richie Cute and petite is Donna . . . likes tennis and sewing . . . swoons over A Thousand Violins . . . cute button nose . . . next year finds her in college . . Girls' League Board 2 Majorette 3, 4 Chorus 1 F. H. A. 1 Journalism 3 Cutest Girl Joyce Rolfe A smooth dancer is Josie” ... of queenly stature ... a skilled horsewoman who of course loves rodeos . . . talks fast and furious . . . and those beautiful sweaters she knits . . it’s nursing school next fall for her . . . Alderman 3 Majorette 3, 4 Glee Club 1 Journalism 3, 4 G Club 2 Best Girl Dancer Compliments of Reynold’s Smoke Shop twenty-three Norman Sanders Those long, long assignments gripe Norm . . . likes baseball . . . eats chili, chili. chili . . . an easy touch for money . . . his model A holds a place in his heart . . next year he’ll sail the blue . . . Baseball 1, Varsity Club F. F. A. 1 Judging 1 Maxine Schade Max loves all sports . . . I’m not kidding ya!” pops out continually . . . freen and ’Broun” are favorites . . . ites her fingernails . . says some day she’ll marry an artist and have a couple little ”painters” . . . G Club 2, 3, 4 Flint 1 Most Athletic Girl Elosie Scofield For Pete’s Sake’’ . . . that’s Elite’’ . . . crazy about pumpkin pie and ice skating . . . blue-eyed blond . . . hopes to go to college next year . . going to spend rest of her life being an old maid . . . who does she think she’s kidding? . . . ”G” Club 4 School News 4 Most Dignified Girl Marjorie Silverthorn Marge’s favorite color is red . . . and so’s her blush . . . likes dancing to My Foolish Heart’’ . . . jays she’s always talking at the wrong time . . That’s tough” answers most statements . . . next year? ... a good job . . . ”G” Club 1, 2, 4 twenty-four Compliments of Gittleman's Ladies’ Apparel Robert Simpson Chasing rainbows is Gimper’s hobby . . . known for his ”Ah. Gees!” . . . worst habit is forging H. B.’s signature . . gets tired of Indiana jokes . . . basketball’s his favorite . . . Student Council 2, 3 Alderman 1, 2 Class Officer 3 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramurals 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity 2, 3, 4 Journalism 4 Senior Play AH Around Boy Most Athletic Boy Most Popular Boy Richard Snell Moldy Dick hopes to make two or three million in the next few years . . . favorites are track and hunting . . . can’t stand silly women . . . Good deal’’ echoes frequently . . . silver track foot is keepsake . . M. S. C. come fall . . . Student Council 2 Alderman 4 Class Officer 2, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 4 All-School Play 3 Projector Club 1 Most Handsome Boy Nancy Spielmaker That crazy laugh? ... it belongs to Nan . . . No kidding? answers all statements . . . loves to sing . . . basketball's a favorite . . starts keeping house For the love of George . . . that's Marsh . . . wonder who George is? . . . she loves to dance . . . cracks gum continually . . . Beware. My Foolish Heart sets her dreaming . . . next year's plans revolve around business school . . . future? . . . happy home . . . Alderman 1 Chorus 1, 2, 3 F. H. A. 1, 2, 3 Fremont Thompson Red ruins his appetite by eating candy . . . heads for school at General Motors Tech next year . . . says he'll be the best engineer in Michigan by '60 . . . Alderman 2, 3, 4 Football 2, 3 Elin Thorlund F.lin . . . our bujjTii-Life editor likes to pairfoilii ketch . . . has steadily low bowlit sk es . . . Uufhhersalf aebleskivers . M. S htAv . plans on ent Aldermai Girls' Left Choru fl Annual Staf Forensic! cYiu Sch Senior Journalism Girls' State Best Student Most Admired Senior Most Likely To Succeed All-Around Girl Cynthia Underwood Holy Toledo” follows Cyn wherever she goes . . . collects blown glass ornaments . . . likes cauliflower with cream cheese . . . nurses’ training next year ... a happy home later . . . G” Club, 1, 2, 3, 4 James Valentine Women drivers . . . they drive Tex nuts . . . spends his sessions sleeping . . . likes to ski . . . wild about steak and mushrooms . . . Ah. yes pops out frequently . . . plans on being a draftsman . . . will be on old married man soon . . . Football 3, 4 (manager) Grand Rapids 1, 2 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Einer Thorlund twenty-five Wanda Van Hoose Wandas going to join the Waves after grail u at ion . . . likes basketball and dancing . . . living gets her down . . . men are off her list indefinitely . . . but hopes to be a happy homemaker by ’60 . . . Projector Club 1, 2 F. H. A. 2, 3 Shirley Wable To be a private dick is her ambition . . . spends class time daydreaming . . . gum snappers drive her frantic . . . eats french fries to keep up her strength . . . plans for next year? ... to be out of school . . . Chorus 2 F. H. A. 2, 4 Joy Watson The name is Joy . . . and don’t say Joyce, if you value your life . . . plays both basketball and the piano . . . says Sally’s her worst habit . . . going to spend future being a happy old maid ... Chorus 1 •G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Rosemarie Williams That laugh? . . . that’s Rosy . . . likes horseback riding . . . Well. I like that!” pops out often . . . says she’ll spend next year working in the telephone office . . . Alderman 3 Journalism 4 Helen Winters song°me‘ aiy ‘ ha ’ Lefty’s theme hill ‘ .I i. •Lt0,bowl d dance . . . her tet tt 5 U S ac s make her grind «♦ � year’working g0i”g ‘° G Club 2, 3, 4 Shirley Wilcox Other gum-snappers annoy Willy . . . always late . . . spends summer swimming . . . Hi-Life sketch gal .. . future plans center around a man and twins . . . distant future . . . Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1 G Club 1 Latin Club 2 Annual Staff 4 twenty-six Compliments of O. A. Rasmussen Motor Sales Jake Winters Goodnight. Irene . yodels Jake . . . eating and sleeping fill his time . . . yells Holy Cow between bites of hamburgs . . . best love is Snoopy (his dog) . . . future centers around army . . . Alderman 4 Football 1 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 1, 2, 3 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Vernon Wolcott I only want a buddy, not a sweetheart” is Vernon's theme song . . . favorite sport is eating . . . spends hours flying model planes . . . can't stand wearing a tie . . . hopes to take short course in mechanics next year . . . says he'll own a truck line by '60 . . . j ot Pictured Gerald Finkbeiner Work! Work! Work! are Fink's plans for next year . . . likes fishing and skipping school . . . tsk, tsk . . . treasures his car . . . wants to be married by '60 . . . twenty-seven Top row — E. Thorlund, R. Howes, B. Simpson, R. Conrad, B. Hansen, C. Houle, Ken Nichols, Miss Probst. Seated—B. Reynolds, J. Lockwood, J. Lyndrup, T. Grosvenor, J. Benedict, C. King. Left to right — T. Grosvenor, B. Hansen, C. King. J. Lockwood, B. Simpson. twenty-eight Compliments of J. C. Penney Company “M,other 3 a 3re kman Abigail Abbott Susan Abbott Dean Gillingham Professor Michaels Beaumont Jackson Mrs. Miller Clara ... Sylvia Bunny Helen - - - Carrie Marge Howie Jack ... Bill - - - Cast .......................Jackie Lyndrup ...................Thelma Grosvenor .......................Ken Nichols ........................Roger Conrad ............................Bob Hansen ........................Elin Thorlund .......................Deloris Button .......................Joanne Benedict ........................Jane Lockwood ........................Betty Reynolds ....................Betty Nickerson ...........................Carol King .........................Bob Simpson .......................Charles Houle ........................Roger Howes It is only natural for one to expect the Senior Class to more or less steal the show in any school, because of the experience they have gained through the previous three years. This was generally true around G. H. S., this year as all the others. But the Seniors really went overboard in stealing the show with the production of their Senior Play, Mother is a Freshman. This event was one which the majority of the cast and committees had had little or no previous experience, but that didn't stop the class of '51! Mother is a Freshman was written by Raphael David Blau and dramatized by Perry Clark. Miss Eileen Probst, American literature teacher, directed the class in the production. Carol King was the general chairman of the play. As the curtain slowly opened the audience viewed the living room of the home of Mrs. Abigail Abbott and her daughter, Susan. Mrs. Abbott, played by Jackie Lyndrup, was a widow of around 35, who had run out of finances. When trying to figure out a way to keep her daughter, Susan, played by Thelma Grosvenor, in college she discovered a scholarship offered by the college to anyone named Abigail Fortitude. This looked like a good way to keep Susan in college and to provide a roof over her head. Dean Gillingham (Kenneth Nichols) was very suspicious of Abigail's motives for wanting to attend college. He was sure she was going to bring some trouble to Pointer College and was determined to find a way to expell her. Elin Thorlund played Mrs. Miller, the house mother of the girls' dorm. The college girls whom Susan and Abby came into contact with were the studious Sylvia (Joanne Benedict); cute, naive Bunny (Jane Lockwood); sophisticated Helen (Betty Reynolds), who was much more interested in men than in srudies; happy-go-lucky Carrie (Betty Nickerson); scatterbrained Clara (Deloris Button), who was Susan’s best friend; and the pleasing Marge (Carol King), with a fondness for sweets. Bob Hansen played Bobo, the pleasant-looking, but somewhat conceited chap who did have his troubles with Susan. Bill (Roger Howes), Howie (Bob Simpson), and Jack (Charles Houle) were the likeable good-natured college boys, who were in and out of the scenes. Roger Conrad played the handsome zoology professor, Dan Michaels, who made all the girls' hearts pound fast! Compliments of Kennedy Sales and Service twenty-nine 1. 2. 3. cAk, Tike A e Were Don't I look pretty? Betty R. Cousins — Dick and Sally. Like lather — like daughter. Darlene. the 3?ayA 4. The Christmas Fairy — Carolyn. 5. Little Tr in key. 6. A party for the hoys! 7. The Irish twins. thirty Compliments of Wheeler’s Studios J u N I O R S Maurie Bauman, Larry Sweet, Eva Walter, Larry Green. Right up there doing their parts well this year, and enjoying it too, were the Juniors. They could be found in any happy crowd of kids at ball games or school dances. It wasn't all play for the Juniors though. A good many of them regularly made the Honor Roll. The Juniors chose Larry Green, president; Maurie Bauman, vice-president; Eva Walter, secretary; and Larry Sweet, treasurer. Dixie Allen and Joe Cole- man served on Student Council. The class advisors were Miss Loyster, Miss Probst, and Mrs. Shoemaker. A good job was done on the Jr.-Sr. Prom arrangements. The decorations at Baccalaureate and Commencement were superb, Juniors, and we certainly appreciated them. Next year you will no longer be the under-studies but the leading players. We all know that in this capacity you will do your job well. thirty-two Compliments of Lefevre's Dairy Bar Dixie Allen Barbara Andersen Bill C. Andersen Bill Andersen Roger Baker Maurie Bauman Bob Bauman Joyce Benedict Ruth Blumberg Ron Brown Truman Bryan Ann Buschert Nancy Clark Joe Coleman Grace Cooper Mary Culver Pat Darby Barbara Davenport Emma Davis Berkley Dennis James Filgas Barbara Galentine Gay Gilbert Dick Godfrey Larry Green Roger Greenhoe Duane Hansen Laura Mae Hansen George Harbordt Duane Harris Ed Harris Delores Heether Gerald Holderman Corkey Houck Helen Houck Compliments of L. J. Hansen — Contractor thirty-three Arlene House Jerry Hoxie Kenneth Jensen Bob Johnson Norma Johnson Marcia Jones Jack Jorgensen Judy Krauter Ruby Kurnat Harold Larsen Barbara Leonard Lowell Lofgren Marjorie Losinger Betty Madison Jeanette Marlin Loyal Matthews Shirley McConnell Janet McKay Jim McMichael Clark Morgan Madeline Morris Ronald Mortensen Evelyn Neitzel Hope Nelson Tom Nelson Larry Nicholson Carlene Nielsen Ruth Nielsen Marlene Olsen Janice Pappin Dick Pendrick Bob Perdue Ruth Perry thirty-four Compliments of Greenville Furniture Co. Bob Petersen Dick Petersen Donna Phelps Terry Phillips Jack Potter Keith Puffpaff Charlotte Rambo Mary Ellis Ranney Flora Raymor Joyce Rector Jackie Reinke Ann Reynolds Davis Roberts Mary Alice Roell Lucille Shelden Dick Stout Larry Sweet Charles Switzer Beth Watson Eva Walter Terry Weitzel Bob Wheeler Ronnie Williams Dick Wilson Marilyn Wilson Pat Winters Bruce Wittkopp Verda Wolcott Minard Jack Wood Ann Wright Compliments of Roell and Riches Clothing Store thirty-five s o p H O M O R E S Victor Carlson, Helen Nadeau, Phyllis Holmes, Russell Lincoln. With one year of practice under their belts, this year's Sophomores really went to town. They responded to their duties and responsibilities like seasoned actors. Victor Carlson headed the Sophomore cast as president, Russell Lincoln followed as vice-president, Phyllis Holmes as treasurer, and Helen Nadeau as secretary. Fern Fisher and John Johansen repre- sented the group on Council. Miss Stall, Mr. Fyfe, and Mr. Piussner were their advisors. Just because they were Big Sophomores didn't stop them from going on with F. F. A., F. H. A., Projector Club and all the other organizations that had captured their interests as Freshmen. Keep an eye out for these Rising Young Stars; they're sure to make a good showing. thirty-six Compliments of O’Connor Shoes Karen Allen Bill Allinder Wanda Anderson Patty Andrews Shirley Beardslee Kay Becker Barbara Bensinger Saralee Bernth Joyce Bissell Sue Blumberg Shirley Bonnette Jerry Bowen Millison Brace Franklin Braden Doris Briggs Kay Brown Sonia Brown Paula Craig Connie Cook Bill Cook Ronald Conrad Galorus Conley Roger Coats Mabel Christopherson Mike Christensen Marlene Chase Barbara Chase Victor Carlson Ethel Carlson Alice Davis Dixie DcBree Don Deming Betty Denevan Larry Denevan Stan Eurich Compliments of Ranney Refrigeration Co. thirty-seven Jeanette Dennis Fern Fisher Oleta Gavitt Grace Green Homer Grosvenor Angie Giglio Arlene Giglio Frances Hansen Shirley Hartman Sally Heaton Roger Hoffman Phyllis Holmes Pat Humphrey Roberta Humphrey , Robert Hurrell Carl Ingersoll Donna Jensen John Johansen Harold Larsen Joyce LaVere Mary Lewis Russell Lincoln Wanda Linebaugh Lesley McConnell Doneen McGahan Marjorie Martin Barbara Matthews Joe Minard Jim Mitchell Shirley Musser Ivan Myers Helen Nadeau Rex Nielsen Sandy Nielsen Dick Oberlin thirty-eight Compliments of Ranney Refrigeration Co. First row—Barbara Petersen, Edward Petersen, Shirley Ann Petersen, Shirley Jean Petersen, Betty Race, Lewis Rasmussen. Second row — Suzanne Rees, Phyllis Riker, Donna Roberts, Phillip Roberts, Beverly Rosebrook, Dale Sanders. Third row— Ray Schooley, Bruce Schrader, Ed Senn, Don Sorenson, Eleanor Snyder, Elaine Swanson. Fourth row — Marilyn Swanton, Marie Summers, Arna Tenney, Felice Tefft, Shirlene Tucker, Ronald Vanderlip. Fifth row—Betty Van Horn, Doris Varney, Barbara Walker, Mariel Walker, Mary Walkington, Theda Walter. Sixth rou —Willis Walthius, Donna Winans, Leona Wycoff, Stanley Zank, Louise Dumond, Kay Dines. Compliments of Greenville Lumber Co. thirty-nine Bob Van Vlerah, Allen Finkhouse, Pat Perry, Larry Jensen. The debut of the Freshman class this year was a tremendous success. It marked the beginning of what should prove to be four very wonderful years in Greenville High School. Leading the group were Robert Van Vlerah as president; Allen Finkhouse, vice-president; Larry Jensen, treasurer; and Pat Perry, secretary. The Frosh were ably represented on Council by Lewis Straffen and Willis Langford. Mr. Budge, Mr. Hath, and Mr. Henizelman advised our young high school enthusiasts. Members of band, football, basketball, and many other activities found the willing and eager Freshmen among their ranks. It didn't take long for them to know where to go, what to do, and when. Bravo, and keep at it, Stars of Tomorrow. forty Compliments of Gibson Refrigerator Co. First row — Jerry Albrecht, Jim Amidon, Fred Anderson, Corkey Andrews, Robert Baker, Dorothy Bannen. Second row — Janet Belshaw, Sharon Bidstrup, Mary Bivins, Hugh Bristol, Robert Broomfield, Stuart Carver. Third row—Dorothy Christopherson, Nancy Conley, Roger Conroy, Anne Cook, Elva Cooper, Patricia Culver. Fourth row—Margaret Dalrymple, Jerry Dann, Pat Davidson, Wanda Decker, Richard Dennis, Nancy Dennis. Fifth row — Keith Dow, Paul Drake, Beverly Edgecombe, Darrell Edwards, Jim Elkins, Marlene Engel. Sixth row—LaVerne Everest, Allen Finkhouse, Doris Fisher, Jane Fleagle, Alberta Fralick, Gene Garlick. Seventh row — Shirley Ackley, Ronald Godfrey, Alice Goodw'in, Gilbert Goodwin, Carl Hansen, Phyllis Hansen. Compliments of Gibson Refrigerator Co. forty-one First row — Dick Harding, Darold Harper, Eldon Harris, James Hilton, Claudia Houle, Rosina House. Second row — Pat Howell, Darrell Hubbard, Rose Humphrey, Florence Ingersoll, Larry Jensen, Joanne Jewell. Third row — George Johansen, Don Jones, Ronald Jones, Ruth Jones, Phyllis Jorgensen, Norma Keinke. Fourth row — Gary Keselring, George King, Patricia Kreeger, Dick Kropewnicki, Willis Langford, Dorothy Lee. Fifth row — Charles Linebaugh, Roger Lyndrup, Joyce Main, Donna Martin, Arthur McAllister, Dale McKee. Sixth row — Lee McMillon, Bud Merren, Dan Metzger, Shirley Miller, Gerald Nelson, Irene Nicholson. Seventh row—Delos Nielsen, Donna Nielsen, Norman Olsen, Bud Peckham, Margaret Perry, Pat Perry. forty-two Compliments of Gibson Refrigerator Co. First row—Mary Lou Petersen, Charlotte Pettit, Scott Phillips, Jim Powell, Barbara Race, Eugene Rackow. Second row — Sally Raymor, Robert Ragan, Janice Reinke, Keith Rentsman, Dennis Reynolds, Don Roberts. Third row—Marilyn Roberts, Sara Lee Rosendal, Pearlie Russell, Neil Rutledge, Dean Sanford, Paul Shank. Fourth row — Sheila Sheppard, Robert Shoemaker, Marie Smith. Frances Snyder, J. C. Snyder, Eloise Soss. Fifth row— Louis Staffen, Marilyn Stokes, Martella Sturgis, Edna Swanger, Pat Swartz, Leroy Turner. Sixth row—Bruce Tenney, Judy Tenney, James Thompson, Don Van Kovering, Bob Van Vlerah, Roger Varney. Seventh row—Bob Watts, Janice Weber, Gregory Weitzel, Cecil Wycoff, Don Zank, Gale Zeigenfus. Compliments of R. J. Tower Iron Works forty-three 1. Just brushing the crumbs off! 2. ’’Our hearts were young and gay.” 3. Oh. one of those parties .” 4. Things can't be that bad. 3. Twins. 6. A Rocketts” in person. 7. It'll all come out in the wash! — 3rd prize. 8. Another party for the seniors. 9. Little Janet. — 1st prize. 10. Vive la France. 11. Look at the birdie — Sonny and Siter. 12. Sunburn! 13. Another Rockette. 14. Peek-a-boo. 13. Mikadoo and umbrella — Mike C.— 2nd prize. 16. Dog is man's best friend. 17. That Pepsodent Smile. forty-four Compliments of Drs. House and Glerum forty-live Student Council Top row — L. Green, V. Carlson, L. Green, J. Coleman, R. Greenhoe, H. Dilly, B. Hansen, L. Addis, R. Howes, B. Bauman. Middle row — N. Clark, D. Allen, B. Galentine, B. Watson, M. Roell, T. Grosvenor, B. Reynolds, P. Brown, F. Fisher, E. Rector, B. Nickerson, J. Johansen. Bottom row — Mr. Dalman, N. Davis, J. Lincoln, K. Nichols, J. Lockwood, B. Irish, E. Thorlund. tPolice First row, left to right — C. King, J. Lincoln, F. Drou-gel. Second row. left to right — D. Godfrey, P. Davidson, K. Nichols, E. Swanson, B. Cooper, A. Tenney. Back row. left to right — Mr. Dalman, D. Stout. forty-six Compliments of Faber’s Jewelry Student Qovernment In the great hit production, G.H.S. Activities of 1950 and 1951, the producers and directors were assisted in their duties by representatives of the cast, the Student Council and the Police Board. They head our Student Government. Student Government is held in high respect by the students of G. H. S. Some individuals learn its meaning by participating on the Student Council or Police Board. There are those who learn the meaning of accepted social behavior the hard way and receive a sentence passed by the chief-of-police, and there are the majority who learn the democratic meaning of Student Government through common contacts with it during their high school days. All of them realize the qualities of democracy it teaches in the process of preparing students for adult life after Commencement Day. In comparing the ideas of Student Government with those of our national government, a complete similarity is discovered. Abraham Lincoln stated the principle of our democratic national government in his famous Gettysburg Address by simply saying it is government of the people, by the people and for the people. It can be as aptly said high school Student Government is government of the students, by the students, and for the students. The American idea of democracy has been challenged many times and it is again facing a great challenge. The freedom and equality it guarantees have been established and cherished in the hearts of Americans since the day the pioneers started pushing westward. The prayer offered by this year's departing Senior Class is, May it never perish from this earth. The 1950 and 1951 Student Council was led by Mayor Ken Nichols, with Jane Lockwood keeping the secretarial records and Bill Irish holding the office of treasurer. Nelda Davis fulfilled the duties of Social Chairman, with Barbara Galentine assisting her, Elin Thorlund was the capable Publicity Director, aided by Mary A. Roell. The body of the council is composed of the elected class officers, class representatives, and organizational representatives. The group sponsored its usual activities: sale of activity-tickets. Fall and Christmas Dances, All-School Play and the Honor Banquet. The chief-of-police also serves as an officer on the council. Declaring sentences upon defendants this year was Chief-of-Police Jim Lincoln, who is to be commended for his outstanding work. Compliments of Albert W. Story, Attorney forty-seven First row — Mrs. Shoemaker, L. Hansen, M. Roell, B. Nickerson, J. Reinke, Mrs. O Rourke. Second row — B. Davenport, H. Nelson, B. Roscbrook, J. LaVere, P. Holmes, N. Davis, E. Scofield. Third row — C. Houle, D. Brown, M. Morris, R. Bird, P. Howell, A. Tenney. J ovelg J adieA of, the Stage Here are the girls who represented the girls! The Girls' League Board plays an important role in planning some of the scenes that include an all-girl cast in our big stage show. Under the direction of the advisor, Mrs. Clay Shoemaker; Betty Nickerson in the role of president; Laura Mae Hansen, vice-president; Jackie Reinke, secretary; and Mary Alice Roell, treasurer, a very successful program was carried on. The first scene in this act was the Freshmen Mixer, followed by the Penny Supper, the Christmas Chocolate, Sadie Hawkins Dance, Valentine Dance, and Style Show. In co-operation with the G” Club the Girls' League planned square dancing, a talent show, and a number of skits on manners. As previously, they had the concession during the basketball tournaments. As senior girls were entertained at the annual June Banquet, the curtain came down on the League's 1950-51 performance. forty-eight Compliments of Roy Wolf’s Jewelry Top row. left to right— B. Merren, J. Bowen, G. Weitzel, R. Coats, A. Minard, I. Myers, J. Powell, E. Harris, B. Cook, R. Greenhoe, B. Allinder, D. Kropewnicki, J. C. Snyder, J. Wood, B. Hurrell. Second row, left to right—D. McKee, E. Petersen, D. Dickinson, L. Messacar, B. Johnson, L. Rasmussen, K. Dow, W. Linebaugh, M. Chase, S. Hartman, V. Carlson, B. Watts, S. Eurich, L. Staflfen, L. Denevan, K. Workman, D. Coston. Third row, left to right — Mr. Budge, R. Varney, K. Becker, G. Keselring, P. Humphrey, B. Anderson, L. McConnell, E. Rackow, C. Hansen, H. Bristol, K. Rentsman, W. Langford, E. Harris, L. Jensen, F. Braden, J. Amidon, P. Winters, M. Brace, B. Peckham, B. Wittkcpp. Fourth row, left to right — J. Hilton, S. Rosendal, R. Humphrey, D. Martin, J. Main, L. Green, D. Hansen, H. Larsen, S. Miller, P. Perry, S. Miller, D. Winans, B. Petersen. R. Williams. Fifth row, left to right — D. Temple, D. Edwards, L. Tanner, A. McAllister, G. Nelson, G. Johansen, D. VanKovering, C. Andrews, B. Bauman, F. Anderson, G. King, J. Johansen. Now Showing, . . . The group that really plays an important part in G. H. S. Activities is the Projector Club. Very few theaters have a club as capable and dependable as the one at G. H. S. under the direction of Robert Budge. Anyone can see how important they would be behind stage in making any production possible. The leaders of the club are president, Larry Green; secretary, Stanley Miller; and treasurer, Harold Larsen. The group presented noon movies this year, after the purchases of the blackout curtain for the gymnasium and of the new projector were made possible by donations from other clubs. Other club activities were showing films to classes and civic affairs, operating the public-address system for school dances, ball games, and other affairs. They also enjoyed their annual picnic in the spring of the year. Many congratulations are offered to the club for its fine performance. Compliments of Silver and Gibson Theaters forty-nine First row — W. Irish, S. Wilcox, J. Hall, G. Hodgson, L. Green, J. Filgas, J. Rcinke, H. Nelson, F. Snyder, B. Reynolds, T. Grosvenor, T. Ranney. Second row — M. Wilson, R. Bird, A. House, D. Heether, E. Swanson, E. Petersen, E. Harris, H. Grosvenor, B. Bauman, T. Wcitzel, C. Houck, A. Minard, M. Swanton, D. Roberts, L. Sweet, S. Bcrnth, M. Bliss, F. Jones. Third row — P. Andrews, P. Riker, W. Anderson, B. Isenhoff, D. Varney, P. Swartz, W. Decker, S. Bidstrup, M. Walker, J. Amidon, D. Metzger, G. Weitzel, A. Finkhouse, E. Senn, S. Petersen, M. Christensen, D. Petersen, G. Gilbert, J. Jorgensen, J. Krauter, D. Snell, B. Fries, B. Irish. AtakerA 0 yiiu ic . . . The spotlight shines on the Greenville High School Band under the capable direction of Arthur Gorman. The climax of the year for the band was the arrival of the long-awaited new uniforms. Now, formally dressed for their public appearances, the band was a pleasing eyeful as well as a pleasant earful for any audience. The purchase of these uniforms was made possible through the efforts of the Band Boosters Club. The opening scene of the G. H. S. Activities” found the band adding pep and color to the football games. Next they retired backstage for a few weeks to prepare for the big scene, the Christmas Concert, which was a show-stopping success. The annual Dress Up The Band concert was the next major scene. fifty Compliments of McClellan’s Five and Dime Fourth row — S. Phillips, J. Powell, C. Andrews, D. Harding, D. Allen, S. Raymor, J. C. Snyder, A. Cook, R. Johnson, D. Wilson, J. Wood, D. McClellan, P. Drake, J. Belshaw, S. Heaton, M. A. Roell, B. Peckham, J. Dann. Fifth row — E. Snyder, R. Greenhoe, J. Benedict, L. Staifen, C. Laper. In the spring of 1951, the band attended music festivals and were judged with the finest ratings ever received. They went to Grand Rapids and entered competition in the Regional Festival. They were given a first division rating which made them eligible to travel to Ann Arbor and compete in the State Festival. At this festival they received high ratings. Guiding the band in their activities were: Wilma Irish as president. Bob Hansen as vice-president, Shirley Wilcox as secretary, Thelma Grosvenor as treasurer, and Betty Reyno.ds as Student Council representative. After the many appearances at concerts, pep assemblies, basketball games, and parades, the curtain closed on the band's performances with applause still resounding in the air! ARTHUR GORMAN, Our Director Compliments of Heaton's Drug Store fifty-one T. Grosvenor, J. Lyndrup, J. Reinke, N. Clark, D. McGahan. K. Nielsen, J. Pappin — D. Richie, H. Nelson — J. Rolfe. fifty-two Compliments of Associated Metal Products Jlah ! flail! Hurrah for the cheerleading team! The show would surely be dull without those peppy gals out at the sports scenes keeping the student body aroused in support of the teams. This year under the leadership of the girls’ physical education teacher, Miss Slade, the cheerleaders were really a successful group. They formed a co-operative team which resulted in many fine performances. Assisting the regulars” pictured were Arna Tenney, Helen Nadeau, Barbara Peterson and Anne Cook. A thank you to the junior-high girls who added pep to assemblies! Qirl4 with the TjwirU What would a football scene be without these girls leading the band down the field in a great display of color and ability? What would a game on the home stage have been this year without the head majorette, Karen Nielsen, throwing that baton over the goal posts and blowing signals for the band to follow? What would it have been without Donna Richie, Hope Nelson, Joyce Rolfe, and Janice Pappin stepping high down the field? Few of us realize the preparation required to achieve the splendid results we are privileged to witness. With the support of the band and Mr. Gorman, those long-awaited uniforms arrive. Everyone realizes what a great part these gals play in the sports show. A salute to the girls with the twirls for G. H. S. Courtesy of Larry Brown fifty-three Top rou left to right—L. Sheldon, J. Benedict, A. Green, P. Kreciter, N. Dennis, M. Stokes, A. Fralick, R. House, M. Summers, D. Lee, B. Edgecombe, J. Allen, R. Blumberg. Second row, left to right — I. Nicholson, M. Engel, D. Martin, N. Johnson, P. Darby, C. Pettit, S. McConnell, S. Miller, C. Harding, J. Rector, K. Brown, J, Main. Third row, left to right — B. Van Horn, M. Losinger, P. Ricker, J. Tenney, W. Decker, S. Rosendal, B. Madison, G. Cooper, S. Wable, J. Fleagle, M. Christensen, P. Craig, A. Reynolds, G. Green, Miss Stall. Fourth row, left to right — R. Nielsen, D. Jensen, E. Main, B. Galentine, D. Brown, P. Brown, E. Hancock, R. Perry, W. Linebaugh, P. Perry, B. Carver, I. Giles. Fifth row, left to right—A. Goodwin, J. Marlin. D. Varney, L. Welch, D. Bannen, D. Christopher-sen, M. Smith, C. Anderson, M. L. Petersen, B. Anderson, N. Conley. (( q y )ug,ar n In any theater there is a great deal going on behind stage. The F. H. A. girls really take the cake here. These girls learn to be efficient housekeepers and friendly neighbors. Miss Catherine Stall directed the girls with the help of President Patricia Brown, Vice-President Darlene Brown, Secretary-Reporter Edith Hancock, Treasurer Ruth Perry, Historian Donna Jensen, Parliamentarian Fern Fisher, and Songleader Barbara Galentine. The first part the club played was sponsoring a a . yy pice . . . dance in September. They enjoyed a funfilled hay-ride with the F. F. A. on Hallowe'en night. A baked goods sale was held after the All-School Play. During the first part of the year the Greenville Chapter was hostess to the annual Regional Meeting of the F. H. A. Chapters. About five hundred girls were present with their advisors and club mothers. A highlight for the group was the formal initiation of new members, when they entertained their mothers. fifty-four Compliments of Fisher Produce future 4griculturl$t£ Come on gang, the show must go on! urged Charles Houle, president of the F. F. A. Their show did go on, too, and as usual was a great success. With the help of Jerry Arnold as secretary, Jack Jorgensen as treasurer, Duane Hansen as vice-president, Ken Jensen as sentinel, Ed Harris as reporter, and under the direction of Mr. Hath, the F. F. A. advisor, how could it help but achieve success? They started the year with the Parent-Son Banquet in the latter part of November. They carried out their potato crop project, planted them and sold them. The school forest, yielding its profitable Christmas trees, was another project they undertook to sponsor. They sponsored a dance and sold refreshments at games. If the scenes the fellows carry out so successfully were missing from the production, a serious loss to the ”G. H. S. Activities” would be suffered. Top row, seated, left to right — D. Sorensen, D. Kent, K. Jensen, D. Hansen, C. Houle, J. Jorgensen, L. Addis, G. Arnold, E. Harris, L. Matthews. Second row, left to right — Mr. Hath, R. Kelpien, N. Harper, C. Hansen, J. Lincoln, I. Myers, B. Guernsey, K. Workman, D. Larsen, M. Hansen, G. Zeigenfus. Third row. left to right — D. Harper, B. Wittkopp, J. Thompson, W. Walthuis, D. Harris, F. Braden, E. Harris, L. Jensen, J. Johansen, V. Wolcott. Fourth row, left to right — D. Nielsen, G. Johansen, G. King, D. Temple, R. Dennis, H. Bristol, K. Larsen, F. Anderson, C. Wycoff. Compliments of Blanding Milk Co. fifty-five First row, left to right — H. Nelson, M. Wilson, J. Lyndrup, T. Grosvenor, J. Benedict, M. A. Rocll, B. Anderson. Second row. left to right — F. Anderson, K. Dow, J. Filgas, H. Grosvenor, L. Sweet, B. Hansen, Miss Loyster. First row, left to right — G. Fohey, F. Probst, C. Oliver, J. Loyster, R. Kidd. Second row, left to right—R. Budge, R. Petersen, C. Roush, M. Pletcher, M. E. Kistler, M. Hoag. fifty-six Compliments of Kemp Insurance Sure “3orever cdlbert The house lights dimmed, the curtain slowly opened to the capacity audience, and the annual All-School Play was once again taking the spotlight. The play given this year was entitled Forever Albert, by Bettye Knapp. Miss Jocelyn Loyster, speech teacher, directed the production. It was the rather complicated story of the Turner family whose lives were dominated by Uncle Albert. The plot was centered around some missing money, theatrical productions, and the unpredictable Turner children, who indulged in some unpredictable escapades with the help of their uncle, Albert, who was very well portrayed by Jim Filgas. Others in the cast, all doing an excellent job, were Larry Sweet as Ben Turner, with Mary A. Roell as his wife. The three Turner daughters were played by Hope Nelson, Jackie Lyndrup and Thelma Grosvenor. Fred Anderson was convincing in the role of young Benny Turner, with Barb Anderson as the girl who awakened him. A young playwright was portrayed by Bob Hansen, with his rival played by Homer Grosvenor. The part of the neighbor lady was done by Marilyn Wilson, with Joanne Benedict as her daughter. One of the girls' steadies was portrayed by Keith Dow. George Harbordt was the producer, Henry Lucas. jror J ove The play presented by the teachers' club this year, which delighted their audiences was For Love and Money. It was written by Robert St. Clair and directed by Mary Ellen Kistler, high school English teacher. Mr. George Fohey gave a great performance as Ralph Emerson, M. D., a struggling young doctor. He agreed to find an elderly woman to marry Stuart Kingsley (Clark Oliver), so Kingsley can collect a big inheritance. Kingsley's father had forbidden Stuart in his will to marry Audrey Ward, a socialite, portrayed by Mrs. Carol Roush. Roberta Petersen played Stuart's spinster cousin who was to get the fortune if he married Miss Ward. Eileen Probst made the most of a role packed with comedy as Dr. Emerson's wisecracking nurse. and yiioney, ” who fell in love with the boss — and he with her. Jocelyn Loyster played Gale Emerson, the doctor's sister, and unemployed actress. She agreed to play the part of a doddering old lady to marry Stuart for a $10,000 fee. Richard Kidd, a writer trying to sell a series of television shows, was Gale’s fiancee. Marion Fletcher joined with Miss Probst in almost stealing the show in another nurse role. She was the husky nurse, hired to care for the childish Mrs. Kingsley, who insisted upon disappearing frequently— to be Miss Emerson. Robert Budge completed the cast as Jack Blair, a snoopy reporter, who sensed something unusual about Stuart's wedding and tried every trick of his trade to get a story. Compliments of Wilson and Filgas fifty-seven First row — S. Bonnette, D. Brown, A. Tenny, D. Lee, P. Howell, M. Smith, B. Watson, P. Culver, M. Giglio, B. Chase, K. Dines. Second row — Mr. Oliver, L. Hansen, P. Holmes, S. Beardslee, M. Engel, S. Rosendahl, S. Sheppard, B. Walker, B. Rosebrook, B. Galentine, J. Fleagle, T. Walter, E. Walter, M. Morris, G. Conley. Third row — M. Brace, D. Nielsen, S. Blumberg, J. Reinke, R. Jones, S. Hartman, N. Spielmaker, S. Nielsen, S. Petersen, N. Keinke, S. Coston, S. Rees. First row — B. Galentine, L. Hansen, S. Rees, N. Spielmaker, D. Brown, E. Walter, M. Giglio, S. Sheppard. Second row — P. Holmes, A. Tenney, P. Howell, D. Lee, M. Smith, P. Culver, S. Coston, J. Jewell, K. Dines, M. Brace. Back row — S. Bonnette, M. Engel, J. Fleagle, T. Walter, B. Watson, M. Morris, S. Beardslee, S. Hartman, R. Jones, S. Nielsen, J. Reinke, S. Petersen, B. Rosebrook, S. Blumberg, D. Nielsen, N. Keinke, G. Conley, B. Walker. fifty-eight Compliments of Nielsen’s Jewelry Melodic The A Capella Choir, under the direction of Clark Oliver, contributed outstanding performances to the Activities of 50-51.” The Christmas concert the choir presented featured the Nutcracker Suite, an impressive scene in which the girls proved they had one of the finest vocal organizations G. H. S. has ever claimed. A delightful Spring Concert program consisted of familiar numbers Tea for Two,” Embraceable You,” You and the Night,” Italian Street Song,” and The Man I Love.” The chief project the girls undertook this year was the paying for their new choir robes. Barbara Galentine led the group as president, with Laura Mae Hansen, vice-president; Madeline Morris, librarian; Nancy Spielmaker, secretary. Mary Giglio handled Public Relations, Eva Walter was treasurer, and Beth Watson represented them at the Student Council. Arna Tenny and Millison Brace took charge of the choir robes. Their very talented accompanist was Darlene Brown. “3a Ue 3ernando ’ ’ The choir took the spotlight on stage with their fine performance of False Fernando. This operetta was an adaptation of a scene from the Broadway musical comedy Final Curtain. The principal roles were taken by Barbara Galentine as Isabella, Laura Mae Hansen as Delores, Nancy Spielmaker as Nina, and Suzie Rees as Inez. The rest of the choir formed the chorus of girls of a quaint Spanish village. Compliments of E. L. Baker Plumbing fifty-nine Back row — Miss Probst, S. Bissell, T. Grovenor, J. McMichael, J. Rolfe, P. Craig, L. Green. Third row — B. Briggs, R. Howes, J. Benedict. First row—B. Watson, R. Mortensen, P. Bidwell, E. Harris, G. Davenport, C. Rambo, R. Blumberg, E. Main, M. Silverthorn, K. Nichols, F. Drougel, C. Laper. Critici Review A great tribute to the Activities of 1950 and 1951 was the introduction of the G. H. S. Rambler, the school newspaper that kept everyone informed of happenings in G. H. S. A class of journalism was offered in G. H. S. this year, whose function was this publication. Miss Eileen Probst was the advisor of the paper, with Roger Howes as editor, Joanne Benedict as assistant editor, and Leo Green as sports editor. Jim McMichael handled the advertising; Paula Craig, the fine art work; Betty Briggs, proof reading; Sally Bissell, the columns; and the features were done by Thelma Grosvenor. The other members of the class were given reporting assignments with each issue. The paper was a neat lithographed issue of which everyone was proud. This fact was proved by the fact that four hundred copies of each issue were sold. The work done by this hard-working group kept the scenes of our great show tied together. It is hoped our G. H. S. Rambler will be taking encores for its brilliant performance for years to come! sixty Compliments of Greenville Daily News First row, left to right — J. Lockwood, W. Irish, D. Brown. Second row, left to right — B. Reynolds, K. Nielsen, S. Wilcox. hack row, left to right — J. Benedict, B. Nickerson, Miss Kistler, K. Nichols, E. Thorlund, S. Bissell, Houle, T. Grosvenor, J. Lincoln. TJhe cAuthor Editor - Elin Thorlund Associate Editor Thelma Grosvenor Business Manager Charles Houle Literary - Sally Bissell Betty Reynolds Organizations Joanne Benedict Photography Karen Nielsen Jim Lincoln Art Shirley Wilcox Betty Nickerson Sports - Ken Nichols Typists - Jane Lockwood Wilma Irish Darlene Brown Advisor - - - Mary Ellen Kistler When the curtain has fallen on the final performance of a star, one can usually find him reminising about days gone by. There are usually trunks piled high with collections from show days and scrapbooks filled with notices and reviews. There are memories of a show that never die. The Hi-Life is the memoir of the great show put on in G. H. S. We shall always treasure our memory of the wonderful scenes played during our four-year run. The members of the Hi-Life staff, a group of Seniors, are the hard-working producers of this book. The motto of the ’51 staff was Bigger and Better Than Ever Before.” They compiled photography, reviews, and notices into this book, loaded it with memories, and they sincerely hope it will be a treasured item in your heart forever. Compliments of Robert E. Rice sixty-one Back row — S. Phillips, G. Davenport. Middle row — A. Reynolds, P. Humphrey, E. Main, P. Brown, S. Brown, J. Macklin, J. Rector, E. Carlson, S. Blumberg, R. Perry, D. Phelps, Miss Hoag, D. Cogswell. First row — B. Van Horn, P. Craig, P. Riker, E. Rector, H. Winters. Back row — F. Tefft, S. Blumberg, M. Swanton, V. Carlson, T. Phillips. Front row — B. Anderson, P. Andrews, S. L. Bcrnth, P. Holmes, B. Galentine, Mrs. Shoemaker, A. Tenney. First row—B. Leonard, K. Allen, A. Giglio, S. Brown, K. Becker, M. Brace, S. Rees. Back row — L. Lofgren, H. Zimmerman, S. Nielsen, B. Cook, H. Nadeau, A. Giglio, B. Bauman, Mrs. Shoemaker. sixty-two Compliments of Eureka Lumber Co. Quiet Please! The Library Club, a busy backstage organization that really deserves good notices, is the organization which keeps our library up-to-date and in order. Don Cogswell acted as president of the group, with a supporting cast of Joyce Rector as vice-president. Sue Blumberg as secretary-treasurer, and Ellene Rector as representative to the Student Council. They had sixteen members who worked in the library during their free hours under the direction of the librarian. Miss Hoag. At Christmastime they had fun together at their own Christmas party. The club really deserves a big hand from everyone for the work it is doing for G. H. S. Veni, VidL Vici The Latin Club is the organization of second year Iatin students who actively promote the further study of Roman background. The second year students are the patricians who hold the voting power and the first year students play the role of plebeians who send tribunes to represent them at the meetings. Leading the group is Arna Tenny, president; Barbara cParlez-vou£ The French class has united to help promote their study. Robert Bauman as president, Angie Giglio as treasurer, Helen Nadeau as secretary, and Bill Cook as vice-president have the leading roles of the club, with Mrs. Shoemaker directing their activities. The club's main project was to earn money to sponsor their French orphan, Jo-Jo. Baked goods Galentine, vice-president; Victor Carlson, treasurer. Mrs. Shoemaker, the language teacher, is the director of the club. The main activity the Latin Club sponsors is the Roman banquet held in the spring. This banquet is really an interesting sight. Candy sales were sponsored to raise funds for the banquet. 3rancai ? sales, candy sales, and cake raffles were held for this purpose. This year they received a scrapbook containing many pictures of Paris and France from the L'Ecole de Victor Hugo in Paris. In return, they proceeded to make a scrapbook of Greenville, Michigan, and the United States in general, which they sent to France. sixty-three First row—M. Silverthorne, H. Nelson, M. Wilson, C. Underwood, M. Roell, D. Button, B. Leonard, N. Spielmaker, M. Chase, J. Benedict, B. Rosebrook, S. Beardslee, S. Petersen. Second row — Miss Slade, M. Nielsen, J. Lyndrup, L. Sheldon, C. Harding, C. Cook, F. Raymor, B. Reynolds, C. Nielsen, B. Cooper, S. Bissell, S. Coston, J. Lockwood, J. Watson, B. Peckham. Third row — C. King, D. Jensen, C. Rambo, B. Nickerson, M. Morris, D. Allen, H. Nadeau, G. Gilbert, E. Waiter, B. Davenport, J. Reinke, H. Winters, E. Thorlund, J. Krauter, J. McKay. Fourth row — W. Anderson, T. Ranney, R. Bird, N. Johnson, T. Grosvenor, S. Tucker, K. Nielsen, J. Pappin, M. Schade, P. Andrews, J. Anderson, N. Clark. 4thletic£ and cAn tic A This act is entitled Girls Only.” The G-Club, which was founded in 1946, is the girls’ sports scene. The club offers various popular activities as bowling, basketball, volley-ball, badminton, modern dance, and tumbling, for the girls. Their participations use some of that extra energy. When spring comes around, the program includes outdoor sports such as tennis, archery, and softball. In the starring role this year was President Karen Nielsen, who presided over the semi-monthly meetings. Supporting her were Vice-President Janice Pappin, Secretary Shirlene Tucker, Treasurer Norma Johnson, Student Council representative Nancy Clark, Publicity Chairman Thelma Grosvenor, and Point Chairman Russell Bird. The group was directed by their energetic and enthusiastic advisor, Miss Slade, the girls’ physical education instructor. The G-Club sponsored a dance and the noon sale of ice cream. As the Senior girls' fourth-year award, the club sent them on a week-end trip in the spring. sixty-four Compliments of Penguin Soda Bar First rowt left to right — N. Sanders, D. McClellan, J. Winters, J. Jorgensen, F. Drougel, B. Simpson, B. Hansen, G. Davenport. Second rou left to right — Coach Heinzelman, G. Holderman, L. Sweet, J. Hoxie, D. Roberts, D. Snell, D. Petersen, Coach Guthier. Lack row, left to right — H. Drily, B. Guernsey, M. Bat man, D. Godfrey, D. Sanders, K. Nichols, B. Irish, J. Lincoln. Club of The club of the stars! All the stars of the highly respected sports scenes are joined in this group. No wonder they accomplished so much! What else could possibly be expected? Frank Drougel led the fellows through the year as president, with Jake Winters, vice-president; Bob Simpson, secretary; Jack Jorgensen, treasurer; and Harold Dilly representing the club at the Student Council meetings. The fellows sponsored that wonderful Varsity Hop the Star A that everyone enjoyed so much. Something new and unique in Greenville High they undertook was that blackout basketball game which no one can forget. They were right on the ball with the concession stand during those invigorating football scenes. In the spring of the season the thirteen Senior fellows completed the club's activities with their much anticipated week-end trip to Detroit. Coach Heinzelman and Coach Guthier acted as advisors to the Varsity Club. Compliments of The Vaughn Co. sixty-five J oi ette Standing — P. Howell, J. Bel-shaw, J. Reinke, S. Sheppard, S. Bidstrup. Seated — W. Decker. (Rambler C. Miller, B. VanVlerah, D. Kropewknicki, K. Dow, C. Morgan, J. McMichael, L. Staf-fen, R. Dennis. Alelodette E. Walter, M. Morris, L. Hansen. B. Galentine. sixty-six Compliments of Moore Plow Dale and Buerl Gimper Dill and Jerry F. Drougel. H. Dilly, B. Guernsey, G. Macklin, D. Kent, J. Lincoln, K. Nichols, B. Simpson. sixty-eight Compliments of J. E. Wyckoff and Son First row. left to right — J. Hoxie, M. Bauman, C. Morgan, J. Lincoln, B. Simpson, J. Macklin, G. Holderman, D. Larsen. Second row, left to right — J. Mitchell, O. Paulsen, H. Dilly, C. Houck, J. Jorgensen, B. Cook, F. Drougel, D. Stout. Third row, left to right — Coach Guthier, H. Grosvenor, B. Allindcr, D. Godfrey, D. Kent, B. Guernsey, J. Wood, B. Johnson, K. Nichols, J. Valentine, Coach Heinzelman. football Greenville's four-won and four-lost football record tells the story better than words, of the up and down fortune of the Purple and Gold in the 1950 grid season. The Jackets, under the direction of Coaches Heinzelman and Guthier, set a great example of what a small team can do. They played some of the best teams in the state and though they were defeated a few times, never was their spirit and will to win outshone. The Jackets finished second in conference with three victories and one defeat at the hands of the powerful Red Wings of St. Johns. The 1951 squad will be without the services of eight boys because of graduation. They are Frank Drougel, Bob Simpson, Jim Lincoln, Ken Nichols, Dale Kent, Harold Dilly, Buerl Guernsey, and Jerry Macklin. The Jackets placed eight on the All-Conference team and one boy received honorable mention in the All-State poll. The eight were Frank Drougel and Jim Lincoln, first team candidates, with Bill Allinder, Maurie Bauman, Jack Jorgensen, Jerry Hoxie, Gerry Holderman, and Ken Nichols making second team. Drougel received the All-State nomination. Compliments of Chittick Oil Co. sixty-nine BooGEK Ken OU- - 'PlNKV Davy Woody HauRie: Pete Girt PER I 1 i , H Horsie • J Compliments of Chittick Sales and Service First row, left to right — M. Bauman, J. Lincoln, K. Nichols, B. Hansen, B. Simpson. Second row — J. Wood, D. Petersen, B. Cook, D. Roberts, B. Allinder, Coach Guthier. JZaAhetball Though Coach Guthier's Yellow Jacket basketball squad can't boast of a glorious record season in the won and lost column, we are still proud of them. The Jackets won only four games in the regular season and two in tournament play. The Greenville basketball squad was a little short this year, but they maintained the Greenville spirit and fighting heart which is coached into every Greenville team. They faced one of the toughest schedules in Class B in Michigan, facing Marshall, Birmingham, Alma, and Mt. Pleasant, besides their regular tough conference grind. This schedule made it tough sledding for the small but speedy squad. Though size was important in some games, the season's losses were not entirely height factors. The Jackets were plagued with lapses in hitting ability and Lady Luck often overlooked them. Maurie Bauman was the high scorer in conference play for the Jackets, with 96 points. This was two points better than the champion last year. However, this year more points were scored in league play than in any other season. The Jackets lose four Seniors next season: Bob Simpson, Jim Lincoln, Bob Hansen, and Ken Nichols. The Jackets may still be short next year, but they will still have the fight and spirit to come out on top of the heap. Good luck to the '51-'52 squad! Compliments of Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. seventy-one Left o T ght — R. Lyndrup, J. C. Snyder, M. Christensen, R. VanVlerah, B. Tenney, G. Weitzel, D Edwards. junior {Jacket With approximately thirty boys out for Junior Varsity basketball and only one or two from last season's squad. Coach Fyfe attempted to secure a winning combination. Because there were only a few sophomores, most of them out for their first season, the Coach had an inexperienced team. Most of his boys were on the short side and with little experience, therefore, the Junior Jackets faced a tough season. Then nature added injury to insult when Coach Fyfe sprained his ankle and was unable to coach the squad. Coach Heinzelman then took over and the marvelous freshman- sophomore squad carried on in the tradition of Greenville High. Though they won only one game all season, they were always cheered and always played hard. They followed the Varsity through a tough schedule and had a height factor which bothered them also. But with a year under their bonnets and the much needed experiences gained, the Junior Varsity should put out one of the best second teams in Greenville High history on the court next year. Good luck to the JV's next season. Let's hope they grow a little. seventy-two Compliments of Reliable Hardware First row, left to right — L. Green, J. Allen, B. Simpson, M. Bauman, D. Saunders. Second row. left to right — J. Coleman, N. Saunders, D. Greenhoe, D. Petersen, D. Mortensen. Third row, left to right — E. Holton, J. Wood, R. Mikkelson, D. Roberts, Coach Heinzelman. J3a£eball Mr. Heinzelman and his diamond crew finished their 1950 season with five victories and five defeats. Though they were defeated a few times, they always had that old Yellow Jacket fire and will to win. Several teams squeezed by the Jackets with a one point margin. Pitching duties were all in the hands of Duane Greenhoe, ace pitcher for the past few years. Greenhoe pitched in all ten games, relieved on a few occasions by Leo Green, southpaw hurler; Bob Simpson, short stop, second base and pitcher, and Maurice Bauman, another utility man. The best pitching of the year was done by Greenhoe in the double-header with St. Johns, Greenhoe pitched the first game, giving only one hit and striking out twelve men. The second game was started by Bob Simpson. Greenhoe later relieved Simpson to finish the game with a twin victory. The squad will miss the four Seniors leaving in June; they are: Greenhoe, Jack Allen. Rex Mikkel- sen, and Frank Williams. Next year's team will have seven lettermen back, they are: Bob Simpson, Maurice Bauman, Harold D i 11 y, Norman Sanders, Dale Sanders, and Dick Petersen. We wish you the best of luck. Compliments of Owen’s Drug Store seventy-three First row, left to right — C. Morgan, J. Schneck, D. Godfrey, R. Rieckman, K. Nichols, A. Jensen. Second row, left to right — D. Snell, J. Lincoln, D. Larsen, B. Hansen, R. Baker, J. Hoxie, B. Bauman, B. Guernsey, D. Brown, F. Drougel, J. Mitchell, R. Strieker. Third row, left to right — J. Winters, D. Mount, Coach Guthier. seventy-four Compliments of Thompson Motor Sales ZJhird Straight Conference I tin in Crack Congratulations again went to Coach Guthier and his conference champion track team. The Jacket thinclad squad brought home its third consecutive conference championship trophy. Along with the conference win the Jacket track-sters won all their dual meets, placed second in the Kalamazoo relays, third in the Regional and fifth in the State in Class B. The team did a very good job and worked very hard for every victory and every place. Next season the team will miss Roy Strieker, champion hurdler, shotputter and relay man. Don Brown, another ace hurdler; Ralph Rieckman, captain of the team and conference champ in the mile for two years straight; and Arvin Jensen, speed-demon in the hurdles and relay. Though the Jackets are losing these boys they will have eight lettermen back next season, they are: Frank Drougel, Ken Nichols, Jerry Davenport, Dick Godfrey, Jerry Hoxie, Buerl Guernsey, and Dick Snell. So next season the Jackets should bring home their fourth championship in four years. Qolfer4 Win Chin The golf team, under the watchful eye of Mr. Budge, brought home its third trophy in conference in the past three years. Along with a conference win, the Jacket golfers placed second in the Regional and tenth in the State in Class B. They dropped only one match all season to Ithaca, but later avenged the defeat by trimming Ithaca in a return go. The conference championship team consisted of three Seniors and a Junior. This will leave Mr. Budge with only one letterman back next season. Straight ZJrophg But he has some reserve strength coming up, so he may develop another trophy-winning team. The three Seniors that left last June were: Ronnie Nielsen, low medalist in the conference match; Byron Cook and Bill Hyler, two more good golfers. Coming back will be Dick McClellen of last year's champs; Roger Coats and Keith Puffpaff, reserves who will have a tough filling-in job to do. If all goes right, Greenville will have its fourth golf trophy for four straight years. Compliments of McClellan's Electric seventy-five 1. Back in the good old days! 2. Maxine Schade. 3. Baby, it's cold outside.” 4. Anne Cook. 5. My dog does tricks, too. Janice R. 6. Whot hoppin? John and Joanne. 7. Little Pinky. 8. After the ball was over.” 9. Deloris and Marilyn. 10. Barbara Race. 11. Do you want to swim, too? Marie and Elaine. 12. Hopalong Cassidy. 73. Oh. I'm so mad! Shirley B. 14. More Seniors. 15. Our hearts were young and gay. 16. What did you do? 17. What I need is Hadacol! 18. I can play ball, too. Betty C. 19. In training. Snell? 20. Carol and George King. 21. All bundled up — Max. 22. Yea team! 23- Won't somebody write me a letter? seventy-six G mpliments of Clark’s Flowers 1. Just a little tike! Carol. 2. Three Musketeers. 3. His honor. the Mayor. 4. ”The old swimming hole.” 3. Frances and Carl Hansen. 6. A big kiss for sister — Ardith and Grace. 7. Sleepy Time Gals! 8. People of distinction! 9. Together again! 10. Tve got curls. too. Joyce R. 11. Deloris and dolly. 12. Plymouth Rock. 13. My arm's too short! Jane. 14. Who says it's cold out? Deloris and Stan Z. 15. Karen and dolly. 16. Billy and Sonny. 17. Joy and Betty. 18. The water is fine. 19. '7 love little pussy — Jane. 20. Hiking Out. seventy-seven Cla££ UlU We, the Senior Class of 1951 of the high school in the city of Greenville, county of Montcalm, and state of Michigan, being sound of body and mind, generous of spirit, and kind of heart, do hereby declare this to be our last will and testament: Roger Howes leaves his good times to the lucky Juniors who are still in school. Larry Green receives first chair in the clarinet section from Wilma Irish. Her broken seat in history is left by Lois Elkins to her brother Jimmy. Harold Dilly wills his baseball batting average of .182 to Davis Roberts. Nancy Clark gets Jackie Lyndrup’s love for G. H. S. Betty Nickerson bequeaths her Girls' League presidency to some lucky Junior. The Varsity hot dog stand Jake Winters leaves to Larry Sweet. Darlene Brown wills her roller skates to Norma Keinke. Frances Snyder receives the American lit. and history books of tavern Kelly. Bill Irish wills his Student Council Treasurer's job to next year's Student Council Treasurer. Dawn Ramsey leaves her height to Betty Van Horn. Barbara Isenhoff wills her saddle blanket for Babe to Joyce Benedict. Two classes a day from Mr. Robinson are willed by Bob Hansen to some poor soul who didn't take civics his Junior year. Patty Andrews receives the well-used path to Belding from Maxine Schade. Merle Hansen leaves his advanced algebra book to the one who is sucker enough to take it. Five feet, nine inches, and a pair of size 10's are left to Mary Alice by Deloris Button. Russell Bird leaves her laugh to a serious Freshman. Barbara Mathews receives the history tests of Eloise Scofield. Charles Houle wills his height to Duke Hansen. Ardith Green leaves her freckles to Bob Wheeler. The blush is willed by Marjorie Silverthorn to anyone fortunate enough not to have one. Dick Snell leaves Martini (my dog — says Dick) to Dave, Pete, Bob P., and Dick G. Those parties at Betty N.'s are willed by E.lin Thor-lurid to Laura Mae and Norma. Betty Peckham leaves her tracks between G. H. S. and Leonard's to Nell. Jane Lockwood wills her Toni curlers to Janice Pappin. Jerry Granzo leaves his drums to A. R. G. Maurie Bauman receives Bob Simpson’s nicknames, especially P. B. Betty Cooper wills her long eyelashes to Miss Probst. Rex Humphrey leaves all the trouble he had in G. H. S. to Roger Lyndrup. Anne Cook receives Karen Nielsen’s ability to sleep on pin curls. Dixie Allen receives Betty Reynolds’ naturally curly hair. Don Cogswell wills the Presidency of the Library Staff to any lucky Senior of next year. Janet Hall's chair in Senior Band is willed to her sister, Sylvia. Carol King wills her height to Wanda Anderson. Frank Drougel wills his aches and pains in football to Jack Jorgensen lucky boy). Vernon Wolcott leaves his American lit. to Tommy. Edith Hancock has nothing to will. Jim Lincoln wills all his broken spectacles to Dick Petersen. Dale Kent leaves his history and American lit. books to Bob Wheeler. Geraldine Hodgson wills her little silver box to Nell. Joy Watson bequeaths her back row seat to any other W . Merlin Bliss leaves all his books to Francis (Bud) Rieckman. Dick Oberlin receives the Good Times” of Bartelle Fries. Ellene Rector wills her noon trips to her sister, Joyce. Thelma Grosvenor wills her summers to Anne Cook. Francis Jones will give his size to anyone foolish enough to carry it. seven ty-e it; ht Rose Marie Williams bequeaths her seat on the bus to Jeanette Davis. Kenneth Nichols wills his ignorance to anyone who could be so stupid! Dick Oberlin again is willed Good Times ; this time from Jim Bailey. Wanda VattHoose leaves her history book to some unlucky girl. Roger Herron wills his sloppy pool to Roger B. Kathryn Finch wills her ability to blush to anyone who desires it. DeNise McMeeken wills baby sitting at Kennedy's to Mary Alice. Dick McClellan leaves his little ol’ ” bass to Jack. Joanne Benedict wills her beautiful drum to Eleanor S. Roger Conrad wills his good times at G. H. S. and surrounding parts to Rib. Marilyn Nielsen leaves all her fun and memories in G. H. S. to Marilyn Wilson. Ray Kelpien leaves his lit. book to Kenneth Workman. Alarcia Christensen wills nothing. She needs it all. Leo Green wills his habit of asking different girls to the same dance to Dick Oberlin. lola Giles leaves her U. S. history book to Marcia Jones. Gerald Finkbeiner wills his class ring to his mother. Joyce Rolfe bequeaths her sweaters to Sharon Bid-strup. Joanne Bolhum leaves her 2 years of fun in G. H. S. to Janice Pappin. Buerl Guernsey wills his high jumping to Jerry Hoxie. Jim Valentine leaves his ties to Homer Grosvenor. Shirley Coston wills her U. S. history book to Mr. Robinson. Arthur Minard wills his lit. book to Verda. Jerry Arnold leaves his economics book — The Problem of Distribution” — to Kenny Jensen. Betty Briggs wills her ability to get to school just” on time to Barb Davenport. Bob Kropewnicki wills his cue stock to Bakie”. Carolyn Harding leaves her good times in G. H. S. to her sister, Donna. Mary Giglio wills her school books to the twins. Fremont Thompson bequeaths his ability to get white excuses to Berkely Dennis. Helen Winters wills her U. S. history book to Pat Winters. Cynthia Underwood wills her oral book reports to Emma Davis. Sally Bissell leaves her spectacles to some other poor blind fool. Don Dickinson wills his ability to get Bs in shop for doing nothing to the one who most needs them. Donna Perry and Marcia Staffen leave their daily history tests to anyone who wants them. Stanley Miller wills his U. S. history book to Les McConnell. Charles Laper wills his luck at beatin' the skins” to Louie Staffen. Helen Martin wills her U. S. history book to Pat Perry Pat Brown leaves her U. S. history book to Sonia Brown. Norman Sanders leaves his baseball spikes to the ouc who can hold down third. Ed Perks leaves his chem. book to anyone who will take it. Blythe Carver wills all her high school books to brother Stuart. Gerald Davenport wills his BB gun to Barb. Shirley Wable leaves her civics book to Donna Jensen. Norman Harper wills his school work to his brother. Donna Richie leaves those week-ends in town to Barb Anderson. Shirley Wilcox leaves those hurried walks to school at noon to Elaine. Nancy Spielmaker wills her love of singing to Barb Galentine. Nelda Davis wills the joy of Friday morning history reports to the next unlucky one. Juanita Anderson leaves her trips to Belding to Gaynell. LeRoy Addis wills the ambition he doesn't possess to Dennis Reynolds. Jerry Macklin leaves his good time at G. H. S. to Bill Cook. Jack Curtis leaves the w'hole school — to anyone who will take it! Signed this day by the Seniors of ’51. seventy-nine %Ve Proudly, Present Our Sponsor Cook’s Store For Youth C. J. Nye Insurance Carlsen’s Paint Wallpaper Store J. H. Ritzema Jerry’s Wallpaper Packard’s Furniture Dr. Faber G. H. Steuwer, D. V. M. 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