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

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

QootAtepA Published By The Senior Class of Nineteen Fifty-Four Janet Belshaw Frances Snyder Sharon Bidstrup Allen Finkhouse Paul Drake Editor Assistant Editor Business Alanager Photographers GREENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Compliments of The First State Bank foreword We, the Seniors of Nineteen Hundred and Fifty-Four, are about to step out of the doors of Greenville High School onto new thresholds of life. The four years behind us are filled with the footprints of youth growing up and trying to follow the footsteps of those who traveled before. The years in front of us lead down a strange new road. At this fork in the road of life we all have to decide in which direction we want our feet to travel. To you the underclassmen, we leave our fond and sincere wish that the years at this school left before you will be filled with happiness and that your four years of high school will help to pave the way for your future, as it has done for us. Lives of great men all remind us We can make our lives sublime; And, departing, leave behind us Footprints in the sands of time.” Longfellow Compliments of Howard Hoffman 2)ed ication We, the Senior Class of 1954, wish to dedicate our Hi-Life to Mrs. Arthur Cook. She has been a very dear friend and a friendly advisor to us and classes in the past. She has served on the School Board, and as our most sought-after speaker. We dedicate our Hi-Life as a momento for all the help she has given us and all the hard work she has done. three cAtlm in ii tra tion Superintendent A. F. Allinder To the Seniors: Each year thousands of young people are graduated at high schools throughout our land. Young people just like you, Class of '54. There has been, believe it or not, a great investment in all of you in terms of parental time, love, interest, discipline, and general care . . . as well as money. You have an obligation to make this investment pay dividends to your parents and to your nation by becoming good citizens. No one owes you anything . . . you owe them. Have you the courage and strength to fulfill your obligation? My best best wishes for success go with you. A. F. Allinder To the Seniors: Someone asked this important question not long ago: What characteristics, competencies and traits should a high school senior have attained by the time he walks across the stage to receive his diploma? The answer to this question has been written about, talked about, and discussed from every angle, so much so that I shall not try to give the answer here. Each senior will be able to determine for himself, in time, whether we of Greenville High School have played a part in bringing out those traits which society believes good. When we consider the worth of every individual, the contribution he can make to the life of a community, we realize that our best efforts are necessary in fulfilling this obligation. Howard B. Dalman Principal Howard B. Dalman Mrs. Gretchen Crawford Mrs. Dorothy Cairns Miss Motley Secretary to the Superintendent Internal Accounts Secretary to the Principal four Compliments of Sears Catalogue Sales (Board o[ Education Lett to Right: R. Touer, Mrs. Anne Cook, Alger Johnson. E. IVyckofj. A. F. Allinder and J. Vi'eitzel. Through the past year our administration has participated in taking the steps of going forward for Greenville High School. Officers: President, Alger Johnson; Secretary, Mrs. Anne H. Cook; Treasurer, Earl Wyckoff. Directors: Ray J. Tower and J. A. Weitzei. To you, the Class of '54, we express our sincere appreciation and hearty thanks, you’ve been good students to have in our school. Compliments of Dr. Bird and Dr. Olsen five ► A FT 3acuity Thomas Bi.inn, b.a. Art Institute of Chicago Art Edith Briggs, b.a., m.a. Central Michigan College, University of Michigan Guidance, Arithmetic, Assistant Principal Robert Budge, b.a., m.a. University of Michigan Biology, Projector Club Dorothy E. Boyer, b.a. Michigan State College Speech, English Mary Buckholz, b.s. Western Michigan College Gym, Health, G Club Bertel Carlson, b.s. Perris Institute, University of Wisconsin Typing, Bookkeeping, Baseball, Assistant Eootball Compliments of Gibson Refrigerator Co. 3a.cu.lty Arthur Christensen, b.a. University of Michigan English, Annual Elaine Dunkelberger, b.a. I Vest Library State College Literature Minty E. Hath, m.a. University of Michigan Agriculture, F.F.A. Bradford Davis, b.m. Michigan State College Band Thei.ma Grosvenor Life Certificate Western Michigan College English, Literature Harold Henderson, b.s. Central Michigan College Algebra, Track, Assistant Football and Basketball Compliments of Wilson-Filgas seven 3a.cu.lty Marjorie Hoag B.S. in Library Science Central Michigan College, University of Minnesota Librarian Richard Kidd, b.a., b.s. Central Michigan College Typing, Shorthand Russell Houck, b.s. Central Michigan College, Michigan State College Industrial Arts Mary Kokales, a.b., m.s. University of Michigan Speech Correctionist Jerome Kracht, b.s. Central Michigan College Geography Elma June Mays, b.s. Central Michigan College English, Home Economics eight Compliments of Ranney Refrigerator Corp. Fred Anderson, Tom Fisher, Greg Weitzel, Paul Drake t Nineteen fifty-four brought the turning point in the lives of ninety-six Seniors as they prepared to take the big step out into the world. In the fall they elected four capable officers. They were, president, Fred Anderson; vice-president, Tom Fisher; secretary, Paul Drake; and treasurer, Greg Weitzel. Student Council representatives were Phyllis Jorgenson and George King. Mr. Swanton, Mr. Christensen, and Mr. Robinson were the advisers. They worked hard on the dances they sponsored, especially the Junior and Senior Prom, and the Senior Dance. Other important events were the Senior play and the putting out of the Hi-Life. The steps taken in putting the final touches on a fine year were the Honor Banquet, Skip Day, Baccalaureate, and finally Commencement. To the graduates to come, we hope the footsteps you follow will lead you to success. Class Flower: Chrysanthemum. Class Colors: Blue and White. Class Motto: The Best Things Are the Most Difficult. ten Compliments of Street Oil Co. James Amidon Projector Club 1, 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 Student Council 3 Class President 3 Manager 1, 2 Band 1, 2 Hi Life (photo) 4 Latin Club 4 Alderman 4 Class Speaker Carol Anderson G Club 1, 2, 4 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Nurses Aid 4 Projector Club 1 Fred Anderson Student Council 3, 4 Projector Club 2, 3, 4 (Vice-President) Football 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Class Officer 4 (President) Alderman 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 All-school play 1 Senior Play Hi Life (sports ed.) F.F.A. 1 Forensics 3, 4 Most Cheerful Boy Class Actor Boys' State Richard Bauman Intramural 2, 3, 4 Boys' Chorus 2 A Cappella Choir 3, 4 Class Clown Compliments of I.ansings Janet Belshaw Band 1, 2, 3, 4 G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3 Noisettes” 1 Student Council 4 Forensics 4 Hi Life (editor) 4 F.T.A. 4 French Club 3 Most Athletic Girl Sharon Bidstrup Band 1, 2, 3, 4 G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Noisettes” 1 Student Council 2 Police Board 3 Hi Life (Business mgr.) Senior Play G-Club Board 3 Wayne Bush Ovid, Michigan, 1, 2 A Capella Choir 3, 4 Class Sheik Delores Card G Club 2, 3 F.H.A. 2, 3 Nurses Aid 3 eleven Stuart Carver Margaret Dalrymple A Cappella Choir 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Nancy Conley F.H.A. I. 2 A Cappella Choir 3, 4 Choir Council 4 Senior Play Roger Conroy Projector Club 1 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (President) Anne H. Cook Band 1, 2, 3, 4 G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Girls' League Board 3 (Vice-President) All-school play 4 Student Council 4 (Secretary) Home coming queen 4 G Club board 4 Girls' State Senior play Best girl dancer Most popular girl Jerry Dann Band 1, 2, 3 Sally Decker G Club 2, 3 F.H.A. 2, 3 Nurses Aid 3 Cutest girl Wanda Decker Roberts F.H.A. 1, 2, 3 Band 1, 2, 3 Library Club 4 Projector Club 1 Student Council 4 G Club 1 Compliments of Nielson's Jewelry- twelve Darrell Edwards Nancy Lou Buckley G Club I, 2, 3, 4 Home Nursing 4 Dick Dennis F.F.A. 1, 2 A Cappella Choir 3, 4 Boys’ Choir 1 Keith Dow Projector Club 1, 2 A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Paul Drake Track 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2 Class Vice President 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 Hi Life Staff Intramural Basketball 2, 3 Latih Club 2 Class Secretary 4 Class Artist Compliments of Vaughn’s Football 1, 3 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Golf 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2 Projector Club 1, 2 Varsity Club 4 Band 1, 2, 3 Jim Elkins Marlene Engel F.H.A. I, 2 Choir 1 Laverne Everest Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 3, 4 Baseball 1 Intramural 1, 2, 3 President of Soph. Class Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 thirteen Allen Finkhouse Alice Goodwin Band President 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 3, 4 Police Board 2, 4 Class Vice-President 1 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Hi-Life Staff Alderman 2 Cutest Boy Boys’ State Tom Fisher Minn. 1, 2, 3 Basketball 4 Golf 4 Alderman 4 Class Vice-President 4 Jane Fleagle Props, on All School Play 2 President Bible Club Girls’ League Board F.H.A. Senior Play (Prompter) Ronald Godfrey Track 1 Football 1 Intramural Basketball 1, 2 fourteen F.H.A. 1, 2 Gilbert Goodwin Track 2, 4 Phyllis Hansen G Club Most Bashful Girl Dick Harding Band 1, 2, 3 Basketball 1 Intramural 2, 3, 4 Projector Club 1 Compliments of Dr. Marco Hansen Darold Harper F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Alderman 4 Intramural 2, 3 Judging 1, 2, 3, 4 Eldon Harris Projector Club 1, 3, 4 Claudia Houle G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 A Cappella Choir 2 Class Officer 2 Rosina House Hi Life Staff 4 F.H.A. 1 Compliments � l Greenville Discount Corporation Darrell D. Hubbard F.F.A. 4 Janice Hutchison A Cappella Choir 2 F.H.A. 2, 3 (Treasurer) Class Treasurer 3 Florence Ingersoll George Johansen Projector Club 1, 2, 3 F.F.A. 1, 2, 3 Intramural 1, 2, 3 Student Council 3, 4 Hi Life Staff (Arts Ed.) 4 Alderman 3 Senior Play fifteen Don Jones Track 2, 3, 4 Football 3 Ronald Jones Football 1 Baseball 1 Ruth Jones A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3,4 Choir Council 3 G Club 1, 2 Bible Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2 Donna Jorgensen A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3 Police Board 2 Jr. High Office 3, 4 Most Domestic Girl sixteen Phyllis Jorgensen Latin Club 2, 3 Student Council 4 F.T.A. 4 Home Nursing 3 Girls' League Board 2, 4 Hi Life Staff 4 Bible Club 2, 3 Most Dignified Girl Gary Lee Keselring Projector Club 1, 2 Norma Kienke A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, Choir Council 4 F.H.A. 2, 3 (Vice-Pres.) G Club 1, 4 All School Play 3 Senior Play George King F.F.A. 1 Band 1, 2, 3 Intramural 3 All School Play 3 Track 3, 4 Student Council 4 Projector Club 1, 2 Varsity Club 4 Compliments of Federal Mogul Richard Kropewnicki Projector Club 1 Best Dancer Roger Lyndrup Varsity Club 3, 4 Alderman 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Class Secretary 3 Art McAllister Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 4 Projector Club 1 Varsity Club 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Dale McKee Compliments °l . Wood Printing Company Joyce Main Projector Club G Club Library Club F.H.A. Ralph Marsh Basketball 1, 2, 3 Track 2, 3 Boys' Chorus 2 Senior Play Class Mascot Donna Martin F.H.A. 1, 2, 3 Library Club 2 (Secretary) 3, (President) 4 Projector Club 1 G Club 1 Forensic Speaking 3 Class Poet Dropped, April Dan Metzger Football 1, 2, 3, Capt. 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Latin Club 3 Varsity Club 2, Vice-Pres. 3, Pres. 4 Track 3 Band 1 Student Council 2, 4 Most Handsome Most Athletic All Around seventeen Gerald Nelson Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 All School Play 4 Band 4 Class Musician Irene Nicholson Queen Court 4 Student Council Treas. 4 Bible Club 2. 3, 4 Hi Life Staff 4 F.H.A. 1, 2 Delos Nielsen F.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Lloyd Noaker Alma 1, 2 eighteen Clinton Peckham, Jr. Projector Club 1, 2 Band I, 2, 3 Margaret Perry Girls’ League Treas. 2 Home Nursing 3 Student Council 4 Police Board 4 Bible Club 2, 3, Treas. 4 G Club 3, 4 Latin Club 2, 3 Mary Lou Peterson Latin Club 2 Girls’ League 2 C. Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Bible Club 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 4 F.H.A. 1 Home Nursing 3 Student Council 3, 4 Girls' State .3 Vice-President 3 Most Cheerful Jim Powell Band 1, 2 Football 1 Track 1, 2, 3, 4 Manager Football et Basketball 2, 3 Varsity Club 1, 3, 3, 4, Sec. 3 Projector Club 1 Latin Club 3, Treas. Police Board 3 Alderman 3 Senior Play Class Couple Most Likely to Succeed Compliments of H. F. Powell Sally Raymor Library Club 4 G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 3, 4 Student Council 1, 4 Latin Club 1, 2, 3 Girls’ League 2, 4 Hi-Life Staff All-Around Senior Play (Prompter) Janice Reinke A Cappella Choir 1,2, 3, 4 Council 3 Senior Play G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Cheerleader 1, 2, 3 Noisettes” 1 Rythmaires 3 Girls’ League Board 2 Forensic 3 Class Coupe Dennis Reynolds F.F.A. 3, 4 Donna Roberts Choir 2, 3, 4 Choir Council 4 Compliments of The Daily News Marilyn Roberts F.H.A. 2, 3 Choir 2, 3, 4 Choir Council 4 Saralee Rosendal Projector Club 1 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3 Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Library Club 4 G Club 1 Neil Rutledge Intramural Basketball 3, 4 Dean Sanford Basketball 1, 2 Football 1 Alderman 3 Projector Club 1, 2 nineteen Marie Smith Janet Schneider Alma 1 G Club 1 F.H.A. 1 Nurses’ Aid 4 % Paul Shank Sheila Sheppard Choir 1, 2, 3, 4 Choir Council 2, 3, 4 G Club 3 Latin Club 2 Student Council 3 Noisettes 1 Rythemaires 3 John Sinclair Detroit 1, 2 Football 3, 4 Alderman Varsity Club 3, 4 twenty A Cappella 1, 2, 3, 4 Choir Council 4 G Club 1, 2, 3. 4 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3 Class Flirt Frances Snyder Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls’ League Board 4 All School Play 2 Forensics 3, 4 F.T.A. 4 Vice-President H-Life Staff Ass’t Editor Class Actress Latin Club 2 Alderman 4 J. C. Snyder Track 1, 2, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Varsity Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Projector Club 1 Football 1, 2 Intramural Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Eloise Soss G Club 3, 4 Student Director Senior Play Compliments . °t Greenville Finance Company Patricia Swartz Terry Spriggs Cedar Springs 1, 2, 3 Intramural 4 Louis Staffen Chorus 3, 4 Band 1, 2 Ramblers” 1, 2 Projector Club 1 Student Council 1 Marilyn Stokes F.H.A. 1 Latin Club 3 G Club 3, 4 Girls' League Board 4 F.T.A. 4 Student Council 4 Senior Play Joyce Swartz G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3, 4 Bible Club 4 F.T.A. 4 Compliments of Commercial Bank Band 1, 2, 3, 4 F.H.A. 2, 3, Sec. 4 G Club 1, 2, 3, 4 Girls' League Board 3 Hi Life Staff Bible Club 4 F.H.A. State Convention 3,4 Dick Swift Holland 1, 2, 3 LeRoy Tanner Intramural Basketball 1� 2, 3, 4 Projector Club 1 Bruce Tenney Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2 Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Student Council Chief 4 Police Board 4 Class Officer, Treas. 2 Varsity Club 2, 3, 4 Alderman 2, 3 Intramural Basketball 3, 4 Senior Play 4 Most Popular twenty-one James Thompson Football 4 Baseball 3, 4 Varsity Club 4 Student Council 3 Mayor 4 Police Board 4 Intramural 1, 2, 3, 4 Alderman 2, 3 Rotary Camp F.F.A. 1 Most Dignified % Sharon Vander Schuur Texas 1 F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 F.T.A. 4 G Club 3, 4 Hi-Life Staff Bible Club Asst. Secy. 4 F.H.A. State Convention 3 Roger Varney Projector Club 1,2 Greg Weitzel Football 1, 2 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Track 3 Boys’ State Senior Treasurer Projector Club 1, 2 Varsity Club 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 3 Golf 4 twenty-two Cecil Wyckoflf F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 Alderman 4 Woman Hater Donald Zank F.F.A. 4 Patricia Ann Zank F.H.A. 1, 2 Projector Club 1, 2, 3 Secretary 1 Prettiest Girl Gale Ziegenfuss F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4 (Not Pictured) Kathryn Norwood Lakeview 1, 2, 3 Library Club 4 Forensics 4 Compliments of McLellan Variety Stores Nice Horeey o d Pin Country Hick a Ain't Love Grand? Aren't ve Cute?1 rept Oecaei Three Musfceelers Blondie Big Catct [Handover??] Animal Lover? MPosed?? Queenie! Ooooh The Hp •jpy Housewife Voting? Svianing Party Oooos!? I Before- MuSCleS anie twenty-three Senior Name Pet Peeve Favorite Pastime James Amidon (Crash) Inverted trucks Snow and water skiing Carol Anderson Conceited people Swimming and dancing Fred Anderson (Andy) My mother calling me to get up in the morning Parking Dick Bauman (Richard) People who don't like fishing because they don't like worms Singing with my uke Janet Belshaw (Lil Yanet) People who are as stubborn as I am sometimes Parties with the gang Sharon Bidstrup (Bid) 60 miles to Writing letters to State Wayne Bush (Brush) Girls who smoke Sleeping Delores Card (Dee) Stuck-up people Dancing Stuart Carver (Stu) People who are not sincere Resting Nancy Conley (Nan) Get ready for dictation Writing letters to Roger Roger Conroy (Jail-Bird) People who think they are big wheels Women Anne Cook (Cookie) Women drivers T rackmeets Margaret Dalrymple (Maggie) High heels and anklets Going out Jerry Dann People who drive like maniacs Working on my car Sally Decker Big wheels Dancing Wanda Decker Roberts (Leaky) Get ready to write” Writing letters Nancy Dennis Buckley (Nan) High heels and anklets Dancing Richard E. Dennis (Daddy) Snobs, drinking and smoking Hotrodding Keith Dow (Pedro) People who don't understand what I say Reading Paul Drake (Droopy) Flickering TV Reading Darrell Edwards (Lum) Courtney Jones Playing Golf James Elkins (Jim) Going to school Running around Marlene Engel (Peanuts) Conceited people Monkeying around Lyman L. Everest (Lime) Women in Belding Eating and sleeping Allen Finkhouse (Fink) Roger L. breaking my pencils Playing football twenty-four CenAui Cherished Possession Ambition For 74 Class Will My dog Herr Michael Own a hamburg stand on the moon My physics book to Dave Cotton My parents love Be a registered nurse All the waiting in lunch line to Carol G. Glasses Be the only man on Venus My .165 batting average to Jerry T. Uke Conservation officer Humor to cousin Larry My dimples No ambition” My baritone to St. Pauly-Wauly Hoffman Don's ring Sending my children to State Memories of GH.S to Linda O'Connor Swim fins Professional singer My physics book to some unlucky Junior Mother Happily married My fun to undergrads My Irish Setter To be a successful businessman My size to Tom Sydow Class ring and jewel box To be married and have blue-eyed boys My trips to Belding to Shirley Linebaugh My Pontiac Governor of Michigan My Ag. book to Ross Barber Prince, Lucky and Twit Have my own basketball team My sore toes to the Belding track team Class ring Have a new car and be married My trips to the C M to Agnes Cairns My boots Design cars My mass of hair to Lois Sweetland Parents Happily married My history book to some lucky Junior Phil Have my twins A history book to anyone dumb enough to take it My husband To be happily married My happy married life to any Junior My roadster To own a Cadillac and be happily married I leave all my troubles to Mr. Dalman Teacher's friendship Author Dalman's yellow excuses to anyone who wants them Conceitful me” To be an M. D. The name Droopy to John Stafford Golf clubs Trip to the moon Selling lunch tickets to anyone who cares Guns My first million My Lit book to Bob F. Roller skates To be a millionaire My devilishness to Roger Martin The pictures on my wall To own a Cadillac All my skip days to Don Giles My good times at GHS A good job with Westinghouse My fun in sports to up and coming athletes twenty-five Name Pet Peeve Senior Favorite Pastime Tom Fisher (Hypockets) Insincere people Relaxing Jane Fleagle Booing at games Reading Ronald Godfrey (Bud) Get ready to write Tickling the ivories Alice Goodwin (Buckets) Conceited people Day-dreaming Gilbert Goodwin Being rushed Eating Phyllis Hansen People who are never on time Watching TV Richard Harding (Dick) Brownie Playing pool Darold Harper (Dewey) Big wheels Hunting Eldon Harris Snobbish people Sleeping Claudia Houle People who don't know how to chew gum properly Chats with Margaret Rosina House (Rosie) Conceited people Entertaining Jake Darrell Hubbard (Hub) Women drivers Sleeping Janice Hutchison (Jan) Conceited people Reading Florence Ingersoll (Honey) Now, when I was your age” Art work George Jahansen (Dad) Conceited people Hunting Don Jones (Mike) Mr. Robinson's jokes Sports Ronald Jones (Ron) Stuck-up people Fishing Ruth Jones People who aren't punctual Listening to records Donna Jorgensen Get ready to write Keeping house Phyllis Jorgensen (Phil) Long dictations in shorthand Movies Gary Lee Keselring (Kess) Girls who talk too much Parking Norma Kienke (Norm) Conceited people Writing to Dave George King (Gonzales) Women who talk Rodding around Richard Kropewnicki (Krop) Silly girls Shooting pool Roger Lyndrup (Rog) twenty-six Airplane props Breaking his arm CenAu Cherished Possession Ambition For 74 Class Will Class ring Radio announcer Height to Joan Sovereign Parents' love To be an efficient RN Four wonderful years at GHS to sister, Carol Class ring Fleet-Admiral Good looks to Dave R. and sloppy pool to Pat H. Class ring and roller skates To be a success My seriousness to anyone who needs it Fishing rod To be alive Ability to get good marks without home-work to Marjorie S. Records To retire Car General in the Army Trips to HB's office to anyone who wants them 48 Hudson Millionaire American Lit book to Melvin Wittkopp His bed Driving a truck He wants to keep everything Memories To be happily married with a nice family Diamond Happily married and to take a trip to Hawaii 47” Ford To be alive American Lit book to Phyllis Goodwin Class ring and watch Height to Joan Sovereign Diamond ring Centers around Bob Battered and torn US History book to brother Eddie Parents To be retired on pension Seat in physics to Susan B. Gun Conservation officer Track shoes to Gary W. Car To have a Cadillac convertible History book to Don Giles Choir pin and class ring Missionary nurse or teacher in Africa All the fun at GHS to brother Jacques Two rings and Jack Raising a family Working for Mrs. Briggs to Annette Dethloff Class ring To be a schoolteacher Good times with Mr. Kidd to Shirley Oswald Boots To own Ford Motor Co. Boots to Larry Bauman Choir pin and ID bracelet Happily married and have two children Blushes to anyone who can control them Cannon Be in Hawaii Ability to behave to Carby and Biggy Boots Two children Whole school to underclassmen His girl Married with 12 kids Gym socks to Larry B. twenty-seven Senior Name Pet Peeve Favorite Pastime Joyce Main (Joy Lynn) People who gossip Dancing Ralph Marsh (Skip) Mr. Robinson's jokes Roller skating Donna Martin (Martie) Get ready to write Writing to Jim Art McAllister (Art) Anybody that likes to show off Sports Dale McKee (Red) Back-seat drivers Traveling around the country on Saturday night Daniel S. Metzger (Dan'l) Women who crack gum Day-dreaming Gerald Nelson (Maestro) People who act like two year olds Listening to the radio Irene Nicholson (Reenie) An alarm clock Telling funny (?) jokes Delos J. Nielsen (D) Women drivers Sleeping and eating Lloyd Noaker (No Kerr) Big talkers Traveling Kathryn Norwood (Katie) Janice Peer Taking long walks in the woods Clinton Peckham, Jr. (Bud) Snobby girls Playing pool Margaret Perry (Maggie) People who call me Maggie Talking with Claudia Mary Lou Peterson (Lou) People who never hear what you say Trying new recipies James S. Powell (Jim) Gruesome threesome Sleeping Sally Raymor (Lil Rhea) Courtney Jones Taking care of Edgar Janice Reinke (Jan) Getting up in the morning Eating Dennis Reynolds H. Halman Out at Harvard Donna Roberts (Donnie) Gum crackers Listening to country music Marilyn Roberts (Punkie) Gum cracking Tinkering at the piano Saralee Rosendal (Sadie) Get ready to write Writing letters Neil A. Rutledge (Pee Wee) Snobby girls Playing pool Dean Sanford Mr. Povolo Listening to radio Janet Schneider (Jan) Having to wait for someone Day-dreaming Paul Shank Stuck-up girls Riding around twenty-eight Cen u Cherished Possession Ambition For 74 Class Will Letters from Tennessee and Japan Depends on a certain someone Ability to write long letters to Connie Bannen J I Parents Being single Suspenders to Larry B. Dad To have first million Squeeking history seat to Jan Spriggs Friends To have $100,000 in his pocket Nobody would want what he would leave Parents Leaves school to his sister Dirty white bucks Mail route between Jupiter Repertoire of all passes to any under- Souped-up guitar and Mars privileged Junior Own a night club on Mars Pride of U. of Kentucky to some deserving Junior Parents Type a perfect letter for Van Mr. Robinson's jokes to Norm Parents To be alive Car Stay alive Jewelry box To be alive (still) Sweet personality to Margie Sipperly Car Just travel all the time US History book to Jim Bradley Memories To be a farmer's wife Nickname to Margaret Rasmussen Scrap books Visit an Indian Reservation with her husband Good times in physics class to Carolyn Grow Jan's ring To own a used space ship Ability to attract paper borrowers to anyone lot on Jupiter with a small fortune Edgar, Murgatroid To be real gone Edgar Jr. to Jack Davis Jim's class ring To take perfect dictation at 100 words per minute Height to Dave Cotton Motorcycle Be out of the Army Old shoes to H. Dalman School sweater and ring Having fun Wish good luck to all her friends ID bracelet, class ring, school To be married and have identical Love of choir to all future members sweater and choir pin twin girls Mother's diamond To be happily married All the fun in HS to sister Karen His girl Retired with a family Fun at GHS to Nancy R. Class ring To be single Looks to anyone who will take them Parents and memories To be happily married US History book to any Junior Parents Married and have a family Fun at GHS to David M. twenty-nine Senior Name Pet Peeve Favorite Pastime Sheila Sheppard Stubborn people Day-dreaming John Sinclair (Jack) Lyndrup being late Traveling Marie Smith (Smitty) Anklets and high heels Dancing and cooking Frances Snyder (Fran) Frances spelled Francis Dancing J. C. Snyder (J.) Doing homework Roller skating Eloise Soss (Louie) Slacks and high heels Dancing Terry Spriggs (Terrance) Silly women Playing pool Louis Staffen (Lou) Haven't any Dancing Marilyn Stokes Wearing shoes Listening to music Joyce Swartz (Jody) Those people with high noses Reading Patricia Swartz (Pat) My small feet Reading Dick Swift Fickle women Parking LeRoy Tanner (Pee Wee) Roller skating Motor boating Bruce Tenney (Tenna) Ask Nora Parking James Thompson Infielders making errors with bases loaded Sports Sharon VanderSchuur (Toots) Her heighth Day-dreaming Roger Varney (Roge) Girls wearing slacks that can't Roller skating Gregory Allen Weitzel (Whity) Lazy people Basketball Cecil L Wyckoff (Cs) People who have a new car Sleeping Donald H. Zank (Don) Big wheels Training horses Patricia Ann Perry Zank (Pat) Stuck-up people Reading Gale Ziegenfuss (Zig) Big wheels Thinking how to build a super-speed car thirty CenMi Cherished Possession Ambition For 74 Class Will Class ring To sing at the Met Trips to Mrs. Murphy’s Studio to Jim Badge Drums Wife and two kids Football shoes to Jack H. Good times and memories To be a happy wife and mother All her good times to Lois Sweetland Dad’s car Be a grandmother Roseballroom to Marian H. His gal Traveling Sweat socks to Gary Waldo Parents Being single Laugh to anyone that can control it Driver’s license Be retired on pension Econ. know how to Harley Van Hoose Car To take over the Sunoco Station Friends Accordion Raising her own classroom of children To be happy and successful Leaves Carol Nelson the GHS stairs to climb on tired mornings Her 10c history book to a future Senior Identification bracelet To be happily married Height to Annette Dethloff Car Owning a drug store Morning schedule to Dale S. Driver’s license On a South Sea cruise Crazy lit book to any Jr. His woman To beat Andy to Venus Old number 39 to Harley VH Baseball bat Retired engineer Physics book to any Junior who wants it Memories Be happily married Height to Joan Rafferty Parents To own the Tool and Dye Co. Literature book to his sister Disfigured coronet To own $175,000 home Height to anyone under 5' 51” Ford Kroger store manager Ag. book to Pete Horton Boots Have a winning horse Boots to Adams Wedding rings To own a ranch-type house US History book to Jackie Perry To be out of the Army He needs everything himself P thirty-one Senior Play Standing — Nancy Conley, Air. Kidd, F.loise Sots, George Johansen, Fred Anderson. Anne Cook. Sealed — Jim Powell, Janice Reinke, Norma Kienke, Marilyn Stokes, Ralph Marsh. Bruce Tenney, Gerald Nelson. The Seniors presented Rehearsal For Death by George Batson, mystery comedy in three acts. Eve Westman is producing a play when a murder interupts the rehearsal. The police swarm in and suspicion is everywhere. The murder of Carrie, who is about to reveal the identity of the murderer, brings events to a high point. The capture of the murderer and his escape down through the audience brings them closer to the action. The murderer commits suicide and everyone else is happy. The illness of Norma Kienke three days before the play caused some misgivings but Sharon Bidstrup stepped in and learned the part and gave an excellent performance on Friday night. Norma was back on Saturday night and she gave another excellent performance. Thanks go to Mr. Kidd, the director, and Eloise Soss, the student director, for the success of the play. Cast of Characters Carrie Slade.......................................Nancy Conley Dodo Pomeroy......................................Marilyn Stokes Eve Westman .... Sharon Bidstrup, Norma Kienke Herb Grant.........................................Bruce Tenney Bobby Jackson......................................Skip Marsh Paggy Lester.......................................Janice Reinke Phil Stanhope.........................................Jim Powell Charlie Witherspoon................................Fred Anderson Stella Carlisle....................................Anne Cook Inspector Tom Burke................................Gerald Nelson Carroll, the policeman............................George Johansen thirty-two Compliments of R. J. Tower Iron Works Standing. Lett to Right — Mr. Christensen. S. Raymor, P. Jorgensen, P. Swartz, 1. Nicholson, G. Johansen, F. Anderson, ]. Amidon. P. Drake. A. Fink house. Sealed, Left to Right — R. House, S. VanderShuur, S. Bidstrup, J. Belshaw, F. Snyder. The publication of a yearbook is the result of the achieving success in industry, initiative, and imagination of each staff member. We have taken our footsteps through G. H. S. to give you all the wonderful memories that will be treasured forever. Our staff is composed of a hard-working group of seniors. Also, our most patient and industrious advisor, Mr. Christensen. We are glad that our work is all over, but yet we look back on it with a great sense of accomplishment and pride. We, the Hi-Life staff of 1954, hope that you, fellow-students, as you place your footsteps through this annual, are as proud of it as we are! Editor..............................................Janet Belshaw Assistant Editor...................................Frances Snyder Business Manager...................................Sharon Bidstrup Photographers - - Allen Finkhouse, Paul Drake, Jim Amidon Sports..............................................Fred Anderson Art................................................George Johansen Writers - - Sally Raymor, Phyllis Jorgensen, Irene Nicholson Typists - - - Pat Swartz, Rosina House, Sharon VanderShuur Advisor..............................................Mr. Christensen Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Belshaw thirty-ihree faculty Clark Oliver, b.a. Albion College, University of Michigan, Michigan State College Vocal Music, A Cappella Choir John Prussner, b.a., m.a. North Central College, University of Michigan World History Raymond Povolo, b.a. Northern Michigan College Mechanical Drawing. Driver Training Lawrence Robinson, b.a. Central Michigan College U. S. History, Civics, Economics, Senior Advisor Catherine Stall, b.s. Michigan State College Home Economics, F.H.A. Advisor Mary Stephens, b.a., m.a. McMttrray College, University of Michigan Latin, French, Literature thirry-four Compliments of Homer Hayden's 3acu Richard Smith, b.s. Michigan State College Gym, Health, Varsity Football and Basketball Ruth Swanton, b.a. Central Michigan College English Murray Stout, b.s., m.a. Central Michigan College, University of Michigan Vocational Coordinator Minnie H. Swartz, r.n. Blodgett Memorial Hospital: Post Craduate, Babies Hospital, New York City Nurses' Aide Supervisor Central Michigan College DONALD WRIGHT, B.S. Physics, Chemistry, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, Central Michigan College Senior Advisor Mathematics Compliments of Tim's Cafe thirty-five Life ienvful Com 1m TredT Kadi Bll E?1 ce nit OOi Our Croat rieheruanl? Botsy-Qrd. Pri Sotting wet!T. ■ ■ Vh t a aotltion! TuirrvyacpeT T Been sv Laming Tears Slumber oart Lftinor irl f Jene; n mday best ■terly lore PTtzart tbs beaci ootsie T '' dgaBStRr! 7 'BlnseMn rabies C'.ownirv °r;r ■ Connie T Wi Welibr,. r ns Close that mouth ■ Alice Initlati i See h. Delores urns Dancing in all its forms cannot be excluded from the curriculum of all noble education: dancing tvith the feet, with ideas, with words, and need 1 add that one must be able to dance with the pen?” — Nietzsche Compliments of Irish's Grocery thirty-seven Gerry Williams, Steve Drake, Don Federspiel, Carolyn Grow. On the next step down from the Seniors, are the Juniors who participated in many organizations and events of G. H. S. They did a magnificent job in helping out with the Junior and A Senior Pram, Baccalaureate, and Commencement. To keep them in step they elected Steve Drake, president; Gerry Williams, vice-president; Don Federspiel, secretary; Carolyn Grow, treasurer. Student Council representatives were Joan Tower, and Rod Fuller. Next year they will be the leaders. We wish them the best of luck. thirty-eight Compliments of Double D Plastics Robert Adams Richard Andersen Don Antcliff Hattie Bailey Larry Bauman Barbara Berzley Shirley Boyce Larry Carbonelli Dale Christensen David Cotton Howard Davis Anette Dethloff Stephen Drake Donald Federspeil Robert Foote Helen Fox Faria Fra lick Virginia Frank Wayne Frazee Rodney Fuller Michael Galligher Richard Gavitt Barbara Green John Greenway Helen Griffin Carolyn Grow Marian Harbordt Donna Harding Pat Harding Shirley Harris Fdward Hansen Donald Hatch Mary Hicks Richard Higgins Bill Hodgkins Richard Hodgkins Don Johnson Larry Jones John Lundberg Alice Martin Compliments of Greenville Refrigerated Locker thirty-nine Compliments of Faber’s Jewelry Sue Martin Virginia Frank Larry McGahan Jim Nadeau Carol Nelson Bill Newberg Norman Nicholson Lewis Nielsen Anna Olmstead Shirley Oswald Shirley Perry Joan Rafferty Elaine Rasmussen Mary Rasmussen Bill Raymor Douglas Reynolds Ed Reynolds Marvin Reynolds Richard Rutherford Gerald Sanders Delores Sheldon David Sheppard Marjorie Sipperley Joanne Smith Joan Sovereign John Stafford Jim Stout Beunna Strotheide Helen Swanson Judy Swanton Jerry Swartz Lois Sweetland Marilyn Sweetland Dale Switzer Marlene Taylor Sally Temple Louise Thompson Einer Thorland Joan Tower John Turner Harley VanHoose Darlene VanHoutcn Sue VanVIerah Beverly VanVoorst Judy Walkington Jim Ward Geraldine Williams Dale Wittkopp Melvin Witckopp Carolyn Wood Geneieve Workman Arlene Youngs C he Junior-Senior Prom Compliments of Reliable Hardware forty-one Nothing great teas ever achieved without enthusiasm.” — Emerson forty-two Compliments of Greenville Lumber Company Compliments of Fisher Produce forty-three Left to right: L. Lewis, C. Mount, C. Granzo, L. Valentine The class of 56 has been striding toward the big year. Pacing them are: Larry Lewis, president; Lynn Valentine, vice-president; Carl Mount, secretary; and Carol Granzo, treasurer. The gay blades and twinkle toes of 56” put on a successful dance and celebrated another victory over Ionia. The sophomores wisely chose Linda O'Connor to represent them on the Queen's Court, which she graciously did. Again the party goers marched. An exclusive class party satisfied them and terminated a successful year. forty-four Compliments of Dr. Glerum and Dr. House Duane Addis Donna Allen Roger Almas Gordon Anderson Joe Bachar Ross Barber Joan Barnes Marilyn Batchelder Donald Benedict Ronald Benedict Robert Berzley David Bidstrup Douglas Blackmer Jerry Blumberg Monique Boyden Suran Brace Judy Brown Jim Bunce Percius Byrne Agnas Carins Margaret Cramer John Clark Ester Clayton Barbara Cooper Linda Cusick Eloise Davis Bill DeBree Caroline Demke Petty Dennis Lloyd Dickerson Howard DuMond Robert DuMond Raymond Eastman Nancy Eitelbuss Shelia Evens Joanne Feldpausch Leslie Field John Frandsen Phyllis Goodwin Carol Granzo Betty Griffin Joyce Hagadus Joyce Hamler Jack Hansing Sharon Harding Roger Harrington Phillip Harris Charles Hart Dale Hart way Delores Helliker Peggy Hodgkins Darlene Holderman Laura Lee Holmdem Pat Holmdem Connie Houck Terle Howell Barbara Humphrey Darwin Johnson Deanna Jones James Jones Linda Jones Jim Kane June Kirkwood Howard Knapp Lynne Kolenda Pat Larson Carolyn Lavender Sharri Leonard Larry Lewis Sharon Linderman Carol Loftus Donald Losingcr David Marlin Wilber Matthews Karen McMeeken Connie Metzger Laura Mitchell Carol Mount Duane Myers Ruth Ann Nelson Edith Nichols Joe O'Conner Linda O'Conner Jackie Ostrander Wallace Oswald Dean Pappin Carco Pedersen Janice Peer Joyce Petersen Donna Pickell Eleanor Rasmussen Helen Ross John Rupert Dave Rusch Judy Russell Wayne Ruxton Compliments of O’Connor’s Shoes forty-five Tom Sawman Marcia Schnepp Mary Sharpe Earlene Sheneman Jackie Sinclair Tom Smith Larry Snow Peter Sorensen Brad Spraque David Spraque Janet Spriggs Roslynn Switzer Leona Swoveland Tom Sydow Doris Tanner Sharon Taylor Pat Thatcher Gerald Thompson Vonda Thompson Janet Town Lynn Valentine Nora Ellen VanHoose Beverly Varney Alice Vertz Gary Waldo Phyllis Weber Fred Welch Patricia Whitten Bonnie Williams Lewis Williams Janet Wilson Madelyn Wilson Elon Wittkopp Shirley Wood Glen Ziegenfuss forty-six Compliments of Kemp’s Insurance {Junior Varsity CheerleaderS l rft to Right — Joan Sovereign. Nora Ellen Van Hoose, Mary Lou Peterson. Ruth Ann Nelson. Jane Schallert. Our dfomecoming Queen and Her Court Left to Right — Jane Schallert, Marlene Taylor, Queen Anne Cook, Irene Nicholson, Linda O'Connor. (.otnplirnents of Greenville Furniture G . forty-seven forty-eight Compliments of Elliott’s Dry Goods Left to right: ]. Badge, J. Sydow, L. Anderson, R. Copeland F The Frosh took their first high school steps with ease. They chose Jim Badge, president; Jerry Sydow, vice-president; Roger Copeland, treasurer; and Lois Anderson, secretary. Their first year of high school was a big success. The highlight of the year came for them after the St. Johns basketball game. As the last basketball dance of the year, the dance was a success. Jane Schallert gave the new class a further boost toward success as their representative on the Queen’s Court. We won’t wish them any further luck next year, because they've shown they need little. E 5T N Compliments of Eureka Lumber Co. forty-nine Jeanette Addis Jay Allinder Arietta Anderson Lois Andersen Loretta Anderson Patsy Anderson James Badge Mary Badge Darlene Ball Floyd Barber Fred Beachler Larry Bennett Jack Berzley James Bivins Carl Blum berg Loretta Blumberg Jim Braden James Bradley Keith Brown Lee Carlson Jerry Clark Margo Colby Roger Commee Roger Copeland Jack Coston Carl Deming Nancy Dann Edward Dennis Marshall Edwards Tom Elliott Marilyn Feldpausch June Fessenden Kay Finkhouse Donna Flanigan Rex Fuhrman Charles Fuller Darryl Gladding Helen Goodwin Dawn Grant Nancy Griffin Richard Hagadus Danial Hammond Lorraine Hansen Janice Hansing Fred Harter Diana Hartway Violet Herroon Bill Heyboer Norma Hilton Carroll Horton Larry Hoxie Crystal Hummel Arthur Humphrey Edward Ingersoll Faith Jaehnig Richard Jewell Karen Johnson Richard Johnson Courtney Jones Cynthia Jurden Caroline Jury Ann Kilgren Mary Kay Kingsbury Yvonne Kline Alice Knapp Ronald Krampe Louise Kunz Elaine Laidlaw Harold Lake Larry Leffel Ray Lillie Irene Linderman Duane Linebaugh Marabeth Lyndrup Kenneth Main Carl Marlin Roger Martin Beverly McConnell Ronald McMichael Terry Merren Eldon Miller James Morgan Lelah Mortensen Tony Mortensen Edward Neitzel Sheryl Nelson Jon Nord Gail Northedge Maurice Noyes Gloria Olsen James Olsen Gerald Pend rick Jacqueline Perry Adelbert Perry Hubert Pessel Charlene Pickell Compliments of Roell Riches fifty-one Margaret Rasmussen Kay Raymor Dave Reinke Phillip Rentsman Marcia Richardson Nancy Riker Karen Rosendal Lorwyn Rutenber Ann Rydahl Neil Sampson Jane Schallert Bob Senn Charlene Sheneman Patrica Sherwood Willamene Shephard Jacqueline Sipperly Margaret Skinner Sandra Snow Jean Sorensen Lila Stinson Bill Swartz Lois Swartz Harold Swindell William Swindell Jerry Sydow Darwin Taft Ruby Taylor Richard Thompson John Tiffany Marlene Tyrell Lavaughn Utley Anna VenVlerah Marilyn Varney Ronald Waldorf Roberta Wilkes Ray Williams Martha Wing Jack Wood Robert Zaylor Jim Zull fifty-two Compliments of Kennedy’s Sales Service J4. At. S. Pinafore Cast Sir Joseph Porter, K. C. B........................Richard Dennis Captain Corcoran.....................................Dick Bauman Ralph Rackstraw.....................................Wayne Bush Dick Deadeye.........................................John Clark Bill Bobstay........................................Keith Dow Cousin Hebe........................................Connie Metzger Little Buttercup..........................., - - Marie Smith Compliments of R. J. Tower Iron Works fifty-three The A Cappella Choir presented an operetta entitled the H. M. S. Pinafore. It was termed a very big success. Mr. Oliver and his choir worked hard on it but had a lot of fun presenting it. Lover girl?!t Cockeyed.'! Slttlr Girls!� A' Sur.burx ? Aren't ve cute?? Is it that bed? i L I v ut - -i Totem pole. Good Catch? Patriotic All vet Who's the mt Sailor Dean ■tt Mary end erry Jf Too Warm? I Little kids yet’! Sober faces V a Little football Players-PIRST FRIZ the natter? Mas 9 lx ' ' f ■ Under ACover girl. Life of leisure. CBA «nr.er!? Milk Shake'! Whrt n -rc - f'? Per-er boy!? H � r oy? Oh!! Junie! n V 1 Are they really thy? i a X V .v o:.. fifty-four Organizations We learn to walk together.” — Sic Compliments of CIO Local 137 fifty-five Student Council Seated, Left to Right — Mr. Dalman. M. Peterson. A. Cook. J. Thompson, I. Nicholsen. B. Tenney. G. Johansen. Second Row — J. Ostrander, D. Cotton, H. Swanson. S. Brace, F. Jaehnig, J. Badge, J. Tower, B. Horton, M. Perry, P. Jorgensen, M. Stokes, G. Williams, W. Roberts. J. Belshaw, J. Kirkwood. Third Row — L. Lewis, S. Drake, G. King, T. Smith, R. Fuller, F. Anderson, C. Nelson, S. Raymor, D. Rusch, P. Hoffman. Student Qovernment The Student Council and Police Board make up the Student Government of G. H. S. Our Student Government is held in high respect by the students at G. H. S. Some learn its meaning by participating on the Student Council or Police Board. There are some who learn its functions the other way, by carrying out a sentence passed by the Chief-of-Police, and there are a majority who learn the democratic meaning of Student Government through their contact with it during their high school years. All realize the qualities of democracy it teaches in helping to prepare students for adult life after graduation. In comparing our Student Government with the national government, a complete similarity is found. Abraham Lincoln stated the principle of our national government fifty-six Compliments of Don’s Home Furniture Police Pour (I Seated, Left to Right — Mr. Dalman, ]. Thompson, M. Perry. L. O'Connor. Standing. Left to Right — J. Badge. J. Ilansing, E. Thorland. A. Finkhouse. 11. Suanson. by saying it is a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. It can be as aptly said high school Student Government is a government of the students, by the students, and for the students.” The 1953-54 Student Council was led by Mayor Jim Thompson. He was assisted by the secretary, Anne Cook, and Irene Nicholson as treasurer. Mary Lou Peterson, the social chairman, was assisted by Helen Swanson. George Johanson, the publicity chairman, was assisted by Carol Nelson. The Council was very ably advised by Mr. Dalman. Throughout the year the Student Council sponsored the Fall and Christmas Parties, the sale of Activity Tickets and the All-School Play. The Police Board was headed by Chief of Police Bruce Tenney, assisted by his clerk, Margaret Perry. Throughout the year the board tried cases, passed sentences, and helped to keep the school running smoothly. Bruce and his board are to be commended for their fine work. Mr. Dalman advised the Police Board. Compliments of J. C. Penny fifty-seven Qirl jQeague Back Row, l.efl to Right — Judy Walkington, Karen Johnson, Jane F eagle, Joanne Smith, Marion Harhordt, Connie Houck. First Row, Left to Right — Donna Harding, Marilyn Stokes, Sally Raymor, Mary Hicks, Frances Snyder, Phyllis Jorgenson. Here are the representatives of all the girls in G. H. S. Under the direction of Miss Catherine Stall, their very able advisor; Sally Raymor, president; Mary Hicks, vice-president; Frances Snyder, secretary; and Marilyn Stokes, treasurer; the Girls’ League added much to the G. H. S. year. They started with the Freshman Mixer, followed by the Fenny Supper, the Sadie Hawkins Dance and the Style Show. Their final act was the entertainment of the Senior Girls at the June Banquet. Also they supported an Italian orphan for one semester, and a German orphan for the second semester. They also handled the clothing drive in the high school. They were busy throughout the year planning the all-girl assemblies and handling the concessions at the District Tournaments. They are to be commended for their fine work. fifty-eight Compliments of ROY WOLF, Jewelers 9. H. First Row. Left to Right — Miss Stall, Af. Hicks, E. Fralick, P. Swartz. D. Fisher, S. VanderSchuur, C. Mount, S. Perry, B. Horton, B. Griffin. Second Row — N. Buckley, S. Marlin, S. Hall, A. Dethloff, L. Hansen, A. Martin, R. Taylor, D. Ball, L. Kunz, G. Olsen. M. Rasmussen. Third Row — J. Sovereign, V. Brandow. B. Strolheid. S. Oswald. V. Frank, J. Fleagle, D. Hartway, A. VanVlerah, J. Addis, R. Wilkes, J. Perry. The Greenville Future Homemakers of America are interested in the future home. For their goal this year, they chose Teaching ourselves to realize and accept our responsibilities in our home. Their programs centered around this goal. Mary Hicks, Annette Dethloff, and Earla Fralick served on the state election committee and attended the State Convention along with the delegates, Pat Swartz and Jane Fleagle. This year the club sponsored a bake goods sale, cake raffle and dance following the school play. The officers chosen were: Doris Fisher, president; Sharon VanderSchuur, vice- president; Pat Swartz, secretary; Shirley Perry, treasurer; Carol Mount, reporter; Earla Fralick, parliamentarian; Betty Griffin, historian; Mary Hicks, song leader; and Betty Horton, Student Council representative. Miss Stall served as advisor. Compliments of Owen’s Drug Store fifty-nine Projector Club This year the Projector Club officers are: President, Eldon Harris; Vice-President, Gordon Anderson; Secretary, Charles Hart; Treasurer, Howard Davis; and Student Council Representative, Dave Rusch. The Projector Club has charge of all visual education in the school. They are responsible also for the public address system used for sport events, school dances, and affairs not connected with the school. The Projector Club members also show movies for various groups not in the school. The club also shows noon movies for the entertainment of the students and the financial benefit of the organization. sixty Compliments of Projector Club First Row, Left to Right: R. McMichael, J. Badge, C. Anderson, H. Datis, E. Harris, C. Hart, C. Jones, C. Blttmberg, J. Berzely. Second Row: R. Cat ill, H. Pass!, R. Marlin, R. Almas, J. Jones, R. Thompson, G. Walkington, IV. DeBree, N. Sampson, D. Rusch, Mr. Budge. Third Row: L. Carlson, J. Allinder, T. Elliott, D. Linebaugh, P. Harris, IV. Heyboer, R. Rutherford, F. Beachler, D. Wittkopp, B. Berzley, D. Hatch. First Row: D. Addis. F. Barber. E. Ingersol. A. Humphrey. C. Marlin. J. Braden. Second Row: Mr. Hath. D. Harper. H. VanHoose. D. Marlin. R. Barber. R. Conroy, C. Wyckoff. C. Zeigenfuss, D. Myers. Third Row: R. Copeland, J. Green way. D. Christensen. D. Rutherford. D. Wittkopp. Af. Reynolds. D. Walkington, F. O'Conner. B. Adams. J. Nadeau. D. Hubbord. D. Losinger. Fourth Row: E. Dennis. D. Gladding. R. Lilly. N. Nicholson. R. Thompson. B. DeBree. D. Sprague. E. Wittkopp, L. Fields. W. Oswald. R. Johnson. H. Lake. R. Waldorf. Fifth Row: P. Horton. Af. Wittkopp. J. Morgan. J. Bunce, W. Mathews, E. Harris, B. Raymour, P. Harris, D. Hartway. R. Benedict, D. Benedict. J. Christopherson. 9. 9. cA. The Greenville Future Farmers of America have been busy all year. They carried out their forest project, planting and selling Christmas trees. Among their various other activities were entering into judging, playing intramural basketball, participating in a parliamentary procedure contest, and sending Ross Barber and Darold Harper to the State Convention. They chose as officers Ross Barber, president; David Marlin, vice-president; Cecil Wyckoff, secretary; Harley VanHoose, treasurer; Roger Conroy, reporter; Gale Ziegenfuss, sentinel; and Gary Waldorf Student Council representative. Mr. Hath served as advisor. Compliments of Slentz Electric sixty-one Cheerleader Back Row, Left to Right: Connie Metzger. Sally Leonard, and Judy Walkington. Front Row. Left to Right: Susan Brace, and Phyllis Weber. AiajorretteS Left to Right: June Kirkwood, Karen Johnson, Margo Colby, Faith Jaehnig, Jean Sorensen, and Mary Murnaw. sixty-two Compliments of Quality Bakery (Bible Club Second Row: R. Wilkes, L. Stinson. M. Peterson. D. Ball. J. Addis, I. Linderman. E. Clayton, J. Hagadus, M. Hicks. L. Mitchell, C. Northedge, L. Knhlz, V. Frank. S. Perry. M. Tyrell. First Row: S. V anderShuur, Al. Perry, J. Flcagle. L. Sweetland, I. Nicholson, Mr. Fiath. The Bible Club is composed of students who gather to worship in a manner. Their purpose is to make their high school a better place in which to live by guiding the footsteps of the students in a spiritual way. The officers for the club were Jane Fleagle, president; Lois Sweetland, vice-president: Irene Nicholson, secretary; Margaret Perry, treasurer and Student Council representative; and Mr. Hath, adviser. 3. Ti. cA. Second Row: P. Morloci, V. Mason, M. Sipperley, P. Jorgensen, M. Kingsbury, F. Snyder, J. Belshau; L. Jones. First Row: M. Carmen. D. Fisher, S. VanderShuur, M. Stokes, R. Wilkes, H. Sovereign, V. Frank, E. Clayton, Mr. Kratch. Students interested in the teaching profession compose the F. T. A., Future Teachers of America. The purpose of the club is to promote further interest in teaching by giving students the opportunity to obtain cadet teaching experience in our public schools. The officers for the club were Phyllis Jorgensen, president; Frances Snyder, vice-president; Esther Clayton, secretary; Virginia Frank, treasurer; Marilyn Stokes, Student Council representative; and Mr. Kratch, adviser. Compliments of Greenville Tool and Die sixty-three first Row, Left to Right — H. Fox. J. Feld pause h. M. Rasmussen, K. Johnson. R. Switzer, F. Snyder. H. Swanson. Second Row. Left to Right — S. Bidstrup. P. Anderson. L. O'Conner. M. Noyes, J. Wilson, F. Jaehnig. M. Harbardt. J. Swartz. S. Taylor. C. Clranzo. J. Hamler. Third Row, Left to Right — J. Smith, G. Williams, P. Thatcher, M. Colby, A. Kilgren, J. Sorensen, D. Reinke, C. Plumberg, J. McKee, J. Town, E. Hansen, S. Raymor, T. Sydow, C. Jones, Ala ter AtuHcianA °f Q. M. S. sixty-four Compliments of Leo M. Swartz, Turk Lake, Barber Shop and Saw Filing W. Heyboer. Fourth Row, Left to Right — P. Swartz, Af. Badge. VI. Varnery, S. Harding, I. Tanner, J. Russell, P. Sorensen, A. Finkhouse, J. Frank, D. Colton, M. Mumaw. J. Perry, C. Nelson, J. Jones, J. Belshaw, G. Waldo, D. Rusch. J. C. Reynolds. R. Adams, A. Cook. Fifth Row, Left to Right — Air. Davis, Ai. Edwards, C. Hart. B. Green, It . DeBree, P. Hoffman, I. Swanton, D. Johnson, L. Jones, G. Nelson, Al. Hicks. The Greenville High School Band, under the able direction of Bradford Davis, has done many successful things this year. The band did their usual fine job in preparing shows for the halves of the football games, in playing for the many pep-assemblies, and in playing for the basketball games. In addition, the band this year has given several concerts; among them, a Christmas Concert given with the A Cappella Choir and a Dress-Up The Band” Concert, which was given in April. The band also successfully raised over a thousand dollars by magazine subscriptions for the purchase of new uniforms which were received in January. The sixty-five members traveled to Grand Rapids for the District Festival and received a Second Division. They also went to the Holland Tulip Festival in May. The band officers, who did such a fine job this year, were: Allen Finkhouse, president; Anne Cook, vice-president; Helen Swanson, secretary; Marian Harbordt, treasurer; and Dave Cotton, Student Council representative. So, after a fine job and much work and study, the school season rolled to a close and band doors closed for a brief rest until time for the annual summer concerts. Compliments of Band Boosters sixty-five cAll School Play First Row, Left to Right — Miss Boyer, A. Cook, Af. HarborJt, J. Kirkwood, H. Swanson. Second Row — C. Nelson, D. Cotton, D. Blackmer, E. Reynolds. E. Hansen, L. Jones, D. Gaiitt, C. Hart. I Love Lucy,” the All-School Play, was sponsored by the Student Council in the auditorium. Miss Boyer directed the comedy. The play was taken from the popular television play, 1 Love Lucy. Lucy Ricardo.................................June Kirkwood Ricky Ricardo........................................Ed Reynolds Ethel Mertz..................................Connie Metzger Fred Mertz................................................Ed Hansen Mr. Littlefield -............................- Jerry Nelson Mrs. Littlefield........................................Anne Cook Mm Whiting......................................Marion Harbordt Meat Men - - - Dick Gavitt, Dave Cotton, Larry Jones sixty-six Compliments of Hi-Life Staff cA Cappella Choir First Row, Left to Right — Mr. Oliver, A. Cairns. W. Shephard, C. Hummel. L. Anderson, R. Nelson, J. Badge, W. Bush. J. Pendrick, A. Bernier, J. Coston. L. Stafjen, S. Rosen dal, N. Kienke. Second Row — M. Dalrymple, N. Riker, N. Griffin, D. Allen. D. Pickell. J. Schal ert, S. Brace, C. Houck, A. Martin. G. Olsen, K. Fink house, J. Spriggs, M. Perry. R. Taylor. Third Row — C. Pickell, C. Fuller, J. Zull. K. Rosendal, J. Reinke, P. Hodgkins, P. Bauman, T. Elliott. R. Dennis. R. Jones, L. Leffel, C. Lavender. K. Dow, S. Sheppard. J. Fessenden. Fourth Row—Y. Kline. L. Stinson, L. Kolenda, J. Peterson, C. Demke, L. Jones, M. Roberts, J. Ostrander. E. Rasmussen. N. Conley, L. Kunz, A. Youngs. D. Sheldon, D. Roberts. Council Left to Right —L. Stafjen, S. Sheppard. M. Roberts. S. Brace. D. Roberts. N. Kienke, D. Sheldon. Compliments of Hi-Life Staff sixty-seven “Q” Club First Row, Left to Right — Miss Buckholz. R. Switzer. E. Davis. E. Fralick, S. Decker, N. Buckley, S. Bidstrup, M. Peterson, M. Perry. C. Houle, M. Stokes, P. Suartz. Second Row — G. Williams. D. Harding, C. Grow, H. Griffin. J. Wilson. J. Ostrander, S. Brace, E. Rasmussen, R. Nelson, C. Houck. S. Taylor, AI. Taylor. B. Weber. Third Row — S. VanderSchuur, S. Harding, D. Tanner, S. Evans. C. Anderson. K. McMeeken, S. Schrader, P. Byrne, ]. Barnes, J. Russell, D. Allen, E. Rasmussen, J. Belshaw, Al. Harbordt. Fourth Row — L. Kolenda, J. Walkington, S. Leonard. B. Williams, N. VanHoose, H. Fox, ]. Swan ton, P. Harding, ]. Smith, C. Nelson, J. Brown, S. Linderman, C. Mount, P. Whitten. Fifth Row — L. O’Connor, J. Reinke. A. Cook. D. Card. E. Soss. J. Swartz. A. Dethloff. B. Green, Af. Hicks, S. Raymor, ]. Sinclair, J. Town, C. Granzo, J. Hamler. The Girls’ Athletic Club, better known as the G” Club, was founded in 1946, and has been growing since. The club offers bowling, basketball, volleyball, badminton and many other sports in the winter; in the spring, tennis, archery and softball are added to these activities. Their president was Mary Lou Peterson; vice-president, Anne Cook; secretary, Joanne Smith; treasurer, Linda O'Connor; point chairman, Carolyn Grow; and Geraldine Williams, Student Council representative. Miss Buckholz, the girls’ physical education teacher, energetically advised them. During the year, the club sponsored the G” Club dance, which was enjoyed by everyone, and the sale of ice cream at noon. As the fourth year award, the club sent the Senior girls on a week-end trip in the spring. sixty-eight Compliments of Clarks Flowers JCibrary Club Left to Right — S. Raymor, P. Holm Jen. S. Linderman, W. Roberts. D. Sheldon. S. Rosen Jut. D. Martin, J. Main, C. Sheneman. D. Jones. Miss Hoag. The Library Club is made up of students who are enrolled in the Library Science class and who work in the Library during their free hours. They can be found checking books, repairing them, and in general keeping the library running smoothly. Delores Shelden led the group as president; Donna Martin, vice-president; Deanna Jones, secretary-treasurer; and Wanda Roberts as Student Council representative. The club works under the able direction of the librarian. Miss Hoag. J atin The Latin Club was led this year by Peter Sorensen, president; Connie Houck, secretary; Sharon Taylor, treasurer; and Jackie Ostrander, Student Council representative. They were very ably advised by Mrs. Mary Stephens, the language Club teacher. Their projects this year were the sponsoring of a French orphan, candy and cupcake sales, and the Roman Banquet, at which the first year students were initiated. Seated. Left to Right — S. Brace. C. Houck, L. O'Connor, J. Ostrander, S. Taylor. N. Hit el buss. C. Crow, C. Loftees, J. Russell. E. Rasmussen. Standing. Left to Right — J. Wilson, L. Lewis, D. Federspiel. D. Hart, Mrs. Stephens, E. Hansen, J. Fieldpausch. D. Allen, C. Waldo, P. Sorenson. Compliments of Mrs. Mary Stephens sixty- Front Ron. Left to Right — D. Sheppard. L. Carbonelli, B. Adams. H. Van Uoose, E. Hansen. S. Drake. J. Amidon. B. Tenney. J. Pouell, Cl. Weitzel, L. Hoxie. P. Drake, D. Cotton. J. Stout. J. Thompson, F. Anderson, R. Knapp. Back Row — C. Kins'. A. Finkhouse, L. Everest. D. Edwards, A. McAllister. D. Federspiel. R. Fuller. L. Jones, R. Lyndrup. J. Snyder, J. Stafford, L. Williams. J. Han sing. J. Sinclair. G. Sanders. Back, Center — Coach Smith. Not Pictured — L. Bauman. D. Metzgar, J. Waldorf, L. Humphrey, D. Ant cliff. The Varsity Club had a very successful year. Among the highlights of the year were the dance sponsored by the club, the production and sale of district basketball tournament programs, and the annual senior member trip. The club was led by Dan Metzger as the president and Allen Finkhouse was the vice-president. seventy Compliments of J. F. Wyckoff and Son FOOTBALL BASKETBALL BASEBALL TRACK GOLF S P 0 R T S Compliments of Mr and Mrs. Finkhouse seventy-one First Row. Left to Right: H. Bristol. A. Finkhouse. L. Eterest, B. Tenney, Capt. D. Metzger, J. Sinclair, F. Anderson. P. Drake. A. McAllister. Second Row: L. Humphrey, D. Anlcliff. R Fuller. D. Federspeil. J. Thompson, J. Stout. L. Carbonelli, B. Adams. L. Bauman. Third Row: M. Eduards, S. Drake. P. Sorensen. J. I Ian sing. L. Jones. H. VanHoose, D. Colton. J. Caine. G. Knapp. Fourth Row: Coach llendersen, H. Davis. R. Knapp. L. Williams, J. Clark. L. Hoxie, J. Clark, J. Turner. Coach Smith. Varsity football The Greenville Yellow Jackets with Coach Smith at the helm developed into a very good team. Although the record books say that the varsity had only a medicore season, truthfully, they had a highly successful season. The whole squad right down to the last benchwarmer gave his best. They celebrated their victories jubilantly and took their defeats with dignity. Dan Metzger served the team well in the capacity of captain and John Sinclair was chosen as the team’s most valuable player. Greenville 15 Greenville 14 Greenville 2 Scores Ithaca 2 Greenville 2 St. Johns 3 Hastings 18 Greenville 0 Big Rapids 34 Kelloggsville 20 — Greenville 10 Ionia 7 Greenville 26 Belding 0 seventy-two Compliments of Hi-Life Staff Senior football Snapi Bruce Tenney Hugh Bristol Paul Drake Allen Finkhouse LaVerne Everest Fred Anderson John Sinclair Art McAllister Jim Thompson First down! Greenville 26, Belding 0 Auay we go! Closing in! Coach Henderson Wha hoppen? Capt. Metzger Coach Smith Compliments of Highiield's Drug Store seventy-three Varsity (Basketball Back Row, Left lo Right — jack Dads (Manager), Dan Melzgar. Tom Fisher, Coach Smith, Creg Wietzel, Rod Fuller, Ed Hansen (Manager). Front Row — Bob Adams, F.iner Thorland, Dick Cavill, Louis Nielsen, Jam Stout. Our Record Almost . . . but not quite. That seemed to be the pattern for the 1953-54 basketball team at Greenville High School. After a highly successful beginning they fell to the champion St. Johns team in the final game of the season. Then in the district tournament at Ionia, they were beaten by a fine Lowell team in the district finals. However, it was one of the best basketball teams Greenville has had in the last few seasons. They concluded the season with a nine-won and seven-lost record. Although they will lose four seniors: Allen Finkhouse, Dan Metzgar, Tom Fisher, and Greg Weitzel, next season promises to bring an even bigger column of victories if they can continue their undying spirit and the tremendous will to win of this season. Greenville 39 Ithaca - 35 Greenville 33 Lakeview 55 Greenville 49 Rockford 42 Greenville 41 Ionia 39 Greenville 51 Lowell - 58 Greenville 57 Cedar Springs - 49 Greenville 43 St. Johns 37 Greenville 34 Hastings 48 Greenville 49 Ionia ... 45 Greenville 52 Belding 43 Greenville 45 Hastings 47 Greenville 58 Lakeview 80 Greenville 43 Belding 41 Greenville 41 St. Johns 53 seventy-four Compliments of Michigan Consolidated Gas Co. VcirAity cAction Shot A Dig that crazy Two!” form!” Hey fellows, what now?” Tom Dan Bau Stand back please, Bau wants through.” Up . . . up . . . up . . . OH! For a little coordination!” and fouled! Bau Greg Bob Bau Dan Rod Compliments of Dr. Smith and Dr. Faber seventy-five J a,sket()all Kneeling, Left to Right — L. Dickerson, N. Sampson, C. Blumberg, K. Williams, R. Knapp, J. Clark, ). Sydow. Standing — Coach Henderson, C. Anderson, J. Allinder. B. Senn, L. Hoxie, E. Nielzel, L. Lewis, P. Sorensen, J. Blumberg, R. Krappe. J. Clark. Scores Greenville 24 Ithaca - 29 Greenville 17 Lakeview 52 Greenville 30 Rockford 20 Greenville 30 Ionia - 37 Greenville 32 Lowell - 38 Greenville 62 Stanton 29 Greenville 33 Cedar Springs - 36 Greenville 39 St. Johns 38 Greenville 34 Hastings 32 Greenville 42 Ionia ... 32 Greenville 44 Belding 28 Greenville 28 Hastings 45 Greenville 38 Lakeview 41 Greenville 43 Belding 46 Greenville 43 St. Johns 42 The future opponents of Greenville High School had better take notice of our 1953-54 J. V. basketball squad. The JV's enjoyed one of their best seasons under freshman coach, Hal Henderson. They were a scrappy ball club that refused to quit when the chips were down. The season was climaxed by their fine performance in the final game of the season with St. Johns. The JV's won the game 43-42 and with it the League Junior Varsity Basketball Title. seventy-six Compliments of Dr. Ostrander and Dr. Sorensen Varsity (Baseball - 1954 Varsity Baseball The prospects of this year's baseball team look good with the return of ten lettermen: Krapp, Waldorf, Finkhouse, Sanders, Stout, Anderson, Tenney, Stafford, Fuller, and Thompson. With these players as a nucleus for the club surrounded by some fine looking freshmen newcomers, the Yellow Jacket batsmen hope to cope the conference crown. Compliments of McQueen's Bait Shop seventy-seven Front Row, Left to Right — R. Knapp. J. Waldorf, J. Clark. A. Finkhouse, J. Bivins, G. Sanders. Second Row — Coach Carlson, J. Jones, J. Thompson. C. Blumberg. F. Anderson, B. Adams, T. Mortensen. Third Row — J. Thompson, R. Fuller, J. Blumberg, J. Stafford, B. Tenney, A. McAllister, J. Stout. Varsity Orach - 1954 first Row. Left to Right — J. Powell. L. Everest, L. Humphrey. L. Jones. J. Snyder. D. Cotton, L. Williams. Second Row — J. Morgan. J. Ward. D. Anderson, H. VanHoose. L. lioxie. D. Gat in. J. Clark. Third Row — F. Harter. f. Jones. G. Goodwin. G. Waldo. B. Swartz, J. Nord. P. Sorensen. Fourth Row—R. Eastman. R. Krampe, E. Thorland. L. Nielsen. D. Losinger. D. Hammond. J. Zull, S. Perry. Fifth Row — Coach Hendersen. D. Blackmer, Manager. Varsity Qolf - 1954 First Row — T. Spriggs, J. Cain. D. Sheppard. L. Leffel. J. Sydow, C. Jones. Second Row — E. Reynolds, G. Weitzel, T. Fisher. D. Edwards, Coach Smith. v, height Compliments of Beardslee Insurance Calendar 1953 - 1954 Sept. 6 School begins Feb. 13 Band Festival Oct. 9 Greenville 25 — Belding 0 March 26-27 Senior Play Oct. 29 H.M.S. Pinafore April 16-20 Spring Vacation Nov. 6 Greenville 10 — Ionia 7 May 7 Honor Banquet Senior Record Dance May 26 June Banquet Nov. 20 All-School Play May 27 Swing Out Dec. 23 Christmas Assembly May 28 Skip Day Jan. 2 Winter Wonderland Dance May 30 Baccalaureate Jan. 20 Semester Exams (ugh!) June 2 Graduation Jan. 29 Greenville beats Belding June 4 School ends Feb. 6 Junior-Senior Prom ■ George Patterson Custodian Alida Dykstra and Anna Bigler Cooks Compliments of CIO—Local 137 seventy-nine Sponsor Braman Hansen Pure Oil Station Doug’s City Park Service E. H. Sharpe Jerry’s Quality Wallpaper and Paint Ted’s Service Station Chittick Oil Company Kirkbride’s Music Steve’s Shoe Service J. B. Irish, Real Estate and Insurance Greenville Restaurant Ritzema’s Davis News Agency Water’s Shoe Store Dr. Curdy Greenville Taxi Service Carlsen’s Wallpaper and Paint Claude T. Tuck Daniel’s Sport Center Hansen’s Music Kraas, Ben Franklin Ken’s Super Service Hartman’s Standard Service Roger Ranney Moyer’s Cook's Store for Youth Gittleman’s Ed Thompson Greenville Body Shop C. J. Nye Insurance Dr. Harold O. Steele, D.D.S. Model Bakery Arntz Beauty Shop Wallace Floor Coverings Baldridge Greenhouse- Dr. I. Stromstra, O.D. The Hi-Life Staff would like to express its gratitude to Mr. Roger Williams of the Greenville Daily News and to Mr. Larry Brown for their much appreciated help in obtaining many of the fine photographs in this book.