Portland High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Portland, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 78 of the 1951 volume:

fe” ing. � ’ = � aoaitny’ oF, ; . ¥ 44m Nd ) © 0 0 GWE FESO EXE N | N N of FOBTLANID WGH SCHELL S, published by - She 1951 Semor Chass She CARDINAL —————————— ee Dedication We, the Class of 1951, are proud to dedicate this, the 22nd edition of the Cardinal, to our Freshman sponsor, Miss Lucile Wilcox. We are very grateful for her able leadership and excellent co-operation which were extended to us during the years that she was principal and teacher at Portland High School. Faculty SCHOOL BOARD Mr. R. S. Hargie, Trustee; Mr. J. H. Owen, Presi- dent; Mr. H. D. Swarthout, Trustee; Mrs. M. Rob- ertson, Treasurer; Mr. H. G. Neller, Secretary; Mr. R. H. Hamilton, Superintendent. RAY H. HAMILTON, B.S., M.A., Olivet, Superintendent, Debate. LEWIS C. WOOD, B.S., Central Michigan College, Principal, Assistant Coach, Algebra | Il, Sponsor: Freshman, Varsity Club. ELEANORE BETTISON, Western Michigan College, Kindergarten. MARJORIE GILDEN, Central Michigan Col- lege, First Grade. JOAN CONLEY, St. Catherine, First and Second Grade. ESTHER TERWILLIGER, Central Michigan College, Second Grade, Grade Safety Pa- trol Boys. KATHERINE KAUMEYER, .B.S., Michigan State Normal College, Third Grade. FRANCES HUNT, B.S., Michigan State Normal College, Fourth Grade. IRENE CRANE, Michigan State Normal Col- lege, Fifth Grade. GLADYS BAUM, Western Michigan College, Sixth Grade. MARIE SHAY, Western Michigan College, Seventh Grade. DON WHITE, B.A., Albion College, Eighth Grade, English IV, Oral English, Sponsor: Juniors. SHIRLEY WELLS, B.S., Central Michigan Col- lege, Grade Music, Girls’ Physical Educa- tion, Girls’ Coach, Sponsor: Cheerleaders, 8th Grade. HARVEY BURGESS, B.M., Michigan State College, Vocal Music, Band, Eighth Grade English. HELMAR LEE, B.A., Gustavus Adolphus, Government, World History, Worl d Geog- raphy, Sponsor: Seniors. IRMA REBER, B.S., M.A., Albion Univer- sity of Michigan, Business Training, Book- keeping, Stenography | Il, Sponsor: Freshmen. RUTH TAYLOR, B.S., Michigan State Normal College, Michigan State College, Home Making I, Il Ill, Sponsor: Seniors. MAURICE PERNERT, B.S., M.A., Central Michigan College, Physics, Geometry, Driver Training, Boys’ Physical Education, Coach, Sponsor: Varsity Club. EUGENE BEAGLE, M.A., Central Michigan College, Shop, Sponsor: Industrial Arts. CLARK BULLEN, B.S., Michigan State Col- lege, General Math, Agriculture, Sponsor: F.F.A., Sophomores, Golf. CLEO PIERCEFIELD, B.S., Western Michigan College, Typing | II, Spanish, Sponsor: Annual, Portlight, Spanish Club. CLAUDIA VANDERLEEST, 8B.A., Western Michigan College, History, English Ill, Li- brary, Sponsor: Juniors, Cheerleaders. GORDON MUNRO, B.A., Kalamazoo Col- lege, Chemistry, Biology, Eighth Grade Science. ZELMA CUNNINGHAM, B.A., M.A., Central Michigan College, University of Michigan, Latin, English, Sponsor: Sophomores, Latin Club. ANNETTE LAY, Secretary. Class History We entered P. H. S. in the fall of 1947, 80 bewildered Freshmen. Under the guidance of Miss Wilcox, we soon settled down. Our Officers for the year were President, Gordon Seal; Vice-President, Howard Bills; Secretary, Barbara Cross; and Treasurer, Ted White. As Sophomores we gained in importance although we were lower in enrollment. There were 76 of us in the class. Mr. Lee was our sponsor. Our class candidate, Pat Howard, was elected Homecoming Queen. We sold refreshments at games to boost our treasury. The class officers were President, G. Jay Rottman; Vice-President, Bernice Schrauben; Secretary, Mary Ellen Fox; and Treasurer, Nancy Green. In our Junior year the boys took over our leadership with Gordon Seal, President; Allen Mellstead, Vice-President; John Stewart, Secretary; and Dick Mauren, Treasurer. We sold Review Observer subscriptions, sponsored dances, and sold at the games. We won the annual magazine sale from the Seniors (plus a $10 bet). Betsey Stewart, one of our classmates, represented Miss Portland and was in the Snow Queen’s court at lonia. Four very important events of the year were our class rings, which we received in December; Junior Play, “Aunt Hetty Hits Her Stride” the J-Hop, “Dancing in the Dark”; and the Junior and Senior Banquet in June. Our co-sponsors for the year were Miss Shepherd and Mr. Lee. At long last, we reached the top—Seniors! We now numbered 67. Our class officers were President, Allen Mellstead; Vice-President, Gordon Seal; Secretary, Elaine Tower; and Treasurer, Dick Mauren. The first big event was the Senior Prom, “Shine on Harvest Moon.” Then the play, “Desperate Ambrose.” Our candidate, Rose Mary Fedewa, was elected Homecoming Queen. The Senior Carnival was better than ever. This time we lost the magazine sale and the $10 bet to the Junior Class. Besides these major events there was the graduation features, Senior luncheons, bake sales, raffles, selling re- freshments at games and sponsoring dances after games. The Annual speaks for itself. Then came the big trip. And last, but not least Commencement. We were all a little sorry when it was over. These four years of high school have been happy ones. Calendar September 6—Fall term begins December 1—Senior Play—’Desperate Ambrose” 15—Freshman initiation and dance 20—Band and vocal concert October 18—Sadie Hawkins dance, Sponsored by January 8-12—Basketball tournament the Juniors 24-25—Music department show November 2—Color day April 12-13—Junior Play 3—H i cent era May 4—Senior Carnival 17—Senior Prom—Shine on Harvest iyarrct 522 Moon” June 3—Baccalaureate 30—Senior Play—Desperate Ambrose” 5—Junior-Senior Banquet 7 —Commencement FIRST ROW: B. Howard, J. Mellstead, B. Stewart, C. Webert, J. Smith, M. Fedewa, M. Sumner, J. Sines, Mr. Wood. SECOND ROW. G. Seal, A. Mellstead, R. Curtis, E. Tower, P. Lakin, J. Todd, S. Urie, M. Sandborn, D. Hyland. Student Council The Student Council has 20 members representing the student body and various organi- zations within the school. This organization is a member of the “Student Council Asso- ciation of Region IV” and the “National Association of Student Councils.” We have worked hard this year to develop a greater interest in the Student Council by the student body. Projects this year have included the building of a concession stand at the football field, a complete noon hour activity program, a Christmas program and dance and an honor assembly. We again supervised the selling of cokes, chips, and candy at Athletic Contests and provided for dances after the games. The officers this year were: ProsiCente ee weir eee vr ee pes Gordon Seal MICAS DrOSIGG Iie ee, nrc vin ir esse Betsey Stewart SSRCTOLONY Were een oes eo ican! tow Connie Webert WT POCISUTE Met ah Mates net ct ico Sick gen 343 Joan Smith SOTISOR Me te Sae PFN ive eH Debs ny} Mr. Wood FIRST ROW: L. Price, G. Schrauben. SECOND ROW: D. Braendle, B. Schrauben, M. Fedewa. Cheerleaders LEFT TO RIGHT: L. Price, D. Braendle, B. Schrauben, G. Schrauben, M. Fedewa. LEFT TO RIGHT: J. Alexander, J. Buck, L. Swarthout. The cheerleaders have had a successful year under the direction of our sponsors Miss | VanderLeest and Miss Wells. On November 3, 1950, we sponsored the Annual Homecoming. Larry Swarthout was in charge of the parade. At night we gave the Homecoming Hop with Jerry Warren’s orchestra. There was a very good turn out. Cheerleaders On November 4, 1950, we went to the Indiana vs. State game. On November 11, 1950, we ventured to Ann Arbor to the University for a cheerleading clinic. We were shown different ways to lead a yell and how not to lead a yell. We also took part during half-time with two thousand other cheerleaders from Michigan. Jimmy Alexander, Larry Swarthout and Joe Buck were the boy cheerleaders during football season. | FIRST ROW: C. Pennington, J. Myers, D. Bailey, G. Pline. SECOND ROW: J. Kirscherman, R. Feldpausch, D. Leik, C. Jameson, K. Jameson, L. Murphy, L. Meyers, T. White, R.. Willemin, H. Peacock. THIRD ROW: Mr. Burgess, L. Swarthout, D. Brown, N.- Green, J. Walker, A. Baker, D. Tiffany, J. Coe, R. Kirscherman, M. Kelly, G. Evans. FOURTH ROW: W. Spitzley, E. Tower, J. Mellstead, M. Fox, R. Curtis, M. Hoffman, A. Vogt, J. Linebaugh, G. Kelly. Band The Band had a successful year under the guidance of Mr. Burgess and his able as- sistants: President: 2.8 y, o Carl Schalow Treasurers 423-020) Ted White secretary) si, Syeda t Elaine Tower The Band had their annual winter concert in December and one in the spring. This year the band and vocal groups presented a Minstrel Show on January 31 and Feb- ruary 1. It was enjoyed by all who attended. Again this year the band made their annual trip to Olivet for the Band Festival. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB FIRST ROW: Mr. Burgess, K. Lawless, C. Webert, R. Elsie, A. Selden, M. Darling, H. Vogt, S. Knapp, A. Trierweiler. SECOND ROW: J. Green, J. Evans, G. Kinney, A. Spitzley, J. Leik, C. Dodds, E. Champlin, E. McDaniel, E. Nash, M. Sumner. MIXED CHORUS FIRST ROW: Mr. Burgess, R. Elsie, |. Meyers, R. Roberts, C. Webert, B. Jones, R. Lehman, C. Bennett, M. Darling, C. Lydell. SECOND ROW: C. Schalow, T Bettison, R. Fish, J. Alexander, R. Tiffany, J. TenEyck, D. Braendle, C. Morgridge, N. Wheeler, B. Almy, G. Wohlscheid, J. Buck, D. Tiffany, J. Bates, A. Mellstead, H. Peacock. THIRD ROW: G. Bills, G. Seal, K. Lawless, A. Spitzley, S. Slowins, P. Howard, M. Davenport, N. Sandborn, S. Knapp, E. Nash, P. Lakin, G. Kinney, D. Cassel, G. Burgess. FIRST ROW: R. Curtis, G. Kelly, B. McDaniel, M. Linebaugh. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Piercefield, R. Merrill, 1. Van Amburg, E. Champlin, M. Sumner. Absen t: G. Hendee. Spanish Club Although our club has decreased to nine, we still had a very successful year. We elected our officers which are: President... ..Margaret Linebaugh Vice President...... Gordon Kelly Secretary and Treasurer Elaine Champlain During the first few weeks of school, one of our classmates, Gayla Hendee, was striken with polio and had to leave us. In keeping with the example set last year by our Club, we again won first prize on our float in the Homecoming parade. This time we depicted a Spanish Market. Shown in this was a senor taking a siesta, many senoritas as the vendedoras, racks of blankets, flowers, pottery and even Spanish music. Some of our social events were, a hayride, a Christmas party and a skating party. Since our treasury was well stocked from last year, we only sold candy bars one day a week. We would like to thank Mrs. Piercefield for helping us during this successful year. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Cunningham, P. Lakin, B. Stewart, M. Davenport, D. Tiffany. SECOND ROW: J. Buck, M. Fedewa, C. Webert, D. Braendle, J. Evans, G. Kinney, J. TenEyck, S. Burman, D. Brown. THIRD ROW: B. Maag, D. Carpenter, J. Smith, R. Curtis, E. Tower, P. Howard, D. Lange, W. Foot, R. Curtis. Absent: G. Schrauben, G. Hendee. Latin Club The Latin Club of Portland High School, sponsored by Mrs. Zelma Cunningham, organ- ized their club at the beginning of the school year and elected B. Stewart as president, P. Lakin as vice-president, and G. Schrauben as secretary and treasurer. At Christmas time Shirley Burman entertained the class at her home and everyone had a good time exchanging gifts, playing games, and refreshments were served. February 10, the club sponsored a square dance in the local gymnasium. The big event of the year was the Roman banquet served in true Roman style. Guests at the banquet were the faculty members and prospective Latin students. DEBATE FIRST ROW: A. Spitzley, A. Denny, J. Smith, K. Lawless, J. Addington, C. Traynick, R. Arens. SECOND ROW: D. Cassel, Mr. Hamilton. LIBRARIANS FIRST ROW: L. Meyers, Miss VanderLeest, R. Fernholz, J. Evans, C. TenEyck. SECOND ROW: M. Peake, D. Lange. INDUSTRIAL ARTS FIRST ROW: Mr. Beagle, M. Sandborn, D. Hyland, C. Noren, R. Wooden, R. Shattuck, G. Graft, R. Eddy, D. Price, G. Kelly, G. Edgar. SECOND ROW: N. Patrick, L. Martin, M. Kelly, L. Swarthout, B. Sutherland, R. Lindsley, R. Fish, R. Ward, L. Murphy. S.B.A. FIRST ROW: Mr. Lee, L. Meyers, G. Seal, T. White, B. Stewart. SECOND ROW: D. Willemin, L. Swarthout, M. Kelly, M. Fox. FIRST ROW: S. Smith, S. Urie, B. Van Polen, C. Morgridge, Miss Taylor, M. Mullins, B. Howard, R. Elsie, M. Darling, C. Lydell. SECOND ROW: B. Almy, L. Beirstetel, L. Crane, S. Burman, L. Price, A. Denny, C. Wilcox, M. Peake, M. Pohl, J. McCrumb, N. Sumner, J. Walker, C. Riley, E. Van Polen, H. Vogt. THIRD ROW: E. Sumner, B. Oliphant, P. Lear, L. Van Amburg, M. Mitchell, S. Slowins, B. McDaniel, E. Nash, N. Sandborn, S. Knapp, C. Bennett, R. Lehman, J. Todd, J. Coe, P. Murphy. FOURTH ROW: E. Kranz, E. Kranz, V. Brokaw, M. Moyer, A. Schwab, A. Sumner, J. Wohlschied, J. Sandborn, E. Pennington, V. Browne, J. Mellstead, R. Riker, M. Hoort, P. Adgate, M. Norwood. FIFTH ROW: D. Hoppes, Y. Miller, J. Myers, P. Smith, B. Jameson, A. Keefer, J. Hoort, K. Jameson, J. Eldridge, J. Whitacre, G. Wohlschied, A. Selden. ABSENT: H. Burch, J. McCrumb, B. DuBois, M. Pung, D. Wells, B. Green, W. Spitzley. Home Making Club The Homemaking Class had their election of officers in October. A committee was named to plan the program for the year. Their fall and spring baked goods sale netted them a nice profit which is being used to buy equipment for the school. Our annual Mother and Daughter Tea in May was very well attended. | i | | | FIRST ROW—Mr. Bullen, Sponsor, B. Lanz, V. Pres., Bill Moyer, Pres., J. Platte, Tr eas., C. Schalow, Re- porter, G. Krausz, Sentinal, N. Gage (not shown), Secretary. SECOND ROW—W. Balderson, G. Wil- son, C. May, A. Wheeler, Ken Ackerson, Keith Ackerson, R. Pung, J. Benschoter, J. Stegenga, C. Woodman. THIRD ROW—R. Gensterblum, W. Eddy, Barry Moyer, D. Gilbert, H. Scheurer, T. Roberts, J. Addington, R. Lehman, K. Knox, R. Bab- bitt. FOURTH ROW—R. Osenga, D. Carpenter, L. Krausz, L. Murphy, R. Feldspausch, H. Mulnix, J. Lakin, D. Leik, H. Burman. FIFTH ROW—R. Wells, K. Sandborn, E. Esterline, R. Eddy, J. Selden, R. Lakin, B. Boughner, R. Shattuck, F. VanAmburg, V. Shattuck, R. Sprague. NOT PICTURED—D. Ogg, G. McCrumb. F. F. A. The F. F. A. Chapter took part in many out of school activities. In July the F. F. A. officers attended the Leadership Training Camp at Stanly Lake near Hart, Michigan. Many members exhibited grain and livestock at the lonia Fair, Eagle Fair and the State Fair in Detroit. The educational exhibit prepared by the Agriculture IV class won an “A” rating at the State Fair. In October we entered the soil judging contest for F. F. A. members in this area of the state. Bill Lanz placed first of all the contestants. The live- stock judging team of Barry Moyer, Bill M oyer, N. Gage, and J. Addington placed first among F. F. A. teams at the lonia Fat Stock Show. In November, ten of the F. F. A. members spent three days at the International Livestock Show and other points of interest in Chicago. At the District Contests, D. Leik placed second in the speech contest and the Demonstra- tion team of N. Gage and L. Murphy placed third. D. Leik and G. Krausz were selected to represent the chapter at the State F. F. A. Convention in the Spring. At this convention Bill Moyer, Nelson Gage, John Addington and Lawrence Krausz were awarded the State Farmer Degree. FIRST ROW: Mrs. Piercefield, C. Wilcox, M. Peake, C. Webert, B. Stewart, M. Sumner, L. Meyers, B. Hoppes, P. Lakin, P. Howard. SECOND ROW: A. Trierweiler, J. Irrer, S. Manning, G. Kinney, B. Cross, A. Sumner, C. TenEyck, D. Braendle, B. Howard, J. Mellstead, C. Bennett. THIRD ROW: K. Knox, M. Kelly,- J. Smith, R. Curtis, M. Pohl, E. Tower, J. Sandborn, J. Wolschied, M. Norwood, G. Bills, J. Weiber. Portlight After the staff was organized this fall we went to Michigan State College on October 18th to attend the Journalism Conference. While there we got some new ideas for the paper. Three of the staff members, Alice Sumner, Joan Smith, and Betsey Stewart wrote articles for Young Editor’s Day. These articles appeared in the Lansing State Journal. The Portlight was published every two weeks and continued to be set up in the three column style. Mrs. Piercefield was the sponsor again this year and we would like to thank her for guiding us so ably. Annual Staff Editor. ..... (8) Dawn Lange Business Manager . (6) G. Seal Class Editor . . (7) Pat Howard Assistant... (6) A. Mellstead Assistant..... (7) E. Tower Sports Editor . . (5) C. Schalow Typists .... (7) B. Schrauben Football ......(5) D. Mauren (7) M. Fox Basketball and Baseball Photography Editor (5) B. Moyer (4) J. Stewart Advertising... (3) D. Willemin Assistant ...... (4) P. Lakin Assistants ...... Mary Smith Feature Editor . . (2) R. Curtis (3) R. Roberts Assistants........M. Pung Art Editors....(1) L. Meyers (2) D. Pearl (1) A. Keefer Typists ... (2) Lee Swarthout (2) C. Teneyck Plans for our yearbook got underway early in the fall, with Mrs. Pierce- field as our sponsor and Dawn Lange as Editor. This year with careful planning it was possible to make the Annual Staff self supporting with a small amount of money left to put in the treasury towards future annuals. The Senior Class has worked in complete co-operation with the staff which was selected at the beginning of the fall term, to make the ‘‘5] Cardinal’’ a success and one that we are proud of. This book tells a story, the story of P. H. S. 1950-51. We hope that all who read it will enjoy this story as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you. 1 Three Juniors were chosen to represent their class on the Annual staff that they might have a clearer idea of how to organize their yearbook next year. They were Joan Irrer, Carol Traynick, and Don Cassel. SENIOR PLAY “DESPERATE AMBROSE” L. Meyers, R. Roberts, E. Tower, B. Stewart, J. Hanley, D. Lange, Mr. Lee, B. Eddy, L. Swarthout, B. Moyer, R. Lehman, J. Stewart, D. Mauren, D. Willemin, B. Schrauben, R. Pung. JUNIOR PLAY “THE DARLING BRATS” Cynthia Darling, who supports her young orphan sisters and brothers, is greatly per- turbed because Aunt Agatha, a comely young widow, lavishes expensive gifts upon them and is spoiling them rotten. Cynthia determines to get Agatha’s influence away from the Darling children (who, by the way, are far from darling — they are perfect Ititle hellions!) by marrying her off to Cynthia’s boss, Appleton Crabb, an erascible old bachelor. Agatha is romantically interested in John Henry Judd, an impoverished cow- boy-rancher, with whom she corresponds but hasn’t seen since childhood. Tess also is determined her aunt shall marry the wealthy Crabb, and she inveigles Spike, her boy friend, to masquerade as Judd and cut such wild western capers that Agatha’s infatu- ation for Judd is instantly squashed! But young Hank and Babs are equally determined Aunt Agatha shall marry the cowboy, because they are crazy to live on his Arizona ranch. The tricks these two brats play upon Crabb and Agatha in order to make them hate each other kept the audience screaming with mirth. They gave Crabb a synthetic case of “B.O.” by hiding Limburger cheese upon his person. They touched Agatha up with “Fun Fest Itching Liquid’ and made Crabb believe she has the seven-year itch. How Agatha, with the assistance of handsome Jack, the gardener, turned the tables on Tess, Hank and Babs provided the audience with such a festival of laughter that it will be long remembered at Portland High. sno FIRST ROW: C. TenEyck, Manager; G. Schwab, B. McDaniel, P. Ward, B. Stewart, Captain; G. Kinney, Co-captain; P. Howard, B. Van Polen, Miss Wells, Coach. SECOND ROW: J. TenEyck, P. Lear, L. Van Amburg, P. Lakin, D. Braendle, C. Webert, C. Wilcox. Girls’ Basketball This year’s girls’ basketball team was the first at Portland High in a number of years. Miss Shirley Wells coached the team. Although the season’s record was not very impres- sive — two wins against six losses — it was a start for the girls and next year they hope to improve upon that record. New uniforms of red and white were purchased at the beginning of the season. On February 22 the Style Shop sponsored a Style Show Benefit for the team. They realized a good profit which will go for new uniforms and equipment. Football The Red Raiders compiled a record of 8 victories and 1 loss during the 1950 football season. They took second place in the Tri-C Con- ference. Center, Ted White; tackle, Bill Moyer; and halfback, Carl Schalow were named to the Tri-C all conference team. The Portland backs were led by Howard Bills who gained 812 yards, Carl Schalow gained 455, Sam Graft 106, and Bill Moyer 88. Scores were made by: H. Bills 72, C. Schalow 42, T. Feldspauch 18, G. Bills 17, B. Munson 12, G. Seal 7, S. Graft 6, B. Moyer 6, T. Seal 6, R. Denny 1. Gordon Seal completed 16 of 41 passes for 211 yards to lead the Portland passers. 1950 RECORD We They Durand tet ced cote 7 6 Bellevue ............. O- 33 Olivet: ihe ee 6 Nashvilies a scarce 13 7 Woodland 2255 ses 19 re Vermontville .......... 2h 20) Dimondale ........... 21 0 Lake Odessa .......... AVS Sarand¢euee eo. eee 33 6 REGIONAL CLASS “C’” CHAMPS The Portland High Red Raiders, under their coach, Maurice Per- nert, tied for second place in the Tri-C League after winning the — League Tournaments. Although the boys lost 6 games out of 23, they were District and Regional Champions, and went to the State Quarter-finals where they lost by a very close margin. Two Senior boys, G. J. Rottman and Gordon Seal, who led their team in scoring, were named to the League All-Star team. Varsity Reserve We They We _ They Nashville 64 47 43 3] Woodland 47 42 19 28 Dimondale 64 47 4] 28 Lake Odessa 85 43 ao 39 Olivet 46 47 52 29 Vermontville 47 as 36 49 Bellevue 54 51 45 43 Nashville 67 59 we 39 Woodland 49 46 30 43 Fowler 24 54 28 37 Dimondale 71 65 37 36 Vermontville 36 61 ho 31 Lake Odessa 61 60 26 19 Olivet . 58 61 38 58 League Tournament Dimondale 4] 43 Olivet 63 4] Vermontville 50 35 District Tournament Fulton 50 39 Elsie 64 4] Regional Tournament Harrison oa 29 Beaverton 56 30 Reed City 51 50 State Tournament — Quarter Finals Stanton 42 45 Totals 1229 4) 10042 O00uesa tO League games. FIRST ROW —Coach Pernert, B. Peacock, G. J. Rottman, G. Seal, F. Guthrie, A. Mellstead. SECOND ROW-—T. Seal, L. Murphy, M. Meekof, J. Weiber, G. Bills, J. Lakin, T. Jameson. ad Homecoming 1950 VARSITY CLUB FIRST ROW: Mr. Pernert, C. Schalow, H. Bills, B. Moyer, Mr. Wood. SECOND ROW: T. White, B. Moyer, T. Seal, B. Schrauben, B. Lanz, G. Seal, G. Bills, R. Gensterblum, R. Denny. THIRD ROW: D. Guilford, F. Guthrie, G. Rottman, R. Mauren, L. Wheeler, A. Mellstead, J. Weiber, R. Arens, H. Peacock, J. Lakin. FIRST ROW: B. Mortgridge. SECOND ROW: J. Wieber, B. Lantz, J. Stewart, R. Denny, B. Moyer, C. Schalow, F. Wieber, C. Carpenter. THIRD ROW: R. Gensterblum, R. Pierce, S° Graft, B. DeVries, M. Seal, G. Seal, G. Bills. FOURTH ROW: G. Burgess, B. Boughner, E. Esterline, D. VanAmburg, T. Feldspausch, A. Smith, Mr. Pernert. Baseball In 1950, Portland finished the baseball season with a record of seven wins and two losses. In the TRI-C Conference, Portland shared the league championship with Lake Odessa, both winning six games while losing one. RECORD Team Won Lost Portland 226 1 Lake O. . 6 1 Olivet io 2 Vermoniville . ..3 4 Wosdldhds oS...) 3 4 DaMOndd leet nar ter rs oe a Boleyler. tars. o ae ee 5 Neishvillem greet iiianc ton | 6 27 fe ee } a fs : al ALLEN MELLSTEAD “My Heart is a Ho- bo”; Student Coun- cil 4; Annual Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club 1; Vice Pres. 3; Pres. 4; Var- sity 2, 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3; J-Hop. MARY ELLEN FOX Valedictorian GORDON SEAL “Thou Swell”; Stu- dent Council 3, 4; Annual Staff 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Play; Pres. 1, 2; Vice Pres. 4; Var- sity 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop. ELAINE TOWER “Some Day”; Stu- dent Council 4; An- nual Staff; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Portlight Staff 4; Senior Play; Junior Play; Home- making 1; Latin Club 2, (Sy TAL Sees Arbok Prom; J-Hop. Class Motto: Out of School Life Into Life’s School Class Colors: Rose and Silver Class Flower: Lily of the Valley Sponsors MR. LEE; MISS TAYLOR Annual Sponsor MRS. PIERCEFIELD DICK MAUREN “Give Me My Boots and Saddle’’; An- nual Staff; Portlight Staff 2; Senior Play; Treas. 3, 4; Varsity 3, 4; Baseball 1; Football 1, 2, 3. “2, ant gee ee te i gs pe , é i e hs eye i, ae e 3, y ¢ ve ‘gina + Pr a ; oe en a i ots, _ ae ee ant | my LAURA MEYERS Salutatorian Senrors KEITH ACKERSON “Don’t Blame Me”; F. F. A. hp 2770-4 rack 3)-43 JOHN ADDINGTON “Make Mine Country Style’; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Debate 4; Track 3. PHYLLIS ADGATE “Thinking of You”; Band 1, 2; Homemaking 1, 4. JIM BENSCHOTER “Down On The Farm”; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Football 3; Track 2, a4 HOWARD BILLS “There'll Be A Hot Time In The Old Town”; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Junior Play; Home- making 2; Vice Pres. 1; Varsity 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2. VIDA BROKAW “Can Anyone Explain”; Homemaking 1, 2, 4. BARBARA CROSS “Green Eyes”; Homemak- ing 1; Latin Club 2; An- nual Staff; Portlight Staff 4; Senior Play; Sec. 1. RUTH ANN _ CURTIS “Keep The Home Fires Burning”; Student Council 4; Annual Staff; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Port- light Staff 4; Senior Play; Jinior Play; Homemaking 1, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Libra- rian 2, 3. WILLIAM EDDY “| Like Mountain Music”; F. F. A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Industrial Arts 4. ROSE MARY FEDEWA “| Can Dream, Can’t |” Glee Club 2, Homemaking Mais MARIAN FINEOUT “Just My Bill” Homemaking 1, 3, Librarian 3. MARY ELLEN FOX “She’s a Lady” Annual Staff 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Junior Play; Spanish Club 1, 2; Secretary 2. NELSON GAGE “On the Sunny Side of the Street” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4; Baseball 2; Football 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Track 1. NANCY GREEN “Time Waits for No One” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 2; J. Hop 3. FRED GUTHRIE Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Varsity 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track Opa: ALLICE HOPPES “Smile, Smile, Sm ile” Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 1, 2; Latin Club 2. 3. BARBARA HOPPES “Happy Feet’ Mixed Chorus 3; Glee Club 2, o3 Portlight Staff 4; Homemaking 1, 2, 3; Latin Clubi zc; PAT HOWARD “| Love the Guy” Annual Staff 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Portlight Staff 3, 4; Homemaking 1; Latin Club 2, 3; Basketball 4; Senior Prom 4. PHYLLIS LAKIN “Back In Your Own Back Yard” Student Council 4; Annual Staff; Mixed Chorus 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Portlight Staff 3, 4; Homemaking 1; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 4; Senior Prom; Junior-Senior Banquet. ALICE KEEFER DAWN LANGE “Fancy Free” “My Foolish Heart” Annual Staff; Mixed Student Council 3; Annual Chorus 1; Glee Club 1; Staff 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Homemaking 1, 4; Senior Band 1, 2, 3; Senior Play; Prom; J. Hop. Junior Play; Homemaking 1; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Li- brarian 4; J. Hop. MARVIN KELLY BILL LANZ “Simple Melody” “Ill String Along With Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Portlight You” Staff 4; Spanish Club 1, 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Glee Industrial Arts 3, 4; J. Hop; Club 122; FEA) 2,03,.4) Golf 3. Varsity 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, Dog As ELIZABETH KRANZ RONALD LEHMAN “Lil” Liza Jane “| Don’t Care If The Sun Band 2; Homemaking 1, 2, Don’t Shine” 4, Student Council 4; Senior Play; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 2. LAWRENCE KRAUSZ BETTY McCLUNG “School Days” “Love Makes The World FFA wy 273, 4 Go Round” Student Council 1, Band 1, 2, 3; Spanish Club 1; Se- nior Prom. GERALD McCRUMB “Easy Living” F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 3, 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4. RALPH MERRILL HOWARD MULNIX “Merrily We Roll Along” “Cuddle Up A Little Spanish Club 3, 4; Track 2. Closer” F.F.A. 4. LAURA MEYERS JEANETTE MYERS “The Old Master Painter” “Love Somebody? Annual Staff; Mixed Chorus Yes | Do” 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Port- Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Glee light Staff 3, 4; Senior Club 1, 2; Junior Play; Play; Spanish Club 1, 2; Homemaking 3, 4; Major- Librarian 2, 3, 4; Senior ettes 1, 2, 3, 4. Prom; J. Hop; Junior-Sen- ior Banquet. BARRY MOYER MURIAL NORWOOD “Goin’ Fishin’ ” “Rings on Her Fingers and Senior Play; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, Bells on Her Toes” 4; Varsity 3, 4; Baseball 1; Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Glee Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Club 1, 2; Portlight Staff 4; Homemaking 1, 3, 4; Senior Prom. BILL MOYER ROBERT OSENGA “Doing What Comes “Little ‘Dutch’ Naturally” Kindergarden” FFA. (lyn, 3, 4; Varsity Band 3; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. 2, a 4; Baseball Is ot $i. 4; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Vi has HOMER PEACOCK “Lucky, Lucky, Lucky Me” Student Council 2; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 1; Varsity 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Junior-Senior Ban- quet. MARY JEANNE PEAKE “The Object of My Affection” Portlight Staff 4; Home- making 1, 2, 4; Librarian 4, DOROTHY PEARL “Ain't She Sweet” Annual Staff, Homemaking 1; Latin Club 2, 3. JULIUS PLATTE “Dark Eyes” PARAS le -2..3,. 4: Track: 2, MARY POHL “The Secretary Song” Portlight Staff 4; Home- making 1, 2, 4. MONICA PUNG “Carry Me Back to Old Virginia’ Mixed Chorus 1, 2; Junior Play, Homemaking 1, 4. RONALD PUNG “In My Merry Oldsmobile” Senior Play; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 2. ‘ROSE RIKER “Can Anyone Explain” Homemaking 1, 2, 3; Li- brarian 1, 3. RHESA ROBERTS “I'll Sail My Ship Alone“ Annual Staff; Mixed Chorus 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 1; Sen- ior Play; Junior Play; Homemaking 1, 3; Latin Club 1; Librarian 2. G. JAY ROTTMAN “Dry Bones” Band 1, 2, 3; President 2; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Basketball Ty ted, A CARL SCHALOW “Mr. Touchdown” Annual Staff; Mixed Chorus 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Junior Play; F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Football 1. yh 3) 4; Track ils Fa) 3: 4; Junior - Senior Banquet; Basketball 1, 2. BERNICE SCHRAUBEN “By the Light of the Silvery Moon” Annual Staff; Cheerleaders 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Vice- President 2; Senior Prom. WILLIAM SCHRAUBEN “Show Me the Way To Go Home” Mixed Chorus 1; Glee Club 1; Senior Play; Varsity 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Football | Pie? Pec race’ MARY LOU SMITH “Five Two, Eyes of Blue” Annual Staff; Glee Club 1, 2; Portlight Staff 3; Home- making 1; Librarian 3. PATRICIA SMITH “Full of Fun and Fancy Free” Homemaking 1, 4; Libra- rian 2, 3. WILMA SPITZLEY “Wilhelmina” Glee Club 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Homemaking 1, 2, 4. BETSEY STEWART “Ask Me No Questions” Student Council 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Portlight Staff 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Junior Play; Homemaking 1; Latin Club 2, 3; Basket- ball 4; Senior Prom. JOHN STEWART “You're In The Army Now” Student Council 3; Annual Staff 3, 4; Senior Play; In- dustrial Arts 2, 3; Class Of- ficers 3; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 3; Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 3. LEE SWARTHOUT “When Yuba Plays The Rumba On The Tuba” Annual Staff; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Portlight Staff 3; Senior Play; Latin Club 2; Basket- ball 1, 2; Senior Prom; Junior-Senior Banquet. CATHERINE TENEYCK “K-K-Katy”’ Annual Staff; Band 1, 2, 3; Portlight Staff 3, 4; Home- making 1; Librarian 3, 4; Senior Prom. JOAN TENEYCK “Don’t Cry Jo” Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Port- light Staff 4; Homemaking 1; Latin Club 2, 3; Basket- ball 4. RICHARD TIFFANY “Takin’ It Easy” Cheerleaders 2, 3; Mixed Chorus 4; Latin Club 1, 2. PATRICIA WARD “There’s Yes, Yes, In Your-Eyes” Mixed Chorus 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; Portlight Staff 1, 4; Junior Play; Home- making 1; Majorettes 1, 2; Basketball 4; Junior-Senior Banquet. NORMA WHEELER “I’m Bashful” Homemaking 1, 2, 3; Li- brarian 1. TED WHITE “Let’s Take The Long Way Home” Student Council 4; Mixed Chorus 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Homemaking 2; Class Of- ficers 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Varsity 3, 4; Football 2, 3, 4; Student Body Asso- ciation 4, RICHARD WILLEMIN “Deep In The Heart Of Texas” Annual Staff; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Senior Play; Basketball 1, 2; Senior Prom; J. Hop; Junior-Senior Banquet. Class Prophecy Rowe Class Will | ROCCO : | HIGH SCHOOL _ JOURNALISTS Soaeseical f Class Will ; 1 K. Ackerson “ R. Arens e s)he aye Juniors . ) | Meme tem son add A. Baker M. Bills D. Braendle J. Lakin K. Lawless D. Leik D. Cassel E. Champlin A. Denny J. Leik M. Linebaugh S. Manning L. Martin C. May M. Meekhof G. Evens M. Fedewa T. Feldpausch C. Morgridge L. Murphy C. Noren R. Feldpausch R. Fernholz R. Gensterblum D. Ogg C. Osenga G. Pline B. Green J. Green T. Hanley L. Price G. Schrauben T. Selden R. Shattuck J. Smith A. Spitzley D. Iler J. Irrer E. Jameson A. Summer L. Swarthout C. Traynick B. Jones G. Kinney G. Krausz V. President J. Smith President G. Bills A. Trierweiler D. Van Amburg 1. Van Amburg Secretary J. Hunt Treasurer T. Feldpausch B. Van Polen J. Walker R. Ward C. Webert L. Wheeler J. Wieber Sponsors Miss Vander Leest ——, Mr. White d } , C. Wilcox - a R. Wooden £ ee S. Beemer ; A The Junior Class started the year out by making approximately $1,100 on our magazine sale, which earned us an Award of Merit from Crowell-Collier Publishing Company. We celebrated by having a turkey dinner. Our class rings arrived in November, which made us feel more like Juniors. To raise our treasury fund we sold pennants, had a Pancake Supper and put on a St. Patrick’s dance. The big events of the year, naturally, were the Play, April 19 and 20; the J-Hop, May 8, and the Junior-Senior Banquet on June 5. 43 ba . 0 Sym A a B. Almy R. Babbitt J. Balderson J. Bates R. Bettison B. Boughner D. Brown M. Mullins V. Browne B. Munson G. Burgess B. Oliphant D. Carpenter N. Patrick F, Cassel R. Pearl L. Crane E. Pennington R. Curtis T. Roberts B. DuBois J. Sandborn E. Esterline K. Sandborn R. Fish M. Sandborn D. Gilbert G. Schwab L. Graft T. Seal G. Hendee A. Smith J. Hoort J. Stegenga B. Howard M. Sumner B. Jameson G. Kelly L. Kingsley K. Knox P. Lear W. Marshall B. McDaniel J. Mellstead M. Mitchell B. Sutherland L. VanAmburg D. Wells G. Wilson J. Wohlscheid C. Woodman ophomores PRESIDENT J. Sandborn VICE PRESIDENT J. Bates Res ee TREASURER B. Howard SECRETARY G. Schwab SPONSORS Mrs. Cunningham Mr. Bullen Snaps The Sophomores started out the year by electing new officers. At the Homecoming we had a float, on which we worked hard but did not win anything. Our candidate for Queen was Barbara Almy. During football season we sold at the Saranac game, and afterward had a dance, making about $25. October 21 was the date of our English party. It was a hayride, and we went to Greenview Point. We had our Christmas Party in Mrs. Cunningham's room, where we danced and ate and everyone had fun. On January 26, we sold at the Nashville game, at which we made $22.71 and gave it to the Student Council. We had a Bake Sale February 3rd. Many of our class members have been ill this year, and we have taken up collections for them. We have now got approximately $120.00 in our treasury. We are all looking forward to our Junior year! 45 J. Alexander M. Barratt L. Beirstetel ‘reshmen C. Bennett L. Braley S. Burman R. Lindsley V. Linebaugh R. Lumbert T. Burman G. Buck H. Burch C. Lydell B. Maag J. McCrumb D. Champlin K. Click J. Coe A. McCollar R. McQueen Y. Mi M. Darling Miller M. Davenport R. Eddy G. Edgar, Jr. J, Eldridge R. Elsie D. Price J. Reed C. Riley D. Foote G. Graft J. Hill N. Sandborn B. Scheurer H. Scheurer C. Hoffman M. Hoort D. Hoppes A. Seldon J. Seldon V. Shattuck G. Jameson J. Kirschemman S. Knapp B. Sines S. Slowins S. Smith E. Kransz R. Lakin R. Lehman VICE PRESIDENT C. Bennett PRESIDENT W. Foote R. Sprague J. Stephenson E. Sumner N. Sumner D. Tiffany SECRETARY J.Todd = A. Barratt TREASURER J. Alexander S. Urie F. Van Amburg E. Van Polen H. Vogt J. Walker R. Warren SPONSORS Miss Reber Mr. Wood R. Wells J. Whitacre F. Wright Nine Seventy freshmen entered Portland High School in September. Our first financial venture was selling hot dogs, potato chips, coffee, and coke at the Woodland football game on September 18. The first Saturday in December the girl members furnished goods for a bake sale. On February 23 the class sold potato chips and coke at the Olivet basketball game, turning the proceeds over to the Student Council. The bake sale by the boys was held in May. Our Christmas party was one much enjoyed by everybody. All in all, we feel we are now quite well acquainted and ready to advance into the tenth grade next fall. 47 FIRST ROW: J. Keefer, R. Kirschenman, N. Burger, D. Bidwell, J. Linebaugh, B. Gregg, B. Gregg, C. Jameson. SECOND ROW: Miss Wells, R. Buckley, J. Todd, R. Holtz, R. Schramm, R. Ferris, J. Sines, D. Dilley, D. Walsh, R. Morgridge, T. Roberts, B. Fedewa. THIRD ROW: J. Hyland, J. Davis, J. Bates, J. Peacock, A. Vogt, K. McCrumb, S. Bettison, M. Marvin, M. Badder, M. Hoffman, A. McMillan, R. Davis. ABENT: W. Dodge. FIRST ROW: W. Carr, R. Shell, M. Sumner, M. Jameson, D. Bidwell, K. Neller, D. Ten- Eyck, R. Peabody, R. Barnes, W. Young. SECOND ROW: S. Carr, S. Sines, G. Hanley, D. TenEyck, C. Seal, S. Sandborn, S. Burgess, G. Neff, M. Naseman, D. Marvin, M. Reahm, Seventh L. McCollar, C. Graft, J. Merrifield, Mrs. Shay. THIRD ROW: S. Kingsley, B. Howard, B. Toland, G. Hamilton, R. Reed, D. Daggett, G. Becker, L. Hantel, D. Young, W. Wilson, Grade S. Vincent, M. Beard. Congratulations Compliments of Class of ‘51 PORTLAND DRY CLEANERS Free Pick-up and Delivery Service Daily SUN THEATRE Phone 7521 PONTIAC - BUICK SALES Wrecker Service — Used Cars STYLE SHOP Compliments Ladies’ Apparel from Phone 7121 BROWNIE’S GROCERY and SERVICE STATION LEAR'S FOOD MARKET =] + ae te LEAR’S MARKET Meats and Produce SMITH’S GROCERY Groceries and Meats Gasoline Corner of Lookinglass Avenue and Maynard. Road BOB’S SUPERIOR SERVICE Sunoco Products U. S. 16 East Live Bait . . . Sporting Goods Phone 9831 Compliments to CLASS OF “51” DANBY MANUFACTURING COMPANY DODGE AND PLYMOUTH CARS DODGE “JOB-RATED” TRUCKS LEIK BROTHERS Portland, Michigan PORTLAND MOTOR HOME RESTAURANT SALES Onis alo CHEVROLET — OLDSMOBILE Congratulations PORTLAND EQUIPMENT from CO., INC. THE McCLELLAND STORE International Farm Equipment DRY GOODS Motor Trucks Refrigerators Phone 3111 GROCERIES FORD SALES Compliments from VERN MINKLEY THE CASSEL DERBY STORE “Friendly Ford Dealer” HOME FURNISHINGS cai . : - BERA’S DRUGS 3 | PRESCRIPTIONS — SUNDRIES — ICE CREAM = PORTLAND TUS RIES a PORTLAND HEATING PORTLAND DAIRY Sends best Wishes Complete Line t : of Senior Class of soy (Ee Dairy Products ‘ tn Cie, s what: £5 okie Congratulations and Best Wishes to Class of “51” BARLEY-EARHART CORPORATION Best Wishes to the Class ote SL. CURTIS AUTO SUPPLY Compliments of DAKES SUPER MARKET Complete Line of Groceries, Meats and Baked Goods b= fe oe Congratulations Class of . 451 SWARTHOUT’S BANDFIELD’S FURNITURE Frigidaire Refrigerators New Home Sewing Machines SMITH HARDWARE CO. RHYNARDS AAA WRECKER SERVICE ALL CAR REPAIR Your Local Sporting Goods Store HUNTING EQUIPMENT and Phone 5351 Portland FISHING TACKLE Compliments of PORTLAND MANUFACTURING CO. Se ee Best Wishes to Class of ‘51 MILTON SMITH’S A RADIO and TELEVISION COTTON’S BAKERY SALES and SERVICE Congratulations STOEL LUMBER to the Class of ‘51 COMPANY REVIEW OBSERVER Building Materials Hardware e and One of Michigan’s Outstanding O’Brien Paints Weekly Newspapers Congratulations PORTLAND GREENHOUSE and Florist Bouquets Corsages Phone 8-1221 Best Wishes from the PORTLAND ELEVATOR Best Wishes NELLER FUNERAL HOME Corner Bridge and Maple JACKSON’S SHOES Portland Phone 5811 Ambulance FURNISHINGS Harvey Neller, Funeral Director Gillette Tires and Tubes Dine with “Queenie” and Albert Worch Batteries at the FARMERS’ GAS OIL CO. PORTLAND CAFE Manager—Bill Bandfield In Business in Area Since 1922 Where Quality Tells and Service Sells I Pt 0 PAE OD Shop at BLACK’S PORTLAND HARDWARE CO. For Your School Needs Complete Line of Ben Franklin Store Appliances and Paints For Your Clothes Shop Federated Department Store Compliments of Builders Lumber And Supply Co. Serving the Community Since 1908 Ww LUMBER AND BUILDING Siudior itt | SUPPLIES LANSING Geand Bards Batrcée CREEK Compliments of Portland Cooperative PORTLAND LOCKER COMPANY M liphant Company ax Oliphan LOCKERS and STORAGE Phone 3211 a et = Past Se SSS SS CE as oe ee 4 aes Son ee sere § State a ee