Blissfield High School - Elysium Yearbook (Blissfield, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1958 volume:

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TABLE OF CCNTENTS + 7 Q Introduction . l- 8 yllit iitiltt Seniors . . . 9-22 y ll iill Classes . 23-37 sstf sss 1 , r 7 C 'end ' 38 Activities 39-eo li Academic 61 -64 - Sports. . 65-76 yr ' Advertising 77-80 Dedication Blissfield Community Schools Floyd L. Sirayer, Supermtendent BLISSFIELD, MICHIGAN .Zfjm60..,0w,44mMwf0, ,flu Lzjyawfw fqfy-fx, ,fifkjfgglfl 027,74 ww MM, .wifmwcffv .Li fwwcffff Wlbwfw W5 My 0665 WJ o wmwvjfw WWW , nwwlw M ,wvwohfv Jvfwfy, Mlm!-dffyywwmf no-Aw wb ,Aww ,giwazj Wffw 5? MR. BURDETT PEEBLES, Principal, Miss Vada Luke, Mr. F.J. Strayer, Superintendent, and his office secretary, Miss Thelma Sheldon. and Mrs. Jane Clements confer over school matter, New Building in Progress The climax of the hard work and care- ful planning for the new high school took place, when the ground for the new school was broken, May 14, l957. On December 9th the corner stone ceremony was held. H.J. Hoenig, president of the Board of Edu- cation, with Lee Smoll, president of the Student Council, laid the corner stone. The date set for the completion was August l, l958. F.J. Strayer, superintendent, and Burdett Peebles, principal, continued as administrative heads of the school. Mr. Strayer was assisted by Miss Vada Luke and Mrs. Jane Clements. Mr. Peebles was assisted in his office by Miss Thelma Shel- don again this year. BOARD OF EDUCATION CLEFT TO RIGHTJ President: H.J. HOENIG Secretary: CARL KNAPP Trustee: WILLIAN THOMPSON Treasurer: HOWARD DRIGGS fAbsentJ Trustee: ROBERI' THOMPSON The responsibility of helping today's youth- tomorrows citizens-to ob- tain an education to meet the needs of the future rests with the faculty. MR. JACOB VENEMA B. S. Michigan State Uni- versity, Agriculture, F. F.A. Advisor, Junior Advisor. MR. JACK HEPINSTALL B.S. Michigan, State Universit , Study Hall, Physical Education, Head Football Coach, Freshman Advisor, Varsity B Advisor, 5,-t. MISS LUELLA BURGHARDT M, A, University of Mich- igan, Junior High, Eighth Grade Advisor. 6 MRS. DAPHENE ONOFRIO A.B. Western Michigan University, Latin and Lib- rary, Freshman Advisor, Latin Club Advisor. MRS, HELEN KAFER M. A. University of Mich- igan, English and College Counselling, Senior Advisor. MR, HOWARD BOND B, S, Bowling Green State University, Band, Chorus. MR. A.I. GEIERMAN M. A. University of Toledo English and Speech, Dra- matics Coach, Sophomore Advisor. Blissfield Many of the members of the faculty are looking forward to teaching in the new Blissfield High School building next year. With new and better facilities and adequate room they will be able to do o better job of helping students. MRS, MARY CULHANE B. S. in Ed. Central Mis- souri State Colle e, Com- mercial, Future glurses Club Advisor, Sophomore Advisor. MRS. LOIS RICHARDSON M.S., University of Min- nesota. Homemaking. F. H.A. Advisor, Junior Ad- visor. F acult The 1957-1958 Teachers Club was led by Mr. Virgil Eisenmann. The clubs programs included discussions of Juve- nile Delinquency , Tenure , and Salary . They had two picnics one in the fall and another one in the spring. MR. PAUL DAVIS M.A.. University of Mich- igan. Science, Bible Club Advisor. Freshman Advisor. MR. ADRIAN WILLIAMS B.S., Western Michigan University. Industrial Arts, Senior Class Advisor. MRS. EDNA PETEE B.S., Eastem Michigan, Junior High. Seventh Grade Advisor. MRS. MARY JANE MCCOLL A.B., Hillsdale College. English and Spanish, Span- ish Club Advisor, Senior Class Advisor. MISS MARJORIE YODER B.S., Bowling Green State University, Commercial , Freshman Advisor. MR. RICHARD BOFF B.A., University of Notre Dame. English and World History. Seventh Grade Advisor. MR. JAMES STRAYER B.S., Eastem Michigan. Biology. .Tunior Class Ad- visor, Science Club Ad- visor, Cheerleading Ad- visor. A MR. JOHN SWAIN B,S. Hillsdale Colle e, Social Studies, l-leacFBase- ball Coach, Assistant Foot- ball Coach, Varsity B Club Advisor, Sophomore Advisor. B. Ph. Northland Colle e Driver Education, Worl History, Reserve Football Coach, Sophomore Ad- visor, Varsity B Club Advisor. MR. EUGENE POTTER MR. VIRGIL EISENMANN B. S. Eastern Michigan, Mathematics, Sophomore Advisor. MR. ROBERT LEW B. Ed. University of Toledo, Athletic Director, A1 ebra, Physical Education, Xgarsity B' Club Advisor, Senior Advisor, MR, WALLACE RIDGLEY M. A. University of Mich- igan, Social Studies, News paper Advisor, F.T. A. Advisor, Junior Advisor. Teachers Instruct Encourage, Inspire And uide Students MR, C,L, RUPP B.S. Taylor University, Mathematics, Driver Ed- ucation, Freshman Advisor. 4 MR, ROBERT WELKE M. A. University of Mich- igan, Junior High, Social Studies, Eighth Grade Advisor. ,3 gf 1' , 1 J ' 1 x S . H Q 'B 1' i- . , 1, X s 6 ar i K f 3, ii l f s a 1 fy 5, 5 s 1 1 Q 4 2 ,- I V ' 1 xl Q J Iv, x , , J x f r I 1 .- .1 2 l I . 1 ? X f , 1 Y ms. f LARRY HAMMONS F. F. A. 1,2,3,4, Treas- urer 3, Vice- President 4: Bible Club 3,45 Varsity Club 3,45 Student Council 2.3.44 Elysium 3,4g Foot- ball 2.3: Track 1,2,3,4g Class President 3,4. 'IO DANIEL BETTIS Spanish Club 1, 2, 3.4, President 2: Science Club 3.4: Varsity Club 2,3,4, Vice- President 4: Basket- ball l,2,3,4g Track 2: Junior Playg Senior Play, Class President 1, Vice- President 4. ROBERT ANDREWS F.F.A. lg varsity Club 3,4, Treasurer 4g Student Council 4g Football 1,2, 3,4g Basketball 3,4, Base- ball lg Track 2. CAROLYN BAIRD fLeft5 Spanish Club 1,2g Bible Club 1,25 Band 1,2,3,4g Chorus 1,2, 3: Debate 2. 'X Destination The Class of '58 chose for their Senior trip a tour to Wash- ington D.C. They left Toledo, May 4, for Charlottesville, Virginia. The class visited Monticello . MRS, KAFER QAboveJ JUDY BIERLEY fBelowJ F,H,A. 1,3g Spanish Club 1,2g Band 1,2,3,4p Senior Playg F. T. A. 2. its MRS, McCOLL Q Abovej ELONA ADRIAN fBelow5 F, N. C. 1,4g Chorus 1, 2,3 St. Joseph's Academy 2.3: G.A.A. 3: Day Student Club 3, Treasurer 3. Washington After which they travelled by bus over the Skyline Drive to Washington. After 3 days in Washington they returned home early May 9. MR, WILLIAMS MR. LEW fAboveJ CADOVCJ GERALD BOWMAN fBelowJ LINDA BISCHOFF Varsity Club 1,2,3,4g Stu- fBelowj dent Council lg Football Band 1,2.3: Chorus 1,2,3,4. 1,2,3,4g Track 3,4. ALLEN HOAG Spanish Club 1,2,3,4, President 4: Science Club 4g Varsity Club 3.4, Pres- ident 45 School Paper 3,43 THOMAS ISLEY F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, President 4: Varsity Club 3,41 Stu- dent Council 4g Football 1,2,3,4g Track 3,4g Football 2, 3, 43 Basketball Class Vice- President 2, 1,3,4g Baseball 2: Track 3, 4: Junior Play Class Secretary 4. JOANN BEAGLE Ulighfl F.H.A. 1,2,3,4g F.F. A. Sweetheart 3g Latin Club 2,3g Bible Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4g Band 1,2, 3,4. AGATHA BELL 6Righ0 F, H, A, lg School Paper 2,45 Senior Playg F. T, A, 1,2,3,4, Secretary 25 President 4. Treasurer 4. ll RICHARD BUNTING Science Club 4g Varsity Club 4: Student Council 43 School Paper 3. 4g Foot- ball 1: Track 3: 4. CAROL CHRISTENSEN F.H.A. 1.2, 3.43 Span- ish Club 1. 3, 4g Senior Play. HAROLD CLEMENTS qAbove Lefty LEE BROWN F.F.A. 1. 2, 3, 4. BETTY CLOUGH F.H.A. 1g Spanish Club 1, 2: Band 1. 2, 3.43 Cho rus 3.4. Sacred Heart Seminary 1, 2g Varsity Club 25 Track 3. , Seniors Use Semo ROBERTA BUSHROW Spanish Club 1. SHIRLEY CLAMPITT QBelow Righty F.N.C. 1, 2, 3, 4: latin Club 3. 43 Science Club 33 School Paper 4. VINCENT DE LOACH Sacred Heart Seminary 1, 2: latin Club 3, 43 Science Club 2. 3, 45 Varsity Club 4g Football 3.45 Baseball 2: Junior Play. ALICE COOPSHAW Band 2. 3. 4, Chorus 1, 2, RICHARD DANIELS F.F.A. 1.2, 3, Bible Club 1, 2, Football 1. 2, Track GERALD EHLERT qAbove Righty F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Baseball 2. I O ' l'r1p Point System IOANN COUSINO Library 2. GILES DE IJOACH QBelow Lefty Spanish Club 1, 25 Science Club 2, 3, School Paper 4g Track 1, 2, 3. LINDA DERTHICK, F HgAu 1:22 FQNQCQ 112 Bible Club 1, 2g Science Club 4, School Paper 3, 4g Chorus 1, 2, 3: Debate 2: F.T.A. 4. CHARLES CREGER spanish Club 1, 2, 3,43 Bi- ble Club 1. 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4g Band 3, 4g School Paper 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2. JUDY DUNNING F.H. A. 1.2, 3, 45 Vice- President 4: Bible Club 4, Science Club 3, School Paper 3.4, Assistant Editor 4, F.T.A. 4. 13 BEVERLY FICK Chorus 2. 4. RICHARD GARNO qAboveJ Deerfield 1. 2: Basketball 1,2g Football 1, 25 Track 1, 2. 3, 4: F.F.A. 3, 4: Varsity Club 3.4. 14 SUE GOETZ cflishfb ident 25 Secretary 3g Bible Club 2. 3, 4: Science Club 3 4- Band 1 2 3 4- School Paper 4. Chorus 1, 2. 3. 4: F.T.A. 1: Junior Play. HELENA GALLATIN Bible Club 1, 2. Seniors To finance their trip to Washington the seniors undertook a series of money making projects early in the fall which carried over to late spring. The first maior project was the car wash in October. Throughout the football and basketball seasons they had charge of selling refreshments at several home games. During the Christmas season they sold inkwells, stationery, and Christmas tree decorations. VIOLET GREENWALD qleftj DARLENE GRASER Wight! Bedford 1, 25 F.N.C. lg latin Club 2, 3g Science Club 3,4g Treasurer 3: Chorus 1. 2, 3, 4, Senior Play. latin Club 2, 3, Vice-Pres- LINDA GOETZ QBelowj F.H.A. 1.2,3,4g Bible Club 3. 4: Band 3, 4, School Paper 4. YVONNE GRITZMAKER fBelowj Band 3. 43 School Paper 4 Chorus 1, 2, 3.4. NORMAN HINSHAW qBelowp Science Club 4, President 4, Varsity Club 3, 4, Stu- dent Council 2, 4, School Paper 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Basketball 2, 3, 4, Base- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Class Pres- ident 2. FRED HASEN QBelowj F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Bible Club 4, Varsit Club 4, Football 1, 2, if 4, Track 3, 4. LANA HADESH qLeftp F.N.C. 1.2, 3.4: latin Club 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2. 3, 45 IANICE HALL Uiighfb F.H.A. 1, 2. 3.4, Vice- President 3, Science Club 3, School Paper 4, Chorus 1, 2. Class of '58 Mr. Rupp let the seniors have the use of his Tastee-Freeze lot to sell Christmas trees. The seniors also held a bake food sale, a chili supper, and another car wash in the spring. A new method was devised to pro- vide each senior with the fruits of his labors. A point system was set up in which each senior could make points by working on money making proiects. CAROL HOLTZ QBelowj FaHnAo 1, 2: F.N.C. 4: School Paper 1, Library ROGER HALL QAbovel Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Bible Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4, Band 1. 2. 3- 43 School Paper 3, 4, Base- ball 1, 2. WILLIAM HAMANN QAbovej Spanish Club 1, 2, Var- sity Club 3. 4, Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 3, Bas- ketball 4. JUDY HILLMAN 0118110 F H A 1 2 3- F Student Council 3 4 Cheerleader 2, 3, 4, President 1. 4, Bible Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Chorus 1, Senior Play, Class Vice- 'I5 ANGELINE LA SOTTA Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice- President 3: Science Club 2. 33 Student Council 4. Trea- surer 4g School Paper 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4g Cheerleader 45 Senior Playg Class Secre- tary 2, Class Treasurer 3. I6 FLOYD ISLEY F.F. A. 1, 2. 3, 43 Bible Club 4: Science Club 3, 4, Secretary 3: Varsity Club 4: School Paper 3.45 Assis- tant Editor 4g Baseball 1. 2, 3.4: F.T.A. 4g Junior Play: Senior Play. JUDY KRAUSE wish!! F.H.A. 1: Bible Club 1: Student Council 2. 4, School Paper 3.4, Chorus 1, 2, 3. 4, Cheerleader 2. 3: Senior Play. PATRICIA HOLTZ QFar Lefty Chorus 1. 2, 3. 4. MARGARET JACQUES qlefty SHARON LANDIS Wight! F.H.A. 1.2, Paper Staff 4, Chorus 1, 2.3.4. Many Seniors Compete CLYDE JENTOFT Cantrick Junior High 1: Spanish Club 2, 3.4. President 3g Science Club 3: Varsity Club 4, Band 3, 4: Student Council 4: Basketball 2: Baseball 3.4. RFQ PATRICIA KNISEL fBelow Righty F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, School Paper 3. 4. Editor 43 Cho- rus 1, 2, 3, 4: Junior Play: Senior Playg F.T.A. 2. P SHIRLEY MILLER BEVERLY LORA Wight? F.H.A. 1, 2. 3, 45 Pres- ident 35 Spanish Club 1, 2, 35 Bible Club 1.2.35 Science Club 2, 35 Band 1, 2. 3. 45 Secretary 45 Elysuim Staff 3. 4, Assist- ant Editor 45 Chorus 2, 3, 45 Junior Play. ROBERT LA ROY fAbovey QAbove Righty Science Club 45 Band 1, 2, F.F.A. 2.3.45 Football 3, 45 Chorus 1. 2.3.4. 1, 25 Baseball 1. I or Scholarshlps CLETUS LOVE F.F.A. 1.2, 3. 45 Varsity Club 3, 45 Football 1. 2, 3, 4. MICHAEL MC CULLOUGH KENNETH LEMLEY Varsity Club 45 Band 1. 2. Band 3,45 School Paper 3, 45 Baseball 2. 3, 4. 45 Chorus 3, 45 Track 1, 2. JUNE LINTNER QBelow-Far Lefty F,H,A. 1: F.N.C. 1.2. 3,45 latin Club 15 Cho- rus 15 Librarian 1. JOAN LIPP QBelow Lefty F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Bible Club 45 Band 2, 3, 4. h , ARTHUR LIEWERT Q Be lowj Spanish Club 1.2, 3, Vice President 25 Bible Club 2 3 4 Vice-President 3, President 45 Varsity Club 2, 3, 45 Student Council 45 Elysium Staff 3 45 Assistant Editor 45 Foot ball 1, 2, 3, 45 Track 3, 4 Class Treasurer 1. MYRLA MASON fBelowj Cnorus 2, 4. SUSAN McCOLL F.H.A. 1.2, Treasurer 2, F.N.C. 3g Spanish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 2, Vice President 4 Bible Club 2, 3, 43 Science Club 3 Band 2 3 4 Student Council 4: Elysium 3, 44 Chorus lg Senior Playg Debate 2. THOMAS PAULSON Science Club 4, Varsity Club 2. 3, 4, School Paper 4g Football 3,4g Basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Baseball 1. 2. 3.4. LARRY MAC BETH fBelowj Football 1g Senior Play. V r r ' SHIRLEY POOLEY HENRY MARTINEZ Bible Club a, 4, School Paper Vafsily Club 3: Foorbau 3, 4: Chorus 1, Senior Play. RICHARD MEHAN QLower-far Lefty F.F.A. 1.2. Q! Lf GERALD MILLER qbower Lefty F.F.A. 1. 2. 3. 4. ROBERT MILLER QAbove Righty Track 1. JAMES MASON Upwer Righty F' Spanish Club 1 2 3 4- Science Club 3, 4, Var sity Club 3. 4: Secretary 4g Elysium 3, 4: Foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4, Track 2. Basketball 1, 2, 3, Baseball 1. 2, 3. Seniors Hol MARY MITCHELL PRISCILLA PAYDEN KAY RIES Wight? F.N.C. 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3, President 4, Spanish Club 1, Latin Club 2, 3. 4, Bible Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, Senior Play. 12' Britton 1, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Bible Club 1, 2, Student Coun- School Paper 3, 4. Car Washes JANICE SAVAGE School Paper 4, Chorus 1 cil 1, Chorus 1. SHIRLEY ROBERTSON flower Lefty F.l-l.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Bible Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Science Club 4, Band 1, School Paper 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play. MARGARET ROENICK QBelow Righty Librarian 1, 3. HAROLD ROUGET QBelow-Far Righty F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Secretary 4, Football 1. ROGER RATHBUN Metamora 1, Bible Club 3. 4, Vice-President 4, Science Club 3, 4, School Paper 3.4, Chorus 2, 3, 4, Track 3, 4, Junior Play. MARY SUE PHILLIPS QBe1owy St. Ursuline Academy 1, Bible Club 2. F ,. LEROY REDLIN GER QBelowy 1 lp all LARRY SCHNEIDER qAbovep LINDA SEEGERT Q Lefty F.H.A. 1. 2, 3, Secretary 2, Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4g Science Club 3g Band 1. 2, 3.4: Stu- dent Council lg School Pa- per 3, 4g Senior PlaygClass Secretary 1. DALE SLUSARSKI fBelowj RICHARD SCHWAITZ CAROLYN SET ZLER Student Council 2, Track 2. F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1. Senior Play A RONALD SMITH QBe1owJ F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 3, 4g Football 1: Bible Club 4. DONALD SNYDER QFar lefty F.F.A. 1, 2, Varsity Club 3, 4g Football 2, 3, 4. X JERRY SHIPMAN QLower-Far lefty Waldron, Ohio 1: Hudson l 2, 3, Library 45 Bible Club 2, 3g Baseball 1, Chorus 4. LARRY SPIEGEL Qbower Lefty Science Club 3, Football 3. LOUVA SCHROEDER Ulighfl F.H.A. 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club 2, 3, 45 Bible Club 3, 4g School Paper 2, 3. 45 Chorus 1: Senior Play. KATHRYN VAN BRANDT IANICE WALTERS Latin Club 2, Senior Play. Bible Club Q, 4g School Pa annual Event NICHOLAS THOMPSON F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 43 Football 1, 2, 39 Basketball 1. per 4. LEE SMOLL qBelow lefty F.F.A. 1, 2,3,4g Band 1, 3.4, President 3.4, Student Council 3. 4, President 4, Chorus 3,45 F.T.A. 3, 43 Vice-President 4. CHARLOTTE TRINKA fBelow Righty F.H.A. 1, Spanish Club MARCIA SMITH Ulighfl F.H. A. 1, 2, 3, 45 Span- ish Club 1, 2, 3, 4, Trea- surer 2, Secretary 4, Bi- 1 ble Club 1, 2, 3.4, Sci- ence Club 3g Elysium Staff 3, 4, Editor 4, School Paper 1, 2, 3, Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4: Sen- ior Playg F.T.A. 2, 3, 4, Secretary 3.4. PATRICIA SMITH F.N.C. 1,2,3,4g Bible Club 2. 4, Band 1. 2. 3,43 Elysium Staff 3,4g Chorus 2, 3: Junior Play. COLLEEN VERSHUM fBelowj School Paper 4. 1- School Paper 4- Chorus MARILYN STUCKER QBelowj Chorus 1. 2. 2, 3, 45 Senior Play, Lr- brarian 3 4 WILLIAM UCKELE QBelow-Far Righty F.F.A. 1, 2, 3, 4: Science Club 25 Varsity Club 3, 4g Football 1 2 3 4- Base- ball 1 2- Track 3 4 1 TOP TEN: A. IaSotta. I. Dunning, S. Goetz, P. SALUTATORIAN: Floyd Isley, and VALEDIC- Smith, S. Pooley, K. VanBrandt, L. Seeigert, R. TORIAN: Sue Goetz. Rathbun, and F. Isley. ABSENT: C. Bair . FOOTBALL QUEEN: Judy Krause and D.A.R. Good Citizen, Sue McColl. Senior Honors The 1958 Senior Class was honored in many ways. Sue Goetz, with a 3.0 average was Vale- dictorian. She also placed as a finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Floyd Isley was Salutatorian with a 2.79 average. Thirteen seniors were honored by being chosen leaders of various organizations. Tom Paulson, basketball cap- SENIOR CLUB LEADERS: L. Hammons. P. Knisel, N. Hinshaw, A. tain. ABSENT: Gary Bowman, Hoag, K. Ries, M. Smith, L. Smoll, A. Bell, T. Isley, A. liewert, football captain and Football and . Isley. King. ,For the underclassmen the responsibilities of to- morrow will come too soon Education is a continuing process and the opportun- ities for learning must be grasped as they occur, if they are to be of value in the future. Marlene Crane qat lefty, Dave Andrews, John Bartholomew, and Paul Rodesi1er-- class officers--check Teen-Town membership, Juni The Junior class rings which had been ordered as sophomores were de- livered an October l. The Homecoming dance and election of Homecoming King and Queen were sponsored by the Junior class. Their biggest undertaking of the year was the Junior-Senior Banquet which was held on May 16. For the occasion the Juniors decorated the high school gym and enlisted the soph CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT John Bartholomew VICE PRESIDENT Paul Rodesiler SECRETARY David Andrews TREASURER Marlene Crane ADVISORS Mr. I. Strayer Mr. Ridgley Mrs. Richardson Mr. Venema 1' Class omores for serving food. The Seniors and the Faculty were the guests of the Junior class. After the banquet the floor was cleared and a dance was held. On March 20 and 21 they resented the annual Junior Play under the direc- tion of Mr. A.J. Geierman. They will have the honor of being the first class to graduate from the new Blissfield high school building. Sherry Davxd Davrd TW-4 ohn Lew 15 Eileen Betty Adrian Andrews Barley Bartholomew Beagle Berger Bierley Bob Marjorie David Bierley Bierley Brieschke 24 Ralph Kaye Rosemary Marion Breitner Browneller Burgermeister Burkhart 93 5 Nelson Sharon Duke oan Sally Doris Connie Darrell Robert Michael rm Julie JoAnn Bonnie Richard Fisher Flaherty Fojtik Fraeyman Frost Gilbert Glaser 55 Lavern Sandy Eleanor Howard Charles Eugene Goll Gould Greenwald Haas Hahn rr Henn Sharlene Larry Mary Lee Howard Eloise Kenneth Larry Horky lffland I acobson Johnson Kastel Kendall Kerentoff lo fi . Y Gall Larry Knisel Lipp L Q35-' Q V r 'gr Fianna ' to 5 ww fx N . '52 sn S ABSENTI Barbara Fletcher J 0 UHIOI' 355 William Westgate Larry Zimmerman ,, -Q my Robert Ronnie Doug Marjorie Paul David Brenda Marlatt Mc Vic ker Miller Mitchell Never Nichols Palmer Jim Dave Janet Lloyd Marlyn Joan Sandra Pavelka Peebles Petee Phillips Phipps Porter Porter C ass of 1959 Dick Gerald David Marion Paul Ronald Eva Price Raymond Ricker Robertson Rodesiler Rohrback Sanchez Carol David Sandra Lee Herbert Gloria Karen Sayers Shaeffer Sherman Silherhorn Spiegel Spreeman Stock Susan Judy Ronald Dolores Ann Emily Beverly Street Studenka Svestka Trumbull Wellnitz Ybarra Yurnikl 26 CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Thom as Barratt VICE PRESIDENT I oe Smith SECRETARY Douglas Case TREASURER Joe Michael ADVISORS Potter Culhane Mr, Mrs, Mr. Geierman Eisenm ann Swain Mr, Mr, Ioe Smith fat lefty, Thomas Barratt, Joe Michael, and Douglas Case-class officers- hear the secretary's report from the last meeting. In keeping with the school tradition, the Sophomores ordered their class rings the latter part of the year. At the Junior-Senior Banquet the Sophomores served under the supervision of the Juniors. They presented a Sadie Hawkins dance which was the first dance of the Sophomore C ass project. This dance was different from other dances because of the fact that the girls had the opportunity to take the boys. The clothing worn was checkered shirts and blue-jeans, and all the boys were presented with a vegetable corsage. Tom Barratt, was elected last spring to lead the class. school year and was a money making Chuck Dennis T Q Tom Marilyn Jerry Karen Fred Bakus Bangerter Barratt Bateson Berry Bettis Birdsell Sharon David Brownell Brubaker Janice Donna Doug Kay Richard Buchanan Case Case Coleman Culhane 27 'ir G ION! Alice James Betty Joseph Bonnie Jill Mickey Clegg Clement Darish DeMille Demusky Edgar Delker Fashbaug ' if .,. ,Y R an all Q it ' .as my 3.4163 . 5 -AA A V Phyllis David Carolyn Bamey Sandy David Richard Albert Fink Fischer Fisher Flaherty Ford Franklin French Garcia 38 14' QL. s F' C L Q fl 1, , , y H , A M X A James Norman Karen Mary Jane Talton Lou Ann Sandra Tom Garno Gentz Glaser Goetz Gordon Gubbe Gunter Hall 2111212 Sophomores David Jerry Hillard Hinshaw ' F . I ' J Jared Martin Karl Karl 1 Eugene Lois Knoblauch Knoblauch .. .. S C f F 1 J ' 1 F- gif' 6- 4 'F F. - F -F g ,A , F J 'F 2 sa fa , . W i fg, F E- F F F ,F 9 , 'kms Carl Alice Kent Karen Jim Beverly Hoag I-louttekier Hull Isley Jackson Johnson FF FFFF F' I F F' X K .L f- 'Y' 'K M! F 1 A e LQ A sm .. V S 7' T :V ,A VV - jg , W . ,, , lr K. Jolinda Barbara Ronald Dana Karen James King Klauda Klauda Knaggs Knapp Knisel -Q J J , ,, FKFF F gjrg 3 . W M F ' 3 as Y, - ' 3, ' v Nj F 'TIS K K , F it B, F jx. rm- A. Theresa Linda Trudy Diane Tina Loren Krix Landis Lang Long Lonski Maierle i X ' 21 5 ME ggMMLM1Mig,y h ,1., 1 v ' 2 M ,, , MMMM M. M ' or H :ff wi 1 f M s M M i , -:L,,.. y y ' ' is Q 'M M M Denise D0l'l3ld Nancy Paul Nancy Joe Howard Mann Marcus Marine Martinez Mehan Michael Miller A J a':: 1 - ' MM 1 SM A- M .M 9'-my, K M M M Mi it V kg 52 K is M p M M 1 M ' M , S -a.hhn Sebastian Linda Kamiel Vicki Dewey Sandra John Moestl Neuman Neyrinck Nichols Nine Parker Pavelka ' S ii A ' S' i t nhar M. o M ,,, M rnaaaa lfii 5 r 12. i 0,2 S M P M ,M 3 ' f n .sasssiilf rM ' 4' AAQIL - , iM M Richard Patty Larry Vivian Darrel Joanne Linda Payne Petee Peters Pfeifer Pifer Polakowski Rathbun 1 ABSENT- Bafbafa I erry Rod es11er Bates h U y K GW -M 'bfi M -,.' S M ' M M M st . r W M M i ' MQ K Q T M1-' M. 1 i Wifi' X ,af M 2 rs i Mnsn M M D 1- Sandra Marian Karen Sandy Janyce Callie Dorothy Rose Sayler Schaedler Schall Schwabland Shannon Sheldon M. Maia . I . .M K, E g ., ,..., I if f S ' 'X - . M M, - 'rn M N' .. S' M ln, 5 saw - I .r ,f ' -L H M J N M it Carol Eugene Joe Neil Carolyn Georgine Elizabeth Sieler Smith Smith Smith Spiegel Stone Stutzman Y 1 M-' Q VK in 1.1 M 'S 2 ,H f . w ie . ,.,, S MM S - MM., M M M , y M K I ' ' 1 W ' D' It ..-, A M 1 My -- !- ,W . Q. ,,:. - 1, M, sp . 2 x, . M K my M , V Z.r 3,2 1 M .M M M .M M M Ms . - w ' 1, K '-'. - 4' by K Sdir ' M A 5 M My Ml' LM , K J L Arlene Janis James Jerry Joan Mary Kathy Swanson Van Buren Waigle Walters Walters Warren Wegner s - - -P I I 1-Q., N William Mitchell Marie Payden rr it - i I 1 -'H ' an-my ' Alice Reese W' fi! . I , I ef S Q V X Doris Shipman i Jeannine Stutzman Wanda Williams 4 -4 Carol Bunting, Willard Mason, Rosalie Ebright, and John Fatchett-class officers- confer at the library with Miss Goff, the city librarian. After the Freshman Initiation, Class of 1961 this year's Freshmen officially became a part of the student body. They immediately began to ., . M. ' . H564 mi in A .. Q, , as - . ,W tp. take an active art in the choruses, 'V i a sports, band, clyubs, and various other activities. 5 Ruth Bancroft i Bill Blain 30 Pat Dennis Anger Bailey V A , M, f... . K ' I ssii' B 'sv-F f i. qt 1- i fgilf r Y -i L. I 3,5 4-Y . .Q .V fwfr, ' I' 1 F ' 3. 3 All ol ll X , , ::Q, ':'. I ,ar 2 L ., 4- gif mn- Y James Linda Bob Larry Bartholomew Bates Beard Berger Sally Jeff Carol Betty Brieschke Brown Bunting Carrico gs? S. S, k me CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT John Fatchett VICE PRESIDENT Willard Mason SECRETARY Carol Bunting TREASURER Rosalie Ebright ADVISORS Mr. Rupp Mr. Hepinstall Miss Yoder Mr. Davis Mrs. Onofrio Melvir Baird Judy Betz mis Larry Diane Susan gm.: gi cyl yt t y no Luann Joe Nancy Cline Clough Damon Daniels DeGroff Del.oach DeSeranno QQ5fW1f5iWl fn '- ' Eggff AME? . 5553 Q 'P: . n, n A ': 'H V ... ,5 32 ,.,- f A 3 , s 5, Q5g5Q?i .A,. ,R Ufa1 3 K. iQ? rig y n Q Q 'Q gwn,,l:5gg Iudee Rosalie Kathryn I effrey Betty John Paul Dressler Ebright Ehinger Ehlert Fashbaugh Fatchett Fetzer .sri ..., . .2 . J. V ,,,.. 2 5 V. A .... , - ' ,. A iii 5 it , r n G - r,2Qi? sraapat ,Q -c cc nraia sfrsw,rs ? ?-sr, ' ' ' 2321 - ,rr, X 4-. sz r:' 9 'r 'iii ' rr' G Vi? 5 acre fi sl rifle' Q far HriEe '-er r,H,s,fp Q affg 2 .V K -' 25 - ' .ltz K In H- - Jim Joyce Carl Armando Richard Robert Frank Filipek Fink Fletcher Flores Flores Flores Fraeyman ' ' 1 2 : 5 A r q i , ' L,., , A G y yy at t, eV'. 1 4'-' I yr 1 af ' J . Wk ' if ':'N :IQI . Tom Arlene Beatrice Mary Ann Jeannette Kathy Robert Frohnapfel Gafner Garcia Garno Gentz Gibbons Goetz r ' ,A ' ' ryac ' if 'r,r J J nr.y . , : Sharon Lloyd Arthur Rebecca Diane Mary Laurene Goetz Goll Gonzales Gordon Grof Haas Hadesh f ri A 5 ,t,,ir E? arVsEQiiQiQ1 a ' N' , rrr f :,..,, . - 75 K rs F ' it ' f f 4 .4 .5 K f y :i.,f?HZV if K 5,335 H f- an YA A c .r f fix, A Eutah Sharon Madel n Donna Alice Kenneth Mar Q - y Harper Harsh Henning Hlavacek Houttekxer Iffland lffland B M .I Nancy Jimmy I im Vivian Melvin Barbara Darwin Jackson I ames Jennings Johnson Kerentof f Klump Knaggs Lynn Joe Mary Carol Roger Gloria Barbara Koester Labenne LaFol1ette Landis Lane Lindsay lofton . Q, ea R f Janet B arb ara Peggy Carol Ronald N emenico Margaret Luce Luegge Mann Marine Marks Martinez Mason ,, , - ',ar1 ' M PWM lli .P Bill Rosaleen Marsha Karen David Nancy Richard Mason McCollum Mead Miller Neuman Neuman Neyrinck Beverly Barbara Diann Diane Pamela Judy Carol Ondrovick Owens Papenhagen Pavelka Payne Pieh Pifer .fe ii' rr ,af -5 an R,: Jw if Shirley Carol Robert Richard Elaine Melvin Nancy Plrkle Ploehn Pooley Ricker Ries Rittner Roberts Class of '61 ABSHNT: Herbert I-lockin Loann Sharon I im Robertson Robertson Rohrback Ruben Evelyn Carol Tom Sue Eileen Delano Sanchez Sayler Schaedler Schneider Schwager Seager Seegert Linda Chuck Gary Walter Diana I aniece Lynn Sell Shepard Sinclair Slusarski Smith Smoll Southward IOAHD Suzanne Gay Jean Susan Eleanor Robert Stanley Spreem an St ateler Staup Stock Thompson Thompson Tipton Tom I im Chuck Albert Wayne Ronald Carol Tonneberger Uckele Urban VanCoppenolle Van Nieuwenhze Van Steenkiste Vescelius Larry Robert Lawrence Mary Tony Darlene Mary Donald Walters Warner Wotring Yb arra Young Yurnikl Zimmerman 33 CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Doug Schaedler VICE PRESIDENT Robert Lips SECRETARY Paul Anderson TREASURER Patsy Hartman ADVISORS Miss Burghardt Mr. Welke Paul Anderson fat leftj, Robert Lips. Patsy Hartman, and Doug Schaedler-class officers-return to class after a committee meeting. E ' hth Grade The traditional try: to Green- This class will have the dis- field Village and Far Museum was tincfion of being the first ClClSS to taken the first week in May by the spend all four years in the new Eighth Grade class. As for the high school. many classes before them, the trip The eighth grade had an en- was both an enjoyable and educa- rollment of 65 students. tional experience . Donald Illl Russell Pat Beverly Robert Carroll Case Clegg Clem ents Colyer Coudron James Larry Dick John Arthur Keith David Beard Bennett Billington Bishop Brenke Brieschke Butts Lawson Madeline Crane DeNudt Picture Not Shown David 5,5 .f ,Jus --fifgsa ,,.. -f:,,1-gg: .X my mg ,451 Good Ethyl Karson Keith G ary Cecilia Malvira Becky Edgar Edg ar Fick Fischer Flaherty Harrington art Pat James I erry Bemard Dixie Brenda Janet Lynette Hartm an Helmer Helz er Henricks Horv ath Hull Iffland Jacobs Neil Deanna Bob Richard Ronald Kathy Danny Marjorie Jencoft Knapp Lips Miller Montgomery O'Bryan Raymond Raymond Class of 1962 C athie Janet Kay Kevin Raymond Karen Mary Alice Bob Doug Reynolds Ries R051 Ruhl Rule Sawyer Schaedler Schaedler 1 Vicror Linda Betty Katie Opal Schroeder Schwartz Schw artzw alder Shannon Sherman Tom Jean Suz anne Robert Waigle Warren Weinlander Westgate eu gf - John Wilber MICRCY Ralph Jerry Somes Staup Villegas -, 4 , . Ronald Patricia Wohlgamuth Yetter 35 , CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT Thomas Liewert VICE PRESIDENT I ack Cory SECRETARY Robert Michael TREA SURER Stephen Brown A DVISORS Mrs. Petee ,l Mr. Boff Stephen Brown fat lefty, Robert Michael, Thomas Liewert, and Jack Cory-class officers-discuss plans for a class party. Seventh Grade-Class of '63 It was a strange world to the They had a whirl at social life Seventh Grade when they suddenly too when they participated in a found themselves members of the dance with the eighth grade on student body and associating with November 25, which was one of upper classmen. To them it was a the highlights of their year's new and exciting experience. activities. Peggy Carole Suzanne Thomas Stephen Nancy Abner Anderson Bettis Blanks Brown B1-uhn Gloria Kay Marian Ronald J ack Gladys Bussing Carroll Clements Coopshaw Cory Crane 36 ABSENT: I ames Wilson Margaret Mary Kathy David Susan Culhane Garcia DeGroff Gebert Gill Sandra Mike Danny Grant Sandra Karen Hepner Hoenig Hueter Jacobs Kohler Kramer Tom George Gary Delores Donald Charles Liewert Lipp Lombard Luce Ludm an Mann lsab elle Simona Bob Patricia Lauro Pam ela Martinez Martinez Michael Miller Moralez Paulson Cheri J o an Sharon Marty Betty Kendra Reynolds Schwabland Schwartzw alder 'Shannon Sherman Tietz Paul Jimmy Donna Elizabeth Sharon C aro le Vergote Villegas Warner Wittscheck Yurnikl Z.ink As Time Passe SEPT EM BER 4 School Opened 20 Dundee Football Game fhere, 27 Pittsford fhere, OCTOBER 1 Tecumseh Band Festival 4 Morenci fthere, 5 University of Mich. Band Day 11 Onsted fhere, 18 Addison there, 19 Senior Slave Auction NOVEMBER 1 Clinton fthere, 2 Sophomore All School Party 15 Bedford lfthere, 21-22 Senior Play 28-29 Thanksgiving Vacation DECEMBER 4 Assembl Progrcm 6 J Pittsfor Basketball Gane fthere, 7 Freshman All School Party 13 Morenci there, Christmas Concert 17 Onsted fthere, 20 Addison fthere, School Closes for Christmas JANUARY 2 School Resumes 10 Hudson fhere, 14 Senior Chi i Supper 17 Clinton fherez. 18 Senior All Sc ool Dance 21 Summerfield fthere, 24 Pittsford ere, 31 Morenci here, FEBRUARY 4 Tecumseh fthere, 7 Onsted fhere, 8 Junior All School Dance 10 Assembly Program 18 Hudson fthere, 21 Clinton fthere, 28 Summerfield there, MARCH 1 6 20-21 22 28 30 APRl:. 4-7 8 15 18 23 25 26 MAY 2 4-9 6 14 16 23 27 29 31 District Band Festival Sophomore All School Dance Assembly Program Junior Play State Solo Ensemble Festival Sponge Week Dance O1oral Concert Assembly Program Spring Vacation School Resumes F.F.A. Ban uet Clinton Baseball Game fhere, Band Concert Morenci fthere, Junior All School Dance Summerfield fhere, Senior Trip Pittsford fthere, L.C.A.A. Tract Meet Hudson fthere, Junior-Senior Banquet Addison fthere, Baccalaureate Class Night Commencement School Closes Alumni Banquet Tom Barrett and Carl Hoag examine 'new class rings fx.. ffl Q: ?., , . 4, ,f 3' Qi V . 1. V! A ' 1' ' Fe '. H' ' '4 if 'Ku I ', u- Q, H.- I nt' of : . fe . I1 X nf 5 IN A 2 f Q6 X, K N f f 1 H f I 1 7' L 5 x x' 1 'ci f -. 1 fl 1 Y I e , ,D e 'X 'Y 4 f 1 ,iff 3 .-' L if Q, , ,. K , Qi ,1 '1L,. gif ei m' BACK ROW: E. Saylor, N. Roberts, S. Ford, C. Landis, S. Schwager, C. Bunting, P. Payne. I. Stutzman, G. Knisel, C. Setzler, B. Klauda, K. Schaedler. I. Small. I. VanBuren, I. Dressler, I. Betz. FOURTH ROW: C. Pifer, E. Sanchez. V. Pfeifer. C. Ploehn. K. Gibbons, K. Stock, J. Hall, D. Papenhagen, K. Bettis, B. Johnson, V. Johnson, M. Smith, L. Goetz. I. Petee, S. Robertson. THIRD ROW: R. Gordon, E. Thompson. L. Cline, S. Robertson, L. DeGroff, T. Lan , B. Stutzman, K. Coleman, M. Yurnikl, P. Petee, I. Pie , M. Haas, B. Frinkle, R. Ebright, E. Ries. SECSND ROW: P. Anger, M, Saylor, M. Robertson, L. Lips, C. Vescelius. N. Neuman, J. Fink, P. Knisel, G. Stone. I. Gentz, M, LaFol1ette, R. Bancroft, G. Lindsay. FRONT ROW: N. Mehan, D. Sheldon, R. Burgermeister, J. Lipp, J. Dunning, B. Palmer, B. Lora, S. Gould. J. Beagle, L. Neuman, M. Goetz, P. Fink. F.H.A. Trains For The Future Towards New Horizons was the idea Brenda Palmer, President, Judy Dunning, behind the planning of this year's activities Vice-President, Dorothy Shel on, Secretary, for the Future Homemakers of America. and Sandy Gould, Treasurer. Mrs. Carl The i957-58 goal was: To provide Dunning and Mrs. Leslie Lips were the chap- training for chapter members for pqrticipa- ter mothers this year. tion in home, school, and community. Janet Petee was elected Vice President The F,H.A. officers were as follows: of Region lll at the annual regional meeting. The!-r ff! B. Palmer pins initiate ribbon on P. Anger, Mrs, Lois Richardggn, F,H,,1-5. advisor. FRONT ROW: L. Beagle, R, Smith, G. Miller, D. Andrews, L. Hammons, P. Rodesiler, T. Isley, H. Rou et, I. Bartholomew. .l. Demusk , L. Brown. E. Knoblauch. SECOND ROW: Mr. Venema, Advisor, L. Philqips, H. Miller, N. Gentz, F. I-Fasen, L. Goll, N. Clou h, B. Thompson, R. Pooley, M. Rittner. THIRD ROW: P. Marks, B. Uckele, B.LaRo , D. Bailey, K. KendaT1, N. Thompson, L., Zimmerman, M. Burghardt, G. Ehlert. I. Karl. FOURTH ROW:l,l Walter, B. Mitchell, D. Ricker, L. Lipp, B. Bierley, R. Fisher, L. Goll, R. Rohrback, D. Garno, H. Spiegal, K. Neyrinck. BACK ROW: L. Koester. I. Knisel. D. Bailey, H. Johnson. J. Zimmerman, D. Ricker. I. Ehlert, K. Hull. F. Isley. J. Berry. .l. Darish. F.F.A. Develops Leadership The F.F.A. began the year with a for- Officers were Tom Isley, President, mal initiation on October 29. Larry Hammons, Vice President, Harold Later in the school year the Future Far- Rouget, Secretary, Paul Rodiseler, Treasurer, mers held a father-son banquet and partici- John Bartholomew, Reporter, Dave Andrews, pated ina parliamentary procedure team, in Sentinel. The club advisor was Mr. Jacob a farm forum contest, and conducted a farm Venema. pest drive. The members sold basketball and foot- ball programs, garden seeds, and pep shirts to finance their activities. F.F,A, OFFICERS: H. Rouget, secretaryg P. Rodesiler. J. Garno tests milk with the help of treasurer, T. Isley, presidentg D. Andrews, sentinelg L. Mr. Venema. Hammons, vice-president, and J. Bartholomew. reporter. FRONT ROW: S. Daniels, P. Smith, I. Petee, K. Ries, S. Fashbaugh, L. Rathbun, A. Swanson. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Culhane, Advisor, I. Hillman, B. Lofton, M.,Haas, C. Landis, S., Robertson. M. Mead. THIRD ROW: G. Knisel. I. Linther, B. Palmer, C. Holtz, J. Schwabland, L. Knoblauch, C. Fisher. BACK ROW: S. Schwager, C. Bunting, L. Hadesh, K. Knapp, S. Brieschke, L. Hadesh, S. Gould Ahead-Days in White At the Januar? meeting of the F.N.C. his assistant, Gene Silberhom. During a program on arti icial respiration was pre- March, the girls took part in a Home Nursing sented by Scoutmaster Louis Rowman and Course which was offered by the Red Cross. The club was lead by Ka Ries with Sally Fashbaugh, vice-presi entp Janet G. Silberhorn demonstrates artificial respiration. Petee, recording secretaryp Pat Smith, corresponding secretary, and Linda Rathbun as treasurer. working with her. ,.., do J K. Ries, president, J. Petee, recording secretary, S. Fashbaugh, vice-cpresidentg L. Rathbun, treasurer, P. Smith, correspon ing secretary. FRONT ROW: Mr. Ridgley, Advisor, B. Johnson. M. Smith, A..Bel1, L. Smoll, SECOND ROW: A, Gafner F Isley, R. Rathbun, R. Breimer, E. Seager. BACK ROW: C. Sayers, L. Derthick, V. Johnson, G. Knisel, M Garno. Teachers of Tomorrow Blissfield's F.T.A. club was small but Leading the group this year were: Agatha active throughout the '57-'58 school year. Bell, president, Lee Smoll, vice-president, The F.T.A. sent seven representatives to Marcia Smith, secretary, and Beverly Johnson , Eastern Michigan College for the regional treasurer. convention. Theme of the convention was How to Improve Your Local F.T.A. . The group also had a Christmas party December 7, and gave a party for the Cerebral Palsy children later in the year. ily 3' fl' A. Bell leads F.T.A. meeting. A. Bell, presidentg L. Smoll, vice-pres identg M. Smith, secretaryg ABSENT: B Johnson, treasurer. SEATED: S. McColl, P. Smith, D. Bettis, B. Lora, M. Smith, A. Liewert, J. Mason, L. Hammons. STAND ING: Mr. Peebles, Advisorg B. Palmer, D. Peebles. J. Bartholomew, L. Silberhorn, R. Breitner, R. Svestka, I. Petee, M. Jacobson, M. Crane. Elysium Staff Looks Ahead The i957-58 Elysium staff spent many learned the fundamentals of producing a hours working to make this year's annual yearbook which would be a credit to our one of the finest. Editor, Marcia Smith, school. and her co-editors Arthur Liewert and We well remember the activities of Beverly Lora were advised by Mr. Peebles. today as they prepare us for the opportuni- The staff consisted of eight seniors and ties of tomorrow was the central idea be- nine juniors. The junior members of the staff hind the planning of this year's annual. The Elysium Staff works towards the next deadline. A. Liewert, and B. Lora, assistant editors, confer with M. Smith, editor, on the pro- gress ofthe annual. FRONT ROW: K. Wegner, S. Goetz, R. Rathbun, S. Fashbaugh, F. Isley, P. Knisel, J. Dunniknp, A. Hoag, L. Derthick, R. Burgermeister, S. Robertson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ridgley, Advisor: I. Frost, D. ann, B. Gilbert, B. Clou h, M. Phillips, L. Goetz, M. Mitchell, A. Bell, E. Sanchez, S. Clampitt, L. Neuman. THIRD ROW: S. gooley. J. Krause, K. Lemley, R. Bunting, S. Landis. J. Hall, C. Fisher, B. Rodesiler, R. Hall, L. Seegert, Nr Hinshaw, J. Walter, J. Savage, BA K ROW: K. Glaser, A. LaSotta, J. Studenka, G. Deloach. C. Creger, H. Haas, T. Paulson, L. Sc roeder, I. Schwabland, C. Vershum, C. Trinka, Y. Gritzmaker, ABS NT: J. Smoll. Sugar Scoop Provides News Keeping the school well informed on club programs and other school activities this year was the work of the Sugar Scoop. Besides being informative it was also very entertaining . Some of the most popular columns were Henrietta a new feature column, Know Your Seniors and the editorials. In November and December several articles on tuberculosis were written in co- operation with other schools throughout the state . Heading the staff of the Sugar Scoop was Pat Knisel, editor, with Floyd Isley and Judy Dunning, assistant editors. Other members of the staff consisted of: Sue Goetz, feature editor, Sally Fash- baugh, news editor, Al Hoag, sports editor, Roger Rathbun, production manager, and Linda Derthick, exchange editor. Mary Sue Phillips types for the Sugar Scoop. J. Dunning, assistant editor, and P. Knisel, editor, discuss an article for the Sugar Scoop. FRONT ROW: J. Rohrback, M. Jacobson, V. Nichols, K. Glaser, A. LaSotta, C. Lonski, M. Bateson, D. Young. SECOND ROW: Mrs. McColl. Advisorg R. Ebright, M. Yurnikl, B. Ondrovick, C. Schaedler, D, Hlavacek, C. Jentoft, D. Bettis. BACK ROW: R. Neyrinck, B. Fashbaugh, M. Smith, L. Seegert, S. McCo11, I. Schwabland, E. Sanchez, L. Schroeder. Los Conquistadoresw At a special meeting held in November held their regular meeting and followed it the CQnquistadores elected Al Hoag to lead up with 'the breaking of the traditional their group. Other officers were Sue McColl, pinata. The same night new members were vice-presidentp Marcia Smith, secretaryp and initiated into the club. Lee Jacobson, treasurer. The club advisor was Los Conquistadores gave a party for Mrs. McColl. the Latin Club after their January meeting The club planned projects for the '57- For the party they presented a special play '58 school year. One of the busiest evenings which was narrated in Spanish. for the club was December 3 when the group Jim Rohrback, Rosalie Ebright, and Loren Marcia Smith, Mar? Lee Jacobson, A1 Hoag, and Sue Maierle in Spanish Club slut. McColl, Spanish C ub officers. FRONT ROW: M. Haas, P. Petee, S. Daniels, J. Petee, K. Schaedler, S. Fashbau h, M. Jacobson. S. Stateler, S. Cory. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Onofrio, Advisor, M. LaFol1ette. I. Studenqca, M. Mead, K. Isley, L. Landis, J. King, B. Gilbert. Tl-IIRD ROW: J.' Rieh, C. Landis, S, Schwa er, S. Sherman, L. Hadesh, P. Mann, C. Bunting. B. Lofton. BACK ROW: J. Eisenmann, K. Gibbo'ns, K. iies, F. Birdsell, L. Kerentoff, C. Ploehn. J. Frost. B. Palmer, L. Hadesh. Ceasar's Conquerors The Latin Club's main pro'ect during Club. the 1957-58 school year was tlhe annual New members received Junior Classical Roman Banquet, at which new members League pins and cards. were formall initiated in an impressive To make money the group sold name cards ceremony. Those attending dressed'as the and all occasion cards. ancient Romans--boys in togas and girls in Officers consisted of Sally Fashbaugh, stolas and pallas. Students planning to take Presidentp Karen Schaedler, Vice President: Latin next year served at the banquet. Janet Petee, Secretaryp and Lee Jacobson, Other activities included an informal Treasurer. Advising the club. was Mrs. initiation, Christmas caroling, and they Onofrio. also attended a party given by the Spanish K. Isley, J. King, I. Pieh, and S. Sherman examine a scroll. L. Jacobson, S. Fashbaugh, K. Schaedler, and J. Petee, Latin Club officers. FRONT ROW: R. Rohrback. L. Lipp, R. Price, D. Bettis, R. Glaser, R. Andrews, T. Isley, C. Jentoft, A. Liewert, F. Isley, N. Hinshaw. SECOND ROW: Mr. Potter, C. Hahn, D. Snyder, R. McVicker, R. Goetz, D. Peebles, R. Garno. L. Hammons, T. Hall, D. Andrews. THIRD ROW: Mr. Swain. K. Kendall. R. Mal'- lott, W. Hamann, C. Bakus. I. Pavelka, W. Uckele, A. Hoag. J. Mason, P. Rodiseler, P. Marks. BACK ROW: Mr. Lew, Mr. Boff, Mr. Hepinstall, F. Hasen, N. Clough, R. Svestka, G. Bowman, H. Haas, R. Fisher, V. Deboach, D. Miller, R. Bunting. Lettermen Honored at Banquet The i957-58 Lettermen's Club was com- One of the highlights of the year was posed of athletes who had been awarded let- when the club members attended the Michi- ters for taking part in athletic events. The gan State University versus Purdue Universi- main purpose of the club was to promote ty football season. good sportsmanship. This year's football and basketball teams The officers of the club were as follows: and last year's track and baseball squads Al Hoag, President, Dan Bettis, Vice Presi- were honored at the annual Athletic Ban- dent, Jim Mason, Secretary, Bob Andrews, quet on February l2, l958. Mr. Frank Treasurer. All of the athletic coaches were Muddy Waters, head football coach of advisors of the club. Hillsdale College, was the guest speaker. The club was financed by the selling A film of the Holiday Bowl was shown of popcorn at the home football and basket- following the banquet. ball games. . . 71 -.. 1 - -.. Y I -s is B. Andrews andj. Mason clean the Varsity D. Bettis, J. Mason, A. Hoa , and B, B Clubs pop corn machine. Andrews, officers of the B Club consult about club activities. FRONT ROW: N. Hinshaw, C. Fischer, S. Goetz, L. Derthick, C. Sayers. S. Cory, R. Burglermeister, F. Isle. SECOND ROW: Mr. Davis, Advisor, A. Wellnitz, B. Yurnikl, S. Gould. L. Knoblauc , J. lyiarks, J. Van Buren, B. Palmer, S. Fashbaugh, Mr. Strayer, Advisor. THIRD ROW: J. Hif1Sh3Yf. I. Waigle. L- Maierle, A. Hoag, T. Paulson, J. Mason, R. Rath un, C. Creger. BACK ROW: D. Bettis, D. Graser, J. Schwabland, K. Stock, K. Ries, J. Michael, R. Hall, R. Smith. Science Club Branches ut This ear the members of the Science a new division. The Jets Club, which Club madle proiects which were displayed stands for the Junior Engineering Technol- at a meeting of the P.T.A. The clubs ogy Society was organized by Mr. Davis advisors, Mr. Paul Davis and Mr. Jim and was led by captain, Floyd Isley. Strayer hel ed the members with their Other officers were first lieutenant, Dan projects. T e officers for the i957-58 Bettis, communications officer, Dave Yeef Were Nefm Hinshaw: President: Peebles, and the navigator, Al Hoag. Carol Sayers, vice-president, and Jerry Jets is a national organization for students Hinshaw, secretary-treasurer. who are interested in engineering. During this year the Science Club had JETS CLUB OFFICERS: Floyd Isley, Dan Bettis, A1 Hoag, SCIENCE CLUB OFFICERS: Jerry Hin- Mrs. Davis qAdvisorj, and Dave Peebles. shaw, Carol Sayers, and Norm Hin- shaw . Mixed Chorus FRONT ROW: S. Robertson, J. Beagle, S. Dunbar, K. Glaser, M. Robertson, E. Ybarra, D. Faust, M. Sayler S. Goetz. SECOND ROW: C. Lons i, Y. Gritzmaker, A. Coopshaw, L. Hadesh, S. Miller, L. Knoblauch, K. Knapp, S. Sherman, S. Street, C. Trinka, B. Fick. THIRD ROW: R. Coopshaw, A. Wellnitz, M. Mitchell. J. Stutzman, A. LaSotta, M. Crane. P. Knisel, S. Gould, M. Phipps, B. Palmer, G. Sinclair. FOURTH ROW: D. Bettis, R. Glaser, L. Smoll, K. Lemley, C. Cre er, A. Hoag, R. Rathbun, L. Maierle, P. Mcvicker, I. Shi man, R. Hall. BACK ROW: B. Lora, B. Clou D. Graser, D. Trumbull, K. Stock, S. Landis, J. Krause, Smith, K. Gibbons, S. Schall, Mr. Bond, Director QABSENTJ. B.H.S. Choruses Entertain FRONT ROW: D. Long, S. Stateler, P. An er, S. Daniels, D. Grof, D. Damon, B. Klump, N. Mehan, D. Shipman, G. Lindsay, R. Gordon. SECONB ROW: B. DeMi11e, S. Stock, D. Mann, L. Neuman, D. Case, G. Staup, G. Stone, R. Bancroft, S. Robertson, E. Thompson, S. Parker. THIRD ROW: M. Bateson, A. Gafner, B. Lofton, M. Garno, J. Eisenmann, B. Owens, P. Holtz, S. Schwa er, E. Stutzman, C. Pifer, L. Bischoff. FOURTH ROW: K.,Is1ey, B. Rodesiler, G. Knisel. J. VanBuren, I. gchwabland, K. Ehinger, S. Brieschke, M. Henning, M. Iffland, A. Clement. BACK ROW: L. Sell, B. Fashbau h, L. Rathbun, P. Payne K. Schaedler, C. Schaedler, D. Pavelka, L. Clough, B. Bierley, M. Mason, Mr. Eond, Director QABSENTD. Girls Chorus FRONT ROW: C. Buntin , P. Knisel, J. Bea le, L. Neuman, P. Smith. I. Walters, S. Goetz, M. Robertson, S. Pooley, M. Sayler, Sayers. SECONDEIOW: Mr. Davis, Advisor, B. Gilbert, L. Lips, P, An er, J, Marks, J. Dunning: J. Jennings, K. Glaser, S. Robertson. J. Hillman, S. Cory, B. Owens. THIRS ROW: B, Bierley, D. Trum ull, J. Eisenmann, L. Rathbun, B. Fashbaugh, L. Sell, S. McColl, A. Bell, L. Seegert, M. Smith, S. Fashbaugh, A. Wellnitz, E. Seager. FOURTH ROW: R. Hall, R. Smith, T. Isley, F. Hasen, D. Bettis, J. Hinshaw, C. Creger, L. Silberhorn, J. Mason, F. Birdsell, J. Knisel, A. Liewert, F. Isley. BACK ROW: G. Knise1,J. Lipp, K. Knapp, B. Palmer, K. Ries, L. Maierle, R. Rathbun. I. Schwabland, L. Knoblauch, L. Goetz, J. VanBuren. Bible Club Encourages Faith As a daily occurance, the Bible Club Roger Rathbun, vice-president, JoAnn of l957-58 led the student body in morn- Beagle, secretary, Janet Marks, treasurer., ing devotions, with the members of the club consisted of recreation, refreshments, and taking turns giving the devotions. vesper services. Advising the group was Because there were no dues required Mr. Paul Davis. for either semester, the membership was During the Christmas season, the Bible indefinite. Free-will offering was taken Club members caroled for the aged and shut at the end of each meeting. ins. The meetings, led by Art Liewert with I-J. 1-' at 1 A. Liewert, presidentg J. Beagle, secretary, J. R. Rathbun reads morning devotions. Marks, treasurer, R. Rathbun, vice-president. QV Q ij qw 4, 'ff Ag, 1' Ng. , W ygu. Q is .fi QW' ff 9 X A X M V 9 ,J . Q Q XG X wk k 5? gi fav FRONT ROW: R. Culhane, S. Goetz, R. Klauda, J. Petee. SECOND ROW: I. Schwabland, C. Schaedler, P. Petee, K Gibbons, J. Beagle, K. Glaser. THIRD ROW: D. Lon , S. Daniels, G. Knisel, E. Sanchez, J. Ries, S. Dunbar, L. See ert, S. Moestle, M. McCu1lou h, D. Miller. FOURTH ROW: L. Smoll, K. Knapp, Y. Gritzmaker, J, Knrsel, N. Fflehan, K. Schaedler, J. Lipp, Mann, R. Ebright, L. Kerentoff, D. Ludman, . Peters, C. Bunting. BACK ROW: Mr. Bond, Director, A. Coopshaw, B. Clough, I. Bierley, B. Lora. Active and Successful Year H. Bond, director, L. Smoll, presidentg B. Lora, secretary, QABSENTJ, K. Glaser, treasurerg and J. Pieh, Librarian. The Blissfield High School band, consisting of sixty-eight members, was very active again this year under the direction of Mr. Howard Bond. The band presented half time shows at the foot- ball games and presented a show with the theme Around the World in Eighty Days at the Tecumseh Festival. They also went to the University of Michigan Band Day and the Bowling Green State University Band Day. Many students prepared selections which were performed at the District Solo 8. Ensemble Festival, February l. Senior high players receiving a rating ot l went to the State Solo 8. Ensemble Festival, March 22nd. The band and combined choruses presented their Christmas concert on December l6th . The band also presented a spring concert. The guidance of Mr. Bond made possible the success of the i957-58 B.H.S. band. T VARSITY CHEERLEADERS T LEFT TO RIGHT: I K. Glaser, J, Hillman, A. La- Sotta, S. Gould, R. Burgermeister, S. Cory. Cheerleaders Promote Enthusiasm Shortly after school started six varsity with gold letters and white skirts with pur- cheerleaders were chosen by the student ple insets. Their old uniforms were given body. Early in the football season they went to the reserve cheerleaders. to a cheerleading clinic in Ypsilanti, where The reserve cheerleaders were elected the cheerleaders from different schools ex- by the student body at the beginning of the changed their favorite cheers. The duties basketball season. They provided enthusias- of the cheerleaders were to keep the students tic support for the Junior Varsity games cheering at the games and to plan the pep during basketball season. meetings. The girls received letters at the Both the varsity and the reserve cheer- Athletic Banquet for their achievements leaders attended a cheerleading banquet during the year. February 26 at Summerfield. Both groups The varsity cheerleaders got new uni- are sponsored by the Student Council and forms at the beginning of the basketball advised by Mr. James Strayer. season. They consisted of white sweaters RESERVE CHEERLEADERS, LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: JUNIOR HIGH CHEERLEADERS, LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT R. Ebright, C. Bunting. BACK ROW: J. VanBurcn, K, ROW: M. Clements, S. Schwartzwalder, B. Hull. BACK Knapp, P. Angerg AB ENT: J. Walters. ROW: P. Clements, D. Knapp, J. Schwabland, STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS, LEFT TO RIGHT, FRONT ROW: L. Lips, A. LaSotta, D. Bettis, L. Smoll, J. Hillman, P. Anger. SECOND ROW: Mr. Peebles, Ad- visor, B. Michael, N. Hinshaw, C. Ploehn, B. Iffland, I. Wilber, T. Iiewert. THIRD ROW: D. Case, D. Peebles, J. Hinshaw, B. Andrews, J. Bartholomew, S. McColl. I. Krause. BACK ROW: L. Hammons, D. Schaedler, C. Ientoft, D. Bunting, T. Isley. A. Liewert, J. Fatchett. Council Revises Constitution Working hard throughout the school year the Student Council accomplished many things, among them was the impor- tant job of drawing up the constitution for the council of the new school. Another important plan that the Student Council put into action was the Hall Monitor S tem, which proved quite successful. This council's many accomplishments included planning assemblies, buying new uniforms for the Varsity Cheerleaders and exchanging Student Council members for a day, with Morenci during basketball season and with Onsted during football season. STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS: L. Smoll, .l. Hill- At the head of the council and lead- ing it during the year was Lee Smoll, president. Other officers helping him were Dan Bettis, vice-president, Judy Hillman, secretary, Angeline LaSotta, treasurer. The group was under the super vision of Mr. Peebles. In order to give students a chance to voice opinions, homeroom discussions were held the clay following the Student Council meetings. As is customary the officers of the Student Council for the next year were elected by the student body in the spring. man, A. LaSotta, and D. Bettis. Tom Isley greets Morenci Student Council President. fx , e . fm u rf .:::. w 1 ' , f V, 4 9-? sr .. Q , .11 - E x s I I 'X Y' 'im N i l Judy Krause and her attendantsg Rosalie Ebright, Janyce Schwabland, and Sandra Gould, are presented to the Homecoming crowd, Jud Krause Wins Crown Lee Smoll presents Her Majesty with roses, Something new was added to Homecoming this year. Both a king and a queen were nom- inated by the classes. Homecoming was held at the Blissfield-Onsted game on October ll, l957. The candidates were as follows: Freshmen: Bill Mason-Rosalie Ebright. Sophomore: Jerry Hinshaw-Janyce Schwabland Junior: Lee Silberhorn-Sandy Gould. Senior: Gary Bowman-Judy Krause. Gary and Judy were elected. Lee Smoll, student council president, presented a bouquet of red roses to Queen Judy at halftime. Junior class president, John Bartholomew, crowned Gary and Judy at the dance that followed the game. af' Home- Coming 197 The band leads the student body to the pep meeting which was held at the park. ar Bowman Chosen King THE ROYAL COURT-STANDING, LEFT TO RIGHT: Bill Mason, Lee Silberhorn, and Jerry Hinshaw. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Rosalie Ebright, Sandy Gould, Judy Krause, Gary Bowman, and Janyce Schwabland, A ,ff 'isnt H-an Don't bite mel You've Got to be a Football Hero! Newcomers Become Freshmen B.H.S. freshmen were welcomed into the high school way of life on Sept. l3. The welcoming committee was made up of the seniors who compiled the stunts and car- ried them out in the presence of the student body. As an annual tradition, the new teachers were also put before the students to demonstrate their talents. During the initiation, the freshmen were painted with lipstick, run through the mill and given several tasks to perform. As an added touch to the day, the freshmen were com- pelled to submit to the upperclassmen's commands. The tortures of the mill . O 'I if 9 i, Ji - Q , 1 -. rl t . . ,V: if l - ' x S 3 . .. .V V M.. A A ,. 'rl l My ski' I ' ' t 2 5. fe .rr t - W . .- f . .n,, U' ' . Q M Y , x ' I. -1---....,..,., D :. is K . - ' ' 1 'uni-l A i0b Of measuring. Ah! Raw onions! 58 The Christmas story is told by Harold Clements Glenn Cunningham talks about Right Living. as Beverly Lora listens. Varied Assemblies Presented The first assembly of the l957-58 Your Doorstep accompanied by a colored school year was presented by Tom Corgan film Gnd imitated bird C0llS. on time-lapse photography. Holiday In Lilliput was presented Next was the Thanksgiving program, by Robert Peterson as a travelogue on the which was presented by the Bible Club, three principalities of Southern Europe. Rev. Dalton Bishop pastor of the First Just before the Student Council Methodist Church delivered the message. election in April, a program was arran- The Bible Club also presented a progran ged having to do with the election of during the Christmas season. the Council officers. Temperance and Right Living was Mr. John Dellevaux, who talked to the theme of the talk given by the famous the student body last year, retumed to miler, Glenn Cunningham. give a talk on The Manners and Behavigr On March 6, James Nestle entertained Of Teenagers. the students with a lecture on Nature At A department story adventure at James Nestle from WSPD- TV in Toledo presents a nature Christmas time is told by Judy Hillman. talk. 59 Krause. M. Smith and - S3 ?a A. LaSotta pretends to be a FRONT ROW: Judy Hillman-Becky, Charlotte Trinka -Grace, Pat Knisel-Casey, Shirley cat as a part of her sorority Robertson -Alice, Angeline LaSotta-Marie. SEATED: Louva Schroeder-Merry, Kathryn initiation. VanBrandt-Polly, Floyd Isley-Joe, Larry Hammon-Sam, Marcia Smith-Dallas, Judy Krause-Liz, Sue McColl-Mrs. Bellows, Agatha Bell-Marge. STANDING: Mr. Geierman, Director, Dan Bettis-Chad, Carol Christensen-Thelma, inda Seegert-Adelaide, Larry MacBeth-An expressman, Judy Bierley-June, Darlene Graser-Justine, Kay Ries-Mother Apple. NOT SHOWN: Shirley Pooley-Marilyn. Take Care of My Little Girl I. Krause and D. Bettis-An amorous interlude. I 3 I Rui Laughs and an inside glimpse of life in a college sorority highlighted the Senior play, Take Care of My Little Girl, presented November 2l and 22. Liz, a college freshman became a member of the Queens sorority because her mother insisted that The nicest girls always pledge Queens. Her real friends faded into the realm of unimportance when Chad, a fra- ternity man, became the man in her life. The play came to a close with Liz realizing that sorority life wasn't worth the price. as i sf Q The future of tomorrow hinges on what is learned today. This knowledge must meet the needs of the future 'I J-5, ,2f,? 1 ,p if ar Q , v ,J 1 -fn R If T, -.., R . WA? i X V rf a A ,f -fu Nm, 7 3 ,,f' Y ad, 4 Qi' E 1 Q ' 9? 'M i ami 8 Q. ,va Q ,, X Q., K X 5 X WK '5 al f . xy X Y 5 ', ' 1. K g K x , 1 A , ' Z 'L 1 1 , Qin, ' 5 ' ' ,'E'5':. :5'x - ,, - A , -'L ' M -f .:QJ':.'-3::2+' X 5 Q 9 .: X ,, ,..... , . . K x 435: 'vvazv ,NX ,ax ,,,....- Q Cx, ,xi 5,1 . A -' . . O il , . - 5 L K. Glaser and J. Stutzman dissect snakes. Are Varied If the students wish to attend college they should have two major sequences, two minor sequences and six electives. . Students must carry four subjects per year. If they wish to carry more or less they must have a B average the preceeding year. Next year several new subjects will be added to the curriculum at Blissfield High School. Among these new subjects are Art, available to freshmen and icontj J. Krause teaches Family Relations Typing accents accuracy g if 5' ,'i' j Y me .5 f llye - we-i 'fs its e 5 gf i . e ff an j 2 Q Junior High clarinets. BELOW: American History discussion MN' I f . 5 9' M,..,,,,,lM H ll swf 3 jc as H All Mrs. Culhane teaches Bookkeeping. fBe1owj Mr. Rupp and a driving class uullffi. ,. -. LfZ...A.. A K JA 'KY ffei 5 ' yan: Basketball is featured in gym class. A. Gafner and L. Cline cook in Home Economics. Next year several new subiects will be added to the curriculum at Blissfield High School. Among these new subjects are Art, available to freshmen and sophomores, Physical Education for all girls, Farm Mechanics and Shop Ill. Two types of English classes will be offered, English a for students who wish to attend college, and English g for those who do not. Blissfield High School is accredited by the University of Michigan and the North Central Association. B. Ondrovick displays her relief maps. As ra I s K1 . 934 The good sportsmanship and team play, which was developed through athletics, will be invaluable in the years to come to those who participated in sports while in school. FRONT ROW: R. Svestka, D. Peebles, R. Fisher, D. Andrews, K. Kendall, V. Deloach, Mgr. D. Schaedler. SECOND ROW: Mr. Swain, R, Andrews. N. Hinshaw, G. Bowman, D. Bettis, F. Hasen, T. Isley, N. Clough, MI. Hepinstall, THIRD ROW: R. Goetz, 1. Mason, T. Paulson, I. Pavelka, A. Hoag. W. Uckele, D. Snyder. FOURTH ROW: R. McVicker, A, Liewert, B. Mason, H. Haas. C. Bakus, P. Rodesiler, W. Hamann, C. Hahn. - wr -ff T' YL' , ' 'A 2' li-A., Y,-:Asa ' j , r Q ' L i 66 CAPTAIN Gary Bowman. Fifteen Lettermen Le' The Blissfield Sugarboys completed another win- ning season under the leadership of Captain Gary Bowman, senior lefthalfback. The team placed third in the L.C.A.A. winning five league games while dropping two. The squad had fifteen seniors, twelve iuniors, one sophomore, and two freshmen listed on the roster. Of this number, thirteen seniors and two iuniors were returning lettermen. The varsity coaching staff consisted of head coach, Mr. Jack Hepinstall, and assistant, Mr. John Swain. This was Coach Hepinstall 's first year at B.H.S. He came here from Hart, Michigan where he had several successful seasons including one championship. Coach Hepinstall handled the line- men and Coach Swain the backfield. ln non-league competition the B.H.S. Grid- ders scored one victory and one tie giving them a 6-2-I season record. The Sugarboys were honored by hav- ing two members of the team elected to the All L.C.A.A. first team and two to the second team . These teams were select- ed by the players and the coaches of the various schools. Captain Gary Bowman was named left halfback and Tom Paul- l son was chosen left-end. Cletus Love was elected second team guard and Allen Hoag tackle. The Toledo Blade All L.C.A.A. Team had three members from Bl issfield's squad. They were Tom Paulson, endp Al Hoag, tacklep and Gary Bowman, left halfback. This team was selected by the Blade Sport Staff. arsity to 6-2-1 Record Blissfield Blissfield Blissfie ld Blissfie d Blissfielld Blissfie id Blissfiel d Blissfierd Blissfield 'Forfeit - - r me3rm,:,,- is., Coach Hepinstall Coach Swain Fred Hasen Norm Hinshaw Dundee 6 Pittsford 6 Morenci 6 Onsted l 2 Addison 0' Hudson 20 Cl inton 7 Summerfield I8 Bedford 6 Kie Kerbawy, Voice of the Sugar Boys. 67 All the i957 Blissfield football games were well played and hard fought. Two of the games were especially outstanding either because of the hard play of both teams, or the determination of the Sugar Boys not to accept defeat. Travelling to Bedford in November the Sugar Boys were rated as the underdogs. Outweighed by several pounds per man and playing the champions of the Class B Southeastern Conference the prospects of victory were not bright. Refusing to bow out the team outcharged, outfought, and outscored the heavier Bedford team. Hamman Gains On End Run. Blissfield End L.C.A.f Bowman Goes to T.D, 68 I-1: x , -. A Q. f Cb 1 W. Hamman V. De Loach A. Liewert C. Love The Kicking Mules were held to one touchdown while Blissfield was scoring three. The highlight of the game was a 65 yard run by Gary Bowman after he intercepted a Bedford pass. At the Hudson gridiron the L.C.A. A. Championship was at stake again for the 3rd consecutive year. The Sugar Boys moved the ball down to the Hudson IO yard line twice, but failed to score. Time after time the Blissfield defenders made driving tackles, but the final score ended up, Hudson 20-0. Play in Third Place I l 4 fr ,V ' ,ff g ' ,s?ss,.?,,fsw4,gFjQ3?4 is l 1+ 'QS il' Q 'mv if ss ,A sv.. fr r . -T . . 4 5 452135, 'Quill af . V-v K, i QQ? V. 1, 5-55 in asks. D. Bettis T. Paulson Bowman crashes Onsted lme T . Isley D . Snyder K FRONT ROW: J. Darish, A. Gonzales. D. See ert, J. Ehlert. I. Uckele, R. Marks, J. Harper. SECOND ROW: J. Bartholomew, D. Case, J. Pavelka. J. Hinghaw. T. Schneider. J. Fatchett. J. Smith. THIRD ROW: Mi. Potter. Coachg M. Baird. L. Maierle, R. Paine. J. Karl. E. Knoblauch, R. Sanchez. BACK ROW: N. Smith, J. Rohrback, R. Neyrinck. L. Goll, P. Fetzer, W. Mitchell, I. DeLoach. Reserves and Junior High The Junior High Squad though not playing any games with other schools gained much needed experience for future play. A new M T ea. ,. ., V A coach, Mr. Boff, led the team this year. J Q P ' ' gf'.h'. f' -M y Teaching fundamentals of the game and devel- 3, lt' P A Q i oping young prospects were Coach Boff's ', . ' ' xy 5 - . iii 'Y' -tl-i chief objectives. Between halves ofthe Summer- 1 '53 2' WB! xi f' ld h I d ' ,i , .gy wzafg-5 gi, .5813 W le game, t ey p aye a short intra-squad 'gy A , ' ygg. game, displaying the fundamentals they had ii-8. s-si, W as learned. gg Ewrv me Jerry Hinshaw gains against Hudson. Coach Potter Coach Boff The i957 Junior Varsity team, coached by Mr. Potter, was composed of sophomores and freshmen. The team gained much experience during their six game schedule, winning three and losing three. The squad played their first two games away, beating Morenci 20-0 and losing to Bedford 22-6. The first home game proved rewarding as the Jr. Sugar Boys walked off the field with a 32-6 decision over the Addison reserves. Playing at home again, the Reserves were handed a 20-6 beating by Hudson, then the Jr. Beetmen traveled to Adrian and came home with a 20-7 victory over the Maple Leafs. The squad was beaten in its final game by Tecum- seh's reserves, 47-7. Several members of the team dressed with the Varsity for the Varsity's last game. Gary Bowman Drives for First Down Gain Valuable Experience FRONT ROW: B. Hendricks. R. WCSITIC, G. Lombard, R. Schaedler. I. Cory. SECOND ROW: R. Billington, D. Schaedler, K. Briesch e, S. Brown. THIRD ROW: Mr. Boff, Coach, R. Coudron, G Fischer, M. Hoenig, J. Wilber, J. Bishop. I. Helzer. BACK ROW: R. Clegg, R. Coopshaw, T. Llewert, B. Michael, B. Lips. BACK ROW: Coach Lew, R. Breitner, J. Pavelka, L. Silberhom, D. Bangerter, Managers R. Price and J. Bishop. FRONT ROW: D. Miller, R. Glaser, A. Hoag, T. Paulson, C. Ba us, R. Andrews, N. Hinshaw, NOT SHOWN: W. Hamann. ugarboys Collect Three Wins 72 Hamann scores If The Blissfield Sugarboys ended L.C.A.A. play in seventh place, winning four games while losing ten. They were also defeated in one non-league game. The varsify squad was composed of fwo sophomores, Five juniors and five seniors. The team chose Tom Paulson and Dick Glaser as co-captains before the final L.C.A.A. game. Co- captain Dick Glaser 5 l J-of. QS!!- ' W 4: Fi v 'X MJ 13 A J , iP?3'M s 5. 3Jfg,,. , Effjl riigg fa D is -sf Coach Lew Co-captain Tom Paulson Highlights of the 1957-1958 basketball season can be captured in the games played with Pittsford, Morenci, Summerfield, Onsted, and the tournament game with Bedford. The first game of the '57-'58 season was an L.C.A.A. game at Pittsford. The Sugarboys scored on better than 401: of their shots and held Pittsford defensively in taking the game in an impressive manner. Blissfield hosted Morenci for the second game of the season. The game proved to be a thriller as neither team maintain a substantial lead. The Bulldogs of Morenci caught fire in the last quarter, however, and were ahead by two points when the final buzzer sounded. ' Bakus lays one up. And Twelve Losses in LCAA Play SCORE BOARD The Sugarboys travelled to Summerfield for the last gcme in the first round of league B issfie 75 Pittsford play. The game was close with never more Bllisgfie 46 Moi-enei than a six point spread. The contest was B? issfie 23 Onsted tied with two seconds to go when Dick B issfie 26 Addison Glaser scored a field goal to secure the B issfie 29 Hudson victory. B issfie 47 Clinfgn The cagers played at Onsted for the B issfie 45 Summerfield team's second meeting. The Beetmen played Bl issfie 72 Piffgfqrd steady ball throughout the game. The Lew- Bllisgfie 52 Moi-enei men won the game by I0 points in scoring Bt issfie 59 Tecumseh their third league win. Blissfie 50 Onsted ln the second game with Pittsford, the B issfie 43 Addison Sugarboys found the Wildcats had more Bl issfie 33 Hudson strength. After a good B. H.S. first half, B issfie 58 Clinl-on the Wildcats drove hard on fast breaks. Blissfie 60 Summerfield Most of the third and all of the fourth quar- Toornomenf ter both teams scored regularly. With three B issfie 48 Bedford seconds to go Pittsford scored the winning basket . 73 Paulson gets :wo more. Last minute strategy. Five Lettermen Lead Squad I at v,,. . T2 The i958 Class B District Tourna- ment was held in Tecumseh. The Sugarboys had the honor of opening tourncrnent play with the Bedford Mules. Bedford took a r B y s quick lead and held it throughout the H: 5 W game. The Lewmen had difficulty with the an A aa Mules' full court press and height, for ' ' Wg s a r time after time Bedford stole the ball and T f 31 A 4 efls converted Blissfield mistakes into baskets. Norm Hinshaw A1 Hoag Several reserve players, who were moved up to the varsity, saw action and fresh- man Ron Marks was high point man with I2 points, and Tom Paulson, high point man throughout the season, was second with 9 points. gl This was the last game for the seniors l on the squad. They were Tom Paulson, Al Hoag, Nom: Hinshaw, Bill Hamann, and Bob Andrews. The final score was 71 to 48 in favor of Bedford. Bob Andrews Bill Hamann 74 STANDING: Coach Hepmstall I Uckele M Baud A Gonzales J Smlth J Pavelka, W. Van Nreuwenkze L. Koester K Iffland J Fatchett Manageril. Paine. FRONT ROW R. Sanchez D Case I Hmshaw I Waxgle B Mason R. Culhane, R. Marks T Hall B Goetz Reserves Shaw Potentlal The '57-'58 Reserve Squad was com- posed of thirteen freshmen and five soph- omores. The team had a new coach, Mr. Jack Hepinstall, this year. Hard work, plenty of foul shots, and Coach Hepin- stall's guidance shaped the boys into a team with real potential. The young team proved their ability by winning seven of their fifteen games for a .466 average. Only one team was able to defeat them more than once. The squad played several very good ball games, but probably the most exciting was their thrilling sudden- death overtime victory against the Bull- pups of Morenci. As a reward for their time and effort during the regular season six of the Reserves were brought up to the Varsity for the Tournament game. BACK ROW: G. Fischer, R. Coopshaw, G. Lombard, K. Brieschke, D. Schaedler, J. Wilbur, T. Blanks, R. Clegg. MIDDLE ROW: Mr. Boff, J. Cory, D. Carroll, D. Good, P. Anderson, R. Miller, R. Ruhl, B. Lips. FRONT ROW: C. Mann, T. Liewert, R. Michaels, S. Brown, J. Bishop, M. Hoenig, R. Billing- ton, M. Shannon. Junior Hi h Has Good Season While learning the fundamentals of basketball, the Jr. High squads were able to make an impressive record. Boff, they whipped their opponents by sound margins. The eighth grade had a 7-I record and the seventh grade a 6-2 record. Y- . WQI B. Mason scores for reserves Coach Boff Coach Hepinstall 76 Under the direction of their coach, Mr. The steel goes up first. ADRIAN-BLISSFIELD CONCRETE COMPANY, INCORPORATED Compliments of BROWN'S HY FLASH THE BLISSFIELD STATE BANK Safe banking since 1873 Member of F. D.l.C. 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Manufacturer and Distributor of Fertilizer and Farm Chemicals Ph. 239 SPRUNK AND LIEWERT Heating and Plumbing Westinghouse--Du Pont Paint KEN SCHAEDLER Plumbing and Heating Pleasing You Pleases Us LOAR'S APPLIANCE SHOP General Electric Appliances RCA Television BLISSFIELD C0-OPERATIVE COMPANY Grain, Feed, Seed, and Coal Blissfield, Riga, Jasper, and Ogden ff1 -f -r'r I- - ---- -X 'ff - - .,-f ...wr -rw 1. .1 ...V ..-.-- .vf ...ztf,ii.aw.e.t S. McColl, R. Ebright, M. Bateson, and L. Seegert model Latin American costumes. LIPPENS' CLEANERS AND TAILORS Martinizing More Than Dry Cleaning MANN FUNERAL HOME Compliments of L. G. BALFOUR CO. Your Class Ring Jeweler H. J. HOENIG SEED CO. Farm Seeds WESTERN AUTO Sporting Goods Fishing Tackle DINGS In REAU New and Used Furniture and Appliances FRED'S PURE OIL STATION Lubrication Headquarters Washing and Polishing PEE WEE'S RESTAURANT 24 Hr. Service CRIST'S PURE FOOD MKT. Where the Wise Economize Compliments to Class of '58' BLISS THEATRE LEFT: A Powells' photographer takes group pictures. Homecoming pep meeting at Ellis Playground. MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA Our Ideal Savings Plan Pays When You Need Itl SUBURBAN GAS CO. Bottle Gas and Appliances Hollis lkle Ph. 47 Compliments of DR. ISLEY STAVER'S Sc TO Sl STORE Congratulations to the Class of 58 . .- -- .. I- .. .. I.. ---: . .'. .'. .'. .'. .'. .'- . - . . : Just as any organization cannot func- tion properly without the cooperation of all concerned, a yearbook staff cannot put out a book without the cooperation of everyone. The members of the I957-'58 EI sium wish to express our appreciation to alllthose who helped make this book possi- ble. Without the help of all, the few people on the staff could not have done the iob. 80 DR. C. M. BRADSTRUM LENAWEE ELECTRIC Motor Repair Electrical Contracting SCHNEIDER FRAME AND AXLE Blissfield, Michigan, Ph. l4l International Trucks Wrecker Service Compliments of DRIGGS DAIRY Palmyra, Michigan As the last deadline nears and the completion of the book is accomplished we, the staff, hope that this Elysium will prove to be a reminder in the years to come that school life at B.H.S. was not just hard work but fun also. Let this book remind you that what you learned at Bliss- field High provided you with the back- ground you are using in your life today. 2 vuuooxs