Algonac High School - Algonquin Yearbook (Algonac, MI)

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Mi-y Left to right , first row: W . Stephenson, C. Clark, F. Day, R. Lauri t s en. Second row: Mr. Greenstein- ad visor, L. Vernier, M. Isaac, D. Mo l - inaro, S. Sharrow, R. LaParl, R. Johnson, Mr. Johnson-advi sor. Third row: H. Wilde, K. Wilde, C. Gilbert, R. Baker, R. Molinaro, C. Gonyaw, D. Overton, R. Lee, D. Charlebois. The Algonac Hi-Y Club was organized in 1946 under the sponsor ship of the local Rotary and Lions Clubs, Prior to the opening of school that fall, the two clubs sent Robert Lee andWilford Stephenson to Hayo- Went-Ha, Hi-Y train- ing camp on beautiful Torch Lake in Northern Michigan. With the help which these two boys received at the camp, the Hi-Y Club, consisting of nine members, was officially initiated. Mr. Johnson was appointed faculty advisor. Now in its second year, the club has grown to a mem- bership of 20. The boys worked hard to raise money for the new backstop on the Athletic Field. This year Mr. Greenstein became co-advisor. To give a clearer picture of club activities, the purpose upon which the club i s founded is given below: “To create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. 28

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y- Se eens JR. and SR. Y -TEENS Left to right , first row: L. Day, N. Murphy, E. Kerr, R. Krebs, E. Smith, J. Martin, M. Densmore, C. Cartwright, E. Highstreet, D. Krebs . Second row: V . Highstreet, Y. Farver, E. Martin, A. Rzeppa, J. Pekuri P. Chartier, J. Montney, D. Rzeppa, S. Dahl, E. Krause. SENIOR Y -TEENS The Senior Y-Teens, a branch of the Young Women’s Christian Association, have a three-fold program embracing Religion, Democracy, and World Brotherhood. We sponsor many worthy projects-r-food and clothing to needy families, boxes to veterans hospitals, and aid to Europe. Individual growth is stimulated through discussions on eti- quette, personal grooming, and, above all, character development. Lacnmonth we enjoy a social meeting in the home of one of the members. Officers for the year are Joan Raymond, president; Joan Montney, vice-president; Third row: J. Copp, V. Halsey, L. Sampler, B. Stager, J. Smith, B. Melchers, G. Williams, E. Edwards, C. Haggberg, Mrs. Pippe 1 - ad vi so r , Miss St e wa r t - ad vi so r . Fourth row: M. Rzeppa, M. Herschelman, L. Johnson, B. Smith, M. Gunnis, C. Kuhn, J. Warner, J. Haggberg, D. Caruso, D. Bourget. Joan Smith, secretary; Marlene Rzeppa, treasurer; and Mary Ann Smith, program chairman. Our adult advisor s are Mr s. True- man Pippel, Mrs. Roy T. Gilbert, and Miss Allene Stewart. JUNIOR Y-TEENS As we go to press, Junior Y-Teens is in the formative stage. Under the guidance of adult leaders Mrs. George Johnson and Mrs. Jack Greenstein and student advisor s Yvonne Farver, Virginia Highstreet, and Joan Mont- ney, the group promises to be one of our most active organizations. Officers are Al- lene Highstreet, president; Barbara Stark, vice-president; Donna Mae Mensen, secre- tary; and Elizabeth Avers, treasurer. 27

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cS emor Left to right, let row: C. Kuhn, J. Haggberg, B. Melchers, J. Vigliotti. 2nd row: G. Martin, E. Kerr, J. Pekuri, S. Kersten, L. Colling, S. King, M. Biscorner. 3rd row : M . Mac Kerer, M. Gunniss, Mrs. Pekuri, advisor, L. Johnson, Y. Farver, J. Smith, M. Bi 1 and. Under the direction of Mrs. Pekuri the Sr. G. A. A. is going to play neighboring schools in basketball and baseball. In the previous years there has been an annual G. A. A. picnic and plans are in the makings for one this year. The aims of this organization are: good sportsmanship, clean living, and invigorating health. Jr. G. A. A. is separated from the Senior group and is governed by itself. The officers are: president, Lydia Day; vice-president, Sharon Smith; secretary, Judy Duncan; treasurer, Nancy Murphy. Mrs. Pekuri is faculty advisor. These girls compete with other school athletic girls’ groups for honors in kickball, basketball, and baseball . amor Left to right, 1st row: S. Smith. L. Day, N. Murphy, J. Duncan. 2nd row: R. Krebs, E. Smith, C. Cartwright, B. Smith, B. Rounds, E. Kerr, L. Cunningham, S. Smith, D. Rzeppa, E. Bates, J. LaForge, S. Diebler, S. Dahl, Mrs. Pekuri • advisor, B. Lang, B. Stager, M . Hill, G. Bell . 29