Allegan High School - Echo Yearbook (Allegan, MI)

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Standing L to Patricia Cook, lfsrgaret Kaechele, Caro- lyn Bindemann, Mr. Godlewski, Advisor, Mary Cavanaugb, Betty Lange, Jack Aber- egg, Mary Lou Keechele. Kneeling Martha Cook and Dick Yocum. The YOl1i2h COllI1Cil took DVEI' 1138 duties of entertaining the bobby sox addicts and their dates from its im- mediate superior, the Student Council, early in the first semester. Lots of date-material for both dancers and non-dancers was furnished through the medium of music, 'hot and swest,' and games. The membership of this organiza- tion is comprised of a chairman, Betty Lange, appointed by the l9hL Youth Council chairman, an advisor, Mr. God- lewski, chosen by the faculty, and two members from each of the four classes, selected by the chairman. Although the Youth Council spon- sored many dances, its biggest achieve- ment of the year was the 'splendele- gent' Christmas Dance given at the Griswold Auditorium the evening of Dec- ember l5--decoretions, refreshments, floor show, the Elks Orchestra from Kalamazoo, . . . in a word, 'every- thing you could ask for.n The group operated on a non-pro- fit basis, and as such deserve e great deal of credit for promoting school spirit through their time and labor.

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.41 , U1 f Q-if t 'S 'Hunm, Ladies and Gentleman, lay I present the ECHO Queen' . . . and Margaret Anne Kaechele steps forward. lr. G., the diplomat, takes her arm in the proper fashion, and escorts her to the throne. King Mickey Spldel followed the Queen, the Princess followed the King, Prince David Kaechele followed the Princess Katherine Myers and all around the throne the spotlight chased the diplomat . . . . The crowns, inlaid with priceless gems, were from Tiffanys' Fifth Avenue, you've all seen diamonds as large as goose eggs, havenue??? Following this spectactular crowning, came the honoring of those heroes to be . l . Mr. Godlewskl, again cams forward in his most Royal manner and introduced the Class President re resenti al P D8 1 Seniors. President Peet presented each of the all fellows leaving for Service with a modest gift token of our esteem. Many people--bespectaoled, hair curled, uncurled, gingham dress- ed, and satin dressed-helped ln the gigantic undertaking of the Echo Coronation Dance. All gsb sessions for weeks after the gala event were as to who came with whom, and what who wore, did she say . . . , and I heard that . . . Not to gossip, but . . . , No, really!

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