Avondale High School - Avonian Yearbook (Avondale, MI)

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I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, I, To Lewis Gaeth, will my sociology book to Ronnie Dixon. Phyllis Jenereaux, will my boisterousness to Beverly La Forge Ruth Donnelly, will my dimples to Ed Campbell. Ken Brewer, will my wrestling techniques to Bob Watts. Dorothy Adams, will my pigeon-toed walk to Pat Cannon. Donna Bigham, will my directing ability to Pat Devereaux. Wilma Irwin, will my English accent to Donna Beacom. Robert Lorenz, will my longies to Mariorie Skosich. Jeannette Miller, will my posters to Peg Starkey. Bill Bennet, will my everlasting love to Joe Ann Hughes. Lee Grable, will my iob at Sears to Jim Hulen. Jim Williamson, will my flirting ways to Ronald Lafnear. Jerry Eschendal, will my speedy Ford to Jack Grusnick. Betty Lou Dennis, will my carpenter ability to Opal Sheehy. Willyne Bowen, will my four feet ten inches to Ethel Keller. Wanda Bailey, will my bobbie pins to Roberta Palmer. Pat Evon, will my pierced ears to Chuck Williams. Doras Craun, will my ping-pong playing to Jerry Jean Tom. Eloise Dancey, will my ability to shift gears to Clata Tompkins Bonnie Atwood, will my mathematical mind to Danny Talierclo Anny Ayers, will my boogy to Margaret Elkins. Carol Moss, will my subdued manner to Wayne Jaycox. Andy Foster, will my ability to climb trees in a moving vehicle to Don Stevens Chuck Schultz, will my Willy's car to Ronnie Stephan. Milford Tompkins, will my drums to Dick Methner. those of you who have received no earthly possessions from one of our group, we hereby bequeath to you the fond memories of our class which we trust you shall cherish forever. 22

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NINETEEN FIFTY-ONE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT We, the Senior Class of l95l, being of sound mind and body, do hereby set down the following last will and testament which is to be carried out to its full extent upon our unwilling departure from this society. I. I, Bob Lewis, will my brush cut to Ida Seeger. 2. I, Marge Price, will my maiorette uniform to Harold Moore. 3. I, Elaine Schwerin, will my athletic ability to June Schledorn. 4. I, Ronnie Walters, will my influence with Mr. Crowell to Dick Sargent. 5. I, Robert Uhan, will my ability to catch and dodge trouble to Jack Ferguson. 6. I, Betta Sheldon, will my shorthand ability to Hazel Hall. 7. l, Betty Kenworthy, will my roller skates to Lois Pike. 8. l, Mozelle Seaman, will my memorizing technique to Douglas Collins. 9. I, Jeri Lovett, will my dark eyes to Carol Laing. IO. I, Rita Leggett, will my matrimonial tendencies to Joanne Malone. ll. I, June Wyrick, will my quiet ways to Theresa Rattie. 12. l, Jackie Penrod, will my driving technique to Theira Cooper. I3. I, Barbara Walters, will my spotless saddles to Kathryn Kramp. I4. I, Darlene Walker, will my dancing ability to Jim Gurd. I5. I, Noraetta Robinson, will my long hair to Thelma Denton. I6. I, Donna Van Housen, will my frequent excursions to Florida to Raymond Yokey. I7. I, Isabella Schankin, will my flirtatious ways to Kenneth Paulson. 18. I, Norma Stuart, will my middle name to Peggy Nelson. I9. I, Barb Barrett, will my blue tardy excuses to Melka Kerensky. 20. I, Ray Block, will my tackling ability to Bob Boner. 2l. I, Bill Holloway, will my car to Tom Palmer. 22. I, Jim Hargraves, will my mechanical drawing ability to Dick Carmichael. 23. I, Bob Caskey, will my extensive vocabulary to the Kaphengst twins. 24. I, Gene Gentges, will my curly hair to Don Baker. 25. I, Arlene Jaycox, will my lack of attention in class to Benny Forbush. 26. I, Irene Barr, will my horn-rimmed glasses to Helen Ward. 2l

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Moy 24, 1961 Dear Barbara: After seeing so many of my old friends and school chums during my visit to Auburn Heights last week, I decided to write and tell you how the class of '51 is coming along. I was very surprised when I arrived and found Auburn Heights to be a booming metropolis with department stores, theaters, bowling alleys, schools, a community center, hotels and other new buildings. I was so tired when I arrived that I decided to go to my hotel room and rest before looking up my friends. At the hotel I recognized Milford Tompkins, who was chief doorman. I saw Phyllis Jenereaux who recognized me and said she was the hotel matron. She told me that Jackie Penrod was the owner of the hotel and Bob Lorenz, the manager. Later, I took a stroll downtown. On my way, I ran into Norma Stuart, now owner of an exclusive pet shop specializing in Angora kittens. Serving as her business manager was Marge Price, who had decided to have a career instead of marrying and settling down. The next person I saw was Ron Walters, who is now head coach at the University. Assisting him was Bob Lewis, who is married and has twins with red hair. When I asked Ronnie what the rest of the class was doing he said that Bob Uhan was a comedian at broadcasting station N-U-T-S located in Auburn Heights. Owners of this fine company were Isabella Schankin and Rita Leggett. I then stopped at a new and fashionable dress shop. Going in I saw Jeanette Miller who is a model of women's hats, while Noraetta Robinson and Carol Moss are the buyers. I was sorry not to see them but they were in New York at the time, purchasing new styles for the coming fashion show. A few of the models to be in this show were Darlene Walker, Betta Sheldon, June Wyrick, and Mozelle Seaman. On the way to the hotel I saw Donna Van Housen and Elaine Schwerin across the street. We talked for a few minutes and they told me they owned the Walk-On- Em Shoe Store, and informed me that Chuck Schultz was president of the Auburn Heights Rubber Band Factory. Along the way I came to a tall, modern looking building, and went inside. To my surprise, I saw .lim WilIiamson's name on a door marked Private. I went in to see him and he told me that he owned the building and a manufacturing factory for hot rods and flying submarines. Continuing on I met Betty Kenworthy who told me she was married and working at BIanchard's entertaining the guests. Well, Barb, I'm so happy to hear that you are pleased with your position as supervisor at the Memorial Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Your friend and classmate, Jeri Lovett 23