Bad Axe High School - Bad Axian Yearbook (Bad Axe, MI)

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security of their wigwams to seek the world of knowledge. Some attended rural schools; some the parochial school; others became members of the Bad Axians that very day. In 1946, these very same papooses, presently known as young braves and squaws, entered the great doors of Bad Axe High School in hope of a still further education. They were initiated into the tribe of the Naughty Hatchets by their predecessors of a year. Jack Greyerbiehl was elected chief leader of the tribe and Bob Jones became his assistant. Shirley Wertz took the title of the scribe; Noreen McVey was appointed official in charge of wampum. Rep- resentative in the chief council of the tribe was Paul Krueger. The advisory council was composed of Coach Clyde Dawe and Ralph Vanstone. First major project to be undertaken by the Naughty Hatchets tribe was a sophomore carnival which took place in their second year of existence. Pat Smith was elected chief leader of the tribe this year, and Bob Kerr was his as- sistant. Scribe was Helen Essenmacher, and Shirley Wertz was official in charge of wampum. Eleanor Leavesiev was representative in the chief council, and Mrs. Richard Lynch and Mr. Frank DeChane were made members of the ad- visory council. New freshmen were welcomed into the tribe which was made the final initiation for all up and coming classes. The following fall, a busy year began with the annual J-Hop, which they called the Lollypop Hop. The gymnasium was gayly decorated with colorful candy canes and lollypops. In the spring two casts from the class presented a period play, The Barretts of Wimpole Street. This year Terry McDonnell was elected as chief of the tribe, and Eleanor Leavesley was assistant chief. Marjorie Kuntze was elected scribe, and in charge of wampum was Helen Essenmacher. Representative in the chief coun- cil was Betty Lasky, and Mr and Mrs. Richard Lynch were members of the ad- visory council. A subscription campaign, which they undertook in the winter, proved highly successful. It was on the morning of September 7, 1949, when they entered the doors as seniors Paul Krueger was elected chief leader of the tribe, and Shir- ley Wertz was made assistant. Agnes Schmitt was appointed official in charge of wampum, and Margaret Talaski took the title of scribe. Their first project of the year was the Sadie Hawkins dance; then came the senior play, Seventeenth Summer. November found them busily engaged in wreath making for the Chamber of Commerce. Then, December brought the 48th annual Christmas Banquet. Senior pictures came and went, and plans were made for the Senior Prom in the spring. Washington D. C. was the destination chosen for their senior trip in early June. Finally, on June 14, the long awaited graduation day dawned. Verna Schantz Marilyn Johnston Mary Louise Bynum

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Mary Walsh Silence nerer betrays you ” Band 1, 2; Glee Club 1, 2; Junior Play Committee. In each cheek appears a pretty dimple. Glee Club l 2. 3; F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Mixed Chorus 2, 3; Class Treasurer 2; Class Vice-President 4. Bill Whear Willie It's not what you hare done, but what you will do.” Football 1,2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Play Cast 3; Soph Carnival. Harold Whear Gardenia No sinner and no saint perhaps, but, well, the very best of chaps.” Football 2, 3, 4; Baseball Manager 3; Basketball Manager 3, 4; 4-H 2, 4; J Hop Committee; Play Committee 3, 4. Janet Wollenzien She looks shy, but don’t let that fool you.” Soph Carnival; Junior Play Committee; J Hop Committee; Bad Axian Staff. Charles Wolschlarger Chuck The life of a farmer is a merry, merry one.” Baseball 3; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4.

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“BARRETTS Of IUMIPOLE Sffifff” The Barretts of Wimpole Street , a period play in three acts, was presented by the class of 1950 on April 27 and 29, 1949. Two casts were chosen for the play, directed by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dodge The April 27 cast included (back row) Bob Kerr, Paul Krueger, Melvin Walker, Bob Sturm, Kenneth Iseler, Mr. Dodge, Mrs. Dodge, Mrs Lynch, Faith McIntyre, Harry Moore, Bob Scott, Alger Glaza, Gary Rogers, Phil Capling. (front row) Marjorie Patterson, Terry McDonnell, Eleanor Leavesley, Rusty Slack, Mary Louise Murdock, Jim Reehl, Lois Stirrett On April 29 the cast was made up of (back row) Bob Rose, Melvin Walker, Phil Capling, Bob Kerr, Bob Scott, Bob Sturm, Jerry McLeod, Joy Lash, Jack Greyerbiehl, Noreen McVey, Andy McIntyre, Jim Ternes, Pat Kavanagh, Bill Whear, Joyce Merrill, Harold Whear. (front row) Martha Church, Rusty Slack, Bob Jones, Martha Stiefel.