Berrien Springs High School - Canoe Yearbook (Berrien Springs, MI)

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Seventh Grade Class History When we entered the seventh grade we were looking forward to six years of fun and enjoyment. Well, we have not been disappointed. The first semester we organized a literary club and named it “ I he Pen Society. Our officers were: President, Earle Allred; Secretary, Helen Botham; Treasurer, Harold Richardson; and Reporter, Donald Whetstone. We had meetings every Wednesday. The students contributed pieces of literature which Mr. Gill read to the class, and the person contributing the best one for the week received a prize. For some reason or other our club didn’t last very long. Our class officers for the year were: President, Frances Porter; Vice-President, Earle Allred; Secretary and Treasurer, Shirley Spaulding. We had a Halloween party with our sponsor, Mr. Hulbert. Our club, “The Pen Society,” gave a Christmas party and we all exchanged gifts. We hope to have more years as happy as this one has been. Loa Johnson Front Row—Lloyd Kihler, Edward Stevenson, Fred Renn, Karl Allred. Harold Richardson Second Row—Shirley Spaulding. Fldonna Fdi' n. Helen Bcisscl. Doris Loehinaw. Frances Porter, Donna Sink. Anne Rcsler. Donald Whetstone. Mr. Ilulltert—Adviser. Loa Johnson. Helen Botham. Marilyn Skinner, Nancy I.ee Colvin. Margaret Hill. Robert Myers page twenty-fire

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Front Row Mary Ellen Lucas, Barbara Km . Venora Robinson. Fern Spaulding. Helen Wolcott Second Row Marv Alice Metzgar. Verna Moyer. Wilma Urick, Marjorie Mitchell. Ixjrmine Wagoner. Marie Wagoner. Betty Shearer. Kenneth Sink-Third Row—Dick Fisher, Arvid Erlandson. Eugene Hadley. Robert Taylor. Gene Porter, Junior Gill Fourth Row—Mr. Gill—Adviser. Walter Edison. Philip Stein. Jack Myers. C-arl Dean Ford. I-a vrencc Arnett. Leslie Porter Absent Jeraldine Pitcher Eighth Grade Class History Of course wc found our way to classes much more easily this year than we did last. (Wc had a terrible time last year.) At the beginning of the first semester wc elected officers. They were: President, Kenneth Sink; Vice-President, Venora Robinson; Secretary, Barbara King; and Treasurer, Junior Gill. We had a Halloween Party at which we passed the parts of a cat around in the dark; there was some screaming. Wc also had a Christmas party at which someone (don't ask me who it was because I don’t know) thought of playing Truth anti Consequences. Many of us were quite embarrassed. At the beginning ol the second semester wc again chose class officers. They were; President, Lawrence Arnette; Vice-President, Fern Spaulding; Secretary, Jack Myers; and Treasurer, Boh Taylor. We wish to express our “Thanks” lor a very pleasant year to Mr. Gill, our sponsor. Arvid Erlandson P'tge twenty-four

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Class History — Cont’d The Senior Class is very grateful to Mrs. Vandervoort for her splendid cooperation and ideas in sponsoring the Drift, our school paper. In order to publish an annual we have been busy trying to earn money. The first semester we presented a play, “Happy-Go-Lucky” by Glenn Hughes. It was an outstanding success anil the gymnasium was crowded both nights. We also sold magazines for the same purpose. Gordon Michael was our star salesman. We were successful in this undertaking, but not so in getting a party from the losing side. Now it is time for us to graduate. None but those who have graduated before us can realize how hard it is. We must leave all our associations and grand times for the underclassmen to enjoy. So it is with heavy hearts, that we leave these beloved schooldays behind us. We hope that in going on, only the pleasant memories and recollections will lie left to those behind us. Geraldine Thomas Class Prophecy — Cont’d DeAlton Personett—I-oca I boy makes good! Watch the bills at your show house! He may be seen co-starring Simone Simon in his latest picture, “The Jeep. Vera Porter—When Vera graduated, she started hitch hiking to Ivan. She reached there two weeks ago. They are now happily married. Bernice Reinhardt—Busy Authoress. Her books have taken the country by storm. A copy of her famous work “The Girl from Swayback has recently been purchased by the Mud Dump Readallyoucan Library. Cleon Reitz—World's greatest baritone. He says he ewes his success to Miss Regina Kruger, whese baton, which she caused to descend upon his head, seemed to work wonders with his voice. Bob Sherwood—S‘ar Northwestern ha ketball player famous for his goal-to-goal shots despite the fact he has never hit the basket. Arline Shunkwilcr—Is still busy riding from St. Joreph to Benton Harbor in a truck for the “You Fctchcm Truck Lines. She always accompanies her husband on such trips. Lo’s Spaulding—Well-known, local, society woman who recently organized the Weary Deuce Club in Berrien Springs. Paul Spauld’ng—Beloved old pastor of the Arden Cathedral. M:,drcd Staley—Ace Reporter for the Daily Blah. She became well known for her excellent write-up about the Flea Circus when it was showing in Blankvillc. Evelyn Stover—Dean of the most famous school for girls in America. This institution features a “Rocking Horse Riding Class for thin girls in order that they may gain weight. A-'nc'tc Taylor—Finally won the title of the “World’s Mast Ix vcd Woman Doctor after ‘he removed a sliver from a child’s hand without fainting. Geraldine Thomas—Famous aviatrix completed a non-stop flight across Lemon Creek by way of the bridge. Edith Tobias—Recently accepted the position of teacher of mathematics in the Berrien Springs High School. She works with Mr. H. G. Hawkins. Eleanor Wilson—The latest addition in supplies in her Hickville Beauty Salon was ihe new hair tonic, which, when applied, automatically cuts the hair. Bovs, why bother about jcllv-bean haircuts? Use this tonic and you won’t have any hair left to lie cut. Edith Zech—A prominent member of the Tech “I Faw Down” TumbFn - 'c While performing in Podunk last week, Edith came in contact with tV '-rra firma. She’s still listening to the birdies. But she’s expected to recover, soo-er rr later. Eleanor Wilson l i;ir hrrnty-xix