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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1941 volume:

• FOR IDEAS TuiiTi AND THERE WE BOOK THAT WOULD PRESENT A TRUE PICTORIAL THE HIGH SCHOOL AT BERRIEN SPRINGS. MICHIGAN SHO ne stuDfnt lift! October 1—Senior Pictures. The biq moment came for the Seniors on this date. Will they be disappointed or won't they? October 10. 11 Horticultural Show The first big event of the year with all the F.F.A. boys cut in all their glory. A fine program ensued—as usual! October 17, 18—Teachers' Convention Two days vacation for us!! November 4—Retakes for Seniors Some, rather most everyone, wanted retakes. Is the photographer a miracle man? November 15. 16—Senior Play A great success, naturally. November 21. 22—Thanksgiving vacation Lots of stuffed turkey, stuffed students, and overstuffed teachers. November 29 Three Oaks game, here Eerrien 48—Three Oaks 16. Were we happy! December 6—New Buffalo game, there Eerrien 46—New Buffalo 16. Success again! December 10—All School Dance Sponsored by the Juniors. First dance this year. Mere fun! December 13—Bridgman, here Eerrien 33—Bridgman 28. Stupendous!!! pni r ire [Of UlORKfD December 17 Stevensville, here Berrien 40—Stevensville 28. A good game. December 20 South Bend Catholic game, there Berrien 25—S. B. Catholic 20. Christmas vacation What we've been anticipating since the first two weeks of school. Our pictures made lovely presents. January 3—New Troy game, there New Troy 33—Berrien 23. Could it have been too much New Year, or because Robbie had his tonsils out? January 24—New Buffalo, here Berrien 33—New Buffalo 13. They gave us a lesson on stalling. January 28—St. Jce Catholic, here Berrien 31—St. Jce 30. Too close for comfort! January 31 Bridgman, there Bridgman 35—Berrien 33. They turned the tables on us. February S—Teachers' Convention Another short vacation!! February 7—New Troy, here Berrien 36—New Troy 23. Revenge, at last. February 11 Stevensville, there Stevensville 42—Berrien 22. Could it have been an upset? THf lints lilt PLfly£D HHRD£R February 14 —Eau Claire, here Berrien 48—Eau Claire 22. Easier than we expected. February 21 —Buchanan, there Buchanan 37—Berrien 30. Disappointed again. February 28 —Dowagiac, there Dowagiac 30—Berrien 29. We almost won! March 3—Senior Dance Nice profit for the annual fund. March 7—Tournament. Dowagiac Berrien 50—Marcellus 40. Are we happy! March 8 Tournament Berrien 46—Decatur 44. STILL HAPPIER! March 10 - Sophomore Dance St. Patrick's dance on recordings. March 13 Tournament at Kazoo EerTien took Bangor. We knew we could win! March 14—Tournament at Kazoo Can we take Bridgman? We didn't. March 21. 22—Carnival The confetti flew and everyone had a grand time, as usual. It was a financial success. May 23—Junior-Senior Prom How fortunate that we could sleep the next day. nuj€ nine Superintendent and Chemistry R. H. Weine Principal and Athletic Director Mathematics H. G. Hawkins A II M I X I ST R AT I O X President Secretary Treasurer Trustee ... Trustee . Gecrge Erlandson Joseph Betchek ...£l.zabeth Clarke Alma Taylor Dev'erd McCuen page t� u FACULTY FUN B is for Bender, she loves to crochet To have pretty doilies to make her house gay. C is for Crittenden, she’s taken up knitting. The dresses she makes are very nice fitting. ’’G is for Gill, who goes in for photography When we look through his album, we know his biography. It's also for Graham, who likes to make dresses She makes all her own, to us she confesses. Guettler is last of the G's,” his hobby is sports; He raises house plants, he also reports. H is for Hawkins, whose hobbies are few— Catching small fish, and basketball, too. J is for Jones, picnicking is her desire Of this pastime she never does tire. K is for Kelsch, who collects china horses. And where does she get them? From all different sources. ”K stands for Kruger, too; cats of china she collects And has for a long time, she recollects. L is for Loveland, who likes to sail boats Oh! For the life of the briney deep, she quotes. N” is for Nelson, whose hobby is reading We hope the Reader's Digest won't be misleading. S is for Savage, who makes music sweet And as she plays she keeps time with her feet. Stebbins also starts with an S; She likes to cook for a gang, Out of things of this sort she gets a big bang. T is for Thomas, she likes to ride horseback; And as an equestrian she has quite a knack. W is for Weine, every fall he goes hunting; The deer he brings back (?) are simply stunning. Westfall has a W, too; she likes to entertain with singing; In her spare hours you can hear her voice ringing. Z is for Zillman, he likes to fish. If he doesn't catch any, he loses his wish. page twelve SENIORS Everett Anstiss Laugh, clown, laugh.” Glee Club'38. '39. '40. '41; Band '38, '39. '40, '41; Orchestra '41; Canoe Staff '41 Walter Eidson Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking. One Delirious Night '40; Drift Staff; F.F.A. '38 Carl Ford Oh. sleep, it is a gentle thing. Basketball '38, '39. '40'41; Baseball '38, '39, '40, '41; Glee Club '38, '39, '40. ‘41 Lawrence Arnett Give me a blonde and a camera. Glee Club '38, '39. '40, '41; Band; Canoe Staff '41 Arvid Erlandson And still the wonder grew that one small head could carry all he knew. Drift Staff 39, '40; Canoe Staff '41 Jesse Gill The only way to have a friend is to be one. Basketball '38, '39, '40; Baseball '39, '40, '41; One Delirious Night '40; Manager Basketball Team '41 Dale Brenner I’m satisfied with myself, so I should worry. Baseball Frank Ewalt He's modest and tall and liked by all. Drift Staff '40; F.F.A. '38. '39, '40; One Delirious Night '40 James Griffendorf Speech is the mirror of the soul. Nona Comstock All the world is a playground. Glee Club '38. '39.'40. '41; 'Mama's Baby Boy” '41; Canoe Staff '41 Bob Fairchild Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something F.F.A. '38. '39, '40. '41 Barbara King She lives up to the tradition of her red hair. One Delirious Night '40; Mama's Baby Boy '41; Glee Club '38, '39. '40; Canoe Staff '41 page fourteen Ed Kurnat I love the beat of a drum.” Glee Club '39, '40, '41; “One Delirious Night '40; Canoe Staff '41 Robert McConaghy Think all you speak, but speak not all you think. Veil Palmer Her air, her manner, all who saw admired. One Delirious Night ’40; Mama's Baby Boy '41; Canoe Staff Junior Lausman Silence is golden, at times. Eand '38. '39,'40,'41; Orchestra '39, '40; Glee Club '38. '39. '40. '41; One Delirious Night '40; Drift Staff Maxine Metzger Good sense and good nature are never separated. Home Economics Club John Perkins I am not one of those who believe in love at first sight, but I believe in taking a second look. Basketball '38.'39.'40.'41; One Delirious Night '40; Mama's Baby Boy '41; Canoe Staff Mary Ellen Lucas She shall have music. One Delirious Night '40; Mama's Baby Boy '41; Canoe Staff '41; Glee Club '38, '39. '40, '41 Evelyn Mitchell Oh, fairest of the rural maids. Office Work '41 Eugene Porter You know I say just what I think, and nothing else. Basketball '38.'39.'40.'41; Baseball '39, '40, ‘41; F.F.A. Alvin Marske All the world loves a lover. Glee Club '38. '39.'40. '41; One Delirious Night '40; Mama's Baby Boy '41; F.F.A. Mariorie Mitchell Speech is great, but silence is greater. Home Economics Club; Glee Club '38. '39. '40 Leslie Porter Sober, but not serious. Basketball '39, '40, 41; Glee Club '38, '39, '40 pmjc fifteen Donald Roberts My hobby is working but not in school. Der Deutsche Verein Virginia Roth Laugh and the world laughs with you. Glee Club '38. '39. 40. '41: One Delirious Night ‘40; Canoe Staff Clarence Sill When studies and pleasure clash, let studies go to smash. F.F.A. Robert Robinson Just give me a balcony and Juliet. Basketball '39. '40, '41; Baseball '39, '40; Canoe Staff Edward Rudowske Hand in hand with knowledge. Glee Club '40. '41; Drift Staff Kenneth Sink Little man, what now? Mama's Baby Boy '41: Canoe Staff; Drift Staff '41 ; Basketball Manager '40 Venora Robinson I may be little, but I guess I know. Glee Club '38, 39, '40; Orchestra '38, '39; One Delirious Night '40: Mama's Baby Boy '41; Canoe Staff; Drift Staff '39 Kenneth Sceper Full of fun and mischief, too. too, Doing things he shouldn't do. F.F.A. Eva Sommer Diligence, honesty, sincerity. Glee Club '33. '39. '40, '41; Mama's Baby Bov '41; Home Economics Club page sixteen James Sommers Hollywood, here I come.” Glee Club '38. '39; F.F.A. One Delirious Night 40; Mama's Baby Boy '41 Bob Taylor I only want a buddy, no! a sweetheart. Basketball '38, '39, '40. 41; Canoe Staff '41; Drift Staff; Glee Club '38. '33. ‘40. '41; Baseball '38. '33, '40, ‘41 Fern Spaulding She's another Florence Nightingale. Glee Club '38, '39. '40; Canoe Staff '41 Dick Vandenberg Quiet, but not innocent. Class Officer '39, '41 Philip Stein It is not what he has, or even what he does which expresses the worth of a man, but what he is.” Band '38, '39. '40. '41; Orchestra '39, '40, '41; Glee Club '39. '40. '41; Drift Staff; Cance Staff '41; One Delirious Night Doris Walker Side saddle and over the gate. Glee Club '38, '39; One Delirious Night '40; Mama's Baby Boy '41 James Wire A worker always tending to his own business, and doing his level best Glee Club '40, '41; F.F.A. Rosemarie Wire In spring a young girl's fancy lightly turns to thoughts of love. Glee Club '38,'39,'40.'41; Orchestra '38, '39, '40, '41 pafjc srrctifeen OUfi (HILL We, the Senior Class, being of sound minds and memories, do hereby make and publish this, our last will and testament, in order, as justly as may be, to distribute our interest in the world among those succeeding us: page eighteen That part of our interest which is known in law and recognized in the sheep bound volumes as our property, being inconsiderate and of no account, we made no distribution of this in our will. Our right to live, being but a life estate, is not at our disposal. But, these things excepted, all else in the world we now proceed to devise and bequeath. Everett Anstiss—leaves the halls resounding with his laughter. Lawrence Arnett—his ability to come to school three days a week with Stinky Bums. Dale Brenner—is sorry but he only has his laziness to leave. Nona Comstock—wills her pleasing personality to whomever is capable of taking care of it. Walter Eidson—leaves his eloquence to Eddie Schlutt. Arvid Erlandson—to Lucky Anderson Arvid leaves his ability to decipher Mrs. Stebbins' handwriting. Frank Ewalt—leaves his ability to leave the girls alone to Bill McGath, who needs it. Bob Fairchild--bequeaths the parts of his car to anyone with patience enough to put them together. Carl Ford—leaves his ability to sleep in study hall to anyone sleepy enough. Jesse Gill—his managership to Lloyd Kibler, if he can borrow a car. James Griffendorf—leaves his blushes to Donald Hamer. Barbara King—leaves the secret of her personality-plus in a trust fund for the rising generation. Ed Kumat—his chair in Mrs. Stebbins' closet is left to Dick Dilley. Robert Lausman—bequeaths his annual operetta leads to Joe Schimbel. Mary Ellen Lucas—leaves her vocal ability to Nancy Colvin. Alvin Marske—leaves his Book of Etiquette to Don Whetstone. Bob McConaghy—wills his meekness to Kenny Murphy. Maxine Metzger—with great regret gives her last year's formal to Sue Chamberlin. Evelyn Mitchell—leaves her red hair and freckles to Thais Lucas. Marjorie Mitchell—leaves her book on dieting to Sue Hartman. Verl Palmer—bequeaths her office job to Helen Beissel, who will gladly accept it. John Perkins—his frown goes to George Dent. Eugene Porter—leaves his way with the women to Ed Schmidt. Leslie Porter—leaves his place as Mrs. Stebbins' favorite carpenter to Bob Sommers. Don Roberts—wills his monotone to Bob Pagel. I Continued to page 55 hod prophfcy Everett Antiss—-is still wondering why cars haven't wings. Lawrence Arnett—Ace cameraman of the Colossal Movie Studios. Dale Brenner—Star pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. Nona Comstock—She makes a perfect wife, never nags. Walter Eidson—Is very busy taking care of his duties as County Supervisor. Arvid Erlandson—Paderewski's understudy. Frank Ewalt—Piloting a United Airlines mainliner. Bob Fairchild—Has a new car and its really all one kind this time. Carl Ford—Has contracted to rebuild the White House. Jesse Gill—Sport editor for the Journal Era. Jim Griffendorf—Is the gum tester for P. K. Wrigley. Barbara King—-Has risen from being a stand-in for Kathrine Hepburn to stardom. Ed Kurnat—Big time Chicago racketeer, at present unavailable because of income tax difficulties. Junior Lausman—A successful teacher in Ba-rcda High School. Mary Ellen Lucas—The singing wife of the Farmer in the Dell. Alvin Marske—The Farmer in the Dell. Bob McConaghy—Is helping his father on the farm and still thinking of Millie. Maxine Metzger—Secretary to the President of the First National Bank of Arden. Evelyn Mitchell—Mr. Krug's private secretary. Marjorie Mitchell — Manicurist in her father's barber shop. Verl Palmer—Is life partner for Bob, who has taken over his father's farm. John Perkins—That elderly history professor at E. M. C. Eugene Porter—Is playing baseball for a minor league team. Leslie Porter — Heavyweight Wrestling Champion cf the Pacific Fleet. Don Roberts Has taken over management of Our Theater and is installing plush seats. Bob Robinson—Is now a state bank auditor. Venora Robinson—Head Nurse at St. Luke's Hospital. Virginia Roth—Has moved into that new little house which Devon built for her. Ed Rudowske—Proud possessor of a Ph.D. degree. Kenneth Sceper—Muscle man for Ed Kurnat. Clarence Sill—He grew so fond of English and history that he is now ably filling Mr. Gill's position. Kenneth Sink—Our local milkman. Eva Sommer—The future Betty Crocker of the Air Waves. James Sommers—Popular juvenile star of Mama's Baby Boy now playing on Broadway. Fern Spaulding—Air hostess on the well-known excursion from Berrien Center to Eau Claire. Philip Stein—Chemical engineer with the General Motors Company. Bob Taylor—Super Coca Cola salesman in Berrien County. Dick Vandenberg—Millionaire living on the profits from his oil wells. Doris Walker—Owner of a string of race horses which have yet to win their first race. James Wire—President of the Michigan Farm Bureau. Rosemarie Wire—Just ready to move into that little white cottage with green shutters. patje nineteen JUMOfi CLASS Well, here we are with only one more year to go. We view our sojourn in these halls with mingled feelings. But we almost all agree that it has been fun— at least some of the time. We certainly enjoyed putting on school dances, editing the Drift, and all the excitement connected with the production of our first play, The Wild Oats Boy,” which was a great success. We presented the Seniors with a gala prom held in the Vincent Hotel on May 23. Everybody had a good time. Now we are looking forward to next year when we shall take a trip to Washington. We are all working hard to earn enough money. There never was a class that was more proud than ours when we received our class rings last fall. We are quite convinced they look the best of any we have seen. Our class was capably piloted by Hilda Baab for the semester and by LeRoy Lausman the second semester. For the first semester they were aided by vice president, Lloyd Kibler; secretary, Hal Richardson; and treasurer, Don Whetstone; for the second semester by vice president, Helen Marske; secretary, Loa Johnson; and treasurer, Doris Lochinaw. We look forward to coming back next year as that very privileged class of people, the Seniors. We hope to make our last year a memorable one. We wish to express our thanks to Mrs. Bender, our sponsor, for a very pleasant year. Loa Johnson page twenty Top Row: Edna Baab, Hilda Baab, Helen Beissel. Helen Botham, Nancy Colvin, Eldonna Eidson, Edna Grau, Sue Hartman Second Row: Pauline Hawkins, Harold Hetler, Donna Ingleright, Loa Johnson, Lloyd Kibler, Leroy Lausman, Ida Jane Little, Doris Lockinaw Third Row: Helen Marske, Helen McConaghy, Millie M 1 y n e k, Dolph Odiorne Fourth Row: Bob Pagel, Frances Porter. Fred Renn, Harold Richardson Filth Row: Bill Robbins, Elsie Rudowske, Ed Schmidt, Donna Sink, Marilyn Skinner, Mary Sommer, Shirley Spaulding, Edward Stevenson Sixth Row: Wade Stover, Bob Strong, Don Whetstone, Laura Zech Officers: Leroy Lausman, Helen Marske. Loa Johnson, Doris Loch-inaw page txcenty-one SOPHOmOfif CLASS After sailing nine months on the S. S. Freshman, we left the ship and boarded the S. S. Sophomore, with Mrs. Crittenden as Captain. We elected officers the first semester and they were as follows: President—Marian Lausman Vice President—Roland Christl Secretary—Raymond Marske Treasurer—Noralene Zech We joined in an all school party, which was held at Christmas time. We planned many other parties, but, as Mr. Weine's calendar was filled up, it was impossible to have them. But we have had great fun in making taffy apples, planning dances, and selling candy to make our share of the money for the Carnival. These were our class officers for the second semester: President—Raymond Marske Vice President—Kenneth Murphy Secretary —Shirley Erlandson Treasurer—Marian Lausman Although we have had a fine trip, we will all be glad to be aboard the S. S. Junior, and again Mrs. Crittenden will be our captain. Shirley Erlandson page ticenty-two Top Row: Emcgene Abbott, Mary Birczak, Mickey Botham, Guy Bunnell. Russell Burns, Roland Christl, Jane Clark, Bob Dent Second Row: Dick Dilley, Shirley Erlandson, Mary Nell Fisher, Rosemary Fox, Bob Halifax, Don Hardacre, Helen Hardy, Jim Harner Third Row: Kenneth Hill, Marian Lausman, Thais Lucas, Raymond Marske, Charles Masters, Barbara McCuen, Kenneth Murphy, Margaret Patterson Fourth Row: Joe Reinhardt, Gordon Rudowske, Charlotte Sceper, Connie Schedler Fifth Row: Edward Schlutt, Made-Ivn Shultz, Gloria Smith, Bob Summers Sixth Row: Jane Stebbins. Pat Stein, Irene Stevens, Dick Sto- rick, Arlene Stover, Virginia Thomas. June Tobias, Cecil Wagoner Seventh Row: Bob Weber. Pat Wilson, Noralene Zech, Richard Zech Officers: Kenneth Murphy, Shirley Erlandson, Marian Lausman, Raymond Marske page t irenti -three fR£SHmfln CLASS Verily, variety is the spice of life, and contrary to the saying that all Freshmen are green, we, some fifty representatives of the 44 family, entered the Berrien Springs High School in September of the year 1940 as quite a respectable class, gleefully disappointing our disapproving elders. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: Dorothy Arnett—President Elizabeth Baab, Vice President Mary Lee Eidson—Treasurer Catharyn McGath—Secretary We decided not to elect new class officers for the second semester because of the efficiency of those already in office. We have several members on the second team basketball squad with some pretty good prospects for next year's first team. We had a party the second semester which proved a great success. We sponsored a boxing match for the P. T. A. Carnival on March 21 and 22 which proved to be entertaining for all who attended. Mr. Hawkins, our sponsor, has guided us through a very pleasing and successful year. So on the whole, here's to the good health of the 44 Class, and may their memory long live in the heart of the fruit belt, where in the future their name will perchance be freed abundantly in those tales beginning with Once upon a time. Catharyn McGath page ticenty-1our Top Row: Ruth Abbott. Dorothy Arnett, Elizabeth Baab, Fred Bailey, Eileen Barnhart, Robert Bowman. Marcella Bums, Betty Busick Second Row: Duane Cameron. George Dent, Clara Disterheft, Mary Lee Eidson, Jim Fisher, Vernon Gillette, Joyce Graham. Ted Hardy Third Row: Ruth Hildebrand, Gladys Hill, Betty Koebel, Clarence Kronbetter. Sheldon Layman, Elizabeth Magill, Paul Masters. Catharyn McGath Fourth Row: Bill McGath, Margaret Metzger, Arlene Mitchell, Loren Pennington, Evelyn Porter, Robert Porter. Charles Richards, Warren Roth Fifth Row: Donald Smith, Bob Spletzer, Lowell Steger, Laura lean Steltner Sixth Row: Bernard Stevenson. Joyce Storick, Dorvan Stover, Dorothy Wagner Seventh Row: Joe Schimbel, Beverly Weist, Dick Welcher, Gerry Zech Officers: Catharyn McGath, Mary Lee Eidson, Elizabeth Baab, Dorothy Arnett page Ucrnty-five 1 Top Row: Joe Amy, Aaron Anderson. Elaine Bunnell. Wallace Burgoyne, Sue Chamberlin. Betty Colvin, Marilyn Dilley, Wallace Frisbie, Frank Halton, Doris Hardy Second Row: Ardis Herman. Top Row: Doris Abbott, Eugene Abbott, Robert Adams, Jeanne Arnold, Ruth Baldwin, Jim Bet-chek, Marjorie Bowman Gaylord Boyer, Donald Burns, Doris Flei-sher Second Row: Dorothy Fleisher, Nancy Garland, Gerald Gaul, Juanita Johns. Alene Johnson. John Kephart, Franklin Kugler, Lawrence Lock Third Row: Sally Murphy. Barbara Pennell, Eleanor Person-ette, Peggy Porter. Glenn Prill-witz, Catherine Simpscn, Gerry Dorothy Hankins, Wilma Hard-acre, Donald Harner Third Row: Arlan Harper. Joe Hartman, Gail Hoff, Iva Loans-bury, Annette Murphy. Alyn Rae Pennington Fourth Row: Russell Pultz, Mickey Robinson, Gay Lee Secor. Stover, Mary Jane Taylor, Leora Unruh, Natalie Wilson Officers: Marilyn Dilley, Wallace Frisbie, Barbara Pennell, Lawrence Lock Louise Simpson, Jerry Smith, Allen Tobias, Charlene Van Home, Lorraine Weine, Boyd White Officers: Allen Tobias, Gay Lee Secor, Joe Hartman, Robert Adams EIGHTH GRADE Pep! That's what B. S. H. S. had when the class of '45 entered into Junior High School. Of course we are not as green as we were last year. We can now get to our classes without a guide. We elected the following officers: First Seme'ter Ardis Herman Doris Hardy Juanita Johns Glenn Prillwitz President Vice Piesident Secretary Treasurer Second Semester Barbara Pennell Walter Frisbie Marilyn Dilley Lawrence Lock The first party was a skating party held at Central Docks in Benton Harbor. Our second party was a Christmas party, held in the gym. It was a big success. Gill We wish to express our thanks for a very enjoyable year to Mr. , our sponsor. Marilyn Dilley SEVENTH GRADE We started out this year very much excited with the idea of going into the new building. Through the many weeks and months of the seventh grade we were under the careful supervision of our Dad, Mr. Nelson. Our social activities for the school year were a Christmas party (he first semester and a swimming party the second semester. After the swimming party we came back to the school and had a potluck supper which was thoroughly enjoyed by all who attended. For the school term our officers were as follows: First Semester Second Semester Jerome Smith Dorothy Fleisher Nancy Garland President Vice President Secretary-T reasurer Joe Hartman Robert Adams Gay Secor page ttcvnty-arrcn cflnoe stuff After putting out this Canoe we heartily agree that the Jun iors should go to Washington. Well, it probably wasn't that bad but life did look awfully black at times. First was the iob of getting the staff organized. We sslected Arvid Erlandson and Venora Robinson as co-editors; Bob Robinson, Fern Spaulding, and Bob Taylor, business managers; Nona Comstock and Virginia Roth, literary editors; Barbara King, John Perkins, Phil Stein, feature editors; Lawrence Arnett, picture editor; Carl Ford and Jesse Gill, sports editors; Ed Kurnat and Dale Brenner, joke editors; Mary Ellen Lucas, art editor; and Kenneth Sink and Verl Palmer, typists. Our next task was getting the pictures taken and organizing written material. Mrs. Stebbins really lost her temper when the teachers' pictures were accidentally sat on. With that taken care of, we started mounting class pictures. That was some job! When that was done and our written material was handed in, everything was complete, except for the hardest part of all— waiting to see what the finished product would look like. We like it; hu then, we just work here. Back Row: Bob Robinson, Phil Stein, Arvid Erlandson, John Perkins, Lawrence Arnett Second Row: Everett Anstiss. Barbara King, Bob Taylor, Carl Ford, Ed Kurnat. Dale Brenner. Jesse Gill. Mrs. Stebbins, adviser, Kenneth Sink Front Row: Venora Robinson, Fern Spaulding, Verl Palmer, Nona Comstock, Virginia Roth, Mary Ellen Lucas page twenty-eight Back Row: Bob Taylor, Philip Stein, Frank Ewalt, John Perkins, Carl Ford. Mr. Gill, adviser Front Row: Robert Lausman. Walter Eidson, Doris Walker, Kenneth Sink, lesse Gill The Drift Staff was reorganized the second semester this year when a newly formed Journalism class took it over. The Seniors elected the course, and they have succeeded in publishing the Drift every two weeks. Each member of the class has had experience in all phases connected with the publication of a school paper. The editorship was changed every two weeks and each of the students was made responsible for different pages of the paper. They also gained experience in proofreading, stencil work, typing, and mimeographing. Because of the improvement made in the form and content of the Drift this semester, it is hoped that a class in Journalism will become an established course. The course offers to those who have literary and journalistic ability the chance to develop it and the experience received might prove of great value in later years. These ten Seniors were ably assisted by Mr. Gill, teacher of History and English. DfilfT pi ic twenty-nine IRIS’ 6Ltf CLUB The Girls Glee Club, with thirty-seven members, have met at 3:15 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, to sing three-part music together. Marilyn Skinner was the accompanist the first semester and Miss Savage, the kindergarten teacher, accompanied the group the second semester. A one-act operetta Margie Goes Modem, by Carrington and Myers, was prepared and presented to the student body for an assembly and was also presented to the Wednesday Club. Fifteen of this group sang in the Berrien-Cass vocal festival, with Noble Cain director. Among the other public appearances, was the rendition of several numbers for school night at the M. E. Church and for the Community Concert sponsored by the Thursday Musicale at Emmanuel Missionary College. Back Row: Helen Beissel, Madelyn Shultz. Barbara McCuen, Edna Grau. Marian Lausman, Eldonna Fidson, Elsie Rudowske, Laura Zech, Pat Stein, Mickey Botham, Thais Lucas Third Row: Helen Marske, Edna Baab. June Tobias. Gloria Smith. Eileen Barnhart, Rosemary Fox. Betty Busick, Mary Ellen Lucas, Jane Stebbins Second Row: Helen McConaghy, Shirley Spaulding, Dorothy Arnett. Evelyn Porter, Nona Comstock, Mary 3irczak, Mary Nell Fisher, Miss Kruger, director, Frances Porter Front Row: Idajane Little, Donna Sink, Rosemarie Wire, Mildred Mlynek, Virginia Roth, Eva Sommer, Jane Clark V The Boys' Glee Club, with twenty-three members, has met at 3:15 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Ten of the boys went to the Berrien-Cass vocal festival at Niles. A quartette from this group sang several numbers for the Horticultural Show in the fall and again for a school dance in the winter. The Boys Glee Club with the Girls' Glee Club, combined to sing in a group of sacred numbers for school night at the M. E. Church. Miss Savage served as accompanist. Back Row: Robert Lausman. James Harner, Duane Cameron. Philip Stein. Edward Rudowske. James Wire, Edward Kurnat Second Row: Clarence Kronbetter, Edward Schlutt. Robert Dent. Kenneth Murphy. Bob Taylor, Miss Kruger, director Front Row: Charles Richards. Joe Schimbel, Greydon Personett, Everett Anstiss, Dick Dilley, Donald Hardacre. Russell Burns page thirty-one Back Row: Phil Stein, Regina Kruger, director, Marcella Burns, Russell Burns, Rosemarie Wire, Charles Richards, Everett Anstiss Front Row: Dick Storick, Edward Podworski, Pat Stein, Joyce Storick, Nancy Garland, Shirley Spaulding Orchestra Assists with Programs The school orchestra, under the able direction of Miss Regina Kruger, provided musical entertainment for many school functions, including the Horticultural Show, the Senior Play, P. T. A. meetings, and the Junior Play. The orchestra practices at 12:30 o'clock on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week. The instrumentation includes three violins, two clarinets, two flutes, two saxophones, three trumpets, and a drum. The orchestra took part in the annual Orchestra Festival which was held in St. Joseph, April 16. Four members played in the concert orchestra. The members are Shirley Spaulding, clarinet; Rosemarie Wire, Pat and Phil Stein, violins. Two members of the orchestra, Shirley Spaulding, clarinet, and Gerry Zech, cornet, competed in the State Contests held in Kalamazoo on March 22. Gerry placed first and Shirley third in their respective division. Marilyn Skinner accompanied the orchestra during the first semester. Miss Kruger accompanied during the second semester. Band Draws Applause Thanks to the enterprise and generosity of the P. T. A., the American Legion, the Lions Club and others, the senior band appears for the first time in any annual, fully uniformed. The past year has been one of great activity and rapid development. During the summer months the band was much in demand for parades and picnics, winning second place and a prize of $25 in a marching and playing contest held at Niles. The basketball season undoubtedly produced the most notable performances of the band to date. The band gave its best performance at the St. Joe Catholic game, at which they formed a cross and played Mr. Clark's special arrangement of St. Joe's school song. The highlight from a purely musical standpoint was the opening of the Thursday Musicale Club's concert at the Emmanuel Missionary College Auditorium. The playing on this occasion was of a very high order and would have done credit to a much more experienced organization than ours. The comments of the audience were most flattering. We are, however, far from being satisfied and expect to improve constantly. We are always glad to welcome new members. Front Row: Shirley Spaulding, Harold Hetler, Sally Murphy. Charles Richards, Marcella Burns, Joyce Graham, Dorothy Arnett, Joyce Storick, Leslie Spaulding, Nancy Garland, Gerry Zech Second Row: Russell Burns, Bob Strong, Dorothy Wagner, Bob Spletzer, Bill Robbins, Loa Johnson, Alene Johnson, Dick Storick, Donald Hamer, Frank Halton, Allen Tobias. Marian Lausraan Back Row: Edward Podworski, Joe Hartman, Loren Pennington, Jim Betchek, Lawrence Arnett, Alyn Rae Pennington, Mickey Robinson, Barbara Eidson, Jerry Stover, Susan Hartman, Gay Secor, Mary Lee Eidson, Elizabeth Magill, C. J. Clark, director, Pat Stein, Thais Lucas, Junior Lausman, Leroy Lausman, Phil Stein Absent: Everett Anstiss paye thirty-two OfiCHfSTRfl GIRL SCOUTS HAVE FULL YEAR BOY SCOUTS HAVE ACTIVE PROGRAM GIRL SCOUTS The Girl Scouts of Berrien Springs have a membership of eighty girls. The Brownies, under the leadership of Miss Kelsch and Miss Loveland, have had fun cleaning, painting, and furnishing a room of their own in the grade building. The Senior group, with Mrs. Hawkins and Mrs. Gill as leaders, have been conducting a Story Hour at the Public Library. Their project for the year is a senior scout Prom. Troop 1 with Mrs. Burke and Miss Jones as leaders, have had an interesting time with handicraft, hikes, plays, etc. Troop II, with Miss Thomas and Miss Savage as leaders, have cleaned and painted the School Clinic, taken swimming lessons, earned badges, and had parties. Troop III, with Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cauffman as leaders have had hikes, cookouts, stuffed toys for gifts, studied swimming and dancing. Back Row: Mickey Botham, Jane Stebbins Thais Lucas. Jane Clark, Pat Stein. Nancy Colvin, Loa Johnson, Frances Porter, Connie Schedler, Edna Grau, Barbara McCuen, Shirley Spaulding. Dorothy Wagner, Catharyn McGath, Evelyn Porter Fourth Row: Peggy Porter, Juanita Johns. Ardis Herman, Marilyn Dilley. Alene Johnson, Madelyn Shultz. Helen Hardy, Gloria Smith, June Tobias, Emogene Abbott, Annette Murphy, Beverly Myers, Iva Marie Lounsbury, Alyn Rae Pennington. Jeanne Arnold, Ruth Kettlehut Third Row: Shirley Haase. Elizabeth Magill, Joyce Graham. Sally Murphy, Marcella Burns, Lorraine Weine, Nancy Garland, Gay Secor, Leora Unruh, Jerry Stover, Sue Chamberlin, Natalie Wilson, Betty Leu Colvin, Barbara Pennell, Doris Hardy, Patsy Bosher Second Row: Miss Loveland, leader, Mrs. Cauffman, leader, Miss Kelsch, leader, Helen Bums, Marilyn Miller, Theresa Bunnell, Betty Sheets, Doris Prillwitz, Elaine Erlandson, Mickey Robinson, Patricia Heim, Ruth Burke, leader. Miss Thomas, leader. Miss Savage, leader, Mrs. Hawkins, leader Front Row: Joan Murphy, Barbara Eidson, Marilyn Zerby, Yvonne Smith, Loretta Hardy, Mercedes Weaver. Janice Zerby, Rosemary Reitz, Eleanor Weine, Jerry Elly. Nancy Murphy, Joan Merrill. Mary Elizabeth Kraft, Delcia White. Joretta Fay Boy SCOUTS The Boy Scouts, Troop 46 is the largest troop in district eight. The troop now has twenty-two members. Hikes, civic service, and games have been part of the program. The Scouts were formed to promote good will among the boys of the world and to help them with other people. Scouting helps them in outdoor life and in safety. Cub Scouting is the younger boys' part of the Boy Scout program. It is intended for boys from nine to twelve years of age. The aim is not to copy scouting and thus leave nothing new to the time when he may become a Scout. It also serves as a leadership training school for older Scouts who may act as Den Chiefs. Back Row: Russell Burns, Bob Bowman, Gerald Gaul, Russell Pultz, Duane Cameron. Bill McGath, Walter Frisbie. Glenn Prillwitz, Loren Pennington Third Row: Arlan Harper, Jimmy Murphy, Mr. Guettler, Cub Scout leader, Bob Porter, Dorvan Stover, Bernard Stevenson, Jerry Smith, Jim Betchek, Donald Thomas, Charles Reinbold, Donald Burns Second Row: Joe Arnold, Everett Potter, Gale Hoff, Mr. Nelson. Boy Scout leader, Boyd White, Bob Adams, Robert Mitchell, Donald Zukas Front Row: Bobby Henderson, Larrv Murphy, Duane Johnson, Richard Weber, Richard Wilson, Dale Sunday. Don King, Robert Weber page thirty-five StniOR CLASS PLfly Standings Eva Sc—me: Venera F.cc-insen, Deris Walker,. John Perkins, Yesi Palmer Sitting: Kermv . Sink, Jim Sommers Mary Elien Lucas. Ncna Coadock, Barbara King, Ahria Marske The Servers successful clary this year was Mama's Baby Bey. We all tike to stay young, but Mrs. McLean and Luther Long had special reasons for trying to make each other believe they were younger than forty. They were both broke and each thought the other was weU-tc-ao; so the logical solution was marriage- Complications set in and Luther's seventeen-year-old baby daughter and Mrs. MoLean's eighteen-year-cid baby boy cause plenty of trouble. But ail's well that ends we.l and this aid, for their investments became valuable and love was discovered. Minnie, the blundering colored maid, added greatly to the humor of the play. The characters were as follows: Mis. McLean. . Barbara Kina Sfeepcerd McLean. James Scanners Lustier Lena. ............... Alvin Marska fuiiet- Lena-............ Mary Ellen Lucas Mrs. Blackburn........ Nona Ccmstock Sylvia ....................... Vert Palmer Wilbur IWfcs. Angiin. Max Mfccre £snci� tfc Sink Minnie ....Venera Bccirscn. pii' i; thirty-nun JPIOR CLASS PLfly Do you think that going to bed every night at eight o'clock is a simple matter even with $50,000 as your reward? Ask the Wild Oats Boy, for that was his chore. The $50,000 was left to Eddie, the wild oats boy, and his sweetheart, Judy, in a freak will requiring Eddie to be in bed by eight o'clock every night for three months. This caused a merry, fast-moving plot, full of dramatic complications growing out of two unexpected masquerades, and at the final curtain a surprise that was a winner. Eddie LeRov Lausman Judy Marilyn Skinner Danny Murphy . Robert Pagel Jake Peters Junior Odiome Prue Trout Edward Stevenson Charles Seth Standing: Millie Mlynek, Bob Page!. Eve Edward Stevenson. Mr. Gill, director. Pat Giiden Loa Johnson. Donna Sink, prompter. Aunt Anne... Lloyd Kibler, Dolph Odiorne, Helen Marske Della Sitting: Harold Hetler, Helen Bo- Mose tham. Edna Baab, Wade Stover, Marilyn Skinner, Leroy Lausman page thirty seven juniOR baud The Junior Band, consisting of pupils from grades three to seven, has seven beginners. All students are given preliminary tests and only those showing musical ability are encouraged to purchase instruments and try for the band. A really remarkable thing is the extremely small percentage of students who have become discouraged and given up playing. Once they are successfully past the first difficult stages and are able to rehearse with the band, they are with us to stay. This shows a very creditable and commendable spirit and is quite encouraging to both the band director and the parents. The Junior Band made four public appearances this year, playing at the Christmas entertainment in combination with the Senior Band. A little later they were called upon by the P. T. A., and twice they marched and played at the basketball games where their appearance caused considerable interest and enthusiasm. It is planned to have them appear more frequently next year. Mr. Clark is assisted at rehearsals by student directors Shirley Spaulding and Geraldine Zech. Back Row: Joe Arnold, Eleanor Weine, Jean Murphy. Doris Neidlinger, George Rhinhart, Ardith Jones, Patrica Heim. Donald Burns Second Row: Shirley Spaulding, student director, Barbara Eidscn, Mickey Robinson. Beverly Myers. Jeanne Arnold, Eileen Barnhart, Betty Busick, Bill Burdick. Alyn Rae Pennington, Elizabeth Magill, Gerry Zech. student director Front Row: Mr. Clark, director. Patricia Lucas, Bobby Lapsley, Jerry Smith. Jim Betchek, Dale Sunday. Richard Wilson page thirty-eight HThe Berrien Springs Chapter of Future Farmers of America has completed a very success-• ful tenth year as an organization of vocational agriculture boys of the Berrien Springs High School. The program for the year's activity was divided into eight sections, each member of the organization being a member of one of the section committees. The divisions of the activity program of the organization are as follows: Supervised Farm Practice, Cooperation, Leadership, Community Service, Earnings and Savings, Conduct of Meetings, Recreation and Scholarship. Several of the highlights of the activities sponsored by the organization were the Annual Horticultural Show, ten year Anniversary Celebration, Swine Improvement Project, Parent and Son Banquet, Rural School Day, and Project Tout. President James Wire attended the National F. F. A. Convention at Kansas City, Missouri; and Secretary Robert Strong attended the youth training camp at W. K. Kellogg Camp, Pine Lake, Otsego, Michigan. Back Row: Richard Zech, Edward Schlutt, Raymond Marske, Clarence Sill, Alvin Marske, Bill Robbins, Gordon Rudowske Second Row: Bob Sommers, Harold Richardson, Eugene Porter, Roland Christl, Dolph Odiorne, Ed Schmidt, Kenneth Sceper Front Row: Mr. Zillman. advisor, Bob Pagel, Jim Sommers. Jim Wire, Bob Strong, Hcrold Hetler. SCHOOL ! -------- uoach Hawkins Coach Hawkins starts drills last of October . . . Four varsity players back from last year's squad . . . Varsity to include Robinson, E. Porter, Taylor, Richardson, L. Porter, Whetstone, Renn, Perkins, and Ford . . . First game to be the 29th of October . . . Acorns of Three Oaks invade . . . Shamrocks grab early lead . . . Hold it throughout game . . . Berrien 48 . . . Three Oaks 16 . . . New Buffalo next . . . Shamrocks again overpower . . . Berrien 46 .. . New Buffalo 16 . . . Game with Berrien’s chief rival next . . . Bridgman rally in last minutes . . . give Berrien a scare . . . Berrien 34 . . . Bridgman 29 . . . Easy time of next game . . . Berrien 40 . . • Stevensville 28 . . . Tough game ... Berrien 25 . . South Bend Central Catholic 20 . . . Christmas vacation . . . Shamrocks upset by Trojans . . . Berrien 23 . . . New Troy 33 . . . Buck's rally to nose out Shamrocks . . . Berrien 31 • . . Buchanan 32 . . . Score tied going into last quarter . . . Berrien 27 . . . Eau Claire 17 . . . Whip Acorns for second time . . . Berrien 37 . . . Three Oaks 26 . . . Buffalo hangs on ball last half . . . Berrien 33 . . . page fort; BflSKfTBfILL Perkins. Fred Renn, Euqene Porter. Harold Richardson. New Buffalo 13 . . . Shamrocks rally to whip Ponies . . . Berrien 32 . . . St Joe Catholic 31 . . . Bridgman overcomes Shamrocks' lead in last quarter . . . cinched at least a tie for conference champs . . . Berrien 33 . . . Bridgman 35 . . . Gain revenge from earlier defeat . . . Berrien 36 . . . New Troy 23 . . . Shamrocks suffer worst defeat of season at hands of Cardinals. . . Berrien 22 . . . Stevensville 42 . . . Come back strong in next game . . . Berrien 48 . . . Ecru Claire 22 . . . Buchanan only team to beat Shamrocks twice in season play Berrien 30 . . . Buchanan 37 . . . Dowagiac gets hot in last quarter and barely noses out Shamrocks . . . Berrien 29 . . . Dowagiac 30 . . . Season over . . . Berrien plays Marcellus in first tournament game . . Berrien 50 Marcellus 40 . . . Beat Decatur in a hard game to win District Tournament . . . Berrien 46 . . . Decatur 44 ... Team starts drill for Regional Tournament at Kalamazoo . . . Draw Bangor . . . Can't hit basket . . . Behind 7 points at half . . . Come back last half to win . . . Berrien 35 . . . Bangor 32 . . . Next game to be with Conference winner . . . Bridgman . . . Berrien starts with a bang . . . scores ten points before Bridgman can tally . . . Opponents rally second quarter and hold lead at half . . . Shamrocks outscore rivals by one point in both last quarters . . . not enough . . . Berrien 27 . . . Bridgman 30 . .. Basketball through for another year . . . fourteen wins and seven defeats . . . Three varsity members to remain . . . Good material on way up. page forty-one RESERVE BflSRETBflLL Lell lo Right: Fred Bailey, Dor van Stover, Loren Pennington Dick Welcher, Donald Smith Kenneth Murphy, Ed Stevenson Bill McGath, Clarence Kronbetter Jim Fisher, Bob Dent, Vernon Gil lette The second team enjoyed a successful season, winning 12 and losing 6. Defeats were by Bridgman twice, Buchanan, New Buffalo, South Bend Central Catholic, and Dowagiac. The starting line-up consisted of Fisher and Welcher, forwards; Christl, center; and McGath and Murphy, guards. Name Games Played Personal Fouls Total Points Fisher 16 46 157 McGath 17 47 131 Welcher 16 30 64 Christl 15 37 49 Gillette 16 27 34 Bailey 12 5 24 Murphy 16 16 8 Dent 12 3 6 Kronbetter 7 1 4 Stevenson 7 0 3 Stover 10 3 2 Smith 6 0 0 Pennington 4 1 0 pa fir forty-tiro VflHSITy BASEBALL Back Row: Dale Brenner, Eugene Porter, Bob Taylor, Carl Ford, John Perkins, Lowell Steger Front Row: Mr. Hawkins, coach, Bill McGath, Harold Richardson, Dorvan Stover, Kenneth Murphy, Jim Fisher The baseball team during the fall season played five games, winning two and losing three. In the first game against Eau Claire Berrien collected eleven runs and eight hits, to Eau Claire's five runs and four hits. In the second game against New Buffalo, Berrien was defeated 7 to 4. Playing Bridgman in the third game, the Shamrocks came through with a hard-earned 16-to-13 victory. Three Oaks, the next opponent, held Berrien to two hits and won the game 5 to 4. In the final game of the fall schedule, New Troy defeated Berrien 5 to 2. The spring schedule lists the following games: Bridgman, New Troy, Three Oaks New Buffalo, Eau Claire, Benton Harbor Cassopolis, Dowagiac page forty-three ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We, the staff of the 1941 CANOE, hereby offer our appreciation and gratefulness to the following who have aided us in the production of this book. MR. D. E. FENSTERMAKER, representative of Jahn Ollier, for his time and ideas. MR. PAUL FRANK for the photography in the volume. LAWRENCE ARNETT for snapshots. THE JAHN OLLIER ENGRAVING CO. for the photo engraving. THE EMMANUEL MISSIONARY COLLEGE PRESS for the printing. THE STUDENT BODY for its wholehearted cooperation. THE ADVERTISERS for their material aid in the production of this book, and for their interest and cooperation which has helped to build the success of this CANOE. ATT E M D +■ •+ BERRIEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL Accredited by University of Michigan Since 1913 Peppy - Progressive - Permanent Three full four-year courses: Academic, Commercial, Smith-Hughes Vocational courses. Academic Course—designed to give a thorough, secondary course, general in character and preparatory to College and University admission. Commercial Course—prepare for the Business of Life! You may begin this preparation in B. S. H. S. by selecting such courses as Bookkeeping, Shorthand, Typewriting, and Junior Business Training. Vocational Agricultural Course—a course in the various phases of farm life, equipping farm youth with technical training in practical agriculture. Home Economics Course—the two-year course in Vocational Home Economics includes various phases of homemaking such as meal preparation and service; home nursing, selection, care, and construction of clothing; related art; and home management. Manual Training Course—a course designed to teach the fundamentals of the industrial field and to give the principles of the various divisions of manual labor. page forty-five Established 1891 50 Years of Service Berrien Springs State Bank Berrien Springs, Michigan Member— FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORP. TAYLOR’S LOCKER PLANT Corner Mechanic and Madison Streets Dial 2801 Modern method of preserving Meat, Fruit, and Vegetables Authorized Dealer + Birdseye Frozen Fruit and Vegetables Compliments of Fred Mason GAFILL SERVICE STATION By School. Cor. Hamilton St. Joe Sts. To the CLASS OF 1941 with the Compliments of Robinson Agency INSURANCE COMPLETE SERVICE 444 W. Ferrv Street DIAL 2541 DIAL 5421 Berrien Springs, Michigan Nicknames The Everett An3tiss Toot Lawrence Arnett—Charlie Dale Brenner—Buck Green Lantern Nona Comstock Grace ICE CREAM LUNCHES Walter Eidson—-Sonny ALL AND Arvid Erlandson—Prof FLAVORS MEALS Frank Ewalt—Squeaky SODAS AT ALL Bob Fairchild Fair Carl Ford—Fat SUNDAES TIMES Jesse Gill—Jess DIAL 2011 Best Wishes To the Class of '41 i i i i i I I I I KRAUSE DRUG STORE rnn-£tte Shop Latert in Women's and Children's Ready-to-Wear Apparel Next to Post Office DIAL 4011 Central Service Station D-X MOTOR FUELS AND OILS U. S. ROYAL TIRES RATTERIES AND SUPPLIES TIRE REPAIRING BATTERY CHARGING WASHING AND GREASING DIAL 5421 -------- ■■— piujr fortyserm “There Is None So Blind As He Who Will Not See” i : ! It does not take a gigantic mind to understand that we are in an era of specialization and that a general education no longer suffices to meet the needs of him who would get through the world reasonably comfortably. A general education is worth more today than ever before—if. and please note the if —it is followed by specific training in some particular vocation. In other words, young men and women must today be trained to do something for which there is a demand in some one of the thousands of fields of human activity. We are convinced that business opens the door of opportunity for well-trained young men and young women wider than does any other type of education—and we are prepared to give very convincing evidence of this to those who are interested. We invite forward-looking prospective students to ask us for definite information about the opportunities open in business and about the facilities of our school for preparing young people for employment. TWIN CITY BUSINESS COLLEGE 198 Pipestone Benton Harbor, Mich. Phone 8762 Nicknames James Griffendorf—Griffy Barbara King—Red Ed Kurnat—Beat Jr. Lausman—Louse Mary Ellen Lucas—Lucas Alvin Marske—A1 Bob McConaghy—Butch Maxine Metzger—Maggie Evelyn Mitchell—Freckles Marjorie Mitchell—Marj Verl Palmer—Blondie John Perkins—Handsome Eugene Porter—Red Leslie Porter—Doc Don Roberts—Don Robert Robinson—Robbie Venora Robinson—Veenie Virginia Roth—Ginnie Edward Rudowske—Ed Kenneth Sceper—Mike Clarence Sill—Red Kenneth Sink—Little Man Eva Sommer—Bashful James Sommers—Clark Fern Spaulding—Shorty Philip Stein—Jr. Robert Taylor—Bud Pc- Vcnaenbur'T—Dutch Doris Walker—Dot James Wire—Chief Rosemarie Wire—Rosey KELVINATOR and GENERAL ELECTRIC CUTS THE COST OF BETTER LIVING EQUIP YOUR HOME WITH THE BEST IN ELECTRICAL REFRIGERATION ELECTRIC COOKING and WATER HEATING ELECTRIC WASHERS and IRONERS W. BUCK SON DIAL 3921 page forty-eight +— Complim ents of EMLONG’S Sd?aUung NURSERY STEVENSVILLE. MICHIGAN GROWERS OF PRIDE - O - MICH. (Trade Mark Brand) FRUIT TREES and FRUIT PLANTS Visit Our Rose Display Garden This Summer Best Wishes FROM QUALITY DRUG STORE WALGREEN AGENCY EAU CLAIRE MICHIGAN PHONE DIAL 3251 Evans A. G. Store HINCHMAN Groceries — Meats — Notions DIAL 2681 Berrien Springs. Michigan See F. D. SPAULDING For Your Well and Pump Trouble Thanks for a Call Berrien Springs, Mich. Dial 2068 piiye forty-nine •1— — — — GRINER FUNERAL HOME _ ,——, .—+ CONGRATULATIONS to the CLASS OF '4 1 Ambulance Service Flowers DIAL 4061 Berrien Springs, Michigan Sam PailanA Graduation Suits. Shirts and Douglas Shoes Saint Joseph Michigan Fruit Association BERRIEN SPRINGS • • Complete Line oi ALL FARM SUPPLIES BERRIEN SPRINGS DIAL 2411 J. L. WHETSTONE ROBERT TROPP DIAL 5121 OUR SERVICE IS COMPLETE: PEACHES — PEARS BODY REPAIR PAINTING APPLES — GRAPES BATTERY ELECTRICAL IN SEASON RADIATOR LUBRICATION OFFICIAL AAA SERVICE DIAL 5294 Berrien Springs — «i( c fifty +• INSURANCE and Bonding Protection for Practically Every Need PAUL HARTMAN Berrien Springs Ely Hardware Refrigerators and Ranges—Radios Speedqueen Washers and Ironers Pittsburgh Paints and Glass Complete Stock of HARDWARE. TOOLS. CUTLERS DIAL 3811 Berrien Springs McLAUCHLIM FUMERAL HOME AMBULANCE SERVICE DIAL 3341 Flowers Lady Assistant 114 North Main St. Berrien Springs. Mich. Greetings From PRODUCERS CREAMERY OWNED and OPERATED by BERRIEN COUNTY MILK PRODUCERS ASSN. • • • Milk - Cream - Butter - Buttermilk - Whipping Cream Cottage Cheese - Chocolate Milk - Orangeade ----„----------------------------------------+ page fifty-one Jim’s Club CANDY COLD DRINKS MALTED—10c SANDWICHES BERRIEN SPRINGS - MICHIGAN HERMAN'S GROCERY and MARKET Quality Meats and Groceries Garden Seeds DIAL 2611 FREE DELIVERY I I j GEORGE G. ERLANDSON GENERAL CONTRACTING BERRIEN SPRINGS DIAL 2831 There are hundreds of Gasolines but only ONE LUBRICATING MOTOR FUEL Keeps new motors new and makes old motors perform like new Theisen-Clemens Company ST. JOSEPH.......................MICHIGAN LOCAL DEALERS: Marion Fay, Cy Dilley, M. E. Johnson nagr fifty-tiro Chamberlin Sheaffer Fountain Pens Gilbert Chocolates Monogrammed Stationery Hallmark Cards Atj ut . . . THE SHULL 5c to $1.00 STORE Congratulates the Class of 1941 And Wishes Them Every Success OUR STUDENTS' STORE FOR EVERYTHING IN THE VARIETY LINE payr fifty-tin Max Calderwood Son FRUIT FARMS ALL FRUITS IN SEASON DIAL 3772 BERRIEN SPRINGS Compliments of II. O. W ilson I in . BENTON HARBOR. MICHIGAN Compliments of j i C. R. Sparks Co. ROY C. BRIGHAM. Manager ! J I i I I LUMBER AND FUEL DIAL 2511 +--------------- page fifty-four + I t ScltA dl i '•i Qn c uf, Dial 4711 Berrien Springs, Michigan WESTINGHOUSE REFRIGERATORS RANGES WASHERS RADIO SERVICE — ALL MAKES KEISER RADIO SHOP Phenes 3521 - 5641 lie Ravines IJairtj RAW MILK DELIVERED DAILY DIAL 4361 Berrien Springs. Michigan Manes Restaurant A Clean Place to Eat Courteous Service Dinners—Short Orders — SANDWICHES — L. R. MANES. Prop. Berrien Springs, Michigan Class 11 (Continued from page 18) Bob Robinson—leaves four inches of extra height to Wallace Burgoyne. Venora Robinson—leaves her fountain pen to Dick Welcher so he won't have to borrow one. Virginia Roth—leaves her spike heels to Arlene Stover. Ed Rudowske—leaves his scholastic ability to Walter Frisbie. Kenneth Sceper bequeaths his Superman books to the Junior Class Clarence Sill—leaves without regret. Kenneth Sink—leaves his chemistry lab book to the highest bidder. Eva Sommer—leaves her willingness to | cooperate to Doris Lochinaw. James Sommers—wills his acting ability to Harold Hetler. Fern Spaulding—leaves her typing eraser to Marilyn Skinner. j Philip Stein—his red sweater goes to Ted ! Hardy. | Robert Taylor—leaves his English notes , to Hal Richardson. | Dick Vandenburg—left his '32 De Luxe but came back after it. | Doris Walker—leaves her position as the I only girl on the Drift staff to Eldonna Eidson. James Wire—leaves his silence to Peggy Porter. Rosemarie Wire—leaves her Six Easy Lessons on How to Get a Man to Mary Sommer. •J ——— .—w ■— -—-r page fifty-fire + Royal Blue Store GROCERY and Edw. W. Botham MARKET O. T. Lindt Pleasing You Is Our Hobby A Complete Food Store Service with a Smile DIAL 2311 FETKE Clothing Company Saint Joseph. Mich. Clothes for Men, Young Men, and Boys That Satisfy This Space Reserved for B AROD A Coal and Lumber Co. PHONE 29F3 Baroda. Michigan Compliments WHITCOMB Sulphur Springs Hotel ST. JOSEPH. MICHIGAN jxtye fifty-six ■r DR. H. 1. SHOOP J. F. Schaefer General Hardware CHIROPRACTOR Plumbing and Heating Dial 3611 308 N. Cass St. Complete Tin Shop Berrien Springs, Michigan The Store of Prices and Courteous Treatment A.E.McOMBER SON W. M. LITTLE FRUIT FARMS CONCRETE BLOCKS CEMENT — BRICK MORTAR Raspberries a Specialty Quality Fruits in Season DIAL 2511 Berrien Springs Berrien Center, Michigan Dial Eau Claire 3604 THE PHOTOGRAPHIC WORK in this book done by PAUL FRAMK School Photography Phone Dowagiac 6023 SISTER LAKES. MICHIGAN paqc fiftii-srren | TROOST BROS. i For Dependable FURNITURE i Benton Harbor Saint Joseph j _____________________ SHEARER’S j SERVICE STATION I Sinclair Products DIAL 9231 BERRIEN SPRINGS. MICH. + I THE FARMERS' STORE Hotpoint Electric Ranges Refrigerators Maytag and Bendix Washers John Deere Farm Equipment Bean Sprayers Phone 12-F-3 Bridgman BARCDA - MICHIGAN Compliments of the A P Pool I Store Berrien Springs I----------______-------------------------- pai r fift) -ei(lht We Present Our Best Wishes to the Graduating Class of 41 P. 111. sifin Phones - Dial 3541 - 3543 Berrien Springs We have just installed: BLACKMOMDS A Motor Analyser JEWELRY and OPTICAL STORE A 30-minute Battery Charger 216 East Main Street Wet Type Valve Reiacer NILES, MICHIGAN LET US DO YOUR WORK THE MODERN WAY GERSONDE'S ZERBY MUNDT For Outstanding Values ask ior Goodimate Clothes TEXACO SERVICE Two-Pant Suits DIAL 3211 $29.50 to S39.50 Known for Clothes That Satisfy - tt -------- T, -- - -— ----------4 page fifty-nine THE NEWS PALLADIUM Benton Harbor. Michigan Berrien and Van Buren Counties Biggest Buy for Reader— For Advertiser — Read — THE NEWS PALLADIUM W. G. Newland Son Furniture and Rugs Benton Harbor, Michigan 170 E. Main Street TELEPHONE 8961 WOLVERINE MANUFACTURING CO. Our Truck Bodies Are Built To Meet The Requirements of our Customers DIAL 3021 Berrien Springs. Michigan JOSTEN'S Designers and Manufacturers of Fine School Jewelry Since 1897 OWATONA, MINNESOTA—FACTORY Compliments of STOVER'S Quality Market Grocery DIAL 3221 FREE DELIVERY Berrien Springs, Michigan DeGAY ERNST. Division Manager 5b sunk Milh MosuutUf., Aaon, and fticjltt fyosi fieOeA. cMealth SHAKER FARM DAIRY Berrien Springs, Michigan D:al 2781 Compliments of ilvrrivn iloauiii CHET’S Salon At rear of Chamberlin Drug Store Sandwich Shop Complete Beauty Service Two Experienced Operators National Defense Program Officers (Brains) General—Arvid Erlandson Brigadier General Robert Robinson Colonel—Ed Rudowske Lieutenant Colonel—Junior Lausman Major—Jim Wire Captain—Walter Eidson First Lieutenant—Eva Sommers Second Lieutenant—Venora Robinson Army Tanks (Heavyweights) Virginia Roth Verl Palmer Carl Ford Navy Battleships (Fighters) Nona Comstock Jesse Gill Eugene Porter Submarines (Subs) John Perkins Dan L. Porter Marines (Scrappers) Dale Brenner Ed Kumat Kenny Sceper Air Corps (Fly-offs) Kenny Sink Fern Spaulding HILL-TOP B. F. DILLEY COAL AND ICE CO. Jeweler and Optometrist ALFRED BENDER 46 Years of Experience DIAL 3721 DIAL 3121 EERRIEN SPRINGS MICHIGAN Berrien Springs. Michigan 4 ■-------------+ page sixty-one HOUSE of DAVID COLD STORAGE 12th and MARKET STREETS BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN BUYERS OF SWEET CHERRIES RED RASPBERRIES SOUR CHERRIES BLACK RASPBERRIES CURRANTS BLACKBERRIES BLUE DAMSON PLUMS STORAGE SPACE to ACCOMMODATE 200,000 BUSHEL NATIONAL DEFENSE PROGRAM Artillery Field artillery (Pop-olfs) Everett Anstiss Bob Taylcr Alvin Marske Bombs (Incendiary) Barbara King Mary Ellen Lucas Big Berthas Phil Stein Frank Ewalt Bob McConaghy Dick Vandenburg Machine Guns (Talkers) Jim Griffendorf Don Roberts Doris Walker Cavalry (Trot along) Maxine Metzger Bob Fairchild Evelyn Mitchell Rosemarie Wire Infantry (Babies) lames Sommers Lawrence Arnett Bonded Member F. T. D. 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