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

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1948 volume:

Dedication To Miss Marilyn Skinner, whose untiring activities have united our class, made this publication possible and made our Senior year the most enjoyable of our high school career, we thoughtfully dedicate this 1948 Canoe. Two Superintendent PAUL H. EMERICH Hillsdale College, B.A. University of Michigan, M.A. University of Michigan School of Law Principal DOUGLAS WATSON University of Michigan, A.B. A.M. Major—English Three Seated: Mr. McLaughlin, Mrs. Neidlingcr, Mr. Emerich Stcnding: Mr. Botham, Mr. Lindt, Mr. Weine. • • • Faculty oytlCtt notoe - VS ' E P ciP°Soc Sd' DOROin. HAMIL- MAi,,.. TON Major—Early o� Major—Mathematics Western Michigan ■stern Michigan College oi Educa- Educa- tion, B.S. ■ NDALL ALBERTA LONGNER Major—Early El Western Michigan -� oi Educa- CoUe cei‘-yon. u Major—... Education Southwestern Missouri State College Western .... A.B. College of Educa- tion «■ :- of Cotteqe yon four THELMA KRAUSE AUGUST LANGE Major—Spanish Major—Agriculture Michigan State Col- Michigan State Col GALE IURGENSEN EURTON ALDRICH MARY GRAHAM Major—Heme Ec. LLOYD NOGGLE LLOYD NOTHSTiNE ALEX REISIG MARILYN SKINNER Katies, Western Michigan College of Educa- Chemistry Western Mich College of Ed tion, B.S. (lass Poem Whal is a Senior? You asked us '44 in the fall. An overgrown student we see in the hall. They do many things and have so much fun. We wonder if someday we will be one. They initiate us roughly and laugh at our errors, You ask us what Seniors are, Seniors are terrors! What is a Senior? You asked a year later. A Senior is someone to whom we still cater, An experienced person who makes us seem dumb, A continual salesman to buy things from. We now laugh at Freshmen. We think they're a scream, Thoughts of being a Senior are still just a dream. What is a Senior? You asked us last year. Someone we now know and fail to fear. We have our first play and attend Baccalaureate, Pretend to hate Seniors though we really are for them, We give them a prom and march at graduation And realize that next year we'll be in their station. Who are the Seniors? You ask us this year. We are the Seniors and proud to be here. We've grown to like high school and wish we could stay, But we'll soon be Alumni, we're awaiting that day. When we ll don those black robes and march down the aisle To receive a diploma, a handshake and smile. We'll suddenly realize when it's all done Though we had many troubles, we had twice as much fun. —Dick Chamberlin COLOR FLOWER Scarlet and Silver American Beauty Rose Six MOTTO Hitch Your Wagon to a Star'' KATHERINE BACKENSTO Always friendly wi i a on tie lor all. COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Glee Club 46. 47. 4b Band ’45. ‘46 ‘47, 48; ‘47. ’48 Cano Staff; F. H. A. 48; Softball ‘47. 48; Basketball ‘45. ‘46 .47. ‘48; Cheerleader ‘4 5; Play Staff '4 7 CATHERINE D1NGES Undecided Kale COMMERCIAL COURSE Glee Club '45; F. H. A. '48; Soft ball ‘46. 47. ‘48; Basketball 46 ROBERT BELL Poor woman's iiregory Peck” COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Drums of Death 1947; Arsenic ft Old Lace 1948 KENNETH FISHER Who says only sissies have curly hair? AGRICULTURAL COURSE Drums of Death 1947 F. F. A. ’45. '46. ’48; Class Treas. ’45; Canoe Staff 1948 CHARLES BROHMAN He's just backward about coming forward. AGRICULTURAL COURSE Band '45. ‘46. ‘47; F. F. A. '45 '46. '47, '48; Drums of Death 1947; Play Staff; Arsenic Old Lace ; 1948 Play Staff ROY GAUL My ambition is to be a lady k‘lftr. GENERAL COURSE Arsenic Old Lace 1948; Moni tor Club 1948; Glee Club '48 WILLIAM BURDICK You can't tell what he's thin kin' by what he says.” COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Glee Club '46. '47. '48; Band 45. '46. ’47, '48; Class Pres. ‘47; Class Treas. '45. ‘47: Drums of Death 1947; Arsenic A Old Lace 1948; Varsity Club ‘46. '47. '48; Track '45. '46. '47. '48; Baseball '46. '47, ’48; Football '45. '46. '47. ‘48; Basketball ‘45. 46, ’47. 48; Canoe Editor 1948 WEBSTER HATHCOAT It's not what you do. but what you get away with!” COMMERCIAL COURSE Band '46; Drums of Death Play Staff '47; Reporter ‘46. '47. '48; Canoe Staff ‘48; Limelight 48: Editor of High School News '48; Monitor Club ’48; Varsity Club '48; Football '47. '48 BERNICE CHRISTY speak in a monstrous little voice.” COLLEGE PREP COURSE Glee Club '46. ’47; Drums of Death 1947; Secretary '46; Canoe Staff ’48; Monitor ‘48; Basketball ’45, '46, ’47 WALTER HILDEBRAND I'm so tall my feet just touch the ground.” AGRICULTURAL COURSE Drums of Death ’47; Arsenic ft Old Lace '48; Class President '46. '47. '48; F. F. A. '45. '46. '47.' '48; Basketball '46. '47. ’48: Vice-Pres. of F. F. A. ’47; President of F. F. A. '48. RICHARD CHAMBERLIN '' Ru ?ged rascal!' ’ COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Glee Club ’47, ’48; Drums of Death 1947; Arsenic and Old Lace ’48; Canoe Staff ’48; Varsity Club ’48; Track ’45. ’46. ’47. ’48; Baseball '46. 47. ’48; Basketball ’45. ’46. ’47. ’48; Football ’45, 46. '47. ’48; Class Pres. ’45.'47 JAMES HUSS All the world's a stage and I do my part by acting up.” COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Glee Club ’45. '46. '47. 48; Band '45. ’46; Drums of Death ’47; Arsenic ft Old Lace '48; Canoe Staff ’48; Varsity Club ’46. '47 '48; Basketball ’46. '47. '48; Track '45. '46. '47. ’48; Football '45. 46; Baseball '46. '47, ’48 ARDETH JONES ”1 do not allow my undies to inter ere with my education.” COLLEGE PREP COURSE Glee Club '45. 46. '47; Drum of Death 1047; Arsenic Ac Old Luce 1948 Canoe Staff '48; Cheerleader BILL SMITH And what is so rare as a day in school?” ROBERT LAPSLEY ‘'Guaranteed harmless.” COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Band '45, '46. '47. '48; Arsenic Ac Old Lace 1948; Treasurer '46; Track '46, 47; Basketball '46. '47 LOWELL SMITH “I'm not iasy folk . I'm just in love with sleep!” AGRICULTURAL COURSE F. F. A. '45. '46. 47. '48; Bas kctball '46; Canoe '48 DORIS NEIDL1NGER When she plays, everybody sings. COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Glee Club '45. '46. '47. 43; Band '45, '46. '47, '48; Drums of Death” '47; Canoe Staff 1948; Monitor Club '48; Cheerleader 1945 Reporter '46; President '47; Basketball '45. '46. '47. '48; Soft ball '46. '47. '48 YVONNE SMITH Spunk) Punk.se” GENERAL COURSE Glee Club '46. '47; Drums o I Death 1947 Arsenic Ac Old Lace '48; Canoe Staff '43; Cheer leader '45; Basketball '45; Soft ball '45 JANET QUICK anct is quick-” COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Canoe Staff '48; Limelight '48; Basketball '48; Glee Club 48. Arsenic Ac Old Lace Play Staff '48 LESLIE SPAULDING I stand on the brink of a great career; ii'ill somebody push me off? COLLEGE PREP. COURSE Glee Club 46. '47. '48; Band '45. '46. '47. '48; Drums of Death' '4 7; Arsenic Ac Old Lace” '48; Vice-Pres. '47. '48; C’.noe Sti|fi '48; Monitor Club '48; Varsity Club; Track '45. '47. '48; Bas-ball '47. '48; Basketball '45. '47. '48; Football '45. 46 GEORGE REINHARDT Don’t argue with me; I kn°n' I'm right. GENERAL COURSE Arsenic Ac Old Lace 1948 Lime light 1948; Varsity Club '46. '47 48; Baseball 46. 47, '48; Bas kctball 46, 47; Football '45, 46 MARIAN SPLETZER Full of fun and mischief too, doing things she shouldn't do. GENERAL COURSE Glee Club '45. '46. '47. 48; Bund Manager '47. '48; Limelight '48; F. F. A.; Softball '48 AMY JEAN SCHUTZE She looks like she could cook.” GENERAL COURSE F. H. A. '4 7; Glee Club '4 7; Pla Staff; '47; Softball 45. '47, '48; Basketball '45. '47. 48 EDWARD STELTNER Life is just one bloomin’ thing after anothei ” AGRICULTURAL COURSE Arsenic A Old Lace” '48; F. F. A. '45. '46. '47. 48 MILDRED ZECH To enjoy life, one nut it giggle.” GENERAL COURSE Soft Ball 46. 47. 48; Glee Club •45. '46. 47. 48; Canoe Staff 48; Secretary 4 7; '‘Drums of Death 1947: Arsenic Old Lace 1948; Basketball 45. 46. 47. 48 JOHN WARSCO Naughty nautical man!” AGRICULTURAL COURSE Canoe Staff 48; F. F. A. '4 5, '46. '4 7. '48; Sec. '48; Arsenic Old Lace '48; Citv Slicker and Our Nell '48; President ’45 MARILYN ZERBY “Untimely last. COLLEGE PREP COURSE Glee Club ’46. 47. '48; Band '45. '46. '47; Drums of Death '47; Play Staff '48; Class Secretary '45. 47. '48; Treasurer '46; Canoe Staff '48; Softball '46; Basketball '45. 46, '47. 48 MARJORIE WETZEL Dar , diminutive and dynamic!” GENERAL COURSE Glee Club '45, '46. '47; Play Committee '47, '48; Class Treasurer '48; Canoe Staff '48; Cheerleading '45; Basketball '46, '47, '48. Softball '46. '4 7. '48 SENIORS TAKE CRUISE TO MACKINAC ISLAND Flash! Aboard the S.S. Greater Detroit bound for Mackinac Island will be 25 Seniors from Berrien Springs High School. The itinerary is as follows: Arrrive Chicago Monday May 31st Buses will transport students from train to boat. Afternoon is free for sight seeing in Chicago. Leave Chicago Monday May 31st Dinner will be served as the ship cruises out into Lake Michigan. Evening will be spent in dancing and deck sports. Next morning boat pulls into the Straits of Mackinac. Arrive Mackinac Island Tuesday June 1st Seniors have entire afternoon to visit Old Fort Mackinac, Fort Holmes, the Astor Fur Post, Arch Rock, and Grand Hotel. Leave Mackinac Island Tuesday June 1st Dinner will be served as our floating home pulls out into Lake Huron. Another dance and an amateur program. Arrive Detroit Wednesday June 2nd A buffet luncheon will be served before docking in the Automobile capital of the world. Ten Bon Voyage! So long, and all that farewell stuff! . Jist Machural • • Best Looking Dick Chamberlin Ardeth Jones Most Popular Bill Burdick Mildred Zech Best Personality Walter Hildebrand Marian Spletzer Best Dresser Bill Burdick Margie Wetzel Best Natured Jim Huss Janet Quick Most Timid Bob Lapsley Kay Dingo8 Best Athlete Dick Chamberlin Margie Wetzel Deepest Thinker Walt Hildebrand Marilyn Zerby Most Musical Leslie Spaulding Doris Neidlinger Fastest Talker Webster Hathcoat Yvonne Smith Best Gum Chewer Jim Huss Ardeth Jones Neatest Bob Lapsley Bernice Christy Most Likely to Succeed Charles Brohman Amy Jean Schutze Wittiest Webster Hathcoat Mildred Zech Most Sincere Ed Steltner Arabella Backensto Biggest Schemer John Warsco Yvonne Smith Best School Skipper Best Dramatist Bill Smith George Reinhardt Ardeth Jones Mildred Zech Biggest Flirt Jim Huss Marian Speltzer Best Primper Ray Gaul Marilyn Zerby Biggest Two-timer Bob Bell Marion Spletzer Curliest Hair Kenny Fisher Janet Quick TEACHERS Most Fun Miss Skinner Flashiest Ties Mr. Jurgensen Biggest Politician Mr. Nothstine Best Sport Mrs. Krause Best Chess Player Mr. Noggle Best Looking Mr. Watson Best Natured Mr. Emerich Most Helpful Miss Graham Most Romantic Mr. Aldrich Best Friend Mr. Reisig Most Domestic Mr. Lange Class Prophecy On being a doctor, Dick Chamberlin dotes. Giving special attention to eyes, nose, and throats. As Chamberlin's nurse Yvonne Smith poses, Swabbing out all the patients' noses. Jim Huss is still just horsing around, But now as Barnum and Bailey's three-ring clown. On the Broadway stage does Millie Zech pace, After making her debut in Arsenic and Old Lace. As a cook, Amy Schutze takes the cake. She's hailed as champion for the pies she can bake. Marian Spletzer sings with Willie Shaffer's Band, Her boy friend thinks she's the best in the land. To do things, Marilyn Zerby, never gets around, We hear she hasn't yet returned her cap and gown. As Shortie's successor, Ed Steltner exults When he lays down the law, he gets results. In a vine-covered cottage on Hollywood and Vine, Lives sweet Margie Wetzel and her children nine. Bill Burdick's struck it rich, has his own grocery store. We hear he's lent money to the class of '54. And then there’s Arabella Backensto, Whose nimble fingers her wedding gown sew. As a farmer Walt Hildebrand's As good as you please, and he never needs a ladder to trim his trees. Lowell Smith strums a guitar, He should be in Hawaii, but that's so far! Bob Beil stays at home always, Listening to China on the radio waves. Kay Dinges now has changed her name, Her husband has both fortune and fame Doris Neidlinger just sits on a bench, If she had a piano, this rhyme would make sense. Bob Lapsley's band music does make, Always keeping his neighbors awake. A hunting every year Ken Fisher goes, He never gets a buck but he sure gets the does. Charlie Brohman is still on the farm, His wife's doing the plowing cause he broke his arm. Bill Smith still isn't doing a thing, Guess he's still having his bachelor's fling. Ardeth Jones is another Millet, Her pictures in art galleries they do display. Webster Hathcoat's a great writer of news, His name just apeared in Who Who's. Bernice Christy hasn't grown a bit, In someone's kitchen she's a perfect fit. Janet Quick we know will be, First woman candidate for the presidency. George Reinhardt's an actor in many plays. And this occupation really pays. John Warsco competition to Admiral Nimitz gives. He'll be in the navy as long as he lives. Roy Gaul is a model for Esquire, If you want a subscription, send him a wire. A radio-crooner is handsome Les Spaulding, For his autograph he has all the girls crowding. T we've . . . Pecooliaritees SENIORS NAME NICKNAME FOOD MOVIE STAR SPORT SONG W. Hildebrand Shorty Baked ham Rita Hayworth Basketball Serenade of the Bells M. Wetzel Mike Pork chops Basketball Always V. Christy Lemon pie Robert Walker Basketball That's My Desire A. Backensto Billy Chicken a la king Ty Power Roller Skating Serenade for Two J. Quick Jan Pork chops James Stewart Basketball That’s My Desire M. Zerby Monty Baked ham Robert Walker Basketball Blue Skies C. Brohman Charlie Apple pie Joan Caulfield Football Near You J. Warsco Johnny Rattle snake meat Minnie Mouse Auto racing Ach Du Lieber Augus tine D. Chamberlin Chamby Baked ham Bob Mitchum Football J. Huss Grandpa Fried chicken June Allyson Basketball If I’m Lucky” G. Reinhardt Lemon pie Robert Montgomery Baseball Smoke. Smoke, Smoke” L. Spaulding Curly Baked ham Pluto Baseball Music Makers Y. Smith Punkie Swiss steak Dan Daley Swimming Whiffenpoof Song D. Neidlinger Dodo Ice cream Guy Madison Basketball Star Dust L. Smith Smitty Baked ham 3 Stooges Basketball I'm in the Mood for Lcve W. Hathcoat Web Fried chicken Loretta Young Basketball Near You” E. Steltner Ed Swiss cheese Joan Caulfield Auto racing Ach Du Lieber Augus- tine” A. Jones Skipper Potato salad Danny Kaye Ice Skating Nola A. Schutze Schuts Baked ham Van Johnson Basketball Near You K. Fisher Ken Sauerkraut Daisy Duck Auto racing We Left Our Wives at Home B. Lapsley Laspie Baked ham Rita Hayworth Basketball Moonlight Serenade B. Burdick Gizzy Fried chicken Elizabeth Taylor Football Anniversary Waltz B. Bell Prof Roast chicken June Allyson Baseball Serenade of the Bells” R. Gaul Chop suey Jane Powell Basketball ’’I Can't Give You Any- thing but Love C. Dinges Kay Spaghetti Rita Hayworth Baseball Sentimental Journey M. Spletzer Chick Spaghetti Bing Crosby Basketball Stardust M. Zech Millie Frog legs t r a Bing Crosby ' 11 r t c Basketball Seronade of the Bells TEACHER NICKNAME TEA( FOOD rl E k S MOVIE STAR SPORT SONG Krause Cam Ice cream Gary Cooper Basketball Canadian Capers Jurgensen Jurgy Lemon pie William Powell Fishing Song of India Noggle Lengthy Strawberry short- Wallace Berry Archery Sweet Adeline cake Aldrich Henry Spaghetti Charles Laughton Archery Where or When Watson Doug Quince jelly Boris Karloff Tennis Je Je Plumerai Emerich Duke Chicken Lionel Barrymore Basketball Beautiful Dreamer Skinner Teach Com flakes Cary Grant Auto racing Jelousie Graham Mary Salads Ronald Colman Football Song of India Reisig Boss Fruit salad Will Rogers Basketball The Doxology Nothstine Lloydie Lemon pie Bing Crosby Bare hunting Where oh Where Has My Little Dog Gene? Lange Augie French fries Sonja Henie Baseball Margie Baked ham Thirteen (lass Will • • • Arabella Backensto leaves So catch a bus Bob Bell leaves his broken test tubes to Bob Henderson. Charles Brohman leavos his handwriting for the German class to analyze. Bill Burdick leaves his handwriting for the Gorman class to analyze. Dick Chamberlin leaves his nose to Lariy Ely. Bernice Christy leaves her outgrown clothes to Ruth Schinkel. Catherine Dinges leaves her quiet ways to Beverly Hickerson. Kenneth Fisher leaves his wavy hair to Don King. Roy Gaul leaves the hall monitors alone. Webster Hathcoat leaves his ability to tell jokes to Dick Wilson. Walter Hildebrand leaves his big feet to Jack Adams. Jim Huss leaver his way with women to Dale Sunday. Ardeth Jones bequeaths her short skirts to Eleanor Weine. Bob Lapsley leaves his shyness to Bob Weber. Doris Noidlinger leaves her glasses to Jerry so she can have a pair like Eleanor's. Janet Quick leaves her scholastic ability to her brother. George Reinhardt leaves his sarcasm behind we hope. Amy Schutze leaves hei cooking ability to Joan Olson. Bill Smith runs out. Lowell Smith leaves sleepily from all his classes. Yvonne Smith—What she’s got. she's gotta take with her. Les Spaulding leaves his free throw record tc Jack Enders. Mcrian Spletzer leaves her solos to Barbara Prillwitz. Ed Steltner leaves his moustache to Duane Johnson. John Warsco leaves all the girls crying in every port. Margie Wetzel leaves her crowning glory to Mary Lou Richards. Mildred Zech leaves her giggles to anyone who thinks he can imitate them. Marilyn Zerby leaves her barrettes to Doiis Prillwitz. We leave to Mrs. Young—cur old treasurer's book for safe keeping. Mr. Johnson—the halls devoid of ice cream wrappers. Mr. Nothstine—an orange shirt to go with his red necktie. Mr. Aldrich —some tired vocal chords. Miss Graham—an alarm clock. Mrs. Krause a new basketball rule book. Mr. Reisig—a new Cadillac convertible. Mr. Jurgensen—an ambitious typing class. Miss Skinner the ice cream stand. Mr. Lange a pacifier. Mr. Noggle— a gas hooter for his cor. Mr. Watson—nostalgic memories of Arsenic and Old Lace. Mr. Emerich—a can of polish for his new desk. The Junior Class- one ice cream bar. The Sophomore Class priority on the Bunny Ball. The Freshman Class sympathy. The Eighth Graders—solitary confinement. Fourteen ... (anoe Staff Seated: B. Christy, J. Quick, M. Wetzel. M. Zerby Standing: J. Warsco. L. Spaulding, D. Neidlinger, Y. Smith, D. Chamberlin. M. Skinner, J. Huss, A. Jones, B. Burdick, K. Fisher, W. Hathcoat One can hardly imagine a Canoe” without an efficient staff behind it. The first thing was to get organized. We elected the capable Bill Burdick as our Editor and Chief and the rest of the Senior class to support him. Then the flash bulbs started flashing and the brain storms began to thunder as our class got underway. But none of this Masterpiece could have been without the honest efforts of our class sponsor, Miss Skinner, the entire Senior class and the merchants of Berrien Springs. Fifteen UNDERCLASSMEN Seventeen Eighteen ... Junior (lass The Juniors took their stand in the Beirien Springs High School as did the other three high school grades. But now they were full-fledged upper class-men. They then elected their sponsor, Mr. Lange. The enrollment for the Junior class had somewhat decreased from the past year, although five new members were added to the roll. Soon after school started, the Juniors were faced with the problem of raising money for the Junior-Senior Prom. Two magazine companies sent representatives to see the class; hence, the Juniors were off on the annual magazine sale. They profited $231.00. They also elected their class officers for the first semester: President, Chuck Reinebold; Vice-President, Joyce Cagle; Secretary, Mary Koebel; Treasurer, Ralph Locke; Reporter, Eleanor Weine. On December 2nd and 3rd, the Juniors put on a musical entitled, The Very Thought of You. The talent was taken from the eleventh grade. The show was presented in the Berrien Springs High Gym. They made $115.00. For a little relaxation, the class held a swimming party in Benton Harbor on January 7, 1948. The second semester they again elected their class officers: President, Mary Koebel; Vice-President, Elaine Erlandson; Secretary, Joyce Cagle; Treasurer, Chuck Reinebold; Reporter, Larry Caulpetzer. The second semester was filled with important events for the class. The prom was held at the Vincent Hotel in Benton Harbor on May 7th. Our Junior play was given April 15 and 16th. The 3-act comedy, Out of the Frying Pan directed by Burton Aldrich, was very successful. This concludes another year for the class of '49. Before anyone realizes it, the Juniors will be back in school again, only (as the past has proven) as supercilious Seniorsl ELEVENTH GRADE Top Row: M. Bennett, T. Britton, E.Brohman, K. Blunier, J. Cagle, L. Caulpetzer 2nd Row: V. Christy. C. Compoe. D. Dilley. J. Ely, P. Enders, E, Erlandson 3rd Row: D. Ewalt, K. Fay. J. Fay. B. Hickerson, A. Helmick, R. Henderson 4th Row: D. Johnson, D. King. F. Klutts, B. Kr.uth. R. Locke, P. Lytle 5th Row: M. Miller. M. Morris, A. Nace, D. Newstrom. N. Otto 6th Row: D. Prillwitz, C. Reinebold. R. Schinkle, R. Steltner, M. Stovall, C. Stockier 7th Row: L. Stuckey, D. Vorrath, D. Waldon, E. Wier.e, D. Wilson, A. Zech Absent: P. Durm, L. Femey, M. Koebel. R. Reitz, B. Weber Nineteen Sophomore (loss On September 5th old B.S.H.S. welcomed back its last year's Freshmen who were now the distinguished Sophomores of 43. The first brilliance our class showed was the day we chose Coach Nothstine as our class sponsor, so you see we do have intelligence. To start the year right, we elected Margaret Fisher to conduct our business meetings and Dale Sunday to act as vice-president. We entrusted our funds to Shirley Grose and left the minutes to pile up on the desk of Martha Bartel. To make sure that no gossip was missed, we elected Jack Adams as reporter. The first party we sponsored this year was a party to teach all the kids to square dance. We had a fairly large turnout and had a lot of fun. The next and largest affair we sponsored was the stage show, THE HILLBILLY JAMBOREE. We had one of the largest crowds that ever turned out for any event this year. We turned the entire proceeds over to the Sylvester Field Fund. As for taking part in school activities, we just about top the list. Three ot the girls are cheer leaders. The top Baton Majorette is a sophomore, two more of the girls are on the first team in basketball and we also hold our part in Glee Club. As for the boys, five of them played excellent football all season, and two of them even maSe the first team in basketball. The first part of December we ordered our class rings, it will be a happy day when they arrive. Right after Christmas exams, which we all survived, we elected new class officers. Margaret Fisher held the honor of being re-elected as President, following her was Bob Hildebrand as Vice-President. This time we gave the privilege of treasurer to Marlene Stemm and after giving Barb Prillwitz a few lessons in spelling and writing, she suited us as a secretary, and since Shirley Grose likes to dig in people's back yards, we gave her the job of reporter. TENTH GRADE Top Row: J. Adams. N. Barnhart, M. Bartel, G. Bell, B. Boal, B. Brigham 2nd Row: A. Brunke, A. Cable, M. Cable, C. Durm, J. Enders, V. Christy. 3rd Row: I. Collins, G. Conrad, C. Fleishor, L. French, S. Grose, D. Heim. 4th Row: R. Hildebrand, D. Jasper, R.. Klutts, D. Knuth, D. Koehler. G. Kolberg. 5 h Row: N. Lehman, B. Prillwitz, B. Potter, J. Olson, J. Quick, E. Riemland. 6th Row: J. Reitz, M. Richards, T. Rowe, D. Rudloff, J. Sattler, M. Schmall. 7th Row: G. Steinhilber, M. Stemm, D. Sunday, R. Tropp, W. Walker, M. Watkins. 8th Row: D. Wrigglesworth, J. Zerby, B. Zelmer. Absent: M. Fisher, L. Hamrick. D. Leiting, G. Newman. W. Skinner, S. Straight, M. Weaver. T went) one Twenty-two ... Freshman (to The officers of the 9th grade should feel honored for they are the initial officers in their first year of high school. These officers are as follows: President, Phil Lindt; Vice-president, Dale Warsco; Secretary, Ruth Heim-buch; Treasurer, Lucille Hardy; Reporter, Darrell Smith. December 5th we had a Freshman Frolic with potluck dinner including games and dancing after dinner. Our guests were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Em-rich and son, Mike; Miss Mary Graham; and our sponsor and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Krause. Our class has increased from twenty-three members to forty-one this year. This enrollment is the largest since our class was in the second grade. In the future we propose to have a sliding party and a roller skating party. Several boys are on the second team in basketball and many girls are on the girls second team. We wish to thank Mrs. Krause for being our sponsor and for spending valuable time helping our class. NINTH GRADE Top Row: R. Benson. C. Britton, E. Brohman, D. Berkholz, M. Craft, C. Eaves. 2nd Row: D. Eisner, F. Gaul. L. Hardy, R. Heimbuch, M. Hewitt, G. Kugel. 3rd Row: P. Lindt, B. Leiting, M. Ludwig. J. Main, B. Medley, B. Miller. 4th Row: J. Murphy, D. Quick, C. Radde, A. Rudloff, D. Rudowske, D. Shriver. 5th Row: R. Smith, M. Staley. D. Smith. D. Steinhilber, L. Stover, D. Stuckey. 6th Row: L. Vance. R. Wyman. Absent: T. Bailey, H. Coleman N. Kempf, H. Kolosowsky, J. Merrill, D. Warsco, M. L. Watkins, H. Wilson, D. Paul. Twenty-three Twenty-four ... Eighth Grade This eighth grade is the largest in the history of Berrien High School. At the present time there are forty-seven in the grade. Some of this size is due to the closing of Shawnee School. Juanita Phillips, Lois Kettlehut, Darlene Zech, and Adeline Steltner came to Berrien from there. The eighth graders are a co-operative group who only occasionally irk their teachers with misdirected enthusiasm. Berrien High School has a right to expect much from these young people. There is much good college material here, both in academic work and in sports. Charles Lindt, Gerald Roslawski, James King, and others are excellent basketball material. There are also musicians and artists. As a class they are a solid unit. They have enjoyed roller-skating parties at Central Docks in Benton Harbor, sliding parties out on Baroda Hill, swimming at the Y and, with the enthusiastic help of Mrs. Arthur Robinson and many of the other mothers, have enjoyed spring excursion trips to Chicago and other points of interest. We have a cheerleading group that rivals the senior high. Audrey Neid-linger is a baton twirling artist that will outshine them all. As a group our eighth grade has much to be proud of and much to look forward to. EIGHTH GRADE Top Row: B. Adams, C. Barefield, J. Boal, B. Brant, S. Brant, D. Clem. 2nd Row: D. Crawford. E Enders, B. Grose. E. Hardacre, C. L. Harner, R. Hill. 3rd Row: C. Keeler, L. Kettlehut, J. King, ]. Knuth, C. Lindt. J. Phillips. 4th Row: M. Maness, B. Main. A Neidhnger, T. Oliver. J. Otto. D. Paige. 5th Row: G. Pennington, N. Poyser, B. Robinson, G. Roslawski, H. Schmall, M. Simpson. 6th Row: E. Smith, L. Spaulding, A. Steltner, H. Stevenson, F. Stover. 7th Row: C. Streight, D. Tropp, C. Waldrop, L. Whitman. D. Zech, D. Zerby. Absent: V. Bryan, C. Freeman, S. Gerard, M. Ludwig, K. Ross. T wenty-five On Saturday night February 14th at 9:00 o'clock the Senior Class presented the annual Valentine Ball in the high school gymnasium. This Ball was the highlight of the season and was presented with a winter wonderland effect, with snowballs and a large snowman as decorations. Confetti and streamers were handed out and punch was served in the sewing room, which was decorated to be used as a parlor with candlelight setting. To make the evening complete, George Kurdy's Band presented an array of waltzes, polkas, blues, and some very good boogie-woogie. The evening was sufficiently entertaining as to give future classes a goal to aim for in equaling or surpassing this gala affair. Valentine T wenty-six Twenty-seven • • • Glee Club Seated: M. Spletzer. E. Weine. M. Zech, E. Reimland, C. Fleisher, G. Bell. J. Quick. A. Brunke J. Olson, R. Schinkel. B. Medley. 2nd Row: D. Shriver. E. Brohman. J. Main, M. Craft. L. Hamrick. J. Cagle, E. Erlandson, J. Ely, A. Zech, V. Christy. M. Cable, R. Benson. Mr. Aldrich. Jrd Row: D. Neidlinger, N. Kempf, L. Mitchell, M. Miller, M. Staley. A. Backensto, B. Zelmer, M. Stovall, D. Vorrath, B. Hickerson, M. Zerby, M. Watkins, M. Schmall, B. Boal, N. Lehman. 4lh Row: B. Henderson, B. Burdick, T. Rowe, G. Kolberg, R. Gaul. W. Walker, J. Huss, D. Chamberlin, D. Johnson. L. French, M. Hewitt Twenty eight • • • The Berrien Springs High School Combined Glee Club consists of fifty-five members this year. This group meets every Wednesday and Friday. The Boys' Glee Club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays and the Girls' meets Mondays. This year our director has been Mr. Burton Aldrich. Our accompanist was Doris Neidlinger. Our Glee Club this year had occasion to sing on the radio at Benton Harbor, WHFB. Before Christmas the group went caroling at the County Farm and at various places throughout the village. In the spring of the year, the group attended the Berrien County Vocal Music Festival at St. Joseph and the May Festival at Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo, in addition to presenting an annual Vocal Music Concert for the school and community. • • • Front row: D. Neidlinger, E. Weinp, D. Prillwitz, C. Keeler, D. Whetstone. A. Backensto, Mr. Aldrich, B. Lapsley. J. Ely, S. Streight. Back row: E. Erlandson, J. Sattler, J. Reitz, R. Guettler, L. Spaulding, M. Richards, J. Adams, B. Burdick, L. French, T. Rowe, R. Prillwitz. G. Bailey, C. Clark. This year's Senior High School Band, shown here in action, directed by Burton Aldrich, experienced quite a few changes. Its 25 active members and 4 majorettes were kept busy throughout the year by marches and drills under lights at our football games, one trip to New Buffalo with the team, playing for assemblies and pep meetings in the gym, presenting annual Band Concert for the public, competing in the contest at Kalamazoo, and marching at New Buffalo. A few changes in instrumentation were made to give the band better balance. It is felt that the organization's great progress this year was due mainly to three things: rehearsal each week-day, improved equipment, including the music department's wire recorder, and heightened interest in better playing on the part of its personnel. Thirty • • • Tyjirlers The Baton Twirlei Club is made up of five members: Janis Zerby, Audrey Neidlinger, Shirley Brant, Donna Shriver, and Ernestine Smith. The club members took lessons this year from Mr. Merle Smith of South Bend on every Tuesday at 8:30 A. M. in the high school. Besides twirling before the P. T. A. and for the Carnival, the girls twirled for all the football games and found time to enter several contests. Donna Shriver placed third at New Carlisle, Audrey Neidlinger made third at Three Oaks and New Carlisle and placed first at Kalamazoo. Shirley Brant, Donna Shriver, and Ernestine Smith got third place at Kalamazoo. Janis Zerby. Audrey Neidlinger. Shirley Brant. Donna Shriver Future Farmers of America... Seated: E. Steltner, J. V arsco. K. Fisher, L. Smith, W. Hildebrand. C. Brohman, B. Smith, D. Newstrom. 2nd row: D. Koehler. D. Jasper, D. Ewalt, C Strickler. C. Compoe, P. Durm, C. Durm, A. Hel-mick, F. Klutts. 3rd row: G. Kugel, F. Gaul. A. Cable, D. Warsco, A. Kolosowsky. D. Knuth. A. Rudloff, W. Walker. D. Helm, C. Britton, G. Kclberg 4th row: G. Conrad. R. Hildebrand. R. Tropp, E. Brohman, J. Enders, D. Keigley. B. Weber, D. Leiting, D. Quick. The Berrien Springs Chapter of the Future Farmers of America under the supervision of A. H. Lange has completed a successful year as an organization of boys interested in vocational agriculture. The membership now registers forty members. The organization has various projects throughout the year. Registered Hampshire gilts are given to boys to help improve the stock in the county. Bees also are given to boys for pollination and a per cent of the honey is received by the F.F.A. Scrap drives and garden seed sales are sponsored to raise operating funds and money for educational trips. Tours are taken during the summer to agricultural regions of Michigan and neighboring states to study different farming methods. A May Pole Dance, F.F.A. Parent and Son Banquet, and the Future Farmer Game supper are part of the recreational activity during the year. Two delegates are sent to the State Convention of Future Farmers of America. Several boys attend the F.F.A. Leadership Training Camp at Madron. The organizaton elects its officers each year. This year they are as follows: President, Walter Hildebrand; Secretary, John Warsco; Reporter, Dick Ewalt; Treasurer, Charles Brohman; and Vice-President, John Wregglesworth. Thirty-two ... future Homemakers of America Seated: Lavonne Hamrick, Arabella Backersto. Barbara Boal, Alice Zech, Amy Schutze, Kay Dinqes, Ruth Steitner. 2nd row: Viva Christy, Virginia Christy. Betty Potter, Marian Miller. Marian Spletzer, Martha Staley, Clcrabell Radde,. Miss Graham. 3rd row: Arietta Brunko, Barbara Knuth, Marietta Cable. Margie Schmall, Dorothy Eisner, Ruth Wyman, Dorothy Rudowske, Ruth Heimbuch. 4th iow: Marian Stovall. Marian Bennett. Elsie Riemlar.d, Ruby Klutts, Joanne Merrill. Nancy Kempt, Mary Lou Watkins, Thelma Britton. The F. H. A. stands for Future Homemakers of America. Our club was organized last spring and we are making fine progress. We sent Barbara Boal and Ruby Klutts to a F.H.A. Leadership Training Camp during the summer. Last fall several girls went to Kalamazoo to the F.H.A.. Regional Meeting. They enjoyed themselves very much and heard some interesting speakers. So far we have thirty-four members and had an initiation banquet at which the F.F.A. boys served. We plan to entertain other F.H.A. clubs—have parties and school dances. The majority of our members have begun work on their Junior Homemaker's Degree. Our senior members hope to attain the Degree of Chapter Homemakers by the end of the year. Our officers are: President—Amy Jean Schutze; Vice President—Katherine Dinges; Secretary—Ruth Steitner; Treasurer—Alice Zech; Reporter— Barbara Boal. Thirty-threr Cheerleaders • • • Cheerleaders: Barbara Erigham, Shirley Streight. Duane Johnson, Eleanor Weine, Wanda Skinner, Jerry Ely id— Seated: George Reinhardt, Jack Adams. Don King, Dick Chamberlin, Bob Weber, Webster Hathcoat, Don Leiting, Jack Enders. Standing: Ralph Locke, Walter Hildebrand, Dale Sunday. Jim Huss, Dick Wilson, Chuck Reine bold, Russel Smith, Bob Henderson, Don Steinhilber, Allen Cable, Keith Fay, Mr. Nothstine. Thirty-four ... Varsity (lub VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is composed of all boys who have earned the required 1000 points to receive a varsity letter. Their activities were rather limited this year. They enjoyed a swimming party and organized a single style award sweater. The smallness of the organization has been a hindrance, but with the increase in athletic activity, it is hoped it will grow into a more active body. CHEERLEADING In September any member of the Beirien Springs student body was eligible to become a contestant for the cheerleading tryouts. Following the tradition of the past years, the students participating in the contest, performed before the student body. After each contestant had finished his performance, a secret ballot was cast by each student for the top six persons he thought best. Thus the cheerleaders of Berrien High were elected. The six students who placed included three sophomores — Shirley Streight, Barbara Brigham, and Wanda Skinner; three juniors—Jerry Ely, Eleanor Weine and Duane Johnson. Pedal pushers and school sweaters were used as uniforms for the football season. New uniforms made of white corduroy were acquired for the basketball season. Thirty-five ARSENIC AND OLD LACE Our Senior Class Play, directed by Douglas Watson, was the Broadway hit, Arsenic and Old Lace.' It was a combination of murder and comedy with two sweet old maids and their brother, who was positive he was Theodore Roosevelt, putting poor lonely old men out of their misery with poisoned elderberry wine; and later giving them a full Christian burial in the Panama Canal, basement. Then the dramaiic return of the hideous-criminal brother, Jonathan, with a ratty-look-ing Doctor for a companion, combined with the romance of their young nephew and the greater portion of the Brooklyn police force, made our play a hilarious success. Abby Brewster .... Martha Brewster . Teddy Brewster Officer Brohpy .... Officer Klein ..... Elaine Harper ..... Mortimer Brewster Mr. Gibbs ......... CAST ... Mildred Zech ronathan Brewster ........ George Reinhardt .... Yvonne Smith Dr. Einstein ............... John Warsco ... Bill Burdick Mr. Witherspoon ............... Roy Gaul Dick Chamberlin Officer O'Hara .............. Les Spaulding ... Ed Steltner Lieutenant Rooney ................ Bob Bell ... Ardeth Jones Rev. Harper ................... Roy Gaul ...... Jim Huss Mr Spenalzo, Mr. Hoskins (corpses) Walt Hildebrand Bob Lapsley The men behind the scenes were: D. Neidlinger, W. Hildebrand, J. Quick, M. Wetzel, Y. Smith, A. J. Jones. A. Schutze, A. Backensto, C. Dinges, M. Zerby, C. Brohman, L. Smith W. Hathcoat, Mrs. Krause, and our sponsor, Miss Skinner. DRUMS OF DEATH Drums of Death an involved murder mystery which took place in an ancient mansion deep in the swamps of the Florida Everglades. The plot revolved around the mysterious disappearance of an old man who was worshipped by the Martinique natives. The old man's family and the town sheriff came to search for him. The house servants were all natives, there was the huge, ugly, and black Jules, and the mysterious Celeste with her seances. Across the swamp was the camp of native enemies who had followed the old man from India and were awaiting the moment when they could rise and wage a native war. Mystery and romance added to the beat of Voodoo drums made our Junior Class play very exciting. CAST Celeste .................. Marilyn Zerby Shelden Harley ........... Kenneth Fisher Jules ............... Richard Chamberlin Mrs. Oakley .............. Doris Neidlinger Mrs. Gillette ............ Barbara Eidson Eugenia Bowles ........... Bernice Christy Amelia Gillette ................... Ardeth Jones Newton Cooper ........... Leslie Spaulding Doctor Cameron .......... William Burdick Paula Bailey ............... Yvonne Smith Our production staff was: Margie Wetzel, Ardeth Jones, Mildred Zech, Walter Hildebrand, Charles Brohman, Webster Hathcoat, Amy Jean Schutze, Robert Bell, Arabella Backensto, Marian Spletzer, Catherine Dinges, John Warsco, and our class sponsor Mr. Gale Jurgensen. CITY SLICKER AND OUR NELL The play was a rootin, tootin mellerdrama which revolved around the attempts of the city slicker to swindle the shrewd but apparently ignorant mountain folk out of their land. The spirit of the old stage is brought back in this story of conquest of right over wrong. The play was given by an all school cast for the students and for the P.T.A. and was heartily accepted by both. CAST Nellie Beard......... Mary Lou Richards Violet Beard.........Margaret Fisher Frank Beard..........Johnny Warsco Minnie Beard Beard Doris Neidlinger Dan Tucker...........Dick Chamberlin Toby Snodgrass........Leslie Spaulding Sheridan Douglas......Bill Burdick Claribel Worth........Jackie Sattler Aunt Marthy...........Shirley Gross Thirty-seven The Limelight” THE JOURNALISM CLASS A new course added to the curriculum this year was the class in Journalism. This class, taught by Mr. Douglas Watson, studied the various assignments of writing for a newpaper. The class, composed of twelve members, visited the Journal Era and the South Bend Tribune for observation of newspaper work in action. After studying the different styles of writing, the class began to experiment with a school paper using the mimeograph machine. Through a school-wide contest, the paper was named ' The Limelight, and lived up to its name by bringing a light into each student's dark dreary days in school. The Limelight began as a bi-monthly, but progressed to a four-page weekly and then to a six-page weekly following the end of the semester. Each of the students in this class has enjoyed working on this paper and hopes that the students of future years will be able to carry on the name of the Limelight. Limelight: Marion Spletzer, Jerry Ely, George Reinhardt, Larry Caulpetzer, Darwin Dilley, Aaron Nace, Dick Wilson, Leatrice Stuckey, Elaine Erlar.dson, Webster Hathcoat, Eleanor Weine. Thirty eight ... Art (lass Janis Zerby, Jackie Sattler, Shirley Grose, Mrs. Reisig, Gene Bailey, Ardeth Jones, Shirley Streighl, Wanda Skinner. Marge Schmall, Gerry Newman. THE ART CLASS The Art Class, taught by Mrs. Phyllis Reisig, began because of the need and request for a class of this kind. Many students enrolled at first, but when the curiosity died and they discovered it was work as well as fun, _ many dropped. Those people who stayed were the ones who really wanted to do art work and who really could do it. They have been faithful and have done some good work. We have many difficulties— our room is much too small and our supplies are veiy limited. New supplies have been ordered. As soon as they come, the class will begin preparing for an exhibition to be given in the spring. The class has turned out some very fine posters for the football games, and for the Senior Play. They also made some lovely Christmas cards. We have tried still-life studies and have done some drawing from life. We hope, when our materials come, to really accomplish something worth while. Thirty-nine • • • Monitor Club Seated: Jerry Ely. Arietta Brunke, Ruth Steltner, Alice Zech, Elaine Erlandscn Eleanor Weine. 2nd row: Mr. Watson, Nancy Kempf, Barbara Knuth. Chuck Reinebold, Betty Grose, Mary Lou Watkins, Don Clem. 3rd row: Ken Fisher, Ted Rowe, Bob Henderson, Roy Gaul, Duane Johnson. The Monitor Club was organized for the first time this year. Officers were elected by the group with the presidential post going to Chuck Reinebold. Ruth Steltner was elected Vice-president, Betty Grose was elected Sec-retary-ireasurer, and Elaine Erlandson was chosen as reporter. Doris Neidlinger, Don Steinhilber, Barbara Brigham, Webster Hathcoat, L.es Spaulding, Mary Lou Watkins, Bernice Christy, Phil Lindt, replaced some of the first semester officers. Forty A� 5£NC OLD MV x il r • tv ittiiSil ATHLETICS Forty-five K • I 1 • • •------ ---------- --------- , 1st row: C. Reinebold, L. Spaulding. D. Chamberlin, B. Burdick, J. Huss. 2nd row: Coach Emerich. R. Locke, B. Weber, W. Hildebrand, D. King, D. Sunday, Ass’t. Coach Roisig, Manager Clem. The Berrien Springs Shamrocks rolled to a Co-Championship of the Berrien County Class C league; swamped the District at Niles; overcame the St. Augustine jinx to capture the Regional and were finally stopped by Milan (State Class C Champions) in the Quarter-Finals at Albion. The presence of several members of last years varsity, together with valuable assistance of the reserve squad gave Coach Paul H. Emerich a wealth of material for the 1947-48 cage season. This material was moulded into a fighting combination that carried Berrien to unprecedented honor in tournament play. Huss, Spaulding, Chamberlin, Burdick and Reineboid were the starting five. Weber, King, Hildebrand, Sunday, Leiting and Locke kept the starters in danger of losing their jobs and at a fighting pitch. Three men scored over 200 points in the season's play: Huss 271, Chamberlin 222 and Spaulding 220. SEASON'S RECORD Nov. 29—Berrien Springs, 26; New Troy, 29 Dec. 9—Berrien Springs, 52; Stevensville. 34 Dec. 19—Berrien Springs, 42; Bridgman, 37 Dec. 31—Berrien Springs, 56; Galien, 36 Jan. 2—Berrien Springs. 25; Bridgman, 44 Jan. 9—Berrien Springs. 46; Eau Claire. 15 Jan. 16—Berrien Springs, 54; Three Oaks, 48 Jan. 20—Berrien Springs. 33; Buchanan, 38 Jan. 27 Berrien Springs. 43; New Buffalo. 48 Jan. 30—Berrien Springs. 34; New Troy, 30 Feb. 6—Berrien Springs, 54; New Buffalo, 38 Feb. 10—Berrien Springs, 71; Stevensville. 24 Feb. 13—Berrien Springs, 67; Eau Claire. 36 Feb. 20—Berrien Springs, 44; Bridgman, 53 Feb. 24—Berrien Springs, 29; Buchanan, 40 Feb. 27—Berrien Springs. 41; Three Oaks, 34 March 3, 5, and 6 District Tournament: Berrien Springs. 51; Three Oaks. 27 Berrien Springs. 55; New Buffalo, 25 Berrien Springs. 35; Leslie, 26 March 10, 12, and 13: Regional Tournament Berrien Springs. 45; Leslie, 26 Berrien Springs, 45; St. Augustine. 26 Berrien Springs. 38; Coloma, 37 March 17—Quarter Finals: Berrien Springs, 36; Milan, 41 Forty-seven Basketball Seconds The Berrien Reserves racked up a 13 won and 1 lost season in scheduled play. The lone loss was at New Buffalo. All members of the reserve squad will be returning to bid for varsity honors next season and several stand excellent chances of making the big team. The reserves were made up of two teams— one composed entirely of freshmen. The two teams were Dilley, Caulpetzer, forwards; Enders, center, Wilson, and Blunier, guards. The Freshman team was composed of Steinhilber and Warsco, forwards, B. Leiting, center, Lindt and Smith, guards. Adams, Johnson and Nace also saw action. The squad was led in scoring by Dilley with 113 points, he was followed by Smith with 82 points. SEASON'S RECORD Nov. 29—Berrien Springs, 40; New Troy, 25 Dec. 9—Berrien Springs, 36; Stevensville, 31 Dec 19—Eerrien Springs, 40; Bridgman. 25 Jan. 9—Berrien Springs, 47; Eau Claire. 20 Jan. 16—Berrien Springs. 50; Three Oaks. 30 Jan. 20—Berrien Springs. 34; Buchanan, 30 Jan. 23—Berrien Springs. 30; New Buffalo, 46 Jan. 30—Berrien Springs, 34; New Troy, 26 Feb. 6—Berrien Springs, 33; New Buffalo, 30 Feb. 10- Berriorv Springs. 25; Stevensvills, 21 Fob 13—Berrien Springs. 51; Eau Clairs 17 Feb. 20—Eerrien Springs. 24; Bridgman, 17 Feb. 24—Berrien Springs. 36; Buchanan. 28 Feb. 27—Berrien Springs. 39; Three Oaks, 22 1st row: K. Blunier, D. Warsco, P. Lindt. R. Smith, D. Steinhilber, B. Leiting, J. Adams 2nd row: Coach Emerich, D. Johnson, D. Dilley. J. Enders, A. Nace. L. Caulpetzer, D. Wilson. Ass't.-Coach Reisig. Forty-eight 1st. Managers G. Smith and C. Keeler 2nd. D. Sunday, B. Burdick, D. Newstrom, D. Chamberlin, J. Wregglesworth, B. Weber, C. Reine-bold. Coach Nothstine. 3rd. A. Cable, R. Smith, B. Henderson, K. Fay, D. Wregglesworth. D. King, D. Wilson. P. Lindt. G. Kolberg, 4th. D. Steinhilber, M. Ludwig, B. Leiting, R. Locke, W. Walker, D. Warsco, D. Heim, D. Quick Absent. D. Leiting, J. Enders, W. Hathcoat. The Shamrock football team entered the 1947 season with the smallest number of returning letter men in its history. The entire line of 1946 and two from the backfield graduated. The material on hand was light, young and inexperienced. Predictions weie for a complete losing season, but the boys of Berrien Springs High School are not made of losing material, and won four, lost four and tied one, to end a nine-game season with a .500 average. With high school football being only three years old here in Berrien Springs, the town's people and school board and the team's friends and backers decided to put lights in Sylvester Field. This project was started in the summer and ready for the first game. Wonderful crowds, wonderful lights and wonderful times were had by all. The Berrien Springs football team was ac cep ted as a full member of the ''Little Eight Conference for 1948 and will play the other member schools of that conference for the championship and trophies. The 1948 schedule is as follows: St. Joe Ponies at St. Joe Sept. 17 Cassopolis at Berrien Sept. 24 Coloma at Berrien Oct. 1 Bangor at Bangor Oct. 8 Watervliet at Berrien Oct. 15 Hartford ot Hartford Oct. 22 Decatur at Berrien Oct. 29 New Buffalo at New Buffalo Nov. 5 Forty-nine Acknowledgments We, the Canoe” staff of 1948, hereby offer our appreciation and gratefulness to the following, who have aided us in the production of this annual. Mr. Patterson of the Emmanuel Missionary College Press for his information and willingness to help us at all times. Mr. Paul Franks for the donation of his valuable time and for his materials for our pictures in this book. Mr. Paul Emerich and Faculty for the co-operation they gave us. Mr. Dick Chamberlin for contributing the drawings for the annual. Mr. Lloyd Chamberlin for the action shots. The Advertisers for their material aid, in the production of this book, and for their interest and co-operation which has helped to build the success of this Canoe. The General Public for buying greeting cards, pencils, eversharps, play tickets, and attending activities sponsored by the Senior class that helped finance this 1948 Canoe. Fifty-four 7 t e (Zltut, 194? Success id (jetting, udiat you want: a zfzi tedd id counting cu iat you get. CLARK EQUIPMENT COMPANY Transmission Division BERRIEN SPRINGS. MICHIGAN (tots Basketball... Seated: Lavonne Hamrick, Beverly Hickerson, Gloria 3ell, Mercedes Weaver, Shirley Straight. Marian Stovall. 2nd row: Marian Morris. Mary Koebel, Amy Schutzo. Charlotte Fleisher. Doris Prillwitz. Eleanor Weine, Jerry Ely, Milly Zech. Mrs. Krause. 3rd row: Shirley Grose, Janis Zerby, Marilou Richards, Alice Zech, Barbara Prillwitz, Marilyn Zerby, Bernice Christy, Arabella Backensto 4th row: Janet Quick, Doris Neidlinger, Margie Wetzel, Margie Schmall. Jean Quick, Elsie Riemland. The end of the 1947-48 basketball season iound the Girls' Basketball team very satisfied with the results. Although the girls did not win all of their games this year, they found that their skill was improving and they are looking forward to a winning ball club next year. This season was high lighted with changes and additions. Our former coach, Mr. Nothstine, was succeeded by Mrs. Krause, who worked diligently and willingly with the girls. She improved the aspect of the team by obtaining new suits for the first-team players. These suits were a tropical green, one-piece affair which were the topic of discussion among the girls for a good many days. Noticing that some of the suits were too small or vice versa, Mrs. Krause decided that she needn't worry about her girls being too small to play a good game. The thrill of the season came when the Shamrockettes tied the New Buffalo girls' team on New Buffalo's floor. The New Buffalo team was always a source of trouble to our team, but now that the girls know what they can do, they are looking forward to a victory over the Bisonettes next year. The teams scheduled this year were New Buffalo, Coloma, Edwardsburg, and New Troy. The second-team girls, composed entirely of Freshmen, played a game with the Edwardsburg second team. Many of these girls showed signs of becoming skillful first-team players. After the game here, the mothers served lunch to both teams. The courtesy was returned at the game at New Buffalo. A good time was had by all! Fifty-two ... Girl's Softball After waiting for what seemed like weeks, spring finally came and the girls got out the balls and bats to issue in the third annual girls' softball season. The flashy green basketball suits of the preceding winter were replaced with jeans and shirts, and daily p.actices after school were a source of good exercise and merriment to all who participated. Games were scheduled with New Buffalo and New Troy. Because ot Mrs. Krause's absence Miss Skinner acted as coach with Doris Neidlinger as manager. Seated: R. Steltner. M. Koobel, M. Morris. B. Hickerson. D. Vorrath. M. Stovall. M. Zech, D. Prillwitz, L. Hamrick. 2nd row: A. Brunke, J. Main, S. Grose, M. Richards, M. Cable, E. Riemland, M. Schmall, A. Backensto, D. Neidlinger, M. Wetzel, A. Schutze, M. Craft, Mrs. Krause. 3rd row: E. Brohman, A. Zech, M. Weaver, G. Bell, C. Fleisher, B. Prillwitz, M. Hewitt, R. Benson, M. Spletzer, K. Dinges. B. Medley 4th row: M. Fisher, W. Skinner, S. Streight, N. Barnhart, J. Quick, M. Staley, M. Miller, B. Chris ty. Fifty-three Baseball. • • 1st row: J. Huss, D. Chamberlin, L. Spaulding. B.. Burdick. Coach Nothstine. 2nd. row: I. Adams. R. Locke, D. King, D. Sunday. A. Cable. C. Reinebold 3rd row: D. Steinhilber, D. Warsco, P. Lindt, D. Leiting, R. Smith, G. Kolberg The 1948 baseball season for the Shamrocks comes late in the spring and has not a tried and true performance when the Canoe goes to print. With returning pitcher, Les Spaulding, and a veteran infield back of him, Berrien Springs should field a good team. The loss of our regular catcher, Bob Porter, and other players like Ken Robbins, Allan Marschke and Wally Vorrath, will be felt. However, with Don Leiting, reserve catcher, Chuck Reinebold, regular centerfield, Dale Sunday, regular shortstop, Don King, second, Bill Burdick, third, and Ralph Locke at first, the Shamrocks should make a good record. Their schedule will be a home and away game played with each of the C conference members. Fifty _ B. Burdick. Hu,,. C. a=rrit%?SiiWt£JS- � • —■1 ” “■D w - The loss of a couple 1947 track squad members will leave a hole in the winning column for the 1948 Shamrock tracksters Berrien still has Dick Chamberlin, one of the county's best hurdlers, Chuck Reinebold, a dash man, and Les Spaulding, 880 man, to build iheir team around. Lots of promising material from the Freshman and Sophomore classes should make it tough for other C conference learns. Last year the Shamrocks entered four meets. They went to the Regional and sent three men to the State meet. Fifty-one Qo-adl Jluch Senio-M 0-jj '48 FRUIT GROVE FARMS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES IN SEASON KENNETH WETZEL Berrien Springs 6477 Buchanan R. R. 1 The foundation of Health, Success, and Happiness is Built on the Opportunities that are Offered Here Today Ca 'uUaicUiand. ta CloAA. o ms Royal Blue Store Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone 6711 C. R. Sparks Co. Fifty-six Compliments Ely Hardware Krause Pharmacy Berrien Springs, Michigan HARDWARE, TOOLS, CUTLERY I Since one of Hildebrand's feet is bigger than the other, he has to have shoes especially made for him. One day when he came to try on a new pair, he tried to put the large foot in the small shoe. Drat it, he exclaimed, here I went and told that feller to make one larger than the other, and he went and made one smaller! Eyes right, thundered the negro Lieutenant. Youse wrong, came back from the depths of the black troops. Richard. Richard Chamberlin! Yes. mother. Are you spitting in the fish bowl? No, mother but I'm coming awful close! THE JOURNAL ERA Printers and Publishers Berrien County’s Leading Weekly Berrien Springs — Eau Claire I. L. Whetstone Dial 5121 Our Service is complete Body Repair, Painting. Battery, Electrical, Radiator. Lubrication Official AAA Service Wouldn't it be funny if— Marilyn Zerby got to school on time? fackie Adams grew to be as tall as Walt Hildebrand? Bill Burdick shaved twice in one week? Gecrge Reinhardt agreed with the rest of the class? The seniors didn't have anything to sell? Margie Wetzel bleached her hair? Millie Zech didnt giggle? Bob Bell flunked physics? Somebody read his civics lesson? [f the school burned down? If somebody laughed at this stuff? lazen Caulpetzer, Jeweler Diamonds—W atches—Jewelry Berrien Springs Phone 3121 M Fifty-seven BERRIEN SPRINGS STATE BUCK'S BANK Modern Appliance Furniture Berrien Springs, Michigan Member Federal Reserve System Youngstown Kitchens, Eendix Automatic Home Laundry. Philco Rad:os. Refrigerators. Freezers 1891—F’.'ty-ievcn year in your service—1948 Radio Service Member Federal Reserve System Berrien Springs Phone 6121 Compliments of Compliments of Schrader’s Grocery Band Box Cleaners Phone 4711 Bill Smith— Why I wouldn't vote lor you if you were St. Peter himself. Lowell Smith (who is running for dog catcher) — If I were St. Peter ycu couldn't vote for me. You wouldn't be in my district. How many fathoms? asked the captain of the ship. DEAN’S Can't touch bottom, sir, replied Johnny. “Well, Consarn you. how near do you come to it. the Captain shouted back. DAIRY Wanda Skinner— Well, that settles it. I'll never take you to tea again. Huss— Good, but what did I do? Wanda— You asked Mrs. Jone3 how her husband was standing the heat and he's been dead for six months. Incorporated Pioneer in Paper Packaging in Berrien County SHANK’S For Quality Dairy Products Berrien Springs' Store for Men's and Boys' Clothing Shoes Telephone Benton Harbor 5-1786 Berrien Springs 4651 Sixty-two The Dream School Shirley Grose Part I I was a low minutes late for school, but what Congratulations Class of '48 did it matter? They'd only be serving breakfast now. I sauntered up to study hall where Mr. Noggle was serving the students. Barbara Prill-witz. who sat next to me was just ordering so I sat down and ordored too. I leaned back in my overstuffed chair end relaxed. Mr. Aldrich appeared in his tuxedo and played a few selec- Marcus A. McLauchlin tions cn the piano while we waited for breakfast. He finished. There was a splattering of applause. He bowed in deep appreciation. Mr. Nogg e appeared with breakfast with Miss Graham ass’sting. Bcrb and I were just being servod when Miss Skinner came in and sang The Wiffenpoof Song accompanied by Mr. Watson on the cithara, and Mr. Emerich on the 1 Compliments of ukulele. She song i fairly well, but Barbara and I were too interested in our breafast to applaud. Finally, the school song came over the loud speaker and we passed to our second hour class. H. H. Standard Service 1 RESCHKE’S BAKERY Compliments of 105 N. Main Phone 5911 Niles Laundry Cleaning Co. 1 CAKES—BREAD—PASTRY Home of Pcrm-a-Klecn Dry Cleaning We fill special orders Niles. Michigan—Phone 1123 - 1 BEST WISHES Forrester Newsstand LUCK TO THE CLASS OF '48 Porter’s Tavern Phone 5221 109 N. Main Sixty-three ■ 1 1 Compliments of Compliments of STOVER’S MILLER’S Grocery Market M. C. STOVER. Prop. MARKET QUALITY MEATS GROCERIES Phone 3221 Free Delivery Baroda Coal Lumber Co. Mead’s Service Station BUiLDiNG MATERIAL—POSTS— COAL Complete Automotive Service Baroda, Michigan Phone 29F3 Baroda, Michigan What's the matter little boy? Darrell Smith: Maw's gone and drowned all the kittens. Dear mo, that's too bad. Yep she—boo hco hoo, she promised me that I could do it. For All your insurance needs Griffendorf Agency Bill Smith, were you whispering today without permission? Only wunst, Mrs. Krause. Lowell, should Bill have said 'wunst'? Lowell: No, he should have said 'twist'. Auto—Fire—Life Insurance Baroda, Michigan Sixty ------------------------------- Baroda Locker Plant Griffendorf and Schultz Compliments of FAULKNER'S Baroda Michigan Tel. 38F3 Five to Dollar Store John F. Russell Co. Inc. Congratulations to Class of '48 Parts Accessories Berrien Springs 3111 WHERE HAVE YOU HEARD THIS BEFORE? How do you spell it? —Bob Henderson May I see you admit? —Mr. Watson Now let's adjust our minds. —Miss Skinner Now that reminds me of a story. —Mr. Jur-gensen. Yeah, it does. —Jim Huss My achin' back. —Mr. Aldrich Now boys! —Mr. Lange Where'd you say you wanted this piano moved? —Mr. Johnson Yes, you may use it. if you return it. —Miss Graham You can't tell me nothin' I don't already know. —Be3 Spaulding Charge! —Bill Burdick It isn't an egg. you can't hatch it. —Mr. Em-erich On account of because. —Darrell Smith Compliments Berry Theatre Hill Top Coal and Ice Company Alfred Bender Phone 3721 WARM MORNING STOVES Sixty- “There’s a FORD in your future” Moyer Auto Sales William D. Moyer, Proprietor Ford Sales and Service Parts and Accessories BERRIEN SPRINGS. MICHIGAN Mother: New, dc you know where bad little girls go? Kay Dinges: Yes, they go most everywhere! My boy when ycu grow up, I want you to be a gentleman. I don't want to Paw, I want to be iust like you. Jim Huss: Who was Hamlet? Miss Skinner: Bring me that Bible, you ignoramus. and I'll show you. The barber had to use the electric clippers cutting little Jackie's hair. When he got home, he told his mothei, I guess my neck was dirty: he had to use his vccuum cleaner on it. WILLSON HARDWARE ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES Your Westinghouse dealer Plumbing and Heating _____________________________________________________________ Compliments oi Andy’s Market Phone 2611 Berrien Springs. Michigan Fifty-eight MYRON MILLER FEED STORE McCormick-Deering Farm Machinery and Repairs International Truck—Feed Seeds—Fertilizer Spraying Materials Phone Bridgman 69F2 Baroda, Michigan C u teduJ.atio+vL to tlte Section. ClaAA ojj 194-8 CALDERWOOD FRUIT FARMS IDEAL GIRL (OR OUR DAISY MAE) Height, Elaine Erlandson Hair. Ruth Heimbuch Eyes, Jerry Ely Nose, Joan Olson Lips, Gloria Bell Dimples, Marilou Richards Hands, Mildred Zech Legs, Mercedes V eaver Figure. Eleanor Weine Smile, Arietta Brunke Disposition, Joyce Cagle Voice. Mrs. Krause DREAM BOY (OR OUR 'LIL ABNER) Height. Don King Shoulders, Walt Hildebrand Chest, Dick Chamberlin Voice, Gecrge Reinhardt Smile, Jack Enders Mouth. Dale Sunday Chin, Bob Weber Nose, Larry Caulpetzer Eyes, Roy Gaul Hair. Bob Bell Line, Dick Wilson Disposition. Jim Huss Sense of Humor, Mr. Jurgensen Congratulations to the Class of 1948 May this be the beginning of a successful career. BARODA HARDWARE Plumbing—Heating—Electrical Appliances—Farm Equipment Phone 12F3 Baroda Fifty-nine r For His or Her Sports Equipment visit 7 e fiioui ecui Spotting ood t CLMbrndlck INC. MEN S BOY S APPAREL - SPORTING GOODS Southwestern Michigan's Finest Men's Apparel—Shoes and Furnishings — Sporting Goods — School Sweaters — Emblems Equipment Main Second Niles, Michigan Compliments of H. O. Wilson, Inc. Manufacturers of Cheerio Ice Cream Bars Benton Harbor, Michigan Sixty-four Kesterke Garage Expert Mechanical Work on all makes Cars. Trucks, and Tractors— US Royal Tires Mid-Town Trailers for Rent Phone 3211 Berrien Springs Farmers Exchange, Inc. Dealers in Farmers' Supplies Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone—Berrien Springs 2411 Authorized Oliver Agency Western Auto Supplies DON REUTTER Compliments of C. E. Kiefer Real Estate P. T A. Together We Build OFFICERS 1948 President—Mrs. Joe Miars Secretary—Mre. Phillis Reisig Vice President—Mrs. Arthur Robinson Treasurer—Mr. Lloyd Noggle You are cordially invited to join the Parent-Teacher Organization. Your under- standing, effort, influence, and ability are needed to help carry forward a worthwhile program of projects and activities. Making the world better by rear- ing a better generation of children is the goal of the P. T. A. Sixty-five Compliments of Stover Equipment Central Company Full Line Farm and Orchard Service Equipment Dodge and Plymouth Cars and Trucks Station Phones: Berrien Springs—5791 St. Joe 3-7772 Burton Burgoyne Taxi Service Barnhart s Flower Basket Guy and Miriam Barnhart WE DELIVER Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone 4351 Flowers for all occasions Funeral Designs—Cut Flowers Potted Plants PART II In Geometry class Mr. Reisig bade us rest our weary bones. So we did. Jack Adams and I explained our new way of splitting the atom. The whole class had a fine time. Mr. Reisig did a few of his famous magic tricks concluding his performance with cutting Mary Lou Richards in half. We applauded vigorously, this being a new trick of his. Jackie and I walked to study hall. Mr. Reisig turned out the lights and pulled the Venetian blinds. He started the movie projector and we sat back and relaxed. The movie was The Lone Ranger Rides Again. I enjoyed it but dropped off to sleep. Mr. Reisig woke me at ten minutes to twelve. I got up and stretched. What an exhausting day! 7 pxu+tt to ie tie HAesi! The pleasure as well as the smooth performance you get out of your car depends on how well you keep it serviced. Bring your car to us for regular check-ups. Zerby's Garage Sixty-six Accredited Since 1913 Berrien Springs PUBLIC SCHOOLS Administration Superintendent—Paul H. Emerich H.S. Principal—Douglas H. Watson Grade Principal—Carl Guettler Board of Education President—Marcus McLauchlin Secretary—Martha Neidlinger Treasurer—Oscar Lindt Trustee—R. H. Weine Trustee—Edward Botham Offering Vocational Training Commercial Training Music Course General Course Pre-College Training A Well-Rounded Program for all Our Aim—To help students to do better those desirable things which they will do in later life. MAKE BERRIEN SPRINGS YOUR SCHOOL Sixty-seven VAN’S Scottdale Service R. R. 2, Box 87, US 31 St. Joseph, Michigan Compliments oi NILES FARMERS INC. Farm Supplies Niles, Michigan Better Your Home With TROOST BROTHERS FURNITURE Niles, Michigan COMPLETE INSURANCE SERVICE Earl Spaulding Active Realtor Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone 3701 313 W. Ferry Chamberlin Drug Store Sheaffer Fountain Pens Gilbert Chocolates Hallmark Cards Double-Kay Nuts Sixty-eight PART III In Latin II Miss Skinner gave a few bird calls for us and we threw her a couple of pennies which she hid between the pages of The Night Club. Chuck Reinebold was good enough to give us his version of When Irish Eyes Are Smiling and Jack Adams told some good jokes. Miss Skinner asked if there was anything special we’d like to do. We gave Miss Skinner a Latin test. She got 48. She said she’d do better next time. We were each served a dish of strawberry ice cream by Mrs. Young, who just happened to be in the loom. PART IV 8th hour we went to Biology class. Mr. Reisig curtsied to us. He was wearing his tweed knickers and red turtle-necked sweater. Mary Lou Richards demonstrated her new way of giggling in high C and turning brick red at the same time. He next shcv ed how a deadly poison worked on Malcolm. This we enjoyed. The hour was over and Mr. Reisig accompanied us out while he sang, O, Sol Mio.' (The End) Compliments of A 6- P FOOD STORE Sam Tilman, Mgr. JASPERS DAIRY Pasteurized and Homogenized V. D. Milk and Cream OUR MILK IS SOLD IN HANDY SQUARE BOTTLES When you think of Milk and other Dairy Products think of Jasper's Telephone St. Joe 3-7536 Sixty-nine • r--Vi-M i - ; j . V v u V: •. •'•_ . - • U.-l ,«- S- i ■,■ •?i T “ lV V •« p- I� - v , ■ • • . mi . .« Vjfv’ - ■� vrt A .|, ■•_ 'Tv d - ' ■ JS2- -• . ,S • V y ! ■ “ «r— . - : . 1 TVr V • 7 - CC- - _ « • Sr