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

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Dedication We, the class of 1955, very proudly dedicate the Canoe to the guidance which Mr. Lloyd Nothstine gave to us. During the three years that Mr. Nothstine was our advisor, he became most of all, our friend. Without his co-operation, helpand guidance we could. never havesucceeded. as we have. Mr, Nothstine was graduated from Mancelona High School where he participated in football, basketball, baseball, and track. He then entered Central Michigan College where he partici- pated in varsity football and baseball. After being graduated, he taught at Grand Blanc and Caledonia. Mr. Nothstine came to Berrien Springs in 1942. He coached basketball and base- ball, in 1944 he started coaching football and in 1945 track. He taught shop, driver training, and mechanical drawing. Under Coach Nothstine's able leadership the Shamrocks achieved their first 'Little 8' championship. This was obtained only by hard training, hard playing, fine team work, and a will to win which Coach instilled in the boys. Mr. Nothstine was a very loyal and active member of the Masonic Order. He also was a supporter of the Little League and in the Boy Scouts. To the memory of Mr. lloyd Nothstine, who so unselfishly gave us his time and advice, we dedicate the 1955 Cla

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Forward With a summer filled with pleasures and disappointments, behind them, the students of Berrien Springs High School entered an eventful 1954-1955 school year, Many new names appeared in the class rolls and faculty list. New equipment was put to good use during the school year, especially the lockers in the first floor hall of the high school. A new ceiling in the gymnas- ium and band room aided both performers and audience. A public address sys- tem was installed during the summer vacation, it saved many footsteps for students and faculty. A review of the events which brought excitement, downfalls, and honors are found in each division of the book. Numerous school plays and extra-curricular activities are found in their respective divisions. Good reading to all who scan this book. Bonnie Brown Editor