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

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1961 volume:

CANOE XXXIV Berrien Springs High School Berrien Springs, Michigan Editor-in-Chief Business Manager Art Editor Jim Breinling Carol Schmidt Ervin Kampe 1 Table of Contents Rage 3 Acad emit CANOE Summarizes Eventful Year Students of Berrien Springs High School hove written the 1960-61 edition in the history of a high school. Students, with help and guidance from members of the faculty, lifted Berrien Springs' prestige in the eyes of people who know and have the pleasure to work with our students. Academically, athletically, and socially this school year has been in the highest degree — a resounding success. During the past year an outstanding debate squad was in the limelight, having won both district and regional forensic honors. Remaining unbeaten, the team went on to compete in the state competition. The most important event of the past year was the completion of our new high school. The new gymnasium and other improved facilities were welcomed by all who were affected. We will long remember the first basketball game played in our new gymnasium. Other athletic endeavors by our teams will not be forgotten without due recognition which the participants deserve. During the football season our community experienced a homecoming which shall linger in our thoughts for some time. Let us hope that everything which the students have worked so hard to achieve is not hampered or curtailed. This may happen because of the lack of needed funds which the people of the school district failed to give to our administration. Chosen as editor-in-chief of the next edition of the yearbook is Don McNally. Here Don obtains helpful information from Jim Breinling, the present editor-in-chief. ACADEMIC Interests Thrive in New Environment Enlightened teachers plus eager students plus a modern, new high school building equals a successful academic program. Such an academic program is exactly the type Berrien Springs High school has. The faculty has a wide and varied background of experiences to draw upon. They are indeed well acquainted with their respective fields of study, and they are thus prepared to teach the students. The students welcome the knowledge the teachers pass on to them. They are remindful of the benefits that this knowledge will bring in the future. The new building provides an atmosphere that is conducive to increased learning. The building serves as a catalyst in the process of learning. 3 sity, B. A.; Michigan Stale University, M. A. Administrative Heads Continue MR. ROBERT D. ASH High School Principal. National Honor Society Faculty Council Member. Kalamazoo College, B. A.; Western Michigan University, M. A.,- Michigan State University. MRS. ELVA NOTHSTINE MRS. BERTHA McCONAGHY MRS. LoVERNE AMMERMAN Superintendent's Office High School Principal's Office Junior High School Principal's Office The arrival of spring was anticipated so that landscape work around the school could be completed. Roads were mode impossible by the melting of the snow and the coming of warmer weather. School Policy and Diplomacy 5 Faced with o serious problem because of the rejection of extra school operating funds are Board Members Dr. Delos E. Drucker, Mr. Lawrence Stover, Mrs. Condance KolhofT. Mr. Glenn A. Briggs. Mr. Dale E. Moon, Mrs. loraine Wolcott, and Mr. Lad S. Stacey. MRS. SHIRLEY M. LaMARRE English, Instrumental Music. Sophomore Class Sponsor, Travel Club '63 Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. S. MISS MYRENE J. PLOPPER English, Social Studies. Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ed. B.; Columbia University, M. A. MR. JOSEPH L. SWONK English. Debate Sponsor, Thespian Troupe Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. A. MRS. CATHERINE ARMITAGE librarian. Library Club Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. S. MR. DOUGLAS WATSON English, Journalism. Limelight Sponsor. Hobart College, B. A.; University of Michigan, M. A. (Speech); M. A. (Education). One of the essentials in the world today is English. A four-year course is offered at Berrien Springs High School. The English classes are divided into two groups. For Ihose who plan to attend college the academic course, which gives experience in college-type work, is offered. The non-academic course is offered to those students who do not plan to attend college and care only to learn the basic fundamentals of English. The English fundamentals are applied by the journalism class, which publishes the Limelight. Further use of English is experienced in the debate and speech class. A debate topic, on which a person collects ideas, is chosen; and then a person expresses his views on the topic before a group. New check-out desk and magazine rack were omong furnishings of the library. Area of library behind desk houses magazine section. Joanne McNally reads from a grammar book in ninth grade English class as other members of class follow her reading in their own books. Four-year Program Emphasizes Communication Skills Speeches of various natures are required of English 12 dosses. A series of speeches which consisted of reports was given, and Howard Mclauchlin presents his contribution in the practice of fine speaking. MR. VICTOR M. KING Director of Guidance, Germon. Der Deutsche Verein Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. A.; M. A. MR. MAXIMO ROJAS Spanish. Emmanuel Missionary College. MR. WARREN F. GRIFFIN, JR. Social Studies, Driver Education, Athletic Director. Head Boseball Coach, Assistant Football Coach, Varsity Club Sponsor. University of Maine, B. S. Courses Inspire International Understanding 8 Informal discussions of many careers were held during the beginning weeks of sociology class. Here Craig Miller talks about occupation which amuses him most. A knowledge of social studies and foreign languages is a vital part of a student’s education if he is to live in the world of today, where all nations are striving to live peacefully together. Civics, U. S. history, and U. S. government are required courses for all students. These subjects give an understanding as to the history of our country and how our republic is governed. A student may also take world history, sociology, or economics to broaden his knowledge in the social studies field. For those interested in foreign languages, four years of German and two years of Spanish are offered. In the near future it is hoped that a language laboratory can be installed to help students in the mastery of foreign languages. MR. BRUCE E. TAICIET Social Studies. Student Council Sponsor, National Honor Society Faculty Council Member, Junio' Vorsity Basketball Coach, Tennis Coach. Western Michigan University, B. A. Enthusiastically, Janet Prillwitz and Tim Watson view display which was gothered and arranged by members of the German classes. Many products made in Germany and scenes of German environment constituted the display. Diane Green and Roberta Zinn sit in Spanish class os they and other members of class listen to explono tion of the language as given by the teacher. 9 a Logical Analysis Amplified MR. JOHN M. BRAWDERS MRS. EDNA P. BENDER Science, Mathematics. Pep Club Sponsor, Mathematics. National Honor Society Spon- Science-Mathematics Club Sponsor. North sor. Senior Class Sponsor. Western Mich- Central College, B. S.; Western Michigan igan University, B. A. University, M. A.; University of Notre Dame. MR. SAMUEL K. SMART Social Studies, Science. Sophomore Class Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. S.j Western Michigan University, University of Michigan, M. A. MR. HENRY M. D AGOSTINO Physical Education, Science. Head Football Coach, Head Track Coach, Freshmon Basketball Coach, Varsity Club Sponsor. Western Illinois University, B. S.j Western Michigan University, M. A. Observing progress of seeds are Scott Christy and Carol Price. As members of Mr. Henry D'Agostino's biology class, they have put the greenhouse to good use. Members of advanced chemistry class who evaluate and seem enthusiastic about new modern facilities are Kurt Schumer, Bart Foreman, JoAnn LaPointe, and Dave Christy. Through Partidpation in the Sdences Amidst an arroy of workbooks, notebooks, and textbooks, Pam Metz and Donna Schinske concentrate dubiously over puzzling physics problem. Working on problems in solid geometry closs os they ore being placed on the board are John Faulkner, Friedrich Spoerel. Tom Felder, and Bort Foreman as Terry Bender looks on with interest. In the space age it is necessary for all students to have a basic understanding of science and mathematics. For that reason Berrien Springs High School offers basic curricula in both these fields. In mathematics, the freshman must take either algebra or general mathematics. For those who wish to continue in mathematics, courses in geometry, advanced algebra, trigonometry, and solid geometry are offered. In the scientific area, five basic courses are offered. Sophomores must take biology, but this course is now recommended to freshmen. After this come chemistry, physics, and advanced chemistry. Physical science is also available. In the new building enough space is available for the science classes. The chemistry, physics, and biology rooms give the much needed space for individual projects of the students. Much new equipment has been purchased with the aid of the National Defense Education Act. Putting math problems on board is Mrs. Bender's general mathematics class are two girls who seem intent upon their work. 12 Band members with an array of instruments tuning-up in a practice room are Pat Garrison, Terry McGath, Karen Pantilla, Judy Jones, Marianne Calay, Dennis Stover, and Donna Adams. Stonding is Douglas Ammerman. Fine Arts Enhance Cultural Appreciation MR. ELDON J. LaMARRE Instrumental Music. Dance Band Sponsor, Pep Band Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B.M.; University of Michigan, M. A. MISS GLENNA G. ADAMS Vocal Music. Youth For Christ Sponsor. Indiana University, B.M.E. MRS. PHYLLIS F. SATTLER Art, Remedial Reading. Western Michigan University, B. A. 13 At the piano are Cheryl Hettinger and Sharon Stuckey. Other nor, Karen Nyborg, Janie Holmes, Sandro Wolff, and Ruth members of Girls' Glee Club practicing in the choir room are Gerlach. Deloris Aldridge, Koron French, Marion Byrum, Christine Heb- The vocal and instrumental departments at Berrien Springs High School provide many experiences for their members as can be seen in the many performances given by the band and choir. By participating in many activities, the choir has given many fine displays of its musical abilities. In order to insure a good performance, the choir members have spent many hours preparing their arrangements. The band, in the realm of instrumental music, has won many awards which have been acquired in band contests and solo and ensemble festivals. Many hours of rehearsals have been experienced by the band in order to achieve its high standards. The realms of creativity and imagination are explored by the art class, where students learn to appreciate fine art work and also learn to apply the correct art principles in their own creations. Debroh Wolcott, Chuck Toney, Sharon Spletzer, and Glenda Krause show interest in a creative endeavor in art class. To insure correct addition of figures for bookkeeping doss, Dick Jeschke and leRoy House use adding machines in business machines room. MR. NORVAL H. BURGETT Business Education. Head Basketball Coach, Junior High Track Coach, Senior Class Sponsor, Vorsity Club Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. S.; Western Michigan University, M. A. MRS. DIANE L. GIDDIS Business Education. Canoe Sponsor, Main the business deportment o special room was provided for the Ironscrib- tional Honor Society Faculty Council Mem- ing machines. Here Shirley Lonsdale and Pat Evans make use of improved er- Western Michigan University, B. A.; facilities. M. A. MR. AUGUST H. LANGE Agriculture. Future Formers of America Club Sponsor, Junior Class Sponsor. Michigan State University, B. S.; M. A. MR. REXFORD J. KOETSIER Drafting, Driver Education. Junior Class Sponsor. Michigan State University, B. S.; M. A.; Western Michigan University. MR. JOSEPH JACHIM Shop, Industrial Arts. Notional Honor Society Faculty Council Member, Freshman Class Sponsor. Western Michigan University. B. S.; M. A. In the vocational area Berrien Springs High School offers courses in business, homemaking, agriculture, shop, and drafting. Many students are learning new and better office techniques by taking typing, shorthand, bookkeeping, and office practice. The additional room provided for this department in the new high school has made possible wider and more efficient use of the equipment available. The experience attained in the business classes should be extremely valuable in future office employment. In the homemaking courses students learn not only to cook and sew but also experience many other useful projects such as home decorating, and furnishing, canning, home nursing, any other things which will be of use to them as they become homemakers in the future. Fine facilities are available in the new building, and another year when equipment is complete the area should be quite adequate. Agriculture is a valuable asset to those students who wish to learn newer and better farming techniques. By taking agriculture they learn not only proper farm mechanics, but also how to manage a farm. In order to uncover creative abilities Berrien Springs High School offers courses in drafting and shop. These courses employ manual dexterity as is exemplified in the use of power tools. Arts and crafts is also available to those students who wish to combine imagination, creativeness, and manual dexterity. 16 Diversified Training Paves David Berkholz and Roy Disterheft cuf steel on band saw in agriculture shop. Boys were anxious to get to work after some three weeks in new school, for it was then that shop was completed. the Way for Future Vocations Minor repairs were carried out during the setting up of machinery in the new shop. Here Richard Parks and Thomas Motheny do work on base of table saw. MRS. FLORA A. KOETSIER Homemaking. Future Homemaker of America Club Sponsor. Michigan Stole University, B. S. MISS SUZANNE M. REED Homemaking. Freshman Class Sponsor, Cheerleading Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. A.; B. S. r v. Showing off new features in homemaking room are Elaine Mastin and Pat Appleget. Built-in oven and range and all new cabinets make this room a stand-out in the new high school. Girls work in port of homemaking area which is set aside by a dividing curtain in background. Section consists of sewing department under supervision of Mrs. Flora Koetsier. 18 Junior High links Previous Education to High School Eighth grade students in Mr. Robert Sill's doss take advantage of time which is set oside for study. MR. JAMES BYERS Junior High. Purdue University, B. S. A.; Ball State University, Indiana University. MISS BETTY E. COOPER Junior High. Junior High National Honor Society Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. S. MR. LLOYD F. NOGGLE Junior High. Junior High Student Council Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. S. ___ MR. CHARLES J. MIKKEISEN Junior High. Assistant Football Coach Seventh Eighth Grade Basketball Coach. Western Michigan University, B. S. MR. LAWRENCE L. MOODY Junior High. The Communicator Sponsor. Western Michigan University, B. S.; University of Michigan, M. A. MRS. AILENE M. STACEY Junior High. Rockford College. B. A Attention i, focu.ed upon the front of the room o, o let.on i, clarified by Mr. lorry Moody their teacher. By taking advantage of its added space, the Junior High School has been able to improve its classroom activities. Many classroom activities which were previously impossible because of the limited amount of space are now an integral part of class procedures. Classes in the junior high range from homemaking and shop to mathematics, science, and English. Students also have an opportunity to enroll in band and Vocal music. Many of the junior high students also participate in other activities outside of the academic program such as sports, newspaper staff, dances, etc. % T O COUEGE SENIORS Face Crucial Decisions As their high school career comes to a close, the seniors must decide on their future. Will they continue their education, or will they find a position in industry? These are the questions to be decided. In preparation for the future, the seniors have undergone the rigors of four years of high school. They have worked and played together from the Freshman Bake Sale to the Junior-Senior Prom. They have attended classes and games together. They have become well acquainted with each other. Now the seniors are to separate and travel their individual paths. 21 Class officers and sponsors of the 1961 graduating class were: Joyce Janke, Secretary; Lorry Rick, President; Mrs. Edna Bender ond Mr. Norval Burgett, Sponsors; Lawrence Sunday, Treasurer; Jim Breinling, Vice-president. BYRUM DEWAYNE ARCHER Limelight Staff. JOHN WILLIS ARNOLD Student Council. Thespian Troupe. Debate, Choir, Der Deutsche Verein, Football, Baseball. Golf. BARBARA LYNN BAAB Student Council, Library Club, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Debate. Canoe Staff, Pep Club, Youth for Christ, Choir, Der Deutsche Verein, Cheerleading. NANCY MARGARETTE BAKER Future Homemakers of America. Thespian Troupe, Limelight Staff, Pep Club. 22 GERALD ROY BAREFIEID Student Council, Debote, Canoe Stoff, limelight Staff, Varsity Club, Der Deutsche Verein, Football, Basketball, Trock. TERRY ALFRED BENDER Sophomore Closs Vice-president, Nationol Honor Society, Science-Mothemotics Club, Debate, Canoe Staff, Der Deutsche Verein, Basketball. JAMES FREDERICK BREINLING Senior Class Vice-president, Student Council, National Honor Society, Future Formers of America, Canoe Staff, Football, La Real Order de Espanoles. GLENN GUSTAVE BROWN Student Council, Limelight Staff, Varsity Club, Football. Basketball, Baseball. BESSIE MAE CHITTY Limelight Staff, Choir. SALLY JANE BROWN Junior Closs Vice-president, Limelight Staff, Pep Club. JAMES DAVID BUSBY Transferred Senior Year. RICHARD ALLEN CAIDERWOOD Future Farmers of America, Limelight Stoff. DAVID CHARLES CHRISTY Science-Mathematics Club, Thespian Troupe, Debate, Youth for Christ, Der Deutsche Verein. RONALD ERNEST COLVIN Transferred Senior Year. JERRY L. H. DANLES Limelight Staff. DALE DEVON DEAN Future Farmers of America, Limelight Staff. JAMES DAVID DICKSON Junior Class Treasurer, Football, Basketball. ERIKA DISSELBERGER Der Deutsche Verein. REUBEN ARNOLD DUCKWORTH Thespian Troupe, Vorsity Club, Choir, Football, Basketball, Track. REINHARD HERMANN WILHELM ECHTERHOELTER Exchange Student from Germany, Der Deutsche Verein, Basketball Manager. GAIL KENNETH EVANS Future Farmers of America, Limelight Staff. PATRICIA CAROLE ANN EVANS Library Club, Thespian Troupe, Debate, Canoe Staff, Limelight Staff, Pep Club, Choir. JOHN ROBERT FAULKNER Freshmen and Sophomore Class President, Student Council, National Honor Society, Science-Mathematics Club, Debate, Canoe Staff, Der Deutsche Verein. JOHN PHILLIP FEATHER Science-Mathematics Club, Varsity Club, Band, Pep Band, Der Deutsche Verein, Football, Basketball, Track. THOMAS WILLIAM FELDER Student Council, National Honor Society, Science-Mathematics Club, Debate, Der Deutsche Verein. BART STEPHEN FOREMAN Student Council, National Honor Society, Science-Mathematics Club, Thespian Troupe. Canoe Staff, Band, Pep Band, Dance Band, Der Deutsche Verein. PATRICIA ANN GARRISON Student Council, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Canoe Stoff, Pep Club, Future Teachers Association, Band, Girls' Pep Band, Der Deutsche Verein. SHARON DAWN HANSON Canoe Staff, Limelight Staff, P p Club, Choir. VIVIAN JEAN HASS Student Council, Future Homemakers of America, Canoe Stoff, Pep Club, Choir, Der Deutsche Verein. LEROY THOMAS HAUSE Thespian Troupe, Band, Dance Bond, Choir. JOYCE EILEEN JANKE Senior Class Secretary, Student Council, Future Homemakers of America, Canoe Staff, Limelight Staff, Pep Club. Choir, Der Deutsche Verein, Cheerleading. RICHARD DALE JESCHKE Future Farmers of America, Debate, Canoe Staff. Track. DENNIS WILLIAM JOHNSON Thespian Troupe, limelight Stoff, Choir. ERVIN KAMPE Science-Mathematics Club, Thespian Troupe, Canoe Staff, Band, Pep Band, Dance Band, German Band, Dixieland Band, Der Deutsche Verein. GUNAR KAMPE Science-Mathematics Club, Canoe Staff Band, Pep Band, Der Deutsche Verein, La Real Order de Espanoles. GLENNDA WILMA KRAUSE Library Club, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Future Teachers of America, Band, Girls' Pep Band, Choir, Der Deutsche Verein. DOUGLAS RAYMOND LEMON Future Formers of America, Debate, Varsity Club, Football, Basketball, Track, La Real Order de Espanoles. CAROL JEANNE LENTZ Debate, Canoe Staff, Limelight Staff. JANE MARIE MASTIN Thespian Troupe, Limelight Staff, Band, Choir. JOAN ELIZABETH McCARROLL Future Homemakers of America, Pep Club, Choir. SHIRLEY JEAN LANSDAIE Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Pep Club, Choir, Girls' Glee Club. JoANN LILLIAN LoPOINTE Thespian Troupe, Band, Choir, Der Deutsche Verein. o TIMELY SFASHIONS HOWARD EDWARD McLAUCHLIN Science-Mathematics Club,Thespian Troupe Canoe Staff, Band, Pep Band, Dance Band Dixieland Band, Chair. VENNETTA KATHLEEN MERRILL Thespian Troupe, Canoe Staff, Pep Club, Band, Girls' Pep Band, Choir. PAMELA ANN METZ Future Homemakers of America, Canoe Staff, Pep Club, Der Deutsche Verein. LARRY GORDON MICHAEL CRAIG LYNN MILLER Science-Mathematics Club, Thespian Troupe, Debate, Canoe Staff, Limelight Staff, Tennis, Golf. ROBERT CLARK NARAGON Future Farmers of America, Varsity Club, Band, Football, Track. Ordering announcements and name cards is a certain indication that graduation is drawing near. Here Jim Breinling, Larry Rick, and Donna Schinske assist seniors in making out orders. ELVA BURNESS NOTHSTINE Freshmen Class Vice-President, Student Council, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Debate, Pep Club, Band, Girls’ Pep Band, Dance Band, Cheerleading, Girls' Athletic Association. KAREN KAY ODIORNE Future Homemakers of America, Canoe Staff, Pep Club, Choir, Cheerleading, Girls' Athletic Association. PATRICIA GAIL ODIORNE Future Homemakers of America, limelight Staff, Youth for Christ. JOYCE KAREN PAGEIS Future Homemakers of America, Pep Club, Band. SANDRA JEAN PRILLWITZ Transferred Senior Year, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Debate, Youth for Christ. SANDRA JEAN REISIG Pep Club, Youth for Christ, Band. CARL DEAN PERSONETT Future Farmers of America, Thespian Troupe, Youth for Christ. iVERETT EDWARD PLACE uture Farmers of America, Limelight Staff. ALAN DICK PRILLWITZ Future Farmers of America, Band, Band, Basketball, Baseball. JANET LYDIA PRILLWITZ Freshmen and Sophomore Class Secretary, National Honor Society, Library Club, Future Homemakers of America, Canoe Staff, Future Teochers of America, Band, Girls' Pep Band, Der Deutsche Verein, Wolverine Girls' State Representative. LINDA RAE REMUS Future Homemokers of America, Pep Club. LARRY FRANK RICK Junior ond Senior Class President, Student Council, National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America, Debate. Canoe Staff, Varsity Club, Youth for Christ, Football, Basketball, Track. ELLEN KAY RUDELL Student Council, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Limelight Staff, Pep Club, Choir. JOYCE EILEEN RUDLAFF Transferred Senior Year, Band, Girls' Pep Band. DONNA JEAN SCHINSKE Student Council, Future Homemokers of America, Thespian Troupe, Canoe Staff, Band, Cheerleading. CAROL SUE SCHMIDT Student Council, Canoe Staff, Pep Club, Future Teachers of America, Cheerleading. KURT MICHAEL ARTHUR SCHUMER Exchange Student from Germany, Der Deutsche Verein. DALE LOUIS SHERBURN Future Farmers of America. MARY ANN SHERWOOD Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Pep Club, Girls' Athletic Association. A STEVEN FRANCIS SAXTON LINDA LOUISE STEMM Debate, Canoe Staff, Limelight Staff, Future Teachers of America, Der Deutsche Verein. DIANNA SUE STONE Library Club, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Pep Club, Choir, Der Deutsche Verein, Cheerleading, Girls’ Athletic Association. SANDRA LEE STOVER Student Council, Future Homemakers of America, Thespian Troupe, Debate, Canoe Staff, Band, Der Deutsche Verein. LAWRENCE ALLEN SUNDAY Freshman, Sophomore, and Senior Class Treasurer, Student Council, National Honor Society, Science-Mathematics Club, Canoe Staff, Band, Pep Band, Dance Band, Dixieland Band, German Band, Der Deutsche Verein. HELEN EDITH TAYLOR Library Club, Limelight Staff, Girls' Athletic Association. CHARLES RAY TONEY Student Council, Future Farmers of America, Band, Pep Band. JACKIE LEE SMITH Varsity Club, Basketball, Baseball. DAVID WILLIAM SPENNER Limelight Staff. SHARON ANN SPLETZER Future Homemakers of America, Canoe Staff, Pep Club. GEORG FRIEDRICH SPOEREL Exchange Student from Germany, Der Deutsche Verein. Taking measurements for caps and gowns was under the auspices of Jim Breinling and John Platt. Sally Brown's hair is mussed so that her height could be determined to a slight degree of accuracy. CLEVELAND CHARLES EDWARDS Football, Baseball, Wolverine Boys' State Representative. JOHN RAY PLATT Student Council, Future Farmers of America, Debate, Limelight Staff, Varsity Club, Football, Basketball, Track, Golf. GEORGE PRIOR WILLIAMSON Debate, Limelight Staff, Band. RUTH ELLEN WAGNER Limelight Staff, Pep Club, Choir. KENNETH G. WALKER, JR. Student Council, National Honor Society, Band, Pep Band, Dance Band, Choir, Football, Basketball, Track. SANDRA RUTH WOLFF Library Club, Choir, Girls' Glee Club. MICHAEL ANDREW ZECH Student Council, Future Farmers of America, Debate, Canoe Staff, Football, Track. TIMOTHY SCOTT WATSON Student Council, National Honor Society, Science-Mathematics Club, Canoe Staff, Band, Pep Band, Dance Band, German Band, Dixieland Band, Der Deutsche Verein. LLOYD DOUGLAS WETZEL Varsity Club, Youth for Christ, Football, Basketball, Track. ACTIVITIES Provide Variety in the Life of a Student The life of a high school student without the variety of the many school activities would become quite monotonous. Fortunately, diversions in the form of athletic events, dances, assemblies, and numerous other activties, add spice to his life. After being relaxed by these activities, the student is able to return to his classes with renewed vigor. Athletic events help to develop students physically as well as to provide entertainment for the community. School assemblies are able to present educational material in an enjoyable manner. In general, school activities serve many purposes among which 32 is the enrichment of the life of the student. Member of the up-and-coming sophomore closs register for closses at the outset of the fall semester. Mr. John Browders assists Wanda Jenkins with one of many questions which confront various students. School always opens with a hectic day of registration. After class schedules have been approved the students acquire their books, lockers, and locker combinations. Shortly after school commences, the election of class officers are held. Many students put their hat in the ring and many close contests resulted. The election of the student council was held the previous spring, making it possible to have an organized student council when school opened in the fall. Important Events launth Fall Term At the opening of school the principal’s office is the destination of many students. Mrs. Bertha McConaghy is busy issuing lockers as students wait impatiently in the hot, crowded office. The election of class officers are held promptly so that projects and activities may be undertaken. Here freshman Kathy Krause and Joyce Zech cast ballots for the candidates of their choice. 33 Larry Rick Jerry Barefield Lloyd Stroud John Arnold Skip Lemon Cassopolis, perenniol victors in the Little Eight Conference, encountered its toughest opposition at Berrien Springs. Here Berrien players come to the aid of Skip Lemon after being slowed down by a Cassopolis tackier. Shamrock Seniors Play Final Games VARSITY FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent We They Sept. 16 Buchanan Bucks 6 27 Sept. 23 Cassopolis Rangers 6 12 Sept. 30 Hartford Indians 0 9 Oct. 7 Coloma Comets 6 3 Oct. 15 St. John's Irish 13 24 Oct. 21 St. Joe Ponies 6 25 Oct. 28 Watervliet Panthers 12 19 Nov. 4 Decatur Raiders 25 6 35 Row One. Tim Riland, manager; John Arnold; John Hast; Glenn Brown; Bob Houseworth; Lloyd Stroud; Dave Rick; Dick Shembarger; Larry Rick; Skip Lemon; Mike Dougan, manager; Row Two: Howard Moyer, manager; Charles Edwords; Wayne Geiger; Jerry Berkholz; Bob Houston; Dick Schinkel; Gene Kiger; Rick Shunkwiler; Lloyd Wetzel; Rex Wetzel; Chet Salcom; Row Three.- Mr. Henry D'Agostino, coach; Frank Kronewitter; Denny Stover; John Platt; Ron Johnson; Jerry Barefield; and Mr. Charles Mikkelson, coach. Varsity Compiles 2-6 Record Watervliet defense eludes Berrien blockers and are on top of Shamrock ball carrier who is about to hit the turf. Is this a new cheer or a strategy meeting? Girls who incite a victorious attitude at football games ore: Nancy Weber. Joyce Janke. Sue Gifford, Bobbie Boob. Priscilla Alden, and Carol Schmidt. Cheerleaders Boost School Spirit White pleated skirts with dark green inset pleats and a dark green knit sweater trimmed in white worn with a white blouse were selected by the cheerleaders. This year the school furnished the finances for these uniforms, which will be used in future years. Junior Varsity cheerleaders selected the uniforms from last year, similar to the Varsity. Practices were held twice a week when Miss Suzanne Reed, the sponsor, discussed the coming games with the squad. Cheerleaders orrive in style on homecoming night. Cheering their team were Carol Schmidt, Priscilla Alden, Nancy Weber, and Sue Gifford. Other cheerleaders, Joyce Janke and Bobbie Baab, were queen finalists. Under the fine coaching job of Mr. Henry D'Agostino, head football coach, and Mr. Charles Mikkleson, assistant coach, the Shamrocks had a successful season. It was not necessarily a success in the won-lost column; but team spirit, school spirit, and community spirit were at an all-time high. In the Shamrock's first encounter of the year against the Buchanan Bucks, which was a non-conference game, the Rocks played a good hard-fought losing battle,- and in so doing sustained several injuries which deterred their potential abilities for the remainder of the season. Against Cassopolis, in their first conference game, the mighty Shamrocks played an excellent offensive and defensive game and almost upset the undefeated Ranger squad, but lost 12 to 6. A bad break determined the final score when the Rocks fumbled on a touchdown play which would have tied or won the game. In their second conference encounter of the season, the Shamrocks took it on the chin from a determined Hartford team. Against Coloma, the Berrien Springs squad won its first game of the season 6 to 3, in a fine showing of determination and perseverence. In the next three games, the Shamrocks were victims of defeat from St. Johns Irish, St. Joe Ponies, and the Watervliet Panthers. In the last game of the year, the Rocks displayed their ability by beating the Decatur Raiders with a final score being 25 to 6. Once again this year, the Shamrocks were not without outstanding exceptions. Those named to the first string Little Eight Conference team were Skip Lemon and Jerry Barefield; second string, Lloyd Wetzel and David Rick; receiving honorable mention were Gene Kiger, Denny Stover, and Lloyd Stroud. Skip Lemon was also named to the all Southwestern Michigan Conference Team. 38 A fine defensive ploy is executed by Denny Stover during gome with St. Joseph Ponies. Lloyd Wetzel (No. 24) is ready if any assistance is needed. Skip Lemon, Berrien's leading scorer and ground gainer, carries the boll once again. Glenn Brown (No. 23) ond John Plott (No. 47) run interference on ploy during game at Hartford. After successfully eluding one Berrien tackier, Wotervliet boll carrier encounters opposition in the form of Denny Stover (No. 42). Lloyd Wetzel (No. 24) comes on fast to give assistance on tackle. Strong Finish Climaxes Season Parents' night was held at the first home game. The players ond cheerleaders came onto the field before the game ond each player's parents were introduced as honored guests ot the gome. 39 Two members of Berrien's defensive teom apply convincing tackle to Brandywine ball carrier during a J. V. scrimmage. Junior varsity football at Berrien Springs High School consists of boys from the freshman and sophomore classes. Under the able coaching ability of Mr. Warren Griffin, the team, despite much effort, did not fare so well in the won-lost column. To begin the season, the junior Shamrocks were faced with a very formidable foe in the form of a junior varsity Cassopolis Ranger team. Although this game was a scrimmage, as were all of the J. V. games this year, the Shamrocks lost in a hard-fought battle. In a scrimmage with St. John's junior squad, the Shamrocks came out victorious with a 26 to 0 score. Other teams which the Junior Varsity Shamrocks scrimmaged this year included Hartford, Coloma, Watervliet, and Brandywine. Scrimmages Yield Gridiron Experience Row One: Bill Schlutt, James Michael, Joe Prillwitz, Mike Metz, Dick Stroud, Tom Gossard, Joe Whetstone, Ray Maruk; Row Two.- Manager John Dougan, Craig Kronewitter, Darrell Lausch, Terry McGoth, Tom Zelmer, Brooks Pennell, William Kestcrke, Dave Platt, Mike Porter; Row Three: Coach Warren Griffin, Tom McBain, Jeff Porter, Art Weaver, Greg DeView, John Stover, Doug Ammerman, Dave Piangger; Row Four: Toll! Grapis, Don Letcher; Gary Schinske, George Wiltfong, Alan Kesterke, Mike Appleget, Jack Dean. Activities Kindle Homecoming Spirit Winding its way through the streets of Berrien Springs, the Snake Donee was led by the pep band and the football cheerleaders. Homecoming is an event which is greatly anticipated by the student body. The chief reason for a homecoming is to welcome back graduates of previous years. Activities which comprised the Berrien Springs homecoming were the snake dance, bonfire, parade, and most important — the game and homecoming dance. The important week was October 23 through the 28th. Thursday evening, the students participated in the snake dance which wound throughout the town and ended at Sylvester field. The bonfire was blazing, and a spirited pep rally took place. The following afternoon a parade was held. Several organizations entered floats, with the winner being the F.H.A. float. A prize of five dollars was awarded for their efforts. Friday evening the halftime festivities were climaxed by the crowning of the homecoming queen. Unfortunately the team lost to the Watervliet Panthers, but the spirit of homecoming was not lost. Footballs and streamers were the decorations of the dance which was held immediately after the game. Refreshments were served, and the dance was semi-formal. During a short intermission the homecoming king was announced. Climaxing a night of spirited homecoming activity was the pep rally which was held around a giant bonfire. Pleasant weather prevailed and homecoming was an exciting and smashing success. Making its way around the track during the halftime is the float which captured first prize in the parade which was held during the afternoon. Constructed by the F.H.A., its theme was “Rocks Stop Panthers. The presentation of red roses designates which girl was chosen homecoming queen. Mary Sue Burgett, crown bearer, holds crown which will be placed on Donna Schinske's head by Shirley Janke, the previous queen. Queen Donna Reigns Over A bevy of beauties, queens and homecoming court pose for a picture. Shirley Janke, 1959 homecoming queen; Joyce Janke; Bobbie Baab; Donna Schinske, 1960 homecoming queen; Beth Dali; JoAnn LaPointe; Mary Sue Burgett, crown bearer. After the gome, the homecoming donee wos held ot the gymnasium in the elementary school. All those in attendance enjoyed a pleasurable evening of dancing and fun. Coach Henry D'Agostino congratulates Larry Rick as he presents the football to the new homecoming king, who was chosen from the senior boys on the footboll team. Festivities The only part of the homecoming activities which did not materialize as hoped wos the football game. Watervliet quelled a determined Berrien Spring rally and defeated the Shamrocks by the score of 19-12. A high school girl's moment of glory! Donna Schinske leaves football field after being crowned homecoming Queen. Cor is being driven by Mike Zech, homecoming committee chairman. Shirley Janke is also present in the car. 43 Both parents and students had an evening of fun at the carnival sponsored by the Varsity Club. Mr. Ray Wetzel tries his luck at the Ring Toss, a booth operated by Glenn Brown. Fall Agenda Intludes Carnival and Unique Assembly Fast-talking booth proprietors Chet Balcom and Frank Kronewitter have made a sale as customer digs into his pocket for money and a chance to try his luck. A very interesting and informative assembly was presented by Mr. John Sheraef. In discussion groups following the assembly Linda Schmidt, Tracy Micheal, Pot Schinske, Linda Storick, and Sharon Stuckey display enjoyment typical of that offered to all members of the junior and senior classes. Putting on a carnival is the project of the Varsity Club. This year the club sold floor space to other organizations in the hope that the carnival might be improved. Held on November 19, in the high school gymnasium, the carnival provided much fun for all Berrien Springs. Assemblies are presented for the enjoyment of the student body and are held during school time. One such assembly was presented by Mr. John Sheraef, who gave a lecture on Russia. Following his speech, question and answer periods were held for members of the junior and senior classes. Dove Christy points to Great Caesar the ghost who is sifting in the choir. Watching proceedings are JoAnn McNally, Carl Personctf, and Diana Stone. Dick (Tim Riland) is threatened by the cook (Carla Merrill) because of his history. Hoping to avert a disaster ore the butler (Howard Mclauchlin) and the maid (Diane Green). Thespians Produce Great Caesar’s Ghost On November 18 the Thespian Troupe of Berrien Springs High School presented a most successful production. It will rank as one of the best plays produced by the troupe in recent years. The play entitled Great Caesar's Ghost was a rollicking comedy which was well received by a large audience. The main roles were portrayed by Carl Personett as the romantic lead, JoAnn McNally as his sweetheart, Dave Christy as an uncle from the jungles of South America, and Carla Merrill as the negro maid. Although Tim Riland had a minor roll, he captivated the audience with his fine acting. The Great Majah (Bart Foreman) mystifies JoAnn LaPointe and Sandy Bennett as Great Casar rises out of sight. Awaiting the outcome of a prophecy by Carl Personett, who is not the real majah, are JoAnn McNally and Dave Christy. Supposedly invisible when action takes place are Diana Stone, Sandy Bennett and JoAnn LaPointe. Joyce Zech (center) captured first place in the local cherry pie baking contest and thus competed in the county bake-off. She is flanked by the runners-up, Kathy Pagels and Donna Schinske. Miscellaneous Activities Broaden Student James Michael wotches with interest as Mr. R. Thompson displays his skill of glass blowing. Mr. Thompson presented an assembly for the enjoyment of the student body. 46 Appreciation Crowned os queen of the annual Valen tine's Dance was Karen Odiorne with Ellen Rudell and Joyce Pagels the runners-up. Dance is sponsored by the F. H. A. The tournament trail wos a long and successful one os debaters Dove Christy, Tom Felder, John Faulkner, and Terry Bender advanced to the state finals. Teams which fell by the wayside because of Berrien Springs’ superior team were — District tournament: Three Oaks, Coloma, and St. Joseph Catholic; Regional: Vicksburg; Quarter-final: Flint Bentley; Semifinal: Saginaw Sts. Peter and Paul. The final was held in Ann Arbor on April 22, and the opposition was Otsego. NaIions m Oj.D YAlGH school ASSOCIATION DISTRICT HONO DEBATE 1960-61 •THE university of mi Completion of Million-dollar High Schoo Reserved seats in .he new gymnasium consist of o row of choirs on ,he bolcony. Dovid Stork and Dov.d Vonderboegh se. up cho.rs which hod � o be in place for .he firs, home gome against Cassopolis on Friday, January 20 On February 5, 1959, the voters in the Berrien Springs School District approved a $1,115,000 high school building. Construction of the building was impeded by a protracted steel strike that made it impossible to purchase the necessary materials. Finally, the building was completed in January, 1961. Dedication ceremonies for the new gymnasium took piece on January 20 before a basketball game with Cassopolis, which Berrien Springs won. The first classes were held on Tuesday, January 24. Four main areas divide the building. The administration offices, library, study hall, and homemaking and English classrooms constitute the majority of the first area. Other ccademic classes are found in section two. Area three contains the vocational subjects, while the fourth area provides for special activities. A modern-styled library houses a wealth of information. A greenhouse helps in biological and chemical projects. These are only two of the many improvements in the new high school building. Mr. John Browders removes chemicals, beakers, ond o.her gloss opporo.us from cardboard boxes in which .hey were moved. During the moving not one beaker was broken or jar of chemical dropped. Concludes Two Years of Planning Help from some of the students was welcomed when desks had to be transferred from the old edifice. Bringing desks into the school ore Jerry Danles and Craig Miller while other boys are on their way to get remaining desks off the truck. Workmen were putting the finishing touches on the high school when the moving process was being executed. Here a man is painting sign on glass which will indicate that students are entering the new library. Hard at work clearing truck are James Michoel and two other boys. Drafting equipment was moved into the new school on Friday afternoon. first Days Set Hectit Pate Awe and confusion marked the opening days of school in the new high school building. The students were greeted Tuesday morning by an assembly in which Mr. Robert Ash discussed the use of the new building and in which the new handbooks were distributed. As students went from class to class that day, they found a clean and spacious building that well suited the student needs. They also found that the building wasn’t quite complete, for it lacked pencil sharpeners and adequate tables at lunch. Soon, however, these problems were met; and the semester end the building were off to a good start. Mrs. Catherine Armitage adjusts the space between the shelves as she prepares to place books in their proper place. Blizzord conditions prevailed outside on the day when students reported to the new building. Students entered the building burdened with their books. Mixed emotions ore shown on the foces of Donna Adams and George Ludwig as thoy enter the lobby. A handbook was prepared by the student council and Mr. Joseph Jochim. Mr. Victor King, and Mr. Joseph Swonk issue them to students os they enter assembly which wos held before classes began in the new building. 51 Jerry Borefleld It's three ogaintt Jerry Borcfield as he out-jumps opponent and tips the ball up toward the hoop. Seniors Experience Average Season VARSITY SCOREBOARD Date Opponent We They Dec. 2 Hartford Indians 57 49 Dec. 6 Buchanan Bucks 49 60 Dec. 9 Watervliet Panthers 69 59 Dec. 16 St. Joe Ponies 50 73 Dec. 20 Cassopolis Rangers 55 56 Jan. 3 Coloma Comets 53 50 Jan. 6 St. John's Irish 33 70 Jan. 13 Decature Raiders 69 53 Jan. 20 Cassopolis Rangers 70 59 Jan. 27 Hartford Indians 63 46 Feb. 3 Watervliet Panthers 62 54 Feb. 10 St. Joe Ponies 60 52 Feb. 14 Decatur Raiders 62 47 Feb. 17 St. John’s Irish 65 79 Feb. 24 Coloma Comets 54 64 Feb. 28 Buchanan Bucks 64 73 March 9 Three Oaks Oakers 68 92 Berrien Springs encountered tough opposition from o strong St. Joseph Catholic teom os evidenced by strong defensive action. Berrien Springs absorbed a 73-50 trouncing on o dismal Friday night. This was a year of uncertainty and undeveloped potential for the Shamrocks varsity squad. Under the strain of a juggled schedule in which they played their first eight games on foreign floors, the Shamrocks were unable to develop their full potential. The second time around saw an entirely different Shamrock team, however. For the first five home games in the new gym, the Green and White were unbeatable. Their victories included a glorious triumph over the St. Joe Ponies, in which they won an upset victory by scoring 10 points in the last 27 seconds. This year’s Shamrock team was under the coaching hand of Mr. Norval Burgett. In an interview with Coach Burgett, he expressed the opinion that his team had a good year considering the competition in the conference plus the non-conference games that were played with a Class B Buchanan team. Coach Burgett was quoted as saying that he felt the first eight games played away had more affect on the team than he had thought they would. The home court advantage proved to have a desirable affect on the team morale and spirit. The good attendances and the enthusiasm on the part of both the student body and community were a large factor in raising the spirit of the team. The high point of the season was reached when the Shamrocks scored a 60-52 upset victory over the St. Joe Ponies. However, the following Friday saw a five-game winning streak snapped and the hope for a conference title lost as the St. John's Irish scored a decisive victory, 79-65. In the tournaments Berrien Springs was paired off with Three Oaks, ranked third in the state, and was defeated. Three Berrien Springs players were named to the all-conference teams — Jerry Barefield, first team; Lloyd Wetzel, second team; and Jack Smith, honorable mention. Home Court Appeals to the Green andWhite Storting five is cheered by partisan crowd as they return to pre-game huddle to receive final instructions previous to opening tip-off. Skip Lemon, Berrien's playmaking guard, leads fast break on a weak Hartford team during first game of the season. Raised arm cannot stop a smooth, well-executed jump shot. Team members of the Berrien Springs Shamrocks for the 1960-61 wiler, Dick Letcher, Lloyd Wetzel, Frank Kronewitter, John Feather, basketball season were: Row One- Manager Glenn Brown, Chet Coach Norval Burgett, Jack Smith, Denny Stover, Jerry Barefield, Balcom, Skip Lemon, Bob Houseworth, Jim Dickson, Rex Wetzel, and Manager Tim Riland. Larry Rick; Top Row: Manager Reinhard Echterhoelter, Rick Shunk- “Burgett, Burgett, open that door, chont the cheerleaders as team emerges through a doverleaf and comes out onto the floor. Varsity Co gets Battle Opposition on the Hardwood Rick Shunkwiler pushes the boll upward as Cossopo-lis ployers stand poised, hoping that ball does not fall through. Berrien defeated Cass 70-59 to open the new gymnasium. Coloma defense offers little resistance as Frank Kronewitter extends his 6 foot 2 inch frame and flips home a two pointer. Having evaded a hopless Wotervliet defender, Frank Kronewitter goes high in the air as he executes a sure lay-up and adds two points on the scoreboard. Short J.V. Team Holds Jim Koebel grobs rebound owoy from opposing player os other members of Hartford teom view action. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Date Opponent We They Dec. 2 Harford Indians 48 35 Dec. 6 Buchanan Bucks 41 49 Dec. 9 Watervliet Panthers 59 46 Dec. 16 St. Joe Ponies 47 31 Dec. 20 Cassopolis Rangers 43 64 Jan. 3 Coloma Comets 49 48 Jan. 6 St. John’s Irish 42 55 Jan. 13 Decatur Raiders 49 53 Jan. 20 Cassopolis Rangers 50 46 Jan. 27 Hartford Indians 59 33 Feb. 3 Watervliet Panthers 54 43 Feb. 10 St. Joe Ponies 49 46 Feb. 14 Decatur Raiders 53 41 Feb. 17 St. John's Irish 37 45 Feb. 24 Coloma Comets 49 41 Feb. 28 Buchanan Bucks 33 65 Berrien Springs’ Junior Varsity showed that they had the determination to win as they finished the season with ten wins and six losses. The first eight games were touch and go for the little Shamrocks as they could win only four of eight games. The second half of the season was a different story. Starting with Cassopo-lis the J.V.’s then trounced Hartford, Watervliet, St. Joseph Catholic, and Decatur to make it five wins in succession. Next on the schedule was a stubborn St. John’s team who refused to be rattled by the Rocks full-court press and came out on the winning end of a 45-37 score. Completing their schedule with a win over Coloma and a loss to Buchanan, Shamrock J.V. finished third in the race for the conference championship. The Shamrocks were led by Jim Koebel, Paul Bixby, and Larry Rose, all of whom averaged close to 10 points per game. The Shamrocks averaged 47 points per game for the year while their opponents averaged only 46 points. Although this year's team wasn't tall physically, they made up for the lack of height in hustle and desire. With Coach Bruce Taiclet at the helm for the last two years, Berrien’s two junior varsity teams have won 23 games and lost only 9 games. Going high in the oir against St. Joe foe is Paul Bixby. Berrien out-pointed the Ponies by a score of 49-46. Left Row. Mork Weaver, Jack Christy, Denny Weaver, Tolli Grapis, Wayne Geiger, Roger Irby, Art Colvin; Right Row: Coach Bruce Taidet, Joe Whetstone, Terry McGath, lorry Rose. Mike Porter, Paul Bixby, and Jim Koebel. Shooting a fade-away jump shot is Joe Whetstone. Walervliet player knows he cannot block shot and does not afford opposition. Its Own Among Conference Foes Varsity cheerleaders Carol Schmidt, Bobbie Baab, Joyce Janke, and Priscilla Alden pose on stage and look out over new gymnasium where they lead cheers. Cheering Reinforces Team Morale Supporting the winning Shamrocks during the basketball season were the Varsity and Junior Varsity cheerleaders. The Varsity squad chose to wear green vests trimmed in white with white and green skirts. The Junior squad were dressed in white skirts with green insets and green jerkins. Due to injuries Pat Schinske and Sue Gifford were unable to finish the season. The remaining members carried on in splendid shape cheering their team to victory. It seems as though J.V. cheerleaders Diane Green and Nancy Weber ore in jail. Seems its the only way to quiet the girls after leading rousing cheers during games. Frosh Overwhelm Other Future Varsity Material Coach Henry D'Agostino jokes with members of freshman basketball team who have compiled an excellent record. Row One: Joe Prillwitz, Darrell lausch, William Kesterke, Allan Zech, Ronnie Roth, Manager John Dougan; Row Two-. Dave Plangger, Craig Kronewitter, Don Letcher, Art Weaver, Corky Ammerman, Richard Wire; Row Three: Jack Dean, Alan Kesterke, Mike Appleget, Bill Schlutt, and John Stover. FRESHMEN BASKETBALL SCORES Date Opponent We They Dec. 12 Watervliet Panthers 42 19 Dec. 20 Cassopolis Rangers 54 21 Jan. 4 Coloma Comets 57 26 Jan. 9 Lakeshore Lancers 45 30 Jan. 10 Buchanan Bucks 28 24 Jan. 11 St. John's Irish 51 24 Jan. 17 Cassopolis Rangers 34 16 Jan. 18 Bridgman Bees 39 37 Jan. 24 Brandywine Bobcats 55 33 Jan. 26 Hartford Indians 38 30 Feb. 1 Lakeshore Lancers 48 44 Feb. 9 Bridgman Bees 44 61 Feb. 14 St. John's Irish 54 34 Feb. 16 Coloma Comets 48 45 Feb. 21 Buchanan Bucks 34 22 Feb. 27 Brandywine Bobcats 42 32 Bill Schlutt grabs rebound during a freshman encounter. Season record this past year was marred by only a single defeat. Active Participation Key to Successful Future Eighth grade basketball team members this past season were: Row Archer, Wally Rose, Glen Hass, Ron Ewalt, Coach Charles Mikkelsen, One.- Don Kilgore, Dick Stover, Doug Mead, Don Green, Dave McGath, Dale McConaghy, Merrill Davis, Ed Adams, Gordy Boehm, and Curtis Jim Roy, Steve Kiger, Gary Christy; Row Two: Ray Brightbill, Larry Duvall. These seventh graders participating as a team for the first time were: Row Ono.- Jerry Fulbright, Tim Whetstone, Tim Porter, Jim Lange, Roger Kesferke, Dan Baber, Gory Unruh, Mike Duggan, Bill Crapsey, Warren Hand, Lorry Janke; Row Two: John Wetzel, Paul Wolcott, Glen Solomon, Dan Bixby, Howard Moyer, Coach Charles Mikkelsen, Richard Vanden-berg, Phillip Fisk, Bruce Stover, Dan House and Jim Harner. Dr. Dale Faunce expresses a point during his after dinner speech. He was guest speaker at the Third Annual Scholarship Achievement Banquet. The Third Annual Scholarship Achievement Banquet was held on March 21 in the high school auditorium. A chicken dinner was served to the students who made the high school honor roll or principal’s list for the first semester, their parents, and those members of the faculty who attended. The dinner for the nearly 300 people was prepared by the Parent-Teacher-Student Association. Dr. L. Dale Faunce, vice president for student services and public relations at Western Michigan University, was the featured speaker of the evening. The students on the first semester honor roll and principal’s list were presented by Mr. Robert Ash. Mr. John Brawders awarded the Bausch and Lomb Science Awards to John Faulkner and Terry Bender. The co-valedictorians and the salutatorian were also announced by Mr. Ash together with the other top-ten seniors. In a suspenseful presentation, the new junior and senior members of the National Honor Society were named by Honor Society members who were chosen last year. John Faulkner, president of the local chapter of the National Honor Society, acted as master of ceremonies at the dinner. Donna Schinske, Sandy Stover, Kurt Schumer, Randy Zech, Denny Stover, John Feather, Friedrich Spoerel, John Arnold, Reinhard Echterhoelter, Bob Houseworth, Doug Ash, Pat Schinske, Linda Storick, Donna Adams, and Mike Zech were students named to the National Honor Society at the Honors Banquet. Terry Bender and John Faulkner, co-valedictorians of the senior class with perfect 4.0 averages, receive heartiest congratulations from Tom Felder, salutatorian of the 1961 graduating class. Banquet Honors Top Seniors Other members of the senior class who ranked among the ten scholastically highest were: Row One.- Tim Watson, fourth; Pam Metz, sixth; John Arnold, ninth; Row Two: Lawrence Sunday, seventh; John Feather, tenth; Jim Breinling, fifth; and Ken Walker, eighth. 64 Harvey Delights Audiences with Double Performance Under the able direction of Mr. Joseph Swonk, the play cast for Harvey appeared on April 28 and again the next evening in a repeat performance. The following is a brief outline of the plot: Harvey, a white rabbit six feet tall, is the dearest and closest friend to easy-going Elwood P. Dowd. Mr. Dowd's sister, Mrs. Simmons, becomes concerned about El-wood’s mental condition, and upon recommendations from Judge Gaffney she decides to commit Elwood at Chumley’s Rest. Mrs. Simmons’ extreme nervousness causes Dr. Sanderson at Chumley’s Rest to commit her instead of Elwood. The resulting confusion and Harvey's ability to appear at his own caprice adds up to a humorous play. Elwood P. Dowd (Craig Miller) describes Harvey os Myrtle Mae Simmons (Joonne McNally), Veto Louise Simmons (Carla Merrill), and Mrs. Eugene Chauvenet (Glennda Krause) look at him with expressions of awe on their faces. Janet Prillwitz as the receptionist, John Arnold os the judge, John Faulkner and Bart Foreman as the psychiatrists, and Joanne McNally as Elwood’s niece were discussing Elwood’s sanity when Elwood (Craig Miller) appears and wishes to give the receptionist a rose. He does this because he likes all pretty girls. Shamrocks Play .615 Ball for the Season A highly successful season was enjoyed by the baseball squad this year for the first time in a number of years. Behind the hurling of Glenn Brown and Rick Shunkwiler, the team compiled an overall record of eight wins and five losses. The Shamrocks placed third in the conference behind St. John’s and Coloma. The squad started the season with non-conference wins against Eau Claire and Galien and then lost two close ones to Eau Claire and Bridgman. The team then outplayed Hartford and won 9 to 7. Buchanan downed Berrien 6 to 2. The next four games were all victories for Berrien as they beat Watervliet, Brandywine, Bridgeman, and St. Joe Catholic. The last game ended the season with a sour note, however, as Coloma overpowered Berrien for a 9 to 4 victory. Co-captains for the season were Bob Houseworth and Rex Wetzel. Members of Berrien's highly successful baseball team were: Row One: Dave Busby, Jo Prill-witz, Denny Hinchman, Joe Whefstone, Jack Christy, Rex Wetzel, Alan Kesterke; Row Two: Bob Houseworth, Denny Stover, Rick Shunkwiler, Tolli Grapis, Gene Kiger; Row Three: Coach Jim Griffin, Don Letcher, Glenn Brown, and Bill Schlutt. - Rex Wetzel gets ready to hit the boll as his teommates in the on-deck circle wait their turns to bat. f 66 Catcher Gene Kiger makes the long throw to second base, which he has effectively made many times this year, as the umpire looks on. BASEBALL SCOREBOARD Date Opponents We They April 10 — Eau Claire.................................13 12 April 13 — Galien.....................................15 12 April 21 —Eau Claire................................... 5 6 April 25 — Bridgman................................... 5 6 April 28 — Hartford .................................. 9 7 May 3 — Buchanan ................................ 2 6 May 5 — Cassopolis..................................15 6 May 9 — Brandywine ................................. 4 0 May 12 — B. H. St. John’s........................... 7 3 May 15 — Bridgman ................................11 10 May 16 — St. Joseph Catholic........................ 6 3 May 19 — Decatur.................................... 6 15 May 23 — Coloma..................................... 4 9 67 Rick Shunkwiler, who with Glenn Brown formed Berrien's pitching staff, delivers a pitch and hopes it will find the strike zone. Thiatlads Place Second in Conference This year’s track team had one major problem — that of having track meets. Because of a cold and wet spring, the Shamrock thinclads ran off only a very few meets. In the few that were completed, however, coach Henry D'Agostino’s trackmen made very fine showings putting down all opponents with the exception of Cassopolis. In the Berrien Relays, an event which included twenty-four schools of Class C and D size, the Shamrocks finished seventh after taking a first in two events, but being disqualified in one. Other meets in which the Shamrocks were entered and placed included the Albion Relays, the Class C Regionals, and the Twin City Rotary Meet. The only person taking a first in all of these was “Buckshot Wetzel who ran the mile. All in all, the Shamrock track squad was well represented in all events, and there was good depth behind the usual point winners. Track participants this past spring were: Row One: Skip Lemon, Scott Christy, Dale Sherburn, Mike Porter, Paul Bixby, Tom Zelmer, Dave Platt, Chet Balcom; Row Two. Mike Zech, Wayne Geiger, Jim Koebel, Jerry Cox, Roger Irby, Ron Colvin, Dick Jeschke; Row Three.- Frank Kronewitter, Dick Letcher, Jerry Barefield, Lloyd Wetzel, John Platt, and Coach Henry D'Agostino. 68 Lorry Rick goes up to clear the bar; he has his orm over, but the other portion of his body seems to be lagging behind. We wonder if he made itl Although the mile is his speciality. Buckshot Wetzel accumulates points for Berrien's track team by participating in the high jump. In clearing the bar an inch is as good as a mile, and no one should know this better than Buckshot. TRACK RESULTS April 21 — BERRIEN SPRINGS 57, Coloma 49, Hartford 31 May 2 — Berrien Relays — BERRIEN SPRINGS 7th out of 24. Lloyd Wetzel, John Platt, Jim Koebel, Dick Letcher—1st, 1 % Mile Relay; Lloyd Wetzel — 3rd High Jump May 5 —BERRIEN SPRINGS 78%, Benton Harbor St. John’s 29% May 6 — Albion Relays — Mike Zech — 4th, Pole Vault; Lloyd Wetzel — 4th, Mile; Jerry Barefield — 4th, Low Hurdles May 9 — Conference Meet — Cassopolis 76V2, BERRIEN SPRINGS 37, Coloma 29, St. Joseph Catholic 21, Watervliet 14%, Hartford 11, Benton Harbor St. John’s 5, Decatur 3 May 13 — Regional Meet — Lloyd Wetzel—1st, Mile; 3rd, High Jump May 1 8 — BERRIEN SPRINGS 64 %, Hartford 44 % May 23 — Twin City Rotary Meet — Lloyd Wetzel, 1st, Mile; 5th, High Jump. Jim Koebel — 4th, Broad Jump; Tie 5th, Pole Vault Jerry Barefield executes perfect form as he completes a successful jump. Watching are students from other schools entered in the Berrien Relays. Tennis was resumed at Berrien Springs High with the following teom members: Row One. Brooks Pennell, John Dougan, Terry McGath, Coach Bruce Taiclet; Row Two- Tom Felder, Chuck Toney, Craig Miller, Gory Schinske, and Larry Rick. Coaches Offer Golf and Tennis as Intramural Sports Although not participating as teams, this spring some boys got together for tennis and golf practice. Experience in the playing of the sport and much fun was obtained in the practice sessions. The boys spent much time practicing even though no formal schedule of matches was drawn up. The golf team competed twice against Eau Claire but lost both times. A tennis scrimmage was scheduled against Buchanan; but due to a wet spring, it was cancelled. Thus the tennis team had no matches, but the members played amongst themselves and had fun doing it. “Will we not be the Arnold Palmer’s of the future? Golf proteges Craig Kronewitter, John Stover, Dave Plangger, Dick Wire, ond Corky Ammermon have probably asked this of their coaches Charles Mikkelson and Joseph Swonk. Absent from picture ore John Arnold ond Jack Dean. 71 Mr. August Lange seems to have pleased attitude as he ond Mrs. Lange receive refreshments which were served by Jane Mead and Denny Weaver. Punch bowl was placed in a hut which comprised another scene of the South Pacific. Juniors Transform Gymnasium into a Paradise When not dancing to the music of Bobby Davidson's Orchestra, couples took time to admire and enjoy the tropical settings. Here Donna Schinske, Tom Faulkner, Rick Shunk-wiler, and Pat Schinske stand talking in a scene consisting of bridge and brook plus natural flowers. the Pacific” Paradise of the Pacific, this year’s prom theme, was highlighted by tropical scenes of the Pacific Islands which included a garden, a brook, a swing, and a bamboo hut in which refreshments were served. The Junior Class Planning Committee chairman was Randy Zech. Helping him were Linda Storick, Denny Stover, Priscilla Alden, Dianne Clark, Kathy Pagels, Jon Hass, Keith Brohman, Pat Mason, Mary Beth Crapsey and Kay Smith. The Bobby Davidson Dance Band supplied the music. Instead of the usual pre-dance banquet, this year the junior class substituted a breakfast from 2 to 5 a.m. Prepared by the junior mothers, the breakfast at the Youth Memorial Building was enthusiastically attended despite the early morning hours. Gracing on elaborate garden scene is lovely Beth Doll with her escort, Jerry Barefield. The garden scene was one of four scenes of a similor nature and designed to give the prom an atmosphere of o Paradise of the Pacific. 73 Firsts” at Berrien Highlight Spring Months Mike Porter ond Allon Clark watch as Mr. Clifford Warden, a traveling science teacher, prepares to execute some experiments in chemiluminscence. Mr. Worden spent the week of April 10 at Berrien Springs High School this past spring. Professor Allan F. Smith, Dean of the University of Michigan Law School, congratulates Terry Bender os John Faulkner secures trophy which was given to the new Class B State Champion debaters. State finals were held ot Rackham Hall on the campus in Ann Arbor on April 22, 1961. Rex Wetzel receives his 61 Canoe at the ‘‘Yearbook Signing Party” held Friday night, May 12. Other students in the background ore busy looking through the latest edition and autographing their friends' Canoes. A ‘'first” at Berrien Springs High this year, the party attracted about 150 students. Baccalaureate Service Begins Final Week Delivering the Baccaloureote sermon is the Rev. Theodore Bennink. Rev. Bennink used many fine analogies in expressing himself in his sermon, 'Being Certain of Things We Cannot See. “Being Certain of Things We Cannot See was the theme of the 1961 Baccalaureate Service, which was held for the eighty-eight seniors on May 28, 1961, in the high school gymnasium. The Berrien Springs high school band contributed to the service by masterfully playing “Battle Hymn of the Republic, Pomp and Circumstance, and “The War March of the Priests. The robed choir presented the anthem of “Go Not Far From Me, O Lord. Miss Glenna Adams directed the choir and Linda Storick was the accompanist. The audience, consisting of friends and relatives of the graduating class, participated in the service by singing “Come, Thou Almighty King” and This Is My Father’s World. The invocation, scripture reading, and benediction were given by the Reverend Mr. K. Charles Nesseth. The Reverend Mr. Theodore Bennink of the Berrien Springs Methodist Church presented the sermon. A reception for the 1961 graduates was given by the Junior Class in the auditorium after the baccalaureate service. Commencement Ceremony Graduates Eighty-eight Seniors Dr. Gordon Sabine takes on a very casual air as he begins his commencement address. He presented on interesting and informative speech in a light way during the solemn commencement exercises. Eighty-eight seniors received their diplomas on June 1 to cap the commencement exercises. As school board President Glenn Briggs read their names, the members of the Class of 1961 went to the platform to receive their diplomas and congratulations. Earlier, a standing-room-only audience listened to commencement addresses by the salutator-ian, the co-valedictorians, and the featured speaker for the evening, Dr. Gordon Sabine. Tom Felder, the salutatorian, foresaw a bright future if nuclear war could be avoided, but he felt that people would remain dissatisfied. Co-valedictorian Terry Bender reviewed the goals of education and noted Berrien Springs' progress in meeting those goals. John Faulkner, also a co-valedictorian, warned of the evils of complacency, big government, and prejudices. Dr. Sabine, director of admissions and scholarships at Michigan State University, recalled the changes that have taken place during the lifespan of the seniors and predicted more changes in the future. The Reverend James Busby of the Berrien Springs Baptist Church gave the invocation and benediction. The band is playing, most of the seniors are seated, and the audience looks on as Tim Watson ond John Arnold are the last members of the class to make their way to their respective seats. Mr. Lee Auble looks up at John Faulkner, co-valedictorian of the senior class, with much pride as he is only one of the many outstanding members of the graduating class. Mr. Glenn Briggs congratulates Sandra Reisig as he presents her with the long-awaited diploma. Mr. Robert Ash assists in the presentation of diplomas. Every year Mr. Victor King presents the Carl Schurz Memorial Award to a second year student of German. Maintaining the highest scholastic average and thus receiving the award this year was Lynn Felder. Students Receive Honors for Achievements On May 29, 1961, the annual Honors Assembly was held in the high school gymnasium. Master of Ceremonies was John Faulkner, president of the Student Council. The program began with the senior band playing “Black Horse Troop March.” Then John introduced Mr. Lee F. Auble, Superintendent of Schools, who gave a short speech dedicated to the seniors and their future. Mr. Robert Ash, high school principal, was then introduced and also presented a short speech to the students. Many scholarships and achievement awards were given to the seniors and student body. Scholarships given and recognized at the assembly amounted to approximately five thousand dollars. The assembly lasted for two hours and was adjourned by another selection “Them Basses” played by the band under the direction of Mr. Eldon LaMarre. Larry Rick, senior class president, presents the class gift to Mr. Lee Auble. The gift was a conference table and four matching chairs for the conference room. The '61 Room. ORGANIZATIONS Cultivate Individual Student Interests At Berrien Springs High School the development of the individual student is a primary goal. One of the means by which a student may develop his own interests and abilities is the participation in one of the organizations associated with the school. These organizations either have evolved from school subjects or are merely the subject of student interest. In order to meet an enlarged field of interests, new organizations have been formed recently. They, as well as the older organizations, serve the student by providing him with an opportunity to do what he enjoys doing. Student Council Strives to Create A handbook which was issued to oil students when classes convened in the new high school was prepared by Bart Foreman, Bunny Nothstine, Mike Zech, Kathy Pagels, Tim Watson, and Donna Schinske. Strategy meeting of the usher committee is in progress as Mike Zech, Rex Wetzel, John Faulkner, and Jeff Porter discuss o seating arrangement. Council members Ken Walker, Tim Wotson, Lawrence Sunday, and Denny Weaver assist Mr. Victor King in organizing assemblies for the ensuing year. Closer Ties Between Students and Administration At its weekly meetings the Student Council discusses many important matters. Presiding over the meeting is Student Council President, John Foulkner, with Mr. Bruce Taiclet serving as sponsor. Here members of the Council listen as Larry Rick states a motion. Row One: Vivian Hass, Pat Schinske, Joyce Jonke, Sue Gifford, Priscilla Alden; Row Two-. Ellen Rudell, Bobbie Baab, Nancy Bender, Connie Marschke, JoAnn McNally; Row Three Mory Ann Wetxel, Bunny Nothstine, Donno Schinske. Kathy Pagels, Jeff Porter; Row Four Larry Rick, Lawrence Sunday, Jerry Bore-field, Alan Kesterke, and John Arnold. Three members elected from each class and one member from each club make up the membership of the Student Council. Students who are members of the council must maintain a C average scholastically, or they are not permitted to attend council meetings. The powers and responsibilities of the council range from service to the school and the community to the representation of the high school student in matters concerning him. This year the Student Council accepted the sponsorship of the Spring Student Council Regional Meeting. Delegates from five counties attended the conference held on April 14 and 15. Other Student Council projects during the year included sponsoring the homecoming activities, planning the handbook for the new high school, monitoring the halls, setting dates for post-game dances, and adopting student codes. The council's executive committee planned the business of the organization and helped to implement the policies adopted by the council. ‘Moy I tee your post, please? Hall Monitor, Ken Wolker, is moking sure that Joyce Pagels has a legitimate excuse for being in the hall when classes are in session. Row One: Sharon Pagels, Kathy Pagels, Janie Holmes, Mr. John Browders, Pat Schinske, Diane Green, Kathy Utrup, Elizabeth Vanderboegh, Judy Hogue, Mike Appelget, Libby Smith; Row Two: Karen Nyborg, Christine Hebner, Bobbie Baab, Audrey Knuth, Carole Frank, Kathy Rudell, Nancy Boler, Pot Evans, Ruth Wagner, Shirley Lonsdale; Row Three: Dorlene Christy, Ruth Sherburn, Janet Lentz, Kathy Krause, Pamela Gill, Sandy Griffendorf, Mary Lu Housand, Sharon Hanson, Mary Jane Daniels, Margie Knuth, Joyce Zech; Row Four: Shirley Williamson, Cathy Jessup, JoAnn McNally, Mary Ann Wetzel, Joyce Janke, Bunny Nothstine, Nancy Weber, Mary Ann Sherwood, Tootie Merrill, Linda McGoth; Row Five: Ellen Rudell, Joyce Pagels, Tracy Michaels, Peggy Arntz, Linda Monoghan, Jean Stevenson, Shirley Chastain, Jean Baber, Mickey Slocum, Sandra Bennett, Carol Price; Row Six: Joy Disterheft, Jane Mead, Marcina Krone, Cheryl Hettinger, Karen French, Barbara Johnson, Iva Denton, Laura Holmes, Pat Appelget, Carolyn Parmer; Row Seven.- Kathlene Sherwood, Sandy Reisig, Joan McCarroll, Rena Neidlinger, Jackie Jones, Bonnie Lausch, Carol Solomon, Jeanette French. Pep Club Batks Cheerleaders and Supports Team Working hard to improve school spirit is the Pep Club. Officers for the current year were: The members also try to keep the cheers, which are led by Bobbie Baab.............................. President the cheerleaders, in unity. All cheerleaders must be members Bunny Nothstine..................... Vice-president of this organization. Mary Ann Wetzel........................ Secretary Members of the club this year purchased white mums to Joyce Janke Treasurer signify their organization. The project for the year was to Mike Appelget Parliamentarian sell programs at all home football and basketball games. Priscilla Alden Student Council Representative Mr. John Brawders is the sponsor for this club. The Varsity Club tries to regulate and promote the interests of athletics in the school. It encourages its members of the various teams to maintain high standards in scholarship, in all of their competition, and in citizenship in the community. Guiding the club this year were Jack Smith, President; Lloyd Wetzel, Vice-president; Larry Rick, Secretary-Treasurer; and Jerry Bare-field. Student Council Representative. Faculty sponsors were Mr. Norval Burgett, Mr. Warren Griffin, and Mr. Henry D'Agostino. BC� in(N Spmnos HK SCHOOl -srfttLL SCM , Sept.16 BUCHA 23 CASSO: 30 MAI Oct 7 COLO . 15 ST. JO” t 21 ST WAI Nov 4 DECATUR Seniors of the Varsity Club, in anticipation of their last homecoming, are: Row One.- Skip Lemon, Bob Naragon, John Platt, Glenn Brown; Row Two.- Coach Norval Burgett, John Feather, Jack Smith, Jerry Bore-field, Lloyd Wetzel, and Larry Rick. Lettermen Set High Standards for Athletics Spectators viewing athletic events in the future will see these returning lettermen of the Vorsity Club participating in various sports. Row One- David Rick, Chet Balcom, Frank Kronewitter, Rex Wetzel, Coach Warren Griffin; Row Two.- Coach Henry D Agostino, Dick Letcher, Ron John-son. Bob Houseworth, Mike Porter, Rick Shunkwiler, Joe Whetstone, Paul Bixby, and Jack Christy. 83 Row One.- Darlene Chrjsty, Marjorie Knufh, Pamela Gill, Connie Dixon, Joan McCarroll; Row Two. Sheryl Stuckey, Debroh Wolcott, Linda Schmidt, Jeanette French, Corole Frank, Mary Lu Housand; Row Three: Kathlene Sherwood, Carolyn Parmer, Carol Price, Ellen Rudell, Wanda Jenkins; Row Four: John Arnold, David Berkholz, Kenneth Walker, Charles Andrews, Mike Appelget, and Woync Geiger. Robed Choir Provides Entertainment for School A musical organization in which those students who have vocal ability may increase their interest and ability and in which those who have had less vocal experience may improve through practice in the High School Choir. Of primary importance is the development of a sense of individual responsibility for one's contribution to the organization. Among the years activities are such Christmas projects as the Christmas Choral Concert, the Christmas program for the P. T. S. A., and caroling. The choir also sings in a three-school festival with Three Oaks and Galien. Participation in the Southwestern Michigan Choral Festival held at Western Michigan University is a highlight of the spring activities. New at Berrien Springs this year is Miss Glenna Adams, director. Working as officers were President Ken Walker, Vice-president Linda Schmidt, Secretary-Treasurer Linda Storick, Student Council Representative John Arnold, Social Chairman Diana Stone, and Librarian Sharlene Alten. Row One. Rufh Wagner, Peggy Arnlz, Jeanette Baber. Marilyn Klug, Jean Baber; Row Two: Pat Appel-get, Mary Stanneart, Sharon Hanson, Glennda Krause, Linda Vanderboegh; Row Three.- Audrey Knuth, Elaine Mastin, Bessie Chitty, Diana Stone; Row Four- Reuben Duckworth, Dennis Johnson, Jack Dean, George Ludwig, William Kesterke, and Jack Christy. and Community Discussing a musical arrangement with accompanist, Linda Storick, is Miss Glcnna Adams, choir director. 85 Berrien Springs High School Marching Band Takes the Field Band adds color to community and school activities. The band also helps to develop the feeling of co-operation in the school system. Mr. Eldon LaMarre, director of the Berrien Springs High School Band, explains that the band gives a student an opportunity to create in the music field. The marching band plays at all home football games and also performs at one away game during the football season. The concert band plays several concerts during the school year. There are a number of contests in which the band participates each year. In the Southwestern Michigan Marching Festival held at Niles last fall, the Berrien Springs Band earned a straight I rating. In the spring the concert band plays in the Southwestern Michigan Band and Orchestra Festival, where they again receive a rating. If the rating is a I, they may then attend the state festival. Individuals and ensembles also play in the spring festivals. Band officers for the 1960-61 school year were: President Tim Watson Vice-president Lawrence Sunday Secretary Pat Schinske Treasurer Howard McLauchlin Reporter .............._.Donna Schinske Librarians Donna Adams, Debbie Caulpetzer, Pat Garrison, Pat Mason Equipment Manager ... Ervin Kampe The marching band, featuring Randy Zech as drum major, has made an excellent showing this past year. Uncanny accuracy in formation plus exceptional musical ability has accounted for a highly precisioned band. N. ' Members of Pep bond wearing their white shirts and green ties are Row One: Doug Ash, Keith Brohmon, Gunar Kampe, Chuck Toney, Bart Foreman, Tom McBoin, Randy Zech. Row Two: Denny Weover, Ed Koehler, Brooks Pennell, Dave Plangger, Vernon Evans, Rick Davis, Terry McGath, Lawrence Sundoy. Row Three Joe Prilliwtz, Ed Stover, Ervin Kampe, and Howard Mclauchlin. Pep Band plays at all pep meetings, some assemblies, and football and basketball games thus adding pep and color to these “student-get-togethers.” The pep band consists of a number of the band members who wish to serve in this capacity. The purpose of the Dance Band is to play for school functions at a normal fee. This money is then spent on music for the Dance Band. Two other bands have been formed at Berrien Springs High School — the German Band and the Dixieland Band. Specialty Bands Add Flavor to School Functions Members of the high school bond who participate in donee band activities ore Row One Marianne Calay, Deborah Caulpetzer, Denny Stover, Vernon Evans, Tim Wotson, Terry McGath, Joan Walton, Joe Whetstone, Lawrence Sunday; Row Two. LeRoy House, Ken Walker, Donna Adams, Debrah Wolcott, Charlotte Green, Denny Weaver, Mark Weaver, Bart Foreman, Keith Brohmon, Doug Ash; Row Three Ervin Kampe, and Howard McLauchlin. Prospective Teachers Investigate Profession Students who are interested in the teaching profession join the Future Teachers Association in order to have an opportunity to practice actual teaching through the cadet teacher program. Teachers from Berrien Springs High School often lecture on the teaching profession. The F. T. A. has completed many projects this year. During American Education Week the members gave apples to the teachers. This organization also had a booth in the Varsity Carnival; they sponsored the Cake Walk. In addition to these projects the F. T. A. meets once a month under the direction of its sponsor, Mrs. Margaret Lange. The Berrien Springs Chapter of this organization is named after Robert D. Ash, high school principal. Row One: Janet Prillwitz, President; Glennda Krause, Vice-president Nancy Bender, Student Council Representative; Pat Mason, Secretary; Row Two. Doug Ash, Treasurer; Mark Weaver, Parliamentarian; Debbie Caulpetzer, Reporter; Doris Rusch, Historian; and Sandra Bennett, Librarian; served os officers of the Robert D. Ash Chapter of the F.T.A. To promote further interest in the teaching profession, the local chopter of the Future Teachers of America Club was organized. Its membership this year represents a considerable increase over last year. Standing: Mrs. Margaret Lange and Joe Hen-nip; Row One.- Linda Stemm, Dennis Weaver, Donna Adams, Jack Dean, Pat Garrison, JoAnn LaPointe; Row Two.- Sandra Lee Wyman, Sheila Hettinger, Carol Kolhoff, Kathy Krause, Mary Beth Crapsey, James Michael; Row Three.- Linda Monaghan, Linda McGath, and Pat Zelmer. An affiliate of the Student Library Assistants Association of Michigan, the Berrien Springs Library Club attempts to increase its members' knowledge of library procedures and to serve the school. In November five delegates attended the fall meeting of the Southwestern District at Allegan. This spring another meeting was held at the Western Michigan University campus, to which the Berrien Springs group sent delegates. Several social activities were carried out. At Christmas time a Punch Bowl was held for the club members. In the spring a Mother's Day Tea was arranged. Library Club sponsor is Mrs. Catherine Armitage, new librarian at Berrien Springs High School this year. Leading the club were the following people: President Debbie Caulpetzer Vice-president Liz Vanderboegh Secretary-Treasurer Pat Mason Student Council Representative — Kathy Pagels Limelight Reporter Helen Taylor Hoping to receive suggestions that may help to improve the magazine rack are Linda Nace and Sharon Pagels. Other members include: Row One. Rena Neidlinger, Carol Kolhoff, Jeanette Baber; Row Two-. Jean Stevenson, Ruth Gerlach, Sandra Wolff, Helen Taylor, and Susan Andrews. Student librarians Help to Maintain an Efficient library Berrien Springs High School Library was supervised by its first full-time librarian, Mrs. Catherine Armitage. Various duties in the library include checking books out of the library. After they are returned, the student librarians must return the books to their proper places. Here Darlene Christy, Elizabeth Vanderboegh, and Kathy Utrup are seen performing such tasks. Members Enjoy Varied Dramatic Activities Row On .- John Arnold, Sandra Bennett, Diane Green, JoAnn McNally, Tim Ri-lond, JoAnn LaPointe, Carla Merrill, Carol Price; Row Two: Mr. Joseph Swonk, Bart Foreman, Carl Personett, Dave Christy, Diana Stone, Howard Mclauchlin, and Ervin Kampe. Cast members of Great Cae-sor's Ghost which was presented os the annual fall play of the Thespian Society. Thespians gain experience in public appearances of a speaking nature. This organization is not a social group; therefore, it does not take part in the many functions which the high school calls social. Club business is transacted once a month during regular business meetings. The members engage in recreational activities, generally in the area of drama, during the meetings. At the close of the meetings, refreshments are served. Two plays are usually presented during the school year. In the fall the Thespian play is presented. This year's play was Great Caesar's Ghost. The junior-senior play is given in the spring. Skits are staged only on special occasions such as school assemblies, P. T. S. A. meetings, and whenever the occasion calls for a skit. Mr. Joseph Swonk is the sponsor of the Thespian Troupe, and officers were Ervin Kampe, President; Sandy Stover, Vice-president;Tootie Merrill, Secretary; John Arnold, Treasurer; and Bunny Nothstine, Student Council Representative. Anyone interested in an acting career? The Thespian Troupe consists of actresses and actors having a wonderful time putting on plays. As sponsor, Mr. Joseph Swonk, is responsible for the many fine plays presented by the troupe. Row On : Sandy Stover, Donna Schinske, Ervin Kampe, Bunny Nothstine, Mr. Joseph Swonk, Tootie Merrill; Row Two: Jane Moore, Wanda Jenkins, Pot Schinske, Mary Ann Sherwood, Glennda Krause, Pat Garrison, Marcina Krone, Cathy Jessup, Karen French, Pat Evans, Diana Stone, Craig Miller; Row Throe: Nancy Baker, Shirley Lansdale, Ruth Gerlach, Roberta Zinn, Peggy Arntx, Tracy Michael, Jane Holmes, Carole Frank, Joy Disterheft, Reuben Duckworth, and Terry Krause. 91 Eyes are focused on Mr. Victor King, the German instructor, as he gives pointers helpful in learning a foreign language. First year students are Row One: Jeon Stevenson, Carol Price, JoAnn McNally, Kathy Jessup, Sandra Archer, Judy Hogue, Connie Schulz, Janet Thomas; Row Two.- Janet Lentz, Ruth Sherburn, unidentified, Linda Nace, Bonnie Lausch, Linda McGath, Richard Wire, John Dougan; Row Three: Brooks Pennell, Tom Gossard, Jock Dean, Jeff Porter, Greg DeView, John Stover, David Plangger; Row Four: Craig Kronewitter, Alan Kesterke, William Kesterke, Kerry Tober, Francis Benson, and James Lee. Members of the German class get first-hand information as Friederich Spoerel tells them of the many customs and traditions of his native country. Row One.- Marcina Krone, Jane Mead, Erika Disselberger, Rhein-hard Echterhoelter, Pat Garrison, Kurt Schumer, Glennda Krause; Row Two.-Linda Stemm, Sandra Stover, Bobbie Baab, Gory Schinske, Marianne Caiay, Pam Metz,- Row Three: Diana Stone, Janet Prillwitz, Michael Porter, Vivian Hass, Paul Bixby, and Robert Quint. Club members who actively participated in the annual slave auction were Randy Zech, Terry Bender, Denny Stover, Bart Foreman, John Faulkner, Gunar Kompe, Tim Watson, and Ervin Kampe. Der Deutsche Verein Boasts large Membership Der Deutsche Verein, better known as the German Club, sponsored a complete year of interesting events that furthered the knowledge and appreciation of the German language and culture. Soon after the first six-weeks period, a serf auction of all new members was held. The serfs were required to perform tasks for their masters for a week. The annual trip to the German section in Chicago took place on December 10. The club's members were able to shop in German stores, eat in a German restaurant, and see a German film. St. Nicholas Abend, the German Club's Christmas Party, featured a delicious dinner as part of the merrymaking for the festive season. The Club also observed Fasching in the spring. Full-length featured films in German were shown at the local theatre under the co-sponsorship of the Berry Theatre and Der Deutsche Verein. Kurt Schumer, Reinhard Echterhoelter, and Friedrich Spoerel, German exchange students from Karlsruhe, were well liked in Berrien Springs. Randy Zech was President, assisted by Denny Stover, Vice-president; Pam Metz, Secretary; JoAnn LaPointe, Treasurer and Lawrence Sunday, Student Council Representative. European bound are these seventeen students of the German language. Here Mr. Victor King outlines the itinerary that will be followed upon the r arrival in Germany this summer. Row One- Joy Disterheft, John Arnold, Joe Whetstone, Nancy Bender; Row Two- Joan Walton, Rex Wetzel, Mark Weaver, Donna Adams, Carole Frank; Row Three.- JoAnn LaPointe, Mary Beth Crapsey, Richard Schinkel, John Feather; Row Four: Dennis Weaver, Patricia Schinske, Janet Gorham, and Lynn Felder. 93 Tom Felder, Bobbie Boob, Dave Chriify, Priscilla Alden, and Dick Jeschke. As the affirmative, these members of the debate squad must defend the belief that The United Nations should be Significantly Strengthened. Students Perfect Techniques in Debating Debating gives students an opportunity to gain skill in voicing sound and logical argument at a moment's notice. The ultimate purpose of debate is to develop an individual who will be capable of using these techniques in such areas as law and politics. The debate team meets as a class rather than a club. In the future a debate club might be formed. This club would include present debaters as well as those who had previously been debaters. Debaters battle their opponents on a question which is given to their section of the country by the Michigan Forensic Council. This organization also sets up the schedule of debates. At the end of the season the debaters enter the tournaments. 94 The gathering and organization of quotes is an important Sandy Prillwitz, Audrey Knuth, John Arnold, Sandy Stover; phase of debate. Here Mr. Joseph Swonk, debate coach. Row TwoLorry Michael, George Williamson, Larry Rick, instructs the negative team as to how it is done. Row Jerry Barefield, Frank Kronewitter, and Craig Miller. One.- Mr. Joseph Swonk, John Faulkner, Terry Bender, Taking advantage of scientific apparatus which is available in the Felder, Terry Bender, Craig Miller, Gunar Kompe, Ervin Kampe, Doug laboratory, these interested and eager students are anxious to put Ash; Background: Tim Watson, John Feather, and Tom Felder, it to good use. Foreground: Mr. John Browders, Tracy Michael, Lynn Individuality Emerges in Research Projects If students want to do individual scientific investigation, they then join the Science and Mathematics Club. The club meets once a month for an open lab session, a time when the members can work on their projects. The purpose of the club is to give its members a chance to work on their own and to see how scientific work is carried out industriously and on the research level. This year the club scheduled outside speakers to lecture and also several field trips to various laboratories and factories in the area. Elected to offices this year were President, Terry Bender; Vice-president, John Feather; Secretary-Treasurer, Tom Felder; and Student Council Representative, Tim Watson. hDave Christy, Bort Foreman, John Faulkner, Mr. John Browders, and Scott Christy contemplate reactions of an experiment executed by members of the club. After Mr. Lange ha$ taught him how, Tim Dargus is making good use of a welder which is in the farm shop. Building trailers is a common project in the shop. The axles are obtained from old trucks which are cut and scraped. The sale of some of the trailers provides extra money for the club. Row One. Roy Disterheft, Donald Sindelar, Frank Mann, Allen Zech; Row Two. James Koebel, Mike Krone, George Wiltfong; Row Three Sam Burge, Joe Prillwitz, and Darrel lausch. Potential Farmers learn through Experience F.F.A., as it is commonly known, is the national organization of, by, and for boys studying vocational agriculture. The student members participate in public meetings, buy and sell cooperatively to finance themselves, and carry on group and individual farm projects. The foundation upon which the Future Farmers of America organization is built includes: leadership and character development, sportsmanship, cooperation, service, thrift, scholarship, improved agriculture, and organized recreation. Members in their first year are considered Green-hands. After the first year they may become Chapter Farmers, State Farmers, or even American Farmers. The Berrien Springs chapter was established in 1920 and in the current year has forty members. During the past two years Mike Zech has served as president and Mr. A. H. Lange has been the advisor for the last sixteen years. Row One Tim Dargus, George Rockey, Ed Sfover; Row Two- Lloyd Stroud, Dale Sherburn, Keith Brohman; Row Three. Fred Whitman, Jerry Bcrkholz, Ted Krause; Row Four: Chuck Toney, and Larry Prill-witz aro third and fourth year agriculture students. Row One: John Rudloff, Dave Platt, Richard Stroud, David Berkholz; Row Two: David Stark, Robert Porter, George Ludwig, Art Weaver; Row Three: Donald Cox, William Schlutt, and Tom Zelmer. Under the guidance of their advisor, Mr. August Lange, the boys who served in the capocity of officers for the local chapter of the F. F. A. were Row One. Everett Place, Vice-president; Mike Zech, President; Jim Colderwood, Treasurer; Row Two.- Gene Kiger, Sentinel; Mr. August Lange, Advisor; Rick Shunkwiler, Reporter; and Bob Naragon, Secretary. F. H. A. . Being the active organization that it is, the F.H.A. must have competent and energetic officers. Fulfilling the offices diligently this year were: Row One. Song Leader Karen Odiorne, Vice-president Debbie Caulpetzer, President Kathy Sherwood, Pianist Glennda Krouse, Reporter Morcina Krone, Treasurer Donna Adams; Row Two.- Historian Vivian Hass, Parliomentarian Sharon Spletzer, Student Council Representative Joyce Jonke, and Secretary Pat Mason. Stole Second Vice-president—Degrees Janet Prillwitz discusses certain phases of state-wide organization of local F.H.A. clubs with Row One. Bobbie Boob, Sandy Prillwitz, Debrah Wolcott, Ellen Rudell; Row Two: Sharon Pagels, Janie Holmes, Kathy Pagels,- Row Throe: Wonda Jenkins, Joyce Pogels, Pam Metz, Mary Ann Sherwood; Row Four: Pat Garrison, Diana Stone, and Sharon McConoghy. F.H.A. sponsors, Miss Suzanne Reed ond Mrs. Flora Koetsier, proudly show trophy which was won ot the Berrien County Youth Fair. The display which was made by members of the club was the recipient of the award. The Future Homemakers of America is a club organized for girls who are interested in meeting people and in acquiring a better understanding of the homemaking field. Its members try to better understand what is happening in the world. The F. H. A. also shows its members the new and more convenient methods for handling household problems. Among the many projects of the F. H. A. are the dances they sponsor, one of which is the Sweetheart Ball, the bake sales at noon, and the help they give to the sick on holidays. In addition to local projects, there are many regional and state projects upon which members must work if they are to remain a chapter of the Future Homemakers of America. . . . Promotes Efficient Homemaking These freshman girls are enrolled in Homemaking I and are members of the F. H. A. Row One. Pal Zech, Shirley Chastain, Laura Holmes, Rena Neidlinger, Jeanette Baber, Pam Gill, Jeon Baber; Row Two: Linda McGoth, Sharon Maddux, Carol Kolhoff, Jackie Jones, Mickey Slocum, and Elizabeth Zielke. I Timothy 4:12 — Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. This was the key verse for the Youth for Christ Club, which is a charter member of the Berrien County chapter. Meetings were held every Thursday with either a film, panel discussion, or a gospel lesson. The purpose of the club is to bind students together in Christian fellowship at school. Serving as officers for this year were: President Carl Personett Vice-president Mary Ann Wetzel Secretary-Treasurer Barbara Baab Student Council Representative Larry Rick Christian Fellowship Is Theme of Y. F. C. Having concluded the business portion of the meeting with Bobbie Baab as secretary, Carl Personett now reads biblical literature to other members of the Y. F. C. Row One. Sandra Reisig, Linda Janke, Sandra Prillwitz, Mary Ann Wetzel, JoAnn McNally, Karen French; Row Two.- Sheryl Stuckey, Sharon Stuckey, Dave Christy, Lloyd Wetzel, Larry Rick, and Allen Clark. 99 Yearbooks at Berrien Springs High School are rapidly improving. To substantiate this fact, the 1960 Canoe received an A rating in the scope of fine yearbooks. Even though an A rating was attained, many improvements can still be made and the current yearbook staff has worked hard, endeavoring to do this. One of the more pronounced changes in the 1961 yearbook is that of larger cover and page size. An editor is in charge of each of the six sections in the book — academic, activities, seniors, underclassmen, organizations, and advertisements. A copy editor, art editor, sports editor, and business manager are also included on the staff. In addition to the remainder of the staff are the editor-in-chief and the advisor, Mrs. Diane Giddis. Ideas! Con anyone think of any good ideas which will improve the year-book? Mrs. Diane Giddis, Advisor, asks of Editor Jim Breinling, Business Manager Carol Schmidt, and Art Editor Ervin Kampe. Members of the staff who worked on the different sections of the yearbook are Row One.- Priscilla Alden, Linda Schmidt, Bobbie Baab; activities. Row Two: Sharon Splet-zer, academic; Tootie Merrill, Karen Odiorne, Pat Garrison, seniors; Pam Metz, academic. Yearbook Takes Introducing a new sales pitch is Lawrence Sundoy, Associate Business Manager, as the subscription sellers listen attentively. Row One: Kay Smith, Dianne Clark, Marianne Calay, Joyce Zech, Marcina Krone, JoAnn McNally, Sandra Wolff, Bart Foreman; Row Two: Conor Kampe, Randy Zech, Janet Prillwitz, Mark Weaver, Joe Prillwitz, Vernon Evans, and Dave Plangger. Journalism Students Publish Improved Newspaper Comprising fhe remainder of the staff and the area in which they assisted are Row One Doug Ash, photography; Carol Lentz, copy; Donna Schinske, Barbara Howell, Nancy Weber, underclassmen. Row Two.- Linda Stemm, copy; Jerry Hoffner, photography; John Faulkner, copy; Terry Bender, academic; Tim Watson, photography; Larry Rick, Jerry Barefield, Mike Zech, sports. on New Look Dick Jeschke and Craig Miller are asking about the techniques that the girls use which makes them such successful ad sellers. The other ad sellers are Seated: Sue Gifford, Howard Mc-Lauchlin, Joyce Janke, Sandy Stover, and Lawrence Sunday. To find out what's been happening around school, everybody buys the lotest and up-to-datest Limelight. How can anyone refuse when the paper girl is none other than Sharlene Alten? Under the supervision of Mr. Douglas Watson, the Limelight Staff, tries to publish the best school paper in the county every week. A new editor, whose responsibility it is to see that the Limelight is ready to sell on Friday, is chosen each week. The Limelight features such subjects as news, sports, editorials, fashions, jokes, social events, and gossip. This year copies of the paper were sold to the public very successfully at Johnson's News Lobby. The staff is always striving toward a better paper each week. A course in journalism means thot creative writing must be perfected to its utmost. Members of the staff writing articles for the forthcoming edition ore Row One. Pat Evans, Mary Lou Schlutt, Sharon Hanson, Darlene Christy, Sue Gifford, Dianne Clark; Row Two: Mary Jane Boys behind the typewriters! Those girls proofreading orticles must have many errors to correct. After articles are typed, they ore proofread and sent to the mimeograph room for publication. Foreground: Kay Smith, Joyce Janke, Linda Stemm, Barbara Howell, Carol Lentz; Behind Tables: John Platt, Rick Shunkwiler, Ron Johnson, Tim Riland, Everett Place, B. D. Archer, Dennis Johnson, Gail Evans, and David Spenner. Daniels, Bessy Chitty, Ruth Wagner, Kathy Pagels, Sally Brown, Helen Taylor, Nancy Baker, Terry Krause, Sheryl Stuckey, Sharon Stuckey, and Pat Odiorne. Cooperation is the key in meeting deadlines of publications. Here Tracy Michael, Barbara Koehler, Ellen Rudell, Bob Nara-gon, and Dale Dean of the limelight Staff prepare articles for the next issue. 102 Able Students Achieve Recognition The Lee F. Auble Chapter of the National Honor Society is dedicated to promoting scholarship and higher standards in the high school. The organization sponsored the annual Scholarship Achievement Banquet in March to honor those students who had achieved good scholastic records. A greater interest in academic achievement this year was indicated by the growing number of students who were on the honor roll. The Honor Society also worked to raise the standards of conduct in the school. An honor code for use in the new high school was suggested by the organization members. Members of the Society are elected by the faculty on the basis of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Mr. Bruce Taiclet, Mrs. Diane Giddis, Mr. Robert Ash, Mrs. Edna Bender, and Mr. Joseph Jachim act os the faculty advisory council for the National Honor Society. Qualities of scholarship, character, leadership, and service were the criteria by which these members of the National Honor Society were selected. Row One.- Lawrence Sunday, Treasurer; Jim Breinling, Vice- president; John Faulkner, President; Janet Prillwitz, Secretary; Bart Foreman, Student Council Representative; Row Two.- Larry Rick, Tim Watson, Tom Felder, Terry Bender, and Ken Walker. First Spanish Club Formed at Berrien Springs High La Real Order de Espanoles, commonly called Spanish Club, was organized for students who are interested in promoting the speaking and writing of the Spanish language and in having the opportunity to listen to spoken Spanish. Each member of the club is writing to a pen pal at the academy of the Collegia Union in Lima, Peru. Others ways in which the club plans to accomplish its aims are listening to Spanish music and learning about the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. Students from these countries who are attending Andrews University have been invited to meetings to tell about their countries. After a constitution was written, the club was formed. The officers who were elected were: Carol Kolhoff, Treasurer; Tim Riland, President; Sondra Bennett, Vice-president; Lynn Felder, Secretary. Mr. Maximo Rojas, the Spanish instructor, was the sponsor of the new club. Row One Charlotte Green, Diane Green, Roberta Zinn, Mary lu Housand; Row Three: Mr. Maximo Rojos. Walter Sheila Hettinger, Kathy Krause, Barbara Bennick, Mary Smith, Bill Armitage, Gunar Kampe, Skip Lemon, Denny Ann Wetzel. Jane Moore, Mary Davenport; Row Two: Hinchman, Don Letcher, Tom Feather, and Jim Breinling. Diane Gulliver, Gretchen Whitney, Sandy Griffendorf, 104 Band director, Mr. Eldon LaMarre, has recognized the necessity to train band members before they reach high school age. Here the Junior Bond gains experience in marching techniques during football season. High-stepping Junior Band Stands at Attention Members of the Junior Band under the leadership of Mr. Eldon LaMarre learn to play instruments and accept responsibilities in school and in the community. Through the Junior Band the students prepare for Senior Band and high school by developing their character and personality. The members learn proper manner of accepting advancement and defeat and cooperation with others. Some of their projects for this year included marching at one home football game, participating in two concerts (one out of town), a solo and ensemble festival, a district band festival, the State band festival, if their rating was a I in the previous contest. The Junior Band also participated in various local parades and celebrations. Following are the students who served in official capacities: President..................... Sylvia McLauchlin Vice-president Sally Mead Secretary ............................................ Betsy Bennett Treasurer--------------------------------------------------------- Glen Hass Librarian_______________________________________________Claudia Mierau Student Council Representative________________________ Denise Borst Equipment Manager Doug Snyder Reporter Ann Dargus 105 Discussing Student Council business ore Row One Denise Borst, Joyce Short, Betsy Bennett, Debbie Fox, Jeon Faulkner, Doug Brown; Row Two. Cindy Calay, Bryna Sorkin, Craig Hagen, Mr. Noggle, and Tim Porter. Services Bring Forth Leadership in Students Newly inducted members of the junior high National Honor Society are Cindy Colay, Sharon Weover, Betsy Bennett, Pauline Ostrom and James Lange. Eighth graders meeting with National Honor Society advisor Miss Betty Cooper arc Row One: Bryna Sorkin, Elizabeth Alden, Debbie Fox, Sally Mead; Row Two: Brenda Allred, Jeon Faulkner, DoWayne Moore, Ronald Ewalt, Sharen Irby, and Linda Custard. 106 Student Council members who sold Canoe subscriptions in the junior high were Row One-. Pot Howell, Kathy Brankin, Robert Gruelich, Sharon Weaver, Rex Slocum, Ronnio Archer, Cindy Burch; Standing: Diane Mann and Janice Marschke. Mr. Lloyd Noggle is the sponsor for the Junior High Student Council which is composed of two representatives from each room. The council plans the supervision of the noon hours, plans Hobo Day, and decides dates and sponsors for dances and social events. The Council also acts as a governing board for the rules and regulations for the junior high students in the matter of conduct and dress. This year the Council sold Canoes to the junior high students. Another organization in the junior high which is rather new is the Junior High National Honor Society, which works to create a healthy attitude toward the achievement of high school scholastic goals in the seventh and eighth grades. Awards are provided for those students who achieve the set goals. Normal membership is five seventh graders and ten eighth graders. Members must have at least a B average. Miss Betty Cooper sponsors this group. Reactivated this year under the direction of Mr. Larry Moody is the junior high newspaper, The Communicator. It is published every other week and provides the junior high students with club and room news, scholastic and athletic achievements, gossip, announcements, and general school news. Looking over the format of the next issue of The Communicator with its editor Kande Colvin ore Row One: Glen Shoop, Sharon Weaver, Betsy Bennett, Pauline Ostrom, Kathleen Lord, James Lange; Row Two: Mr. Larry Moody, Curtis Duvall, Christine Dobslaw, Julie Dean, Robert Greulich, Jacqueline Fox, Greg Parmer, Linda Custard, Kathleen Fritz, Sylvia McLauchlin, Cindy Burch, and Sandra McGoth. 108 UNDERCLASSMEN Experience Ups Downs of High School Life Bouncing along from one experience to the next are the underclassmen. They feel the excitement and elation of winning a game and the dejection of a lost game. They experience the joy of a Friday night dance and the seriousness of semester exams. They taste both victory and defeat in school elections. The underclassmen watch a preview to the future. The mixture of joy and sorrow which they experience will prepare them for the future. But the underclassmen are more concerned with the present. With all of its joys and sorrows, the present offers the underclassmen the happiest years of their lives. Donna Douglas Keith Deborah Mary Beth Tom Charlotte Adams Ash Brohman Caulpetzer Crapsey Feather Green Priscilla Chester Bruce Dianne Timothy Jeanette James Alden Balcom Brown Clark Dargus French Hagen Sharlene Gerald James Dennis Constance Ruth Leonard Alien Berkholz Colderwood Conard Dickson Gerlach Harp Juniors Bolster Prom Funds Through Sale of Magazines and Concessions Jon Hass Barbara Howell Ronald Johnson Ted Krause Richard Letcher Sharon McConaghy Ronald Hathcock Richard Ingles Gene Kiger Thyra Krause Patricia Mason Donald McNally Robert Houseworth Linda Janke Edward Koehler Frank Kronewitter Richard Matheny Tracy Michael Carol Odiorne Kathy Pagelt Nancy Personett Larry Prillwitz Robert Quint Dovid Rick Timothy Riland George Rockey Craig Rudell Gerald Schinkel Richard Schinkel Pot Schinske Mary Lou Richard Fred Schlutt Shunkwiler Specht Linda Kay Linda Schmidt Smith Storick Richard Dennis Dennis Shembarger Snell Stover Sophomores Acquire Class Rings no Deloris William Sharon Sandra Paul Aldridge Armitage Banish Bennett Bixby Sandra Peggy Nancy David Marianne Archer Arntz Bender Berkholz Calay Jack Christy Allen Clark Junior clast officers and sponsor must hove had much fun while planning class activities. Here Mr. Rex Koetsier, Randy Zcch, Denny Stover, Jon Hass, Mr. August Lange, and Dianne Clark seem to be having a goad laugh. Ed Stover Lloyd Stroud Sharon Stuckey ■ i Sheryl Stuckey Nancy Weber Rex Wetzel f [ Fred Whitman Debrah Wolcott Randall Zech Before Christmas Recess Arthur Selmor James Joy Bobbie Lynn Colvin Denies Davis Disterheft Duvall Felder Gerry Mary Richard Roy Vernon Carole Cox Davenport Davis Disterheft Evans Frank 111 Roger Irby Wanda Jenkins Judy Jones Sharon Justice Sally Kesterke Audrey Knuth Jomes Koebel Betty Koehler Morcino Krone Mike Krone Sophomores Wayne Geiger Janet Gorham Toll! Grapis Diane Green Cleo Harp nenmp Cheryl Hettinger Jerry Hoffner Judy Hogue Janie Holmes Elizabeth Smith Sally Stover Janet Thomas Kathleen Utrup Elizabeth Vanderboegl Dorothy Waldrop Joan Walton Dennis Weaver Mark Weaver Joel Whetstone Gretchen Whitney George Wiltfong Harold Zelmer Roberta Zinn Jeff Porter Mike Porter Carol Price lorry Rose Kathy Rudell John Rudlaff Doris Rusch Gory Schinske Kathiene Sherwood Don Sindelor 113 Phillip Adkison Edward Aldridge Douglas Am merman Myron Appelget Pat Appelget Jeanette Baber Jeanie Baber Barbara Bennink Frank Benson Jeanninc Bolin Marcella Brown Sam Burge Shirley Chastain Michael Christy Don Cox Larry Custard Jack Dean Iva Jean Denton Greg DeView Gail Dew Wanda Dew John Dougan Bill Edwards Virginia Floyd Karon French Robert Freund Pamela Gill Thomas Gossard Sandra Griffendorf Diane Gulliver Georgia Horp Christine Hebner Sheila Hettinger Dannis Hinchmon Franklin Hoffner Laura Holmes Mary Lu Housand Gale Houseworth Cathy Jessup Barbara Johnson Jacquelyn Jones Danny Kauffman Clyde Kelly Alan Kesterke William Kesterke Marilyn Klug Marjorie Knuth Carol Kolhoff 114 Confronting Freshmen doss officers with o problem is Mr. Joseph Jochim. How Don Letcher, Joyce Zech, Kathy Jessup, and Marjorie Knuth solve problem will probably surprise even Miss Suzanne Reed, also an advisor. Freshmen Raise School Enrollment With Class in Excess of One Hundred Kathy Krause Craig Kronewitter Patti Kuhn Darrall lausch Dawn Layman James Lee Janet Lentz Don Letcher Ralph Lohroff Sharon Maddux Nancy Moier Frank Mann Elaine Mastin Thomas Matheny Linda McGath Joanne McNally Carla Merrill Michael Metz James Michael Linda Monaghan Sharon Nace Reno Neidlinger Karen Nyborg Richard Porks Carolyn Parmer Larry Parrish Lyle Pennell David Plangger David Platt Arnold Porter Joseph Prillwitz Don Schroeder William Schlutt Connie Schulz Ruth Sherburn Kaylene Slocum Carol Solomon David Stark Eighth Graders Conclude Ed Adams Roe Adams Elizabeth Alden Barbara Alexander Brenda Allred Pauletta Alten Larry Archer Joan Arnold Don Baker Peggy Barker Darold Baum Josephine Blaylock Gordon Boehm Allen Bolin Leslie Bolin Denise Borst Elwin Bowering Raymond Brightbill Jeon Stevenson John Stover Dick Stroud Kerry Tober Ronald Tribbett David Vanderboegh Linda Vanderboegh Art Weover Mory Wetzel Richard Wire Sandra Lee Wymon Allen Zech Junior High Education with Enlarged Facilities Gory Brown Cindy Burch Alvin Chose Gory Christy Cynthia Cichonski Kande Colvin Sue Crapsey Vicky Crawford Linda Custard Ann Dargus Darel Davis Merrill Davis Julie Deon Vicky Dillon Christine Dobslaw Richard Dougan Curtis Duvall Helen Ellis Ron Ewolt Jeon Faulkner Debbie Fox Kathleen Fritz Darwin Gabbard Charles Grayam Donald Green Robert Greulich Charles Hand Jackie Hanson Under the supervision of Mr. Robert Sill, junior high school principal, the transferring of junior high school students into the vacated high school was executed promptly and efficiently. Jerry Jasper Steve Kiger Donald Kilgore Eighth Grade Glenn Mary Hass Hathcock Barbara Jon Hathcoat Horner JoAnn Hoopingarner Pat Howell Donna Hubbell Karen Irby Sharon Irby Linda Jasper James King Martha Krause Sharon Douglas Greg Steve Krause Mead Parmer Reitz Paulettia Sally Dan Walloce Loggains Mead Pearce Rose Dale Linda Victoria Jim McConaghy Mendenhall Piorowske Roy Richard Stover John Thomas Kathy Tober Bonnie Tribbett Darlene Utrup Gary Wallace Kenneth Waters John Wiltfong Paula Withers Connie Zech Linda Aldridge Don Baber Renae Balcom Suzan Baker Jean Bedinger Betsy Bennett Dan Bixby Robert Blaylock Virginia Bolin Kathy Brankin Jeanne Brightbill Phillip Brown Roger Brown Ronald Brown w Seventh Grade Students Aim Janie Busby Cindy Calay Romona Chastain for Scholastic Recognition Julius Cheanery Bill Crapsey David Cunnington Thelma Denies Zelma Denies Dorothy Davenport JoAnn Denton James Dotson Frank Dougan Mike Dougan Martha Drucker Melody Easterling Sarah Eggleston Michael Eppic Mary Lou Ewalt Catherine Fisk Phillip Fisk David Flagel Alice Fortson Jackie Fox Jerry Fulbright William Grealich Warren Hand Jim Harner James Harper Oan House lanilha Hoflner Gerry Howell Larry Janke Terrie Jasper Ethel Kelly Frank Kelly John Kener Karen Kesterke Karol Kesterke Kay Kesterke Lynn Kesterke Roger Kesterke Barbara Kettlohut Dick Kingsafer Corol Koebel Vera Kroetg Shirley Krueger James Lange Eddie Lewis Kathleen Lord Dianna Mann Janice Marschke Linda Mastin Susan McCarroll Sandra McGafh Claudia Mierau Marsha Mitchell Sharon Mitchell Grace Morlock Shirley Moore Howard Moyer Richard Orkiorne Pauline Ostrom Corolyn Owen Everette Parks Joan Patton Thomas Pearce Bruce Personett Robert Pesek Tim Porter Julie Rhodes Tina Roe Dovid Roy Larry Rusch Tim Saxton Sherry Schinske Ferolith Shafer Gerald Shafer Kathy Shearer Joyce Short Wilson Shunkwiler Teri Sink Jim lee Slasher Glen Solomon Geraldine Spaulding Bruce Stover Jean Taylor Gail Tribbett Gory Troop Gory Unruh Richard Vandenburg Sharon Weaver Sharon Westfall John Wetzel Tim Whetstone Charlene White Margene White Dean Whitney Paul Wolcott David Zech Sixth Grade Pupils Observe little Change in Junior High School Mike Adkison Carol 122 Alsup Brenda Archer Ronald Archer Carolyn Baker Jeanette Baum Barbara Tom Vicki Boatwright Cannon Clubb Douglas Annette Sylvester Brown Carrington Dew Linda Dickson Roger Dinges Shirley Dunning leRoy Fleisher Margaret Freund Barbara Graham Douglas Green Craig Hagen Dale Hogue Carl Johnson Larry Johnson Jimmy Kilgore Tom Kuhn Betty Lausch Albert Lawshea Lee Lemon Nathaniel Lipkins Jim Maier Jon Montague Linda Mosby Billy Parrish Darlene Pearce Mary Pearcy John Popescu Robert Pultz Russel Pultz Richard Rial Rodney Rice Shirley Rydwelski Judy Sheorer Larry Sheldon Rex Slocum Barry Clifford Billy David Johnny Betty Karen Smith Smith Stevens Vandenburg Wordlow Westfall Wetzel Buddy Paul Cynthia Linda Katherine Jack Charlene Smith Sprung Tober Walker Wardlow Wetzel Yost 123 ADVERTISEMENTS Help to Cover Yearbook Expenses These are the area businesses without whose financial assistance this edition of the Canoe would not have been possible. They are also the stores at which the students shop and the business firms that will employ the graduates. They are an integral part of the area community. From the manufacture and sale of goods for the student to his employment, they importantly affect the student's life. It is quite natural then that this section of the canoe is devoted to their interests. The area businesses which are a service in many ways also helped to defray the cost of this edition of the Canoe. 124 Compliments of DIXIE SPORTS LAND McLAUCHLIN Miniature Golf, Baseball, Driving Range, Rifle Shoot, Trampolins, and Archery 2107 S. Eleventh Niles, Michigan Phone MU 3-5421 FUNERAL HOME BERRIEN COUNTY N. Main FARM BUREAU OIL Funeral Directors COMPANY Join the Company and Share Marcus A. McLauchlin in the Earnings Phone HO 1-3531 Eau Claire Ray Sriner THE NEWS-PALLADIUM Best Buy for Reader and for Advertiser BERRIEN. VAN BUREN and CASS COUNTIES HILL TOP COAL AND OIL COMPANY THAYER PAPER COMPANY Wholesale Paper and Janitor Supplies Telephone WA 5-0633 ALFRED BENDER Phone GR 3-5721 BERRIEN SPRINGS Benton Harbor, Michigan 125 BERRIEN SPRINGS Congratulations . . . to the Seniors and The CANOE of 1961 from the Ely Hardware Berrien Springs, Michigan ximwiE niiw.nt. irv.. JACK'S BODY SHOP Complete Collision Service JACK GRIFFENDORF R. R. No. 2, Box 259 Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone GR 1-3861 BARODA LUMBER COMPANY Building Materials — Posts O’BRIEN PAINTS PHONE: HO 5-6444 Baroda Michigan Rimes and Hildebrand Make this Your Store Down Town St. Joseph KNIEBES MUSIC MART Everything in Music 418 State Street YUkon 3-1872 St. Joseph, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1961 ELECTRIC CORP. BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN 126 BEST WISHES FROM CHIRK EQUIPMENT BU CHANAN.MICHIGAN MILLER EQUIPMENT Phone Bridgman HO 5-6933 Baroda, Michigan When Better Automobiles Are Built, Buick Will Build Them Buick Sales Parts Service International Trucks Purina Feeds Custom Grinding WISE SPENDERS SHOP AT ENDERS Open Daily 9:30—5:30 Friday and Monday 9:30—9:00 Compliments of 'Pac uty -------------------------- BENTON HARBOR, MICH. GOOD LUCK SENIORS Hand Streight 102 West Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Michigan PHONE GR 3-5622 ADMIRAL RCA SALES SERVICE AUTO PARTS and ACCESSORIES SEE US FOR COLOR T.V. BEEF and PORK PRODUCTS MU 3-4520 Niles, Michigan Magazines, Pocket Size Books (novels, classics, and educational), and newspapers The Journal-Era and JOHNSON'S NEWS LOBBY Berrien Advertiser 111 West Ferry Street 109 N. Main GR 1-5221 BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN Berrien Springs, Michigan Serving Berrien County 128 HeierOfficeMachinesCo. Distributors of — ROYAL TYPEWRITERS ADDING MACHINES OFFICE FURNITURE Phone WA 5-8868 204 Michigan St. Benton Harbor. Mich. LAKESHORE Drafting Supplies, Inc. PHONE YU 3-5527 416 State St. St. Joseph, Mich. Southern Michigan's largest selection of picture frames and art materials. KEN'S STANDARD SERVICE Corner of Cass Ferry Berrien Springs, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS Our sincere best wishes for a happy and prosperous future . . . FAULKNER'S 5c and 10c STORE BERRIEN SPRINGS MICHIGAN Congratulations, Class of 1961 from the Norton Door Closer Company 129 Berrien Springs, Michigan Direct Your Idle Dollars To Us Let them work safely for you! Any Amount—Any Time VANCE FERGUSON 314% CURRENT DIVIDEND RATE ON SAVINGS Niles Federal Savings Loan Association Berrien Springs Branch CEMETERY MEMORIALS Pipestone Rood at Napier Avenue Neor Entroncc to Crystal Springs Cemetery Benton Horbor, Michigan Phone: WA 6-8247 OUR MEMORIALS ARE FULLY GUARANTEED , ,, PRODUCER’S CREAMERY Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 19 1 Milk |ce Cream Benton Harbor, Michigan WA 6-6153 BERRIEN SPRINGS CO-OP FRUIT ASSOCIATION — Farm Supplies — Phone GR 1-371 I Berrien Springs, Michigan Open Monday Parmalee Store Noon 'til 9 p. m. Niles Home Owned Department Store 139— 141 PIPESTONE STREET 130 219-221 East Main Niles BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN South Berrien's Preferred Daily Newspaper The Herald-Press St. Joseph, Michigan TELEPHONE YU 3-2531 stBrW Strike it Smart in Varsity-Town Clothes Specialist in FURNITURE and CARPET 57 Years in Berrien County 403 STATE STREET — ST. JOSEPH ROHRING CLOTHING COMPANY Benton Harbor NEHI - ROYAL CROWN BOTTLING CO. 1202 Territorial Road Benton Harbor, Michigan Phone WA 6-9895 BERRY THEATRE Berrien Springs Good Luck 131 PRODUCT ENGINEERING AND MANUFACTURING CORPORATION BRIDGMAN. MICHIGAN • PHONE HOpkins 5 6000 Zinc and Aluminum Die Castings Engaged in the conversion of aluminum— the fastest growing industry in the world. Oscar Zielke, President GEORGE SMITH WELDING SHOP BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN RINGO'S SUPER MARKET Cleveland Avenue BARODA, MICHIGAN CHECK OUR EVERY DAY LOW PRICES STOVER SOFT WATER SERVICE Berrien Springs, Michigan Berrien Springs - GR 3-2711 St. Joseph - GA 9-9821 MONTHLY WATER SOFTENING SERVICE HOME-OWNED WATER SOFTENERS AND SPECIAL WATER TREATMENT EQUIPMENT una swan Your Comunity Health Center SCHUG DRUG STORE Service for the Sick Phone GR 1-4611 Berrien Springs, Michigan 132 GRIFFENDORF’S Flower Gift Shop BUTCH STOVER'S You've Tried the Rest - Now Try the Best 103 W. Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone: GR. 3-1141 GROCERY MARKET 100 East Ferry Street Phone GR 3-5221 FREE DELIVERY Schmidt's Fancy Beef BEST WISHES CLASS OF 1961 VANDENBURG VAULT SERVICE 133 Phone GR 3-6691 Berrien Springs WHETSTONE MOTOR SALES Official AAA Service Phone GR 1-5121 Berrien Springs BAND BOX CLEANERS EXPERT CLEANING Pressing, Mothproofing, Re-weaving Dyeing Phone GR 1-5011 Berrien Springs TILLSTROM INSURANCE AGENCY INSURANCE FOR EVERY NEED BERRIEN CENTER and EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGAN Phone HObart 1-3811 HObart 1-3251 You are Always Safe in Your WAYNE SCHOOL BUS Henry's Home Bakery A Complete Line of Bread - Cookies - Doughnuts • Rolls Danish Sweet Goods and Coffee Cakes Birthday and Wedding Cakes on Order 105 N. Main Berrien Springs Tel. GReenleaf 1-5911 Bob Shipman oddest CORPORATION OLLIE'S INC. Complete Ladles Apparel Bridal, Dinner, and Formal Gowns 304 State Street St. Joseph, Michigan Phone YUkon 3-3171 134 HINCHMAN BEAUTY SHOP Congratulations to the Class of 1961 LINDT AGENCY Hinchman Road BERRIEN SPRINGS GR. 3-3821 Opal Shunkw.ler 105 W. Ferry Street Phone GR 3-4051 Berrien Springs, Michigan BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 1961 HEATH COMPANY Benton Harbor, Michigan w DAVSTROM COMPLIMENTS OF EAU CLAIRE FRUIT EXCHANGE AUTO LIFE FIRE CASUALTY AUTO FINANCING RICHARDSON'S OFFICE EQUIPMENT CO. 169 E. Main Street — Benton Harbor Telephone — WA 5-2101 Everything for the Office — Many things for the Home. ST. JOE OFFICE SUPPLY CO. 613 Broad Street — St. Joseph Telephone YU 3-2001 BOB MERLE STEMM, AGENTS Compliments of CAULPETZER'S JEWELERS House of Perfect Diamonds KEEPSAKE Inter-Collegiate Press Incorporated Designers 50 Manufacturers YEARS Invitations—Cards—Diplomas—Year Books Lyman E. Abbott Factory Home Office 313 Larkspur Ave. 615 Wyandotte Street Kalamazoo, Mich. Kansas City 5, Missouri Phone: DAvis 7-9679 CONGRATULATIONS AND BESTWISHES TOTHE CLASS OF 1961 FROM the V°ice@ Of M USIC V-M CORPORATION BENTON HARBOR, MICHIGAN speakers and super stereo surrounds you. 136 KESTERKE GARAGE (Hjtjeitj Niles—Berrien Springs W. Ferry St. Shawnee Rd. GENERAL REPAIR RADIATOR SERVICE GReenleaf 3-5211 Berrien Springs, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO BERRIEN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961 CORPORATION ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, U. S. A. 137 Manufacturers of America's First Family of Home Appliances DON SPRUNG CHEVROLET Phone GR 3-51II Berrien Springs, Michigan Glas-Crete Swimming Pools GR 3-3555 Contact Louis Schmidt MU 3-9467 BERRIEN CENTER GROCERY Groceries — Cold Meat — Pop HO 1-5637 HENRY RUDLAFF Stevensville Beauty Shop Permanent Waving Hair Styling Hair Tinting Harriet Schinske Stevensville tasty food...thrifty prices ■ 1' 138 1681 M-139 SPARKS LUMBER CO. Building Material and Hardware Roy C. Brigham, Pres. Berrien Springs GARDNER'S, INC. 3 GREAT STORES Benton Harbor, St. Joseph Bridgman Everything for the Sportsman or Athlete Vernon Bill Evans HINCHMAN STORE Groceries, Spray Materials, Fertilizer GR 3-3011 Berrien Springs Congratulations, 1961 Graduates from HENDERSON'S DRIVE IN Come Dressed As You Are — Eat In Your Car Special Thanks To Our Graduating Employees DONNA SCHINSKE — CAROL SCHMIDT — BUNNY NOTHSTINE ALLRED FUNERAL HOME Kenneth J. Allred 212 S. Main Street Phone GR 1-3729 Berrien Springs, Michigan G M APPLIANCES Three Locations 119 W. Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Mich. Phone GR 1-3047 1613 M-139 Benton Hrbr., Mich. Phone WA 7-3012 1908 S. Ilth Street and Bell Road Niles, Michigan Phone MU 3-2377 Berrien County's Largest Appliance Dealer 139 RED HEN TURF FARM. INC. 200 Niles Avenue Berrien Springs, Michigan Your Lawn Today the Red Hen Way Quality Sod Fertilizer — Seed — Spreaders Bridal, Formals, Cocktails TAYLOR’S LOCKER PLANT ADENT'S BRIDAL SHOP Always At Your Service 2946 Niles Road GReenleaf 1-7121 St. Joseph YU 3-3211 Berrien Springs, Michigan BERRIEN SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL BOARD Superintendent—Lee F. Auble High School Principal—Robert D. Ash Jr. High School Principal—Robert B. Sill Grade School Principal—Carl Guettler Glenn Briggs, President Mrs. Lloyd Kolhoff, Secretary Dale Moon, Treasurer Lawrence Stover, Trustee Lad Stacy, Trustee Delos Drucker, Trustee Mrs. William Wolcott, Trustee OUR AIM—To help students to do better those desirable things which they will do in later life. BEST WISHES A. CARUSO STUDIO Your Yearbook Photographer 139 Pipestone - WA 6-6891 Benton Harbor (VERY IMPORTANT Far Uxar of ou iiunmnl in a wntnUr rwrrr after Cmtdttauon. «'♦ M sou eart) w un tVin not folio star r-MMupk ti m m at « . clarwnan- and drop an at oar fcaupik «i«k OJfoor o � atjrawi ixratum a Vnr« foopcmaui tWam?” WILLSON HARDWARE AND PLUMBING Ssrvics to Community Phone GR 1-6311 Berrien Springs, Michigan WETZEL TELEVISION Your RCA Victor Ooalor 141 66 Wall St. MICHIGAN SELL 617 Bread Street ST, X756RM, MICHIGAN KRAUSE PHARMACY The Prescription Drug Store BARNHART'S FLOWER BASKET South of Berrien on U.S. 31 PENNELL'S SERVICE STATION CITIES SERVICE PRODUCTS Tune Up - Brake Service Washing - Greasing Waxing Corner Cass Ferry Phone GR 1-3071 Berrien Springs, Michigan BILL’S BARODA TAP AND RESTAURANT Steaks, Chicken, Fish, Shrimp PIZZA, OUR SPECIALTY Take Out Orders Special Friday Nights Fish Fry BEVERAGES OF ALL KINDS Baroda, Michigan Phone HO 5-9321 DEAN’S DAIRY INC. Complete Line of Dairy Products 142 DEAN'S ICE CREAM Smart Women's Apparel COMPLIMENTS OF helaine's downtown Benton Harbor QUALITY STORE CHET and RUTH TILLSTROM EAU CLAIRE, MICHIGAN BARODA HARDWARE INC. Famous for Name Brands and Service For The Home PHILCO — MAYTAG — RCA — HOTPOINT For The Farm JOHN DEERE —JOHN BEAN Plumbing — Heating — Wiring Baroda — HOpkins 5-6321 HUBERT MEAD Standard Oil Co. Agent Berrien Springs, Michigan Best Wishes KLINE'S DEPARTMENT STORE 136 Pipestone Benton Harbor, Michigan Our Congratulations and Best Wishes to The Class of '61 from EAU CLAIRE PACKING COMPANY Eau Claire, Michigan There's nothing like money in the bank. OQQnRsr NATIONAL RANK OF NILES,MICHIGAN BERRIEN SPRINGS BRANCH 144 f—«-« — HOWARDS BROT Ana A� fco� . Mi MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION