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

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1963 volume:

CANOS 2963. , Student Life Academic Students Activities Organizations Advertisements 4 10 24 54 94 116 The Canoe Staff members are as follows: First row, left to right: Betsy Bennett, Joy Disterheft, Connie Zech, Nancy Bender, Pam Gill, Karon French, Jane Mead, Janie Holmes, Cheryl Hettinger, Marianne Calay, Cathy Jessup, John Dougan, Margie Knuth, and Ann Dargus. Second row: Marcina Krone, Sylvia McLauchlin, Mary Wetzel, Linda McGath, Linda Jasper, Marion Bynum, Sally Stover, Cindy Burch, Tom Gossard, Audrey Knuth, Sandie Bennett, Joanne McNally, Denny Weaver, and Carol Sue Kolhoff. Standing are: Lynn Felder, Linda Custard, Ronnie Ewalt, and Doris Rusch. Statement of purpose We as individuals are only a minute part of a universe—a universe that has no known bounds. Each one of us is in some way different from the other. Each one of us has a dream to fulfill or a cloud with a silver lining to find. In searching for our own personal utopias, we must function not as individuals but as a people. So it is with a nation, a community, a school, and so it is with a yearbook staff. Working together, we have compiled a yearbook of which we hope you can be duly proud, a yearbook which will leave you not only with memories of the past school year, but serve as an example of what individuals bound together in spirit and purpose can accomplish. THE 1963 CANOE STAFF On Dedication to Mr. King This year, we of the Canoe staff would like to dedicate the yearbook to Mr. Victor King, guidance counselor and German teacher in our high school. In both of these capacities, he has served the student body in the truest sense of the word. Mr. King grew up in South Haven and was graduated from high school there. Immediately afterwards, he was drafted into military service near the end of World War II. During much of his war-time experience, he was in Germany. Returning from Europe, Mr. King went to Western Michigan University with the aid of the GI Bill. After receiving his education at Western, he returned to Germany, the land he had come to know during the war. Here he taught English in the Goethe Gymnasium in Karlsruhe. He made many friends in this city, among them Herr Richard Fischer, an English teacher, who has helped to co-ordinate the exchange program which now exists. After one year. Mr. King returned to South Haven and accepted a position as a teacher of social studies at B.S. H.S. in 1950. In 1956, he was given permission to begin German classes. Before this, in 1955, he had begun the exchange program which he is sponsoring at the present time. This exchange program began in a small way, with one German boy coming from Karlsruhe to study in our school. Then in 1959, Mr. King took eight American boys on a summer trip to Germany to stay with German families in Karlsruhe. Another trip was taken in 1961 by 18 American boys and girls. Each succeeding year, the number of German students has increased, until we now have five exchange students from Karlsruhe in this area. The Canoe staff wishes to acknowledge the fine work which Mr. King has been doing in sponsoring this outstanding exchange program, in his guidance of the student body, and in his German classes. We wish him every success in the future, and dedicate this yearbook to him. 5ne daily routine of student life forgettable pr ov. “Not chop suey, again!” body seen Harvey?” “Clean but then I couldn’t find a tl these are the everyday so1 students of Berrien Sprj School, whose presence give; its own unique personality. By 8:30 a.m. each morni are a beehive of activity, student headed in a differei for a different purpose, as a gins. The three minute bell rin; everyone “scatters”. Suddenly the halls are vacant and quiet—but not for long. When the morning classes end, chaos begins. The thundering herd runs for the lunchroom. Shortly after lunch the couples migrate to the lobby, the girls continue with their gossiping as if they’d never been interrupted, and the fellas head for the gym to play basketball or ping pong. But the fun is shortlived. Once again the students trudge wearily down the halls to attend their afternoon classes. Then at 3:45 p.m. school closes for the day, and the students clear the building, as if there’d been a fire drill. Although these events are seemingly routine and monotonous, they are the activities which have made high school an unforgettable experience. experiences 4 Memories are made of these things 6 Pam! What have you been telling that boy. .� 'j Football players and cheerleaders ride in style through the streets of Berrien Springs during the Homecoming If only all Easter Bunnies looked like Denise. � Higfi academic standards delp students to realise tdeir goals in life Each of us is looking for his place and function in life, and the routes we travel to fulfill this end can indeed be varied. Responsible students, as well as all men and women should seek and accept the challenge of occupations that help them to realize their goals in life. Berrien Springs High School students have achieved recognition through high standards in education. An adequate teaching staff plus modern facilities have helped to prepare students for the future. Co-operation between the students and administration is an example of the high standards we strive to attain. Our high school offers exceptional opportunities for the student to increase and enrich his life. Each one must realize that to learn is to live life at its fullest. When learning stops, progress it at a standstill; therefore, it behooves all of us to take advantage of every opportunity to learn all we can through reading, observing, and associating with people in all walks of life and nationalities. These opportunities are available at Berrien Springs High School, and every student should take full advantage of them. 10 School Board members are: Seated from left to right: Mr. Peter Rudell, Dr. Delos Drucker, Mr. Ray Unruh, Mr. Lad Stacey, Mrs. Loraine Wolcott, Mr. Ed Hass, and Mr. George Bennett. 5fie Board of Sdueation Has faced and solved a variety of school problems tbis year Additional teachers were needed as a result of an increase in state aid, which enabled the reinstatement of the vocal and instrumental music programs, as well as making possible an increase in the base salary for teachers. A second major problem of the school board trustees and officers—Lad Stacey, President; Pete Rudell, Vice-President; Lorraine Wolcott, Secretary; and Ray Unruh, Treasurer— was a campaign for the additional operating millage so necessary for the schools. The one-mill proposal was defeated, however, in the December election. A new project instigated by the board this year to promote better communication and understanding between the schools and the community is a newsletter. This reports the problems discussed at the weekly board meetings and explains the reasons for action taken by the board upon these problems. The most pressing matter at present is maintaining the quality of our school system under adverse financial conditions. It is again necessary to make cuts in the high school curriculum and in the number of teachers planned for the elementary school. Barring unforseen income, there will be no vocal or instrumental music, no organized sports or physical education and no agriculture in the high school or junior high next year, and some half-day sessions in the elementary school. MR. LEE F. AUBLE Superintendent. Western University M.A. Michigan MRS. BERTHA McCONAGHY High School Secretary MR. LESTER DIEKEMA High School Principal. National Honor Society Faculty Council Member. Hope College B.A.; Michigan State University M.A. T MR. DAVID MARKS English. Debate Club Sponsor, Thespian Club Sponsor, National Honor Society Faculty Council Member. Western Michigan University B.A. Students gain proficiency MR. DOUGLAS WATSON Journalism, English. Limelight Advisor. University of Michigan B.A., M.A. 14 John Dougan, Dave Plangger, and Jim Lee discuss an assignment for their English 11 class. in Snglisk language MISS MYRENE PLOPPER English. Junior Class Sponsor. Columbia University M.A. MRS. KAY HORTON Library Science. Freshmen Class Sponsor, Library Club Sponsor. Western Michigan University B.A. 15 MR. VICTOR KING MR. ARDICCIO DANIEL MORALES Spanish. Spanish Club Sponsor. University of San Carlos of Guatemala. Director of Guidance. German, Der Deutsche Verein Club Sponsor. West. Michigan University M.A. 3oveign languages flourisd under aSle direction 16 Second year German students seem to be enjoying their instruction in a foreign language. MR. RICHARD REAMES 3uture scientis Mary Housand, Joy Disterheft, and Rosemary Reibling gather material for a physics experiment. MR. LEO APPLEGARTH Science. Science-Math Club Sponsor, Senior Class Sponsor. Indiana University M.S. Mathematics. Freshmen Class Sponsor, Science-Mathematics Club Sponsor. WosUhh Michigan Univ nU B.S. fA S U 17 Social Studies. Student Council Sponsor, National Honor Society Faculty Council Member, Junior Varsity Basketball Coach, Varsity Track Coach. Western Michigan University B.A. Social Studies, Physical Education. Sophomore Class Sponsor, Pep Club Sponsor, Baseball Coach. Indiana University B.S. Department promotes Setter social relations Bill Metzger seems to be enjoying his soc. class. 18 MR. JOHN KEIM Band. Indiana University M.M. MR. ROBERT SILL Choir, Junior High Principal. Albion College, University of Michigan B.A., M.M.A. Music £ ac6 in curriculum MR. BERNARD ROY English, Social Studies. Head Football Coach, Varsity Basketball Coach, Varsity Club Sponsor. Western Michigan University B.S. Pep band members enjoy a jam session before performing for a basketball game. 19 Kathy Utrup, Audrey Knuth, and Nancy Bender complete their office practice assignments. learn fiasic principles MRS. EDNA BENDER Business Education. Sophomore Class Sponsor, National Honor Society Sponsor. Western Michigan University B.A. MRS. MURIEL HOLBEN Business Education. Canoe Advisor, Cheerleading Sponsor. Western Mich. University B.S. 21 MR. JOSEPH JACHIM Industrial Arts. Developmental Reading. National Honor Society Faculty Council Member. Western Michigan University B.S., M.A. Creative Skills Perfected in Vocational education MR. REXFORD KOETSIER Drafting, Speech, Driver Education. Junior Class Sponsor. Michigan State University M.A. Agriculture, Science. Future Farmers of America Club Sponsor. Western Michigan University B.S., M.A. MR. AUGUST LANGE Honors Assembly recognises accomplishments of outstanding Students Ron Ewalt receives an award from Mr. Applegarth for his excellence in Chemistry. Sandie Bennett was awarded a scholarship for $120 to Junior Col-' V lege by Mr. King. “A first” at the honors assembly was an award presented to Geremie Wall by Mrs. Bender. Geremie headed the first year typing students by typing at the amazing rate of 70 words per minute. Nancy Bender, Senior Class President, presents Mr. Lee F. Auble with the senior class gift. Sylvia McLauchlin presents Janie Holmes with the Senior Homemaking award. 3reshmm, sophomore, junior, senior . . . the classes which comprise our high school Students from Berrien Springs are encouraged to voice their opinions on many topics. Freshman may feel hesitant to “sound-off”, but senior voices can be heard throughout the entire building. Sophomores and juniors may be fanatics or just “middle-of-the-road-ers”, but each is a part of the sound that echoes in the halls. The freshman class had many activities this year. Busily they decorated the stage for graduation, purchased roses for the senior girl graduates, and held a successful dance. The arrival of class rings was the main event in the life of the sophomore boy or girl, but the selection of the style of ring held much activity as each member of the class voted for his choice. The junior class worked the hardest, worried the most, and tried to put on a better prom than the juniors the year before. To obtain money for financing the prom, the juniors sold magazine subscriptions, and they also sold candy at the basketball games. In April, ten new members were elected from the junior class to the National Honor Society. The seniors had an eventful year as they planned for graduation, chose caps and gowns and class colors. 24 Sandra Kay Archer Sharon Rose Banish Senior Class Officers seated are: Nancy Bender, President; Marrianne Calay, Secretary; Libby Smith, Student Council Representative; Janet Gorham, Vice-President; and Aud- % fc . . j J Nancy Lou Bender Sandra Gail Bennett 26 rey Knuth, Student Council Representative. Standing are: Jeff Porter, Student Council Representative; Mr. Applegarth, Sponsor; Mr. Jachim, Sponsor; and Denny Weaver, Treasurer. step towards Marion Bernadette Bynum Marianne Calay Jack Lavoid Christy 27 28 Betty Jane Koehler 29 Connie Elaine Marschke Jerry Lee Cox V Joy Diane Disterheft Richard Clark Davis Roy G. Disterheft Arthur Lee Colvin James Edward Davis Vernon Leroy Evans Lynn Felder Wayne Lee Geiger Janet Marie Gorham Lynn Felder orders graduation announcements from announcement committee members, Ted Huckabee and Libby Smith. Carole Lynn Frank Sandra Elaine Gowen 31 32 Janie Lee Holmes Mary Clare Kilpatrick Sharon Kay Justice 33 Raymond Lonnie Maruk Janet K. Mock Exchange students spending the year at B.S.H.S. are: Arthur Sutsch, Wolfgang Knobloch, Momme Thiessen, and Clare Kilpatrik. Kathleen Ann Rudell Gary Allen Schinske John Edward Rudlaff 35 Elizabeth Ann Smith Sally Ann Stover Don Charles Sindelar Momme Theissen Arthur George Sutsch Janet Marie Thomas Dennis Charles Weaver Sandie Bennett offers words of encouragement, as Joan Walton resorts to a chair to put the finishing touches on their bulletin board for government class. Elizabeth Kay Vanderboegh BIRO h YEAR ? 1 Marcus Lynn Weaver Joan Marcia Walton Joel Stebbins Whetstone 37 On Memory . . . Berrien Springs High School students were saddened by the death of Bonnie Sue Lausch on March 13, 1963. Bonnie, a popular member of the Senior class, was born on December 25. 1944, and succumbed after a lengthy illness. She received her early schooling at the Bedinger School, then transferred to the Berrien Springs Junior High School in the seventh grade. During her high school career, Bonnie was active in Pep Club, German Club, and several other organizations. She was also an able contributor and willing helper on class projects, and cheerfully accepted any responsibilities. Bonnie had a ready smile and a friendly word for everyone. To those closest to her the impact of her death leaves an immeasurable void that will not soon be filled. Senior Activities SANDRA ARCHER Choir 4; F.H.A. 1; German Club 2,3; Library Club 2; F.N.A. 3; Limelight 4 SHARON BANISH Canoe 3; Choir 4; Pep Club 4; Limelight 4 NANCY BENDER Band 1,2; Canoe 3,4; Cheerleading 3,4; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3, Student Council Rep. 2; German Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 3,4; Class President 4, Student Council Rep. 3; Student Council Parliamentarian 2; Magazine Chairman 3; J.A. Secretary 3; DAR Award 4; Girls’ State 3 SANDRA BENNETT Canoe 4; F. T. A. 2,3, Librarian 2; Pep Club 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 3; Thespians 2; Y. F. C. 1; Spanish Club 2, Vice President 2; Junior Class Secretary 3; National Honor Society 3,4, Student Council Rep. 4 DAVID BERKHOLZ Choir 2,4; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4 MARION BYNUM Canoe 4; Cheerleading 2,3,4; Debate 4; F.T.A. 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Science Math Club 3; Thespians 4; Future Nurses 3; Glee Club 2; Limelight Staff 3; Class treasurer 3 MARIANNE CALAY Band 1,2; Canoe 2,4; German Club 1,2,3,4, treasurer 3; Pep Club 1; Class President 3; Class Secretary 2,4; Debate team 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4 40 JACK CHRISTY Choir 2; Debate 3; German Club 2; Varsity Club 2,3,4, President 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 4; Track 3; Baseball 1,2 ALLEN CLARK German Club 1,2; Science Math Club 1 ARTHUR COLVIN Debate 3,4; German Club 1; Canoe 3,4, Business Manager 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Golf 3,4; Limelight 4; Thespians 4; Junior Achievement 4, President 4 JERRY COX Science Math Club 4; Track 1,2,3,4; F.F.A. 1.3; Band 1 JAMES DAVIS Band 1,2 RICHARD DAVIS Band 1,2 JOY DISTERHEFT Canoe 3,4; German Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2; Science Math Club 3, Secretary 3; Thespians 2; Future Nurses 3; National Honor Society 3,4 ROY DISTERHEFT F.F.A. 2,3,4, Treasurer 4 VERNON EVANS Band 1,2,3,4; Canoe 2; F. F. A. 4; Track 1 LYNN FELDER Science-Math Club 1,2,3,4, President 4, Student Council Rep. 3; German Club 1,2,3,4, President 4; Spanish Club 2, Secretary 2; National Honor Society 3,4, Treasurer 3,4; Pep Club 3; Canoe 3,4; Class Treasurer 2 CAROLE FRANK Choir 2,4; German Club 1,2,3; Library Club 4; Pep Club 2,3,4 WAYNE GEIGER Choir 1,2,4, Vice President 4; Varsity Club 3,4, Vice President 4; Basketball 1,2,3.4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1.2,3,4 JANET GORHAM Band 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; German Club 1,2,3,4, Student Council Rep. 4; Science Math Club 3; Class Vice President 3,4; Canoe Staff 4, Editor 4 SANDRA GOWEN Limelight Staff 4 TOLLI GRAPIS Canoe 3; Debate 3; Ping-Pong Club President 3; Basketball 1,2; Football 1,2,4; Baseball 2 DIANE GREEN Band 1,2; Cheerleading 1,2; Debate 4; Pep Club 1,2; Thespians 2; Spanish Club 2; Limelight 3; Student Council Rep. 1 JOE HENNIP Band 1,2,3; F.T.A. 1,2,3,4. Parliamentarian 3, President 4; German Club 1; Science Math Club 4, Vice President 4 CHERYL HETTINGER Canoe 4; Choir 2,4; Pep Club 2; Limelight 3,4 JUDY HOGUE Canoe 1,2; Choir 4, Student Council Rep.; Class Vice President 2; Debate 3; Limelight Staff 3; German Club 2,3; Pep Club 1,4 JANIE HOLMES Canoe 4; Choir 2,4, Secretary 4; F.H.A. 1,2,3,4, President 3, Vice President 4, Reporter 2; Pep Club 4; Thespians 2,3,4; Limelight 3,4 TED HUCKABEE Transferred 4; Choir 4; Football 4; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Varsity Club 4 ROGER IRBY Basketball 1,2; Track 2 JUDY JONES Choir 4, treasurer 4; Student Council rep. 3; Pep Club 2,3,4; Limelight Staff 3,4; Cheerleading 4; Band 1,2 SHARON JUSTICE Pep Club 3; Library Club; Limelight Staff 4; Choir 4 SALLY KESTERKE Library Club 4, President 4; Limelight Staff 3 AUDREY KNUTH Canoe Staff 3,4; Choir 1,2,4; Limelight Staff 4; Thespians 4; Debate 2; Student Council Rep. 1,4, Parlimen-tarian 4; Pep Club 1,2,3, Secretary-Treasurer 4 JAMES KOEBEL Limelight Staff 4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council Rep. 4; Travel Club 4463” 1,2,3, Vice President 1,2,3; F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, President 4 BETTY KOEHLER Library Club 3,4, Vice President 4; Pep Club 3 MARCINA KRONE Canoe 2,4; Choir 4; F.H.A. 1.2, Reporter 2; F.T.A. 1; F.N.A. 3,4; German Club 1,2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Science Math Club 3; Thespians 1,2, Limelight 1st semester MICHAEL KRONE F.F.A. 1,2,3,4, Reporter 4; Limelight 4 BONNIE LAUSCH German Club 2,3; Pep Club 2,3 CHARLOTTE LEGUS Limelight Staff 4 GEORGE LUDWIG TOM McBAIN Band 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2 TERRY McGATH Band 1,2,3,4, President 4; Choir 1; Varsity Club 4; Junior Achievement 4, Treasurer 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Tennis 2 CONNIE MARSCHKE Limelight Staff 3; Canoe Staff 3,4. Assistant Business Manager 4; Pep Club 1; Student Council Rep. 2; Travel Club “63’' 1,2,3, Secretary 2,3 RAYMOND MARUK F.F.A. 1,23,4; Varsity Club 4; Football 2,3,4 JANE MEAD Canoe Staff 4; Pep Club 1,2,3; Future Nurses 3; German Club 1,2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Science Math Club 3; Treasurer 3 BILL METZGER JANET MOCK Library Club 4, Secretary 4 LINDA NACE Choir 4; F.T.A. 1; F.N.A. 2,3; German Club 2,3; Library Club 2,3,4, Secretary 4, Reporter 3 SHARON PAGELS F.H.A. 2; Library Club 1,2,3,4, Secretary 4; Pep Club 1,2,3 JEFF PORTER Canoe Staff 3; Debate 3; German Club 2,3; Student Council Rep. 1,2,4, President 1st semester 4; Golf 2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4; Football 13,3,4; Basketball 1 MIKE PORTER German Club 1,2,3,4; Science Math Club 2,3,4; Varsity Club 2,3,4, Treasurer 4; Basketball 2,4; Football 1,3,4; Baseball 1,4; Track 2,3 KATHY RUDELL Canoe Staff 4; Limelight 3; Pep Club 1,2,3 41 JOHN RUDLAFF F.F.A. 1,2,3.4 DORIS RUSCH Band 1.2.3.4; Canoe 3,4; F. T. A. 1,2.-3,4, Historian 2,3; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Pep Band 3 GARY SCHINSKE Debate 3; F.T.A. 1; German Club 1,2; Football 1,2,4; Tennis 3; Science Math Club 2; Pep Club 1; Ping Pong Club 3; Travel Club “63” 1,2,3; Class President 2; Limelight Staff 4 DON SINDELAR F.F.A. 1,2,3; Band 1; Ping Pong Club 3; Science Math Club 4 ELIZABETH SMITH Canoe 3; Choir 4; F. T. A. 1; German Club 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4, President 3; Class Student Council Rep. 3,4; National Honor Society 3,4, Vice President 4 SALLY STOVER Canoe 1,4; Debate 4; Thespians 4; Limelight 3 JANET THOMAS German Club 2; Library Club 4; Limelight 3.4; Choir 4 KATHLEEN UTRUP Pep Club 1; Library Club 2,3; Band 1; Choir 4 ELIZABETH VANDERBOEGH Band 1,2,4; Library Club 1,2, Vice President 2; Pep Club 2 JOAN WALTON Band 1,2,3,4, Librarian 1,2, Treasurer 3, Band Student Leader 4; Canoe 4; Choir 4; German Club 1,2,3,4; Science Math Club 3; Future Nurses Club 3.4 DENNIS WEAVER Band 1,2,3,4, Vice President 3; Canoe 4; Choir 1,4, President 4; Debate 3; F. T. A. 1,2,3,4, President 3, Treasurer 1, Student Council Rep. 4; German Club 1,2,3,4, Parliamentarian 4; Science Math Club 3.4; Ping Pong Club 3; Basketball 1,2; Freshman Class Treasurer; Senior Class Treasurer; Sophomore Student Council Rep. MARK WEAVER German Club 1,2,3,4, President 3, Vice President 4; F.T.A. 1,2,3, Parliamentarian 2; Science Math Club 4, Student Council Rep. 4; Band 1,-2,3,4, President 4; Basketball 1,2,3; Track 3,4; Choir 1,4; Student Council Rep. 3,4, Vice President 3; Class Vice President 1 JOEL WHETSTONE Band 1,2; German Club 1,2,3; Golf 3; Baseball 1,2; Debate 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Student Council Rep. 3; Class President 1; Football 1,2,3,4; Varsity Club 3,4 GRETCHEN WHITNEY Library Club 1; Spanish Club 2; Junior Achievement 4 HAROLD ZELMER F.F.A. 1,2; Football 2; Track 3 ROBERTA ZINN Band 1,2; Canoe Staff 2; Cheerleading 1; Choir 4, Student Director 4; Pep Club 1,2; Spanish Club 2; Travel Club “63” 1,2,3; Thespians 1,2; Class Secretary 1, Limelight Staff 3 MARY KILPATRICK German Club 4; F.T.A. 4; National Honor Society 4 WOLFGANG KNOBLOCH German Club 4; National Honor Society 4 MOM ME THIESSEN German Club 4; Track 4; National Honor Society 4 ARTHUR SUTSCH German Club 4; Science Math Club 4; National Honor Society 4 C. Ammerman M. Appelget J. Baber J. Baber B. Berwick F. Benson J. Bolin M. Brown S. Burge M. Caranci S. Christy D. Cox L. Custard L. Davis juniors supplement prom funds witfi proceeds from tde eonsession stand J. Dean G. DcView G. Dew W. Dew J. Dougan B. Edwards B. Flippo V. Floyd K. French R. Freund P Gill T. Gossard S. Griffendorf-D. Gulliver W. Hance S. Hettinger D. Hinchman 43 E. Hoffner L. Holmes M. Housand C. Jessup J. Jones D. Kauffman M. Kelly A. Kesterke M. Klug M. Knuth C. Holhoff K. Krause D. Lausch D. Layman J. Lee J. Lentz Junior Class Officers seated are: Margie Knuth, Student Council Representative; Joe Prillwitz, Vice-President; Scott Christy, President; Joyce Zech, Secretary; and D. Letcher R. Lohraff J. McNally S. Maddux N. Maier F. Mann E. Mastin T. Matheny C. Merrill M. Metz L. Monaghan S. Nace R. Neidlinger R. Parks D. Plangger D. Platt J. Poole A. Porter J. Prillwitz L. Quells G. Reed B. Schlutt C. Schulz R. Sherburn Pam Gill, Treasurer. Standing are: Miss Plopper, Sponsor; Mary Wetzel, Student Council Representative; Joanne McNally, Student Council Representative; and Mr. Koetiser, Sponsor. A. Sisson M. Slocum C. Solomon D. Stark J. Stevenson J. Stover D. Stroud L. Vanderboegh A. Weaver D. Wire S. Wyman J. Zech P. Zech B. Zelmer P. Zelmer E. Zielke 45 E. Adams R. Adams P. Airgood E. Alden S. Alden B. Allred P. Alten L. Archer L. Bailey D. Baker M. Barker D. Baum G. Bledsoe G. Boehm A. Bolin D. Borst E. Bowering D. Brant lUiffi eager anticipation, 46 L. Bridges R. Brightbill C. Burch L. Busse G. Caranci A. Chase G. Christner G. Christy K. Colvin S. Crapsey L. Custard A. Dargus D. Davis M. Davis J. Dean V. Dillon B. Disterheft K. Dougan H. Ellis H. Ewalt J. Faulkner I. Floyd D. Fox K. Fritz J. Gowen D. Green R. Greulich C. Hand J. Hanson J. Hamer Sophomores await the arrival oj their chssrings. G. Hass J. Hoopingamer P. Howell D. Hubbell J. Huckabee D. Ingram Sophomore Class Officers seated are: Gersteen Bledsoe, Treasurer; Julie Dean, Secretary; Glen Hass, President; Sylvia Mc-Lauchlin, Vice-President; Jean Fulkner, Student Council Representative; and Bryna Sorkin, Student Council Representative. Standing are: Mrs. Bender, Sponsor; and Dale McConaghy, Student Council Representative. 47 K. Irby S. Irby J. Jasper L. Jasper J. Jones S. Kiger D. Kilgore J. King E. Klug M. Krause S. Krause C. Lausman D. Layman W. Layman P. Loggains D. McConaghy S. McLauchlin K. Marske P. Maruk V. Matheny S. Mead L. Mendenhall T. Merrill D. Metzger D. Moody D. Moore D. Peek V. Piarowski C. Place L. Plumb 48 H. Poole M. Prillwitz G. Pultz S. Reitz W. Rose J. Roy B. Rudell C. Shearer C. Sherwood G. Shoop D. Smith D. Snyder B. Sorkin D. Stark R. Stover D. Thomas D. Utrup G. Wall G. Wallace K. Waters J. Wiltfong 49 P. Airgood D. Baber E. Baker S. Baker C. Bauer S. Beeney E. Bennett D. Bixby R. Blaylock L. Bolin V. Bolin 3reshmen strive (or J. Busby C. Calay V. Cote M. Dougan M. Drucker M. Easterling S. Eggleston M. Eppic M. Ewalt B. Crapsey T. Danles D. Davenport D. Dobbins J. Dotson 50 C. Fisk P. Fisk D. Flagel N. Flippo A. Fortson J. Fox scholastic achievement. J. Kener M. Kenton K. Kesterkc K. Kesterke K. Kesterke R. Kesterke 51 B. Kettlehut R. Kingsafer C. Koebel V. Kroetz J. Lange T. Lausch A. Layman D. Layman K. Lord S. McCarroll S. McGath P. McPeek D. Mann J. Marschke L. Mastin C. Mierau S. Moore K. Ordiome N. Ordiome P. Ostrom T. Pearce R. Pesek T. Porter C. Richter C. Rose D. Roy J. Rudcll G. Morlock H. Moyer G. Ordiorne 52 K. Rudcll L. Rusch J. Rydwelski L. Schmidt F. Shafer G. Shafer K. Shearer J. Shelton T. Sink J. Slusher G. Solomon J. Stephenson I. Story B. Stover R. Vandenburg L. Vanderboegh C. Warsko S. Weaver The Freshmen Class Officers are as follows: Standing, left to right: Grace Morlock, President; Mr. Reams, class sponsor; Phil Fisk, Student Council Representative; Tim Whetstone, Vice President, and Roger Kesterke, Student Council Representative. Seated are: Sharon Weaver, Student Council Representative; Diana Mann, Treasurer; Betsy Bennett, Secretary; and Standing: Mrs. Horton, class sponsor. J. Wetzel T. Whetstone C. White D. Whitney P. Wolcott 53 Sports a ndSpecial Add to Extra curricular activities added zip and zest to our active school year. With a strong display of school spirit the Berrien Springs sports fans were found at each basketball and football game cheering for our hard working team. Enthusiastic cheerleaders were as much a part of the game as the players themselves. Homecoming was an activity enjoyed by all. Various clubs and classes combined efforts to assemble floats and enter them in the annual contest. Our debate team was successful in winning the district championship after months of difficult work and preparation. Basketball, football, debate, golf, homecoming ... all of these and many more added to make our school year complete and to give the student an activity in which he could participate. Participation in a sport or special activity has always been encouraged for the students of Berrien Springs High School, because it is felt that the experience gained in working and co-operating with our fellow students will be an invaluable asset in later life as we take our places as leaders in the community. 54 ••■ . Connie Marschke and Judy Jones, candidates for Homecoming Queen, smile as they leave the half-time festivities. Petite Queen Joy Disterheft has a smile on her face after being presented with the title of 1962 Homecoming Queen. Vivacious Seniors, Roberta Zinn and Diane Green, complete the Homecoming court. Making their first appearance of the season, the Shamrock Marching Band forms a welcoming line for the players as they come onto the field. reigns over Homecoming festivities. One of the most exciting events of the 1962-63 school year was the annual Homecoming festivities sponsored by the Student Council. The festivities occurred during the week of September 31 to October 5. The central theme, chosen by the Student Council was “Wash Out Lakeshore.” Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m. students met at the junior high school to form a Shake Dance. Students ran through the streets following the band which led them to Sylvester Field where the coach and players addressed the students before a huge bon fire. Class and club committees commenced with the planning and supervision of work on their floats weeks in advance, and proudly presented them in the parade on Friday afternoon. The student body voted for five candidates for Homecoming Queen among the senior girls. The five were Roberta Zinn, Connie Marschke, Judy Jones, Diane Green, and Joy Disterheft. These five girls, the floats, the Berrien Springs High School marching band, and the cheerleaders riding with the varsity football team on fire engines all took part in a parade supervised by Dennis Weaver, chairman of Homecoming activities. The band made its first public appearance of the year, marching on the field in a block formation. The Junior Class float won first prize, Sophomore’s second, Senior’s third, and Freshman’s fourth. Miss Pat Schinske, Homecoming Queen of 1962, crowned Joy Disterheft as Homecoming Queen! Wayne Geiger was announced King at the Homecoming Dance following the game. Wayne Geiger and Joy Disterheft, Homecoming King and Queen, pause for a moment at the post-game dance. 57 9 u N 0 0 R 3 C 0 A 5 P £ A C s 3 0 R S 5 Spirited Seniors combined their efforts to capture third prize. The winning Junior float displays the theme “Wring Out Lake-shore”. A great deal of determination resulted in a beautiful float which brought second prize to the Sophomores. 58 Sfio United States should join in forming a common Winners of the third straight District Debate Championship are, from left to right: Joe Whetstone, Jack Christy, Marianne Calay, and Art Colvin. market among the nations of the Western hemisphere Standing, left to right: Diane Gulli- stone, Art Colvin, Sally Stover, and ver, Marion Bynum, Marianne Calay, Diane Green make preparations for and Jack Christy. Seated: Joe Whet- future debates. Terry McGath, Gretchen Whitney, and Mike Krone look over a monthly business magazine. junior Achievers earn Diane Gulliver and Liz Zielke find J. A. an enlightening experience. Six Star Achievers, the club to which Marcina Krone, Nancy Bender, and Linda McGath belong, was chosen company of the year. 60 The company to which Art Colvin and Tom Gossard belonged manufactured bellows. good business fundamentals Junior Achievement Companies now exist on a national scale. The companies are under the sponsorship of area businessmen, who serve as advisors. J.A.’s purpose is to acquaint teenagers with the fundamentals of free enterprise. Membership in a Jr. Achievement Company requires that a high school student have some experience in the commercial and vocational areas, and is opened to all qualified junior and senior students. The students establish and operate their own companies. The first step in forming a company is selecting their board of directors. The next major questions to be solved is naming the company and deciding the product and its price. To cover initial operating cost the students issue and sell stocks. Thru a process of trial and error the students develop and manufacture their products, with the advice of their businessmen sponsors. Here they encounter on a small scale some of the problems a company realizes, and they work out the best solutions. Every student has an opportunity to provide his share of the work and ideas which go into achieving a successful business. After successfully manufacturing the product, the final phase is selling it to the public. They do this in various ways, from door-to-door salesmanship to finding an established retailer who will display and help them promote their product. The students try to include all phases of business operations in the companies. A significant part of this is figuring the payroll. Every participant receives a nominal wage in accordance with the work time he puts into the project. At the end of May the companies are d'ssolved. It it has been a profitable program each stock holder receives a dividend. J.A. isn’t all work and no play, though. It provides an excellent opportunity for teenagers to meet others as well as to become efficient business people. The year is climaxed by a banquet in May. Outstanding Jr. Achievers also attend regional and national conventions during the summer. Representatives from five schools in our area including the Emmanuel Missionary Academy, Buchanan, Brandywine, South Bend St. Joe Catholic and Berrien Springs participate in these J.A. activities. The participating students from our school this year are: Liz Zielke, Nancy Bender, Diane Gulliver, Gretchen Whitney, Marcina Krone, Gary Schinske, Tom Gossard, Terry McGath, Linda McGath, and Art Colvin. 61 German club members enjoy a little “track-work during a game of poor house at the annual German club Fasching Fest. 3asching climaxes Qevman clu6 activities Fasching, an annual German festival much like Mardi Gras, was sponsored by the German Club on February 26. The party began with games and a limbo contest followed by the presentation of awards for the best costumes. Members of the entertainment committee then performed in a few comedy skits which were enjoyed by all present. Refreshments, consisting of milk, cheese, and meats, were then served. Limbo lower now, Mark. Wolfgang Knobloch anrl t . u i • u . • anu Lynn Felder keep right „ rea ?h M- Kfag, custodian for the nmg, pushes h.s broom fa thJr dircction. eve- Dramatics group presents ffie p au Uur Oown The play Our Town, by Thornton Wilder, was presented by the dramatics group on November 14, 15, “Hold still!” suggests the sentiments of Margie Knuth as she applies Carol Sue Kolhoff’s mak©-up. and 16 at Berrien Springs High School. On the 17th, the cast journeyed to Brandywine High School and performed the play there. Our Town consists of three acts—Youth. Marriage, and Death—and its outstanding characteristic is the almost complete absence of scenery. A “stage manager” gives the background for the various scenes by speaking directly to the audience. The obvious theme of the play is life in a small town seen through two neighboring families, but there is a deeper significance which is brought out particularly in the last act, that people are never truly aware of how wonderful life is. Faculty advisor for the play was Mr. Marks, with Joanne McNally serving as student director. Play cast: Standing, left to right: Joyce Zech, Corky Ammerman, Mike Caranci, Art Colvin, Arthur Sutsch, Barb Bennick, Betsy Bennett, Carla Merrill. Second row, seated: Linda McGath, Carol Sue KolhofT, Jack Dean, and Tom Gossard. First row: Jim Mich-eal, Charlene White, Frank Mann, Carol Lausman, Ken Waters, Ray Brightbill, and student director, Joanne McNally looks on as Donna Hubbell and Larry Davis rehearse. Top graduating senior is Lynn Felder with a 3.95 average. Tied for second are Mark Weaver and Joe Whetstone with a 3.794 average. Berrien’s Best are Recognised Marianne Calay Denny Weaver Roberta Zinn Frank Libby Smith Carole National Honor Society’s Banquet is a Success Retiring National Honor Society members plan Honors Banquet. Members seated around the table from left to right are Nancy Bender, Denny Weaver, Joy Disterheft, Libby Smith, Sandie Bennett, Marianne Calay, Mark Weaver, and Lynn Felder. New Senior members inducted into the National Honor Society are sitting, left to right: Janet Gorham, Audrey Knuth, Marcina Krone, Jane Mead, Roberta Zinn. Honorary members are Clare Kilpatrick, Wolfgang Knobloch, Arthur Sutsch, and Momme Thiessen. Junior members standing are Barb Bennik, Scott Christy, Pam Gill, Cathy Jessup, Alan Kesterke, Marge Knuth, Joanne McNally, John Stover, Mary Wetzel, and Joyce Zech. Prom theme is Mississippi Moonlight Southern Colonial Mansion highlights this year’s prom. Denny Weaver reads a graduation card while his brother Mark pours over his Salutatory address. 70 i A ___________________________ Seniors hear Commencement Address given by Mr. John Carter. L Seniors bow heads in moment of reverence. • IK Seniors take final step to the strains of Pomp and Circumstance. Sally Stover signs Wolfgang Knob-loch’s autograph book as Marianne Calay, Berta Zinn, Arthur Sutch, Mike Porter, and Terry McGath look on. 72 Seniors Sid farewell to 13 years of learning No more pencils, no more books, no more teachers— and so on echoes the advice of valedictory speaker Lynn Felder. Mark Weaver gives useful advice in his salutatory address. Baseball team meets tougb competition in Blossom Conference Ted Huckabee scoops up a well-hit ground ball. . - •- Pitcher, Mike Porter, casts a shrewd glance towards first base as he pre- 4 pares to make his delivery. W Pool takes his batter’s stance as Greulich prepares to catch the ball during a practice game. 74 First row: Don Green, Larry Busse, Mike Eppic, Wally Rose, Danny Bixby, David Flagel, Bill Gruelich. Second row: Mr. Phillips, Ted Huckabee, John Poole, Howard Moyer, Mike Porter and Ed Adams, Charles Hand , Manager. New Coacfi Sets 3asf Pace for Basefia I 5eam 75 Track team members are: First row, left to right: John Wtezel, Jim Keobel, Tim Porter, Scott Christy, Larry Archer, Tom McBain, Vernon Evona, and Mark Weaver. Second row: Coach Taiclet, Ron Ewalt, Roger Irby, Bruce Stover, Mommie Thiessen, Ron Rota, Leslie Bolin, Jim Huchabee, and Jerry Cox. Upperclassmen prove to he asset to this year's trach team Berrien Springs 35Vfe Buchanan Berrien Springs 37 Buchanan Berrien Springs 46 Coloma Berrien Springs 57 Cassopolis Berrien Springs 28 Lakeshore Berrien Springs 73 Eau Claire Berrien Springs 34 Cassopolis 76 9 Brandywine 50 62% 52 81 39 Bridgman 2AVz 51 Brandywine 52 Senior Jim Koebel was Shamrocks leading pole vaulter. Momme Thiessen, German Exchange Student, enters into conference track competition. Leslie Bolin exerts himself as he hurls shot put. 77 Qolj lends variety to sc iool sports’ curriculum Golf team members are—standing, left to right: Bob Pesek, Jack Dean, John Stover, and Dave Plannger; kneeling are Paul Wolcott, and Ray Brightbill. ch eerleaders Boost School Spirit Varsity Cheerleaders, left to right, bottom: Judy Jones, Margie Knuth, Marion Bynum, jumping left to right: Cathy Jessup, Nancy Bender, and Pam Gill demonstrate their precision skill. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are from left to right: Linda Custard, Denise Borst, Joyce Zech, and Julie Dean. The Varsity Football Players are: First row, left to right: Jim Roy, Manager, Scott Christy, Dick Stroud, Darrell Lausch, Tom Zelmer, Jack Christy, Jeff Porter, Tolli Grapis, Glen Hass, and Charles Hand, Manager. Second row: Allen Zech, Mike Metz, Jim Huckabee, John Wetzel, Gary Caranci, John Stover. Joe Whetstone, Ray Maruk, Sam Burge, Dave Platt, Terry McGath, and Dwayne Moore. Third row: Ken McNeely, Assistant Coach, Mike Porter, Dick Silverthorn, Assistant Coach, Ted Huckabee, Tom Gossard, Art Weaver, Bill Schlutt, Allen Kesterke, Wayne Geiger, Jack Dean, Don Letcher, Head Coach, Barney Roy, and Tim Porter, Manager. Varsity fias tougfi season VARSITY SCOREBOARD Opponent We They Hartford Indians 27 0 Coloma Comets 12 20 Buchanan Bucks 0 38 Lakeshore Lancers 7 12 Brandywine Bobcats 19 6 St. Johns Irish 20 21 Cassopolis Rangers 7 13 Decatur 26 0 80 Senior Tackle: Jeff Porter Senior Guard: Joe Whetstone in new conference This year, the first for organized athletics in the new Blossomland Conference, was a tough and rewarding one for the Shamrocks. A highly competitive spirit and team attitude were very obvious in pre-season practice. The team fielded the familiar singlewing formation, which was initiated last year by Coach Roy, in the opening contest against Hartford. Superior blocking and tackling provided the edge as the Shamrocks blasted the Indians. The team then fumbled a close one to Coloma on a cold and rainy evening and on the next Friday were overrun by a much larger Buchanan squad. Berrien, taking this lesson to heart, prepared for a highly regarded Lakeshore team which just managed to squeeze by on the dazzling running of their all-state dash man. The Rocks regained their composure to mangle Brandywine and were surprised by St. Johns and their second-half rally. Cassopolis took a close game from the team, which was never outplayed, as was shown in their next week’s trampling of the Raiders from Decatur. Joe Whetstone and Wayne Geiger were named co-captains for the year, and Ted Huckabee and Joe Whetstone were named as members of the All-Blossomland team. Berrien’s men move in to prevent Lakeshore Lancers from advancing. 81 82 83 Wayne Geiger, pushing forward, gives Shamrocks another first down against Lancers. Ted Huckabee, Berrien’s left half back, battles for the extra point at the Berrien Springs-Lakeshore game. Senior Right Halfback: Tom Zelmer Don Letcher (88) makes a quick tackle as the Lake-shore Lancers dash for another touchdown. 84 85 The Junior Varsity are: First row, left to right: Larry Janke, Bill Crapsey, Gary Unruh, Danny Bixby, Dale Layman, Lester Schmidt, and Mike Dougan. Second row: Ronnie Roth, Walley Rose, Rick Dougan, Tim Whetstone, Phil Fisk, Roger Kersterke, Jim Dotson, Larry Busse, Keith Rudell, John Kener, and Dick Kingsafer. Third row: Coach Silverthorne, Dick Vandenburg, Jim Roy, Howard Moyer, Glen Solomon, Steve Beeny, Bruce Stover, Joe Prillwitz, Dale McConaghy, and Coach McNeeley. s quad faces rough conference competition JUNIOR VARSITY SCORES Opponent We They Coloma Comets 12 6 Lakeshore Lancers 17 19 Brandywine Bobcats 14 12 St. John’s Irish 32 12 Cassopolis Rangers 6 19 Fairplain 20 0 86 Don Letcher (14) grabs a rebound while Jim Koebel and Jack Christy look on. VARSITY BASKETBALL SCOREBOARD Date Opponent We They Nov. 27 St. Johns Irish 52 61 Nov. 30 Bridgman Bees 67 61 Dec. 7 Buchanan Bucks 51 77 Dec. 21 Hartford Indians 64 73 Dec. 28 Bridgman Bees 45 70 Jan. 4 Lakeshore Lancers 56 46 Jan. 11 Cassopolis Rangers 47 63 Jan. 12 Edwardsburg Eddies 68 58 Jan. 18 Coloma Comets 60 93 Jan. 22 Brandywine Bobcats 75 67 Jan. 25 Buchanan Bucks 52 61 Feb. 1 Brandywine Bobcats 65 74 Feb. 8 Lakeshore Lancers 49 58 Feb. 15 Cassopolis Rangers 59 78 Feb. 22 Coloma Comets 58 85 Mar. 1 Hartford Indians 57 61 Mar. 5 Buchanan Bucks 59 72 Good crowd enjoys the roominess of our new gym. Standing, left to right: Bill Schlutt, Ted Huckabee, Dale Mc-Conaghy, Jim Koebel, Darrall Lausch, John Stover, Don Letcher, Art Weaver, Wayne Geiger, Mike Porter, Alan Kes-terke, Dave Plangger, Mike Caranci, Joe Whetstone, and Jack Christy; Kneeling: John Dougan, Coach Roy, and Jim Micael. Determination and Desire-------keynotes to Skamrock victories Roy’s boys leave Shamrock court during the half-time session of the Berrien Springs-Brandywine game. The Shamrocks played under two distinct handicaps this year— playing in a new conference in which most of the schools were much larger, and being greatly out-sized by the opponents. The team dropped the opening engagement with St. Johns and then took Bridgman in a close contest. Buchanan looked the part of league champions as they stunned the Shamrocks, but Berrien recovered to win over an extremely tall Brandywine team. The Indians of Hartford clipped the Rocks, and then Bridgman avenged an earlier loss. Berrien beat Lakeshore, lost to Cassop-olis, and then smashed Edwardsburg for the last win of the season. The size problem plagued the team for the rest of the season as “Barney’s Boys” lost the remaining seven games. The game with Buchanan during this string, however, was an exception. The team led through much of the game and was never left in the wake. The Bucks barely managed to pull this one out, as Berrien gave their finest performance of the regular season. The team played Buchanan again in the first game of the district tournament and it again was a contest of Berrien’s hustle and desire against Buchanan’s greater size and shooting. The score was close for three quarters but once more a last quarter splurge won it for the opposition. Don Letcher made the All-District Tournament team. CJoffa 23 - S - A - S M Varsity basketball cheerleaders are: Seated, left to right: Margie Knuth and Nancy Bender. Standing: Cathy Senior Guard: Jack Christy me Junior Varsity Team includes: Mr. Taiclet, Coach; Kneeling, left to right: Jim Roy, Manager, Wally Rose, Jim Huckabee, Larry Busse, Bob Rudell, and Don Kilgore. Standing: Jon Hamer, Howard Moyer, Glen Hass, Gary Caranci, and Eddie Adams. A young team’s potential develops tfirougfi experience JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL SCORES Date Opponent We They Nov. 27 St. John’s Irish 41 47 Nov. 30 Bridgman Bees 53 40 Dec. 7 Buchanan Bucks 38 37 Dec. 21 Hartford Indians 40 45 Dec. 28 Bridgman Bees 62 52 Jan. 4 Lakeshore Lancers 50 56 Jan. 11 Cassopolis Rangers 49 44 Jan. 12 Edwardsburg Eddies 48 30 Jan. 18 Coloma Comets 40 49 Jan. 22 Brandywine Bobcats 67 54 Jan. 25 Buchanan Bucks 34 42 Feb. 1 Brandywine Bobcats 56 55 Feb. 8 Lakeshore Lancers 57 65 Feb. 15 Cassopolis Rangers 63 67 Feb. 22 Coloma Comets 45 52 Mar. 1 Hartford Indians 45 65 Berrien’s center (34) Howard Moyer tries for a basket and is fouled. attic Rock's Have taste of victory Gordy Boehm and Jon Har-ner try desperately to steal the ball from Lancer player. Members of the Freshman basketball team are: Kneeling, left to right: Danny Baber, Jerry Fulbright, John Wetzel, Mike Dougan, Larry Janke, and Bill Gruelich. Standing, First row: Coach Ken McNeely, Bill Crapsey, Tim Porter, Dan Bixby, Dan House, Tim Whetstone, David Flagel, Gary Unruh, Phil Fisk, and Warren Hand. Standing, Second row: Paul Wolcott, Dick Vandenburg, Glen Soloman, Larry Rusch, Steve Beeney, Bruce Stover, and Roger Kesterke. Participation in clubs broadens tbe “The meeting will now come to order!” shouts the President above the din of assembled students. And so begins another meeting of one of the various clubs of our high school, where students voice their opinions and authority in their own organizations. Here we hear the student sounds, not merely as students but as leaders, followers and doers, all of which play a significant role in a successful club. At Berrien Springs High School membership in organizations provides yet another area for the student’s development. Membership in a club provides students not only with recreational opportunities, but also educational opportunities. Students are given an opportunity through these extra-curricular activities to “let off steam” and relax a little from the rigors of an academic schedule. New friendships and interests flourish in a casual atmosphere of laughter and carefree enjoyment. Many of these organizations have evolved from school subjects. Through these organizations the students may cultivate a greater interest in these areas. The students gain greater knowledge in these areas while learning to accept responsibility and learning to work together effectively. Others have resulted merely from students’ interests, yet provide similar benefits. student’s educational scope 94 The German Club members are: First row, left to right: Joy Disterheft, Carla Merrill, Cathy Jessup, Sue Crapsey, Sally Mead, Rae Ann Adams, Kande Colvin, Pam Gill, Marianne Calay, Glen Shoop, Darrel Davis, and Connie Schultz. Second row: Kathy Marske, Linda McGath, Sylvia McLauchlin, Mark Weaver, Clare Kilpatrick, Rosemary Reibling, John Stover, Jane Mead, Jean Faulkner, Robert Greulich, Ann Dargus, and Mike Porter. Third row: Bonnie Lausch, Libby Smith, Janet Gorham, Jackie Jones, Jeff Porter, Dale McConaghy, Dick Wire, Joe Prillwitz, and Ruth Sherburn. Fourth row: Jack Dean, Tom Gossard, Frank Benson, Ronnie Roth, Dave Plangger, Alan Kesterke, Jim Lee, Janet Lentz, and Denis Borst. Fifth row: Ron Ewalt, Denny Weaver, Joanne McNally, Lynn Felder, Jean Stevenson, Glen Hass, Helen Ellis, Joann Hoopingarner, and Sandy Wyman. New Qernun Club members bring record prices German club officers are: Jane Mead, treasurer; Joy Disterheft, secretary; Lynn Felder, president; Mr. Victor King, sponsor; Mark Weaver, vice president; Tom Gossard, parliamentarian; and Janet Gorham, student council representative. The new German Club members are: First row, left to right: Sharon Weaver, Charlene White, Marilyn Klug, Diane Mann, Bonnie Disterheft, Sandy Garralets, Sandy McGath, Martha Drucker, Jackie Fox, Betsy Bennett. Second row: Bill Gruelich, Roger Kesterke, David Flagel, Tim Porter, Scott Christy, Bob Pesek, Steve Reitz, Danny Bixby, Tim Whetstone, Ray Brightbill. Third row: Carol Richter, Liz Zielke, Marcella Brown, Mary Lou Ewalt, Vera Kroetz, Ingrid Story, Teri Sink. Fourth row: Dewayne Moore, Jim Lange, Bruce Stover, Dick Vandenburg, Gary Wallace, Howard Moyer. at annua slave auction Der Deutsche Verein has sponsored a variety of activities this year to promote the knowledge of German culture and customs. Shortly after the end of the first six-weeks period, a “Slave Auction” was held as a prelude to a week of initiation in which new members were required to serve the “masters” to whom they were sold. In November, on the annual trip to the German sector of Chicago, members ate Wienerschnitzel in a German restaurant and shopped and practiced their German in the stores. St. Nicholas Abend was celebrated on December fourth. It included an excellent dinner, games, a visit from St. Nicholas, the German equivalent of Santa Claus, and was concluded by the singing of Christmas carols. A costume party is held in March as a celebration of Fasching, which is similar to the Mardi Gras. Throughout the year Der Deutsche Verein sponsored German movies at the Berry Theater at three-week intervals. Gone once—twice—sold! Jeff Porter auctioneer chalks up another sale as Scott Christy goes for a high price. 97 First row, left to right: Lynn Felder and Arthur Sutsch. Second row: Mr. Reames, Sponsor, Mark Weaver, Denny Weaver, Scott Christy, Ron Ewalt, and Mike Porter. Third row: Jean Faulkner, Dale McConaghy, and Larry Custard. Fourth row: Robert Greulich and John Dougan. Projects add interest to Science and Math CluS activities The Science and Mathematics Club originated for the purpose of expanding knowledge and interest in the fields of science and mathematics. At the first meeting of the club, all members present unanimously agreed that a new constitution should be prepared and adopted. Lynn Felder was chosen temporary chairman and throughout the next few meetings the constitution was the principal topic. First row, left to right: Carol Sue Kolhoff, and Dick Wire. Second row: Lester Schmidt, Gary Wallace, Andy Layman, John Stover, and Pam Goeres. Third row: Joe Hennip, James King, Don Sindelar, Ray Brightbill, Linda McGath, Randy Hinkle, Jim Micheal, and Mr. Apple-garth, Sponsor. Next it was agreed that new club officers should be elected. The results were: Lynn Felder, President; Joseph Hennip, Vice-President; Jean Faulkner, Secretary-Treasurer; Ronald Ewalt, Equipment Manager; and Mark Weaver, Student Council Representative. The monthly meetings are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. These meetings consist of the usual business matters, and of an open lab for students who wish to continue their special projects in their fields of interest. The Library club members are: First row, left to right: Betty Koehler, Sally Jo Kesterke, Sharon Pagels, Janet Mock, Linda Qualls, Cindy Cichonski, La Rae Plumb, and Gail Dew. Second row: Linda Nace, Vicki Piarowski, Virginia Floyd, Janet Thomas, Sharon Justice, Carole Frank, Kathy Odiome, Kathy Marske, Jean Taylor, Ann Sisson, and Thelma Danles. The immediate goal of the Library Club is to meet the needs of the students and faculty in providing library materials and services. This includes the stimulating of reading for pleasure as well as knowledge, learning how to use the library and providing printed materials needed for the various courses. Students profit from library facilities Paperback books, as well as shelf labels, and a film strip holder for the Audio-Visual Room are to be purchased from the fines of overdue books. During the course of the year, student librarians learned to operate film strip and movie projectors. Numerous social activities were planned by the club for the year, but due to the inclement weather were canceled. President—Sally Kesterke Vice-President—Betty Koehler Secretary—Sharon Pagels Treasurer—Linda Nace Student Council—Vicky Piarowske 99 Our Student Council is composed of representatives of each class and club in the high school. 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 Student Council seeks to promote a better relationship between the faculty and students at all times. It also gives practical training and experience in the understanding of our democratic form of government. The annual Homecoming Week which Denny Weaver was chairman of was sponsored by the Council. This year the Council also sponsored Sadie Hawkins Week, during which the girls were allowed to pursue the boys, and the Sadie Hawkins Dance on March 16, to which the girls invited their escorts. The Council sponsored a campaign for better care of our school. They accomplished this by placing posters at strategic points throughout the building to remind the students that they should respect their school. Members of the Student Council acted as hall monitors during the day, scheduled high school dances, and gave permission to school organizations who wished to have moneymaking projects. Student Council members are: First row, left to right: Betsy Bennett, Connie Zech, Cathy Jessup, Judy Hogue, Mary Wetzel, Byma Sorkin, Joyce Zech, Vicki Piarowski, Margie Knuth, and Roger Kesterke. Second row: Gersteen Bledsoe, Phil Fisk, Libby Smith, Denny Weaver, Allen Zech, Dale McConaghy, Audrey Knuth, Joanne McNally, Jeff Porter, Janet Gorham, and Jean Faulkner. Student Council co-ordinates student activities The F.T.A. officers are: Seated, left to right: Barb Ben-nick, vice president; Joe Hennip, president; and Darel Davis, secretary. Standing: Mr. Jachim, sponsor; Sue Ann Crapsey, treasurer; JoAnn Hoopingarner, Historian; Denny Weaver, student council representative; and Rae Ann Adams, Parliamentarian. The Robert D. Ash Chapter of the Future Teachers of America in Berrien Springs was organized in 1960. The purposes of the association are: (1) To learn about the teaching profession, its opportunities, responsibilities, and its important role in our democracy. (2) To learn how and where teachers receive their training, the cost, scholarships available, number of years required, certification requirements and standards. Membership in the association is open to any student in grades nine to twelve, who is interested in exploring teaching as a career and who has the qualities of character, personality, scholarship, and leadership essential to be a good teacher. This association is sponsored by Mr. August Lange and Mr. Joseph Jachim. 3. 5. A. memSers acquire teaching skills The F.T.A. members are: First row, left to right: Clare Kilpatrick, Sandy Wyman, Vera Krotz, Linda Monaghan, and Jimmy Michael. Second row: Betsy Bennett, Sue Ann Crapsey, Mary Hathcock, Mr. Jachim, Nancy Bender, Barb Bennick, and Paulettia Loggins. Third row: John Dougan, Rae Ann Adams, Jean Bedinger, Mary Lou Ewalt, Ray Brightbill, Mary Wetzel, Peggy Barker, Gersteen Bledsoe, Joann Hoopingarner, Martha Drucker. and Darel Davis. Fourth row: Mark Weaver, Dennis Weaver, Doris Rusch, Carol Kolhoff, Joe Hennip, and Karol Kesterke. Officers for the year were: Mary Wetzel, President; Gary Caranci, Vice-President; Audrey Knuth, Secretary-Treasurer; Joyce Zech, Student Council Representative. This year the Pep Club was under the sponsorship of Mr. Phillips. Promoting school spirit, learning new cheers, and encouraging students to cheer at the games is the purpose of the club. Pep Club boosts morale of student body This year the members of the Pep Club made signs to hang in the halls and gym before the games, which helped boost the school spirit. First row, left to right: Mary Hathcoat, Jackie Hanson, Paul-etta Loggains, Joyce Zech, Carol Sue Kolhoff, Joanne McNally, Linda McGath, Gersteen Bledsoe, Teresa Lauch, Alice Fortsen, Kathy Fisk, Sharon Banish, Pat Howell, Marion Bynum, Judy Hogue, and Judy Jones. Second row: Shelia Hettinger, Bena Niedlinger, Carol Lausman, Pat Maruk, Carol Koebel, Jan Marschke, Cindy Calay, Sandie Bennett, Nancy Bender, Audrey Knuth, Kathy Fritz, Ann Dargus, Penny Airgood, and Jackie Fox. Third row: Mr. Phillips, sponsor, Connie Zech, Bonnie Disterheft, Darlene Utrup, Linda Mendenhall, Doris Rusch, Linda Custard, Linda Jasper, Sue Al-den, Pauletta Alten, Nancy Flippo, Marcina Krone, Bonnie Lausch, and Libby Smith. Fourth row: Pat Zech, Carole Frank, Kathy Odiorne, Linda Mastin, Melody Easterling, Michey Slocum, Janet Lentz, Connie Schultz, Margie Knuth, Dawn Layman, Vicky Bennett, Donna Hubble, Janie Busby, and Claudia Mierau. Fifth row: Diane Thomas, Susie McCar-roll. Ruby Gutherie, Pauline Ostrom, Pam Goeres, Ellen Baker, Martha Krause, Cindy Burch, Pam Gill, Sandy Grif-fendorf, Julie Dean, Cathy Jessup, Mary Wetzel, and Mary Lou Housand. Sixth row: Sarah Eggleston, Kay Kesterke, Kathy Brankin, Jean Bedinger, Grace Morlock, Mary Lou Ewalt, Diane Mann, Patsy Airgood, Sandy McGath, Elaine Mastin, Laura Holmes, Sue Crapsey, and Lynn Felder. Seventh row: Glen Shoop, Jim Jones, Steve Kiger, Norma Ordiome, Gorden Boehm, Sandy Garletts, Denise Borst, Kande Colvin, Jean Faulkner, Ruth Sherburn, Dwayne Thomas, Glen Hass, and Gary Caranci. 103 The Future Nurses officers are: Seated, left to right: Denise Borst, president; Linda Monagon, vice president; Kande Colvin, secretary; and Barb Bennick, treasurer. Standing: Gersteen Bledsoe, student council representative; and Sylvia McLauchlin, reporter. New club contributes services Originally, the Future Nurses Clubs were organized with one primary goal in mind, that of promoting interest in a medical career. This goal has been fulfilled locally in the form of the Berrien Springs chapter of the Future Nurses Club, organized for the second consecutive year, and sponsored by the school’s registered nurse, Mrs. Elizabeth Custard. Plans are being made toward obtaining the National Charter for Future Nurses, making the Berrien Springs Chapter of Future Nurses a part of the national organization. Service, an outstanding goal for any club, has been one of the most important characteristics of the Future Nurses Club.’The Future Nurses designed tray favors for the patients of the Berrien County Hospital. Mrs. Borst, the present Nursing Administrator of the Berrien County Hospital, has been a guest speaker on several occasions, and has lectured the Future Nurses on the many different aspects of a medical career. When a member of the club becomes sixteen she is eligible to be engaged as a nurse’s aid at the Berrien County Hospital, a duty which requires responsibility and a respect for the medical field. Through the activities of the Future Nurses Club, each member may better understand the work entailed in the nursing and medical professions, and may then determine whether or not her interests in these professions should be continued. The Future Nurses Club includes: First row, left to right: Pat Zech, Barb Bennick, and Pauletta Loggains. Second row: Sue Crapsey, Denise Borst, and Donna Hubble. Third row: Sally Mead, Kandy Colvin, and Pam Gill. Fourth row: Gersteen Bledsoe, Linda McGath, and Bryn a Sorkin. Fifth row: Sylvia McLaughlin, Marcina Krone, and Linda Monaghan. Sixth row: Sandy Griffendorf, Vickey Bennett, Jackie Jones, and Kaylene Slocum. First row, left to right: Darrall Lausch, Jack Christy, Joe Whetstone, Jeff Porter, and Allen Zech. Second row: Coach Roy, Bill Schlutt, Jack Dean, Mike Porter, Don Letcher, Wayne Geiger, Alan Kesterke, and Coach Taiclet. girls 6id fiiyfi at varsity club auction The Varsity Club, composed of boys who have earned a varsity letter in one of the major sports, was organized for the purpose of promoting better understandings between the coaches and players. At the beginning of the year, the club held a very successful slave auction in which any girl in the school could buy the services of one new member for a full day and a half. The old members of the club later held initiations. During the home basketball games, members of the club served as ushers and sponsored a coat check. 105 First row, left to right: Sue Alden, Liz Alden, Connie Zech, Judy Jones, Jackie Hanson, and Julie Dean. Second row: Janet Thomas, Sandie Archer, Carol Place, Pat Maruk, Dawn Layman, and Diane Mann. Third row: Laura Holmes, Janie Holmes, Sharon Maddux, Anna Sisson, Judy Hogue, and Elaine Mastin. Fourth row. Marcina Krone, Kathy Utrup, Roberta Zinn, Libby Smith, Audrey Knuth, Diane Gulliver, Penny Airgood, Bonnie Lausch, and Alice Fortson. Choir officers are: Seated, left to right: Denny Weaver, President; and Janie Holmes, Secretary. Standing: Wayne Geiger, Vice-President; Judy Hogue, Student Council Representative; 106 Connie Zech, Librarian; Judy Jones, Treas- urer; and Darlene Utrup, Librarian. Choir is featured The high school choir was reorganized this year under the direction of Mr. Robert Sill. Because so few boys registered for the course, two choirs were formed. The all-girl choir is composed of approximately fifty-five voices. The mixed choir is composed of thirty voices. The two choirs presented assembly programs for the student body at Thanksgiving and Christmas. A public concert with the band, scheduled shorty before Christmas, was cancelled. The mixed choir sang for Union Thanksgiving services and presented programs for the Hinchman W. S. C. S. and the P. T. S. A. The choirs also planned to present at least one spring concert. A choir octet was featured at the Honors Banquet. First row, left to right: Cheryl Hettinger, Carole Frank, Sharon Justice, Melody Easterling, and accompanist Pam Gill. Second row: Linda Mendenhall, Mary Hathcock, and Jeanne Brightbill. Third row: Sharon Banish, Darlene Utrup, Pat Howell, Dee Brock, Shelia Hettinger, and Linda Mastin. Fourth row: Linda Nace, Janie Busby, Ann Hansen, Mary Ewalt, Susie McCarroll, Martha Krause, and Cindy Cichonski. at tde Zjdandsgiving assemdly Carol Lausman. Judy Hogue, Sharon Maddux, Jackie Hanson, and Connie Zech. Second row: Julie Dean. Marcina Krone, Libby Smith, Audrey Knuth, Roberta Zinn, Carole Frank, Pam Gill, and Cheryl Hettinger. Third row: Denny Weaver, David Berkholz, Ted Huckabee, Wayne Geiger, Steve Beeney, Mike Appleget, David Parks, and Mark Weaver. The National Honor Society members are as follows: Standing, left to right: Denny Weaver, Sandie Bennett, Lynn Felder, Libby Smith, and Mark Weaver. Seated are: Nancy Bender, Marianne Calay, Mrs. Bender, Sponsor, and Joy Disterheft. Character, Scholarship, The Lee F. Auble Chapter of the National Honor Society was granted Charter number 7124 in 1957. The purpose of the National Honor Society is to recognize the students in our high school who excel in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. This recognition is given at the Scholarship Achievement Banquet that is held in March each year. Each year a group of juniors and seniors are selected by faculty council to be inducted into the National Honor Society. In order to qualify for membership, a student must first be in the upper one-third of his class scholastically. Then by means of a formula devised by the faculty council, each candidate is rated in service, leadership, and character. For 1963 there will be five seniors and ten juniors inducted into the National Honor Society. It will be the work of the ten junior members to perpetuate the N. H. S. in Berrien Springs High School. Jane Mead and Joy Disterheft admire the National Honor Society’s bulletin board which encourages scholastic achievement by honoring those students who make the six week’s honor roll. 108 Leadership, and Service- The members of the Future Homemakers of America Club are as follows; First row, standing left to right: Pauline Ostrom, Virginia Bolin, Diane Layman, Kathy Shearer, Candice Redding, Diane Mann, Sarah Eggleston, JoAnn Tumbow, Nancy Flippo, Kathy Brankin, Melody Easterling, Joyce Stevenson, and Charlene White. Second row, seated: JoAnn Hoop-ingarner, Carolyn Sherwood, Jane Holmes, Sylvia McLauchlin, Sharon Nacc, Sharon Maddux, and Rae Ann Adams. Third row, standing: Ann Hanson. Susan McCarroll, Ruby Guthrie, Terry Jasper. Ellen Baker, Sally Mead, Mrs. Poling, sponsor, Laura Holmes, Connie Zech, Lynn Vanderboegh, Bryna Sorkin, Sheryl Warsko, Denise Borst, and Elaine Mastin. Fourth row, standing: Nancy Maier, Patsy Airgood, Carol KolhofT, Penny Airgood, Diana Thomas, and Kay Kesterke. 3.H.A. and 3. 3. A. sponsor various activities The Future Farmers of America are; First row, left to right: Dan Baber, Doug Snyder. Darold Bomb. Mark Prillwitz, Gary Chrisner, Tom Berkholz. Jerry Rudell. and Ernie Klug. Second row: Richard Stover, Roy Disterheft, Dave Berkholz. Dennis Peak, John RudlafT, Dwayne Thomas, Frank Mann, Vernon Evans, Mike Krone, and Jim Koebel. Third row: r. Lange. John Rydwelski, Ray Maruk, Dave Roy, Jim Dotson. Jim Gowen, Joe Blaylock, Phil The Canoe Staff members are as follows: First row, left to right: Betsy Bennett, Joy Disterheft, Connie Zech, Nancy Bender, Pam Gill, Karon French, Jane Mead, Janie Holmes, Cheryl Hettinger, Marianne Calay, Cathy Jessup, John Dougan, Margie Knuth, and Ann Dargus. Second row: Marcina Krone, Sylvia McLauchlin, Mary Wetzel, Linda McGath, Linda Jasper, Marion Bynum, Sally Stover, Cindy Burch, Tom Gossard, Audrey Knuth, Sandie Bennett, Joanne McNally, Denny Weaver, and Carol Sue Kolhoff. Standing are: Lynn Felder, Linda Custard, Ronnie Ewalt, and Doris Rusch. Staff members, Janet Gorham, Joy Disterheft, Karon French, Connie Marschke, Jane Mead, and Mrs. Hol-ben, Sponsor, spend sixth hour each day making plans for the 1962-63 yearbook. Canoe Staff sets fast pace in order to meet montdly deadline During sixth hours each day the 1963 “Canoe” slowly began to take form. Many difficulties were experienced throughout the process of organizing the 1963 Canoe. Mrs. Holben, the new sponsor, was aided by the Editor-in-Chief, Janet Gorham, who had attended a Journalism Workshop in the summer. During the winter, many days were lost due to bad weather conditions. This put a heavy burden on the Canoe Staff to make each deadline. With a lot of team-work, disappointment, and tension, the deadlines were met and the Canoe was put into production. A great deal of time and thought was put into the designing of an original cover, layout, and division pages. The theme was carried out on the division pages. Mrs. Holben, Sponsor; Art Colvin, Business Manager; Janet Gorham, Editor; and Connie Marschke, Assistant Business Manager. Ill The Limelight Staff includes: First row, seated left to right: Art Weaver, Jim Koebel, Bill Schlutt, and Art Colvin. Second row, seated: Charlotte Legus, Janet Lentz, and Denny Hinchman. Third row, seated: Jane Holmes, Elaine Mastin, Sandy Archer, Linda Qualls, Gretchen Whitney, Connie Shulz, Cathy Jessup, Audry Knuth, Mike Krone, and Jack Christy. Fourth row, standing: Wayne Gieger, Wayne Hance, Cheryl Hettinger, Laura Holmes, Betty Koehler, Linda Nace, Janet Thomas, Sharon Banish, Gail Dew, Sandy Gowen, Anna Sisson, Mary Wetzel, Sandy Griffendorf, Don Sindelar, Marcina Krone, Frank Benson, Rena Neidlinger, Jim Michael, and Don Letcher. Cimelight staff profits from weekly publications The weekly high school newspaper is published by the members of the Journalism class. The staff of students issued a paper almost each week this year. The average paper consists of eight to ten pages. A new editor is elected each week by the majority of the class members, and he or she is given an opportunity to produce an issue that is outstanding, one that will appeal to the student body. The Limelight this year has provided complete news coverage of all high school affairs, as well as local news. A special feature of this year’s Limelight was a picture of the Varsity basketball team, suitable for framing. 112 The Spanish Club members are; First row, left to right: Lynn Vanderboegh, Linda Qualls, Sharon Krause, Claudia Mierau, Liz Alden, Donna Hub-bel, Sarah Eggleston, Kathy Brankin, and Paulettia Loggins. Second row: Feralith Shafer, Jean Taylor, Sharon Irby, Kathy Fritz, Linda McGath, Wanda Layman, Debbie Fox, and Joyce Zech. Third row: Carol Sue KolhofT, Larry Janke, Valerie Cote, Linda Custard, Kathy Ordiome, Kathy Fisk, Karol Kesterke, and Penny Airgood. Fourth row: Dick Kingsafer, Larry Davis, Corky Am-merman, Mike Metz, Jim Huckabee, John Kener, and Warren Hand. Native Quatemalan Sponsors Spanish Cluh Promotion of interest in the speaking of Spanish and in the culture of Spanish American countries is the purpose of the Spanish Club. To become a member of the Spanish Club a student must have completed one marking period of Spanish. The Spanish Club members are; First row, left to right: Pauline Ostrom, Kathy Shearer, Rubie Guthrie, Jackie Hanson, Julie Dean, and Cindy Calay. Second row: Kathy Lord, Karon French, Carol Sherwood, Janie Busby, Linda Jasper, and Karen Irby. Third row: Mary Wetzel, Vicky Bennett, Jean Bedinger, Diane Thomas, and Glen Pultz. Fourth row: Bill Crapsey, Phil Fisk, and Gary Caranci. At the club meetings, one of the members leads the group in the singing of Spanish songs. As much of the meeting as possible is conducted in Spanish and as the members become more acquainted with the language, the meetings will be conducted entirely in Spanish. Mr. Morales, the club sponsor has on display clothing, jewelry, cloth, books, and other items from his native country, Guatemala. He has also volunteered to instruct interested members of the club in some of the dances done in Spanish countries. 113 114 Band Officers are, left to right: Terry McGath, Vice President; Mark Weaver, President; Teri Sink, Librarian; Sharon Weaver, Secretary; Sylvia McLau-chin, Student Council Representative; Janet Gorham, Treasurer; and JoAnn Hop-pingamer, Librarian. r Twirlers, left to right: Linda Monaghan, Janis Marschke, Denise Borst, Donna Hubbell. First row: Jack Dean, Doris Rusch, Rae Ann Adams, Marhta Drucker, Rosemary Reibling, Bvma Sorkin, Sally Mead, and JoAnn Hoopingamer. Second row: Pat Zech, Betsy Bennett, Carol Kesterke, Teri Sink, Claudia Mierau, Sharon Maddux, Terry McGath, Dan Hause, Sylvia McLauchlin, Larry Rusch, Dean Whitney, Vernon Evans, and Janet Gorham. Third row: Jean Bedinger, Carol Koebel, Ruby Gutherie, Barbara Kettlehut, Bruce Stover, Glen Pultz, Denny Weaver, Ann Dargus, Barb Bennick, Ronnie Ewalt, Ray Brightbill, Alvin Chase, Tom McBain, and Mark Weaver. Fourth row: Tim Whetstone, Sharon Nace, Corky Ammerman, Chuck Bauer. Liz Vanderboegh, Jon Harner, Dick Vandenburg, and Drum Major, Steve Reitz. “My nose is cold,” suggests the thoughts of hearty band member Denny Weaver. During the football season the band performed for the Homecoming game, marched by request for the St. John’s High School, and marched in the last home game of the season. On February 7 the student body was entertained by the band. On February 12 a concert was given for the public. Arthur Sutsch, one of the German exchange students, was the featured clarinet soloist in both performances. The band is considering plans for a tour of several Indiana cities. A concert, including the numbers to be played on the tour, will be presented for the Berrien Springs public. Then the band will commence on its tour, which will last approximately five days. 115 Support of advertisers makes publication of yearbook poss i Just as the sounds of the student’s school life play an important part in our lives so do the familiar sounds and activities of our community and businesses. These area businesses have, in a large part, made possible the publication of this yearbook. These are the stores where many of us shop and the establishments at which some of us are now gaining experience in the world of work, and where more of us will gain this experience after graduation. They provide the services and materials which aid in making our everyday lives more pleasant and productive, it is, therefore, only natural that we should devote this portion of our Canoe to their interests. They not only provide financial support, but their “Congratulations” and “Best Wishes” also provide us with an essential feeling of their confidence in our individual achievements and worth. We salute them and thank them for their support and co-operation. 117 for many young women means the beginning of a new life in the business world. Telephone work is interesting, important work, and the pay is good. If you’re looking for a worthwhile job, why not call Benton Harbor 926-9959 or Niles 683-9901 for an appointment? MICHIGAN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY “An equal opportunity for employment” BARNHART’S FLOWER BASKET 1417 Niles Avenue PEOPLES COAL OIL COMPANY Distributors of Shell Fuel Oil and Complete line of coal. Heating equipment 155 Hinkley St. Benton Harbor The Journal-Era PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS 111 West Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Michigan “SERVING BERRIEN COUNTY” FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Farm Owners, Home Owners, Auto, Fire, Life, Retirement Plans, Savings Plans Professional Estate Planning Service Best Wishes Class of 1963 VANDENBURG VAULT SERVICE George Lord GR 3-3021 Harold Metzger GA 9-3160 Phone GR 3-6691 Berrien Springs BERRIEN SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION Superintendent—Lee F. Auble High School Principal—Lester Diekema Jr. High School Principal—Robert B. Sill Grade School Principal—Carl Guettler SCHOOL BOARD Lad Stacey, President Peter Rudell, Vice President Loraine Wolcott, Secretary Ray Unruh, Treasurer Dr. Delos Drucker, Trustee George Bennett, Trustee Ray Hass, Trustee Our Aim—To help students to do better those desirable things which they will do in later life. A Well Rounded Program For All Make Berrien Springs Your School Accredited Since 1913 HENDERSON'S DRIVE-IN Home of the World’s Largest Hamburger Special Thanks to JUDY HOGUE Vernon Evans and Sons HINCHMAN STORE Groceries, Spray Materials, Fertilizer GReenleaf 1-3831 (Receiving Station) GReenleaf 3-3011 (Store) Berrien Springs The Enders Co. WISE SPENDERS SHOP AT ENDERS Open Daily 9:30 - 5:30 Friday and Monday 9:30 - 9:00 Telephone WA 6-6145 Benton Harbor, Michigan Our Congratulations to the class of ’63 FROM Eau Claire Packing Company Eau Claire, Michigan Product engineering and manufacturing corporation Bridgman, Michigan 7Anc and Aluminum Die Casting Engaged in the conversion of aluminum— the fastest growing industry in the world. Oscar Zielke, President DON SPRUNG CHEVROLET Phone: GR 473-4651 Berrien Springs, Michigan We of the Canoe Staff would like to recognize the generosity of our advertiser, Don Sprung. Mr. Sprung furnished the Karlsruhe exchange students with a bus which enabled them to make a tour of the western states. From left to right are: Peter Albrecht, Art Sutsch, Mr. Sprung, and Hans Werner. Whetstone Motor Sales Complete Automotive Service Congratulations Seniors Phone GR 1-5121 Berrien Springs Transworld Motors, Inc. VOLKSWAGON—KARMANN GHIA New and Used Cars 359 E. Main Street Benton Harbor, Michigan WA 7-3128 Good Luck Seniors Berrien Auto T.V. 102 West Ferry Street, Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone GR 3-5622 Admiral Zenith Sales Service Auto Parts Accessories See Us for Color T.V. Baroda Lumber Company KITCHENMAID first and best in kitchens O’BRIEN PAINTS Phone HO 5-6444 Kesterke 66 Garage W. Ferry Street Shawnee Rd. RADIATOR SERVICE GENERAL REPAIR Phone 473-5213 Berrien Springs, Michigan Baroda Michigan DEAN’S DAIRY INC Complete Line of Dairy Products DEAN'S ICE CREAM 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. GRIFFENDORF’S Flower Gift Shop You've Tried the Rest - Now Try the Best 103 W. Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone: GR. 31141 Niles—Berrien Springs Vernon Evans and Sons HINCHMAN STORE Groceries, Spray Materials, Fertilizer GReenleaf 1-3831 (Receiving Station) GReenleaf 3-3011 (Store) Berrien Springs Kesterke 66 Garage W. Ferry Street Shawnee Rd. RADIATOR SKRVICE GENERAL REPAIR Phone 473-5213 Berrien Springs, Michigan Baroda Lumber Company KITCHENMAID first and best in kitchens O’BRIEN PAINTS Phone HO 5-6444 Baroda Michigan The Enders Co. WISE SPENDERS SHOP AT ENDERS Open Daily 9:30 - 5:30 Friday and Monday 9:30 - 9:00 Telephone WA 6-6145 Benton Harbor, Michigan Whetstone Motor Sales Complete Automotive Service Congratulations Seniors Phone GR 1-5121 Berrien Springs STATE FARM 114 East Ferry Berrien Springs, Michigan BOB MERL STEMM, AGENTS Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1963 PRODUCER’S CREAMERY Milk I ce Cream Benton Harbor, Michigan WA 6-6153 WILLSON HARDWARE AND PLUMBING Service to the Community Phone GR 1-5311 Berrien Springs, Michigan CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CLASS OF 1963 JM ELECTRIC CORP BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN CONGRATULATIONS Oor sincere best wishes for a happy and prosperous future . . . Best Wishes Class of 1963 FAULKNER'S 5c and 10c STORE VANOENBURG VAULT SERVICE BERRIEN SPRINGS MICHIGAN Phone GR 3-6691 Berrien Springs Good Luck Seniors Berrien Auto T.V. 102 West Ferry Street, Berrien Springs, Michigan Phone GR 3-5622 Admiral Zenith Sales Service Auto Parts Accessories See Us for Color T V. COLBY SONS SUPERMARKET 106 W. Ferry Street BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH. Quality Groceries and Meats Open Week Days Mon. thru Thors. 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fri. and Sat. 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Congratulations . . . to the Seniors and The CANOE of 1963 from the Ely Hardware Berrien Springs, Michigan GEORGE SMITH WELDING SHOP BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN MONUMENTS RAY HASS MEMORIALS RT. 1 BOX 104A BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICH. 5 M iLca North or Berrien Sprinob On U. S. 31 Phone St. Joe GA. 9-3775 HUBERT MEAD Standard Oil Co. Agent Berrien Springs, Michigan 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 BERRY THEATRE BERRIEN SPRINGS iiMiiuritmi i Good Luck SHAMROCK GRILL Steaks — Sandwiches — Pizza Home Cooked Meals Take Out Orders Call — It Will Be Ready We Cater to Clubs, Private Parties, Weddings Open 7 Days a Week 5 A.M. - 8 P.M. Mon., Thru Sat. 7 A.M. - 3 P.M. Sundays CALL GR 3-9171 Arleda £ Wilford Zimmerle — Owners 126 E. Ferry Berrien Springs McLAUCHLIN FUNERAL HOME 210 North Main FUNERAL DIRECTORS Marcus A. McLauchlin Ray Griner Ollie's Inc. and Ollie's Annex First for finer fashions 304 State Street YU 3-6366 St. Joseph, Michigan WOMEN'S APPAREL 216 State Street YU 3-6509 St. Joseph, Michigan CHILDREN’S APPAREL Troost Bros. Furniture Specialist in FURNITURE AND CARPET 59 Years in Berrien County 403 State Street — St. Joseph Tillstrom Insurance Agency Insurance for every need Berrien Center Phone HObart 1-3811 The Journal-Era PRINTERS AND PUBLISHERS 111 West Ferry Street Berrien Springs, Michigan SERVING BERRIEN COUNTY” EVERYTHING IN MUSIC KNIEBES MUSIC MART 418 State Street—Phone 3-1872 St. Joseph, Michigan Our Congratulations to the class of ’63 FROM Eau Claire Packing Company Eau Claire, Michigan Transworld Motors, Inc. VOLKSWAGON—KARMANN GHIA New and Used Cars 359 E. Main Street Benton Harbor, Michigan WA 7-3128 Smart Women's Apparel Magazines, Pocket Size Books (novels, classics, and educational), and newspapers elaine's downtown JOHNSON'S NEWS LOBBY Benton Harbor 109 N. Main GR 1-5221 BERRIEN SPRINGS, MICHIGAN South Berrien's Preferred Daily Newspaper The Herald-Press St. Joseph, Michigan TELEPHONE YU 3-2531 BRIDES-TO-BE are invited to register CHINA, CRYSTAL STERLING patterns in our BRIDAL BUREAU 226 E. Main Thayer Building Niles, Michigan 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 BEST WISHES A. 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