Breckenridge High School - Brecksonian Yearbook (Breckenridge, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 44 of the 1945 volume:

Vacation Ve, the annual staff of 19 5 vish to dedicate this Issue of our annual to the boys that have left our class to serve our coun- try. Prom left to right they are Gerald Brennan, Harold Brennan, Dale Dosson, former Student Council President, and James Briggs. Ve are unable to express our deepest gratitude tovard these boys who are defending our country to their greatest ability. LEAH RICE Music and Englibh GEORGE EARN Agriculture JESSIE HILDRITH Commerce ARLIE WELLS Latin and English WALL ABBOT Coach, Social Science ELLEN BACIGAL l th and 5th ORVIN YORDY Superintend ent BOYD DOUGLAS My heart is changeable you see, variety is the thing for me. Class Pres., U Football 1,2,3,! Baseball 2,3 Glee Club 1,2,3,! Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,! Track 2,3 Varsity 2,3,! Jr. Play 3 School Paper U Operetta 1 Boy 8 Double Quartet 1, Senior Clan Of)f)Lceii ELDON DUTCHER In athletics he s top, and in love he's not a flop. Class Officer ! Student Council 3, Pres. Football 3,1 Basketball 1,2,3,! Glee Club 1 F.F.A. 2,3,! ; Treas. , 3 Track h Varsity 1,2,3,! Jr. Play 3 Sr. Play ! Baseball 2,3,! NORMA BISSELL Every littl9 girl has a giggle all her own. Class Officer, Sec. 2,! Glee Club 1,2,3,! Home Ec. Club 1,2,3,! Band 1,2,3,! Special Chorus ! Sr. Play h School Paper U Annual Staff ! JOHN POINDEXTER A man of Silence ie a nan of sense. Class Officer, Pres. 1 V. Pres. 2; Treas. 3,1 Student Council 1 Football 1,2,3,! Baseball 3,1 Basketball 2,3,! Varsity 2,3,! Glee Club 1,2 F.F.A. 2 Senior Play ! Annual Staff ! NINA STRONG-WOLFGANG Her Innocent look somewhat hides the deviltry within. Basketball, U; Softball 1 Girl's Glee Club 1,2,3,k} Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,1 ; Spec. Chorus 1 ; Home Ec. Club 1,2,3,! ; Jr. Play; School Paper 3,1 ; Operetta 1; Annual Staff 3, GERALD BRENNAN I like work. It fascinates me; I can look at It for hours. Football 2,3,1 F.F.A. 2,3,1 Glee Club 1 Track 1,2 Varsity 3,1 HAROLD BRENNAN Absence makes the heart grow fonder. Class Officer, Treas. 2 Football 2,3; F.F.A. 2,3,1 Varsity 3; Senior Play Glee Club 1 ALICE KIME She's neither shy nor boldl But Just a girl as good as goldI Student Council 2,3,1 ; Glee Club 1,2,3,1 Mixed Chorus 2,3,1 ; Special Chorus h Girl's Ensemble 1,2,3; Home Ec. 1,2 - V. Pres. 3, Sec. 1 ; Softball h; Basketball 1 ; Jr. Play; Sr. Play; Annual Staff, ass't. Ed. 3, Ed. h School Paper 3,1 ; Operetta 1 DALE DOSSON Wherever he went he made a good impression. Class pres. 3; Stud. Council Pres, h Football 1,2,3,! ; Track 3 Glee Club 1,2,3,! ; F.F.A. 2,3,1 V. free. Varsity 2,3,1 ROBERT GALLAGHER An A-l football man and an A-l fellow. Class pres. 2; Student council 2 Football 1,2,3,! ; capt. 4 Basketball 1,2,3,! ; Glee Club 1,2 F.F.A. 3; Varsity 2,3,! Operetta 1; Baseball 2,3,! PAULA McCALLUM Singing is her language. Class Sec. 3; Glee Club 1,2,3,! Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,4; Spec. Chorus 4 Girl's Ensemble 1,2,3; Jr. Play Band 1,2,3,! ; School paper ! Annual Staff ! ; Operetta 1 JAMES BRIGGS When fun la here, he'll never work. When work is here he'll never shirk. Football 4; Basketball Mgr. 3,! Glee Club 1,2,3,! ; Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,! Double Quartet 3,1 ; Operetta 1 Varsity ! ; Jr. Play ROBERT HOPKINS I know I'm smart, but I can't help it. Student Council 1; Football 2,3,4 Basketball 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4 Glee Club, 1,4; Mixed Chorus 4 Track 2,3,4; Varsity 1,2,3,4 WILDA KUSE Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, and so do I. Class Treas. 1; Glee Club 1,2,3,4 Home Ec. Club 1,2,4 BETTY HIGH She looks rather quiet, but you can't tell by looks. Basketball 1� ; Softball U Glee Club 1 2,3 Home Ec. Club 1,2,3, - Sec. 3 Jr. Play 3 MARJORIE NEAR A girl so placid and serene, she's seldom heard, but often seen. Basketball h Softball k Home Ec. Club ♦ FRANK TUCK There is a little bit of bad in every good little boy. Glee Club 1 2 3 ; F.F.A. 1,2,3; pres.U Mixed Chorus 3, Jr. Play; Sr. Play Boy's Double Quartet 3 GENEVIEVE SCHLiMMER Gennie wears a diamond ring, we wish her Joy in everything. Basketball U; Softball � Senior Play; School paper 4 Home Ec. Club 1,2,3 WESLEY TRYON He sighs at many, and loves them all. Glee Club 1,1� ; Mixed Chorus 1,1� F.F.A. 1,2,3, ; Track 2,3 Jr. Play 3; Sr. Play � JACKIE NEITZKE When Joy and duty clash; let duty go to smash. Student Council ♦ Basketball ; Softball Glee Club 1,2,3 Mixed Chorus b Special Chorus ; Jr. Play Home Ec. Club 1,2,3 ; Pres, b PAULINE YANKIE Quiet and self composed, what she think8 nobody knows. Basketball ; Softball Home Ec. Club 1; Glee Club 1,2,3 Special Chorus U; Sr. Play JOAN HHDLOVICH She can't drink pop she's so thin, she'd slip through the straw and fall right in. Basketball 4; Glee Club 1,2,3, Home Ec. Club 1,2,3, ; Softball U Drum Majorette 2,3, ;Jr. Sr. Plays School Paper 3, ; Annual Staff WILLARD THYON A very funny lad is he,for he is bashful of the girls you see. Football Mgr. ; Basketball Mgr. Glee Club 1,3, ; Mixed Chorus 3, F.F.A. 2,3; Track 2,3, Varsity ♦; Band 1 Jr. Play; Sr. Play BARBARA GRIFFITH Speaking of men, what helpless things they are. Basketball ; Glee Club 3, Home Ec. Club ; Annual Staff Softball b MARCIA MILLER Why don't men propose, Mamma, why don't they propose? Basketball � ; Softball k Glee Club 1,2,3, Home £c. Club 1,2,3, Annual Staff 3 JOYCE EDGAR Oh, what a head of Hair! You'll know it almost anywhere. Basketball U; Softball h Glee Club 1; Band 1 Home Ec. Club 1,2,3 MARY SCHLEJtffiR She is not in love, but very near it. Glee Club 1 Home Ec. Club 1,2,3, PHYLLIS BRE3DINGER Her friends are many, her foes are few, to everyone she is loyal, and true. Girl's Glee Club 1 Home Ec. Club 1,2,3, Softball h flora McPherson This girl is on the honor roll. Writes poetry to reach the soul. Glee Club 1,2,1� Home Ec. Club 1,2,1� Sr. Play k Band 1 tk £oo1i -Qk cad It is vith mingled joy and sorrov that we meet, for the last time, as a class in this, our final assembly, in the halls of Breckenridge High School. On such an occasion, complete happiness is impossible. The pain of parting from beloved scenes and of severing the friendship of four happy, active years Intrudes upon the joy of achievement and the triumph of attaining a chebished goal. The years we have spent in High School here have been years of preparation. We have been preparing for the future - for life. We look beyond the conditions that exist in our war-torn world today with faith in the future. Youth would not be youth without that hopeful outlook. We believe that there are greater things destined to happen in the years ahead than has ever happened in the past. We want to have a share in the building of a greater and a better world. We, as young people, look to the future where we can live and let live, unmolested by the ravages of war and the destruction of mankind. We want a chance - an opportunity to take our places in a rapidly changing world. We want the opportunity to fit into the social order and prove ourselves to be citizens worthy of this great America of ours that offers unlimited opportunities. Our desire as we Look Ahead is an opportunity to work, for the greatest happiness in life is work well done. The more work and better work that people are able to do, the more satisfaction and happiness life affords. Our system of education has taught us how to do better work and be happier while doing it. Every city, town, and community in America has a good school, placing the advantages of a high school education in reach of all who try. We, who graduate from the high schools of today, show no sentimental misconception about the world of the future. We want a peaceful world to live in, but a great deal of understanding will be needed if we are to win the peace that follows the war. Each one of us must help break down the hatred of other races and work to build up an understand- ing of our neighbors. If we fail, the period of peace will only be a breathing spell before there will be another war. We are grateful to be products of one of America's High Schools, and we trust that throughout our entire lives we shall remember and practice the ideals of our school. We shall endeavor, according to our varied talents and abilities, to live lives that will bring credit and honor to our parents, our school, our community, our country. We are indebted not only to these but to Him who is the giver of all good and perfect gifts and in Whom we move and have our being. The class of 1945 wishes to express its deepest appreciation to the mothers and fathers who have made it possible for us to be here tonight to receive our diplomas. As we leave the halls of Breckenridge High School we want to exterd our heartful thanks to the members of the Board of Education for the educational privileges that they have pro- vided for us. We are also grateful to the Superintendent and Teachers who have given so liberally of their time, experience and wisdom to our intellectual development. You have borne patiently with us in spite of all our short-corn ngs and we trust that we shall bring credit upon your training. Members of the undergraduate classes, you too shall soon be standing where we as Seniors are standing tonight. We wish you much luck. May you be our worthy successors. If we were to leave you a gem of advice it would be: Don't try to bluff, you will be found out. Don't waste time, you will be sorry. Get all the knowledge you can, you will need it. Fellow members of the class of 1945 ve too must part. This is our last meeting as a class. After tonight we shall go our separate ways, but though time ans space shall divide us, we shall be joined in heart and spirit and the memories of our days in Breckenridge High will always be cherished. May good fortune attend us and may our future be sure, as to reflect credit upon our home, our school and our country. —John Poindexter 'Tomorrow U lat 'Then 7 Parents and Friends: Tonight it is my privilege to welcome you to the graduation of the Senior Class of 19 5. it is an unforgettable hour for us and we wish to dedicate it to you, our friends and parents, as a token of gratitude and appreciation. Not only are we grateful to you, but we pause to pay tribute to our Heavenly Father for it is to Him we are indebted for our very existence and all the blessings of life. As we leave this school we think of the phrase - Tomorrow what then? We think of the last four years as being a stepping stone for the tomorrow. But when, how, and where ve step is very uncertain. Of one thing we are certain. There will be a tomorrow and we must prepare ourselves to meet it I We feel sure there is a place where our talents may be expanded to their fullest growth and our energies wisely spent. Youth would not be youth without that undying confidence in the future. We High School students of today look beyond the turmoil and the strife that is in the world today to a future with greater achievements to be made than have ever been known. We believe there are more startling discoveries yet to be discovered than have ever been. Yes, great changes are rapidly taking place around us. Every year, every month, and nearly every day some unexpected occurrences start us wondering - Tomorrow What Then? Changes are occurring in government, industry, school life, course of study and in the social order. With these inventions and discoveries revolutionizing the lives of human beings, we too, must be ready to meet the challenge of this ever changing world. When we entered High School four years ago the goal ahead - that of looking toward this eventful night - seemed to us far in the future. However, at last we have arrived at that goal. This hour marks a definite change in each of our lives. Up to this time we have been just an average group of students not thinking much of the future. As we stand at the threshold of our graduation, we realize we are facing a new experience. We are starting upon a new adventure. We know as we go forward to put into practice - to act tomorrow what we learn today - we will meet competition, discouragement and adversity, for every life has its portion of these. However, if we have determination and a will to overcome whatever the tomorrow holds, we shall succeed. The knowledge and experience we have gathered at Breckenridge is priceless, but we are going to need determination, courage, patience, perserverance and other virtues to enter into this new world with our heads high. With these qualities within us we will bo able to face the thought - Tomorrow, What Then? - with a different viewpoint placed upon it. If we can meet life unafraid, with a determination to succeed, we shall not break faith with all of you who have made it possible for us to attain our goal. Once more permit me to welcome you as our guest on this - our last appearance as Seniors of the Breckenridge School. When we gather here again we too, shall be here to wish good luck to some other Senior Class as ambitious and happy as we. We hope you will obtain as much satisfaction and enjoyment from being here as we have in entertain- ing you on our last appearance as the class of '45 --Norma Bissell Jdait Will and eitament We have called you together upon this solemn occasion to listen to the last will and testament of the class of 'U5. Having completed and fulfilled all requirements of B.H.S. and being desirous of enter- ing a second and more profitable phase of life, we deem it necessary to distribute our earthly goods in the following manner: We will our orderly class meetings to the Juniors, our good marks we were always going to get to the Sophomores and all the gum wads under the desks in study hall to the Freshmen. NORMA BISSELL wills Harold to the U.S. Navy for the duration. To FLORA GREENING goes Gerald Brennan's competent and reliable driving. HAROID BRENNAN leaves his physique to Wesly Peters. PHYLLIS BREIDINGER bequeaths her quietness to Margie Carter. JAMES BRIGGS wills his consideration of others to Don Spaulding. To ALICE D17TCHER goes Dale Dosson's pleasing personality. BOYD DOUGLAS bequeaths his bass voice to Mr. Bacon. EIDON DUTCHER leaves his popularity with the girls to Dick Roth. JOYCE EDGAR, BETTY HIGH, GENEVIEVE SCHLEMMER, NINA STRONG will the rest of the male population to the re- maining unattached girls. BOB GALLAGHER leaves his determination to Lyle Gallagher. To FRANCES SAWVEL goes Barbara Griffith's weekly trips to St. Louis. BOB HOPKINS leaves his large vocabulary to Charles Karpal. JOAN HRDLOVICH wills her Merrill friends to Dorothy McCory. ALICE KIME leaves her musical talent to Kenny Corbett. WIIDA KUSE bequeaths her ability to get along with sailors to Alice Eastman. To BETH LOCKHART goes Paula McCallum’s enjoyable singing. FLORA MCPHERSON wills her ability to change boyfriends overnight to Phyllis Jessup. MARGIA MILLER bequeaths her height to Twila Becker. MAR- JORY NEAR leaves her church activities to Gloria Luneack. JACKIE NEIT2CE wills her bowling ability to Barbara Neitzke. JOHN POINDEXTER bequeaths his valedictorianship to Bob Bolt. To SHIRLEY FiDEP- SPIEL goes Mary Schlemmer's little giggle. WESLEY TRYON leaves his masculine charm to Bill Frost. WILLARD TRYON leaves his curly hair to Lyle Carter. FRANK TUCK wills his farming ability to Dale Wolfgang. PAULINE YANKIE bequeaths her daintiness to Purle Good. Sixty-two timid young kids entered the B.H.S. doors September 2, to begin the four year climb to the top. The main event of the year was the annual tug-of-war with the Sophomores, both boys and girls partic- ipating, in which these newcomers defeated their rivals. This event was topped off with a party given in the evening in honor of the freshmen. The Ghost Grabs, a short mystery play, written by the Freshmen girls and directed by Miss Theo Isham, was presented at an assembly program. John Poindexter‘brought us through that year with Mr. Patterson as our advisor. Thirty-eight returned for their Sophomore year. Bob Gallagher brought us through this year as our class president and Mr. Stevens was our advisor. That year a lot of the boys started getting cars and getting acquainted with the girls. We again held the annual tug-of-war but lost them both this time. We topped this off with the annual Freshman-Sophomore party. In the fall of '1 3, we again returned to B.H.S. to study. Only 35 came back. Our biggest event that year was the Junior Class Play, That Crazy Smith Pamily. This was a big success, we received more money than any other Junior Class. We surprised the teachers that year and had a Junior skip day. The ones that didn't go on the trip stayed home. The whole school board came to school and gave us a bawling out for it. That spring we gave the annual Jr. and Sr. Banquet in honor of the Seniors. We went through this year with Dale Dosson as our President and started out with Mr. Peterson as our class advisor, but he gave it up to Mr. McKenzie, and went over to Alma to teach. In the fall of we came back as what they call the sophisticated Seniors. We had hardly begun to think of being seniors until we had our senior pictures taken. The Senior play Don't Keep Him Waiting, given December 6, was a big success. We again had a skip day but we got permission this time, and took Mr. Abbott along to make us behave. We went through the Flint Journal in the forenoon and went to a show in the afternoon. Some of us went bowling at night in Saginaw. We shall close the doors of B.H.S. on June 1. May each of our histories in the future be as bright and shining as that of our class of '45 --Norma Bissell —Jackie Neitzke —Wesley Tryon (2laii fliophecy Just to have a friendly talk with all the old classmates of B.H.S., '45- Ten years Is a long time and the students are scattered all over the U.S.A. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brennan are living quietly on a farm south of Breckenridge. So tar they have two sets of twins. James Briggs has taken Joe Louis' title away from him after much practice and hard work. Gerald Brennan is now located in Florida, where he is running wheels off of racing cars. Phyllis Breidinger is now Chief Cashier at Walker's grocery store in Wheeler. Dale dosson is now an Admiral in the United States Navy. Doris, his wife, still sits home waiting. Boyd Douglas is a Forest Ranger in Oregon, and John Poindexter is also a Ranger but located in California. Eldon Dutcher's Victory Garden is getting quite a start in Tokyo's backyard, and we see Bob Hopkins is out hoeing it. Joyce Edgar has another ring. We wonder if it is the right one this time. Bob Gallagher is still driving the Milk Truck. Barbara Griffith is Manager of a restaurant in Detroit called The Purple Cow Cafe. Betty High is married and living on a farm in Ohio, building a fence to keep the kids in. Joan Hrdlovich is an Osteopathic Nurse in Saginaw. Still teaching Boogie-Woogie, but located in Muskegon, we find Alice Kime. Wilda finally hooked one of those Sailors she's been chasing. Tall, Dark, and Handsome, too. Paula McCallum is singing with the New York Opera. Margia Miller is still making those weekly trips to St. Louis, and buying gas at the Standard Station. Margie Near is a chemist over at Dow Chemical at Midland. She has discovered a new formula for making hose from Milkweed. Composing poetry for the St. Louis Leader we find Flora McPherson. Jacqueline Neitzke is head nurse at Saginaw General Hospital. She is still looking for some rich, handsome, patient or doctor. Nina Strong has made housekeeping her occupation. We find Mary Schlemmer the new boss of the Conery at St. Louis. When we all take a trip to China, just call on Pauline Yankie to fly us over on the China Clipper. Frank Tuck is now State F.F.A. Director. Willard Tryon is Head Sports Manager at the University of Michigan. Genevieve Schlemmer is a great authority on Horoscopes. She writes a column for the Gratiot County Herald. Wesley Tryon is still breaking girls' hearts. --Nina Strong --Eldon Dutcher --Betty High (2laii Cjifotaton] NORMA BISSELL: Norm ie our Salutatoriam, the lucky little dame - Really ahe is ao bright, Brilliantine ahould be her name. PHYLLIS BREEDINGS : Phyllia i8 very meek looking, but they say that looka are deceiving. We'll help her out with thia gay red bow, aa aeeing ia believing. GJRAID BRENNAN: Gerald'8 Uncle'a hair would turn quite gray, to aee him drive hi8 Chevrolet, So we give to him thia rubber car, we hope it meaeurea up to par. HAROLD BRENNAN: Now Harold Joined the Navy, and left hi8 girl behind, We aend him thi8 doll for company, we hope Norma doean't mind. JIM BRIGGS: To Jim who'a in the Navy, we aend thia good luck Charm We hope that while he'a out to 8ea, it may keep him 8afe from harm- DALE DOSSON: Dale was the Superman of our School, till he Joined the Navy We'll aend him this Superman Comica Book, and he'll keep in practice - maybe. BOYD DOUGLAS: Here ia a pair of glove8 for Boyd, to keep his hands from soil, When he's at the gas station, handling gas and oil. ELDON DUTCHER: Eldon's a fine looking fellow, toward him a girl's eye Rushes We'll give him a box of powder, to hide those ungainly blushes. JOYCE JDCAR: Our friend Joyce, so they say, ia learning how to cook. To help her in her efforts, we give her a new cook book. BOB GALIAGHER: Now Bob ia engaged to a Junior, we wish them both happiness, Thia ring if used for that event, will coat poor Bob leas. BARBARA GRIFFITH: This deck of cards for Solitaire, when her night hours are lonely; Might fill the bill for Barbara, until ahe finds her one and only. BETTY HIGH: Miss Betty ia sometime aad, 'cause he ia far away. A three cent stamp will help to take, her thoughts with him to stay. BOB HOPKINS: For Hoppy here's a muffler thick, to keep hia words in check If he would wear it all the time, we'd have some peace, by Heck! JOAN HRDIDVICH: To the girl of Seventeen summers, I'm sure there will be a reflection, If I give to her thia Palmolive soap, to keep that schoolgirl complexion. ALICE KIME: Alice sure can play the piano, she's played for ever ao long— To add to her repertoire, I'll give her this popular song. WIIDA KUSE: Our dear Wilda ha a curly hair, by nature not bestowed, This little Charm-curl will do its share, and make curia A la mode. PAULA MCCALLUM: Paula ia quite a musician, we like to hear her warble, So that she may vocalize in style, we give her this handful of marbles. FLORA MCPHERSON: Flora's nails are very long, she always has them painted, So here 8 some polish, very red, sure is pretty, 'tain't it? MARGIE MILLER: Margie is somewhat of an inventor, she works on perpetual motion I'll give her this package of chewing gum, so she won't get out of the notion. MARJORIE NEAR: Marjorie came to us this year, we hope she's here to stay This glue will help stick her fast, so she cannot get away. JACKIE NEIT2QE: A cute guy with a swell car, is what Jackie seems to long for Here is the answer to her prayer, now how could she ask for more? JOHN POINDEXTER: John is the A student of the class, he spends hours in work and toil, This candle will be a substitute, for the so-called midnight oil. GENEVIEVE SCHL5 5MER: Genevieve's always prim and neat, and she walks very sedately She'll soon be needing a frying pan, from what I've been hearing lately. MARY SCHLEM4ER: Now don't you think it's very wise, and also lots of fun, To give Mary this little man, till she decides on one. NINA STRONG-WOLFGANG: 'Tis rumored about she's married, now could this be true? So, we'll give to her this rolling pin to make him black and blue. WESLEY TRYON: Wesley is always looking for dates, as most of you girls know, no doubt So let'8 give him a box of dates, I hope it won't make him pout. WILLARD TRYON: Now Willy's hair is curly, and we like it that way Here are some metal curlers, so the curls will always stay. FRANK TUCK: We hope that someday Frank will use this package of seeds. And be a thrifty farmer, supplying all our needs. PAULINE YANKIE: Now Pauline is rather a shy girl, I'll give her this Unbrella So in case she gets caught in the rain, ahe also might catch a fellow. —Beth Lockhart --Margie Carter union First Row: Jane Joley, Margie Carter, Barbara Magnan, Twilia Becker, Elva Whittig, Norma Whales. Second Row: Helen Hall, Barbara Nietzke, Leona Busch, Beth Lockhart, Lois Wittig, Norma Gardner, Frances Sawvel, Alice Eastman, Advisor - Miss McVety. Fourth Row: Lyle Gallagher, Edward Harper, Jack High, Royal Harrison, Dale Wolfgang, Qillie Hartenburg, Kenneth Corbett, Lowell Wolfgang. Fifth Row: Dick Roth, Danny Pickett, Loyce Snyder, Eldon Frisch, Laurien Williams, Duaine Dosson. Absent: Charles Karpal. The Junior class has been rather successful this year. Their candidate for football queen was crowned. They and the Freshmen won the magazine sales contest. After some of the home basketball games the Juniors sold refreshments and played records for dancing. At the beginning of this year there were thirty-eight in the class. One classmate left and another came,to replace him. Mrs. Wells directed the Junior class play which was well attended and every put them- selves into their part. The rest of the class did their parts too. The officers for this year are: President - Kenneth Corbett; Vice-President - Duane Dosson; Sec'y - Barbara Neitzke; Treasurer - Loyce Snyder. Student Council members are Kenneth Corbett, Purle Good, Dick Roth and Norma Gardner. Miss McVety was the class advisor. The class presented a banquet for the Seniors later in the year. It was received by everyone as being very nice. £oph omorej First Row: Ramona Simons, Donna Hammond, Marion Near, Diana Morris, Carol Hackett, Goldie Glinkie, Phyllis Jessup, Flora Greening, Rebecca Guchanan, Garnet Stoneman, Alice Francetic, June Sterling. Second Row: Dick Karpal, Wesley Peters, Ted Johnston, Don Spaulding, Bob Tryon, Jim Kennedy, Neil Marr, Foster Greening, Alfred Hrdlovich, Jack Martin, Bill Horvat, Bob Tallman, Advisor - Mr. Karn. Third Row: Florence Prather, Alice Dutcher, Shirley Federspiel, Barbara Hillock, William Forst, Richard Gullck, Don Collison, Leon Gorsuch, Floyd Winters, Joyce Parrish, Helen Tijillio, Melvin Zinn, Francis Childs, Mary Jo Scoggins, Gloria Luneack. The Sophomore class officers for this year are President - Shirley Federspiel, Vice- President - Neil Marr, Sec'y-Treas. - Phyllis Jessup. Student Council members are Alice Dutcher, Flora Greening and Shirley Federspiel. Their advisor: Mr. Karn. At the beginning of this year there were forty members of the Sophomore class. Now there are forty-one. The first event of the year was the annual tug-of-war and then the same night the Sophomores gave a party for the Freshmen. After both teams of Freshmen pulled the Sophomores through the water the Sophomores rather had it in for the Freshmen that night. The Seniors and Sophomores gave a party for the Freshmen and Juniors. This party was given to the victors of the contest for selling magazine subscriptions. Tieihmen First Row: Audrey Harper, Dorothy McCorry, Beatrice Andeev, Patsy Yates, Barbara Muscott, Joyce Baker, Barbara Frulman, Phyllis McCallum. Second Row: Kathrine Miller, Arlene Bott, Shirley Brown, Betty Carter, Virginia Muscott, Francis Randal, Delores Anderson, Rose Marie French, Alice Hagen, Anna Krapak, Madeline Dickens. Third Row.: Larry Sherwood, Don Smith, Ellwyn Weaver, Frank Pondexter, Bill Hilliard, Rhinhart Hrdlovich, Eugene Dancer, Robert Wright, Bog Hoffmeyer, Harold Halsted, Dick Betz, Louis Burtch, Jerry Wood, Advisor - Mrs. Wells. Fourth Row: Jimmy Roth, Gilbert Butcher, Carl Story, Ralph Weaver, Burton Wolfgang, Bob Eastman, Melvin Burtdh, George Bager, Lyle Carter, George Ostrouder, Jack Bushrey, Bob Nagel, Bob Wasson, John Roberts. Fifth Row: Lee Oxandale, Junior High, Betty Scoggins, Martha Posey, Anna Rose Dutcher, Virginia Frye, Harold Stoneman, Leo Becker, Junior Galihugh, Jim Stone, Opal Galihugh, Edith Tuck, George Bentley. Sixty-eight freshmen entered the doors of B.H.S. at the beginning of this year. They were greeted by the upper classmen with something like envy because of the large class. Now there are sixty-three. The Sophomores entertained the Freshmen at a party given In their honor in the early part of the year. The first part of the day the annual tug-of-war was held and the Fresh- men really soaked the Sophomores. The officers that were chosen for this year were: President - Ralph Bolt; Vice- President - Joyce Baker; Secretary - Shirley Brown. Student Council members: Bill Hilliard and Ralph Bolt. Our advisor has been Mrs. Wells. The Freshmen and Juniors won the contest for magazine sales. The Seniors and Sophomores gave entertainment party at the gym. Slue and (djold Sta EDITOR-IN-CHIEF ......... ALICE KIME ASSISTANT EDITOR .... MARGIE CARTER BUSINESS MANAGER .... PURLE GOOD SPORTS EDITORS...........DICK ROTH JOHN POINDEXTER ART EDITORS ............. FLORA GREENING BARBARA MAGNAN FEATURE EDITOR .......... SHIRLEY FEDERSPIEL TYPISTS ................. PAULA MCCALLUM NINA STRONG-WOLFGANG JOAN HRDLOVICH NORMA BISSELL BARBARA GRIFFITH ADVISORS.................MISS L. RICE MR. O.S. YORDY GIRL'S GLEE CLUB First Row: A. Butcher, M. Posey, V. Frye, N. Wale, N. Bissell, A. Kime, N. Strong, C. Hackett, A. Francetic, B. Morris, F. Prather, A. Butcher, B. Carter. Second Row: B. Neitzke, L. Cates, B. Burtch, L. Wallace, J. Jolley, B. Barling, R. Simons, B. Andrews, W. Yankie, J. Parrish, E. Chvojka, A. Harper, B. Lockhart, L. Busch, B. McCory, H. Trujillio, B. Carteri Third Row: P. McCallum, B. High, B. Hillock, L. Wittlg, B. Griffith, P. Good, B. Baldwin, F. Greening, P. Jessup, B. Frye, J. Hrdlovich, W. Kuse, F. McPherson, V. Weirman, R. Buchannan, G. Stoneman, S. Brown, Birector - Miss Rice. Fourth Row: B. Fuhrman, A. Hagen, J. Neitzke, M. Carter, A. Eastman, M. Miller, A. Bott, F. Sawvel, B. Magnan, P. McCallum, E. Kean, N. Gardner, R. French, G. Glinkie, P. Yates, B. Muscott. Fifth Row: A. Schneider, J. Sterling, H. Hall, B. Near, K. Miller, E. Tuck, 0. Galihugh, B. Scoggins, M. Posey, U. Greening, B. Phillips, F. Randall, P. Yankie, M. McCallum, J. Baker. MUSIC DEPARTMENT The opportunities for the music department have been many and varied. A Christmas Pagent was given Becember 20, which created a fine atmosphere for the Christmas season. May 10, marked the climax of our musical experiences for the year, when we presented our formal spring concert. Many opportunities for small groups were provided during the year at various school activities. BOYS' GLEE CLUB First Row: Calvin Sherwood, Willard Tryon, Bob Hopkins, Frank Tuck, Jim Briggs, Boyd Bouglas, Melvin Burtch. Second Row: Junior High, Wesley Peters, Bill Horvat, Jack High, Wesley Tryon, Bick Roth, Carl Story. Birector - Miss Rice. Third Row: Bon Collison, Leon Gorsuch. Jack Martin, Lowell Wolfgang, Bob TJryon, Bick Betz, Bob Tall man, Jim Roth. MIXED CHORUS First Row: Director - Miss Rice, Norma Gardner, Evelyn Kean, Edith Tuck, Alice Eastman, Rose Marie French, Shirley Brown, Dorothy Frye, Pianist - Alice Kime. Second Row: Junior High, Don Collison, Jim Briggs, Wesley Tryon, Frank Tuck, Willard Tryon, Boyd Douglas, Bob Hopkins, Dick Roth, Lee Oxendale. Third Row: Jane Joley, Lois Cates, Barbara Neitzke, Jackie Neitzke, Nina Strong, Flora Greening, Phyllis Jessup, Katherine Miller, Paula McCallum, Beth Lockart. BAND The band had about twenty-five members at the beginning of the year, but now there are only twenty members. Old band members and beginners are slowly working together to make one large band. As it is now there are three different divisions. We are working hard to unite these three divisions into one. The following are members that participate in band activities: Director - Mr. Murphy; Comets - Joyce Baker, Alice Hagen, Eugene Dancer, Jimmy Londry, and Patsy Yates. Trumpets - Ralph Weaver and Claude Little. Clarinets - Harold Halstead, Normem Roth, Norma Bissell, Lee Oxendale, and John Roberts. Trom- bones - George Ostrander, and Burton Wolfgang. Base - Jack Bushre; Base Drum - Jimmy Roth; Baritone - Barbara Muscott: Snare Drums - John Corbett, Billy Busch and Bob Taliman; Saxaphone - Paula McCallum. Tufure Ta xmeti metica First Row: Royal Harrison, Calvin Sherwood, Gerald Brennan, Wesley Tryon, Frank Tuck, Eldon Dutcher, Loyce Snyder. Second: Director - Mr. Karn, Leon Gorsuch, Lowell Wolfgang, Willie Hartenburg, Dale Wolfgang, Alfred Hrdlovich, Don Spaulding, Lyle Gallagher. Third Row: Wesley Peters, Duane Dosson, Jack Martin, Laurien Williams, Ted Johnston, Bill Horvat, Don Collison, Richard Gulick. The F.F.A. boys, under the leadership of their President, Frank Tuck and with the help of their advisor, Mr. Karn, have spend a splendid year together. The boys held two meetings each month. Officers for the year were: President - Frank Tuck; Vice-President - Loyce Snyder; Report - Gerald Brennan; Treasurer - Eldon Dutcher; Secretary - Wesley Tryon; Quarter- master - Lyle Gallagher. Gerald Brennan became Reporter after his brother Harold Brennan joined the Navy and Loyce Snyder became Vice-President after Dale Dosson joined the Navy. Loyce Snyder, Wesley Tryon and Frank Tuck were sent to Higgins Lake to a three-day ses- sion on problems of the F.F.A. The most outstanding event of the year was the 15th Annual Community Fair which was a real success. First Row: Audrey Harper, Beatrice Andrews, Alice Hagen, Nonna Whales, Lola Cates, Dorothy Burtch, Marion Near, Lucy Wallace, Diana Morris, Carol Hackett, Alice Francetic, Wanda Yankie, Helen Trujillo. Second Row: Joyce Baker, June Sterling, Virginia Muscott, Francis Randall, Edith Tuck, Delores Darland, Alice Kime, Jackie Neitzke, Beth Lockhart, Leona Busch, Dorothy MeCory, Pauline Yankie, Anna Krapek, Nina Strong, Florence Prather. Third Row: Barbara Muscott, Patsy Yates, Lois Wittig, Purle Good, Arlene Bott, Betty Scoggins, Betty High, Dorothy Frye, Wilda Kuse, Margie Carter, Barbara Magnan, Barbara Griffith, Velda Wierman, Flora Greening, Barbara Neitzke, Director - Miss McVety. Fourth Row: Mary Schlenmer, Rose Marie French, Delores Anderson, Shirley Federspiel, Joan Hrdlovich, Donna Hamnond, Flora McPherson, Margia Miller, Alice Eastman, Frances Sawvel, Helen Hall, Garnet Stoneman, Kathryn Miller, Goldie Glinke, Joyce Parrish, Ernestine Chvojka, Jane Jolley. Fifth Row: Martha Posey, Virginia Frye, Betty Carter, Gennie Schlemmer, Madeline Dickens, Anna Rose Dutcher, Shirley Brown, Opal Gal ih ugh, Phyllis McCall urn, Phyllis Jessup, Norma Gardener, Barbara Hillock, Evelyn Kean, Alice Dutcher, Althea Schneider, Barbara Fuhrman, Bonnie Carter. Officers are: President - Jackie Neitzke, V. President - Katherine MeCallum, Sec'y-Treas. - Alice Klme, Reporter - Flora Greening. This club is composed of a group of girls who are members or have been members of the Home Ec. Classes. The Club served and planned a Christmas Pot Luck dinner which was served to the student body. They also had a part in the refreshment booth at the carnival. After the basketball game here with Ithaca, the Home Ec. girls served refreshments and played records for dancing. J?enio Plau Front Row: Norma Bissell, Alice Kime, Joan Hrdlovich, Jinnie Schlemmer, Pauline Yankie, Flora McPherson. Back Row: Willard Tryon, Wesley Tryon, John Poindexter, Gerald Brennan, Eldon Dutcher, Frank Tuck, Director - Mrs. Arlie Wells. The Senior Play was put on December 6, at the High School Gymnasium. The mix-ups that Joey Brewster has were nothing compared to the mix-ups in this play. It was a come- dy called, Don't Keep Him Waiting. There was also entertainment between acts, a mixed quartet accompanied by Alice Kime. Marjorie Near and Jim Briggs played several selections on Guitars for an in-between act. The Seniors gave a preview of their play the day before and everyone was kept in suspense until they could see the play itself. Mrs. Wells did a splendid job of directing the play and everyone was pleased with its success. The characters certainly played their parts and congratulations were re- ceived by everyone. Front Row: Lois Wittlg, Margie Carter, Beth Lockhart, Barbara Magnan, Jane Jolley Leona Busch. Back Row: Willie Hartenburg, Duane Dosson, Eldon Frisch, Director - Mrs. Arlie Wells. Imagine a girls sorority house on the campus of a well known University. It is Saturday night and the girls are ready to go out for the evening. Some are wishing that they could stay in, when suddenly one of the girls is taken ill. A doctor is called in, who says that it is chicken-pox and the house is quarantined for two weeks. When you know that several of the boys who have been working in the house are quarantined also, you can readily visualize the many screamingly funny complications and mix-ups. This was the whirlwind comedy that was presented by the Juniors on Friday evening, April 6. Campus Quarantine was directed by Mrs. Wells. Special features were provided between acts. 4Ju� l ie 4 0 wlex Mb Editor in Chief .................................... Norma Gardner Assistant Editor ................................... Phyllis Jessup Art Editor ......................................... Barbara Magnan B.H.S. Boys ........................................ Flora Greening Feature Editor ..................... Shirley Federspiel, Goldie Glinkie Senior Page.........................................Boyd Douglas Sports Editor.......................................Dick Roth Business Manager ................................... Purle Good Advisor.............................................Miss Rice Exchange Editor .................................... Joan Hrdlovich Typists ............................. Paula McCallum, Joan Hrdlovich Genevieve Schlemmer, Nina Strong Norma Bissell, Alice Kime Distributors ........................ Garnet Stoneman, Barbara Hillock Bonnie Carter, Evelyn Kean Wanda Yankie The Huskie Howler was run off every two weeks this year. New articles were added and some were continued from past years. To earn money for out paper the Staff and the Athletic Association sponsored a Carnival. Each class and club set up booths in different rooms of the school building. There was a mammoth crowd and every had oodles of fun. Miss Rice was .the advisor for the Huskie Howler and helped us in a number of ways. .Student Council Seated; Dick Roth, Kenneth Corbett, Norma Gardener, Eldon Dutcher, Shirley Federspiel, Alice Kime, Flora Greening. Standing: Boyd Douglas, Bill Hilliard, Jackie Nietzke, Alice Dutcher, Dan Greening, Advisor - Mr. Yordy, John Corbett. The student council had quite a bit of trouble in its organization. The president went to the Navy, the vice-president left school, and the secretary-treasurer was mar- ried. The council's activities have been the organization of programs, school parties, and war drives. A movie projector was purchased by the school. Part of the money was raised by the sale of magazines. The student council was responsible for this. The movies that every- one found so interesting were chosen by a committee from the council. Mr. Yordy has been their advisor and the officers are: President - Eldon Dutcher; Vice-President - Boyd Douglas; Secretary-treasurer - Alice Kirae. fTootl all (2a r nival One of the most interesting and varied pro- grams of the year was the Carnival,” a new ac- tivity at Breckenridge High. It was held on November 17 and was sponsored by the Huskie Howler staff. All classes and organizations of the school cooperated. The most colorful and impressive part of the evening's entertainment was the crowning of the football queen. Una Green- ing, Barbara Muscott, Alice Dutcher, Jane Joley and Norma Bissell. When all votes were counted it was discovered that Jane Joley had been elected. John Poindexter, center on the football team, had the honor of crowning the queen. (Calendar Uventi Sept. 5 Opening of school Mar. 16 Teachers Assembly Sept. 23 Freshmen Reception Mar. 17 Blue Star Mother's Party Oct. 18 Pheasant Supper Mar. 29 Sophomore Bam Party Oct. 21 Alumni Banquet and Party Mar. 30 8th Grade Assembly (Good Friday) Oct • 31 Halloween Party Apr. h Bird House Contest Nov. k Ticket Contest Party Apr. 6 Junior Play Campus Quarantine” Nov. 17 Carnival Apr. ll Freshmen Party Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Assembly Apr. 11 Basketball Banquet Nov. 23 Thansgiving Apr. 17 Donkey Basketball Nov. 2k Thanksgiving vacation Apr. 20 F.F.A. Assembly Dec. 6 Senior Play: Don't Keep Him Waiting Apr. 27 Freshmen Assembly Dec. 23 Christinas Vacation May k Chemistry Assembly Jan. 1 HAPPY NEW YEAR!II! May 11 Mother's Day Tea Jan. 2 School Reopened May Ik Sophomore Assembly Jan. 10 Senior Skip Day May 18 Spring Concert Jan. 12 Agri. and Home Ec. Fair May 25 Honor Assembly Jan. 29 Games and Party Jr. Sr. Banquet and Prom Feb. 9 Teachers Institute May 27 Baccalaureate Feb. 16 World Day of Prayer May 31 Commencement Mar. 7 Jr. Farm Bureau's Harmony June 1 Last Day of School 'ports m fln 1 fl I UJrt Vjs our H rocs (2 heeilead . eis Barbara Neitzke Phyllis Jessup Shirley Federspiel Florence Prather The Cheer Leaders had a very successful season giving support to our athletic teams. As an aid for a cheering section, a Pep Squad was organized of the girls from the 8th grade to the 12th grade. With the aid of these girls the Cheer Leaders were able to Introduce a variety of yells and have them successfully carried out. Congratulations are extended to the four cheer leaders for their grand success. Many hours of practice and work led them to the achievement of success. ( footial L. to R Top Row: Mr. Tryon, Pickett, Martin, Halstead, Marr, Harrison, Nagel, Briggs, Dosson Mg., Coach Abbott. Bottom Row: Roth, Wolfgang, Hopkins (Most Valuable Player;, Kennedy, Poindexter, R. Gallagher (Honorary Captain), Douglas, Dutcher, L. Gallagher (Captain), Hartenburg, Spaulding. Line Up: L.E.E. Dutcher, L.T. Hartenburg, L.G. Kennedy, C. Poindexter, R.G. Douglas, R.T. Wolfgang, R.E. Dosson, Q.B.L. Gallagher (Capt.), L.H. Bolt, R.H. Hopkins, F.B. R. Gallagher. B.H.S. . .32 vs. Edmore . . . 0 X B.H.S. . .12 vs. Ithaca . . . 0 X B.H.S. . .27 vs. Fulton . . . 6 B.H.S. . .19 vs. Elsie . . . 6 X B.H.S. . .20 vs. St. Louis . 0 X B.H.S. . . 0 vs. St. Charles •19 X B.H.S. . . 6 vs. Shepard . 6 N B.H.S. . .13 vs. Clare . . . 6 Total . .129 43 X -Conference Games N - Night Game The Breckenridge High School Football Team finished second in the Valley C Conference. BASKETBALL VARSITY L. to R. Top Row: Pickett, Kennedy, Wolfgang, Poindexter, Roth, Coach Abbott. Bottom Row: Tryon Mg., L. Gallagher, B. Gallagher, Dutcher (Captain), Hopkins, Corbett, Briggs Mgr. Missing from the pictures are: L. Snyder, D. Spaulding. Line-up: L.F. L. Gallagher, R.F. R. Gallagher, C.E. Dutcher, L.G. K. Corbett, R.E. R. Hopkins. SECOND TEAM L.to R. Top Row: Weaver, Frisch, Hilliard, Hartenburg, High, Martin, Dosson, Coach Abbott. Bottom Row: J. Roth, Pickett, Kennedy, Spaulding (Capt.), Greening, Snyder, Roth. Line-up: L.F. Spaulding, R.F. Snyder, C. Pickett, L.C. Roth, R.G. Kennedy. Finished in 1st in the Valley C Conference. Saileti all B. .H.S. • ... 37 vs. Hemlock .... . . . 25 B . ... 56 vs. Merrill .... . . . 22 X B. H.S. . ... 28 vs. Ithaca ... 29 X B. .H.S. . ... 28 vs. Fulton . . . 36 X B, ■ H.S. . ... 32 vs. St. Louis . . . . . . 16 B. .H.S. . ... 51 vs. Merrill .... . . . 31 X B, .H.S. . ... 48 vs. St. Charles . . • • . 37 X B. .H.S. . ... 33 vs. Shepard .... • • • 13 X B. .H.S. . ... 27 vs. Ithaca . . . 29 X B, .H.S. • ... 33 vs. Fulton . . . 38 X B. .H.S. • ••• 36 vs. St. Louis . . . , . . . 20 X B. .H.S. . ... 44 vs. St. Charles . . . . . 40 B, ■ H.S. . ... 52 vs. Hemlock . . . . . . . . 21 X B. ■ H.S. . ... 48 vs. Shepard . . . 20 TOURNAMENTS AT ALMA B. .H.S. . ... 50 vs. St. Louis . . . . . . . 32 B. ■ H.S. . ... 57 vs. Edmore . ... 29 TOURNAMENTS AT MT. PLEASANT B. .H.S. . ... 40 vs. Remus . . . 24 B.H.S. . ... 44 vs. Harrison . . . . . . . . 31 B. .H.S. . ... 41 vs. Reed City . . . . . . . 46 Total . . . 765 . ■ • 539 X - Conference Games Breckenridge High School Basketball Team : finished third in the Vally C Conference. Won District Championship at Alma - Runners-up at the Regional Finals at Mt. Pleasant. The B.H.S. Track team finished in the Valley C Conference - L. Gallagher, K. Corbett, R. Hopkins, D. Dosson made a total of 9 points. Coach Hicks BASEBALL '44 X B.H. vs. Ithaca ... 7 X B.H. vs. Fulton ... 9 X B.H. vs. St. Louis . . . ... 16 X B.H. S. 4 vs. St. Charles . . ... 10 X B.H. vs. Shepard .... ... 4 B.H. 6 vs. Merrill .... ... 4 B.H. S. 5 vs. Hemlock .... ... 6 Total . . The B.H.S. Baseball Team finished last in the Valley C Conference - Coach Hicks VARSITY L. to R. Top Row: Roth, Martin, Halstead, Spaulding, Pickett. Second Row: L. Gallagher, Kennedy, Hartenburg, Wolfgang, Marr, Corbett, Coach Abbott. Bottom Row: Douglas, Poindexter, Hopkins, Dutcher, R. Gallagher, Briggs, Tryon. Pictures not appearing are: Dosson, G. Brennan, H. Brennan, Harrison, Bolt. Seniors: G Brennan - Football, 3 H. Brennan - Football, 3 Briggs Mg...........3,1 Dosson - Football, 3,1 Track, 3 Douglas - Football, 3, Dutcher - Basketball, 2,3, Football, 3,U Baseball, 3 1 R. Gallagher - Football, 2,3, Basketball, 2,3, Baseball, 2,3, Hopkins - Football, 2,3, Basketball, 3 Baseball, 3 Track, 3 Poindexter - Football, 2,3, Basketball, 3 Baseball, 3 Tryon - Manager, U Juniors: Bolt - Football, 2,3 Basketball, 2,3 Baseball, 2 Corbett - Football, 2,3 Basketball, 2,3 Baseball, 2 Juniors - continued: Dosson - Manager, 3 Basketball, 2,3 Track, 2 L. Gallagher - Football, 1,2,3 Basketball, 2,3 Track, 2 Baseball, 2 Harrison - Football, 3 Hartenburg - Football, 3 Pickett - Football, 3 Basketball, 3 Roth - Football, 2,3 Basketball, 3 Manager, 3 Snyder - Basketball, 3 Sophomores: Kennedy - Football, 2 Basketball, 2 Baseball, 1 Marr - Football, 2 Baseball, 1 Martin - Manager, 2 Spaulding - Football, 1,2 Basketball, 2 Baseball, 1 Freshmen: Halstead - Football, 1