Bronson High School - Viking Yearbook (Bronson, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1950 volume:

School 0?9tic6iqa t O Viking Hideout SJ.N3J.NOO PROPOSED ELEMENTARr DEDICATION We, the Class of 1950, dedicate our annual to the success and future of the Bronson Community School System and of the new elementary school building. The building of this new school will be a great step toward the improvement of this system ; however, we hope this is only the beginning of many badly needed improvements in the educational facilities of this community. We wish to express our thanks to all those who voted for the new school system and building, thus making possible a fuller realization of our great American heritage of free education for all. —Jane Hunsicker FACULTY C UOTiMBlR C' U wad d away (ai t6e i9so viKiHt a ohhhoC crutde. (?afetat i Sdcttey aid Tftate Needier CLHeC (OKKCC cAee ed t e addenyer frredCKt a id acco ited (dr 275 75 'r cred to 6eefi everyt i ty v A- dTiafce utere deverai dec a tdd - - o hoh$ t e i Ttaui-yator fattey. @6ie( h 6 d TVadAer Slower, aid it cAarye d( t6e (oy gt ld 77tr. Stewart. rst Mate “Captain” E. J. Bodley completed his twelfth year on the B. H. S. “line” by directing the course of another senior class on their last voyage with the many duties involved in keeping everything shipship. “First Mate” Heisler acted as “good man Friday” for the second year aboard the Viking and kept tally of the passengers, making sure their cruise was pleasant and the sailing smooth. SCHOOL BOARD FACULTY MR. MALLOS General Shop MR. CONLEY Science M. HILTON Vocational Agriculture MR. MILLER Social Studies MRS. MARTIN MR. MOYER Home Economics Vocational Shop MR. STEWART Music MR. McGRATH English MISS ANDERSON Librarian MRS. HAMILTON Commerce MRS. THARP Latin - Literature MISS JONES Home Economic Junior High Tc hers I MISS CATHCART MISS CHRISHOLM MR. NICOLETTE MR. WORTMAN jf Student Counc I Seated: Mr Heisler. adviser. Marvin Sig-ncski; Pat Wmjfield. trearur-r; Je ry Riss-man. president; Jane Hun i ker, secretary; L D Keller, alderman-al-large; Be.h McCracken. Standing: Ma shall Sk nner. Joy Barnes. Bill Cuylcr Dick Bower-ran. Connie L nes. Billy Wingfield. Jerome Marz. Office Help Janitors Bus Drivers Cafeteria CLASSES Once aboard. t e 'Vi i tyd fannd. to t ieir cUdtnaif. t e coad even fatted toit Oddly enouyA. onr favorite 0 too6 on tHe air o£ a 70 xr6 woo addiyned t e crew and fr id- tetter tUno: 7t and %t $radero--freed Js 'pred uueH--too S? ' did to it iotitred—Sofr omored deli — IJuncord odd joid —Seniord- enjoy tie ty- Y e o o 5 Senior Class Officers rabill, secretary; Mr. Bodfsy. ad-rry Rissman, vice president; L. D. sident; Betty Smoker, treasurer. SENIOR Sixty - four very green, but hopeful-ooking Freshmen enrolled in Bronson High t hool in September, 1946. This was the largest Freshman class in the history of B. H. S., and from the start it was evident that this class was destined to make itself known around school. Throughout their four glorious years at Bronon High, the Class of 50 has been well represented in all sports, F.F.A.. F.H.A., Hi-times and all music department activities. Initiation exercises on September 27 formally introduced the Freshmen to the upper classmen. Under the direction of Miss Anderson class adviser, the class presented a hilarious assembly portraying the school day of a typical Freshman. Their Halloween float won first prize. During their Sophomore year sandwich sales, a cider sale, and a dance were among their projects. Mrs. Hamilton was the class adviser. An enjoyable program, featuring a discussion of Sophomore subjects was presented to the P.T.A. As Juniors, an exceptionally memorable vear was had. Refreshments were sold at heme games. On December 10, a three-act comedy, “We Shook the Family Tree , wa3 presented to a capacity crowd, and ■ofits topped all previous records. “Blue Mocn was the theme of the reception given in honor of the graduating class of 1649. The dinner was served at the Alder-man-Luce Memorial Home, and dancing HISTORY followed in the gym. This was a new idea. Mr. Conley was the adviser. Still bettering their previous accomplishments, the Class of 1950 now have nearly completed their Senior year at BHS. The presentation of the play, “Oh, Erother!” was given on April 14. A Winter Wonderland dance was sponsored by the class on December 28. Two bake goods sales were held. A four-day boat trip to Mackinac Island and Sault Saint Marie was enjoyed by forty-five members of the Class of 1950, chaperoned by Supt. and Mrs. E. J. Bodley. For their last fun-making adventure in B. H. S., the Seniors presented a memorable class-day assembly. Now they are eagerly anticipating the reception given in their honor by the Class of 1651. Baccalaureate and commencement exercises are not far away now. Nine of the forty-seven graduates have been classmates for all twelve years: Bill Austin, Jack Barr, Wanda Boyd, Bill Cuy-ler, Jane Hunsicker, Pat Littlefield, Priscilla Tritch, Bill Ward, and Pat Wingfield. As the Class of 1950 prepare to continue their journey into wider horizons, and make room for future classes, they will treasure these four happy years spent within the halls of Bronson High school, and always cherish their class motto, “Today Decides Tomorrow”. —Pat Wingfield PAT FLYNN DON ELLISON Entered as Jun or Footba-I ‘48 ‘49 Barketball 49- 50 Ba eball 49-’50 Track 49 50 Choir -49 50 Sextette 50 Senior Play ’50 Hi Time 49 '50 ANNA MAE GREEN Basketball 47-‘48 Hrme Fc. Club '47 Hi-Times ‘49 FRANKLIN CARMAN Football ’46-’47-‘48-‘49 Ba.ketba.l ‘49-’50 Baseball 47-‘48-‘49 Jun or Flay ‘49 leu cr Play 50 Boys S ate ‘49 Track ‘50 Entered as Senior Ba fcetball ‘50 Hi-Times ‘50 Annual Staff ‘50 EDWARD FROHRIEF BETTY SMOKER Class Treasurer ‘50 Class Secretary ‘48 Athletic Treasurer 49- 50 Home Ec Club ‘47- 48-’49- 50 Choir -4S--49 Hi-Times ’50 Basketball ‘47-‘48-’49--50 Junior Pay ’49 Scn.cr Play Prompter 50 AUBREY HOLT x tball ’ 6-‘47-’48-’49 Bskctball ’47-'48-‘49-’50 iseball ‘47 rack ‘49 F. A 47-’48-’49 «s ard ’49- 50 •KA Club ,47- 48- 50 •47-49 48- 49-50 (ANCISCO Leader 49 'EZ SNYDER Netball ’47-’48- 49-’50 'eader 47- 48- 49 Ec. Club 47-’48- 49-‘50 ly Committee ’49 s -50 DELLA MAE HEINEMAN Entered as Junior Home Ec Club ,48-'49-'50 Jr 4-H Leader 49 Basketball ’48 WENDELL GREEN Baseball 47--48 49 50 Basketball 50 F. F. A. 47- 48- 49- 50 PATSY WINGFIELD Historian Band - - -’SO Student Counc I Trcaiurer ’49- 50 Class Secretary-Treasurer ’47 Home Ec Club 47- 49 Basketball ’47- 49 Hi-Times 48- 49 Co-ed.tor of Hi-Times 50 Annual Staff ’50 Senior Play 50 BILL WARD Band - S -’SO Pep Band '48 Choir -47- 48 49 50 Basketball 48-’49 JOY BARNES fn’ered a Junior Cher 49- 50 it ttie SO Hornr Ec Club ’50 s . ent Cour c I 50 Cn S ate 49 Annual Itaff ’50 JACK BARR Football 45-‘47-'48-‘49 Ba.kc.bal '47-'48 49-'50 La.cb.il '47-'48-49 T ack 47-'43- 49-'50 hi-'limes 5J Jr 4 H Leader 49 DAVID CROY Jr 4 H leader '49 F. F. A '43 BILL C Foo ball Basketb. Choir 47 Student C Jr 4 H Li Junior Plav Center Play Track 50 BILL AUSTIN Footb.ll 6 '47 -'48 49 Ba .k:tball '47-'49 49- 50 Bi cball '47-’48-’49 '50 Track ‘47 ‘4S- 49- 53 Sen.or Play '50 la-ictte 48-‘49 Chcir '47 4 J- 49 Hi-Ti es 50 Band ‘47 PRISCILLA TRI Salu'atcran Band '47-'48-,4‘ Pep Band ‘48 Choir '43- 49-‘50 Band Managrr '49 Sextette ‘49-‘50 Studen Council 47 Cla s Treasurer '49 Hi-T.mes 48-'49 Co-eddcr cf Hi-Time, A:«cc ate editor of Via n; Ba ke ta I '47-‘49 Senior Flay ‘50 SKIE . iVITIES N N’48-49 •48-49.-50 3-49-50 •9-50 49 mcil President 50 ommit.'ce 49 0 f SO ent “49 sident 47- 48 50 49- « •r '5 7- i 49 49 5' tette • -47 Ck a r 49 50 -48 J ♦9 OCK BURNSIDE dascbrll ,47-'48-‘49-,50 Jr. 4-H leader 49 Basketball ’50 .1 IS LUNIFORD d as roohomore 8-’49- 50 •49-’59 tc 9 9 .b 48- 49-’50 BARBARA ROSS Home Ec. Club ’47 Chor 48- 49 Hi-Times '50 RALPH BURCH Student Council 47 Baseball 47 Choir 48 Foo ball 47-’48- 49 Track ’49-50 Junior Flay 49 Senior Play 50 WANDA BOYD Home Ec Cli b 47 - 48- '49- 50 Jr 4-H Leader 49 Hi-Times 47 DON BROWN Band 47-,48-‘49-'50 Hep Band '48 H.-Times 49 -50 Assemb y Committee ’49 Choir 50 RICHARD BOYD Basko br II 47-’48 49 Baseball '47-'48 '49-’50 Band Colorg.ard '49-'50 GENEVIEVE KOPEC Entered as Junior Chmr '49 G r!s Sextette '49 home Ec Club '49-'50 BARBAk Basketball 4� . Home Ec. Club Hi-Times '49 ’ 3 KENNETH Jr 4-H Leadei KEN BEtOTE Foo'ball '46-'47-'48-'49 Ba rball 47 Track 50 Student Counc I '47 ‘49 Asserr.b y Commi.tce '50 Junior Play '49 Senior Play '50 Jr 4-H Lca Jcr 49 Annual Staff '50 MARY KOLASSA Basket ba1I ‘47 Home Ec Club '47- 48- 49-'50 Choir '47 48-'49 C rk Sextette '49 Hi-Tirres '50 Junior Play '49 CAROLYN KLEMMER a kctball '47 -'48 -'49 - '50 hoir '47-'48 49- 50 i Times '48-'49-'50 land '48-'49-’50 land Treasurer 50 tome Ec Club 47-48 49-5 assembly Ccmmi.tcc sirmai '49 Assembly Comrrvtte Annual Staff '50 RAYMOND BLASKIE P SKIE PATSY LITTLEFIELD RLENE KINTER e ball 47- 49 ball Studen Director ‘50 ' 48-’49-’50 ’43-’49 Club 47 -48-'49 i '48-‘49-‘50 Play '49 -•mbly Committee ‘47 ). KELLER Cotball ‘46- 47-‘48-’49 Basketball ‘47-‘48-'49-‘50 Baseball '47 Student Council Aldcrmen-at-large '50 Annual Staff ‘50 Jr 4-H Leader '49 Class President 50 Boys S� te '49 Track '50 Home Ec Club ‘47-‘48-'49 BarketbaM •47-‘43-,49-‘50 Band 47-’48-’49 50 Hi-Times ‘47-‘48-'49-'50 C'a s Vi-e-Prcsident ‘49 Chee leader '47-'49 Choir ‘47-'48 '49 Student Council ’48 Junior Play '49 Junior Flay '49 Senior Play ‘50 GERALD RO'SETTCR Band ‘47-'48-‘49-‘50 Ba ke’ball Pep Band '48 MARCUERETTE ROSSETTER Choir •47-,48-‘49-,50 Class Treasurer '48 Home Ec Club '47 CLASS PROPHESY Los Angeles, May 18, 1960:—This far distant western city was in a mad state of confusion last evening when the class of nineteen hundred and fifty of the Bronson Community School held its tenth annual class reunion in the elaborate ballroom of the Austin Toothpick Company, owned by the multi-mlllionnaire, Morris LaRue Austin, Jr. A supercilious onion-steak dinner was prepared by none other than the noted chef of the Waldorf-Astoria, Donald Lee Ellison. The meat, as well as many of the vegetables, was shipped to California from the home territory by Thomas Francisco, owner of Francisco’s Meat Market in Colon, Michigan, and Ralph Burch, Franklin Garman, and Edward Frohriep, local farmers. The dinner was served by the very talkative Blaskie twins, Raymond and Leon, and their staff of assistants directed by Gerald Rossetter. After the lucious meal was served, Kenneth Belote and Jack Barr gave a dialogue on. “Why the Customer is Always pleased with Austin's Toothpicks” and Lur-lene Kinter spoke on. “Dieting—A National Hobby”. Notes from these speeches were taken by E. J. Barnes and M. E. Kolassa, who are both employed by L. D. Keller as stenographers. Cne of the most exquisite floor shows ever to be presented in the United States was directed by Wendell Green. The show consisted of several symphonic productions composed by Genevieve Kopec and reproduced by the New York Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Bill Ward. Three novelty song and dance numbers by Priscilla Tritch’s trained cats were also enjoyed. (Note—Miss Tritch is National President of the Society for the Preservation of Cats). During the course of the evening bits of other acts were presented by Aubrey Holt, a professional card shark, and by Dave Croy and Dick Akins, who compos� ’ j semi-professional roller-skating team. Through the courtesy of Kenneth Wn iam Cuyler, proprietor of the Worlu Greatest Airlines, most all of the class' members were able to be present. Peopi came from near and far. Among t’ present were: Pat Wingfield, United . Treasurer; Betty Smoker, cashier at New York National Bank; L. D. Kellc. movie director in Hollywood; Pat Wingfield, noted criminal lawyer; Jane Hun «� ker. president of the School for Proble .i in Brooklyn; Pat Flynn, Secretary a. visor to John L. Lewie; Barbara Kibii Chief Promoter of Discipline for Scl' Skippers; and Marguerette Ross Chairman of the Commission foi . . Organization of Schools for More Vaca tions. Others present were: Joan Crabill, teaching Boys’ Home Economics in Ho-dunk; Donald Brown. Latin and English teacher in Napoleon. Michigan; and Wanda Boyd, Librarian at Smithsonian Institute. Jerry Rissman, player-coach of the Red Wings, arrived late because he had to p his team to bed before starting. Carolyn Klemmer and Barbara Ro were on duty at the reunion in case o emergency, and were relieved later by Anna Mae Green and Elizabeth Torrey. The then moved into a corner to “talk shop” with Phyllis Lunsford. Unable to be present at the reunion due to The Sak’s 5th Avenue fashion show were Inez Snyder, their exclusive model; Della Mae Heineman and Gloria Rzepka, beautician and dress designer respective! At the close of the evening Richa Burnside, Paul Steenman, Richard Boy and Kenneth Jowsay, offered to give fri hot-rod rides to anyone brave enough venture forth as a victim. Betty Smoker Pat Wingfield Bill Austin V. lASS WILL Prefix: We, the Senior Class of Bronson High School, City of Bronson, County of Branch, State of Michigan are about to embark on the “1950 Viking” for a journey over tides of obstacles and waves of fortune. Although we are of sound mind and memory the outcome of the present journey is doubtful, so we therefore present this to be our Last Will and Testament. I, Richard Akins, will my incompletes in Literature to anyone who likes to roller skate as well as I do. I. Bill Austin, will my table at Lindy’s Club to Betsy Hilton and Nataline Kinter. I. Joy Barnes, will my position as soprano in the Double Sextette to Marshall Skinner. I, Jack Barr, will my new Buick to Chuck Somerlott. I. Ken Belote, will my hair if and when it falls out to Mr. Stewart. I. Leon Blaskie, will my ability to get to school on time to Margaret Rissman. I. Raymond Blaskie, will all that I don’t know about shop to anyone who would rather take Home Ec. I, Richard Boyd, will my motor scooter when I’m done with it to Donald Reinhardt Moyer. I. Wanda Boyd, will my A’s in Literature to anyone who wants to spend their study halls reading dull books. I, Donald Brown, will my position as bass drummer to anyone with a strong back and a weak mind. I. Ralph Burch, will my ability to skip school to John Earnes. I, Richard Burnside, will my Ford to anyone crazy enough to try to drive it. I, Joan Cribill, will my lung power at the games to Bobby Meyer. I, David Croy, will my size 13 shoes to Esther Torrey. I, Bill Cuyler, will my manly voice to Harry Smoker. I, Donald Ellison, will my position as “bench captain” of the football squad to Buzzy Littlefield. I. Pat Flynn, will the privilege I had last summer of driving frequently to Burr Oak. I. Thomas Francisco, will my ability to get away with talking in study hall to anyone with a gift of gab. I. Edward Frohrlep, will my quietness to Bill Herman. I. Frank Garman, will my height and weight to Tommy Norton and hope he knows to do with it. I. Anna Mae Green, .will my bashfulness to Janet Kostielny. I. Wendell Green will my 1st hour visits to Mr. Heisler to Julian Bilicki because I think it's better late than never. I, Della Mae Heineman, will my short locker to Joan Ross. I, Aubrey Holt, will my ability to play basketball in the barnyard to Mr. Nicolette. I, Jane Hunsicker, will my ability to walk into the right shower room at the wrong time to Mrs. Hamilton. I, Kenneth Jowsey, will my fondness for roller skating to Sidney Shackleton. I, L. D. Keller, will my way with the women to Buck Jones. I, Barbara Kibiloski will my sweet disposition to Mr. Mallos. I, Lurlene Kinter, will my ability to be smart and dumb at the same time to my sister. I, Carolyn Klemer. will all my old chemistry papers to anyone who wants to flunk next year. I. Mary Kolassa, will my baseball player to anyone who thinks they can have him. I, Genevieve Kopec, will my philosophy of life to always keep smiling” to Clarence Monroe. I, Pat Littlefield, will a box of cigars to Glenda Fair. I, Phyllis Lunsford will my slimness to Irvin Swift. I, Jerry Rissman, will my perfect attendance to Ronnie Hartman. I. Barbara Ross, will my speaking privileges to Larry Maxwell and Bob Hilton. I, Margarette Rossetter, will my ability to walk to school on time to anyone who doesn't have the opportunity of practicing walking with a long-legged brother. I. Gerald Rossetter, will my post in the National Guard to anyone who thinks he is man enough to handle it. I, Gloria Rzepka, will my ability to get along with the teachers to anyone who needs it. I, Betty Smoker, will my position as athletic treasurer to Dean Amos so he can study figures. I, Inez Snyder, will my ability to go steady for a year and a half to Betsy Hilton. I. Elizabeth Torrey. will my broken ribs to the Athletic Department. I, Priscilla Tritch, will all the musical ability that I should have by now to Leo Hoard. I. Bill Ward, will my ability to make real music to the so-called “Hotshots . I, Pat Wingfield, will my pug nose to Jack Riegle and sincerely hope he can keep it out of other peoples’ business. Signed, sealed, and declared by the Class of '5C to be their last will and testament. Pat Littlefield Inez Snyder Jerry Rissman Juniors Row 1: left to right)—Nat -Imc Kmter. Peggy Graham. Betsy Hilton. Verda Gump. Esther Tor-rey. Virginia Nagle Row 2: Goldie Wilson. Mary Harrison. Jean Ho'l stcr. JoAnne Bawdcn. Angelme Bla«ki. Row 3 Richard Byers. Beth Davis, Nancy Fair, Marilyn Green, Janet Adams. Sarah Metzger Row 4 Ronnie Hai man. Cl •'da Milliman, Max Weis. Glenda Fair. Marvin Signesk . Bwizzy Littlefield. Betty Nelson Junior Class Offices |. to r.—James Nowak, vice-president ; Chuck Somerlott. presiden ; Janean Honeywell, secretary; Mar.e Rice, treasurer; Mr Hilton, advisor. 1st row (left to right); Barbara Perrin, Larry Tavlor. Allan Al-leshouse. Jack Riegle. Dorothy Laughry, Clarence Monroe. 2nd row: Irvin Sw ft, Roger Smoker. Harvey Whitcomb. GLr-ia Lines. Janet Kosticl-iy. 3rd Row: Alvin Shaw, Max Hay-lett, Da'e M.tschelen. Betty Bo-haez. Clif on Rascy. Ambrose Si-korski. 4th row Wylla Wanar. Di:k Rubley. Vic Nowicki. Leo Ho«rd, R.chard Robbins, B.ll Wh te. Charles Bailey Fifty-six enthusiastic juniors enrolled at B. H. S. in September, 1949, to begin a very busy and successful school year. Since the Class of 1951 began its high school career, thirteen of its members have left Bronson High. Lois Parsons’ and Lyle Wiser’s names have been taken from the class roll this year. To raise money for the junior-senior prorn.the juniors have sold refreshments at all home football and basketball games, had a bake goods sale, conducted a paper drive, and presented a very successful play. The class, well represented in all sports and other extra curricular activities, reigned supreme over the Viking Review when both the junior boys and girls won in their respective class tournaments. The juniors had the honor of being the first class to wear the new Viking-head crest on their class rings. The Viking head replaced the standard Bronson High School crest which has adorned the rings for 17 years. Joan Crabill David Croy Sophomores 1st row—I-r. Betly Abrgh Dons Boyd, Edna Swig r, Clara Mae Vcrce. Ellen Mar e Sw ft. Dola Mac Hart. 2nd r ;w—buck J:n s. Harriet Skotk. Alvin Kelly, Ereynj Lann Will am Herman. Robert Af.denon. John B. rr.es. 3rd r-w — Norman Hsineman. Erma D? Hoff. Marylyi Fo rs‘er, Kc th W 'bur. I a ricia Wai e. Donna McIntyre. 4th ow—Barbara B’am, Terry Ma z. Mar aret Kcho Jonn luce Maxine Woodcox, Carolyn Harmon, Marjcr.e Ball. Sophomore Cliss Off cers I to r—Ted Kosmerc . re s-trrr. Mss Jor.es. ed.s r; Max Hi ton. vi:e-pre ident; M.ld ed Killian secretary; err Boyd. pre:.dent. Sophomore'—S'Ction 2 Row I: 'left to r ghf� —Edna Worznizk. Virgin.a Kupecki. Irene Fenner. Corni il cn, Joyce Davis. Sylvia fpxJe Row 2 Fhilip Hoard. Lewis Uh r g. James Ho t, Ncrman Meek. Walcr L-winski. Vernon K.ngs-Iry. Keith Tracy. Rcw 3: James Herman. 1 es cr C een. Jull' L'ppch. R tyrt Kime VMlis Los n k , Deal Amos H:l Mil er. Kerne h Mar-rhell. . . . . _ Row 3 Arnold S korsk . De-Wayne Wil-r. Rolland S korski. Mer-hal! fkinner. Ra mord not-ta. Robert Shook. Gcro Mit.clnl-en Forty-eight boys and girls began their Sophomore year at Bronson High School on September 8, 1949. To set their class ahead financially, the Sophomores united efforts to sponsor a series of sandwich sales which, when completed, retted about $110 for the class treasury. To do their part in All-High activities, the class first planned and supervised an All-Hi party with “Comic Strip Land” as the theme. Everyone came dressed as his favorite comic strip character and prizes were awarded to the best costumes. Next, the assembly committee presented the Sophomores in their annual class assembly, which was enjoyed by all. The Sophomore talent was used to very good advantage in several musical solos, a skit, and an impersonation of the Andrew Sisters. In donations to the Red Cross, the class led all others in high school. Besides all these class activities, the Sophomores were active in many extra-curricular groups. Genevieve Kopec Mary Deal Freshmen Row 1: (left to right)—Abort Gigcw'ki. Margaret R s men. Dcrecn Grindle. Pat ic a Tice, Charlotte Rublcy. Betty Me zger. Ncrita Wi k m. Dcnald Crull. Row 2: Pa ricu Kcsmer cx. Shirley Yesh. Pat Kerman. Marietta Se ler. Jean Ro .s. Gordon S kor-♦ki. Tom Norton, Jake Dove, Peter Kalom. Row 3: Nanc Pla ter. Kay We'-don. Jorephms Giowfki. Irene Bodly. B eky Riiblry. Fhylhs Blam, Sally Ncverski, No ma Losimki. Row 4: Carol Summers, Martin Crab II Harry Smoker. Howard Lutz. Robert HiPo.n. Donrn Hobson. Drrrll Blanchard, Robert Meyer. Charlotte Foiter. Freshman Cla Off ce s I. to r.—Cera d Ho s e- pesi-d “n‘; Larry Maxwell, vice p-csi-den . Betty Hayloft. :rca uor. Virg.ma VanPelt. s ere lt, . Mis-, And:r.on. advisor. Row I: (left to r,ght —B?th McC ackcn E a Hcy. Ccccl.a Karryn«k L-rr - K nt r irr� il Harmon. Dona d Piat . A ice Wilson. Lois R ce Row 2 Donald Tote k . August G gowski. Duane Him La rh. Robert Krembrink. L o r c t t a Smoker. Mary Lou Killer. Geraldine Schragg Row 3 Char otte Ey r R terta Bullock. Donald Bchrke. Cordon Bowerman. Conn e Lines. Judy Wana . Kerne h Duncan. Cel-oh ne Nowicki Row 4 Bill F.fer. Rolland Kotz, M chael Siade. Sd c Sch ckl- -ton, Roger Adanv. L o ard Heard. Hans Geiger. Dick Williams. Robert Wolta Sixty-nine “freshies” began their life at Bronson High School on September 6, 1949. To start its career at B. H. S. on the right foot, the class entered a float in the Halloween paraie and came through with first prize in the city school division. They presented an assembly on March 9, which consisted of several skits and a variety cf musical numbers. The last All-Hi party, April 21, was planned by Freshmen committees in cooperation with the Student Council. The party theme, “April Showers”, was used throughout the affair but didn’t at all dampen the spirits of those attending. Members of the class participated in all sports. Thirteen toys were out for football, twenty-one in basketball, twelve in track, and twenty in baseball. The Freshmen girls were also well represented with twenty-three out for basketball. We the Seniors, wish you all the luck in the world, and hope you enjoy your feur years here in Bronson High School as much as we have. Richard Akins Richard Boyd EighthGrade Row 1 i left to r ghrl—Ro erf Miller. Trcran Ns tlemai, ' ew-n Cl tfv'rd, Ror.mc C'amptoi. Dean Akim, Ja k C'cmerv. Don aid Johnson. Al an Me zg?r. Row 2 M:ry Ann Fcrxrr, Jac-c.uelin- Cr m 'f I'e e Sw f Nor mo Me xgcr. Thy I s Har man. LaVonnc Mcrk. Cent Bu crs. u lymonJ Kosmcriik. Ronald M.xkr . Row 3 tun c ; Curp, V.va And-%'£:rti Willi m«. Ccrd n A'bnght. Adam Wa dow:ki. Mary Weaver. Jyfy F fer. F hyl Its Waldr’n, Jan ce Vorce. Margaret Ka’vn. Row 4 Phyll.s Ha h -wa . Shirley Harr son Ro e ie R fe ibi r -� h. Jan ce Fask. Ru h Hm man, Phyllis Wo'ker R by R Hey. Sharon Taylor. Wanda Grecly 8 h Grade Off cers Sharcn Taylcr. vcc pre ic ent; Jacque ire Gr.mes, presiden ; Mr.,. Martin, advisor; Phyl is Hathaway. s c e cry; Fh,ll Ha tman. treasurer Row I P yllis Fox. Ir s Stro p, Joan H-lli te rammv Ce or. Lois McNall, Sally 5pade. Jean Wohlers. Loij Huns cker. Row 2: Kei h Wchlers, N cky Whor'ey. Charles Corns'.ock G r aid Brewer Charlotte Ban, Vcm B'owrr Ru h Rierssn. Phy -Its Wiler. Betty N -ft. Row 3 Na han Cca � . Richard Cl fford. Melv n A br ght, Robert Laughry. Paul Kc n, Gene K.n . Mary Ann iha v. Geraldine Baker. Los D al. Karl Hotter Row 4 Paul Re-??e. E nabsth Bidw ll, ichnnv Guern ry Donald St Cla r. Wavn? C:y. Norman Dixon Da e Hrr Leonard Rumsey. B.l y W n“field. The Eighth Grade had an attendance of seventy-five students who showed splendid cooperation in their activities, as well as in their school work, making this year a very successful and interesting one. The Eighth Graters participated in various activities. These included: Sports, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, 4-H Club, Band. Also the Junior High Choir and Student Council. The fall Initiation Party given for the Seventh Grade was the major event in their social activities. Tents were arranged at the Greenwald Park in which the Seventh Graders received startling surprises. They entered a foat in the Halloween parade in competition with the other grades and they won second prize. A Valentine Party was another one of their successful parties enjoyed by the Eighth Graders. Sandwich sales were their main source of raising funds for their class treasury. As a Red Cross project the class members packed boxes to be sent overseas. The year was concluded with an enjoyable trip in the month of June. Raymond Blaskie Leon Blaskie SEVENTH GRADE 7th Grade—Section I Row I (left to r ght —B uce Kalom, Sharon Fos er. Cuane Hcllislcr. Robert Wi'er. Dina Id Rublev. Lee Ulr ch. L Rcy Cos-ho n. Joseph Comstock Row 2: Denny David on, A J. Alleshousc. Mary Bi rn;de. Arthur Mock. Barney D xo . Karl Bchnke. Rofccr Barnes, Donald Will ams. Dav.d Vorce. Row 3: I uci e Math ws, Charlotte Co . Orolvn Coy Man-y Himcbaugh, Carolyn Eycr. El za-beth Stiles. Dickie Fcerster. Danny Butters. Row 4: Dxjrlas Bell. Cordon Lilly. S'an'ey Was kow k Charles Mcnr e. Richa d Wa hbu-n, Sharon Ec'g ngton. C. eadol n Bowermen Northa Crabi l. Roderick Hathaway 7th Cradc—Section II Row I: Il f. o n-h I--''era Andrews, Joan Pu a ki Cha les M-rVe Ronad Har: son. a-n-s Uhr g. Johnny Troyer Jrrry C'e-rrens. Dennis tanning, Robert Barry. Row 2: Marls Ib'i h Monya Hedelm. Janet Bal'ard. Do-ald McClith Cor-'on Miler, Charles Sclb' Clff'rd R ms ''. Ro,, nd Va’larce. Wallace Wanar. Cary rnyd r. Row 3: James Lao . June Wil-I aT'on Nancv Stewart. B lly Hrvt Raloh Haywood. D nn s r-r’r n. Mvrwn ir-.k.. C:rin Grindle. Janet Reese Rcw 4 Loli a Cel r. Allan Bid-weII. 'ames Bar lay. Je o- -e Marz EJna Ra ry. Do a'd Can-n-n W'lma Go'h-ra Frank Ker-rhncr Duane Wa hburn. Wa ter Ferguson. Pe gy Cuy er Seventh Grad'' Off c rs I. to r.—Miss Chrho'm. ad'-sor; Charles Selby. Secretary; Wallace Wancr. Vice-Fres den ; C i erd Rumsey. Trea'cr.r; Lez LI ich. President. The Seventh Grade, consisting of fifty-seven boys and twenty-four girls, started out the year by electing class officers and choosing yellow and green as their class colors. . With these prelimsnaries done, they waited, “shaking in their shoes”, until the Eighth Graders summoned them to Greenwald Park, where they became, through the process of formal initiation, full-fledged members of Bronson High School. Through the joint efforts of committees representing both the Seventh Grade and the Eighth Grade, a fine Christmas party was held in the gym. Games, movies, a gift exchange and refreshments all contributed to this party’s success. Valentine’s Cay was celebrated by the Seventh Graders In their home room with the usual exchange of Valentines, and a committee served refreshments. A basketball team provided added incentive for greater class spirit and gave the Junior High School boys a chance to participate in a sport. Donald Brown Edward Frohriep OO OQ_ om? xo v hoi ? y iayyy� }p� v).. }99mxm? 9mo6x909 p� v v ho }v 'pvyoop 0S6l y? wf ■pMo??o?ipvxzf ?6t )v mo | Jjyj 9y} i� 9xy y xvoy mo p 9jv? 9?}VM vxy y? 9619600 9y? 6M?xny 99?m? zyi 6m? --pVdX ?M9ljo 9X909 V9? M?M 9XVjp }19MO?P1999Q £ D trflV?99jv9 7 MV yw™ ty™?) W7� t rptr M9?fo pvm 9p?mx9 9y? op j np 9JVM4 'fflMOOt OM ?ZMV yx00) flfrS SaiLIALLOY o o ANNUAL STAFF •- to r—Mr Bodley. advisor. Pat Flynn, art; Carolyn Klcmmer. typing editor; Pat Wingfield editor; Jerry Rissman. sports editor. Ken Belote. business manager Joy Barnes, pho ograoh Jane Hunsicker. editor-in-chief; L. D. Keller, business manager; Priscilla Tritch, articles editor. business editor; “Bigger and better” have been the by-words of “Viking” staffs from way back when, and this year it was no different. The 1950 Viking staff, led by Jane Hunsicker, .editor-in-chief and under the direction of Mr. Bodley, Senior advisor, made a sincere effort to produce an annual such as Bronson High had never seen before. New printing and binding techniques were studied and considered. New operations to produce more efficiency were put into effect and the yearbook began to take shape. Craine Studios of Detroit were contracted to manage the photography angle, and the photographers, together with Joy Barnes, photography editor, were able to put a great deal of originality into the Viking through unusual’ “spot shots”, etc. After much discussion, the staff decided to return to the printed type book in place of the lithographed type used last year. The picture plates were made by the Fort Wayne Engraving Company, and the printing was done at the Bronson Journal. For the first time in the history of this school, a padded cover was selected for the annual which will greatly improve its appearance and durability. Thomas Francisco Ralph Burch Hi-Times I. to r.—Jane Hunsicker. associate editor. Mrs Tharp, advisor. Priscilla Tritch and Pat Wmgf.eld. co-editors. The Bronson Hi-Times, a member of the National Scholastic Press Association, has been published bi-weekly by Bronson High School students since 1935. The Hi-Times staff, with Mrs. Margaret Tharp advisor, has endeavored to maintain the fine standards which have earned such awards as the All-American rating, given the Hi-Times for five years by the N. S. P. A. This is the highest rating that can be bestowed upon any high school newspaper. The Hi-Times staff, composed of 54 members, write, type, and mimeograph the paper, which is given to all Student Council members, to the Board of Education, to rural schools in the district, and to high schools in the state and throughout the country. The aim of the Hi-Times is to back school and community projects, give students an idea of journalism, and to acquaint people with Bronson High and its program. Gloria Hzepka Mary Kolassa 1st row lief, to right —E teener Fowler, Joan Ross. Fhyllis Blain. Margaret Rissman. Betsy Hilton, Eliza-l eth Torrey. Barbara Ross. _ . L .nd row Joy Bernes. Ruth Rierson. Patricia Kosmerck. Shirley Vesh. Salty Neverski. Peggy Graham. I atr.ca Kosmcrirk Shirley Yesh, Sally Neverski. Peggy Graham. Patricia Herman. Lois Hunsicker. Marietta Seiler. Jo Anne Bawden. 3rd row: Glor.a Kztr Ma. Patricia Flynn. Darrell Blanchard Howard Lutz. Virginia VanPelt. Donna Rae McIntyre. Irene Bodley. Kay Weldon. Inez Snyder. Barbara Kibiloski. 4th row Lcretta Smoker. Mary Kola'sa. Lurlcne Kinter. Jack Ricgle, Ronnie Hartman. Buzzy Lit!let eld. Ec ty Smoker. Richard Byers, Betty Nelson. Carolyn Klemmer. 5 h row Donald Brown. Bill Austin. Bill White. Jack Barr. Don Ellison. Vic Nowicki. Jerry Rissman. Julie Leppich. Ralph Burch. Delphme Nowicki. Charlotte Eyer. Judy Wanar FUTURE HOMEMAKERS 1st .. IOW- . M.art,n- •dvisor: IIrene Fennrr program chairman; Pat Wingfield, parliament ian; janean Honeyweil. secretary. Eleanor Fowler, president; Beth Davis, treasurer Joy Barnes, song leade Miss Jones, advisor Fhyo!i. Lu2?iordi: M«?r,onc Ban. Sally Neversk,. Pa r c a Herman. Mar etta Seiler Joan Ross Phyllis B.ain. Betty Albright. Betsy Hilton, Virg.ma Nagle Esther Torrey. Dola Mae Hart. Sh rley Yesh' Josephine Gigowski. F?' cr•Loretta Smo r- M«f lyn Creen. Norma Losmski. Janet Adams. Mane Ret, Clara Mae Vorce Eme Vne Lane Donna Rac McIntyre. Kay Weldon. Patricia Kosmer.ck. Harriot iikorski. 4th row: Carol Summers. Margaret Kehoe. Mary Kolassa Doro hy Laughry. Betty N:lson Marylyn Focrs'er rH ::nW � Sm0ker- P-rteto W Sn,der, Carolyn Klemmer! 5th row Constance Wilson Barbara Kibilaski. Joyce Davis, Conn e Lines. Delph.ne Nowicki Cecelia Ldnw Warzn'ak- Bjtty Bchacz. Wylla Wan'r. Julie Lepp.ch, Janet Kostielny. Glor'a Lines Clor a Rzepka, Virginia Kup.ecki, Geraldine Schragg, Carolyn Harrison. The Future Homemakers of America, with sixty-eight members, have had a very successful year under the leadership of Miss Mary Jones and Mrs. Eunice Martin. Among the many good times had by the girls this year, was the initiation of new members in October. The annual Mother and Daughter Banquet, held November 16, was a great success with 120 attending. In November, twrenty-one girls attended the Regional Home Economics Convention at Kalamazoo, w here Eleanor Dav!s Fowler was chairman of Region Eight. A Cake Walk Dance was the club’s February project. This event was successful both in the crowd attending and the number of lovely cakes won. Beth Davis, Region Eight chairman, and five delegates attended the State Convention at Lansing, March 22-24. The five delegates were: Gloria Lines, Betty Smoker, Betty Nelson. Wylla Wanar, and Janet Kostielny. The Home Economic girls exchanged two meetings with the Quincy and Union City clubs. Newr officers elected in March, are as follows: President, Jeanean Honeywell; Vice President, Margaret Kehoe; Secretary, Emelyne Lane and Treasurer, Beth Davis. Elizabeth Torrey Barbara Ross F. F. A. 1� row. I. to r.—Clifton Raiey. Max Hilton. R.chard Byers, James Nowak. Roger Smoker. Mr Hilton. rnd' ow—Donald Crull. Jacob Dove. Mart n Crabill. Clyde MilJiman. Max Wells. Robert Hilton, John 3rd row—Robert Anderson. Norrran Mock. Allen Alleshome. Larry Taylor. Wendell C cen. Kei.h W.lbur, Norman Hemcman. Cordon S.kcrski. 4th row—Hal Miller. Irvin Swift. Rolland Sikorski. Alvm Shaw. Arnold Sikorski. Lester Green. Cla ence Monroe. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of farm boys studying vocational agriculture. The club has a national enrollment of about 360,000 boys. This year the Bronson chapter, with thirty members, began its year’s program by electing James Nowak, president. The rest of the officers elected were: Richard Byers, vice president; Max Hilton, secretary; Roger Smoker, treasurer; and Clifton Rasey, reporter. The main activities participated in by the club included visiting the International Livestock Show and the Armour Meat Packing Plant in Chicago, a Christmas party for the F.F.A. members and guests, a parent and son banquet, an initiation ceremony at a Rotary Club meeting, sell Farm Bureau seeds, and sending Max Hilton and Alvin Shaw to the state F.F.A. convention. The national organization was founded in the state of Virginia in November of 1928 and has spread throughout all the 48 states and to the territories of Puerto Rico and Hawaii. The purposes of the organization are: (1) To encourage and practice thrift. (2) To create and nurture a love of country life. (3) To develop competent, aggressive rural and agricultural leadership. (4) To participate in co-operative effort. (5) To encourage improvement in scholarship. (6) To create more interest in the intelligent choice of farming occupations. (7) To encourage members to improve the farm home and its surroundings. SENIOR PLAY 1st row—I to r.—Carolyn Klemmer. Franklin Carman, Jane Hunsicker, Palsy Win eld. Bill Coyle- B II Austin. Priscilla Tr.tch. Standing—Ralph Burch. Mrs. Tharp, d.rector. Ken Bclote. Patsy Littlefield. Joan Crabill. Don EII.«on “Oh, Brother!”, a three-act comedy play, was presented by the Class of '50. on April 14. The plot was centered around Paul (Jones) Don Ellison and his financial embarrassment brought to light by a whim of Jane Willoughby (Joan Crabill) for a marshmallow-sundae. He tries to alleviate his problem by borrowing” an expensive enlarger, with which to take pictures, from Willoughby’s store, where his father (Frank Garman) works. He charges it to his father’s account intending to return it before the monthly bill arrives. To help him, Jane lends him her father’s expensive camera with a $300 lens. To prove to Lilah (Pat Littlefieldi how good his invention of a kitchen cleaner is, Junior Jones (Ken Belote) demonstrates and ruins the lens. Old Willoughby (Bill Cuyleri has accused Paul’s father of buying on credit and returning after using. While the maid (Carolyn Klemmer) is in tears, Mrs. Jones (Jane Hunsicker) tries to calm her household; and Mary (Priscilla Tritch) tries to help her brother. Willoughby charges in anger with Jcnes because he has ordered a big stock of freakish hats, and see the enlarger and the camera. It doesn’t help matters when he sits in a pan of sepia dye. Mrs. Willoughby (Pat Wingfield) tries to make peace, but her son Jack (Bill Austin), though in love with Mary, takes the whole situation as a joke. Paul, still trying to earn money, pulls another boner and lands in jail with the help of a policeman (Ralph Burch). When one of Paul’s ideas finally succeeds, Mr. Willoughby actuaUV beams at him. The play was under the direction of Mrs. Margaret Tharp. Joy Barnes L. D. Keller JUNIOR PLAY V£2? X i’ uffi «u. a™,.,™ wa j.™ «m « eao. W ««. U«, t„- I ?r. and Richard Behnke i;'i!htt',Cw‘WF«,. Richard Byars. Marv.n S.gncsk,. Betty Netson. and Betsy Hilton. A gay. delightful comedy entitled. Grandad Steps Out , was presented December 15 and 17 by the Class of ’51 in the high school auditorium. The cast, under the direction of Miss Patricia Chisholm, expressed fine co-operation and talent in presenting the farce comedy. The play netted $232 99 which set a new financial record. A dress rehearsal was given Wednesday afternoon, December 14. at Quincy in a high school assembly. Later Quincy made a return performance of their senior jPlay igie ..grandad� gave a fine portrayal of a helpless old man who yearned to step out with the Boys . Tillie. the maid (Betsy Hilton) added much to the excitement and humor. Mrs. Laura Morton (Glenda Fair), Grandad’s daughter and housekeeper, had her hands full with Betty (Beth Davis , her niece and Kip (Dick Byers), her nephew, who were visiting her Jack Norwood (Richard Robbins), a neighbor boy. became quite infatuated with Betty but their friendship was interrupted occasionally when Kip became too confused over Jack’s triplet sisters, Judy (Angeline Blaskie), Trudie (Marie Rice) and Ludie (Janean Honeywell). Grandad, with the help of his old pal Jim Mahoney (Richard Behnke), might have cut loose much sooner without interference from his nosey neighbor, Miss Abbey Higgins (Betty Nelson), the detective (Marvin Slgneskl), Mrs. Jobe Feeney (Goldie Wilson), wife of one of “the boys , and the messenger boy (Larry Taylor). ’ Carolyn Klemmer Kenneth Belote l-r—1st row—Pat Wingfield. Goldie Wilson. Charlotte Rubley. Roberta Bullock. Irene Bodley, Nataline Km er. Mary Ann Shaw. Beth McCracken. 2nd row—Nancy Fair. Carolyn Klemmer. Phyllis Lunsford. Ambrose Sikorski. Eva Hoyt. Julie Leppich. Walter Lowmski. Patsy Littlefield, James Hoyt. Buzzy Littlefield. Virginia VanPelt. Gordon S.korski Ruth Ricrson. Norman Mock 3rd row—Virginia Nagle. Peggy Graham. Phyllis Walker. Judy Wanar. Jane Hun-.icker. Donna Rae McIntyre. Sharon Edgmgton. Elizabeth Bidwefl. Alice Wilson Mary Deal. Nathan Coats. Jerome Marz Angel-ine Blaskie. Victor Nowicki. JoAnne Bawden. R chard Robbins. Vernon Kmgsicy. Billy Wmgfie.d, Mfirg_,.et Kalvin. Tommy Norton. Gerald Hollis'cr. Priscilla Tritch 4th row—Don Brown, Buck Jones. Robert Meyer. Jack R.egle. Clenda Fair. Gerald Rossetter Dean Amos Lurlcne Kmter. Joan Crabill. Janet Adams. Lois Hunsickcr. Nancy Bla n. B.ll Ward. The Music Department “stepped off” last fall with a sixty-one piece marching band, which carried its banners to the Branch County 4-H Fair, to the St. Joseph County Fair, to the Marching Festival at Charlotte, and at all the home football games. The musical activities continued when the concert band took over and played host to nineteen class ”C” bands in the District Band Contest. In preparing for its part in this event, the band traveled to Constantine and Colon, where it played before high school assemblies. The annual Festival Concert was held March 17, with the Junior Band also participating. At this concert, several solos and ensembles which had won a first rating at the district contest, performed. Lurlene Kinter Bill Ward TWIRLERS bottom: Nancy Blatn, mascot. Middle: Lois Huns.cker, Joan Crabill, Janet Adams. Top: Lurlene Kmter. drum major. The Double Sextette is completing its fourth successful year under the direction of Mr. Wm. Stewart The group this year made their first public appearance in October. Due to the early start, they were able to build a fine repertoire which they presented in many public performances. Phyllis Lunsford Bill Cuyler It' row—Natalino Kinter. JoAnre Bawdcn. Joy Bamo., Joan Crabill, Priscilla Tntch. Clonda Fair. 2nrJ row- Larry Kinter. Vcrncn Kingsley. Dona'd Ellison. Richard Robbins, Richard Bowerman. Gerald Hollister. The Choir, with fifty-five members under the direction of Mr. Wm. Stewart, continued this year to grow in popularity, both with the members and the public. For its first public appearance of the season, the Choir presented a Christmas Concert on December 23. It was composed of a candlelight processional with the background on the stage designed in a beautiful stained glass effect. This program included the traditional Christmas music together with lesser-known folk tunes in keeping with the season. At the Masonic Washington’s Day Banquet the Choir gave a preview of a few numbers which, together with many more, comprised the musical background for the Minstrel Show presented April 14. Row I : Marguerette Rossetter. JoAnne Bawdcn. Natat.ne Kinter. Nancy Fair. Angelina Blaskie. Clenda Fair, Jane Hunsicker. Dcnna Hcbson. Donna Rae McIntyre. Phyllis Lunsford Row 2 Joy Barnes. Mildred Killian Manor.e Ball. Beth McC rack err Roberta Bullock. Carolyn Klemmer, kstt a™. nterT cmt ingilev. Ari ld iko kl. D sul Mitschelen Don Ellison. B,„ Cuy-r. R.ch.rd Robbins. Marshall Skinner. Bill Ward. Alvin Shaw. DeWayne Wiler. Gerald Hollister. Junior-Senior Prom “A ‘Blue Moon’ hung low under a canopy of stars and cast a blue and silver spell over all the figures dancing dreamily to the mellow music.” Such was the scene set by the Junior class when they played host to the Seniors at the annual Junior - Senior Prom, on May 28, 1949. To accommodate with more ease large number attending, the Juniors arranged to have the dinner served at the Memorial Home, which wras decorated in the “Blue Moon” theme. After dinner and the short program which followed, the Juniors, Seniors and their guests, moved to the high school gym where they entered the “Land of the Blue Moon”, and spent the remainder of the evening dancing to the music of Bill Houck’s orchestra. The evening upheld tradition by being one of the biggest events on the year’s calendar. Winter Wonderland Something new was added to the holiday calendar this year, when the Seniors sponsored a “Winter Wonderland Dance”. The occasion was planned and carried out through the cooperation of committees from the Senior class. The gym w as festively decorated with Christmas trees, snow men, and winter scenes, and all this along with the inviting music of the Four Keys made the evening ideal for dancing. The aim of the Seniors in planning the affair is to be of service to the community, while bolstering the class treasury. While the dance was not the financial success the class had hoped it might be, it certainly was enjoyed by all, and might well be a worthy project for another class. Marguerette Rossetter Wanda Boyd 1st row: Jean Wohlers. Denny Davidson. Betsy Hilton. Mr McGrath, advisor 2nd row: Ronnie Hartman, chairman. Be ty Albr.ght. Natalme Kin.er. Max Hilton. Ken Belofe. 3rd row. Eleanor Fowkr. Joan Ross. Harry Smoker. ASSEMBLY COMMITTEE The 1949-50 Assembly Committee, under the leadership of Ronnie Hartman, president; Eleanor Davis Fowler, secretary; and Mr. McGrath, advisor, was responsible for a very well planned and enjoyable series of assembly programs. Acknowledging the success of the exchange assembly program in the past few years, the committee arranged for the plan to be repeated. Quincty, Coldwater, Colon and Sturgis high schools participated in this exchange by bringing programs to Bronson High School. In return, the Assembly Committee organized and presented a group of talented B. H. S. students in these schools. The exchange assemblies, together with the class assemblies and those observing the various holidays, provided a very interesting and varied schedule. SERVICE SQUAD 1st row (left to right)—Joanne Hollister. S ar n Foster. Miss Cathcart. advisor; Jean Wohlers. Lois Jean Hunsicker. Ruth Rierson, Lucille Sims. Be ty Nutt 2nd row—Sharon Edg nglon. Elizabeth Stiles. Lucille Mathews. Carolyn Coy. Charlotte Coy. Monya Hedglin, Nancy Himebaugh. Carolyn Eyers. Mary Burnside. Gwendolyn Bowerman 3rd row—Ir.s Stroup. Sharon Taylor. Eunce Gump. Mary Ann Forker. Vera Andrews. Phyllis Hartman. Margaret Kavin. Joan Pula?ki. Norma Lee Metzcr. Janet Ballard. Lois Deal. Mary Ann Shaw 4th row—Ve-a Brewer. Phyll s Wtler. S«r ta Williams, kolene Rif?nbjr?h. Jams Vorcc. Ru h He n’man. Jacqueline Grimes, Judy Fif-r. Mary Ann Weaver, Phyllis Walker. Phyllis Hathaway. Wanda Creel.y. Sammy D Vcr. Geraldine Baker. Elizabeth B dwell 5th row—Janet Reese. Charlotte Blam. Phyllis Fox. Nancy Stuart. Loli'a Coler. Marla Albright, Ju e Williamson. Ruby Jean Rubley. Sally Spade. P.yllis Waldron. Shirley Harrison. Lois McNall. Wilma Goshom. Edna Rasey PATROL BOYS 1st row—Adam Wasikowski. Keith Wohlers. Chares Selby. Wayne Coy. Leonard Rumsey. Dale Hart, Jun.cr Phinney. 2nd row—Gareth Heisler, advisor; Lee Ulrich. Ronald Harrison. Donald McClish. James Uhr g. Ronald Cr-mpton. 3rd row—Rcbcrt M ller. Karl Hotter. Robert Laughry. Richard Clittord. JUNIOR BAND 1st row: Jacqueline Gr.mcs. Phyllis Wiler. Becky Rubley. Kay Weldon. Joyce Walker. 2nd row Margaret Rissman. Ins Stroup Non a Wiik ns Phyllis Waldrcn. Ronald Harr son. Juno Will am-son. D xic Keh e Barr.ey Dixon. Jerry Clcmcm. Jeao Wohlers. Vera Brower. Nicky Whcr ey. 3rd row: Carol Summrrs. Charlotte Foster. Don McCI-sh. Chsrlos Mar'sley. Arthur Mick. Ch-rle S'loy. Allan Metzger. Jack Clemens. LaVor.n? Meek. Judv Ma'tin. Rosalie George. Kay Somerlott. Kci h WoHefs. Janet Ballard. G rden Bowrrmen. Ro mond Kosmerick 4th row Allan Bidwell. Paul Ken. Robert Laughry. Phyllis Hartman. Nancy Slewart, D.ckie Foerster. Norman Dixon. John Guernsey BOXING 1st row Shockey Meek. James Hoyt. Hal Miller. Robert Knenbnnk. Mr Moyer, instructor 2nd row Howard Lutz. Richard Bowerman Jake Dove, Donald Crull. Dale Mitiche’.en, Michael Spade. Allan Alleshouse. VARSITY FOOTBALL 1st row—I. to r.—Jack Barr, Bill Cuyler. Ken Belote, Charles Ba ley. Richard Rubley. Frank'in Carman, Max Hay led. 2nd row—L. D. Keller. Bill Austin. Jerry Rissman, Chuck Sommcrlott. Litchfield 32 Sturgis Res. 44 Homer 34 Vikings 63 Reading 43 Union City 30 Vikings 64 Quincy 53 Athens 46 Jonesville 45 Vikings 56 Litchfield 38 Homer 26 ............. Vikings 52 Athens 34 ............. Vikings 39 Quincy 44 ............ Vikings 42 Union City 40 ........ Vikings 56 Sturgis Res. 44 ...... Vikings 40 Jonesville 52 ........ Vikings 55 Constantine 45 ....... Vikings 34 Bill Austin Aubrey Holt Coach Charles Hilton was honored during the half - time of the Union City game by the Rotary Club, the band, and his many friends for his twenty-one years of service at Eronson High and the fine record he has maintained. FOOTCALL CAPTAIN AND COACHES lr—Mr. Mil cr. ' ,1 c'.ich Mr Ki ion, h:a 1 CQ ch. Ken Bclotc, honsrary captain. Mr. Nicoictte, I nc ccach. FOOTBALL On August 29. Bronson High School started to prepare for the 1949 football season under the direction of Coach Charles Hilton and his two assistants, Roy Miller and Ted Nicolette. A total of 75 boys signed up, with nine letter-mer returning. The first game, with Colon High School, was a non-conference game to gain experience. After getting off to a bad start in conference play, losing their first three games, the Vikings left the gridiron with a record of four wins and four losses, losing to Quincy in game 9 - 12. The most exciting game, perhaps, was played on the home gridiron, where the Vikings beat Union City, last year’s champs, for their first conference win by the score of 14-6. Lettermen to be graduated this spring are: Ends, Aubrey Holt and Jack Barr; tackles, Bill Cuyler, Don Ellison, and Frank Garman; guards, Patl Stemen, Ralph Burch and Captain Ken Belote; quarterback. Bill Austin; halfback, L. D. Keller; and fullback, Jerry Rissman. Frank Garman Jack Barr 1st row—I. to r.—Paul Stemen, Max Haylett. L. D. Keller. Bill Austin, Jack 8a r, Ken Belote, Don Ellison, Bill Cuyler. Jerry Rissman. franklin Carman, Aubrey Holt. ?nH ro-—Mr Miller assistant coach Shcckey Meek. Harvey Whitcomb. Max Hilton. Ronald Har man, Ralph Burch. Mr Hilton, coach. Charles Littlefield. Keith Tracy. Richard Bchnke. Roger Smoker. Hal Mi.I r, ivtarv.n Signeski Mr Nicolette. assistant coach 3rd row—Bill White. Charles Bailey. Chuck Sommerlott, Victor Nowicki, Richard Rubley, Irving Swift. 1st row: (left to r:|'iti—Charles Sorr.crlott. Max Haylett Bill Austin. L. D. Keller 2nd row: Coach Roy Miller, Keith Tracy. Jerry Rissman. V:c Nowicki. Jack Barr, Alvin Shaw 3rd row: Leo Hoard. Bill Cuyler. Frank Carman. Richard Robbins. Aubrey Holt. Manager BASKETBALL The 1949-50 Viking “B” squad had a fair season, winning eight and losing seven games under their new coach, Mr. Ted Nicolette. Mr. Nicolette was forced to build a whole new team after last year’s squad moved up to the Varsity group. The season’s losses were suffered at the hands of Athens, Union City, Sturgis, Litchfield and Jonesville. Sturgis and Union City were the only teams to beat them twice. Buzzy Littlefield was the leading scorer for the team with 110 points to his credit. At the end of the season the squad chose Leonard Hoard and Charles Bailey honorary co-captains. They also chose Bailey as the team’s most valuable player, and Harvey Whitcomb as the most improved player. —Bill Austin Colon 0 ..... Athens 6 ...... Litchfield 14 Jonesville 6 Bronson 26 Bronson 0 Bronson 13 Bronson 0 Union City 6 ....... Bronson 14 Reading 0 .......... Bronson 12 Homer 0 ............ Bronson 14 Quincy 12 .......... Bronson 9 1st row—Marvm Signeski, Buzzy Littlefield. Bill Filer. Charles Bailey. Max H:l on, Jerry Boyd 2nd row—Bob Hilton, manager. Leonard Hoard. Phillip Hoard. Kenneth Duncan. Larry Kmtcr. Ronnie Hartman. Mr Nicolette. ccacn. 3rd row—Bill White. DeWayrve Wiler. Marshall Skinner. Raymond Wotta. Harvey Whitcomb. Cera d Hol- lister. B-TEAM Early in the 1950 basketball season, several boys from the Junior High Physical Education class, under the direction of Ted Nicolette, were organized into a basketball team. Through this pregram the boys endeavored to master the fundamentals of basketball and to become better acquainted with the rules of the game. During the stage of training, they learned to pass, pivot, shoot, etc. To climax the season, a game was played in which the 8th Grade defeated the 7th Grade by the score of 33-19. The members of this team were: 8th grade—Charles Collins. Gordon Albright, Paul Kern, Don Johnson, Gene King, Melvin Albright, John Guernsey, Curtis Butters. Wayne Coy, and Bob Laughry. 7th grade—Northa Crabill, Jerome Marz, Gary Snyder, Dennis Gar-man. Barney Dixson, James Barclay, Charles Selby, Robert Berry, Don Rub-ley and Arthur Mock. Paul Stemen Kenneth Jowsay BOYS INTRAMURALS 1st row (left to right!—Junior Losinski. Lawrence Maxwell. Richard Byers. Larry Taylor. Terry Marz. William Herman. 2nd row—Harry Smoker. Ambrose Sikorski, Martin Crabill, Robert Hilton, Richard Burnside. Robert Anderson. Cordon Sikorski, Mr. Conley, coach 3rd row -Duane Himcbaugh. John Luce. Jack Riegle. Keith Wilbur. Norman Hcineman, Donald Sobeski, Alvin Kelly. Tommy Norton. James Nowak. 4th row—Norman Mock. Dean Amos. Donald Behnke. Vernon Kingsley. Cordon Bowerman. Lester Creen. James Hoyt. Wendell Creen. Robert Wotta. 5th row—Rolland Kotz, Walter Losinski. Kenneth Marshall. Roger Adams. David Croy. Donald Ellison, Alvin Shaw. James Herman. Hal Dean Miller. Hans Geiger. Roger Smoker The intramural basketball group was an organization first introduced to B. H. S. this year. It was comprised of the boys who did not make either the “A” or “B” squad at the beginning of the season. However, two boys were advanced to the “B” team from the intramural’s group. Games were played during the noon hours of Varsity game days, after school, and on Saturdays. The two leading teams were the Whirlwinds, finishing the season in first place, and the Bonedraggers, in second place. A team of All-Star players was chosen by the boys to play two games with the Coldwater “B” squad. Coldwater won the first game at Cold-water with Bronson taking the second on the home floor. The good accomplished by this organization was noticed a great deal by the coaches and students. It gave experience to the younger boys for future champion teams. Captains of the teams were: Whirlwinds, Walter Lowinski; Bonedraggers, Donald Ellison; Lucky Shots, Larry Taylor; Pistons, Richard Behnke; Spartans, Bob Hilton; Basketters, James Hoyt; Bulldogs, Richard Burnside; Screwballs, Ambrose Sikorski. Gerald Rossetter Donald Ellison Vr row—Joan Crabi II. iul.« L«pp.ch. Wyll. W.n� . Carolyn Klammer. Inez Snyder GIRLS VARSITY To enable more girls to participate in games beside the Varsity players, and to gain experience in basketball playing. 17 girls were designated Tor the Intramural Squad. These girls, under the coaching of Mrs. Hamilton, practiced twice each week from 12:15 to 1:00 p. m. The group was divided into two teams; one consisting of Juniors and two Seniors, and the other of Sopho- m°reS Preceding each of the four home games played by the Varsity Squad, these two teams showed good team work and coordination. These close tilts which were witnessed by the public, gave the girls experience for the following years when they will be the players on the girls Varsity. The girls chose Donna Rae McIntyre as captain for the year. The games were refereed gratis by Priscilla Lane and Nadine Kinter, graduates of Bronson High and former basketball players to whom we say. “Thank You.” The Seniors wish the girls many more successful seasons of basketball. INTRAMURAL GAMES Juniors and Seniors Sophomores 18 Sophomores 14 Juniors and Seniors 11 Sophomores 22 Sophomores 18 Juniors and Seniors 11 Juniors and Seniors 5 GIRLS INTRAMURALS ' ‘Jim 0ROMSOH ri OUEEll IROHSON VI OUCFHt 1st row (left to right —Janean Honeywell. Glenda Fair. Gloria Lines. Janet Adams. Virgin a Nagle. 2nd row—Jane Hunsickcr. manager; Sylvia Spade. Emclyne Lane. Donna Rac McIntyre Betty M.br.ght Mrs. Hamilton, coach. 3rd row— urlene Mnter. student director; Joyce Davis. Edna Warzn;ak. Maxine Woodcox. Dola Mae Hart. A general meeting for girls’ basketball was held on October 24, 1949. Sixty-six girls reported and were eager to participate in this sport, thus practice started on October 31. The group was divided into three squads. The “A and “B” squads were coached by Mrs. Nova Hamilton. The “C” group of beginners, who practiced once a week, was coached by Miss Mary Jones. The last and best-played game of the season was the final game for the Seniors. They are as follows: Joan Crabill, Inez Snyder, Carolyn Klemmer, and Betty Smoker. At the close of the season, the annual class tournament was held. The Junior girls won the class championship award at the Viking Review on March 10, 1950. Carolyn Klemmer was elected Captain of the 1949-50 Varsity team. The girls wish to express their appreciation and sincere thanks to Mrs. Hamilton for her time, and patient coaching; to Jane Hunsicker, their manager; to Lurlene Kinter, their director; to Miss Jones, timekeeper, and Miss Chisholm, scorekeeper. —Barbara Kibiloski JUNIOR-HI BASKETBALL 1st row—Robert Barry. Arthur Mock. John Guernsey. Northa Crabill. Donald Rubley. Denns Da idsoo 2nd row—Frank Kershncr. Gary Snyder. Junior Phmney. James Uhrig. Barney D.xon. A J. Alleshouse. Donald Johnson. Jerry Clemens. Ted Nicoletre, coach. 3rd row—rtalph Haywood. Charles Comstock. Ccrald Brewer. Gene King. Gordon A’bright. Raymond Kos-merick. Curtis Bu tors. Charles Selby. _ . 4th row—Dale Hart. Jerome Mari. Karl Hotter, Bill Wmgtield. Wayne Coy. Melvin Albright. Robert Laughry. Paul Kern. James Barclay The 1949-50 Viking basketball team experienced one of the best seasons this year that they have had in the past several years, when they ended up in undisputed second place in the Little “C” Conference. This year’s Viking squad had a season’s record of 11 wins and four defeats. Only Quincy, the Little “C” Champs, and Reading were able to down the Vikings in conference play. The other defeat was at the hands of the Sturgis reserve team at Sturgis. The team traveled to Sturgis for the District Tournament, and were defeated by Constantine in the first game 43 to 32. Again, as in the past years, the boys were confronted with the large playing floor at Sturgis. The Varsity cage squad will be hit fairly hard by graduation, losing seven Seniors. Those players are: Jack Barr, Jerry Rissman Bill Cuyler, Frank Garman, Aubrey Holt, L. D. Keller, and Bill Austin. BASEBALL 1st rcw (left o nght� —Richard Burnsid Jerry Boyd. Bob Shook. Max Ha lett. Jerry R ssman. Keith Tr 'ey. Ren: Id Hartmen, Mar n Signoski. 2nd row—Mr Moyer, assistant ceac i Leo Hoard. R egard R'bbns. Charles Bailey, Mr Miller, coach; 3 II Austin Victer Nowicki. Raymond Wotta. Mr Conley, assistant coach. TRACK 1st row tleft to r.g-t —Rober Anderson. Jerry Boyd. Dcnald Behnke. Larry Maxwell. Darrell Blanchard. Larry Kintcr. Mr. Nicolette, cccch; Shcckcy Meek. Ronald Hartman. Jaek Rieg'e. Hans Geiger. Jim Hoyt. Vernen Kingsley 2nd rcw Marnn Crabill. Duane Himebaugh. Gordon Bowerman. Harvey Whitcomb, Ralph Birch, Mata I ’aylett Leonard Hoard, Richard B?hnke. Pniilip hoard. Marv n Signeski, Keith Tracy. L. D. Keller. 3rd row—R chard B-. rns de. Larry Ta.ler, Hal M ller. Dick Rubloy. Dal? Mitsche e-i. Aubrey Holt, Richard Bowerman. Leo Hoard. Frank!.n Carman. Don Ellison. Jerry Rissman. Bill Austin AUTOMOBILE DEALERS Bruce Chevrolet Sales Buy Better With Bruce” Phone 78 Bonnell Motor Sales Ford Sales and Services Phone 240 Compliments Wilber Motor Sales Dodge - Plymouth Phone 203 BANKS Peoples State Bank “Friendly Service” Phone 19 BEAUTY OPERATOR JoAnne’s Beauty Salon Phone 179 If your hair is not becoming to you, you should be coming to us” CLEANERS Airway Cleaners Phone 79 CLOTHIER R. A. McCracken Men's and Boys’ Furnishings CONFECTIONERY Foy’s Confectionery “Try Foy’s First” Phone 25 CO-OPERATIVES Compliments Bronson Co-Operative Ass’n Phone 76 Batavia Co-Op Company Dealers in Seed, Feeds Fertilizer and Coal Shippers of Livestock DAIRY Bailey’s Dairy “All Dairy Products and Homogenized Milk” Complete Line of Dairy Products Decker’s Dairy DEPARTMENT STORE Dancer’s Phone 250 DENTISTS Dr. J. A. Sommer, Sr. Dr. John A. 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