Bronson High School - Viking Yearbook (Bronson, MI)

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The junior class has had a very prosperous year and had $833.33 in the treasury by January They are seventy-six in number and each one has worked hard to make this a successful year. The juniors have had scrap drives, cake raffles, game refreshments, and various other endeavors to make money for that long awaited day, the senior trip. Our sophomores are very promising as every six weeks they turn up someone with an all-A record. They hit a little hard luck, for the class of '56 was the first class not allowed to have sandwich sales. They came up fighting though, and made money in spite of it all. The green” little freshmen are no longer green to the ways and whys of B.H.S.. We didn t get a chance to welcome them in with an old-fashioned initiation; but, never-the-less, we enjoyed having them one of us, and we wish them the best of luck in their future three years. Well, on to the junior high. Now, I'm undecided what to write. You know how it is. When you get to be a senior and strut around the halls with your head up in the air, you never notice anyone like a junior high student, at least not until you get knocked out of the way by a streak of them heading for a class. Then they're noticed, but not too pleasantly. We have one hundred and sixty-three in junior high this year and we wish every one of them many happy memories of this year and years to come which are spent in our alma mater, B. H. S. Patty Andrews

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In September 1950, 89 freshmen enrolled, this being the biggest class on record. This was the class of '54. Linder the wing of Miss Anderson, we learned the rules of parliamentary procedure in closs meetings, consideration for other people's property, and how to follow B. H. S.’s motto of always being a lady or a gentleman. Next came the terrifying event of the freshmen initiation. After being tarred and feathered, given shocks, walking the plank, and bobbing for apples, we became the full fledged class of '54. Considering we were only freshmen, we had the responsibility of decorating the gym for All-Hi parties and furnishing a floor show. We also received recognition for a splendid job. Receiving first prize for our Halloween float was another accomplishment. During our Sophomore year, we obta-ned funds for our long awaited senior trip by sandwich sales. We also presented an assembly for the High School. A large number of our boys were privileged to play Varsity sports and to share the championships. We were encouraged and advised by Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Hilton. The high light of the year was the detailed duplication of a Roman banquet with the school board as honored guests. This was presented under the supervision of Mr. Berriman. As juniors, we had an exceptionally memorable year. Due to the fact that our senior year was quickly cpproaching, we began trying to increase our funds. We did this by selling refreshments at all home games. On November 21, 1952 a three act comedy, Down to Earth, was presented to a capacity crowd, under the very capable direction of Miss Patricia Chisholm. Another unique idea was a carnival under supervision of our advisors, Mrs. Tharp, Mr. Berriman, and Mr. French. It was presented in the school with all the earmarks of a true carnival. Some of the highlights were Spill Bobo, A Night Club, and Basketball Toss. Our funds were also increased with the aid of cupcake sales and an all-our scrap and paper drive. The most spectacular event of the year was the prom. The delicious dinner was served at the Alderman-Luce Memorial Home. Then, everyone journeyed to the auditorium where they were surprised to see the gym converted into a star lit sky with the main emphasis being on our theme Stairway to the Stars. Last, but not least, comes this-our senior year, the busiest and most exciting year of all. With all. With all thoughts of our five days in Washington in mind, we planned many various activities such as a Penny Supper, magazine and baked goods sales, and the sale of Christmas cards. Fourteen of the seventy-seven graduates have been classmates for 12 years: Bill Wingfield, Phyllis Fox, Nathan Coats, Iris Stull, Nich Whorley, Margaret Kalvin, Robert Laughry, Ruth Rierson, Phyllis Walker, Janice Vorce, Lois Hunsicker, Judy Fifer, Phyllis Hartman, and Phyllis Hathaway. In the various extra-curricular activities, the class of '54 has participated with excellent records in all cases. Now we are approaching the final phrase of our high school career which includes our baccalaureate commencement services. As the class of 1954 leaves, we take with us all our cherished memories of our four short years in B. H. S. We will treasure the friends we have make and our many good times, but we will also be branching out into wider horizons. So we just wish to express our gratitude to the teachers, advisors, and to all those who have made our four years of high school memorable ones. ELLIE F0XIE Phyllis Fox Paul Kern KEITHIE JEANIE

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GROUP 1 Row 1 L. to R. • J, Merchant, $. Edgington, Lane, J. Marz, J. Comstock, J. Pulaski. Row 2 L. to R. - J. Keeslar, N. Himebaugh, | Long, R. Greene, M. Burnside, J. Bilicke, W. Ratkowski. Row 3 L. to R. - L. Ulrich, B. Ritter, D. Rubley, L. Palmotier, J. Williamson, B. Kalor R. Wiler, D. Hollister. Row 4 L. to R. • L. Go shorn, G. Bowerman, I Foerster, W. Perry, D. Rice, M. Rohloff, J. Keckler. Row 5 L. to R. - D. Hogmire, M. Smith, J. Norton, D. Smoker, L. Coler, D. Vorce. Juniors OFFICERS L. to R. Treasurer President Vice President Secretary M. Albright J. Marz J. Lane S. Edgington ADVISORS Mr. French Miss Wilson GROUP II Row 1 L. to R. - M. Parsons, A. J. Alles-house, G Selby, J. Clemens. G Markley, R. Lanier, J. Uhrig. Row 2 L. to R. . C Monroe, K. Behnke, G. Lilly, B. Hoyt, R. Hathaway, D. Ross, C Kubasiak, Row 3 L. to R. . D. Bell, L. Webster, C Christensen, C. Grindle, D. Davidson, T. Kehoe, G. Miller, J. Clemens. Row 4 L. to R. - W. Wanar, D. McClish, P. Smoker, M. Kupiecki, E. Rasey, P. Cuyler, R. Krzyzonski, B. Dixon. Row 5 L. to R. - H. Schloutmann, C. Rumsey, R. Kibiloski, J. Cal ho in, A. Bidwell, D. Garman,