Buchanan High School - Pines Yearbook (Buchanan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1940 volume:

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Mr. Mr. Mr, Mr. Moore Hyink Rizor Carter John Miller oufffme Om muff -- Mr. Carter, head of the physics and chemistry departments, has been cited for an unofficial Croix de merite. He is one of the few teachers who cannot be beguiled into arguing away the class period. Mr. Hyink and Mr. Rizor are the wizards of math. The fact that Mr. Rizor teaches commercial law does not detract from his ability to prove that a lowly Bu- chananite's wealth is equal to Henry Ford's. He has a number of similar problems, designed to arouse a feeling of curiosity in the students who will leave his arithmetic classes to go on to algebra. This department is in charge of Mr. Hyink, whose First mistake I ever made is not so numerous as to become unfunny. He also teaches geometry and advanced math. Mr. Moore, in addition to the duties of a principal, teaches a class of freshman general mathematics. Miss Allegra Henry and Mr. Johnny Miller are teachers of physical education and hygiene. They are in charge of the yearly gym show, in which the pupils demonstrate what they have learned. Both sponsor athletic clubs CGirls' Athletic Association and the HBH Clubj and both sponsor ball teams, fFor the girls, soccer and basketball. For the boys, football and basketballj. Mrs. Lamb, too, has a double duty. Her extra class is a group of eighth graders to whom she teaches home nursing, a subject usually neglected. This course relieves Miss Henry of one of her many classes, for it takes the place of hygiene, At other times, Mrs. Lamb is the much-turned-to school nurse. Mr. Hugh Pierce is our new vocational co-ordinator. This year there were four- teen students in the vocational training course under his direction, and more are ex- pected next year. Mr. Pierce played the leading role of Button in the faculty play. Mr. Ray f Doc J Miller has been a teacher of manual training at B. H. S. for years. Besides his work in this subject, he teaches mechanical drawing and civics. His pep talks are features of assemblies through the football and basketball seasons. 4'Doc also watches th-e teams closely. Their successes keep him in a .state of ani- mated joy. 2 Mr. Langer, Kelly to his older classes, is the teacher of biology and agriculture as well as director of the local chapter of the Future Farmers of America. It is un- der his watchful eye that the projects of spring, summer, and fall are carried out. His hobby is helping to coach the basketball team. Besides this, he is the teller of more jokes to illustrate his lectures than any other teacher gets around to in a life- time. The members of the fair sex in the vocational department are Miss Quade and Miss Shivvers. Miss Quade is the envy of her classes for her skill and speed in typing and short- hand. Her shorthand, bookkeeping, typing, and office practice classes learn their stuff in a surprisingly short time. Miss Quade also sponsors the Usher Club which she organized several years ago. Miss Shivvers, who is new this year, heads the domestic science department. Her skill at cooking is only equalled by her skill at teaching the elements of cleaning up to both boys' and girls' classes. Rows of shining china and glassware speak elo- quently of this part of her duties. The school band is the special care of Mr. Robinson. He also organized the or- chestra and Glee Club and teaches music to a group of seventh and eighth graders. Although he teaches in the auditorium, his office is upstairs near the gymnasium. Here he keeps the musical instruments and his musical scores. CNickname, Robbiel. Miss Westcott, new to Buchanan this year, is already well established through her leading the dance orchestra and her popular subject, art. Much of her time is taken up by the grades to which she teaches music and art. Her violin is the medium through which she has become known to most of the students. Mr. Ray Miller Mr, Pierce Miss Quade Mr. Robinson Miss XVestcott Mr. Langer Seven Miss Cernahan Mrs. VVeaver Mrs. VVhitman Mr. Elbers Mrs, Dunbar Miss MacNeil Eight Mrs. Dunbar, whose ambition is to have some of her pupils win a Scholastic Creative Writting awards, is sponsor of the Velmarian Literary Society as well as head of the English department and is in charge of the production of THE PINES. She also directed the faculty play, BUTTON, BUTTON. Miss Luella Cernahan, besides sponsoring the Library Club and Microphone staff, teaches journalism to seniors and juniors and English to the junior high. It was she who introduced the idea of teaching English by giving mimeographed copies of lectures and assignments to them. Besides her literary abilities, she can really cook! Miss MacNeil, too, teaches the underclassmen English. Besides directing the junior play, THE ANTICS OF ANDREW, she found time to organize a dramatic club, with all the attendant difficulties and setbacks. Mrs. Whitman's subject is history and her hobby, the history of the United States and the particular section in which she lives. An outlet for the student-behind-in-his lessons is her habit of discussing current news to be able to compare it with historical happenings. She also teaches civics to freshmen. Mr. Elber's work lies in a somewhat similar field: government, civics, and eco- nomics. The activity nearest and dearest to him is debate, however, for he coaches the school debating team during the first semester. He has a deep love for maps and charts-they're the way to his heart. This year, in addition to his other work, he directed the senior play. Mrs Leah Weaver, who has become a part of the school due to her long years of service here, teaches two of the Romance languages, Latin and French, and spon- sors Legio Decimo, the Latin club, and L'Alliance Francaise, the French club. FLASH B CK! News from the Old Grads! fRepresentatives from all class- es were asked for news, the fol- lowing respondedj. 1878 Contributed by Miss Eva L. Chamberlain There were six members in the graduating class of 1878. They were Ella Hahn, Rose White, Gene Michael, Eva L. Chamberlain, Maria Wells, and Asa Ham. The only living member is Eva L. Chamberlain. Malia Wells went as a foreign missionary to India and died after serving in that ca- pacity about seven years and was buried in that far away country. Ella Hahn developed an artistic talent, and there are in many homes in Buchanan sets of hand painted china treasured in her memory. Miss Chamberlain has devoted the major part of her life to teach- ing in day schools and Sabbath school and is pleased to welcome any of her old time pupils at her quiet home on Charles Court. 1904 Contributed by Mrs. Minnie Graham Haas Mrs, Minnie Graham Haas, a member of the 1904 graduating class, completed her college work at W. S. T. C. in 1907, and is now teaching in Fulton, Michigan. 1918 Contributed by Mrs. John Russell The class of 1918 experienced the call to the front during the World War, a fact which left only one young man and eight girls to graduate that year. Later several boys returned to complete their high school work with succeeding classes. Allene Arney, Buchanan, Mich., Mildred Broceus fMrs. John Rus- selll, Buchanan, Mich., Marie Callahan iMrs. Frank Tebol, Nee- bish, Mich., Margaret Hall CMrs. John Elbersl, Buchanan, Mich., Doris Peck fMrs. George Shumak- erj, Cleveland, Ohio, LaVerne Smith CMrs. Ivan Dalrymplel, Bu- CMrs. Oaks, chanan, Mich., Helen Ray Orville Hamptonl, Three Mich., Mabel Wagner fMrs. Hom- er Randallj, Flint, Mich., Rough, Buchanan, Mich. Members in service: Arthur Mann, George Murphy, Arthur Morley, Donald Pears, Roscoe Snyder. Lloyd 1920 Contributed by Mrs. Lester Miller Ruth Berry is Mrs. Charles Mills, a housewife with two children, one boy and a girl, and lives in Bu- chanan. Jeanette Boyer is Mrs. Jack Robinson, a housewife with two children, one boy and a girl, and lives in Buffalo, New York. Irene Callahan is Mrs, James Sheeban, a housewife with one little girl, and lives in Detroit, Michigan. Kathryn Cassler is Mrs. Howard Rogers, a housewife with one boy, and lives in South Bend, Indiana. Thelma Childs is Mrs. Edwin Peck, a housewife with three chil- dren, two boys and one girl, and lives in Seattle, Washington. Elsie Clark is Mrs. Harold Mul- len, a housewife with two children, one boy and a girl, and lives in Trenton, Michigan. Mary Franklin is a stenographer at the Clark Equipment Company and lives in Buchanan. Edith Hall is Mrs. Jack Henes- lee, a housewife with one boy, and lives in Chicago, Illinois. Gladys Hurf is Mrs. Kenneth Zinnegar, a stenographer at the Clark Equipment Company, and lives in Buchanan, Mich. Bernice Kean is Mrs. Clarence Miller, housewife with two boys, and lives in Bridgman, Mich. Winifred Layne is Mrs, L. G. Hubble, a housewife, and lives in New York City. Mildred Stevens is Mrs. Vernal Shreve, a housewife with three children, two girls and a boy, and lives in Buchanan, Mich. Hester Walls died in September, 1927. Earl Bachman is the senior for- rester over all of the National Parks in California and part of Nevada, is married, has one boy, and lives in Berkeley, California. Harold Desenberg is an attorney, is married, has one boy and lives in Detroit, Mich. Francis Hiller is a professor of languages at the University of Houston, is married, has one girl, and lives in Houston, Texas. Harold Mann is a postman in Buchanan, is married, has two children, one boy and a girl, and lives in Buchanan. Arthur Morley is the Allegan County Agriculture Agent, is mar- ried, has two children, one boy and a girl, and lives in Allegan, Mich. Donald Pears is the Berrien County Juvenile Probation Oflicer, is married, has two daughters, and lives in St. Joseph, Mich. Jack Robinson is a doctor of philosophy with the National Chemical and Analin Company, is married, has two children, a boy and a girl, and lives in Buffalo, New York. Wm. Tichenor is a teacher in the junior high school at Miami, Flori- da, is married, and has two chil- dren, one boy and a girl, and lives in Miami. John Voorhees died in January, 1928, He was married and had two children, a boy and a girl. 1924 Contributed by Mrs. Alyce Ludwig August Roti-assistant district manager of Metropolitan Life In- surance Company, married Lor- raine Marsteiner, also of the class of '24. They have four young sons. Raymond Mitchell-with Indiana and Michigan Electric Company. Married Helen Dempsey, and they have two sons. Bernice Lundgren-married Ira Wagner Jr., City Clerk of St. Jo- seph, Michigan. They have two daughters. William Bohl-with Clark Equip- ment, Buchanan. Married Dorothy Portz, and they have one son. Linnea Anderson-with Michi- gan Bell Telephone Company in their offices in Buchanan. Clifford Kiehn-attending Medi- cal school at the University of Michigan. Married. Has one daugh- ter. Alfred Roe-with Maujer Print- ing Company, St. Joseph, Michi- gan. Married. Has one son. Marietta Fette - married Lee Mathie. Living in Buchanan. Has one daughter. Russell Woolley-with Sherman- Shaus Company, South Bend, Indi- ana. Married. Has one daughter. Arlene Sparks-married. Living in Buchanan. Has one daughter, Alyce Charles-married. Now living in Buchanan. Has a daugh- ter. Erma Rollings-in charge of the offices of the Hammond Machine Company, Kalamazoo, Michigan. Martha Bachman-married. Liv- ing in Detroit. Has two children. 1926 Arthur Allen-Buchanan, Allen Hardware, Floyd Bailey - South Bend, Ind., Beth Batchelor-eWash- ington, D. C., married, Herbert Batchelor, Buchanan, Myrtle Bris- tol-Buchanan, Mrs. Lake, Bern- ard Brown-Windsor, Ontario, Studebaker Company, Frank Chain -Buchanan, C l a r k Equipment Company, Vine Cook-Buchanan, Clark Equipment Company, Eva Ellis-Nashua, New Hampshire, Mrs. Crawford, Virgil Exner- Long Island, New York, Commer- cial Artist, Floyd Fedore-Bu- chanan, Clark Equopment Com- pany, Viola Fitch-Ohio, Jose- phine Gross-Chicago, Illionis, secretary, Lorraine Haas-Bu- chanan, Mrs. Reed, Robert Hall- Buchanan, farmer, Mildred Han- over-Muncie, Indi., Virginia Hess -Buchanan, Mrs. Harroff, Edward Irvin-Buchanan, Clark Equip- ment Company, Agnes Koenigshof -Buchanan, Grace LetchergBu- chanan, teacher of the Mead school, Lee Lister-In the Navy, Jerry Mann - Buchanan, Clark Equipment Company, Lee Marsh -- Buchanan, Clark Equipment Company, Clarabelle Meyersf Calumet, Illinois, Mrs. Crawford, Lee Mills-Buchanan, Clark Equip- ment Company, Milton Mitchell! Buchanan, farmer, Harvey Reed- Buchanan, farmer, Ione Rileyg Jackson, Mich., Mrs., Donald Rhoades4Cassopolis, Mich., Wal- ter Scott-Columbiaville, Mich., Superintendent of Schools, Alene Stevens-Cas-sopolis, Mich., mar- ried to Donald Rhoades, Gerald Tichenor-Malwaukee, Wis., gov- fContinued on page tenl Nine CContinued from page ninel ernment inspector, Garret Wisner -Buchanan, Proprietor of Wisner Pharmacy, Donald White-South Bend, Ind., Indiana and Michigan Electric Company, Chester Wooley -Mishawaka, Ind., Studebakers. 1927 Contributed by Hugh Pierce Lyman Campbell-experimental engineer, Donnelly Printing Coln- pany, LJ1llC2lgO, lll1I'lO1S. Leslie lvlarsteiner - insurance agent Ior Metropolitan insurance Company, Allegan, Mich. Dwight lvlitchell-photographer for Donnelly Printing Company, Chicago, lll. U3.1'I'Oll Wilson-chemical en- gineer, Standard Oil Company or New Jersey, Elizabeth, New Jel- sey. Robert Wisner-Coal and Build- ing Supplies, lohia, lvlich. l-loward- Lentz-Shipping- De- partment, Drill Department, Clark Equipment Company, Buchanan, lV1lCh. Catherine Cook Proceus-house- wife Clvlrs. Delos Proceusj. Dorothy Clark Hamilton-teach- er of rural school. Agnes Spaulding Bennett - housewife. Max Smith-Superintendent of Schools, Reading, Mich. Leona Burrus Smedley-house- wife. Charles Boyle - Investments, Chicago, Illinois. Lyle Robert Chubb-Municipal Administration, Atlanta, Georgia. Murray Deming-a minister, Seven Day Adventist Church, Gary, Indiana. Evelyn Boltz Von Skyhawk- housewife, St. Joseph, Mich, Elizabeth Kean-Art Instructor, Detroit Schools. Helen Miller-Bendix Products Company. Mary Hall McClure-Head book- keeper of Union State Bank, Bu- chanan. Ward Conrad-River Street Plant, Clark Equipment Company, Buchanan. Walter Pfingst-River Street Plant, Buchanan. Bill Desenberg-Attorney, Bu- chanan. Hugh Pierce-Coordinator, Bu- chanan. 1928 Contributed by Marjorie Kqool Batchelor George Wynn-doctors degree from University of Michigan, practicing at Adrian, Mich. Bertha Desenberg - University of Michigan, B. S., M. A., assist- ant professor of the physical edu- cation department at the Universi- ty of Toledo. Victoria Zachman-working in the personnel office of the Depart- ment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Herbert Ryan-W. S. T. C., B. A., minister of Evangelical Church at West Unity, Ohio. Ten Robert French-received his Ph. D. at University of Michigan. Everdine Keating-teaching in Harvey, Illinois. 12130 Arthur Anderson-married, gov- ernment employee Georgia. La Marr Aronson-married, pharmaceutical supplies salesman, Chicago, Illinois. Ray Barbour - giving music lessons in nearby towns and play- ing with an orchestra in Elkhart. Buchanan, Mich. Ellsworth Bristol - married, Clark Equipment Company, Bu- chanan, lvlicn. Claude DeWitt-married, Na- tional 'rea bi.016, Niles, Mich. James Ellis-Clark Equipment Company, Buchanan. Chauncey Ernst-farming, Bu- chanan. Robert Geyer - working for movie company, Hollywood, Calif. John Kandupa-South Bend, Ind. Harold Knight-Associate In- vestment Company, Port Huron, Mich. Richard Zerbe-married, chief chemist, Nitro, West Virginia. John Zachman-Clark Equip- ment Company, Buchanan. Jacob Kuntz-married, farming, Buchanan. Elmer Lawson-married, Levy Ward, South Bend, Ind. at Atlanta, Carleton Marble - married, chemist for a paper company, Chi- cago, Ill. Ralph Pfingst-married, Marine City, Mich., athletic coach. Maynard Post-playing with an orchestra in Chicago and also making tours, Chicago, Illinois. Harold Pierce-married, athletic coach, Reading, Mich., Raymond Reed-married, pharmacist, How- ell, Mich., Valmore Speckine- farming, Buchanan, Walter Squier -hotel clerk, Battle Creek, Mich., Vernon Vincent-married, Clark Equipment Company, Buchanan, Kathryn Reed-Howell, Mich., Marjorie Howe-Geneva, Ind., Mrs. Arlie Haffner, Mildred Morse- Galien, Mich., Mrs. Carleton Ren- barger, Helen Kean-Kalamazoo, Mrs. Arthur Seilheimer, Neff-Niles, Mich., Mrs. Davis, Esther Bradley- Mich., Frieda Harley Buchanan, Clark Equipment Com- pany, Mary Frklich-Buchanan, Mrs. Ralph Horbough, Hilma Rae- stetter-Muncie, Ind., Mrs. Robert Eicher, Wilma Wilcox - South Bend, Ind., Mrs. Gene Leiter, Sara Jane Ernst-South Bend, Ind., Edith Eddy-Worthington, Mass., Mrs. Richard Hathaway, Marie Mitchell-Buchanan, Mrs. Carmen Postlewaite, Irene Bachman - Niles, Mich., Mrs. Merle Dreher, Marion Bachman-Buchanan, Mrs. Dean Swank, Dorthea Eislie-R. F. D., Buchanan, Mrs. Wm. Baker, Allene Welbaum-Buchanan, Mrs. Arlow Gould, Elizabeth Montgom- ery-Buchanan, working at Vogue Beauty Shoppe, Velma Eagley- married, Modesto, Calif. 1931 Contributed by Enid Reams Oscar Richter and Mrs. Richter iMarvel Lundl reside in Lapeer, Mich., where Perry is physical education director at the State Institution for the Mentally ue- flcient. Perryl' graduated from Western State Teachers C0ll8g6. Ernest Beadle is employed at the Clark Equipment Company. Mrs. Clifford Scamebarn, nee Janette Upham, and family reside in Centerville, Mich. Ralph Zlerbe graduated from Michigan State College and is now doing graduate work at the Uni- versity of Michigan. Mrs, Burton Benson, nee Shirley Bristol, resides in Galien, Mich. Paul DeWitt and family reside in Plainwell, Mich. where Paul is teaching. Both he and Mrs. De- Witt ll-lortense Hayworthl are graduates of Western State Teach- ers College. Mrs. John Sellers, nee Mildred Brewer, and family reside in Sum- nerville, Mich. Harold Boyce is employed in the offices of Clark Equipment Com- pany. He is also a member of the County board of supervisors. He was recently married to Allegra Henry. Clarice Banke is enrolled as a student nurse at the Presbyterian Hospital, Chicago, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Basil LeCave and family reside in Tuscon, Arizona. Mrs. LeCave was formerly Lucille Andrews. Paul Kell is residing at his home on Portage Prairie. Geneva Metzger is employed in the offices of the Industrial Build- ing and Loan. Carmen Postlewaite and family reside in Buchanan. Jimmie is employed at the Clark Equipment Company. Mrs. Postlewaite was formerly Marie Mitchell. Claude Imhoff and Mrs. Imhoff fEunice Millerl live here, where Claude is employed in the oiiices of the Clark Equipment Company. Mrs. Daniel Clark, nee Mary Jane Harkrider, resides in South Bend, Ind. Carmen Houseworth is residing at his home on Portage Prairie. Mrs, Paul Loeback, nee Florence Hansen, and family reside in Bu- chanan. Lazell Weaver and Mrs. Weaver CCharlotte Arnoldj reside in Flint, where Lazell is employed by Buick. Lazell is a graduate of the Gen- eral Motors School. Leland Metzger is living in Ga- lien. Paul Letcher and family are re- siding in Portage Prairie. Mrs. Letcher was Thelma Bliss. Mrs. William Madden, nee Nina Huff, resides in Niles. Nina is em- ployed at the oflices of Clark Equipment Company. iContinued on page thirty-eightl awe Kaabz fcnyavlmf, gfzamln, gaaina - -C1413 QOITIPZ! Cycas, Air! Cfyofu fuzawg KCLQ2 130 3421 up in fha nwrning foowfcloua in ezxffca-oufvzioufafn aofwilfiea. 1 Ulf Ulf jf af! 559 5125, in M5 fag, THE PINES STAFF Co-editors Virginia Arnold Norma Yoder Business Managers Frederick Manning Margaret Miller Typist Mildred Ashby Photographer Edward Pascoe Contributors Vivian Carlisle Lorraine Pletcher Marian Hansen Ruth Rurnsey Johanna Burks Eleanor Naugle Adviser 'l'weIw, Velma E. Dunbar dolzkcfalzficzffy - iKQ.3Q CULQ SQKQ Plli UA iO,gQtg4Z'L Hilo 'ITLCICLQ ue I UM! H7655 65, fga gaafaif gauze! urgent am U Last summer the band decided to enter the fourth Western Michigan Music Festival, at which they won first prize. This entitled them to go to the Chicagoland Music Festi- val, and then, with many hours of hard Work, they Won the second prize for juvenile bands. Later in the summer the band entered a contest sponsored by Riverview Park in Chicago. The band not only was benefited by many rides and fun from one of the great amusement parks, but also it Won third prize in competition with more than a hundred different bands from the Chicago area. The '39-'40 calendar of the band is as usual very full, and it expects greatly to im- prove throughout this year. William Ednie Allee, Doris Babvovlc, Kathryn Beardsley, Bill Beck, Yoncla Bliss, Marguerite Bliss, Barbara Chain, Bonnie June Conard, Eulalie Conard, John Doak, Jessica Donley, Betty Ednie, Bill Ednio, Jack Eflnie, Keith Ingleriglit, Eleanor Evans, Lila Fuirman, Arlis Ferris, Raymond Hartline, June Hinman, Harvey Holmes, Donald Kell, Robert Kelly, Marjorie Kobe, Gene King, James Lamb, Doris Leggett, Jack Longworth, Donald Manning, Frederick Meyers, Marlin Mills, Lowery Morganthau, Wilma Morley, Joyce Morley, Lorraine Nelson, Bill Pascoe, Edward Pascoe, .Josephine Pazder, Geraldine Pazder, Donna Pierce, Richard Pierce, Janice Reanier, Bernadine Richter, Myra Rifenberg, Owen Rose, Mildrocl Rouselle, Betty Rouselle, Cleo Rosenberg, Ralph Rotzien, Miko Reese, Walter Ruth, Cliarlos Sands, Phillip Scheetz, Nancy Semple, Margaret Smith, Jerry Smith, Betty Smith, Nedra Stark, Robert Suit, Hermina Swartz, Barbara Voorhees, Donald Vautau, Robert VanEYery, David Y-Vesner, Eugene Watsoii, Richard Zupke, James Zoleman, Phyllis 'fliiri or-11 l l KVVS cfonlf figs to gut , gut The Buchanan football team completed another success- ful season in 1939, winning live games and extending its un- beaten streak to 21 games before losing at Dowagiac, 14 to 7. Only seven letter men returned from last year's undefeated squad. The Bucks were outplayed by Coloma in the first game but managed to eke out a 7 to 6 victory by virtue of a touchdown pass and a flanky extra point. The following week, at the dedication of the newly lighted field, they overpowered Cassopolis, 24 to 0. Then at Paw Paw they crushed the home team 27 to 0 in a drab afternoon game. 'l'ne big game of the year with Niles, turned out very satisfactorily. Scoring twice in the second quarter, the Bucks trimmed the 'l'ornado's 14 to 0 in a cold drizzly night game. The Central Catholic In- dians of South Bend came to town the next week and gave up live touchdowns, three extra points, and a safety in ab- sorbing a 35 to 6 lacing. After a week's lay off, the team went to Dowagiac for a night game. They spotted the Indians two touchdowns in the irst quarter and were unable to catch up despite a brilliant second half rally. This defeat was the first for a Buchanan football team in three years. The last game of the season was against the strong State High team of Kalamazoo. Although playing on Buchanan's field, State High wasted no time in scoring, and when the massacre was over, held a 32 to 0 advantage. This was partial revenge for State because in 1937 the Bucks broke State's winning streak at 21 by beating them 6 to 0. Richard Hayden FOOTBALL SCORES Cassopolis 0 Paw Paw 0 Niles 0 Central Catholic 6 Dowagiac 14 Western State 32 Buchanan 24 Buchanan 27 Buchanan 14 Buchanan 35 Buchanan 7 Buchanan 0 Managers-Bill Donley and 6,3 Fourteen Jim Mclntire FRONT ROVV, left to Duane Beadle Bill Gregory Lester Hanover Arnold Herman Philip Rotzien Bob Hamilton Lawrence Kline Tom Fitch Lee Topash Richard Rose ZND ROW George Fitch John Moyer Ed H l . empe YVarren Virgil Richard Habicht Robert Rumsey Robert Vanderslice Richard Neal Cecil Coleman Eugene Metzgar 3RD ROW right Glen Sult QCoach of 2nd team? L T ' eo iapp Fred Ketchum Hervey Arrick Homer Knapp Fred Hagley Eugene Stults Rovella Ross Gene Kobe Lyle Watson Robert Taylor 4 TH ROW Peter Liska Vvilliam Gettig Jack Franks Melvin Dreitzler Charles Trapp Robert Swaim LeRoy Wallquist Donald Burrus Ted Siekman Robert Dodge William Snodgrass 5TH ROW Robert Bachman Craig Robinson Duane Arend Eugene Anderson Richard Trapp Robert Topash Neal Burke VVendell Hall Fred Myers Charles Dickou Robert Snyder Jack Markham Tom Fitch Bob Hamilton Lester Hanover Lawrence Kline George Fitch Ed Hernpel Philip Rotzien Richard Habicht Lee Topash Arnold Herman Fifteen F. F. A. Buchanan Chapter No. 165 of the Future Farmers of America is one of the most active organizations for farm youth in Berrien County. The club plays soft ball in the summer and basketball in the winter. This year with the aid of their instructor, Mr. C. A. Langer, the club sponsored their second annual Future Farmer Fair which with the cooperation of the public was very successful. The officers elected for 1939-'40 Were: president, Ro- bert Taylorg vice president, Herbert Roughg secretary, Fred Ketchum, treasurer, Rex Reedg reporter, Robert Travis. T02 gxfza. i9 9 gmc M2 'em ufwza C?.'Zl'I2E'Z czifz. Sixteen TD Q mag ,GITL F. F. A. I. C. Ernst Dale Hanover James Heiermann Kenneth Heiermann Charles Hess Harxey Hinman Harold I-little Fred Ketchum Lawrenf'e Kline Richard Penwell Rox Reed Herbert llomxli Theodore Siokinan Robert Taylor R b 't T o ei iaxis Rirgliard Treiber Henry Aalfs Travis Clements John March Kenneth Olson Charles Ruth Elwood Vergroii LeRoy XVallquist WVilliam Gwilt Richard XVate'on GIRL'S HOME Eleanor lngleriglzt Genevieve Norman Geialdine Pazzler 1-lermina Suit Better Melvin Barllara l-'almatier Mary Lear Marjorie Huss Phyllis Zuleman Mildred Rose .June Gsegory Marion lvlitt-hell Lorna Stretch Donna Pazder Marguerite Bliss Madonna Huebner Madeline Huebner Evelyn Burgoyne Lila Evans Florence Ferris Wanda Forgue Laura Heierinann Bernice Hemphill Dorothy lrvin Stella Mosier Betty Rouselle Betty Covert LaVon Eagley Boyz I oma gconomicz Robert Dodge William Beardsley Donald Keller Gene Kobe Charles Matthews Jack Markham Duane Arend Robert Six Jerry Bowman Richard Troutfette Richard Luke Kenneth McGowan Robert Swaim Charles Ruth Henry Aalfs Marvin Bowyer August Roset to BOOSTER CLUB The students who take home economics are eli- gible for membership in the Home Economics Club or the Booster Club as it is called this year, that is to say, everybody with the exception of the boys. They have named themselves the Boosters because the object of their club is to enliven the sporting spirit of the school. They have had two parties this year, one being a coast- ing party in collaboration with the biology class- esg the other, a social gathering. This is the iirst year under their present adviser, Miss Shivvers. The oflicers are Eleanor Ingleright, president, Genevieve Norman, secretaryg and Hermina Sult, treasurer. GHCL C6111 gill! moz, iilfl? BOYS' HOME ECONOMICS CLUB The boys disagreed on a name for the club this year so there are two names for the club. The Hermits Club and the Let's Eat Club. Oflicers for the club were chosen as follows: president, Robert Dodge, vice president, Bill Beardsleyg secre- tary, Don Keller, and treasurer, Gene Kobe. The club got off to a flying start by learning how to wash our dishes and to make delicacies which We all like. I FACULTY PLAY Z U2 3 c CU : Mr. Rizor Miss Dietrich Mr. Elbers Mr. Pierce Miss Kinney Miss Westcott S cf! Ph 9 ix. S CD S. Q Z T BUTTON BUTTON Director-Mrs. Dunbar BUTTON BUTTON, presented November nineteenth by the faculty, was one of the most successful events presented by this Well-estab- lished group. Quite a large cast was included with Mr. Pierce as Button, Miss Shivvers as Josie, Miss West- cott playing Phoebe, Miss Kinney as her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Wood- house were played by Mr. Elbers and Miss Dietrich, Miss Moen playing Maudie, the cook, and Mr. Rizor, Emery, the chauffeur. The story of Button was portrayed amusingly and well. Miss Kimmel assisted Mrs. Dunbar. L'ALLIANCE FRANCAISE The French Club is composed of second year French students. Each month a group of four or five members plan a party for the club. The major activity this year Was an assembly pro- gram presenting a mock Mardi Gras. Mrs. Weaver is la femme Professeur tres capable. Club officers are: president, Lester Hanoverg vice president, Kathryn Hessg secretary, Ruth Rum- seyg treasurer, Marian Hansen. Quits: fa aonlzaiuancs N J Arnold, Virginia Ashby, Mildred Burks, Johanna Carlisle, Vivian Donley, Robert Ednie, VVilliam Fairman, Robert Gregory, William Hamilton, Robert Hanover, Lester Hansen, Marian Hayden, Richard Hess, Kathryn Irvin, Dorothy Miller, Margaret Naugle, Eleanor Patterson, Doris Pierce, Richard Pletcher, Lorraine Ilumsey, Ruth VVynn, Catherine cfs ftzfgcuzca fzanaaia Nineteen e Beadle es Hess nee Brewer Cernahan nia Heie orie Kelley n Carlisle ha d N I J h I' Ga 0 IISOII l'Tl'laI'll'l 0405 off ffle IZTEQ5, .1 .1 Perhaps the smallest of all Microphone staffs, the staff of 1939-1940 has done good work in spite of its small membership. When only live people signed up for the journalism class, a period of debate on the wis- dom of permitting such a small class to continue followed. At last the required permission was obtained and the first issue of the Microphone came out, and it has been coming out regularly ever since. On December 13, the five members of the class, augmented by the three contributors visited the offices and printing rooms of the South Bend Tribune. - Their Christmas party was held December 20 after school hours. On that occasion, the staff sent cocoa and cake to the members of the junior play cast, who were rehearsing at the time. The class came to an end after the first semester, but most of the members are still carrying on its Work. During the second semester voice was given to the microphone by a voluntary staff under the supervision of Miss Cernahan. The staff was composed of: Editor-in-chief, Ralph Rosenberg, Sports, George Hampel and Maryette Richardsg Copy editor, Vivian Carlisleg Feature editor, Charles Hessg Social editor, Philip Birongg Reporters, Gael Pierce, Florence Brewer, Dorothy Geary, Lorraine Pletcher, and June Gregory. It was the aim of this group to improve the Microphone by making it more interesting and informative to its readers. MICROPHONE STAFF -CREILOZUECLI Gael Pierce Ralph Rosenbe g M M Ruth Stukas Lucille Hardeb 1 Philip Birong r. Elbers argaret Miller APPRENTICESHIP Frank Bonak Betty Ryan Monabelle Drltzler Herbert Swartz Clifford Rauch Richard Tumbleso Verne Longworth Donald Snider Bernard Hemminger Edward Hempel B'l 1 il Snot grass Mr. Hugh P' ' DEBATE The debating squad of 1939-'40, coached by Mr. Elbers, de- bated the question: Resolved That the Government Should Own and Operate the United States Railroads. This year only one member of the squad had had any previous experi- ence. In October the regular schedule commenced with the squad participating in a non-decision practice debate at Benton Har- bor. On November 14, the team traveled to Kalamazoo where the affirmative, upheld by Philip Birong, Gael Pierce, and Ralph Rosenberg, Won one of their two debates. The nega- tive upheld by Lucille Hardebeck, Bill Carlisle alternatively with Ruth Stukas, and Margaret Miller, also won one of their two debates. On January 13, the teams again met op- ponents at Kalamazoo and this time they were successful. The season was ended by a spirited battle before the P. T. A., the decision going to the negative. Debating has yet to become one of the strong points of Bu- chanan High School. Debating develops poise, self-expres- sion, and self-confidence in the participantg and it is to be hoped that in the near future Buchanan High School will build up as good a reputation in debating as it now has in sports. y , APPRENTICESHIP CLUB The Apprenticeship Club was or- ganized this year under the direction of their coordinator. Since the ac- companying picture Was taken, the club has three new members, mak- ing a total of eleven. The apprentice members go to school four hours a day and work the remainder. Apprenticeship is not a glorified organization, but the re- ward comes from knowing the stud-- ent is doing his work efficiently. The following officers were elected: President Bernard Hemminger, Vice President William Snodgrass, Secre- tary Betty Ryan, Treasurer Mona- belle Dreitzler. I' ty rr LLQLC Allen, Larson Arthurhultz, Eloise Briney, Evelyn Borst, Doris Brewer, Florence Bloom, Luella Bunker, Genevieve Bilotti, Jacqueline Blake, Marion Burk, Neil Bowman, Jerry Bowman, Marjorie Brant, Beatrice Chain, Bonnie June Daggett, Eva Dalenberg, Lola Doak, Jessica Eagley, LaVon Gregory, June Geary, Dorothy Hickey, Mary Huebner, Madeline Huebner, Madonna Hartline, June Hall, Imogene Irvin, Dorothy Irvin, Robert Kobe, Gene K' Jr ing, 'tmes Lewis, Harriet Lamb, Doris Metzger, Betty Mosier, Tom Myers, Meryl Montgomery, Bill Montgomery, John Pascoe, Edward Pascoe, Josephine Paul, Vanessia Phiscator, Bernice Pierce, Dick Patterson, Doris Puffer, Jean Rouselle, Cleo Scheetz, Nancy ' Swartz, Barbara Sachs, Helen Mary VVa1lace, Vivian 'l we ity two GLEE CLUB The tuneful harmonies of the 1940 Buchanan High School glee club were heard revealing diiicult arrangements each afternoon of the school week. A different arrangement of classes this year permitted this added facility. Under the direction of Mr. R. R. Robinson, the glee club participated in the Buchanan High School Musi- cal Review held February 8, 1940. Every year the members of the glee club take part in the music festival sponsored by different parts of the district. This year St. Joseph was host. No senior class can be graduated with dignity with- out the harmonious, blending voices of the glee club. ficzfg c5a'zmi--- U ORCHESTRA An orchestra plays anything from waltzes to marches including all types of music. A few of the engagements for our orchestra this year are commence- ment, baccalaureate, the orchestra festival at Galien, and the music re- view at Buchanan High School. Mr. Robinson is its director. JUNIOR BAND For many years there has been a so-called junior band consisting of young people who de- sired instruction in order to be able to play in the regular band. Now this group is well balanced and fast approaching the size of the varsity band. Its membership totals fifty-seven, some of whom rehearse with the regular band in order to pre- pare themselves for the place in that organiza- tion that will some day be theirs. They have put into practice a system of military discipline by which there is a leader chosen from each section, according to his merit as a leader and as a musician, who is responsible for the actions and works of each member of his group. JUNIOR BAND Babcock, Kathryn Batchelor, Joyce Bliss, Barbara Conard, John Cunard, Eualie Clements, Allen Coleman, Donald Coleman, John Dalrymple, Joan Davies, Genevieve Ditner, Dionne Eagley, LaVon Ferris, Raymond Flory, Dale Hawkins, Nelson Holmes, Donald Hawks, Phillip Hickok, Merlin Hess, Billy Heim, Dwight Heiney, Anna May Jerue, John Lauver, Edna Lyons, Denny Larson, Allen Leiter, Dora Dean Montgomery, Bill Montgomery, Paul McGowan, Jean Morganthau, Wilma Morley, Joyce Moyer, Herbert Pazder, Geraldine Paz' er, Robert Rizor, Janice Rifenberg, Owen Rotzien, Jane Rose, Mildred Russell, Jack Surch, Robert Sprague, Dorothy Jean Stark, Robert Stark, Jacqueline Smith, Nedra Stretch, Irma Stukas, Ruth Thomas, Billy Yergon, Norma Van Duesen, Tommy ORCHESTRA Beardsley, William Blake, Marion Boi-st, Robert Bilotti, Jacqueline Beck, Vonda Donlcy, Betty Dalrymple, Jean Fagras, James Fairman, Arlis Hausman, Jean Hartline, June Hinman, Harvey King, James Koenigsliof, Robert Longworth, Donald Mclntyre, James Montgomery, John Leggett, Jack Pascoe, Edward Pierce, Richard Reese, WValter Semple, Margaret Scheetz, Nancy Wallace, Vivian Siekman, Ted Waldo, Robert Wesner, Eugene Wissler, Minta Yoder, Robert Zoleman, Barbara Zoleman, Phyllis Zupke, James Twenty-three Maryette Richards Mildred X7Z.Hd6l'V9H Mary Comers Lillian Fabiano Norma Broml y ey Lucille Hardeb k Lola Da en Meryl M 'er Cleo Myers l berg 5, s Bernice Phiscator X Virginia Heiermaun Reva Place Patricia Dellinger Eleanor Naugle Mary Louise Zupk 5.7 0 Tv tyl' r Would you like to become a member of the ever-growing G. A. A.? Then Why not come out for some of the sports offered and earn your points. In these sports, soccer, volley ball, bask- etball, soft ball, track, and tennis, interclass tournaments are held. Only 500 points grants membership and a B letter award. It takes 1000 points to win the silver bracelet and 2000 for the gold bracelet. Initiation of new members usually takes place the last of April or the first of May. All girls who have earned their 500 points and have their sportsmanship approved, go through one day of initiation. G. A. A. hikes and bicycle hikes are always great fun, each time ending in a roast. Everyone enjoyed the Hallowe'en party at Lola Dalenberg's -very good cider and doughnuts. Other parties and social activities carried on throughout the year are enjoyed very much by all. Did you like our sweaters and caps? We'll let you in on it-we earned them ourselves by sell- ing candy at the football and basketball games. Lucille Hardebeck :Randi fgti way, fzfaaas l- When a person needs direction or if he should desire some information at any one of the per- formances in the auditorium, he has only to ask an usher. There are eighteen of these girls. They make up the Usher Club and are managed very capably in their work by Miss Quade. Enough new girls are voted into the club at the beginning of each year by the old members so that there are always eleven seniors and seven juniors. The oiiicers are elected from the seniors, who have belonged to the club one year, with the exception of the secretary. This year's oflicers are: Mary Louise Zupke, presidentg Eleanor Naugle, head usherg and Marian Hansen, secre- tary. Elaine Tilzmey Evelyn Briney Mary Vomers Momiln-lle Dreitzlci' Lillian lfabiann XYam!zL Fo1',Q,'uo Marian Hansen Eleanor Naugle Mzlryetlu Richards lvlilllred Vaiiderven Mary Louise Zupke Marjorie Kelly Ruth Montgomery fic-111-vivvo Norman l5:u'lmra Palrnatier Mary .lane Taylor Ellen x'3.llLl6l'V6Il Sidney Yazel USHER CLUB Two x 1 F reder 0I'I'8. Burks L M Johanna Betty Ryan Catherine ick Mann ine orley Wynn Charles Ruth Donald Longworth Bonn 2.0 ie June Ch Jack Ednle Harvey Hinman J k Leggett M tt ty-six iss Westco The dance orchestra took over this year with new racks, new music, and a new director. The orchestra consists .of twelve members including our director, Miss Westcott, who plays her violin, and our raven-haired singer, Miss Bonnie June Chain. The dance band played after many foot- ball and basketball games while a good many dancers tripped the light fantastic. Bonnie's voice filled the gym many a time with mellow singing. The orchestra has but one View in mind. Hereis to better dance music for better dancing! DANCE BAND cms on cgiffun, Kea cfczncaf ffm cz 015---music ana! cfcuzcin -- Ever since the first successful af- ter-a-game party in the early fall of '39, we have had a capacity attend- ance at our high school dances. These gala affairs are planned and sponsored by the various classes and organizations. The music is furnished by B. H. S.'s own jazz orchestrag while the laughter and gayety are furnished by the students. In the dimly lighted gym truckin', shagging, is still in vogue for some of the younger gen- erationg while others are satisfied with the waltz and good old Charles- ton. As the clock strikes twelve, the students lingeringly leave the little red school house asking, Wonder when the next dance will be ? at B. G54 .5 fzcvzfiai JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM 1939 June second, the date of the most looked-for social function of the year, at last was here. Af- ter weeks of planning and days of work the juniors now could enjoy the fruits of their labors. The guests arrived and after checking their wraps were cordially greeted by Bill Ednie and Marian Hansen, who acted as host and hostess. A setting of palm and bamboo trees and foam of the waves created an illusion of tropical Hawaii, and the colorful leis and dresses and the gayety of the dancers under a huge yellow moon gliding to the suave music of Maestro Bud Simp- son added to the illusion. After the grand march, which was led by Bill Ednie and Marian Hansen, delicious punch and wafers were servedg and the dancing continued until twelve. Without a doubt the Prom of '39 Was, to the class of '40 at least, the best ever held at B. H. S. Twenty-S Evelyn Benak Jacqueline 'Bilotti Marion Blake Florence Brewer Vivian Carlisle Florence Ferris June Gregory Francis Heim George Hempel Mary Hickey Dorothy Irwin Genevieve Norman Geraldine Reamer Maryette Richards Ralph Rosenberg Helen Mary Sachs Dorothie Sherwood Richard Troutfetter wa figfzafz 'S Wenty-eight LIBRARY CLUB Librarians all-skilled at handling seventh graders, seniors, and the in-betweens. Their school spirit is famous. They experience the exotic pleasure of thumping a Well-inked stamp on a card. But librarians do something besides stamp cards-at least these librarians do. They have held parties with lavish refreshments, and were sponsors at a dance after one of the basketball games. Miss Cernahan directs the activities of the club and supplies the orders for new books. The ofhc- ers of the club are: Marion Blake, presidentg Jac- queline Bilotti, vice presidentg Helen Mary Sachs, treasurerg Evelyn Benak, secretaryg Miss Cerna- han, sponsor. 'mcg 1939 The Buchanan track team had a poor season last year, but prospects seem a little brighter for spring since several lettermen are returning. The first meet was a triangular one with Dowagiac and Niles in which we made 24 points but came in last. An- other triangular meet, this time with St. Joe and State High followed, and in this, too, we were defeated, get- ting only 22 points. Next we were badly beaten in a dual meet with Niles and then we were iifth in a field of six schools at Dowagiac, get- ting 12 points. In the regional at Kalamazoo we got 9 points, and af- ter qualifying there, Bob Hamilton got third place in the state 440. 'E Cfuli The B Club opened its official business of 1939-'40 with Mike Rot- zien as president, Bob Hamilton as vice president, and Lester Hanover as secretary and treasurer. At the beginning of the year the B Club was made up of only nine members, however, after football season it grew to thirty. The small number of members is due to the fact that only boys who have earned major letters in sports are permitted to join. The club originated at the close of the 1936 football season with Coach John Miller as adviser and has grown to be very prominent. It decides the award winners of each sport throughout the year and carries out many more social and business activities. Philip Rotzien Lester Hanover Richard Habicht John Moyer Edward Hempel Philip Rotzien John Miller ZND ROYV Robert Fairman Duane Beadle George Fitch William Donley William Gregory Arnold Herman 3RD ROW Richard Neal Lawrence Klein Toni Fitch Lee Topash J ack Hess B CLUB Twenty JST ROYV, left t Robert Hamilton glt Thirty George Fitch Richard Habicht Robert Hamilton Cecil Coleman Jack Hess Harold Hyink Robert Fairman John Moyer Robert Donley Lee Topash BASKETBALL FRONT ROW, left to right Mr. Langer 12nd team coachj George Fitch L T h ee opas Harold Hyink Richard Habicht John Moyer Robert Hamilton Jack Hess Tom Fitch John Miller Clst team coach? ROVV 2 George East Homer Knapp Fred Hampel Robert Fairman Cecil Coleman Robert Donley Richard Neal BASKETBALL SCORES Buchanan 34 Niles 22 Buchanan 18 St. Joseph 44 Buchanan 24 Dowagiac 35 Buchanan 31 Three Oaks 22 Buchanan 18 St. Joseph 42 Buchanan 18 Dowagiac 32 Buchanan 15 Three Oaks 23 Buchanan 29 Niles 24 Buchanan 29 Cas:opolis 16 Buchanan 23 Cassopolis 13 Buchanan 24 Berrien Springs 27 Buchanan 32 Bridgman 24 Buchanan 34 Bridgman 20 Buchanan 20 Berrien Springs 15 Buchanan's Maroons, or as they are better known, the Bucks, started off the 1939-40 season with only one experienced player returning. The one player was Lee Topash, a senior, who saw quite a bit of action during the preceding season, The boys have, however, gained a great deal of experience during the season, and though they probably stand a very small chance of going places in the tournament, they will furnigh the best of opposition for any other teams. The members of the starting five this year are Lee Topash and Dick Haloicht, a junior, at the guards. John Moyer, another junior, holds down the pivot positiong while the forwards are manned by Jack Hess and Cecil Coleman, junior and sophomore respectively. Amo-ng the reserves are Fairman, Hamilton, Donley, and Tom Fitch, all of whom are seniors, George Fitch and Harold Hyink who are juniors. The seasons records at the time this story was written stood at six wins and six losse.s for a .500 average with the second games with Briidgman and Berrien Springs yet to be played, A brief account of each game follows. In the opening game of the season the Bucks swamped Niles' Vikings for the fourth straight time 34 to 22. I-Iabicht was high point man with 15 points. This game was at Niles. Next the Bucks traveled to Dowagiac and were chased home by the Chiefs, who won 35 to 24. For their third game the Bucks stayed at home and were soundly whipped by St. Joe's powerful Bears 42 to 18. The fourth game of the season was against a supposedly weak Three Oaks teamg but when the game was over, Three Oaks w-as on the top side of a 23 to 15 score. The Bucks returned home to face their old cousins, the boys from Cassopolis. Cass proved to be cousins and the Bucks won out 29 to 16. For their fifth game of the season 'the Bucks played Berrien Springs undefeated Shamrocks and lost in the closest game of the seaso-n 27 to 24. Having lost their first game of the new year, the Bucks went to Bridgman for what promised to be a great battle. The Bucks were out .to make amends for the loss to Berrien and so they walloped Bridgman 34 to 20. CContinued on page 633 LUZ Robert Vautavv ROW 3 Robert Dodge Charles Trapp Elwood Vergon Robert Rumsey Lyle Watson Robert Vanderslice Jack Frank ROW 4 B. Donley fmanagerj Robert Heiney Richard Snodgrass Eugene Anderson Robert Bachman Melvin Dreitzler James Mclntire Cmanagerb aigsf .,, fm vs, ,ag-4 1 x N K.L,..,f' . vfi'fZfE3DgfEi if f . 155s Ylfwxg , xl 55 I will sql IM 4' .ja 1 X4 Q5 1 'wi f X P . lf-si ..4gw'-Wg. 5 'NWI NA if 1 41.3231-'I-fs. .,' .5 'x X iz H v 1, Thirty-one ua cmtiaa, Gqncffzaw .1 Mary C1 s Robert Irvin Gael Pierce Fred Ketchum William Donley Bonnie June Chain Betty Lou Smith Lorraine Morley Robert Kell Harold Hyink Ruth Montgomery Edward Hempel Richard Treib Jack Leggett Robert Heiney JUNIOR PLAY The last line was said and the curtain was pulled which signified the finish of the junior play in 1939. To those in the class, it was ordinary procedure to put on the play and they were somewhat pleased and re- lieved when it was over, but to the cast it was fun, work, and their bit added toward the success of a class undertaking. The play itself was a three-act comedy based on the antics of Andrew, a young man of college age CBob Irvinl, and was colored with a delightful tint of youthful sarcasm supplied by two college friends, Willie and Harold, Fred Ketchum and Bill Donley. The humor was added by the colored cook, Mary Crews, and the French butler-valet, Gael Pierce, who were continually arguing on who was to boss the situations . The parts of the wise-cracking, college flappers were taken well by Lorraine Morley and Bette Lou Smith. How- ever, the girls were the problem of their old uncle CBob Kelli, the dean of the college, for whom the old maid aunt CRuth Montgomeryl of An- drew's girl, Althea Thorne CBonnie Chainl had fallen ten years before and never quite recovered. The surprise package was wrapped up in the person of Harold Hyink, supposedly Andrewis millionaire, New Zealand uncle who with the aid of Rev. Do0Little CJ ack Leggettj managed to give Andrew a severe shock. Excitement was supplied by the two detectives CEd Hempel and Richard Treiberl who tended to be a wee bit on the 'Tm-givin'-the-orders-around-here'' type. The spectacle was completed with the help of the messenger boy fBob I-Ieineyl and all of those helping back stage. The efforts of the cast were directed by Miss MacNeil and her faithful prompter, Dorothie Sherwood. Arend, Duane Arrivk, Henry Bilotti, Jacqueline Coleman, Cecil Ilalenberg, Lola Dalrymple, Jean Dodge, Robert Frank, Jack Hartline, June Heim, Francis Hemminger, Rita Hess, Richard Huss, Marjorie Ingleriglit, Lynea Lamb, Doris March, John Myers, Cleo Myers, Meryl Pascoe, Josephine Phiscator, Bernice Post, Frances Scheetz, Nancy Jean Semple, Margaret Vanderslice, Robert Wallace, Barbara Wallace, Vivian Weaver, Maxine Manning, Frederick The Latin Club known as the Legio Decima was originally organized on September 26, 1935 as a branch of the national honorary classics fraternity, Eta Sigma Chi. Each year a consul, proconsul, and scribe have been electedg and this year they are Meryl Meyers, Jean Dalrymple, and June Hartline respectively. It is also customary to award yearly a prize to the outstanding mem- ber of the club. Our meetings, which are held in the classroom on the second Monday of each month, consist of a reading from Harold Johnston's PRIVATE LIFE OF THE ROMANS followed by entertain- ing Latin games. A very successful co-operative Christmas dinner was held in the Presbyterian church. Games and the exchanging of gifts were enjoyed by all. .59 io salma LATIN CLUB as tel T li i1't3'-thi 06129 Zigcifigzoou --- Maybe We aren't going on to be a Sandburg or an Edna St. Vincent Millay, but We do enjoy a try at expressing our emotions. Not only are we interested in developing our own abilities, but in order that other students may have some spur at self expression, the Velmarian Literary So- ciety sponsors the annual contest in creative Writ- ing for the entire high school. To give an audi- ence some evidence of our talents and to defray the expense of the contest, We staged three one- act plays this year, Written by Norma Yoder, Bill Ednie, and Dick Hayden. At the time of this Writing both Vivian Carlisle and Lorraine Pletch- er have had poems accepted by the national high school Weekly, THE SCHOLASTIC. Oificers for the year are: Bill Ednie, presidentg Duane Beadle, secretary-treasurerg Vivian Carl- isle, literary criticg Mrs. Dunbar, sponsor. VELMARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY Pity l' 1 hvelyn Briney Vivian Carl l VVil1iam Carlnsl XVi1li m Ednie Robert Fairma Robert Donley Richard Hayden Richard iercc R P alph Rosenberg Thelma Shire Eugene Longwo th M'11 Margaret 1 er Virginia Arnold Duane Beadle Charles Hess Norma Yoder Johanna Burks Lorraine Pletch Maxine Afthull lt wa az in owz micfizfff SENIOR PLAY l THE CLUTCHING CLAW The seniors' presentation of THE CLUTCHING CLAW was an occasion of comedy and mystery. When John Thorn- ton fRichard Haydenj is strangled to death in the first act, the dinner guests, Virginia Arnold as M. Lanezski, Marion Hansen as Mrs. Sally Bland, Norma Yoder as Sada Sewell, Evelyn Briney as Peggy Boland, Lorraine Pletcher as Agatha Hayden, Edward Pascoe as Jerry Hayden, Frederick Man- ning as George Gordon, and their hostess, Patricia Thornton, CBetty Ryanl are thoroughly surrounded by mystery and horror. However, William Gregory as Chief Donnelly and Rich- ard Pierce as Officer Hand come on in the second act to solve the murder and save the situation. Donnelly is suspicious of everyone who moves a muscle and his ensuing actions, caus- ed by a not-too-scintillating wit result in a situation of humor. He severely questions the servants, Margaret Miller as the be- loved Mrs. Midgely who has served the family for many years, and Clawson, the butler, played by Ralph Rosenberg. The play was efficiently directed by Mr. Elbers with Vivian Carlisle as assistant director and Duane Beadle as stage manager. Through the fine cooperation of all persons concerned, this play drew a large audience upon its presenta- tion the evening of May 17. 'llli 0,2 file ma .5 ---foogin Duff! ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES OF 1940 The annual Music Revue held in the thigh school auditorium on Febru- ary 8 was again a success. A selection was given by the beginners' band, which is composed of the younger children who are just learning. The orchestra then gave two selections, and Jimmy King played Trees and Gaiety Polka on his trombone. The glee club rendered some fine selecl tions, and Bob Irvin and Edward Pascoe sang. The high school bandLei1d- ed the revue with Oh, Johnnie, Oh. L ' The annual gym exhibition was held on March 14 and 15, with all classes at their best. The seventh and eighth grade boys gave unusual and unique bicycle and roller skating drills, while the girls, wearing snappy costumes and carrying megaphones, gave a cheerleading rythm. The boys did their usual marching and tumbling acts with some of the best tumblers of the state participating. The girls also gave their usual marching and dancing acts and ended the show by four senior girls tap dancing. Senior skip day on May 22 was a trip via Michigan Central private car to Chicago where various tours were taken and shows and baseball games attended. All the seniors report an exceptionally good time. Transportation was financed from the proceeds of the senior play given May 17. At Baccalaureate on June 2 the juniors and seniors marched to the processional, A Festive Procession, by Clifford Damarest, played by the orchestra. After the call to worship the glee club and orchestra offered some selections. The address was followed by the benediction, and the seniors went out thinking more seriously of their graduation. On a typical June night, the seniors of '40, the girls in robes of white and the boys in blue, marched slowly down the aisle and onto the stage. The stage, decorated with flowers and palms, seemed appropriate for such a momentous yet sad occasion. The diplomas, symbolizing twelve years of hard work, were given out before the seniors marched gravely out of the auditorium and said farewell to B. H. S. f is wifg 'zaaf 502201-- HONORS CONVOCATION The Honors Convocation, held this year on May 31, was the time when, with ap- propriate, simple ceremonies, the awards merited by the students and won during the school year were oflicially presented. The Velmarian Literary Society this ye ar conducted its annual creative writing con- test and awarded prizes in the four types of endeavor at the Honors Convocation cere- mony. Short story, poetry, essay, and the one-act play were the four divisions. The competitors were of every grade in the high school and junior high, the seventh and eighth grades competed against one another as did the ninth and tenth and eleventh and twelfth. The following received awards: Essay- Seventh and eighth: First, June Hartline, second, Lola Dalenberg. Short Story, Eleventh and twelfth: First, Janice Pierce, second, Betty Gray. Shoml St0TY'- ' Poetry- First and second, Lorraine Pletcher. . . , Poetry- Eigfifgoglarllyn Mann' Second' Evelyn First, Vivian Carlisle, second, Lorraine h ' . Pletcher, Ninth and tenth. Essay-R Shf-'Ft Story- First, Lorraine Pletcherg second Norma First, Nancy Jean Scheetz, second, Marion Yoder. Blake. One-act Play- Poetry- First, Richard Hayden, second, Vivian First, Marion Blake, second, Maxine Weaver. Carlisle. The coveted bronze plaque, awarded for the best contribution in the whole contest, was won by Vivian Carlisle for her excellence in poetry. Besides the Velmarian Literary Society prizes for creative writing, the French and Latin clubs offered prizes for the best work in some phase of the literary field about Rome or France. Debaters, G. A. A. girls, and B club members also received mention and their letters. The recipients were: Debaters-Margaret Miller, Lucille Hardebeck, Ruth Stukas, Gael Pierce, Philip Birong and Ralph Rosenberg. Basketball major awards-Lee Topash, Richard Habicht, John Moyer, Jack Hess, Cecil Coleman, Robert Hamilton, Robert Fairman, George Fitch, Harold Hyink. The annual history award of the Daughters of the American Revolution was pre- sented for general execellence and citizenship in history classes. HONOR STUDENTS The term Honor Student doesn't just mean the first ten students to receive their diplomas, it has a deeper meaning than that. The honor student's title represents four years of hard work and study, it means a person of unusual capabilities and intelligence, it is the only reward of a long struggle. Truly these people deserve great applause for their feats! Their names are to be found on page 50. ' ' ' ' ' V 'l'l'l CContinued from page tenl Lenna Thompson is residing in Niles where she is employed. Richard Broderick has purchas- ed a coal company in Evanston, Illinois. Roger Thompson and family re- side in Kenmore, New York. Roger is employed in the Research La- boratory of the Linde Air Products Company. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan. Mrs. Thompson is the former Elizabeth Eaglesiield of Niles. Elliot Boyce and family reside in Buchanan. 'fStub is manager of the local Modern Dry Cleaners. Mrs. Boyce is the former Hazel Phillips. Leo Boyce is assistant county treasurer with oflices in St. Joe. Mike is another of the graduates of Western State Teachers College. Mrs. John Lake, nee Helen Schmalzried, resides in Buchanan. William Schultz is employed in the oflices of the Clark Equipment Company. Mrs, Harold Sebasty, nee Vir- ginia McCormick, and family re- side in Buchanan. Mrs. Frederick Smith, nee Ruby Robe, and family reside in Bu- chanan. Joseph Heierman and Mrs, Heierman fAnita Hawksl reside in Buchanan. Joe is employed at Reamer's Market. Dale Hamilton and family reside in East Chicago, Illinois. Cleo Cook is employed in the offices of the Clark Equipment Company. Robert Dempsey is employed at the Clark Equipment Company. His music is one of his chief in- terests. Margaret Kuntz is living in South Bend and is employed at Notre Dame. Maurice Frank and family re- side in South Bend, Ind. Maurie is a graduate of the Notre Dame law school. Mrs, Frank was the former Dorothy Adler. Mrs. Fred LaBelle, nee Florence Shipperley, and family reside in Chicago, Ill. Richard Chubb and Mrs. Chubb fJule Ballardl live in Buchanan. Dick is employed at Clark Equipment Company. Enid Reams is employed as teacher of the special room in Bu- chanan. She is a graduate of West- ern State Teachers College. Irene Denno resides in Buchan- an. Mrs. Dwight Crumley, nee Alene Huff, and family reside in Buchan- an. Alene is a graduate of the Nanette Beauty School. Arnold Rothfuchs and family reside in Buchanan. Arnold is em- ployed at the Clark Equipment Company, Mrs. Rothfuchs is the former Mary Donley. Mrs. Fred Samson, nee Bernice Lolmaugh, and family reside in Buchanan. Caryl Currier is teaching in the G-alesburg schools. Caryl is a graduate of Western State Teach- ers College. Ilhirty-eight Mrs. Ernest Benton, nee Doro- thy Swartz, resides at Clear Lake. Milford Schultz and Mrs. Schultz reside in Buchanan. Milford is em- ployed in the offices of Clark Equipment Company. Mrs. Schultz was formerly Josephine Farmer. Mrs. Richard Cripe, nee Mary Howe, and Mr. Cripe reside in Bu- chanan. Mrs. Ray Foster, nee Doris Whittaker, and family reside in Chicago, Illinois. Clel Sult resides in Buchanan. Wilford Ellis resides in Hastings, Michigan. Carl Linsenmier, when last heard from, was residing in Calif. 1932 Contributed by Teresa White The class of '32 has travelled widely and far. Jane Habicht keeps her time 1'ill- ed by secretarying'l for the Bus- iness Survey firm in Chicago. She has had several very interesting vacations including an European trip and a Caribbean cruise. Marie Hess changed the second letter of her last name to become Mrs. Carl Hass of South Bend, Ind. Little Edward Charles about one year old, occupies her time. Charlotte Arnold is Mrs. Lazell Weaver of Flint, Mich. Marie Post. is a graduate nurse in South Bend. She has attained the position of floor superintend- ent at Epworth Hospital after sev- eral promotions. Lloyd Kolhoff is with the Civil Service in the Berrien Springs Post Office. He and the Mrs, are building a Cape Cod type home. Florence Franklin is Mrs. Bern- ard Klute of Three Oaks, Mich. Little Charles Franklin Klute, aged sixteen months, is the chief interest these days. Vincent DeNardo is making a name for himself in the Metro- politan Life Insurance Company. He is stationed at Dowagiac. Dorothy Babcock has the re- sponsible position of private secre- tary to the business manager of Oak Park High School, Oak Park, Illinois. Kathryn Portz is stationed in Wisconsin as a visiting nurse for the Metropolitan Company. Jim Eisenhart Niles, Mich. He fEdna Holmesb are about to move into their newly finished home. Marjorie Lamb is employed at the U. S. Rubber Company in Mishawaka, Ind. She still lives in Buchanan with her family, driving to and from work every day. Elsie Paul is Mrs. Earl Thomp- son of Fitzgerald, Georgia. Three little Thompsons keep Elsie busy. John Strayer is finishing up his f'Med course at Ann Arbor this spring. He will do his internship in surgery under Dr, Fred Collier at the University Hospital. Life Insurance is working in and Mrs. Jim 1933 Contributed by Alene Riley Langer I've just finished reading the PINES of '33, and it started me day dreaming, about our class who graduated that year. It doesn't seem possible that six years could bring about such drastic changes, planting some of us on the east coast and some on the west, that some of us, who swore we'd be batchelors or career girls, have re- laxed fblissfully, may I sayj into marriage. Thirty-two of our class are mar- ried, and some of our glamour girls Of '33 are proudly displaying their offsprings. A few of those who have wandered are Eddie Rolen and Robert Gladwish, both employed in shipping departments. Eddie is in California and Bob in Connecticut. George Zachman works for the government in Washington, D. C., and Charles Blake is also in the East. Marvin Gross is in Philadelphia studying music under Leopold Stokowski's former wife. Dee Weaver is an agriculture teacher in Northern Michigan, and Rosemary Thomp- son teaches dancing at Michigan State College, Tom Marrs is a chemist for an adhesive company in New Jersey, Marjorie Penwell works for Clarks in Battle Creek, and Maurice Aronson is employed in Chicago. We had a grand class. None of us has achieved fame yet, but I feel sure some will, Who knows? Another six years should tell. 1936 Contributed by Dorothy Brown Well, goodbye and good luck- and then they parted, the class of '36, How little they realized then that time could make such changes. Perhaps a year or two has passed and during that time you may not have seen more than eight or ten former classmates. It is interesting to note the dif- ferent types of work which they have chosen. Among our college-going friends we find William Habicht at Cor- nell, Cherry Helm, Hubert and Howard McClellan, George Rich- ards and Edward Spasek at West- ern State, Leslie Brewster and Spencer Kohlmann studying at the University of Cincinnati, and Roland Shreve at the University of Notre Dame. The world of business seems al- ways to have a certain :attraction for a large portion of the class. Evelyn Dolph finds the billing department of the Clark Equip- ment Company very interesting. Louise Howe, Donald Flenar and Gilbert Collings also are employed by the Clark Equipment Company in various departments. Elaine Donley is a secretary in the local office of the Farmers' Mutual Fire Insurance Company, and Frances Hamilton gets her pay check from the Michigan Gas fContinued on page 631 Bon? 90 yaf, fofgaf Una anew ia fuaf 559 inning. GZDQYALQ GEAZINQA1. gnu aw fax 6 We do ai ocgaaf--gflxi yuan! 'Kaul bee- ing me Ngo do igmn--you Z M2 Mlgxmm ian nwfn 1dig2 asf E55 youu sat ofowz a an THE SEVENTH GRADE Ruth VanEvery Most of the pupils in the Seventh Grade have been together in school since they began. There are eighty-three boys and girls altogether in the seventh grade. They hope to go through the rest of the grades as successfully. The officers of the seventh grade are president, Francis Mitchg vice-president, Joyce Morleyg sec- retary, Tom I-Iuffg treasurer, Edna Hattenbach. Anderson, J. B, Arrirk, Barbara Bailey, Arthur Baker, Betty Baldwin, Ruby Banke, Charlotte Banks, VVilliam Benak, James Birong, Beverly Bliss, Barbara Burrus, Donna Chase, William Clements, Allen Colm-man, Charlotte Coleman, Jack Conard, John Coultas, Hilmar Dokey, Betty Fa,f.g'ras, Martha Finney, Patricia Fuller, Doris Gess, Shirley Good, Harold Green, Bonnie Gray, Betty Hall, Wendall Hanlin, Merton Lee SEVENTH GRADE Hattenbac-h, Edna Heiermann, Robert Herman, Alberta Hittle, Juanita Holmquist, Joy Howlett, Patrinfia, Huebner, Leo Huff, Thomas lngleright, llolansl Jerue, Joy Johnson, Betty Kelley, Charles Keller, Annabelle Lear, Lynn Lee, Wilcla Lyon, Denny Mann, Marilyn Markham, Gertrude Marks, Shirley McGowan, .la-an Millinger, Betty Miller, Jack Mills, Bonnie Mills, Lowery Mitch, Franc-is Mitehell, Robert Morley, Joyce Marlon, Violet Myers, Mary Newsom, Carl Oulwnryrler, Virginia Orpurt, Mary lienbzutger, Phyllis Rouse, Dorothy Schrimsher, William Srliifflnan, Marie Shreve, Doris Simpson, Catherine Slocum, John Smith, Deloris Smith, Margaret Steininger, Eugene Stevenson, Robert Stebbs, Donald Toll, LaVerne Topash, Robert Yanlruesen, Thomas Vanllvery, Ruth Yergon, Norma Voorhees, Donald xNvEEl.VG1', Dorothy Zupke, James Forty-one 1 orly-two aifz Luz cmcf fam 5651 ffia fluff ! Anderson, James Arrick, Marie Backus, Victor Bailey, Charles Batten, John Beck, Vonda Borst, Robert Brewer, Jesse Chain, Naline Conrad, Wilma Donley, Betty Dunlap, Bill Ednie, Keith Fuller, Ethel Gaul, Evelyn Gerald, Erma Gooch, Clayburn Hanover, Helen Hartline, Bernice Haslett, Janet Holmquist, Kurt Huff, John Jenkins, Mary EIGHTH GRADE Jenkins, William Jerue, Janet Johnston, Evelyn Johnston, June Kuhel, Orval Lauver, Betty Lolomaugh, Lyman Luke, Maybelle Maxson, Orleen McGowan, Jack MacIntosh, Clarence McKal1n, Max Metzgar, Bonnie Miller, Willa Mitchell, Jack Mull, Marilyn Meyers, Max Nelson, Maurice Paddock, Eleanor Paul, Hubert Pazrler, Raymond Phisuator, George Phiscator, Jean Pierce, Janice Ravish, Melvin Reamer, Doris Rogers, Fern Ross, Winnie Rouse, Julia Russell, Frances Sanford, Phyllis Schneider, Ruth Sekan, Eleanora Sherwood, Phyllis Six, Wayxle Strand, Millie Toll, Edward Vanderslice, Edward Vigansky, Milton Ylfade, Marian VVeaver, Beverly XVissler, Minta Yoeman, Robert Zupke, George, EIGHTH GRADE CLASS Willa Miller Hurrah! for the fun We've had in the eighth grade. Hurrah! for the class advisers. Adviser-Miss O. MacNeilg assistant adviser-Mr. J. Elbers. Hurrah! for the class officers. President-Robert Borstg vice-president-George Zupkeg secretary- Charles Bailey, treasurer, June Johnston. Tra La- To the strains of Careless as eighth graders swing past each other laughing and singing. We used Saint Patrick's Day as an excuse to cele- brate our annual event. Yum! Yum! Pass me another hot dog. Gosh! I lost my last one in the ashes. These Were some of the exclamations heard from the happy eighth graders on Chamberlain Hills. Soon it was-Do we have to go home? One of our handsome boys shouted, Come on girls, I'll take three of you home. Singing-Good Night, Ladies! Good Night Ladies! We've had a W-0-n-d-e-r-f-u-l time. We ended our annual picnic. A toast to our officers and advisers. Thanks! Thanks! you've served us well! Old Father Time, Why did you take us so fast through this fun year? Turn backward, Turn backward, all this year, in thy flight- Make us eighth graders all over for one more night. ly THE FRESHMEN CLASS Arthur Elbers A freshmen crew of 97, ably piloted by John Miller in the Wheelhouse as captain, sailed through the school year with flying colors. The chief officers Were: first mate, Melvin Dreitzlerg sec- ond mate, John Jerueg officer-in-charge, Robert Rumseyg purser, James Fagras. The crew was well represented in many activities such as band, orchestra, glee club, library club, and athletics. X 1 'f It was a pleasant voyage with calm seas and only oc- ff casional storm areas. The crew, as it neared port, felt better prepared for future Voyages. wz fcwo 'life fyzogfsm cgifcffzzn F' t i Allis, Albert Arthurhultz, Eloise Babcock, Catherine Bachman, Norman Bachman, Robert Baker, Delores Batchelor, Joyce Bowerman, Elwood Brant, Beatrice Burgoyne, Evelyn Burks, Neal Burrus, Don Bush, Charlotta Carlisle, Phyllis Clinker, Doris Davis, Genevieve Dickou, Charles Doak, Jessica Dreitzler, Melvin Elbers, Arthur Evans, Lila Mae Fagras, James Ferris, Florence Ferris, Norman Flanagan, Thelma Gettig, Bill Green, Jack Gridley, Lois Hagley, Fred Hall, Betty Hamilton, Harold Hausman, Barbara NINTH GRADE Heiermann, Laura Heiney, Anna Mae Hemphill, Bernice Herman, Annabella Hickey, Mary Hittle, Robert Huebner, Madeline Jerue, John Koenigshof, Robert Kramer, Wanda Larson, Allen Looker, Jack Marks, George Maxson, Ellsworth McIntyre, James Miller, William Mitchell, Gordon Mitchell, Marian Montgomery, William Morgenthau, Wilma Moore, Anna Morris, James Mosier, Stella Mottl, Joseph Myers, Betty Myers, Blanche Myers, Marlin Ochenryder, Donald Otwell, Myrtle Phillips, Joan Post, Richard Reese, Walter Roberts, George Rose, Mildred Robinson, Craig Ross, Revillo Rotzien, Jane Rough, Virginia Rouselle, Cleo Rumsey, Robert Schwartz, Leigh Shreve, Dale Shltukas, Ruth Slocum, Hilda Smith, Gerald Snider, Robert Squier, Betty Stretch, Lorna Swairn, Dolly Swaim, Orpha Thurston, Ned Trapp, Richard Trapp, Leo Tumpleson, Madeline Tumbleson, Rex VanEvery, David Vautau, Robert Walter-s, Janice Watson, Lyle Welch, Richard Wissler, Lester York, Louise Zoleman, Phyllis I Forty-ive Forty-six Aalfs, Henry Anderson, Eugene Arend, Duane Arrick, Hervey Bilotti, Jacqueline Blake, Marian Bliss, Marguerite Bowman, Jerry Bowyer, Marvin Bromley, Richard Bunker, Genevieve Chain, Duane Clements, Francis Chapel, John Colernan, Cecil Coultas, Hosea Coultas, Oliver Dalenberg, Lola Dalrymple, Jean Dodge, Robert Eagley, La Von East, George Erskine, Shirley Frank, Jack Geary, Dorothy Gregory, June Hall, Imogene Hampel, George Hartline, June TENTH GRADE Heckathorne, Della Mae Heim, Francis Hemminger, Rita Hess, Dick Huebner, Madonna Huss, Marjorie Ingleright, Eleanor Ingler-ight, Lynea Keller, Donald Knapp, Homer Kobe, Gene Lamb, Doris Larson, LeRoy Letcher, Lillian Iiiska, Peter Luke, Richard March, John Markham, Jack Matthews, Charles McGowan, Kenneth Metzger, Betty Mosier, Thomas Myers, Edward Myers, Fred Myers, Meryl Olson, Kenneth Pascoe, Josephine Paul, Vanessia Pazder, Geraldine Phiscator, Bernice Post, Francis Reamer, Bernadine Richter, Myra Roberts, Shirley Rosetto, August Rouselle, Betty Ruth, Charles Sands, Philip Scheetz, Nancy Semple, Margaret Six, Robert Stoner, Kathleen Starr, Esther Suit, Hermina Swaim, Robert Swartz, Helen Trapp, Charles Travis, Agnes Troutfetter, Richard Vanderslice, Robert Vergon, Edward VVallac-e, Barbara VVallace, Vivian Viiallquist, LeRoy Vifalter, Martin Vifeaver, Maxine SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY June Hartline The class of 1942 entered Buchanan High School with a membership of about ninety-five., The first year began with a fine class spirit and the following officers were chosen for the organization: president, Robert Dodge, vice president, Charles Trapp, secretary, June I-Iartlineg and treas- urer, Richard Hess, while Mr. Langer Was chosen as class adviser. One high school dance was sponsored by the class. The sophomore year is now rapidly rolling by and the class, although a little smaller in number, is still strong in spirit and good-fellowship. The class officers for this year are president, Myra Richter, vice president, Gene Kobeg secretary, Jack Frank, treasurer, Robert Dodge, and Miss Westcott, class adviser. Our class is represented in basketball, football, G. A. A., Future Farmers, Glee Club, band, orchestra, dance band, Library Club and Latin Club. During the next two years We hope for continued success as a classg and when We finally separate to take our places outside of B. H. S., we will try to make our lives reflect glory on the old school. U55 some Lats afamanf Umcgida cmcf famowc ifyOLL fzfsaia -- I ty-eight HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS Lorraine Morley With three years of high school behind us and two of junior high, we juniors look forward with anxious eyes to our one lone year of school yet to come. With a backward glance our memories take us to the first day when we were able to call ourselves juniors., Not long after that we had our class meeting to select our officers to guide us through this event- ful year. They were as follows: Richard Habicht, presidentg Jack Hess, vice presidentg Arlis Fairman, secretaryg and Harold Hyink, treasurer. As our able advisers, we had Mr. Langer and Mrs. Weaver. With half of the school's athletic activities composed of junior boys, the rest of us look forward to another year with the fighting class of '41 on the front. Allee, Doris Bauch, Clifford Benak, Evelyn Bloom, Jack Bloom, Luella Bowman, Marjorie Brewer, Florence Bristol, Betty Chain, Bonnie Clements, Russell Comers, Mary Crews, Mary Daggett, Eva Dellinger, Patricia Donley, William Ednie, Jack Ernst, I. C. Ernst, Loretta Fair-man, Arlis Fitch, George Forgue, Wanda French, Barbara Gwilt, William Habicht, Richard Hamilton, Norma Hampel, Fred Hanover, Dale Hartline, Lillian Hausman, Jean Hawks, Robert Heiermann, Virginia J UNIORS Heiney, Robert Hempel, Edward Hermann, James Hermann, Kenneth Hess, .lack Hinman, Harvey Hittle, Harold Hyink, Harold Irvin, Robert Kell, Robert Keller, Ivan Kelly, Marjorie Kelley, Persis Ketchum, Fred Kline, Lawrence Koenigshof, Katherine Leggett, Jack Lewis, Carrie McKinnon, Suzanne Melvin, Bette Metzger, Eugene Montgomery, John Montgomery, Ruth Morley, Lorraine Moyer, John Myers, Cleo Norman, Genevieve Palrnatier, Barbara Paul, Vallentyne' Patterson, Doris Pazder, Dona Penwell, Richard Pierce, Gael Place, Reva Putter, Gene Puffer, Jack Reed, Rex Rough, Herbert Rough, Raymond Russell, Margaret Sachs, Helen Sherwood, Dorothy Shire, Thelma Sickman, Ted smith, Bettie Snodgrass, William Stults, Eugene Swartz, Barbara Swartz, Herbert Taylor, Mary Thompson, Robert Thompson, William Travis, Robert Trieber, Richard True, Margaret Tumbleson, Richard VanderVen, Ellen Virgil, VVarren W'alls, Judd W'eaver, Gerald Woods, VVands Yazel, Sydney Forty-nine F fty SENIOR HONOR ROLL Virginia Arnold Richard Hayden Mildred Ashby Kathryn Hess Johanna Burks Margaret Miller Vivian Carlisle Lester Hanover SENIOR Senior Play - J unior-Senior Prom Honor Convocation Senior Examinations Baccalaureate - Commencement CLASS Vice President Secretary - Treasurer Advisers President - - Ruth Rumsey Catherine Wynn CALENDAR May 17 May 24 - May 31 May 27 - 31 - June 2 June 6 OFFICERS - Lester Hanover William Gregory Margaret Miller - Duane Beadle Claude Carter Velma E. Dunbar Virginia Arnold College Preparatory Seriously interested in becoming a mathematics teacher-member of Vel- marian Literary Society and French Club -chosen best citizen of senior girls-Co- editor ol' The Pines-an interesting con- versationalist-an honor student. Duane Beadle College Preparatory Dark and manly-football star and member of B Club-also Velmarian Literary Society-played George in the Junior Play-never speaks unless spoken to, that is, usually-ambition is to do as little as possible-interested in profes- sional hockey. Frank Benak Apprenticeship A future tool and die maker- doesn't think much of football or base- ball-cheerful but quiet-thinks Deanna Durbin's topsithe open road and far-off lands intrigue him. Elayne Blaney Commercial A tall, blue-eyed blond-thinks school's all right if there isn't anything else to do-member of G. A, A., speech, usher, and library clubs-her career is still a question mark-she docsn't like dogs-when asked about boys, she said, Make mine a redhead. Evelyn Briney General Petite and lively-one who never gets the blues -glee club, usher club, and Velmarian Literary Society won her membership-her heart is already spoken for-she doesn't think much of baby talk: but she likes to giggle. Johanna Burks College Preparatory Active in the Velmarian Literary Society and French Club-thinks married life would be just ducky -a competent and willing workerea friend to everyone -her future-well? 51260 'za of 7940 Mildred Ashby General Quiet and charmingfmember of French Club-Pines Staff typist-her career is not yet decided upon-is partial to kittens, but not cats -how to eat llltalian spaghetti is a great problem with er. William Beardsley College Preparatory Tall, always cheerful-member ot band, orchestra, and glee club-one of our promising Future Farmersfhopes to have a large family one day-work isn't his idea of fun. Philip Birong College Preparatory All-around good sport-member of Latin and journalism clubs-his pastime is model buildinghlooks to aviation for his future. Doris Borst Commercial A shy, tres quiet girl-always neat Swilling to accept whatever the future holds for her-gets much enjoyment from reading-member of the glee club. Norma Bromley General Member oi' G. A. A., home ec. and glee clubselikes to swim and dance- says her hubby is all picked out- athletically inclined-has a liking for chili. Vivian Carlisle College Preparatory Noted for her satire-Would like to become an archeologist - member of French Club and Velmarian Literary So- ciety-Eclitor of the Microphone-detests snowballs-her favorite dish is tif I can only spell ity pate de foi gras. Fifty-one William Carlisle General Dependable - Seldom voices his opinion-member of the Velmarian Li- terary Society-would like to become a successful business man-a stamp collec- tor in his spare time. Robert Donley College Preparatory Self-possessed and good-looking member of Velmarian Literary Society- loves to sleep-when he's not sleeping, he wants to go deer idear?1 hunting- hopes to be a man someday-Annapolis is his next stepping stone. William Ednie College Preparatory His sense of humor is unique- president of Velmarian Literary Society and of his 1-lass in '39, Produced a play called He Didn't Know It for the form- er-always willing to lend a helping hand-he plans to be a chemist. Robert Fairman College Preparatory Lively member of the B Club, French and Latin Clubs, and active in track and basketball-president of his class as a sophomore-looks forward to becoming a pharmacist-his greatest dis- appointment in life was when he found he couldn't croon like Eddie Howard. Wanda Forgue Commercial Member of home ec. aud usher clubs-finds enjoyment in the funny side oi' life-:lark eyes-hopes to be a beauty Operator-adores Mickey Rooney. Robert Hamilton College Preparatory Plays guard on the varsity squad- B Club he-man-four stripes on his sweater and a marvelous physique-as- pires to be it high school coach some day -confidentially, ho prefers dark-eyed maidens. Fifty-tw0 52250 'za of 7940 Lawrence Dellinger General . A young man who doesn't like crowds-would rather be alone flike Gar- bo!-ihe open road and travel intrigue him-enjoys swimming. Monabelle Dreitzler General A charter member of the appren- tice club-a petite, dark-eyed macem- oiselle, who aspires to be a dentist's as- sistant some day-also a member of speech and dramatics clubs. Lillian Fabiano General She doesn't like to be called 'tLil, -active in G. A. A., usher and glee clubs -always longed to be a country school teacher-enjoys dancing and dotes on sweets. Thomas Fitch College Preparatory B Club, football-tall, dark, and happy-has big ambitions for the future -thinks ye cain't beat fun, nohow. - a future banker. William Gregory General Enjoys a good argument any day- member of the UB Club-fishing at- tracts him because it's so easy-girls worry him to death-blushing is his weakness. Lester Hanover College Preparatory Voted most popular boy-a depend- able, promising lad with personality ga- lore-playcd half-back for our Alma Mater-a hunting enthusiast-president ol' the senior class and to the French Club-he plans to be a pharmacist. Marian Hansen -College Preparatory Kind and friendly with everyone- poised and dependable-usher and French clubs hold her interest-she looks to nursing for her future-loves to hike- simply can't decide what color her hair is. Richard Hayden College Preparatory An intellectual wizard if there ever was one-can always prove he's right- member of French Club-cast in senior play- played the missing link in his own production for the Velmarian Liter- ary plays-honor student-opportunities are awaiting him as a mathematics teacher. Kathryn Hess College Preparatory A French Club member-never seen without a stack of books-thorough and neat in everything she does-honor stud- ent- interested in nursing- the less said about dieting the better-popularly call- ed Hessy. James King College Preparatory Member of band, Latin and glee clubs, orchestra and dance orchestra- soda jerker in his spare time-has a weakness for blondes-second only to Tommy Dorsey at swingin' on his trom- bone-if he has any time left after seek- ing out all the blondes, he wants to study aeronautical engineering. Mary Lear Commercial A lively girl who thinks people have more fun than anybody-home ec. club-secretarial work interests her-a1- ways loves a joke. Eugene Longworth General Silence may not be golden, but it's a good idea-spends his time experiment- ing with electricity-member of archery club-hopes to become an aircraft en- gineer. 5126011 of 7940 Lucille I-Iardebeck Commercial A lover of dancing-also of dill pickles-came to Buchanan from Kala- mazoo-member of G. A. A. and the de- bate team-prefers tall boys-baby talk irks her. Arnold Herman College Preparatory Played center for the Bucks-ab ways cheerful-his good humor is ap- preciated-member of B Club and Lat- in Club-thinks girls are all right as friends-his aim in life? He isn't sure. Dorothy Irvin General Member of French, home ec. and glee clubs-aggressive and self-possessed -secretarial Work is her aim. George Lauver College Preparatory Has belonged to library and Latin clubs, took part in Growing Pains - suave and polished-knows all the an- swers-thinks he has girls all Hgurcd out-his future?-who knows-George doesn't. Donald Longworth General A quiet lad-nothing ever bothers him-friendly and amicable-very much in'erestecl in aircraft-his future plans are not yet decided upon. Verne Longworth Vocational A charter member of the new Ap- prenticeship Club-studying to be a tool and die maker-mischievousness is one ol' his outstanding traits-happy with at drawing pencil and a scratch pad. Fity-three .mio 'za of 7 Q40 Fredrick Manning College Preparatory Tall and well-groomed-member of orchestra, band, and glee club-cast in both junior and senior plays-it likeable fellow with ambitions-hopes to be a commercial artist some day. Eleanor Naugle College Preparatory Black-haired, athletic-member of G. A. A., usher club, French club-al- ways in the groove -Henry Busse fan -plans to become a nurse if the boy friend doesn't change her mind-likes Italian spaghetti. Edward Pascoe College Preparatory Always well-dressed-famous for grinning-member of band, orchestra, and glee club-cast in junior and senior plays-photographer for The Pines- thinks pipes are the thing-his future lies in the field of aeronautical engineer- ing-he's bound to be a success. Lorraine Pletcher College Preparatory Velmarian Literary Society, French Club, junior and senior plays-one of our most promising young writers-enjoys and expresses the simple things of life. Maryette Richards General Member of usher club, G. A. A., li- brary staff-happiest when she can gig- gle to her heart's content-to be a good wife is her aim in life. Ralph Rosenberg General A bustling, busy fellow, interested in all school activities-cast in junior and senior plays-member of Vclmai-ian Literary Society, band, and orchestra-- ambition:-to become a great dramatist. Fifty-four Margaret Miller College Preparatory An active member of the Front-li Club, debate team, Velmarian Literary Society, Pines Staff-gay and likeable- always in the center of things-says boys are as simple as A, B, C-can't cle' c-ide Whether to become a nurse Or a Hollywood glamour gal. Richard Neal He wanted to see the World-was accepted by the United States Navy on March 5. The class of '40 Wishes him luck. Richard Pierce College Preparatory Short and mischievous-a broad grin typities his happy-go-lucky nature- liis acting ability was appreciated in the junior, senior, and Yelmarian Literary plays-versatile in extra-curricular ar'- tivities-doesn't think much of blind dates -dreams of becoming a dignified lawyer. Geraldine Reamer General A blue-oyotl lass in love with the football team-has given her time to the booster club and other school activities- vonsitlers eating her favorite pastime as woll as a major benefactor-hopes only for happiness in the future. Richard Rose College Preparatory Blond-haired, blue-eyed-inieresb od in engineering-follows most sports, but fwonder of wonflerslflie doesn't like football, though l1e's a member of the squad-a. firm believer of the maxim Silence is golden. Joseph Rosetti General A tall, black-eyed, black, curly- lxaircd fellow, satisfied with anything- looks at the world through rose-colored glasses-isn't worrying about the future. Phillip Rotzien College Preparatory A true gentleman, manly and wise -his fame rests on the grid-iron-presi- dent of the B Club-member of band and president of Speech Club-has caus- ed many a feminine heart to miss a beat -hunting is his pastime-sees his future as an undertaker. Captain of '39-'40 foot- ball team. Betty Ryan Apprenticeship Has an eye for business-and an ear for music-is practicing to become a dentist's assistant-sports hold her in- terest-a likeable, smileable girl. Lee Topash General A lithe, black-eyed Pottawatomie- indispensable as a B. H. S. quarterback- member of B Club-his future lies in the realm of athletics-a whiz at any sport. Catherine Wynn Commercial Member of French Club and Dance Orchestra-happiest when playing the piano-voted most popular girl-abhors jealousy-hopes to become a hospital li- brarian. Mary Louise Zupke General A young lady who thinks that peo- ple Who chew gum when she doesn't have any are lower than low-peppy, athletically inclined-member of G. A. A., and usher club. 5125015 of 7 Q40 Ruth Rumsey College Preparatory A charming young lady who likes school and everybody in it-a member of French Club and The Pines staff- blessed with many intellectual abilities- hopes to be a success in life. Robert Taylor Agricultural What's in a name? A lot-when it's a heart-throbber like Robert Taylor- one of our promising Future Farmers- interested in experimental agriculture- hunting and Eshing are his pastimes. Mildred VanderVen Commercial Member of the speech and usher clubs, G, A, A., Microphone Staff, Grow- ing Pains -vivacious and brunette- doesn't worry about the future-says to- morrow may never come - nick-named Dreamy, Norma Yoder 'College Preparatory Produced a play called Dinner Date for Velmarian Literary Society- co-editor of Pines-played character roles in junior and senior plays-hates to be told her eyes are green-likes Eng- lish-- any and every-day, but Steve is still the favorite subject-always dream- ed of becoming a great ballet dancer, but sees a more practical future in the field of journalism. Fity-Hve Fly 'Jag and gong U0 fa Most popular Best sport Happiest Biggest clown Prettiest and handscmest Friendliest Biggest bluff Smartest Biggest flirt Winning smile Most athletic Best dressed Best all around GIRL Catherine Wynn Marian Hansen Margaret Miller Margaret Miller Mildred Ashby Catherine Wynn Vivian Carlisle Kathryn Hess M. Miller and N. Yoder Norma Yoder Mary Louise Zupke Virginia Arnold Marian Hansen 'Legg BOY Lester Hanover Bill Ednie Arnold Herman Arnold Herman Lester Hanover Bill Ednie Fredrick Manning Richard Hayden Frederick Manning Lester Hanover Bob Hamilton Edward Pascoe Lester Hanover od- 'Y -99 'KOCK rick fContinued from page thirty-eighth and Electric Company for her 'Work in the Buchanan oHice. Wil- ma Metzger may be found at the Union State Bank where she has been employed since graduation. Another classmate, Ted Lyons, is a teller at the State Bank of Niles. Dorothy Brown is secretary to Superintendent H. C. Stark, Others who have found local em- ployment are William Franklin, Dorothy Jerue, Lewis Paul, James Watry, Carl Rossow, Dan Topash, Winifred Shafer, Jack Sult and Max Dreitzler. Rose Lynn Ernst has accepted a position as supervisor in a Michigan City hospital. Eleanor Miller is completing her training at Epworth Hospital in South Bend. Many of the girls have found the occupation of a housewife a busy one. Among them are: Bar- bara. Hamilton, Blanche Depyl, Dorothy Dunlap, Margaret Furner, Bernadine Reinke, Bernice Buch- heit, Una Kelley, and Josephine Yurkovic. Vivian Sanford and Georgia Up- son are employed by Niles firms. Caroline Hattenbach is complet- ing a course in beauty culture at South Bend, while her brother John is associated with his father in business. Dorothy Hawks, Harold Jack- son, and Milburn Shafer are still making their homes in Buchanan. 1937 Contributed by Marie Montgomery Contrary to the 1937 CLASS PROPHECY in practically every instance, we submit this succinct report of what has happened since June 3, 1937. MARRIED Donald Bennett, Emiline Deli- bac, Fern Dellinger, Thelma I-Ieckathorn, Geraldine McGowan, Katherine Morgenthau, Charles Wesner. To these we offer our hopes of happiness. COLLEGE Ruthe Babcock, Joe Bachman, Dale Boyce, Melvin Campbell, John Dale, Eugene Kelly, Marian Miller, Clyde Shaffer, Edward Smith, Ro- bert Squier, Robert Stevens, Vic- tor Vigansky, Don Virgil, Virginia Wright. Beauty culture, commerce, sciences, aviation, and fine arts oc- cupy the minds of those who are still attending school. EMPLOYED Max Beadle, Wayne Arthur- hultz, Robert Bennitt, Virginia Blake, Phyllis DeNardo, Mary I-Ieiermann, Margaret Huse, Eva Kovich, Robert Neal, Jack Polley, Evelyn Proud, Bill Poorman, Kath- erine Roti Roti, Imogene Russell, Art Trapp, Esther Young, Rose Zachman, Jeannette Levin, Dean Criffield, Marjorie Mitch, Marie Montgomery. Six of these are employed by Clark Equipment Company, and several others are working with local agencies. Some few are farming, others are preparing to enter college, and a small group remain intangible. Virginia Wright has easily prov- ed herself to be the most outstand- ing member of our classy and we are all very proud of her, 1938 Contributed by John Fulks COLLEGE Ruth Beardsley, Donald Beck, Charles Bainton, Keith Dalrymple, BASKETBALL fContinued from page 315 Sidney Deming, Richard Donley, John Schultz, Carol Sebasty, Rex Shreve, Phyllis Lamb, Sam Mc- Cormick, Caroline Webb, Earl Stevens, Shirley Trapp, Richard Walkden, Dale Lyon, Evelyn Wall- quist, Gerald White, Lawrence Zupke, Mildred Hartline, Henry Knapp, Carol Kobe, Beverly Koons, George Riley. EMPLOYED Jack Banke, Mabel Bennett, Chester Borst, Rieta Brewer, George Burgoyne, Lane Dalenberg, Iris Dalrymple, Mary Mae Dreitz- ler, Virginia Frame, John Fulks, Mildred Miller, Ivan Price, Robert Russell, Virginia Sanford, Maxine Shaffer, George Snider, James Snider, Marne Trapp, Burrell Weaver, Ruth Willsey, Kenneth Jesse, Clifford Keller, Agnes Ko- vich, Joe March, Kenneth Metzger. 1939 Contributed by Barbara Schram Ruth Jean Haslett-Western State Teachers College. Robert Habicht - Northwestern University. William Strayer-University of Michigan. Howard Dillman-time keeper at Clark Equipment Company. Karol Dunlap-Wisner's Drug Store. Margaret Smith - City Hall stenographer. Leland GeorgefWestern State Teachers College. Delos Watson-Michigan State College. Martha Trapp-Wisnerls Drug Store. Mark Heiney-Clark's News Depot. The Bucks had apparently found their shooting eyes but St. Joe's Bears again changed their minds to the tune of 44 to 13, the worst loss of the season. The Bucks returned home for a game against Three Oaks, who had upset the dopesters earlier, but this time it was different. The final score was 31 to 22, Bu- chanan. Next on the schedule were the Dowagiac Chiefs who came to Buchanan for a return game. The Chiefs went home on the long end of a 32 to 18 score. At last came the game for which all Buchanan was awaiting, especially the team. Niles's Vikings invaded Buchanan hoping to break a five game losing streak to Bu- chanan, but to no avail. The Bucks promptly sent them back home with a 29 to 24 loss. In the last game played up to date the Bucks traveled to Cassopolis for what will be the last game played against Cass. The Bucks took the game in stride 23 to 13, All Buchanan alumni and students should look forward to the 1940-'41 season when Buchanan's basketball team with at least five lettermen enters the Big Seven Conference and plays such teams as State High, Three Rivers, and South Haven. 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