Buchanan High School - Pines Yearbook (Buchanan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 62 of the 1941 volume:

W1 U I9llI PINES Buchanan I-ligh School Buchanan - Michigan i THE PINES I 9 4 I Vol. XVII Gayety, success, and laughter were wished you. That is well, but, ere the rumble of thunder falls, listen: He has true knowl- edge who has tasted 1ife's sorrow. He is prepared who has for the morrow faith and hope in things yet unseen. And keeps his hand tucked in that of his God. -H L BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL-BUCHANAN -MICHIGAN YCDUTI-I TS HERITAGE MOST OF AMERICA'S YOUTH TODAY TAKE THEIR DEMOCRATIC IDEALS AND PERSON- AL RIGHTS FOR GRANTED. DURING YOUTH'S YEARS IN SCHOOL, ELDERS TRY TO TEACH RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING FOR FORE- FATI-IERS WHO OBTAINED FOR POSTERITY THE MANY LIBERTIES WE ENJOY TODAY. THEREFORE IT IS TO THOSE WHO HAVE OBSERVED AND AIDED IN THE DEVELOP- MENT OF OUR ENVIRONMENT WE DEDICATE THIS BOOK. YOUTH IN A DEMOCRACY IN CLASS AT PLAY Five Mr Swem Dr. Strayer Mr Habicht Mr Russell S- ' ' Mrs. Rice Mr. Stark Mr. Moore ADMINISTERIN6 YCUTHS' KNOWLEDGE Indirectly influencing us through Superintendent our superintendent, principal, and fulfills the faculty is the school board. These board and five leading citizens of Buchanan school lives. He is are interested in Buchanan's public any student out of immediate diffi- schools and direct their major moves. culties. We appreciate these who have ex- Taking up the more intimate prob- perienced our problems and know lems of the high school students is how to overcome them: p Principal Paul J. Moore. He ap- President: proves of and guides the students' Frank Habicht . high school course. Treasurer: Ida Rice Lowell Svvem, J. C. Strayer, John Russell. ---- -Ff- Mr. Ray Miller Mrs. Lamb Mr. Elbers Mrs. Dunbar Mr. Moore 1 P Miss Quade Mr. John Miller Miss Shivvers Mr. Rizor Miss Bovee ctcuffy Ray Miller-Everyone calls him Doon-teaches in- dustrial arts and seventh grade history-graduated from Western State-some years back was athletic instructor at B, H. S.-ardent sports fanfspends spare time read- ing and listening to news commentaries over the radio. Reba Lamb-School nurse of Buchanan since Janu- ary, 1927-previous to that was a St. Joseph school nurse for two years-her Irish setter dogs occupy all of her spare time-likes to collect and rejuvenate antique furniture-is said to be an excellent cook. John Elbers-Graduate of Hope College, attended the University of Michigan-working on M. A, degree- member of Masonic Order, American Legion, University of Michigan Alumni, superintendent of foremen's club- head of social science department-hobby is keeping up on current news-enjoys close association with nature- known to students as Duke Velma Dunbar-Head of English department-spon- so-rs Velmarian Literary Society and Pines-belongs to College Club, Book Club, and Alpha Xi Deltaua grad- uate of Albion, attended the University of Chicago and Northwestern University-hopes to attend the writers' conference at Olivet this summer-enjoys reading non- fiction and controversial magazine articlesfhas traveled in 36 of the 48 states, studying literature, history, geog- raphy, and art as she went-likes people, music, and her water spaniel, Brown Bomber. Lucille QuadesNickname: Lucy Qghead of com- mercial department-sponsors the very competent usher Eight club-dislikes gum chewing-very efficient-lovely ex- pre:sive hands-graduate of Western State-attended summer school last summer at Gregg College in Chi- cago-reads in spare time. John Miller-He-man physical education director of B. H. S-hails originally from Fremont, Ohio,4spends summers and spare time hunting, fishing, golfing, swim- ming, tennis, and directing play grounds-possesses many medals for college and high school sports-a three year old daughter, Jane Anne, is the pride and joy of his life- cglled Johnny Elnora Shivvers-Blonde home ec. teacher-second year teaching experience in B. H. S.-sponsor of Boys' and Girls' Home Ec, Clubs-formerly of Marshall Fields of Chicagoggraduate of Iowa State College, Ames, Iowa gshe claims she has no spare time so she has no spare time activities-for some reason is a frequent visit-or in Chicago. Earl Rizor-Phi Sigma RO, Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodge, superintendent of junior department of Methodist Sunday Schooliteaches junior high arithmetic and com- mercial subjects-plans to work on his M. A. degree at Western State-pet peeve is students who leave their written work home. Jeanne Bovee4New girls' gym teacher-introduced several new games to B. H. S.-graduated from Western State Teachers' College last year-likes outdoor sports very much-travel allures her-nothing she hates to see more than a slouching posture-comes from Grand Rap- ids-known often as Red, Q 4 .- .- 4 i ,nw--... ef' Mrs. Weaver Miss Stout Mr. Stahl Mr. Langer Mr. Carter Miss MacNiel Mr. Hyink Miss Cernahan Mr. Robinson Mr. Pierce I , 77- . Qduffglj Leah Weaver-Instructs Buchanan's foreign languages 'rench and Latinj-spent summer of '40 working on masters ,gree in foreign languages at the University of Colorado in ulder-exercises her taste for interior decorating in her own me belon s to Buchanan's Business and Professional Wo - g M - en's Club, College Club and the national scholastic sorority, pha Sigma Tau. Harriet Stout-New to our faculty this year-teaches nior high and high school art and music to the grades-pro- ceid grade operetta Puddin' Head, the First -taught at rt, Michigan, before coming here-member of Kappa Delta rority-graduate of University of Michigan-going to work her M. A. at Ann Arbor this summer. James Stahl-New to B. H. S. and teaching-so-cial science cher, track coach, and assistant football coach-spends mmers as a porter at a Yellowstone National Park Hotel- me tome is Charleston, Illinois-called Jim. Clarence Langer-Teaches agriculture and biology-.spon- r of Future Farmers of America-assistant football and skeitball coach-member of County Ag. Teache'r's Club and ia Nu fraternity-graduated from Michigan State-inter- ed in all spiorts-farms, hunts, and fishes in spare time- dents call him Kelley. Claude C'arter-Head of science department-nickname: efty -sponsors Radio Club-belongs to Masons, Delta Sig- Phi, and Epsilon Delta Alpha-dislikes gum chewing-en- s radio work-graduate of Hillsdale and University of Mich- Orpha MacNiel-Teaches junior high English, speech, and journalism-belongs to Book Club and National Quill and Scroll fraternity-loves to cook and entertain at informal par- ties-corresponds a great deal-during Xmas vacation took a trip to Spokane, Washington-wishes to finish a book she's been Writing outside of class hours-known as Mao Joseph Hyink-Graduated from Hope College--doing graduate work at University of Michigan-extension work by correspondence-heads mathematics department-famous for his deep questioning, I-low? -dislikes this modern jazz-lis- tening to symphony music is his hobby-nickname: Big Joe. Luella Cernahan-In charge of three freshman and one sophomore English classes at B. H. S.-head of the high school library-enjoys reading biogrophies-is working on a library degree at University of Minnesota-belongs to B-ook Club, Church Guild, Business and Professional Women's club and in- structs at religious school-was raised on a farm near Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Ralph Robinson-Buchanan band, orchestra, and glee club director-member of St. Joe Municipal Band-plans to teach at Vandercook school of music in Chicago summer of '41- will also Work on advanced degrees-was host to all Berrien County bands at the annual band festival at Buchanan-also conducted an orchestra clinic with an out of state conductor- known to students as t'Robbie and R3. Hugh Pierce-Began apprentice training last year-has proved it to be a very successful experiment in B. H. S.-is an amateur photographer in spare time-claims photography is a paramount aid in exhibits and projects-is ia collector of all kinds of musical records. Nine Ten September September September September September Ucuo-ber 4 October 4 SCHOOL CALENDAR 3 20 20 27 28 October 10-12 Uctob-er 11 October 17-18 October 18 October 18 October 25 Ucto ber 25 1 lv ovember lwoveinber 1 November 4-8 November 19 9 lv ovemb er November 28 November 29 lv ovember 51 December 3 December 6 December 13 December 13 18 December December 19 December 20 Lecember 20 December 20- January 7 .January 8 January 10 January 10 January 13 January 17 January 6 January 20-24 January 24 J anuary 24 .J anuary 24 January January 25 31 January 31 February 4 10 11 February February February 14 February 14 February 21 February 21 February 28 March 14 March 15 March 21 April 4 April 15 April 11-14 April 18 April 26 May 2 May 9 May 13 May 16 May 21 May 23 May 27-30 May 28 June 1 June 2-4 June 3 June 6 School Opens Howe ltllgh school Party Cassopolis ttnerel Junior Class Party Journalism Class 'lrip St, Joseph Qtnerel IV. F. M E bake 1-ngn A. Exhibit A. Aalamazoo View Usattle Creekj Qherej School rlarty .Journalism Class 1-'ot-luck 'rnree ruvers Lnereb 141165 Ltnerej w Do High agia-c Qherej Scirool Party American Education Week JOl1l'l'12i1lLEII1 Class Barty western State Ltherej 'ihailksglvlng 'rnree nivers Ctherel L Eign n uraae rarty Junior Play powagiac gtherej St, .Joseph Qherej Hign Scnool 1-'arty inulary Party Latin Club Party lv iles High burns Berri Qneiej School Party tmas Vacation en Springs Ltherej Sophomore Party Western State Li-Ierej rilgll J 111110 School Party Central Catholics Qtherej First Semester Junior Class Party DOW iac lherej ag High School Party Latin Club Party Vel. Lift Plays Niles Qtherej Western State ftherej Carl Brid Sandburg address man Qherel g Three Rivers lherej High Berri High School Party en Springs lherej School Party K St. Joseph Qtherej Gym Glee High Exhibition Club Festival School Party Grade Operetlta Orchestra Festival Easter Holiday Track Meet fawayl Three Rivers fhereJ Track Meet iherel Rural Play Day and Band Festival Senior Class Play Senior Skip Day Junior-Senior Prom Hono r Convocation Baccalaureate Final Examinations Senior Examinations m Corn encement School Closes Milrtary Academy Qherej r High Basketball Game School Exhibit OF I t e Qlll ISENIORS' SEASONS Patricia Dellinger Spring-buds burst forth with bright green to cover all trees and shrubberyg daffodils release the earth around them, the sun shines bright. So it was that the group of students with sunny faces came to the school house labeled Freshmen . They were considered just a bit green. They quickly adjusted themselves, as the green grass does to the blue sky, after they had elected officers: Bonnie Chain, presi- dent g Barbara Palmatier, secretary, John Moyer, treasurer. Summer-a Warm sun, trees fade slightly on the tops, grain begins to head. The students, sophomores now, were beginning to fit into the picture. They had lost most of their greenness. A future could be seen for them. They, too, realized this fu- ture as they chose leaders: Arlis Fairman, president, George Fitch, vice president, Bonnie June Chain, secretary, Robert Meulman, treasurer. Autumn-the sun beats down on the earth to see what can stand up under its heat, wheat is cutg trees are browning, all nature seems mature-advanced. Our students were advanced. They were juniors. They were enduring their hardships with smiles. Profits beamed forth. Already forms could be detected from the moulds. Progress was helped by the aid of: Richard Habicht, president, Jack Hess, vice presidentg Arlis Fairman, secretary, Harold Hyink, treasurer. Winter-cold Winds, snowdrifts, blinded routes, warm fires, all are signs of the last season of the year. Students donned their heaviest apparel in the form of the pre- vious knowledge, and marched forth as seniors. They faced the teachers, waded the subjects, and studied through the text books. The leaders: Lorraine Morley, president, Arlis Fairman, vice president, Ruthe Montgomery, secretary, Suzanne Mc- Kinnon, treasurer built the fires. The students kept it going strong with the play, Pollyanna , baccalaureate, and commencement. Spring-we have seen our students go through four seasons. They overcame all obstacles. They came forth, grew, harvested, and saw themselves through the hard- est season of all. But what now: When each grasps that little white roll in his hands and walks that isle for the last time as a student, he goes into a new spring-a new world. What lies ahead cannot be seen, but he is able to face it for he has learned to endure hardships. He will not be forgotten. The seniors of lil will be remem- bered, and the four seasons will live long in the heart of each . Thirte cfw-JZ fi1,f0!f111 L all 'lil ' ' OOO' W OOF' O F ' fl if 5125015 of 7Q47 DORIS ALLEE-Intelligent gal, well-known in these parts for her silver-throated cornet-active in band, dance orchestra, orchestra, Velmarian Literary Soci- ety, Latin and French clubs-men and blushing iclose- ly associated, what?J are her chief weaknesses- nickname: Dorcy . CLIFFORD BAUCH- Buckskin wants to be a machin- ist-grew and grew fsix-feet, twol by eating broiled sirloin steaks-B cluib, Aboys' home ec, apprenticeship club, football-enjoys reading dime novels when not attending movies---always laughing-undecided about the feminine angle but likes them all pretty well. EVELYN BENAK-French club, library club, Pines staff-craves bowling, dancing and southern boy friends-plans a future in nursingfswoong for Gables- snappy dresser. LUELLA BLOOM-Good-natured little girl with plenty of enthusiasm-active member of glee club, home ec, speech and biology clubs-likes swimming, hiking, and skating-with the exception of candy, likes nothing better han gum-wishes to be a nurse in the future. MARJORIE BOWMAN--Very intelligent and industrious --precise, neat-Strauss waltzes are blissfefficient office girl-hopes to go to college to take up teaching commercial subjects-very interested in music, espec- ially piano-Velmarian Literary Society, Latin club, biology, band, glee club-heart interest is in Chicago. Fourteen FLORENCE BREWER-Usher, G. A. A., Latin, home ec, library, Mike, glee club, fspeech club-figures men are all right in their places-adores Italian spagetti- to her the perfect evening is a dancing date with the one--a patriotic girl who wants to see America- nickname: Flossie. BETTY BRISTOL--Active in G. A. A.s-fiery little blonde, bashful around men, but goes for the tall, dark, brute type-craves a home in northern Michi- gan with the manfenjoys Make Believe Bal1room - likes sport clothes but hates her nickname, Briss BONNIE CHAIN--Produced Mamma's Darling for Velmarian Literary Society--band, glee club, dance orchestra, Antics of Andrew, freshman president- composes poems in nothing flatwfriendly natureg feminine soda jerker in spare time-happiest when writing to Flintiher future is all set. RUSSELL CLEMENTS-F. F. A., Mike staff, speech club, biology club-a little blonde man that likes farming-is the outdoor type but nevertheless likes to dance-nickname: Rusty. MARY COMERS--Usher, G. A. A., Latin, home ec- adores all outdoor sports, dancing, and Dentyne gum- likes people'but th'nks they should mind their own business-Robert Taylor's her ideal-wishes to be a nurse. Mary Crews Evelyn Dalrymple William Donley Loretta Ernst George Fitch Eva Daggett Patricia Dellinger Jack Ednie Arlis Fairman Wanda Forgue MARY CREWS-French club, Velmarian Literary So- ciety, Pines staff, 'Antics of Andrew -intends to enter nurse's training at Indianapolis next year- dislikes prissy people with no sense of humor-speaks with a soft southern drawl-has a beau in every southern port-definitely the creative type. EVA DAGGETT--G. A. A., glee club, home ec-outdoor girl who likes swimming, tennis, and bike-riding- would like to be a telephone operator-collects post cards in her spare moments. EVELYN DALRYMPLE-Ambitious girl with hopes for a future of managing a home or as a secretary- thinks there's nothing like funlgformerly of Three Oaksfadores post office and uniforms-usher club, home ec, Velmarian Literary Society and Pines staff- has no Chinese ancestors but could eat chop suey three times a day. PATRICIA DELLINGER4 Pat is the shortest girl in the senior class-wants to be a secretary, preferably a PRIVATE secretary-Latin club, home ec, G. A. A., Mike, Velmalrian Literary Society, Pines staff-very industrious and peppy-athletically inclined-anything blue is okay by her . WILLIAM DONLEY-Thoughtful-isnlt satisfied with merely twloi or 'three hamburgers this favorite foodJ- strong for sports writing-student manager, journal- ism, Latin club, Velmarian Literary Society-goes for South Bend women-aim '?-journalism. JACK EDNIE-Latin club, Pines staff-slides a mean trombone in band, orcestra, and dance orchestra- prefers light classics to swing-in spare time, likes to construct boats and airplanes-he has a pilot's license f Cook sees a future as aeronautical engineer our naval officeretall, blonde, silent type. LORETTA ERNST-Out of school boy friend-secret longing to be a lady lawyer-soft, mellow voice-one of those rare persons who behaves in study hall-an attractive little girl. ARLIS FAIRMAN-Well-poised, classy little girl with plenty of oomp and dignity-member of Velmarian Literary Society, Latin club, Pines staff, band, orches- tra, dance band, senior vice-president, junior secre- tary, and sophomore presidentfespecially likes good dance bands and intelligent conversationalistsfhopes to become a competent nurse. GEORGE FITCH-Nicknames: Red and Pinky, give away the co-lor of 'his hair-triple letter man in basket- ball, football, and track-active on Pines staff and Velmarian Literary Society president-another killer where women are concerned-loves an argument, even a losing one the never losesj-future: mechanical en- gineer. WANDA FORGUE-Home ec, and ushers clubs-dark haired, dark eyed soda jerker at Mission Inn-hoped to be a beauty operator but plans a marriage in the near future-very quiet. 1 I . l Fifteen Sixtefrn endow of 7 Q47 BARBARA FRENCH-Nursing is her line--likes to go to shows and thrill to Don Ameche-quiet, happy na- ture-domestic type--a couple of good, juicy steaks quell her appetite-the sweet swing of Dick Jurgen's or- chestra, a good book, and a comfy chair are her idea of solid comfort. RICHARD I-IABICHT--Dick, some call him Hideous - tall, smooth, and handsome-causes many a fair maid's heart to beat triple time--voted most likely to succeed -versatile chap-produced East Meets West for Velmarian Literary Society-triple letter man in track ba.sketball, football-'Latin club consul, president of French club, junior president, glee club, debate, Pines staff, Pollyanna -this man of the world hasn't de- cided on his future. NORMA HAMILTON-G. A. A., Mike staff-seeks a future as a beauty operator-fine brunette that be- lieves absence makes the heart grow fonier-abhors conceited people-spent early grade school in Berrien Springs-enjoys swimming, basketball, and hiking- thinks there's nothing comparable to the navy-nick- name: Lulu. FRED HAMPLE--Basketball, football, track, F. F. A.--- goes in folr all kinds of sports-upside-down cake melts in his mouth-SAYS he's a woman hater-would like the life a transient--thinks he'll join the navy-slim, happy-go-lucky lad-the great 0-utdoors beck-ons him, especially -on school days-sleeps in and out of his spare time- All Star and Lefty are nicknames. JEAN HAUSMAN--A lively little dark-haired girl that thinks life is pretty complicated-Velmarian Literary Society, orchestra, glee club, Latin club-is mad about concert music and especially enjoys her 'cello-is a member of the South Bend Junior Symphony-likes the dark, Italian type of man. ROBERT I-IAWKS-Commonly called Bob -especially likes sports-took boys' home ec and still isn't repelled at the sight of food-most anything is Uokay by him -prefers a good mystery drama-Kay Kyser is a fa- vorite of his, too-hasn't decided on a career. VIRGINIA HEIERMANN--G. A. A.-no definite future but she corresponds regularly with a navy man, so- thinks there's no place like America-typical 5 feet 2- lives up to her nickname, Sport. ROBERT HEINEY-A little man with fun mainly in mind-belonged 'to Latin club, speech club, Mike staff, Pines staff, basketball, track, Antics of An- drew , Pollyanna and student manager for two years-possesses a magnetic personality where girls are concerned-hopes to become a metallurgist-com- monly known as Legs, EDWARD HEMPEL-Apprenticeship club, B club, An- tics of Andrew, boys home ec, football star-also famous as a furniture buster-chooses welding as pro- fession-doesn't like thin women-goes for Hcurvac- ious blondes-mashed potatoes and gravy, yum, yum! -healthy because the infra-red rays from his welding job keep colds away-nice eyes-nice physique- Fat , KENNETH HERRMANN-Giood-natured-quiet-likes to hunt and eat any kind of ice cream-nickname: Gootch-F. F. A.er who's going to follow through to become a fruit farmer-likes to Umess around with the fellows-LOOK!! is POS-I-TIVE-LY uninterested in the opposite sex. -l. JO. 'N Barbara French Richard Habicht Norma Hamilton Fred I-Iample Jean Hausman V Robert Hawks Virginia HeiermannRobert Heiney Edward Hempel Kenneth Herrmann JACK HESS-Doesn't like a pipe but can really con- sume candy bars-B club, basketball, football, journal- ism, speech-enjoys roller skating-quiet, reserved nature Cin school, anywayjhsleeping is his weakness and so is the Zupke type Woman-nickname: Bucky- future: undecided. HARVEY HINMAN-F. F. A., band, orchestra, dance orchestra-music is favorite subject-likes to dance- especially enjoys Clyde 'McCoy-likes pretty girls with Vim and vitality-conceited people are his pet peeve-- could eat macaroni and cheese every meal the year 'round-going to attend 'Michigan State to take a course in dairy farming in preparation for his future. HAROLD HYINK-B club-this good-natured lad with a delightful sense of humor hails from out Yakima, Vlfashington way-intelligent, you know, the kind that are just naturally smart-can tell some very entertain- ing, lengthy, wild tales about Yakima-sees a future in pharmacy- Joe can also give expert advice on the fine art of mopping. IVAN KELLER--Laughs at li.feQthinks there's no place like GalienfF. F. A., biology club-doesn't know about the future but feels' sure it'll get here. MARJORlE KELLEY-Usher club, Velmarlan Literary Society, home ec, band, orchestra- Pollyanna hero- ine--petite little girl with a sense of humor-classy little cheerleader-takes life and men seriously-lives up to her nickname, Irish -and is most often called Kelley . PERSIS KELLEY-Attractive, witty, and oh, SO VERY candid-author of Daniels Dilemma? for Velmarian Literary Society--active in journalism, editor of Mike, co-editor of Pines-lady trombonist in band, orchestra, and dance orchestra-self-made woman-men bother her not a littlesvisions her future in the field of jour- nalism-known to all as Percy . FRED KETCHUM-F. F. A., debate'-a playboy from south of town-used to be a woman hater-next to be- ing a bachelor, wishes to be an Ag teacher after a fling at something exciting-intends to enroll at M. S. C. next year. KATHRYN KOENIGSHOF-A little blonde that likes good drama and good food-Latin club, Velmarian Lit- erary Society-likes the average unconceited male! likes everything but symphonic music-Kate would love to be in Wayne King's orchestra. JACK LEGGETT-Has picked photography as profess- ionw-band, orchestra-dance orchestra-runs the cam- era--rugged driver--classy dresser-tall, dark, hand- somewcultivates a mustache, for some unknown and abhorred reason-feminine interests in Buchanan, St. Joe, Jackson, and all points east, west, north, and south. CARRIE JANE LEWIS-Glee club-studious girl form- efrly of Rockville, Indiana-enjoys reading, roller skat- ing, movies, and singing-is the amiable type that does what she says-hasn't decided on her future. kafp! JJ? N M Jack Hess Harvey Hinman Harol 1 yink Ivan Keller Marjorie Kelley Persis Kelley Fred Ketchum Kathryn Koenigshof Jack Leggett Carrie Jane Lewis ' s Seventeen X SUZANNE MCKINNON-Sue-tall, slender, very at- tractive-lovely brown eyes---self-containedvmember of Latin club, glee club, and Velmarian Literary So- ciety-work isn't her idea of fun-plans to become a dress designer. BETTE MELVIN-Home ec, speech, Latin, Pines staff- a good-natured attractive girl that's been with us since 7th grade-likes to dance, swim, cook, and sew- favorite season: summer--favorite food: banana cream pie--hopes to be a housewife in the future. EUGENE METZGER-A bashful lad none of us know much about-prefers Niles, Dowagiac, and Benton Harborsenjoys skating, swimming, and football-es- pecially likes the navy-his present and future life is centered around commercial art. JOHN MONTGOMERY-Active in glee club, orchestra, Latin, and rradio clubs4John's a seemingly quiet boy who nevertheless gets aroundeis now an assistant of Mr. Carter-helps distribute the South Bend Tribune- plans to be a medical doctor-will commence study next year at the University of Michigan. RUTHE MONTGOMERY4A'peppy girl with a distinct sense of humor and natural ability for creative writ- ing-glee club, French club, Antics of Andrew, Pollyanna, Velmarian Literary Society-Ruth likes the cultured things of life--plans to study nursing at Ann Arbor. LORRAINE MORLEY-Detests being called Clarie'tte -men swoon in her path-voted biggest flirt-very correct and exact in mode and manner-member of Pines staff, Velmarian Literary Society, Antics of Andrew , Pollyanna, band, and orchestrafsenior presidentfsees self successful as owner of large beau- ty salon. JOHN I. MOYER-John doesn't like to have people know what the I stands for-active in sports, track, bas- ketball, football-B club, Pines Staff-likes Dick Jur- gens' dance orchestra-famoulsi for his Frankenstein act-an all 'round good fellow-wants to become a draftsnnan. CLEO MYERS--Velmarian Literary Society, Latin, G. A. A., Pines staff-melts at thought of beef steak smoth- ered in mushroomsgis the athletic type but is sensi- tive, warm-hearted, and very huinan-formerly from Galien-has aims in the nursing field. GENEVIEVE NORMAN--Usher club president, library club-never hilarious-plans a future in beauty cul- ture-fenj-oys outdoor sports: swimming, skating, soft- ball-despises literature-beautiful handwriting. BARBARA PALMATIER-Wants to run a tea shop in the future-came from Battle Creek-home ec, usher club, Pines staff, Velmarian Literary Society, Latin club-likes people and jpeople like her. ,j-,1 I AEM JX 'X E, -:JJ ' .H ff- N . f Nl , Z. . ,X t Suzanne McKinnon Bette Melvin Eugene Metzger John Montgomery Ruthe Montgomery Lorraine Morley John Moyer Cleo Myers Genevieve Norman Barbara Palmatier . n Nat w 5 RFQ. gf uw 'VO x' Eighteen X Dona Pazder Gael Pierce Herbert Rough Margaret Russell Dorothie Sherwood s r l R David Pierce Reva Place Raymond Rough Helen 'Mary Sachs Betty Lou Smith 9 1, W X r 1 'N r. , , . anion of 7 Q47 DONA PAZDER-Usher club, :home ec club president, band, Pines staff, Antics of Andrew -never moody or depressed-accomplished dancer-possesses the skin you love to touch -adores Reeds' and Andy- desires to be the perfect waitress. DAVID PIERCE-Quiet lad who hails from Fort Wayne Hpnysics assiistanthhis every 'thought oozes with chemistry-wanlts to be a chemical engineer-chem- istry is his hobbygpresident of radio club, journalism, Mikeasomewhat shy of girlsMis called Dave +his pet peeve and aversion is relatives. GAEL PIERCE-Debate, Mike staff, glee club, Antics of Andrew -no future as yet, will probably get mar- riedione of the shorter boys Cfive Ieet seven and one quarterlj-has wavy brown hair, an amusing laugh, and a clever sense of humorglives from one edition of Readers Digest 'to the nextathinks Bob Hope is a top comedian, and his lone ambition in life is to grow a moustache like Errol Flynn's. REVA PLACE-Very nice eyes-firm believer in old adfage Silence is t,+ol'den -gets a. 'big kick owt of Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney-Kay hyser is a favorite of herselikes 'to read, but thinks 'bicycling is the most fun-G. A, A., Pines staff, home ec.-wants to go to Western State to -become a primary grade teacher. HERBERT ROUGH-F. F. A. president-likes farming- is the big ibiashful typehthinks women are swell at certain times-likes to roller skate-all outdoor winter sports-height: six feet one-Weight: 175 pounds-is called I-Ienbf' RAYMOND ROUGH- Ray -one man who is com- pletely neutral where women are concerned, but he does like red heads-likes to go out seven nights each week and twice on Sundays-looks decidedly mascu- line with a pipe in his mouth-sleeping is. his main weakness-air-minded 'chap who builds model air- planes in spare time but thinks he'll stick to 'tool and die making. MARGARET RUSSELL-Quiet, soothing Way-sweet smile-usher club, home ec, journalism-faspires to be another Clau-det-te Colbert-thinks Dick Jurgens is swell-would like to teach primary grades but thinks she'1l go to Normal to 'teach country school tif a man doesn t grab her firstj --likes to walk, dance, and, best of all, sleep. HELEN MARY SACHS-Latin, li-brary, usher, glee club -a quiet individual with definite ideas-would love to live in Chicago-thinks Jimmy Stewart is perfection- one of our better students-future? nursing-esecret ambition? to write a book. DOROTHIE SHERWOOD-Assistant director of Antics of Andrew -G. A. A., Latin club, speech club-spew tator at sports-likes to bowl, dance, skate, take long walks,-very interested in and enjoys classical music but thinks Kay Kyser is all right, too-detests con- iceited people-intelligent-all 'round good sport. BETTIE LOU SMITH-Glee club, home ec, band, speech 'club-intends 'to be a 'classy stenographer+high school band drum major-an attractive little girl with a wide smile and a twinkle in her eye-loves to 'dance and eat -her heart's in the highlands fanyway he lives on a hill.J Nineteen Twenty anion of 7 Q47 WILLIAM SNODGRASS-A tow-haired lad who has al- ways been one of us-apprentice club-boys' home ec-has always liked girls-the latest is in Niles- likes archery-finds people easy to get along with and takes living as a matter of course-known as Bill. BARBARA SWARTZ-Poised, dependable, friendly, blue- eyed blonde-bright nature-active in Velmarian Lit- erary Society, Latin club, band, and glee club- Pollya.nna -h-olpes for a happy future-called Barb. HERBERT SWARTZ-One of those industrious appren- ticeship boys-wants to be a good tool maker-has beautiful light 'blue eyes with black curly lashes- saving type for the time in the distant future when he finds an understanding woman-ice skating is good sport-comedies are his tastes in movies. MARY JANE TAYLOR-She is-potted Richard Green as her ideal-they'll dance to the music of Glenn Miller -petite dame who want.s to be a stenographer- usher club and home ec-any kind of food interests her- Nonie -doesn't like to talk. ROBERT THOMPSON-t'Bo:b is the big boy who cracks corny jokes with the dead pan look-would like to develop his cartoonist ability after serving a while in the navy-doesn't like to knit-funny books are his idea of good literature-thinks blondes are super- swimming and ice skating are his sports activities. WILLIAM THOMPSON-Known as Big Billu, the other twin-enjoys fishing and ice skating-both boys like mystery movies-thinks tall brunette women are just his type-devours spaghetti--sees his future as a machinist. ROBERT TRAVIS-F. F. A.-one of these rare men that likes dancing-ambitious to be a state trooper-sees himself at M. S. C. for two years hence-goes for the brunettes-seems quiet to those who don't know him- Bob MARGARET TRUE-Originated in Niles-Velmarian Literary Society and glee club-loves chop suey- likes to read and play cards especially Rummy - dancing to Kay Kyser'S music suits her fine-very agreeable sort of person-likes most everything es- pecially young 'uns-plans on .a successful marriage -the guy?-oh, he's all picked out. RICHARD TUMBLESON-Apprentice club, ag club- seeks a future in tool and die making-rates People by personality-favorite sport, baseball-likes moon- light driving and just loves to argue. ELLYN VANDER VEN-An attractive -brunette with 'plenty of that certain something-belonged to usher club, home ec, Latin club, and Velmarian Literary lSociety-is tops in dancing to fast, peppy mus-ic-al- so likes to swim and sew in her quiet moments fsays she is quiet when she wants to bel-but likes out- of-town men-was raised on goat's milk-nickname: Dutch. William Snodgrass Barbara Swartz Herbert Swartz Mary Jane Taylor Robert Thompson William Thompson Robert Travis Margaret True Richard Turnbleson Ellyn VanderVen Gerald Weaver Wanda Wood Sydney Yazell GERALD WEAVER-Apprentice club, B club, biology, speech, boys' home ec, foot- ballgintends to be a machinist-admires a good physique-best informed senior on history and current events-goes by the name of Whitey -Carole Lombard is his ideal wovman. WANDA WOOD-Goes for ice skating, tennis, and dancing-enjoys sweet swing and comedy romance along the movie lines-Velmarian Literary Society, art club, and usher clubiquiet, slim, reserved girl. SYDNEY YAZELL-Hates her nickname, Syd -petite cheer-leader-Velmarian Lit- rary Society, speech, usher-craves hot dogs and more hot dogs-goes for all men Cand vice-versaj but is looking for who is a good dancer-thinks walking in the rain is very restful and more fun-happy, friendly idisposdtion4charming per- sonality-note writing a specialty-ambition: secretary Most Attractive Cutest Best Student Biggest Bluff Most Sincere Smile Most Likely to Succeed Friendliest Class Angel Biggest Flirt Noisiest Champion Gum Chewer Most Athletic Most Poised Neatest Quietest Most Understanding Most Fun Happiest Best Dressed Best Sport Most Popular Biggest Clown Best All Around Most Musical Best Dancer HOW WE RATED Dick Habicht Gael Pierce Dick Habicht John Moyer Jack Ednie Dick Habicht John Moyer Bill Donley Robert Heiney Ivan Keller George Fitch Dick Habicht Bill Donley Jack Ednie John Montgomery John Moyer Harold Hyink George Fitch George Fitch John Moyer Dick Habicht John Moyer Dick Habicht Jack Leggett Gael Pierce Ellyn VanderVen Marjorie Kelley Marjorie Bowman Percy Kelley Bonnie Chain Marjorie Bowman Bonnie Chain Marjorie Bowman Lorraine Morley Ruthe Montgomery Marjorie Kelley Patricia Dellinger Lorraine Morley Mary Jane Taylor Reva Place Bonnie Chain Percy Kelley Dona Pazder Barbara Swartz Bonnie Chain Bonnie Chain Ruthe Montgomery Arlis Fairman Doris Allee Dona Pazder ent y-O 1st Row L. to R. Reamer, Bernadene Sult, Hermina Geary, Dorothy Erskine, Shirley Pazder, Geraldine Richter, Myra Bliss, Marguerite Ingleright, Eleanor Rousselle, Betty 2nd row Semple, Margaret Travis, Agnes Letcher, Lillian Blake Marian Bilotti, Jacqueline Hemrninger, Rita Phiscator, Berniece Dalenberg, Lola lu enty lu 0 Miss Bovee 3rd row Heim, Francis Wallquist, LeRoy Rosetto, August Arrick, Hervey Swaim, Robert Luke, Richard Matthews, Charles McGowan, Kenneth Trapp, Charles Ruth, Charles Chain, Duane Bromley, Richard Keller, Donald Top row Mosier, Thomas Bowyer, Marvin Vergon, Elwood Troutfetter, Richard Olson, Kenneth Arend, Duane Markham, Jack lst Row L. to R. Wallace, Vivian Gregory, June Starr, Esther Covert, Bette Huebner, Madonna Roberts, Shirley Mangold, Evelyn lst row Mr. James Stahl Stoner, Kathleen Hall, Imogene Metzger, Betty Eagley, La Von ,x ,wa , ......J Myers, Meryl Post, Frances Scheetz, Nancy 3rd row Pascoe, Josephine Hartline, June Lamb, Doris Ingleright, Lynea Klasner, Colleen Swartz, Helen Bunker, Genevieve 4th row Hample, George Hess, Richard Dodge, Robert Dalrymple, Jean Myers, Edward Myers, Fred JUNIORS ext WSCYJZQL Glfofzai June Hartline For two gay rollicking years we have pranced through the halls of old B. H. S. with a hearty heigh-ho. It seemed as if those days might go on forever, but now in this our third year, we are coming to know that we are past the half- way mark and that all too soon we will reach the end of high school days. Our classmates have been in many activities. The sports of basketball and football have drawn many from our num- ber, and some have taken part in the band, orchestra, and glee club. Wherever progress and activity has been found, there have been our boys and girls. During this year our officers have been: president, Jack Frank, vice president, June Hartlineg secretary, Charles Trapp, and treasurer, Jean Dalrymple. Mr. Stahl and Miss Bovee are acting as advisers. With only one more year to go we are planning on making that a glorious finale, one that will have every day filled with activity. Twenty-Th .H ,,,. SOPI-IOMORES enty-Four MVO l7Ol295'Z 75522 Jessica Doak We, as sophomores, have climbed the first two steps up- ward toward our goal. This goal, of course, is our all im- portant senior year. We see ourselves, the class of '43, al- ready as proud alumni, but can we rightfully begin our remi- niscing so early? The sophomores have representatives in every sport in- cluding football, basketball, and track. Sophomores are also represented in the G. A. A., F. F. A., band, orchestra, and glee club. We have sponsored two dances during the year. We hope that we remain a credit to our alma mater after graduation. OFFICERS President .... Bill Montgomery Vice President Anna Mae Heiney Secretary-Treasurer . Jane Rotzien Class Advisers Mrs. Weaver Mr. Langer 1st row Clinker, Doris Jamison, Lorna Babcock, Catherine Morgenthau, Wilma Heiney, Anna Rotzien, Jane Collins, Beverley 2nd row Swaim, Orpha Hemphill, Bernice Rough, Virginia Zoleman, Phyllis Hickey, Mary Mosier, Stella Huebner, Madeline Mrs. Weaver 3rd row Montgome William YY, Hittle, Robert Gettig, William Squier, Betty Arthurhultz, Eloise Moore, Anna Slocum, Hilda 4th row Trapp, Richard Green, Jack Dreitzler, Melvin Myers, Marlin Elbers, Arthur Ochenryder, Donald VanEvery, David 3rd row Thurston, Ned Ross, Revilo Jerue, John Ferris, Norman Maxson, Ellsworth 6th row g Rumsey, Robert Mclntire, James Bowerman, Elwood Mottl, Joseph Hamilton, Harold Not present Bachman, Robert Ellsworth, Marie Gridley, Lois Hall, Betty Larson, Allen Miller, William Rose, Mildred Stretch, Lorna lst row Burgoyne, Evelyn Myers, Betty Baker, Delores Batchelor, Joyce Bush, Carlotta Brant, Beatrice Kramer, Wanda 2nd row Herman, Annabelle Doak, Jessica Carlisle, Phyllis Myers, Blanche Rousselle, Cleo Davis, Genevieve Ferris, Florence Mr, Langer 3rd row Heiermann, Laura Evans, Lila Toll, Ruth Phillips, Joan Shtukas, Ruth Hausman, Barbara Tumbleson, Madelyn 4th row Reese, Walter Koenigshof, Robert Burrus, Donald Post, Richard Snodgrass, Richard Shreve, Dale Morris, James 5th row Allis, Albert Roberts, George Schwartz, Leigh Smith, Gerald Dickow, Charles Fagras, James Burks, Neal 6th row Tumbleson, Rex Watson, Lyle Hagley, Fred Snider, Robert Welch, Richard Trapp, Leo Handley, Elmer ALJ Twenty-Five Top picture 1st row Arleen Maxson Lois Canfield Marilyn Rough Bonnie Metzger Phyllis Sherwood Julia Rouse Gladice Hemphill Ethel Fuller 2nd row Marion Maul Helen Hanover Jean Phiscator Evelyn Johnson Bette Donley Naline Chain Jean Blake Helen Handley John Miller 3rd row Richalrd Upham Robert Porlick Jack McGowan Twenty Six Kurt Holmquist Winnie Ross Willa Miller Minta Wissler Janet Haslett Arthur Reed 4th row Raymond Pazder Maurice Nelson Keith Ednie Robert Borst Milton Vigansky Max Myers Lyle Allis 5th row Lyle Clriffield Clayburn Gooch Dennis Bromley Bernard Fay Ralph Davis George Zupke Richard Noe Victor Backus Bottom picture lst row Marian Wade Bernice Hartline Eleanor Paddock Doris Reamer Evelyn Gaul Elenora Sekan Fern Rogers Vonda Beck 2nd row Ruby Clark Beverly Yazell Barbara Post Frances Russell Aileen Wallquist Mary Jenkins Bette Lauver Marie Arrick Bette Weaver 3rd row Miss MacNie1 Phyllis Sanford Janice Pierce Millie Strouse June Johnston Ruth Schneider Maybelle Luke 4th row Wilma Conrad Jean Skinner Orville Kohl Edward Vanderslice Lee Proud Robert Hanover Bill Jenkins Hubert Paul 5th row Carl Weaver Max McKahan Jack Mitchell Jim Anderson Lyman Lolmaugh Clarence McIntosh Robert Yoeman Bill Dunlap Roy Knapp FRESI-IMEN Budding Edged Janet Haslett Hi! Ho! and away we go-ninety-one freshmen eager and anxious to see what is in store for us! We are being con- ducted by Miss Orpha McNeil and Mr. John Miller. Those of us who have taken many trips together in past years are glad to welcome new comers from the surrounding territory. The first stop is at a place called Election, Here we pause for awhile and choose our leaders: president, Charles Bailey, vice president, June Johnson, secretary, Richard Up- ham, treasurer, Barbara Postj On our way again we next stop at Christmas Party to be entertained by games, dancing, and refreshments. We stop now and then for some of our group to enter a band, orchestra, or glee club concert. Alas, the tour ends with many pleasant memories never to be forgotten. Twenty-S EIGI-ITI-I enty-Eight U55 We LLIZLQST gfamanf Marilyn Mann There are seventy-eight soldiers in the first and second divisions of regiment eight. The officers are: Commander-in-Chief . Miss Shivvers General . . Merton Lee Hanlin Colonel Edna Hattenbach Adjutant . Norma Vergon Financial Officer . . Donald Stibbs Our soldiers had a masquerade party to celebrate Hal- lowe'en. The party started with a scavanger and finished with refreshments and dancing. There are eleven of our regiment in the army band: Nor- ma Vergon, Joyce Morley, Denny Lyon, Betty Dokey, James Zupke, Jean McGowan, Lowery Mills, Barbara Bliss, Char- lotte Banke, Donald Voorhees and Tom VanDeusen. On the regiment basketball team are nine of our soldiers: Francis Mitch, J. B. Anderson, Donald Stibbs, Robert Topash, Merton Lee Hanlin, Jack Miller, Wendall Hall, Eugene Stein- inger, and Arthur Bailey. Our team played six games with different regimentsg of these they Won five. SEVENTH Ajfiff C-Umm efz Marjorie Bouws In the autumn of 1940 a group of boys and girls so full of enthusiasm that nothing could hold them back, crossed the threshold of the high school corridors. At first the high school looked down upon us as little children, but we showed them we were not infants. In one incident, a high school boy looked down at one of us with a smile and greeted the junior high school rascal with, How-de-do, babe. The junior high school rascal answered back, Well, if it isn't little LuLu up to some of her mischief. That shocked the high school boy very much, and he walked away very much dis- turbed. We soon organized our class and chose Mr. Rizor as adviser, Miss Stout, assistant adviser, Eugene Wesner as president, Betty Lou Handly as vice president, Robert Bailey as treasurer, and Max Polly as secretary. We feel now that We are well on our Way towards taking our share of the responsibility of the Buchanan High School. Th tyOe Ono 'zz olzvocation On May 28, with simple but appropriate ceremonies, he, who throughout the school year merited any award, received recognition of his achievement. Again this year, the Velmarian Literary So- ciety was proud to present to the rising literary students in the school medals bearing an inscrip- tion of the field in which they excelled-short story, poetry, essay, or the one-act play. The competition was keen, but fair, the seventh and eighth grades were competitors as were the ninth and tenth and eleventh and twelfth. The following received awards: Seventh and eighth: Short Story- First, Eugene Spatta, second, Marjorie Bouws Poetry- First, Marilyn Mann, second, Eugene Spatta Ninth and tenth : Short Story- First, Richard Penwellg second, Hervey Arrick Poetry- First, Ruby Clark, second, Allen Larson Essay- First, William Montgomery, second, Ar- thur Elbers Eleventh and twelfth: Short Story- First, Bonnie Chain: second, Persis Kelley Poetry- First, Bonnie Chain: second, Meryl Myers Essay- First, Kathryn Koenigshof: second, Doris Allee One-act Play- First, Marjorie Kelley, second, Arlis Fairman The highlight of the literary awards was the presentation of the coveted bronze plaque to Bonnie Chain for outstanding work in the field of poetry. The Velmarian Literary Society was, by no means, the only organization to acknowledge out- standing talent. The Latin Club presented a prize to two of its members based on class atti- tude and an essay on Rome. G. A. A. girls, and B club members also received recognition for their abilities in the form of letters. The recipients were: Gold Bracelet-Virginia Heiermann. Silver Bracelet-Bettie Squier, Blanche Myers, Annabelle Herman, Wanda Kramer, Eva Dag- gett, Betty Bristol, Norma Hamilton, June Gregory, Dorothie Sherwood. Major Letter: Fern Rogers, Marie Arrick, Julia Rouse, Phyllis Sherwood, Jean Phiscator, Helen Hanover, Beverly Weaver. Easketball major awards: R. Habicht, J. Hess, G. Fitch, J. Moyer, F. Hampel, C. Coleman, J. Frank, E. Vergon, H. Doak, R. Hess. Football major awards: R. Habicht, G. Fitch, J. Moyer, E. Hempel, G. Weaver, C. Bauch, H. Hyink, J. Hess, R. Bachman, L. Watson, R. Rumsey, R. Snodgrass, F. Hagley, R. Ross, C. Coleman, J. Frank, H. Knapp, P. Liska, L. Wall- quist. The annual history award of the Daughters of the American Revolution was presented to William Donley for excellence in history classes. Another award made by the D. A. R. was the citizenship award, presented to Marjorie Bow- man. In addition to mentioning the awards made to individuals at the Honors Convocation, we wish to give credit to two organizations which proved themselves worthy of great praise. The Latin Service Bureau of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor has requested several pictures of the Legio Decima at their Roman banquet for their files. These pictures and the program presented on November 8 will be used in the Latin department of the Library Extension Service. At the Exhibit of Productive Work at Grand Rapids, Michigan, March 6, 7, and 8, the mem- bers of the Buchanan Apprentice Club were awarded three awards out of ten: Donald Snider, a second year apprentice won first prize in the State Exhibit. He designed a gage and submitted a drawing and blueprint. fContinued on Page Fifty-Sevenj xlrty-Two 4g s Q -L if 'ff 3 ad if MN if , w..fN 'ww' fav ,.-... . l x.1.nxs if .vw .x . I Left to right Leroy Wallquist Leo Trapp Richard Noe FQ Front row Gene Kobe Charles Dickow James Anderson Q James Stahl Homer Knapp 4th row Randall Cauchman bUC1'l3l13Y1 Warren Virgil Elwood Vewrgon Harold Hamilton George Zupke emy 6 John Moyer Dick Hess Craig Robinson William Gettig Richard Habicht Charles Trapp Neal Burks 6th row Buchanan Harold Hyink Jack Frank Lyle Watson Dennis Bromley Buchanan Jack Hess William Donley Robert Rumsey Donald Burrus Gerald Weaver 3rd row Fred Myers Lee Pierce Buchanan Edward Hempel Eugene Anderson Elmer Handley John Jerue Buchanan Clifford Bauch Fred Hagley Clayburn Gootch Bernard Fay John Miller Robert Bachman James Fagras Robert Six BllCh3H3I1 2nd row Dick Snodgrass 5th row 7th row Buchanan Hervey Arrick Richard Welch Melvin Dreitzler Jimmy Mclntire Pete Liska Revillo Ross Harold Doak Buchanan Thirty-Four Football Schedul OTBALL SCORES 8-Howe Military Acad- 19-Cassopolis 0 13-St. Joe 7 7-Niles 12 13-Battle Creek 14 0-Three Rivers 30 0-Dowagiac 35 0-State High 13 HOLD TI-IAT LINE ! ! Coach Johnny Miller issued his opening football call the day schcool started. The call was answered by about sixty boys, few of Whom had very much varsity experience. Only four of last year's starting eleven were back. Those Were Habicht, Virgil, Weav- er, and Hempel. In two and one half weeks, Coach Miller Worked out a combination which he hop- ed would be able to uphold Buchananis glory. The opening game of the season was with Howe Military Academy from Howe, Indiana. The Bucks showed great promise in narrowly defeating the invaders 8 to 6. The next week saw the Bucks traveling to Cassopolis, Buchanan coming out on the long end of a 19 to O score. Coach Miller used this game to give the subs some much needed experience. The next week the Bucks played their first Big Seven Conference game, whipping a powerful St. Joseph team 13 to 7. The Bucks showed their strongest attack of the year in this game. Coleman's passing and Habicht's receiving were outstanding. Niles, the game of the year, was next on the schedule. For the past three years, this year came the change with Niles winning 12 the Bucks have defeated Niles, but to 7. Lakeview High of Battle Creek, weekg and for all but eleven seconds in the last eleven seconds Lakeview ning 14 to 13. an unknown power, came to Buchanan the next of the game. the Bucks were ahead. However, completed a pass and made the extra point, win- The Bucks took successive trouncings from three Rivers, 30 to 0, and Dowagiac, 35 to 0. The Bucks traveled to Kalamazoo hoping to end the season successfully. State High's Cubs changed their minds, sending them home on the short end of a 13 to 0 score. B. B. iff, lfggiggrto R- Dgfigfgeiqcfxbeft Buchanan 175 Three Rivers 23 Buchanan 195 Niles 22 Dogk, Harold Donley, William Buchanan 245 Dowagiac 22 Buchanan 195 State High 28 Fitch, George Anderson, James Buchanan 285 St. Joe 18 Buchanan 37 5 Bridgman 39 I1-g?J15:1htJ0I?ghard 31232115 Ifiigliert Buchanan 325 Niles .25 A Buchanan 315 Three Rivers 35 Vergon,,Elwood Bacnmah, Robert Buchanan 325 Berrien Springs Buchanan 375 Berrien Springs Hess, Jack Snodgrass, Richard 31 I 30 Coleman, Cecil Arriek, Hervey Buchanan 125 State High 14 Buchanan 365 St. Joe 22 MF- Mluef L-asf FOW, , Buchanan 135 Central Catholic Buchanan 295 St. Joe 23 2nd row Miller, William B h ,, - . Heiney, Robert Couchman, Randall uc anan 40: Sturgls 30 Frank, Jack Dreitzler, Melvin Hess, Richard Hampel Fred Handley, Elmer Gooch, Claybulrn Zupke, George 20 fWon by forfeitl Schedule SHOOT 'EM I-llGl-I ! ! The Buchanan .Bucks finished this year's basketball lserason with a duplicate of last year's record of 8 wins against 6 losses in regular season competition. Added to this the Bucks copped third place in the Big Seven Conference standings in their first year of competition. In the state tournament the Bucks won their first game over St. Joe but were knocked out of further competition by a strong Sturgis team. 'Coach Johnny Miller ipicked out twelve lboys to represent Buchanan on the courtxs. Those on the varsity were Habicht, Jack Hess, Fitch, Moyer, Heiney, Hample, seniors5 Coleman, Dick Hess, Franks Ver,gon, Trapp, juniors5 and Watson, sophomore. During the season Dreitzler, a. sophomore, and Doak, a junior, were moved up tor the varsity. The Bucks opened their ,season by traveling to Three Rivers for their inaugural game in the Big Seven. The Wildcats, who later captured the Conference title, Sent the Bucks right back with a 23 to 17 defeat. The hapless Dowagiac Chiefs were the Bucks' first victims. The Bucks took a 25 to 22 decision on the Dovwagiac floor. The next week St. Joe's Bears opened the Buchanan home seaxson and were victims nu.mber two, 28 to 18. To close the 1940 part of the season, the Bucks played hosts to their old enemies, Niles. The Bucks for- got to be polite hosts taking a 32 to 25 decision. t'Frank Merriwellu Vergon dropped in a last 'second field goal to enable the Bucks. to take a 32 to 31 de- cision over Berrien Springs. State High and the Bucks clashed in the local gym in an anti-scoring game the next week. State took the nod, 14 to 12. Alpparenitly Buchananfs boys gave away their Scoring eyes, for the nevt game they scored only 13 points to Central Caltholic's 20-. Dofwagiac invaded Buchanan seeking revenge for the earlier defeat handed them by the Bucks. How- ever, the Bucks had other ideas and wallopeld the Chiefs 30 to 18. The Buclns next went after Niles hoping for a 'second win over the Vikings. However, it seemed no go as the Vikings rang up 22 points to Buchanan's 19. Later in the season the Vikings were forced to forfeit the game because they used ineligible players. Official score Buchanan 2-Niles 0. 'State High handed the Buchananites their worst defeat of the year 28 to 19 in Western State's college gym. Bridgman handed the Bucks a defeat in the same manner as the Bucks took Berrien. A last second long shot 'gave Bridgfmian the long end of a 39 to 37 score. Three Rivers came to town and went home with their second victory over 'the Bucks, this time 35 to 31. The Bucks took their second game from Berrien. However, this time there was -no last minute baskets. The final score 37 to 30. To close the regular campaign the Bucks traveled to St. Joe and returned home with a 36 to 22 decision. In tournament the Bucks played St. Joe first. They proceeded to take the Bears for the iseason's third time, 29 to 23. Two nights later, a powerful Sturgis team finished the Buchanan hopes by handing -them a 30 to 20 defeat. All underclassmen and alumni can look forward to several great seasons to come, for the crop of juniors and sophomores is very good. Thirty-Five i , , . 1 lh ty s'- Standing Gael Pierce Margaret Russell Miss MacNiel-A Colleen Klasner Eva Daggett David Pierce Richard Bromley Norma Hamilton George East iczofzfiolze Staff dviser Robert Heiney Jack Hess Seated LaVon Eagley Vanessia Paul Bill Donley Edward Myers Persis Kelley Dick Hess June Gregory Microphone Staff I 941 Pines Staff BUCHANAN PUBLICATIONS MICROPHONE STAFF A large Microphone staff this year brought to the readers of the lo- cal Berrien County Record, a report of student and faculty activities of Buchanan Public Schools. The staff visited the South Bend Tribune plant and had several par- ties throughout the year. The staff consists of members of the high school journalism course and volunteers. OFFICERS Editor-in-Chief . . . Persis Kelley Assistant Editor Norma Hamilton Sports Editor Bill Donley TI-IF. PINES STAFF The 1941 Pines Staff consisted of volunteers from the senior class, who wished to help publish the class annual. The staff met during home room every day to publish this book. The staff sponsored a high school dance, February 21, to which students holding annual stubs could gain free admission. YQQ7 fpmgi Staff Evelyn Benak Co-editors-Arlis Fairman, Persis Kelley Evelyn Dalrymple Barbara Palmatier Patricia Dellinger Cleo Myers Bonnie Chain Lorraine Morley Dona Pazder Bette Melvin Reva Place Business Manager-Richard Habicht Business Staff-William Donley John Moyer Robert Heiney George Fitch Harold Hyink Editorial Staff-Doris Allee, typist Jack Leggett, pictures Jack Ednie, layouts Adviser-Velma E. Dunbar Th tyS Standing-front Bettie Lou Covert Hermina Sult Nedra Smith Bettie Lou Smith Geraldine Smith Cleo Rousselle Jean Skinner lst circle Nancy Scheetz Margaret Semple Keith Ednie Phyllis Zoleman Nelson Hawkins Betty Donley MARTIAL AIRS Josephine Pascoe Dale Florey VVilma Morgenthau Catherine Babcock Janice Pierce 2nd circle Eleanor Ingleright Betty Rousselle Gene Wesneir Donald Holmes Maurice Nelson Norman Ferris Joyce Morley Vonda Beck Walter Reese Barbara Swartz Marguerite Bliss 3rd circle Dona. Pazder Marilyn Myers James Zupke Roland Riffenberg David VanEvery Doris Allee Lorraine Morley Doris Lamb Lowery Mills June Hartline La Von Eagley Jane Rotzien B LLCECUZCLIZ CLEC! Bernadine Reamer Barbara Zoleman Bonnie Chain Ruth Shtukas Mildred Rose Persis Kelley Jack Leggett Back-standing Philip Sands Arlis Fairman Mr. Robinson Harvey Hinman William Montgomery Roy Knapp Raymond Ferris Junior Conard The high school band again furnished the musical element for foot- ball games, basketball games, high school assemblies, and other activities. The annual Berrien County Band Festival was held in Buchanan this year on May 13. Mr. Robinson acted as host to all bands and band di- rectors. T1111 ty Eight MUSICULTURE About five years ago the orchestra lost many of its varsity mem- bers. With the remaining group Mr. Robinson built up the orchestra, training and working in new members until he has one of the best orches- tras in Berrien County for Class B schools. In the past two years the orchestra has had many engagements. They played at the Copps Music Shop in South Bend and had recordings made of their music. Last Feb- ruary was the musical revue. It was a huge success. The orchestra ex- changed a program with the New Buffalo High School, putting on a very fine program. All in all, the orchestra is growing in success, and the future looks Very promising. Uzcgazfza Seated-1st circle James Fagras Jean Dalrymple Catherine Babcock Janice Pierce Robert Koenigshof James Mclntire 2nd circle Vivian Wallace Marion Blake Jean Hausman Betty Donley Vonda Beck Margaret Semple Keith Ednie Walter Reese Richard Pierce John Montgomery Dale Hanover Robert Borst 3rd circle Persis Kelley Lorraine Morley Doris Allee Standing Evelyn Johnson Arlis Fairman Mr. Robinson Jack Leggett Jacqueline Bilotti Thirty-Nine Forty gum 'za Left Table Mottl, Joseph Trapp, Leo Hamilton, Harold Bowerman, Elwood Koenigshof, Robert Arrick, Hervey Welsh, Richard Ruth, Charles Cl 'ZHZE 'Zi Rough, Herbert Vergon, Elwood Liska, Peter Smith, Gerald Right Table Ferris, Raymond Ernst, I. C. Penwell, Richard Keller, Ivan of Gqmafzica Ketchum, Fred Wallquist, LeRoy Mr. Langer Schwartz, Leigh Olson, Kenneth Post, Richard Hanover, Dale Siekman, Ted Allis, Albert F.F.A Apprenticesh p Club N. H. S. Sparks Inquisition Jimmy Apprentice Hempel Oh! Chew Daze llTrig?1 Cabaret Grits lst Teacher, Dance and Prize Learner Grinds Sand No and Layout Pres Serious Flame ? Trouble Do Nice More EX- Country It Work Feed Libris Cakewalk This ? Way f2fl'ZEfZ taxi L12 LL f' fl' Cf E lst row 2nd row Top row Mr. Pierce Trapp, Charles Six, Robert Ryan, Betty Weaver, Gerald Longworth, Verne Carlisle, William Snodgrass, William Rough, Raymond Hemple, Edward Hemminger, Bernard Benak, Frank Markham, Jack Swartz, Herbert Bauch, Clifford Snider, Donald Tumbleson, Richard Pierce, Lee Not present Matthews, Charles Forty- One Forty-T FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The Buchanan Chapter No. 165 of the Future Farmers of America is an active club in Buchanan High School. Each year the club has a Future Farmers' Fair. This year's fair Was successfully held on October 10, 11, and 12. The money appropriat- ed from the fair was used to send the president on an educational trip to Kansas City, Missourig the remainder was used to purchase F. F. A. jack- ets for all of the members. For recreation the boys play basketball in the winter and softball in the summer. The officers elected for 1940-41 are: President .... . Herbert Rough Vice President Fred Ketchum Secretary . LeRoy Wallquist Treasurer Robert Travis Reporter Charles Ruth Tl-IE APPRENTICESI-IIP CLUB The aim of the Apprenticeship Club is to promote trade and indus- trial education. Since last year, the membership has increased. The club has pur- chased jackets With the apprentice insignia on them and has had several social gatherings and business meetings. Evidence of the apprentices' skill was shown at the Michigan Indus- trial Education Society this spring by the exhibiting of actual productive Work. - OFFICERS President . . . Bernard Heminger Vice President . William Snodgrass Secretary Treasurer . Betty Ryan Family Man Red Proud of B Hay! Eyes Front! Night Game Simpletons Hypnotism FUNNY STUFF Hit Parade Jack Eldnie Barbara Palmatier Suzanne McKinnon Richard Habicht Marjorie Kelley Bonnie Chain Lorraine Morley John Moyer Arlis Fairman George Fitch Hanofld Hyink Edward Hempel Doris Allee yn Margie Willie, Willie, Willie Sweet Sue t'Yes, Sir, She's My Baby Lookie, Lookie, Here Oornes Cookie St, Louis Blues Oh! Johnny I Surrender, Dear HA Situ-dy in Red Your Feeths Too Big Ragtime Cowboy Joe Call of the Jungle Cecil-ia rv n rv MORE FUNNY STUFF Cinema Every Saturday Night A touching love story ,starring John Barrymore,' Moyer and Lorraine Morley. It involves the usual Second man. An old plot, but interesting. Anything Goes . u lx Starring that rough and ready character, Jack Armstrong Hess. Need we say more? Adults only. Escape Me Never u A sentimental love lstory about a country girl who follows her tall, dark, and handsome hero to the big city. Starring Sidney Yazell and Jack Leggett. The Three Musketeers Starring George Harpo Fitch, Dick Groucho Halbicht, and Harold Chico Hyink. If you saw them in their last picture, don't ,bother to see this one. I't's the same old stuff Venus'ls Lalst Stand A mystery story renewed from last year by special request. About an armless beauty who fell for an un- identified man. Although there were many 'clues in the mystery, the authorities coul-dn't seem to piece them together. The Seventh Hour Starring Pee Wee Stults. 'Nuff said. Bring the kiddies to our special matinee. Forty-Three Forty-Four LLGQCLIZCUZ 5 BOYS' HOME EC. CLUB The 1941 Boys' Home Ec Club met and organized shortly after school commenced in September. Here the boys not only learn to cook but also are taught personal care and social etiquette. The boys sponsored a high school dance in October and had, for private social recreation, a taffy pull in December and an April dance. OFFICERS President ..... John Montgomery Vice President .... Robert Bachman Secretary and Treasurer .... Lyle Watson GIRLS' HOME ECONOMICS CLUB This year's home economics club, of Which Miss Shivvers is the spon- sor, Was formed September 13, 1940. The club consists of twenty members from the high school home ec- onomics classes. The meetings are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month during home room. At these meetings a monthly party is planned. Throughout the year the home economics club helped the Future Farmers with their fair, distributed Christmas baskets, and served at various teas and banquets. OFFICERS President . .... Dona Pazder Vice President . . Barbara Palmatier Secretary . . Ellen VanderVen Treasurer Doris Clinker BOYS' ECONOMICS Back rom Watson, Lyle Allis, Albert Thompson, William Welch, Richard Ferris, Nomnan M'dd1 row 1 e Montgomery, John Koenigshof, Robert Mises Shivvers Thurston, Ned Green, Jack Robrts, George Myers, Edward Trapp, Richard E t N ron row Dreitzler, Melvin Hittle, Robert Not 'present Walters, Martin Post, Richard BOYS' ECONOMICS GIRLS' ECONOMICS L x 96155, fconomiaa Back row Schnider, Ruth Hemphill, Goldie Femrris, Florence Rotzien, Jane Palmatier, Barbara Clinker, Doris Sekan, Eleanor Luke, Maybelle Middle Row' Post, Barbara Rousselle, Cleo Sherwood, Phyllis Pazder, Dona Stretch, Lorna Handley, Helen Front row Rouse, Julia Myers, Betty Batchelor, Joyce Ingleright, Eleanor 'Me1vin, Bette Jamison, Lorna Miss Shivvers Burgoyne, Evelyn Babcock, Catherine .J Forty-Five Forty lst row Hermina Suit Sidney Yazell Delores Baker Carrie Jane Lewis Naline Chain Mary Lou Orpurt Bettie Covert Madonna Huebner Madeline Huebner Martha Fagras Marilyn Mann Ruthe Montgomery Bonnie Chain 2nd row Imogene Hall Minta Wissler -Six ga car Jean Blake Betty Metzger Madelyn Tumbleson Cleo Rousselle Ruby Clark Alene Wallquist Colleen Klasner Florence Brewer Jessica Doak Mary Hickey Margaret Semple Helen Mary Sachs Vivian Wallace Barbara Hausman Beverly Birong Jean Hausman Mr. Robinson Betty Smith Margaret True Suzanne McKinnon 3rd row Dale Florey Art Reed Luella Bloom Pat Howleltt Joy J e4rue Norma Vergon Ruth Shtukas La Von Eagley Vanesesia Paul Julius Rouse Josephine Pascoe Burton Leazenby 4th row Dorothy Geary Cynthia Johnson June Gregory Eva Daggett Lola Dalenberg Berniece Pniscator Marion Blake Marjorie Bush Genevieve Bunker Eloise Arthurhultz Barbaxra Swartz 5th row Jean Skinner George East Clayburn Gooch Jerry Bowman G. A. A. Glee Club Marlin Myers Neal Burks Ralph Davis Edward Toll Bernard Fay John Jerue 6th row Jim Mclntire Craig Robinson Dennis Bromley Revillo Ross Robert Montgomery Gene Kobe Richard Bromley VVa1ter Leazenby Robert Yoeman Jack Mitchell Hubert Paul Gqfong Cyuffuzaf fines GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The G. A. A. is an organization of high school girls who enjoy all types of sports. From 3:45 to 4:30 on Tuesday and Thursday nights they play minor sports such as: badminton, archery, and ping pong, and major sports such as: basketball, volley ball, baseball, and track. Every time a newcomer goes out for these games, she is given so many points. When she gets 500 points, she receives a major B letter. For 1,000 points she receives a silver bracelet, and for 2,000 points, a gold bracelet. In all, it takes about four years to get the 2,000 points. This year the G. A. A. was happy to purchase archery and badminton for the school in return for its help. About one-half of the members will graduate in June. There are sev- eral underclassmeng but next year, eighth graders, let's make it a bigger and better organization! OFFICERS i Fall Spring President . . Mary Comers Betty Bristol Secretary . . Reva Place Annabelle Herman Business Manager . Norma Hamilton Norma Hamilton Hiking Master . Cleo Myers Cleo Myers GLEE CLUB 1940-41 The glee club this year is the largest in the history of Buchanan High School. It has 94 members with all the classes amply represented. Daily during home room period, blended voices echo in pinaissimos and boom in sforzandos under the able direction of Mr. Ralph R. Robinson, who has been the director for nine years. The glee club participated in the annual county Glee Club Festival held this year at Niles, Michigan, March 16, and gave several concerts. Q. 04. 04. Ruth Shtukas La Von Eagley Norma Hamilton Betty Bristol Florence Brewer Virginia Heiermann Mary Comers Eva Daggett June Gregory Wanda Kramer Annabelle Herman Blanche Myers Lola Dalenberg Vanessia Paul Meryl Myers Reva Place Berniece Phiscator Dorothie Sherwood Betty Squier Cleo Myers y-S Forty-Eight fitetaty figgfa LIBRARY CLUB The library club consists of eighteen members-junior and senior librarians. This club is under the supervision of Miss Luella Cernahan. It meets once a month. Also, once a month a committee plans a party which proves to be very interesting and entertaining. As a project this year the senior librarians have made booklets con- sisting of lists of boolzs under specified topics. Miss Maude Slate was added to the library staff this year. OFFICERS President . . . . Ruthe Montgomery Vice President ...... Marian Blake Secretary-Treasurer .... Genevieve Norman LEGIO DECIMA Look at Gus! Oh, he spilled the olives! Will they eat those eggs? Those were a few of the remarks heard at the assembly program staged by the Legio Decima of 1941. This Latin Club of clever students staged a program showing a Roman banquet from Johnston's Private Life of the Romans, November 8, 1940. Each year the club awards a gold pin at the Honor Convocation to the outstanding pupil. This pupil must excel in his work, his class at- titude, his contributionsg and he must write an essay on any Roman sub- ject. The Legio Decima has twenty-five members this year. OFFICERS Consul . . . . . Arthur Elbers Pro-consul . . . . Bill Miller Scribe . Phyllis Zoleman lligtaty Back row Gregory, June Brewer, Florence Bromley, Richard Sachs, Helen Mary Blake, Marion 3rd row Bilotti, Jacqueline Hampel, George Sherwood, Dorothie Ferris, Florence 2nd row Montgomery, Ruthe Miss Cernahan Stroud, Millie lst row Jamison, Lorna Mae Mangold, Evelyn Gaul, Evelyn Not present Betty Lauver LIBRARY CLUB LEGIO DECIMA aio Back row Hausman, Barbara Ca.rlisle, Phyllis Doak, Jessica Tumbleson, Madelyn Swartz, Helen Stoner, Kathleen Miller, William Heiney, Anna Mae Morgenthau, Wilma Hickey, Mary Shtukas, Ruth Rose, Mildred Zoleman, Phyllis acima Mrs. Weaver Tumbleson, Rex Front row Montgomery, William VanEvery, David Maxon, Ellsworth Gettig, William Reese, Walter Burks, Neal Elbers, Arthur Fagras, James Sands, Phil Robinson, Craig Snodgrass, Bill Forty-Nine Fifty Q VLQE51 CM? lst row, top to b Wood, Wanda Dalenberg, Lola Yazell, Sydney Taylor, Mary Jane Ingleright, Eleanor Kelley, Marjorie 2nd row Brewer, Florence Russell, Margaret Dalrymple, Evelyn Palmatier, Barbara ottom Sachs, Helen Mary Ingleright, Lynea 3rd row Miss Quade Post, Frances VanderVen, Ellyn Pazder, Dona Montgomery, Ruthe Myers, Meryl Not present Genevieve Norman USI-IER CLUB IQALLIANCE FRANCAISE i cbligfiaz 50555, USHER CLUB This year marks the fourteenth birthday of the Usher Club of Bu- chanan High School. There are eighteen girls which make up the club, managed by Miss Quade. Each year enough girls are voted into the club by the old members, so there are thirteen seniors and five juniors. They are voted for their ability, personality, and scholarship. The officers are elected from the seniors Who have been members for one year with the exception of the secretary. This year's officers are: Genevieve Norman, president, Sydney Yazell, head usher, and Barbara Palmatier, secretary. This is the first year the Usher Club has had pins. IQALLIANCE FRANCAlSE L'Alliance Francaise was organized early in the year by the members of the French 12 class. The language teacher, Mrs. Weaver, is the sponsor. In the monthly meetings French games are played in which only the French language is spoken. English translations of French stories and authors are read. OFFICERS President ..... . Mary Crews Vice President . . . Dick Habicht Secretary-Treasurer . Doris Allee lvcqfficznaa fzcuzcaiaa L. to R. Mrs. Weaver I-Iabicht, Richard Benak, Evelyn Allee, Doris Not present Grevvs, Mary Stults, Eugene Montgomery, Ruthe Fifty-One Ffryl' 0 LUZ gdgfii QU! QUIZ Oi JUNIOR PLAY At eight o'clock on the night of December 3, 1940, a hush fell over the audience gathered in the High School Auditorium, the lights went down, the curtain parted, and another annual junior play unfolded. As the Clock Strikes, is a mystery com- edy in three acts, written by Elizabeth Armstrong, and directed by Miss Cernahan. Nick Bolton fDick Bromleyj is threatened with bankruptcy and the loss of his large estate. As a last resort he persuades six paying guests to spend a week with him. After three or four days of rain and bridge the guests become irritable, and Nick is in despair. Alec Manchester CPhil Sandsj suggests a plan to help keep the guests con- tented, mainly a game called the Great Pearl Robbery. After a mixup of pearls, clocks, chloroform, and creepy characters, Nick emerges triumphant. They were ably supported by Jacqueline Billoti, Jerry Bowman, Vanessia Paul, Lynea Ingleright, Charles Matthews, Jean Dalrymple, LeRoy Wallquist, SENIOR PLAY Pollyanna, a comedy in four acts based on the book by Eleanor H. Porter, was directed by Mr. Elbers and staged by the senior class, May 16. Pollyanna CMarjorie Kelleyl, an orphan, whose mother and missionary father have died recently, comes to a small town to live with her Aunt Polly iRuthe Mont- gomeryj, a strict old maid who was once engaged, but never married, to Dr. Chilton fHarold Hyinkl. Pollyanna is an optimistic girl, who is always glad about something and brings happiness to a small orphan, Jimmy Bean CCharles Kelleyj, by influencing Mr. Pendle- ton, fDick Habichtl former fiance of her mother, to adopt him. Pollyanna, how- ever, is seriously injured by a car and cannot walk. ' The last act, five years later, represents the coming home of Aunt Polly and Dr. Chilton, now married, and Pollyanna from Europe, where she went to see famous phy- sicians. She is now able to walk again and is welcomed back by Mr. Pendleton and his seventeen year old foster son, Jimmy, CBOb Heineyj. They were ably supported by Ellyn VanderVen, Bill Donley, Lorraine Morley, Barbara Swartz, Persis Kelley. tmiofz Qfay L. to R. Le Roy Wallquist Richard Bromley Jean Dalrymple Philip Sands Jerry Bowman Vanessia Paul Lynea Ingleright Jacqueline Bilotti 6 99 Pollyanna Seniors wx, LL- f'1-,k rm uie bloc, Strikes' ' Juniors aniofz Standing Harold I-Iyink Barbara Swartz Lorraine Morley Persis Kelley Bill Donley Qvfaf, Bob Heiney Seated Ruthe Montgomery Marjorie Kelley Dick Habicht Fifty-Three JWMN--are M M 2 In doorway Bill Thompson Mrs. Dunbar Bill Donley Back row Ruthe Montgomery Doris Allee Bonnie June Chain Doris Patterson Jean Hausmaix Ellyn VanderVen Wanda Wood Cleo Myers Suzanne McKinnon 5 mafzicm fifazazy ociaf Persis Kelley Marjorie Bowman Arlis Fairman George Fitch Dick Habicht Front row Barbara Swartz Lorraine Morley Barbara Palmatier Kathryn Koenigshof Patricia Dellinger Marjorie Kelly Sydney Yazell U55 jcfaa gflflagafza VELLMARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY The creative abilities of a geniushknows no bounds, and there is plenty of talent in the Velmarian Literary Society. Therefore, their abilities were poured fourth in three one-act plays, presented in January. The variety was wide, ranging from Persis Kelley's play of satire, Dames' Dilemma, to Bonnie Chain's humorous, Mama's Darling, to Richard Habicht's rugged western, East Meets West. All proceeds derived from the plays were used to sponsor the annual creative writing contest, held for grades 7-12. Mrs. Dunbar still reigns over this society which she founded eighteen years ago. It is composed of the seniors in creative writing. The officers this year were George Fitch, president, Bill Donley, vice president, Wanda Wood, secretary-treasurer, and Barbara Swartz, liter- ary critic. Maybe, some day, one of us will rate with Carl Sandburg. At least we can try. B CLUB Because of its small membership until late in the year, the B club was not very active this year. It did, however, undertake the job of selling basketball season tickets. It also aided Coach Miller in deter- mining letter winners in football and basketball. OFFICERS President . . . Dick Habicht Vice President . George Fitch Secretary-Treasurer John Moyer H U Z7 E 6 LL lst row, L. to R. Hess, Jack Moyer, John Hyink, Harold Habicht, Richard Fitch, George Hemple, Edward Coleman, Cecil Rough, Raymond Mr. John Miller 2nd row Ross, Revillo Snodgrass, Richard Bauch, Clifford Weaver, Gerald Knapp, Homer Arrick, Hervey Bachman, Robert Donley, William 3rd row Wallquist, LeRoy Watson, Lyle Rumsey, Robert Doak, Harold Mclntire, James Hess, Dick Frank, Jack Fifty-F Fifty-six lst row, L. to R. Covert, Bettie Lou Bowman, Jerry Sult, Hermin.a Travis, Agnes Sherwood, Dorothie Letcher, Lillian Roberts, Shirley Eagley, La Von Pazder, Geraldine Bloom, Luela 2nd row Hess, Richard Myers, Edward Coleman, Cecil Hess, Jack Daggett, Eva Clements, Russell Stoner, Kathleen Huebner, Madonna Hamilton, Norma Erskine, Shirley Rousselle, Betty Norman, Genevieve Klasner, Colleen 3rd row Herrmann, Kenneth Myers, Fred Troutfeetter, Richard Jerue, John Arend, Duane Bromley, Richard Bliss, Marguerite Richter, Myra Benak, Evelyn Pazder, Dona Pazder, Dona U55 0,05 iam SPEECH CLUB The 1941 speech club, called the Gavel club, carried out an active program this year. The club is composed of members of the speech class, a second semester course, and has a regular meeting every Week. At these meetings panel discussions, debates, and speeches are carried on by the members. In addition to the Weekly meetings in class, a monthly social gathering of a tea dance, March 28, an April dinner party, at which after dinner speeches were made by the students, and a final picnic in May were held. The club undertook different phases of speech as acting, debating, toasts, and story telling. The members also had records made of their voices. H President . Myra Richter Vice President Cecil Coleman HONORS CONVOCATION CContinued from Page Richard Hemminger was awarded an honor- able mention for a drop-forge trim-die. Raymond Rough was awarded an honorable mention for a high-speed milling cutter. When we give honor to those deserving it, we must not forget the senior honor students. Their accomplishments are not embodied in a single field or one year's work, but they include four years of earnest effort on the part of each. Wi sam, Thirty-Twoj To these ten students go our congratulations: Marjorie Bowman Richard Habicht Barbara Swartz Arlis Fairman William Donley Suzanne McKinnon Dorothie Sherwood Carrie Lewis Patricia Dellinger Bonnie June Chain QX 45? 1940-41 If XB P 554550095 o +--- 1'-- ---- -i-' - 1--- - ---i - --if - -i-' - -i-- - 1i-- ---- -'-' - - xy we '-- -i-' --------- ---- ' ' - -uf Engraving by l Pontiac , Engraving Compliments - E . 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