Buchanan High School - Pines Yearbook (Buchanan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1951 volume:

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' :Q E, In 1 ,I , .6 A u K CU in . ,l K .-v .fit V .3 AQIQ 'V A X A x,:, 1 K -i d -L. nsln s s ls ... . , . ,q,,. v Q,,q ., 7 ,,,, K I ig fsbz ,-., V1.l 4 .X - V, , - M f. f ,H -f 1 .. .. 7- J - MK 1 .W Q f ELLIS MAY Agriculture, F. F. A. Sponsor Earth is lzere so kind, llml just tickle lzer with a hoe and slit' laughs with lzarvestf' nf . ,.m.,w I as ' - v5s ws .ff ' , :':- ' ' as -L si. .- . LOIS HXRGIS English. Eighth Grade Literature. Assistant Eighth Grade Advisor. Buckhorn Sponsor The mildest manner and the gentlesf heart. FRANK HEEZEN Mathematics, Senior Counselor, Baseball Coach E1feryzuliere in life, the true question is not what we gain, but Illlllll we do. P.-XULINE FISK English, Junior High Home Economics, Assis- tant Seventh Grade Ad- visor A word in earnest is as good as a speech! JOHN ELBERS History, Government Economics, Junior Ad visor, Junior Play Direc tor Peace is always beauti ful. The Conductors FACULTY KATHRYN VVILLARD Art An artist without sen- timent is a painter with- out eolorsf LELAND DEAN Family Living, Geom- etry, Sociology, Direct- or of Guidance A joke's a very serious thing. LOIS KINGSBURY Girls' Physical lituca n C A A Sponsor lfreslunan Assistant Ad visor onze is z we e l 'trt is IISIIRMIILTR Boys Physical Lduca tion Coach of Varsity lootblll X usity Basket xr 1 B Cub Sponsor f Urtatest trust e tuzzn :nan and man IS tht trust of fftvznv M XRC XRITI SNIYDER Hc rd ol Inglish Depart nt Xel t Annual Still Xdusor Assistant SLIHOI Xdusor X1 xl to tlze ortgznatm of a Hood sentence IS the juotzr 0 lt l BETTY CLARK Librarian My early and invincilile love of reading - I would not exchange for the treasures of India. RALPH ROBINSON Head of Music Depart- ment, Band, Orchestra, and Glee Club Director He would fiddle all the bugs off the sweet pota- to Utne. MARY FLANIGAN Typing, Eighth Grade History, Assistant Junior Advisor What probing deep, has ezfer solved the mystery of sleep? JOHN FLYNN wlorld History, Social Studies, Reserve and F r e sh ni a n Football Coach, junior Counselor You may live all the days of your life. DORIS LETCHER P. T. Iiailey's Secretary '24 merry heart rnaketli a elzeerful countenance. 1 V The Conductors l FACULTY l IZIWANUIZL FELD- M AN-English, De- bate Club Coach, Di- rector of Senior Play Thr g'l'l'llfl'Sf drama of life is not on the slagr' bu! in living Il full life. VVILLIAM BURKETT Mathematics, Social Studies, Football Line Coach, junior High Basketball Coach Solitude is the best nzlrse of zt'is110m. REBA I..-XMB-School Nurse QNO Picturej i'H6IlIflI and sheer- fzzlrzflsx mutually Im- gel earlz ofllerf' BARBARA DOKICY- DXfVICH'l' HULL- DOROTHY HAWVKS H. C. Starks Score- Commercial, Assist- --H. C. SIQ1l'k'SVSCCl'C- I21l'y ant Football and tary --FW, that mn on junior High Basket- --I fjkp wo,-k: ff fag. willing erranrIs. ball 1102011 fitznlrs me. The art of winning 171 I1u.s'ir1f'ss is in working' l111r1I. 8 mbitious Foursome W -,-,WMm.M ,W ,.,. M , Mft. ,V ,.V.,,.. Mm,-w,.,. A -,..,,. A. ,h,A, . , . , . V .. W . . , - - DONNA ALBRECI The Sweetness oj idle. Glee Club 1-2-3-41 ish Club 33 Ushei 3-4, Secretary 33 play Flo LUCILLE BACKUS Our ideals are our bet- ter selves. Junior Red Cross 13 G.A.A. 2-3-43 Usher Club 3-43 Bu ckhorn Staff 43 Glee Club l ROBERT BEAVER Each man has his own desires. Library Club 13 Glee Club 43 Vel. Lit. 43 junior Play Mr. Gray- son 3 Senior Play Dr. Pillsby PATRICIA BROMLEY Softly speak and sweet- ly smile. Spanish Club 33 Usher Club 3-43 Co-op Train- ing 4 EVA DAVIS Good laughs ar sunshine of your G.A.A. 33 Co-op ' ing 4 The Big Wheels 10 I ALTERGOTT short life and a mer- life, I cry. tral High School, th 1 Bend, Ind. 3 Basketball 2 Track Trade School 3 4 as Treasurer 43 Seni- tball 2-3-43 Baseball Jlay, Stage Manager BILL BATCHELOR Smiling as some fly had tickled slumber. Track 33 Football 1-2-3- 43 Trade School 3-4 JACK BITTINGER I would rather be the IGVSI man here than the second in Rome. Glee Club 2-3-43 Base- ball 2-3-43 Stu d ent Council 13 Annual Staff 4, Sports Editor3 Buck- horn Staff 1-2-3-4, Sports Editor 43 Vel. Lit. 43 Legio Decima 2: junior Play Dan 3 Sen- ior Play Pinky BARBARA CHILSON Kindness consists in loving people. Library Club 1-2, Treas. 3, Pres. 43 Glee Club l- 2-3-4: G.A.A. 3-4, Pub- licity Manager 3, Treas- 43 Usher Club 3-4. Vice- Pres. 43 Legio Decima 23 Annual Staff 4, Head Typist3 Buckhorn Staff 4, Class and Club Edi- tor3 Senior Play Mrs. Bates DITTO ' ietness is best. rises in me like a zmer's morn. e Club 1-2-3-43 -X 2-3-43 Library Legio Decima 2, orterg Annual Staff Usher Club 3-43 s Reporter 1 -IRYN FAGRAS V . . 1 ALLEN E FERRIS Greatness is not my goal, but the joy in reaching it. Glee Club l-2-3-43 Usher Club 3-41 Spanish Club 33 Annual Staff 43 G.A.A. 1 GORDON FORBES Peace rules the mind, while reason rules the day. Baseball 13 Trade School 33 Co-op Train- ing 4 LUMAN GR.-XNGER The smile that won't come off. Football 1-2-3-43 Base- ball l-2-3-4: Club 2-3-43 F.F.A. 1-2-33 Stu- dent Council 43 Class Vice-President 3 YHANOVER ve is a beautiful e .. e Club 1 EDWARD HARTl The soul of sw light. Band l-2-3: Class 1-33 Class Presit Library 1-23 Legi ma 2 MARILYN HEWITT Love's special lesson is to please the eye. Glee Club 1-2-3-43 Band 3-4: Vel. Lit. 4, Vice- Pres.g Annual Staff 45 Buckhorn Staff 3-43 ju- nior Play Agnes g Sen- ior Play Monica KATHLEEN HUBBARD Firm as 17107115 sense, and soft as woman's loue.' ' Band l-2-3-4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4: G..-LA. 2-3-4. Vice-Pres. 2-4: Legio Decima 2: Vel. Lit. 4. Sec.-Treasurerg Annual Staff 4, Business Mana- gerg Buckhorn Stall 4. Circulation Editor: .Iu- nior Play Rosemary DORA LEE KOHN Life may change, but my hopes will not Vanishf' Band l-2-3-4, Band Council 3: Orchestra 2-35 Glee Club 1-2-3-41 Legio Decima 25 Annu- al Staff 4, Co-Editor: Buckhorn Staff 3-43 Vel. Lit. 4, President: Class Secretary 3-43 Senior Play Connie What a sportsr s ze Library 1 2 3 Legio Decima 2: ' FRANKIE LOWER if I l . ' - S l-2-3-4, Sec. 3-4 C Club 1-23 Usher Cheer Leader 3g Reporter 3 The Big Wheels 12 iS HENSON 2 that mischief hat- eth, mischief cat-, eth. Lit. 4, Reporterg A. l-2-3-4, Vice-Pres. legio Decima 2i Glee b l-2-3-4 DOLORES HINES The proper study of mankind is man. junior Red Cross lg Band l-23 Glee Club 1-25 G.A.A. 2-3-43 An- nual Stalf 4, Business Manager: Buckhorn Staff 43 Co-op Training 45 junior Play Ella g Senior Play Sugar Lou , VIVIAN HUSTON I never repent of hav- ing eaten too little. Glee Club 1-2-3-4: Band 2-3-43 Buckhorn Staff 3- 45 GA..-X. 3-4 YVESLEY LEAZENBY Humor is true Demo- Macy. Football lg Basketball 1 PLD LUHRSEN ppy is he who knows country divinitiesf' DICK MARSH Silence is more quent than wort Football 1-23 F.F..' 3-4 DON MITCHELL Shyness is not a sign of basltfulnessf' Football 1-2-3-4: Vel. Lit. 43 Basketball 1-2-33 B Club 3-43 Co-op Training 4 IERRY MOULDS Man's capacities have never been measured. Football 1-2-3-43 Base- ball l-2-3-43 F.F.A. l-2: B Club 43 Glee Club 3-4 CHARLENE NEHRING ThonghtfuIness a n d understanding h a 'U e guided me. Glee Club l-25 Library Club I-2-3-43 Jr. Red Cross lg Class Secretary 23 Legio Decima 2, Scribe Coo Trainin 5 ' P S 45 Buckhorn Staff 4 DOYLE NESSON Little said is amended. JY MITCHELL e slow, wise smile. .ball lg Co-op Train- 3-4 BILL MOTTL Look, he is winding up the watch of wit. By and by it will strike. Football l-2-3-43 Basket- ball 2-3-4g Glee Club 4 SUZANNE MULLEN Full of great aims and bent on bold enter- prisef' Library Club 3-43 Juni- or Play, Assistant Man- ager RAY NELSON Front dreams where fancy thoughts run mad. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4 oughts have tarrzed my mind. ON OCHENRYDER i ' ' ide School 2-3 5-1. l BOB ORPURT I hasten to lan everything. Library Club 3-4 Pres. 33 Baseball gio Decima 23 Vel Junior Play Did Bois QUICK Quietness and confi- dence shall be my strength. Football 1-2-33 Track l-33 B Club 3-4 RICHARD RAVISH These are gay and hap- py times for me. I-'.F.A. li Football 1 TONY ROSETTO Between you and me and the goal post. Football l-2-3: Track 1- 2-3 Football Manager 43 Basketball Manager 3-43 Trade School 2-33 B Club 3-4 JACK RUNYAN What devil h caught. ba l-2 3 4' Tia 'S 4 Trade Scho B Club 2 3 4, Club l-2-3: Annu: Class President 3 ll - - , ' 4 .- 3 . 1 l 43 Basketball dent Council 2-3-1 4 KLES PATE rw and steady wins race. de School 2-3 NORMA RAVISH The smile that is worth the praise of the earth. Library l-2-33 Annual Staff 4: Spanish Club 3: Glee Club 23 GAA. 33 Junior Play 3 julia g Co-op Training 4 JIM RENBARCER The longest way 'round is the shortest way home. Glee Club l-2-33 Basket- ball l-2-33 Football 1-2- 3-43 Golf 2-33 Student Council 43 Trade School 3-43 Annual Staff 4, Co- Editor3 Co-op Training 4 LEE ROTI If life were always merry. Class Treasurer 23 Stu- dent Council 1-33 Legio Decima 23 Buckhorn Staff 3-43 News Editor 43 Annual Staff 4, Club Editorg G. A. A. 3-43 Usher Club 3 JNE RUSSELL ou that love, love PIN- rl 1-2-3-43 Orchestra 3: , I , . l C-lee Club 4' An- Staff 4 Class Ed- Vel Lit 4, Librar- Class Reporter 43 'or Play Assistant rctor, Stage Mgr.3 or Play Miss Ross DOROTHY SAMSON An ounce of mirth is worth a pound of sor- row. Cheer Leader 3-4: Co-op Training 43 Spanish Club 3 JANE SAMSON Leisure is the time for doing something use- ful. Band 1-23 Library Club l-2-33 G.A.A. 2-3-45 Legio Decima 2: Buck- horn Staif 43 Usher Club 45 junior Red Cross lg Co-op Training 45 junior Play Helen g Senior Play Toasty EUGENE SCAMEHEORN All must he earnest in a world like ours. Football l-2-3-49 Annual Staff 45 Basketball l-3 DOLLIE MAE SEBASTY Oh happy life, is the farmer's life. Glee Club l-2: Usher Club 33 GAA. 2-33 C0- op Training 4 VERNON SHANER Enjoy thy self while there is still time left. GLORIA SCHMALTZ A smile that shines about. Glee Club lg Usher Club 35 Spanish Club 33 Vel. Lil. 45 junior Play Irene 3 Senior Play Shirley PAUL SEKAN The devil is a gentle- man. Football 2: Basketball l-2: Co-op Training 43 Siudent Council 3 NOLAN SPAULDING Sometimes quiet is an unquiet thing. Glee Club l-2-3-43 Cheer Leader 2-3-4, Head Leader 43 F.A.A. l-2-3-4, CAROL SHREVE Her friendly smile beams friendship. Cheer Leader 2-3-45 Glee Club 1-2-3 Pres. 4 EUGENE STINEBECK Learning makes a good man better. Thy sincerest tl is people Football 1-2-3- Capt. 45 Basketb 33 Baseball 1-2-3-4 dent Council 2-3, , .d DON SMITH 4 a Vice-Pres. 3' B 2-3-43 Class Presl junior Play Glen Senior Play Joe JIM TOPASH , The record of the past, remains his own. Basketball 1-2-35 Foot- ball 1-2-35 Track 15 Baseball 1-2-35 B Club 1-2-3-4 MARIETTA VANDEN BOSCH The happiest women, like the happiest na- tions, have .no his- tory. Glee Club 1-2-3-45 Usher ION STONER ery man sets his own od before the rld. tball l-2-3-45 Track F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, Sec- ry 3, Treasurer 4 MARY VAN ANTVVERP There are kind hearts still. Glee Club, 1-2-45 G.A.A. l-2-3-45 Usher Club 3-45 Annual Stall 45 Senior Play Assistant Manager RICHARD VIRGIL When arm'd to justify the offense. Football 1-2-3-45 Glee Club 2-3-45 B Club 2- 3-43 Trade School 2-35 Basketball 1-2-35 Base- ball 1-3 Club 3-45 G.A.A. 2-3 LYNN VVATSON To the vast majority of mankind. UB Club 1-2-35 Football 2-35 Track 2-3 HAROLD WVAGNER My thoughts and I are another world. Niles High School 1 DORENE NVEAVEI A handsome wog a jewelg a goo man a treasurefj --5 'Q , , L I G A x 2 3 4 Cle WIPCOX 1,2-34. Usher Cl bor is the law of Legio Decima 2 Ppmess-U Pres.5 Library 4, tball 1-2-33 Track 15 urerg Annual S Club 2-3-45 Glee Art Ec1itor5 Clas: bl Pres. 45 Junior Cross 1, Secretar' op Training 45 horn 1-45 junior Mrs. Sparks 16 FRED XVILLIAMS Laugh and be llafrlpyf' Riverside High School, Riverside, Texas l-23 Basketball 1-23 Base- ball 1-23 Football l The Big Wheels BETTY VVOMACK '!Frie11rIli11ess returns it- self? Student Council l-2, Treas. lg Legio Decima 2: Spanish Club 3, Pres- ident, Glee Club 1-2-3- 4g Band 3-43 Vel. Lit. 4, Lit. Criticg Buckhorn 3-45 Annual Staff 43 junior Play Anne LORRAINE YOUNG The spirit so still and quiet. G..-LA. 1-2-3-4g Glee Clubl I Donna Albrecht . . . Eva Davis ....,. Luman Granger . . . Jack Runyan . . . Lee Roti ..... Don Smith ....... Charlene Nehring . Bob Orpurt ....... Lorraine Young . . . Bill Batchelor . . . Vivian Huston .. Bill Mottl ..... Lucille Backus .. Lynn Watson . . Kathryn Fagras . . jerry Moulds . . . Dorene Weaver . . Bequeath . . . .Gum Chewing ... . . .Driving Abilities . . . . .His Love . . .Singing Ability ....... . . . . . .Shovel for Gold Mining. . . . . .Physique ...Patience . . . Opinions . . .Shyness ............ . . . .. . .Swift Talking Ability . .. . . .Tallness ........... . . . ...Red Blush . . .Baking Ability . . . . .Excess Weight . . . ....Sense of Humor ... . . .Heart and Soul. . . . . . .Lady-like This Song Reminds Me of you. . . Janis Fenn ........... Jessie Geary ......... Kathleen Hubbard . . . Marilyn Hewitt .... jim Renbarger . . . Jim Topash .... Ed Hartman Fred Altergott . . . Jo Anne Russell .... Dorothy Samson ...... Mary Van Antwerp .... Maynard Ewert ...... Don Mitchell ...... . Gene Scamehorn . . . . . . jim Henson ...... ..... ways ... .....Count Every Star .........DannyBoy My Bill ...........just Say I Love Her ....Dreams Are a Dime A Dozen . . . . . . . . .You've Gotta Be Taught ....There's Nothing Like a Dame Other Love Heartaches .....Open the Door, Richard .............Harb0r Lights ............This Nearly lVas Mine Each His Own lt's A Big, Wide, Wfonderful World Betty VVomack .... ................. C an Anyone Explain Dora Lee Kohn. . . . . ..............DancingintheDark 17 BARBARA ZELMER Ge1zlIe11ess s u 1' 1' e e d s Izvettzfr than 1fiolf'm'e. Glee Club l-2-3-45 Span- ish Club 3, Sec.-Treas.g Usher Club 3-4, Presi- dent 4, Annual Staff 4, G.A.A. 1-2 To . . . .Gordon Cease . . . . . .Rita Rotzien . . .Gerrie Hubbard .........Bill Bowling Catherine Crawford .........Bill Hunt .....Sheila Marrs Bailey . .Jeannine Fairman ........Pat Ritter .. Jeri Spaulding . . .Connie Converse . . . . . .Jerry Pierce . . .Beverly Lernke . . .Nancy Dokey . . . Jane Rizor . . .Doyle Vergon The Big Wheels THE SPOKESMEN of THE BIG MIHEELS President .................. Don Smith Vice-President. . . .... Dorene XfVeaver Secretary ...... .... . Dora Lee Kohn Treasurer. . . . . .Fred Altergott A TRAIN OF THOUGHT A train of thought comes pulling 'round the bend, Its metal casing hearing work-wrought scars, And frothy, snow-white foam escapes in jets, Enveloping the bruises by its screen. The first car brims with overpowering love, The second lurches drunkenly with hate, The third car issues mercy's soothing balm, The fourth screams scornfully at fellow cars. The engineer is anxious for his train, Each car must bear a load of precious worth, Alert, he changes hate for tolerance. Replacing selhsh pride with humhleness. The wheels click throbbingly with quickening pace. The journey for this train has just begun, The depot? past the Hills of Prejudice, The terminus? a Rendezvous with Life. Dora Lee Kohn The Pine Staff, as a representative of the Senior Class of 1951, wishes to thank the Annual Staff advisor, Mrs. Margaret Snyder, the teachers and students of Buchanan High School, and all those who, in any way, had a part in making this annual possible. The Senior advisors have successfully assisted The Big Wheels along their final journey to the Land of Knowledge from the Buchanan High School. Mr. Earl Rizor was in charge of ar- rangements for the Senior cruise and all graduation details. As assistant ad- visor, Mrs. Margaret Snyder has acted as supervisor of numerous activities. l A Advance Schedule for 1961 BILL BATCHELOR'S shy smile has won LEE ROTI'S heart. They will be married as soon as LEE decides to give up instructing her men's dancing classes. HAROLD LURHSEN and HAROLD IVAGNER are pitted against their old classmates RICHARD VIRGII. and GORDON FORBES for the world title in tag team wrestling. CHARLES PATE and RAY NELSON have made history! They have just completed their new book called History or Put the Gangplank Down Pa. Columbus Made It! BETTY IVOMACK is co-starred with JACK BITTINCER in the current production Just One Kiss . ED HARTMAN is the sound-effects man. KATHLEEN HUBBARD and DANNY MITCHELL have formed a corporation in the iron and steel business. DANNY irons while KATHLEEN steels. PAT BROMLEY is doing a thriving coal business. She is supplying coal to the army camps in Alaska. DORA LEE KOHN and JIM RENBARGER, co-editors of the Annual, did such a good job on our annual that they were hired to edit a new book entitled, You Know It Too? in 87 different languages! JO ANNE RUSSELL has worn out 3 cars making trips between Niles and Buchanan. LORRAINE YOUNG is the very popular secretary to BOB BEAVER, the famous psychiatrist. Heavy-weight fighting champion, LUMAN GRANGER, and his successful manager, PAUL SEKAN, recently put on a superb performance at Memorial Field. JESSIE GEARY and JANIS FENN have a thriving business on their busline between Buchanan and Dowagiac. MARY VAN ANTIVERP is now in the Brewery business. ALLENE FERRIS has just won first prize in a national contest for the reddest hair. The prize was a bottle of guar- anteed peroxide. DICK RAVISH has accepted a position as principal of Buchanan High. DEVON OCHENRYDER is his capable stenographer. MARILYN HEIVITT married a fair-man for just causes. VIVIAN HUSTON has just returned from a Mexican trip which was started immediately after commencement in,'5l. She'll grant us she had a wonderful time. I JAMES HENSON has been awarded a gas pump as a symbol of his diligent work at Hygrade's. MARION STONER won first prize in a national contest for his maiden blush . . . apples. DALE IVILCOX set up his own gym and is giving muscle training free of charge to all his cash customers. DICK MARSH has invented an amphibious motor-cycle which was tested on the English Channel. Many brave hearts are asleep in the deep! JERRY MOULDS ruined his reputation as horse doctor in Buchanan, the day he mistook a farmer's bull for a horse. NORMA RAVISH and CAROL SHREVE are in charge of the YVAC's communication system between the IVACS and the Army. They have been reprimanded for using their machines for other than business purposes. IVESLEY LEAZENBY and EUGENE STINEBECK are the owners of the famous drive-in grocery stores all over the country under the name of Growing Groceries. They hope to add a chain of restaurants to their holdings, eventually. GLORIA SCHMALTZ complains everyone insists on spell- ing her name Schultz instead of Schmaltz. EVA DAVIS, who just wrecked her tenth and last Cadillac in the past month, has gone bankrupt because the insurance companies refused to sell her insurance. DON SMITH, otherwise known as Run Along, Never Stop, is going to hire FRED ALTERGOTT as the trainer of his horse, Jump Along, Stop Awhilef' DON and his horse just can't seem to stay together. CHARLENE NEHRINCYS sailor has just come into port. Anchors Aweigh! BARBARA CHILSON, now employed at Clark's, is work- ing on a rubber umbrella invention. The idea of the inven- tion is to have the rain bounce off the umbrella without getting the umbrella wet. DONNA ALBRECHT and BARBARA ZELMER devised their own recipe for apple-jack flavored after-dinner mints. They enjoyed testing their recipe many times. EUGENE SCAMEHEORN is the very efficient announcer working with his old classmates SUZANNE MULLEN and BILL MOTTI. in the daily radio drama, f'True Love. The rival in the production is LYNN IVATSON. FRANKIE LOYVERY and NANCY FISHER are playing on the .American League All Girls Team. The games they play include basketball, baseball, speedball, and tiddly-winks. JACK RUNYAN is playing football with the All-Stars until Jack, Jr. is able to full his shoes. MARIETTA VANDENBOSCH is the head nurse of Mercy Hospital in Buchanan. It has been given that name because the patients keep yelling Mercy! - DOLORES HINES, now with Billy Rose's chorus line, is dancing in her former home town, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She complains that it's rather hard to dance in a snow suit and snow shoes. EARL DITTO, the multi-millionaire manufacturer, re- cently placed on the market a new type ditto machine. 1,- 000,000 machines were sold the First day. MAYNARD EXAIERT finally released his theory of theories. Competition for Einstein, maybe? JACK HAMILTON was tried and found guilty of writing love letters fperfumed, at thatj to Mr. Dean. His last state- ment was, I guess I should have been a writer for True Confession Magazine! TONY ROSETTO. FRED IVILLIAMS, and JIM TOPASH are having much success with their Anti-IVomen League. 'I'hey'll change their minds sooner or later, though. BOB ORPURT is the great orator we always knew he would be. His ghost-writer and traveling companion is DOYLE NESSON. DOLLIE SEBASTY and JANE SAMSON have formed a division of 4H. They have limited the attendance at their meetings . . . men only. VERNON SHANER and BOB QUICK, who are now in the U.S. Army, were recently promoted to mess sergeants. They are still on K.P. NOLAN SPAIILDING, who is now conducting the Phil- harmonic Orchestra in New York, has devised a new method of drying diapers. The diapers flap from his baton during rehearsals. Due to the culinary experiments of LUCILLE BACKUS and DOROTHY SAMSON as head chefs of the Congressional dining room, Congress has recessed for two days while the members recuperate. DORENE IVEAVER is still grieving over the loss of the little yellow bird . After I0 years she admits her Rolls- Royce still doesn't compare. NANCY HANOVER is rapidly rising to stardom as the speed demon of the roller derby team, The Rolling Rocks. DON MITCHELL is rapidly going up in the world-up a ladder to put up television antennae. And I, my friends, after many long evenings of work at B.H.S. have been rewarded by the offer of the night janitor- ship. KATHRYN FAGRAS FL, fx H GIFHD 6'fa Pa 'Q-if music' .Pl 440 X 0,0 XMSNH.-,a,,f' QL ff Q X Q59 55 U 9 9, Sf N. KFKX-Lf If 5 Lg f mei QS-5 1 ALAN, My if 0 qw ff , f Q-'x . R ff W Q fgfj iii ff Xa 6' e- X ? KSIES ff' 5 y-J as M ..,.f NN'-. .' ,. Q5o:9 'Se'sQLj 'g V 2 ,,,: ,,,, A v Wg: P, I E I X nw -V Wwwf A.1V. -A 1 if X . V ,,. .:.g 1 I :gain :. ,. . ,352 :': :- . ., ,fu f f' Sfzz. 1- Q Q x A J, fins' l uf f X .ffy x N' gf XX 1 Qs Xig X fy, f fi ' i V MJ a,1 fsv f,L Q. 'N ' 4 15? 1 Q j . I Q s ,. s A , M FWS TL, , A ,, x,f'1fL-1555 A ' fifbg , 5 Q? X 65 I QCD 2 -wg Q 5 D ,MLM , ,,,, , , . he owcatchers JUNIORS Under the expert guidance of our two worthy advisors, Miss Flanigan and Mr. Elbers, the Juniors of '51 spent a very happy and successful year. Our class oihcers: Jack Schultz-President, Gordon Cease -Vice-President, Joanne Proud-Secretary, and Beverly Shaver--Treasurer, led us jauntily on to our Senior year. Our saucy little gossip-getter, Yvetta Bowling, set many interesting facts forth regarding the Juniors in our Buckhorn. Our Stu- dent Council representatives, Gerrie Hubbard and jerry Pierce, proved to us that they were wisely elected. Two facts of which we are very proud are that Patt Quinn held the office of Vice-President of Student Council, and Nancy Dokey was Editor-in- Chief of the school paper. This year we started a new project-our Holiday Hop, held December 29, at Moccasin School. It was a semi-formal affair attended by students in Bottom Row: Frances Bliss, Retha Bicard, Janice Borst, Jean Kol- berg, Kay Peacock, Lois Henson, Pat Clif-ford. Second Row: .lane Rizor, Catherine Crawford, Jeannine Fairman, Delores Miller, Janice Kingery, Marilyn Kelly, Marilyn Wallace, Anita Nelson, Joyce Ketchum, Miss Flanigan. Third Row: Gerrie Hubbard, Zorida Tees, Lois Wile, Sheila Marrs, grades ten through twelve and alumni. We are hoping that it will be an annual affair hereafter. The two big high-lights of our year were present- ing our play, The Bees and the Flowers , a two act comedy, directed by Mr. Elbers, and receiving our class rings shortly before Christmas. Our class was well represented in music, athle- tics, and many other extra-curricular activities. M76 are proud of the fact that the Spanish Club was made up entirely of juniors, and that Gordon Cease, Bill Hunt, Raymond Howe, and Ralph Mitchell were members of our Debate Club. After the Niles-Buchanan basketball game, we sponsored a dance, the proceeds of which went to make a successful prom for our Seniors. This gala event ended our Junior year. Nancy Dokey Nancy Dokey, Rita Rotzien, Beverly Shaver, Bessie Luster. Fourth Row: John Hausman, Jerry Pierce, Graydon Hanlin, Bill Hunt. Ralph Mitchell, Raymond Howe, Bob Cline, James Hall. Top Row: Dick Mills, James Noe, Bill Sherman, Albert Rauch, Milton Hougtaling, Wayne Noergle. Leon Clifton, Hubert Vite. e Coweatchers Jumons l Bottom Row: Thelma Paddock, Delia Canfield, Dora Dill, Marian lVlcKeel, Elaine Thompson, Marlene Kean, Jean Wolford, Mary Sue Biggs, Patsy Thompson. Row Two: Doris Harroff, Leona Clifton, Joanne Proud, Jean Bor- land, Patricia Quinn, Delores Tucker, Mary Gray, Beverly Lemke, Pat Kinser, Yvetla Bowling, Pat Bruno. Row Three: Mr. l-llbvrs, William Koenigshof, Victor Shafer, George Virgil, Doyle Vergon, Dick Swem, Milton Converse, Gordon Cease, Bob Metzger. Top Row: Lawrence Marsh, Thomas Siukman, Clarence Young, Philip Pa-nnel, Tom Burks, Gil: Mattson, Norman Davidson, George Vincent, Jack Schultz. Not ln Picture: Franklin Lenox, Harlan Rough. I e ay ouch oachcrs SOPHOMORES Q Y yi , ., . ...., . ..,., H . . H S' A ' 4 I, : f., ,. ' 2 ,, ,, - VA A A A AA Q'V2 A A z ' A' V' A A1---- -'-- - - - --Q' ,,:v. e i .A.. ' :. - . ,.,, . . in in 1 fl: :.. - ' ' ii '?i ,af . '-I - .4 ',--' H -:-- - .,'i'v' ' , Q ' M , ,l I . ..,, - ' -suff '- 5-Lx -ff' , . W ,hw 1144126 f , f W gy -- .. t VG. . . - fx 2 . , . . . 4 , . Mug? J .1 I 7 1 Q 1 xg! - , V z X fi?,.f3fing gt .Q .. , -I , rx? rr f K. ,. of., 3 . fx , 5 E gf lg? S. V. , 2: 7 N .J - ,..,.-. v- K, .i if fx - .lite S .1 ? M5555 4 I. . gf! .. r r J . J J , . ff . , J Q J 11,Q..:, A if ,i.. - ' . ,...- ' -A - ' '.,W ,. AA fi. '-A' ' -P 'A -A , 5 , A 4, 'F '- ': 11 3- f f w 'J f J it fir f 51 f H X J 14425. ',,. I--5 ,AA::, I H i ta J a , 3 . 'xv ,4 ,if -, .ig gfljgsi f I2 3 Q 5 ggi ,552 . W ii E . A , l .-,- rife ' '- 3' F L ss 'fjl ' 2 H I iv N, I f XL A , ilifgi, 'gig P! , V , 9 1' , r f 1 1 A as f i . Q A W ii 1- ,.-l ,IA. Bottom Row: Gladys Hawks, Anna Ditto, Doris Rolf, Jeraldine Spalding, Doris Mitchell, Patricia Ritter, D'Elda Phoenix, Imo- gene Renbargzer, Kay Huebner, Lestra Hanlin, Joanne Forthman, Jo Anne Merrifield. Row Two: Mr, Heezcn. Josephine Kuhl, Janice Stubbs, Phyllis Smith, Doris Hennen, Shirley Sittig, Marilyn Shafer. Beverly Can- field, Janet Beck, Beverly Burrus, Barbara Arnolds, Jo Anne Rotzien, Donna Vite, Joyce Reese. Row Three: Jimmy Poe, Richard Higginbotham, Jerry Ondresky, Orris Luster, Clarence Bowyer, Dan Smith, Corbin Detgen, Jim Burkett. Dale Mitchell, Larry Yazell. Top Row: Charles Spangler, Robert Rotzien, Cletus McKaskle, Don- ald McLean, Howard Quick, Gene Rose, Bob Samson, Harold For- burger, Harold Pendley, John Rothfuchs, Bill Bowling. 24 he ay Coach Poachers som-iomonzs Bottom Row: Mrs. Weaver, Joyce Ecklebarger, Nancy Bristol, Annette Boyer, Anita Rosenthal, Willie Bateman, Judy Adolph, Mary Lou Massow, Barbara Best, Dana Gowen, Helen Backus. Second Row: Dean Williams, John Florey, John Wregglesworth, Ed Speckine, Harold Christner, Jim Batchelor, Van Young, Robert Young, Charles Pelly. Billy Kirtly, Joe Leteher, Gordon Quick. Top Row: Torn Mitchell, Don Boyer, Don Carbon, Clifford Simpson, To start the year on the right track we elected class olhcers. Into the Presidents orlice we put Richard Biestleg with Harold Pendley as Vice-presi- dent, Harold Forburger was elected Secretary, and Dale Schrag was appointed to the job ol taking care of the money. Beverly Burrus and Kay Huebner acted as class reporters while Corbin Detgen and Chuck Spangler were chosen to represent the class in Student Council. Imogene Renbarger was elect- ed Secretary ol' the Student Council and later on Secretary of the Co-operative Association of the Southwestern Michigan Student Councils. On September 29 our class sponsored a dance after the South Haven lootball game. It was chap- eroned by Mrs. Xflleaver and Mr. Heezen, 10th grade advisors. The class donated records to the Harold Gaul, Clifford Walters, John Lockey, Robert Marsh, David Best. Turner Bohbitt, Bobby Scroggins, Donald Clark, Donald Carling. Not In Picture: Richard Beistle, Lowell Gamble, Kenneth Goble, Robert Hawkins, Robert Magoon, Jack Miller, Patricia Otwell, Jack Ream, Dale Schrag, Marie Sebasty, Gene Shepherd, Stanley Swank. school and these were played for the First time at our dance. Our class is very well represented in extra-curri- cular activities such as band, glee club, GAA. and orchestra. Many boys have gone out for football, basketball, or other sports and have made a good showing in them. Some have received varsity or minor letters. The Latin Club, which is composed entirely of Sophomores, sponsored a dance alter the Three Rivers basketball game. X'Ve did this for the purpose ol' raising money lor our page in the Annual. The class has had a very interesting and enjoy- able year and we are looking forward to our Alunior year. Lestra Hanlin he ig Blows FRESHMEN This year we started out with enthusiasm be- cause we had finally become students of Buchanan Senior High School. At our first class meeting, with the help ol our advisors, Ray Miller and Mrs. Kingsbury, we elected class officers. Our President was Ralph Anderson, who presided at the business meetings, our Vice-president was Ramon Sexton, who took over the president's job when the latter was absent, our Secretary was Nancy Lozicki, who took notes at the meetings, and our Treasurer was Charles Nichols, who kept track ol our treasures Those elected to the Student Council were Mary Ann Haag and Landon VVomack, who represented our Freshmen Class very well. Sara Marrs kept the account of our comings and goings up to date in Bottom Row: Betty Schultz, Charlotte Pease, Jeanne Raven, Mar- gurite Loebaeh, Marilyn Yazell, Shirley King, June Zelmer, Phyllis Flanagan. Nellie Anstiss, Sandra Hanlin, Shirley Nordin. Second Row: Dale Davis, Donald Peterson, Sue Ann Ketchum, Beverly Morelli, Ruth Derninger, Marion Baker, Rolanda Brado, Kay Koeniushof, Nancy Lozicki, Shelby Wood, Jane Kolberg, Elaine Kocnigshof, Alice Hearington, Mr. Miller. the Buckhorn. Nancy Lauver was elected Treasurer of the Student Council. Rolanda Brado and Marian Baker, our cheerleaders, led the yells lor our team. Different extra-curricular activities participated in by the Freshmen were: Library Club, Band, Or- chestra, Glee Club, Camera Club, Future Farmers ol America, Girls' Athletic Association, and Buck- horn Stall. These clubs were greatly enjoyed by the Freshman Class of l950-l95l. Our class sponsored a dance and held a class party, both of which were successful. We had Freshman football and basketball teams which did hue jobs. At the close of this school year, we feel that we have completed a very successful first year in Senior High School. -loan Lewis Third Row: Jerry Coultas, Robert Pattengale, James Wilson, Melvin Thompson, Lee Spencer, Harold Myers, Kenneth Walter, Ralph Young, Homer Zinninger, Jerry Lauver, Joseph Rancatore, Robert Vite. Top Row: Dick Toll, Walter Pinkerton. Wayne Mays, Clifton Bols- lmitt, Herman Pelley, Ralph Anderson, Tom Kent, Fred Willis, Gor- don Smith, Landon Womack, Walter Schirmer, Herman Warner, Harold Snider. e ig lows FRESHMEN Bottom Row: Linda Tuesley, Barbara Hutchinson, Sue Markham, Kathryn Bliss, Gladys Rauch, Jean Warner, Queen Hankerson, Doris Marsh, Sara Scameheorn, Mae Oxender, Margie Cole, Sara Marrs. Row Two: Ruth Pinkerton, Lillian Strefling, Shirley Nelson, Joan Kane, Marilyn Ravish, Jean Rough, Nancy Lauver, Joan Lewis, Mary Ann Haag, Barbara Burrus, Sharon Ritter, Barbara Martin- Mrsl Kingsbury. Row Three: Joe Hayes, Russell Mollberg, George Manspeaker, Lester Sebasty. Charles Norris, Joe Gober, Carmen Shreve, Robert Samuels, Gene Lolmaugh, Robert Hutchinson, Ralph Hurley, Frederick An- dorson. Top Row: William Moore, Allen Canfield, Ramon Sexton, Charles Nichols, John Schmidt, John Canfield, Albert Rakowski, Robert Stinebaclc, Jack Clemans, Sharon Walter, Larry Higzfzinbotham, Thomas Huebner, Carl Shogren. x 2 . 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Second Row: Mary Schmidt, Nila Young, Elizabeth Hunt, Joy Holston, Pat Thoi-son, Georgia Southand, Monti Sue Wiggins, Shirley Lane, Patsy Noe, Joy Jennings, Wanita Baldwin, Teratha Bateman, Gladys Farrow, Mr. Decker. Third Row: Joyce Nobles, Beulah Powers, Sandra Bischoff, Sally Hellwig, Janet Nelson, Roberta Lathrope, Marie Sears, Betty Rem- ington, Julie Ditto, Jeanne Snyder, Shirley Slocum. Fourth Row: Dale Dellinger. James Duis, Dick Dillavou, Russell Birdyshaw, David Walters, Howard Briney, Gary Carter, Ronald Backus, Wayne Backus. Fifth Row: Jim Conrad, Richard Coonlield, Bob Groat, Eugene Baker, Albert Green, Donald Dreitzler, Donald Daisy, Erwin Blake. T e Excess aggage THE :IGI-In-I GRADERS Bottom Row: Joanne Brewer, Margaret Butcher. Lynette Giver, Norma Dokey, Lenora Dickinson, Pat Hemphill, Jo Ann Goodrich, Ruth Fuller, Rachel Bilotti, Jo Anne Hushower, Joy Florey. Row Two: Lloyd Thompson, Frineta Beadle, Peggy Cramer, Dee Ann Calbetzer. Winona Beadle, Barbara Anderson, Bonnie Poorman, Pauline Burns, Miss Hargis. Row Three: Bill Mcliaskie, Bob Tucker, Harold Kimbrell, Leo Young, In September we elected as our headman, Janis Sexton with Lee Fisher as her assistant. Sharon Forthman took the minutes at our class meetings and Jackie Long took care of what money we had. vVe were represented very well in the Student Coun- cil by Sally Schultz and Donald Dreitzler. MVC appreciated very much the articles in the Bzzckhom about us which were written by Betsy Hunt and Larry Phoenix. Our Cheerleaders, Sharon Forthman, Betty Ar- nold, and Jo Anne Hushower led us while we cheered for our Muscle-men in basketball. Those participatingon the team were: Larry Phoenix, jim Letcher, Jim Conrad, Gerald Miller, Dale Jack Phillippi, Robert Grundhofcr, Harry Kelly, Victor Mull, Dar- rell Schmaltz, Jerry Mitchell. Top Row: Bill Harroff, Wendell House, Bob Harroff, Raymond Hen- nen, Jack Kaufman. Albert Lakin, Gerald Miller, Larry Phoenix, Tom Kenton, Sam Sehetchen. Not ln Picture: Kay Batchelor, Doris Dokey, Lee Fisher, Jim Nelson, Wayne Nichols, James Sarver, James Meek. Dellinger, Lee Fisher, Richard Coonfield, Xlfayne Nichols, Harry Mitchell, and Donald Dreitzler. The chorus line for the Music Review was chosen from the eighth grade. It was composed of Jackie Long, Monti Sue Wfiggins, Joy Florey, Joy Holston, Norma Dokey, Betty Remington, Sharon Forth- man and .Io Ann Hushower. The girls did a very good job. VVe had three Junior High parties in the gym where we had games and square dancing. lN7e wish to thank our advisors, Miss Hargis and Mr. Decker for their Hne job in guiding us. Al- together our year was very successful and we are looking forward to more successful years to come. Betsy Hunt e irst Class ums THE SEVENTH GRADERS During the school year we had a class meeting once every two months. The class ofhcers were: President-Ann Faulkner, Vice-President-.Ioan Ro- land, Secretary - ,Ioan Sekan, Treasurer M Dorcas Mayer. At our meetings we had reports from the Secretary, the Treasurer and the Student Council members. The Student Council members were Sonia Spaulding and Larry Harbaugh. Our seventh grade also had a basketball team that played other schools alter school hours. The cheerleaders were Mary Ann Shogren and Patsy Coleman. We had class reporters for each ol the three sec- tions. They wrote up the seventh grade news which was put in the Buclfh0m . The reporters were: Section l-Fred Hankerson, Section 2--lane VVil- liams, Section 3-Lorraine Sigle. The girls of the seventh had a home ec. club. Bottom Row: Hilary Moore, Jeannine Collingrs, Sonia Spaulding, Shirley Spaulding. Mable Singleton, Dora Walters, Marlene Thomas, Pcarla Baker, Salena Webster, Barbara Poole, Frenella Ward. Second Row: Richard Remimzton, Joan Roland, Sandra Raven, Shirley Rollf, Joan Sekan, Dorcas Mayer, Mary Ann Shogren, Patsy Coleman, Sandra Zimmerman, Jane Wilson, Nancy Skinner, Glenda Smith, Mr. Burkett. Half of the girls had a club the iirst sernesterg the other girls had their club second semester. The first semester club had a Christmas party and the second semester club had a Valentine party. The club also had officers. The first semester ofiicers were: President-Mary Ann Shogren, Vice Presi- dent - Sandra Zimmerman, Secretary - Lorraine Sigle, Seargent of Arms - Sandra Raven, and the second semester officers were: President-Patsy Cole- man, Vice President-lXlarlene Thomas, Secretary- Aleannine Collings, Seargent of Arms-Sonia Spauld- mg. At the end of the year the seventh grade had a party and had a wonderful time. l'Ve would like to say Thank you to Mr. Bailey, our advisors, Mrs. Fisk and Mr. Burkett, and all the seventh grade teachers, for a wonderful year. Sonia Spaulding Third Row: Marlin Eddy, Larry Lohraif, Glenn Carlson, William Gnodtke, Steve Pendley, Jimmy Clemans, Lyman Thomas, Eddie Mills, Doyle Goble, George Mills, Ralph Knight. Top Row: Leroy Dokey. Bernard Topash, Jerry Slocum, Eugene Smith, Louis Mullen, Jack Skinner, Tom Holston, James Phillippi, Buddy Biexrs, Dale Miller, William Poole, Leroy Britter. e irst Class urns THE SEVENTH GRADERS Bottom Row: Janet Morgcnthau, Bettie Brown, Ann Faulkner, Joan Doss, Jill DeWitt, Janet Davidson, Naomi Deeds, Mary Ann Keyes, Beverly Boyle, Kay Bolster, Betty Bonham, Eileen Batchelor, Patsy Mitchell. Second Row: Avonelle Pearson, Charlotte Noe, Shirley Schutze, Lor- raine Sigle, Terry Leazenby, Ann Lathrope, Donna Cole, Lou Dean Hyepock, Connie Hillman, Mary Hansen, Carol Gamble, Deloria Davis, Mrs. Fisk. Third Row: Fred Philipp, Dennis Brado, Andrew Wade, Chester Pelley, Harlan Blood, Benny Kirtley, Ronny Ruff, Edward Virgil, Delos Schrimsher, Bob Holmes, John Beatty, Donald Balthazor, Bob Biggs. Top Row: Buddy Heiermann, Lee Frame, Elmer Altergott, Norman Decker, Dick Smith, Kenneth Kelly, Jack DL-Witt, Joseph Sears, Charles Ditto, Larry Harbough, Larry Hutchison, Dewey Bicard, Sylvester Dixon. Pe 5 Q E f 3 n- R Q ,X vs 1 5 f 5 i 5 a 1 ! S 5 f A f X E 9 s I?fli1'l g'ES4i41.iAsh33 ,335 iii E Www Q . NP' ' '- 17 .X ', V' , 5 Xfi?i'E'5 5 5923 15-Alf, viifiw 658 04 TI-, The Train's Couriers Pines smrr Seated. First Row: Betty Womack, Marilyn Hewitt. Second Row: Norma Ravish, Barbara Chilson, Jack Bittinger, Jo Anne Russell, Kathryn Fagras, Dorene Weaver, Dolores Hines. Standing: Ralph Mitchell, Jack Runyan, Gene Scameheorn, Connie Converse, Many Van Antwerp, Allene Ferris, Barbara Zelmer, Dora Lee Kohn. Mrs, Snyder, Kathleen Hubbard. Not in picture: Lee Roti, Jim Renbarger. This year the Pines staff consisted completely oi' amateursg so, under the supervision of Mrs. Snyder, we rolled up our sleeves just a little bit higher and dug into the work just a little bit harder than the Pines staff in former years. The theme 'AA Little Train Coming from the Land of Knowledge to the High School was sug- gested by Dora Lee Kohn. At the beginning of the year, to promote sales, the staff presented an assembly to the student body. This included a skit depicting the reading of the last will and testament of P. Plushbottom, a commercial trio singing a song about our annual, a chorus of dancing girls and boys, while the trio sang, and an Annual-test showing the differences between our superior annual and one which was published by another school. The stall wishes to thank Dean-Hicks, printers and engravers of Grand Rapids, Michigan, George Smith, our chief protographer, and Mr. Bailey for the help all gave. The stall also wishes to thank the members of the .junior class, Connie Converse, Ralph Mitchell, and Graydon Hanlin who gave such able assistance to the 1951 Pines staff. EDITORS-INVCHIEF. .. .... Dora Lee Kohn, -lim Renbarger CLASS EDITOR .... .... N Io Anne Russell CLUB EDITOR ...... ......... L ee Roti SPORTS EDITOR ..... ..... A lack Bittinger FACULTY EDITOR ..... . . .Barbara Zellner SPECIALTY EDITORS ......... Marilyn Hewitt, Betty XfVomack ART EDITOR ................. Dorene YN7eave1' BUSINESS MANAGERS ..,.. Kathleen Hubbard, Dolores Hines HEAD TYPIST ................ Barbara Chilson STAFF MEMBERS. .Norma Ravish, Jack Runyan, Mary Van Antwerp, Kathryn Fagras, Allene Ferris, Gene Scameheorn Dorene Wfeaver The Newsmen BUCKHORN smrr Back Row: Clarenee Young. Catherine Crawford, Barbara Chilson, Kathleen Hubbard, Nancy Dokey, Miss Hargis, Jack Bittinger, Bill Hunt, Dorene Weaver, Charlene Nehring, Jane Samson, Graydon Hanlin, Marilyn Hewitt, Jean Borland. Second Row: Nancy Fisher, Ruth Derflingcr, Nancy Lauver, Sara Marrs, Kathryn Fagras, Jessie Geary, Vivian Huston Dolores Hin She'la M r M r' M K el , es, 1 ars, axon c e. Seated: Dora Lee Kohn, Janis Fenn, Joanne Proud, Betty Womack, Maynard Ewert. Not in picture: Lee Roti. The 1950-51 Buckhorn Staff is as follows: EDITOR IN CHIEF .............. Nancy Dokcy ASSOCIATE EDITORS: NEWS ................ ........ L ee Roti FEATURES ......... ....,... B ill Hunt CLASS AND CLUB .... .... B arbara Chilson SPORTS ...................... -lack Bittinger CIRCULATION .......... Kathleen Hubbard WRITERS ..... Maynard Ewert, Janis Fenn, Dora Lee Kohn, Joanne Proud, Betty Womack. ARTISTS ...... Jean Borland, Graydon Hanlin, Marilyn Hewitt, Sheila Marrs. TYPISTS-Lucille Backus, Kathryn Fagras, Jessie Geary, Dolores Hines, Vivian Huston, Marian McKee1, Charlene Nehring, Jane Samson, Dorene Weaver. PRINTERS-Catherine Crawford, Ruth Derflin- ger, Nancy Fisher, Frankie Lowery, Sara Marrs. With the 1950-51 season, our school paper en- tered its seventh year of publication. Under the guidance of our faculty advisor, Miss Hargis, the Buckhorn stall published an issue every other week of the year, with special editions at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter. A subscription-selling campaign was held at the beginning of the first and second semesters to determine a bi-monthly paper distribution list. On January 26, the staff sponsored a dance after the South Haven game. A net profit of 354.00 was made. This money helped to pay for the paper and materials used in publishing our school paper. The Student Council and the Buckhorn funds are combined and all bills are paid from this fund. This year the Buckhorn was entered in the Columbia Scholastic Press Association Contest, in New York City which is sponsored by Columbia University. A copy of each issue of the paper was sent into the contest to be judged. The papers were judged on the basis of the best planned paper and the size of the school. As yet, the result of this important Press Contest is unknown. Janis Fenn The Literary Critics VELMARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY The Velmarian Literary Society is under the advisorship of Mrs. Margaret Snyder, head of the English department at Buchanan High School. The ollicers of the year are: President, Dora Lee Kohn, Vice-President, Marilyn Hewitt, Secretary- Treasurer, Kathleen Hubbardg Reporter, .lim Hen- son, Literary Critic, Betty Womackg and Librarian, jo Anne Russell. Our business meetings are held on the last Friday of each month. The purpose of this society is to further literary appreciation. This has been done in many ways. Wfe have added to our library a number of selec- tions from the Book of the Month Club. During the year we attended several stage plays, one of which was Death of a Salesman . A literary con- test, open to grades seven through twelve, was held in February. The results will be announced at Honor Convocation and awards presented. The Velma E. Dunbar Plaque will be awarded to the Senior high school boy or girl, at that time, whose literary work excelled. The name ol' the student will be placed on the plaque with the names ol the winners of previous years, and the plaque will be displayed in the lower halls. This award is in re- membrance of a teacher who did much to further literary interests during her teaching career. The activities of the Vel. Lit. were not all con- fined to literary interest. At Christmas a basket of food was presented to a needy family. A candy sale was held on Valentines Day, and later in the year a dance was held to raise funds for the treasury. These and all the activities throughout the year have made the year a most successful one. Kathleen Hubbard Jim Henson, Jack Bittinger, Bob Orpurt, Maynard Ewert. Bob Beaver, Gloria Sehmaltz, Jo Anne Russell, Kathleen Hubbard, Dora Lee Kohn, Marilyn Hewitt, Mrs. Snyder, Betty Womack. The organization which presented the student body with entertaining assemblies and reverent chapel services throughout the school year is known to everone as the Student Council. VVith jack Runyan-President, Patt Quinn-Vice Presi- dent, Imogene Renbarger-Secretary, and Nancy Lauver-Treasurer, the council had a very success- lul year. The other l'heads were made up ol two representatives lrom each class ol the junior and senior high school, the editor of the school paper, and,'as ol this year, the president ol the Youth Council. At the first meeting ol the Cooperative Associa- tion ol' the Southwestern Michigan Student Councils held in Niles, our own Jack Runyan and Imogene Renbarger were elected president and secretary ol' the organization, Four other C.A.S.M.S.C. meetings Standing: Ralph Anderson, Luman Granger, Jack Detgen, Richard Beistle, Ann Faulkner, Charles Drietzler, Mr. Bailey. Seated: Janis Sexton, Geraldine Hubbard, Jack R Sonia Spaulding, Mary Ann Haag, Sally Schultz. Not in picture: Jim Renbarger. The Government ffieials srunsm couNcn. were held during the year. The local Student Council sold Christmas seals, the proceeds ol which were given to the Tubercu- losis Association. Together with the Youth Council, the Student Council sponsored the annual May Queen Dance, held April 27, to raise money lor the assemblies and activities they sponsor during the year. Under the fine direction ol Mr. Robin- son, the council also prepared a Niles exchange program. The council has selected three very interesting, as well as educational, paid assemblies for 1951-52. The programs selected for this year included the Dutton Trio, Marimba artists, Otto Schact, soloist and lecturer, and Colonel Davies, a British lecturer, who spoke on Our Democratic NVay ol Lile. Nancy Dokey Schultz, Jerry Pierce, Nancy Dokey, Don Smith, Corbin Spangler, Landon Womack, Larry Harbaugh, Donald unyan, Patt Quinn, Nancy Lauver, Imogene Renbarger, A 1 The Foreign Diplomats Mucnos AMIGOS Ralph Mitchell, Catherine Crawford, Jean Borland, Jack Schultz, Patt Quinn, Mrs. Weaver, Bill Hunt, Nancy Dokey, Jeannine Fairman, Rita Rotzien, Bessie Luster, Thelma Paddock. Toward the Hrst of the year, the Muchos Amigos, our Spanish Club made up of entirely of Juniors, elected Ralph Michell, as El Presidente , Rita Rotzien, El Vice-Presidente , and El Secretario- Tersarero, Patt Quinn. WVe decided to have our meetings the second Weclnestlay of every month. Throughout the year we quizzed ourselves on the short articles in our text books to further our Knowledge of the Spanish people and their way of living. VVe sponsored a dance which was a great success. This year we did not present the annual Spanish program as the class was too small. Our meetings were also handled by a special program committee which was appointed by the El Presidente at the beginning of the school year. The meeting consisted of a business meeting fol- lowed by various games, stories, and entertainment presented by the committee. The second half of the meeting, while being entertaining, was quite educational since the games were of Spanish origin. Mrs. Weaver also told us many interesting facts about the Spanish people from her experiences and travel in Mexico. Movies were shown to us on life in Spanish towns, the garb of the people, and their customs. Muchos Amigos means many friends. As our name indicates, our club membership consists of twelve congenial members who have enjoyed their Spanish Club very much and are looking forward to Spanish ll next year. Mrs. Weaver, our advisor, with her patience and wit has made this year a happy and successful one. Bill Hunt The Foreign Diplomats uselo ozcuvm First Row: Lestra Hanlin, Barbara Arnold, Beverly Burrus, Janet Beck. S d R 1 K H b J Re J Riot ' I o e e Renbar er Janice Stubbs econ ow aye ue ner, Oyce ese, o zlen, m g n g , . Third Row: Mrs. Weaver, Harold Forburger, Richard Beistle, Dan Smith, Joanne Forthman, Donna. Vite. Not In Picture: Jo Anne Merrifield. This is the fifteenth year of the Legio Decima our Latin Club, composed of only second year stu- dents in Latin. The name Legio Decima means the Tenth Legion which was a favorite legion of Julius Caesar when he was in conquest of Gaul, and the only legion made up of outstanding Romans on whom he could depend. Wie elected Harold Forburger, Consul, janet Beck, Pro Consul, Janice Stubbs, Scribe, and Joanne Forthman, Reporter, for our various activities. At Christmas time we contributed to a Christmas basket which was given to a needy family. Our club also sponsored a dance after a home game. In Mardi we all entered the National Latin Exam- ination which comes every year. The students com- pete with other students all over the United States for honors. In May we made our annual visit to Notre Dame campus and the cathedral, and our guide was Brother Boniface. Other activities include a Latin Club meeting every month with Mrs. Weaver, our advisor, presid- ing over the business meeting, and a committee of two people presenting entertainment of Latin origin. Awards of sterling silver keys are made to the three outstanding members of the class. Our special project for the year was the rental of The Last Days of Pompeii , a movie based on the book of the same name. On March 9, we won first place and the trophy at the State Federation of Junior Classical Leagues at Lansing, Michigan for presenting the best skit along classical lines. Joanne Forthman he Farm. aborers FUTURE FARMERS or AMERICA The Future Farmers of America is a national organization for boys taking vocational agriculture in high school. The membership ol' this organiza- tion in Michigan alone is 8,000. There are thirty- hve members in the Buchanan High School chapter. Since the beginning ol the school year we have had over l-l major activities plus our regular meetings. During the noon hour we sponsor a recreational program in the Agriculture Room, consisting ol pingpong, checkers, and cards. XfVe have three bas- ketball teams which engage in intramural competi- tion. Every year the chapter has an apple judging team that travels to Grand Rapids lor the State Apple judging Contest. This year the team mem- bers were Marion Stoner, Rav Nelson, and Bill Koenigshof. The team placed first in the state, with Marion Stoner placing third in the state for in- dividual judging. At the county judging contest this year, which was held at Berrien Springs, we rated first in apples, second in potatoes, and fourth in grain. Another activity was the Agriculture Fair held October lf!-14 in the Youth Council building. The F.F.A. has planted much ol the shrubbery on Memorial Field in exchange for the privilege of selling refreshments at the football games. Those responsible lor the year's program are: President- Nolan Spaulding, Vice President-Jim Henson, Treasurer-lNflarion Stoner, Secretary-Bob Cline, Reporter-jim Hall, Sponsor-Mr. May. jim Hall Standing: Jack Clements, George Virgil, John Canfield, Jack Hamilton, John Lockey, Leon Clifton, Ray Nelson, Bill Koenigshof, John Schmidt, Bob Marsh, Harold Gaul, Harold Christner, Gene Rose, Lester Sebasty, Bob Yazell, Bill Bowling. Seated around table: Tom Mitchell, George Vincent, David Best, Ed Speckine, Jim Hall, Bob Cline, Jim Henson, Nolan Spaulding, Marion Stoner, Mr. May, Jim Batchelor, John Florey, Ramon Sexton. Not In Picture: Dick Marsh, Bob Samson, John Wrigglesworth. The Trade School of Buchanan High School is open to all boys from the Sophomore to the Senior year. The Trade School course is composed of three hours daily from l2:30 to 3:30. Three hours a week are spent on related subjects such as mathe- matics, blueprint reading, and shop theory. Films are shown on various subjects which include the use ol cutting tools and precision gauges, and types and hardness of metals. The other twelve hours a week are spent in laying out a job, setting it up on a machine, and making it into a Hnished product. The students in Trade School take field trips around and out ol town to various companies. Once every two years they visit the Museum ol Science and Industry in Chicago. When one has completed two years of Trade The Train Mechanics MACHINE sl-loP School he may apply for a job, such as an appren- ticeship at the Clark Equipment Company, or as a machine operator at Hubbard Tool and Gage or the Buchanan Steel Corporation. Several boys have already applied lor and re- ceived apprenticeships at the Clark Equipment and other companies. They are now working under the Co-op Training Program which is also directed by our instructor, Mr. Runkewich. This year's class consists ol' fourteen boys inter- ested in definite trades. Trade School helps to de- velop these trades and prepare the boys for appren- ticeships. During his apprenticeship the boy attends class one night a week at school to further his knowl- edge ol the job in which he is interested. john Rothfuchs First Row: Mr. Runkewich, Gene Shepherd, Bill Batchelor, Jack Reams, Orris Luster, Stanley Swank, Charles Spangler, Lawrence Marsh. Second Row: Fred Altergott, Dun Smith, Tom Siekman, John Rothfuchs, Harlan Rough, Jack Runyan. Don Clark. e ook Shop Employees LIBRARY CLUB Standing: Joan Kane, Marilyn Yazell, Joyce Ecklebargvr, Queen Hankcrson, Suzanne Mullen, Jeri Spalding, Dorene Weaver, Charlene Nehring, Josephine Kuhi, Miss Clark, Marie Sebasty, Barbara Chilson. Seated at table: Lois Wile, Anna Ditto, Pat Clifford, Lois Henson, Joan Lewis, Jeannine Fairman, Frances Bliss. Seated at desk: Rolanda Brado, Marian Baker. Not In Picture: Nancy Bristol, Judy Adolph, Dorothy Mitchell, Kay Peacock, Elaine Thompson, Dolores Tucker The Library Club is another one of the service clubs in school. YVhen a student is in doubt about where to find a book or what book to report on, the librarians are always ready to help him. We have had an enjoyable and eventful year un- der the supervision of our new librarian, Miss Clark. The Library Club presented a Book Fair Novem- ber 6-lO to commemmorate Book Week. The Grade Faculty was asked to look over the large display and order books for their classroom libraries. The High School Faculty chose books for classroom work and also made recommendations for the l-Iigh School library. These included a large variety ol' fiction and non-fiction books of interest to the stu- dents. A Christmas party was held during noon hour to exchange gifts. A dance was sponsored in February. The library force, twenty-six in number, worked very hard to prepare three hundred new books for circulation, and to draw up a new constitution stating the rules and purpose of the club. Our officers for the year have been Barbara Chil- son - President, Jeri Spaulding, - Vice President, Joan Lewis-Secretary, Dorene Weaver - Treasurer, and Lois Henson-Reporter. Each student receives one fourth credit per year for two hours of library work a week. A student that works his four high school years thus has one full credit toward graduation. A student that works four hours a week earns one-half credit per year, and would have two full credits toward graduation. Charlene Nehring e orters ususn ctus r l First Row: Pat Clifford, Barbara Chilson, Patsy Thompson, Pat Bromley, Allene Ferris, Donna Albrecht, Barbara Zelmer. Second Row: Mrs. WVeaver, Patt Quinn, Rita Rotzien, Jeannine Fairman, Catherine Crawford, Nancy Dokey. Third Row: Jean Borland, Mary Van Antwerp, Lois Henson, Sheila Marrs, Yvetta Bowling, Leona Clifton, Dora Dill. Fourth Row: Dorene Weaver, Dollie Mae Sebasty, Delia Canfield, Thelma Paddock, Kathryn Fagras. Fifth Row: Janice Kingery, Jane Samson, Lois Wile, Doris Harroff, Marian McKeel. Not ln Picture: Kay Peacock. Once again the Senior and junior girls have fulfilled the purpose of the Usher Club by giving their untiring services at sports activities, auditori- um activities, the Band Festival, Baccalaureate and Commencement, as Well as at city services. All girls who would like to be members of the Usher Club submit their names at the beginning of the year to Mrs. YVeaver, attend all meetings, and usher at the activities. The ofhcers are then elected by the entire club of girls. This year's membership was confined to 25 members made up of both Junior and Senior girls. The Usher Club is entirely a service club and does not receive compensation or credits toward graduation for its services. During the busy school year of 1950-51 the Usher Club was under the advisorship of Mrs. Weaver. VVe elected Barbara Zellner as our Presi- dent and Head Usher . Other officers were: Bar- bara Chilson, Vice President, Donna Albrecht, Sec- retary, Patti Clifford, Treasurer, Patsy Thompson, Reporter. The uniforms consist of maroon corduroy jackets with white braid at the collars and cuffs. They are to be worn with white skirts. Each year the club sponsors a dance to raise funds. These funds provide money for service pins to be presented to all the outstanding Senior girls in the club. This is determined by a point system ot the number of times they have ushered for the various programs and activities for the organiza- tions of the school and town. Kathryn Fagras e raveling Companions CAMERA CLUB Larry Phoenix, Harold Snider, Nancy Fisher, Dick Smith, Bob Grout, John Schmidt, Mr. Bailey DEBATE CLUB Standing: Bill Hunt, Mr. Fuldman, Milton Houghtalimr. Seated: Gordon Cease, Ralph Mitchell, James Poe, Raymond Howe. 44 The Passengers at Play JUNIOR-SENIOR Pnom The Junior-Senior Prom of 1950 took place in the Moccasin School gymnasium, Saturday the 20th of May at 9:00 p.n1. After entering through a stone and seaweed shrouded doorway, the theme H50 Fath- oms Deep struck the right note for the rest of the under-water decorations. Fish, sea-horses, and an octopus floated on the walls and curtains of the gymnasium, while seaweed and sea-plants were there on the walls to keep an eye on things. The stage, from which the smooth music of Bobby Morris's band came, was disguised by sea-spray, and on each side were large pirate treasure chests laden with gold. The lighting of redfblue gave a deep un- der-sea effect. This effect was helped along by a color-wheel suspended from the gym ceiling. Mermaids checked coats and handed out dance cards while pirates presided over the punch bowl and cookies. Ten o'clock brought the .Grand March, and as the assemblage halted from the last maneuver, a picture was snapped. At l2:00 p.n1. the 2040 dancers departed for home after an evening Hlled with laughter and fun. The people who were responsible for this suc- cessful prom were: Marilyn Hewitt, ldecoration chairmang Janis Fenn, program chairman, Jack Runyan, refreshment chairmang and the whole -Iunior class for the help in assembling the decora- tions. Also, without the untiring help of john El- bers and Martha Lyons, junior class advisors, the prom would not have been possible. Marilyn Hewitt The Dramatic Troupes JUNIOR PLAY The night of November 17, 1950 was the night chosen by the juniors for their presentation of 'The Bees and The Flowers . The two act comedy was directed by Mr. John Elbers. Assistant director and prompters were Cerrie Hubbard, Joanne Proud, and Rita Rotzien respectively. As the curtain rose, the audience found Louise Morgan QPatt Quinnj just returning from Mexico with her new husband, Tack Cooper Qerry Piercej. Unknown to her three daughters, Tess, 16, QCathy Crawfordj, Ilka, 14, Qean Borlandj, and Alix, 12, fLois Hensonj, she had divorced their newscaster father, who was idolized by his children, and had married Tack in Mexico. Scheming to get rid of Tack, Tess pretends to be in love with him, meanwhile llka makes a play for X'Vinst0n Atchinson fMilton Houghtalingj, Tess's college boyfriend. During the course of the play Ilka wrangles a date from Winston for the Sophomore prom at Columbia College. That same night Tack takes Tess out accompanied by Tom qBill Huntj and jerry QPat Kinserj, two of Tess's friends. In the meantime Alix, who likes Tack and wants him to stay, confers with Dippy Marshall Qane Rizorj, Alix's best friend, and decides on a play to keep Tack from leaving. The play ends on a happy note. Tack and Louise enjoy their wedded bliss, Tess and Vlfinston are happily reunited. Ilka has a man and two horses and Alix presides over all. Also in the cast were Pat Clifford as maid and Victor Shafer as the deliveryman. The lighting and curtains were handled by Dick Mills. Jean Borland Standing: Jerry Pierce, Patt Quinn, Victor Shafer, Mr, Elbers, Pat Clifford, Bill Hunt, Pat Kinser, J ano Rizor. Seated: Jean Borland, Milton Houghtalimz, Catherine Crawford, Lois Henson The Senior play cast very successfully presented Love Is Too Much Trouble , a farce comedy in three acts, directed by Mr. Feldman. The plot enlolds as Dr. Pillsy QBob Beaverj threatens to close the Poison Pot , the college hangout, owned by Toastey Qllane Samsonj. lloe QDon Slllilllb is in trouble lor having given his botany professor a neutralization pill belonging to Oggy QMaynard Ewertl, which put the professor to sleep. As a result Aloe is forbidden to go to the prom. Pinky Qylack Bittingerj and Aloe are in the throes ol' despair trying to hgure out who should be a victim for their experiment when the prom bandleader, Clilif Hayward Chlerry Mouldsj walks in. That is just the beginning ol' all the trouble. Mon- ica Clllarilyn Hewittj talks too much at the wrong time causing Shirley QGloria Schmaltzj and Sugar Seated, First Row: Jack Bittinfzer, Gloria Schmaltz. The Dramatic Troupes simon PLAY Lou QDolores Hinesj to be furious. Toastie's cus- tomers drop like flies when they accidently get some ol' Oggie's pills. Dean Ross Q0 Anne Russellj faints and Dr. Pillsy expells everyone. Only when Mrs. Bates QBarbara Chilsonj praises the school and offers a financial donation does Dr. Pillsy relent. The world again turns right side up lor everyone. Joe is in a tailspin - over Monicag Sugar Lou is buzzing around Oggyg and Pinky sees Connie QDora Lee Kohnj in a new light. Ebb QBarbara Zelmerj and her sister Flo fDonna Albrechtj add laughter to the dialogue. Lee Roti acted as business manager while Kath- leen Hubbard was in charge of stage props. Fred Altergott was a very capable stage manager with Mary Van Antwerp as his assistant. Mary Van Antwerp Second Row: Barbara Zvlmcr, Donna Albrecht, Marilyn Hewitt, Barbara Chilson. Standing: Jane Samson, Mr. Feldman, Ju Anno Russell, Bob Beaver, Don Smith, Dora Lee Kohn, Dolores Hines, Jerry Mouls, Maynard Ewert. 1 raveling GLEE CLUB l v l l First Row: Jeri Spaulding, Barbara Arnold, Sheila Marrs, Thelma Paddock, Annette Boyer, Joanne Forthman, Lois Henson, Marilyn Hewitt, Patt Quinn, Jo Rotzien, Lestra Hanlin, Yvetta Bowling, Barbara Best, Allene Ferris, Ruth Derflinger, Sara Marrs, Imogene Renbarger. Second Row: Mary Van Antwerp, Dora Dill, Judy Adolph, Beverly Morelli, Donna Albrecht, Barbara Zelmer, Jessie Geary, Kathleen Hubbard, Jo Anne Russell, Marietta VandenBosch, Catherine Craw- ford, Betty Womack, Janet Beck, Dorene Weaver, Jeannine Fairman, Barbara Chilson, Beverly Burrus. Third Row: Dora Lee Kohn, Marion Baker, Kay Koenigzshof, Shirley King, Joan Lewis, Beverly Lemke, Lois Wile, Vivian Huston, Janis Fenn, June Zelmer, Jean Borland, Pat Clifford, Rita Rotzien, Joanne Proud, Geraldine Hubbard, Lilliam Strefiing, Joyce Reese, Kathryn Fagras. Fourth Row: George Vincent, Dale Schragz, Richard Virgil, Joseph Rancatorc, Donna Vite, George Manspeaker, Corbin Detgen, May- nard Ewert, Bob Pattengale, Gene Lolmaugh. Fifth Row: Gordon Smith, Jerry Pierce, Connie Converse, Nolan Spaulding, Jack Bittingcr, Bob Beaver, Don Smith, Jerry Moulds, Jim Henson. Last fall the Fifty-six members of the band were kept very busy marching before and during the half of all home football games. lfVe traveled to other towns during the lootball season to present clever stunts for the fans. Buchanan played host for the Annual Festival of the Southwestern Michi- gan Band and Orchestra Association which was held at Memorial Field. Our snappy band was honored with a superior rating. Alter marching season, we changed from the snappy cadence of the drums to the lovely melodies ol the concert season and the annual review. The stage setting ol' the review was a romantic South Pacific isle where balmy breezed swayed the palm trees while native music and dancing girls formed the entertainment. The music of South Pacific , a current Broadway musical hit, provided 48 ORCHESTRA l 5 l 1 1 ,4 Entertainers BAND First Row: Patt Quinn, Janet Beck, Thelma Paddock, Beverly emke, Jeanne Proud. econd Row: Gerrie Hubbard, Yvetta Bowling, Rito Rotzien, Jane IZOI' Standing: Jo Rotzien, Barbara Arnold, Marlene Kean, Catherine Crawford. First Row: Geraldine Hubbard, Catherine Crawford, Nancy Bristol, Judy Adolph, Leis Wile, Jeannine Fairman, Patt Quinn, Marlene Thomas, Mary Ann Keyes, Dora Lee Kohn, Jo Anne Russell. Second Row: Joan Lewis, Dick Smith, Peggy Kramer, Joyce Mol'- ganthaw, Beverly Boyle, Patsy Coleman, Beverly Burrus, Jane Rizor, Bonnie Poorman, Carol Gamble, Sally Seameheorn, Patt Ritter, Beverly Lemke, Janis Fenn, Kathleen Hubbard. Third Row: Janet Beck, Annette Boyer, Bob Pattengale, Betty Arnold, Mae Oxender, Harry Kelly, Jack DeWitt, Leon Ruff, Jo Riotzien, Lillian Streiiing, Barbara Arnold, Connie Converse, Dewey Bickard, Janet Lenox, Barbara Burrus, Tom Kent, Van Young. Standing: Betty Womack, Don Boyer, Marlene Kean, Vivian Huston, Glen Carlson, Thelma Paddock, Nellie Anstiss, Jean Borland, Marion Baker, Rolanda Brado, Sharon Forthman, Joy Flor-ey, Mr. Robin- son, Yvetta Bowling, Marilyn Hewitt. Not ln Picture: Joanne Proud. the background. The band played the South Paci- fic Overture . Several selections from this show were sung by the glee club. The girls' quartette, composed of Patt Quinn, Marilyn Hewitt, Gerrie Hubbard, and Catherine Crawford, soloists, Lois Henson and Connie Converse, and the dancing chorus ol' hula girls were highlights of the program. The band also played Rhapsody in Blue and two jazz numbers, complete with sound effects. The last stirring number was the Battle Hymn of the Republic by band and glee club. The glee club participated in the annual festival at St. Joseph joining with a chorus of seven hun- dred voices from the high school glee clubs of Ber- rien County. The glee club also combined with the orchestra to make the stirring marches played at Baccalaureate and Commencement memorable. The band, glee club and, and orchestra profited greatly and fully enjoyed the year under the able direction of Ralph R. Robinson, head of the high school music department. Patt Quinn 1 L...-Q, 1.4 ,,,:,,4 .ws-4 '-an-Jmmxuunnnr -Qwm: min 'L ' . 4 1 nn, :gum fn m f , f---1 -H' -- Hn ' 1 -11w.4unu,a, Train Schedule for 195 0-51 SEPTEMBER 8-Back to school! Everyone happy? 1 l-The first day of the real stuff 12-Class meetings-who's who? 14-Berrien County Fair Queen representative chosen 15-Honorable Bucks hit New Buffalo for first foot- ball victory 26-0 First pep meeting of the year 22-Annual Staff elects officers Game at Kalamazoo 30-0 25-Breathe deep-hold it-yes, it's Tuberculosis tests 26-First Chapel service of the year 29-Bucks play South Haven at home 18-7 OCTOBER 2-Senior class chooses announcements 4-Student Council Asembly-Col. Davis 9-Wfhat did your T.B. patch test prove? 10-1 l-Smile pretty! Yes, Senior pictures 13-Bucks smash into Bangor 56-7 14-Debate Club visits Ann Arbor 17-District Marching Band Festival 20-Bucks travel to Niles and are defeated 20-7 End of first marking period -Snake dance and bonfire -Bucks hit Dowagiac 26-27 Teachers' Institute. No School! 29-30-31-Seniors measure for cap and gown 24 25 NOVEMBER 3-St. joe takes Buchanan 19-0 there 4-Annual Sales close 17- The Birds And The Bees -successful junior lay ' 18-grab your man-it's the Sadie Hawkins Dance -Thanksgiving Chapel-vacation starts at 3:15 -School 22 27 DECEMBER l-First basketball game of season-State High up- sets Bucks 30-22 Assembly by representative of the Leader Dog League End of second marking period 4-5-Hearing tests 6-Four bards entertain us 8-Buchanan travels to South Haven and is de- feated 30-48 juniors receive class rings 10-Seniors exchange pictures 15-Dowagiac hits Bucks 38-18 Senior cards are here! 19-Bucks taken by St. Joe 39-64 21-Glee Club gives Christmas program-Vacation starts 29--Iuniors sponsor Holiday Hop JAN UARY 2-It's a new year in old B. H. S. 5-Three Rivers-xtakes Bucks 87-41 8-Dutton Trio gives excellent performance 9-Bucks go to Berrien Springs and take defeat 74-45 -An educational movie on the atom bomb ,fi-Vikings take us 74-38 17 -18-Why all the frowns? Semester tests! 19-Bucks take State High 39-36. Victory! -Second semester starts -Report cards! 22 24 26-Bucks defeated by South Haven 41-31 FEBRUARY 2-Berrien Springs here! and another loss-61-50 7-American Legion Amateur Show 9-Bucks go to Three Rivers-55-38 Inspiring assembly featuring Otto Schacht 13-St. Joe surprises Bucks-71-30 14-Vel. Lit. candy sale 23-Niles upsets Bucks again-63-24 MARCH 2-End ol' fourth marking period 6-Latin Club attends convention at East Lansing Tournament at St. Joe 15-Band Program Lion's Club Minstrel Show 16-Band goes to Kalamazoo to District Concert Band Contest Seniors sponsor dance and candy sale Library Club has candy sale 21-Glee Club performs for Farm Bureau 22-Easter vacation starts 26-Vacation ends 29-All Sports Banquet APRIL 6-Vel. Lit. dance -Marking period ends -The stars of the Senior class present Love is Too Much Trouble. 25-County Vocal Festival at St. Joe 27-We crown our school beauty at the May Queen Dance 13 20 MAY 4-Style Show - Big 7 track meet -Honor Convocation 12 14 17-Athletic awards Senior exams start 19-The big social event of the year-junior-Senior Prom 21-Senior exams end! Hurray! 22-25-Senior Cruise 27-Baccalaureate 28-29-Final exams for underclassmen 31-Commencement-Vle march to a new life to the strains of Pomp and Circumstancef' JUNE 1-Close of school Betty Womack Successful Run Is Awarded As graduation grows near, there are many activi- ties and events to fill the students' lives, but the most-awaited event, outside of graduation, is Horx Convocation. On this day honors and awards given out and received. The pride that fills each recipient's being is not pride of the honor be- stowed, but more of the established goal that each has reached. To continue one of the oldest traditions of Bu- chanan High School, the Velmarian Literary Society sponsored a literary contest in the Fields of essay, short story, and poetry. The awards were arranged into the following groups: Seventh and eight grades: Short story First ..................... Sharon Forthman Honorable Mention ............ Sally Schultz Ninth and tenth grades: Short story First .,................... Joanne Forthman Honorable Mention . . . .... Richard Beistle Essay-First ......... . . .Joanne Merrifield Honorable Mention . . . .... Joanne Forthman Poetry-First ......... . . . .Corbin Detgen Honorable Mention ........ ..... D an Smith Eleventh and twelfth grades: Short story First .............. . ....... Dora Lee Kohn Honorable Mention ........ Milton Converse Essay-First .......... .... M ilton Converse Honorable Mention ..... Milton Houghtaling Poetry-First ......... ........ S heila Marrs Honorable Mention .... .... IX 'Iarilyn Hewitt The Velma E. Dunbar Award went to Sheila Marrs, who, according to the judges showed the most creative ability in her work in the upper four grades. She was presented with a loving cup for her own possession. The Latin awards were presented by Mrs. Weaver. These awards are based on the following qualities displayed by the pupils: Language skill, completion of work, and co-operation within the class. The winner of first place was Lestra Hanlin, second place planet Beck, third place Richard Beistle. The Daughters of the American Revolution present an award each year to a Senior girl who is considered outstanding as to patriotism, depend- ability, leadership, and scholarship. A history award is also given by them to a Senior student excelling in the subject of U. S. history. These were both presented ,to Dora Lee Kohn by Mr. Elbers. The Bausch Lomb Science Award was presented by Marilyn Hewitt to Lee Roti for scientific achieve- ments in physics and chemistry. The Buckhorn awards for excellent work as Edi- tor-in-Chief and news Editor were presented by Miss Hargis to Nancy Dokey and Lee Roti, respectively. The following were sent to Wfolverine Boys State: Gordon Cease, Milton Converse, Phillip Pennell, Dick Swem, and Ralph Mitchell, alternate. Each year, the Castle's Civic Ability Award is presented to the student of the highest rank in citizenship, scholarship, dependability, improve- ment, and extra curricular activities. The recipient of this award was Kathleen Hubbard. Western Michigan College and Michigan State College awarded scholarships to Dora Lee Kohn and Gerald Moulds, respectively. Mr. Robinson presented band pins to seniors who gave outstanding service to the band during their senior year. The following received pins: Kathleen Hubbard, Janis Fenn, JoAnne Russell, and Dora Lee Kohn. The G.A.A. award, given to the senior who con- tributed inost to the G.A.A., was presented to Frankie Lowery Shirley. The presentation was made by .lane Rizor, president of the organization. Delia Canfield was selected to go to Wfolverine Girls State by the American Legion Auxiliary. -lo- anne Proud is the alternate. The American Legion Citizenship Award for honesty, capability, dependability, leadership, and civic pride for eighth grade students was presented to Lee Fisher and Sharon Forthman. The honored library award, given to the out- standing senior who contributed the most service to the Library Club as assistant librarian in the past year was given to Dorene Weaver. After participating in one debate, a member of the Debate Club is eligible for a certificate given by a state-wide organization. This year, certificates were presented by Mr. Feldman to Gordon Cease, Bill Hunt, Milton Houghtaling, Raymond Howe, and Ralph Mitchell. The Optimists presented the American Govern- ment Award to Dora Lee Kohn for scholarship, leadership, and service. A year's subscription to the Readers Digest was given to this year's Valedictorian, Dora Lee Kohn. The Senior students who attained an average of B or better during :heir four years of High School received scholarship medals. These students were: Valedictorian, Dora Lee Kohn, Salutatorians, Lee Roti and Charlene Nehringg Honor Students, Bar- bara Chilson, Kathryn Fagras, Janis Fenn, Marilyn Hewitt, Vivian Huston, Donald Mitchell, Gerald Moulds, Frankie Lowery Shirley, Dorene Weaver, Betty Womack. Marilyn Hewitt g w 3 as an 32 ,V E :Vi 52 52 wb: EE iii M ii sg wi ,R 32 gas 53 32 sae 41 5 ,, A K 55 32 FX? ,S 'S gt 55 as 9 ZZ M in ig 55 1 gi 'IV is ml 3 5 ii se 5 FZ 'f 7 E :Vi W? .1 . X . w1i?f.FfQ4-ifEZ'ff Wi I-,X iidsiflgiifi. ii 3ElZ?fQWW?K'5Q33.WQi+S.s?f33RiL5Q'QQirNiii'?14ETZ12SK JS- f .F , , :gi 6 iii? A .i W K ,Zi - :M NYM X Y f . .Gi '5f5, fi ff H' 6 ' X 3, af 5' in Q' M WYE 09 V Q55 ' ,J DM ,, JOHNNY JERRY NX W 1 Nm kg 5 BZSKEUEWHX 56-7 BW A ..', P ij? 6 DAVE BUWKETT GENE TUBES I' HAFQLAN W E MA R10 l fx? My KX, YN x QQ my XX SSX xx P' X 09fgf,z3f LZ 300' Z Wg 5715 ig 52W???fPf f ' Q JOHN 'X NNN , Nb, b Ydfgkw Siwfifwx X QQRSQSB LU W N QR i W SIMP Y A BATCH JACK M7 , mm, MS, Qxkwxwx ' W3mY X, , , YHA sig, O Q- in HAHOLDQ ,W if DIGQER X M 3 , . M M .libl 5 L Qs X,,,f UA CK X M ffffv 5 'IWJQQQ 35, VINCE ,.- 'NQ in QW? 552' W x Qf J ZA Q X it 5 Qfw Contenders for the Apple Bowl FOOTBALL First Row: Gene Scameheorn, Jim Renbarger, Don Mitchell, Bill Mottl, Luman Granger, Don Smith- Co-Capt., Jack Runyan-Co- Capt., Richard Virgil, Marion Stoner, Jerry Moulds, Fred Altertzott, Second Row: Frosh Coach-John Flynn, Bob Rotzien, John Hausman, John Rothfuchs, Phil Pennell, George Vincent, Richard Beistle, Jerry Pierce, Glib Mattson, Bill Batchelor, Vic Shafer, Manager! The Buchanan Bucks, holding a record of three consecutive championship titles, a feat which no other team in the history of the Big Seven has accomplished, looked forward to the third straight defense of their crown with grim restlessness and a realization that the l950 grid race would be a tough one. The Bucks opened the curtain on the new season at New Bulfalo, where they dealt the Bisons a 26-0 whitewash in a non-conference battle. The Maroon and VVhite gridmen continued on the glory road as they encountered the State High Cubs for the season's first Big Seven engagement, returning home with an impressive 33-0 victory tucked under their belts. The Millermen played roles of hosts as they returned to their home stamping grounds to greet the South Haven Rams. The Rams display- ing a heavy, experienced line and using a single wing looked as if they were going to walk off with the contest, but the Bucks came from behind to whip the stubborn South Haven eleven I8-7. The victory was the second registered by the Bucks in conference play and put them in the thick of the race. The Three Rivers XfVildcats invaded Mem- orial Field the following week and knocked The Bucks from the league lead in a thrilling I9-12 knock-down, drag-out battle. The Bucks were pre- Tony Rosetto. Third Row: David Best, Jim Burkett, Dick Swem, Jack Schultz, Gordon Smith, Harlan Rough, John Lockey, Harold Pendley, Dale Sehrag, Line coach- -William Burkett, Reserve eoachfDwight Hull, Head Coach-Les Miller. pared for the next game as they played host to the Bangor Vikings. The Bucktowners displayed their scoring punch as they smothered the invaders 56-7. Next the Buck huskies traveled to neighbor- ing Niles where they met the top ranking Vikings. The Nilesites were resting on top of the conference standings, and up to this time they were unscored upon, but the Bucks quickly threw a scare into the Viking rooters as they took an early 7-0 lead. How- ever, The Buchananites' attack faltered, and the lead was short-lived as they proceeded to drop their second decision of the year 20-7. Dowagiac came to town to close the football season on Mem- orial Field in the Buck's final home game. The always-tough-Chieftains lived up to their tradition by playing their best game against the Bucks. The Chief's took a 6-0 lead in the first quarter and held on to it impresisvely through the first half. But the Buchanan eleven began to roll after the intermis- sion as they hit pay dirt for a 27-6 victory. The Bucks then traveled to St. joseph to meet the Bears in the final game of the grid season. After twenty- eight straight contests the Buchanan club was hn- ally whitewashedg this trick was turned by the Bears as they sent the Bucks home on the short end of a l9-0 score. Jack Bittinger S -ifr- The Candidates for Zlladison Square Garden BASKETBALL First Row: Gordon Cease, Gordon Smith, Jack Bittinger, Harlan Rough, Capt., Phil Pennell, Richard Beistlc, Jim Burkett. Second Row: Les Miller, Coach, Lowell Gamble, Bill Mottl, Harold Pendley, Gib Mattson, Lee Fisher, Mgr. VVhen the i950-5l basketball season rolled around, Coach Lester Miller found himself with only two returning lettermen and a host of young candidates. After a few days the squad was cut and the boys prepared for the long stretch that was ahead of them. Soon the opening game arrived. The Bucks had to open the cage season at State High where the young, inexperiencd Buchanan club succumbed to a 30-22 score. The following week the Bucks continued on the road to South Haven where they met the Rams and were again forced to accept de- feat 47-30. The Dowagiac Chieftains invaded the local court a week later and dealt our boys their third set back in the way of a 38-18 score. Before the Christmas holiday the Maroon and YVhite cagers ventured to St. joseph where the Bears hand- ed them a 56-37 licking. Following the vacation period the Bucks played host to a highly rated Three Rivers club. Although the Bucks lost 55-38 they played their best game of the season and gave the VVildcats quite a run for their money. Next the Buchanan club donned their traveling garb and engaged the Class C school of Berrien Springs in a non-conference contest. The Bucks were sent home on the short end of a 74-45 score. The following week the Buck cagers visited our neighbor, Niles, and were belted to the tune of 74-38, thereby ab- sorbing the seventh consecutive defeat and ending the First round of conference play. The State High Cubs from Kalamazoo invaded the locals home grounds to start the second half of league play, and found to their dismay that although the Bucks were on the bottom of the heap in conference standings they still had plenty of hghting spirit. VVhen the final echo had died away the Bucks had tucked a victory under their belts. The South Haven Rams played the visitors' role in the Bucks' next tilt, and a thrilling battle resulted, but the Bucks fell in the waning moments, giving the Rams a 4l-3l decision. The Buck- towners then proceeded to Dowagiac and the Chiefs treated them like long lost cousins sending them home on the tail end of a 73-44 score. Berrien Springs then engaged the Bucks in a non-conference battle on the latters home court. The Buchanan club hit their highest total of the season, but the red hot Shamrocks pounded the nets just a little harder to gain a 61-50 decision. The drowning Bucks then journeyed to Three Rivers where they absorbed the worst drubbing of the cage season - 87-41. Next the Maroon and White returned home to meet St. Joseph, and were forced to yield to the Bears 7l-30. The Millermen played host to the Vikings from Niles in the conference final, and were trounced to the tune of 63-24. When the final tournament rolled around, the Bucks drew the always tough St. joe five, and were soundly routed. Jack Bittinger F Mig Q, 1 ,. v 1 I 2 5 2 1 L QA? if :Q as K 1 3 1 f'g-w---- qw--W-Wg ... 2 9 .., , , .,. 9 2 , . X R , FLnw' 5 'fi 5 4f1sa'ncmafr Afzaf f V if! X A g fi, B BV it 5 m 'aawefpw y, ff ff? S V 1 , :ZE W . lA--A : . . 5 ., f 5 'AQ .W .P g 302040 C'oAcff ,R 06216016 A E :msc S .1 : VS '9' VW .,,. ' fs mvpw 11g3?'fQMi4'4 t,Q,gQ' M 4 7-U'5 7'a0 Am-,g 001140-Bzczf' my 4 f Q Q L ,QS . . W A V 1 ggi W X I I V x ,5 . Q, . iirkx , 1, 1 ,iii i x V- V K - II, q .5 .. : nb.. 5:5 Q I 3 K, f I Qlv: . S 4 NG H ' vv., . K -I ? ET! - fe Qzg TQ : ' 5 f Q A L , In - ,aw:?ff6f faupf' J J 'Qfkcfv 4' Bad weather brought an abrupt close to the first season of intramural football at Buchanan High. The Little Sparks', captained by Howard Quick, were crowned champs ol the six team league. Run- nerup honors were captured by Tony Rosetto's all-senior team, which compiled a record of four victories and one loss. The Seniors' intramural basketball team com- pleted the intramural cage season undefeated, to Between the Walls INTRAMURAI. svonrs claim top honors. The Seniors, with captain Harold Luhrsen at the helm, breezed through their hoop campaign with almost no opposition. The one-day inter-class track meet, held last spring, resulted in a mild upset, as the Juniors edged out the Seniors in a heated battle for the crown. jack Bittinger Amazons of B.H. . GIRLS' ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First Row: Beverly Shaffer, Delia Canfield, Catherine Crawford, Marie Scbasty, Lois Wile. Nancy Lozicki, Jane Rizor, Kathleen Hubbard, Barbara Chilson, Joan Lewis, Janice Kingery, Helen Backus, Baibara Hutchinson, Sara Marrs, Shelby Woods. Second Row: Anita Nelson, Gerrie Hubbard, Nancy Dokey, Yvetta Bowling, Rolanda Brarlo, Pat Bruno, Patt Quinn, Rita Rotzien, Joyce Ecklebarger, Donna Vite, Dana Cowen, Gladys Hawkes, Bar- bara Burrus, Shirley Nelson. Third Row: Lillian Strefiing, Beverly Burrus, Barbara Arnold, Vivian Huston, Nancy Fisher, Frankie Lowery, Dolores Hines, The Girls' Athletic Association, under the super- vision and with the companionship of Mrs. Kings- bury and the oflicers: President-,lane Rizor, Vice President-Kathleen Hubbard, Secretary-Rita Rot- zien, Treasurer-Barbara Chilson, Parlimentarian- Patt Quinn, and Reporter - Nancy Lozicki, en- joyed a very successful and happy year at B.H.S. One outside activity a month was participated in besides the regular softball, speedball, volleyball, and basketball tournaments. Some of the activities engaged in were swimming, hiking, roller skating, tobogganing, overnights, and a basketball playday. The money which was received from the football and basketball concessions was used to buy frames Jeannine Fairman, Jean Borland, Marion Baker, Gladys Rauch, Lorraine Young, Sandy Hanlin, Sue Markham. Fourth Row: Willie Bateman, Joan Kane, Janice Borst, Delores Miller, Anna Ditto, Josephine Kuhl, Beverly Canfield, Marilyn Shafer, Janice Stubbs, Jean Warner, Nellie Anstiss, Joyce Reese. Fifth Row: Mrs. Kingsbury, Queenie Hankerson, Mary Ann Haag, Nancy Lauver, Ruth Derflingcr, Beverly Morelli, Doris Hennen, Ruth Pinkerton, Suzanne Mullen, Jeri Spaulding, Marilyn Ravish, Shirley Norden, Mazy Van Antwerp, Shirley King. for the Senior pictures in the lower halls. A point system is used for the G.A.A. members who participate in the activities. A G.A.A. pin is earned by acquiring 400 points, 800 points earns a G.A.A. ring, 1200 points a G.A.A, bracelet, 1600 points a G.A.A. pendant and sterling silver chain. Each year a small loving cup is awarded to the outstanding Senior member of G.A.A. The cup is awarded on the basis of sportsmanship, under- standing, and cooperation. A large cup is kept in the trophy case with the name of each girl who has received this award. Nancy Lozicki The Campaign Managers CHEERLEADERS B R J A I' hman. Calol Shreve, Dorothy S William Bowling, Mr. Elbcrh AMAZONS AT PLAY 63 he Fugitives From Tam 'Shanter GOLF TRACK First Row: Ralph Mitchell, Stanley Swank, Jim Renbarger, Victor Shafer. Second Row: John Rothfuchs, George Virgil, Jack Schultz, Connie Converse, Graydon Hanlin M1 Decker April l7 . Bucliamm 9 Three Rivers.3 April 20 ..... Buclianzm 315. .Three Rivers.8W April 24-25 Buclizmzm .Dowugiac .... SW April 28 ...... Buclizman. Bw. .SL joseph . . BW May -l . . . .Burlianzur .5 . .SL joseph. . , I0 May 5 . . Buclizmzm 5W. .Dowagiae .... GK, May 8 ....... Bilcliaiizni 7 Niles ........ 5 May 10 ...... Buclizuizm. .7lA,. .Niles ........ -iw Conference Meet at St. Joseph-Fourth Place Regional Meet at Buttle Creek-Fourth Place First Row: John Hausman, Gib Mattson, Bob Davis, Bob Gamble, Jim Merrified, Graydon Heim, Tony Rosetto, Dick Mills. Jerry Pierce. Second Row: Coach Miller, Doyle Verizon, Marion Stoner, Howard Quick, Harlan Rough, Lawrence Marsh. Jack Runyan, Bill Koenigshof. 64 The Minor Leaguers BASEBALL First Row: Mr. Heezen, Bob Orpurt, Phil Pennell, Ken Ehlert, Don Smith, Truman Schrag, Jerry Shafer. Second Row: Bill Hess, Jim Topash, George Vincent, Jerry Moulds, Dick Lauver, Richard Virgil, Lce Fisher, Mgr. The baseball team ol' 1950 showed great promise with eleven lettermen returning to the team. The season started with the Bucks facing the mighty St. -Ioe Bears on the B.H.S. diamond on April 14. The Bucks, defense was hampered by live errors, which resulted in a 6-l score in favor of St. Joe. The next game was with the well seasoned State High Cubs. The Bucks used hve pitchers only to be plagued by eleven errors. The Bucks took a sad 24-6 defeat. The South Haven Rams then came visiting the Bucks' lair. Behind the pitching ol Bill Hess and George Vincent, the Bucks hnished on the short end ol a 2-l score. The Bucks then traveled to Three Rivers. The might of the Buck squad showed itself in a 4-l victory. The now highly hopeful Buck squad next met the old rival, Niles, on the Bucks' diamond. The Niles Vikings showed power all through the game. The Bucks took a very sad 20-l defeat. The Dowa- giac Chiefs were the next opponents of the Buck squad. The game was postponed because of rain, and it never was played. The Bucks, even though making a poor showing in l950, have great hopes lor the future baseball teams ol Buchanan High. Robert Orpurt e Sportsmelfs Council f-B CLUB l Rosetto, Don Smith, Jack Schultz, Fred Alterprott, Dale Wilcox, First Row: .lack Runyan, Luman Granger, Richard Virgil, Tony Penm-ll. Third Row: Jim Burkctt, Graydun Hanlin JLIIQ Moulds Harlin Lynn Watson. Rough. Bob Rotzicn, John Rnthfuchh Bob Orpuit Second Row: Coach Miller, John Hausman, Dick Mills, Jerry Picrcc, Connie Converse, Gib Mattson, George Virgil, Dick Swem, Phil OFFICERS Prcsidcnt ,,,. ,,,, . ,... . Vive-President ., Sccretary . ...,.. . 'Treasurer , , ALL SPORTS BANQUET Fourth Row: Gordon Smith. Ruhfud Belstle Harold Pendlsy Lux runes Marsh, Don Carbon, Dale Schrag Dave But ,,Dun Smith , Tony Rusetto ,,,Jack Schultz Richard Virgil 66 r w 371618 . 1 ' LJ dk -X P, N- 471 I . 44 a - H ol , 2 L' 7 'L' f-. I 4 l 1 xi QE 1 9 K' 9 ' ' 'X' ' ' ff - 'i fe' U ' 1, ' Ne In ,. ', ,fx ,J ,1. fl' ' ' jx-- LT-X X In ' WV, ' xqx it-, ,f , in n' :T L J - ,, 'Sf L 1 Y J' D 'ff f 1 3 S X4 if , 'Q x,- -, , 1.,,,,4 , fl. N' QQ ,XX 5 'ji ' X- 9 KF'-, , Q N 's Y , . 4 - ' . -v 1 F! if is ' hx 1' t K3 1 Ty .v is N 8 X , h 1 N Q tt: . JY gg Q ' ' - f' .' - N 'Y vu xr Q I I A - A X , jj ly C V V, 1 ' - 1 ,I ' , ev X l' X! 5 ns A f Z Q I Q L. 'fi' . I ku' lf f ' N . gl x 47 'F ' ' 'Q S A , I '- 'L , 'ff' x , ' G-gg 1 . K 1 1 1 ' ...,.4, 1-- M if , r Interested Spectators Agnes Beauty Shop Allen Hardware American Legion Andy's Barber Shop Banke Plumbing 8: Heating Dr. R. O. Barnes G. H. Batchelor Batchelor's Electric Appliances Dr. H. M. Beistle Betty's Gift Shoppe Bowers Electric Service Dr. G. W. Brown Buchanan Co-op Buchanan Gas Ofhce Buchanan Grill Buchanan Iron Sc Metal Dealers Buchanan Recreation Parlor Buchanan Steel Products Buchanan Wlelding EQ Machine Bud's Service Station F. S. Carbon Castle's Jewelry Chickie's Clark Equipment Co. Coast to Coast Stores Dr. M. Converse Cramer's Market B. R. Desenberg B. R. Densenberg X: Brother H. Dongville Electro-Voice Inc. Dr. AI. C. Elliott Evans Co. Fagras R Sons Dr. K. L. Gamble Gamble Store Gnodtke Drug Co. Hattenbach Coal lk Ice Hayden-Habicht Inc. High Grade Oil Co. Hi-Lites Hotel Buchanan Houseworth 84 Mathie Hubbard Tool Sc Gage Irvine Electric Service -Ierue's Service Station Kean's Barber Shop Koenigshof Dry Goods Store Lenox Grocery Local 468 Clyde Marble Planning 8c job Shop . Marz Sweet Shop Mayhew Grocery Miller Lumber Co. Moderne Beauty Salon Mollberg Sc Sons Nelson Transfer Orpurt Sc Sons Poorman's Grocery Poorman's Recreation Poplar's Service Station Princess Ice Cream Parlor Quality Bakery Sam Rakowski Red Bud Inn Rossow Coal Co. Roti Roti Shoe Store john F. Russell I St. joseph Valley Creamery Sausman Cleaners Schmaltz Grocery Schram Insurance Agency Sexton's Furniture 8c Appliances john Shanahan Roscoe Snyder Sprague's Sales QQ Service Stelter's Grocery Stibb's Five Sc Dime Dr. J. C. Strayer Thanning Sales 8: Service Union State Bank V. F. W. Club Vergon Service Station Veteran's Grill Watson's jewelry Store Mfilson Dairy IfVisner's Corner Drug Store The Seniors of 1951 wish to thank our Interested Spectators for making this conducted tour possible.