Buchanan High School - Pines Yearbook (Buchanan, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1955 volume:

Bmofmm WM I1 - I E. 5 I I r', I! II I .I I I I I I I I I I I I 3 3 we f 955 ined BUCHANAN, MICHIGAN I ! Published By THE SENIOR CLASS OF BUCHANAN HIC-H SCHOOL -f wi WWI S I S A I wwfmwmjw SLMJ 2 This is BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL. Here, seven hundred of us students have just completed another year of our edu- cation. We have been well prepared to face the years which will follow, what- ever they may bring. All of us are proud of our school and the wide curriculum which it offers. We are also proud that each student has had an equal oppor- tunity to participate in our school's large variety of classes and activities which develop well-rounded personalities. 3 ln our school, we are wel trained in the academic field We may easily continue ou education at an institution o higher learning when we leavi B, H. S. We each have an opportunity for practical training. The girls may learn to cook, sew, and manage a household. The boys may learn to operate various ma- chines and thus they may step directly into an industrial vocation from high school. E 55 'I - W 0-hwy 4 Our athletic department, enhanced by up- to-date facilities and expert guidance, has done a great deal toward developing physical skill and sportsmanship in each ot us. tif YQ We may study whichever of the fine arts our talents may indicate. Many a future career has been shaped by the discov- ery and development of such talents here in Buchanan High School. Our social development is not slighted. We have many opportunities throughout the school year to meet together and share our moments of laughter and enjoyment. Our regular chapel programs provide us with a few quiet moments each month in which we can be thankful for all the privileges we enjoy in our free school system. Those of us who are interested in drama have an opportunity to take part in several productions during our few years of high school, All of these things combine to make up our life at BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL. 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS Administration and Faculty Pages 7-16 Seniors Pages I 7-34 Classes Pages 35-54 Organizations Pages 55-84 Sports Pages 85-I O7 ' -'12 ....., Es Q, ' X ',f f Mg'f5H,g,?Qff3bff'? WWF? f fw gigw ?M1'9 fs?-wifi' iw :,,' f Y xi e4 2 Q, y X 4: qkngxgvgzg 3356 ,m2a'?9H.f9ig A ,Sax :SM J-ff' X J ,M xkw ,c 3- ye M is-3. 5 , gi, 5, Y' M 'fax iii W M X f ks, A N n M g Q3 I is 1' W 5, K if , '53, X5 32222 A, saw ,4 W 4,33 5 fx? fx N, X , . Vx Q, M WK .vig 4132 5 1, xkfgfw -W 'wiv Q 1 A w Lisjiw W F 5 b 4 fm x ADMINISTRATION Board of Education-Standing Cleft to rightl: I-larold Thornas, Director, Pierre Bailey, Phil Sexton, Director Seated llett to rightlz William C. Strayer, Treasurer, Harold C. Stark, Phil I-Ianlin, President, Mrs, Ted Lyon, Secretary. 'tw lb Superintendent ot Schools, Harold C. Stark, Secretaries, Bar- Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Pierre Bailey, Secre bara Strauss and Dorothy Hawks tary, Mrs. I-lombaker 8 FACULTY 'Til i , Thomas B. Kingsbury if B.A., Western Michigan Col- lege 7th and 8th grade Social Studies 7th grade Class Adviser, Dir- ector Audio-Visual Edu' canon Adult Education Director 'Y' Esther Brassington B.A., Emmanuel Missionary College Typing, Commercial Law, Bookkeeping, Junior Busi' ness Counselor John W. Elbers B.A,, Hope College U. S. History, Government, Sociology 00009 Director of Junior Class Play, Junior Class Adviser Gladys M. Harris B.S., Western Michigan Col- lege High School Homemaking Classes l, Il, III Style Show, Freshman Class Assistant Adviser Lawrence Decker M.A., University ot Michigan Chemistry, Physics, 8th grade Science Golf Adviser 8th Grade Mary Ella Powell M,A., Northwestern Univer- shy English, Remedial Reading 9 FACU LTY Ray Miller BS, Western Michigan Col- lege Shop, Drafting Freshman Adviser Frank Heezen B.A., Yanktan College General Math, lst and 2nd year Algebra, Plane Geo- metry, Trigonometry lOth grade Class Adviser, Baseball Coach Margaret Snyder M.A., University of Michigan High School English PINES Staff, Vel-Lit, Assist- ant Adviser Senior Class Leah Ray Weaver M.A., Western Michigan Col- lege Latin, Spanish, Social Studies L-egio Decima, M u c h o s Amigos, Sophomore Class Adviser William J. Burkett B.A., C e n t r a l Michigan Teachers' College Social Studies, English Assistant Coach ot Basket- ball, Freshman Football Coach William A. Runkewich B.S., Western Michigan Col- lege Machine Shop, Trade School, Apprentices, Coordination Adult Evening Classes in ln- dustrial Education l0 A'-it M 'QM if mmf' N0 Bt FACULTY Betty L. Clark B.A., Macalester College Librarian, English ll Library Club Ellis May B.S., Michigan State Univer- sity Agriculture, Biology F.F.A., Adult Farmer Classes, Young Fa rmer Classes Ruth Engstrom MA., University ot Michigan Shorthand, Typewriting, Of- fice Practice Usher Club Sponsor, Assist- ant Coordinator James Hoffren M.M., Eastman School ot Music Varsity Band, Junior Band, 7th grade Social Studies Edward A. Kangcs M.Ed., Oklahoma University 7th and 8th grade Arithmetic Junior High Basketball Coach, Assistant Baseball Coach Emmy Lou McGraw B.A., West Liberty 7th and 8th grade English ll FACULTY Earl Rizor B.S., Western Michigan Col- lege Junior High Math, World History Senior Adviser Alice M. Dunn B.A., Saint Scholastica Freshman English, Sophomore English, Speech Director of Senior Class Play Yolanda Mahan B.A., Albion Gym, Hygiene G.A.A., Cheerleader Adviser, Assistant Adviser of Junior Class Raymond B. Steffen B.A., Michigan State Univer- sity 7th and 8th grade Hygiene, 8th grade Gym, 8th grade First Aid, Bth grade l-list. B Club Sponsor, Athletic Dire ector, Assistant Football Coach, Varsity Basketball Coach, Junior High Track Coach Ralph R. Robinson B.S., Western Michigan Col- lege Music Mary Jane Anderson M.A., Oberlin College Art 12 V192 FACULTY Richard Cavanough B.S., Western Michigan Col- lege Shop Reserve Football Coach, 8th Grade Basketball Coach, Assistant Track Coach Lois Horgis B.E., Southern Illinois Univer- sity 9th grade English, 7th grade English, Literature Adviser of Buckhorn, Assist- ant Adviser of 8th grade Louise M. Storm B.S., Purdue University Home Economics, 7th grade Literature 7th grade Adviser Stanley Strornswold M.A., University of Minne- sota Family Living, Biology Guidance, Testing Bill Billings B.S., University of Michigan Physical Education, Science V a r si ty Football Coach, Track Coach Lucille Tlbbles B.M.E., Northwestern Univer- sity Vocal Music, High School Mixed Chorus I3 Mr. Richard J. Dougherty, Principal of Buchanan High School, and Maxine Wood, his secretary, Besides work- ing with members of the faculty, Mr. Dougherty p ro- vides many stu- dents with an op- portunity to gain experience in of- fice work, These student helpers spend their study hall periods work- ing in the various offices and in the book store. Y CUSTODIANS Roin or shine, sleet or snow, we olwoys see Mrs. Dodge on duty in front of the school building help- ing the smoller children cross the street. When our school hours end, the hours of the cus- todions begin. They work relentlessly to help keep our school the sote, neot, cleon ploce it should be. 16 Top row ll. to r.J: Wilbur McCoslin, Jerry Slocum, Ed Mitchell, Eldon Proud. Bottom row. l-lorvey Colernon, Elmo Gobbeort, lrmo Bow ermon, Jerry Coultos. hw ..... .. QW 9- I Q ' 'S Vw ' iw' x w mfK,q 4 A A .. ,.,. Q i:,:,.,,' X92 :elf 12 wif F5 Y' K5 IU gg, -X2 Y ,W ,ficf,zs,Ef1, u From high scihocpi, we SEFNHQRS move to 0 new phmse in our lives, each 'ro his chosen career. Our Schoml has dome its 4 W part fo remdy Cach of us for The hex? impsrtonf step, whatever it may be. A Q 8? NT A ix Y 35 ma sl Z 1 S A hffggw i h My :wal Vmlzg f i E I ,K ,2 'If - ,. M ,. ., W , f 2 3? .f f Q ' ' . . ,,,, 3 '- - ' 2 . S A 2,1 ' lf Q., EEF: ' ,E ' fi V V :.: E5 A5 gi 3 5 if RZ! E , AAIA: A16 it Inf Vvvzz g vii 2 1 ...Ag .,.,:: :Lily is yi ,E 1 1--- 1':', 52' j'Q --:- i -1 Q iii 13 2 ...AQ- :::: We :-- W -v1.'M ::' a www A2 hhiihih zzz . .zzv wi??W'f2Q..Mm 1.-.-,:. V :.1A v-' A. .... -,111 f OW V --:::A H 'hmm A gmggf h ' 313, K' will Avizzi Barbara Ann Anderson Rachel Marie Bilotti Honor Student Kathleen M. Batchelor Sandra Gay Bischoff Joe J. Benak James Erwin Blake M. James Lilton Bobbitt Pauline Louise Burns Honor Student Joanne Phyllis Brewer Dee Ann Calbetzor Honor Student 1 Howard I-ee B'i'1eY James Lee Conrad Merle Richard Coonfield Betty Jo Davis Peggy C. Cramer Dale L. Dellinger Honur Student Salutatorian Samuel Roland Craw James Duis L. Adolph Lee Fisher JoAnn Marie Goodrich Sandra Sue Flenar Albert J. Green Lynette Ann Giver Robert O. Groat R0bel'f J0l1I'I Gl'Undl'I0f6I' Yygnne Joann Jegswein Robert Hall Earl Eugene Judy Dean LeRoy Harroff Merl Dean Judy Jean Ellen Kane James M. Letcher William John Karpinski Shelby Jean Marrs Harry Edwards Kelly Doris Marie Marsh Noreene Louise Mitchell Wayne A. Nichols Victor Lee Mull Patricia Delores Noe Janet Eileen Nelson Charlene Ann Pears Honor Student Jack L. Phillippi Bonnie Jean Poorman Honor Student Larry L. Phoenix Teola Jehn Posley Donna Lee Poole Freida Gwynn Price Honor Student Richard J. Rosenthal Joy Holston Sexton Honor Student Lee R, Rgfzien Christain Charles Schau Janis Elaine Sexton Darrell A. Schmaltz Valedictorian Mary Ellyn Schmidt Jeanne Rita Snyder Sally Ann Schultz Hazel M. Stokes Honor Student Herman G. Smith Rita Kaye Stubbs Honor Student i 5 l Robert Eugene Tucker David Owen Walters Vivian Ann Wagner Monti Sue Wiggins IN MEMORIAM Thomas Charles King John Leslie Chilson 11937-19453 H937-39453 SENIORS Anderson, Barbara A. Annual Staff G. A. A. Senior Play Usher Club Vel. Lit. Librarian Batchelor, Kathleen M. Spanish Club Benak, Joe J. B Club Class Vice-President Co-op F. F. A. Football Bilotti, Rachel M. Sr. Play, Asst. Dir. Usher Club Bischoff, Sandra G. Co-op Sr. Play Comm. Usher Club Babbitt, James L. Baseball B Club Football Sr. Play Comm. Chm. Class Advis-ers: Mrs. Snyder and Mr. Rizor Class Officers il. to r.l: Dick Rosenthal, president, Joy Sexton treasurer, Rita Stubbs, secretary, Joe Benak, yice-president SENIOR ACTIVITIES Brewer, Joanne P. Sr. Play Comm. Vel. Lit. Briney, Howard L. Ca-op Burns, Pauline L. Buckhorn Sr. Play Comm. Chm. Vel. Lit. Calbetzor, Dee Ann Annual Staff Buckhorn Class Editor Glee Club Safety Council Secretary Senior Play Spanish Club Reporter Student Council Conrad, James L. Baseball Basketball B Club Football Vel. Lit. Secretary-Treasurer Coonfield, M. Richard Annual Staff Basketball B Club Football Trade School Cramer, Peggy C. Annual Staff Buckhorn G. A. A. President Senior Play Spanish Club President Usher Club Treasurer Vel. Lit. Crow, Samuel R. Co-op Davis, Betty Jo G. A. A. Dellinger, Dale L. Baseball Basketball B Club Co-op Football Student Council Trade School Duis, James C. Trade School Fisher, A. Lee Basketball Buckhorn B Club Football Sr, Play Comm Flena r, Sandra S. G. A. A. Senior Play Giver, Lynette A. Sr. Play Comm Goodrich, Joann M Libra ry Club President Youth Council Green, Albert J. Vel. Lit. Groat, Robert 0. B Club Football Glee Club Track Crundhofer, Robert J . Sr. Play Comm. Youth Council ll.-ill, Robert F.F.A. liarrotf, Dean L. F.F.A. President Jesswein, Yvonne J. Spanish Club Usher Club Judy, Earl E. Senior Play Trade School Judy, Merl D. Annual Staff Editor-in-chief Buckhorn Circulation Mgr. Sr. Play Comm. Chm. Kane, Jean E. G.A.A. Usher Club Sr. Play Comm. Chm. Karpinski, William J. Annual Staff Baseball B Club Football Safety Council Co-chairman Student Council Kelly, Harry E. Annual Staff B Club Glee Club Vel. Lit. Letcl-ner, James M. Basketball B Club Football Safety Council Co-chairman Student Council Track Trade School 30 SENICJR ACTIVITIES Marrs, Shelby J. Annual Staff Class Reporter Glee Club Vel. Lit. Youth Council President Marsh, Doris M. Library Club Mitchell, Noreene L. Annual Staft Sr. Play Comm. Vel. Lit. Mull, Victor L. Annual Staff Co-op Glee Club Senior Play Vel. Lit. President Nelson, Janet E. Annual Staff Co-op Glee Club Senior Play Nichols, Wayne A. Basketball J Club Glee Club Senior Play Vel. Lit. Noe, Patricia D. Buckhorn Co-op Sr. Play Comm. Usher Club Pears, Charlene A. Annual Staff Head Cheerleader Senior Play Spanish Club Student Council Usher Club V-el. Lit. Phillippi, Jack L. Youth Council Vice-President Phoenix, Larry L. Basketball B Club President Co-ap Football Student Council Trade School Poole, Donna L. Co-op Sr. Play Comm. Usher Club Poorman, Bonnie J. Co-op Glee Club Safety Council Posley, T. Jean F. H. A. Library Club Secretary Usher Club Vel. Lit. Price, Freida G. Annual Staff Buckhorn Cheerleader G. A. A. Secretary Spanish Club Student Council Usher Club President Vel. Lit. Rosenthal, Richard J. Class President Co-op Senior Play Vel. Lit. Vice-President Rotzien, Lee R. B Club Treasurer Football Track Trade School Schau, Christain C. Baseball B Club Vice-President Football Glee Club Schrnaltz, Darrell A. Senior Play Schmidt, Mary E. F. H. A. G. A. A. Spanish Club Usher Club Schultz, Sally Ann Annual Staff Business Mgr. Co-op G. A. A. Glee Club Vel. Lit. Sexton, Janis E. Annual Staff Buckhorn Glee Club Accompanist Sr. Play Comm. Student Council President Vel. Lit. Literary Critic Sexton, Joy Holston Annual Staff Buckhorn Class Treasurer Co-op Sr. Play Comm. Vel. Lit. Stokes, Hazel M. F. H. A. G. A. A. Spanish Club Usher Club Stubbs, Rita K. Annual Staff Buckhorn Class Secretary Co-op G. A. A. Senior Play Usher Club Secretary Vel. Lit. Reporter Tucker, Robert E. Co-oo Sr. Play Comm. Wagner, Vivian A. F. H. A. Usher Club Walters, David 0. F. F. A. Wiggins, Monti Sue Sr. Play Comm. Vel. Lit. SENIOR ACTIVITIES Mrs. Snyder outlines the year's activities at one of our class meetings to prepare us for the tum ahead. Each Senior wants a memento of all his classmates, and name cards seem just the thing. L. to R.: Pauline B., Earl J., Joanne B., Sam C. and Howard B. The highlight of the year's activities is, of course, the Senior Cruise. Our trip takes us to the Straits and Mack- inac Island, an experience never to be forgotten. Mr. Frank, our I955 PINES photographer, poses Joy S. for Senior pictures, one of the first big activities of th-e year. The Long and Short of the Senior class are measured for caps and gowns. L. to R.: Noreene M., Albert G. and Mr. Rizor. Our big day. The members of the class of '55 receive their diplomas and step aside to make way for a new group of eager Seniors. 31 LHSS CLOUXVS MOST F62 MOST FUN FRIENDUEST BIGGEST BLUE ES 'JOST MUSICAL f'3OST UKLEY'-TO CCEED CLASS cmmss ' K : K r J J L4 X k t , EST-ALL-ROUND BEST DA NJCERS mos? UNDERSTANDING . 1 41:21 mf W HGNORS Honor Students--Standing ll. to r.l: Scully Schultz, Jonet Nelson, Jonis Sexton, Dole Dellinger, Dick Rosenthal, Dee Ann Colbetzor, Rito Stubbs Seated ll. to r.l: Peggy Cromer, Bonnie Poormon, Borboro Anderson, Poulnne Burns, Freido Price Valedicforian and D.A.R. Award Salutatorian Jonis Sexton Dole Dellinger Mwuuwmw w W? WA EA qi. QE MWA C 5 1 5 1355: YET' 'If' 5, : 5 , 33 ' N ie 5 xp 9 8 Ji A yy? , f f K swi Fi? xxzwifg Q 'isa K W x 2, N f ' be X 'Q Q In g ,X , 3 sw Wad KT Wi P ag ., 3355 ' -:--:-:: 1,551 aff fix ggi? fi 2' N fsgfggwm A E xf H ,S ws A ' A kwa. W X ,, :QQ V nf' 8 Q Qi + Z?.g'. Q 1, x. , ' mm Y Q ,. X ng X1 JUNIORS 36 Armour Ash Pearl Baker Don Balthazor Eileen Batchelor John Beatty Robert Bellaire Millie Benak Howard Bennett Dewey Bicard Tommy Birdsong Harlan Blood Beverly Boyle Dennis Brado Glenn Carlson Jim Clem-ens Patsy Coleman Jeanine Collings Janet Davidson Deloria Davis Norman Decker Naomi Deeds Jack DeWitt Jill DeWitt Chuck Ditto Sylvestor Dixon Joan Doss Jackie DuBois Marlin Eddy Lee Frame Doyle Goble Mae Honback Fred Hankierson Mary Hansen John Herman Harold Hicks Buddy Heiermann James Hill Robert Holmes Tom Holston Peggy Huff Nancy Huff Leroy Hurley Larry Hutchinson LouDean Hyepock Sally Kahn Walter Karpinski Kenny Kelly Mary Ann Keyes Charles Klute Donna Korn Paul Krosinski Sally Lathrope Terry Leazenby Maridee Loebach Larry Lohraff Norman Luhrsen JUNIORS .c '- 38 Every morning and every noon the Juniors make daily trips to their lockers and then make wild dashes to homeroom before the bell rings. The Juniors present the largest social event ot the school year, the Junior-Serv ior Prom, Beverly Boyle, gen- eral chairman, is here cone ferring with some ot her helpers on the details. Loft to right. Sally Kahn, Bever ly Boyle, Mae l-lanback, Hilary Moore, and Don Balthazor. Classroom work makes up most ot our daily lite at school. Here llower lettl shorthand students practice their lessons, to prepare for the commercial world. Low- er right: Students preparing tor college bury themselves in their academic work Pearl Baker Usher Club G.A.A. F.H.A. Library-Treas, Don Balthazar Junior Play Golf John Beatty B Club Track Football Bob Bellaire B Club Baseball Millie Benak F.H.A. Junior Play Howard Bennett Basketball Harlan Blood B Club Junior Play Football Golf Beverly Boyle G.A.A. Usher Club Class Reporter Junior Play Dennis Brado Spanish Club I Annual Staff Junior Play Jim Clemans B Club Jeanine Collings Annual Staff Junior Play Pat Coleman G.A.A. F.H.A. Junior Play Norman Decker B Club Junior Play Trade School Basketball Football Golf Jack DeWitt Football Basketball Jill DeWitt G.A.A. Usher Club Sylvester Dixon B Club Football Basketball JUNIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES Joan Doss Buckhorn G.A.A. Usher Club Junior Play Jackie DuBois F.H.A. G.A.A. Buckhorn Junior Play Marlin Eddy F.F.A. Junior Play Golf Football Lee Frame Junior Play Football Mae Hanback G.A.A, F.H.A. Usher Club Junior Play Fred Hankerson Trade School Basketball Mary Lee Hansen G.A.A. Usher Club Glee Club John Herman B Club Spanish Club l Football Basketball Track Nancy Huff Glee Club Usher Club Junior Play Peggy Hutt Co-op Leroy Hurley B Club Football Track Loudean Hypack Usher Club Buckhorn Junior Play G,A.A. Ken Kelly Band-Vice-Pres. Glee Club Mary Ann Keyes Student Council Safety Committee Buckhom-Editor-in-Chief Junior Play Band Glee Club Charles Klute Spanish Club I Donna Korn Usher Club Band Paul Krasinski F.F.A. Terry Leazenby G.A.A. F.H.A.-Treas. Glee Club Tumbling Team Maridee Laeback G.A.A. Junior Play Larry Lohratt Junior Play Football Baseball Norman Luhrsen F.F.A.-Treas. Football Eugene Lunog B Club Football Baseball Dale Miller Junior Play Hilary Moore G.A.A. Buckhom Junior Play Glee Club Band Tumbling Team Janet Morgenthau Library Club Buckhorn Usher Club Junior Play G.A.A. Class Vice-Pres. Mary Myers Library Ronald Ruff Buckhorn Frank Shearer Football Mary Ann Shagren Band Glee Club Usher Club G.A.A.-Vice-Pres. Spanish-Pres. Cheerleading Lorraine Sigle Library-Vice-Pres. G.A.A. Buckhorn Student Council Tumbling Team Nancy Skinner Usher Club Jerry Slocum F.F.A.-Vice-Pres Dick Smith B Club Football Basketball Eugene Smith Junior Play Band Glee Club Glenda Smith Usher Club Cheerleader Shirley Spaulding Spanish Club I Junior Play Sonia Spaulding Annual Staff Glee Club Bob Spencer Football Marlene Thomas Cheerleading Glee Club Paul Thompson B Club Co-op Football Track Anne Tibbles F.H.A,-Pres. Safety Council Band--Pres. Glee Club Edward Virgil F.F.A.-Reporter Junior Play Band Glee Club William Vite F. F.A.-Sec. Buckhorn Student Council Class President Andrew Wade B Club Buckhorn Football Basketball SOPHOMORES Row l: Rex Allen, Dorothy Amon, Nancy Amon, Leroy Anderson, Robert Anglin, Terry Baich, Roy Barz, Brent Batchelor, Reggie Bellaire. Row 2: Donna Bever, Romana Bicard, David Bohl, George Boire, Joe Boyer, Mary Burrus, Dale Canfield, Karen Carlson, Ronnie Casto. Row 3: Ann Coger, Robert Cole, Betty Conrad, Jim Converse, Robert Cramer, Greg Delling-er, Marjorie Ditto, Lynn Eddy, Phillip Fenn. Row l: Tom Furner, Phil Garling, Charles George, O'Neil Gibbs, Richard Gowen, Joe Hankerson, Larry Harbaugh, James Horner, Heywood Harris, Row 2: John Hawkins, Barbara Heezen, Joan Herman, Fred Hickok, Jim Hocker, Gordon Howe, Richard Hutchinson, Charles Irvine, Chryl Irvine. Row 3: Jimmy Jennings, Janet Kane, Chesterinre Karpinski, Eugene Krieger, Kathy Krueger, Connie Larson, Danny Lauver, Lanoh Lewis, James Lowry. 40 SOPHOMORES Row l: Maureen Lolmaugh, Shirley Lolmaugh, Robert Lowery, Roberta Luster, Vincent Maciejewski, Nancy Mahan, Richard Mann, JoNell Marrow, Connie Massow. Row 2: Linda Mayhew, Robert McKeel, Mildred Melton, Robert Miller, Eddie Mills, Janice Mills, Virginia Mills, Kay Mitchell, Mary Moore. Row 3: Carol Morelli, Nancy Mull, Joyce Murd-en, Doris Nelson, Betty Nolden, Deann Nordin, Geraldine Paskiet, Jerry Paul, Judy Paul. Row l: Loretta Phiscator, Joanne Pollard, Carol Poole, Richard Proud, Wilma Ravish, Sally Renbarger, Terry Rifenberg, Jackie Rizor, Jane Rose. Row 2: Jerry Rossow, David Rudnikoff, Dennis Ruff, Ann Russell, David Samson, John Scameheorn, Kenneth Schaber, Beverly Schmaltz, Joann Schmidt. Row 3: Loralee Sexton, Ben Slocum, Jerry Smedley, Warren Snow, Ginnie Soules, Charles Speckine, Denzel Stewart, Janice Thompson, Karyle Tormey. 41 SOPHOMORES Richard Vite, Mildred Wallace, Fanella Ward, Glenn Weover, Ross Wesnier, Tex Wilcox, Larry Wile, John Woodworth. Pictures not taken: Joe Grooms, Richard Gross, James Jennings. Top: History students at work, Middle: Jerry and Rex have had a long walk around Notre Dame. Lower left: Class Advisers--Mr. Heezen, Mrs. Weaver, Lower right: Class Officers ll. to r.7?Secretorv, Mildred Wallace, President, Charles Irvine, Vice-Pres ident, Richord Gowen, Treasurer, Jerry Rossow. 42 Rex Allen Latin Club Band, Orchestra Glee Club Dance Band Leroy Anderson F.F.A. Terry Baich B. Club Football Roy Barz Baseball Brent Batchelor Latin Club-President Baseball Reginald Bellaire Baseball Ramona Bicard G.A.A. Tumbling Reserve Cheerleader David Bohl Football Baseball George Boire Baseball Joe Boyer B Club Glee Club Basketball Mary Burrus Latin Club Band-Ass't Librarian Glee Club Orchestra Karen Carlson Latin Club G.A.A. Ronald Casto Trade School Basketball Baseball Ann Coger Band Orchestra Glee Club Robert Cole Football Baseball Betty Conrad G.A.A. Student Council Rep. Glee Club Band James Converse B Club Glee Club Football Golf Robert Cramer Latin Club B Club Baseball Football Basketball Greg Dellinger Safety Council Rep. Trade School Football SOPHOMORE CLASS ACTIVITIES Basketball Baseball Lynn Eddy F.F.A. Youth Council Rep. Trade School Tom Furner Latin Club Football Baseball Phillip Garling Baseball Charles George F.F.A. O'Neil Gibbs Trade School Football Basketball Baseball Richard Gowen B Club Vice-President Football Trade School Basketball Track Joe Hankerson Football Basketball Larry Harbaugh Football Jim Horner F.F.A. Baseball Heywood Harris Football Basketball Barbara Heezen Student Council-Treas. Band-Sec. Orchestra Joan Herman Spanish Club Sec.-Treas. Fred Hickok Latin Club Student Council Football Basketball Track James Hacker Football Richard Hutchinson Basketball Chryl Irvine G.A.A. Latin Club Band Orchestra Glee Club Chuck Irvine President Football Track Chesterine Karpinski G,A.A. Band Kathie Krueger G.A.A. Danny Louver Latin Club Lanah Lewis F.H.A. Orchestra Band Vincent Maciejewski Band JoNell Marrow F.H.A. G.A.A. Bob Miller Basketball F.A.A, George Mills Football Track Janice Mills Band Glee Club Virginia Mills F.H.A. G.A.A. Band Orchestra Kay Mitchell F.H.A.-Sec. Student Council-S Buckhorn Safety Council Band-Librarian Orchestra Carol Morelli F.H.A. Buckhorn Staff Band Orchestra Glee Club Mary Moore F.H.A. Orchestra Band Nancy Mull Glee Club Joyce Murden F.H.A. Orchestra Doris Nelson Glee Club Orchestra Jerry Paul Glee Club Band Basketball Judith Paul Latin Club Orchestra Glee Club Loretta Phiscator Library Club Orchestra Joanne Pollard Band Orchestra Carol Poole G.A.A. F.H.A. Dick Proud B Club BC. Football Baseball Basketball Wilma Ravish F.H.A. Orchestra Terry Rifenberg Trade School Football Jackie Rizor F.H.A. Band Dennis Ruff Trade School Ann Russell G.A.A. Beverly Schmaltz F.H.A. Band Joanne Schmidt Latin Club G.A.A. Ben Slocum Football Track Warren Snow Buckhorn Glee Club Basketball Baseball Virginia Soules Buckhorn News Editor Latin Club-Scribe G.A.A.-Treas. Glee Club Charles Speckine Football Basketball Denzel Stewart Baseball Janice Thompson F.H.A. Richard Vite F.F.A. Mildred Wallace F.H.A. Secretary Fanella Ward Library Club F.H.A. Glenn Weaver F.F.A. Ross Wesner Latin Club-Pro-Consul Library Club-Reporter Band Glee Club Orchestra Larry Wile B Club Trade School Football Basketball John Woodworth B Club Band Orchestra Glee Club Baseball 43 FRESHMEN 44 Lindo Adcox Norma Armentrout Richard Bachman Robert Bachman Leo Backus Loreen Baker Allen Baldwin Steve Bicard Bill Bowers Tom Boyer Mardeen Brew Larry Bristol Walter Britten Louie Bruno Laurel Carlson Rosalie Carson Jack Cauffman Dale Chubb Jimmie Ream Cole Derrill Coonfield Jim Dall Claude Denno Guy Dinoflo Larry Ditto Bob Dixon Lee Dixon Sandra Doss Judy Eichorn Janet Ender Joe Farrow Gene Ferrell Ronald Fernwalt Jim Fulbright Dick Gardner Edward Gearhart Frances Gower Jewel Groom Leslie Hampto Judy Hanlin Janet Hennen Jeanette Herrr Lonnie Herma Anna Holston Ronald Howe Jean Hurley JoEllen lmhoff Herbert Jesswein David Johnson Edwin Kay Barbara Kelle Tim Kelly Sharron Kindig Mary Gene Kl John Letcher Lee Lyon Bill Marrs Genevieve Marsh Katherine Marsh Elaine Massow James McCarty Bill Moore Elizabeth Moore Larry Moore Sherin Morris Madaly Myer Ronnie Nordin Michael O'Bryant Lorraine Pearison Denver Pease Judy Pinkerton Dixie Przybl inski Brent Plonky Roger Quick Charlene Raven Jodean Reinholt David Riley Harry Ritter Gen-e Rose Caryl Samson Mary Sarver Edward Scameheorn Sharon Schroder Thomas Sebasty Ruth Sherman Dale Sigle Larry Simpson Orrie Small Annette Smith Thomas Smith Harold Snyder Donna Stark Sharon Stelter Rayma Stewart Imogene Stokes Jack Strefling Rex Surch Jessie Swaim Helen Tees Barbara Thomas Jimmie Thomas Louise Thomas Lloyd Thompson Willette Thompsor Patricia Tidey Nan Trapp Mara Trapp Miriam Treat Bonnie Tucker Jay Vite Richard Wade Allen Walter Walter Word FRESHMEN 45 FRESHMEN Pictures not taken: Geraldine Schutze, Carol Townsend, Donald Webb. 46 Thelma Warren Gene Watson James White Beverly Williams Patty Wynn June Yazell Students have an opportun- ity to begin commercial train- ing in high school as Fresh- men. The course is Junior Bus- iness, taught by Miss Brassing- ton. Freshmen also learn their responsibilities to their com- munity in a course known as Civics. Lower leftz Class Advisers-Mr. Miller and Miss Harris Lower right: fstandingl President, Mike O'Bryon'rg lseotedl Secretory- Treasurer, Elizabeth Mooreg Vice-Pres ident, Sharon Stelter Richard Bochman Football Basketball Robert Bachman Football Basketball Loreen Baker G.A.A. F.H.A. Ollen Baldwin Basketball Tom Boyer Football Basketball Bas-eball Walter Britton Football Louie Bruno Football Basketball Laurel Carlson Buckhorn Staff Glee Club Rosalie Carson Buckhorn Staff Glee Club Orchestra Band Pep Band Dale Chubb Football Basketball Baseball Track Jimmie Cole F.H.A. Derrill Coonfield Student Council-Sec. GI-ee Club Basketball Jim Dall Football Basketball Claude Denno Football Basketball FRESHMAN CLASS ACTIVITIES Guy Dinoflo Band Glee Club Pep Band Larry Ditto Glee Club Band Orchestra Pep Band Football Bobby Dixon Football Basketball Lee Dixon Football Basketball Sandra Doss G.A.A. Janet Ender Glee Club Band Orchestra Jim Fulbright Freshman Manager Dick Gardner Football Basketball Frances Gowen G.A.A. Leslie Hampton Band Glee Club Judith Hanlin G.A.A. Cheerleading JoElIen Imhoff Orchestra Glee Club David Johnson Basketball Track Edwin Kay Football Basketball Tim Kelly Basketball Bill Marrs Football Basketball Katherine Marsh G,A.A. Bill Moore Basketball Elizabeth Moore Buckhorn Glee Club Band Class Sec.-Treas. Larry Moore Glee Club Basketball Madaly Myer G.A.A. Library Club Ron Nordin Football Basketball Mike 0'Bryant Student Council Class President Football Basketball Denver Pease Football Basketball Brent Plonkey Football Basketball Harry Ritter Football Basketball Gene Rose Football Basketball Caryl Ann Samson G.A.A. Mary Sarver G.A.A. Edward Scameheorn Basketball Thomas Sebasty Orchestra Dale Sigle Football Basketball Larry Simpson Football Baseball Orrie Small Football Basketball Annette Smith G.A.A. Cheerleading Harold Snyder Football Basketball Sharon Stelter Band Glee Club Orchestra Class Vice-President Rayma Stewart G.A.A. Jack Strefling Football Baseball James Thomas Glee Club Lloyd Thompson Football Basketball Track Willette Thompson F.H.A. Carol Townsend Buckhorn Staff Nan Trapp Buckhorn Glee Club Mara Trapp G.A.A. Jay Vite Baseball Allen Walter Basketball Baseball Gene Watson Track Walter Ward Football Basketball Jim White Buckhorn Staff Glee Club Football EIGHTH GRADE Row l: Barbara Allen, Larry Altergott, Mary Anderson, Ernest Backus, Marvin Backus, Steffan Baich, Catherine Baker, Mertis Baker, Carol Baldwin. Row 2: Freda Baldwin, Shirley Baldwin, Harvey Barbour, Robert Barker, Janice Barnes, Barbara Bennett, Kenneth Bever, Dorothy Bibbs, Antoinette Bilotti. Row 3: Jean Bilotti, Donald Birdsong, Gerald Blood, Sharon Briney, Linda Burns, Helen Burrows, Fred Canfield, Joyce Carter, Larry Casto. Row l: Dennis Chamberlain, Melody Clemons, Marjorie Clin-e, Michael Craw, Larry Cronin, Viola Cronin, Linda Crumley, Bonnie Deeds, William Denno. Row 2: Margaret Desenberg, Barbara Dickinson, Lynn Dillavou, Sharon Doss, Jean Downey, Muriel Eddy, Larry Ehlert, Sandra Eichorn, Louis Erwin. Row 3: Nina Erwin, Joe Farrow, Allen Fisher, Carolyn Fisher, Margaret Fisher, Judith Florey, Larry Fox, Nancy Frame, Boyd Freeze. 48 EIGHTH GRADE Row l: Jack Fulbright, Harry Fuller, Beth Furner, Ned Gardner, Jack George, Mary Gnodtke, Alfred Goble, Linda Haag, Ray Hanback Row 2: Bertha Hankerson, Willie Hankerson, Fred Harkrider, Chester Harris, Joan Hawkins, Keith Heaney, Nancy Hellwig, Eloise Hemphill, Nancy Herdt Row 3: Nancy Heyn, Dick Hickok, Jill Hombaker, Judith l-louseworth, Joe Humphreys, Arden Jackson, Jerry Jennings, Carol Johnson, Gail Jones Row l: Carolyn Kahn, June Kane, Alma Karnes, Jimmie Kelly, James Kennedy, Arnold Kent, Louise Kent, Kay Ketch, Marlene Koenigshof Row 2: Joan Kolberg, Elizabeth Krasinski, Robert Larson, Jerry Leazenby, Kay Leiter, Patsy Lind, Carol Lohraff, Clara Lolrnaugh, Janice Lolmaugh Row 3: Julia Lott, Shirley Luhrsen, Jerry Maciejewski, Kenneth Marsh, Patsy Martin, Terry Metzger, Juanita Mitchell, Dale Malloy, Andy Moore 49 EIGHTH GRADE Row l: Virginia Moore, Ronnie Morris, Kay Moses, John Myer, David Nelson, Larry Nichols, Billy Orris, Roberta Pelky, Florine Pelley Row 2: Ronnie Pfingst, Reece Price, Marilyn Quick, Norma Renbarger, James Rothtuchs, Bonita Rotzien, Steve Rudoni, Rena Ruff, Edith Sarver Row 3: Joyce Schrimsher, Ernest Scroggins, Phyllis Scroggins, Dennis Shanahan, Russell Skinner, Glen Slocum, Kenny Smedley, Harold Smith, Kathleen Smith Row l: Judy Starr, Darlene Surch, Virginia Thomas, James Thompson, Neil Travis, Dennis Vineyard, Patricia Waldo, Delores Wallace, Mamie Warren Row 2: Ludean White, Glen Wile, Kay Wile 50 EIGHTH GRADE Alert students vie for chance to answer English questions. Jerry asks Mr. Steffen about a problem in Hygiene. Mary, Spud, Jill, and David demon- strate punctuation rules in English class. Ronnie, M i k e, Pat, and Norma give demonstration in the Science class. Mr. Billings ex- plains that the ful- crum is the turning point of any lever. Sharon, Bonita, Edith, and Linda pre- -K pare light snack. On Monday the girls do the wash- ing. Class Officers: lstandingl President, Bob Barker, lseatedl Vice-President, Ma ry Cnodtke, Treasurer, Dennis Vineyard, Secre- Class Advisers: Miss Hargis and Mr, Decker tary, Harold Smith Janice Amiel Wade Amiel James Anderson Earl Armentrout Robert Backus Toby Bailey Mary Barbour Patsy Benak Zelphia Bennett Elizabeth Besinger David Bicard Phyllis Bilotti Bonnie Birdsong Robert Blood William Blood James Bowers Mary Boyce Warren Boyle Carolyn Britton Shirley Bruno Fi hard Burgoyne Ronald Capen Diane Carlson Charlene Castle Ann Marie Christie Richard Chubb Ellen Churchill Blair Clark Virginia Clark Bonnie Cooper Lorraine Davis Denis Dehring .loan Denno James Dickinson Beverly Dietz Diana Dillavou Lorean Dixon Willie Dixon Bonnie Dokey Carol DuBois Donald Fernwalt Lula Mae Floyd R chard Fox Robert Franklin Paul Gearhart Ernestine Gilmore Lynn Good Larry Grimes Joan Gross Yvette Guhl Burlin Hankila Todd Hanlin James Hansen Catherine Hankerson Linda Harrell Donald Harrington Curtiss Harris Patricia Heiney Roslynn Helms Judy Herman Robert Hilson Steve Horn Bonnie Huff Valerie Huston Marie Jackson John Jennings Sharon Johnson Loren Kay Reba Kent Eetty Ketch Gary Kley Ed Kline Fred Kline Patricia Lane Judy Liska Donna Lolmaugh Luann-e Lyon Wayne Mabry Sonja Mahan Marvie Ermadean Matlock James Matthews James McClIen Jessie Miles Cleta Mitchell Patricia Moore Lynn Morris David Mullen Fred Nelson Debra N-ewsom Sandra Nichols Wilma Nobles Wanda Noland Kathryn O'Brynt Patsy Ondresky Danny Penwell David Penwell Melba Peterson Donna Phiscator Beatrice Pinkstcn Gail Pollard Dorthea Ruff Larry Reed John Rickert Nancy Samson Georgia Sarver Vincent Schiff Ann Schirmer James Shanahan James Shaver Ronald Schultz Robert Shepard Mary Smedley SEVENTH GRADE 53 Thelma Smith Nora Snow Sunny Stephen Marsha Stokes Wallace Stubbs Elmer Suttles L, V. Thompson Larry Thompson Sharon Thompson Susan Tormey Victor Vigansky Roger Watford Edwin Waldo James Wales Sharon Walker Dorothy Wallace Paul Walter Willie May Warren Thomas Watson Delores Webber Billy Whitmier Peggy Willis Annie Wingo Denvil Wood John Young Richard Zenninger Top row ll to rl Mr Kingsbury talks to Geography students Patty gives a speech in English Bottom row ll to r7 Class Officers Treasurer Jim Anderson President Joan Dennog Vice- Mr Kingsbury and Mrs. Storm Q 5 f S 5 if 1 ,ff-' 2 -:-' Q ,-Q jx- m 'l Q C 4 Q Q 935 ' ww 4' wk Y 4- v.,.,N-.. M MM, W f'.X:,e:gfg,.Q PINES STAFF 56 Upper letti Class Section-Jeanine Collings, Junior Assistant, Mrs. Snyder, Adviser, Sonia Spaulding, Junior Assistant, Victor Mull, Dee Ann Calbetzor Upper right: Senior Section,--Sally Schultz, Noreene Mitchell, Joy Sexton, Janis Sexton 4 Organizations: Shelby Marrs, Freida Price, Charlene Pears, Rita Stubbs 4 Faculty Section: Janet Nelson, Peggy Cromer, Barbara Anderson, Mcrl Judy, Editor Lower left: Sports Secti0n7Dodge Karpinski, Junior Assistant, Bill Karpinski, Harry Kelly, Richard Coontield Lower right: Staff members at M.S.C. looking over ratings of '54 PINES and Buckhorn, Q W wXfg sw g Z af Q V5 Sm: my , :S Y STUDENT COUNCIL 58 The Student Council is headed by the four officers and Mr. Dougherty, the faculty adviser. Standing: Janis Sexton, president, Mr. Dougherty, Dodge Karpinski, vice-presi- dent Seated: Derrill Coonfieid, treasurer, Kay Mitchell, secretary Front row il. tor r.l: C. Pears, M. Keyes, P. Heiney, F. Price Row 2: D. Calbetzar, J. Denno, B. Backus, F. Hickok, C. lrvine Row 3: L. Phoenix, B. Karpinski, D, Dellinger Front row il. to r.l: B. Barker, B. Con- rad, N. Frame, D. Nelson Row 2: G. Smith, W. Vite, M. O'Bry- ant, E. Kay, S. Zimmerman, l.. Sigle, G. Dinolfo The Student Council sponsors several elections during the year in addition to dances, assemblies and monthly chapels. L. to R.: Bob Backus, Jeannine Col- lings, Jim Anderson, Jackie Rizor, Bever- ly Schmaltz. These elections include the selection of the Student Council officers for the following year, the election of varsity and reserve cheerleaders and the arrange- ments for Student Control Day. L. to R.: Edwin Kay, Betty Conrad, Janis Sexton, Kay Mitchell, Bill Karpinski The council's members repre- sent the upper six grades and are sent from the homerooms and several of the clubs and organ- izations. L. to R.: Shirley Lolmaugh, Beverly Schmaltz, Jim Anderson STUDENT COUNCIL 59 3 VELMARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY 60 The officers discuss the Vel- Lit's rapidly growing library which they obtain through the Book of the Month Club. Standing Cl. to r.l: Barbara Ander son, librarian, Rita Stubbs, reporter Dick Rosenthal, vice-president, Vic Mull, president, Jim Conrad, secre- tary-treasurer, Janis Sexton, literary critic, Many weeks went into the preparation of the members research articles, Here, Harry Kelly, Betty Remington, Joanne Brewer, Wayne Nich- ols, and Pauline Burns begir one of the many hours spent ir the library finding material or their subjects. After studying S h a k e speare's Macbeth, e a c f member is requested to make a project concerning the play Mrs. Snyder listens as Shelby Marrs explains her project tc Noreene Mitchell, Peggy Cra mer, and Jean Posley. The projects include draw- ings, paintings, maps, and newspapers. Sally S c h u I t z reads over Frieda Price's shoul- der as she and Charlene Pears discuss o newspaper. At the right, Joy Sexton points out a castle on the map to Sue Wig- gins. The annual Creative Writ- ing Contest spcnsored by the club is financed by weekly bake sales throughout the year. Vic, Peg, Shelby, cnfl Nor- eene dr-amatize The Canter- bury Tales to aive the class a better illustration of life in Chaucer's tirne. VELMARIAN LlTERARY SOCIETY slr-I Q 6l BUCKHORN 62 The editors of the Buckhorn Staff composed of Senior Higi- students receive instructions from Miss Hargis, the faculty adviser, and Mary Ann Keyes, the editor-in-chief. Seated: M. Keyes, Miss Hargis, D. Colbetzor, G. Soules. Standing: S. Kahn, D. Dellinger, M. Judy. Upon receiving in s t r u c- tions from the editors, the writ- ers begin to accumulate infor- mation. Seated: L. Carlson, J. Sexton, J. Doss, P. Cromer, S. Pendley, C. Morel- li, J. Rossow. Standing: L. Sigle, W. Nichols, K. Mitchell, H. Moore, J. White, J. Let- Cher. After the writers' jobs are done, the typists take over. Seated: F. Price, R. Stubbs, P. Noe, P. Burns, D. Remington. Standing: W. Vite, A. Wade, L. Fisher, J. DuBois. BUCKHORN Upper left: The sports editor, Dale Dellinger, checks statistics with Coach Steffen. Upper right: Peggy interviews Janis Sexton for Meet Our Sen- iors page. The printers get the papers ready for distribution. L. to R.: W. Snow, N. Trapp, B. Nol- den, S. Stelter. The artists add an amusing and interesting touch to the Buckhorn. Seated: L. Hyepock, B. Remington. Standing: E. Moore, R. Carson, J, Morganthal, J. Rose, J. H. Sexton, Lower left: Ginnie proofreads Class and Club stencil before printing. Lower right: Lee concentrates on typing news for the Buckhorn, which comes out once every three weeks. 63 SPANISH CLUB ll 64 The officers-Dee Ann Cal- betzor, Reporter, John Herman, Vice-President, Peggy Cramer, President, and Joan Herman, Secretary - Treasurer - perform their duties at the monthly meet- ings which include Spanish games, club business, and re- treshments. Much assistance is needed with the translations of the Span- ish stories. Here Mrs. Weaver, the sponsor, aids Charlene Pears, Hazel Stokes, and Freida Price with their assignment. One day a week is spent in practicing Spanish c u s t o m s. Seated ll. to r.D2 Mary Schmidt, Yvonne Jesswein, and istandingj Kay Batchelor relax and enjoy their spare time. Dennis Brado, Secretary and Treasurer, reports the proceeds of the popcorn-ball sale to Charles Klute and Bill Rice. Mrs. Weaver, the sponsor of the Spanish Club, instructs the students in answering their Pen Pal letters from many foreign countries. Seated fl. to r.l: Mrs. Weaver, Shirley Spaulding, Nancy Huff, Mary Ann Sho- gren lPresidentJ and istandingl Charles, Bill, and Dennis A committee appointed by the president is in charge of the games and refreshments ct each meeting. Here Shirley and Nancy make their plans. SPANISH CLUB I Sf. 65 LATIN CLUB 66 The Latin Club is composed of the second year Latin stu- dents. Here the daily assign- ment is written on the black- board by ll, to r.J Sylvester Dixon, Sally Renbarger, Mar- jorie Ditto, Jerry Rossow, Rex Allen, Judy Paul, Mary Beth Burrus, and Dan Lauver. Brent Batchelor lConsul7, Virginia Soules lSCFl'lJ3l, and Ross Wesner lPro-Consuli, the officers of the club, take charge of the monthly meet- ings. At these meetings the members play Latin games and have refreshments. Besides taking the National Latin Examination, the stu- dents do many translations from their Latin magazine, Auxilium Latinumf' Here, Bob Cramer, Fred Hickok, Warren Snow, Tom Furner lstandingl and Karen Carlson, Jo Ann Schmidt, Connie Mas- sow and Chryl Irvine lseatedi recite the Lord's Prayer in Latin. USHER CLUB 63 The Usher Club is the outstanding service club of the school. Miss Engstrom, the adviser, goes over plans for the coming year with Rita Stubbs lSecretaryJ, Freida Price lPresidentJ, and Peggy Cramer CTreasurerD. They render their services at the football and basketball games, chapels, plavs, and musicals. These girls are ready for duty: D. Korn, C. Pears, M. Shogren, J. DeWitt, J. Morganthau, R. Bilotti. The club consists of Junior and Senior girls. Standing: S. Kohn, J, Doss, J. Posley, B, Remington, P. Baker, L. l-lyepock. Seated: J. Kane, B. Boyle, G. Smith, P, Noe Lett: The girls must usher six times during the year to get credit. These girls wait their turn. Y. Jesswein, B. Anderson, V. Wagner, H. Stokes, M. Schmidt, D, Poole, N. Hutt Right: The Usher Club jacket is worn for most events, Here Rita and Barb struggle with their jackets while Freida looks for Char's size. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 70 The officers of the Club are elected by their fellow rnem- bers for the entire year. Standing ll. to r.l: Norman Luhrsen, Edward Virgil, Jerry Slocum, Dean Harroff, William Vite. Seated: Mr. Ellis May, adviser. Left: Dave Walters chooses the Necessity of Farm Co- operatives as his subject for the annual District P u bl ic Speaking contest. Right: Paul Krasinski prunes grapes on a nearby farm as a club project. Club members inspect soil samples of different types. Standing ll, to r.l: Paul Krasinski, Dewey Bicard, Joe Benok, Leroy An- derson. Seated: Glen Weaver, Gordon Howe, Bob Miller, Jim Jennings, Lynn Eddy. The Farm Forum members look at the award they received in the State Farm Forum contest. Seated: J. Harner, L. Eddy, W, Vite, R. Vite, W. Scameheorn Standing: E. Virgil, K. Schauber Mr. May and boys exhibit rib- bons worm in Land Judging con- test. Seated: J. Benak, B. Hall, N. Luhrsen Standing: Mr. May, E. Virgil These future farmers are ex- amining seed specimens which were accumulated on field trips. Seated: D. Walters, J. George, K. Schauber, W. Vite, D. Canfield Standing: J. l-larner, M. Eddy, W. Scameh-eorn FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA 7l GLEE CLUB Row li S. Spaulding, L. Sexton, T. Leazenby, J. Thomas, L. Hampton, G. Dinolfo, E. Moore, R. Carson. Row 2: M. Shogren, A. Russell. Row 3: S. Marrs, M. Thomas, L. Carlson, R. Wesner, R. Allen, J. Converse, N. Trapp, S. Stelter, B. Poorman, D. Calbet- zor, M. Keyes, J. Sexton. Row 4: B. Remington, J. Ender, J. lmhoff, J. Rossow, J. White, L. Ditto, N. Mull, J. Mills, B. Conrad, V. Soules, D. Nel- son, Mrs. Tibbles. Row 5: J. Paul, C. Morelli, C. Irvine, N, Huff, A. Coger, H. Moore, W, Snow, E. Smith. Row 6: S. Schultz, S. Kahn, M. Burrus, M. Klute, L. Moore, K. Kelly, J. Paul, V. Mull, l-l. Kelly, W. Nichols, B. Groot, D. Coonfield, S. Pendley, C. Shau. Practicing flower left? for final performance of Up on Old Smoky. 3? lf 2 ' X GLEE CLUB BI KW? F3 During the school year, the Clee Club has performed on many different occasions. At the monthly chapel services, the entire group, directed by Mrs, Tibbles, presents several selections. lt has also sung for community church services. This year Buchanan was host to fourteen high school glee clubs for the Berrien County Vocal Festival, The glee clubs which sang for adjudication received ratings. Buchanan received a number one rating. ln the evening the massed chorus, directed by Dr. Elwyn E. Carter, Western Michigan Col- lege, presented a vocal concert for the public. The busy schedule of the Clee Club demands many hours of hard work and practice. These many hours have brought success to the group. Shelby Marrs W' F. 'A 73 mf 7 Q' Q WT -fu , ik wif vm 5 'Vi , , r Mi Y X X .-,,. .:f,. :,. 5 Y w Aixwxgiz 1 ME A Q 'NVQ x i iiif xi I W f Q ,4-x N '-.. . RRR , I 'm ,, f if 5 'E 'SN 'mg ...ig-pf mn F' 1: I :' A X' ' 4 M .nv A !fk f?g if S X' -EQ A ff ' M i 'ELw g-Au AX gil Zuffgrfwa 1 wiv W, X We-1 K ff, A 13, ,, etvww gnaiwx A 511 ,ji :XX ' ff 5 ,jf film. ix hm 'FQ f se S 0431 Ax NIV ig: ' Eli CKY TY' 29, -N MY!! 2,3 f CI Mimi Q... SX Ngk ...ig if H, , N A 5 5, ww '4 A ' ' ' i3 Q i 'Y Y M ,ff ,H 2 3 H ' V , fy ,I .SV ,,,,,......-f-- T, 4. fm? fs 3 C fxigs X3 xii M if as If f -4 AL,E.QiYxif gIw Q A ,ww N -::.g...f V 2 ji K ff' Q-wut. M, A i Q W ' ETS?-Iifigiii-QI' f ' ' 'M X , YH' 'A if TRADE SCHOOL 76 This lathe is the largest in the shop. lt is very useful in turning diameters of all shapes and lengths. Ready to use the lathe are: F. Hankerson, L. Eddy, D. Dellinger, C. Dellinger, R. Casto. The maintenance crew does about everything around the shop. One day they may be mak- ing a rack to hold steel, and the next day they may be tearing up an old machine for some parts that can be used' on. another ma- chine. Their work does much to improve the appearance of the shop. Here, O. Gibbs and R. Coon- field are acting as the day's maintenance crew. The cylindrical grinder is one ofthe most complicated machines to set up and operate in the shop. It works to an accuracy of l.fl0,000, and is very useful in grinding tapers. Mr. Runkewich is supervising the work of T. Rifen- berg, J. Letcher, and J. Duis. The vertical mill, one of the largest machines in this shop, is very adept in milling slots and keyways to a close toler- ance of required dimensions. Lee Rotzien, Larry Phoenix The surface grinder is used to finish a piece to a great ac- curacy within the required dimension. Dennis Ruff, Earl Judy, Richard Gowen, Eugene Krieger The welding booth is one of the most interesting places in Trade School. lt requires many hours of practice in the booth in order to be able to weld ef- ficiently. Norman Decker, Connie Larson, Larry Wile TRADE SCHGOL 77 CHEERLEADERS Glenda Smith Freida Price Charlene Pears Varsity cheerleaders open football season Marlene Thomas June Yazell Judy Hamlin 79 JUNIOR PLAY Flora ..,.. Randy Buzz .....,., Mrs. Pryor Mr. Pryor Mr, Dean .... THE DIV Millie B-enak Dennis Brado Steve Pendley Sara Kahn l.ee Frame Eugene Smith Sharon ,....,..... .....,. H ilary Moore Tex Arlene Daphne ....... ,.... Mr. Dugan Kit ............ Stu ..,...... Boops ...,. Winnie ..... Bill Rice Maridee Lceback Edward Virgil Mary Keyes Bud Heiermana Pat Colemaw Joan Dosi INE FLORA Hal .......,. ..... N orman Decker Bob , ...... ., ..,... Harlan Blood Wayne ..... .... D on Balthazar Polly ....,... .... J ackie Du Bois Helena ..... ..., M ae Hanback Marvelle .... B-everly Boyle Susie ,... .. .....,.... Verrnia Karns Bella ..... Shirley Spaulding Student ....... ...... J eanine Collings Student ....,......, ,......... D onna Korn Asst. Director ,..........,. Nancy Huff Prompter .....,, Lou Dean Hyepock Stage Mgr. ..,. .,.,..,..... M arlin Eddy Director ...,... .... M r. John Elbers 80 YOU SAY IT THIS WAY BILL :.:::g::::-we x -ys 1 fe l Back row Cl. to r.l: P. Noe, B. Anderson, W. Nichols, J. Babbitt, E, Ja J Nelson Schmaltz, V. Mull, R, Stubbs, Miss Dunn Front raw ll. to r.l: S. Flenar, P. Cramer, R. Bilotti, D, Calbetzor, C. Pears N Mitchell Rosenthal Mable Crane Sylvia Lee .... Eddie Beach . Nona Pollard Grant Terry ..... Cliff Newkirk Velda Stevens J. T, Rutledge Rose Jordan ....... Marcella Bender Sam Fisk ........... Sandra King .... Prompter ....... Prompfer ,.......... Stage Manager . Assistant Director Rachel Bilotti Director ......,,..... Miss Alice Dunn om make ORCHESTRA Row l: W. Ravish, C. Morelli, T. Sebosty, C. lrvine, R. Carson, J. Paul, J. lmhott, S. Renbcirger Row 2: J. Leazenby, D. Nelson, J. Ender, M. Peterson, A. Wingo, L, Sexton, J. Barnes, J. Pollard, L. Phiscator, S. Stelter M. Burrus, D. Nelson, J. Murden Row 3: C. Kahn, M. Barbour, K. Leiter, A. Kent, L. Lyon, M. Gnodtke, J. Hawkins Row 4: Standing-A. Coger, V. Mills, K. Mitchell, J. Poul, J. Woodworth, L, Ditto, Mrf Robinson, L. Lewis Seated: R. Wesner, R. Allen, K. Wile The orchestra this year presented a program for the P.T.A. Also it played for various events, such as Junior and Senior plays, Baccalaureate, Commence- ment, and played the orchestration for the operetta, Robbie conducts a hord practice session and then ollows a short rest. 82 JUNIOR-SENIOR PROM X' Q' n A T h e l953-54 Junior-Senior Prom highlighted the social season for B u c h a n a n High. The theme, Fantasy, set the scene tor an eve- ning of out-011 the-world enjoy- ment. Class officers and com- mittee chairmen were largely responsible for the work done on the theme. Left to right: Dale Dellinger, class presidentg Harry Kelley, vice-presidentj Sally Schultz and Bonnie Poorman, Prom co- chairmenj and Jim Letcher, worker. 83 YOUTH COUNCIL V1 -:Q' .E:,1i ,, ,,,E 21' S. Marrs, M. Slate, G. Schutze, B. Rotzien, B. Denno, S. Dixon, I.. Eddy Jeanne plays pool, skillfully 'I954-1955 OFFICERS The Youth Council is an organization com- presuvghelby MOUSI Sr- posed ot Junior and Senior High School stu- Vice-Pres,-Jock Phillippi, Sr. dents. The sponsors are the citizens ot Buchan- Sec.-Fred Phillippi, Jr. on. Miss Maude Slate supervises the activities, if ESD.-EOIIJ Crunclglbhoter assisted by Youth Council otticers elected by r' ep- Y Vesler 'Xin , , Soph. Rep.-Lynn Eddy the members and appointed by committees Frosh Rep-Genie Schutze Eighth Rep,-Bill Denno Seventh Rep.-Denvil Wood Dale and Mike concentrate on o game of Stadium Checkers Shelby makes o palm tree foradance 84 Saorfa fd WEQWHH 2 Our physical development hos been improved by our participation in oll The types of SPORTS which Buchanan High School offers. Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan 86 Row l: S. Pendley, J. Bobbitt, D. Dellinger, C. Schau, C. lrvine, E. Lunog, R. Gowen, A. Wade Row 2: B. Groot, D. Samson, J. DeWitt, J. Herman, P. Thompson, J. Letcher, L. Ratzien, L. Phoenix, D. Smith, B. Cramer, manager Row 31 Coach Billings, L. Fisher, D. Karpinski, B. Karpinski, J, Benak, L. Hurley, J. Conrad, R. Coontield, S. Dixon, Coach Stetten FOOTBALL SCORES 7 State High l3 33 Comstock I2 33 Mt. Clemens O 6 Niles 7 45 Dowagiac O 40 Hillsdale O 26 St. Joe 6 O Three Rivers l4 As the l954 tootball season rolled around, everyone was wondering it the Bucks would come back after last year's poor season. There was some doubt, because the Bucks were using about the same line-up that they had used dur- ing the previous year, and they had a new coach. But the Bucks came through with one ot their better seasons, winning 5 games and losing 3 Seven members of the team made the All- Conterence Team. This number is the largest tor one team to place since the organization ot the Big Four. These seven were six linemen -Lee Rotzien, Richard Coontield, Bill Kar- pinski, Jim Bobbitt, Jim Letcher, Larry Phoen- ix,-and one backtield member, Jim Conrad. Two members ot this-Jim Letcher and Larry Phoenix-made Honorable Mentions All-State, and Bill Karpinski made All-State First Te-am and received Honorable Mention on the High School All-American Team. Jim Conrad, fullback, also made the All-Conter- ence team and received Honorable Mention on the All-State First Team. Bill Karpinski .A ,K MQW in i 2 s, , M X Q? ,SSH sy, W, I ' x . ,. ,X ,f A Hi, 4 G 5 x, ' ik , .W nw? ,bw 0 09 W Q 23 -14 ff 'lf' f gwx, -2:2, YR HI ,A Q n K' A 6 X 1 aim, K X ' E Q - 4 , , , f e xy K, f 'Q , Q ffl I Rf wh... 5 f CK3 1 1 f S . , fwfr X21 , A L L C 0fVFE2?EAfCf AZ L' 6' TA TE Af'0fV0f?f46':ff !'7ffV7 !0fY CGACH' .STEFFAW f?5'4-55' 7'f?0Pf1'fE.S If fawfs , M WLM 5 . M UCKQ 1 flag 331813 5 1 13 --1- 2 ...4 , fff 1 , f 3 s S 5 'V W 3 Q5 .STA 725' JO M zzzll N 'W 9' 1 ,ff D fuzefffr' OWIPAD 53 b X Fx ww Q2 avg , 8 , :xg If ff: 1 ,IN , GE. , K , K x . rr m jx WIC? rm ' x, . 141 I C CMI? 515515 5 'Q ffl - i I X Ml f qxv 2 xx' ....: , E fl U L x 7'6'6f' ?I'00f'Vf' 16' 10 M V. 1 1 f 1 QQ by --W fr 5' 5 4 A I 4 ,f 51 1 L 5 ,225 .5 ...-.. sas: H Bottom Row: D. Dellinger, W. Nichols, D. Smith, J. Letcher, L. Phoenix, J, Conrad, S. Pendley Top Row: Coach Burkett, Coach Steffen, D, Proud, T. Boyer, J. Herman, R. Coonfield, L. Fisher, B. Cramer, manager, BASKETBALL D. Riffle, trainer The Bucks' l954-55 basketball team, coached by Ray Steffen, ended its season at SCORES Jenison Field House in the State Finals with an impressive record of I7 wins and 7 losses. After a rather slow start during the season, the team caught fire and knocked Niles out of the Co-championship of the Big Four. ln the District tournament, Buchanan drew St. Joseph for its first game, with everyone ex- pecting that St. Joseph would run away with the game. However, the crowd noticed a change in the Buchanan ball club, playing with a new determination and confidence, the Bucks won the game. The defeat of St. Joseph by Buchanan was probably the biggest upset in the tournament. Buchanan continued its winning streak through the Regionals and State Quarter and Semi-Finals and finally was in the State Finals for the first time since l928. Richard Coonfield Buchanan Opponent DISTRICT jg SSA JOE Buchanan Opponent oWO9'OC 60 St. Joe 57 54 Berrien Springs 49 - 4l New Carlisle 53 47 DOWOQIOC 45 37 So. Bend St. Joe 3l REGIONAL 58 Hillsdale 69 - 60 Three Rivers 5l gucfigllllfne 65 Vicksburg 35 58 Frenaoht 49 56 New Carlisle 47 35 Berrien SDFIFIQS 42 STATE SEMI-FINALS 59 St, Joe 64 I 34 so. Bend sf. Joe 52 56 L- Sf' MQW S 52 52 Dowagiac 5l 58 B- Troy 47 52 Niles 46 43 Three Oaks 40 STATE FINALS 74 State High 57 48 River Rouge 5l 9l sk gs! lb 1 N-uf' IE 1 A 2 3 , WN 10961 4 Qply 2.-3 Q, Uwwmgg x l 5 , , ,f .i !7 6 ' 1? Q K 1, AJ 3 Qs? Kiwi 5 1 .ff Q32 Ee rf 351-L iii x al 5'5 A5 'R 5 A , 3552. 'Q' -' uv SSL? 2 it 1 TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS The first victories for the Bucks in Tournament Basketball came at Kalamazoo early in the race for the State title. Excite- ment was already high and the Bucks' followers were thrilled by the tense and usually close games. An epidemic of basketball fever raged through the homes of Buchanan. It even spread to out- lying districts as the tourney progressed. Buchanan students and townspeople followed the team all the way, sometimes leav- ing jobs and studies behind to cheer the Bucks on to another victory. The Bucks brought an extra burst of applause from State niewswriters when they defeated the top-rated team in Michigan's Class B, Lansing's St. Mary's, to move to the semi-finals at Lan- sing. STATE TOURNAMENTS Behind the scenes at State, the :oaches met to plan the strategy at the coming contests. Each op- Josing team presented a new :hallenge to the fighting Bucks. The Bucks became runners-up in the Class B Tournament when they were defeated by a close margin by the tall River Rouge Days. Buchanan welcomed home their Champs with an all-out celebration, and in their hearts the team, and the townspeople as well, knew that the boys had gained an important victory in sportsmanship, and the l954-55 basketball team is one Buchanan High School will never forget. RESERVE BASKETBALL Bottom row: G. Dellinger, D. Proud, L. Wile, O. Small, B.Dixon, J. Paul Row 2: R. Gowen, J. Boyer, F. Hickok, W. Snow, O. Gibbs, F. l-lankerson Row 3: H. l-larris, J. Hankerson, K. Schaber, S. Bicord, manager, E, Krueger, Coach Burkett FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Bottom row: B. Marrs, D. Chubb, J. Dall, O, Baldwin, L. Bruno, R. Norden, E. Scarneheorn Row 2: D. Sigle, J. Strefling, D. Coonfield, E. Kay, M. O. Bryan, B. Bachman, T. Kelly Row 3: L, Dixon, J. Vite, R. Bachman, A. Walters, L. Thompson, O. Johnson, R. Denna, H. Snyder, Coach B. Billin 96 Row l: C. Schau, J. Conrad, B, Karpinski, D. Dellinger, L. Lohroff, B. Bellaire, E. Lunog Row 2: Coach Heezen, R. Vite, J. Bobbitt, G. Smith, D. Smith, D. Proud, B, Cramer, D. Karpinski, W. Scameheorn, manager BASEBALL Without o doubt the Bucks were the most hnproved basebaH club Wtthe Big Four Con- ference dudng the 1954 season. The thnew hitting and great fielding of the whole team plus the good pitching of Cordy Smith and Jim Conrad carried the Bucks to their first cham- pionship in the Big Four Conference. Robert Vite and Cordon Smith were the only two boys graduahng tronilast years teany thus the Bucks should be the teanw to watch dunng l955. Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Big Four Conference 4 Trophy 1954 Jim Bobbitt SCORES Dowagiac 9 St. Joe 4 Niles O St. Joe l Dowagiac O Niles 2 97 if 1:35 I . BUCKS DOWN NILIS Was- ANOTHER VICTORY ESHMAN SOUA OPPONENT OUT AT TVURD Row 1: B. Shade, R. Hurley, C. Shogren, G. Lolrnaugh, C. Shreve, C. Soules, P. Behrendt Row 2: B. Slocum, Manager, L. Hurley, l.. Hutchinson, J. Letcher, J. Beatty, B. Groat, L. Rotzien, F. Hickok, W. Nicholf Row 3: Coach Nestor, G. Weaver, R. Gowen, H. Johnson, C. Irvine, P. Thompson, W. Snow, A, Wade, S. Pendley, Coacl' Dougherty Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan 100 TRACK SCORES Although the 1954 track team won onlf 50 576 South Haven 49V2 St. Joe 36 2f3 52 NewCarlisle 57 34 Niles 75 52 1f3 Berrien Springs 52 Cassopolis 32 35V2 Dowagiac 51M St. Joe 50 51 Berrien Springs 58 32 Benton Harbor 94 St. Joe 1 1 CONFERENCE 29 1f3 St. Joe 27 173 Dowagiac 37 5f6 Niles 88W 2 cne meet, it did have a successful year as three school records were broken. The Shot-Pu record was broken three different times b5 Paul Thompson. lt finally stood at 42 feet 7V2 inches. Jim Letcher, Pierce Behrendt Larry Hutchinson, and C-ene Lolmaugh broke the Medley Relay record, running three laps ir 2 minutes, 41.1 seconds. Jim Letcher broks the school record in High Jump by clearing E feet, ll 374 inches. Paul Thompson placed fifth in Shot-Put anc Jim Letcher placed first in High Jump at the Regional Track Meet. Jim also placed third ir High Jump at the State Track Meet. Jim Letcher fig 5' 2 A. Q' V198 IKUW W' 7 .R . v f',T:'5f1 A wwf 45WT'Zff5 i?'525,-159s i z ,JL ,'f7L.:?s'1'if?awA f wi. me Wg -A W 3113 7th Grade-Bottom row: R. Price, R. Hanback, J. Leazenby, L. Ehlert, D. Vineyard Raw 2: D. Shanahan, D. Hickok, L. Nichols, L. Erwin, G. Slocum, T. Metzger Row 3: J. Myers, K. Marsh, L, Dillavor, B. Barker, K, Godsy, R. Morris, J. Farrow JUNIOR HIGH TRACK 8th Grade-Bottom row: L. Ditto, T. Bayer, J, Dall, D. Coonfield, D. Chubb Row 2: G. Watson, W. Ward, H. Ritter, L. Bruno, R. Nordin Row 3: O, Small, B. Dixon, T. Kelly, W. Floyd, M, O'Bryant, M. Hawkins, J. Stretling lO2 7th Grade ll. lu rl Bortnm Rruwg L. Tlwmpwn, T. Bciilriy, W. Arninl, J Shcivclr, mnnuqnr, B. Blfmnd, F Klinv Second Row: C. HorrlS, D. Bicord, T, Honlin, J Anderson, C. Boyle, W. Dixon, J. Wales. Tliirrl Rnwc D. Biirgnynr-, D Pcnwcll, D. Chiilwlu, D Pcnwcll, B. Bocluw, J Shcinnlnnn, Cfvciflw Kririqriw. JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL 8th Grade ll tn r 1, Bottom Row: N. Gardener, R. Morris, D. Vincycircl, D. Nelson, K. Srnacllcy, A. Fisher Second Row: J. Farrow, L. Elwlert, R. Price, R. Hiclfok, H. Smith, J. Licozenby, R. Skinner. Third Rowi l.. Erwin, manager, J. Kennedy, H. Barbour, J. Routlnifuchs, D. Shonolnon, S. Bosch, L. Altcrgcitt, T Metzger Coach Covoncugli, Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan Buchanan 'I04 Coach Decker, C. Larson, G. Mills, B. Rice, H. Blood, N. Decker, J. Converse, M. Eddy, L. Eddy. SM 7M 5M SW QM 3M M 2 2M 2M SCORES Cassopolis Cassopolis Niles Niles Dowagiac St. Joe 6V2 4V2 6V2 3V2 9M 8M Benton Harbor l i V2 So. Bend Central lO St. Joe 9 V2 Dowagiac 9V2 GOLF The tustinan on the i954 goH teanitor Buchanan High School was Decker, who had a season's total of 2l points. He placed third in the Big Four Conference and had an average season. Converse was second man. He was off at the beginning ofthe season, but came back to take fourth Hithe Big Four Conference and had I9 points for the season. Third place was Blood with a never-die atti- tude. He was a great help to the team, and took l l points during the season. Rice and Eddy struggled throughout the season for the fourth-nwan posHion. Rice took a season's total of lO points, and was the spirit of the team. Jim Dall, an eighth grader, practiced with the tearn allseason and is expected to do big things for next year's team. Norman Decker Row l: Coach Steffen, S. Dixon, A. Wade, L. Rotzien, L. Phoenix, C. Schau, S. Pendley, J. Herman, R. Coonfield, B. Cramer Row 2: J. Boyer, E. Lunog, D. Balthozor, D, Karpinski, B. Groot, D. Dellinger, B. Karpinski, L. Hurley, J. Converse Row 3: J. Benak, B. Rice, J. Beatty, H. Blood, W. Nichols, N. Decker, J. Woodworth, D. Proud, J. Letcher Row 4: T. Baich, J. Babbitt, H. Kelly, L. Hutchinson, L. Wile, D, Smith, P. Thompson, L. Fisher B CLUB The Buchanan Varsity Letter Winners' Club, under the direction of Athletic Director Roy Steffen, is one of the most efficient service clubs in high school. Following the fall initiation, the B Club's membership was increased to thirty-six, the largest membership on record. Because of this increase in membership, the B Club was able to sell pro- grams at football and basketball games. This, along with the ice cream concession, provided the Club with more than enough money to send the seniors on their annual spring trip to Chicago. Because of the athletic program at Buchanan, the B Club holds two initiations during the year. These initiations are held in the spring and in the fall to provide for the athletes who compete in only one sport. Before a pledgee can fully qualify as a member of the B Club, he first must pass through the trial week, During this week the pledgee must look up to all B Club members and treat them with due respect, After the trial week, the initiation is held, and all the pledgees who are able to pass the easy tests are qualified as B Club members. Because of these added activities, i954-55 has been one of the most prosperous years for the B Club. Jim Conrad OFFICERS Sec. S, Pendley Pres.-L. Phoenix 'K V. Pres.-C. Schau Treas,iL. Rotz ien Honorary member Dr. Vastine lO5 Row l: B. Conrad, S. Kahn, B. Davis, H. Stokes Row l: R. Bicard, M. Shogren, J. Kane, P. Baker Row 2: K. Kruger, J. DuBois, T. Leazenby, M. l-lansen, Row 2: M. Loebach, J. Doss, D. Nordin, T. Ward, B. Nol J. DeWitt den Row 31 H. Moore, P. Coleman, B, Boyle, M. Hanback, Row 3: C. lrvine, G. Soules, l.. Siglc, J. Morgenthau, S L. l-lyepack Zimmerman G.A.A. The C-irls' Athletic Association, under the supervision of Miss Mahan, en- gages in such activities as speedball, basketball, softball, volleyball, badmin- ton, and ping-pong tournaments. The club also has outside activities, includ- ing roller-skating, overnights, potlucks, and a basketball and volleyball play- day. The officers elected for l954-55 were: President, Peggy Cramer, Vice-Pres- ident, Mary Ann Shogren, Secretary, Freida Price, Treasurer, Virginia Soules, and Reporter, Sally Kahn. A point system is used for the C.A.A. members who participate in the acti- vities. Awards are presented to girls earning a designated number of points. Each year at Convocation a small loving cup is awarded to the outstanding senior member on the basis of sportsmanship, understanding, and cooperation. Freida Price C.A,A. tumbling group at half time lO6 T' W? SQ, , Li S93 ,. SZ? W pig: ' W W 'af me I eaggnnt 'Ziff 'fad mwmw.,-qm,w. 5 ian. g 'NEW 1 Q nk 9 HONOR CONVOCAHON BUCHANAN HIGH SCHOOL May 27, 'I955 VELMARIAN LITERARY SOCIETY AWARDS U.S. HISTORY AWARD, D.A.R. Seventh and Eighth Grades Short Story Margaret Fisher Poetry Cathryn Baker Ninth and Tenth Grades Short Story Wilma Rovish Poetry Warren Snow Eleventh and Twelfth Grades Short Story Don Balthazor Poetry Lorraine Sigle Essay Sally Schultz VELMA E. DUNBAR AWARD Lorraine Sigle LATIN AWARDS Certificates Karen Carlson Judy Paul Jerry Rossow Keys Brent Batchelor Virginia Soules Karen Carlson GREGG AWARDS DEPARTMENT Shorthand Pins Sally Ann Schultz Typewriting Certificates Rita Stubbs Doris Nelson Mary Ann Keyes Chryl Irvine Victor Mull WOLVERINE BOYS' STATE Steve Pendley Bud Heireman Harold Hicks-Alternate D.A.R. CITIZENSHIP AWARD Janis Sexton IO8 Mary Ann Keyes OPTIMIST CLUB AMERICAN GOV. AWARD Pauline Burns CASTLE CIVIC AWARD Pauline Burns OUTSTANDING SENIOR GIRL ATHLETE, G.A.A Peggy Cramer BUCKHORN AWARDS Mary Anne Keyes Virginia Soules STUDENT COUNCIL DELEGATE National Convention Charles Irvine F.F.A. DEKALB AWARD David Walters SCHOLAR MEDALS Valedictorian Janis Sexton Salutatorian Dale Dellinger Bonnie Poorman Freida Price Richard Rosenthal Sally Schultz Rita Stubbs Barbara Anderson Pauline Burns Dee Ann Calbetzor Peggy Cramer Janet Nelson JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS Jeanine Collings Sonia Spaulding Virginia Soules Jerry Rossow HOMEMAKING AWARD Janet Nelson JR. HIGH DECLAMATION Annette Bilotti Janice Barnes Judy Starr Agnes Beauty Shop Dr. C. E. Ailsworth Allen Hardware American Legion American Legion Auxiliary Anderson's Dairy Andy's Barber Shop Art's Recreation Banke Plumbing Howard Barbour Print Shop Robert O. Barnes Batchelor Appliance Store Dr. H. M. Beistle Berrien County Record Beta Gamma Upsilon Sorority Betsy Ross Shop Betty's Gift Shoppe B-l-B Restaurant F. E. Blood-Standard Oil Bob's Zephyr Station Bowers Electric Service Dr. G. W. Brown Buchanan Business Association Buchanan Co-ops Inc. Buchanan Federal Savings 81 Loan Buchanan Floral Co. Buchanan Grill Buchanan Hotel Buchanan Jaycees Buchanan Jayshees Buchanan Machine Shop Buchanan Realty Company PATRONS Buchanan Steel Products Corporation Business and Professional Women F. S. Carbon CastIe's Jewelry 8- Gift Shop Chickie's Child Study Club Christie's Home Appliances City Market and Grocery Clark Equipment Company CoIeman's City Service Station CoIeman's Flower Shop Dr. M. J. Converse Cramer's Market Dr. L. L. Crosby Edmond Chevrolet, lnc. Electro Voice Dr. J. C. Elliott Evan's Clothing Store Frank Fabiano ras 8- Sons Grocery and Service Station Ferris Well Drilling FIorey's Grocery Jock Frank GambIe's K. A. Gearhart, Contractor G F Tackle Co. Gnodtke Drug Store Haberle's Heating and Appliances Robert F. Habicht Haffner's Sc to Sl Hall Brothers Service Dr. A. D. Hanson PATRONS Dr. Kent Hassan Hattenbach Coal 81 Ice High Grade Oil Company Hi-Lites S. H. Hill Hollywood Theatre Hubbard Tool 8- Gage Irvine Electric Service I. U. E.-C. I. O. Local 900 John Jerue Kean's Barber Shop Josephine Kelley Kennedy 81 Harger Kennedy Motors Knapp's Shoe Repair Koenigshof Dry Goods Clyde Marble Marx Sweet Shop Mayhew Grocery Lester McGowan McGowan's Grocery Miller Lumber Co. Modern Beauty Salon A. H. Mollberg, Construction Moore's Dry Cleaners Kenneth Mudge Nelson Transfer Niles Laundry 8- Dry Cleaning Northwest Buchanan Senior Farm Bureau Orpurt and Sons P. 8. H. Aviation Parts P. T. A. Poorman's Home Store Poorman's Recreation Post Products Quality Bakery Tony Raspotnik Ritenberg's Standard Service Herbert Roe Agency Roe's Standard Service Station Ross Standard Service Rossow Coal Company Frank Roti Roti Roti S. 8 S. Super Market St. Joseph Valley Creamery Sausman's Cleaners Sexton's Furniture and Appliances John H. Shanahan Agency J. A. Simpson, Colorcrete Roscoe Snyder Stibbs' Sc to Sl Merritt Sumney Thompson's I. G. A. Super Market U. A. W.-C. I. O. Local 468 Union State Bank Dr. R. J. Vastine, Jr. Watson's Jewelry C. L. Wilcox Wisner Motor Sales Wisner Pharmacy B. R. Woodworth Agency Ziker Cleaners AUTOGRAPHS 1, , , 1'-n ' T'.,ff1- X '? 4 Qffivw 'K 5 ff J' Ali? ' 7'l 'ff. ,v.' r:':.' ., X., -1 1-' 56:4 3 242' ,1 1 ..- --V f ' 1? ' 'irxn ff- , -.:. Lf'-5: , - li ,f,fzL,, l r 'Q .15 I -, - N Bwimfm