Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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The CHARHIAN fR£SHfTl£n PRESIDENT S MESSAGE One of the most promising fresh- men classes ever to enter Charlotte high school came September 7. 1938. In this class was a high per- centage of rural students. Checking over the honor rolls, we are proud to say that we freshmen have our share of honor students. At our first class meeting we elected the following officers: pres- ident. Dorain Hettmansperger; vice- president. Annabelle La Torre; sec- retary. Betty Weaver: and treasurer. Willard Mikesell. Our aim is to have as many grad- uate at Commencement and with as high a scholastic standing as pos- sible; to go through school, making the most of our opportunities and .o make many friends throughout our high school years. DOHA IN H ETT M A KSPfiRG ER. President. Class of '42. CLASS CAPERS “Get Acquainted” party....Sept. 15. Won third place in Thanksgiving drive..................Nov. 23. Sponsored assembly......Apr. 4. • CLASS MOTTO: Make the best better. CLASS COLORS: Maroon and Gray. CLASS FLOWER: GARDENIA DORAIN HETTMANSPERGER PRESIDENT ANNABELLE LaTORRE VICE-PRESIDENT BETTY WEAVER SECRETARY WILLARD MIKESELL TREASURER Freshman Class Presents Play In April 4 Assembly “Orville's Big Date was presented by the junior dramatics club in the assembly sponsored by the freshman class April 4. Musical selections com- posed the remainder of the program. The initial musical selections were two violin solos by Jane Mulholland. She played The Umbrella Man and Deep Purple. accompanied by Dor- uin Hettmansperger at the piano. Dorain also played Get Out of Town for her piano solo. Ruth Barrett and Dorothy Sharp played their guitars and sang. I Want to Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart . Pauline Kelly. Bruce Karr, and Robert VanAlstiue composed the saxophone trio. Their selection was. Moon- light on the River Colorado. The program was concluded with a one act play entitled Orville's Big Date. The plot revolved about the scheming” brother who leads his sis- ters to believe that he really has an important date . Then, after tricking his sisters into lending him money, he calmly announces that he is going on a camping trip with a bunch of fellows! Willard Mikesell portrayed Orville, while Jane Mulholland. Phyllis Thorn- ton. and Betty Weaver were the ob- liging” sisters. Pat Beechler was assembly chairman. I. Aseltine. R. Barrett. D. Bartholomew, P. Beechler. G. Bergman, E. Binkowske, L. Bisel. R. Bobier, P. Boyd. B. Brake, G. Britten. E. Bruce. B. Bwffenbarger. J. Carlson. H. Cherry. N. Clapper. S. Clay, P. Cochrane. B. Colbndge, I. Cole. L. Cole. A. Davis, R. Davis. W. Davis. M. Day. R. Dean. J. Dennison. E. Dymond. T. J. Erickson. M. Fairchild. E. Farlin, G. Fields. B. File. O. Fletcher, R. Foster. L. Frier. C. Fullerton. A. Garinger, B. Gar. linghouse. M. Garvey. P. Gibbs. F. Gonser. D. Grier. B. Hale, E. Haley. L. Hall. R. Hall. D. Hettmansperger, J. Hicks, G. Holmes P. Holmes. M. How. ard. E. Hughes. M. Hyde. M. Imes. E. Keeny. P. Kelley. V. King, R. Klaiss. J. Krieg, A. LaTorre. E. Martin. E. Mayes. R. McIntyre, F. Merritt. R. Mid- daugh, W. Mikesell, D. Moon, R. Morris. V. Morris. E. Mow. J. A. Mulhol- land. H. Newth. M. Paton. M. Peck. H. Pierce. M. Porter, L. Pratt. L. Ram- beau, I. Rathburn. R. Reed. D. Reister, C. Rickerd. D. Reidl, D. Root. F. Ryb- nikar. R. Sanders. R. Scott. M. Setlen. D. Sharp, M. Shaver. V. Shaver, C. Shumaker. E. Simek, G. Smith. J. Smith, P. Spagnuolo. H. Stacy, M. Stofflet, F. Strickland. J. Sti.cky, M. Sutherland. M. Taylor, M. Telias. W. Ter- willlger, I. Thompson, P. Thornton. W. Thornton. A. Tower. R. Van Alstme. L. Van Liew. M Vlerk, B. Watterworth, B, Weaver, W. Weaver, a. Well- nan, L. Wendel, M. Whalev. L. Whitinger. Class Personalities • Most witty.... El wood Martin dancer... Pauline Kelley Best bluffer.. Kd ward Hughes Loud speaker Class flirt Theo Jane Erickson Outstanding athlete..W. Terwilliger Most sophist lea ted ...D. Hettmansperger Most popular hoy. B. Garlinghouse Most popular girl Pat Beechler Best dressed. R. Spagnuolo Bookworm P. Thornton Class cut-up... Willard Mikesell forward, IHarcfi! Make the Best Better” is I he goal of ihe ninth grade class, the gradua- ting class of '42. The words of Dor- ain Hettmansperger. president of the class, put forth the everlasting am- bitions of the class. I hope the class of ’42 will graduate with the highest honors ever obtained in Charlotte high school. We are ever striving to show our respect for teachers and students. The class chose Patty Beechler as vice-president; Betty Weaver, secretary; Willlard Mikesell. treasurer. The class of '42 has been active In sports and various social functions. Orville’s Big Date , a special feature of the junior dramatics, was present- ed by the freshmen in an assembly and In rural schools. The class has been active In three parties. The freshmen athletes carried the Ma- roon and Gray into the intermural sports battle hut were not strong enough to win. Several athletes com- peted in major sports. The class is represented in the stu- dent council by Lawrence Hall. The « lass is a marvelous example of scholastic attainments. Jark Thornton is a drum major In the Junior hand. Due to the artistic designing of Jean Carlson, the freshmen took third place in the annual Thanksgiving drive. Jane Mulholland. Theo Jane Erickson. Patty Beechler. Dorain Hell- ntuunsperger and many other popular freshmen have been spotlight figures in assemblies and many other high school activities. Patty Beechler was elected queen of the freshmen class and faithful helper of Loretta Terwll- liger, high school queen. The fresh- men were very fortunate this year In having a special space reserved in the Orange Black for their classroom ditties. Wayne Terwilliger is their star reporter. Girls Sports have a regular part in freshmen activities, with teams participating basketball and various other sports. On the cheer leaders' team, the freshmen were the largest group. Putty Beechler and Betty Weaver followed the football and basketball teams in all home and away games. The freshmen class has unusually large enrollment this year. Under the supervision of Mrs. Marie Taylor. Coach Malcolm Gobel. and Miss John- son the class has been going on to make attainments that could lie im- possible for a class of this size. l or- alu Hettmansperger. able president of the freshmen, announced that the class would have a picnic some- time in May. . . . page 12 . . .

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SOPHOmORES The CHARHIAN foriuard, dlarch! The slogan of ihe rophomores. “Never pul off until tomorrow what you can do today . Is characteristic of these active students of Charlotte high. There are some nutstaudliiK sopho- mores participating in basketball, football, and track The football as- pirants are “Hud Beechler. Lynn Fowler, and Robert Gunnison, and they all received letters last fall. Let- ter holder In track for the mile run is Russell Bradley, a prominent figure In track He won a letter in cross country racing his first year out. John Wellman has been on the basketball team for two years and re- ceived his basketball letter this sea- son. Lynn Fowler is also on the basketball team. Last year the class officers were. Carroll Slrtngham. president; vice- president. Harold Carman; secretary. Frances Higby. and treasurer. Lynn Fowler. This year Carroll Strlngham was re-elected, and assisting him are Philip Sherman, vice-president: Shir- ley Johnson, secretary; and Rose- mary Park hurst, treasurer. The faculty advisers for the class are. Patricia Verdler. Wendell Ander- son. and WIlford Rohlfs. Their class advisers last year were Jacob Van- Vessem and Sue Gillam. The sophomores sponsored the St. Patrick's day mixer. The gym was decorated tastefully by green and white crepe paper and green and white balloons. They are planning a class picnic for this spring. Those who are serving on the various com- mittees for the picnic are: entertain- ment committee: Lynn Fowler, chair- men. Robert Stock well. LaGreta Strickland, and Betty Bruce: refresh- ments: Marilyn Canfield, chairman. Arlene Stanke. Jerry Fulton, and Robert Rauser. The class is. at present, one of the largest in the school, having approx- imately no members. Some of the sophomore girls have pluyed in dodgeball and basketball tournaments. There nre several sophomores in the high school band who are very promising musicians. The school Is proud of this versatile class. Betty Bruce was chosen to be the queen of the sophomores at an elec- tion which was held just before the Journalism Carnival. Besides ath- letics and band, there are sopho- mores. who are In the various clubs, for example: the glee clubs and orch- estra. They also entered the Thanksgiving drive last fall, and their contributions were greatly appreciated. CARROLL STRINGHAM PRESIDENT PHILIP SHERMAN VICE-PRESIDENT SHIRLEY JOHNSON SECRETARY ROSEMARY PARKHURST TREASURER CLASS CAPERS Sponsored mixer..........March 14. Class picnic..............May 31. » CLASS MOTTO: Never put off until tomorrow’, what you can do today. CLASS COLORS: Blue and Gold. CLASS FLOWER: Lily of the Valley. R. Adam». E. Allen. P. Andrew . M. Backofen. J. Baker. L. Bartholo- mew. B. Beecher. R. Bradley. C. Briggs. B. Bruce. S. Burt. G. Cameron. M. Canfield. H. Carman. M. Cherry. D. Cochran. M. Coleman. C. Cooper. M. H. Cowan. H. Die . C. Dimond, M. Dowker. R. Dunning. O. J. Field . D. Fi»her. O. Fletcher. L. Fowler. G. Fulton. R. Gtdner. R. Granger. M. Gregarek, W. Grier. B. J. Griest. L. Griffin. R. Gunnison. J. Haddix. D. Haigh. R. Haigh. O. Haines. F. Haun. F. Higby. M. Hill. M. Hosmer. G. Howe. S. Johnson. R. Kroodsma. I. Lawrence. C. Lea. M. Levanway. B. Marshall. D. Mason. H. Mavhew. D. Melior. W. Middaugh. J. Morrison, J. Newcomer. R. Newth. D. Nicol, R. Noithrup. J. Nye. M. Orr. S. Osborn. V. Paddock. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE As sophomores we truly entered a new and important station, also we enjoyed more special privileges, we have come into closer contact with the teachers, having won a place in their hearts because we have proved ourselves quite possible. Our friend- ship with fellow students has cer- tainly been Interesting and permanent in many instances. To those who will be taking our places next year, we wish the best of luck, and would wish to say that it is an extreme pleasure to go under the significant sounding name of “Sophs”. As we pass into the junior ranks for the year 1939-1940. we will sin- cerely try to be as loyal and capable as the juniors of this year have been. We are determined to improve fur- ther our record by meeting the num- erous responsibilities of the third year as courageously and effectively as the present Juniors. We the class of 41”. happily bid farewell to our sophomore year in Charlotte high. Now we nre ready to assume a role In any of the next year's activities. CARROLL STRINGHAM. President of Class of ’41. “Sophs Sponsor Mixer; Dyer’s Orchestra Plays “Bobby Dyer and his orchestra cf Lansing furnished the music for the annual sophomore mixer March 14. The gymnasium was decorated elab- orately In the class colors, green and white. Ihe committees for th s dance were chosen by Carroll Strlngham. inci- dent of the class for his second terra, and they were as follows: Decorations. Willis W.lcox, Philip Sherman. E.e uore Belyea. Rosemary Parkhurs . and Bob Stockwell. The lef eshments committee was composed of the fol- lowing: Gerry Fulton. Dawn Quirk. Mary Helen Cowan. Marilyn Canfield, and Bob Rauser. Lynn Fowler. Betty Bruce, and Fran Higby served on the intermission committee. The m'xer was one of the best sponsored this year, according to authorities. The sophomores held their picnic at Pine lake. Olivet, everyone present having an excellent time swimming, having games, and above ail. eating. Thus, the sophs conclude a suc- cessful year, looking ahead to their junior year. and. to the junior play. Class Personalities • Most witty ,...M. Canfield Best dancer Best bluffer Phil Sherman 1 Loud speaker ...Fran Higby Class Flirt .M. H. Cowan Outstanding athlete..Lynn Fowler Most sophisticated... ..Jerry Fulton Most popular boy.... .C. Strlngham Most popular girl ,.R. Parkhurst Best dressed Bookworm Class cut-up E. Palmer. R. Parkhurst. R. Pittinger. J. Poynter. E. Rathburn. R. Rauser. M. Rogers. V. Rogers. R. Rotter. D. Rowe. L. Royston. C. Rybnikar. I. Sampson. P. Sherman. L. Shumaker. G. Stole. N. Smith. M. Snow. R. Spice. R. Sootts. A. Stanke. R. Stemman. B. Stockwell. R. Stockwell, L. Strickland. C. St ring ham, O. Tlegeler. H. Thompson, D. Thornton. R. Tur. ner. M. Vantyle. R. Wagner. B. Walters, M. Weaver. J. Wellman, D. Wheaton. . . . page II . . .

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The CHARHIAN EIGHTH GRADE forward, march! Sine»» the eighth graders of today will undergo the honors” of being freshmen next year, and later be sophist lea led seniors that roam the halls, they deserve the consideration of an excellent up-and-coming class. At the beginning of the year the class held a meeting and elected the following officers: President. Duane Nicol; vice president. Geraldine Nic- cum: secretary. Sheridan Walter- worth; and treasurer. Homer Parish. Advisers for the group are home room teachers: Miss Margaret Johnson, teaching English. Latin, and French her first ear at Charlotte: and Miss Hilda Angerer, a junior high teacher. The class solved the money problem for their class pictures und annual picnic by selling dishcloths and selling candy noon hours for two eight-week periods. A bake sale. Sat- urday. May 3. was also very success- ful. As a result of their successful selling campaign, no dues were neces- sary The queen that served for the eighth grade, Marjorie Papol. was an 8b the second semester and therefore classed with the seventh grade, but was allowed to serve in Queen Lor- etta Terwilllger's court as eighth grade representative. Members of the student council, from the two seventh grade home rooms, were David Shaull and Paul Hall David Shaull represented home room 151. and Paid Hall was from room 305. Several parties were held in con- junction with the seventh grade, and. states Miss Angerer, they were very successful in acquainting the mem- ber» of the two classes. In their contributions for the needy at Thanksgiving, they were given honorable mention for their neatness and the outstanding arrangement of their offering that was placed on stage. During the first five marking periods they have had sever»! pupils who were on the honor roll four times. This means that they receiv- ed nothing lower than H's in any of their subjects of which they are tak- ing five or six. The honor students were, from Miss Angerer’» room. David Shaull and Jerry Sherman. Hetty Scovlll and I Voids Newth from Miss Johnson's room Last year they chose Onward and Upward” as their class motto. They have faithfully stuck to it through the year. DUANE NICOL PRESIDENT CERRV NICCUM VICE-PRESIDENT CLASS CAPERS Junior hi party..........Dec. 9. Junior hi valentine party....Feb. 10. Grade operetta.......... May 11. Penny dunce..............May 12. SHERIDAN WATTERWORTH SECRETARY HOMER PARISH TREASURER CLASS MOTTO: Onward and Up- ward. CLASS COLORS: Blue and White. CLASS FLOWER: Red Rose. M. Ballard, S. Beals. H. Sennet. J. Clever. L. Casler. J. Cooper, R. Davis. C. Day. D. Dean. F. Elies. J. Farlin. B. Farr, B. Forseman. C. Friar. J. Goldman. C. Gordon, M. Hall. P. Hall. C. Hoover, F. Jane. M. Johnson, E. Magoon, J. Mathews. D. J. McGiveron. G. Mohre. H. Montgomery. E. Morrison, O. Newth. G. Niccum. D. Nicol, V. Nasse. C. Noe. B. Norris. I. PRESIDENT S MESSAGE When we first entered Into the eighth grade we were amazed at the new rooms and subjects we were tak- ing. We were all hoping to pass through the eighth grade so we could take part in the senior high sports. Some of us are members of the junior and senior bunds. Among the outside activities are: Girl Scouts. Camp Fire Girls, and Hoy Scouts, all cf which some of us are members. Several of our boys went out for the junior high basketball team. This will give them experience for later years. I am happy to say that the other officers and students have co-operated with me In every way. We look forward to being freshmen next year and to taking Latin. Algebra, and French. We sponsored a few parties, and we hope to have many more. We wish to thank our advisers. Mrs. Weymouth. Miss Angerer, and Miss Johnson, for a successful year. DUANE NICOL. President. Class of '43. Junior Hi Musical Group Gives Christmas Drama Hristos Se Rod I , a Yugoslavian pageant, was presented, with the help of Mrs. Murena Klplinger's Bible class. Thursday evening. December 15. The play was al out the Yugoslav- ian peasant's Christmas customs, and the title. when translated, means Christ is Born.” Junior high students, who portrayed characters were: Mad». Helen Mont- gomery: Dushon. Jack Thornton: Mel- osh. Dale Smith: and Mara. Lois Rotney. The musical background was created by the entire junior high chorus. The older characters were played by mem tiers of the Bible study class. Delton Smith enacted the grandfather part: Gale Magoon as the father; and Blanche Green us the mother. Esther Kelly introduced the cast. Friday. December 16. the Bible drama was again given. This time it was produced before the high school as part of a Christmas assembly. The setting was that of a cmde. incon- spicuous peasant home of Yugoslavia. The costumes were also of a native Yugoslavian nature. William Austin, speech teacher, as- sisted with production and was stage manager. Mrs. Kiplitiger. Mrs. Leora Weymouth, and Miss Marian Nelthorpe directed the play and the musical numbers. Dorothy Snoke acted as chnlrnuin of the Friday as- sembly. Class Personalities • Most witty........Orville Aldnffer Best dancer.......S. Watterworth Best bluffer......Charles Gordon Loudspeaker.......James Mathews Outstanding athlete....David Shaull Most sophisticated..H. Montgomery Most popular boy....Harry Stucky Most popular girl......G. Niccum Best dressed...........Jack Snow Bookworm...................Clayton Friar Class cut-up.................Billy Norris Olmstead, G. Parish. H. Parish. L. Parish. E. Prescott. J. Rames. E. Ram- beau. J. Riddle. F. Rolfs. J. Ross. B. Sampson. B. Scovill. D. Shaull. D. Shaull. R. Shaver, J. Sherman. N. Shumaker. G. Sipla. B. Smith J. Smith. M. Smith. J. Snow. P. Snyder. V. Spagnuolo. J. Spies. L. Stocking. H. Stuckey. M. Tappen. J. Thornton. N. Ward. N. Wardell. . pupe IS . . .