Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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FEATURE The CHARHIAN Mind Tbate jbata Conversation and Thought Before, During and After BEFORE SHE: (Let'a see. .Murtle said he had a darling crew cut and would l e wearing a sweater with a letter C. brown checked pants and—Oh. woe is me! I hope none of the other girls see me—That must be him and is he terrible. I hope mine of the other girls see me—his pants—she didn't say the check was like a horse blanket, or his sweater was too small. That hair. It looks like a cross between a porcupine and a moth-eaten Fuller brush. Just wait 'til I get my hands on Murtle.» Oh. hello, are you Hugo Haasenpfeffer? 1 knew you right away from Murtle's descrip- tion. But she didn't say you were so good- looking. HE: (Gee. I guess I really made a hit. But what a mess—Dick never said anything aliout her having bow-legs and buck teeth. He just raved aliout her slim ankles. And that hair—I could do better with some mat- tress stuffing and glue. Hope we don't meet the fellows.» All set? O.K. We're off. Where do you want to go? SHE: Murtle said something about the C Thea- ter but I'd rather Just go to Rerhen’s and Bowes. 1 don't gi there often with a date ah. 1 mean. ah. for u long time, tl don't think any of the kids were planning to go there tonight.» HE: That's a good idea. I'd rather do that than see a show, i What a relief. I know none of the fellows will lie in R. and B.'s tonight.) Here's me car. Hop in. SHE: Oh. your own car? How smooth. (Is this the car Murt said was so wonderful? Huh! This is the poorest excuse for a model T I've ever seen. Murt must never have seen a car newer than a 1927 model.) CHUG! CHUG! CHUG! DURING SHE: What? Oh. pardon me. I was thinking of something else. (Gee. none of the girls have come in yet. I sure hope they don't. This spook is sure a cheapskate Fine thing, he orders a coke for me and a banana split for himself without even asking what I want.) My. It was sweet of you to bring me here. HE: Oh. thanks. 1 always do the best for my dates. (I wish I could say the same for her she hasn't said two words since we've been here, and the way she slopped up that coke—you'd think she hadn't been fed in a week. Oh well, no one I know has seen us—yet.) AFTER HE: Boy did I have fun! Say. you don't know the half of it (I hope). He was so good looking he was a cross between Robert Tay- lor. Clark Gable and Tyrone Power. He had a lieautlful convertible and gobs of money. I was hoping to see some of you girls, but 1 didn't. Say. Murtle. I want to talk to you .... Alone! IE: Boy fellas did I have a date with a‘ last night. What a looker. Good old Dick got me the date—Say by the way where is he. I'd like to see him . . Alone! BLANKETY-BLANK VERSE When you started this, you thought it was a poem, by now. you are mistaken Isn't It funny how people will continue to read something even when they know they're being fooled. Here’s To The Seniors The school year's over now for 1941. You'll miss the seniors, sadly, when they go. For we've had such very busy times, along with loads of fun. And we'll miss the many friends that we know. We'll miss your smile Lenora Friar and Katy Cooper's, too. Also the thundering buss of ('barley Lea. And the swing of Phillip's saxophone, so hot. so shrill, so blue Mid the trumpet (all of Hurold Muyhew. so free. The physic lab won't be the same with wise Dean Widrlf gone. The planes and saws will surely miss Bob D. The halls will seem so quiet without Rosie's and Phyllis' songs. And the cut-up. Daytan Fisher, gone to sea. Oh we'll miss our Dorothy Cochran and her flashing diamond. And the honk of Mary Helen's Chevrolet. Ever was she very glad to take her classmates for a ride And Shirley Johnson's Ford. too. knew the way. Now. those clever nimble lingers of fair Jerry will l e missed At the keytxmrd. so will Dorain H.'s too. And our artists. Stan and Marilyn, and lovely Maxine Rogers rhymes All will Ik remembered as we say adieu— Well off recall Russ Bradley and his winning big mile run And clever Doris Mason’s all A grades. The hair styles of Kenny Collins and Ruth Town sure have allure. And the memory of cute Donis Fletcher never fades. The friendliness of Don Fields and Louise Griffin And Norma Smith, so very, very shy. The business-like ability of Secretary Marilyn On- All will be remembered when we say Goodbye”. We'll think of Gordy Cameron whose baritone he toots. And of Richard Tharp and his little red pick-up. We recall sweet Arlene Stanke. who In the office works. And Harold Carman, the good looking A P store clerk. Byron Walters and his Peggy . Max Dowker and his bus. Max Hosmer and his rapid Model T . And busy Chuck Briggs who counts his papers every day. And the mayor. Russell Steinman. good old mayor Russ' . You're a high-grade class of seniors and your work superior You deserve the many honors you have won And we're wishing you. here and now. much hap- piness in life You splendid boys and girls of '41 ... . BUDGET Dr: Id like to have u quart of blood for a trunsfuslon. Can you give it? Stan Burt: I can only give you a pint. I gotta shave tomorrow. Could Be—Who Knows? Students returning to C. H. S. next fall will find the familiar faces of the class of '41 missing, but the members of the up and coming junior class will fit in the vacant spaces easily. Rosella McIntyre could ably fill the busy position of Arlene Stanke. Pat Beechler and Jane Mulhol- land may take the places of Mary Gregarek and Martha Snow as the only girls in the physics class. That electrical wizard. Dean Widrig. might return to find Don Grier operating his complicated appar- atus. The Iwnd will miss the clarinet playing of Phil Sherman and Ray Kroodsma. but Bruce Gar- linghouse could play loud enough for both of them. Have you been wondering who in school has the artistic ability of Marilyn Canfield, well It's Jean Curlson and Phyllis Cochran: more power to you girls. Ed. Hughes will probably be the one most honored to take over Bob Pittinger's duties in entertaining the study hall—but—here’s a puzzle. Who will be the one that will take over the position of Bono Walters? Isn't there anyone beg pardon) any man in this school with his ability—look around you—No? Oh well, only time will tell: perhaps he can never be replaced. Where oh whei'e will we ever find anyone to per- form the many duties Rosemary Parkhurst and Phyllis Andrew's fulfill by their good nature and willingness to sing on any program at any time. Well another Rosemary whose last name is Spag- nuolo has shown us that she can do it if she only will. We'll Ik depending on you. Rosey. A visit to Mr. Austin's advanced speech class would not find Currol Strlngluim's determined arguing, although Dick Sanders might be carrying on the tradition. And though this Is only a guess. It wouldn't Ik surprising to find Don Bottomley sleeping in Max Dowker's seat in civics. Even if the faculty does miss the helpful and plentiful advice of Stanley Burt, both Edd Simek and Uw- rence Hall are ready, willing, and able. Perhaps none of these prophecies seem true, but then, they laughed at Henry Ford when he dreamed of a horseless carriage. C. H. S. Coed Everyone knows her! The bell rings. The class disappears. When the dust clears our C. H. S. coed comes up for air. She Is rather modest, generally speaking. No one minds much w'hen she displays her knees from the front row In classroom—no one looks at them, that Is! If she smiles with praiseworthy reserve at the teacher's doubtful jokes. It may Ik because she's heurd them l efore. There is an open- faced charm al out her—she talks a great deal, and uses her mouth widely to do it. Her nose she pow’ders with some degree of constancy; the effect is often unique and fairly grotesque. After the bell, she hurries to her locker and chats with her partner, telling the latest gossip (and don't think she doesn't know it). Putting on her reversible, her scarf, and her boots she starts for that hang-out of all the l elch-squelching coke fiends. On the way our coed elbows herself through the rush, and squeezes through doorways, leaving behind a few gently mangled lx dies as she emerges with some knick-knack under each arm She is al- ways reprimanded for having things in her room, but she still insists on collecting a souvenir from each place she visits. Once at her destination she leaves her belongings where the lost and found can pick them up. She never has been seen with a man but one Is convinced she has knowledge of them. She talks about them, and it is great fun to listen because she is either making it up or knows very strange ones. It might be worth your while, fellows, to call on her some time, but keep track of your money and your Hi-Y pin. THE QUESTION Mr. Austin: You must economize! Think of the future. If your folks should die. where would you be? Pete Haines: I would lx here all right. The question Is where would they be? NO GAIN Wayne Terwilllger: She said she would be faithful to the end. Bud Beechler: Why. that sounds good!” Twig: Yes. but Im the quarterback.

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The CHARM AN SEVENTH GRADE CLASS EMBLEMS Class Motto: “Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today.” Class Color: Blue and Gold Class Flower: Orchid Seventh Grade Memories The seventh grade class officers last year were: President. Calvin Csatlos; vice-president. Zahn Tucky; secretary. Robert Hart; and treasurer. Jim Thornton. Also the student council representatives were Maurine Nielsen and Ella Norris. This year the seventh grade class officers are: president. Leon Stetler; vice president. Jack Hine; secretary. Betty Montgomery; treasurer. Erwin Radee. The two student council represent- atives are: I)lck Peck, and Joyce Deni- son. This year the eight grade udoptcd u new class motto, flowers, and new colors, so the seventh grade took their old motto. Never Put off Until Tomorow NVliat You Can I)o Today.” Their colors are blue and gold and their flower, the orchid. The freshman class of this year, had for its seventh grade class offi- cers; President. Bill Watson; secre- tary. Connie Beebe: vice-president. Joyce Weinman; and treasurer. Nell Roberts. Betty Ix u Squibb and John Dimond were their student council represent- atives. The sophomore class of this year, had for its seventh grade officers: President. Dave Shaull; vice-president. Junior Ross: secretary. Charles Gor- don; treasurer. Jack Thornton. The class of '42 or this year's Jun- iors. had for their seventh grade class officers: Presilent. Phyllis Thornton; vice-president. Pat Becchler; secre- tary. Wayne Terwilliger; treasurer. Bruce Garlinghouse. Doris Mason and Betty Weaver were the representatives to the stu- dent council. The graduation class, or the seniors of this year, had for their seventh grade class officers: President. Bill Stick roe; vice-president. Bud Beech- ler; secretary. Rosemary Parkhurst; treasurer. Lynn Fowler. Presidential Message Co-operation is the keystone to our success. We must all stick together for the next 5 years, because we’ve got to live up to the classes ahead of us and be good examples for those who are coming to take our places. We. the students of the seventh grade have tried to make this a suc- cessful year and we wish to thank our advisors for all their time and work spent with us. I. the president also wish to personally thank the class officers for they have fulfilled their offices and worked very successfully together. To those who will be filling our place next year. I’d like to say best of luck and 1 sincerely hope we can set a fine example for you. LEON STETLER. '46 President—Leon Stettler Secretary—Betty Montgomery Vice President—Jack Hine Treasurer—Erwin Radee 1st row—Dixie Lee Aid, Rowland Baker. Jack Barrett. Rosemary Beals. Pat Brake. Shirley Briggs. Janice Brough, Ronald Brown. 2nd row—Leo Burt. Doris Caaler. Marian Cheney. Elwood Clark, Bill Cord- ray. Ed. Cowell, Portia Craven, Donald Davids. 3rd row—Joyce Denison. Dorothea Downey. Nelson Farlm, Maxine Frank, Marjorie Freed. Barbara Goff. Bob Guyer. Philip Gerendeer. 4th row—Phyllis Hicks, Jeanette Holgate, Wayne Holmes. Harry Honsber- ger, Juanita Hoover, Theodora Kawancke, Joe Keith, Harry LaPoint. 5th—Louise Lynd, Harold Marsh. Bob Mohre. Bob Moist. Lenora Ward. 6th row—Barbara McDaniels. Doyle Montgomery. Marvin Montgomery, Beverley Myers. John Odell, Bob Packard, Irene Palmer, Donald Parker. 7th row—Dick Peck, Shirley Pittenger, Raymond Radee. Noel Raines. Jack Rathburn. Virginia Redfield, Bud Rochester, Mary Lou Rochester. 8th row—Junior Roth, Fred Schneckenberger, Billy Smith. Norma Jean Snyder. Junior Starkweather, Harold Taylor. Muriel Tilden. Mary Jane Webb. 9th row—Floyd Weymouth, Glenn Whitinger, Betty Lou Wilcox. Margaret Williams. Reginald Wilson, Charles Youngs, Harry Ackley. Dick Beechler. 10th row—Helen Bumford. Charles Burton, Donna Rose Clifford. James Dimond, Carolyn Field. Janice Granstram, Jack Hine. Eva Jean Hull. 11th row—Jack Keeny, Bob Lea, Betty LeVanWay, David McClure. Polly McUmber, Betty Montgomery, Joan Parker, Erwin Radee. 12th row—Bob Rolfe, Ernam Royston, Clifford Sharp, Neil Shaver, Leon Stettler, Susan'Stucky, Harry Summerix, Donald Taylor. 13th row—Joyce Taylor, James Craven, Thomas Treloar, Darrel Uhl, Lorraine Whitright, Bob Wolcutt. CLASS PERSONALITIES Class superman...... Bob Lea His girl friend Lois Joan Parker Most popular girl Susan Stucky Most popular boy Dick Beechler Best dressed...Marilyn Montgomery Best dancer Be’ty LeVanWay Friendliest Leon Stettler Cutest nickname Bob Hlno Class Tom Harmon C. Burton Most ambitious.... Harry Summerix Most witty Boh Rolfe Class flirt Pat Brake Class cut-up .... Ronal.1 Brown Climbing! The seventh graders have started their march to the top. Coming in to take their places will be the stu- dent from all over the city of Char- lotte. They too. arc on their way to the top. Upon first entering high school the seventh graders were somewhat be- wildered and confused but under the supervision of their class advisors, Miss Winifred Wells. Mrs. Mario Taylor, and Mrs. Leora Weymouth, they soon settled down and now are well prepared to take another step, into the eighth grade. The class officers for the seventh grade are: president. Leon Stetler; vice president. Jack Hine; secretary, Betty Montgomery: and treasurer. Er- win Radee. The Christmas pageant was made up of seventh and eighth grade stu- dents. This was directed by Miss Marion Nelthorpe and her accompanist was Mr . Leora Weymouth. During May Miss Nelthorpe will put on the annual Spring Operetta. Many seventh grade students will be in it. Several seventh and eighth grade students participated in the Journal- m Carnival and Susan Stucky at this time was chosen as queen of her class. CALENDAR October S: Class Meeting December 16: Christmas Party December 18: Christmas Pageant December 19: Christmas Assembly March 1: Junior Assembly April 11: Junior Assembly May 28: Picnic

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The CHARHIAN SPORTS Basketball Proves Most Successful Of ’41 Sports TRACK MEN Front Row (left to right): Robert Lipsey, Gerald Smith, Russell Bradley, Lynn Fowler. Stanley Burt. Harold Mayhew, Bruce Garlinghouse, Elwood Martin, James Mathews. Second Row: William Dunning. Richard Fullerton, Nyle Treloar, Robert Paton, Max Wilmore. Richard Hicks. Jack Snow. George Riddle. Duane Pitcher. Back Row: Edgar Rambeau. Ralph Vitale. Glenwood Britten. Jack Thornton. Jack Clever, Ralph Shaver, Robert Spotts. Jack Hicks. Coach Malcolm Gobel. ORIOLE FEATHERS ORIOLES CAPTURE REGIONAL HONORS; RUNNER-UP IN LEAGUE The Oriole capers rounded out their 40- 41 season by winning the Region al basketball title for the most suc- cessful year of basketball In Char- lotte’s history. Reginning their practice sessions in the gym with only two lettermen re- turning. Coach Malcolm Gobel started the stipe of training to combat the Everett basketeers to mark the en- trance of the 1940-41 season. Everett, a newcomer into the con- ference. had made a strong showing In football but the Orioles proved their worth in basketball by defeat- ing them 17-14. Still elated by thi« victory, the capers met with opposi- tion from a soeedv Grand Ledge five to be ousted by the score of 27-36. Evidently taking the defeat as a in- spiration. the Orioles stopped the Howell squad with a 39 to 13 victory and made a oulck follow-up by chal- lenging the Mason strategy to edge out on ton with a 16-15 thriller. Using these victories as u battering ram the Orioles started a winning streak that smashed the scoreboard of Eaton Ranids with a 24-23 mark-up and knocked the wind out of the Lekevlew capers with another “closer 21-19 in a three minute over- time. Returning a match with Grand I edge. the Orioles evened their loss made earlier in the season by a power house upset to tally up a 36 to 27 score. Still surging ahead with scoring, the capers mopped up the best part of the Everett quintet by handing them another crushing defeat of 45-14 in the return scrap held in the local gym. Motoring to Lakeview for a return game, the local boys’ winning streak of six was broken by a shocking upset of 31-25. To avenge the Lakeview defeat, the Orioles returned to their home floor to take a stab at the Hastings Saxons The game ended with Charlotte on the best end of the score. Again resuming their stride the Charlotte boys belted Eaton Rapids to the tune of 32-19 to win their seventh conference victory. Still continuing to hand out the de- feats. the cagers burst forth with a typhoon of speed and overwhelmed the Mason maroons by the score of 43-22. Playing a return game with a very different Howell team, the local boys bowed a mournful goodbye to the conference lead by a heartbreaking defeat of 29-21. This defeat left Grand Ix?dge In sole possession of the conference lead and dropped Char- lotte to second. Hastings, evidently spurned by the desire to clean up the smudge left by the Oriole’s victory earlier In the season, cut a close victory 23-21 and completed the Oriole schedule. Although somewhat downhearted by the two successive defeats the Charlotte basketball team prepared for the district preliminary tourna- ment. The team drawn by Charlotte was the strong Lakeview squad. With the playoffs held in the local gym. the home boys came on the floor an entirely different team with more timing and accuracy than they had even before displayed. Sweep- F. F. A. BASKETBALL By Melvin Shaver Charlotte's chapter of the Future Farmers of America won the county championship. Playing an eight game schedule with other county teams the local quintet had a perfect record winning eight and losing none. ing up the honors for the first half with an early lead of 21-15, the re- maining play was a complete walk away with the Oriole's never once seriously threatened. The game end- ed 41-33 to the delight of the Char- lotte fans. Since Eaton Rapids had defeated by a close score the strong Hastings squad. Charlotte played them for the district championship and with the same skilled ball-handling as display- ed in the Lakeview game, they em- erged district champions with a 43-18 victory. With district honors under their belt the victory eating Orioles went into the preliminaries of the Region- al at Albion to qualify for the chance at the championship. Coldwater in the regional prelim- inary at Albion was the only team be- tween a chance at the regional title. The Charlotte cagers advanced to the finals by defeating Coldwater 37-23. Marshall, having gained entrance into the regional final by a thrilling overtime 24-26 victory over East Lan- sing. automatically was pitted against Charlotte. The favored Marshall boys were given a royal beating by the high scoring Oriole quintet 30-1S which gave C. 11. S. a feat never before ac- complished. the winning of the re- gional basketball title. Winning the regional put Charlotte in the line up for the quarter finals to be played in the Lansing Eastern gym. Playing against a strong Davi- son five the local lads made a fine showing. They lead all the way till the last five minutes when the Davi- son squad began to creep up point by point till they succeeded in taking the point lead and holding it till the gun. This 22-24 defeat marked the end of the 1940-41 basketball season, but this history making team has a very promising future since it only loses two of its first ten boys by gradua- tion. Dwight Haines and Byron Wal- ters. Lynn Fowler Starting In his sopho- more year, Lynn earned his letters In football and baseball. He won letters in three of the four major sporta; 3 in baseball. 2 in track, and 3 in football. He played quart- erback on the gridiron and ran the relay in track. Russell Steinman—Making a tine showing in baseball during his high school career. Russ gained lour letters. As a grilsman he was a strong man in the passing offense and earned one letter in his senior year. Lester Bisel—Coming from I ansing. Lei made a fine showing In foot- ball. but as a result of an injury early in the season was only able to gain one grid award. As a thin- clad he was able to throw the shot for two letters Carroll Stringham—Playing half back and end in the Orioles’ buckfleld Carroll ga tied two letters on the gridiron and received his trophy. Charles Briggs—Handicapped by a broken leg “Chuck'' was able to earn only cne letter as center for the football team in his senior year. Byron Walters—Earning letters in football for two seasons. “Bono continued his athletic activities by gaining an award in basketball and one in tennis. His name was ac- cepted as honorable mention for the A.l State Guard position. Cash Beechler. Jr.—Though earning thiee letters in football as half back. “Bud” kept up a very consistent record In the new sport, golf, in whl.h he earned three letters. Willis Wilcox—Willis began athletics in his sophomore year, winning two letters in football as tackle on the lirst string. George Howe Putting his efforts Iu- lo baseball. George was able to earn his award in his senior year. Lowell Shumaker Ixiwell. in his jun- ior and sophomore years, was able to gain two awards in basebull. Max Dowker—A constant baseball fan. Max was able to receive two letters in the sport in his junior and senior years. He also gave his services ns manager In his sophomore and freshman years. Robert Rolter Making the first string as guard. “Bob In his senior year gained his award. Dayton Fisher—A very consistant golfer with two letters to his credit. TRACK By Harold Mayhew Competing under the direction of Coach Malcolm Gobel. another suc- cessful season was completed with a few outstanding performances and a great promise for the future. There were only five lettermen returning, but many of the recruits made a splendid showing. Spring practice started early with the boys working out In the gym. The new athletic field was not finished in time to be of any value to the team. The Orioles had only one track meet at home. They played Eaton Rapids, at the fair grounds. April 28. Those returning from last year’s squad were Russell Bradley. Harold Mayhew. Lynn Fowler. Lester Bisel, and Gerald Smith. The first meet of the season came after spring vacation and found the team badly out of condition. They lost to a strong Ionia squad by a large score. On April 26 the Thinclads Journey- ed to Hastings to compete In the an- nual Hastings relays. Playing against such schools as East Lansing. Mt. Morris. St. Joseph. Holding. Fremont, and Hastings, the team picked up u total of 71 points. The only individuals to place were Ia s Bisel. who won the shot put, and Harold Mayhew. who placed fourth in the high hurdles. The two mile relay team, composed of Gerald Smith. Bruce Garlinghouse. Elwood Martin, and Russell Bradley, took fourth in their event. There were four dual meets during the season. namely—Ionia. Eaton Rapids. Hastings, and PTast loosing. The team also entered the regional, state and conference meets. The Al- bion invitational meet was made op- tional as the coach was unable to at- tend. The team entered the con- ference meet with hopes of winning their fifth conference victory. Trackmen and the events they par- ticipate in are as follows: Russell Bradley, mile; Gerald Smith, half- mile; Lester Bisel. shot; Lynn Fow- ler, dashes, broad jump, and relay; Jack Hicks, dashes; Bruce Garling- hou?e. half-mile, and high jump: El- wood Martin, mile; Stanley Burt, low hurdles, and high jump: Bill Dun- ning. low hurdles; Robert Lipsey. dashes and relay; Philip Snyder. 440 yard dash; Glenwood Britten. 440 yard dash; Ralph Vitale, mile; Jack Clever, high Jump; llaroll Mayhew. hurdles and relay. Harold Mayhew Gaining two as a trackman. “Herky” also received an award for the new CHS. sport, cross country. Russell Bradley Making his athletic- entrance in his freshman year as a trackman. Russ was able to run down four awards duiing his high school years and also gain two awards for the cross-country. Robert Gunnison—Winning a letter in his sophomore. Junior, and senior year made his position at guard very well done. Pete Haines—Dwight held down a capable left end position for two letters in football, gained another C” In basketball, and two more in golf. Jack Morris Always on the job to do his part. Jack made one of the finest managers the school has ever had. He gave his services to both base- ball and basketball. — IS —