Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

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iivnici: The MAH MAX 1945 Charhian Statement of Income and expenditures SOURCES OF INCOME: |lunh money from seniors ..........$ 600, Staff contributions ............... Sale of business manager's bicycle... for retouching faculty pictures ..... 300 Sale of waste paper .................. 90 Salvage of Miss Wells rubber heels 4 Sale of photogruphlc manager's «luminum curlers to Lockheed .... 5 Pat rons .......................... 400.00 .03 .32 003.07 .000.00 .000.0« 596.42 .o; jolal ............................61.000.000.00 EXPENDITURES: One bicycle for business manager ....$ .58 Christmas present for Miss Wells .... .08 Afternoon snacks for Staff during I)eceml»er .......................... 987.75 Expenses of advertising staff ........ 5.073.00 Hail for advertising staff ............ 10.000.00 Afternoon snacks for staff during January .............................. 2.982.43 One date—Cooper ............................. .13 Valentine for Miss Wells .................... .08 (Jone with the wind .................... 4.842.58 Afturnon snacks for staff In February and March ................... 3.215.00 One typewriter ............................. 1-69 Typewriter ribbons ................... 175.032.00 One date—Cooper 4-15-45 ..................... .13 Bicarbonate of sod a Cooper 4-16-45 12.085.84 Tires for business manager's bicycle 1.000.00 Erasers .............................. 777.870.00 Easter basket for Miss Wells ............. .18 Afternoon snacks for staff In April and May .............................. 5.101.05 Midnight oil ........................... 1.800.91 Engraving, printing, covers, handl- ing and costs for 400 copies of 1945 Charhian ...................... 5-67 Total 61.000.000.00 Mother Goose a la 194) Once upon a time, there lived Just outside u big. dark forest, a wee. small girl named Little Red Riding Hood (alias Laurel Starri who was for- ever gay and happy. Mrs. Riding Hood (Reta Payne in disguise) widow of the famous ex-black- marketeer Francis Kune Riding Hood, who died in Sing-Sing, cared for her only child by baking pies for all the neighbors. One day after Mrs. Riding Hood had finished her ttaking she called to Little Red and asked her to take a pie to Grandma Rulison Riding Hood. Placing it in her basket the little girl hopped on her motor-bike and was off through the woods. Knroute she came upon the three little pigs. Piggy Fuller. IMggy Hess, and Piggy Csatlos. counter- feiting gas ration coupons. Deciding to accompany her. they quickly put on their Jet-propelled roller-skates. At the fork they did not notice the sign No Left-Hand Turn ami were stopped by traffic cop Goldilocks' Smuts who had taken over the job since the man power shortage Unknown to the travellers. Big Bad Wolf Hart was skimming swiftly along ul ove them in his helicopter scheming in his cunning way to deliver them to Simple Simon Heechler. who wanted to learn Mrs. Riding Hood’s secret formula for bak- ing pies. At Grandma's spacious country estate the four of them retired to the backyard to take a dip in her seventy-live foot pool still unaware of the dan- ger lurking al ove them. All of a sudden the Three Blind Mice. Martin. McDonald, and Mohre. who were sunbathing on the lawn sighted the Big Bail Wolf bearing down upon the unsuspecting victims Md called to them to flee. Reaching the house be- fore him. the Three Piggies slammed the door in his face. After phoning Tom Thumb Ackley to come and escort Red home, the group settled down to a quiet game of poker. The butler. Crooked Man Grrsso. won the game In his crooked way ami all started quarreling. Suddenly there came a knock at the door. On opening it. who should appear but Old Mother Hubbard Sterrett bringing Grandma «••me hoarded canned goods. When Tom Ackley arrived. Little Red Riding Hood and the Three Piggies said goodbye anti started home again. But while buzzing along. Piggy Hess suddenly disappeared into u deep hole in the middle of the road and when they looked down to see what had become of him who should they see but Jack and Jill (Donna Clifford and Bert Jane) moon- shining Pepsi-Cola in an underground cave. After tilling up they continued home without further mishap. Dear Uncle Andy. Seeing as how you have helped so many others I am hoping that you will be able to help me at this time also. Now don't say NO yet—it isn't a loan. Although 1 can always use a little extra.) What I want is ADVICE—you know, the kind Dorothy Dix hands out to the girls. The situation is this. My dear, sweet wife (Oh. how I love the woman—she has such a beautiful throat, perfect for strangling) Just doesn't under- stand me and all my household worries. All this planning of meals and such is lowering my morale to the freezing point and she never suggests tak- ing me out to dinner anymore—I think she’s ashamed of my dishpan hands. It's almost im- possible to keep them white and soft when I have all these dishes to do for the family (all thirteen of us) and the washings and scrubbings. That washing is another cause for argument. Just the other day she complained that all the girls were noticing her tattle-tale grey shirts. (1 really don't understand it either as I use Oxydol the same as all the other boys do.) And here I am In the midst of spring house- cleaning—slaving, slaving all day long (not even a servant anymore either you know. Our last one. Horace, got a better job at Wilcox-Gay and left us flat.) And then last night wifey came in and complained that I was always too tired to go any- place with her «.nymore. She goes out to the club every night now and I Just know there is an- other man in her life—he must be blond because I found a blond hair on her suit. My question. Uncle Andy, is this. Shall I leave and go home to Father for awhile and play hard to get or shall I remain here and try to make my- self more attractive in her eyes. This is yours for the answering. Hopefully yours. Hen-Pecked. Dear Hen-Pecked. I grieve for you! Your situation, however, is that of many men at the present time. By letting the No Vote Bill for Men pass, our beloved President Bessie Belch (I hope she kicks the bucket before long) has taken away many of the rights of our class. We men must show the women who's 1k ss. Tell her that she can run the office as she wishes, but that you'll run the house the way you want to. If this doesn't work, when you get out of the hos- pital. by all means go home to Father. The latter, of course, applies only if he hasn't come to you first. Remember Absence makes the heart grow fonder. At least so they tell me—my wife and I have been separated for fifteen years! Thank you for writing. Yours truly. Uncle Andy. 1st Cannibal: The chief has hay fever. 2nd Cannibal: “Serves him right. I told him not to eat that grass widow.” Miss Wells: Do you read Poe?” Geo. Stucky: Naw. I read pretty good. Some people are so dumb that they think the Saturday Evening Post is a place to tie horses. Mr. Huston: What is found in sea water be- sides sodium-chloride?” C. Fields: “Fish! Policeman— Didn't you hear me call you to stop? Elaine Mohre— Oh. was that you? I thought it was some one I had run over.” There was a naughty Mr.. Who hugged a girl and Kr. At which she took flight And so the next night This naughty Mr. Kr. Sr. If love is blind And lovers cannot see. Why in the dickens Doesn't some girl love me? —D. Cooper Private Life of “Gravel Gertie” Monday—Dear Diary? Just got in from a date with the cutest sailor—met him at a U. S. 0. dance and can he dance, and can he - - -? ? ? Tuesday—Woke up this morning with a ghastly headache, but received a cure for it this eve- ning when Frankie gave out with All or Nothing At All” at the Eaton—I love that boy! ! ! ! Wednesday—Met an old flame of mine who is home on leave from the Navy—Asked me for a date—accepted—also, have a date with the Army wonder which one will establish the first beach-head? ? ? Thursday—School was same old drag. Saw the gang at Bruno's after school. Went down and played a game of tennis—got ready for my dates —almost had wur on the home front when the Army and Navy met— both ended up by having a wonderful time. Friday—Yea! ! Last day of school—cute little freshman asked me for a date—too young— this man shortage—wish a certain tall, dark senior would book me up—went on a hay ride to-night—more fun— Saturday—Had a phone call from some Jerk at school—Just a kid—(probably would have taken me to an early show and a soda after- wards). Managed to snag a date with a cer- tain senior—got stood up (imagine). He must have made up with her —I’ll never speak to him aguin—went out wfih the gang instead —went to a house party—mmmmmm! !!!!!! Met Pat's cousin (Marine)—nice—except he couldn't dance— Got Corns for My Country what a night— Sunday—The wind up of a perfect week-end — glad I have a strong constitution. Life of LeRoy Monday — Guess I’ll tell mother I'm sick or don't feel good. Be- sides I have a test. Tuesday—Went to Eaton Rapids yesterday. Whistled at a blonde. More women! ! ! Wednesday — Got a date with Suzy? (that blonde) Hub-a-hub-a. What a woman! Went to school. Have eight hours to make up. After school had a coke at Bruno's. Get kicked out for making too much noise. Thursday—Went to school again toduy very dull! After school had a malted. Started to Grand I dge nt seven-thirty. Had to hitch-hike—oh. for some gas! Picked up a cute red head— What a woman! Even if I did have to walk all the way home. Friday—Exams! Didn't study! Oh. my feet are killing me! Never again will I walk so far —no woman's worth it. Wonder what Suzy's doing? Went to the show with the gang. Got to get some sleep. A heavy date Is coming up tomorrow night. Saturday A. M.—Mom's house cleaning. I've been up since 5:30. These women just won’t leave a guy alone. Went up town for a few minutes. When I got home washed Dad’s car so he'd let me use it tonight.—Oh. Suzy! P. M.—Oh. heavens! I ran out of gas and ripped the fender on Dad's car. Suzy's rasp berry lipstick beats all! 1 believe I'm in love! ! Sunday—What will Dad say when he sees his car? Oh. my head is splitting! ! ! “Sweetie There was a little man His name was “Sweetie Gay He had a sense of humor And always liked to play. Until one night the girls caught him right And now he's home to stay. Two heads, two arms, two hands What a hunk of man He never shirks a duty unless he possibly can i Now for the women He does his stuff Buys them things on the cuff To end this tale of woe Here's to Sweetie Gay. our Hero? ? ? Don Furu: Have you put the cat out. Eric?”' Eric Furu: Naw. I didn't even know it was on fire. 15

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The i H liUUW May 25. 1957 Charlotte, Michigan ih'arvHi Wife. Do you remember Charlotte, the town where we graduated? Well, it has changed considerably if I do say so myself. As I entered the city coming from I ansing my eyes were opened wide when I saw an enormous airport with the names Ondra and Archart painted on the runway. I Journeyed farther to find a monument dedicated to Iauira Cudney in memory of her gallant attempt to make a pin point landing on the court house clock. Making my way down the street. I had to apply my brakes quickly to avoid hitting the former Rcta Payne and her fumily of sextuplets. I was told that her ferocious husband. Roger Ash. had deliberately scowled at the children. Stopping at Mohre’s Supreme Superior Super Service. I was involved in conversation with at- tendants Martin. Paton. and Willard, who directed me to Schneckenbcrger's fourteen story hotel for lodging. To my surprise, the manager was none j other than Dick Trumley. Eleanor Sloan, bell girl, j carried my bags to the elevator where Theodore Ross took me to the thirteenth floor. That night the management invited me to the! dining room where a floor show was to be held. While eating dinner with Bishop Shamp and bur- lesque queen Morey, we were entertained by Wayne Webb's Mud Wallowers , a very popular orchestra. Also on the program were the nation- ally famous ballet dancers McDonald and Hack who were accompanied by Joseph Pray on the bagpipes. Mayor Ackley concluded the evening's program with a short talk entitled. My Most Daring Adventures. The next morning as I gazed from my window overlooking Thornton's Junk Yard. I noticed a crowd gathering on the court house luwn. After further Investigation, the town dogcatcher. Jack Hij»s. was found to lx matching wits with a canine, while his as- sistant. Betty Sumerix. yelled for help. Final- ly the city cop. Omie Hart, with his crew of ten men came to the rescue. My eyes then: wandered to the jail where inmates Barb and Mary Lou Keeler; Bradley. Joan Kerstetter. were held for vagrancy. Later in the afternoon the city garbage truck met its fate when a street sweeper driven by Sally Sterrett collided with it. During this occur- ance I met Dick Beechler. who Is city librarian and discussed the novel. A Weed Clrows in Ben- nett . As the conversation continued Dick told me various incidents which had happened in town. Dick Cooper and Pete Csatlos. managers of the “Ladies' Ready Wear store had i , been tarred and feathered by the ' Wild Women's Society whose •“ m leaders were Mary Lou Caughey. Qa 1 Marian Ball. Mary Ellen Freed and fp T Rhoda Ottney. News commentator 4 n .•■rn Baum aaid the meat were last seen, on the road to Mor- occo. Going on my way some- what amused. I bumped into the street cleaners. Brewster Grier. Francis Kane and Betty LeVanway. who are lietter known as the Swamp Angels of this era. Stepping up in society I visited Harold Cheney, editor of the Charlotte Dally Blow who was having a paper doll party. Among the many outstanding celebrities, were opera singers Donna Clifford and Keith Gldner. who sang “Emphasize the Affirmative composed by Harold Buchholz. The high light of the party was when Justice V. Archer united Mary Lou Bolder and Junior Tuckcy in holy matrimony. On the way to the hotel that night I stopped at Smuts' Park to hear the music played by the Salvation Army. To my amazement the leader was Roderick Van Dyke Yates with Grace Shaull at the drums and Sheridan Walter- worth shaking the tambourine. Arriving at the hotel exhausted and thirsty. I made my way to the bar and sipped down one of bartender Dan Fuller's cocktail specials. Later. I was engaged in a game of poker which netted card sharks Gertrude Heinz» and Frances Smith my small fortune. Disgusted and dismayed I re- tired for the night Just as I was about to enter my rooms, the maid. Burleigh Wellman, was leav- ing after opening the bed and laying out my slip- pers. At six the next morning I was rudely awak- ened by the blasting horns of the Buckley Sister’s NEWSY NAMES DAN FI LLER Went to dinner Dan Fuller PHYLLIS HACK Buys ax Phyllis Hack” FRANCIS KANE Broke chair Francis Kane” RAY MOHRE Gained weight Ray Mohre RETA PAYNE Fall down stairs Reta Payne JOE PRAY Naughty boy Joe Pray LAURA SOUTHWARD Likes warm weather Laura “Southward” LAUREL STARR Visits Hollywood Laurel Starr NORMA TANNER Sits in sun Norma Tanner” DOROTHY WALKER Car go bust Dorothy Walker PHYLLIS WHITE Sees ghost Phyllis White” ROBERT WOODMAN Coal short Robert Woodman” ESTHER WRIGHT Knows the answer Esther Wright circus. Darling, here I was. broke und u circus In town. So I ventured to the Blodget-Farrler pawn shop. That afternoon I was forced to walk to the circus for my dependable 1955 Ricker had suddenly collapsed. Apparently out of nowhere appeared Bert Jane, famous black head picker, who obliging- ly gave me a lift. While at the circus. I came into contact with many more of the class of '45. Junior King, inter nationally known lion tamer, was attempting to stick his head into the mouth of a poor little mis- guided pussy cat. Next I visited the Rulison-Roys- lon flea menagerie which is a very itchy proposi- tion. Glancing at a poster, the name Laurel Starr caught my eye. It read. World’s Largest Fat Woman—Three Hundred Sixty-live Pounds. With my mind somewhat befuddled. I headed for the main tent. There, ring mistress Norma Marshall introduced the first act. The women on the flying trapeeze which turned out to be a song sung by French. Haigh and Frey. After this ordeal 1 was aroused by main usher. Pierce, who had stuck a Iwttle of LeVan's Smelling Salts under my nose. The fol- lowing act was a little more thrilling and blood- thirsty. as professional boxer Rosemary Lynd out- pointed amateur Beverly Lipsey in a closely matched l»out. It was so blood-curdling that referees E. Wright and D. Wright fainted. Dr. Richard L. Peck, however, soon revived them. A tragedy came with the next act. Bonnie Ging- rich famed tight wire walker, fell from a height of one hundred feet and lighted in the brawny arms of Robert Woodman who tried to break her fall. Well, he did. Funeral services will be held for him tomorrow. At this point I left, to avoid fur- ther perturbation. Reaching the main gate. I was knocked down brutally by Norma Tanner, a snake charmer with a vicious, bone crushing, garter snake wrapped around her neck. Having lost all control of my mind after seeing such sights. I began frothing at the mouth. Immediately they called Virginia Shaw, the veterinarian, and Geraldine Harmon, and Esther Robins, her assistants. Seemingly by the grace of God. Vernon Gresso. an old friend, rescued me from the patient-hungry veterinarians. After chatting with him I discovered he is an attendant at the Kalamazoo Nut House. For my health he advised me to go to Gay's Turkish Baths For Women, sure cure for your ailments. He said. “He cured my wives, the former Phylli.- Wletzke and Phyllis White: he should be aide to cure you.” With this I left and went straight j to my hotel for a good night's sleep. The screeching of sirens interrupted my dreams; 14 President’s Messape As four years of hard work and study. Inter- mingled. of course, with many good times, draw to a close, we of the class of ’45 can look back and recall many worthwhile activities and projects completed. Outstanding among these activities were the junior play, the annual magazine sales, which grossed over $1100. topping all previous records, the Junior-senior banquet and prom, the annual senior class Christmas card sales, another money, making enterprise which also set a record-break- ing mark, and various other lesser activities. As freshmen and sophomores, members of the (lass of '45 were active in school affairs, aiding In scrap drives, and other war effort activities, and taking part in assemblies and student organiza- tions. In uddition to these muny extra-curricular activ- ities. the class has attained an excellent record as a whole, scholastically with each of the first ten of the class maintaining better than a B aver- age. All of these things could not have been accom- plished. had it not been for the co-operation and willingness to work of all the members of the class and for the capable and understanding guid- ance of our advisers. As president of the class of '45. I should like to take these few lines to thank all those people who so willingly helped on all class projects during this past year for their fine co-operation. In ad- dition I wish to express my appreciation to our advisers. Mrs. Marena Ktplinger. Miss Winifred Wells, and Mr. Earl Huston, who have helped us so much. So much for the past. With the end of this four year period, we are closing one book and opening another, one whose pages hold much for us that is exciting, interesting, painful, heart- breaking—the book of Life. We are entering a world which will be entirely new to us. and it is for this world that the last four years have attempted to prepare us. We are entering the world in very uncertain times. Many or us will be entering the armed forces soon. Many of our group have already left to fight. To those who have left and those who will be leaving, we wish. Good Luck. Others of us will be going on to school, or taking our places In Industry. From here, it's up to us. and to each and every member of the class I say again. Thank you for your fine co-operation throughout the year, and the best of luck to you all. JACK HESS. '45. President. -a « ■ ■ ♦ « « « Bev. Paton— I'm mad at Ned. Lois Willard— But why?” Bev. Paton— He knows so many naughty songs.” Lois Willard— Does he sing them to you?” Bev. Paton—“No. the mean thing, he only whistles them. S. Stucky: Adlos. B. Montgomery: What's that? S. Stucky: Goodbye—Spanish. B. Montgomery: Carbolic Acid. S. Stucky: What's that? B. Montgomery: “Goodbye—any language.” of Joyce Southerland and Dorothy Walker, and brought ine promptly tQ my feet. Hearing tin cry of tire, and smelling smoke, nightie in hand. I rushed to the window to find myself surrounded by flames! Your loving husband, Leroy Steward P. S.—What did I do? I went right down and mailed this letter. See You in the Funnies Dick Tracy ........George McDonald Brenda Starr ........Norma Tanner Boots ................Beverly Paton Terry ................Dick Beech ler Dragon Lady ........Barbara Bradley Downwind .....Dick Schneckenberger Little Itchy Itchy....Sally Sterrett Little Iodine ..........June Smuts Moon Mullins ......Jimmie Thornton Joe Palooka .............Ray Mohre Maggie and Jlggs....C. M. Morey and D. Beechler Junior Yogel .............Jack Hess

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Thv 1'HAHMAA sroitrs Oriole Gridders End ’44 Season Undefeated Gridiron Sees Active Season Mohres and Moore High Point Men; Smoothness Dazes Opponents With nine returning lettcrmen and a host of aide reserves. Charlotte open- ed its foot tail season by downing a scrappy und persistent Lakevlew. After a scoreless first half the Orioles came back and twice shoved the ball over for touchdowns. The final score was 14-0. Ray Mohre and Don Moore making the touchdowns. The following game with Belding was the Orioles' first home appearance of the season, and a crowd of somt- 2.000 fans was at the game. From start to finish the game was all Char- lotte. with Bob Mohre. Ray Mohre. and Don Moore doing most of the ball carrying. The Orioles scored twice in the second quarter and once in the third frame. Holding's lone counter came in the fourth quarter. Final score 20-7. The following week, the high spirit- ed Orioles Journeyed to Mason where one of the toughest games of the sea- son took place. The Masonites, fight- ing like demons, staved off threat after threat, but weakened in the fourth quarter and Don Moore. Orange and Black full-back toted the pigskin across the goal line. During the game a Mason player was seriously injured and had to be carried from the field. Mason, an underrated team, had the distinction of l cing the only team to hold Charlotte to a single touchdown. Grand Ledge Battle Nip and Tuck The next week found a cautious and delitarate Charlotte team playing the powerful Comets of Grand Ledge, led by their triple threat star. Rex Car- row. Grand I dge had previously lost Just one encounter. The game was a see-saw tattle with tath teams scor- ing twice in the first hulf but in the second half the Gotalites scored again while holding Grand I edge at bay. The final score 20-13. Octotar 20. the Orioles played host to the Hastings Saxons, a long tune rival and supposedly strong team. Five minutes after the kick-off the Orange and Black eleven scored on a pass from B. Mohre to R. Mohre. Again halfway in the second period came another tally, making the count 14-0; but a few minutes later all the cheering subsided for B. Mohre was carried off the field with a wrenched knee. The game then gradually turn- ed Into u rout with C.H.S. the victors to the tune of 27-0. Oriole Eleven Dazzles Howell The following week at Bennett field, the Orioles registered their sixth vic- tory at the expense of Howell. From start to finish the game was all Char- lotte and swiftly turned into a run- away. The Howell eleven was dazed by the smooth ball handling and finesse which the Orioles displayed. In the last quarter a whole second string team was on the field. The game end- ed 39-0 in Charlotte’s favor. Traveling to Everett November 3 Charlotte rang up its seventh consecu- tive victory to the score of 27-0. The Orioles went through a scoreless first period, but early in the second frame a pass from V. Gresso to J. Bray spelled touchdown. As the half was drawing to a close, another pass, this one from R. Mohre to J. Pray register- ed another six points. The second half followed true to the first with the Netters Plan Full Schedule 1st row: B. Hart. W. Holmes. R. Gay. 2nd row: C. Lindblom. R. Huffman. M. Tharp. R. Packard. D. Johansen. fjr o c I’cf f icfs HARRY ACKLEY—Harry has accumulated four letters—two of them throwing the shot in track, and two by playing j tackle on the football team. DICK BEECHLER—Dick has won two letters in football at the position of center. He was selected on the all-state class! B team for this position this year. He has also won a letter in basketball where he played guard. HAROLD CHENEY—Harold has to his credit two “C’s” in track, which he won by running the dashes and broad jumping. DAN FULLER— Big Dan” has won three letters in football for his stellar work at tackle. He also was elected captain of the championship team of '44. ROGER GAY— Sweetie” won three “D’s” playing tennis at Dowagiac and his last year here acquired ‘‘C’s” playing number one singles and doubles in tennis, and was a reserve on the basketball squad. VERN GRESSO—Vern, during his high school career, has garn- ered three letters in football as a blocking back, and two in basketball where he played both guard and forward. BOB HART—“Omie” collected two letters in tennis, playing both doubles and singles, and a JACK HESS—Jack has won one four singles. Orioles again touching pay dirt twice. I The tight Charlotte defense allowed j Everett just one first down. •Lil Brown Jug Returned to C.H.S. Armistice Day. the day of the an- nual football game between Charlotte and Eaton Rapids, was one of victory and history for Charlotte high school, for this victory not only brought back the little brown jug. but it also was the last barrier to an undefeated sea- son- „ The game began in true Eaton Rap t(jg—Charlotte style with most of the ball playing being done in the middle | of the field. The first half ended In a 0 to 0 tie. Halfway in the third quart- er Ray Mohre took the ball from Vern Gresso on a Statue of Litarty play, and scampered 33 yards for a touchdown. Eaton Rapids failed to | “C in cross country. letter in tennis, playing number make a comeback and shortly after the j fourth quarter was underway, R. Mohre again took the ball for a touch- down. this time on a dash through the center. As the game drew to a dose.] the Oriole eleven again threatened, but a fumble on the Eaton Rnpids 26 yard line ended the rally. This victory made the ninth time that the Orioles have defeated the Islanders in an Armistice Day series, which dates back to 1921. Eaton Rapids has emerged victor in eleven contests and j three were tie games. According to latest reports Conch Gotal is on his knees pleading with Ronald Brown to pleuse give up his latest enterprise of selling baked goods. Now. boys, you mustn't eat ta- tween meals. - 16 CHS Squad To Go Down As Best Ever Spirit and Teamwork Given Credit for Success by Coach Gobel Hats off, students of Charlotte high school, to our fighting, victorious, foottall team, one that will no doubt go down in history us one of the best elevens ever to don the Grunge and Black uniform of Charlotte. To back up their brilliant record os an undefeated team, the Orioles can rely on statistics. In the eight games played. Charlotte rolled up a total of 166 points, while holding their oppon- ents to a mere twenty. The only two teams that faced the Orioles and felt pay dirt were Grand l edge and Belding. Grand Ledge making thirteen points and Belding making seven. Not only did the team have a tight defense, hut their offense was consistent all season. Mason was the lone team to hold the rampaging Orioles to one touchdown. Spirit and Cooperation Responsible for Success Coach Gotal attributed the undefeat- ed season to the fine spirit and com- plete co-operation of the squad. He called them. “The ta‘8t hunch of boys I have ever worked with. Except for a few plays that were run out of the “T and the single wing back, this year the squad used a double wing tack formation almost exclusively. Some thirty mid plays were run out of these formations. Another important factor in the success of the leant was its size. The average weight of the starting line- up was 165.6 pounds per man. Al- though large in size, the team was fast and maneuverable. The usual starting lineup was as follows: J. Bray and E. Zimmerlee, ends; Fuller and T. Martin, tackles; I). Schnecken- target' and B. Wolcott, guards; and D. Beechler at the pivot position. In the backfield there were Ray Mohre, quarterback, and signal caller; Bob Mohre, Halfback; Vern Gresso. half- back and Don Moore, fullback. Of this team. Bray. Fuller. Schneckenberger. Beechler, R. Mohre, and V. Gresso are seniors. Their presence will ta sorely missed next fall. Also due credit should ta given the reserves, for without them no team can withstand u good season. Many of these boys such as Shanip, Mc- Donald. Krusell. Ackley, Derby, and Youngs pluyed much of the time. Racqueteers Face Tough 45 Schedule Facing a tough schedule against two (Mass A teams and one Class B, Charlotte opened Its tennis practice. Number one singles Is held down by the capable Roger Gay. who has twice travelled to the State and National semi-finals. In the number two posi- tion we find junior. Wayne Holmes, a previous letter winner. In the nuin- tar three slot Is Robert Hart and number four Is Carl Lindblom. sopho- more. who Is playing his first season. Number five singles is undecided. The two double teams are composed of R. Gay and R. Hart, and W. Holmes and C. Lindblom.