Charlotte High School - Delphian Yearbook (Charlotte, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 96 of the 1954 volume:

1954 CHARHIAN CHARLOTTE HIGH SCHOOL CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN If any person having a sincere desire to learn, enter these doors, he or she will exit with a resolution to be a better person and an effective citizen. I We, the Senior Class of 1954, sincerely dedicate this 1954 CHARHIAN to our advisor and friend, Jarvis Wotring. During our four years of high school Mr. Wotring has guided our class as a whole through our many class projects and groups of our class in extra curricular activities. One of the outstanding events in which he played a vital role was the annual Junior Play, “The Curious Savage , of which he was the director. The Junior-Senior Banquet and Prom were two more undertakings in which his help was indispensable. During the seven years Mr. Wotring has been teaching at Charlotte High School, the many students who have en- joyed the privilege of being in his classes have not only re- ceived knowledge from books but also knowledge which only certain gifted persons can impart. In appreciation for his service to us we dedicate this CHARHIAN to Mr. Wotring. 2 The 1954 Staff Left to right: Janice Root, Photographic editor; Eleanor Wood, Senior editor; Miss Howell; Carolyn Earl, Activities editor; Linda Smith, Editor; Sue Stein- man, Photographic editor; Norman Potter, Business manager; Elmer Jones, Sports editor; Jim Carr, Advertising manager. In order to publish this 1954 Charhian the help of many people other than the staff was necessary. I would like to thank Dale DeLand, Dixie Ewing, Ralph Leslie, Mr. Lowell Reed, Jackson Typesetting Co., S. K. Smith Co. and Edwards Brothers, Printers, for their consideration and cooperation. Also my very sincere thanks to the staff for accepting their indi- vidual responsibilities and to Mr. Wotring. 3 Linda A. Smith Faculty LANGUAGE Jarvis Wotring, A. B., M. A. Dorothy Hughes, A. B., M. A. Lois Howell, B. A. Mildred lauch, A. B., M. A. Eino Maki, B. S. John Bogner, B. S. Frances Wildern, B. S. MATHEMATICS Malcolm Gobel, B. S., M. A. Mary Neil, B. S. Dallas Stall, A. B., M. A. Not Pictured Archie Earl, B. S. Earl Mead, B, S. COMMERCIAL Velma Clark, B. A. Virginia Fish, B. S. GUIDANCE Eretha Woodard, B. S., M. A. John B. Smith, A. B.. M. A. Neil Brennan, A. B., M. A. MUSIC Robert Powell, A. B., M. M. Darrell Cook, B. A. 4 Faculty SCIENCE AI Cronheim, A. B. R. Wiley Brownlee, A. B. GYM Shirley Weaver, B. S. Eldred Toufant, A. B., M. A. HISTORY Marena Kiplinger, A. B. George Lawrence, B. A. Kenneth Lane, B. S. SHOP Harry Blanchard, B. S., M. A. AGRICULTURE Thomas Fagan, B. S. HOME ECONOMICS Virginia Mezynski, B. S., M. A. Oral Bellinger, B. S. _ Marvin Flower, B. S. C,yde Ray‘ B' S M A Carmel Elliott, B. S. BOARD OF EDUCATION JANITORS Harley Coplin Harold Diamond Richard Cherry Carl Bengson Clark Muma, Superintendent Mrs. Anna Foster, Secretary Clifford Smith, President Kenneth Brown, Treasurer Lyman Chamberlain, Trustee Mrs. Margaret Vance, Trustee 6 BUS DRIVERS Orville Krebs Max Griffin Carroll Tharp Edmund Crier Not Pictured, Dale Hennings, OFFICE CLERKS Mrs. Anna Morey Miss Irene Strobel Mrs. Frances Turner SENIORS GO FORTH TO SERVE Honor Students LINDA SMITH DAVID DYKHOUSE ELEANOR WOOD To Linda Smith and Eleanor Wood go the valedictorian honors for their scholastic achievement. Linda and Eleanor attained a straight “A” or 4.00 average during their high school years. To David Dkyhouse goes the saluta- torian honor for his scholastic achievement. David had only one B” during his four years in high school. The student most deserving of the Citizenship Award was thought by the faculty, who consider this one of the most important awards, to be Linda Smith. The University of Michigan Award for outstanding scholarship, leader- ship, and sportsmanship, as determined by the faculty, went to Eleanor Wood and David Dykhouse. They will have their names enscribed on the Univer- sity of Michigan Plaque. PHILIP MICHEL ARBUTUS WILLIAMSON JAMES BAUM The Bausch and Lomb Science Award for displaying outstanding scien- tific achievements and attitudes was awarded, upon recommendation by the science teachers, to Philip Michel. For their leadership abilities, Arbutus Williamson and James Baum received the Danforth Award, a book entitled, I Dare You.” It is a chal- lenge to accept further responsibilities of leadership that they may serve society better. 8 EDWIN ADAMS Mischief comes by the pound, and goes away by the ounce. Track 3, Football 1-3, Stage Crew 3 DELBERT ARNOLD A quiet, unassuming man of sterling worth. 6 Track 3. FFA 1 MARY JANE WOLF BACKOFEN Maidens must be wives and mothers, to fulfill the entire and holiest end of woman’s being. Cheerleaders’ Club 1-2-3, J. V. Cheer- leader 1, V. Cheerleader 2-3, F.H.A. 1-2- 3, Band 1-2-3, Class Queen 3, Transfer from Springport 3 WILLIAM BACON He that mischief hatcheth, mischief catcheth. Melviendale High School 1-2-3, Student Council 2 RONALD BAKER A good disposition is better than gold. Football 1-2-3, Prom Decoration Commit- tee 3 RICHARD BARNAART In his quietness there is mischief. Track 1-2-3, Cross Country 3, F.F.A. 1-2. WILLIAM BARNAART Some think the world is made for fun and frolic, so do I. Junior Play Stage Crew 3 ARTHUR BARTLETT In arguing, he owns skill, for, van- quished, he could argue still. Football 2, Stage Crew 3, Assembly 2, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3 X t f(i ZS V 9 JAMES BAUM “Men of few words are the best men. Stage Crew 4. F.F.A. 1-2-3-4, F.F.A. President 4, Junior Play stage crew chair- man 3 LESTER BENNETT “My only books were women’s looks, and follies are all they’ve taught me. ’ Football 2-3-4 RICHARD BOYD “A bluff a day makes school work play; and many a day I’ve bluffed ’em. Football 1, Cross Country 3 DEAN BRUCE “Wine, women, and song ruin men, so I have cut out singing. Clee Club 1-2-3, Track 2-3-4, Football 1 -2-3-4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Stage Cerw 2-4, Library Club 1 -2, Bas- ketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1 DANIEL BURSLEY “Plough deep while sluggards sleep. Clee Club 2-4 CAROL WHITNEY CAIN “Her interests are elsewhere judging by her jewelry. Clee Club 1 -2-4, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, Library Club 4, Operetta 1-2-4 DEAN CAREY “Laugh and the world laughs with you.” Prom Planning Committee 3, Orange and Black 4, Track 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2- 3-4, Stage Crew 3, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, Vice President of Class 1, FFA I DUANE CAREY “Let not your thoughts be deep; for fear you drown in them. Track 2-3-4, Football 1-2-3, Stage Crew I, Basketball 2, FFA 1, Baseball 1 10 PETE CARPENTER Full well they laughed at all his jokes, For many a joke had he.” Footlighteers 3-4, Junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Procellae Romanae 3-4 JAMES CARR ‘My appetite comes to me while eating. Band I-2-3-4, Drum Major 3-4, Boys’ State 3, Band Executive Board I-2-3-4, Junior Play Cast 3, Junior Rotarian 4, Bas- ketball 1 -2-3-4, Dist. Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 3-4, Pres. Band 4, Field Officer 2, Delegate UN Day 3 DORIS CARROLL She is ambitious, therefore worthy.” Chorus 1 -2-3-4. RUTH CATRON “She tells you flatly what her mind is.” Prom Planning Committee 3, Orange and Black 4, Forensics 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, CAA 1-2-3, Library Club 2, Jr. Play Costumes 3 JOYCE CHAMBERLAIN I am merry all the day long.” Procellae Romanae 3-4, Band 1-2, Li- brary Club 4, Junior Play Prompter 3 DONNA CLARK I’m not denying that women are foolish, Cod made them to match the men.” Junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, CAA 1-2, FHA 1-2 MARILYN CONVERSE For she was just the quiet kind, whose natures never vary.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, Library Club 3, Assembly Committee 3 NANCY COOPER Good humor is the health of the soul.” Los Amigos 2-3, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, Procellae Romanae 3 n SHIRLEY COOPER “Her ways are ways of pleasantness.” Clee Club 2-3, Junior Play Usher 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3 DALE DE LAND “He was a scholar, and a ripe good one.” Student council 3, Los Amigos 3, Football 1-2-3-4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Baseball 1-2-3-4 CORANNE DERBY “She’s not a flower, she’s not a pearl; She’s just a noble all-round girl.” Los Amigos 1 -2, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, CAA 1 -2-3-4, Cheerleaders' Club 1, FHA 1, Junior Play Props 3 JOHN DEWEY “He was the man of the diamond—the baseball diamond.” Football 1-2-3-4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Baseball 1-2-3-4 LOLA DONLEY “A quiet girl with a quiet little way.” Student Council 4, Los Amigos 2, Foot- lighteers 2-3-4, Forensics 2-3, Junior Play Cast 3, CAA 1-2, Band 2-3-4, Band Executive board 4 DAVID DYKHOUSE “Talkers are good doers.” Los Amigos 1-2-3-4 Pres. 2, Forensics 2-3-4, Junior Play Cast 3, Band 2-3, Junior Rotarian 4, Mayor of School 4, Boys’ State and Nation 3, Barbershop Quartette 3, Men’s Clee Club 4, Model United Nations 4 CAROLYN EARL “She has a sweet temper and a merry sense of humor.” Prom Planning Committee 3, Prom Decor- ation Committee 3, Prom Dinner Prepara- tion 3. CAA 1-2-3 Treas. 1-2-3, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3, Jr. Play Prompter 3, FHA 1, Secretary of Junior Mag. Sales 3, Charhian Staff 4 DONALD ELLS I might be better if I would, But it’s awful lonesome being good.” Track 1-3, Football 1-2, FFA 1-2-3-4 Treasurer 3, Junior Play Scenery and Stage Crew 3 12 DIXIE EWING “Good humor is the sunshine of the mind.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, Orange and Black 4, GAA 1-3, FHA 2-3-4, Li- brary Club 2 PAT FORTNEY “A sweet attractive, kind of grace.” Assembly Committee 3 CARY FRACE “Not too serious, not to gay, but alto- gether a jolly, good fellow.” Student Council 2, Prom Planning Com- mittee 3, Los Amigos 2-3, Footlighteers 3-4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Vice President of Class 4, Band 2-3, journal- ism Carnival 3, Magazine Sales 3 DORIS FRAZIER “Her life is made up of smiles and kind- ness.” Prom Planning Committee 3, Los Amigos 2-3, Orange and Black 4, Prom Decora- tion Committee 3, Sec. of Class 3, Class Queen I, Assembly Committee 2, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3 WAYNE FREY “He himself was tall and thin, with a smile on his lips that went out and in.” Track 1, FFA 1-2-3-4 Reporter 4, Lead- ership Training Camp 4 RODERIC GARN “Due credit should be given a worker.” Football 1-2-3-4, President of Class 2-3- 4, Junior Rotarian 4, Boys’ State 3, Prom Planning Committee 3, Baseball 1-2-3-4, FFA 1-2 SHIRLEY GLASSLEE “Quiet and yet jolly. What a happy com bination.” Bible Club 2-3 HAROLD GOELZ “The friend of many the foe of few.” Football 1, Stage Crew 2 13 JOSEPHINE HALEY In her very quietness there is a charm. Bible Club 2-3-4 RUSSELL HALL There’s nothing that so becomes a man as modest stillness and gentility. Glee Club I-2-3-4, Prom Planning Com- mittee 3, Los Amigos 3, Camera Club 4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Stage Crew 1-2,-Band 3, Operetta 1, Cross Country 3 EARNEST HAMILTON The force of his own merit makes his way. Track 1, Junior Play Advertising Chair- man 3 FLOYD HAMMOND A great artist can paint a great picture on small canvas. Glee Club 2 JERRY HICKS On their own merit modest men are silent. CATHERINE HILLIS She stood for simplicity and unaffected air. Glee Club 1 -2, Los Amigos 2 MARTHA HARMON A quiet mind and merry heart is better than the highest art. Prom Decoration Committee 3, Procellae Romanae 3 DUANE HICE Here may be found the priceless rarity of true worth, honor and sincerity. Band I-2-3-4, FFA I-2-3-4 14 JOYCE HOPKINS “Two fifths of her genius, Three fifths of her fun.’ Junior Play Usher 3, Prom Planning Com- mittee 3, Orange and Black 4, Band 1-2- 3-4, Bible Club 1-4, Dist. Solo Or Ensem- ble Contest 3-4, State Solo Or Ensemble Contest 3, Typing Award 2-3 ROMA CAY HOUSLER “Most maidly of little maids was she.” Footlighteers 3, CAA 1-2, FHA 2-3, Pro- cellae Romanae 3, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, FHA State Convention 2, Sec. FHA 3 LARRY HUFFMAN “His smile will drive away a thousand cares.” Junior Play Advertising Committee 3, Prom Dinner Preparation 3, FFA 1-2-3, Base- ball 3 JEANINE JENSON “She was active, Stirring all fires.” Los Amigos 2, CAA I-2-3-4, Cheer- leaders’ Club 1-2-3-4, J.V. Cheerleader 2, FHA 3-4, Prom Orchestra Committee 3 CAROLYN JOHNSON “She’s a girl of right good will.” Prom Planning Committee 3, Los Amigos Junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3. Procellae Romanae 3-4, Band 1-2-3, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3, Prom Dinner Preparation 3, Prom Or- chestra Committee 3. ELLIOTT JOHNSON “An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and resolute actions.” Football 1-2, Basketball 1-2, Assembly Committee 2, Baseball 1 -2 CORDON JOHNSON “A sense of humor, a touch of mirth, To brighten the shadowy spots of earth.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, FFA 1-2- 3-4 LLOYD JOHNSON “Short of statue but strongly built and athletic.” Football 1, Treasurer of Class 4. Basket- ball 1-2-3-4, Athletic Committee 2 15 ELMER JONES “He was tall of figure and fine of face.” Orange and Black 4, Football 1, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Charhian Staff 4, Assembly Chairman 3, Assembly Com- mittee 3, Baseball 1-2-3, U of M “Shady Trails” Camp 4 JOYCE KANE “Earth’s noblest thing, a women per- fected.” Glee Club 2-3-4, CAA 1, Operetta 2-4, Jonesville High part of 3 JACK KEEHNE “I find nonsense singularly refreshing.” Orange and Black 4, French Club 2, Assembly Committee 3, Pattingill School 1 CONSTANCE KEENY “I can enjoy her while she’s kind, that’s always.” Prom Planning Committee 3, Prom Decora- tion Committee 3, CAA 2-3, Junior Play Scenery 3, Ways and Means 4, Prom Invi- tations 4 MARIAN KLONT “There’s laughter in her eyes, her cheeks, and her lips.” Orange and Black 4, Forensics 2-3-4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Sec. Of Class 4, Band 2-3, Class Queen 3, Band Executive Board 3, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3, Basketball Queen 3 PETER KLONT “Never take literally; he is but half the time in earnest.” Prom Planning Committee 3, Prom Decora- tion Committee 3, Assembly Committee 2-3, FFA 1-2, Jr. Play Scenery 3 INGRID LANGMAACK “She looks as clear as morning roses, newly washed with dew.” Glee Club I, Prom Decoration Committee 3, GAA 1-2-3, Cheerleaders’ Club 1-2, Sec. of Class 1, FHA 1-2-3-4, Operetta 1, Assembly Committee 2, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3, Christmas Card Chairman 4 RICHARD LARDER “To plough and sew, and reap and mow, and be a farmer’s boy.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, Jets Club 4, FFA I-2-3-4, Baseball 1, Junior Play Stage Crew 3 16 KAREN LAVENGOOD “Twinkle twinkle goes her eye, who, we wonder is the guy.” Orange and Black 4, Los Amigos 2-3, Footlighteers 3-4, Forensics 4, Junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, CAA 1, Cheerleaders’ Club 1-2, J.V. Cheerleader 2. Band 1-2-3-4, Dist. Solo O Ensemble Contest 2-3 CHARLOTTE LEA “A sweet girl graduates in her golden hair.” Clee Club 2-3-4, Junior Play Usher 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, CAA 1 RALPH LESLIE “Tis only noble to be good. ’ Los Amigos 3, Band 2-3-4, Bible Club 1-2-3-4, Assembly Committee 2-3, Men’s Chorus 4 ANITA LEWIS “Happiness is her din in life.” Clee Club 1-2-3, Operetta 3, Prom Din- ner Preparation 3 WILLIAM LICHTNER “The best hearts are ever the bravest and Bill is a sportsman; bravery at its greatest.” Track 3-4, Football 1-2-3-4-Captain 4, Basketball 1-2-3-4, Athletic Committee 4, Baseball 1-2-3-4, American Legion Award 8th grade VERDETTA MAHON “She has many noble virtues.” Clee Club 1, CAA 1-2-3-4, Prom Plan- ning Committee 3, Los Amigos 2-3, FHA 1, Junior Play Make-up Committee 3, Prom Dinner Preparation Committee 3, Jr. Play Scenery 3 MARY MARLOWE Feminine grace, feminine goodness, and feminine generosity.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, CAA 2-3, Procellae Romanae 3, Class Queen 2, Bas- ketball Queen 2 ROBERT MARPLE “Long shall we seek his likeness, Long in vain.” Track 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Assembly Com- mittee 3, Athletic Committee 3 17 roger McDonald “There’s nothing so becomes a man as modest stillness and gentility.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, FFA 1-2- 3-4 JOYLYN MECUM “I have a heart with room for every joy. Glee Club 1, Junior Play Usher 3, Orange and Black 4, Band 1-2-3-4 MARILYN MEDCOFF “The mildest manners and the gentlest heart. FHA 1-2 DEDRAL MERRILL “We are judged by the success of our efforts. PHILIP MICHEL “One part honor, one part wit, one part hustle, and the rest pure grit. Glee Club 3, Boys’ State 3, Operetta 3. Activities Chairman 4, Jr. Play Stage Crew 3 JAMES MILLER “Be noble in every thought, and in every deed. Junior Play Advertising Committee 3, FFA 1-2-3-4, Recreation Committee Chair- man 4 18 JERALEE MILLER “Her heart is as far from fraud as heaven from earth.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, CAA 1- 2-3, Procellae Romanae 3, Library Club 4, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3, WIBC 3-4 LEO MILLER “Strange to the world—he wore a bashful look.” Prom Decoration Committee 3 VIRGINIA MOENING “And these I tell you are life’s best joys: Music and dancing, movies, yes. and boys.” Student Council 1, Prom Planning Com- mittee 3. Prom Decoration Committee 3, Typing Awards 2-3, Ways Means 4, Invitations Cards for Graduation 4 REX NEVINS “Oh, give us a man who sings at his work.” Track 1, Football 1-4, Cross Country 1, FFA 1-2 GLORIA NORRIS “All day long from her face there radiates a smile.” Prom Decoration Committee 1, Library Club 4, Lansing Eastern 1-2-3, Y. Teens 1 EVELYN OLMSTEAD “Her voice was ever soft, gentle and low; An excellent thing in woman.” Glee Club 2, Junior Play Usher 1, FHA 1, Bible Club 1, Library Club 2 SANDRA PARISH “She is of so free, so kind, so apt, so blessed a disposition.” Los Amigos 2-3, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, CAA 1-2-3-4 Sec. 2, V. Cheer- leader 3-4, Band 1-2-3-4, Band Execu- tive Board 4, Jr. Play Make-up Commit- tee 3, Cheerleaders Club 1-2-3-4 Pres. 3-4, Twirler 3-4, J. V. Cheerleader 2 RICHARD PARR “Young fellows will be young fellows.” Student Council 1, Football 1-2, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Stage Crew 4, FFA 1-2-3-4. Library Club I-2-3-4 19 SONDRA PIERCE Those about her shall learn the perfect ways of honor. GAA 2, Walter French 1, Everett High School 2-3, Debate Club 3, Dramatics Club 1, Choir 1-2-3, Prop Committee I NORMAN POTTER A man who blushes is not quite a brute.' Mahomet, Illinois 1-2, Glee Club 3-Pres. 3, Student Council 4, Los Amigos 3, Foot- lighteers 3-4 Pres. 4, junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Committee Chairman 3, Charhian Staff 4, junior Play Advertising Committee 3, Boys’ State 3, Operetta 3, UN Day 4 CARLA POWERS I shall laugh myself to death. Student Council 1, Orange and Black 4, junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, GAA 1-2-3, Assembly Commit- tee 4 SAM PRUDEN I pity the bashful man. Track 3-4, Cross Country 3-4, Baseball 1-2 jACK QUANTRELL Why study? The more we study the more there is to forget. Track I, Football 1-3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, FFA 3-4 KAREN RAPELJE Though she may appear to be small, her heart is as big as the ocean. Glee Club I, junior Play Usher 3, Bible Club 3-4, Reporter 3, Secretary 3-4, Art Talent Exhibit 3, Operetta 1, Prom Dinner Preparation 3, junior Play Program Chair- man 3 jOHN REINER He has occasional flashes of silence that make his conversation perfectly delight- ful. Stage Crew 3-4, Junior Play Stage Crew 3 HARLEAN ROGERS Her heart is big enough, despite her mirth, To hold there in the whole great throbbing earth. Prom Decoration Committee 3, GAA 1, FHA 1, Library Club 2-4 20 KARL ROLL An honest man, close-button’d to the chin, Broadcloth without, and a warm heart within.” Track 3, FFA 1-2-3-4 JANICE ROOT A little peaceful home bounds all my wants and wishes.” Orange and Black 4, Junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, CAA 1- 2-3, Cheerleaders’ Club 1, Charhian Staff 4 MARILYN ROYSTON Behind the modest mask which she as- sumed Her loving mind in all its beauty bloomed.” Rodney B. Wilson School, St. John’s 1-2-3, J. Hop Committee Junior Prom 3, Home- coming Decoration Comm. 2 NORMA SATTERLEE Quietness and confidence are her strength.” Glee Club 2, Junior Play Usher 3, Los Amigos 2. FHA 3-4, Bible Club 2-3-4 Vice Pres. 4, Operetta 2 JOHN SAURER At each hard task he looks a bit, then grins; Pulls off his coat and tackles it— and wins.” Football 1-2-3, Vice President of Class 2-3, Basketball 1 -2-3, Athletic Commit- tee Chairman 4, Baseball 1-2-3, Jr. Play Stage Crew 3, General Manager Jr. Maga- zine Sales 3 BARBARA SCHNECKENBERCER Sweet are the thoughts that savor of con- tent; A quiet mind is richer than a crown.” Junior Play Usher 3, Los Amigos 2, Li- brary Club 2-3-4 DONALD SCHULTZ The friend of all, the foe of none.” Track 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Cross Country 1 -2 ILENE SHARP She has sweetness as fresh as any rose.” Prom Decoration Committee 3, Band 1-2- 3-4, Band Executive Board 2-3, Dist. Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 3-4, State Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 3 21 LEONARD SHULTS “Assisting at stage work is like helping people, build their castles in the air.” Glee Club I -2. Orange and Black 4, For- ensics 2-3, Stage Crew 1-2-3-4, Stage Manager 4, Library Club 1-3-4, Operetta I, Jr. Play Announcer 3 LINDA SMITH “True to herself, True to her friends, True to her duty always.” Student Council 3, Orange and Black 4, Los Amigos 2-3, Footlighteers 3-4, For- ensics 3-4, Junior Play Student Director 3, Band 1-2-3-4 Secretary 3, Charhian Staff 4, Band Executive Board 3-4, Dist. Solo Cr Ensemble Contest 1-2, Citizenship Com- mittee 4 Chairman 4, 1st place Democracy Essay Contest 3 NEDRA SMITH 'A smile that glow’d; Celestial rosy red. love's proper hue.” Footlighteers 2-3-4, FHA 1, Girls’ State 3, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3 STUART SOUTHWORTH “Handsome is as handsome does.” Track 1-2-3-4, Football 1-2-3-4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Treasurer of Class 2, Library Club 3, Basketball 1-2- 3-4 JOAN SPARKS “They are never alone that are accom- panied by noble thought.” Glee Club 1-2-3-4, Operetta 1-2-3-4, Jr. Play Stage Crew 3 JANICE STALL “Studious, of ease, and fond bf humble things.” FHA 3, Band 2-3, Bible Club 2, Jr. Play Make-up Committee MARILYN STALL “No one ever heard her speak or shriek.” Glee Club 3-4, FHA 1-2 SUE STEINMAN “Her eyes are as blue as the sky and her smile is as sweet as the scent of a rose.” Orange and Black 4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, GAA 2-3-4, Charhian Staff 4, Assembly Committee 4, Jr. Play Make- up Committee 3, Basketball Queen 4 22 KATHERINE STEPHENSON Her skin is so transparent that one can almost count her heart beats by the flushes they send to her cheeks. Prom Planning Committee 3, FHA 1-3-4 Vice Pres. 4, Bible Club 2-3, Library Club 1, Vermontville High School 1 BRAD SUTHERLAND As quiet as a mouse in his hole. Track 1, Art Talent Exhibit 3, Baseball 2 GAYLAND TENNIS We'd hardly know how we were to begin, were we to miss his ever cheerful grin. Track 1-2, FFA I-2-3-4, Jets 4 ROBERT THOMPSON A friend with a free hand, open heart and ready smile. Prom Decoration Committee 3, FFA 1-2- 3-4 JANET TOWE A merry spirit and a charming way, That makes one love the maid without delay. Glee Club 2, Prom Decoration Committee 3, FHA 3, jr. Play Advertising Committee 3, Library Club 3, Operetta 2 JOHN VANCE Good sense and good nature are never separated. Los Amigos 2-3, Junior Play Cast 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Junior Rotarian 4, Basketball 1 -2, Golf 1-2-3-4, Band Executive Board 3-4, As- sembly Chairman 4, Rotary Camp 3, Prom Toast Master 3, Jr. Magazine Sales Cap- tain 3, Men’s Glee Club 4 WILLIAM VOGEL Music is his soul. Los Amigos 2-3, Footlighteers 2-3-4, For- ensics 4, French Club 4 Pres. 4, Library Club 1 -2-4, Prom Orchestra Committee 3 Chairman 3, Property Mgr. Jr. Play 3, Pres, of Student Librarians Asst’s. Assn, of Michigan 4 ETTA WALDRON For she was just the ouiet kind whose nature never varies. Glee Club 1 -2, Junior Play Advertising Committee 3, Bible Club 2-3-4 23 JANICE WALTER “Her happy soul looks laughing through her eyes, judge not her worth by her size.” Junior Play Usher 3, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Library Club 2-3-4 EILEEN WENGER “All day long from her face there radiates a smile.” Orange and Black 4, Procellae Romanae 3-4, Band 2-3-4, Library Club 3, Dist. Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 3, State Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 3, Dist. Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 4,v Prom Dinner Preparation 3 KENNETH WENZEL ‘Til tickle your catastrophe.” Orange and Black 4, Football 1, Prom Orchestra Committee 3, FFA 1-2 DENNIS WERTZ “Speak low—if you speak of studying.” Orange and Black 4, Football 1-2-3-4, Prom Decoration Committee 3, Stage Crew 1-3, Junior Play Advertising Committee 3, Assembly Committee 4, FFA 1, Baseball 1 FRED WHITE “A kind heart is more than a coronet. Glee Club 3-4, Stage Crew 3-4, FFA 1- 2-3, Band 1-2, Library Club 4 WILMA WHITINCER “Her eyes are always glancing; Her feet are always dancing.” Footlighteers 3-4, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, GAA 3-4, Cheerleaders’ Club 4, V. Cheerleader 4, Band 1-2-3-4, Library Club 3, Band Executive Board 3-4, Jr. Play Scenery 3, Prom Invitations 3, Ways and Means Committee 4, Band Secretary 4, Third Place I Speak for Democracy 4 ARBUTUS WILLIAMSON “A smiling face and a ready hand.” Student Council 4, Secretary of Student Council 4, Prom Planning Committee 3. Procellae Romanae 3-Secretary 3, FHA 1, Bible Club 2-3-4-Treas. 2, V. Pres. 3, Prom Dinner Preparation 3-Chairman, Junior Play Ticket Committee 3-Chairman PHILLIP WILLIAMSON “I do not distinguish men by the eye, but by the mind, which is the proper judge.” Track 1, Bible Club 2-3-4-Pres. 2, V. Pres. 3, FFA 1 -2-3-4, Youth For Christ Quiz Team, Winners of second place in National contest. 24 WALLACE WOLLPERT “This youth once more has proved the say- ing true, That good may come from rural districts too.” Track 1, Football 1, FFA 1-2-3-4-Treas. 4, Committee 3, Stage Crew for Junior Play 3 ELEANOR WOOD “When her energies are unbound, she is a tiny dynamo. Student Council 2-3-4, Junior Play Usher 3, Los Amigos 1-2, Band I-2-3-4, Char- hian Staff 4, Band Executive Board 4, Dist. Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 2-3, State Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 2-3, Prom Din- ner Preparation 3 MILO WRICHT “Who mixed pleasure with wisdom and mirth. Junior Play Advertising Committee 3, FFA I-2-3-4, Committee Chairman 4 PATRICIA WRICHT “Be good, sweet maid, and let those who will be clever. Junior Play Usher 3 PHYLLIS WRICHT “A pleasing one to meet and pleasingly genuine. Glee Club 4, Junior Play Usher 3, Library Club 4 JOYCE YOUNC “A woman’s crowning glory is her hair. Los Amigos 2-3, Prom Decoration Com- mittee 3, Band 1-2-3-4, Junior Play Ad- vertising Committee 3, Art Talent Exhibit 3-4, Band Executive Board 4, Dist. Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 2-3, State Solo Gr Ensemble Contest 2-3, Citizenship Com- mittee 3, Jr. Play Make-up Committee 3, Typing Awards 2-3, Journalism Carnival Make-up Committee 3 25 Senior Officers PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE GOING FORTH TO SERVE The class of 1954 can look back upon four successful years with each one a special experience in our life. During these years we have accom- plished many things. Activities in which we engaged include, Christmas card sales, magazine sales, journalism carnival, and the Junior Play. These are all excellent examples of the outstanding cooperation of the group of which I have had the honor of being president. Days to remember, were two Junior-Senior Proms, and a four day senior trip to Washington. We are now approaching the day when we shall close a door behind us, leaving behind many happy moments, and part from many student and teacher friends. We express our appreciation to our advisors: Mrs. Marena Kiplinger, Miss Virginia Fish, Miss Dorothy Hughes, Mr. Neil Brennan, Mr. Jarvis Wotring and Mr. Kenneth Lane, who so willingly helped us through these four wonderful years. It has been a pleasure working with you seniors, ever since our sopho- more year. As we look forward to opening other doors of opportunity and learning let’s remember, 'Nothing succeeds like success. Rod Gam President 26 UNDERGRADUATES ENTER TO LEARN 27 Juniors n AM President V. President Secretary Treasurer D. Baum G. Barnett B. Clark J. Reynolds MOTTO: “The world is a problem and we are the answer” COLORS: Red and White FLOWER: Rose ( • j ■' 'ft i' A « f OPENING THE THIRD DOOR It has been a privilege and an honor to have been president of the successful and hard work- ing Junior Class. We set a goal of $5,000.00 in our magazine sales and we went over the top. “Annie Get Your GunpM directed by Mr. Wotring. was enjoyed by two very good audi- ences November 12 and 13. Getting into a Friday night school dance free was our reward for earning first place in the Polio Drive for funds. In athletics we made a good contribu- tion to the school sports program. I know that I am speaking for the entire class when I say thanks to the advisors: Mrs. Virginia Mezynski, Mr. Malcolm Gobel, Mrs. Mildred lauch, Mr. Darrell Cook, and Mr. Marvin Flower, who have been so cooperative and have helped us so very much in all of our activities. We are anticipating with eagerness the opening of the fourth door to opportunities during our Senior year. Doug Baum President Row 1 : R. Adams, R. Allen, S. Anderson, W. Anderson. Row 2: E. Aseltine, M. Barnaart, D. Barnaby, K. Barn- hill, T. Beals, G. Beebe, T. Binkowski. Row 3: J. Borgman, M. Boyer, A. Bracy, L. Brown, C. Bushre, J. Butler, C. Cain. Row 4f C. Carter, C. Carter, D. Clark, R. Clark, M. Clements, J. Cole, K. Conklin. 28 Row 1: J. Conley, J. Cooper, J. Cooper, E. Cronk, F. Darling, L. R. Day, J. Dean. Row 2: P. DeFrates, T. DePue, D. Epler, B. Esch, F. Esch, E. Farlin, C. Fassett. Row 3: K. Fell, C. Filbert, J. Flath, J. Forte, D. Fox, M. Cam, L. Gearheart. Row 4: L. Classlee, J. Giar, J. Goodnoe, S. Granger, M. Grant, C. Green, I. Hill. Row 5: J. Hoffman, W. Hollandsworth, S. Honeywell, M. Hulburt, C. Johnson, L. Johnson, J. Kiplinger. Row 6: M. Koos, A. Lea, J. Lewis. 29 Row 1: J. Loomis, F. Lundeen, F. Mahon, D. Marsh, M. Martens, R. Martin, M. Mauney. Row 2: B. Mayes, M. McLane, j. McNatt, P. Medcoff, J. Monroe. J. Moore. W. Meyers. Row 3: C. Nash, M. Newton, R. Overmeyer, ). Pente- cost, K. Pentecost, S. Peters, D. Pettit. Row 4: R. Phillips, B. Pierce. D. Platt, D. Pratt, M. Pratt. B. Pugh, j. Ranson. Row 5: K. Rapelje, L. Reiner, H. Reynolds, T. Rodriquez, C. Rogers, B. Royston, E. Royston. 30 Row 1: S. Rulison, F. Sassaman, C. Sherd, E. Shilling, L. Shreve, N. Shults, C. Smallwood. Row 2: C. Smith, S. Smith, Y. Smith, R. Sparks, K. Tan- ner, C. Tice, L. Tyler. Row 3: ). VanVIeck. R. VanWormer, S. Vaughn, S Walcutt, L. Walker, D. Wertz, P. Wheaton. Row 4: C. Whitacre, M. Williams, C. Wilmore, B. Wil- son, D. Wollpert, R. Wood, C. Wysack. Row 5: B. Young, L. Young. 31 Not pictured: R. Bowser, B. Towe. Sophomores President V. President Secretary Treasurer J. Kramer B. Cole K. James M. Borgman MOTTO: Constantly striving to make our best better COLORS: Blue and Cold FLOWER: Rose OPENING THE SECOND DOOR This is a year we will never forget, a year of good times and greater knowledge. We were very successful with the concessions and dances following the games. The class contributed twice as much money to the March of Dimes as they did last year. February brought to a close the many long hours of work needed for our fine assembly. The sophomore assembly was rated as one of the best of the year. It consisted of two plays, The Twelve O’Clock Murder, and It’s Cold In Them Thar Hills. Our May dance was our last class activity. We are Constantly Striving to make our best better, and we will, through the helpful guidance of our class advisors: Miss Carmel Elliot, Mrs. Eretha Woodard, Mr. Harry Blanch- ard, Mr. Clyde Ray, Mr. Dallas Stall, Mr. John Bogner and Mr. Oral Bellinger. I regret having to leave my home town, my many friends, and our fine school. But, before we close this second door to learning, I wish to say, my term as president has been an easy one. Through the cooperation and hard work of my classmates and advisors, we are looking toward the doors to further learning. I thank those who helped us in our successes and our failures. Jerry Kramer President Row 1 : L. Adams, R. Adams, F. Alfonso, A. Avis. Row 2: H. Badgley, B. Baker, D. Baker, P. Balderson, B. Barbour, A. Barnard, S. Bartlett. Row 3: L. Bigelow, J. Bonham, C. Bosworth, S. Bos- worth, S. Boyer, J. Brickley, F. Britten. Row 4: B. Brown, B. Brummett, S. Burger, P. Carey, E. Carter, J. Carter, F. Challender. 32 O f T) n (f r Oil Row 1 : D. Claflin, J. Clark, D. Cogswell, D. Colizzi, L. Collins, V. Conklin, R. Converse. Row 2: M. Cotton, S. Cotton, J. Courtwright, D. Cox, M. Crozier, M. Dankenbring, D. Davidson. Row 3: L. DePue, L. Deuel, J. Duckworth, F. Earl, E. Edson, J. Eno, C. Fassett. Row 4: R. Fast, C. Field, A. Flynn, E. Cingrich, J. Gobel, S. Gonser, M. Griest. Row 5: C. Halsey, E. Hammond, P. Hansen, M. Harmon, j. Henry, N. Hill, S. Hosey. 33 Row 1 : S. Housler, C. Hussey, B. Kays, S. Kiplinger, D. Klaiss, B. Koos, H. Lake. Row 2: R. LeSeney, R. Leslie, D. Lewellyn, B. Lewis, L. Locke, P. Mahon, R. Mann. Row 3: D. Marlowe, R. McDaniel, J. McKay, T. McLane, J. McLaughlin, D. Mikesell, C. Milbourne. Row 4: K. Miller, J. Mogg, A. Mulholland, J. Muma, J. Myers, C. O’Brien. Row 5: H. Olson, R. Papoi, P. Papranec, P. Parker, J. Perry, j. Pruden, j. Quantrell. Row 6: S. Raymond, M. Reed, R. Ressigue, K. Reynolds, W. Ring, A. Rodriquez, A. Rodriquez. 34 Row 1 : J. Rodriquez, W. Rohlfs, M. Roiter, C. Satterlee, D. Schultz, R. Scott, B. Sheldon. Row 2: M. Shepard, G. Sherman, M. Shields, T. Shirley, V. Sigourney, C. Slaughter, j. Smith. Row 3: J. Smith, S. Smith, S. Sullivan, D. Spore, D. Sulli- van, M. Sumerix, R. Tennis. Row 4: R. Thorton, E. Van Den Driesshe, D. Ward, B. Watson, B. Wenger, R. White, J. Wickham. Row 5: K. Wilson, K. Wirt, C. Wood, J. Wooley, B. Wright, J. Wright. 35 Not Pictured: j. Brophy, E. Collier, S. Dean, J. Dunn, M. Gould, S. Southern, V. Marsh. Freshmen OPENINC THE FIRST DOOR President P. Potter ' L V. President D. Smith Secretary A. Wertz Treasurer M. Archer MOTTO: Forward to our goal. COLORS: Blue and White FLOWER: Rose This year our Freshman Class experienced the pleasures and responsibilities of becoming part of a high school organization. Maybe it all started last year when we were choosing the subjects which we would be tak- ing for our Freshman term. Or maybe for some of us it started with the first football practice, becoming a cheerleader, playing bas- ketball, dramatics club, band, forensics, or any of the many other clubs and activities which we had become eligible for. We found our- selves in the middle of a current of high school activities which swept us through the year. It was this same strong current that left us breathless after a close basketball game and raised our school spirit and morale. For some of us the change came just in the routine of going from one class to another, meeting new people, or writing an essay. Through the year, slowly, in fact so slowly that it was hardly noticeable, the change came. We felt ourselves as a part of Charlotte High School. . .We would like to thank our advisors. Mr. Robert Powell, Mr. Wyly Brownlee, Mrs. Velma Clark, Mr. George Lawrence, and Mrs. Shirley Weaver for their time and energy which they gave so freely. On looking back over the year it could be summed up as one in which we opened the first door to learning. Paul Potter President Row 1 : C. Allen, L. Arnold, C. Atkins, G. Baker. Row 2: T. Balderson, E. Bartlett, C. Beals, J. Beals, S. Beals, J. Becktel, P. Becraft. Row 3: R. Binkowski, D. Bird, F. Bixler, T. Blair, S. Boroff, C. Bosworth, E. Bowman. Row 4: K. Briggs, A. Brown, J. Brown, J. Brunton, F. Burley, L. Burley, M. Bush. 36 Row 1: C. Bust, B. Butler, B. Carr, A. Carnes, C. Car- others, R. Casey, L. Caswell. Row 2: B. Class, V. Class, D. Clements, C. Cooper, R. Cooper, D. Crapo, J. Crissman. Row 3: J. Crosslan, D. Curtis, C. Dankenbring, M. Dav- idson. D. DeFrates, T. Dewey. R. Ditchfield. Row 4: j. Duer. S. Elies, J. Ellison, B. Farlin, M. E. Fenn, D. Filbert, J. Fox. Row 5: P. Francis, C. French, C. Grant, L. Haigh, C. Hall. L. Hall. R. Hall. Row 6: J. Hicks, K. Hicks, G. Hillis, D. Hoedeman, D. Houghton, D. Howard, J. Hulbut. 37 Row 1 : D. lauch, B. Jane, L. Johnson, T. Johnson, P. Kays, K. Keehne, J. Keeny. Row 2: M. Kelly, S. Ketchem, M. E. King, D. Kloko, S. Kramer, D. Lahr, J. Locke. Row 3: J. Marlowe, D. McClintock, H. McDonald, D. McKenzie, J. Moore. A. Muir, M. Neirenberger. Row 4: N. Olson, R. Perry, B. Pickett, B. Pierce, J. Pifer, C. Plsek, C. Porter. Row 5: J. Potter, C. Pruden, J. Pruden, M. Reed, A. Reynolds, J. Rhodes, J. Rice. Row 6: D. Roll, J. Rose. K. Sargent, F. Satterly, S. Schieb, L. Schulze, C. Shilling. 38 h n . V- At-� St. f Row 1 : E. Shriver, K. Smith, L. Smith, S. Smith, G. Stadel, E. Stanton, J. Sterrett. Row 2: J. Sterrett, C. Steward, E. Stiver, R. Strickland, L. Sumerix, C. Summers. D. Sutherland. Row 3: B. Tennis, M. Tyler, M. Tyler, C. Uhl, P. Van Vleck. C. Van Wormer, H. Walden. Row 4: F. Walker, E. Walker, V. Wier, V. Wells, N. Wenger, J. West, J. Whitacre. Row 5: j. White. S. White, M. Whitinger, R. Wilkin- son, E. Wright, L. Wright, B. Wysack. Row 6: C. Wythe, C. Young, R. Zeis, A. Zimmerman. 39 APPROACH INC THE DOORS Eighth Grade President V. President Secretary Treasurer J. Fletcher, ). Smith, J. Sassaman, R. Barnhill. We face the next door to learning with hope and will open it with courage. I have been glad to be the eighth grade president for the class of “58. We en- joyed success as we approached the doors to advanced learning. We sat a goal of thirty-three dollars in the Polio drive funds. In the fall we had a dance, and with the help of our advisors, Miss Neil, Mrs. Wildren, Mr. Make, Mr. Cronheim, and Mr. Toutant, we came out in pretty good shape. Again I wish to thank the advisors who helped us through this hard working year. Jim Fletcher President Row 1 : R. Adams, S. Alcanter, J. Aumick, B. Baker, J. Bamber, D. Barnaby, D. Barnard. Row 2: M. Bartlett, K. Baxter, E. Bennett, J. Bennett, N. Benson, K. Bonham, I. Bowman. Row 3: S. Brandon, S. Brown, J. Brummett, J. Bryan, B. Cahill, D. Carpenter, M. Carr. Row 4: V. Carter, A. Catron, S. Chamberlain, T. Claflin, D. Collier, C. Cook, E. Cooley. 40 Row 1: M. Copenhaver, L. Davis, B. DeFrates, D. De- Frates, M. Dorman, C. Ernsberger, A. Farlin. Row 2: L. Fetterman, j. Fox, J. Francis, J. Fuller, S. Gardinier. M. Garvey, A. Gonser. Row 3: S. Goodrich, P. Granger, S. Gregg, P. Haist, J. Haley, D. Hall, J. Hamilton. Row 4: P. Harmon, K. Harris, R. Hatt, G. Hicks, E. Hine, M. Hollandsworth, E. Hooghouse. Row 5: S. Hyde, J. Hunter, D. lauch, D. Johnson, D. Johnson, S. Kane, P. Kilpatrick. Row 6: D. Kimmel, R. Kimmel, D. King. 41 n v“) I V Row 1 : C. Klaiss, M. Kline, R. Ladd, L. Landers, S. Lange, L. Lavengood, J. Lea. Row 2: B. Lundeen, J. Marsh, A. Martinez, V. Maupin, B. McClure, R. McComb, L. McConnell. Row 3: S. McDaniel, T. McLane, L. McNary, A. Mike- sell, C. Montgomery, F. Moore, S. Morrison. Row 4: D. Myers, L. Myers, M. Osborne, J. Oski, J. Overmyer, N. Perry, B. Pickell. Row 5: L. Pratt, D. Pullum, H. Reed, D. Reynolds, R. Rodgers, D. Rohlfs. C. Roof. Row 6: C. Root, C. Rose, M. Ross. 42 Row 1: D. Shultz, M. Serrels, J. Sheets, B. Sherman, W. Sherman, D. Smith, J. Smith. Row 2: V. Smith, E. Smithkey, M. Sparks, S. Stall, S. Staron, I. Stein, A. Stiver. Row 3: D. Sullivan, P. Sullivan, ). Thurow, B. Tice, M. Tuckey, L. Uhl, J. Van Goethem. Row 4: B VanVIeck. D. Van Wormer. T. Vogel, J. Wakely. B. Wall, W. Walter. M. Weiland. Row 5: M. Weiland. E. West, J. West, M. Whitinger, M. Wilbur. J. Wiles, K. Wilson. Row 6: D. Wright. D. Young, S. Young, J. Yund. 43 Not Pictured: C. Clever. D. Hill. Aluminum Extrusions Jnc. Aluminum Manufacturing Company Pigskin Review Front row, left to riflht: Vernon Sigourney, John Forte, Pat Mahon, Dale DeLand, Kermit Pentecost, Dean Bruce, John Ransom. Denny Wertz, Rex Nevins, Gary Beebe. Bob Marple, Charles O’Brien, Frank Al- fonso, Jon Eno. 2nd row. left to right: Deleskie Smith, manager, Tom Dewey, Carl Bushre, Gary Barnett, Rod Garn, Bill Pugh, George Sherman. Don Schultz. Bill Lightner. captain, John Dewey, Jack Pentecost, Dale Pratt, Stuart Southworth, Lynn Brown, Dean Carey. 3rd row. left to right: George Lawrence. J. V. Line Coach, Eldred Toutant, J. V. Coach, Dick Lewellyn, Ed Farlin, Ron Adams, Bill Brown, Bill Wenger, John Lewis. Lewis Young, Ronnie LeSeney, Charles Sparks, John Crissman, Lee Hall. Dave Smith. Bob Barber, Robert Papoi, Jerry Kramer, Dallas Stall, Ass’t Coach, Malcomb Gobel, Head Coach. 4th row, left to right: Floyd Burley, Kenneth Sargent. Dave DeFrates, Charles Porter, John Muma, Jim Muma, Norman Wenger, Lester Bigelow, Stanley Burger, Lynn Smith, Stanley Smith, John Sterrett. Gary Carothers. Tom Balderson, Bob Sheldon, Ted Johnson, Billy Jane. 5th row, left to right: Stanley Beals. Leonard Glasslee, David Hoedeman, Carl Fields, Charles Summers, Russ Thornton, Don Colizzi. Pigskin Results Of 1953 The Oriole gridiron machine got under mo- tion September 18, with a home game with last year's Class B champs, Lakeview. Charlotte was quick to show that they were going to be a strong circuit contender, as they held Lakeview to a 13-13 tie. Holt, the baby of the circuit, wasted no time in showing the Orioles that they too were no pushover, defeating them 19-15 in their first conference game at Holt. Coach Malcolm Gobel received his 100th victory when his boys were victorious over Mason 25-0 on home ground October 2 for their first conference win. Grand Ledge, a great Oriole rival moved in on October 9 to try and derail the Oriole train, but failed, and were swamped 20-0, as the defensive line sparked and the whole team played their finest game. With all hopes high, the Orioles moved on to Hastings, for a non-conference game with the Saxons. They ran into trouble and were defeated 12-0, as Hastings proved to be a strong contender in their conference. On October 23, the team hit the road for a conference game at Howell. They trounced the Highlanders 25-2 and were on top in the Capital Circuit all alone. They remained on top the following week when they defeated Lansing Everett 25-14 for their fourth league victory. The “big night” came November 6, when the Orioles played Eaton Rapids for the last game. If they won they would be champs, if they tied, co-champs, if they lost, Eaton Rapids would win at least a share of the title. The game turned out to be one of the most dramatic of the season, as Charlotte made a touchdown in the last seconds, but failed to score the tying point on the conversion and lost 13-12. 46 Football elects Captain For Date Pi-ian, a member of the Junior Class, was elected by the 53 football squad to be the captain for next year’s 1 . V' team. Dale Pratt—Cap- tain elect Dale has been on the team for four years and has been first string left tackle for three of these years. Among his hobbies, hockey and football rate the highest, his favorite food is macaroni and cheese. It has been in the air that he has a favorite girl in Chat- tanooga, Tennessee, and plans to see her in the near future. When Date graduates he plans to join the army. Upon discharge he would like to become either a mason or a car- nenter. Bill Lightner— Captain Letter Winners Coach Malcolm Cobel announced the tetter winners for the 1953 gridiron season. The lettermen are: Ends—Bill Lightner, Rod Cam, Date DeLand Tackles—Date Pratt, George Sherman, John Eno, Ron Adams Cuards—Jack Pentecost, Carl Bushre, John Ransom, Rex Nevins (also played halfback), Don Schultz Centers—John Dewey, Denny Wertz Backs—Lynn Brown, Dean Carey, Cary Bar- nett, Bill Pugh, Tom Dewey, Cary Beebe, Duane Carey Delesky Smith was the team manager. Charlotte players trying to break through to stop E.R. ballcarrier. Pictured are (49) Frank Alfonso (74) John Dewey, (67) Tom Dewey. Carey On Times All-State Second Team Dean Carey, one of the finest halfbacks ever turned out in the Capital Circuit Football League, was elected to the Detroit Times, Class B, All-State second team, published in the Times Sunday edition, November 29. Dean, a senior, racked up a grand total of 60 points dur- ing the season to help spark Charlotte to a fairly successful season. Receiving honorable mention from the Times were: John Dewey, center and Bill Lightner, end. Pigskin Senior Review The 1953 Charlotte football team will lose eleven players when gradua tion arrives in June, 1954. They are: NAME WEIGHT HEIGHT POSITION Bill Lightner 165 6'1 Vi End Rod Garn 150 5'11 End Dale Deland 150 5'11 Vi End John Dewey 185 Center Denny Wertz 165 5'11 Vi Center Don Schultz 175 5'11 Vi Guard Rex Nevins 152 5'8 Guard Dean Carey 145 5'8 Back Duane Carey 150 5 91 2 Back Stuart Southworth 150 5'10 Back Bob Marple 158 5'10 Back Dean Bruce 185 48 Sept. 18 Charlotte 13 Lakeview 13 H Sept. 25 Charlotte 15 Holt 19 T Oct. 2 Charlotte 25 Mason 0 H Oct. 9 Charlotte 20 Grand Ledge 0 H Oct. 16 Charlotte 0 Hastings 12 T Oct. 23 Charlotte 25 Howell 2 T Oct. 30 Charlotte 25 Everett 14 H Nov. 6 Charlotte 12 Eaton Rapids 13 T FINAL Won - 4, Lost - 3, Tied - 1 The 1953 Charlotte football team will lose eleven players when gradua- tion arrives in June, 1954. They are: NAME Bill Lightner Rod Carn Dale Deland John Dewey Denny Wertz Don Schultz Rex Nevins Dean Carey Duane Carey Stuart Southworth Bob Marple Dean Bruce WEICHT HEICHT POSITION 165 ] Vi End 150 5'11 End 150 5'1 1 ’ 2 End 185 6' Center 165 5'11 Vz Center 175 5'11 Vi Guard 152 5'8 Guard 145 5'8 Back 150 5'9V2 Back 150 5' 10 Back 158 5' 10 Back 185 Juniors Varsity Football £ Coach Eldred Toutant and George Lawrence guided their Oriole Javees to a one and four record during the “53” football campaign. The little Orioles opened their season on October 5 with a 12-7 victory over Olivet. On October 13 the Orioles suffered their first defeat when they lost a 19-0 decision to Hast- ings. In an encounter with Nashville on October 26, they lost 20-0. The Orioles ended their season by losing their fourth game 40-6 to Grand Ledge on November 3. Coach Toutant commented This is the youngest team I have worked with in many years. I feel the boys gained much from this season's play.” The boys playing this year were: Tom Balderson, Bob Barbour, Stanley Beals. Lester Bige- low, Stanley Burger, Floyd Burley, Cary Carothers. Barry Class, Don Colizzi, John Crissman, Jim Fox. Dennis Hall, manager; Lee Hall. Dave Hoedeman, Bill Jane, Ted Johnson, Paul Kays, Jerry Kramer, Howard McDonald, Jim Muma, John Muma, Bob Papoi, Roland Perry, Charles Porter, Bill Rohlfs, Ken Sargent, Bob Sheldon, Dave Smith, Lynn Smith, Stan Smith, John Star- rett. Charles Summers. Russell Thornton, and Norm Wenger. Oct. 5 Oct. 13 J. V. CRIDIRON RESULTS Olivet There Hastings Then Oct. 20 Eaton Rapids Oct. 26 Nashville -Won Nov- 3 Crand Ledge -Lost Final: Won 1, Lost 4 Here—Lost There—Lost Here—Lost 49 Gobel Joins Century Club The Orioles tallied Coach Malcolm Cobel’s 100th victory as coach at CHS, as they romped over Mason, 25-0, Friday, October 3. These 100 wins have been chalked up in Mr. Cobel’s 19 years at CHS. As of the Mason game, the slate stood: 100 wins, 38 losses, and 7 ties during Coach Cobel’s reign at CHS. During the 19 years that Mr. Cobel has been here, the Oriole footballers have captured or shared in the Capital Circuit crown 8 times. Coach Cobel came to CHS from Belding in 1935. At Belding he coached and taught chemistry and math. He graduated from Alma College. He is married and has two daughters, Joann and Nancy. Many CHS students also know him as a math teacher. Cross Country Standing: Jim Hoffman, Sam Pruden. John Borgman. Jim Pruden, Coach Hank Jaiabeck. Kneeling: Kendall Tanner, Chuck Wood, |im VanVIeck, Don Marsh. The Cross Country team under the direction of Coach Hank Jarabek and Al Cronheim held practice after school starting the Week of October 3. A practice meet held with Hastings Tuesday October 13, at Hastings caused the Orioles a loss 24 to 33. On October 16. the team traveled to a Regional meet held at Touraine Golf Course in Lansing. 56 boys competing in the meet representing many schools, seemed too much for the Orioies as they ended up in last place. Jim VanVIeck came in 28th, his time being 13:55, fastest of the Charlotte boys in the mile race. The boys participating in Cross Country this year were John Borgman. Jim Huffman Jim Carr Sam Pruden, Jim Pruden, Kendall Tanner, Don Marsh. Chuck Wood, Chuck Barnaart Jim Van Vleck and Phillip Parker 50 Basketball Enthusiastic Charlotte High School crowd cheers the team to a 61-25 victory over Mason. 51 Standing: Manager Bill Brown, Leonard Classlee, Duane Carey, Jim Carr, John Dewey, Chuck Sherd, Dean Bruce, Wayne Hollandsworth, Bill Pugh, Coach Ken Lane. Kneeling: Lloyd Johnson, Stuart Southworth, Bill Lightner, Joel Cooper, John Borgman, Lynn Brown, Eggie Lea. The Lanemen opened their fifteen game schedule with a very impressive 56 to 31 vic- tory over Eaton Rapids on homecourt. On December 8, the “five” lost a close non-conference duel to Hastings on the Saxon’s homecourt 39 to 40 in a fast, hard-fought game. With a one and one record the team moved to Everett only to suffer its second defeat 61 to 57. The Oriole five bowed to Grand Ledge December 1 5 on the Comets home court. The final score showed 74 to 55 in favor of the tall G. L. quintet. December 17, the courtsters played host to the newest Capital Circuit member. Holt. Late in the .game the Rams tried in vain to over- take the hometeam but failed and lost 52 to 47. The C.H.S. ball team found little resistance as they beat the Howell Highlanders 63 to 43 to begin the new year right. Tuesday Janu- ary 19, the cagers were downed by Lakeview, then the number one class “B team in the state, by the score of 36 to 56. In a real thriller, the Orioles stopped the Eaton Rapids team for the second time during the season 39 to 34 to remain in second place in the conference standings. Eager to stay on the winning road, Everett high invaded the Orioles hardwood camp and dropped Charlotte into third place with a 67 to 50 victory. Friday night February 5, the Crand Ledge Comets remained in first place by winning their tenth straight victory 74 to 38, the Orioles being the sufferers. The Lanemen traveled to Holt Tuesday, February 9, to win a close one from the Rams 54 to 51. Sparked by Southworth and Bruce the Varsity downed the Howell Highlanders 54 to 45 on February 12. Playing one of its best defensive games of the year the basketeers swamped Mason 61 to 25. In the final game of the season the Orioles downed the Hastings Saxons 43 to 38 in one of the year's most dramatic games. 52 CAPITAL CIRCUIT LEAGUE STANDINGS (Final) W L Grand Ledge .... 0 Everett 3 Charlotte 4 Holt 5 Eaton Rapids 10 Mason 10 Howell 10 HOOP SCORING (for the season) Stuart Southworth.................. 130 John Borgman .................... ] 26 Chuck Sherd ........................ 99 Bill Lightner....................... 94 Joel Cooper......................... 91 Lynn Brown.......................... 53 Bill Pugh .......................... 46 Dean Bruce ......................... 46 Lloyd Johnson....................... 44 Jim Carr ........................... jq John Dewey.......................... 4 53 Pictured is Lloyd lohnson about to sink a jump shot while John Borgman watches. J.V. HOOP SCORING (for the season) Tom Dewey........................ 149 Chuck Wood....................... 118 Jim Myers........................ 105 Chuck O'Brien...................... 65 Ron Mann........................... 63 Dick Lewellyn...................... 61 George Sherman .................... 48 HOOP SCHEDULE Dec. 4 Eaton Rapids Here Dec. 8 Hastings There Dec. 1 1 Everett There Dec. 15 Grand Ledge There Dec. 18 Holt Here Jan. 15 Mason There Jan. 19 Lakeview There Jan. 22 Eaton Rapids There Jan. 29 Everett Here Feb. 5 Grand Ledge Here Feb. 9 Holt There Feb. 19 Mason Here Feb. 26 Hastings Here March 4, 5, 6 District Tournaments 54 JuniorVarsity Basketball Back Row (left to right): Coach Hank Jarabeck, Sterret, Jane, Porter, Criest Car- uthers, Rodriguez, Papranec, Smith. Middle Row: Hall, Muma, Sherman, Wenger, D. Smith, Crissman, Class. Front Row: Mann, Lewellyn, Myers, Wood, Dewey, O’Brien, Mahan, Kramer. Coach Jarabeck s 1953-54 J.V.’s finished out the season showing a promise of a good varsity team next year. Out of fifteen games played. 10 were victorious. Losing to Howell, Holt, Hastings, Lake- view and Crand Ledge. Tom Dewey was high-point man of the season, with 149, Chuck Wood second with 118, third in line was Jim Meyers racking up 105. Here is an account of the games as they occurred and the scores: SEASON'S STATISTICS (points scored) OPPONENTS CHARLOTTE JAVEES 533 670 Charlotte 36 Eaton Rapids 19 Charlotte 69 Everett 31 Charlotte 34 Crand Ledge 44 Charlotte 35 Hastings 37 Charlotte 49 Holt 34 Charlotte 36 Howell 34 Charlotte 69 Mason 27 Charlotte 32 Lakeview 44 Charlotte 41 Eaton Rapids 37 Charlotte 43 Everett 19 Charlotte 53 Crand Ledge 50 Charlotte 40 Holt 59 Charlotte 32 Howell 39 Charlotte 61 Mason 25 Charlotte 40 Hastings 34 55 Seventh and Eighth Grade Basketball Back Row (left to right) : Coach Toutant, Lester Meyers, Dennis Hall, Larry Laven- good, Jim Fletcher, Rodney Rogers, Charles Klaiss, Doyle Kimmell, Bill Sherman, Lyle Masters, Melvin Wieland, Doug DeFrates, Mgr. Floyd Moore. Second Row: Neil Klaiss, Bill Porter, Richard Tanner, Neil Perry, Jack Smith, Jim Bruton, Doug Papoi, Bob Reynolds. Front Row: Eugne Cooley, Dick Saurer, Jerry Cole, Philip Root, Cary Hagt, Bud Rhines, Jerry Brown, Bill Lundeen. Coach Eldred Toutant led his seventh and eighth grade boys to two fairly successful bas- ketball seasons. The seventh grade compiled a record of three victories and five defeats, while the eighth grade ended the season with a record of five wins and three losses. The boys who will play an important part in Charlotte’s basketball future, and made up the two midget teams this year were Buddy Rhines, Neil Kliss, Tim Brenton, Terry Brown, Phillip Root, Bob Reynolds, Cary Cole, Bob Hicks, Jack Long, Dick Saurer, David Papoii, Cary Hoyt, Larry Tanner, Phillip Haysmer, and Billy Porter, seventh grade. David Myers, Rodney Rogers, Doug DeFrates, Gene Montgomery, Larry Lavengood, Bill Lundeen, Dennis Hall, Mel- vin Weiland, Lester Meyers, Jack Smith, Bill Sherman, Neal Perry, Jene Cooley and Manager Floyd Moore, eighth grade. 56 Baseball Top Row (left to right) : Wenger, Crissman, Papoi, Bust, Mgr. Jerry Brown, DeFrates, Smith, Olson. Fourth Row: L. Smith, Johnson, Parker, Caruthers, Ring, Hall, Byrd, D. Smith, T. Dewey. Third Row: Criest, Wilson, Porter, John Muma, Sherman, Burger, Lewis, Jim Muma, Barbour. Second Row: Coach Dallas Stall, Mahan, Earl, Papranec, Hoffman, Bowser, Ransom, Brown, Coach Neil Brennan First Row: Lea, Garn, Pugh, J. Dewey, Barnett, DeLand, Sauer, Lightner, Wood. Coach Dallas Stall opened the 1954 Baseball season with ten returning players, these men are John Saurer, Bill Lightner, Rod Carn, Jim Carr, Dale Deland, Bill Pugh, Lynn Brown Cary Barnett, and Cary Beebe. Charlotte will play 12 conference games this year on account of Holt’s entering into the league, only two will be non-conference games, this makes a total of 14 games, with the first being played on April 13th at 4:30. Due to copy deadline the results of the Baseball season are unavailable. 57 Track Back Row (left to right! : Jerry Duer, Francis Darling, Cordon Johnson, Larry Adams, Barry Class, Jim Fox, Rowland Perry, Curtis Hall. Second Row: Coach Goebel, Ronny Mann, Don Marsh, Darrell Baker, Sam Satterlee, Jim Meyers. Jerry Kramer, Carl Wysack, Ronny LeSeney. Third Row: Vern Sigourney, Chuck Barnaart, Stu South- worth, Dale Pratt, John Borgman, Jim VanVIeck. Dick Lewellvn, Russ Thornton, Wayne Hollandsworth. Front Row: Jim Pruden, Doug Baum, Dean Carey, Kermit Penecost, Brad Sutherland, Carl Bushre, Ken Tanner, Sam Pruden, Jack Penecost. Charlotte should prove to be a strong contender in the Capital Circuit Conference dur ing the 1954 track season, said Mr. Goebel, the coach. The underclassmen look better this year and there are twelve returning letter winners.’ Due to copy deadline the results of the track season are unavailable. i Ssr ga a as tens! Fi M!-Bai � • ’°h Coach Ken Lane opened the 1954 golf season with five returning lettermen to his squad. John Vance was the only senior, playing his third year. Other three year veterans were David Dunn, and Bill Pierce. Out for their second year were Carl Fields, Ronnie McDaniels, Gaylord and Gary Fassett. The only newcomer was John Sterrett. This season’s matches called for two with Hastings, Holt, Everett, and Mason. Mason was the scene of the conference meet. - „?n !£ay.15 the team traveled Battle Creek to compete in the Regional Tournaments On May 22 the season closed with a state meet at Jackson. Early deadline for Charhian copy prevents any results on the season’s matches. ACTIVITIES Les Mousquetaires Les Mousquetaires, commonly known as the French Club, names its annually held, French Banquet, the main activity of the year. The club con- sisted of 21 French class members and Miss Dorothy Hughes, the advisor. President—Bill Vogel Vice-President—Judy Loomis Secretary—Marilyn Cam Treasurer—Bill Pugh (left to right) Row I : W. Pugh, J. Loomis, P. Paprenac, S. Kramer Row 2: Miss Hughes; Advisor, D. Howard, S. Boyer R Papoi, L. Cearhart, R. Allen, T. DePue P Parker’ E Hammond. B. Young, B. Wysack, M. Shiels. Treas.----Joyce Chamberlain R w' ? p8C«rpenter, P. Hansen. J. Myers. B. Young, J. Chamberlain, C. Johnson. Row 2: Miss Hughes; Advisor, F. Sassaman, B. Cole, J. Carr, Jr. 60 (left to right) Row 1 : L. Gearhart, M. Sumerix, J. Cobel, C. Wood. Row 2: C. Cooper, J. Rose, A. Rodriguez, B. Watson. T. Shirley, S. Dean, M. Davidson, C. Van Wormer, E. Waldon. Row 3: J. Rodriguez, J. Bonham, D. Cox, J. Potter, N. Olson, M. Could M. Fenn. Row 4: P. Frances. J. Sterrett, S. Smith, S. Schieb, B. Carr S Elies D Kloko, R. Hall, D. Bust, R. Ditchfield, L. Haigh, S. White, Miss Hughes Advisor. Row 5: T. Blair, A. Barnard, ). Muma, B. Lewis, P. Potter, T. Rod- riguez, J. McLaughlin, ). Smith, J. Muma, R. Allen, T. DePue. Los Amigos Initiation of the new Los Amigos members. The purpose of the Spanish Club is to further interest the students in the study of Spanish, to gain a better feeling of good will toward the Latin - American countries, and also to give the students further ability in the use of conversational Spanish. Library Club The Library Club offers practical training in library work to the stu- dents who are in- terested in it. The members give one hour a day to the work of the typical tasks of the librarian. Promot- ing good citizen- ship in the library, striving for coop- eration between students and the librarians, plus the general tasks of re- pairing books, fil- ing cards, finding books for students and preparing new books for the shelves are the jobs the student librar- ians fulfil. Mrs. lauch was the club advisor. (left to right) Row I: R. Allen, C. Lea. P. Wright, M. King, C. Smallwood, ). Chamberlain, D. Schultz, S. Kiplinger, B. Vogel. Row 2: Mrs. lauch, Ad- visor, J. Miller, H Rog ers, J. Ciar, B. Wilson, A. Lewis, K. Reynolds, F. White. Row 3: L. Shults, C. Norris, P. Wright, J. Walters, C. Shilling, D. lauch, B. Schnecken- berger, E. Olmstead, D. Pratt. 61 (left to right) Row 1 : C. Carter, S. Kramer, C. Cooper, K. Lavengood, Mr. Powell, Director; Kloko. Row 2: J. Perry, S. Vaughn, C. Rose, F. Lundeen, M. Fenn, L. Locke, L. Don M. Sumerix. Row 3: K. Bonham, S. Smith, D. Marlowe, P. Frances, D. Spore, J. Mecum, ). Bt tell, P. Medcoff, R. Leslie, R. Scott, P. Potter, S. Conser. Row 4: S. Honeywell, ). Monroe, R. Sutherland, S. Parish, K. Barnhill, W. Whitin D. Claflin, J. McKay, P. Parker, C. Wood, C. Allen, D. Hoedeman, D. Rice, ). Carr 62 Under the capable direction of Mr. Robert Powell, the Charlotte High School band con- cluded a successful year for 1954, Spectacular and vivid marching routines highlighted the band’s presentations for foot- ball shows. Other activities for the season were: Working with Mr. Cliff Bainum as guest conductor at a clinic concert, joining with Owosso High School to present a joint concert, participating in the District and State ft to right) I : L. Smith, B Carr, J, Bonham. v 2: D. Cox, I. Sharp, W. Anderson. M. Bush, M. King, J. Sterrett. v 3: F. Mahon, P Harmon, D. Clements, j. Duckworth, F. Esch, E. Wood, ) dey, K. Rapelje, J. Young, ). Hopkins, L. Johnson. v 4: J. Brown, E. Wenger, M. Borgman, J. Vance, C. Nash, J. Borgman, ]. Smith, .eslie, M. Martens, J. Hoffman. K Wirt. Contests, entertaining the public with the annual Band Bounce, and playing at com- mencement. The band members chose their annual summer vacation trip and the Holland Tulip Festival, in which they received their 12th Highly Superior, as the two outstanding events of the season. Awards of either a letter or medal are given to any member of the band who earns 1,000 merits. 63 (left to right) Row 1: S. Boyer, L. Tyler, S. Cooper, J. Wright, S. Carnes, J. Clark, M. Reed M. Newton, R. Ressigue, E. Cronk, D. Carroll, M. Shepherd. Row 2: B. Brummette, J. Sparks, M. Crozier, R. White, B. Wright, M. Stall, C. Johnson, D. Fox, J. Giar, C. Small- wood, E. Olmstead, M. Gam. Row 3: P. Wright, M. Grant, J. Moore, A. Barnard, P. Hansen, D. Bursley, N. Shults, R. Papoi, F. White, R. Zeis, R- Strickland, S. Bosworth. (left to right) Row 1 : M. Pratt, L. Summerix, R. White, D. King. Row 2: J. Moore, J. Wright, J. Clark, A Muir, G. Hillis, L. Haigh, M. Sparks, L. Magarro, C. Atkins, C. Uhl, S. Chamberlain, P. Kilpatrick. Row 3: N. Shults, E. Olmstead, J. Sparks. L. Johnson, N. Olson, B. Wright, R. Ressigue. S. Stall, I. Bowman, J. Brummetter, A. Barnard, Mr. Darrell Cook, Director Row 4: F. White, S. Boyer, P. Balderson, J. Rhodes, P. Van Vleck, A. Mulholland, C. Johnson, D. Fox, J. Beals, J. Hicks, D. Epler, M. Copenhower, D. Bursley. SENIOR HIGH CHORUS CHORALEERS Vocal Department MEN’S GLEE CLUB JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS (left to right) J. Carr, Jr., P. Vance, K. Wenzel, N. Shults, N. Potter, D. Bursley, D. Dykhouse, F. White, R. Leslie, Seated, Mr. Darrell Cook, Director. (left to right) Row 1 : J. Hurlbut, M. Copenhower, D. King, L. Johnson, C. Atkins, N. Olson, Mr. Darrell Cook, Director. Row 2: P. Kilpatrick, L. Haigh, E. Stanton, D. Howard, P. Van Vleck, G. Hillis, L. Magarro. Row 3: S. Chamberlain, E. Royston, F. Satterley, S. Stall, I. Bowman, J. Brummette, E. Shriver. Row 4: M. Sparks, A. Muir, C. Uhl, J. Rhodes, L. Burley, J. Beals. V. Class. 64 Photo Page No. 1: Fay, Phil, and Marlene after the game. No. 2: Recall this group? No. 3: What ’cha doin? No. 4: Are those suckers? No. 5: “Irene.” No. 6: Beth. Bev. and Janice. No. 7: Recognize these two: Wilma and Joyce No. 8: “Phill.” No. 9: “53” Class picnic. No. 10: Sleeping Beauty alias “Marty.” No. 11: What a catch. No. 12: Life of the party. No. 13: Dixie. No. 14: Where you bound for. No. 15: Sorrowful Jones. No. 16: Joyce and Marv. No. 17: After the play was over. No. 18: “Cads.” what a face! No. 19: Where’s the rest of the gang? No. 20: Bathing Beauties. No. 21 : “Goofing.” 65 (left to right) Row I: K. Rapelje, E. Royston, L. Locke, K. Rapelje, C. Grant, E. Waldron, J. Sparks, M. Grant, Row 2: R. White, A. Avis, ), Keeny, J. Duckworth, L. Haigh, D. Howard, P. Van Vleck, C. Roof, E. Royston. Row 3: Mrs. Kiplinger, Advisor; ). Smith, B Lewis, M. Roister, S. White, R. Schulz, T. DePue, D. Clements, H. McDonald. Row 4: D. Collier, S. Carr, R. Ray, L. Culp, R. Ressigue, B. Wright, S. Horn, C. McLane, P. Crapo, J. Ellison, B. Koos, L. DePue, J. Wright. Row 5: S. Anderson, M. King, M. Borgman, J. Hopkins, N. Satterlee, J. Borgman. Youth for Christ Ambassadors Sponsoring the five annual Lenten Services, is one of the outstanding events of the Youth For Christ Ambassadors known otherwise as the Bible Club. Becoming better acquainted with the Bible and having a good time are other aims of the 50 members and their advisor Mrs. Marena Kiplinger. Anyone, whether in Bible Club or not, may attend the weekly meetings held every Thursday. Camera Club “Calling all shutter bugs’’!! This may well have been the slogan of the Camera Club at the beginning of the school year. Arousing student interest in cameras and photography in general was the aim of the Camera Club. (left to right) Row ) : A. Flynn, A. Rodriguez, Mr. Brownlee (Advisor), D. Baum, L. Day. Row 2: K. Baxter, D. Wolpert, D. Pratt, C. Wusack, B. Wilson, S. Bosworth. 66 G.A.A. Volleyball, basketball and bowling are the three main activities enjoyed by the Girls Athletic Association, commonly known as the G.A.A. The club provides an opportunity for girls, in grades 8-12, to participate in ath- letics and advances the qualities of good sportsmanship and leadership. This year they were sponsored by Miss Shirley Weaver. Cheerleaders (left to right) S. Honeywell, W. Whitinger, S. Parish, J. Yund, K. Barnhill, S. Smith, M. Martens. (left to right) ?w, ' L ? ation- S. Cregg. V. Wier, S. Conser, M. Weiland, P. Medcoff, J. Courtnght, J. Marlowe. A. Flynn, ). Brickley. Row 2: P. Frances, S. Elies, J. Frances, J. Perry S Schieb, A. Catron, J. Sassaman, L. Walker, P. Granger J. Yund. Row 3: Miss Weaver, Advisor; A. Mulholland, C. Cooper A. Wertz. S. Smith. J. Bryan, J. Wickham. K. Keehne', B. Wysack, J. Cobel, J. jenson. (left to right) J. Cobel, P. Frances, B. Carr, S. Conser, J. Marlowe, C. Cooper, A. Wertz, J. Sterrett. Under the direction of Miss Shirley Weaver, the cheer- leaders have done a great job planning pep meetings and leading cheers to keep the teams encouraged. 67 (left to right) Row 1 : Mr. Ray, Advisor; C. Tennis, W. Wolpert, J. Baum, C. Filbert, K. Roll, W. Frey, Mr. Fagan, Advisor. Row 2: R. McDonald, D. Hice, C. Johnson, F. Challender, S. Hosey, D. Baker, D. Clark, D. Mc- Clintock, L. Wright, J. Fox, A. Reynolds, C. Dankenbring, D. Mikesell, M. Cotton, D. Davidson, R. Adams, M. Wright. Row 3: F. Walker, B. Butler, R. Larder, D Wolpert, E. Bowman, P. Kays, C. Allen, L. Schilz, K. Sargent, R. Converse, H. Reynolds, D. Klaiss, P. Wheaton, D. Davidson, R. Sparks. Row 4: T. Balderson, D. Lahr, J. White, D. Clements, M. Dankerbring, E. Collier, B. Schilz, R. Sutherland, R. Parr, J. Miller, N. Hill, T. Rodriguez, L. Young, R. Fast, R. Thompson, E. Hamilton, J. Brunton, R. Casey. The Future Farmer’s of America, or the F.F.A., is an organization for boys interested in vocational Agriculture. The purpose is to improve farm conditions, and incomes, and provide an opportunity for leadership. A mem- bership committee governs the selection of new members from the Ag” class. The boys work on an individual basis for four different types of degrees: Green hand. Chapter Farmer, State Farmer and the American Farmer. F.F.A. considers their annual Parent and Son Banquet the big event of the year. Sponsoring a Barn Dance and selling Christ- mas trees are two ways the club earns money. Mr. Clyde Ray and Mr. Thomas Fagan are the advisors. 68 The purpose of the Future Homemakers of America is to encourage girls to become good wives and mothers, to provide recreational activities, and to promote leadership. Row 1 : Marilyn Carn (President), Katherine Stephenson (Vice-President), Sharon Kipling- er (Secretary), Jeanine Jenson (Treasurer). Row 2: Ingrid Langmaack (Reporter), Dor- thea Epler (Parliamentarian), Alice Flynn (Historian), Martha Grant (Song Leader). Activities for the year proved to be as entertaining as they were worthwhile. The girls attended the Regional meeting and sent three repre- sentatives to the state conven- (left to right) Row 1 : F. Mahon, S. Walcutt, ). Rogers, D. Epler, S. Kip- linger, C. Crant, Miss Elliott, Advisor. Row 2: R. Mulholland, C. Johnson, D. Fox, J. Rhodes, M. Crant, S. Boyer, A. Flynn, J. Butler, L. DePue, E. Cingrich. Row 3: Mrs. Mezynski, Advisor; S. Smith, D. Filbert, J. Langmaack, J. Jenson, C. Milbourne, S. Dean, J. Keeny, J. Carter, M. Cam, D. Roll, E. Wright. tion held at Michigan State. Other activities included draw- ing up a constitution for the organization, packing a basket for a needy family at Christ- mas and presenting their an- nual Mother and Daughter Banquet. Any girl who had homemak- ing, paid dues, and attended a certain percentage of meetings was welcome to join. 69 Junior Play (left to right) F. Esch, M. Martens, L Cearhart, D. Baum and S. Honeywell. “Annie Cet Your Cun,” was selected by the class of 1955 as their annual Junior Play. It was presented under the direction of Mr. Jarvis Wotring, and consisted of three acts which included, at a fast-moving pace, the meeting, falling in love, quarrels and eventual happy end- ing of two lovable, but unreasonable people, Frank Butler, and Annie Oakley. The excitement, love and earnestness with which show people work behind the roar and glamour of their show tents was very convincingly played by a well chosen cast. Cowboys, cowgirls, Indians, and the two sharp- shooters, Annie Oakley and Frank Butler, all added to the color and vitality of this famous play. CAST Frank Butler Annie Oakley Minnie Jessie Little Jake Buffalo Bill Charlie Little Girl Mac Dolly Winnie Tommy Pawnee Bill Sitting Bull Foster Wilson Mrs. Porter Mrs. Adams China Boy Boy Cowboy Cowgirl Mary Jane Student Director Prompter 70 (left to right) M. Clements, M. Cam, J. Moore, ). Ciar, D. Pratt, W. Pierce, F. Sassaman, J. Forte and K. Barnhill. A Happy Ending Footlighteers, the dramatics club of C.H.S. presented their Big” pro- ject, Drama Night, March 25-26. The play they chose for Drama Night was a mystery comedy called Post Road by Wilbur Daniel Steele and Norma Mitchell, It features a New England setting and a cast of 15. For their annual assembly, the Footlighteers presented “The Ghost of a Freshman and Submerged. They also presented Eugene O’Neil’s Where the Cross Is Made for the Child Study Club Footlightee (left to right) Row 1 : C. Atkins, B Carr, ). Sterrett, L. Donley, N. Smith, N. Potter. Row 2: C. Frace, D. Baum, K. Lavengood, W. Whitinger, M. Martens, M. Garn. Row 3: Mr. Wotring, Advisor; D. Marsh, S. Elies, S. Kramer, K. Keehne, ). Marlowe. L. Smith. Row 4: B. Vogel, F. Sassaman, J. McLaughlin, P. Potter, K. Wirt, F. Esch, P. Carpenter. “Goofing.” (left to right) K. Lavengood Row 1 : D. Baum, W. Whitinger, L. Smith, D. Marsh, N. Potter. Row 2: N. Smith, G. Frace, M. Martens, K. Keehne. L. Donley. Row 3: F. Sassaman, M. Carn, F. Esch, P. Potter, K. Wirt. 71 Photo Page No. 1 : Leaving?! No. 2: By the sea! No. 3: What ya doin? No. 4: Recognize these four? ). Carr, L. Young, C. Young, B. Carr. No. 5: At Bruno’s.” No. 6: The gang. No. 7: Mary.” No. 8: Rascals. No. 9: Surprised Roma. No. 10: Jan, Carla, Dixie. No. 11: Irene and Joel. No. 12: Who’s the cowgirl? No. 13: Cuess Who!? No. 14: Seniors.” No. 15: Sleeping Beauties. No. 16: Joan and Sandy. No. 17: Barb Carr and Brock Cole. No. 18: Playing dress-up? No. 19: Carla and Denny. No. 20: Why so serious? No. 21 : Who gets the pie? No. 22: Ye Cads.” No. 23: Hot Rodders.” 72 “Turkey Trottin” Turkey sandwiches, colorful socks and the Thanksgiving theme all helped to make the annual Turkey Trot, held the night before Thanksgiving, a great success. A new addition, this year, was a local school orchestra which supplied music for both round and square dancing. Winners of the sox contest, (left to right) C. Carothers, B. Carr, D. Smith, R. Carn, J. Jenson, M. Klont and E. Jones. Rotary Recognition Banquet 1953 Rotary Recognition Banquet The renamed Rotary Recognition Banquet was one of the outstanding events of the fall season honoring the football teams and the band on their outstanding work in representing Charlotte High School in 1953- 54. (left to right) Stuart Bearup, President of Charlotte Rotary Club; Mel Snyder, Entertainer, novelty balloon act; Mrs. Stan- ley Raidle; Mr. Stanley Raidle, Toastmaster and Malcolm Gobel, coach of C.H.S. Student (left to right) Row 1: L. Donley, A. Williamson, D. Dykhouse, M. Mauney. Row 2: C. Wood, I. Stein, J. Hoffman, S. Smith, J. Crissman, N. Potter, L. Lavengood, M. Carn, E. Wood, M. Kelly, Mr, John Smith, Advisor. Council (left to right) P. Michel, Chairman of Student Concessions Committee St„H f roASSTb V cCha,rman: D Dykhouse, Mayor o man 7' H Athletics Committee Chair man, Linda Smith, Citizenship Committee Chairman (left to right) J. Baum, D. Wolpert, J. Fox, J. Duer, D. Bird, Mr Brownlee. M. McLane. R. Wilkenson, D. McKenzie. Student Council, which is the student gov- erning body, serves the students by: develop- ing worthwhile student participation in school activities, uniting the classes and various clubs for the purpose of better understanding and support of the school, and by encouraging responsibility, leadership, and school pride. The mayor and secretary are elected by a majority vote of the entire school in the spring. The class representatives are selected in the fall. Mr. John Smith, the high school principal, is the advisor. 74 No. 1 : C. Keeny No. 2: J. Hopkins No. 3: D. Deland, J. Carr No. 4: I. Langmaack No. 5: C. Whitney Cain No. 6: C. Derby No. 7: E. Olmstead No. 8: M. Marlowe No. 9: M. and P. Klont No. 10: E. Wenger No. 11: S. Steinman No. 12: j. Root No. 13: j. Sparks No. 14: C. Earl No. 15: C. Powers No. 16: J. Jenson No 17: S. Parish No. 18: C. Frace No. 19: P. and P. Wright No. 20: N. Smith No. 21 : J. Kane No. 22: C. Norris No. 23: R. Garn No. 24: M. Converse No. 25: S. Cooper No. 26: V. Moening No. 27: V. Mahon No. 28: J. Vance No. 29: D. Clark No. 30: D. Wertz No. 31: J. Carr 75 Remember The Day September 21 Seotember 8 SEPTEMBER , e Sept. 8 Students Report for School. Sept. 1 8 junior Magazine Sales Begin. Sept. 21 Seventh Grade Camp. Sept. 28 American Male Chorus Assembly. OCTOBER Oct. 12 Los Amigos Initiation. Oct. 14 FFA Assembly (Safety). NOVEMBER Nov. 12-13 Junior Play. Nov. 26-27 Thanksgiving Vacation. Nov. 26 Turkey Trot. DECEMBER Dec. 16 Christmas Assembly. Dec. 18-Jan. 4 Christmas Vacation. JANUARY Jan. 20-21 1 st Semester Exams. Jan. 22 Eaton County Government Day. Jan. 28 Talent Show for Polio Drive. FEBRUARY Feb. 3 Sophomore Assembly Feb. 1 1 Spanish Club Party. MARCH March 17 Career Day. March 19 FFA Barn Dance. March 25-26 Drama Night. APRIL April 9 Journalism Carnival. April 12-16 Easter Vacation. April 30 Band Bounce. MAY May 15 Holland Tulip Festival. May 21 Freshman Prom. May 28 Jr. and Sr. Prom. JUNE June 2-5 Senior Trip. June 6 Baccalaureate. June 7 Honor Assembly. June 8-9 Final Exams. June 10 Commencement, lune 11—School Picnic. September 21 February 31 A I • % January 28 September 28 November 12 1 3 76 PHONE 328 Charlotte, Michigan PUTMAN NEWLAND Blue Bird Diamonds Groceries—Meats Longines-Wittnauers Home of HamiHons Richelieu and Monarch Foods Elgins — Gruens Phone Free Phone 200 Delivery 200 OTTO'S JEWELRY Congratulations Class of '54 You will always find a complete CHARLOTTE WALLPAPER line of Meats and Groceries at AND PAINT STUDIO PORTER’S (fffi) STORE Everything For Decorating 216 S. Cochran Save more in '54 Phone 850 VITALE AND SONS WILDERN'S DRUG STORE Complete Home Furnishings WALGREEN AGENCY Two Stores to Serve You Prescription Specialists 231 S. Cochran 1058 S. Main Charlotte Eaton Rapids Phone 118 201 S. Main 77 Congratulations Congratulations to the class of 1954 Seniors of 1954 by MILLER JONES CO. Eaton Parts and Accessories your family shoe store HAROLD E. SMITH Quality Clothing Al Cudney For Lad and Dad Compliments of COLLINS DRUG STORE SEARS AND ROEBUCK Between the banks for 97 yeors 228 S. Cochran Prescription Specialists Phone 1670 Sickroom Needs Hallmark Cards Best Wishes from Exclusive Toiletries ■ Quality Gift Items SOUTH END GROCERY 124 S. Main St. Phone 39 E. L. Bennett 78 PUTMAN NEWLAND Groceries—Meats QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS Home of Richelieu and Monarch Foods ICE CREAM — FINE FOODS Phone Free Phone 200 Delivery 200 CHARLOTTE HOME DAIRY Compliments of Don Roush Wayne Webb CHARLOTTE CANDY CO. 218 S. Cochran St. Phone 90 Charlotte, Michigan Wholesale Dealers Kodak's Hallmark Cards Sodas Charlotte Insurance Agency BEHRENS ROWE The Home of Good Insurance PRESCRIPTION DRUGGISTS All types of insurance and bonds Good Luck to STUART J. BEARUP The Class of '54 139 S. Cochran MARTENS NEWS Charlotte, Michigan 79 COOPERATIVES ARE FARMER OWNED See us for top quality feed, seed, and fertilizer. We have petroleum truck drivers to take care of your petroleum needs. We are in the market for your seed and grains at all times. EATON FARM BUREAU CO OP 518 W. Lovett Charlotte Phone 38 POWERS AGENCY 107 West Lovett St. Charlotte, Michigan Real Estate — Insurance Auction Service Sporting Goods — Lowe Brothers Super Kem-Tone — General Hardware Giftware and Housewares HANSON HARDWARE CO. 123 Cochran Phone 22 Charlotte, Michigan Bill Powers Glenn Archer Mac McGaw Milt Jordan 80 Between the Banks For Nearly 50 Years Congratulations Class Of 1 9 5 4 Buster Brown Florsheim Air Step Life Stride Roble Pedwin Shoes for all the family MURRAYS SHOES Look to Sporting Goods — Lowe Brothers Super Kem-Tone — General Hardware VAUGHNS Giftware and Housewares HANSON HARDWARE CO. In Charlotte and Eaton Rapids 123 Cochran Phone 22 Charlotte, Michigan for clothing for the entire family “Always the Best For Less 81 Insurance For Every Need Bonds Including Bail Bonds SCHRADER HUBER AGENCY 109V2 S. Cochran Phone 326 Charlotte, Michigan Serving the Community CONGRATULATIONS TO THE With Fine CLASS OF 1954 Quality Merchandise Since 1914 in1'f r Fred A. Richey Co. YOUNG’S JEWELRY Something from the Jeweler's Is Dry Goods — Ready-to-Wear Always Something Special 82 THE EATON THEATER CONGRATULATES THE CLASS OF '54 MORRIS Compliments of The Store of Values tttcVamaraA Your Clothing Headquarters For the Entire Family your friendly drug store 83 Congratulations to the Class of 1954 tftuhger Hardware Co. M U N C E R HARDWARE A Complete Line of Hardware 'IJour Jdeadt uarteri 1“ For Hobbies and Handicrafts We have Supplies for cTTl School Projects l044y Come in and Look Around— FIRE - WINDSTORM You'll find it and EXTENDED COVERAGE The Hobby Shop BARRY and EATON 207 S. Main St. MUTUAL INSURANCE Charlotte COMPANY 315 - 317 S. COCHRAN 84 FOWLERS, INC. CHEVROLETS OLDSMOBILES O. K. Used Cars CHARLOTTE APPLIANCE Both LP and Natural Gas YUND'S MARKET 220 S. Cochran Ave. QUALITY MEATS AND GROCERIES Courtesy and Prompt Service We Strive to Please ALL Customers Caloric Ranges and Dryers Gibson Ranges and Refrigerators Hotpoint Electric Appliances Whirlpool Washers and Dryers Zenith Radios and TV 85 BLUE RIBBON CREAMERY 212 West Sheperd St. cash for cream and eggs Our Truck comes near you HAROLD N. ROOT Phone 649W Tires and Batteries Our Most Sincere Bracies Gulf Service Congratulations Distributors of GULF OIL PRODUCTS to the —Generator Class of '54 —Starter —Carburetor Service QambleA GULFLEX LUBRICATION The Friendly Store TIRE REPAIRS 86 Congratulations From HIGBY’S Musical Merchandise Office Supplies 229 S. Cochran Phone 1737 GERM AIN SHELL SERVICE Firestone Tires Auto Accessories Batteries Shellubrication Washing Brake Service Wheel Balancing 302 S. Cochran At Seminary Congratulations to the Class of '54 CURTICE BUICK AND HIS FRIENDS AT THE BIG RED SHED ' EXTEND THEIR SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE “CLASS OF 1954“ COLBORN-FULTON LUMBER COMPANY 316 N. Washington Phone 9 Compliments of THE VOMBERG CO. BUXTON'S BARBER SHOP Men’s Clothing BURTON CAMERON Hats—Furnishing MAIN SWEET SHOP Dairy Products LATCHAW'S BARBER SHOP Fine Foods Ice Cream i'll A It LOTTE HOME GONZER'S SERVICE DAIRY Don Rousch Wayne Webb 218 S. Cochran 90 Charlotte, Michigan ? 88 eOWAQto 5BOtt)€R$