Coldwater High School - Cardinal Yearbook (Coldwater, MI)

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...., , The girls take the arm of their favorite escort at the beginning of the Grand March. AUTU PROM Like a touch of magic, the Memorial Gymnasium was transformed into Oriental Gardens , the theme for the annual Autumn Prom held on October 18, 1952. The two hundred couples attending the dance were feted with music by Kay Lyle's dance band. Co-chairmen of the event were Sheila Shirar and Mary Norma Hassett, while Mrs. Audra Lindley and Miss listella Pearce served as co- sponsors. To carry out the theme, hanging lanterns, flower-covered archways a11d a backdrop depicting a Chinese scene completed the Oriental setting. The couples were given favors of small umbrellas and Chinese faces topped with ming hats. Co-chairmen of the decoration committee were Shirley Hraskett and Judy Morrow. The highlight of the evening, was the crowning of Hob Cupp as Rex. Serving as his court were john lilingerman, jim Morrow, David Stevenson, and Howard llarnett. The coronation was followed by the grand march in which everyone participated. Mary Jo Miley and Nancy VValker were co-chairmen of the coronation committee. Co-chairmen of other committees were: Alma Jean Ahlbrand and june Rowland, chaperonesg Judy lllessing and Rebecca Ridnour, checking, Sharon Kessler and Ernestine Nelson, entertainmentg Sue Carroll and Nancy Daugherty, programsg Ann Downhour and Susan Kaegi, publicity, johnita Coombs and llat lngels, refreshmentsg and Mary Dee Freed and Agnes Shuck, tickets. Through the co-operation of each committee, the dance was a memorable success. Page 25

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GIRL ' LEAGUE Wolves beware ll The 'igals have organized. The Girls' League, the only organization in KHS which makes every girl in high school an active member, is sponsored by Mrs. Audra Lindley and Miss Estella Pearce, our Deans of Girls. For student leadership, the girls chose as president, Mary jo Arnoldg lirst vice-president, Betty Sablotneg second vice-president, Marlene Frye, secretary, Barbara Bassett, and treasurer, Sue Wfetzel. The members of the Council were Shirley lronmonger, Pat Darlin. Seniors 3 Sally Dawson, Mary jo Vaught, juniors: Mary Richardson, Myra Klingerman, Sophomoresg and Elizabeth Simpson, Judy Winslow, Freshmen. A spectacular beginning of the year's activities was the annual Autumn Prom. With great anticipation each girl awaited the opportunity to ask that certain someone, and finally, on October 18, the dance was given in the Memorial Gymnasium. With Christmas just around the corner and everyone dreaming of the won- derful holiday festivities ahead, it was no wonder that the Girls, League Holly Sale was so successful. liBut alas ll no rnistletoej , As the school year drew to a close, the girls honored their mothers at the Mother-Daughter Reception given at the high school cafeteria on May l. Through membership in the junior-Senior Leadership Club for upperclass- men and Helping Hands Club for freshmen and sophomores, each girl grew in leadership, poise, and understanding of others, which is the outstanding purpose of the Girls' League. Page 24 Front Row: Dean Audra Lindley, Marlene Frye, Betty Sablotne, Mary jo Arnold, Barbara Bassett, Sue Wetzel, Dean Estella Pearce. Second Row: Judy Winslow, Elizabeth Simpson, Mary Richardson, Mary jo Vaught, Sally Dawson, Shirley Ironmonger, Myra Klingerrnan, Pat Darlin.

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.,. ...,....,, Carol Mitchell, julia Elvin, Sally Dawson, Mary Emily Pearce, Beverly Carlile, Ruth McEntee, and JoAnn Davis, urge Omar England to buy some of their holly. HOLLY SALE AND MOTHER AND DAUGHTER RECEPTION The Christmas season is ushered in at RHS each year with the Girls' League holly sale. This year, through the efforts of Mary Carr and Ruth Mclfntee, co-chairmen, the event was a success- ful fund-raising project for the League. their mothers with a delicious supper served in the Cafeteria. An interesting program in the auditorium was enjoyed by all, and, of course, the evening was high-lighted by the announce- ment of next years Girls' League officers. Cyn- The Mother-Daughter Reception, held on thia Ballantine and lileanor Hiller did a splendid May 1, gave the girls an opportunity to honor job as co-chairmen of the Reception. Page 26 The girls and their mothers dined and chatted in the congenial atmosphere of the Mother-Daughter Reception.