Colon High School - Magi Yearbook (Colon, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1966 volume:

L'Board of Education Dr. Robert Smith President Mr. Wesley Saxman Vice President Mr. Udell Lepley Treasurer Mrs. Faye Whitford Secretary Mr. Howard Sprowl Trustee Mr. Manley Van Voorhees Superintendent Mr. W. H. Judd Principal Mr. Glenn Decker Trustee JU, ministration MEMORIES REFLECTIONS We pause for a second to reflect on the scene we are leaving. There are memories of friends, places and things . • • happy faces . . . work and play. All this made up a part of our lives. The record is written and we are proud. We will forever hold in our hearts fond memories of these wonderful years. DEDICATION To show our appreciation for his willingness to help us in any worthwhile activity; for all the extra hours he has given to make our high school years fruitful; and for his efforts and desire, over many years, to make our school a better place and the students in it better citizens, the journalism class of 1966, proudly and with deep appreciation dedicates the 1966 edition of our year book, the MAGI, to our esteemed principal, Mr. W. H. Judd. PAUL BRANDWYK Bernd (Paul) Willem Brandwyk is our German Exchange student this year. Paul comes from Wilhelmshavne, Germany where he attended Max-Planck School until this year. He is very active in all sports and has his letter in football. Paul is taking government and economics, English, French II, trig and solid geometry, physical education and United States History. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Just six short years ago we, as seventh graders, first entered Colon High School to become the first class to go completely through the new building. Mr. Delling toured us through the jungles of U.S. History in eighth grade while in ninth grade Mr. Glazier taught us the fine art of disecting frogs. As sophomores we were enriched by Mr. Evarts’ jolly jokes and got our revenge on the freshmen. Evening in Paris”, our Prom theme, and Everybody Loves Opal”, our play, will long be remembered as highlighting our Junior year. In our Senior year, with the same class officers, we managed to stay organized. Paul, our German exchange student helped keep things lively. And of course, Mr. Flowers’ government test will never be forgotten. We had many projects, our senior play, and most awaited for our senior trip! NOW WF RF. REALLY ON OUR WAY! GRADUATION School acuth FIRST ROW: Mr. Larry Fitch—Boys' Physical Education and Coaching; B.A., Alma College Mr. Wilbur Rider—Bookkeeping, Typing and Publicaton; B.S., Bowling Green State University; M.A., Ohio University Mr. Royden Swaffield—Band; B.S., Ball State Teachers College Mr. Leroy Evarts—Mathematics, Science and Driver's Education; B.A., Western Michigan University Mr. W. H. Judd—Principal (High School) and Sciences; B.S., Central Michigan University; M.A., Western Michigan University Mr. Manley Van Voorhees—Superintendent; A.B., Hillsdale College; M.A., University of Michigan Mr. Charles Thaxton—Sciences; B.A., Asbury College; M.A., Middle Tennessee State College Mr. Kenneth Baker—Vocational Agriculture and General Shop; B.S., Michigan State University Mr. Helmuth Strobel—Mathematics; B.A., Central Michigan University; B.S., Eastern Michigan University; M.A., University of Michigan Mr. John Hutchinson—Social Studies and Coaching; B.S., Ball State Teachers College SECOND ROW: Mr. Richard Babler—Guidance Director, Social Studies and Coaching; B.A., Michigan State University; M.A., University of Michigan Miss Helen Reesor—Home Economics; B.S., Michigan State University Mrs. Edith Fry—Seventh Grade; B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Audrey Godby—Seventh Grade; B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Wava Evarts—Seventh Grade; B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Margaret Pontoni—English, Shorthand and Typing; B.E., Western Michigan University Mrs. Romona Thaxton—Librarian and English; B.S., Middle Tennessee State College Mrs. Martha Shellenbarger—Foreign Languages and English; B.A., Western Michigan University Mrs. Patricia Wheeler—English; A.B., University of West Virginia Mrs. Loraine Meggison—Girls' Physical Education and Cheerleading Coach; B.A., Western Michigan University Miss Alice Grimes—Social Science, Social Studies and Mathematics; B.S., Western Michigan University Mr. Thomas Warfel—English and Drama; B.S., Goshen College ABSENT: Mrs. Sandra Gerow—English and Social Studies: B.A.. Vanderbilt College Page I FRONT ROW: Mrs. Hulda Etheridge—First grade; B.S., Northwestern University Mrs. Donna Bordner—Fifth grade; B.S., Western Michigan Universtiy Mrs. Janet Drake—Third grade; B.A., Knox College Miss Pauline Bryant—Special Education; B.S., M.A., Western Michigan University Mrs. Janice Coughenour—Kindergarten; B.S., Central Michigan University Mrs. Margaret Ruggles—Fourth and Fifth grades; Michigan State University Mrs. Doris Flowers—Second grade; B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University Miss Celeste Happel—Principal, First and Second grades; B.S., Western Michigan Univ. BACK ROW: Mr. Peter Banta—Physical Education; B.S., The King's College Mr. Carl Fisher—Fifth Grade; A.B., Grace College Mrs. Ester Mumby—Fifth and Sixth grades; A.B., Eastern Michigan University Mrs. Margaret Travis—Sixth grade; B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Leila Frey—Principal; B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Lena Neterer—Second and Third grades; A.B., Western Michigan University Mrs. Letah Farrand—Second grade; B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Jane Ware—Third grade; A.B., Albion College Mrs. Gertrude Murfin—Kindergarten; Western Michigan University ABSENT: Mrs. Gene Schreiber—Fourth Grade; A.B., University of Nebraska Mrs. Virginia McCartney—Third Grade; A.B., Bowling Green State University Mrs. Bernice lobe—Fourth Grade; B.S., Western Michigan University Miss Helen Olson—First Grade; B.S., Michigan State University Mrs. Hilda Waltz—Sixth Grade; B.S., Western Michigan University Mrs. Jeanne Broker—Vocal Grades; B.A., Nagereth College (jrade ddchool JeacLers Bm 2 , 'riverA ROW ONE: Rex Thrams Fred Smith Thomas Hurley Darwin Hostetler James Hodges ROW TWO: Rev. Leonard Steiniger Lyle Russell Robert Truckey Darwin Stoll (mechanic) Tommee Hughes Patty Seafert, Anola Hirschy, Karen DeRyke, Lucille Tutwiler, Diane Hostetler, Mrs. Valetta Cummins, Mrs. Mildred Maystead, Karla Halberg, Mrs. Madeline Ackerman, Mrs. Marlene Brueck, Mrs. Helen Engle (head cook), Susan Stark, Ronnie Roach, Garth Greenwald, Cathy Cox. (Ludtodi tans Ralph Loudenslager Sam Ambs Howard Start Paul Lampe Lawrence Perrin ournafidm FIRST ROW: Barbara Brandys, Irene Darragh, Susan Warlick, Margaret Borgert, Shirley Cossairt, Sharon Hinkley, Betty Bollinger. SECOND ROW: Linda Smith, Lula Trine, Diane lobe, Janelle Rhinesmith, Betty Kent, Karen DeRyke, Debbie Jones, Rosalie Outman. THIRD ROW: Barbara Lepley, Connie Birch, Cathy Wright, Susan Russell, Theda Mitchell, Katha Knight, Dixie Wagner, Laurel Kemperman, Vicki Robbins, Clarice Johnson, Mary Dobberteen, Arlene lobe. Co-Editors Margaret Borgert and Rosalie Outman Advisor W. A. Rider Linda Smith at the mimeoscope Page 14 The future beams brightly.” VALEDICTORIAN Page 15 Carole Etheridge Loren Carlisle ♦ Dale Cozadd ★ Irene Darragh Bruce Decker Hey, Carole, what’s ya doing? Karen DeRyke Mary Dobberteen ♦ Susan Drake if Carole Ethridge Page 17 Larry Frisbie Sue Ann Graczyk Duane Greenwald Janet Hodges Janice Johnson Weldon Johnson Laurel Kemperman Barbara Lepley Top priority. Is that book really that good, Jon? ♦Theda Mitchell Audrey Neaman Nancy Orton ♦Rosalie Outman Donald Overholt ★jon Ritter Ronald Roach Terry Shultz Page 19 CL add 2) tree tor y AMBS, SYLVIA Silver French Club 1; Pep Club 4; Jr. Play Prop Crew; Journalism, all staff, annual staff; Gov't. Day; Jr. Prom. Who is Sylvia? What is she, that all our swains commend her? AVERY, PHILLIP Phil Varsity Club 4; Pep Club 4; Boys' State; Student Council 1; Basketball 4, All-League 2, all-state honorable mention; Baseball 4; Jr. Play Crew; Cafeteria Staff, 2; Jr. Prom; Gov't. Day. Sports, women, fun; what else is there? BOALS, KENDRA Kendy Pep Club 1; F.H.A. 1; Gov't. Day. She's beautiful therefore to be wooed; she's a woman therefore to be won. BORGERT, MARGARET Maggie Pep Club 4; Ushers Club 1; Girls' State Alternate; Cheerleader 6; Fourth of July Queen; Librarian 1; Office Practice 1; Office Girl 2; Bible Gub 1; Student Council, Secretary; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Student Director; Journalism staff, all staff 2, yearbook editor 1; Homecoming court 1; F.H.A. 2; Gov't. Day. Pep, poise and personality. BORGERT, SHARON Pep Gub 4; Ushers Gub 1; Journalism staff; all staff; annual staff 1; F.H.A. 1; Jr. Prom; Gov't. Day. A friend is half her life, her horse is the other. BOWER, JANE Pep Gub 3; Jr. Play Crew; Band 4; Office Girl 1; Jr. Prom; Ushers Gub 1; Gym Assistant 1; Gov't. Day. She turns her back on men and then runs backward. DECKER. BRUCE Varsity Club 1; Pep Club 4; Basketball 2; Football 4; Baseball 4; F.F.A. 4, Treasurer 2, Associate President 1, Associate Treasurer I; Jr. Prom; Jr. Play Cast, Gov't. Day. Why be disagreeable when with a little effort you can be a real Stinker'. DeRYKE, KAREN Pep Gub 1; F.H.A. 4; Journalism; Gov't. Day. Here is a true and dear industrious friend. DOBBERTEEN, MARY F.H.A. 3; Journalism staff; Gov't. Day. 1 will be the pattern of all patience. DRAKE, SUSAN Susie BRANDT, GARY G.D.” Agriculture 4; Sentinel 1, Chapter Farmer 2; Band 5; Jr. Prom; Gov’t. Day. Women—the complication of my life. French Gub 2; Bible Club 1; Pep Club 4; Band 7; Student Council 3; Cheerleader 4; Jr. Play Qew; Homecoming Court 2; Gov't. Day. If mischief is a part of heaven, she's on her way.” BRANDWYK, BERND Paul French Club 1; Varsity Club 1; Pep Club 1; Basketball 1; Football 1; Baseball 1; Gov't. Day. 1 came, 1 bluffed, 1 graduated. CARLISLE, LOREN Bible Club 5; French Club 2; Pep Club 4; Gass Vice Pres. 2; Class Treasurer I; Student Council 2, President 1; Football 3, all-conference; Band 8; Gov't. Day. The horn, the horn, the lusty horn, is not a thing to laugh, to scorn. C0ZADD, DALE French Club 2; Latin Club 2; Spanish Gub 1; Bible Club 2; Jr. Prom; U. of M. Workshop; Gov't. Day. Neither good nor bad is found alone; but a mixture which is surely well. DARRAGH, IRENE French Gub 2; Pep Club 3; Ushers Club 1; Gass Treasurer 3; Jr. Play Crew; Journalism staff, all staff, annual Senior editor; Office practice 1; Jr. Prom; Gov’t. Day. Playful or quiet,- according to whim, thoughtful or serious, or bubbling with vim. ETHERIDGE, CAROLE French Club 2; Pep Gub 4, Gass Vice-Pres. I; Jr. Play Qew; Journalism Staff, all staff; annual art editor; Hall monitor 1; Jr. Prom; Gov’t. Day. A laugh, a dash, a seteam, a crash—that’s Carole. Page 21 FR1SBIE, l.ARRY Pep Club 1; Student Council 1; Jr. Play Crew; F.F.A. 3, Vice-Pres. 1, Committee Chairman 3, State Delegate 1, Jr. Achievement 1, Parliamentarian 2; Jr. Prom; Gov't. Day. Play and I'll play with you; Study and you'll study alone. GRACZYK, SUE ANN Bible Club 1; Pep Club 4; Student Council 1; Band 2; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. A witty saying proves nothing.'' GREENWALD, DUANE Pep Club 2; Football 1; Jr. Play Crew; Cafeteria staff I; F.F.A. 3, Reporter 1, President 1, F.F.A. Convention 2, Farmers' Week 3; Gov't Day. Oh! What men dare do!'' HODGES, JANET Pep Club 4; Glee Club Jr. Play Crew; Journalism, all staff; Cafeteria Staff 2; Jr. Prom; Gov't. Day. The best year round temperature is a cool head and a warm heart.” JOHNSON, JANICE Pep Club 1; Bible Club 2; F.T.A. 1; Librarian 2; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom; Gov't. Day. Give thy thoughts no tongue.” JOHNSON, WELDON Varsity Club 1; Pep Club 4; Basketball 2; Football 4; Baseball 2; Jr. Play Cast; F.F.A. 1; Jr. Prom; Gov’t. Day. There's room at the top, but heights make me dizzy KEMPF.RMAN, LAUREL Pep Club 2; Band 5; Journalism staff 1; F.H.A. 3; Librarian 1; Jr. Prom; Gov't. Day. I would be better if I could, but it's awful lonesome being good. r LEPLEY, BARBARA Pep Club 5; Ushers Club 1; Librarian 1; Jr. Play Crew; Journalism staff, all staff, annual faculty and undergraduate editor; Office girl 1; F.H.A. 2; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. Happy-go-lucky. MITCHELL, THEDA French Club 2; Pep Gub 2; Ushers Club 1; Class Secretary 1; Class Reporter 2; Student Council 1; Bible Club 2; Jr. Play Crew; Journalism 1; Office Girl 1; Jr. Prom; Gov’t Day. Love many, trust few, always paddle your own canoe” NEAMAN, AUDREY French Gub 1; Pep Club 1; Jr. Play Crew; Band 4; Annual and Journalism Staff 1; Office Girl 2; Cafeteria Staff 4; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. A winsome smile, just tall enough to reach high. ORTON, NANCY Jr. Play Crew; Office Girl 1; F.H.A. I; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. Poor harmless fly. OUTMAN, ROSALIE Pep Club 5; Ushers Club 1; Bible Club 1; Cheerleader 3; Gass Secretary 1; Student Council 1; Jr. Play Crew; Annual and Journalism staff; Office Girl 2; Homecoming Queen; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. A smile for every girl, and two for every boy. OVER HOLT, DONALD Varsity Club 2; Pep Club 4; Class Secretary 1; Basketball 4; Football 3; Baseball 4; Jr. Play Gew; Jr. Prom; Gov’t Day. Do unto others, then cut out.” RITTER, JON French Club 1; Pep Club 2; Boys' State Alternate; Class Reporter 1; Basketball Manager and Statistician; Ftxatball Manager and Statistician; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom Toastmaster; Gov't Day. Give me your hand and let me feel your pulse. Page 22 ROACH, RONALD Varsity Club 3; Pep Club 5; Basketball 4, Reporter; Football 2, Reporter; Baseball 4; Jr. Play Crew; Cafeteria Staff 2; Jr. Prom; Assistant Coach 7th, 8th Grade Basketball team; Gov't Day. He will give th£ devil his due. SHULTZ, TERRY Pep Club 2; Ushers Club 1; Glee Club 4; Band I; F.H.A. 3; Gov t Day. I cannot tell what the dickens his name is! SMITH, CHERYL French Club 2; Pep Club 4; Bible Club 4; Cheerleader 3; Jr. Play Crew; Band 3; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. I had a thing to say, but I will fit it with some better time. SMITH, LINDA Pep Club 2; Annual and Journalism staff 1; F.H.A. 3; Gov't Day. Age cannot wither her, nor custom stale her infinite variety. SNOOK, RITA French Club 2; Pep Club 1; Jr. Play Crew; Band 7; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. He does it with a better grace, but I do it more natural. STARK, EARL Varsity Club 2, Reporter; Pep Club 4; Football 2; Jr. Play Crew; Cafeteria Staff 1; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. If at first you don't succeed, forget it. ST1GTER, THOMAS Latin Club 2; Pep Club 3; Gov't Day. He is well paid that is well satisfied. STOLL, DENNIS Varsity Club 1; Pep Club 4; Class President 1; Student Council 1; Basketball 4; Baseball 4; Jr. Play Crew; F.F.A. 2; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. I am not only witty in myself, but the cause that wit is in other men. TOMLINSON, WILLIAM Varsity Club 2; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Basketball 4; Football 2; Baseball 4; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. Men of few words are the best men.” WATSON, LARRY Bible Club 2; Varsity Club 2; Pep Club 4; Football 4; Jr. Play Cast; Band 5; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. He's sudden if a thing comes in his head. WATTLES, HAL Varsity Club 4; Pep Club 4; President of Varsity Club 1; Basketball 4; Football 4; Baseball 4; Band 6; Cafeteria Staff 1; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. Once I thought nights were made for study, but 1 know better now. WEIR1CH, JOANN French Club 2; Pep Club 3; Class President 3; Jr. Play Crew; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. Not a finish; just a beginning up the ladder of success. YOUNT, LINDA Pep Club 3; Jr. Play Gew; Band 6; Office Girl 2; Jr. Prom; Gov't Day. I know a trick worth two of that. HALL, ROGER F.F.A. 2; Journalism and Annual Staff 1; Gov't Day. Girls are like money, hard to find and easy to lose. Page 23 After serving for fifteen years as superintendent of the Colon Community Schools, Mr. Manley VanVoorhees resigns. Mr. VanVoorhees, the faculty and students wish to express through this medium, their deep appreciation for your efforts as superintendent in making this school a better place to work and the students in it better citizens. We thank you for your efforts in making the dream of a new school a reality; where faculty and students can work together toward their common goals. We realize the trials you have faced in the past. We hope these experiences will lead to a richer and fuller life in the future We also realize that everyone has profited because of your wise and devoted leadership. Page 24 Connie Birch, Sec. Jim Downs, Pres. Dixie Wagner, V. Pres. Susan Warlick, Rep. Connie Sprowl, Treas. John Schwartz, Sec. E. J. Weaver, Treas. Tom Chartrand, Pres. Suzanne Shellenbarger, V. Pres. Joyce Outman, Rep. CU Offi icerS Jim Outman, V. Pres. Richard Schumacher, Treas. Suzanne Robbins, Sec. Patricia Smith, Pres. Vickie Goettsche, Rep. Shirley Stauffer, Sec. Kathy Decker, Rep. Cindy Sprowl, V. Pres. Mike Ackerman, Pres. Janet Outman, Treas. Class of 1967 r “Upper classmen at last” Bruce Adams Charles Barnes Margaret Beard Connie Birch Betty Bollinger Jack Brace Barbara Brandys Roberta Broker Rebecca Bryan Barbara Chapman Shirley Cossairt George Cubbernuss Andrew Darragh James DeBack Gordon Decker Leah Decker Linda Decker Jim Downs Charles Ebbeler Larry Engle Herbert Flowers Sharon Goertler Betsie Harris Sharon Hinkley Allen Hochstetler Kathleen Hovarter Joseph Hughes Arlene lobe Dianne lobe Clarice Johnson Sandra Johnson Debbie Jones Betty Kent Ronald Kent Katha Knight Dennis Lampe Marlin Lane Dennis Loudenslager PhH Mangold Robert Pilipick Ronald Parker Brenda Rench Janelle Rhinesmith Phil Rice Vicki Robbins Susan Russell Judith Saxman Thomas Schwartz Shirley Soper Connie Sprowl Phillip Stark Robert Stigter Edwin Taylor Lula Trine Verna Van Dam Dixie Wagner Susan Warlick Steven Webb Jim West Wesley Winston Cathy Wright CLu of 1968 “Well at least we’re not Freshmen” Keith Ackerman Margaret Adams Kerry Andrews Gale Bauman Darlene Birch Diane Borgert Laura Brandt Robert Brandt Floyd Cerny Tommy Chartrand Linda Cossairt Doris Cubbernuss Eileen Darragh Ann DeBack Karen Decker Shirley Decker Jack Delle Retha Fay Delp Rex Flowers Gerald Gilbert Garth Greenwald David Hall Terry Harbaugh John Highley Anola Hirschy Leslie Hirschy Dorothy Hochstetler Patricia Hochstetler Carolyn lobe Mary Klein Johnny Johnson Charles Mangold Richard Myers Wyman Nash Mary Jane Noga John Outman Joyce Outman Ronnie Overholt Sharon Pitt Charles Plath Robert Rice Jane Ruge Janet Ruge John Schwartz Ray Schwartz Sheryl Schwartz Suzanne Shellenbarger Marie Stauffer Tom Tenny Delores Truckey LucileTutewiler Pamela VanVleet Beth Wagner Raymond W agner Doyle Waters Linda Wattles Earl Weaver Carol Wickey Mike Woodruff Ginger Yount Class of We 11 make it yet, just give us time” Kit Baker Fred Barnes Alan Birch Marcia Bollinger Steve Brandys Karla Breneman Russell Carpenter Terrance Carr Dixie Casselman Mary Lou Cerny Deborah Claar Vickie Clark Vickie Collins Barbara Copenhafer Gary Decker Allen Decker Jean Diekman Cathy Downs Roger Fenner Janet Flowers Pamela Freeland Brenda Frisbie Janet Frisbie Robert Goertler Victoria Goettsche Gehry Gross David Hambright Cinda Hart Linda Hart Connie Harvey Charles Hemphill Brenda Hendrickson Jess Hettinger David Hoard Diann Hostetler Kirby Hostetler Ruth Jarratt Bradford Johnson Thomas Klein David Lash Virginia Lepley Barry MacDonald Carline Mikolajczyk Allen Miller Karen Miller Patricia Miller Debbie Modert Jack Muckel Jeffry Myers Bonnie Outman James Outman Mickey Parker Melody Pitt Steve Pollack Glenn Rench Suzanne Robbins Nancy Russell Janice Ryan Kathleen Ryan Margaret Smith Richard Shumacker Linda Schwartz Patricia Smith Roger Somerlott Jesse Stauffer Bonnie Taylor Philip Taylor Ann Thiele Mary Ann Tiliford David Tomlinson Fred Thoms Paul Trine Billy Tutewiler Micheal Van V orst John Wagner Kathleen Walters Thomas Watson John Wattles Rex Wattles Mark Wheeler Edward Wiser Phillip Yoder Sharoldine Yoder Clo-Ella Wright Karen Wyatt Ronald Yount Micheal Ackerman Carroll Adams Ricky Adams Ernie Ambs “At least we are improving.” Susan Austin Roger Babbs Faith Barnebee Pamela Barrett Greg Bomer Mickey Bradford Marise Bradford Anne Bradley Lou Ellen Brandt Randy Breneman Sharon Brew Phyllis Broker Connie Brueck Juanita Carlisle Daniel Casselman Stanley Cerny Ty Clipfell John Cole Jill Cole David Cozadd Kathy Decker Suzanne Decker Bert Dickenson Steven Dobberteen Patricia Drake Steven Ebbeler Julie Fair Ricky Farrand Cathy First Veda Flowers Micheal Gales Terry Graczyk M Karla Hallberg Connie Hart Ruby Hershberger Mike Hinkley Valerie Huber Julia Hughes Darrell lobe Diane Jackson Gregory Jackson Richard Jackson Bradly Jones Dale Kauffman Douglas Kent Michelle Knight Susan Knight Allen Lash Darlene Lewis Ralph Mitchell Lou Modert William Orton Janet Outman Linda Overholt Patricia Owsley Kathryn Quake Marjorie Rickett Nancy Sanford Arden Schmidtendorff Gary Schwartz James Schwartz Patty Seafert Mickeal Smoker Cindy Sprowl Nancy Stark Susan Stark Joyce Stauffer Shirley Stauffer Darlene Summers Synda Sunday Ronald Taylor William Taylor Debra Thaxton Patricia Thrams Kathie Tunison Carol Wadsworth Irvin Wagner Guy Walls Gar Warlick Frances Waters Candy Watson Chris Wickey Royce Wolfe Fred Yoder Laura Yoder Revert “We may be small, but we got what it takes” Kathleen Adams Ron Anderson Dorothy Bauder Cheryl Barnes Jean Bauman James Bennett Deborah Birch Don Brace Dan Breneman Barbara Broker Robert Brown Roger Carpenter Harold Carter Susan Case Frank Cerny Sally Chartrand Dale Claar Jamie Collier Russell Collins Harold Cossairt Kathleen Cox Dan Davenport Diane Decker Terry Decker Kenneth Delle Richard Denny Vicki Dobberteen Matthew Dost Nancy Dunithan Phyllis Eberhard Vicki Fair Lois Finkey Linda Frecker Loren Frisbie Daniel Gales Penny German Ricky German Rodney Giant James Gloor Patricia Goettsche Barry Gross Phyllis Hall Steven Hamminga Kathy Harvey Michael Harvey Jeanne Highley Joanne Highley Donald Hirschy Karen Hostetler Cheryl Johnson George Kauffman Roger Klein Douglas Klein Mary Loudenslager Cheryl MacDonald Linda Mikolajczyk Gary Modert David Nightingale FredNystrom Linda Onley Jeanne Platt Cynthia Prall Steven Quake Randy Reinoehl Howard Ruge Kathy Saxman Douglas Schroeder Dorothy Schwartz Howard Schwartz James Smith Mary Snook Roberta Stark Douglas Stauffer Elizabeth Tenny Frederick Thiele Janice Thoms David Thornton Martha Troyer Royce Ann Van Dam Lynn Wagner Marsha Wagner Floyd Wyatt Barbara Yoder Howard Yoder Jay Dee Yoder Larry Yoder Marion Yoder Orlis Yoder Sharon Yoder Janet Yount FIRST ROW: Bill Tomlinson, Dennis Lampe, Phil Avery, Hal Wattles, Earl Stark, Donnie Overholt, Ronnie Roach. SECOND ROW: Coach Richard Babler, Fred Walters, Loren Carlisle, Larry Watson, Bob Pilipick, Bruce Decker, Dennis Stoll, Coach Charles Thax-ton. THIRD ROW: Coach John Hutchinson, Dennis Loudenslager, Joe Hughes, Gordon Decker, Herb Flowers, Weldon Johnson, Paul Brandywk, Jim West, Coach Larry Fitch. FOURTH ROW: Rex Flowers, Chuck Barnes, Phil Mangold, Ted Adams, John Johnson, Richard Myers, John Schwartz. The Varsity Club is a very important organization at Colon High School. It is continually attempting to promote good sportsmanship and to better the standards of every sport. The main purpose of the club is to promote a high standard of athletics, to create a fellowship among varsity athletes, and to be of service to high school endeavors, recognizing service with membership for those who excel. Our present membership is 26. Our advisors this year are Coach Richard Babler, Coach Charles Thaxton, Coach Larry Fitch, Coach John Hutchinson. Margaret Borgert, varsity; Karen Miller, reserve; Susan Drake, varsity; Connie Sprowl, varsity; Suzanne Robbins, reserve; Margaret Smith, reserve; Suzanne Shellenbarger, varsity. FIRST ROW: Bob Pilipick, manager; Dennis Lampe, Bruce Decker, Tom Schwartz, John Schwartz, Jim West, Paul Brandywk, John Johnson, Herb Flowers, Donnie Overholt, Larry Watson, Chuck Barnes, manager. SECOND ROW: Coach John Hutchinson, Dennis Loudenslager, Richard Myers, Ted Adams, Ronnie Roach, Weldon Johnson. Gordon Decker, Phil Avery, David Hall, Earl Stark, Hal Wattles, Loren Carlisle, Joe Hughes, Coach Charles Thaxton. Page 39 ROSALIE OUTMAN HOMECOMING QUEEN AND COURT COURT: Freshman, Janice Ryan, escort Raymond Schwartz; Junior, Connie Sprowl, escort Jim West; Senior,- Susan Drake, escort Hal Wattles; Queen's escort Jon Ritter. Page 40 FIRST ROW: Bob Pilipick, Donnie Overholt, John Schwartz, Wesley Winston, Larry Engle, Jim West, Bill Tomlinson. SECOND ROW: Coach Richard Babler, Hal Wattles, Ronnie Roach, Gorden Decker, Dennis Stoll, Phil Avery, Weldon Johnson, Richard Myers, Paul Brandywk, manager. FIRST ROW: Donnie Overholt, Bruce Decker, Charles Six, Bill Tomlinson, Roger Hall, Ray Thrams, John Hackenburg, Ron Roach, Dennis Lampe, manager. SECOND ROW: Earl Stark, manager, Hal Wattles, Bill Broker, Dennis Stoll, Phil Avery, Dave Eash, Terry Outman, John Stark, Coach Hess. The 1965 Magi baseball team finished third in the St. Joseph Valley League with five wins and two losses. The team’s batting average was .250 and the batting champion of 1965 was Terry Outman whose average was .410. Terry was also voted the most valuable player. Phil Avery was the 1965 Captain. Page 44 If eserue $ashetbaW FIRST ROW: Keith Ackerman, John Highley, John Schwartz, Jack Muckel, Jesse Stauffer, Allen Miller. SECOND ROW: Coach Larry Fitch, Charles Plath, John Wagner, Chuck Mangold, John Wattles, Tommy Chartrand, James Outman, Jess Hettinger, John Ourman, Kit Baker. I ederue oof FIRST ROW: John Outman, Phil Taylor, Ronnie Yount, Roger Sumerlot, Dick Shu-macker, Raymond Wagner, Raymond Schwartz, Jack Muckel, Rex Wattels. SECOND ROW: Tom Watson, Kirby Hostetler, John Wattles, Mike Van Vorst, Jim Outman, Bob Brant, Webb Hettinger, Tom Tenny, John Wagner, Jesse Staugher, Coach Richard Babler. Page 45 PEP CLUB GO-GO-GO junior d adLetLa FIRST ROW: Harold Cossairt, Steve Smoker, Dale Thorton, Dale Clare, Doug Kline, Howard Ruge. SECOND ROW: Mat Dost, David Nightingail, Jim Smith, Fred Thiele, Ricky Garman, Coach John Hutchinson. FIRST ROW: Mikeal Smoker, Steven Ebbeler, Keith Ackerman, Ernest Ambs, Ricky Adams, Roger Babbs, James Schwartz. SECOND ROW: Daniel Casselman, Lou Mobert, Bradley Jones, Terry Graczyk, Gar Warlick, Mike Hinkley, Coach John Hutchinson Cheryl Barnes, Penny German, Mary Loundenslager, Kathy Linda Overholt, Janet Outman, Debra Thaxton, Marise Harvey, Mary Snook, Sally Chartrand. Absent: Vicki Fair. Bradford, Cindy Sprowl. Drum Majorerts: Brenda Rench — Pam VanVleet ROW ONE. Bob Brandt, Terry Harbaugh, David Lash, Garth Greenwald, Kirby Hostetler, David Cozadd Carol Wadsworth. ROW TWO: Ralph Mitchell, Judy Saxman. Steve Brandys, Jack Brace, Charles Hemphill, Ronald Parker, Mickey Bradford. ROW THREE: Dianne lobe, Patricia Smith, Suzanne Decker, Koyce Wolfe, Fred Barnes, Terry Graczyk Roberta Broker. ROW FOUR: Rex Wattles, George Webb, Sharon Pitt, Webb Hettinger, Ginger Yount, Fred Thoms, John Wagner. ROW FIVE: Verna Van-Dam, Rita Snook, Marise Bradford, Edward Wiser, Linda Yount, Mary lane Noga, Kathy Walters. ROW SIX: Shirley Decker, Candy Watson, Kathy Decker, Janice Ryan, Melody Pitt, Vicki Clark. FIRST ROW: Rita Snook, Kathleen Walters, Verna VanDam, Suzanne Decker. SECOND ROW: David Tomlinson, Janice Ryan, Vicki Clark, Steve Brandys, Judy Saxman, Jack Brace, Suzanne Shellenbarger, Terry Graczyk. THIRD ROW: Kathy Decker, Melody Pitt, Suzanne Robbins, Marise Bradford, Linda Yount, Mary Jane Noga, David Cozadd, Kirby Hostetler, Garth Greenwald , David Lash. FOURTH ROW: Fred Thoms, John Wagner, Ginger Yount, Webb Hettinger, Sharon Pitt, George Webb. Dianne lobe, Shirley Decker, THESE GROUPS PARTICIPATED IN Patsy Smith Patsy Smith, Susan Drake, Kathleen Walters FIRST ROW: Patsy Smith, Shirley Decker, Dianne lobe, Candy Watson. SECOND ROW: Susan Drake, Rex Wattles, Jane Bower, Cheryl Smith, Roberta Broker, Fred Barnes, Royce Wolfe. THIRD ROW: Hal Wattles, Ted Adams, Ralph Mitchell, Mickey Bradford, Ronald Parker, Charles Hemphill, Loren Carlisle, Robert Brandt. FOURTH ROW: Edward Wiser, Richard Myers, Mr. Swaffield. SOLO AND ENSEMBLE, FEBRUARY 5, 1966 STANDING: Bob Brandt, Loren Carlisle, Hal Wattles. SITTING: Richard Myers, Suzanne Shellenbarger, Ron Parker. Kathy Decker, Marise Bradford FIRST ROW: Howard Ruge, Elizabeth Tenney, Jeanne Highley, Linda Frecker, Cynthia Prall, Phyllis Eberhard, Mary Snook. SECOND ROW: Lois Finkey, Joanne Highley, Linda Onley, Barbara Broker, Richard Denny, Cheryl Barnes, Marsha Wagner, James Gloor, Jeanne Platt, Linda Mikolajczyk, Cheryl Johnson, Janet Yount. THIRD ROW: Kathy Tunison, Dale Claar, Rodney Giant, Royce Ann VanDam, Kathy Saxman, James Smith, David Thornton, Mary Loudenslager, Marjorie Rickett, Patricia Goettsche, E)onald Hir-schy Gregory Jackson, Irvin Wagner, Orliss Yoder, Doug Kline, Danny Davenport, David Nightingale, Steven Smoker, Fred Thiele. FRONT ROW: Ramona Thaxton, Director; Donnie Overholt, Shorty; Phil Avery, Mike Lang; Dale Cozadd, Jeff; Earl Stark, Puddenhead; Jon Ritter, Edward Fowler. BACK ROW: Margaret Borgert, Suzanne; Susan Drake, Kewpie; Cheryl Smith, Arbutis Meadows; Paul Brandwyk, Mr. Stone; Linda Yount, Betty; Linda Smith, Hortense Anderson; Janet Hodges. Liza: Rosalie Outman. Dolores Stone (Absent). ARE TEACHERS HUMAN? This is a high-school play with the emphasis on the teachers rather than the students. There are many good characters among the latter, too, but the real action centers on Edward Fowler—the young, new principal at Central High, and Arbutis Meadows—the young, new English teacher. They are both strongly determined to win success in their new posts, but many obstacles happen along the way. The complications begin when Arbutis selects as the Senior Play she is to coach, a poetic” tragedy written by Hortense Anderson in free verse. When this play goes into rehearsal, the result is pure unadulterated hiltarity for the audience. Further complications arise from the triangle-like situation among Fowler, Arbutis, and Dolores Stone, daughter of C. Solomon Stone, tyrannical head of the local school board. These threads are skillfully woven into an entertainment that is sometimes droll and sometimes farcical, but unfailingly pleasurable, and well off the beaten track of plays for school audiences. Director, Mr. Warfel; Mrs. O’Reily, Dixie Wagner; Prof. Kropotkin, Dennis Lampe; Winnie, Connie Sprowl; Don Turner, Andrew Darragh; Irma Peterson, Clarice Johnson; Al, Gordon Decker; Jane Stacy, Vicki Robbins; Richard Rhinelander, Chuck Barnes; Madame Magda, Betsie Harris; Mr. Abercrombie, George Cubbernuss; Mrs. Peterson, Linda Decker; Teddy, Bob Pilipick. Crew: Shirley Hallberg, Cathy Wright, Dave Hambright, Sharon Hinkley, Susan Warlick, Judy Saxman, Verna Van Dam, Janelle Rhinesmith, Betty Bollinger, Margaret Borger, Dianne lobe, Kay Hovarter, and Arelene lobe. M Y FRIEND IRMA The plot gets under way when Al, Irma’s unemployed boyfriend, is approached by Don Turner, a famous cartoonist, who wants to start a new cartoon strip based on Irma’s zany doings and to be called My Friend Irma . In order to do this, Don must get to know Irma intimately, and Al puts into effect an elaborate scheme to accomplish this. Al’s scheme works so well, he soon finds himself on the outside looking in, with Irma announcing her engagement to Don. Following this development, complications multiply bewildering and culminating on the day of Irma’s announced marriage to Don, with several hilarious surprises in store for the characters, and for the audience as well. FIRST ROW: Phillip Taylor, Leslie Hirschy, Gehry Gross, Terry Carr, Tom Klein. SECOND ROW: Robert Goertler, JackMuckel Brad Johnson, John Wattles, Roger Fenner, Bob Rice, Michael Parker, Paul Trine, Roger Hall. THIRD ROW: Mike Van Vorst, Kerry Andrews, David Hall, Denny Stoll, Phillip Mangold, Fred Walters, Chuck Mangold, Phillip Rice. FIRST ROW: Kit Baker, Reporter; Jerry Gilbert, Secretary; Mr. Baker, Advisor; Duane Greenwald, President; Larry Frisbie, Vice-President; Bruce Decker, Treasurer; Gary Brandt, Sentinel. SECOND ROW: Wyman Nash, Executive Vice-President; Tom Tenney, Chaplain; Ed Taylor, Parliamentarian; Jim Outman, Associate Vice-President. Under the leadership of President Duane Greenwald, the Colon Chapter consisting of 33 members commenced activities in September for an eventful year. Officers of the chapter met in August and made plans for chapter activities for the year. Members won 93 prizes for their exhibits at the Centreville Fair. In November, Mahlon Frisbie fell from his corn crib. The FFA members, as a project, harvested the remainder of Mr. Frisbie’s corn with the assistance of several local farmers. Bruce Decker and Duane Greenwald represented the chapter at the State Convention. April 15 and 16 were the highlights of the year for the members. April 15 the chapter presented its 1966 Chapter Sweetheart at the Sweetheart Ball. April 16 the chapter held its annual banquet with members, parents and friends participating. Honorary chapter farmers were elected and presented certificates at the banquet. FIRST ROW: Melody Pitt, Vickie Clark, Eileen Darragh, Doris Cubbernuss, Kay Hov-arter, Susan Warlick, Cathy Downs. SECOND ROW: Dave Tomlinson, Dave Hambright, Fred Barnes, John Wagner, Kit Baker, Wesley Winston, Mrs. Shellenbarger, advisor. THIRD ROW: Chuck Hemphill, Allen Decker, Jeff Myers, Bonnie Outman, Suzanne Robbins, Kathleen Walters, Vickie Goettsche. FOURTH ROW: Margaret Smith, Ann Thiele, Patsy Smith, Karen Miller, Kathleen Ryan, Pat Miller, Marcia Bollinger, Debbie Claar. FIRST ROW: Paul Brandwyk, Cheryl Smith, Dale Cozadd. SECOND ROW: Suzanne Shellenbarger, Sharon Pitt, Carolyn lobe, Margaret Adams, Karen Decker, Mrs. Shellenbarger, advisor. THIRD ROW: Linda Wattles, Verna Van Dam, Ann DeBack. The Bible Club is an organization with forty-six members. The meetings were held each Tuesday and they also sponsored the Recognition Party. They were sponsored by Mr. Banta. The Ushers Club consists of nine girls, all Seniors. Each girl ushers at three events to receive a letter. Miss Reesor is their advisor. ibrarianS Sylvia Ambs Linda Yount Mrs. Thaxton Linda Wattles Laural Kemperman Janice Johnson FIRST ROW: Connie Birch Susie Russell Mr. W. H. Judd Connie Sprowl Irene Darragh SECOND ROW: Audrey Neaman Nancy Orton Theda Mitchell Jane Bower Linda Yount Barb Leply Rosie Outman Student Cdt ouncu FIRST ROW: Ricky Adams, 8th grade; Larry Frisbic, FJEA., Chuck Barnes, 11th giade; John Outman, 9th grade; Susie Drake, 12th grade; Mr. Flowers, Advisor; Loren Carlisle, 12th grade; Hal Wattles, Varsity Club; Jon Ritter , 12th grade; David Tomlinson, 9th grade; Steven Smoker, 7th grade. SECOND ROW: Janet Yount, 7th grade; Mary Snook, 7th grade; Margaret Adams, French Club; Karen Decker, 10th grade; Marie Stauffer, 10th grade; Theda Mitchell, Ushers Club; Bonnie Outman, Latin Club; Sue Graczyk, Pep Club; Dixie Wagner, 11th grade; Kay Hovarter, Uth grade; Suzanne Shellenbarger, 10th grade; Margaret Borgert, Cheerleader; Karen Miller, 9th grade; Marise Bradford, 8th grade; Cindy Sprowl, 8th ' ide c O-utocfrapkA Page 63 COMPLIMENTS OF COLMER COMPANY And It’s EMPLOYEES Colon Michigan T AS TEE FREEZE The Store of Wholesome Hospitality Flavors Are Our Specialty Gin and Bob Barnard, Props. 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