Comstock High School - Corral Yearbook (Comstock, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1946 volume:

HILLTOP MEMORIES Comstock School Annual 1946 Presented by the Annual Staff, which was chosen by the stu- dent council. Freja Peterson presented the name Hilltop Memories which was selected by the students. It is the hope that the efforts of the staff meets with approval and that this memory book will prove a pleasure in years to come. CDedication to Superintendent and Mrs. „Marvin 0. 3 tall Edith Hall To you our Friends, for your many years of service to the Comstock Schools and for your kindly advice and sincere friendship, we dedicate this our Hilltop 9 Memories of 1946. All that is finest in purposes and ideals, and all that is most efficient in r management and guidance is exemplified in Mr. and Mrs. Hall. {2} Boan) of Education RICHARD YOUNG Secretary HAROLD BUNTING President LEWIS EAGER. Trustee JOHN STAFFORD. Treasurer JOSEPH SAGER. Trustee R. G. SPOOR SHERMAN ANDERSON WINTERBURN ROY CARPENTER Since the last annual was printed in 1935, our school has greatly expanded. Three new units were constructed during this period. The Gymnasium, Auditorium, and the heating plant were erected in 1936-37, and the High School building in 1941-42. The addition of these fine, modern buildings filled a long felt need in this community. They bespeak many long hours of patient, cautious, planning by the members of the Board of Education. It is with deep sincerity that we sav, “Thanks,” to the present and past members of the Board of Education who have so graciously given of themselves that we might enjoy the fine school which is ours. HIGH SC Marvin O. Hall, Superintendent, M.A., Columbia Paul Griswold, Principal, M.A., Michigan Myrtie Terrill, Librarian Dorothy Mohney, Economics, B.S., Western Clifford Bucholz, Music, A.B., Alma Arlene Hubbard, Speech, A.B.. Western Dorothy Dickie, Physical Fitness. B.S., Western Not in picture—Richard Young. A.B., Kalama- zoo College. Began his work at the beginning of the Second Semester. John Hoekje Jr, B.S., take over the three m football, basketball and I: H 0 O L Marjorie Bucholz. French. A.B.. Alma Bernadine Mott, Science. M.A., Michigan K. Dorothy Graves. English. M.A., Michigan Edyth Hall. Mathematics. B.S., Ypsilanti Helen Courtney, History, M.A.. Michigan Arthur Middleton, Shop, A.B.. Western George Hoehnc. Eighth Grade, Western Benjamin Mtirray, M.A., Albion College, re- turned from the service to take up his work in February. Western. Engaged to ijor competitive sports, ascball. GRADE Florence Carpenter. 3rd Grade. Western Maude Ritchie. 4th Grade, A.B., Western Alene Wintcrburn, 2nd Grade. A.B., Western Lois Rea. 6th Grade, B.S., Western Alice Rains. 4th and 5th Grades, B.S., Western Betty Sheldon, 5th Grade, Western Rachell Randall, 3rd Grade, A.B., Western SCHOOL Lidia Clark. Kdgn., B.S., Western Mildred Kreider. 1st Grade, Western Margaret DeForest, 1st Grade. B.S., Western Irene Babcock, 1st Grade. Western Mary Reinhart. Kdgn.. B.S., Ypsilanti Lois Woodward, 2nd Grade. B.S.. Western Emily Marr, Privileged room, Western {4} THIS MEMORIAL DEDICATED BY COMSTOCK PUBLIC SCHOOL TO HONOR THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE FOR GOD AND OUR COUNTRY IN MEMORIAM ROBERT BROCK !• FRANK WALDO JACK GAIES JOSEPH NIGHTENGALE KEITH SHORT JOHN STORTEBOOM JACK KIRBY NATHAN SAYRE JOHN ZANDT DEAN FOSTER “GEORGE M. SANDERS CLAUD PIERCE ROBERT WALDO ROBERT NICHOLS DUANE BURCH EDWIN BET BY lane Weston ouane ourean The Peace You Give Strong were your spirits, soldiers true, Who joined the ranks, your part to do; And smiled as yon left us and sailed away. We prayed for you every night and day. Yon sailed the seas, you soared the sky, Until to death from the sky you fell; Yet not to death, for you could not die. And now you live where brave men dwell. And still in our lonely nights you come And speak to our waiting hearts of Peace, The Peace that is where in Light you Live, And now in our hearts is the Peace you give. (3) H. S. Library JEAN BETZ There is not a single heart but has its moments of long- ing.’’ GERALDINE BUELL “We cannot all do all things.’’ STANLEY BUSHOUSE Our acts make or mar us— we are the children of our own deeds.” ELEANOR CARPENTER “Friends are good—good if well chosen.” SYLVIA DEY “If you are content, you have enough to live comfortably.” JACQUELINE ADAMS “'I'oo low they build who bulid beneath the stars.” LUCINE BRUGH “Beauty and health are the chief sources of happiness.” BEVERLY BUCKALLEW “It is well to think well: it is divine to act well.” DELORES FORD “The distance is nothing; it is the first step that costs.” KENNETH KELLY “What’s well begun is half done.” {8} z BETTY HUNTING “In adversity and difficulties arm yourself with firmness and fortitude.” PAULINE McMAIN’S “Difficulties strenghten the mind, as well as labor does the body.” BARBARA MEACHAM Love without reverence and enthusiasm is only friend- ship.” BETTY MOLENAAR Neither coquetry nor love is inbused with discretion.” JACK NUYEN “Men resemble the gods in nothing so much as in doing good to their fellow creat- JOYCE ROTHER “Every artist was once an amateur.” VONNE VERE SHELLMAN “A good dinner sharpens wit, while it softens the heart. ORVILLE SPENCER A brave man is clear in his discourse, and keeps close to truth.” KARL PETERSON ‘‘An able man shows his spirit by gentle words and re- solute actions.” EDNA TEADT “A contented heart is an even sea in the midst of all storms.” MARI ELL SABO The greatest pleasure I know is to do a good action by stealth, and to have it found out by accident.” BARBARA SCHELL To live is not to live for ones self alone; let us help one another.” BOB WHITNEY A man he seems of cheerful yesterdays and confident to- morrows.” EVELYN WILSON “Good sense, disciplined by experience and inspired by goodness, issues in pratical wisdom.” Class Poem The doors of the future are waiting To be opened by a faltering hand, We know not what lies behind them. In that mysterious, unknown land. We pause on the threshold of promise, Awaiting the life we behold, Waiting for someone to guide us On that treacherous and winding road. We gaze at the future before us, Unaware of what lies in store. We remember the days behind us, And the school days we’ll experience no more. We remember the times we were trying To cram” for those yearly tests, And many’s the time we would smile At some of those feeble” jests! And now for the crowning glory, The greatest achievement of all, When we recieve our hard earned diploma And march out to conquer all. Delores Ford (10} Salutatory We, the graduating class of '46, welcome you to our Commencement exercises. In behalf of our class, I wish to thank our parents, teachers, school board and others who have made this, our graduation possible. This is our first great success, but it will not be our last. There is a man living, who has proved by his life that diligence is rewarded and his name is Henry Ford, Sr. Henry Ford was born on a farm in Dearborn, Michigan in 1863. His parents were tvpical frontier farmers. Young Ford worked on the farm and finding there was much hand labor, suspected there must be some easier way and finding a solution took him into mech- anics. His toys were tools and every opportunity he studied and tinkered with machines. It was no easy task inventing an automobile but Henry Ford didn't mind work. He stuck to his work and started the Ford Motor Company. Everybody told Ford and his investors that they made a blunder but in a few years it netted the investors three hundred thousand per cent. Henry Ford shocked the nation when he announced he would pay five dollars a day for every man under his employment. He was thj one who started production lines in the auto industry and gave his men a share in the earnings of the company. Now the Ford Corporation is the largest manufactors of automobiles in the world. Henry Ford has made the work of farms easier with his Fordson tractor and has given this country a car priced so that every man can own one. The automobile industry is now one of the largest industries in the United States. The record that this man has attained stands as a challange to we, the class of ’46. This shows that we can, if we work hard and have Gods blessing, make our lives worthwhile to ourselves and others. —Stanley Bushouse Thanks.—So fine a time! Good night.” by Pauline McMains To-night finds us at the close of one of the most significant phases of our life. he fundamentals of living have molded us into young men and women, and we are about to set forth on our journey on the sea of life. Our bulwark is strong and mighty to withstand many storms and tides. The past war era in which we find ourselves has led the class to choose a most appropriate motto: “To-night we launch. Where shall we anchor?” The spirit to go ahead in this advancing world must be formost in our minds. Many of us will continue our education while others will seek employment. Each in his own way must do his job to the best of his ability. We have learned that when one less fortunate than we needs a helping hand, we should not hesitate to extend ours. Only by wholehearted co-operation with our fellow men will we make progress in our lives. May we each find joy and happiness in the course we choose to follow. May we find a port of success in which to anchor, and when dark clouds threaten us and waves leap against the sides of our mighty ship, may we always smile and say: Beyond is a rainbow, and that’s where I'll go. With our knowledge and training we should be able to guide our ships into that harbor, and with God’s hand on the helm we’ll be secure in our happiness. In conclusion I would like to quote James Whitcomb Riley: What delightful hosts are they— Life and Love! Lingeringly I turn away, This late hour, yet glad enough They have not withheld from me Their high hospitality. So, with face lit with delight And all gratitude, I stay Yet to press their hands and say, “Thanks.—So fine a time! Good night.” un 3 tislorij of {lie Glass of ' G” Betty Hunting All ashore that are going ashore’’, the call rang out and we a group of shy, frightened beginners were ready to embark on our first voyage out across the great Sea of Education. Miss Whitsman was our commander that first trip and she steered us firmly but gently over the rough waters. With but few storms we weathered our first trip, and had our sea legs ready for our next trip, which was aboard the Good-Ship First Grade. Miss Landon was at the helm and steered our course on through the rolling billows. After a short and probably well-earned leave, we again set sail. The jour- nies continued, some spots smooth, some rough sailing under our various com- manders. We set sail in our first senior high school year by entering the new building as the first group of freshmen recruits. We were properly initiated by our ador- ing superior officers, the sophomores. A few new shipmates joined us and after the first spell of seasickness, sailed along with the rest of us. Our business officers for that year were; President, Joyce Rother; Vice-president, Jack Nuyen; Secre- tary, Karl Peterson; Treasurer, Don Starner. A hayride highlighted our shore leaves, as two of our classmates remember. Shall we do it again? Aboard the Good-Ship Tenth Grade we had the joyous pleasure of sweet revenge. We could persecute the poor freshmen. A tobogganing party was one of the highlights this year as one of our classmates well knows. Evelyn Wilson suffered a broken leg and was confined to sick bay for some time. Our business officers this year were: President, Don Starner; Vice-president, Fred Smith; Secre- tary, Betty Molenaar; Treasurer, Lucine Brugh. We discovered the storms grew a little rougher as we advanced out to sea, but most of us weathered them well. I say most, because a few of our shipmates disembarked to set out in their own small crafts for other seas. Our Junior year aboard was very eventful. We received our rings to display as a mark of rank and achievement. The Junior play was a grand success as were the banquet and prom. We were more than proud when we could march down the aisle with those who had their training and were ready to set sail as the cap- tains of their own ships in the Sea of Life. Our officers for the year were: President, Vonne Verc Shellman; Vice-president, Karl Peterson; Secretary, Eleanor Carpenter; Treasurer, Jack Nuyen. We sailed into our senior year with colors flying. Miss Mott, who had set our course for the past three years, again took over the same task. Excitement reigned while we had our pictures taken and waited for their development. We set the scene for something new by presenting a donkey basketball game early in the second semester. We had a hayride which was enjoyed tremendously despite rain. We changed the senior tradition of putting on a mystery play by present- ing a rollicking comedy called Miss Jimmy”. Our officers for the year were: President, Karl Peterson; Vice-president, Mariell Sabo; Secretary, Evelyn Wilson; Treasurer, Jack Nuyen. We started the idea rolling for an annual which was taken up with enthusiasm by the rest of the school body. Now we are all about to set sail in our own small boats. Soon we will march down the gang plank for the last time. As we do, let us always remember our class motto tonight we launch, where will we anchor?” {12} NAME NICKNAME APPEARANCE Jacqueline Adams Jackie Silly Jack Nuyen Monkey Neat Vonne Vere Shellman Jelly-bean Jittery Stanley Bushhouse Stan Studious Betty Molenaar Moley Neat Barbara Schell Barb Sleepy Mariell Sabo Monney Small Bob Whitney L. D. Queer Evelyn Wilson Betty Grable Girlish Karl Peterson Pete” Important Pauline McMains Paul Sporty Barbara Meacham Barb Care Free Sylvia Dey Sylvia Chubby Beverly Buckallew Red” Happy Joyce Rother Joy Slim Jean Betz Jeannie Censored Edna Teadt Edna Tut-tut Kenneth Kelly Kenny Cutie Eleanor Carpenter Carpy Solid Lucine Brugh Tiny Flighty Betty Hunting Betsy Dusty Delores Ford Todd-D Short Orville Spencer Orr Bald Geraldine Buell Jerry Shy lor 3 toro$cope WEAKNESS AMBITION OUTCOME Uniform Mrs. Missed Lyle A. Coach Water-boy Khaki Singer Housewife Elene B. Football Player Professor MEN To be an old maid Muck Diver Bob Fan Dancer Corsetier Galesburg Sunday School Teacher Paper Maker Women Be a Swaby Papa Men Cowgirl Paper Hanger 'Daisy June’’ President of the U. S. Brick Layer III act in the Senior Play Get Jack Work at Stationery H. Parkhurst Bud Ashley Neither Men Wolf Old Maid Bus driver Bubble Dancer Farmer Bob Prough Mrs. Snyder Anything Rodsters Bob M. OH MY Lights School Cleaner” Maxine M. Charlet Atlas Mechanic Male K-Man Hubba-hubba Merrill L. House wife Mrs. Stratton Opera Star Soap Missed 2 tone cars Mrs. H. Cotton grower Haircuts Engagements Bachelor State Theatre Theatre Manager House wife Baccalaureate Commencement Program BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Comstock Methodist Church. Sunday. May 26, 1946 8:00 o’clock Processional Miss Grace Winterburn Doxology Congregation Hymn No. 246—“This Is Mv Father’s World” Baccalaureate Prayer Special Anthem Ladies Choral Group Scripture Reading Baccalaureate Sermon— Old Things Lost in the New” Rev. George A. Osborne Hymn No. 152 “God of Our Fathers” Benediction Recessional Miss Winterburn COM M E NCEM EN T PROG R A M School Auditorium. May 29. 1946—8:00 o’clock Processional Invocation Salutatary— Better Living from Henry Ford” President's Address Special Music Valedictory— Thanks—so fine a time—Good Class Poem— Doors of the Future” Presentation Address Presentation of Diplomas Benediction School Band Rev. Cieorge Osborne Stanley Bushhouse Karl Peterson WMCE Men’s Quartete Night. Pauline McMains Delores Ford Orville Spencer Dr. Dwight S. Large Harold Bunting President of Education Rev. George A. Osborne The play “Miss Jimmy,” is a hilarious farce in three acts by Jean Provence. The en- tire action takes place in the study living room of Louise and Florence in the residence hall of the exclusive Brier Mountain College for Women. Things begin to pop when Jimmy a State man is caught eating the girls' sandwiches, which have been secretly obtained by Droopy. The girls are in very deep water when Miss Watkins wakes up to the fact that Jimmy has been posing as Louise’s cousin. It ends hap- pily as Miss Watkins forgives Jimmy and all the girls get a date for the coming pa-om. LOUISE ....... FLORENCE CATHERINE DORIS ........ HARRIET DROOPY ...... MISS WATKINS JIMMY ........ PROF. FRAZER Pauline McMains Vonne Vere Shellman ......... Joyce Rother ........ Dolores Ford .........Mariell Sabo ..... Robert Whitney ..... Barbara Schell .......... Jack Nuyen Stanley Bushhouse {14} 1 IV? i Ti M'UW Junior Class Front Row L. to R.—Max Ickcs, LulaBell Stratt on. Hazel Stratton. Beverly Noble, Barbara Snow. Maxine Maury, Betty Stunt. Patricia Garrity, Betty Hudson, Jean MacPherson. Beverley Sherwood. Hick Manning. Second Row L. to R.—Emily Gillespie, Virginia Buell, Gertrude Munson, Elsie Rider, Mary Quantz, Shirley Vose, Lyle Arends, Henrietta Sootsrnan. Alice Skinner, Arlene Coffing, Lillian Joslin, Bev- erly Harmens, Mildred Waldo. Third Row L. to R.—Ramon Jeffries, George Bru gh. Bill Rolph, Jack Pearson, Gene Warren, Ger- ald Clark, Jack Whitney, Carl Langcrveld, John Eager, Jim Sandell, Jack Sparks, Bill Bell, Bob Sparrow, Carl Scott. Junior Play The Junior class presented as their annual play the three act comedy, “It’s Papa Who Pays by Mary Cunningham, November 30, 1945. This farce, directed by Mrs. Arlene Hubbard, deals with the complications encountered oy papa” who cracked down on his family tor entering too many contests. In his effort to change the family habits papa forg'jt that he had submitted an answer to a contest. I he jig was up when papa won the prize which was a fine new car. To keep the family from finding out about the car papa had to fib a bit which led to bigger and better lies until 'papa really becomes involved. In the end everything comes out alright with everyone hap- py, including papa. Jean MacPherson portrayed the mother. Mrs. Denny; Carl Langervcld played the father, Mr. Denny; Dick Denny, the son. Jack Sparks; Babs.the daughter, Patricia Garrity; Edith, her friend. Alice Skinner; Wayne Carlton, Edith’s cousin. Jack Pearson; Grace Denny, papa’s sister. Henrietta Sootsrnan; Lee Denny, the uncle, James Sandell; Dora Denny. Lees bride, Lvle Arends; Miss Atwood, a publicity woman, Shirley Vose; Fixer Phipps, a reporter, Jack Whitenv; Mr. McGoon. a contestant, Max lekes. Committees from the Junior class who assisted in plans for the production included, William Bell as business manager; Betty Smut as stage manager assisted by Gene Warren Beverly Sherwood, Lillian Joslin. and Robert Sparrow; and Carroll Kendrick, Maxine Maury, and Beverly Noble as property managers. Barbara Snow had charge of advertising and Betty Hudson as prompter. {16} Junior Class History The Junior Class entered High School in the fall of 1943 and class officers were chosen as follows: President, Jim Sandell; Vice-Prcs, John Iiagcr; Secretary, Lyle Arends; and Treasurer, Bill Bell. Miss Miller was chosen as our Adviser and we happily survived the Freshmen initiation and reception. With the excitement of the fir t year in High School over, we choose John Lager as our President; Bill Bell Vice-Pres.; Jean MacPherson, Sec; and Treasurer. Max Ickes. Class Adviser was Mr. Bucholz. At carnival time we took first place in selling tickets. Our Junior year was an eventful one with Mr. Bucholz back as Adviser ami class officers as follows: President, Jack Sparks; Y’ite-Pres., Ciene Warren; Secretary, John Eager, and Treasurer, Bill Bell. The first big event of the year being the carnival, we got busy on the ticket sale- and again captured fir.-t place by selling more tickets than ever sold by one class. The final figure ending at 2500 tickets sold. This year’s carnival King and Queen honors were given to Jack Sparks and Lyle Arends, who are both Juniors. In November the Junior Play became a big success, our selection being “It’s Papa Who Pays’’, with Mrs. Hubbard directing. The matinee and evening receipts totaled well over $150.. thus proving it a successful performance. 'I'his year the Juniors are well represented in other activities, such as Safety Patrol. Swing Band Canteens, Band and Glee Club. Thirty-six of the class members were awarded honor certificates at the All-High Banquet. The last big events of this year were the Prom on May 3, and the Jr.. Sr. Banquet on May 17. The theme of the Prom was “Garden of Memories.” Dancing was enjoyed by all to the music of 'Fed Fugeman’s orchestra. After the serving of the banquet, Seniors, faculty and guests were entertained at the Civic Theatre, Kalamazoo and thoroughly en- joyed “I Remember Mama.” Band Follies Wednesday evening, February 27, the music department presented their annual PI A sponsored Band Follies Program. The program this year for the first time combined all Junior and Senior High School groups in the presentation of a two act musical comedy entitled “Tune In”. The combined groups numbered one hundred and ten. Twenty-three instrumentalists and eighty-eight vocalists. Speaking as well as singing roles were carried by the Misses Vonne V ere She.lman, Beverly Harmens, Helen Peterson, Shirley Vose, Henrietta Sootsman. Lyle Arends, and Gene Warren, Max Ickes, Jack Pearson. Jack Sparks. Kieth Bunting, Roger Shellman, LaVern Evans, and Stanley Sunnock. Beverly Sherwood was head of the stage committee, assisted by Patricia Garrity and Bill Bell. Jack Whitney acted as set director. The piano ac- companiment was presented by Mr. Clifford Bucholz, director. The program was well attended and received with great enthusiasm and appreciation. The tickets were sold by the early elementary platoon under the supervision of the Co- operative group. A matinee performance was given on the afternoon of the 27th at 2:00 o’clock. (H) junior Prasii NAME APPEARANCE WEAKNESS AMBITION OUTCOME Arcnds, Lyle Sleepy Shall we say Mrs. Missed Bell, Bill Ugh! tu-lips Dancer Dandelion grower Brugh, George Wolfish Galesburg Architect Buell, Virginia Dead Theatre stubs Actress Junk Dealer Clark, Gerald Lanky Lost Weekend Keep up with George Window Washer Coffing, Arlene Shy!! Dark Places Any Sailor Milk Maid Eager, John Concieted Olympia Get Married Bachelor Garrity, Pat Hubba-Hubba Chicago Hasn’t any Doctor Harmens, Beverly Flabby Gene Any Man No Man Hudson, Betty Bushy Chemistry Tennis Star Housewife Jckcs, Max Squatty Lillian To grow taller Homcbrcakcr Jeffries, Ramon Studious Lab. Teacher Farmer Joslin, Lillian Unmentionable Max Johnie Neither Kendrick, Carroll My! My! Ralph Any guy Old Maid Langerveld, Carl Sloppy Cady May Ping-pong star Tiddley winks star MacPherson, Jean Too Nice Saddle blanket pins Too many ambitions Factory worker Maury, Maxine Sweet Sports To attract men Kresge Janitor Munson, Gertrude Lots lots Pleated skirts Eat Rye Krispe Model Noble, Beverly Chubby Softball Vi interest in Hepps Hepps window washer Palmanteer, Gayle Flashy Graveyard Younger Generation Bubble dancer Pearson, Jack Droppy Red-heads Shirley Bachelor Psalmonds, Patsy Mousey Oversleeping Banker Traveling saleswoman Quantz, Mary Sneaky High heels Mrs. Peanut grinder Rider, Elsie Blank Ruptured ducks Glamour Girl Chicken raiser Sandell, Jim Pleasingly Plump Jitterbugging Band Leader Fan Dancer Scott, Carl , Drippy Sabo Gal Coach Water boy Sherwood, Beverly Eager 46 Buick Keep up with Maxine Preacher’s wife Skinner, Alice Messy George Honor Cup Mrs. M. Snow, Barbara You Know Leon White Learn how to spell Miss Snow Sootsman, Henrietta E-E-E-E-K Dates with J W To tell the truth Pres, of Liars Club Sparks, Jack Gaudy His walk to keep ahead of the rest Country House Sparrow, Bob Blank Sabo’s porch Getting in early Criers Club Stratton, Hazel Quizical Typing eraser Three Rivers Schoolcraft Stratton, Lulabell Big Girl Reserves Life Guard Opera Singing Stutt, Betty Wolfess Recreation Park Cover Girl Jottings Page Vose, Shirley Lovey-dovey Writing letters Keep home fires burning Blonde Waldo, Mildred Cold (Men) Get Married Advice to the Lovelorn Warren, Gene Insufficient Information Mr. B. Drummer Maestro Whitney, Jack Handsome Seniors To be one Tailor Gillespie, Emily Smiles Pocket-Books What ambition Socialite White, Leon Top heavy Driving Remember his sox Boxer 4 Tenth Grade 1st Row L. to R. Helen Muir. Marilyn Santman, Julia Hall. Mary Lou Miller, Martha Genung, Glenna James, Helen Noble, Lois Levcrsee, Mary Ann Clark, Deloris Kirk, Evelyn Iinerzel. fH 2nd. Row L. to R.—Georgina Learn, Frcja Peterson, Norma Bucher, Bill Sullivan, Bernard Archer, Ed Trough, Walt Jen- nings, Sherman Ledbetter. Bernard Blue, Don Brennon, Charles Fullmer. Frank Ocvirek 3rd Row L. to R.—Marjorie DeCoste, Joyce Goodacre, Helen Peterson, Beverly Reed. Nancy Stafford. Barbara Sunnock, Shirley Gates, Roma Stenzel, Gloria Pearson, Elverna Sabo, Paul Manning. David Sans, Dale Kelly, Joe Binegar, Gene Coy, Don Moberg, Willis Oviatt, Don Ledbetter, Advisor Mr. Middleton. 4th Row L. to R.—Milton Watson, Nellie lzenbaard, Patricia Bradley. Arnold LaMere, Russell Merrill, Donna Cush- man, Rosemary Whcelock, Mary Lou Cooper. Sopho?nore Class History Barbara Sunnock-Shrrman l.edbetter We came into our first year of high-school with the largest freshman class that Comstock High School has ever had. There were sixty-two of us but it has dwindled down to fifty- five now. The sophomores of last year gave us a bang-up reception and everyone seemed to enjoy himself throughly. This year it was our turn to sponsor the freshman reception and it turn- ed out very well. Our class was well represented in the extra curricular activities of our high school. Our boys were out there fighting at the football, baseball, and basketball games; as were our girls in basketball and tennis. In the District Speech Contest this year three of our class members, Elverna Sabo, Gene Coy, and Bernard Blue, won first places. 'I'his is just a small example of what we expect to do in our next two years that we have left to devote ourselves to Comstock. {20} Hilltop Memories Staff Carl Peterson, Mary Ann Clark. Barbara Sunnock. Jack Sparks, Joyce Rothcr. William Bell. Joe Corryn. Not in the picture—Merrill Sabo, Clyde Sherwood, Pat Gariety, Sherman Ledbetter. All-Hi Banquet Wednesday evening, April 17 Toastmaster—Benjamin Murrey Selection by the Swing Band Banquet Speaker—Mr. Carl R. Cooper Vocal Solo—Helen Peterson Presentation of Certificates of Award Football—Basketball—Baseball—Track; John Hoekje, Jr. Band—Glee Club; Clifford Bucholz Girl’s Basketball—Softball—Tennis; Dorothy Dickie Forensics; E. Dorothy Graves Vibraharp Solo—Vonne Vere Shellman Remarks and awarding of Honor Cups—Supt. Marvin O. Hall Special honors for those who share the extra-curricular activities was first begun in 1929 with honor points covering thirty-four activities. Today it covers a total of sixty-five. During the war the Banquet was set aside and a general school assembly took its place and this year the banquet fea- ture has been resumed. Former Cup Winners '29 Margaret Beckwith '30 Jacob Mater Harold Leenhouts ‘31 Otto Dopp ’32 Robert Barnes '33 Robert Coates ’34 Thomas Hall ’35 George Moberg ’36 Russell Noble ’37 Jack Bellisle Perley Willett '38 Frank Waldo Thelma Browers Urbick 39 Allen Carpenter Gertrude L. Skeleton '40 Robert Kline Willah Skinner Weddon 41 Edward Weddon Joyce Reed ’42 Harland Adams Kathleen Skinner Petto '43 Robert Bellisle Gail Vose Bellisle '4t Clifford Skinner Violet Wilson '45 Harley Pierce Bonnie A rends Jean Hilgeman '46 Karl Peterson Vonne Vere Shellman Freshmen 1st Row L. to R.—Charles Lumbard, Don Hoke. Bill Baker, Edward Reist, Ray Mitchcr, Harry Gregg. Jim Stnut, Clyde Sherwood, (Vice-President), Paul Beebe, Bruce Wellington, Albert Langcrvcld. 2nd Row L. to R. Phyllis Axe. Patricia Kelly, Gloria Hill. J unc Psalomans, Joyce Mann, Mary Barnes, Mary Clark. Rose- mary LaMerc, Joan Siegfried, Marcalyn Whitney. 3rd Row L. to R.—Miss Mohney (('lass Advisor), Neta Bowen, Evelyn Pierce. Leone Cramer. Julia Williams, Marilyn Coy, Ethel McMains, Betty Sans, Morine Honicutt, June Small, Louise Shrout, Dolores Ledbetter. Lucille Taylor, Winifred Gregg, Joyce E. Taylor, Carolyn Corstange. Wilminett Scholten, Lucille Scholten, John Hughes. 4th Row L. to R.—Joe Nuyen, Walter Griffith, Gilbert Thomas (Treasurer), Glenn Taylor, Bud Braymer (President), Jess Doan, Jack Walker, David Simmons, Jim McBain. Freshman Humor Ray Mitcher—“You’re just two steps ahead of a moron.” Bruce Wellington—“I’ll walk slow so you can catch up. Teacher—“Do you know where New York is?” Reply— Just outside of Brooklyn. Bud Braymer—“My mother got a black eye last night. Glenn Taylor—“She should put a piece of steak on it.” Bud—“If we’d had steak in the house, my father wouldn’t have hit her. Teacher—“What is the head of an Indian tribe called?” Joe Nuyen—“Chief.” Teacher—“Correct! And what is his daughter called?” Joe—“Mischief!” Gilbert Thomas— Have you ever ridden in an airoplane?” Clyde Sherwood—“No, I'm afraid of air-plane poison.” Gilbert—“What’s that?” Clylc—“One drop and you're dead.” {22} EIGHTH GRADE ABOVE SEVENTH GRADE CENTER SIXTH GRADE BELOW {23} From top down—Fourth Grade—Maude Ritchie, teacher Priviledge Room—Emily Marr, teacher Combination Fourth ic Fifth—Alice Rains, teacher Fifth Grade—Betty Sheldon, teacher From top down—Third Grade—Ratchel Randall, teacher Third Grade—Florence Carpenter, teacher Second Grade—Lois Woodward, teacher Second Grade— Alene Winterburn. teacher {25} KUSSA H� Aveury m Br H ce vioft SC. A HVALS I? N£VV Haiti g W££T AH yes Verry a 81 3? au foohs OffomiTs Football 1st Row L. to R.: Clyde Sherwood, Joe Nuven, Bud Braymer. Arnold LaMere, Frank Ocvirek, Jack Nuven. Jack Walker, Walt Griffith, Gilbert Thomas. Willis Oviatt. 2nd Raw L. to R: Edwin Prough, Karl Peterson. Charles Fullmer. Russell Merrill. Jack Pearson. Carl Scott, Bob Whitney. David Sans. Bob Sparrow. 3rd Row L. to R: Dick Manning, Walt Jennings. Glen Taylor. Bill Sullivan. Gene Warren. Bernard Blue. Sherman Ledbetter. John Eager, Bill Bell, Don Brennan, Jack Sparks, Coach John Hoekje, Jr. THE RECORD We started out this season with only three letter men back They Us from the previous year. This meant that it was necessary to get right down to business. We did this under the capable Bellevue 0 34 coaching of John Hoekje, Jr. Vicksburg 0 0 1 he highlight of the season was the defeat of Piainwell. Their team had the reputation of being a stronger team and Mattawan 18 0 greatly outweighed us. Plainwcll 7 26 Our team seemed to have been especially inspired that day White Pigeon 0 0 and went on the field with confidence and the willingness to fight hard for a victory. The victory was ours by a score of Marcellus 6 6 26 to 7. Galesburg 6 45 Our annual Galesburg-Comstock game resulted in a victory — over our opponents. Totals 37 111 Only three members of the team are seniors: Jack Nuyen, Karl Peterson, and Bob Whitney. {28} Basketball t Left to Right: Jack Nuyen. Ralph Zandt, Ed Prough, Jack Walker, Bob Sparrow, Bill Bell. John Eager, Charles Fullmer. Walt Jennings. Gerald Clark. Coach Hoekje. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE W T Scoots 29 27 Augusta 32 18 Schoolcraft 32 25 Portage 36 34 Galesburg 37 11 Vicksburg 26 21 Kellogg 19 41 Galesburg 32 34 Augusta 44 9 Schoolcraft 32 24 Kellogg 32 34 Scotts 43 7 COUNTY TOURNAMENTS Richland 24 Comstock 26 Galesburg 23 Comstock 27 Schoolcraft 28 Comstock 19 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Vicksburg 34 Comstock 28 Season The team, lacking height and experience, had a very suc- cessful season, winning ten and losing but three during the scheduled season. The squad being composed of mostly underclassmen, had only three lettermen back from last year's squad. This years letter winners were; Seniors: Jack Nuyen, Bob Whitney; Juniors: John Eager. Bob Sparrow. Bill Bell, Ger- ald Clark, Carl Scott; Sophomores: Walt Jennings, Charles Fullmer. Ed Prough; Freshmen: Ralph Zandt, Jack Walker. The new coach was John C. Hoekje, Jr., a former athlete of Western Michigan College. Mr. Hoekje turned out a fine squad for the material he had to work with. The five who started regularly were: Forwards, Nuyen and Zandt; Center. Jennings; Guards, Eager and Sparrow. John Eager was voted the most valuable player of this years squad by his teammates. We are looking forward to a great season next year with numerous lettermen returning. {29} I Girls Basketball—County Champions Is� Row L. to R: Maxine Maury, Betty Stuut, Shirley Vose, Betty Hudson, Nancy Stafford, Jean MacPherson, Julia Hall. 2nd Row L. to R: Joyce Taylor, Myrtle Neinire, Barbara Snow, Pauline McMains, Evelyn Wilson, Alice Skinner (Student Mgr.), Coach Dorothy Dickie. 3rd Row L. to R: Elverna Sabo, Henerietta Sootsman, Wanda Schell, Barbara Sun- nock, Freja Peterson, Marcalyn Whitney. SCHEDULE W 1' Dec. 7 Scoots, here 19 15 Dec. 18 Schoolcraft, here 15 11 Jan. 11 Galesburg, there IS 12 Jan. 29 Schoolcraft, th. 25 9 Feb. 1 Galesburg, here 11 15 Feb. 8 Scotts, here 13 12 Jan. 18 Alumni, here 14 18 Basketball Courage, self-control, cooperation and a fighting spirit are developed by the game of basketball if played correctly. This year the girls displayed fine sportsmanship. We found that it is better to lose with honor than to win bv unfair practices. We had twenty-one girls who played good ball throughout the season with the end result of receiving the Kalamazoo County Championship for 1946. {30} Baseball 1st Row L. to R: Harry Gregg, Don Hoke, Clyde Sherwood. 2nd Row: Jack Walker, Joe Nuyen, John Eager, Ed Prough, Joe Nuyen, Charles Fullmer. 3rd Row: Bob Sparrow, Carl Scott, Walt Jennings, Bob Whitney, Russell Merrill. 4th Row: Coach John Hoekje, Max Ickes, Frank Ocvirek, Gilbert Thomas, Bernard Blue. 5th Row: Sherman Ledbetter, Jack Sparks, Jack Whitney. The baseball season had a grand start by taking the first three games of the schedule. Our first difficulty arose in the Mattawan game when from the beginning our opposition got at the ball and with superior hitting and loose pitching gave the game away. Our second defeat came from Vicksburg after we had the game on ice 12-3 at the end of the fourth inning when the pitching began to go wild and after four of our men failed to stop the rally we bowed to a 14-12 defeat. Meeting Galesburg we won by a score of 12-5. Because of a five way tie for first place, each of the schools, except Gales- burg winning four and losing two games the Association granted a plaque to each of the five schools as co-champions. This gave us a co-championship for the first year of the new athletic association, “Kalamazoo Valley Association.” T ennis Ciirls—Coach Dorothy Dickie Galesburg—won doubles; lost singles. Plainwell—won both doubles and singles. lias Eli.ILL SCHEDULE Us They Plainwell 7 6 Kellogg 9 2 Mattawan 1 12 Vicksburg 12 14 Galesburg 12 5 Richland S 7 Boys—Coach Benjamin Murrey Plainewell—won singles; lost doubles. Vicksburg—won singles; lost doubles Galesburg—won singles; won doubles. {31} Forensics This year one hundred and forty-one Comstock students participated in the Annual try- outs for Forensics. Appearing before their English classes for elimination, winners were chosen for the Local contest which was held March 15 in our auditorium. The following were the representatives for the ninth grade: Bud Braymer, Mary Clark, Ethel McMains, Betty Sans; for the tenth grade: Patricia Bradley. Bernard Blue, Shirley dates, deorginia Learn. Frcja Peterson, Elverna Sabo, Barbara Sunnock; eleventh grade: dene Coy, Jean MacPherson, Jim Sandell. Lulabelle Stratton. Heneriette Sootsman; twelfth grade: Betty Hunting. Stanley Bushouse. Winners for the Local contest were: Stanley Bushouse. Bernard Blue, dene Coy, Betty Hunting. Ethel McMains. Elverna Sabo. Jim Sandell, who journeyed to W. K. Kellogg where Comstock took the laurels by placing three firsts and two seconds: winners were—Declama- tions; first place, Elverna Sabo—Dramatic Declamations; first place. Bernard Blue; second place, Stanley Bushouse—Oratory; first place, dene Coy; second place, Jim Sandell. First place winners: Bernard Blue, dene Coy, and Elverna Sabo represented Comstock in the state finals or Regional contest. The State Regional Finals were held in the Little Theater at Western. There were eight competing schools, namely, Albion. Comstock, Berrien Springs, Gobles, Benton Harbor. Decatur, Kellogg and State High. Out of the four Forensic contest divisions. Orations, Declamations, Dramatic Declamations and Extemporaneous Speaking our students took two. Elverna Sabo won first place with her Oratorical Declamation “Call to Arms” and Clene Coy placed first with his Oration “Racial Prejudice”. Bernard Blue placed third in the Dramatic Declamations, with One Hand for Beginners”. This was one of the outstanding accomplishments of the school year. Much credit is given these contestants and their Coach, E. Dorothy Graves. {32} Tennis 1st Row L. to R: Jack Sparks, Jean MacPherson, Wanda Schell, Arnold LaMere, Nancy Stafford, Betty Hudson, Gene Warren. 2nd Row: Coach Dorothy Dickie. Don Brennan, Freja Peterson, Elverna Sabo. Bob Sparrow. In the first tennis tournament sponsored by the new Kalamazoo Valley Association our school took three of the four groups. Freja Peterson placed first in the girls singles 6-2, 6-4. Jean MacPherson and Elverna Sabo placed first in the girls’ doubles 6-0, 6-1. Robert Spar- row placed first in the boys’ singles by 15-13, 9-11 and 6-4. In the Association Track and Field Meet held at Upjohn Field May 17, our Junior High boys took the meet easily by accumulating 48 points. The senior track teams took third place with twenty-one and a half points. Track 1st Row L. to R: Joe Nuyen, Carl Scott, Jack Walker, Ralph Zandt. Gilbert Thomas. Bob Whitney. 2nd Row: Russell Merrill, Bill Bell, Walt Jennings, Bernard Blue Leon White. 3rd Row: Bud Braymer, Glenn Taylor, Jim McBain, Karl Peterson. 4th Row: Charles Fullmer, Sherman Ledbetter, Donald Hoke, Bob Sparrow, Mr. Middleton. {33} 1908 Ethel Pease Mabel Woodhouse Phebe Nutton Raymond Warren Clell Peer Gleason Allen Leon Miller Rose Cretsinger 1909 Ethel Frie Gladys T. Foley Nina M. Wright Glenn Woodhouse Merle J. Campbell Raymond Stowell 1910 Lucile Simmons Harry Smith Francis Gilbert Howard Hoyt Rex Nutton Leslie Kent Yelta Blue Earl Chenery 1911 Wilson Cleland Essica Chenery Pauline Hale Floyd Early George Goodrich Floyd Foley Don Goodrich 1). Cleland 1912 Ruth Warren William Slagcr Elizabeth Allen Mabel Lecnhouts Beulah Clark Gertrude Mason l.clah Crooks Harold Kent 1913 Bernice Gaskill Paul Nutton Lyle Knight John Blue Howard Chenery 1914 William Rice Helen Hayes Gale Crooks Ferris Gaskill Harry Shcllman John Chenery Eugene Shields 1915 Helen Weston Lillie Eperle Comstock High School Alumni I.eona Warren Bernice Allen Edith Early Bessie Miller Clarion Westbrook Harold Barnes Josephine Leenhouts 1916 Ruth Anderson Raymond SI age r Ruth Eperle Wilson Hayes Gladys Pratt LaVerne Warfield 1917 Dorothy Gates Marion Anderson Walter Crooks 1918 Glenn Warren John Slager Alice Shields Leon Shellman Zell Crooks Vivian Perr 1919 Mark Shields Ross Eggstaff Allan Warren George Weston Ben Slager Paul Vandcrburg 1920 to 24 No Senior Classes 1924 Raymond Allen Carl Bacon Larkin Noble Alfred Nelson Euna Lambcck 1925 Ralph Slager Chrystal Rose Richard Allen Wilma Lambooy Roy Noble Donald I)e Young Marian Clark Winifred Botsford 1926 Marjorie Botsford Bessie Cramer Earl Gleason Koert Koster Dan Luke Olin McQueen Raymond Westbrook Andrew Blue 1927 Bernard Gaskill Herbert Mater Emma Garrison Atchison Kirk Walter Smith William Roschek Ralph Kirk 1928 Esther Short Amy Chrisman Gerald Kciser Gerald Forester Richard Young James Wolf Frank Montague Herbert Ward Leslie Crawford Dessie Rose 1929 Helen Willett Charles Chrisman Evelyn Hughes Ruth McCarty Walter Kenyon Eleanor Koenig Dean Lewis Beryl Learn Margaret Beckwith Paul Smith Margaret MacLennan Grace Cramer Robert Coates Carroll Abbey Jessie Bushouse 1930 Jacob L. Mater Beatrice M. Slocum Harold Leenhouts Mary Jane Young Phillip Allen Katherine Coates Verhale Vine Cornelius Koster 1931 (Metus M. Wolf Ida Kooi Mox M. Mead Otto M Dopp Irene Ennis William Ellis Artis Victor Wolf Lovd Johnson Helen S. Mater Bernard L. Slocum 1932 Margerete Bel 1 isle Edward Pearson Natili L. Gates Nancy E. Goble Bernard J. Louis Stephen Gazdag Roy B. Boughton Ruth M. Garrison Dorcthy I. Pierce Bertina M. Bowen Edward J. Noble Ruth P. Patnoude John F. Young Lorena P. Bowen Emon Baker John C. House Robert House Robert (). Barnes Evelyn A. Slater Elmer Sutton 1933 Floyd O. Rowland Helen L. Ames Donna Truax Mary Gray Forrester William H. Sutton Sonja J. Mocurio Bernard F. Coates Marjorie Stej hens Lester W. Heath Thomas M. Boven Betty P. Hellen Caroline B. Smith Lennard (J. Bell Blanche W. Boughten Marjorie I. Weddon Gene L. Darnell Robert McPherson John Carpenter Elizabeth S. Hartman Phillis H. Weddon 1934 Caroline M. Hunt Robert L. Newell Irene Smith George Arba White Rcymond L. House Donald F. Hartman Harriet C. Botsford Lucile D. Anderson Chris Winki Phillip Miller Preston A. Patatnuadt Thomas S. Hall Curtis ('. Dunlap Francis VanMeter Margaret M. Thomas Kenneth K. Norwood Virginia L. Willet Mary Verney Roy W. Slater Effie De Mann Ardith R. Gazdag 1935 Anita Palmer Armon Cud iingham Herbert Willit Emma Mathews Frances Reed Dick Van Oostcrum (Jerald Gailager Minnie DeVries Ralph Allen Robert Skelton Kenneth Whipple Maxine Wagner Rav Lester Stroh Richard Whipple Helen Waldo Clearence Winterburn Cornelius Smith Richard Heystek Ruth Van Meter Howard Montague Alica Vande Streek Virginia Shellman Duane Bellislc Evcrette Fahey Frances Miller (Jeorge Moberg Colin Miller John Draper Richard Boven Lucile Kline Margaret Beli Edwin Pollard Howard Dean 1936 Dorothy Keeler Le June Gidding L. N. Morrison Helen L. Dunlap David M. Parsons Alto M. Brooks Veron Terrill Gertrude R. Rice Dorothy M. Beldon Harriet L. House Elaine J. Savage Margaret E. Bushou c (Jeorge C. Ray, Jr. Virginia M. Wilson Lawrence F. Watts Gerania A. Bremen Wilma E. Slager Charles J. Sutton Bob M. Vermeer Wayne E. Roe Angelina Dellaan Lynn R. Shere Pauline M. Kakabaker Glen Combs Don R. Burkhead Kenneth L. Robb Ray S. Anderson Russell J. Noble 1937 Robert W. Bowen Perly O. Willit Joanna Vande Streek Milo Beldon Virginia Ward Karla W. Montague Charles Hunt Shirley Merchant Luella J. Haessig Jack J. Bellisle Vivian E. Shellman Dale Reed Mary G. White Donald Heystek Wendell D. Petto Eleanor M. Dingman Frederick Cramer Frances E. Brennan Melbourne Jopways Norine Westbrook Harry James Angell Lauris L. Watts Kermet Roser Mary Roe Donald Phillips Robert Fahey Thelma Palmer 1938 Margaret House William Van Meter Pauline Gallagher Dorothy E. Dunlap Floyd E. Havens Jane Wagner Albert Winterburn Katherine H. Whipple John Kloosterman Phvlis Miller Theodore Sandill Thelma Browers Dorothy MacLaverack E. Howard Freeman Audrey Rose Savage Leanore J. Lambeck Kenneth Douglas Maxine L. Westbrook Arthur E. Smith Betty Jane Bunting Jacob De Ha an Deloras Combs Frances E. Waldo Comstock High School Alumni Lois M. Price 1939 Charles M. Dingman Elaine P. Leversce Virginia Kline Charles R. Anderson Violet V. Twigg Don H. Munson Evelyn Wolf Ruth Wagner Marshall Young Margaret M. McQueen Allen W. Carpenter Erna P. Colburn James E. Bell William Stuut Gertrude M. Lambed Marjorie P. Palmer Irene Miller Shirley Eager Frank L. Mere Ardith E. Cieland Helen Dc Young Elizabeth L. Ga dag 1940 Norris Stender A. Jean Smith Robert 1). Waber Willah Skinner Beverly J. Vose Warren R. Moler Elizabeth B. Savage Arthur J. Spoelstra Mary Belle Starner Henry CL Shellman Charlene J. Garrison Harold Ellinger Virginia A. Molenaai Henry VandeStreek Shirley White Nina Palmer Harold Allen Buntinp Delbert Sparks Robert E. Goodacre Helen L. Stender Robert E. Anderson I.eMoyne Burch Floyd J. Brugh Robert Kline Basil M. Kitzmiller Grace D. Sunnock Wilbur J. Slager Lena McMichael Eleanor Baker Dale W. Burkhead Evelyn Schuyler Vernon Shellman Twila Whipple Raymond W. Leversee Ellen C. Shafer 1941 Constance E. Scott Owen M. Snyder Lucille CL Hudson Dorcas Smith Edward Van leStreek Barbara Meints Helen J. Taylor El wood A. Schuyler Ruth M. Gerry Gertrude Pollard Oliver H. Archer Dorothy H. Norwood James DeHaan Jean E. Lambeck Joyce Reed Genevieve M. Bell Ervin L. Merchant Esther B. Stearns Gladys A. Fahey Evelyn M. Brinkert Evelyn L. Sparks Wanita Stender Jack L. Eager Edward R. Weddon Donald L. Dunlap Ruth Mary Allen Juanita R. Bushouse Robert Taylor 1942 Alice M. Fahey Robert J. Buckmaster Frank W. Moler Donald Izenbard Harland D. Adams Belle E. Koss Celer N. Stafford Geraldine C. Coifing Jack M. Gates Dale A. Sparks Kenneth R. Dunlap Viola H. Watts J. W. Leversee Jack H. Sherman Tessie M. Sherwood Marion M. Ackerson George P. Sherwood Margaret A. Chenery Lucille M. Taylor Madeline C. CoHing Beatrice L. Anderson Russell R. Noble Kathleen L. Skinner Virginia W. Teachoi Bernard L. Kemple Harold E. Trax.ler Richard C. Shellman 1943 Robert Snyder Audruy M. Billman Duane L. Burch Robert J. Reist Daniel W. Nemire Clair T. Parkhurst Jack Giddings John Tuinier Beverly Wilson Gabert M. Sabo Lucile M. Parker Ruth I. Quant Robert O. Waldo Helen L. Peake Ross W. Allen Virginia VanWynen Gail S. Vose John L. White Ivan Dey Mack C. Giddings R. Dale Dc Coste Virginia I). Myers Kenneth Molenaar Orpha Keagle Robert L. Bellisle Leslie V. Leversee Walter T. Starner Beverly J. Teachout Leon K. Leversee Frank B. Bell June L. Westcott Delina M. LaMere Harry Spears Carolyne E. Burch 1944 Eleanor Bushouse Bill Sootsman June Criswell Raymond Juday Robert Diston Ruth Sunnock Jack Hudson Mary Nemire Violet Wilson Marion Taylor Evelyn Ford Pat Westcott Clifford Skinner Harriet Munson Robert Prough Gloria Rother Theresa Brennan Ed Stuut Doris Schuyler Prosper Keagle Jim Waldo Jillone Sabo Leland Holbrook Jo Hilgerman Edna House Lillian Austin Robert Quantz Emma Molar Arleane Sparks Jim Smith Louise Molder Eleanor Walker 1945 Mary Louise Angle Max Lettow Bonnie L. Arends John Cramer Louie E. Taylor Marion E. Taylor John Palmer Barbara Noble Johan Schipper Albert VandeStreek Beverly Stroub Betty Leversee Maxine Sherwood Ivan R. Stratton Dick LaMere William Clark Paid Nichols Lois Jessee Harriet Robertson Harley Pierce Juanita Lombard Ben Sherman Alberta VandeStreek Alford I luges Mary Lou Bunting Elizabeth Sensiba Nellie C. Kloostermar Ted Wheelock Jean Hilgerman Martin Hoehne 1946 Jacquline Adams Jean Betz Lucine Brugh Geraldine Buell Beverly Buckallew Stanley Bushouse Eleanor Carpenter Sylvia Dey Deloris Ford Betty Hunting Kenneth Kelly Barbara Mecham Pauline McMains Betty Molenaar Jack Nuyen Karl Peterson Joyce Rother Mariell Sabo Barbara Schell Vonne Vere Shellman Orr Spencer Edna Teadt Robert Whitney Evelyn Wilson 1st Row L. to R.: Ethel McMains, Betty Lewis, Natalie Rose, Shirley Gates, Wanda Schell, Leona Salisbury, Donna Liggett, Cieorge Tazelaar. Bernard Archer. 2nd. Row L. to R: Nor- ma Taylor (Baton twirler), Alice Skinner. Dale Slater, Jack Pearson. John Hughes, Dick Manning. Sherman Ledbetter. Gene Warren, Karl Peterson. Ronald Teall, Donald Kendrick, Rodney Levcrsee. Norma Bucher (Baton twirler). 3rd Row L. to R: Mr. Bucholz, Bob Spar- row, Gene Coy, Gayle Polmanteer, John Eager. Ed Prough, Jim Sandell, Betty Hunting (Baton Twirler). Senior High Glee Club Our Glee Club consists of 77 Junior and Senior High School students. We have Glee Club one hour a day in which we drill on songs and learn vocal exer- cises on different types of music. We have a nice selection of Fred Waring modern arrange- ments as well as older songs. We did a musical skit for the carnival. Our biggest success was the Band Follies in which the Junior high joined with the Senior High Glee Club and with the Band to present a musical comedy, Tune In”. We are proud of this enviable record, and hope to better ourselves more as our school days progress. Skylarks Left: Pale Slater. John Eager. Alice Skinner. Robert Sparrow, Gene Warren. Clifford Bucholz. Canteen Committee Above: Robert Whitney, William Bell. Jack Nuyan, Arnold LaMere. Below: Joyce Rother. Pauline McMains, Nlerriel Sabo, Joan Sighed. Girl Reserves 1« build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common lives those ideals of personal and social living to which we arc committed by our faith as Christians. “To create, maintain, and extend of Christian character.” Hi-Y throughout the school and community high standards {38} We're the Brownies, here’s our aim Lend a hand, and play the game. Intermediate Girl Scouts THE GIRL SCOUT PROMISE On my honor, I will try; To do my duty to God and my country, To help others at all times, To obey the Girl Scout law. Benjamine Mauray left our faculty to enter the armed service in December of 1943. He spent most of his time of service in Europe and returned to us in February of 1946. {39} Boy Scouts The Boy Scouts of Comstock was first chartered in January 1922 and given the number 21. The Comstock Civic League has been its faithful sponsor through these many years. All the boys who have belonged to troop 21 know Mr. Rose as a faithful believer in the ideals of scouting, having served as a troop committeeman thrugh the entire history «if the troop. Our troop has a fine record and has enjoyed some fine trips, namely to Washington, D.C., Isle Royal, and several in Northern Michigan, not to mention the numerous local hikes, parties, and the many jamboree's and contests with other troops of the Fruit Belt Area to which we belong. Senior Girl Scouts The highlights of the year for the Senior Girl Scout Troop have been; initiation meet- ing and party for new members, a Parent-daughter dinner, a hayride, paper drive, theatre party, candy sales, weenie roast, fun night program for all Girl Scouts and their parents. Troop camping at Camp Merrie Woode in August will be the biggest event of the year. There are 21 active scouts. Our officers are—President, Lois Sparrow; Vice President. Klverna Sabo; Secretary, Freja Peterson; Treasurer, Delores Ledbetter. {40} Student Council—First Semester Student Council—Second Semester Safety Patrol Jim Sandell is cur Captain and Jack Walker is Lieutenant, Alice Skinner being Secretary. The three officers and our very capable sponsor, Mrs Rains, set up a new system, to follow in the coming year. This system gave each safety' patrol the pleasure of nine weeks with out duty and also added several new posts which were vitally important for safety. Meetings for the year were planned for each Second Tuesday at 2:00 o’clock. In these meetings we had reports to help the patrols on duty. Large posters of Safety were placed on the bulletin boards. A feature of the school year was a Safety assembly sponsored by the Patrol having to do with safety on the bicycle and points on keeping the bicycle in riding condition. We took our last meeting day of the year and went thru Consumers Power Company, after which we enjoyed ice cream and cake. In this way we completed a successful progresive year. Our Captain, Jim Sandell, was given a trip to Niagara Falls as an appreciation of his splendid leadership during the year. This was a gift from the A.A.A. Our Patrol was presented the Plaque of Excellence at the end of the year. French II Club The French II Club of Comstock is composed of eight members of whom Mrs. Bucholz is our Adviser. We have enjoyed parties and picnics of which one was a Theatre tartv. Outside of these, we are learning French songs with the rap'd degree of a Frenchman. We hope to continue our course in French because we find it very interesting. ( 42} ( he “Owlelte THE OWLETTE STAFF Left to Right: Sylvia Dey, Servicemens editor: Kenneth Kelly. Advertising manager; Stanley Bushhouse, Business Manager; Pauline McMains, Sports Editor; Karl Peterson, Editor; Joyce Rother, Social Editor; Pat Giriety, Ass’t Editor; Barbara Shell, Grade Editor. The school paper the Owl” made its first appearance in October 1926. It won popularity from the very beginning and has given a continous service to the school and community over a twenty year period of time. The one outstanding objective of the school paper is to keep us RIGHTFULLY INFORMED. The Owl” was changed in name to the Owlette in 1930 and is published by a staff consisting of Editor, Assistant Editor, Business Manager, Advertising Manager and special editors. The editor becomes a member of the Student Coun- cil. Through the years the paper has received enthusiastic support and held keen interest with students, teachers, parents and friends of the school. During World War II, our boys in the service were placed on the mailing list and loud has been the praise from the boys for this courtesy. We are now closing the Twentieth year of publishing our school and com- munity paper, The Owlette”, long live The Owlette . {43} CLUB ROOM QtrLs Ofthletic Ofssociaiion The Girls’ Athletic Association was organized this year as a social and phy- sical club for all High School girls. They have used the gym for activity nights in which basketball, volleyball, badminton, square dancing, and shuffleboard were enjoyed. On Monday nights many of the girls bowled at the Masonic Temple and on Wednesday nights they went swimming at the Y.W.C.A. pool. Many of the girls have earned over one hundred points toward varsity letters by hiking, bicycling, playing tennis and softball, horse-back riding, swimming and other varied physical activities. Officers are: President, Pauline McMains; Vice- President, Mariell Sabo; Treasurer, Barbara Sunnock; Secretary, Rosemary Wheel- ock. {44} (ip} Sept. 5 School Opened. 21 Marcellus. Football. Here. 26 Children’s Day at County Fair. 28 White Pigeon. Football. There. Oct. 5 Bellevue. Here. (Football). 12 Vicksburg. Here. (Football). 19 Mattawan. There. (Football). 25 Scout Banquet. 26 Plainwell. There. (Football). Nov. 2 School Carnival. 12 Galesburg. There. (Football). 14 Picture “Swiss Family Robinson. 15 Football Banquet. 22 Sc 23 Thanksgiving Vacation. 30 Junior Play (“It's Papa Who Pays”). Dec. 5 Picture Last Days of Pompeii”. 7 Scotts. Basketball. Here. 14 Augusta. Here. (Basketball). 18 Schoolcraft. Here. (Basketball). 19 Christmas Cantata “Worship at the Mange 21 C C Club Christmas Party Jan. 7 Christmas Vacation. 8 Portage. There. (Basketball). 9 Picture My Friend Flicka”. 11 Galesburg. There. (Basketball). 14 Donkey Basketball Game. 15 Portage. Here. (Basketball). 18 Vicksburg. Here. (Basketball). 22 Kellogg. There. (Basketball) 23 March of Dimes. 25 Augusta. There. (Basketball). 29 Schoolcraft. There. (Basketball). 30 Honor Assembly. Feb. 1 Galesburg. Flere. (Basketball). 5 Kellogg. Here. (Basketball). 6 Father-Son Banquet. 7 Picture Last Days of Pompeii”. 8 Scotts. Here. (Basketball). 14. 15. 16 County Tournaments. (Basketball). 27 Band Follies. Mar. 5 Assembly. Dr. Frye. Hi-Y. 6 Picture (Percy Jones Birthday Benefit) “Young Mr. Lincoln” 14. 15,16 Speech Contest 15 Assembly “Wild Life” 22 Senior Play “Miss Jimmy” 25-30 Spring Vacation. Apr. 2 Faculty-School Board Dinner. Picture “Heiddi”. 5 Richland. There. (Baseball). 12 Plainwell. There. (Baseball). 17 All-Hi Banquet 19 Kellogg. Here. (Baseball). 26 Mattawan. There. (Baseball). May. 1 Picture. 3 Vicksburg. Here. (Baseball). 3 Jr.-Sr. Prom. 9 Mother-Daughter Banquet. 10 Galesburg. There. (Baseball). 15 Jr.-Sr. Banquet. 17 Field Day. 20 Spring Festival. 27 Baccaluareate. 29 Commencement. 30 Memorial Day. 31 School Picnic (Last Day of School). Grade Choir Our Grade Vested Choir under the directing of Mrs. Sheldon held high the splendid reputation this group has enjoyed over the years. Christmas in Comstock would not he the same without the special Cantata and music these youngsters give us each year. Maintenance Our school has been fortunate through the years in having responsible, pleasant and painstaking personalities in charge of maintenance. These folks have the deepest respect of faculty and students for their excellent faithfulness to duty and kind consideration for others. R. C. Rose is completing his twenty-ninth year in service. Fred Clark began his work in the Comstock School in 1917 and remained for seven years, again returning in 1936 giving him seventeen years of school service. Charles White, a resident of the district since 1900, first served the school in 1929 for a period of seven years and again joined the staff in 1941 making a total of twelve years. Mrs. Nettie Garrison was added to the staff in 1940 when it was decided the touch of a woman was necessary to keep the buildings in order. (48} Comstock School Servicemen C Yorlr) Cfflar II ARMY Jack Giddings Albert Valentine Marvin Bushouse Robert Waldo Daniel Nemire Harry Angell John Shearer Gene Taylor Richard Hartman Thomas Hall Phil Koss Bernard Pierce Robert Goodacher Basil Kitchmiller Colin Miller Ray Lester Strall Donald Hart nan Herbert Willitt Leonard Lambert Wiliam Orosy Alan Schligcr Robert Gale Marion Taylor Eugene Curry Albert Ballentine Irving Koss Tony Roschek Benjamin Murray Jim Meints Jack Hudson Robert Prough Edward Stuut Lcland Holbrook Jim SI age r John Konev Charles Stuut Jack Sherman Russell Parker Marvin VanZile Dick Tuinier Kenneth Slager Kenneth Whipple Phillip Allen Lawrence Yax James Waldo John Stuut Fred Hodgemire George Allen Frank Moberg Kenneth Regers James Orr Andrew Ouding Wayne VanOosterum Jack Bellisle Lloyd Dunbar Donald Jentzen Lawrence O’Brien Michael Coleman Arlen Lloyd Lester VanMcter Ora Smith Richard Harbeson ARMY James Keelan Jack Smith Dale Burkhead Robert Fahey Edward Poortenga .-Arthur Price, Jr. Forest Robb Raymond Fisher John Kloosterman Robert Bowen Thomas Harbeson Henry Shellman Em mo Kroon George Abby Richard Springer Albert Winterburn William VanMeter Le Moyne Burch Delbert Sparks Ray Lambeck Jack Ward Neil Kloosterman Bernard Kemple Ray Anderson Robert Coffman Charles Harton Gerald VanOosterum Lloyd Honens Leo I). Brugh, Jr. William McLoud Don Izenbaard George Duren Edwin Beilby Russell Allen William Nuyen Dale Sparks Bernard Cancy El wood Schulyer Vester VanMeter Marshall Young Eugene Lockwood Frank Molar Leslie Leversee Ivan Dev Richard Kirby Don Munson Celar Stafford Reinard VanMeter Robert Buckinaster Jay. W. Leversee Robert Kline Clarence VanMeter George Rav Walter Kenyon Lloyd Cushman Lincoln Smith Wilbur J. Slager Cieorge D. Duren Harry Kloosterman Cieorge Sherwood Edward Weddon James VanMeter ARMY Wayne Petto Alvin Bushousc Russell Pierce Kendall Cox Robert Anderson Edw. Vanden.-«treek. Boyd Sanders Colin Orasz Ronald Cramer Robert Billman Walter Baker Duane Burch Arthur Smith Lyle Angle Kenneth R. Dunlap Artis Wolf Dick Shellman Robert Bogema Omar Dean Donald Heystek Bill Reynolds Cieorge Merrill James DeHaan Cieorge Own Ray Owen John Tuiner Harold Ellard Peter Santman Richard Denniston Leon Leversee Jake Addin Robert Petto Robert Bellisle Robert Rogers Donald Burkhead Vermon Shellman Jack Ciale Albert Vandenstreek Robert Coates Richard Manning Ervin Slager Bill Mazev Hoover Dean William Clark NAVY Harry Parkhurst Curtis Dunlap Warren Molar Harold Johnson Floyd Brugh Charles Anderson Wayne Roe Cilen Combs lack McClinic Matt O. Cirim Preston Patnoude Edwin Beldon Robert Koss Arbon White Bud McClinic George Dusseljes NAVY Donald Patnoude Lloyd Ciale Harland Adams Neil VanDussen jr Gordon Learn Ciobcrt Cioss Robert Fease Ciene Wood Bernard St. Clair Jacob VanOosterum Harry Speers John White Walter Starncr Ross Allen Ted Parkhurst Kenneth Molenaar Robert Snyder Harry Ciale Robert Nichols Prosper Keagle Daniel Power Clarence Winterburn Jacob Deiiann Joseph McMichael Cecil Norwood Richard Kemple Floyd Ballentine Henry DeVries James Joslin Alvin Skinner Kenneth Traxler Charles Smelt er John Palmer Max Let tow Martin Hoehne Cieorge Srachangcst Floyd Edick Jack McVickers Harold Vevenu Kenneth Robb LaGrant Muir Ralph Crammer William Kean Don Phillips Ray Boughton Ralph Allen Bill Sootsman James Wolf Frank Bell Elias Kloosterman William Rogers Robert Merrill Donald Starner Thomas Boven Elisha Brough Robert Diston Bill Roe Fred Smith Cornelious DeYoung Robert Melvin Ivan Stratton Clifford Skinner ARMY Richard La.Vlere Alfred Hughes Harley Pierce AIR FORCE Phillip Miller Robert Vermeer Jacob Zandt Oliver Archer Wendell Petto Harold Traxler Vearle Ellard Frank La Mere Dale Reed Everett Fahey Allen Carpenter Ciarret Meints Jack Eager Robert Reist Fred Zoutman Calvin Edwards Robert H. 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