Comstock High School - Corral Yearbook (Comstock, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1954 volume:

EDITOR Don Smeltzer ASSOCIATE EDITOR Jim Jennings Bob McCarty PHOTO EDITOR Joyce Kendrick BUSINESS MANAGER Lewie Fletcher ART EDITOR Darlene Curtis TABLE OF CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION ..................................... 4 FACULTY............................................ 10 SENIORS............................................ 13 UNDERGRADS......................................... 25 ACTIVITIES......................................... 32 SPORTS............................................. 43 WE THE STAFF PRESENT HIGHLIGHTS of 54” TO---------------- COMSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL COMSTOCK, MICHIGAN DEDICATION In appreciation of the cooperation and help given to the class of 1954, we, the class, dedicate our annual to Mr. Lauren Pickett, whose efficiency and guidance while serving as our advisor, has con- tributed much to the success of our class. The class extends wishes for his continued success in guiding and advising students at Comstock High School. 4 ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY s u p E R I N T WILLIARD DE JONGE Superintendent of Schools A. B., Hope College M. A., Univ. of Michigan SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE To the Seniors of Comstock High School: I will study and prepare myself. Someday my chance will come. - Lincoln Lincoln failed many,- many times, but he never failed to keep trying. He was certain that someday his chance would come. His opportunities for a formal education were very limited, but he did possess six or seven books, these he mastered, reading and studying them again and again. And these books became the basis or foundation upon which a great character was built. May you, as seniors, accept each opportunity given you to serve and build a greater America. It is my hope that you will ever be challenged to do bigger and better things in life. No one knows the greatness which lies within you. Nor will you know unless some great purpose - some sense of destiny - gives you the urge to keep everlastingly trying. May we, of Comstock Public Schools, do our part in challenging you to meet the challenges of a changing world successfully. 6 PRINCIPAL The Seniors wish to express sincere gratitude to our principal and friend, Mr. Young. He has been very heIpf ul-during our high school career in leading us toward our final goal of graduation. We know he has always had a personal interest in each of us. SECRETARIES Left to Right: June Ward, Kay Bont, Mrs. Miller 7 BOARD of EDUCATION LEFT TO RIGHT Williard De Jonge, Superintendent of Schools Reed A. Me Vay, Trustee Thomas Boven, Treasurer Carl Wilcox, Trustee Arthur R. Middleton, President Vern Norwood, Secretary We would like to thank the school board for sacrificing their time and their un- tiring efforts in providing adequate school facilities for the students who attend Comstock . These five men - seldom seen or heard around school - are the ones who select and produce the policies which provide a better education for our students. This group was helped to make our school life a memorable and a happy experience. 8 CUSTODIANS Left to Right: Mrs. Garrison, Mr. Eager, Mr. Sandell, Mr. Michaels, Mr. Bunting If it wasn't for our patient and helpful custodians, our school couldn't be the clean spotless one it is. Always friendly and ready with a smile, the custodians are respected and liked by all. 9 ROBERT JONES Mathematics Ninth Gr. Sponsor HARVEY LAMAN Industrial Arts Tenth Gr. Sponsor BERNADINE MOTT Science Senior Play FACULTY CHARLES WEGNER Industrial Arts Ticket Sales RAYMOND JUST Art Newspaper RUTH STEVENS Home Economics Cheer leading Coach HERBERT HESS Music Director Band and Choir Spn. BENJAMIN EARL Social Studies Tennis Coach ARTHUR JENSEN Safety Director Eleventh Gr. Sponsor JACK PORTER Social Studies Ninth Gr. Sponsor MEMBERS JEAN SMITH Physical Education Tenth Gr. Sponsor LAUREN PICKETT Physical Education Twelfth Gr. Sponsor BEATRICE HAMMAN Librarian Hi-Teens Sponsor HELEN TJEPKEMA English Junior Play ELLEN WILLITS English Newspaper JOYCE LAURENT Commercial Eleventh Gr. Sponsor ESTHER FELLOWS Commercial School Newspaper LEO NEIMI Commercial C. C. Club Bus. Mgr. 11 SENIORS Vice President JIM JENNINGS Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2, 3.4; Baseball 1.2,3,4; Play 3; Owlette 3,4; Annual Ass't. Ed. 4. Treasurer TONDA ROBERTS Play 3,4; Choir 3,4; Annual 4. SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS President DON SMELTZER Play 3,4; Pres. 2,3,4; Student Council 1,2,3,4; SludentCoun- cil Pres. 4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,3,4; Annual Editor 4. 14 Secretary JEAN HOKE Band 1,2,3,4; Basketball 3,4; C.C. Club Treas. 4; Play 3. Student Council JACK TAYLOR Football 2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Play 3; V.C. Vice Pres. 3. SENIORS PHIL ACKERMAN A f Tv DELLA BAKER Play 3,4; Owlette 1,2; Annual 4. Basketball 2,3; Band 1,2,3,4; Twirler 1,2,3,4. NO PICTURE KEN CONNER Comstock 3,4; Co-op; Central 1,2. SHIRLEY BELL JIM CORRYN Basketball 1,4; Choir 2,3,4; Student Play Dir. 3,4; Owlette 2,3. Football 1,2,3; Basketball 1,2, 3; Baseball 1,2; Vice. Pres. 3; Track 1,2. CLAIR CUMMINS Baseball 1,2,3,4; Football 4; V.C. Pres. 4; Owlette 2,3,4; Basketball 1,4. DARLENE CURTIS Play 4; Annual 4; Twirler 4; Hi Teens Pres. 4; Basketball 3; Sec. 2,3; Owlette 3,4. SENIORS B a s ke tba 11 4; Choir 4; Com- stock 4; Wyoming 1,2,3; An- nual 4; Owlette 4; P. T.S. A. 4. 16 Play 4; Co-op 4; Choir 2. OSCAR DRAKE Co-op 4; Comstock 2,3,4; Ro osevelt 1; Baseball 2. LEWIE FLETCHER Play 3,4;' Debate 3,4; Band 1, 2,3; Student Council 3; Annual Bus. Mgr. 4. JUANITA GRIFFIN Co-op 4; Missouri 1,2; Com- stock 3,4; Play 3,4. SENIORS Play 3,4; Co-op 4. KAY DICKENSON Band 1; Owlette 2,3; Choir 3; Play 3; Co-op; Hi Teens 3. KEN GREGG Play 4; Football 1. SENIORS NO PICTURE HOWARD HATTAN Comstock 2,3,4; Central 1; Co- op. JOYCE KENDRICK Annual4; Band 1,2,3,4; Owlette 3,4; Tennis 3; Twirier 1,2,3; Hi Teens 3,4; Drum Majorette 4;Basketball 1,2,3,4. JOE JEFFRIES EVELYN HOLMES Co-op 4; Choir 2; Hi Teens 3. LAURELL KNOTT Basketball l,2;Baseballl,2; Track 1,2,3; Football 1,2,3. JIM LIGGETT V.C. Pres. 3; Football 1,2,3, 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4. MARILYN SMALL Basketball 3;Choir 2,3,4; Ow- lette 3; Hi Teens 3. SENIORS DICK MILLER Track 2,3; Co-op; Comstock 3,4; Play 3; Lyons 1,2. 19 SHIRLEY MERRILL Sec. 1,3; Play 3,4; Basketball 1,2,3; Co-op; Hi Teens V.P. 3; Choir 2,3; Forensics 3. JIM ROSS Football l,2,3,4;Basketball 1 4. SENIORS FRED PIKE HELEN STACKPOLE Track 2,3,4; Baseball 1, 2; Comstock 2,3,4; St. A 1; Co- op. SHIRLEY STRATTON Central 1,2; Comstock 3,4; Co-op; Tennis 3; Play 3,4. BOB RUTLIDGE Annual 4; Hi Teens 3; Play 3, 4; Class Committees. CHUCK RYSENGA Football 1.2,3.4; Band 1,2,3; Tennis 1,2,3.4; Play 3; Annual 4. SENIORS PHIL SIEGFRIED JACK SMITH Play 3,4; Owlette 2,3,4; Co-op. Class Pres. 1; Student Council 1; C.C. Club V.P. 3; C.C. Club Pres. 4. ROGER THOMAS Football 1,2,3,4; Baseball 1,3, 4; Track 1,3; Play 3; Choir 3; Basketball 1,2,4; Varsity Club V.P. 2,4. GLEN UFKES Basketball 1,2; Baseball 1,2; Tennis 1,2,3,4. SENIORS EUGENE VINING Play 3,4; Football 1, 2, 3; Choir Pres. 3; Track 1,2,3. LOYLE VOSE Band 1,2,3,4; Hi Teens 3; Tennis 2,3; Play 4; Choir 3; Co-op; Debate 3. SAM WESTERHOUSE Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Ba seba 11 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Class V.P. 1,2. 22 JO VANDER PLOEG Play 4; C o m s t o c k 4; Co-op; Central 2,3. DAVE WOODEND Band 2,3,4; Football 4; Alpena 1; Comstock 2,3,4; Owlette 3; Tennis 3,4. SENIORS EUGENE HILL JUNE WARD Play 4; Co-op; Owlette 1. LAUREL WELLINGTON Play 4; Forensics 1,2,3,4; De- bate 1,2,3,4; Owlette 1,3; Co- op; Annual 4; Band 1,2; P.T. S.A. 4. JOYCE WESTBROOK C.C. Club Sec. 4; Basketball 2,3,4; Owlette 3; Co-op; Hi Teens 3; D.A.R. 4. DARLENE VAN DEN BOS Basketball 2,3; Play 3,4; Choir 3,4; Owlette 3; Annual 4. Comstock 3,4; Lyford 1,2; Hi Teens 3,4; Choir 1,2. 23 We, the class of nineteen hundred and fifty-four, being sound in mind and body do make, publish, and declare this to be our last will and testament. I, PHILLIP ACKERMAN, leave my funny antics to Paul Kemp. I, DELLA BAKER, leave my long fingernails to Laurel Thomas. I, SHIRLEY BELL, leave my longhair to Marilyn Hodgemire. I, KAY BONT, leave my clean locker to LaVonda Hodgemire. I, KEN CONNOR, leave my quietness to Barb Miller. I, JIM CORRYN, leave my ability to relax to Joyce Monroe. I, CLAIR CUMMINS, leave my corny jokes to Nuge Nuyen. I, DARLENE CURTIS, leave my flirtatious ways to anyone who needs it. I, BRUCE DE JONGE, leave my way with the teachers to Nancy House. I, KAY DICKENSON, leave my changes of boy friends to Nancy Cole. I, OSCAR DRAKE, leave my traffic tickets to Norm Bailey. I, LEWIS FLETCHER, leave my dramatic ability to Jim Themins. I, JUANITA GRIFFIN, leave my telephone book to Donna Warren. I, CONRAD HARRING, leave my friendly ways to Jan Moorehouse. I, KEN GREGG, leave all my absences to Bill Rynd. I, JEAN HOKE, leave nothing, for I'm taking Woody” with me. I, EVELYN HOLMES, leave my deceiving eyes to Phyllis Gustafson. I, HOWARD HATTEN, leave my Ford to Bob Wells. I, JOE JEFFRIES, leave all my drawings to Ray Slater. I, JIM JENNINGS, I, JOYCE KENDRICK, leave my basketball ability to Sharon Lisk. I, LAURELL KNOTT, leave my hot rodding to Ken Wertz. Take it wasy. I, JIM LIGGETT, leave my ability to become football captain to my brother Bill. I, SHIRLEY MERRILL, leave my ability to get a ring to Jackie Kirk. I, RICHARD MILLER, leave! Isn’t that enough? I, TONDA ROBERTS, leave my ability to get good marks to Sandra Baker. I, FRED PIKE, leave my ability to make love to Jim Stevens. I, JIM ROSS, leave my accent to Ray Samson. I, BOB RUTLEDGE, leave my shoulders to Randy Miller. I, CHARLES RYSENGA, leave my way with the women to Ray Brigance. I, MARILYN SMALL, leave my height to Mary Follin. I, PHILIP SIEFGRIED, leave my Tardy Slips to Bill Vining. I, DONALD SMELTZER, leave my popularity to all my many fans. I, JACK SMITH, leave my marks to the poor underclassmen. I, HELEN STACKPOLE, leave my ability to usher to my sister, Glenda. I, SHIRLEY STRATTON, leave my Chevy to Barb Friel and Laurell Thomas. I, JACK TAYLOR, leave my choir seat to any one who can fill it. I, ROGER THOMAS, leave my girls' telephone numbers to Bernie Papierz. I, GLENN UFKES, leave my history manuscripts to some promising student. I, EUGENE VINING, leave my ability to skip school to any one who can't. I, DARLENE VANDENBOS, leave my height to Clarence Papierz. I, JACOBA VANDERPLOEG, leave my way with men to Barb Friel. I, LOYLE VOSE, leave my winning way with the faculty to Lila Ray. I, JUNE WARD, leave-my winsome ways to Sandra Tuiner. I, LAUREL WELLINGTON, leave my ambition in office practice to Deanne F. I, JOYCE WESTBROOK, leave my flaming red hair to Suzie Papierz. I, SAM WESTERHOUSE, leave my basketball skills to Billy Statler. I, DAVID WOODEND, leave my drums to Wilma Westerhouse. I, EUGENE HILL, leave my desire for book reading to Dave Hurd. To the underclassmen we leave our skills to raise funds for their senior trips. To the faculty we leave our regularity in attendance, and our outstanding scholastic records. 24 JUNIOR CLASS BACK ROW: G. Hageman, R. Samson, R. Lee, R. McB-in, J. Stevens, R. Brigance, B. Papierz, F. Murray, R. Dingman, J. Salisbury, C. Robertson, J. Waterlander, D. Deal, J. Beilby, R. Kennedy, L. Hettinger, R. Moberg, R. Bogema, K. Wetz. THIRD ROW: D. O'Halloran, V. Shellman, K. Croy, L. Vining, B. Wells, R. Miller, N. Bailey, B. Fry, J. Craft, R. Rousch C. Lockwood, B. Rand, B. Nuyen, B. McCarty, J. Themins, I. Thomas, F. Molenaar. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Laurent (sponsor), L. Statler, D. Foreman, D. Ballinger, N. Jones, B. Gillespie, S. Schrier, S. Young, P. Kimble, S. Heath, H. Taylor, S. Tunier, J. Rogers, J. Kirk, T. Rand, M. VanBommel, N. Robles, B. Dill, Mr. Jensen (Sponsor). FRONT ROW: J. Eldred, H. Blue, N. Ressiguie, B. Hite, E. Curtis, B. Miller, N. House, L. Ray, D. Warren, L. Roe, M. Follin, E. Weed. PRESIDENT . . . . VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY . . . TREASURER . . . S. C. REP. . . . . . Nancy House .... Lila Ray . Donna Warren . Barbara Miller Veloise Shellman 26 SOPHOMORE CLASS BACK ROW: P. McCormick, B. Lewis, T. Harring, T. Mosey, J. VanDyke, B. Liggett, G. Rawlwy, B. Allen, J. Ringler, E. Chamberlain, J. Burris, L. Niece, D. Middleton, G. Leighty, R. Norwood, E. Kik, W. Chmiel, D. Wyman, M. Robb. THIRD ROW; P. Macurio, D. Sootsman, S. Baker, B. Heath, S. Papierz, K. Bent, G. Tannihill, E. Reynolds, D. Rustenholtz, Y. Wilkins, D. Kendrick, E. Greer, G. Stackpole, J. Brown, B. Bailey, J. McBain, M. VanZandt, B. Friel, N. Coffman, B. Hilgeman. SECOND ROW: Miss Smith (adv), N. Boland, P. Lucky, L. Thomas, D. Hurd, R. Wesenburg, E. Statler, R. Stevens, S. Macurio, B. Blaisdell, W. Westerhouse, J. Shearer, G. Harring, N. Ouding, J. VanZandt, P. Kemp, B. Barnes, D. Westbrook, L. Platteborze, K. Bunting, A. Jeffries, Mr. Laman (adv). FIRST ROW: C. Bom, J. Doornbos, D. Rinninger, B. Crummel, J. Thomas, B. Stratton, L. Hodgemire, D. Ruiter, D. Robb, K. Jones, S. Sliter, B. Foreman, S. Grimm. PRESIDENT . . . VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY . . . TREASURER. . . . . . Bill Liggett . . . Bruce Allen Barbara Blaisdell . Laurel Thomas 27 FRESHMEN FOURTH ROW: A. Hoag, M. Braymer, J. Leighty, H. Miller, N. Smith, C. Sandell, J. Butler, G. McGuire, R. Wertz, J. Dean, B. Leversee, F. Michell, A. Woodend, B. Weber, B. Rop, N. Peterson, R. Joslin, J. Werner, D. Kemp, G. Smith, T. Rysenga, N. Fryling, L. Hoke, D. Cunning- ham, R. Fullmer, R. Sherman. THIRD ROW: N. Cole, S. Herlihy, J. Shaw, R. Brown, M. Minshall, R. Gleesing, M. Greer, J. Lee, H. Slater, P. Hartmen, J. VanSweden, D. Sinclair, M. Boyd, C. Rose, F. Van Bommel, V. Porter, J. Dumont, K. Rysenga, L. Porter, J. Cline, J. Hamacher, J. Tiller, M. Ashby, V. Lewis, P. Gustafson. SECOND ROW: Mr. Jones, B. Burrows, G. Hall, J. Monroe, B. Lucas, J. Moore, D. Piilers, C. Oman, J. Holden, J. Reist, V. Martin, S. Austin, B. Ward, S. Lisk, M. Haywood, D. Lumbart, H. Winterburn, P. Terrell, J. McVay, J. Gregg, D. Croy, J. Stevens, J. Sherman, D. Eisen- hardt, Mr. Porter. FIRST ROW; M. Hodgemire, K. Rand, J. Merrill, G. Bent, R. Ballard, B. Stater, J. Moorehouse, B. Hostetler, J. Allen, R. Vining, D. Mort, L. Allen, H. Weed, T. Tyler, S. Johnson. 28 EIGHTH GRADE 4TH KOW - R. Folin, S. House, D. Ray, J. Odenwaller, S. Munger, D. VanderHoer, D. Michell, A. Hawes, H. Marshall, L. Knott. 3RD ROW - C. Winterburn, S. Ross, S. Hanko, P. Cowhan, A. Eldred, D. McBain, J. Modwen, S. Stieible, L. Milburn, S, Roberts, C. Dill. 2ND ROW - Mr. Hoehne, R. Croy, R. Crummel, S. Bixler, G. Wilkins, L. Mann, C. Cole, J. Stewart, D. Hudson, J. Westerhouse, N. Prough, J. Dumont, Mr. Ruhs. 1ST ROW - R. Brieley, J. Hilgeman, E. Lyons. C. Barnes, N. McNeese. K. Campbell, P. Eisenhardt, N. C mpbell. 29 EIGHTH GRADE 3RD ROW - B. Stonerock, L. Weber, R. Kemp, G. Leversee, R. McMeekan, D. Hite, R. Heckema, R. Kitzmiller, W. Liggett, R. Sillers, J. Guest, F. Nuyen, T. Corryn, C. Robb. 2ND ROW - Mrs. Hinga, R. Knapp, R. Rose, M. Blue, M. Watkins, C. Thomas, D. Blaisdell, J. Carpenter, B. Chamberlain, R. Slater, D. Anglin, H. Rey- nolds, J. Rogers, P. Eastman, B. Hageman, E. Sootsman, 1ST ROW - J. French, A. Liggett, J. Laudwig, W. Bowen, F. Schoucheck, R. Verberg, M. Falls, R. Terpstra, D. Hite, S. Culver, H. Bixler. 30 SEVENTH GRADE 4TH ROW - 3RD ROW - 2ND ROW - 1ST ROW - C. Stevens, D. Ledbetter, F. Heath, T. Mackey, B. Hicks, S. Boven, A. Wertz, L. Montgomery, D, Sargent, D. Kemp, M. Middoff, R. Morgan, N. Milburn. T. Richards, E. Fullmer, B. Greer, R. Nichols, G. Hollenback, J. Rey- nolds, G. Boven, G. Leversee, P. VanZile, P. Musey, D. Macurio, J. Coffin, F. Falls. Mr. Christian, R. Cole, H. Morris, C. Elliot, R. Myers, C. Streible, B. Shepard, M. Culver, R. Campbell, W. McWilliams, R. Kooistra, B. Williams, Mr. Smith. R. Eisenhart, P. Merril, R. House, R. Schmidt, P. Montgomery, K. Kemp. L. French. R. Bass, J. Werner, G. Kemp, D. McNeese, C. Barnes. 31 SEVENTH GRADE 3RD ROW - S. Quandt, J. Miles, R. McPherson, D. Hagerman, C. Cole, K. Gear- hart, J. Livingston, B. Scott, J. LaFlear, P. Rysenga, R. Wuis, B. Nichols. 2ND ROW - Miss Baker, L. Smeltzer, M. Foreman, T. Shrout, M. Kennedy, H. De- Jonge, J. Ryder, P. Whipple, A. Smith, L. Boyd, L. Coffman, C. Robb, J. Bennett, M. O'Halloran. 1ST ROW - P. Hostetler, R. Sandell, E. Angele, A. Bixler, E. Beach, N. Bender, E. 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C. There were 239 members in the Comstock Cooperative Club this year, headed by the following officers: Jack Smith, President; Randy Miller, Vice- president; Jean Hoke, Treasurer; Don Smeltzer, Athletic Treasurer; June Ward, Secretary; and Mr. Young, Faculty Advisor. Because raffles and bingo were outlawed, the C. C. Club did not sponsor a School Carnival this year. The Club bought 18 Christmas trees for the lower grades for their Christ- mas parties. The High School Christmas party was held on December 23, from seven until eleven and was sponsored by the Club. Ray Slater's Serenaders furnished the entertainment, and refreshments were served. 34 STANDING: S. Roberts, M. Hodgemire, N. House, R. Norwood, J. Livingston, B. Hicks, SEATED: Mr. Young (adv), V. Shellman, D. Smeltzer, J. Taylor, J. Allen, B. Liggett. PRESIDENT.........................Donald Smeltzer VICE PRESIDENT........................Jack Taylor SECRETARY.................................Veloise Shellman The Student Council is the governing body of the High School. It is composed of the president and a representative from each class. The president of the council is elected by the student body; the other officers are elected by the council. The council has set up and enforced new regulations in the lunch room. At the end of the second semester, it is the duty of the council to get together and elect new cheerleaders for the following year. The meetings of this group are held the first Monday of every month; and special meetings may be called by the present when the need arises. 35 VARSITY CLUB BACK ROW; B. Allen, B. Papierz( J. Burris, J. Liggett, J. Salisbury, B. Dejonge, J. Jennings, B. Moberg, C. Robertson, D. Deal. SECOND ROW: J. Taylor, J. Craft. J. Jeffries, J. VanDyke, B. Liggett, C. Rysenga, D. Woodend, K. Wertz, N. Bailey, R. Norwood. FRONT ROW: Mr. Pickett (adv), D. Smeltzer, J. VanZandt, B. Nuyen, C. Cummins, R. Thomas, R. Stevens, L. Vining. PRESIDENT...........................Clair Cummins VICE PRESIDENT......................Roger Thomas TREASURER..............................Bill Nuyen The Varsity Club, which was started in 1952, by Coach Pickett, is a new extra-curricular activity. Memoership is restricted to letter winners only. The club is composed of twenty boys, who sponsored dances and other activities throughout the school year. The proceeds from the activities are used to buy athletic equipment. 36 Ill-TEENS BACK ROW: B. Hite, N. Robles, M. VanBommel, P. Kimble, B. Dill, B. Curtis, D. Baker. MIDDLE ROW: D. Ballinger, D. Foreman, J. Kendrick, J. Westbrook, K. Croy, S. Tunier, U. Taylor, L. Ray, N. House, Miss Hamman (adv). FRONT ROW: N. Ressiguie, L. Roe, L. Statler, D. Curtis, I. Thomas, J. Hoke, B. Miller. PRESIDENT . . . . VICE PRESIDENT SECRETARY . . . TREASURER . . . Darlene Curtis Irene Thomas , . Jean Hoke Linda Statler The Hi-Teens this year became a Chapter of the National Hi-Teens which is sponsored by the Y. W. C. A. Many of their activities, such as the Hanging of the Greens and the Penny Parade, were part of the participation with this nation-wide group. The activities were varied so far as the local group was concerned. In October, they sponsored a Sock Hop Get Acquainted dance, while November found them distributing Thanksgiving baskets. The formal this year, Cupid's Capers”, was held in the gym. 37 OWLETTE STAFF STANDING: L. Ray, S. Shrier, T. Rand. R. Wells, W. Rynd, C. Cummins, B. Dejonge, Mrs. Fellows, J. Jennings, F. Murray, R. Stevens, L. Platteborze, J. VanSweden, N. House, M. Hodgemire. SITTING: P. Kimble, N. Robles, P. Seigfried, S. Tunier, D. Smelt- zer, J. Kendrick. EDITOR.......... ASSISTANT EDITOR BOYS SPORT ED . . GIRLS SPORT ED . . Sandra Tunier Phillip Seigfried . Don SmeUzer Joyce Kendrick The High School newspaper is written and edited by a staff of students who choose to work on it as an extra curricular activity. The staff puts out two issues each month and copies are free to all the students. 38 CHOIR Left to Right BACK ROW: Mr. Hess (Director), L. Hettinger, J. VanDyke, R. Dingman, W. Liggett, B. Dejonge, L. Neice, R. Rutlidge, J. Taylor, R. Sampson, T. Rand. SECOND ROW: R. Ballard, N. Coffman, M. Ashby, J. Moore, Greer, V. Shellman, D. Kendrick, S. Sandell, Greer, D. Warren, B. Bailey, G. Stackpole, S. Bell, S. Bell, M. Hodgemire, L. Allen, A. Jeffries. FRONT ROW; J. Moorehouse, T. Roberts, S. Austin, D. Lumbart, M. Small, D. Rustenholtz, C. Rose, B. Stratton, B. Ward, N. Ressiguie. President .... Vice President . . Secretary Treasurer Director........... Don Gleesing Bruce Dejonge Donna Warren . . . Mr. Hess The Comstock Choir, under the direction of Mr. Hess, sponsored a Christmas Concert and also a Spring Concert. Mr. Herbert Hess took over the duties of Mr. Jack Smith, who was called into the army, the first of December. 39 BAND FIRST ROW SECOND ROW THIRD ROW STANDING L. Hettinger, M. VanZandt, J. VanZandt, L. Hodgemire, J. Hoke, P. Hartman, F. VanBommel, R. Kennedy, R. Dingman, J. Shaw. A. Woodend, V. Martin, N. Ouding, C. Born, J. McBain, J. Sherman, T. Mosey, F. Michell, W. Fry, L. Tillar, R. Sampson, T. Rysenga, D. Mort, R. Lee. M. Robb, B. Hostetler, E. Weed, B. Crummel, C. Sandell, D. Sootsman, E. Smith, K. Rysenga, J Rogers, J. VanDyke, W. Vining, S. Lisk, D. Kendrick, E. Kik, F. Molenaar, S. Papierz, D. Ruiter, L. Vose. D. Woodend, J. Jeffries, Mr. Hess (Director) NOT PICTURED: R. Westerhouse, L. Blett. This year the Comstock High School Band was composed of fifty members. During the football season, ihe band performed at home-games and went to Galesburg, for the Galesburg-Comstock game. Eleven members of the band went to Kalamazoo, to play at the Solo and Ensemble Festival and won two first's and six second divi- sion ratings. Four members were chosen to represent Comstock in the All-Stars Band, a group of the outstanding musicians in this area. The entire Band performed at the Five Way Band Festival at Plainwell along with other high schools in the area. MAJORETTES Left to Right: Dorothy Lumbert, Darlene Curtis, Nancy Peterson, Joyce Kendrick, Della Baker, Sandra Baker, Sandra Grimm, Mary Morris. DRUM MAJORETTE.................Joyce Kendrick CAPTAIN...........................Della Baker MASCOT............................Mary Morris There were four new majorettes this year, Dorothy Lumbert. a Freshman, Sandra Grimm, a Sophomore, Darlene Curtis, a Senior and Mary Morris, acting as Mascot. The girls marched with the Band dur- ing the football season and parades in the summer. Many girls competed as majorettes, and were judged and selected by a Drum Major from WMC. The majorettes went with the band to Western Michigan College for Field Day in the fall, also to Plainweil for a 5-way Band Festival in the spring. 41 Tarzan Smoking? Music Boys Smile I SPORTS X.' I UNDEFEATED CHAMPS of '53' 10 12 FOURTH ROW: B. Morgan (Manager), E. Chamberlain, D. Cunningham, R. Joslin, L. Hoke, B. Slater, T. Rysenga, G. McQuire, J. Leighty, R. Sherman, R. Gleesing, R. Wertz, M. Braymer, F. Heath (Manager). THIRD ROW: B. Allen. J. Burris, J. Craft, R. Thomas, K. Wertz, J. Taylor, D. Smeltzcr, S. Westerhouse, J. Themins, P. Kemp, R. Stevens, L. Vining. SECOND ROW; Mr. Jones, D. Middle- ton. D. Woodend, R. Norwood, A. Stratton, B. Nuyen, N. Bailey, W. Liggett, C. Robertson, C. Lockwood, J. VanDyke, Mr. Christen. FIRST ROW: Dr. Jennings (Trainer), D. Deal, J. Jennings, W. Vining, J. Jeffries, C. Rysenga, B. Papierz, J. Liggett, C. Papierz, R. Slater, Coach Pickett. FOOTBALL SAM WESTERHOUSE LAUREN PICKETT Co-Captain Head Coach All State Hon. Mention Halfback JIM LIGGETT Co-Captain Ail State Tackle ST. JOE CATHOLIC................12 - 0 TEKONSHA........................83 - 0 VICKSBURG..................... 16 - 0 RICHLAND........................64 - 0 PAW PAW...........................21-20 MATTAWAN........................42 - 0 KELLOGG...........................33-12 GALESBURG.........................31-10 CLIMAX..........................48 - 6 The Comstock Colts, behind the able coaching of Lauren Pickett, went undefeated in the 1953 season. It was the best football team Comstock has ever produced. The team won its first K. V. A. title, was the top offensive team in the state, and finished third in the state rankings. Twenty-seven boys won varsity letters, and fourteen also were on the all conference team. Two boys made all-state; one, Jim Liggett, was on the first team, and the other, Sam Wester- house, made honorable mention. At a special football banquet, put on by the Dad's Club, the varsity letter winners were presented with silver footballs, and the school received the Kalamazoo Valley Ass'n. football trophy. 45 VARSITY BASKETBALL STANDING: B. Nuyen, R. Bogema, N. Bailey, Coach Pickett, J. Ross, R. Thomas, D. Smeltzer. SITTING: C. Cummings, J. Jennings, B. Dejonge, B. Papierz. NOT IN PICTURE: S. Westerhouse, C. Papierz. RESERVE BASKETBALL STANDING: Coach Porter, B. Statler, L. Porter, G. McGuire, J. Butler, J. Burris, E. Chamberlain, G. Lcighty, R. Sherman. N. Fryling, K. Rand, D. Mon. KNEELING: N. Smith, R. Norwood, J. VanZandt, R. Stevens, T. Rysenga, R. Fullmer, L. Hoke. 46 GIRLS' BASKETBALL STANDING: P. Luckey, S. Young, B. Hilgeman, K. Bunting, J. Shearer, J. McBain, D. Kendrick, S. Lisk, M. VanZandt, V. Martin, C. Rose, B. Ward, Miss Smith. SITTING: J. Ward, D. Warren, J. Kendrick, S. Bell, B. Heath, J. Brown, S. Papierz. CBEERLEADERS STANDING: J. Kirk, B. Curtis, Miss Stevens, S. Papierz, L. Hodgemire. SITTING: M. Hodgemire, L. Statler. 47 BASEBALL Coach Pickett started the 1953 season with nine returning lettermen and a fair turnout of rookies. We had a good season of six winsand three losses. This year Coach will welcome back the entire team, with the exception of Ron Slater, who was lost t rough graduation. This year the team has new warm-up jackets bought by the Alumni Ass'n. VICKSBURG........................4 - 5 RICHLAND.........................9 - 3 KELLOGG..........................1 - 4 CLIMAX...........................17 - 2 KAL. CHRISTIAN...................11 - 1 MATT A WAN.......................22 - 3 GALESBURG........................3- 2 CLIMAX...........................9- 3 PAW PAW..........................5-10 Letter Winners: Jim Liggett, Bernard Papierz, Jim Jennings, Ron Slater, Bill Nuyen, Clair Cummins, Ken Wertz, Norm Bailey, Jim Craft, Sun Westerhouse. TENNIS Last year the tennis team tied one and lest six matches against a strong league of opposition. With Glenn Ufkes, Dave Woodend, Chick Rysenga, Bill Fry, Bob Moberg, Don Dingman, and Jim Van Zandt returning, the Colts should make gopd this year under Benjamin Earl's able coaching. VICKSBURG.................................0-4 RICHLAND..................................2-2 WAYLAND...................................0-4 KELLOGG ..................................1-3 MATT A WAN................................1-3 GALESBURG.................................0-4 PAW PAW...................................1-3 TRACK Coached by Mr. Nadjelski, the track team made a good showing. There were fourteen boys out for track. In the annual K.V.A. Track and Field Meet the team placed third, with Paw Paw winning with a strong team. Comstock also showed in the Regionalsheld at W. M. C., with Don Smeltzer and Jim Liggett placing. The following boys won letters: Don Smeltzer, Jim Liggett, Ken Wertz, Jack Taylor, Dick Kennedy, Sam Westerhouse. 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