Comstock High School - Corral Yearbook (Comstock, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1956 volume:

WE, THE SENIOR CLASS, OF COMSTOCK HIGH SCHOOL C OMST OCK, MICHIGAN PRESENT THE Those who follow us are breaking a trail into a new tomorrow. It is our hope that the trail we have broken proves true and useful . It is our prayer that the great highway will lead through time to God's eternity. We invite you to journey with us through our year- book and see how we at CHS acquire our wisdom. In appreciation, we, the class of 1956, dedicate this annual to Mrs. Betty Sheldon, who helped us in our youth to realize what lay ahead in the years to come. She will long be remembered by us as a friend as well as a teacher. We all know she loved her work because of her sincere interest in each individual. She has seen many of us come and go as the years have gone by; and, you might say, She has seen the harvest. To you, Mrs. Sheldon, we present this annual. Editor, FOR THOU HAS TAUGHT ME WISDOM . . . 2 SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE I sincerely hope that your past four years of attendance at Comstock High School have provided you a rich experi- ence, and an adequate preparation for years ahead. I trust that you now have a clear vision or picture of ex- actly what you want most to do, or to accomplish in life; a confidence that you can and will succeed in doing it; and the determination how to do it and keep at it, for He who only plans is a dreamer; he who only works is a drudge; but he who plans and works his plan, is a conqueror. To all the members of this fine class, I wish to express my deepest desire for your continued success. PRINCIPAL S MESSAGE To the graduating class of 1956: Let us always remember that educa- tion is a continuous process. It be- gins the day we are born, and ceases only when we die. The years you have spent in formal education here have given you some of the fundamental skills, attitudes and tools so necessary for successful ad- justment in a rapidly changing world. Utilize them. Continue this process of education so that you will be able to contribute in a positive way to the social structure of our community, state, and nation. Best of wishes to all of you. STANDING� Arthur Middleton, President; Vern Norwood, Secretary; Willard DeJonge, Superintendent. SEATED. Reed McVay, Trustee; Thomas Boven,Trea- surer 5 Mary Bell Trustee 5 Barbara Baker 7th Grade FACULTY Agnes Casey Milton Christen English 7th Grade Assistant Coach Marj orie Cook 7th Grade John Fritz Beatrice Hamman Paul Harris George Hoehne Co-op Training Retailing Librarian 7th Grade 8th Grade Robert Jones Mathematics Science Assistant Coach Urj Henry J. Kulesa Band ♦ Bernard Leech Industrial Arts Thomas Lutz Driver Training Basketball Coach PATIEMCE AND DILIGENCE, LIKE FAITH, REMOVE MOUNTAINS . . 6 Blanche Marshall 8th Grade Lauren Pickett Physical Educa- tion (Boys) Football Coach Baseball Coach Louis Ruhs 8th Grade FACULTY Kenneth McCartney Ruth McWebb Art 8th Grade Music Jack Porter John Riley Social Science English Assistant Coach Social Science English Tennis Coach Charles Wagner Geraldine Welch Industrial Arts Home Economics WISDOM IN A HAPPY WAY WHO GAINS IT BY ANOTHER' 7 Bernadine Mott Mathematics Science Jean Roberts Physical Educa- tion (Girls) Ellen Willits English Latin EXPERIENCE. HE GAINS Mr. Bunting, Mrs. Garrison, Mr. Eager, Mr. Michels. Mr. Bunting, Mr. Michels, Mr. Molenaar, Mr. Bell. (ZdlMA C PRESIDENT .......... VICE-PRESIDENT . . . SECRETARY .......... TREASURER .......... STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE . . . William Liggett . Louis Platteborze . Barbara Blaisdell • Laurel Thomas . James Van Zandt (idvlye% MRS. LAURIE FRIEND MRS. ESTHER FELLOWS 0 F F I c E R S SHE WHO HELPS A STUDENT HELPS HUMANITY . . . 10 BRUCH ALLEN A woman hater, he hates to leave therrC Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Vice-Pres. 2,3. Owl- lette 4. Annual 4. Varsity Club 2,3. SENIORS BARBARA BAILEY •She's quiet, but how well do we know her. Hi-Teens 3,4.Basket- ball 1. Choir 2, 3. Play 3, 4. Annual 4. Owlette 4. Co-op 4. u ROBERT BARNES He who has a butch never has a part. - Annual 4. Play 3, 4. Owlette 4. Co-op 4. SANDRA BAKER She looks like an angel and acts like one too, but you nev- er can tell what an angel will do. —Hi- Teens 3,4. Annual 4. Owlette 4. Play 3. Drum Majorette 3.Ma- jorette 1,2,4. BARBARA BLAISDELL I'M no angel, but I'm happy. —-Hi-Teens 3, 4. Forensic 1,2,3.An- nual 3,4. Play 3, 4. Choir 4. Sec. 2,3,4. Owlette 4. Basketball BEN BENDERS Well, then, I now do plainly see, this world and I shall never agree. Hills- dale 1. Comstock 2, 3,4. 1. CONSTANCE BORN Said she with a sigh, 'Life is so short and so am I. -----Band 1, 2. Owlette 2,3,4. Hi- Teens 3,4. Annual 4. Co-op 4. 11 JEAN BROWN Ever ready,ever kind, a finer girl would be hard to find. Basket- ball 1,2. G.A.A. 3,4. Red Cross Rep. 3, 4. Forensics 1,2.Play 3. Co-op 4. Hi-Teens 3,4. SENIORS CAROLYN KAY BUNTING We know her by her laugh. —--Debate 1. Hi-Teens 3,4. Basket- ball 2. Choir 4. Play 3. Owlette 4. Annual 4. French Club 2. and G.A.A. 3,4. GENE CHAMBERLAIN Work, where have I heard that word be- fore? —Baseball 1,3, 4. Basketball 2,3,4. Football 2,4. Track 3. ■ HAZEL CAVANAUGH The only way to have a friend is to be one. Kal. Central 1,2,3. Comstock 4. Square Dance Club 3. Bowling 2. Volleyball 3. Hi- Teens 4. Y-Teens 2,3. News Paper 3. Co-op 4 £M JAMES BURRIS He roused to turn another page, and dropped to sleep again. Basketball 1,2, 3,4. Football 1,2,3. Co-op 4. Baseball 1,2,3,4. C.C.Club 3,4.Track 2. WALTER CHMIEL A solemn face he ever keeps, but who knows----still water runs deep. --Track 1. NANCY COFFMAN I can live without poetry, music or walk- ing, but who in the world can live without talking. —Annual 4. Owlette 3,4. Choir 1, 2. Play 3,4. CONSTANCE CONNER In her quietness there is mischief. Choir 1,3. BARBARA CRUMMEL She would stop at St. Peter's roll call to ask a question. Band 1,2,3. Co-op 4. t DALE DEAL Every man has his devilish day, but he has his every day. — Football 1,2,3. Track 1. Basketball 2,3.Co- op 4. Play 2, 3, 4. Choir 3,4. BARBARA FRIEL Her life's an open book well worth read- ing. —Annual 4. Play 3,4. French Club 2. Hi-Teens 3,4. Co-op 4. Owlette 4. SENIORS BARBARA FOREMAN Silence is Golden. Three Rivers 1. Hi- Teens 3, 4. Comstock 2,3,4. G.A.A. 3, 4. Choir 4. Owlette 4. GERI HARRING Her sweet smile il- luminates her sweet nature. —Hi-Teens 3, 4. G.A.A. 3,4. Co-op 4. ■■mi JANICE DOORNBOS I hate being late but, it beats hurrying. — Hi—Teens 3,4. G.A.A. 3,4. Choir 3,4. Co-op 4. SANDRA GRIMM Her life is like a moon---there is a man in it. —Majorette 2, 3.4. Band 1,2,3,4.GAA 3.4. Hi-Teens 3, 4. Basketball 1. Play 3, 4. Owlette 2,3,4. An- nual 4. French Club 2. Co-op 4. TERRY HARRING Not that I dislike studying, but I like fun better. —Play 3. Co-op 4. 13 LARRY HAYNES I think I think more than you think I think. -----Co-op 4. Football 1. Play 3,4. BEVERLY HEATH Anything worth doing is worth doing well. Basketball 1,2. Co-op 4. G.A.A. 4. Hi-Teens 3,4. Choir 4. SENIORS BILLIE HILGEMAN If silence was gold- en, I’d be a million- air. ---Basketball 1, 2. Choir 1. Annual 4. Owlette 4. Hi-Teens 3,4. LAVONDA HODGEMIRE Laughing eyes and flashing smile, charm- ing ways and lots of style.—Cheerleading 1,2,3,4. G.A.A. 3,4. DAVE HURD If I have anything to say, I say it—if I haven’t, I say it anyway. —Football 1. Tennis 2. Play 3, 4. Annual 3. Co-op 4. Band 1,2. Choir 4. Hi- Teens 3,4. C.C.Club 3, 4. Forensics 1,2. An- nual 4. Play 3, 4. Homecoming Queen 4. PAUL KEMP I am as free as na- ture first made man. Owlette 4. Play 3,4. Football 2. Co-op 4. ANITA JEFFRIES She is nicest in her own sweet self. ------ Choir 2,3,4. Owlette 4. DOLORES KENDRICK She's true to one— one at a time. Play 3,4. Basketball 1,2. Band 1,2,4. Tennis 1. Choir 1,2,3,4. Annual 4. G.A.A. 3, 4. Hi- Teens 3,4. BEVERLY KEYES It isn't what you do but what you get away with. -Choir 3,4. Hi- Teens 3,4. Play 3,4. Owlette 4. Annual 4. 14 4 GEORGE LEIGHTY He knows that foot- ball isn't the only place that a good line is needed. —Football 1,3,4. Baseball 1,2,3 4. Basketball 1,2,3. Varsity Club 3,4. Co- op 4. Track 3. JEANNIE MCBAIN Considerate, kind and neat----a combination that can't be beat. Band 1,2,3,4. Queen's Court 4. Basketball ], 2, G.A.A. 3,4. Annual 4. Owlette 4. Sec. of Class 1. Hi-Teens 3. Forensics 1. Tennis 4. SENIORS PATRICIA LUCKEY It's nice to be nat- ural when you're nat- urally nice. —G.A.A. 2,3,4. Tennis 2. Hi- Teens 3,4. Annual 4. Play 3. Owlette 3,4. Basketball Manager 2. THERON MOSEY As merry as the day is long. —Band 1,2,3, 4. Baseball 2, 3, 4. Track 2,3,4. WILLIAM LIGGETT Most great men are dead and I don't feel so well myself. Foot- ball 1,2,3,4.Baseball 1.2.3.4. Track 1, 2, 3.4. Basketball 1, 2, 4. Pres. Sr. Class 2.3.4. S. C. 2,3,4. Co-op 4. Homecoming King 4. Varsity Club 1.2.3.4. DENNIS MIDDLETON Late hours aren't good for one, but they're all right for two. -Football 1,2,3, 4. Baseball 3.Play 3, 4. Band 1. Owlette 4. Annual 4.Varsity Club 2,3,4. LEON NIECE I like to work and do my share, but giggles slip in un- aware. --Comstock 2, 3,4. Choir 1,2,3,4. Bible Club 3. Owl- ette 4. 15 RONALD NORWOOD Why let the devil have all the fun. Basketball 2. Base- ball 1,2,3,4. Track 1,2,3. S.C. 2,3.Foot- ball 1,2,3,4.Play 3. Annual 4. Owlette 4. NORMA OUDING To talk is one thing to say something is another ---Band 1,2, 3)4 Basketball 1« G.A.A. 3,4 Owlette 4. French Club 2. Debate 2. Forensics 1,3. PATRICIA REHE Follow at your own risk. ---Hi-Teens 4. Choir 3,4. Play 4. LOUIS PLATTEBORZE All great men grow sma 11-----Nepol eon, Ceasar, and I. -Play 3,4. Football 1,3,4. Owlette 4. Varsity Club 3,4. Choir 4. Vice-Pres. Sr. Class 4. SUZIE PAPIERZ She's a real live wire with plenty of go. —Band 1,2,3. Hi- Teens 3,4. Forensics 1,2. Basketball 1,2. G.A.A. 3,4. S.C.Sec.l Annual 4. Cheerleader 1.2.3.4. Tennis 1,2, 3.4. Co-op 4. EVELYN REYNOLDS I know a lot but I can't think of it. Co-op 4. G. A. A. 4 Choir 2,4. Hi-Teens4. JIM RINGLER Girls are a nuisance but I wouldn't mind having one. —Play 3, 4. Owlette 4. Co-op 4. MARLENE ROBB If at first you don't succeed. Try, Try, agaln. ——Y.F.C. 3. Co- op 4. Band 1,2,3. Play 4. 16 DOREEN RUITER I'm not arguing with you. I'm telling you. Forensics 1,4. Band 1 2,3,4. G.A.A. 3, 4. Owlette 4. Annual 4. Debate 4. Hi-Teens 3. Dance Band 1,2,3,4. Dixie Band 3,4. t JILL SHEARER Her ways are pleasant- ness and her paths are peace. -----Owlette 4 . Tennis 2, 3. Basketball 1, 2. Hi-Teens 3.G.A.A. 3,4. SENIORS DORA SOOTSMAN Twinkle,twinkle goes her eye: who, we won- der, is the guy? -Co- op 4• Band 1,2,3. Hi- Teens 3,4. Basketball 1. Play 3. G.A.A. 3. EARLE STATLER Beware! I might do something sensational yet. -—Co-op 4. Owl- lette 4. GLENDA STACKPOLE I don't mind study- ing but I don't like to tell the teachers all I know. —Choir 1, 2. Play 3,4.Annual 4. Owlette 4. BEVERLY STRATTON The trouble with school is that it in- terferes with other activities. ----Tennis 1. Co-op 4. Owlette 4. Choir 1,2. G.A.A. 3. Hi-Teens 3,4. RONALD STEVENS He's neither a book nor a social hound, but he's a swell fel- low to have around. Basketball 1,2,3,4. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1,2,3,4.Var- sity Club 2,3,4. Play 3,4. Track 3, 4. Owl- ette 2,4. Annual 4. CHARLOTTE SWIM We find in life ex- actly what we put in- to it. --Roosevelt 1. Central £ G.A.A. 1,2, 3,4. Choir 1,2,3,4. High-Teens 3,4.Senior Play 3,4. Annual 4. Owlette 4. Co-op 4. GERALDINE TANNEHILL A faithfull friend is better than gold. -Hi- Teens 3,4. Co-op 4. Choir 4. Play 4. 17 LAUREL THOMAS I love men not be- cause they are men, but because they are not women. —Hi-Teens 3.4. Treas. Sr.Class 1.2.3.4. Co-op 4. An- nual 4. Owlette 4. French Club 2. Play 3. WILMA WESTERHOUSE Gentlemen prefer blondes. ----Hi-Teens 3,4. Co-op 4. French Club 2. Band 1. Annual 4. Play 3,4. SENIORS MARGARET VAN ZANDT There's nothing half so sweet in life as love's young dream. Basketball 1,2. Band 1.2.3.4. Tennis 1,2, 3.4. Owlette 2,3, 4. Forensics 1. Pres.Sr. Class 1. Choir Pres. 4. Hi-Teens 3,4.G.A.A. 3.4. No Pictures SANJO MACURIO Honest as the day is long. —Football 1,3. Basketball 1. Tennis 1.3. Varsity Club 3. RUSSELL NASH Come, fair ladies, here I am. —Football 4. Choir 4. Comstock 4. Mishawaka High School 1,2,3. HAROLD GLEESING There's more to me than you understand. Comstock 1,4. Nuremburg and Frankfurt,Germany 2.3. Basketball 2.Co- op 4. CLASS COLORS Pink and White CLASS FLOWER Carnations CLASS MOTTO But By Capacity Is Wisdom JAMES VAN ZANDT The world may go on without me, but, I doubt it. ----Sr.Class Pres. 4.Vice-Pres.Sr. Class 1.Football 1,3, 4. Basketball 1,2,3,4. Tennis 1,2,3,4. Band 1,2,3,4.Choir 4. An- nual 4. Forensics 1. Play 3, 4. Varsity Club 2,3,4. YVONNE WILKINS Sometimes I like to sit and think, but most of the time I like to sit. ----Choir 3,4. Owlette 4, Hi- Teens 3, 4. Annual 4. G.A.A. 3. ined . Three r l+Tit j Business I C y troi bl' V Lets p UJ Come 0 1 Decemter D mIc A'??� Su I Cut WoW 7 I t 5eA r I P+tCsh Z- e-i W-+tt: ■7 rT B� B «i BACK ROW: L Blett, L.Ketchbow, R.Gleesing, G.McGuire, R Fullmer, D.Hahn, L.Hoke, H.Miller, E.Hetrick, J.Lee, R.Joslin. SECOND ROW: L.Allen, S.Johnson, S.Hambright, P.Gumtow, S.Lisk, V Lewis, M.Boyd, B.Leversee, P.Hartman, M.Hayward, V.Martin, J.Moorehouse, M.Hodgemire FIRST ROW: B.Hostetler, J.Allen, D.Lumbert, J Leighty, A.Jennings, Mr. Porter, G.Merrell, ABSENT from picture: G.Hall, D.Hurley, D. Cunningham JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS LEFT TO RIGHT: Alice Jennings, Treasurer Joyce VanSweden, Vice-Pres Jim Leighty, President Dorothy Lumbert, Secretary. Robert Sherman, S C Represen- tative • THE TREASURY OF WISDOM IS AN ENDURING CLASS GIFT . . M 22 BACK ROW: J.Moore, R.Wertz, J.Sherman, N.Peterson, C.Sandell, T. Rysenga, N.Smith, J.Shaw, K.Rysenga, S.Pemberton, J.Werner, L.Porter. SECOND ROW: P.VanDyke, G.Oman, B.Rop, J.Monroe, A.Woodend, W.Statler, T.Tyler, C.Rose, V.Porter, B.Ward, I.Slater, P.Terrell, H.Winterburn. FIRST ROW: H.Weed, D. Mort, Mr. Jones, J.VanSweden, R.Sherman, M. Perkins, R.Vinning, J.Stevens. JUNIOR CLASS ACTIVITIES The Junior Class has had many activities this year, the main one being, Candy Selling. This is a privilege given only to the Juniors• The most exciting event of their long-awaited year was re- ceiving class rings. . . . A FUTURE BELONGS TO THOSE WHO PREPARE FOR IT. _____________________________23___________________________ JUNIORS BACK ROW: D.McBain, T.3eilby, R.Slater, R.Terpstra, J.Guess, D. Blaisdell, G.Leversee, R.Heckema, T. Robyn, T.Corryn, L.Weber, L. Gleesing, R.Follin, G.Pohl, D.Austin, L.Knott. SECOND ROW: L. Packard, P.Eisenhardt, S.House, R.Verburg, C.Thomas, F.Whitehead, P.McVay, F.Schascheck, C.Bowman, C.Winterburn, C.Cole, J.Dumonceaux, A.Liggett, J.Rogers, M.Blue, C.Barnes. FIRST ROW: N.Hayward, D. Droy, S.Ross, S.Roberts, L.Milburn, J.Bowden, A.Hawes, P.Cowham, D. Hudson, S.Striebel. CLASS OFFICERS PRESIDENT: • • • • Tom Corryn VICE-PRESIDENT: • Donnita LaFluer SECRETARY: .... Sue Roberts TREASURER: . . . .Shelva Ross STUDENT COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE: . Celia Thomas I AM NOT AFRAID OF TOMORROW . . . 24 BACK ROW: G.Sootsman, H.VanNus, R.Knapp, R.Sillars, R.Rose, B. Stackpole, B.Stonerock, W.Liggett, V.Sherman, F.Michel, L.Heath, R. Croy. SECOND ROW: M.Gleesing, A.Eldred, D.Anglin, H.Reynolds, D. Michel, W.Boland, D.Hite, J.Baldwin, J.Odenwaller, R.Odenwaller, R. Crummel, J.Gregg, J.Knott, J.Westerhouse. FIRST ROW: N.Campbell, G.Wilkins, J.Hilgeman, S.Hanko, S.Bixler, L.Mann, D.Campbel1, R. Brierly. CLASS ACTIVITIES Selling programs at all atheletic events is the first project of the Sophomore Class for raising money for a senior trip. We, the annual staff, wish you the best of luck in fulfilling your ambitions. . . . FOR I HAVE SEEN YESTERDAY AND I LOVE TODAY. 25 BACK ROW: A.Bixler, A.Smith, J.Miles, B.Nichols, S.Boven, G Leversee, H.Slater, D.Wallace, A.Osborn, P.Whipple, P.Hostetler, J.Boven, J.Rider. SECOND ROW: T.Shrout, E.Jefferies, M.Culver, J.Reynolds, E.Angele, M. Foreman, L.Ward, N.Bender, C.Stevens, M.Hogue, M.Kennedy, N.Milburn, P.Mosey, J.Kik. FIRST FOW: P.Merrill, M.Owen, J.Jennings, J.Bennett, C.Striebel, G.Boven, B.Moody, C.Barnes. LEFT TO RIGHT: Robert Bass, Vice-President. Gale Boven, S.C•Representative. Frank Heath, President. STANDING: John Werner, Treasurer and Secretary. A FELLOW WOULD GET AHEAD BETTER IF HE STOPPED STARTING UP THE STEPS . . . BACK ROW: B.Morgan, T.Tacky, S.Giambrave, K.Gearhart, M.O'Hallaran, B.MacPherson, J.Boven, R.Wuis, C.Coe, B.Scott, B.Cushman, P.VanZyle, F.Hodgemire, D.Ledbetter, F.Heath. SECOND ROW: Miss Roberts, R.Cole, B.Hicks, C.Elliott, D.Nash, J.Rininger, D.Hagerman, R.Meyers, G.Flegel, B.Sandel, E.Fullmer, D.Stevens, B.Campbell, W.Hambright, C.Hal1enbeck, B.Sheppard, F.Schmitt, Mr. Wegner. FIRST ROW: J.Werner, K.Kemp, D. Bielby, B.Bass, L.French, D.Macurio, C.Hill, R.House, T.Hurley, G.Kemp, B.Nash. The Freshmen are gradually be- coming adjusted to the procedures of high school, but at first they were lost in the crowd. They have learned their way around and are now starting their climb to their ultimate goal-—Seniors. . . . AND STARTED STEPPING UP THE STAIRS. 27 BACK ROW: S.Cowgill, N.Martin, H.Homes, M.Walker, S.Hostettler, L.Vincent, E.Meyer, D.James, N.Smith, S.Rinehart. SECOND ROW: M.Hambright, C. Egyner, J.Boyer, A. Rickstad, L. Blackmun, L.Rose, D.Blett, R.Bush, C. Stratton, C.Gloner, Mr. Hoehne. FIRST ROW: R.Eisenhardt, A.Cook, D. Terpstra, J.Laudenslager, B.Smith, J.Fitzpatric, R.Russon. BACK ROW: D.Moore, J.Boven, G.Jefferies, T.Sheppardson, D.Rob, D.Oman, A.Lee, L.Coe, G.Schmidt. SECOND ROW: D.Ledbetter, J.French, S.Boyer, S.Bliss, D.Spencer, D.Braymer, N.Vining, M.Bartellet, S.Grigsby. FIRST ROW: P.Bixler, J.Stroh, R.Penn, D.McNees, J.Trasher, E.Wilkins, E.Reist- IN YOUTH AND BEAUTY WISDOM IS BUT RARE . . . -- BACK ROWs J.Haas, N.Smith, L.Bontrager, P.Roek, Cummins, C.More, L.Crapoff, R.Tyler. SECOND ROW: J.Yax, J.Tyler, D.Hartwell, G.Cramer, E.Macurio, Sherman, M.Chrisman. FIRST ROW: D.Horn, L.Bailey B.Bixler, J.Ouding, R.Fitzpatrick. T.Harring, J.Lee, B. Mrs. MclVebb, V.Collins A.Hageman, G.Slater,J. , E.Reynolds, C.Long, BACK ROW: D.Bergeon, D.Shrout, R.Kitzmiller, S.Phillips, C.Slater, C. Chonnels, J.House, R.Peck, R.Moore, S.Doxtater. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Marshall, B.Elmore, C.Middleton, J.Lewis, J.Boughman, B.Wood, J.Hager, D. Blaisdell, J.Myers, D.Austin, S.Sharpe. FIRST ROW: J.Terell, B. Rogers, B.Whitehead, N.Wilkins, P.Rehe, E.Mann, B.Bowden. . . . KNOWLEDGE COMES, BUT WISDOM LINGERS. 29 BACK ROW: B.Peck, D.Ouding, O.Prtle, B.Snow, V.Born, D.Terburg, P.Snyder, H. Hudson, R.Guess, W.Williams, SECOND ROW: Mrs. Baker, J. Vinning, W. Platteborze, M.French, S.Wolverton, M.Lisk, J.Croy, S.Hayward, M.Hambright, R.Johnson, D.Miner, P.Myers. FIRST ROW: T.DeYoung, D.Strickland, B.Gleesing, BACK ROW: C.Boven, J.Doxtater, L.Moffit, L.Hicks, V.VanNus, J.Boven, V.Downer, G.Hale, I,Slater, N.Ruiter, F.Alexander, V.VanDyke. SECOND ROW: E.Nash, D.Hahn, F.Campbell, S.Heath, B.Wilkins, B.Cowgill, T. Boven, B.Smith, T.Laudenslager, G.Jeffries, P.Chmiel, L.Learn. FIRST ROW: N.Marble, B.Weese, T.Wycoff, C.Mort, P.Bradshaw, J.Winterburn, T. Cole. A CHILD CAN ASK A THOUSAND QUESTIONS A WISEMAN CANNOT ANSWER . . . 30 BACK ROW: J.Phillips, J.Wilkins, L.Warfield, C.Whipple, M.Edwards, D. Spencer, D.Joslin, D.LaLone, S.Horn, V.Pollard, D.Cole. SECOND ROW : E. Deckard, F.Harmon, B.Long, S.Penn, M.Morris, J.Gearhart, M.Tyler,J. Adams, S.Compton, S.Hayward, T.Terpstra, S.Smeltzer, Mr. Harris. FRONT ROW: J.Kemp, W.Thomas, H.Loveland, N.Noble, R.Drake, B.Gleesing,D. Rus son. . . .A PRUDENT QUESTION IS ONE HALF OF WISDOM. BACK ROW: B.Taylor, P.Burton, D.Weed, L.Born, C.Whitney, L.Stowe, K. Harring, E.Deckard, S.Knapper, J.Maxon. SECOND ROW: E.Edwards, S. Nichols, J.Goodacre, L.Reyolds, J.Ruiter, P.Boyer, M.Peck, R.Evans,J. Mackey, D.Sparks, G.Meints, Mrs. Cook. FIRST ROW: M.Cowgill, C.Fullmer C.Stafford, R.Chamberlain, E.Kemp, D.Allman, S.LeRo V S fc 4 d o X W ! ( i nr s ? L05T Li qc.-up V WS .v D r.ft,r,g G iecl{ ‘fchdit BACK ROW: B.Keyes, N.Coffman, K.Bunting, L.Thomas, Y.Wilkins, B. Friel, 3.Norwood, B.Allen, 3.Stevens, G.Stackpole, J.McBain, C.Swim, D.Ruiter, S.Ackerman, B.Hilgeman, C.Born. FIRST ROW: D. Kendrick, Class Editor; G. Oman, Asst. Business Manager; B. Blaisdell, Editor; L.Allen, Asst. Editor; J.VanZandt, Sports Editor; Mrs. Fellows,Ad visor OWLETTE STAFF SEATED: Mrs. Fellows, L.Niece, L.Platteborze, J.VanZandt, M.VanZandt, R. Stevens, J.Schrier, Miss Willets. STANDING: B.Blaisdell, D.Kendrick, N. Coffman, A.Jeffries, R.Norwood, E.Reynolds, S.Ackerman, P.Rehe, J.McBain, B.Allen, P.Luckey, D.Ruiter, N.Ouding, G.Stackpole, C.Born, C.Bunting, B. Hilgeman, B.Keyes, Y.Wilkins. THE DEVIL NEVER OFFERS TO GO INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH A BUSY MAN SEATED: R.Sherman, C.Thomas, J.VanZandt, Mr.Young, W.Liggett, J.Leighty, STANDING: G.Boven, T.Corryn, R.Kitzmiller, C.Mort. LEFT TO RIGHT: N.Peterson, Vice-President; L.Platteborze, Athletic Tres; Mr. Young; J.Burris President; M.VanZandt, Secretary. ABSENT FROM PICTURE: L.Hodgemire, Treasurer H. . . KINDNESS IS WISDOM, AND WE ALL HAVE LOTS TO LEARN 35 BACK ROWs Y.Wilkins, B.Rop, B.Heath, E.Reynolds, D.Kendrick, G.Tannehill, A.Jennings, Miss Hamman. SECOND ROW 2 L.Hodgemire, P.Luckey, S. Baker, B. Friel, J.VanSweden, G.Oman, B.Keyes, C.Born. FIRST ROW 2 J.Doornbos, P. Rehe, B.Foreman, C.Swim, K.Bunting, S.Grimm, B.Hostetler. BACK ROW 2 L.Weber, D.Mort, W.Liggett, R.Wertz, G.McGuire; SECOND ROWx Mr.Pickett, C.Bowman, H.VanNus, R.Joslin, J.Leighty, R.Sherman, W.Liggett, D.Hahn, T.Rysenga, L. Hoke. FIRST ROWs E. Chamberlin , B.Allen, J.Burris, R.Stevens, G.Leighty, R.Norwood, D.Middleton, R. Nash, L.Platteborze, J.VanZandt. MANHOOD, NOT SCHOLORSHIP, IS THE FIRST AIM OF EDUCATION . . 36 PEOPLE ARE FUNNY BACK ROW: J. Ringler, B. Keyes, R. Norwood, G. Stackpole, D. Middleton, B. Blaisdell FRONT ROW: B. Friel, D. Hurd, L. Hodgemire, L. Platteborz, C. Swim, and J. Van Zand HERE COME THE BRIDES BACK ROW: B. Friel, B. Harring, D. Middleton, M. Van Zandt, C. Bunting, B. Blaisdell, and D. Hurd. FRONT ROW: P. Rehe, J. Van Zandt, L. Hodgemire, and L. Platteborz • . . .THEY HOLD THEIR BEST IN DRAMATIC ART ANL WILL DO THEIR BEST IN ANY PART. 37 COMSTOCK The high school band is probably the most outstanding part of our school. The band members never fail to intrigue us with their performances at the football games. Under the direction of Mr. Henry Kulesa, the band goes through routines that can be accom- plished only by many long hours of practice. BACK SOW t Mr. Kulesa, T.Mosey, P.Rysenga, B.Shepard. THIRD SOW: E.Mann, B.Chamberlain, S.Slater, D.Burgeon, J.Tyler, C.Hill, B. Bass, D.Moore, J.Shaw. SECOND SOWs J.Boven, N.Ouding, S.Croy, B.Elmore, R.Sandell, J.McBain, G.Wilkins. FIRST ROW: M. Van- Zandt, J.VanZandt, N.Peterson. WHAT WE EARNESTLY ASPIRE TO BE . . . 38 The Comstock Band consists of ten clarinets, one bass clarinet, one oboe, five cornets, two French horns, five saxophones, two alto saxophones, six trombones, three baritones, one baritone saxophone, one bass drum, and three drummers. BACK ROW: F.Michel • THIRD ROMt D. Suiter, T. Shepperdson, F. Heath, B.Cushman, D.Hite, L.Rose, D.Kendrick, S.Peraberton, G. Flegel, K.Rysenga. SECOND ROW L.French, C.Sandell, C.Coe, M. Kennedy, J.Hilgeman, C.Bowman, D.Michel. FIRST ROW S.Grimm, P.Hartman, J.Odenwa11er• THAT IN SOME SENSE WE ARE LEFT TO RIGHT: D.Lumbert; S.Grimm; N.Peterson, Drum Major; S. Baker; R. Kitzmiller. c H Li R L E A D E R S M A J 0 R E T T E S LEFT TO RIGHT: S.Johnson, S.House, S.Papierz, V.Porter, L. Hodgemire, M.Hodgemire• THE CLASS YELL OF THE SCHOOL OF EXPERIENCE IS OUCH . . •' 40 SECOND ROW: S.Papierz, G.Leighty, J.Burris, W.Liggett, C.Swim. FIRST ROW: Mr. J.Fritz, J.Doornbos, G.Tannehill, E.Reynolds, B. Heath, and J.Brown. SECOND ROW: L.Thomas, B.Bailey, E.Statler, P.Kemp, J.Ringler, D.Deal, R.Barnes, D.Hurd, B.Friel. FIRST ROW: J. Harring, H.Cavanaugh, D. Sootsman, Mr. J.Fritz, B.Crummel, S.Grimm, C.Born. Absent: W.Westerhouse. DO THE BEST YOU CAN WITH WHAT YOU HAVE WHERE YOU ARE . . . FOOTBALL ACTIVITIES The King and Queen with their court. LEFT TO RIGHT: Jean McBain, Marilyn Hodgemire, Lavonda Hodgemire, Bill Liggett, Louis Platteborze, and Ronald Stevens. The players in this picture are: B. Allen (62), Ronald Stevens (46), and Bill Liggett (47). The players in this picture are: B. Heckma (60), R. Wertz (10), L. Platteborze (45), L. Hoke (12), and R. Norwood (82). SCORES Comstock 38 Comstock 0 Comstock 7 Comstock 19 Comstock 0 Comstock 13 Comstock 0 Comstock 25 Comstock 0 K. Central 0 Bangor 6 Buchanan 19 Paw Paw 14 Richland 8 Mattawan 13 Kellogg 18 Galesburg 7 Nashville 12 WISDOM COMETH BY SUFFERING . 44 THIRD ROW� H. Van Nus, B. Hageman, R. Stevens, L. Weber, B. Liggett, R. Vinlng, L. Platteborze, T. Corryn. SECOND ROW: R. Nash, B. Heckema, R. Wertz, B, Joslin, C. Bowman, J. Van Zandt, G. McGuire, D. Cunningham, L. Hoke, G. Chamberlain. FIRST ROW: Coach L. Pickett, R. Norwood, D. Hahn, B. Allen, G. Leighty, D. Middleton, W. Liggett, Asst. Coach M. Christen. FIFTH ROW: G. Rickstad, K. Elliott, B. Hicks, P. Rysenga, F. Heath, T. Mackey, B. Mac Pherson, B. Morgan, D. Stevens, D. Nash, E. Fulmer, FOURTH ROW: B. Slater, D. Follin, P. Van Zile, R. Slllars, B. Shephard, K. Gearhart, M. O'Halleran, C. Winterburn, D. Hageman, p. Hodgemire, THIRD ROW: H. Van Nus, B. Hageman, R.Stevens, D. McBain, B. Liggett, J. Lee, L. Platteborze, L. Weber, T. Corryn, B. Campbell. SECOND ROW: R. Nash, B. Heckema, R. Wertz, B. Joslin, C. Bowman, J. Van Zandt, G. McGuire, D. Cunningham, R. Vining, C. Eisenhardt. FIRST ROW: Coach L. Pickett, G. Chamberlain, R. Norwood, D. Hahn, B. Allen, G. Leighty, D. Middleton, J. Leighty, W. Liggett, Asst. Coach M. Christen. ... WISDOM IS ALWAYS AN OVERMATCH FOR STRENGTH. 45 THE DOOR OF KNOWLEDGE IS LABELED 'PUSH' . . . 46 9 Nn ■ BACK ROW: D.Mort, D.McBain, G.Chamberlin, R.Sherman, T.McGuire, W.Liggett, Manager—C.Winterburn. FRONT ROW: Mr. Lutz, L.Weber, R.Stevens, J.Burris, W.Liggett, J.VanZandt. BACK ROW: D.Stevens, B.Scott, B.Stonerock, D.Ledbetter, L.French. SECOND ROW: D.Macurio, B.Hicks, P.Eisenhardt, B.Crummel, R.Sillars,H.DeJoung, C.Coe. FRONT 30W: R.Morgan, T.Corryn, R.Follin,F.Heath,P.VanZyle,C.Boman,Mr.Christen, Coach. BACK BO� : D.Ledbetter, L.Porter, F.Heath, G.Sherman, S.Kicfcs, 2.Campbell, 2. Scott. SECOJSD 30 : Mr. Joces, T.Corryn, S.Joslin, 2.Sherman, J.Leigbty, C. soman, H.VanJtfus. FIB5T BO : Mr.Pichett, S.Borecod, B.Stevens, G.Lelgfety , .Liggett, D.Middleton, J.Barris. V N. . - . OT II IT 1WBES T® SIW£ IT. FRONT ROW: J.Van Zandt; J.Shaw; Mr. Ruhs, Coach; D.Mortj T.Rysenga. STANDING: K.Rysenga; and R.Slater. _______________________ FRONT ROW: Mr. Christen, Coach; D.Follin; G.Chamberlin; R.Stevens; W.Liggett; J.Lee; R.Nash. SECOND ROW: C.Bowman, B.Scott, B.Hicks, L.Weber, G. McGuire, P.VanZyle. BACK ROW: B.Stonerock, F.Heath, D.McBaine, B.Sillars, L.Hoke. TRUE WISDOM IS TO KNOW WHAT IS BEST WORTH DOING . . . c BACK BOWs P.Hartman, S.Lisk, D.Michaels, J.McBain, P.Whipple, V.Porter, D.Kendrick, C.Rose, J.LaFluer, A.Wooden, J.Dumonceaux, C.Thomas, R. Verburg, N.Ouding. SECOND ROW: M.Culver, S.House, D.Angele, D.Ruiter, C. Swim, J.Odenwaller,A.Smith, H.Reynolds, M.VanZandt, M.Hoke, M.Kennedy, J.Schrier,V.Martin, Miss Roberts. FIRST ROW: C.Barns, G.Boven, S.Hanko, D. Hudson, C.Stevens, P.Luckey, J.Kik, K.Bunting, S.Ackerman, N.Milburn, J.Jennings, L.Allen, S.Bixler. BACK ROW: P.Terrill, M.VanZandt, Miss Roberts, J.Schirer, B.Foreman. FIRST ROW: M.Blue, V.Martin, S.Papierz, N.Peterson, A.Wooden. . . . AND TO DO WHAT IS BEST WORTH DOING. SAFETY PATROL BACK HOW: A.Cook, T.Boven, J.Wilkins, A.Pickstad, L.Born, S.Rinehart, N.Smith, H.Holmes, D.James, W.Taylor, C.Whitney, D.Hartwell, N.Martin, E.Meyers, C.Middleton, J.Lewis, J.Mackey, D.Blett, B.Smith, B.Cowgill. SECOND HOW: Mr. Hoehne, E.Nash, E.Edwards, J.Fitzpatrick, H.Evans, W. Platteborze , T.Nichols, J.Boyer, C.Stratton, L.Bailey, M.French, D. Sparks, J.Ruiter, J.Laudenslager, C.Glover, H.Johnson, P.Chmiel, D. Terpstra, T.Terpstra, H. Eisenhard t, T.Wycoff, N.Marble. FIHST HOW-: J.Kemp, D.Stricklin, H.Drake, D.Horn, L.Stowe, R.Kitzmiller, M.Ham- bright, S.Cowgill, K.Haring, H.Husson, T.Thomas, D.Kicks. The influence of Patrol members extends far beyond the intersection at which they are on duty. Proof of this value is found in thousands of communities having patrols, many of which report large decreases in the total number of accidents to the children. In a real sense, the lives of his classmates depend on the patrol member's acceptance of his responsibility. The need for punctuality and strict attention to duty is influenced upon him. Hence, membership on a patrol helps to develop attention to duty, alertness, dependabil- ity, qualities of leadership, and a sense of social obligation-----qual- ities much needed in a citizen of a democracy. DRIVERS' TRAINING BACK SEAT: Robert Brierly GueIda Wilkins FRONT SEAT: Donnita La Fleur STANDING: Robert Sillars Mr. Lutz,Instructor THERE ISN'T ANY MAP WHICH SHOWS THE ROAD TO SUCCESS. YOU HAVE TO MAKE IT YOURSELF. 52 BOWLATORIUM POINT STANDARD SERVICE Congratulations to Comstock High School Seniors CONSUMERS SAND and GRAVEL CO. Producing and Distributing Ready Mixed Concrete - Sand and Gravel Using new modern equipment and radio dispatched trucks to continue our more than 25 years of service Nazareth Road Kalamazoo, Michigan Compliments of STAR PAPER Congratulations To The Senior Class Of '56 E.M. SERGEAM FUEL COMPANY 402 E. Kalamazoo Kalamazoo, Michigan 542 E. Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan (oVi c ♦ ’ •••• v — CARL V. RECK JEWELER w tm Compliments Of WARREN'S SPORTING GOODS y ar rtimvnet h f iwwt. wtth j, WuciM ©y. Ttrifit dumumil tmpupi - Twin: rmt ;j;str wou'i it f ilii n Urinuin uA tUumimth tiI twtwoA iirtr value. not «.Wci m, tit ift. anr vautmti iirr tfi DEALER 112 West South Street Kalamazoo, Michigan 339 X- Burdick Kalamazoo, Mi chi gan IMPRINT FSS-4 • l_l : COW GILL'S STATION AND MOTOR COURT ALLENS SUPER DRUGS ' WT jj 1 A mm 9 DOPP PUMP COMPANY ROELOF DAIRY AUTO PARTS MORRIS ROSE AUTO PARTS 2129 E. Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan D AND C DIME STORE Eastwood Shopping District Kalamazoo, Michigan ALLEN RECORD BAR Popular Western Recordings VM RCA Record Players 5942 King Highway of POORTENGA AND SLAGER LUMBER COMPANY 659 River Street KALAMAZOO MILL SUPPLY COMPANY Complete Line of Mill Supplies 1820 Lake Steeet Kalamazoo 21, Michigan For Your Dining Pleasure Stop At SCOTT'S GOOD FOOD 154 E. Michigan Kalamazoo, Michigan Insured Savings Real Estate Loans KALAMAZOO BUILDING AND SAVINGS ASSOCIATION 215 E. Michigan Compliments of WHITNEY'S BARBER SHOP Comstock, Michigan KALAMAZOO PANT COMPANY KALAMAZOO CREAMERY COMPANY 'The Bank With The Clock We Like Comstock --and we hope Comstock grows to like us. We invite you to drop in and get acquainted with the complete banking services offered at our new Comstock Office. Deposits Insured Up To $10, 000 7 Convenient Offices Comstock, Michigan Michigan Ave. at Portage St. Washington Square W. Lovell St. at U. S. 12 N. Burdick St. at Prouty Portage, Michigan Augusta, Michigan Industrial State Bank. Comstock, Michigan MEMBER FEDERAL RESERVE SYSTEM The Trend Today Is To I. G. A. REED'S I. G. A. MARKET Comstock Michigar TRIANGLE SERVICE STATION Les Woody Leonard-X-Tane-Gasoline Cor. Kalamazoo Ave. Water St. Kalamazoo, Michigan Aid For tvery Trade DYKEMA OFFICE SUPPLY 119 E. Michigan Avenue BUCK'S AUTO SERVICE 2405 Lake Street-Phone 4-3449 Kalamazoo Michigan SUNOCO GAS STATION Comstock Michigan Compliments of PAUL SOMERS' MARKET 1324 Hays Park Kalamazoo Michigan © 'CITIES' .SERVICE Compliments of DRAKE'S COFFEE SHOP Comstock Michigan Compliments of YETTER'S SERVICE CHUCK AND EDITH'S GRILL BUSHHOUSE DEPARTMENT STORE LEE HOLTON OFFICE MACHINES COMSTOCK BEER STORE Compliments of GATES MANUFACTURING COMPANY INC. Compliments of BUTLER PLATING. WORKS Comstock Michigan HILGEMAN'S MASTER MARKET Where Shopping Is A Pleasure 419 River Street Comstock t KALAMAZOO CYCLE HARRISON STREET Bikes-Trikes Kalamazoo's Largest and Oldest Bike Shop Schwinn Roadmaster Columbia Parking Lot-Cut Prices-Ph. 2-2949 M-G SERVICE Corner M-96 Complete River Street Automotive Service S3 t( Phone 5-9470 Comstock The picking the right kind of job after graduation is mighty important. And the right one, you'll agree, is the one that gives you the most of what you want in a job - interesting work, good wages, vacations with pay. friendly associates, security and a chance for pro- motion. So. if you're graduating this year and are looking for a really worthwhile job, why not drop in soon at our employment office? It's at 336 South Butdick CARL F. SKINNER SONS WHOLESALERS 612 E. Michigan Avenue Kalamazoo, Michigan BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY A Friendly Place to Work” THE CHOCOLATE SHOP Makers of Fine Chocolates and Bon Bons Ice Cream and Ices 134 West South Street Kalamazoo NTER-COLLEGIATE PRESS Publishers (over Manuiocturers Book Binders FACTORY HOME OFFICE Kansas City