Corunna High School - Sphix Yearbook (Corunna, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1954 volume:

•I CORUNNA HIGH SCHOOL Presents the SPHINX 1953 - 1954 Corunna, Michigan ACKNOWLEDGMENTS We wish to express thanks to those who helped us in any way to make our annual a success. A special vote of thanks goes to Mrs. Ross for guiding us in our write ups and layouts. To Mr. Dennis and Mr. Anderson we wish to express our thanks for their advice and encouragement. We appreciate the excellent work done by the American Yearbook Company in printing and pub- lishing this copy of the Sphinx. We would like to thank the H. A. Powell Studio and the Avalon Studio for their fine pictures. We also wish to show our gratitude to the mer- chants and business men whose advertisements guaranteed our financial success. --THE STAFF - - 2 DEDICATION It is with sincere pleasure that we, the students of Corunna High School dedicate our 1954 yearbook to you, Miss Louise Peacock, in Co- memoration of your forty-nine years of faithful service to the community as a teacher, friend and leader. 3 Editor........... Co-Editor........ Business Manager Sports Editors . . Activity Editors . Class Editor . . . . Typist........... Snaps ........... Lay-Out Editors . Adviser.......... .................Millie Flynn ............. Jerald Lounsbury ...................Alice Price Melvin Berry, Gene Sanderson ........L. Flagg, L. Schlaack, Allan Shire .........Pat Flynn, L. Reese, and Roger Price ..................Julia Kelly ................William Matzen ........Shy Roberts, S. Sheler, M. Quayle ...................Mrs. Ross FIRST ROW: Shirley Sheler, Julia Kelly, Sharalyn Roberts, Millie Flynn, Mary Quayle. Linnell Reese, Pat Flynn, Alice Price. SECOND ROW: Roger Price, Gene Sanderson, Jerald Lounsbury, Bill Matzen, Mrs. Ross, Lary Schlaack. Allan Shire, Larry Flagg, Melvin Berry. 4 During the entire period of your formal school training your teachers have made every effort to help you progress in terms of knowledges, skills, attitudes, and appreciations. The fact of graduation indicates a reasonable accomplishment of these accepted educational objectives. The future, however, will put you to the real test of the merit of your education. Do not disappoint those parents and teachers who have worked so willingly and capably with you. Above all do not disappoint yourselves. Make the most of your lives and good luck to all of you. Your years here at Corunna High have been happy ones. The school exists for you. We hope you have used it to the best of your abilities and make the best of your opportunities in the future. We of the faculty have tried, during the past four years, to give each of you everything that could be done to stimulate your development and prepare you for the life in the future. In the future remember that you are still a part of Corunna High School with the right to come back to us for any help we can give to you. We hope we can be of service to you again sometime. Congratulations and much success to all of you in the future. R. E. Dennis-Superintendent Holger Andersen-Principal 5 Dale Wightman, B. S. Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Ag. Science Donna Boulee, B; S. Home Economics, Speech Josephine Spaniola, B. S. M. A. Social Studies, Spanish Margaret Ross, A. B. English Walter Cole, M. S. Band Betty Kinstler, A. B. Vocal Department Alma Stace, B. S., M. A. Commercial, American Literature Charles Alexander, B. S., E. D. M. Drivers Ed., General Business, Varsity Foot ball. Varsity Basketball, Baseball. Ida Woods, A. B„ M. A. Mathematics, Bookkeeping 6 SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Mr. Andersen Senior Advisor Shirley Sheler Treasurer Mildred Flynn Secretary VALEDICTORIAN SALUTATORIAN Ladies and Gentlemen, members of the faculty and fellow classmen. As we. the class of 54, are now ready to leave school and find our place in society we will enter a very un- certain and troubled world. With the free nations on one side and communism on the other side we are very fortunate to secure our education in a free world where there is a chance for advancement. Many of us will go on for a higher education, but many are ready to find their place now. With many fields in science still to be covered, and jobs available in almost any line you are interested in, we have a great opportunity before us. Although the country offers us much in advance- ment we still have many problems to workout in order to provide a free country for the next generation to embark upon. Communism is advancing fast and needs every cap- able person to fight against it. We have only truce in Korea and threats from other countries, but the head officials representing us. are working hard to protect us and need your strength and assurance behind them en- couraging them on. We are now ready to stand among the rest of the people of the free nations to face these problems. As we graduate we give thanks to our parents and teachers for the advice and guidance which they gave us in the time when we needed it most, and we hope they will be willing to advise and guide us in the fu- ture. Ladies and Gentlemen, members of the faculty and fellow class mates. It is my privilege to welcome you here in behalf of the Senior Class, and I hope you will enjoy the program as much as we. as a class, have en- joyed preparing it for you. This is a night for fun. but it is only proper that we get a bit serious before the fun starts. During this month Seniors from all over are facing the world alone for the first time. Our success depends upon the preparation we have made for this moment. We have just completed twelve years of professional preparation plus five or six years of pre-school train- ing. During this time we have always had capable teachers to turn to for advice and assistance. We have learned to get along with each other and respect the rights of other people through vocational training we have learned how to take care of ourselves and our fu- ture families. Some of us have prepared ourselves for further education and will continue on to college. But these twelve years of schooling are the real foundation of our lives. And to us it represents the most important part. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those who have played such an important part in our lives, our first teachers, who helped us to open the doors to education, for all their kindness and understanding. Also each and every one of the teachers during our twelve years, not only for their help in the classroom, but for their interest in us in all activities. For by education. Ido not mean entirely, reading, writing and arithmetic. Those things are highly important—a basic necessity, but hand in hand with those things must go character training that will build a spiritual and mental being that will stand when we have ceased to study the three R's and have began to use them. And last but by no means least we would like to thank our parents for the sacrifices they have made so that we may be here as a group tonight. We may not have realized at times the great part they have played in our education, but we know now that they have al- ways been at our side with encouragement to always better ourselves and to never set aside this greatest of all opportunities given to us--our own public schools. And in closing, to my own mother and dad I would like to say— God bless you for kindness which you have shown to me, For every act of friendship and tender sympathy. For all the joys you've scattered along my busy way Have really, truly mattered--for more than I can say. Thank you. 9 ALICE ADE, General Course Quiet indeed, but always willing to help. Glee Club 1,2,3; Choir 2; Play Cast 4. JAMES ALDRICH Jim”, General Course Why worry when there are so many others to do it for you? Glee Club 1,2,3. MELVIN BERRY Tace . College Course Hold the bell. I’m coming! Football 1,2,3,4; Track 2,3,4; Basketball 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Annual Staff 2,4; Play Cast 3,4; Choir 2,4; Student Council 2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Class President 2, 3; Boys Activities 4. LOIS BRANDT, General Course. I don't say much but I do a lot of think- ing. Glee Club 1,2; Choir 2; Play Cast 3; Play Committee 4. RICHARD CLARK Dick”, College Course God made him--therefore let him pass as a man.” Visual Aids 3.4; Football 1; Basketball 1,2; Play Cast Committee 4; Boys Activities 3; Band 1. KEITH ELKINS. College Course Cares shall never bother me--I simply smile and let them pass. Glee Club 1,2,3.4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Base- ball 1; Football 2,3,4; Track 1,2,3.4; Band 3.4; Boys Activities 4. CHARLES FERNETTE Chuck , College Course Where there's a will, there’s a way. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Boys Activities 3; Class Officer 3. LARRY FLAGG, College Course In everything he undertakes, a most suc- cess he always makes. Football 2,3,4; Annual Staff 4; Student Coun- cil 3,4; Class Officer 2,4; Play Committee 4. 10 MILDRED FLYNN Millie , College Course An equal mixture of good humor and good sense. Queen's Court4; Annual Staff 2,4; Editor 4; Play Cast 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4; Class Of- ficer 3,4; Y-Teens 2. D. A. R. Award 4. HARRIET HILDEBRANT Joan , General Course Laughing at this, Laughing at that--But no one knows what she's laughing at.” Band la; Y-Teens 1, 2a; Library 1,2,4; Play Cast 4. THOMAS KUECHMAN Tom . College Course With an everlasting grin that won’t go away, but a man of real value. Football3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Play Cast 3; Boys Activities 3. WILLIAM MALLERY Bill , General Course A good line makes my best connection. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,4; Baseball 1,2,3,4; Boys' Activities 3. JAMES HOLMBERG Jim , College Course Greater men have lived but I doubt it. Football 1,2; Basketball 1; Baseball 1,2,3; Play Cast 3,4; Glee Club 1,3,4; Band 1,2,3, 4; Choir 1. MARY KANZEL, General Course 'Tf silence were golden, she'd be a mil- lionaire. Glee Club 1,2; Choir 2; Library 3.4; Usher for Play 4. JULIA KELLY Kel , College Course If a man interferes with work, Quit work!, , Girls' Glee Club 1,2,4; Cheerleader 4� Homecoming Queen 4; Play Cast 3,4; An- nual Staff 4; Y-Teens 1,2; Library Staff 1. CLARENCE KRAMP, General Course I'm not lazy I'm just saving my energy. 11 7 WILLIAM MATZEN Bill . College Course Many receive my advice, but only the wise profit from it.” Track 3,4; Basketball 4; Band 1,2,3,4; Glee Club 1,2; Choir 1,2; Boys' Activities 3; An- nual Staff 4; Sr. Play 4; Visual Aid 3,4. JAMES MARTIN Jim , General Course What I have been taught I have forgotten, what I know I have guessed. Basketball 1.2; Visual Aid 2,3.4; Boys' Ac- tivities 3. HELEN MILLER, General Course idea of an agreeable person is one who ees with me. try 1; Y-Teens 2,3; Glee Club 1,2,4; cast 4; Girls' Activities 3. ALICE PRICE, College Course Boys are problems, I love problems! Annual Staff 3,4; President 1; Student Coun- cil; Play cast 3,4; Glee Club 1,2,3,4;Choir 1,2; Library 1,2; Y-Teens 1,2,3.4; Girls’ Activities 3. SHARALYN ROBERTS Shy General Course Happy am I, from care I'm free, why aren't all contented like me? Queen’s Court 4; Glee Club 1,2,4, Choir 1, 2; Secretary 2; Y-Teens 1,2,3,4; Play cast 3; Annual Staff 3,4; Sr. Play Committee; Girls' Activities 3; Choir 1,2. EUGENE SANDERSON, General Course Gene I love work, It fascinates me; I could look at it for hours. Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2; Annual Staff 4; Visual Aids 3. GARY SANDERSON, College Course A fool may talk but a wise man speaks. Sr. Play Committee 4; Play 3. LARY SCHLAACK. College Course Whistle while you work; and talk the rest of the time . Football 1,2,3,4; Track 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2; Glee Club2,4; Annual Staff 4; Boys' Ac- tivities 3,4. Not pictured MARY QUAYLE, College Course Noone knows what I may be; like me, they must wait and see. Band 1; Annual Staff 3,4; Sr. Play Commit- tee . .« ALLAN SHIRE, College Course So unacquainted with the Arts of Sin . Football 1,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Track 1, 2,3,4; Play Cast 3.4; Annual Staff 4; Boys' Activities 3,4; Baseball 1. RALPH STEWART. College Course I’m standing on the brink of a great career --won't someone give me a push? Student Council 1,2; President 4; Choir 1.2; Glee Club 1.2,3; Sr. and Jr. Play; Boys' Ac- tivities 3. A RICHARD SELF Dick , College Course Who says he's bashful ? Student Council 3,4; Glee Club 2b,3a,4; Play Cast 3; Track 1,2,3.4; Baseball 1,2,3, 4; Football 1,2,3,4; Basketball 1,2,3,4; Sr. Play Committee 4. SHIRLEY SHELER, General Course I wouldn't be surprised if she surprised the world . Glee Club 1,2,4; Girls' Activities 3; Play 3, 4; Choir 2; Annual Staff 4; Treasurer 4; Y- Teens 1.2,3,4; Library 1,2. SYLVIA STEWART, General Course She says little, but that little's well. Glee Club 1,2,3b; Band 2a; Sr. Play Com- mittee 4. BARBARA WARD, General Course Barb You can tell her by the noise she doesn't make. Glee Club 1,2,3a; Y-Teens 1,2a. I 8 DANIEL WORTHINGTON Dan , College Course A man in a million--he studies I JEAN ZALESAK, General Course Although the last, far from the least. Glee Club 1,2,3.4; Class Play 3,4; Secretary 3. Not pictured WILBUR HAMMOND. General Course The more we study the more we discover our ignorance. 13 SENIOR CLASS HISTORY As we entered Corunna High in the fall of 1950, there were 54 scaredfresh- men who had been eagerly awaiting for our first year in high school. Some of us were from Junior High, others came in from the country schools. After we had a chance to get acquainted the Student Council had their traditional initia- tion day. Though all of us dreaded it, it proved to be quite a lot of fun. That night we were honored at a dance at the casino. This year we had a dance and parties which turned out to be a success. Mr. Akins was chosen for our class advisor for the next 4 years. Our class officers were President-Alice Price; Vice President-Harold Taylor; Secretary-Gerald Taylor; Treasurer-Ned Lake. We ended pur Freshman year by a class party at Lake Lansing, which was a lot of fun. At the beginning of our Sophomore year we were a little more sure of our- selves. As Sophomore class officers we elected President Melvin Berry; Vice President Larry Flagg; Secretary Sharalyn Roberts; Treasurer Joan Sersen. This years activities consisted of a dance, movies and a popularity contest in which Sophomore boys sponsored the different girls through the high school. The winners were first place, Alice Price, second place, Marie Flynn, third place, Jane Watson. We prospered by them all. Upperclassmen at last! In our Junior year we chose Melvin Berry as Pres- ident, Charles Fernette as Vice President, Jean Zalesak as Secretary and Millie Flynn as Treasurer. Our activities for this year were as follows: a Junior and Senior Banquet, movies, bake sale, dances, concession stands at the games, sale of Taffy. Our Junior Play which was held November 25, 1952 and was a great success. The new high school which we entered this year made things more bearable for the Junior Class. We closed the school year by a party at Lake Lansing. Now we are Seniors! As class officers we elected: Ralph Stewart,Pres- ident, Larry Flagg, Vice President, Shirley Sheler, Treasurer and Millie Flynn, Secretary. Mr. Andersen and Mrs. Ross are our class advisors this year. We started this year's activities by having concession stands at the games, sold taffy and Christmas Cards. The highlight of our Senior year was the Senior Trip to Washington, April 21st. Our Prom, April 3rd, and Our Senior Play which was December 2nd and 3rd, were two of the biggest thrills for the Seniors. For our class motto we chose: Enter to learn, go forth to serve. Class colors are green and silver and our class flower is the white rose. 14 SENIOR HALL OF FAME Best Looking Julia Kelly Charles Fernette Most Popular Julia Kelly Melvin Berry Best Athletes Shirley Sheler Melvin Berry Most Bashful Mary Jane Kanzel Keith Elkins Fashion Plates Barbara Ward Ralph Stewart Most Original Mary Quayle Bill Mallery Best Dancer Julia Kelly Melvin Berry Class Wits Shy Roberts Rom Kuechman Class Brains Millie Flynn Bill Matzen Best Citizen Jean Zalesak Larry Flagg Most Friendly Alice Price Dick Self Most Likely to Succeed Millie Flynn Dan Worthington Most Carefree Shy Roberts Bill Mallery Most Striking Barbara Ward Jim Martin Optimists Shirley Sheler Tom Kuechman Pessimists Sylvia Stewart Clarence Kramp Sense of Humor Shy Roberts Larry Flagg Best Complexion Barbara Ward Jim Aldrich Most Courteous Alice Ade Gary Sanderson Most Talented Mary Quayle Ralph Stewart Arguers Helen Miller Allan Shire Most Agreeable Lois Brandt Dick Self ' Class Orator Alice Price Jim Holmberg Always Late Alice Price Larry Schlaack Hot Rods Sylvia Stewart Gene Sanderson Class Pest Joan Hildbrant Dick Clark 15 CLASS WILL I, Alice Ade, will my fights with Ted Evans to Marian Root. I, Jim Aldrich, will, will you? I, Melvin Berry, will my love for Lansing to someone who lives closer! I, Lois Brandt, will my silence to Janice Ritter. I, Dick Clark, will my motor bike to my brother Ronnie. I, Keith Elkins, will my seat on the bench to Don Lashaway. I, Charles Fernette, will my 3 tone hair to anyone that can afford Light and Bright . I, Larry Flagg, will my trips South of town to Ray Mehigh. I, Millie Flynn, will my 4-H honors to Helene Hevelhurst. I, Wilber Hammond, will my Athletic Ability to Harvie Dutcher Jr. I, Joan Hildebrant, will my Levies to Maxine Clark. I, Jim Holmberg, will my Golden Trumpet to Dick Mehigh. I, Mary Kanzel, will my ability to get along with others to David Redmond. I, Julia Kelly, will all my man troubles to Joan Libby. I, Clarence Kramp, will my angling skill to Glen Root. I, Tom Kuechman, will my joke book to Gerald Lounsbeary. I, William Mallery, will my ability to track rabbits to Lee Janssen's fish hound (down Belle). I, James Martin, will my height to Louie Wazney. I, William Matzen, will my powerful orators to Roger Bamber. I, Helen Miller, will my trips to Mount Pleasant to Edna Mae Jamnick. I, Alice Price, will my steadies to anyone who can handle them. I, Mary Quayle, will my Italian Boy to Daisy Bedell. I, Sharalyn Roberts, will my position at the Corunna Drug to Sally Apple- by. I, Eugene Sanderson, will my friend and buddy Tom Kuechman to Pleasant View. I, Gary Sanderson, will my secrets of getting along with Mr. Bohac to the highest bidder. I, Larry Schlaack, will my finish in the eight-eighty to Don Lashaway. I, Dick Self, will my football shoes to Miller Ross. I, Shirley Sheler, will my bowling skill to Judy Roberts. I, Allan Shire, will my bloodhounds to Mr. Dennis. Ralph Stewart; everything I've got I'm going to keep. I, Sylvia Stewart, will my nights to Jim Thayer. I, Dan Worthington, will my Chemistry book to some needy Junior. I, Jean Zalesak, will my Z. C. B. J. episodes to Yvonne Tinklepaugh. 16 Names of pictures: 10. Lary Schlaack, 11. Dick Self, 12. Millie Flynn, 13. Lois Brandt. 14. Joane Hildebrant, 15. Gary Sanderson. 16. Alice Ade. 17. Bill Matzen, 18. Larry Flagg. Names of pictures: 1. Chuck Fernette, 2. Shy. 3. Kel, 4. Alice Price. 5. Bill Mallery, 6. Melvin Berry, 7. Mary Quayle, 8. Barb Ward, 9. Shirley Sheler. AH3Tivo s.anooa 1. I used Colgate 2. Civics Class 3. Two to Tango 4. Willie 'O' Libby 5. Four Freshmen 6. Most Glorious Hero 7. Hildy and Friend 8. Most 9. Sun-Kist 10. Lemon or Lime 11. Quo Vadis 12. Slumm'n 13. Star 14 Laugh- mg Girl 15. L Amour 18 Phil Bendall Pat Flynn Mr. Alexander Sue Linnabury Phil Brooks. We started out our high school years by electing the following officers: President, Phil Bendall; Vice-President, Sharon Bedford; Secretary, Pat Flynn; Treasurer, Phil Brooks. Mr. Kapenga was our class advisor. Our main events our freshmen year were initiation and the dance we sponsored. As Sophomores we elected the following officers: President Phil Bendall; Vice-President, George Davis; Secretary, Pat Flynn; Treasurer, Ted Evans, Mr. Andersen was our new class advisor. This year we got to initiate the freshmen, which was a lot of fun for us but not the freshmen! We sponsored movies and two dances which turned out very well. We also put on an assembly which was lots of fun. Now, Juniors! We elected the following officers: President, Phil Bendall; Vice-President, Phil Brooks; Secretary, Pat Flynn; Treasurer, Sue Linabury, This year we elected Mr. Alexander and Miss Woods as our advisors. This year we sold candy in the halls and at all the basketball and football games. A big event this year was getting our class rings. We held a dance which was a big success. A new adventure for us this year was our Junior Play. We also had a Junior-Senior banquet when we enjoyed honoring the Sen- iors. 20 Row 1: Dale Aurand, Faye Baker, Colleen Beamish, Sharon Bedford, Philip Bendall, Nancy Bird- sail. Row 2: Philip Brooks, Ronnie Clark. George Davis, Ted Evans, Pat Flynn. Betty Gasek. Row 3- Darlene Hayes, Harry Hevelhurst, Lee Janssen. Don Lashaway. Joe Libra, Jerald Lounsbury. Row 4: Barb Matzen, Betty Maudlin. Dick Mehigh. Shirley Melrose. Joan Parkinson, Beverly Rhoads. Row 5: Sue Rumery, Jackie Schooley, Jayne Strawsine. Shirley Taylor, Jim Thayer. Yvonne Tin- klepaugh. Row 6: Sue linabury, Shutter-Shy Juniors. Jack Horton. Miller Ross, Harold Swan, Janet Jones. 21 $ Tpr ( WV 4£ . M, £ V w-v p-« Jr Dennis Kelly. Kay Joh � n, Miss Spaniola, Charles Nelpa, Bill Renwick. Well--we finally made it--we're Freshmen now. Our class of 59 elected Dennis Kelly, President; Bob Elkins, Vice-President; Sally Appleby, Secretary; and Kay Johnson, Treasurer. After everyone had recuperated from the annual Freshman Initiation, we carried on such activities as a turkey raffle, a ham raffle and a dance. We also sold sweatshirts with the Cavalier insignia on them. Our Freshman year went by so fast that we barely had time to catch our breaths before we were Sophomores. As Sophomores we had the pleasure of the Freshman Initiation which was quite successful. This year we elected Charles Nalepa, President; Bill Renwick, Vice-President; Dennis Kelly, Sec- v retary; and Kay Johnson, Treasurer. Our activities for the year have included a dance for the benefit of the Seniors and a bake sale. We also sold refresh- J V ments at the dances after the football games. sto , ?• 4 - '? ■ ' -f£ - m i f ® « S ' Row 1: Maxine Clark, Judy Hein, Sharon Martin, Judy Roberts, Fern Stewart, Audrey Duncan, Edna Mae ammck. 4 Row 2: Leanna Matachek, Iris Dailey, Kay Johnson, Walter Praski, Mary Straza, Glen Root, Neal Reaveiy. Row 3: Barbara Melrose, Betty Kalesik, Harvey Dutcher, Lyle Maudlin, Bill Quayle, Bruce Schnepp, Arlene Self. Row $ 4: Ann Toma. Frank Enos, Dennis Kelly, Hazel Morris, Maynard Self, Linnell Reese, Jeannette Waldie. Row 5: Gary Eva, Barbara Luscik, Harriet Morris, Louise Reimer, Wayne Sherrard, Allen Walker, Jeannette Ganssley. Row 6: Maralyn Mallery, William Renwick, Patricia Morris, Kenneth Spore. Richard Wallhead, Louis Wazney, Robert Wright. Shutter-shy Sophomores: Robert Elkins, ■ David Kildea, Bette Moats, Leo Nickels, Marie Somers, Jack Wilson, Shirley Syfert. A Ary ■ VC AVy c. X7 .f !A Larry Runyan. Joanne Kalisek, Mr. Bohac, Mrs. Boulee, Rosemary Spaniola, John Schnepp. In September, 1953, a group of 54 meek, scared, mixed-up kids en- tered C. H. S. as freshmen. Our first act was to choose our class sponsor, Mr. Bohac, and co- sponsor, Mrs. Boulee, both new members of the faculty. We also chose our class officers: President, John Schenpp; Vice-President, Larry Run- yan; Secretary, Rose Spaniola; Treasurer, Joanne Kalisek, For our class song, we picked Tenderly and, for our class flower, we chose a white carnation. We also agreed on Conduct and Courage lead to Honor, as our class motto and green and white for our colors. Our biggest trial thru out the year was the traditional freshmen initia- tion which the sophomores handled very well. Our first real money-making project was a dance, called Winter Won- derland . We gained $50. proceeds. As we end the year with a band-up party, we're looking forward to our second year in high school and hope it will be as successful as this year has been. Charles Anderson, John Austin, Terry Baker, Janet Bates, Roger Bamber. 24 Row 1: Rebecca Bond, Marrian Carmody.Charleen Dailey, Deanna Davis. Sharon Davis, Robert Dutcher, Judy Fish- er. Row 2; Judy Fedorowicz, Deryl Hadlock, Helene Hevelhurst, Walter Hickmott, Bob Holmes, Mary Jo Horton, Joan Libby. Row 3: Dorothy Libra, Marian Long,Joanne Kalisek. Raymond Mehigh, Connie Melrose, Maxine Mor- ris, Vic Nickels. Row 4: Robert Martin, Arland Pearsall, David Peterson, Carolie Pardonnet, Roger Price, Hope Reavely, David Redmond. Row 5: Marilyn Reimer, Janet Rhoads, Janis Ritter, Marian Root, Larry Runyan, John Schnepp, Josephine Serr. Row 6: Mickey Sersen, Raymond Smith, Joe Solomon, Rosemary Spaniola, Dick Spore, Sally Strawsine. Marlene Sutton. Row 7; Wayne Waite, Bonnie Walker, Lawrence Worthington. Sue Wright, Jerry Zalesak, William Zimmerman, Maynard Hilgendorf. 25 1. Tarzan? 2. Dancing?? 3. Nice Kitty! 4. Carlsbad Caverns. 5. Mr. and Mrs. 6. The Warden. . . 7. Who’s scared of who? 8. She can dream can't she? 9. Chaperone (Maybe). 10. Bashful ain't he. . . . 11. Or is he? 12. Star? 13. It's nice to be a farmer. 14. A real cool character. 15. Wow!! 16. After hours. 17. Drinking again! 26 First Row L.to R. D.Spore. P.Brooks, P.Bendall, G.Davis. J.Thayer. L.Janssen. B. Mallery. A. Shire. N. Reavely. G. Sanderson. C.Fernette, M.Berry. R.Dutcher. Second Row L. to R. F. Brock, J. Libra. A. Walker. D. Lashaway, L. Schlaack, H. Hevelhurst, L. Flagg, J. Wilson, B. Schnipp, D. Mehigh, H. Dutcher, B. Renwick. Third Row L. to R. Coach Wightman. G. Eva, L. Runyan. J. Schnipp. L. Nickels, T. Waite. V. Nickels. D. Self, T. Keuchman, K. Elkins. R. Price, D. Kelly, B. Quayle, C. Anderson. C. Nalepa, R. Elkins, Coach Alexander. This year the Cavalier football team turned in one of the schools best foot- ball records in its history, under the fine coaching of Mr. Alexander and as- sistant coach, Mr. Wightman. They brought a team, who in the previous year, was on the bottom, to the top and shared the first place title with Elsie in the Conference. From the first day of practice till the last, the squad had only one thing in mind and that was to win, which they did in eight of nine games. A com- bination of hard work, determination, and fine coaching was the answer to this year's record. For the first game they went to Dewitt and started the season off with a good start by downing Dewitt. Then St. Pauls and Flint Central B. were their next victims at home before Chesaning came over and upset us in a game the team will never forget. It was the first Conference game and a tough one to lose. They didn't let this stop them, however, but went on to win the following five, Ovid, Elsie and Durand; the home-coming game, and then Perry to assure us of the Conference. The last game was with Laingsburg, a non-Conference game and ending a season which the team was very proud of. We scored 189 points against our opponents 59. Phil Brooks was the top scorerwithl2 T-D's. He received additional honors by being selected on the Detroit Free Press Associated press team as Honorable mention All-State Halfback. Chuck Fernette, Fullback, was second with 7 T-D's. PhilBendall, halfback, was elected by the players as honorary Captain of the squad for the 1953 year. We expect to have another very good year next year with good replacements for the Seniors that will have Graduated. Corunna 39 Corunna 7 Corunna 27 Corunna 7 Corunna 46 Corunna 13 Corunna 25 Corunna 12 Corunna 13 De Witt 0 St. Paul 6 Flint C.'B' 6 Chesaning 13 Ovid 7 Elsie 0 Durand 20 Perry 0 Laingsburg 7 28 29 First Row, Left to Right: D. Self, J. Libra, E. Sanderson, G. Davis. A. Walker, H. Dutcher. Second Row: C. Alexander, Coach, K. Elkins, T. Kuechman, A. Shire, M. Berry, R. Dutcher, Mgr. The Cavaliers opened their '53-'54 basketball season with ten letter- men returning plus Sophomore Allen Walker and Senior Bill Mallery. The only school in the conference with a full squad returning, we were some- what favored for the title. Junior Joe Libra was in the upper bracket as far as scoring goes with 142 points in nine conference games. We hope he does as good or better next year. WE THEY 1. Fowler 33 82 2. M. S. D. 49 40 3. Perry 45 44 4. Elsie 38 46 5. St. Pauls 37 39 6. Durand 40 47 7. Ovid 79 46 8. Clio 63 66 9. Chesaning 49 71 10. Perry 67 55 11. Elsie 62 50 12. Durand 45 43 13. Fowler 42 67 14. Ovid 54 40 15. Che saning 30 Front Row, Left to Right: K. Spore, D. Lashaway. D. Kelly, J. Thayer, W. Renwick, R. Price, W. Praski. Sec- ond Row: L. Worthington, R. Mehigh, D. Peterson, V. Nickels, B. Schnepp, R. Wright, W. Matzen, L. Maud- lin. Third Row: P. Walker, Mgr., L. Wazney, R. Elkins, F. Brock, W. Quayle, J, Zalesak, L. Runyan, D. Spore, R. Dutcher. The little Cavaliers under their new coach, Gene Phillips, did not have too good a record, winning 4 of 14 games. They had a young team made up of Freshmen and Sophomores, with a few Juniors who played last year. Leading the team in scoring were Juniors Don Lashaway and Jim Thayer, Sophomore Bruce Schnepp, and Freshman Larry Runyan. What they learned playing on the Junior Varsity will help them in the next few years to become better Varsity players. The little Cavaliers are in fourth place in the conference race. Reading From Left to Right: FIRST ROW: Joe Libra, Phil Brooks, George Davis. Larry Schlaack, Dick Self, Mel- vin Berry. SECOND ROW: Jerald Lounsbury, Harvey Dutcher, Allen Walker, Don Lashaway, Keith Elkins, Ted Evans, Chuck Fernette. THIRD ROW: Bruce Schnepp, Dale Aurand, Allen Shire, Bill Matzen, Bill Renwick, Jack Horton. Coach-Gene Philips. TRACK The Corunna Cavalier' s track team is being guided under a new coach, Gene Philips, who was a former star of Corunna High. As only one athlete graduated from last year's team many lettermen are back for this year's squad. The team will be built around Dick Self in the broad jump, high jump and both hurdles; Larry Schlaack who holds the Central C high jump record of 5'4 also excels in the 880 yd. run. Jerald Lounsbury in the 440 and Phil Brooks in the 100 and 220 yd dashes make up the remainder of the main letter men returning. The Cavaliers placed fourth in the Conference meet at Owosso last year. This spring's schedule will include meets with the Conference teams plus M. S. D. of Flint and St. John's High School. The State Regional Track meet is May 15 at Flint and the State Finals at Ann Arbor on May 22nd. The Central C will again hold their championship meet at Owosso during May. FIRST ROW: J. Holmberg, B. Mallery, M. Berry, D. Self, C. Fernette. SECOND ROW: J. Wilson, J Libra, B. Renwick, D. Aurand, D. Lashavyay, A. Walker, H. Dutcher. THIRD ROW: Coach Charles Alexander. L. Wazney, F. Brock, B. Wright, B. Schnepp, N. Reavely, L. Maudlin, D. Mehigh.-R. Dutcher, Manager. This year Corunna looked forward to as good a year in baseball as they had had in the other sports. Coach Alexander had all but one of the regulars back and tried to bring baseball to the top this year in Corunna as he had football and basketball. Last year Corunna had a 2 win 3 loss record in the conference. They beat Durand and Chesaning but dropped to Ovid, Elsie and Perry. These last three years, however, were very close, but the Caviliers came out on the short end. Each conference team is played once this year as well as playing the Owosso J. V.s, St. Paul, Laingsburg New Lorthrop. 33 Joe Ellen Sprague, peppy little mas- cot. has added much vim and vigor to our cheering section this year. CHEERLEADERS This year athletic teams were supported strongly by Cheerleader's, Shirley Taylor, Captain; the only vet- eran. The new Cheerleaders elected by the Student Body were Rose Spaniola, Joan Libby. Julia Kelly, Iris Dally. They did a swell job in adding to the teams spirit. Their advisor is Miss Alma Stace. 31 FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Millie Flynn, Shirley Taylor, Julia Kelly, Sharalyn Roberts, Pat Flynn. On October 28, 1953, Julia Kelly was crowned Queen of Corunna's first annual Homecoming by co-captain Melvin Berry. Queen Julia was escorted to the game by Ralph Stewart, senior class presi- dent. The court consisting of Mildred Flynn, Sharalyn Roberts, Pat Flynn, and Shirley Taylor, were escorted by Gary Sanderson, Dale Aurand, Kenny Spore and Jim Aldrich. The Queen received a beautiful compact from the football team. On the face of it was engraved to Queen Julia, '53 and on the back football team. She also received a check from the Chamber of Commerce and an ice cream cake from Tony Spaniola. The Queen and court were escorted to the dance by five of the members of Corunna's winning football team, namely, Larry Flagg, Melvin Berry, Allen Shire, Joe Libra and George Davis. The dance was held in honor of the Queen and her court. STUDENT COUNCIL President..........Melvin Berry Vice-President............Larry Flagg Secretary.................Alice Price Treasurer .... Rosemary Spaniola The representative body of the High school, The Student Council, has 4 seniors: Melvin Berry, Larry Flagg, Dick Self, Alice Price, J Junior repre- sentatives: Phil Bendall, George Davis, Lee Jansen, 2 Sophomores: Denny Kelly, Charles Nalepa, 1 Freshman: Rosemary Spaniola. These members carry on the social activities of the school. Our advisor is the Principal, Mr. Andersen. During the year some of the projects sponsored were: Dances after the home football games, the annual Christmas program, the annual school pic- tures taken by Avalon Studio, the purchase of a new P. A. system. 37 Seated from Left to Right: Shirley Sheler. Joan Hildebrant, Lary Schlaack, Alice Price, Bill Matzen. Alice Ade. Standing: Miss Spaniola, Julia Kelly. Melvin Berry, Allan Shire, Jean Zalesak, Millie Flynn. On the 2nd and 3rd of December, the Senior class of Corunna High School presented their class play, Deadly Ernest. It was a comedy in 3 acts and was enjoyed by everyone. Miss Josephine Spaniola directed the play. April 7 marked the date of the Junior play, People are Funny, which pre- sented the Saunders family, eight in number. The height of the football season finds Bob Saunders, captain of the foot- ball team, anxiously coaching Johnny, the star of the football team, in English. If Johnny, an Indian, fails the test he will be ineligible. To add to the confusion the man who hired Johnny off the reservation threatens to send him back. Mr. Saunders, who is a lawyer, goes to work on this problem and proves that Johnny is really not an Indian. Consequently the man is unable to send him back. After the English exam is passed, Johnny is able to play the last foot- ball game. 39 LIBRARY STAFF 1st row-Mary Jane Kanzel, Sue Linabery, Joan Hildebrant, Arlene Self, Sally Strawsine, Audrey Duncan. 2nd row-Betty Moats. Fern Stewart, Marilyn Reimer, Shirley Melrose, Anna Toma, Leanna Matachek, Beth Y-TEENS Sitting-Shirley Syfert-Treas., Shirley Sheler-V. Pres., Sharalyn Roberts-Pres., Alice Price-Sec. Standing-L. to R. 1st row-Gearldine Beatenhead,Barbara Melrose, Linne 11 Reese, Judy Hein, Helene Hevelhurst, Pat Morris, Maxine Morris, Jeanette Waldie. 2nd row-Shirley Melrose, Beth Berg, Joan Libby. Janis Ritter, Sally Appleby’ Daisy Bedell, Judy Roberts, Maralyn Mallery, Kay Johnson. BOYS ACTIVITIES; Left to Right, First Row - Melvin Berry, Denny Kelly, Walt Praski, Maynard Self, Charlie Nalepa, Larry Worthington, Dick Mehigh. Second Row - Mr. Alexander, Allan Shire, Keith Elkins, Jim Thayer, Lary Schlaack, Clarence Kramp, Bob Wright, Roger Price. Top Row - Dick Spore, Ray Mehigh, Jerry Zalesak, Kenny Spore, Vic Nickels, Gary Eva, Louie Wazny. VISUAL AIDS Left to Right - Bill Matzen, Clarence Kramp, Glen Root, Mr. Bohac, Jim Martin, Allen Walker, Harold Swan, Dick Clark. VOCAL DEPARTMENT 42 Left to Right, Front Row: J. Wiley, S. Krantz, M. Clark. D. Katts, J. Schnepp, Y. Tinklepaugh, J. Monroe, J.Gann- sley, N. Birdsall. J. Sparkle, B. Rhoads, B. Jansen. P. Elkins, B. Matzen, L. Bigelow. R. Martin, P. Spaniola, E. Hyser, D.Cooley, F.Molph, J.Kalisek, C. Mallary, K. Lawcock. 2nd row: G. Schooley, G. Swarthwood, H. Mor- den, S. Strawstine, A. Duncan. R. Dutcher, S. Davis, M. Horton, R. Spaniola, P. Castler, J. Roberts, S. Seifert, I. Dailey, J. Cleland, A. Walker, J. Holmberg, M. Ross, S. Bedford, G. Lounsbury, D. Peterson, M. Sutton, K. Lasha- way, W. Cole. Director. 3rd row: J. Rhoads, P. Morris, L. Reese, J. Strawstine, L. Vanderkarr, D. Woodard, M. Long. J. Self, K. Elkins. GRIFFIN INSURANCE AGENCY General Insurance 203 W. McArthur St. Phone 1394 Black Corunna, Michigan IDEAL EAT SHOP Always good food Congratulations Class of'54 J. M. Elkins CORUNNA DRUG Plumbing — Heating Phone 1424 Corunna 831 43 Congratulations Seniors Congratulations Class of’54 THE KRIBS' CORUNNA BAKERY Congratulations Class of’54 CORUNNA HARDWARE Your grandfather traded here” HOWELL MOTOR SALES Desoto -Plymouth Look over our good used ears” Sun Oil Produets Car Washing - Repairs Congratulations from THE LITTLE GIANT FOOD MARKET Groceries — Meats — Produce RELAX — ENJOY GOOD FOOD AND HOSPITALITY ££ite RESTAURANT FOUNTAIN SERVICE SEAITEST ICE CREAM HOMEMAOE CANDIES 115 EAST MAIN STREET OWOSSO.MICH. PHONE 752 Corunna Michigan Congratulations Class of 1954 HARRIS GROCERY AND GENERAL STORE Corner of North State and Juddville Roads Phone R-l 15-F-31 Congratulations AYOLON STUDIO Congratulations From STANDARD OIL CO. E. B. Harris, Agent Reliable Products and Best of Service Phone 310 THE SHIAWASSEE NEWS THE PAPER WITH LOCAL PICTURES Congratulations Class of 1954 SKYWAY ANDERSON DRIVE - IN THEATER SUPER MARKET M-21 East of Owosso Home of Quality Meat - Groceries - Produce Inexpensive entertainment for entire family. Where you see the best of proven hits. Congratulations Seniors CORUNNA ELEVATOR RIVERSIDE SERVICE STATION COAL COMPANY (next to the bridge) “Your Grain and Bean Market” Wayne Vanderkarr Proprietor Phone 1830 Red Corunna, Michigan Call Us Collect Phone 20 Congratulations Best Wishes for your future success He who will make wise use of any part of his life, must devote a goodly portion of it to recreation.” Schlegel’s Maple Lanes 319 N. Shiawassee St. Corunna, Michigan Congratulations, Graduates BALLENGER MANUFACTURING Congratulations GOOD LUCK, SENIORS from from the BYERLYSTORE STRAWSINE MANUFACTURING COMPANY Corunna Michigan CORUNNA MICHIGAN SHIPPEE SMITH 201 W. Main Street WM. MESTEMAKER JEWELER We Carry Spaulding-Wilson Rawlings Sporting Goods GRADUATES: You don't have to leave your home town to be a success Owosso Michigan CONGRATULATIONS a n d To The Seniors GOOD LUCK TO YOU from THE OLD CORUNNA STATE BANK PROFESSIONAL BEAUTY SALON Doing Business Since July 1, 1865 Corunna Michigan E. E. BROWN AND SON Marathon Gas It's the best in the long run1 PETERSONS INSURANCE Corunna, Michigan Corunna Phone 1370 Congratulations to the class of 54” ANTHONY’S ICE CREAM COMPANY There is a dealer near you. Owosso—Corunna Phone 261 Congratulations to the Class of’54 LEITCH MOTOR SALES AND CHARLES P. DYNES CO. Dealers of Paekard Automobiles J. I. Case and New Holland Farm Equipment Congratulations and Success To All Good Luck To The Class of ’54 DK. W. F. WEINKAUF ARTHUR FERNETTE’S GROCERY CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FUTURE CUSTOMERS Always at your Service CORUNNA LUMBER AND COAL COMPANY Lumber to build it—Paint to paint it—Coal to heat it We appreciate your business Best Wishes Best of Luck to you in the future And Success FERRIS BROS. DR. R. C. CHAPIN Owosso Michigan Paul Ferris GOOD LUCK SENIORS From DAMM’S 5c to SI.00 Corunna Compliments of BEST OF LUCK E. W. LEWIS Shattucks Music House Authorized Ford Tractor and Dearborn Dealer Owosso Michigan Phone 1359 Corunna Michigan Compliments of Compliments BORDEN’S DAIRY Don Marrison Radio Television Service With the Best in Milk and Dairy Products Phone 1054 — 1416 Youngs St., Owosso Congratulations from CORUNNA UPHOLSTERING MICHIGAN STATE HATCHERY 'Upholstering is our business Famous “Mayflower Turkeys Congratulations Graduates Congratulations 1954 Graduates ARNOLD FORD SALES, INC. THE SPHINX STAFF Ports — Service A-l USED CARS TRUCKS Would like to Thank All Sponsors for Making this Yearbook Possible. 1800 Corunna Ave. Owosso 1 Congratulations Class of ’54 HAMILL’S STANDARD SERVICE