Creston High School - Saga Yearbook (Grand Rapids, MI)

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Secretary of the C Club, Ed Stefaniak played football and was corcaptain of the baseball team. This handsome and easy-to-get-along-with senior was interested in ma- chine shop and mechanical drawing. Commercial subjects were the rnain interest Of Lenore Stehouwer. She took part in the Girls' Meet and was always ready when called upon. Endowed with a sweet natural charm, Rae Steils was in the senior play, One-Act Plays, the Junior Revue, Girls' Meet, a member of the Footlights Club, and took part in the traveling assembly. A fine scholastic record is the pride of Bob Stellema. He was, in the Iunior. Revue, lunior Hono14Society, served on the Courtesy Squad, was head senior usher and on the business committee for the senior play. Barbara Stiemle came to Creston in her junior year and made many friends. She belonged to the Senior Girl Reserves and was a Hiker. Coming to Creston in her junior year, Dorothy Stevens was a valuable addition to the class. She took part in the Girls' Meet and was interested in home economics. Roma Stevens was nice to look at and nicer to know. She was a Girl Reserve and a Hiker. An interest in athletics characterized Lois Stevenson. She was in the Girls' Meet and belonged to the A.B. Club and Senior Girl Reserves. Taking part in the One-Act Plays, Norma Stinson was fond of dramatics. She sang in the choir, took part in the junior Revue and Gloria, was on the Courtesy Squad, and belonged to the Amicitia Club. Orva Stocking had a pleasant way about her. She was in the Senior Girl Reserves and Hikers. She liked home economics, Quiet, reserved and sweet, Marjorie Stowie was in the choir, the Girls' Meet and the junior Revue. She worked with particular zest at clothing. Robert Stouten was a first lieutenant in the ROTC. He served on the Courtesy Squad, was in the second choir, Gloria, and the Bars and Chevrons. Diminutive in size but great in scholastic ability, Don Strope was in the One-Act Plays, played in the band, was assistant director for Gloria, on the Student Council, in the Latin Club, Science Club, junior Revue, and junior and Senior Honor Societies. Louetta Storz didn't take part in extra-curricular ac- tivities, but she was always willing to help. Energetic Grace Struik worked on the properties com- mittee of the Senior play, was in the junior Revue, Girls' Meet, served on the Courtesy Squad, and belonged to the Senior Girl Reserves and Hikers. Donald Sullivan worked on dramatic productions and could always be counted on to pipe up with a bright remark. Diversified interests make Irving Sullivan a valuable member of the class. He was treasurer of the junior and Senior Classes, business manager for the Junior Revue and Senior Play, president of the Student Council, and secretary of the Inter-High Red Cross. Active in athletics, Celeste Tappen is a member of the A.B. Club, winner of an all-city honor, and girls' athletics editor of the Saga. She belonged to the Hikers Club, and was assistant director for Gloria, an usher for the One- Act plays. Maurice Taylor showed his musical talents by playing in the band and orchestra. He appeared in the junior Revue and the One-Act Plays. His friendly nature made jack Tate nice to have around. He was on the stage crew for Ever Since Eve, on the Courtesy Squad, and secretary of the Hi-Y. Frank Tefft was fond of music and played in the senior orchestra. He also could be seen tinkering with the public address system.

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ia, ,ugh L .. f One of the football players of Ever Since Eve, George Slykhouse was in the Hi-Y and on the Courtesy Squad. A quiet individual who goes about his business in an earnest manner, Herbert Small was in the Junior Revue and Gloria, tenor in the choir, and on the Courtesy Squad. Harold Smith's interest centered on music. He took part in Gloria and was in the Glee Club. Creston's representative for the D.A.R. award, Marian Smith, was in the Junior Revue and belonged to the Hikers, Amicrtia Club and took part in the Girls' Meet. Endowed with dramatic ability, Mary Ellen Smith was in the Senior Play and other dramatic productions. She was in the choir, on the Echo Staff, a member of the Presidents Club, the junior and Senior Honor Societies, and won speech honors. Her quietness and reserve are Anna Smith's charm. She appeared in the junior Revue and was interested in cloth- ing. Beneath the quiet appearance of Shirley Ann Sparks lies a sweet-natured personality. She belonged to the choir, the Senior Girl Reserves, the junior Honor Society, Hikers Club, and was in the Girls' Meet. Full of energy, Earl Spoors was in the choir and inter- ested in dramatics projects. His support could be counted on whenever needed. Bessie Squires was reserved and quiet. She was head usher for the One-Act Plays, property manager for Gloria, in the junior Revue and the Girls' Meet. As art editor of the Saga, Martin Stadt had an oppor- tunity to express his interest in art. He worked hard on the class undertakings and proved a valuable friend. What a musician! Bob Stanley sang in the choir and the Creston Quartet. He was on the Courtesy Squad and took part in Gloria. The band and orchestra interested Kathryn Starn. This musical senior also was on the Courtesy Squad and had two years perfect attendance. Nancy Rockwell sang in the choir and served on the Courtesy Squad. She was always willing to do her part by playing on the piano. Although one of the quieter members of tfhe class, Edward Rose was an ROTC sergeant and belonged to the Bars and Chevrons Club. john Rosendall was always jolly. He was in the Hi-Y and served on the Courtesy Squad. Hats off to the captain of the football team and the president of the C Club, George Schad. George was also out for golf, track, in the Hi-Y, on the Courtesy Squad, and the manager of the Basketball team. Prominent in the class, popular with her friends, Bar- bara Scharlow was an ROTC sponsor, in the One-Act Plays, Girls' Meet, an assistant director for the senior play, a member of the A.B. Club, Bars and Chevrons, and a candidate for Snow Queen. A valuable addition to the class, Roger Schuiling was on the courtesy squad and served as a doorman for the Junior Revue. John Simmons looked on life from the serious side. He took little interest in extra curricular activities but worked well on committees. Eugenia Sivertsen spent her extra curricular hours at meetings of the Latin Club and Girl Reserves. She was in the second choir, Junior Revue, Gloria, and worked on the One-Act Plays. Thelma Skinner was a hard worker who ushered for Gloria and worked on make-up for the One-Act Plays. She was interested in clothing.

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john Vander Geissen was a loyal band member w ho Another music lover, Gladys Tefft, also played in the senior orchestra. A studious member of the class, Nancy Terkeurust sang in the choir, appeared in the junior Revue, the Girls' Meet and Gloria. She was a member of the junior and Senior Honor Societies, Presidents Club, and the Senior Girl Reserves. Barbara Thomson was little, but she got around. She worked on dramatic productions, and appeared in the junior Revue. Friendly and cheerful, Jo Anne Toenjes worked on the stage crew for the One-Act Plays, was an usher for Gloria, and appeared in the junior Revue. She served on the Courtesy Squad and belonged to the Hikers Club. Long and lean, Harry Truckle was in the C Club, the track team and all-city second team football. A cheerful fellow who was liked by all, Bill Tubergen will be remembered for his appearance as Spud in the senior play. He appeared in the junior Revue, the One- Act Plays and Gloria, was on the track team, and in the C Club and Hi-Y. Quiet and modest is Gloria Tuffs, who liked music and sang in the choir and appeared in Gloria. She was friendly and had a gift for getting along with people. Coming to Creston in her senior year, sweet and charm- ing Edith Van Andel was on the Echo staff, belonged to the Senior Girl Reserves and was on the publicity com- mittee for the senior play. Fred VanAssen was a ready, willing and able member of the class, who played tackle on the football team. He had a ready wit and lent his humor to all occasions. backed school affairs. Full of pep and always ready to lend a hand, Bob Vander Heide was in the band and orchestra, and showed his stage ability in the junior Revue. johnny Vander Laan was alwa s read to lau h Y Y 8 - was in the Bars and Chevrons, worked on the Echo, and was interested in mathematics. He Playing four years in the Creston band, Henry Vander Linde was a basketball manager, a member of the C Club and appeared in the senior play as Cappy. was also in Gloria. He Dependability being one of her assets, Marjorie Vander Linde has been an Echo typist for a year and a half. She served on the Courtesy Squad and took part in the Girls' Meet. Patient and hard working, Neil Vander Male appeared in the junior Revue, worked on the One-Act Plays Gloria and was a mana ver of the football team and , in - The joy of living radiates from Josephine Vander Stel. She was chairman of the costume committee for the Junior Revue, a member of the junior Honor Society, and was in the Girls' Meet. One of the most prominent members of the class, Rol- land Van Hattum was class vice resident in the National 'P a Honor Society, president of the Hi-Y, a member of C Club, a cheer leader, in the junior Revue, One Plays, Gloria, and the Senior Play. Smiling and gay, Gertrude Van Houte appeared in junior Revue, was an Echo and Saga typist, sang in choir, was in the Girls' Meet, worked on the One Plays, appeared in Gloria, was in the A.B. Club, Honor Society and won her numeral letter. the Act the the -Act the Beverly Van Wingen's winning smile made her a pleas- ant person to have around. She was an usher for the One-Act Plays, played the organ at Gloria, and was a member of the Horizon Club. She furnished accompani- ment for the junior Amateur Show, the Junior Revue, and the traveling assembly. Margaret Van Zalen's quiet and sincere manner made her a valuable member of the Courtesy Squad. She took part in the Girls' Meet and was in the Glee Club. jean Ver Heulen was demure and nice to know. She took part in the Girls' Meet, was an usher for the junior Revue, and belonged to the Senior Girl Reserves, Hikers, and Latin Club. '