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

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Mary Louise Lettinga was in the Junior Revue, one- act plays, senior play, Courtesy Squad, and the Echo staff. Mary was a member of the Hiker's, Library, A.B., and Footlights. A sweet loyal friend was Leslie Lewis, who partici- pated in debate and speech, and was a member of the Courtesy Squad, and Hiker's Club. Endowed with a calm, sweet charm was Laura Lindsay, president of the Senior Honor Society, on the Saga and Echo, co-ordinator of war council, and a member of senior ushers, Hiker's, Junior Honor Society, and appeared in the junior Revue. Always ready to laugh was Doris Mc Clain, a mem- ber of the Hiker's Club, A.B. Club, Student Council, Senior Girl Reserves, senior ushers, and Courtesy Squad. She also appeared in the junior Revue. Although considered quiet by many of his class- mates, William McClymont was a fine fellow. He was doorman for Gloria and a member of the R.O.T.C. and Bars and Chevrons. Dorothy McCormick had original ideas and a sense of humor. Dopey found interest in the Latin Club, Senior Girl Reserves, Horizon Club, junior Honor Society, Courtesy Squad, and choir. Right: three Creston alumni in Service. Donald E. Broene who enlisted in 1942g Sgt. Howard L. Reed, who took part in the Buna campaign, later hospitalized in Australia: Cpl. Richard L. Williams, class of '59, entered service in 1942. Barbara McGarry had a contagious smile and giggle. Barb appeared in the one-act plays, and junior Revue. She was a member of the A. B. Club, Hiker's Club, and Senior Girl Reserves. An amazing athlete was this Irish lad who blushed as often as he smiled, and that was most of the time. joe McGee was on the track team, basketball team and captain of the football team. This grand sport was also a member of the Courtesy Squad and C Club. jovial, yet business-like, Robert Marlett was a well- known member of the class. A major in the R.O.T.C. and president of the Bars and Chevrons Club, Bob was also in the Junior Revue and a member of the Courtesy Squad, senior ushers. and Official Color Guard. Charming, poised, and just plain sweet was Joan Marquardt, viceapresident of the Junior Class, presi- dent of Latin Club, president of Library Club, a mem- ber of Footlights, Amicitia, A.B., junior and Senior Honor Societies, she still found time for debate, Courtesy Squad, senior ushers, Student Council, and appeared in Gloria and junior Revue. Mary Masters was fond of Journalism. Her Echo work consisted of reporting and advertising. She was also a member of the Latin Club. . Bill Maycroft will long be remembered for his dramatic work in the senior play and one-act plays. He appeared also in the junior Revue and Gloria, and was a member of the Courtesy Squad, senior ushers, choir, Latin Club, and golf team. Quiet and shy, but a wonderful person to know was blond Roger Meeusen. james Melcher, a good student as well as an all- round good fellow, belonged to both the junior and Senior Honor Societies, was head doorman for the junior Revue, and was interested in mathematics and science. Blond Erma Meyers was a smiling, happy-go-lucky girl which made her a welcome member to any party. HX!-l v-dl 71'

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1 r '--. 2 J ' l lf L I' My Q I 6 I ga .V , We ag 5, E. ,Q a ,.. .1.1. , ,,... ,.,. .,. 3, Camera clicker Norman Kelly was on the Echo and Saga staff. Jim was a member of the Hi-Y, Camera, and Science Clubs. You always saw Therese Kersjes smiling over the counter down at jopps . Trese did her bit in the Hiker's and Library Clubs. Quiet and serene, Virginia Lee Kiel ushered for the junior Revue and was in the Girls' Meet. Virginia's special interest was music. Rodney King came from Union High in the twelfth grade and was active in the band and Latin Club there. Rodney, who made friends fast, was on the business committee of the senior play. Millie Klomparens was a member of the choir, Courtesy Squad, business committee for the senior play, junior Revue, in Gloria, president of the Senior Girl Reserves. Student Council, and A.B. Earl Knutson was neither absent nor tardy for one and a half terms. Earl was on the Courtesy Squad, in Junior Revue, on the tennis team, and belonged to the Hi-Y and senior ushers. This scene from the Creston-Ottawa game shows the Ottawa punter getting off a successful kick. His team-mates having stopped the onrushing Bears, are now going down under the punt. Mary Kooiman, a quiet and friendly member of the class, was a member of the Red Cross, and Hiker's Clubs. Mary was especially interested in commercial courses. Bright eyes , Ilene Koon, ushered for the one-act plays and Gloria. llene was also on the properties committee for the one-act plays, and one of the office assistants. Jocular Tom Kraai was in the choir, junior Revue, junior Amateur Show, senior play, Gloria, and was Sergeant-at-arms for the Hi-Y Club. Tom's special interests were swimming and sailing. Oh, those beautiful eyes-Mary Kriplean came to Creston in the eleventh grade from Gladstone High where she was a drum majorette for three years. Tiny and talkative was Amelia Kurth, who was neither absent nor tardy for one year. Amelia earned her letter in A.B. Club and was a member of the Hiker's Club. Gertrude La Botz, who was an usher for the junior Revue and senior play, was the possessor of an infec- tious smile and a cherry personality. She was a mem- berbof the Senior Honor Society, Library, and Hiker's Clu s. Keith Larsen, a quiet but friendly boy, found ma- chine shop and typing to be his favorite subjects, Ivan Lawyer was especially active in the band and orchestra. He also served on the Courtesy Squad. Friendly and fun was Bette Lee, who was in the one-act plays, senior play, junior Revue, Footlights and Latin Clubs, and on the Courtesy Squad.

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Joyce Ann Meyer's long, chestnut-colored hair made her the envy of many a class mate. She was a member of the A,B., Footlights, Hiker's, various committees, and appeared in the Junior Revue. Vice-president of the senior class, Lee Meyers jr., was managing editor of the Echo, vicefpresident of the Student Council, treasurer of Latin Club, lieutenant in the R.O.T.C., a member of the Hi-Y, Courtesy Squad. Bars and Chevrons. and lunior Honor Society. He was in Gloria and the junior Revue, and won letters in tennis and track. You usually could find good-humorecl james Clifford Mieras at the bookstore. Cliff was a tive-year member of the band, a member of the orchestra and HiAY, and appeared in the junior Revue and one-act plays. Always busy was Lenora Rose Mieras, who appeared in the junior Revue, junior Amateur Show, one-act plays, and Gloria. She had membership in the choir, Courtesy Squad, Hikers Footlights, and Student Council. Attractive, dark-haired Erma lVliller was friendly and a friend worth having. She could usually be found soda-jerking at joppeesl There is charm in her quietness. Eleanor Miner was in the junior Revue and Gloria. She belonged to the Courtesy Squad, choir, Girl Reserves and Latin Club. Eileen Morgan loved adventure and fun. She was in the Library Club and Courtesy Squad, and appeared in the Girls' Meet and junior Revue, as well as serving on various committees. jack Moroski was the class dream man . Moe was a member of the Courtesy Squad, C Club, and a wellfknown member of the football team. A quiet, nice to know girl was Beverly Morris, a member of the Library Club, Senior Girl Reserves, Red Cross, and A.B. She appeared in the junior Revue. Two mid year graduation scenes. Gordon Gravelyn receiving his diploma. A shot from the wings. Always ready for a good time, Barbara Nielsen participated in the Girls' Meet, junior Revue, and one-act plays. She was also a junior usher. Martina Nortier, who was a member of the junior Girl Reserves and the Glee Club, was happy when roller skating. She was especially interested in com- mercial subjects. lt's impossible to imagine Leo O'Donnell when he wasnt laughing and joking, Leo was in the Junior Revue. and machine shop was his favorite subject. Wallzrce Pearson, whose hrst love was playing the piano, was active in the orchestra, Gloria, baseball. and was the drum major in the band. XX'ally was also a member of the C Club. Equally friendly with both sexes, Berdan Peck was in the senior play. band, Gloria, and the Courtesy Squad. Berdan was on the Echo staff and a member of the Hi-Y. David john Peterson, a fine fellow with an engagf ing smile, was vice-president of the choir, in debate, and Gloria.