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

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Class Officers : Henry Waterkamp President Ed Frey Vice President Roma Woodworth Secretary Robert Doorn Treasurer Gerald Vander Voord, Henry Waterkamp, Ed Frey and Jack Allwood. Joann Bruce was assistant director. Chairmen were: Maurice Davenport, Don Faase, Shirley Sierveld, Bon- nie Goudzwaard, Beverly Poland, Robert Doorn and Marcia Hall. Music was played by the orchestra. On May 2nd the class gave a square dance at which a good time was had by all. Chair- man of the event was Si Biener. May 9th was the date of the unforgettable senior banquet. Co-chairmen were Roma Woodworth and Ed Frey. Bobby Knool's Band provided the music for dancing. Also this spring, on the 23rd of May, the juniors gave the Junior-Senior Prom. Class colors, chosen on March 20th, were Navy Blue and White. Chairman of this committee was Gloria De Maagd. Chairman of the motto committee was Joanne Houser. Yvonne Schrump was Chairman 'of Song Committee. On the evening of' June l2th, the solemn seniors march down the aisle in caps and gowns and thus ends the high school career of the class of 47 . Seniors Represent Sophistication The efficient officers elected after the first quarter by the class of 1947 were: Henry Waterkamp, president, Ed Frey, vice presi- dent, Roma Woodworth, secretary, Bob Doorn, treasurer. The Senior Shuffle given after the Cres- ton-Central game was the first money-mak- ing project of the class, and incidentally a success. Music was furnished by a group of talented seniors. January Thaw, the play for this year, was presented on March 5, 6, and 7, and was a smash hit. A double cast was a new feature this year. The story was unique and the casts did a very commendable job. Included in the cast were: Gracia Whitworth, Ted Miller, Judy Bement, Dolores Wesorick, Gloria De Maagd, Martha Van Dyke, Phyllis Fuller, Yvonne Schrump, June VanderJagt, Alberta Vanderwall, Si Biener, Don Van Dyke, Gayla Lou Gilchrist, Pat Palmatier, Donald Arnold,

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Blond Faith Albers who always had a twinkle in her eye was well liked by her class. Faith was a member of the Y-Teens, A. B., Hikers, and was in the One Acts. Arlie Albrecht, our popular gridiron player and a returned vet was a member of the C Club, and Hi-Y. He also partici- pated in football, baseball, and track. Arlie was co-captain of the football team. Handsome and popular jack Allwood, in spite of the fact that he came to Creston in his Senior year, made a great many friends. Jack was in the Sr. Play and on the football team. The Latin Club, Science Club, Bars and Chevron Club, R. O. T. C., and playing the part of the lawyer, Mr. Loomis, in the Senior play kept Donald Arnold very busy, besides photography, in which he excelled. A petite and likeable member of the class, was dark haired Beverly Austin. Bev was a member of the ACapella Choir, Echo, A. B., Latin Club, Courtesy Squad, and Y-Teens, and also took part in the junior Revue and Gloria. One of our returned sea-going vets was dark haired Blaine Bailey, who was interested in football, bowling, and photog- raphy, Blaine was a member of the R. O. T. C. and track team. Slender and good looking describes carefree Robert Bailey who was especially fond of outdoor sports, hunting and fishing. Bob was also interested in boxing as a hobby. Seldom serious, Gerald Bartlett was a lad with an abundance of energy, little of which went to waste. Jerry was a four-year band man, manager of the baseball team and a member of the C-Club and Hi-Y. Lyman in the One Acts, alias Gordon Bass, in real life served eighteen months in the Navy. At Creston, Gordy took part in Gloria and was on the Courtesy Squad. An earnest and reliable fellow who always had a happy smile for everyone was Russell Bass. Russ was especially interested in printing and as a result proved to be an expert at it. The beautiful raven locks and sparkling blue eyes of attractive Betty Dinkle made everyone sit up and take notice. Bet served her school by being an active member of the courtesy squad and belonging to A. B. That friendly fellow who was always up to something cer- tainly describes michievious Max Beebe. Max was a member of the Science Club and Hi-Y and displayed his dancing ability in the boy's line dance for the Jr. Revue. Dainty and sweet little Judith Bement, who came to Creston from Wyoming Park in her senior year proved her dramatic ability by her portrayal of Sarah in January Thaw. Judy belonged to the Courtesy Squad, Latin Club and Y-Teens. A swell friend to all and a good sport was good-looking Charles Benham. Chuck came back to Creston after serving a term in Uncle Sam's Navy. He was a member of the Vets Club. The grand cheerful gal who helped us any time we were at a loss in the library was Corlise Bielow. Graduating in February, Corky belonged to the Courtesy Squad, Horizon Club and was a tireless hospital aid at Butterworth. Husky Gerald Biener, better known as Si, had a super per- sonality. Si was junior class president, in the senior play, and also a member of the football team, C Club, Hi-Y, Science Club, Courtesy squad, and Latin Club. Vivacious lla Blackall certainly did prove that good things come in small packages. She was in the Junior Revue, Hikers Club, A Capella choir, Gloria and on the courtesy squad. lla also worked on make-up in the senior play. An earnest and hard worker describes Paul Bowersox who was known and admired by all. He was active-in the R. O. T. C. and was a member of the Bars and Chevrons Club. Paul was interested in the Army Finance Department and joined in February.