Croswell Lexington High School - Pioneer Yearbook (Croswell, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1953 volume:

Dedication Because of her high ideals, her steadfast loyalty, and her never failing interest in her classes and the entire school, we take great pleasure in dedicating the 1953 Annual to Mrs. Charles Stover, Senior English and Government Teacher of Crosweil-Lexington High School. The Staff School Board RUSSELL SHELL JOHN ANDERSON GARDNER BLACK GENE GILL FRED MYERS President 3 FACuLTy PA e ROBERT EWIGLEBEN Science and Coach MARGARET POMEROY Spanish 4 BEATRICE HALL English JOHN MYERS Music MABEL MILLER Seventh Grade PURL WARK Commercial NICK W URM LINGER U. S. History and Coach HELEN WARK Office DONALD RIEMAN Agriculture ELIZABETH STOVER English and Government 6 BOB BURCH President RAY AVERY Secretary 9 ED WIN A SHIPLEY Vice-President JOANNE PATTERSON Treasurer MRS. CHARLES STOVER MR. NICK WURMLINGER MURIEL DICKENSON Valedictorian BARBARA DOERING Salutatorian CLASS MOTTO: “WE STRIVE TO OBTAIN OUR GOAL” CLASS COLORS: SILVER AND BLUE CLASS FLOWER: RED ROSE Class Poem We were only Freshmen four years ago, Green and shy as Freshmen can be; We dreaded initiation, Somehow we survived it you’ll see. In September we were Seniors, And on Homecoming day, Our candidate was chosen, To start us on our way. That first year we were busy, Just learning all the ways, We could torment our teachers, These were practiced later days. November brought our Senior play, It was well attended. The name was ‘Family Circle,’ Our theatrics now were ended. Then we emerged as Sophomores, And the day finally came, To initiate the Freshmen, And we gladly did the same. At Christmas time our pictures came, Our Senior Scrapbooks, too; We were busy writing autographs, For the pals that we all knew. This year we also sponsored a show, A minstrel show at that; It was our first high school success, With jokes and ridiculous hats. In May we were guests of the Juniors, For that special social night; W'e dined and danced and merrily laughed, ’Til palest dawning light. When fall of fifty-one arrived, It found us Juniors all; We had a busy winter, And a formal Christmas Ball. We went to New York for some glorious days, Our last event as a class; All of us had a wonderful time, But, gee, it was over so fast! This fall, too, our rings arrived. And we were very proud; Our lovely nominee became. Queen of the Pioneer crowd. And then Graduation! The day came at last; And four years of wondering, Finally were past. During this season we were busy, Selling magazines, A yearly Junior project. And lots of work for teens. We had graduation parties. And lots of Senior fun; Our high school days were over, And another phase begun. March was Junior play time, W'e chose a comedy; A lot of fun, a big success, “We Shook the Family Tree.” Standing with diplomas, On that grandest Night of Nights, Were ninety-five graduates, Their eyes on great heights. When Spring came our plans were made, For the banquet and the Prom; Our theme was “South Pacific,” W ith isle magic and slender palm. So into the future, Whatever it be, We, Seniors, will face it, Class of 1 953. 9 N. Westbrook RAY AVERY We live but once, let life be free. Transferred from Bell High School, California...2 Boys Glee Club.........3.4 Class Secretary........ 3,4 Most Sophisticated JOSEPH BERTICH It's all over now. YVONNE BEACH •'Sweet and lovely.’ Vocal.................1 2 Mixed Chorus.......... Librarian...............3 Spanish Club...........-3 (Vice-President) Senior Play Varsity Star.........- • 4 Most Sophisticated SHIRLEY BENNETT Live and let live. Band................ 2 F. H. A............2.3 (Treasurer)..........2 Camera Club..........2 SUZANNE BARTLEY • We do not hesitate to say, she has a very pleas- ing way.’ SCOTT BEEM lf you ever hear the women scream, don’t worry; it’s only Doc Beem. Band...............1.2.3.4 Class President..........1 Basketball...........1,2.4 Track..................1.4 Class Vice-President. . . 3 Spanish Club...........2,3 Science Club...........2.3 Varsity Star Most talented Most likely to succeed Best dancer DALE BUNDY '•Bell Bottom Trousers. JOSEPH BIGGER •Tm not rule breaker, just a mischief maker.” Football.............� .2.3 Basketball.........1.2.3 Vocal....................4 •Varsity Star”...........4 Student Council. . . 1.2.3 C-L Club...............3.4 LORES BROWN 'Always Bubbling Over.” Wolverine Girls’ State Cheerleader..........1.2.3 Basketball...........2,3.4 Spanish Club...........2.3 Student Council Secretary. .........3.4 Junior Play ‘•Varsity Star”..........4 Annual Staff.............4 Youth for Christ Club, Vice-President........3 Most Versatile...........4 Softball...............1.2 BRUCE BIGGER '•Skaters’ Walta.” Cross Country.........1,2.3 (Captain)...............2,3 C-L Club............ .2.3.4 F. F. A. . .............1.2 Varsity Star..............4 GLORIA BROWN Bride and Groom Polka. LAW RENCE BURCH •'My heart is a hobo.” Football...............1 Baseball...........1.2.3 Vocal..................4 Annual Staff...........4 Best Dressed Youth for Christ...3,4 Camera Club..........3 JACQUELINE CUTLER “Keep smiling.' Band............1.2.3.4 ROBERT BURCH A good man like this, is hard to find.” Football.........1.2.3.4 (Co-Captain)...........4 Baseball...........1,2,3 Basketball...........1.2.3 Class Treasurer.........1 Class President.......3,4 Student Council.......2.4 (Vice-President)........4 Varsity Star............4 Wolverine Boys’ State C-L Club........... .2.3,4 Best Personality Most Versatile Best Physique Most Handsome LYLE CLARKSON “Give him 5 minutes more, he’ll make it.” Football...........1.2.3 Basketball.............2 Baseball.............2,3 Track.................1 Vocal..................4 Senior Play ’’Varsity Star”........4 SYLVIA DAWSON Lots of fun. RICHARD DICKENSHEETS “Some claim he's bash- ful-- most doubt it.’’ F. F. A..............1.2 Class Treasurer.........3 Student Council (President)............4 Most Bashful Nicest Hair Varsity Star...........4 Annual Staff...........4 Wolverine Boys' State ROBERT CUTLER “Wine, women and song. ’ Basketball..............1,2 Baseball.................1,2 Vocal...............J .2,3,4 Wolverine Boys' State MURIEL DICKINSON “At peace with the world. Spanish Club...........J Youth for Christ....3,4 Valedictorian OLIVE DOYLE 'She looks quiet but you can never tell by looks. BARBARA DOERING •‘If there's not any men in heaven leave me here.’ Majorette............2,3 Select Band............3 Librarian..............3 Varsity Star...........4 Senior Play Most Likely to Succeed Saluta tonan ELLEN FRANCIS “Let the rest of the world go by.’’ Youth for Christ....3,4 Band..............2.3.4 F. H. A...............2 JACK FRANCIS “Mary Lou” C-L Club. . . . Vocal 1.2 Varsity Star. . . F. F. A 1.2,3 JAMES DUDASH “Never was an Angel and never will be.” F. T. A..............12 Vocal...............1,2 Baseball............1.2 Annual Staff..........4 Varsity Star..........4 BARBARA GARNER “Seriousness is out of my line. Transferred from Colorado................2 Vocal...................2 Spanish Club............2 (Secretary) Varsity SUr.............4 Senior Play ELLA GRAY “Beneath the quietness there is friendship. Band...............J .2,3,4 Spanish Club.............J JEAN GARBUTT “If fun interrupts work, quit work.' Band.................1.2,3 Librarian................4 Varsity Star.............4 ROSEMARY GARDNER Actions speak louder than words. Basketball............I Softball..............J F. H. A...............3 SUZANNE GRAEBER ' The only way to have a friend is to be one. Ban ............J .2,3,4 Class Treasurer.........2 Spanish Club..........j Youth for Christ....J,4 F. H. A...............3 Annual Staff..........4 ALICE GUTIERREZ ‘'Beautiful brown eyes Transferred from Hutto High.....................1 Spanish Club.............J Youth for Christ.......J.4 ♦ JERRY HINSKl School i� the least of my worries. ROBERT GUT1ERRE7 • ’A true friend.” Transferred from Hutto High...................1 F. F. A................2 CHARLES HANSON Detective. JANE HILL •‘Let's take an old fash- ioned walk. Band.................I . .3-4 Vocal................1,2,3,4 GLORIA HOPPENWORTH •Til walk alone.” Librarian...2.3.4 PAULINE HAAS Doing what come nat- urally.” Vocal.............. 3-4 Mixed Chorus.........2.3 Librarian..............2 Spanish Club...........3 Varsity Star...........4 Senior Play Class Flirt BURTON HULVERSON Women are my down- fall. Vocal.........1,2,3 JOAN JOLLEY A Prettier Queen was never chosen.” Band..............1.2,3.4 F. H. A...............2.3 Spanish Club. ..........3 Youth for Christ......J.4 Annual Staff............4 Homecoming Football Student Oueen...........4 Prettiest Hair Most Beautiful LEONA JOHNSON Her thoughts and her conduct are all her own. Vocal...............2.3.4 Baseball................1 Spanish Club............3 Varisty Star............4 Librarian...............4 JANE KEENER True to herself and to her friends.” Band..............J .2.3,4 Select Band..............3 Vocal....................3 F. H. A..................2 Librarian................3 Varsity Star.............4 MURIEL JOLLEY Silence is intelligence. F. H. A.................3 Youth for Christ.....3.4 Most Bashful GRACE KELLY Let the good times roll.” Majorette.............4 Varsity Star..........4 Transferred from Redford High...........2 FRANKLIN KLUMPP “People come from near and far to help him crank and push his car. F. F. A........... 1 Band..............1.2 Vocal...............4 GALE KETTLEWELL “Most everything tickles me. ' ROBERT KING “Windy Weather. ' F. F. A.................1 Glee Club.............1.3 Band..............1.2.3.4 School Orchestra........4 Camera Club...........2,3 Spanish Club..........2,3 Science Club............3 Select Band.............2 Drum Major..............4 JOAN KETTLEWELL “Good things comes in small packages. F. H. A.............2.3.4 TOM KING 'Vagabond King. ROBERT KOTSCH Ha’s true to his word, work, and friends. ' Track 2.3.4 F. F. A 1,2,3 Baseball Football C-L Club . . - RODNEY KRUEGER Behold a friend.' T rack.................. I Football.................1 Track Manager............2 SHIRLEY LAMB Little 1 ask, my wants are few,’’ Band..............1,2.3.4 Vocal..................1 F. H. A................Z Librarian..............3 Varsity Star...........4 SHIRLEY LORDING Give me my boots and saddle. ’ Vocal............. . 1.2,3 DICK LOVIK It’s fun to study I'll bet. Basketball...........1,2 Band.............1.2.3.4 SHIRLEY LaBUDIE We’ll remember her friendly attitude. Band...................J Vocal................2.3 Majorette..............4 JOAN LEVITT Don’t let the stars get in your eyes. M MARTHA MACKLEM A good sort and a good sport.' Spanish Club..............2 Band................1.2.3.4 Librarian..............1,2 Varsity Star.............4 CHARLES MASON Foot lose and fancy free. VIOLET MATTHEWS Her heart is like the moon. Vocal..............1 DON MATTHEWS 'Women scare me. NEAL MAXFIELD When you hear him sing, you'd think it was Bing. Band.............1.2.3.4 Glee Club........1.2.3.4 Mixed Chrous.......1.2,3 Class Plays..........3,4 Youth for Christ.....3,4 MARJORIE MARENGO Until. Vocal.................1.2 Student Council.........1 Junior Play Class Vice-President. . 2 Spanish Club............3 Cheer leading.......2,3.4 Youth for Christ........3 ROBERT NOLL 1 haven't got a worry in the world.' Football................2 Baseball..........1.2.3.4 Track.................3.4 F. F. A........... 1.2.3.4 GEORGE O’CONNOR To each his own. C-L Club.........J ,2,3,4 Football.........1.2.3.4 (Co-Captain)...........4 Basketball.........1.2.3 Track............1.2.3.4 Class Vice-President. . .1 Varsity Star............4 TED MORAN Spring fever set in his bones at an early age and never found an escape. EDWIN NUNN Talk and joke, laugh until you choke. Basketball.......... Baseball............ Vocal............... Varsity Star........ Virginia McClelland I can dream, can't I. Vocal..........1.2,3 Robert McDowell “He always gets things done, but he has a lot of fun. Football........1.2,3,4 Track...........1.2.3.4 Cross Country.......3,4 C-L Club............3.4 Youth for Christ....3.4 F. F. A...............I Mixed Chorus............2 Youth for Christ......3,4 (President)............. 4 F. H. A..................3 Spanish Club.............3 WALTER ORVIS “Little do we know what he thinks. Track................1.2.3 F. F. A..................4 Vocal...................1 Junior Play VIRGINIA REMICK Never lets herself be hurried, worried or flurried.” JOANNE PATTERSON 'Always happy, always gay, nature made her just that way.” Band . ...........1.2,3,4 Vocal.................1.2 Basketball............1.2 Mixed Chorus......... 1.2 Cheerleader.........2.3,4 Class Plays...........J.4 Youth for Christ........3 Varsity Star............4 Class Treasurer.........4 School Orchestra........A Best Personality D. A. R. Representative. A V ROBERT PUT2. “He, who talks little, thinks much. Football................2 Baseball..........1.2.3,4 F. F. A...........1.2.3.4 Band....................1 EARL RiLEY “Although I’m not so tall. I’d rather be short than not at all.” Annual Staff..........4 JEAN PARKER “Always laughing, never sad; sometimes naughty, never bad.” ANN SCHMIDTLING A kindly heart and a friendly face.” Vocal...........2.3.4 Varsity Star........4 DIXIE SHELDON It might be better if I would, but it's awfully lonesome being good. Basketball............1,2 F.H.A.................2.3 Vocal...................4 Softball................2 MARCIE SCHWEIKART Marcie wore a diamond ring, we wish her luck in everything.’ Basketball..........2,3.4 Spanish Club............3 Librarian...............3 Varsity Star............4 Vocal.................3.4 Softball................2 EDWINA SHIPLEY ‘‘Hair of gold, eyes of blue.” Cheerleading......1,2,3,4 Band..............1.2.3.4 Basketball..........2.3,4 Class Secretary.........2 Class Vice-President... 4 Homecoming Football Queen...................3 Spanish Club. .. . .....3 Best Figure NADINE SPROWL A willing heart, a help- ing hand, always ready on demand.” Spanish Club.............3 Youth for Christ.....3.4 F. N. A..................3 Band..............J .2,3,4 VERLE THIBDAUE It’s always a •Bob'.’ ' Softball...............1.2 Cheerleader............1,2 Basketball...........2.3.4 Student Council..........2 Spanish Club...........2.3 Junior Play Senior Play 'Varsity Star”.........4 Annual Staff.............4 Most Athletic Wolverine Girls' State ROSALIE STAPLETON Happy as the night is long. LILLIAN TIEFERT She’s quiet and easy going.” Librarian...........3,4 Basketball..........3.4 Camera Club...........2 PEGGY STAPLETON Give me the simple life. ROBERT TATE 1 can show the world how to smile. RICHARD TINSLEY I'm a smart guy. I've just had a hard time prov- ing it.” HUBERT UTLEY Some men merely itch for success, I have to scratch for it. ELAINE WEIR “A bright future awaits. Band...................1,2 Youth for Christ........4 STANLEY TORZEWSKI Big name for such a little guy. DONNA WEST “There’s everything nice about you. Basketball............1,2 Softball................2 F. H. A...............2.3 (President).............3 SID TURNER “Always a winner. ’ T rack............1,2,3,4 Cross Country.......2,3.4 (Co-Captain)..........3.4 F. F. A...........1.2.3.4 C-L Club..........J.2.3.4 BEVERLY WATSON “I Love You Truly.” Majorette.......1,2.3 Vocal...............4 Librarian...........1 NANCY WESTBROOK My father's hair would turn rey to see me drive our Chevrolet. ' Vocal....................2 Spanish Club.............3 (President) Junior Play Varsity Star.............4 (Editor) Most Talented ANNA WILLIS A personality that will never fade. Majorette...........1.2,3 Queen's Court.........1,2 CATHERINE WOOD A friendly heart has many friends.' Band..............1.2.3.4 Vocal..................3.4 Librarian............ 1.2 Varsity Star.............4 Spanish Club..............3 Prettiest Smile MARIAN YOST Studious scholar, sweet and shy. F. H. A................2 Annual Staff...........4 Youth for Christ.....3.4 Mock Election 26 Mock Election 27 Mock Election 28 “Out damned spot, out 1 say!' “My wig tickles! All right, you girls, that's enough. Senior Play FRONT ROW: Yvonne Beach. Verle Thibdaue, Gale Kettlewell, Joanne Patterson. Barbara Ooering, Pauline Haas. BACK ROW: Mr. Weldon, Lyle Clarkson, Bob Tate, Scott Beem, Dick Tinsley. Neil Maxfield. Barbara Garner. 29 Annual Staff 30 Varsity Star Staff 5 E N IOR PaLs 31 _ 1 35 Juniors Raloh Dunmick Dick Crowell. pat Gill. Secretary preiiden vice-president Gary Young treasurer. Barbara Bokach Jean Bnngard Jackie Camm Lawrence Campbell. Jane Clark George Bartley Richard Dalaell i Larry Davis . Marshia Dawson Mary Ann Domslc Duane Durecka Bill Elliott Charles Ellis Bob Fairman. Marilyn Falls Sam Fry Charles Gray Morten Grilliot . Bob Hawes Ann Hendra Ralph Hendra Betty Lee Margaret Leimenstoll Norman Lentz Gordon Macklem Charles Micallef Joe Mullen Don Murray Juniors Helen Noll. Ella Nugent lliene Nugentl Leah Olimer� Evelyn Ostic. Marjorie Pangburn, Bruce Parker Rita Peck Robert Perpignon Ken Peterson Ina Mae Purvis Pat Sheridan. Jerry Srneckert Evelyn Smitn Jean Zeller Mary Zeller Jack Mitchell Greta Barnett. 37 Sophomores Tom Regan Teddy Put Ron Matheison Gary Macklem president vice-presider. secretary treasurer Mary Lou Adams Janet Anderson Pat Armstrong Lois Arnold Sally Bartley Marilyn Beach Kay Bell. Girard Belprea Bob Broke Catharine Bertich Beverly Boeneman Donald Brown Patr.ci. Brown Loul.e Burch Maureen Burch Gerry Burgess Pat Camm Deanna Erb Martin Esselink Bob Friedt. Gary Gaffield Joe Galbraith Elmer Gardner Edward Gill. Sophomores Art Kelly John Kerrigan. Sandra Kinde Irene Koss Jim Kotsch. Robert Kotske Mary LaBudie. Phil Levitte Henrietta Limas Albert Long Yvonne Macklem Joann Matheison Marjorie McComb. Jay McKenney Barbara Roberts. Louis McNulty. Carol Nadjkovtc. George Nechita. Margaret Niles Eleanor Odoerfer. Jim Oakes. Lois Olimer. Tom Radiger. Mary Jean Repp Fred Ruck Joy Sheldon Charles Sherman. Marjorie Sherman Sophomores Bob Steele Carolyn Tavener Ruth Tenniswood Janet Vincent Don Smith Lloyd Smith Jay Watson Rita Watson Fred West Leo West, Jane Westbrook Joan Westbrook Charles Whitebread Richard Zeller 40 Freshmen Arnold Hulverson Janet Colmen Joyce McKenny Ted Puhl president; vice-president sec retary treasurer John Anderson Harold Atkins Kenneth Beaumont. Beth Bennetti Christine Maxwell Bob Bowman Doug Bricker Marilyn Brown Grant Burch Charles Burns Judith Camm Hazel Campbell Sandra Cook Annette Cra lord Lawrence DeMeyer Rose Marie DeMeyer Clarabelle Dickinson William Drew Dawn Emeigh Phyllis Emigh Carol Erbe Gajl Falls Tom Form Raymond Fraleigh, Dorothy Franzel Doris French. Linda Gaffield. Bill Galbraith. Freshmen Bob Rice Charlotte Roome Carlene Sasinowski Virginia Sheldon Gerald Sheridan Elaine Sherman Gary Siewert Gene Smith Shirley Soule Bill Spezia Theresa Steele Lois Stone Buddy Straffon EvelynThorley John Wheeler Betty Whitebread Barbara Whitman Frit Whitmore Frank Williams Frank VSurmlinger Margaret Ziolkowske Bonnie Hazard Thomas Hendri Joel Hurley Jini Jackson Ellen Jeffery Gloria Johnson John Johnson 11a Kaercher Robert Kallio Robert Kettlewell Eleanor Kilgus Bonnie King Lewis iamb Dean Lange Freshmen Wayce Lange Larry Lindke Gerald Loeding Dwight Manska Bob Martin Christine Bidne Carol McNulty Edward Moran Barbara Newton Clayton Nichol Elma Nugent William Nunn Ed |OaConnor Robert Urmerod Janice Pace Alma Parker Mary Kathleen Parr Pat Peroni Constance Gilbert Fred Put . 43 BOTTON ROW: SECOND ROW : TOP ROW: Eighth Qrade B. Steadmen. J. English, A. Lucero. M. Morris, B. Maskell, R. Greenwood, G. Ulm, 1. Salazar, C. Newton. Mr. Brown. K. Schmidtling, C. Spezia. B. Elliott, J. Bennett. E. Limas. J. Bennett, P. Hulverson. P. Doyle. J. Lusher. C. Millitics. J. Sherman, G. Domstc. J. Nadjokovic. L. Doering. N. Whitmore. M. Olvera. S. Lawson. J. Utley. A. Rickert. R. Beedon. B. Elliott, J. Woods. M. Adams. FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: TOP ROW: Seventh Qrade P. Levitt. J. Millitics. H. Sly. D. Wendt. R. Campbell. M. Clark. B. Phillip, C. Davis, K. Tate. Mrs. Miller, D. Weaver, M. L. Coleman. S. Steele. M. Costelle. B. Ormerod. J. Hurst, J. Cook, J. Zimmerman, R. Woods. D. Gardner. Shirley Miliken, T. Akain. M. Todd. A. Medaugh, R. Costello, B. Studaker, R. Young, E. Dawson, E. Bloomfield, J. Butler, D. Maskell, J. Clark. R. Olvera. R. Burch, M. Cassidy. C. Limas, P. Tucker. N„ VanRenterghen, K. Schoettle, L. Kinde. R. Beedon. M. Smith. G. Mow, L. Macklem. 44 45 46 Organization s C 47 Student Council SITTING: Ina Mae Purvia. Lores Brown, Mr. Hall, Dick Dickensheets, President, Bob Burch. STANDING: Joyce Bennett, Marilyn Brown, Gary Gaffield, Joe Bigger, Doug Bncker. Jerry Smeckert, Margaret Schoetl, Sally Bartley. On behalf of the Student Council, I would like to thank the student body for their help and support during this last year. We have tried bur best to fill the students' wishes and the needs of our school. 48 Dick Dickensheets Mr. Burnie, Mr. Wark, Mr. Wurmlinger, Mr. Kern. C. L. Club FRONT ROW: J. Hinski, L. Campbell. J. oregory.C. O'Connor. B. Kotch. B. Burch. G. Macklem, S. Beem. SECOND ROW: R. Benko. R. Matheison. R. Steele, B. Steele. B. Elliott. J. Oaks, J. Francis, G. Bartley, D. Gansmiller, R. Biggers, Mr. Kern. BACK ROW: S. Turner, W. Orvis, J. Smeckert, R. McDowell, R. Tate, J. Hanson. D. Tinsley, P. Sheridan. R. Hendra, R. Freidt. Band DIRECTOR Mr. John Myers DRUM Janice Pace Kay Bell Joyce Bennett Jack Mitchel Charles Gray HORN Jane Keener Shirley Lamb August Ricket CLARINET Joan Jolley Lewis Dingman Jackie Cutler Ella Gray Judy Bennett Suzanne Graeber Rae Greenwood Christine Bidne Dawn Emeigh Hazel Campbell Nancy Whitmore Carol Ann Erbe Marilyn Adams TRUMPET Joanne Patterson Edwina Shipley Martha Macklem Cathy Woods Jo Utly Gorden Garner FLUTE Jane Hill OBOE Mary Parr SAXOPHONE Scott Beem Maleroy Moris Gale Ulan Neal Maxfield TROMBONE Yvonne Kipp Nadine Sprowl Marice Dawson Leah Olimer BARITONE Ellen Francis Teddy Putz Q iris’ Qlee Club FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: V. Van Rentherghen, D. Jackson, J. Zeller, P. Arnold, L. Ohmer, R. Watson, P. Raymond, F. Gardner, J. Westbrook. M. Domsic, J. Williamson. E. McKcnny. B. King, B. Newton, L. Johnson, S. Cook, B. Whitebread. R. Peck. D. Sheldon, R. Demar, S. Hoppenthal, M. Burch. E. Yakes, Mr. Meyers. J. Repp, C. Hawes. M. Leimenstall, V. Matthews, E. Smith, B. Studaker, J. Yopek, G. Brown. E. Thorley, B. Hoppinthal, A. Schmidtling, K. Bell, I. Koss. M. La Budie, M. Beach, C. Ramage, P. Haas, S. Dawson. M. Schweikart. J. Camm. J. Matheison, D. Erb, S. Hinski, C. Jolley, M. Graeber, B. Watson. Boys' Qlee Club SITTING: P. Mathews, D. Bundy. J. Bertick, J. Bigger. E. Nunn, L. Burch. R. Cutler. STANDING: Mr. Meyers. N. Maxfield. C. Hanson. B. Hulverson. T. King. Clarkson. R. Avery. D. Tinsley 51 Junior Band 52 F. H. A. FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: BACK ROW: D. French, B. King, J. Williamson, D. Jackson, E. Yake, C. Erbe, S. Soule, E. Woodruff. G. Johnson, J. Westbrook, J. Pace. L. Burch. J. Westbrook, C. Roome, H. Campbell, B. Newton, Mrs. Hewitt. H. Limas, J. Repp, M. Adams, J. Echlin, A. Parker, D. Woods, M. Parr, B. Hazard, D. Franzel. C. McNulty, C. Bidne. M. Ziokowski, C. Rawes, M. La Budie, M. Beach. S. Hoppenthal, C. Ramage, S. Warner. Y. Macklem, C. Gilbert. J. Matheison. B. Boeneman, A. Crawford. FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: FIFTH ROW: J. Watson, G. Sheridan, R. Fraleigh, D. Manska. W. Elliott. C. Gray, R. Zeller, J. Jackson, M. Oselett. N. Doyle. G. Burgess, R. Hillman, A. Kelley. E. Moran. K. Beaumont. R. Cutler. C. Nichol, J. Johnson. R. Kettlewell. W. Gardner. Mr. Rieman. W. Orvis, R. Hendry. G. Smith. O. Conely, B. Campbell, H. Atkins, L. Smith, W'. Galbraith. D. Durecka. C. Sherman. J. Zimmerman, Mr. Gregory. R. Kotzke, G. Burch, R. Tate. T. Moran, A. Caplinger, L. Dresser, R. Putz, F. W'est, L. Lamb, J. McKenney, D. W’urmlinger, S. Turner, S. Fry. C. Ellis, J. Gordon. D. Van Camp. C. Burns. L. West. B. Parker, G. Coker, T. Forin, J. Galbraith, R. Noll, R. Hart, J. Gregory, J. Molesworth, E. Gardner, G. Loeding, L. Studaker. 53 Librarians Youth For Christ 54 55 Seniors Eddie, Gale, Jo Homecoming Float Carol. Pat First Tearn Cheerleaders FRONT ROW: Carol Eddis, Joanne Patterson, Pat Camm. BACK ROW : Gale Kettlewell. Edwina Shipley. ABSENT: Margie Marengo 56 Z.S The Croswell-Lexington Varsity Squad was unable to defeat their tough ranking opponents in the new Thumb B. Conference League. Our team played good, rough football and made all the teams remember our hard blocking and tackling. They played some very close games. Yale managed to edge out Cros-Lex by a pass to Clyde Bradley which gave them the score of 12- 13. The Varsity tied a game with Marlette which was a hard fought game between the two teams, but at the end it was a dead- lock 0-0. The team will lose seven Seniors: George O’Connor (HB), Jerry Hinski (LT), Dick Tinsley (LE), Jack Francis (C), Bob McDowell (LG), Bob Burch (RE), and Bob Kotch (RH). We, the Senior Class of “53,” wish next year’s varsity squad the best of luck in their season. Varsity Football Squad FRONT ROW: Bob Burch. Bob Perpingnon. Bill Elliot. Bob McDowell. Jack Francis. Jerry Hinski. Dick Tinsley. BACK ROW: Bob Kotch. Jerry Smeckert. Bob Friedt, George O'Connor. FIRST ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: Varsity B. Kotch. D. Smith, D. Tinsley, B. Elliott. B. Burch, G. O’Connor, J. Francis, J. Hinski, B. McDowell. G. Macklem, L. Dresser, K. Blodick, B. Perpignon, J. Smeckert. B. Friedt, A. Long, B. Steele, P. Sheridan. J. Gregory. L. McNulty, J. Gordon, B. Fairman, C. Micallef, E. Elliott, C. W'hitebrcad, J. Hurley. J. Hanson. Second Team FIRST ROW: J. Galbraith, B. Straffon. J. Wheeler. W. Gardner. P. Levitte, G. Sheridan, F. Wurmlinger, A. Hulverson, J. Zimmerman. E. Gill. SECOND ROW: Mr. Ewigleben. G. Smith. N. Doyle. W. Drew. D. Lange. C. Sherman, B. Benko, J. Oaks, B. Hart, E. Woodruff. W. Lange, Mr. Wark. THIRD ROW: F. Whitmore. R. Kallio. T. Puhl, L. Smith. B. Kotske. F. West. B. Burns, B. Parker. B. Campbell, T. Forin. 59 Basketball Croswell-Lexington’s basketball team had its first look at the new league that was formed at the beginning of the 1952 athletic season. The caliber of basketball that was brought about by the new league was quite a bit above that of the old league. The Pioneers had a rough season losing most of their games by three or four points. Coach Frank Kern however was quite pleased with the team and everyone feels that the team was better than their record. The 1952-1953 basketball team was inexperienced as far as varsity players. There were only two boys on the squad who had played any varsity basketball; the rest of the team had only second team experience. Besides being inexperienced the team was made up of mostly Sophomores and Juniors, with only two Seniors on it. Considering all things the Pioneers basketball team did a great job of representing Croswell- Lexington High School. FRONT ROW: Bill Elliot, Jerry Hinski, Scott Beem, George Bartley, Bob Steele. SECOND ROW: Coach Kern, Ralph Dimmick, Tom Regan, Doug Bricker, Gary htacklem, Jon Hanson. Manager, Chuck Whitebread. Junior High Cheerleaders Georgian Domsic, Mary Lou Colleman, Leona Macklem, Nancy VanRentenghen, Jo Utly. Nancie Whitmore. Second Team Basketball FIRST ROW : E. Elliott. B. Spezia, R. Kotzke, M. Esselink. R. Freidt, J. Kerrigan. SECOND ROW: Mr. Wurmlinger, B. Straffon. J. Wheeler, E. Gill, F. Putz. R. Hall, C. Whitebread. THIRD ROW: B. Benko, L. McNulty, L. Smith, C. Burns, J. Molesworth. B. Nunn, R. Matheison, W. Gardner. 61 Qirls’ Basketball FRONT ROW: Catherine Bertick. Marian Domsic, Marcie Schweikart. Verle Thibdaue. Lore� Brown. Teddy Putz. Ina Mae Purvis, Theresa Konen. BACK ROW: Mr. Cooper. Pat Brown. Pat Camm. Kdwina Shipley. Phillis Emigh, Lillian Tielert. Jane Clark, Mary Lou Adams. Minnie Wes ey. Marilyn Brown, Mrs. Stover. Drum Major and Majorettes Shirley LaBudie, Irene Koss. Bob King, Beth Bennett, Grace Kelly. 62 Track FRONT ROW: SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW: FOURTH ROW: R. Matheison, G. Benko, P. Sheridan, J. Smeckert, L. Campbell, G. O'Connor, B. Kotch, D. Tinsley, B. McDowell. Mr. Burnie, D. Gansmiller, E. Woodruff, B. Steele, G. Bartley, B. Elliot, L. Dresser, J. Gregory, C. Thorley, J. Francis, S. Turner, B. Tate. T. Went, E. Moran, E. Gill, P. Mathews, B. Galbraith, C. Whitebread, B. Campbell, D. Van Camp. G. Macklem, W. Lange, J. Wheeler, B. Straffon. D. Hendra, G. Smith, D. Atkins, J. Gordon. D. Bricker, F. West, B. Parker, B. Burns, T. Pulh, G. Burch, B. Ormerod. D. Dureka. C. Sherman. Cross Country FRONT ROW: G. Bartley, B. Tate, S. Turner, R. Matheison. D. Gansmiller. BACK ROW: Mr. Burnie. D. Tucker, G. Burch. S. Beem. R. Dimmick, R. Hall. 63 LEXINGTON EIGHTH GRADE LEXINGTON JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL CROSWELL JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL Under Classmen PaLs ffAIJWOMTM BROTHERS MunIim. Mo U 8 A 66