Deckerville High School - Eagle Star Yearbook (Deckerville, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 72 of the 1954 volume:

Foreword Memories cannot be purchased, but we invite you to re- them Bs you wslk down memories lane through the pages of Per Annos of 19SU, Annual Staff Editor- ■in-Chief Marjorie McConnachie Assistant Editor Assistant Editor Corinne Rice Robert Detgen Literary Photographs Senior Class: Marcia Kirkpatrick Classes: Eileen Dawson Betty Greenan Janet Fleck Sports: Dale Foster Ruth Ann Vatter Activities: Kathleen Harter Pauline Parrott Marguerite Walker Production Group Pictures: Marie Sweet Laurel Dutcher Catherine Workman Doris Neaves Typists: Colleen Richards Business Manager: Katherine Tobi Majorie Bearss Barbara Day Advertising: Elsie Trigger Jean Heath Linda Moses Art: Herb Richards Carol Neaves Wilma Thompson Ronald Laeder Advisors: Mr. Willard Subscriptions: Irene Pozsgay Mr. Swoffer Faye Hale Mr. Leckrone 1 2 The doors of education open wide to the opportunities of friendship and a life of long memories. Compliments of MICHIGAN BEAN COMPANY Feeds, Fertilizers, Seeds Beans, Coal, Grain Phone U Dedication We, the students of Deckerville High, dedicate this annual Per Annos to the memory of our friend and former classmate, Frank Campbell. Compliments of SILVER TAVERN, Deckerville, Michigan Steve Pozsgay, Prop. 3 Board of Education LEE L. TANTON Vice-President FRANK MERRIMAN RONALD D. PATTULLO Secretary Treasurer DR. E. W. BLANCHARD President R. M. KIRKPATRICK Transportation A. 0. FLECK Superintendent JOHN WILLARD Principal B.A. Western State M.A. Univ. of Michigan B.S. Central Michigan M.A. Michigan State MARIE LECKRONE Office Clerk 4 Faculty IRENE COOK English A.B. Michigan State Normal G. E. L EC KRONE Agriculture B.S. Michigan State ADRIAN S. HURLEY Music B.S. Michigan State Normal FLOYD WEST Shop, English B.S. Central Michigan M.A. Univ. of Michigan RRUCE SWOFFER Commercial B.S. Ferris Institute NORMA SELEY Home Economics B.S. Michigan State BRUCE GLOVER Physical Education B.S. Western Michigan JOHN KNIIVILA Physical Education B.S. Univ. of Mich. Compliments of MESSMAN MACHINERY, Deckerville, Michigan New Idea, Fox, Ferguson, Co-op. Phone 15 Faculty MERLE FRITCH History B.S. Michigan State Normal GLENN RUSSELL Junior High B.S. Central Michigan TEX DURAND Junior High B.S. Hillsdale MARJORIE KNITVILA Home Economics B.S. Stout Institute RITA MCCONNACHIE Fifth Grade Michigan State Normsl JEAN S. FLECK Junior High A.B. Western Michigan MARION TEEPLE Second Grade Central Michigan REATHA D. RICE Sixth Grade B.S. Michigan State Normal EDNA O'CONNELL Upper Elementary A.B. Michigan State Normal Compliments of J. W. Powley INSURANCE AGENCY Deckerville, Michigan Faculty PEARL L. NOBLE Fourth Grade B.S. Michigan State Normal HELEN VANSICKLE Second Grade Michigan State Normal ANNA MAE WEST First Grade Central Michigan FLORENE WINTER MUTE First Grade B.S. Michigan State Normal VERA TRIGGER Kindergarten Michigan State Normal LILLIAN DARLINGTON IRMA BISHOP Third Grade Michigan State Normal ETHEL HOOPER Second Grade Michigan State Normal LILLIAN WORKMAN Third Grade Michigan State Normal Compliments of BAD AXE GRAIN CO., McGregor, Michigan Beans, Grain, and Fertilizers Phone Deckerville 58F13� Thomas Rich, Manager Class History As we look back over our four years of high school, we remember all our good times and the many friends we have made. In 1950, a group of 6U anxious and inquisitive freshmen met in the study hall. Our advisors were Mr. West and Mrs. Felt. Initiation day was the highlight of the year. The leader of our class was Allyn Sloat with Dale Foster as his assistant. Mary Heberlein kept our notes, and Kathleen Harter took care of our money. Betty Greenan and Gerald Weyeneth were our representatives on the student council. Our parties consisted of a gym party for the first semester, and an outdoor party for the second semester. Fifty-six members began our second year of high school. Those who left us were: Art Lancaster, Mildred Willis, George Freeman, Dick Condo, Dale Wagester, Johnny Kester, Ernest Grice, Stuart Moore, Douglas Kenny, and Ella Willis. The newcomers were: Dick Pringle, Carol Neaves, and Elsie Trigger. Mary Heberlein led the class until she moved to Centerline, then her assistant, Jessie Bowling, took her place. Kathleen Harter was our secretary and Irene Pozsgay was our treasurer. June Duncan and Harleigh Pattullo represented our class on the Student Council. Among our activities for this year were a Sadie Hawkins party held at the gym and a party at the lake. We also received our class rings thi3 year. The big events of our junior year were the Junior-Senior prom, Moonlight and Roses, with music by Fritch's Orchestra, and the Junior Play, Bolts and Nuts, under the direction of Mrs. Clinton Bostick. We had two class parties, one was a house party at the home of Mr. West, the other a wiener roast at the lake. We held a few bake sales and sold Christmas cards and stationery. Yvonne Burke joined us this year and Frank Gray and Grace Osentowski were with us for a short time. Those who left us were: Phyllis Abend, Frank Campbell, Jerry Hoffman, Allyn Sloat, Marshall Smith, and Dick Pringle. The class officers were: President, Gerald Weyeneth; Vice President, Dale Foster; Secretary, Jessie Bowling; Treasurer, Richard McEachin; Student Council, Jeanette Williamson and Tom Brady. Our advisors were Mr. West and Mrs. Kniivila. Our senior class was presided over by Bob Detgen with Jessie Bowling as his assistant until she left us. Marjorie McConnachie then took her place. Irene Pozsgay was our secretary and the money was stored by Pauline Parrott. Student Council members were Mary Felk and Don Weyeneth. Advisors were Mr. West and Mr. Willard. Three students joined us this year and three left us. Those who joined were: Frank Gray, Jim Johnston, and Marshall Smith. Those who did not return were: June and Val Duncan, and Eugene Noble. Our senior play, Coveralls was presented in November under the direction of Mrs. Walter Cook. Our senior pictures were received and exchanged before Christmas. We also sold magazine sub- scriptions. Marjorie McConnachie was chosen as Editor-in-Chief of the Annual Staff. We had one class party in the gym. The class anxiously awaited the big day when we went on our senior trip to Chicago and Mackinac Island. Our four years of high school have been completed and as we go out on our own into various walks of life we will strive diligently to achieve our goals for we know that 3uccess Awaits at Labor s Gates. 8 Compliments of Cities Service, Deckerville, Michigan Dell Klaty, Prop. Seniors Bob Detgen Oh, this learning, what a thing it is. Senior Play h Junior Play 3 Student Council U Class President 1 School Paper U Annual Staff U Irene Pozsgay The smile that won't come off. Basketball 2 3 h FHA 2 3 h Secretary k Treasurer 2 Glee Club 3 h Annual Staff 3 h Citizenship Award 3 Mary Felk She is witty, she is wise, and a terror forher size. Student Council U F. H. A. 2 3 U Glee Club 2 3 h Helen Anderson She is happy is content. F. H. A. Office Help Marjorie McConnachie Her heart is like the moon, there's a man in it. Basketball 1 2 3 U Senior Play U FHA 2 3 U Vice President U School Paper 2 3 Librarian h Annual Staff 3 h Pauline Parrott Flirting is a desperate thing, but I'm a desperado. Senior Play lj Treasurer J4 Band 1 2 3 It Annual Staff 3 lj Don Weyeneth Tall, dark handsome lad. and Track Basketball Football Student Council F. F. A. Band 1 School Paper Varsity Club Annual Staff 2 J 1} 2 3 jj 1 2 ? 2 3 h 2 3 h «Manager Harold Barker There's a good time coming boys Basketball 1 Baseball 1 3 F. F. A. 1 School Paper k Compliments of WILSON'S BARBEE SHOP, DFCKERVILLE 9 Seniors Eleanor Barr Eleanor looks so sweet and shy, but just let her out with that guy. certain FHA 2 3 1 Glee Club 3 Band 12 3 1 Margie Bearss Not too serious, not to gay, a very good friend every day. Senior Play U Junior Play 3 Glee Club 1 Band 123 School Paper U Annual Staff J Joan Brabant Nothing is the matter as long as I can chatter. Basketball 3 FHA 1 2 3 1 Glee Club 123 Band 1 2 3 U Cheerleaders 1 2 3 1 Raymond Barr Nothing at times is more impressive than silence. Track 2 3 1 Basketball 2 3 U Football 3 U Varsity Club 1 Tom Brady He is quick to answer every remark. Track 1 2 3 Basketball 13 1 Football 12 3 1 Senior Play 1 Junior Play 3 Student Council 3 F. F. A. 12 3 1 Varsity Club 3 1 Bill Brabant He wins who works. Track 2 3 1 Basketball 3 Football 2 3 1 Junior Play 3 F. F. A. 12 3 1 Band 1 Varsity Club 2 3 1 Manager Yvonne Burke Life is but a bowl of fun. F. H. A. 3 U Glee Club 1 2 3 1 Cr o swe11-Lexington 10 Compliments of DECKHIVILLE OIL AND GAS COMPANY Distributors of Mobilgas and Oil Seniors Eileen Dawson Arguing is sweet if you never get beat. FHA U Glee Club 1 2 Band 1 2 3 1 School Paper 2 Annual Staff U Frank Gray Bright1 Why even Mars is but a candle. Senior Play 1 Citizenship Award 1 Barboir Intermidiate Dale Foster I shall be content with whatever hap- pens. Football 12 3 1 Baseball 1 2 3 It FFA 12 3 1 Vice President 2 3 Varsity Club 1 2 3 It Annual Staff U Basketball 1 2 3 It Betty June Greenan In her eyes lies many a dream. Student Council 1; Band 12 3 1 School Paper 1 Annual Staff 1 Office Help 1 Kathleen Harter Guilty and how. Basketball 3 1 Senior Play 1 Junior Play 3 Cheerleaders 3 1 Secretary 2 Treasurer 1 Band 12 3 1 Annual Staff 1 Jean Heath She’s not a flower, nor a pearl, just a regular all around girl. F.H.A. 23l Glee Club 3 School Paper It Annual Staff It Jim Johnston Hurry? I don’t know the meaning of the word. Band 1 2 3 1 Chorus 1 2 3 School Paper I Port Huron Compliments of Powers Hardware, McGregor, Michigan Hardware, Paints, Varnishes Floor Covering, Heating Plumbing Seniors Norma Jones Happy the day. live-long Basketball k F. H. A. 3 k Glee Club k Altena Kenny With me goes my height. Basketball 2 3k F. H. A. 3 k Leona Kerbyson When she is good she is very good, but—. F. H. A. 2 3k Glee Club 1 School Paper 3 Marcia Kirkpatrick The only way to have a friend is to be one. F. H. A. 23k Band 2 Annual Staff k Melvin Lamont I am a man of few words. Junior Play 3 F. F. A. 123k Bill McConnachie Ah hates love. Basketball 13k Baseball 123k F. F. A. 12 3k Varsity Club 3 Richard McEachin I have but one regret. I am a bashful man. Baseball 2 F. F. A. 123k Treasurer 3 Compliments of S. T. St H. Oil Co., Deckerville, Michigan Sinclair Oil St Gas., Goodyear Tires St Tubes Seniors Ray Munroe Lessons, did you say? Track 1 2 3 li Basketball 2 U Football 1 2 3 li F. F. A. 1 2 Varsity Club 3 li Carol Neaves Life is so wonder- ful and by bothering others I have no time to enjoy it. Junior Play 3 School Paper lj Annual Staff i Laverne Noble If silence were golden, he would be a millionaire. F. F. A. 1 2 3 U Rex Paape It's fun to bet. study I Track 1 2 3 li Basketball 3 li Football 1 2 3 li FFA 1 2 3 li Varsity Club 1 2 3 li Harleigh Pattullo There must be a lot of work in him, for none ever came out. Track 1 2 3 li Basketball 1 2 3 1 Football 3 k Student Council 2 F. F. A. 123 Varsity Club 1 2 3 k Joyce Pattullo Her quiet ways are deceiving. FHA 2 3 li Band 1 2 3 h School Paper U Colleen Richards I seek one man, one man and one alone. Junior Play 3 Glee Club 1 2 3 U Annual Staff U Compliments of 13 Dr. Robert M. Muir Veterinarian Deckerville, Michigan Gerald Rich Seniors Doug Scott A likeable boy with a likeable way. Track 1 3 Basketball 1 2 3 h Senior Play lx Junior Play 3 F. F« A. 1 2 3 h Varsity Club 3 h Oh, why should life all labor be I Track 3 Basketball 2 3 lx Football 2 3 lx F. F. A. 12 School Paper U Varsity Club 3 1 Marshall Smith It’s not what a man stands for, it's what he falls for. Football 1 2 Baseball 2 Junior Flay 3 Spring Arbor Bill Smith Happy I am; from care I'm free. Why aren't they all con- tented like me? Football 1 School Paper U Eva Stefan I believe in getting all I can life. out of Basketball 3 U F. H. A. 2 3 1 Glee Club 3 h Marie Sweet Not serious, just happy. F. H. A. 2 3 h Glee Club lx Band 1 2 3 h Annual Staff U Maxine Swoffer Her life is full of giggles and laughs. F. H. A. 2 3 h Glee Club lx School Paper 3 14 Compliments of ARTIFICIAL BREEDERS ASSOCIATION Elmer Schneidenbech, Inseminator Stuart Tanton Seniors In football he’s great, with women he’s grand, there isn’t a thing he can’t understand. Track 1 2 3 1 Basketball 1 2 3 1 Football 12 3! Baseball 12 3 1 F. F. A. 1 2 3 U Varsity Club 1 2 3 h Katherine Tobi What! no boys in heaven? Well then leave me here Basketball 1 Senior Play 1 F. H. A. 2 3! Glee Club 12 1 School Paper 2 Librarian 2 3 1 Annual Staff 1 Joyce VanSickle Her dignified man- ner is her charm. F. H. A. 12 3 1 Glee Club 1 2 Jim Wilke A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. F. F. A. 12 3 1 Elwin Terpenning He aroused and turned the page, and droppedasleqj again. F. F. A. 12 3! Band 123 Elsie Trigger A busy girl morn to eve. from Basketball 3 1 Senior Play 1 Junior Play 3 Glee Club 3 1 Band 2 3 1 Annual Staff 3 1 Math Club 1 Gerald Weyeneth Work fascinates me; I can look at it for hours. Track Basketball Football Senior Play Student Council F. F. A. 12 Class President Band School Paper Varsity Club Citizenship Award Jeanette Williamson I’ll be where the crowd gathers. Student Council 3 F. H. A. 2 3 1 Glee Club 123 School Paper ii Librarian 3 Office Help 3 Compliments of THE SURFACE MAUSOLEUM COMPANY Surface and Under-Ground Burial Vaults Phone 22, Minden City Junior Play Bolts and Nuts March 27, 1953 Directed by Mrs. Bostick fU, Aunt Rebecca Bolt Benita Bolt, her niece Lutie Spinks, maid Martha Grubb, cook Twink Starr, Benita s boy friend Dr. Joy Henry Goober, colored porter Phineas Plunkett Prunella Figg Cadwalleder Clippy Mrs. Gertie Glossop Wilbur Glossop, brat Dr. Gordon Jessie Mae Bowling Kathleen Harter Elsie Trigger Margie Bearss Bill Brabant Bob Detgen Tom Brady Gerald Rich June Duncan Melvin Lamont Colleen Richards Val Duncan Carol Neaves Mrs• Bolt is turning her old mansion} left to her by her dead brother, Benjamin} into a mental sanitarium. Her niece, Benita, and her maid Lutie help out. Uncle Ben has left money hidden somewhere and they are out to find it. Many queer patients come to the mansion—Mrs. Glossop and her brat Wilbur} Cadwalleder, who fears cats} Miss Figg, who has claustropho- bia} Mr. Plunkett, with his inferiority complex} mournful Martha Grubb, Uncle Ben's ex-cook} and others. With the help of Dr. Joy, psychaitrist, and Twink Starr, Benita s boy friend, Aunt Rebecca finally solves her pro- blems but only after many hair splitting and hilarious episodes. Mr. Stillman is a candidate for mayor and the play begins a few days before the election. Susan Stillman forgets her family is socially prominent and falls for Walter Brant who is an automobile mechanic. Her parents object, but Grandad helps Susan. The afternoon before Mr. Stillman's political radio speech, everything goes wrong and Walter gains entrance to the household by posing as an electrician. Father takes a liking to him and Walter helps Mr. Stillman reword the speech so it appeals to the common folk. Senior Play Coveralls November 20, 1953 Directed by Mrs. Cook Robert Stillman Margaret Stillman Alexander Stillman Susan Stillman Mrs. Morrison Pat Morrison Walter Brant Grandad Stillman Miss Mac Arthur Irene Radio Announcer Frank Gray Elsie Trigger Gerald Weyeneth Kathleen Harter Katherine Tobi Marjorie McConnachie Gerald Rich Robert Detgen Pauline Parrott Margie Bearss Tom Brady 16 Compliments of Dr. G. W. Forrester Better Chicks Make Better Layers Day olds. Starter Chicks, Broilers Phone 1U8 Deckerville Harleigh Pattullo — Bill Smith Eileen Dawson Joyce Pattullo Margie McConnachie Weyeneths I Toro Bradys , Compliments of CHARLES G. DECKER, Deckerville, Michigan DeKalb Com and Chix Dealer Phone 26FII1 Junior 20 Arnold McVittie President Corlnne Rice Vice-President Barbara Day Secretary Jerry Barker Sally Blanchard Joanne Cameron Patricia Caswell Shirlee Dawson Laurel Dutcher Rose Marie Dutcher Janet Fleck Lois Fritch Alma Jean Gough Robert Grice Deanne Jones Eleanor Kenny Richard Kunze Joseph Lathrop William Mills Compliments of CORK IMPLEMENT SALES New Ho Hand—Gehl—Allis Chalmers Deckerville 155 — Sandusky 66W Class Ralph Moeller Marguerite Walker Treasurer Marshall Munroe Shirley Rumble Linda Moses Student Council Deloris Norton Alfred Garza Donna Parrott Student Council Margaret Reb Herb Richards Bill Robison Colleen Stauffer Ernest Stolicker Gerald Swoffer Marilyn Taylor Wilma Thompson Gail Walker Harold Weyeneth Eva Willing Herman Wojtas Catharine Workman Compliments of SANILAC COUNTY BANK Deckerville, Michigan 21 Sophomore 22 Jerry Pap© President Mary Abbott Peggy Barr Ruth Burgess Vice-President Tom Barr Jack Bogan Roberta Messmer Secretary Gayle Bryce Alice Burgess Bill Burns Phyllis Cole Theresa Cunningham Archie Davis Ken Duncan Duane Foye Eddie Graff Rosalie Gray Jack Green Joyce Griffin Doris Heath Dona Jones Doug Jones Geraldine Jones Marie Kenny Blaine Kerbyson Frank Lakatos Wayne Lawler Marlene Leibinger Compliments of TAIT,S FLCRAL SHOP, Deckerville, Michigan Flowers for all occassions Phone 76 Class Nila McFarlane Jeanette Moore Genevieve Mosher Gerald Mosher Doris Neaves Tim OfMara Joe Pape Beverly Parrott Irene Peruski Donna Platz Donna Weyeneth Treasurer Tom Smallwood Student Council Agnes Gough Student Council Steve Pozsgay Gary Reid Raymond Rich Bob Rich Donna Rumble Ruth Schuman Janice Smith Charles Stone e ML Jim Stringer Jeryl Thayer Larry Van Norman Robert Van Sickle Ruth Ann Vatter John Walker Daryl Wismer Ronald Laeder Compliments of LEFLER� S MOTOR SALES, Deckerville, Michigan Ford Cars—Trucks—Tractors—Farm Inplements Phone 88R2 23 Freshmen Ronald Brabant President Larrle Barr Jean Baughman Dick Grice Vice-President Joyce Parrott Secretary Larry Booth Betty Bungart Clara Brown Barry Czap Clare Darlington Cliff Davis Lois Decker Dick Delong Janet Fritch Sharon Green Faye Hale 24 Larry Harrison John Hollosy Gerald Hooper Ronald Jones Barbara Kerbyson Doris Klaty Raymond Lamont Joanne Lee Gary Lenk Ruth McCarty Compliments of JEWEL BOX, Deckerville, Michigan Phone 126 Class Barbara Matthews John Merriman David Felk Treasurer Charles Moehling Frank Mosure Dick Noble George Pattullo Rosie Lamont Student Council Bob Kirkpatrick Student Council Eunice Rich Gary Rich Margaret Roberts Harvey Scott Bertie Shaffbower Carrol Spaetzel George Stolicker Willard Swoffer Bob Tanton Eddie Taylor Sally Tobi Carol Valdick Marlene Walker Frank Wagester Gene Wagester Dolly Willing Compliments of 25 CARMAN FUNERAL HOME, Deckerville, Michigan Ambulance Service Phone 18R2 Eighth 26 Cora Maynard President Mary Abend Connie Reid Vice-President Robert Amey Carol Anderson Carol Stringer Secretary Mary Ellen Anderson x? Joanne Cole J Philip Decker John Dutcher Sharron Fritch Phylli8 Gough Rena Graff Jack Grice James Griffin Joe Handley Nancy Handley _ v James Hardison Lois Hooper Mary Kandell Joe Kincaid Bill Lakatos Dorothy Lake Mary Lake Compliments of BOWLING ALLEY, Deckerville, Michigan Jake and Evelyn Grade Hugh Lefler Dick Smith Treasurer Sandra Lichter Janice McEachin Bonnie Pozsgay Student Council Judy Morauski Gayle Nauman Dale Noble Nancy Parrott Student Council Karen Pettey Wanda Reid Jim Rich Florence Smith Richard Stauffer Stuart Stoutenburg Carl Stringer Eugene Stolicker Harold Stolicker Donna Tait Henry Tanton Beth Van Norman Dwight Walker Janet Walker Virginia Wintermute Compliments of FORRESTER'S DEPARTMENT STORE, Deckerville Dry-Goods, Ready-to-Wear, Shoes Phone for Delivery 27 Seventh Leo Rose President Mary Ellen O’Connell Vice-President Minnie Abend John Belger Barbara Bishop Nancy Decker patricia Bowling Secretary Kenny Brabant Mary Jane Bungart Aieleen Cameron Judy Cole Gail Cunningham Darlene Graves Judy Green Keith Hardison Helen Hoenicke Nyla Howard Barbara Jones Guy Jones Janice Lamont Jim Leckrone Freddie Leibinger James McVittie Charles Main John Mosher 28 Compliments of DECKERVILLE FEED MILL Phone 20R2 Grade Roy Mosher Iris Baltzer Treasurer ■PI Larry Maynard Jean Monroe Teddy Gibbs Student Council Gale Norton Lynda Norton Marilyn Martin Garth O'Mara Student Council Bill Parrott Daniel Pearson Karen Phillips Tommy Rumble Loraine Russell Duane Saska Emma Schuman Roger Spencer Jack Stefan Jim Thayer Bobby Varosi Rosemary Varosi Steve Varosi Ruth Wilson Nancy Winden Compliments of WALKER S BLUE SUNOCO SERVICE Phone 137R2 30 Compliments of E W. Blanchard M. D Compliments of 31 REB CONSTRUCTION CO., Argyle, Michigan Phone Snover 2273 Sixth Grade Carol Allen Robert Anderson Wilfred Anderson Jean Bowling Eldon Bradshaw Bill Buhl Ronnie Deuel Rose Pelk Anita Grice Judy Griffin Linda Hall Russell Hall Cecil Hamill Joyce Hooper Stuart Hooper Patricia Jones Robert Kandell Laura Lake Carolyn Lathrop Virginia Lee Bob Lou iren Mary Lossing Phillip Merriman Rosemary Mosher Nancy McEachin Barbara McFarlane Sandy Parrott Garth Pattullo Ronald Pohl Audrey Pozsgay Joe Reinelt Bobby Rich Patsy Rich Vernon Rich Marlene Rose Mary Rumble Ted Russell „ . . Patricia Schall Karen Schenck Jane Ann Scott Lynn See Delores Shaw Karl Shoebottom Dennis Smallwood Lloyd Smith Minnie Stolicker Roger Stolicker Karen Stoutenburg Jack Stringer Judy Stringer Donald Swoffer Arlene Tanton Joan Tanton Phyllis Tanton Dick Tanton Jane Thornton Gerald Vatter Bonnie Witt 32 Compliments of SWOFFER IMPLEMENT HARDWARE, Deckerville Case Farm Machinery, Gibson Appliances Phone 21 Fifth Qrade urn Si fy 3 Emily Abend Jerry Amey Richard Barker Linda Barr Carolyn Brabant Marilyn Brabant Kay Bryce Linda Burns Don Darlington Karen Davis James Decker Donna DeFrain Helen Dutcher Carol Fleck Lowell Fritch Carl Puller Valeta Geeck Larry Greene Kay Grice Charles Hoenicke Arthur Hooper Orville Hooper Ward Hooper Patsy Howard Gordon Jones Quinn Jones Carol Kenny Clifford Kenny Gregory Liptow Janet Loss Bernard Lossing Carrol McEachen Richard Moehling George Mosher Larry Noble Wayne Pagel Robert Pattullo Dwain Phillips Kenneth Pohl Susan Pohl Wayne Portice Roger Reich Barbara Rich pwiho d, B®$ty Roberts Phyllis Rumble Charles Shaffbower Roger Tait Barbara Tanton Donna Tarzwell Walter Twiss Janet Varosi Billy Varosi Donald Wage3ter Gerald Walker Lome Warczinsky Terry Weston Judith Wolf Marjorie Workman Kenneth Zdojewski Compliments of PAIGE S BEN FRANKLIN STORE Deckerville, Michigan 33 Fourth Grade Hal Blanchard James Boverman Clarence Bowling Linda Bryce Robert Buhl Leslie Burgett Nancy Caswell Patsy Clements Eva Clink Daniel Coburn Carol Colter Carolyn Cripps Rebecca Davidson Roger Davidson Norma Dreher Delores Dumity Lawrence Geeck Marilee Greenan Robert Hall Alan Harnish Richard Harter Jeanne Innes Carol Kenny Beverly Kerbyson Minnie Kincaid Sandy Kirkpatrick June Lake Kathleen Lawler Janis Leckrone Rose Lossing Gerald Mosure John McFarlane Phillip 0 Connell Rodney 0fMara Sharon Pattullo Robert Phillips Betty Rich Richard Ross Teddy Rumble John Saska Gary Schmidt Dorothy Scott Connie Shanks Gary Shaw Suzanne Spencer Caren Srock Darlane Tait Herbert Tantcn John Tantcn Carol Thayer John Thayer Joy Thayer John VanNatter James Varosi Dennis Wagester Gerald Wagester Pauline Wagester Robert Warczinsky Richard Walsh Wayne Williamson Penny Winden Nicholes Willing Joyce Wolf Compliments of STOUTEHBURG HARDWARE, Deckerville, Michigan Hardware—Furniture—Farm Equipment Phone 99 Third Grade Lois Abend Betty Allen Georgia Allen Ann Amey David Anderson Sharon Belger James Blankenship Ronald Bowling Thelma Coburn Charles Cole Carol Cook Eunice Corkins Donnie Davis Janet Davis Janet Decker Diane Dumity Richard Dunlap Gary Pink Laurine Pritch Gary Greene James Greene Lideth Hardy Judy Harrison Jaciel Herrick William Hoenicke Irene Hooper Judy Hooper Joyce Howard Peter Innes Leroy Kunze Barbara Lamont David Lee Carl Loughren Carolyn McConnachie Kathleen McEachen , , ,, Marilyn McEaehin Richard Merrlman Robert Noble Sidney Noble Elaine Norton Gary Norton r, , j „ . ,Roger Phillips David Pohl y Phyllis Pritchard Robert Reinelt Barbara Rich Carl Rich Gary Rich Doris Roberts Richard Schall Robert Schall Robert Scott Bonnie Shanks James Shanks John Shanks Charles Shaw Gary Shoebottom Gary Smigill Kenneth Swoffer „ .. _ Rose Tarzwell Teddy Thayer Yvonne Turnbull Thomas Twiss Marilyn Van Sickle Janet Vatter Harold Whittaker Compliments of DECKERVILLE CREAMERY, Deckerville, Michigan Distributors of Sani Seal Dairy Products Mfg. of Puritan Butter Second Grade John Arnold Sharron Bradshaw Mary Boldt Michael Brougiton Stephen Bowerman Stephen Bryce Stewart Bryce Marcia Buhl Sandra Caig Carolyn Bungart Penny Clements Helen Bungart Davld Coburn Thelma Cripps Wayne Decker Ronald Dumlty Gary Vernon Deuel Bonnie Fowler Matthew Dreher Barbara Hall Jo Ann Harrisor. Carol Harter Bonnie Hartsell Donald Hooper Grant Jones Eleanor Kerbyson Richard Laeder Lois Lake Lola Lake Ruth Lossing Barbara McCarty Gerald McCully James Main Bob Martin Elvie Mattson Robert Merriman Robert O’Connell Phillip Mosure John Pape Kathleen Nichol Robert Parrott Gary Peters Sandra Rich Sherry Richards Rose Roberts David Ross Barbara Rowntree Linda Russell Phillip Saska Conrad Schall Dennis Seiler Donald Scott Billy Shaffbower Ronald Scott Dennis Shanks Larry Shanks Penny Smigill Steven Stefan Jennifer Smith Richard Stringer Sandra Stauffer Dale Thayer Grant Thayer Judy Thayer Diana Thomas John Vance Laura VanNatter Jerry Van Norman Marie VanSickle Tom Varosi Patsy Wagester Larry Wilkinson Gary Walker Gerald Willing Ronald Walker Max Willing Yvonne Winden 36 Compliments of BROUGHTON’S Free Enterprise Helps Build America— It’s the American Way First Grade Jeffrey Herrick Roy Vance Philip Allen Robert Allen Roderick Baltzer Douglas Barr Dorothy Belger Nancy Brabant Carol Brown Theodosia Bryce Leonard Burgett _ Lvn Caig Grant Carman Joan Caswell Hazel Coburn Charles Cook Paul Corkins Ronald Daleylnda Cunnlngham Larry Davis Barbara Decker Dawn Decker Diane Decker ____ Larry Flanagan Mary Sue Foss Gerald Handley Linda Howard Mary Lee Howard Bonnie Innes Larry Johnson Paul Jones Rex Kohler Patrick Lawler Saundra Lee Dennis Lenk Jim Martin Georgleanna Mattson Sharon McConnachle Clare Merriman Roger Merriman Charles Mosher Bill Mosure Carol Pagel Margaret Parrott Richard Feters Janice Phillips Roger Portice Steve Pratt Arthur Shaw Catherine Smigill Robert Srock Dwain Sweet Judy Swoffer Dianna Szalay Diane Tanton Arthur Tarzwell Dennis Thayer Nancy Thayer Sharon Thayer Bobby Turner Earl Wagester Donna Wittaker Darlene Williamson Elaine Williamson Gerald Wolf James Wolf Compliments of DR. D. M. BAIRD, Deckerville, Michigan Osteopathic Physician Surgeon 37 Kindergarten Earl Cameron Charles Davis Dennis Davis Sharon Decker Gary English Juliette Erard Dennis Greene Thomas Griffin John Handley Ronald Harnish Barbara Hartsell Larry Hooper Phyllis Jones Mark Kohler George Lawson Lawrence McEachen Larry Horton Grant Pattullo Frederick Roberts Alan Robson Dianna Ross Carol Russell Gary Russell Larry Russell William Truitt Reginald Van Sickle Terrance Wilson Roger Wolf Barbara Anderson Timothy Burke Robert Clink Micah Coburn Gerald Dutcher Martin Gloramen Beverly Helmold Kay Lossing Bruce McCleak Harold McGregor Ronald Noble Linda O’Connell Gerald Phillips Carol Portice Douglas Pratt Wayne Pritchard John Quintus Barbara Sanford Duane Williamson Helen Schall Wayne Schmidt Arnold Shagene Nancy Shanks Gail Shaw James Stolicker Patricia Stone Gerald Stringer Randy Turnbull Janet Twiss Phyllis Vance fi 4 38 Compliments of DICK’S HARDWARE Deckerville, Michigan Compliments of BUHL PUBLISHING HOUSE Deckerville, Michigan S. Blanchard, J. Brabant, C. Rice, C. Stauffer, K. Harter Cheerleaders This year we have a first and sec- ond team in cheerleading. Our second team cheerleaders were all chosen this year and they are doing a fine job in helping to promote the school spirit. New uniforms were made for both teams, which they are really proud of. Officers selected for the year were: Captain Co-Captain Secretary Treasurer Kathleen Harter Joyce Parrott Sally Blanchard Corinne Rice Our money making projects are sel- ling coke at the games, and our school bracelets. This organization has helped to arouse the school spirit to help win the games. B. Bungart, J. Parrott, 0. Mosher Compliments of HAZEN AMEI, Deckerville, Michigan Pontiac-Chevrolet-Oliver Phone ICR 2 Row Is V. Duncan, R. Moeller, D. Weyeneth, A. Garza, B. Delong, E. Wolf, T. Brady, H. Pattullo, G. Weyeneth. Row 2s G. Rich, B. Robison, M. Monroe, D. Davidson, J. Barker, E. Browning, S. Tanton, R. Abbott, R. Paape, R. Barr, G. Swoffer, R. Monroe, D. Scott, Mr. Baumgardner. Varsity Track The 1953 varsity track team had a very successful season by winning the Northern C Conference Championship. The six schools that competed at the league meet held at Unionville were: Unionville, Sebewaing, Ubly, Elkton, Pigeon, and Deckerville. The standings were: Deckerville 90 points, Unionville 75 points, Pigeon 58a points, Sebewaing 28|- points, Ubly 10 points and Elkton 9 points. Eugene Wolf won the 180 yard low hurdles in 23 seconds and Bob Delong ran the 120 yard high hurdles in 17 seconds and tied for first place in the high jump 5'52 • At a dual meet at Croswell, Deckerville was defeated 9k to 7li by a very strong Cros-Lex. team. There was another dual meet held in Sandusky. Deckerville defeated Sandusky by a score of 8l to 50. The state regional track meet was held at Algonac, Michigan. There were twelve Class C schools competing at the meet. Royce Abbott and Harleigh Pattullo tied for fifth place in the pole vaulting event. Bob Delong tied with three other competers for fourth place in the high jumping event. Delong also took hth place in the high hurdles and fourth place inthe low hurdles. Jerry Barker was third in the UljO yard dash with the time of 57.8 seconds. Compliments of WILLIAM TURNBULL, Auctioneer Deckerville, Michigan Row Is J. Fisher, S. Tanton, D. Schllings, A. Garza, B. Delong, D. Foster, L. VanNorman. Row 2t C. Stone, J. Pape, T. O'Mara, B. Grice, R. Noble, H. Weyeneth, Mr, Baumgardner. Baseball The 1953 baseball season wasn't too successful, but it was an im- provement over past year winning two games and losing four. Deckerville 1 Elkton 0 The Eagles opened the season at Elkton with a 1-0 victory behind the fine hit pitching of Dale Schillings. Deckerville 9 Dnionville 3 The second game of the season was an easy victory with Deckerville leading all the way. Deckerville 2 Harbor Beach 7 The third game of the season placed the Eagles against a strong Harbor Beach team. The score was tied 2 and 2 until the fifth inning when Harbor Beach scored 5 runs to win 7-2. Deckerville h Pigeon 5 The next game was played at Pigeon with the score tied until the seventh inning when 2 hits and 2 errors gave Pigeon the winning run. Deckerville 1 Ubly 2 The last home game of the season was played with Ubly. The score was tied until the 6th inning when 2 errors gave Ubly the winning tally. Deckerville 2 Sebewaing 3 The last game of the season was played at Sebewaing. Deckerville was ahead 2-1 until the last half of the 7th inning. Sebewaing got 3 hits in succession for 2 runs and the victory. 43 Compliments of THUM THEATER, Deckerville, Michigan Harold H. Ogger Row Is L. VanNorman, D. Foster, H. Pattullo, S. Tanton, A. Garza, T. Brady, D. Scott, J. Barker, M. Monroe. Row 2s Mr. Glover, B. Brabant, R. Monroe, G. Weyeneth, G. Swoffer, L. Davison, K. Ban-, T. Smallwood, B. Grice, R. Moeller. Row 3i D. DeLong, T. O'Hara, J. Pape, J. Herriman, J. Stringer, E. Graff, J. Green, N. Stolicker, G. Rich, B. Kirkpatrick, L. Booth, D. Weyeneth, Mr. Kniivlla. Row Us L. Barr, T. Barr, B. Burns, D. Felk, R. Lamont, B. Tanton, H. Weyeneth, W. Swoffer, L. Harrison. Football The Eagles of 1953 tied with Unionville for the championship of the Northern C Conference. This was the first championship since 1922. The Eagles rolled up ll� l points while holding their opponents to 61� . Deckerville 0 Peck 7 In the first game of the season, Deckerville was defeated by Peck 7-0. Deckerville 0 Elkton 12 Elkton defeated Deckerville 12-0 in the first league game of the year. Touchdowns were made by Thomas and Walker for Elkton. The Eagles were on the one-yard line three times but failed to score. Deckerville 33 Harbor Beach 0 Garza went on a scoring spree as Deckerville whipped Harbor Beach 33-0. Foster scored the final touchdown. Deckerville 21 Sebeweing 18 The Eagles jumped to an early lead when Garza and Foster scored three touchdowns. Sebewaing scored three touchdowns in the last half but failed to make any of the extra points. Deckerville 20 Unionville 0 Pattullo scored twice, Barker and Garza each scored a touchdown as Deckerville trounched Unionville 20-0. Deckerville 20 Ubly 6 A blocked punt by Foster, a fifty-five yard run by Pattullo, and a five yard plunge by Barker were the high-lights of this victory for Decker- ville. Hund made the touchdown for Ubly. Deckerville Ul Pigeon 13 The Eagles offense was sparked by three touchdowns by Garza, two touch- down passes by Weyeneth, touchdowns by Pattullo and Foster. Bearwolf made the touchdowns for Pigeon. 44 Larry Van Norman, Guard Stuart Tanton, Tackle Douglas Scott, Center Dale Foster, End Alfred Garza, Backfield (absent for picture) William Brabant, Guard Harleigh Pattullo, Backfield (absent for picture) ALL-CONFERENCE TEAM MEMBERS The Deckerville Community Schools are proud to have three football players placed on the All-Conference Team, one on the second team and three honorable mention. Those who made the All-Conference First Team were: Dale Foster, left end; Stuart Tanton, left tackle; and Alfred Garza, backfield. These boys worked hard and proved to everyone they had what it took to make the All-Conference Team. The player placed on the second team was Bill Brabant at a guard position. Bill did a very fine job all season. The three players to receive honorable mention were: Larry VanNorman, guard; Doug Scott, center; and Harleigh Pattullo, backfield. We are glad to say that Larry, and Alfred will be back next year. Stuart Tanton, Alfred Garza, and Dale Foster received special honors this year. Stuart Tanton, left tackle, was named on the All-State, Class C-D First Team; Alfred Garza, and Dale Foster were given honorable mention on the All-State C-D Team by the Associated Press. Compliments of BURKE’S GROCERY, Deckerville, Michigan 2079 Black River Street Phone 33 Row It H. Weyeneth, B. McConnachie, S. Tanton, J. Barker, D. Foster, 0. Weyeneth. Row 2t Mr. Glover, D. Weyeneth, G. Swoffer, D. Scott, G. Rich, J. Lathrop, T. Brady, Mr. Willard. Row 3: B. Robison, R. Munroe, A. McVittie, R. Barr, R. Paape, H. Richards. Varsity Basketball Scores for 1953-1951 Basketball Season DECKERVILLE 1 9 HARBOR BEACH 55 DECKERVILLE 1 7 CARSONVILLE 29 DECKERVILLE 1 5 CARSONVILLE 23 DECKERVILLE 53 HARBOR BEACH 70 DECKERVILLE 1 5 SEBEWAING 57 DECKERVILLE 5U SEBEWAING 68 DECKERVILLE 60 UNIONVILLE 56 DECKERVILLE 1 0 UNIONVILLE 1 1 DECKERVILLE 56 PIGEON 51 DECKERVILLE 33 UBLY 56 DECKERVILLE 5l DBLY 50 DECKERVILLE 55 PIGEON 52 DECKERVILLE 55 BROWN CITY 56 DECKERVILLE 53 ELKTON 1 7 DECKERVILLE 6l ELKTON 51 non-league games The Eagles were an improved ball team this year winning 6 and losing 6 in tt Northern Cn league competition. The team gained sole possession of third place. In three non-league games, the Eagles won two and lost one, making a record of 8 wir and 7 loses for the season. The Eagles defeated Brown City in the first round of the Class C District tourns ments held at Deckerville. In this game, J. Barker scored 26 points and S. Tanton score 15 to lead the Eagles. Marlette defeated Deckerville in the finals to gain the championship for the District S. Tanton led the Eagles with 11 points. Smith was high for Marlette. Three boys who played on the Varsity team will be back next year. Mr. Bruce Glover was the coach for the Varsity team. Compliments of SALAT'S REFRIGERATION, Deckerville Phone 10l Compliments of 47 P. J. NAUMAN, Deckerville, Michigan Hay, Grain, and Straw Phone liiO Row 1: K. Harter, S. Blanchard, L. Moses, A. Kenny, E. Kenny, J. Fleck. Row 2: S. Rumble, A. Gough, R. Burgess, E. Trigger, A. Burgess, G. Mosher, N. Jones, I. Pozsgay, C. Stauffer, Mrs. Cook. Girls’ Basketball Deckerville 32 Croswell 31 Deckerville Girls' Team won their first game of the season with a score of 32-31. The starters for the game were, Margie McConnachie, Altena Kenny and Eleanor Kenny as forwards. The guards were Kathleen Harter, Sally Blanchard and Linda Moses. High scorer for Deckerville was Margie McConnachie with 13 points and for Croswell Putz with 15. Deckerville 1 3 Harbor Beach 28 The Girls' Team won their second game of the season by a score of 1 3- 28. Everyone got a chance to play in this game. High scorer for Harbor Beach was Farmer with 10 points, for Deckerville was McConnachie with ll . Deckerville 16 Croswell 17 The Girls Team traveled to Croswell to play their third game of the season. The girls tried hard but lost this game by one point. Eleanor Kenny led the scoring for Deckerville with 7, and Putz for Croswell with 7. Deckerville 38 Harbor Beach 25 The Girls' Team traveled to Harbor Beach to win their third game of the season. Margie McConnachie sparked the team with 23 points for Decker- ville, and Ursin 17 for Harbor Beach. Deckerville 2l The Girls' Team lost the last game of the season in an exciting game with Peck. High scorer for Deckerville was Eleanor Kenny with 11 and Pedrotte with 23 for Peck. 48 Compliments of DECKERVILLE CEMENT PRODUCTS CO. Deckerville, Michigan 0• Stauffer E. Trigger S. Blanchard J. Fleck E. Kenny «i K. Harter M W S. Rumble G. Mosher A. Gough Row Is G. Lenk, T. Smallwood, T. O'Mara, R. Moeller, L. Van Norman, C. Stone. Row 2s Mr. Knilrlla, W. Swoffer, J. Pape, G. Rich, J. Green, G. Stolicker, Mr. Willard. Row 3s J. Taylor, L. Harrison, L. Booth, B. Kirkpatrick, J. Stringer, D. Felk. Second Team Basketball DECKERVILLE 38 HARBOR BEACH 30 DECKERVILLE 26 CARSONVILLE 31 DECKERVILLE 1 0 CARSONVILLE 36 DECKERVILLE 55 HARBOR BEACH 39 DECKERVILLE 1 3 SEBEWAING 55 DECKERVILLE 38 SEBEWAING 1 5 DECKERVILLE 26 UNIONVILLE 52 DECKERVILLE 33 UNIONVILLE 65 DECKERVILLE 1 3 PIGEON 69 DECKERVILLE 38 UBLY 31 DECKERVILLE 23 UBLY 55 DECKERVILLE 36 PIGEON 31 DECKERVILLE 36 BROWN CITY 1 9 DECKERVILLE 1 6 ELKTON 1 7 DECKERVILLE 1 1 ELKTON 51 The Junior Varsity won 5 games while losing 10. They were off to a fast start. Then they went into a mid-season slump. Later in the season they found themselves and went on to improve very much. Individual points for the season R. Kirkpatrick - 89 W. Swoffer - 3U N. Stolicker - 150 G. Lenk - 95 T. O'Mara - 32 T. Smallwood - 72 B. Robison - 6l 50 Compliments of Ores Shell Service, Deckerville Row 1: D. Noble, H. Stolicker, B. Lakatos, D. Stauffer, D. Smith, L. Maynard. Row 2: Mr. Glover, B. Amey, J. Griffin, J. McVittie, J. Dutcher, G. O'Mara. Row 3j J. Thayer, J. Handley, L. Rose, B. Parrott, G. Cunningham, R. Spencer. Junior Hi Basketball DECKERVILLE h3 DECKERVILLE 33 DECKERVILLE 20 DECKERVILLE 12 DBCKERVILLE 28 DECKERVILLE 2b PECK 12 CROSWELL-LEXINGTON 39 HARBOR BEACH li2 HARBOR BEACH 3U UBLY 3b UBLY 39 The Junior High basketball season showed that the team won one and lost five games in competition with other schools. Mr. Bruce Glover was the coach for the team. Compliments of HALE'S MARKET Groceries Lockers Processing for Deep Freeze Compliments of SQUIRE DINGEE CO. Deckerville, Michigan M Row Is Mr. Willard, Mrs. Leckrone, Mr. Fleck. Row 2: B. Greenan, M. Kirkpatrick, H. Anderson. Office Help Betty Greenan and Helen Anderson are the student secretaries this year. They receive one credit for their work in the office. Marcia Kirkpatrick also works in the office one period each day. The student secretaries get daily experience doing such duties as typing, record- ing absence and tardiness, making announcements, answering the tele- phone, taking messages, and learning to file. Math Club ;”j; S: £■£� ; ’“IS;.; FXSZ ir?- } £i C°T Compliments of DECK®VILLE HOSPITAL Row Is H. Richards, M. Sweet, E. Trigger, B. Detgen, M. HcConnschie, C. Rice, K. Tobi, I. Poisgay, W. Thompson, C. Heaves. Row 2t B. Day, R. Vatter, F. Hale, B. Oreenan, P. Parrott, L. Dutcher, D. Neaves, K. Harter, E. Dawson, M. Bearss, Mr. Swoffer. Row 3s M. Walker, J. Heath, C. Workman, L. Moses, R. Leader, D. Foster, C. Richards, J. Fleck, M. Kirkpatrick, Mr. Leckrone, Mr. Willard. Annual Staff The library has been greatly improved by enlarging and moving it to a room by itself. The organization is more effi- cient since the librarians can keep closer supervision of the materials and be of more assistance to individual students. Two students are allowed to go to the library at one time from the studyhall as well as others who have been sent from classrooms for special reports. There is a study table provided for those who need to do their work in the library. New equipment added this year are plas- tic covers for newer magazines and sub- scriptions to additional magazines and newspapers. The new books purchased this year have been concentrated in the field of refer- ence books. These were selected by the high school teachers to fill the needs of the various departments. These books are classed in the field of science, social studies, vocational information, music, journalism, English, games and recreation. 54 Library Row 1« L. Dutcher, D. Parro K. Tobi, C. Workman, C. Ri Row 2t S. Blanchard, M. Abbo B. Day, S. Rumble, M. McConnach Row 3: R. Vatter, J. Fleck, D. Fo N. MacFarlane, Mrs. Fleck. Compliments of A. P. DECKER INSURANCE AGENCY Girls Glee Club There are approximately thirty-six girls in the chorus this year. The chorus took part in the Christmas band and choral concert. In March the girls went to Marlette where the annual chorus festival was held. The chorus has done a grand job in rendering a contribution to the school. This chorus group is under the direction of Mr. Hurley, the music director. Boys' Glee Club This is the first year that Deckerville has had a boys cho- rus. The activities that the boys took part in were: The Parent and Son Banquet; The Football Banquet; and the Christmas Pro- gram, that was held in the afternoon. The boys went to Marlette to the Chorus Festival in March. The boys chorus has done a fine job in contributing to the success of the music program for the school. Mr. Hurley, W. Brabant, J. Lathrop, G. Lenk, R. Brabant, C. Darlington. Row It M. Felk, S. Dawson, B. Matthews, S. Rumble, C. Stauffer, M. Reb, C. Rice, G. Mosher, F. Hale, J. Baughman. Row 2s R. Messroer, K. Tobi, D. Neaves, L. Dutcher, E. Steffan, D. Rumble, C. Richards, N. Jones, M. Sweet, R. Vatter, J. Smith. Row 3t S. Tobi, M. Walker, J. Parrott, B. Bungart, J. Fleck, C. Workman, M. Swoffer, D. Jones, R. Schuman, N. Mac Farlane. Row Ut Mr. Hurley, B. Day, I. Pozsgay, Y. Burke, L. Decker, E. Trigger, M. Roberts, B. Kerbyson, R. Lamont, P. Scott. Coup liment s of MANCEL J. WINTERMUTE, POSTMASTER 55 J. Brabant, S. Blanchard, L. Mosea, J. Hale Majorettes The Senior Band is composed of fifty-five members. The Christmas Concert, the Sanilac County Band Fes- tival, the District Band Festival, and the Spring Concert were some of the activities of the band. The Memorial Day Parade climaxed the activities for the year. No band is complete without majorettes. We have four of them to lead the band. They have twirled at . almost every engagement the band has bemor taken part in this year. They add color to the scene. The only new g member is Faye Hale. Row lx F. Hale, D. Tait, M. Sweet, 0. Nauman, E. Dawson, K. Harter, C. Stauffer, C. Workman, B. Day, J. Fleck, Mr. Hurley, S. Blanchard. Row 2x J. Brabant, G. Reid, P. Parrott, B. Kerbyson, J. FTitch, D. Rumble, C. Spaetiel, E. Stolicker, J. Lathrop, S. Lichter, D. Jones, E. Willing, L. Moses. Row 3j L. Dutcher, C. Darlington, D. Willing, W. Reid, R. Lamont, J. Johnston, A. McVittie, D. Weyeneth, R. Dutcher, E. Barr, C. Rice. Row U: S. Rumble, R. McCarty, B. Matthew, P. Cole, D. Wismer, R. Rich, D. Weyeneth, J. Moore, B. Greenan, C. Anderson, S. FTitch. Row 5x D. Jones, E. Trigger, E. Kenny, M. Munroe, L. Dutcher, J. Smith, R. Vatter, J. Pape, G. Walker, J. Cole, R. Laeder, G. Lenk, R. Brabant. 56 Conqpliments of TURNBULLS MARKET, Deckerville, Michigan Maurice and Lois Phone S 0 Row 1: I. Baltzer, L. Norton, B. Roberts, A. Tanton, M. Kandell, J. Thornton, R. See, C. Brabant, M. Brabant, N. Decker, M. Martin, V. Geeck. Row 2s Mr. Hurley, P. Rumble, L. Fritch, D. Darlington, i’ Parrott J Stringer, D. Smallwood, M. Workman, C. Fleck, J. Cole, R. Varosi, R. Tait W , JStoutenburg. Row 3: G. Cunningham, M. Roberts, C. Moehling, M. Rose, B. Bishop, C. Reid J. Thayer, J. Loss, L. Hall, C. Lathrop, M. 0 Connell, J. Leckrone. Row Lt B. Buhl, 5! McEachin) S. Varosi, S. Hooper, B. Loughren, K. Bryce, J. Stringer, K. Phillips, M. Stolicker, D. Moehling, '( R. Barker, D. Philips, B,. Varosi, Row Is P. Bowling, J, Jones, J, McEachin, J, Morauski, J, Walker, M, Abend, C. Maynard, C, Petty N. Handley, D. Lake, M Lake, Row 2 s J. Lament, J. Cole, M. Bungart, L. Norton, I. Baltzer, C. Stringer, B. Pozsgay, F. Smith, N. Howard, E. Schuman, R. Wilson. Row 3s J. Cole, N. Decker, M Abend, A. Cameron, G. Norton, B. Bishop, N. Parrott, D. Tait, L. Russell. Row lis Mr. Hurley, L Hooper, C. Reid, M. O'Connell, N. Winden, M. Anderson, V. Wintermute, B. VanNornan, R. Graff VM Junior High Chorus Compliments of JOHNSON MILK CO., Deckerville, Michigan Milk, Cream, Clean Eggs Phone 120 Row Is B. Greenan, C. Neaves, Mr. Swoffer, R. Detgen, M. Bearas. Row 2t D. Weyeneth, M. Sweet, R. Butcher, J. Heath, J. Williamson, G. Weyeneth. Row 3t S. Pozsgay, J. Johnston, D. Scott, M. Lawler, W. Smith, H. Barker. The journalism class gives the student a better knowledge of how to write. This year class has sixteen members under the direction of Mr. Swoffer. The main function of the class is to publish the school newspaper. It was named The Cosmopolitan this year. The officers were: Editor- in-Chief, Betty June Greenan; Assistant Editor, Marjorie Bearss; Sales Manager, Bob Detgen; Production Manager, Carol Neaves. The remainder of the class were reporters for the various groups such ass Sports, Club, Grade, and Interview News. The school newspaper was published bi-weekly. Row Is R. Munroe, H. Pattullo, D. Weyeneth, D. Scott, S. Tanton, B. McConnachie, R. Barr, T. Brady, G. Rich. Row 2: Mr. Glover, B. Felk, B. Robison, J. Lathrop, M. Munroe, G. Weyeneth, R. Paape, W. Brabant, R. Moehler, R. Grice, 0. Swoffer, H. Weyeneth, Mr. Kniivila. Row 3s L. Harrison, T. O'Kara, B. Kirkpatrick, L. Booth, J. Barker, N. Stolicker, 0. Rich, W. Swoffer, T. Smallwood, L. Van Norman. 58 Compliments of ROSE BROS. SERVICE, Deckerville, Michigan Tires, Batteries, Accessories Phone 7 4R2 H. Felk, B. Pozsgay, C. Maynard, S. Rum- ble. Row 2t D. Noble, D. Felk, A. Garza, A. McVittie, T. Smallwood, B. Detgen, D. Weyeneth, R. Brabant, L. Rose, G. Pape,T. Gibbs. Row Is Mrs. VanNorman, Mrs. Kniivila, Mrs. Hoop- er, J. Cameron, S. Green, L. Decker. Row 2s M. Roberts, J. Griffin, M. Walker, P. Cole, D. Par- rott, R. Graff. Row 3s B. VanNorman, I. Peruski, M. Kenny, B. Parrott, V. Wintermute, M. Leibinger. The cafeteria has been enlarged this year into a more efficient working place in which to prepare the meals. The kitchen has been moved into the old home-making room; thus providing more space in the dining room. The meals, prepared by Mrs. Hooper and Mrs. VanNorman, are very well-bal- anced consisting of a hot dish, sand- wich, dessert, and milk. The cafeteria serves from 320 to 350 meals a day. The girls are paid weekly for working in the cafeteria. The Student Council president for this year is Don Weyeneth. Mr. Willard was the advisor for the organization. The membership of the Student Council consists of the president and two stu- dents from each class. The purpose of the Student Council is to better the activities of the school. D. A. WITT CO. 59 Heating Specialties Electric Light Fixtures Phone 162 Deckerville Row Is M. McConnachie, M. Felk, M. Sweet, R. Schuman, J. Heath, A. Gough, E. Kenny, I. Porsgay, K. Tobl, M. Kirkpatrick, J. Wllliamaon, L. Decker, R. Burgess, H. Anderson, J. Brabant. Row 2: Mrs. Kniivila, L. Dutcher, T. Burke, N. Jones, D. Parrott, L. Fritch, I. Peruski, M. Kenny, A. Kenny, M. Leibinger, C. Workman, E. Stefan, J. Pattullo, J. Fleck. Row 3i J. Cameron, D. Norton, E. Dawson, J. VanSickle, M. Swoffer, L. Moses, G. Walker, E. Barr, P. Caswell, S. Rumble, D. Jones, L. Kerbyson. Row lit M. Abbott, J. Smith, A. Gough, P. Cole, 0. Mosher, G. Bryce, B. Parrott, A. Buigess, D. Rumble, P. Scott, J. Griffin, D. Neaves, N. MacFarlane, D. Weyeneth, R. Messmer. Row 5s R. McCarty, E. Rich, M. Roberts, B. Kerbyson, B., Bungart, S. Tobi, J. Fritch, C. Spaetiel, J. Parrott, R. Lamont, F. Hale, S. Green. In June, 1953, Irene Pozsgay, Margie McConnachie, Katherine Tobi, Jean Heath, and Jeanette Williamson attended leadership training camp at St. Mary� s Lake, Battle Creek. In October, the F. H. A. tackled the job of serving lunch at Tractor Field Day. On October lli, the freshmen and sophomores were initiated at a party. Irene Pozsgay, chapter president, wss the Regional president for 1953, and presided at the Regional F. H. A. Convention in Saginaw, October 17. Forty members of the Deckerville Chapter attended the convention. During the year we had several informative and interesting meetings. These included a demonstration and talk on hobbies by Mrs. Chris Bungart, a demonstration on flower arrangements for Christmas by Mrs. Forest Tait, a movie Young Man's Fancy , and skits on manners by the various classes. The district convention was held here on March 11, with the local Chapter as hostess. Money making projects included serving at Tractor Field Day, serving at banquets and pie sales. Officers for F. H. A. President—Irene Pozsgay Vice President—Eleanor Kenny Secretary—Katherine Tobi Treasurer—Jean Heath Historian—Marcia Kirkpatrick Parliamentarian—Alma Jean Gough Reporter—Jeanette Williamson Advisor—Mrs. Marjorie Kniivila Chapter Mothers—Mrs. W. Rumble Song Leader—Ruth Schuman Mrs. E. Blanchard 60 Compliments of BUNNY'S BARBER SHOP, DECKERVILLE Row Is Mr. Leckrone, L. Noble, H. Wajtae, J. Barker, 0. Weyeneth, T. Brady, S. Tanton, D. Foster, D. McEachin, J. Wilke, G. Rich, B. McConnachie, F. Wagester. Row 2s J. Pape, H. Richards, M. Lawler, D. Kunze, J. Walker, R. Paape, B. Kirkpatrick, L. Booth, B. Grice, A. McVlttie, G. Thayer, D. Felk, C. Davis, R. Jones. Row 3s T. Barr, H. Weyeneth, 0. McEachin, R. Moeller, J. Merriaan, D. Kunze, M. Lamont, E. Terpenning, D. Foye, J. Stringer, R. Rich, B. Burns, W. Lawler, L. Barr. Row Us D. Noble, 0. Pattullo, R. Tanton, J. Pape, G. Rich, J. Green, G. Stolicker, 0. Swoffer, J. Hollosy, D. Grice, R. Lamont, G. Wagester, F. Mosure. Stuart. Tanton was President of the Future Farmers of America in Deckerville this year. Stuart, always active in all school athletics, was assisted in his duties by Dale Foster as Vice President; Gerald Weyeneth, Secretary; Richard McEachin, Treasurer; Tom Brady, Reporter, and Jerry Barker, Sentinel. This staff of officers, backed by 56 members, carried on many and varied activities. First of the major ones wa6 the ljth annual Sanilac County Tractor Field Day. This was much better supported this year than at any time in the past, both as to financial backers and the crowd in attendance. The Port Huron Savings and Loan Association was so impressed that they volunteered to furnish a cup as an annual award to the winner of the plowing. Our Program of Work, as set up in October, contained activities for each member, and placed each one on a committee. Stuart Tanton as Presi- dent is automatically General Chairman, and others were as follows: Co- operative Activities, Bill KcConnachie; Supervised Farming, Stuart Tan- ton; Community Service, Dale Foster; Leadership, Jim Wilke; Earnings and Savings, Gerald Rich; Conduct of Meetings, Tom Brady; Scholarship, Elwin Terpenning; Recreation, Dick McEachin. Our farm again occupies a center of our educational interest. On this farm we have 28 acres of whest, and are running an experiment of air- plane seeding and fertilizing. Various analyses of fertilizer in differ- ent rates of application are used on trial bases. Major emphasis in our efforts is on our fanning program, centered on dairy and the feed crops. In addition we train for leadership in the community to become leading rural citizens of tomorrow. Compliments of NORTON'S PLUMBING HEATING, Deckerville Timken Heating Crane Kohler Plumbing 67 A. Gough, D. Norton, L. Fritch, P. Cole, R. K. Duncan, Mr. Durand, R. Brabant, G. Link, Burgess, A. Gough, J. Thayer, J. Bogan, C. Darlington, F. Gray, G. Rich. The Driver Training classes were under the direction of Mr, Durand again this year. Each student has one semester of actual driving and class room instruction. The main purpose of this course is to make safer drivers out of teenagers. This course has other benefits also. It has been proved that accident rates have decreased by persons who have had a course in Drivers Training. Many insurance companies will give reduced rates to persons who have a drivers training certificate. The Driver Training car was donated by Lefler Motor Sales again this year. Driver Training Compliments of YAKE BROS. CLEANERS, Deckerville, Michigan Home of Beautiful Dry Cleaning Custodians G. Hooper, J. Darabos, J. Kramer Compliments of DAVIS LUMBER COMPANY Deckerville