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

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SENIORS

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Faculty PEARL L. NOBLE Fourth Grade B.S. Michigan State Normal IRMA BISHOP Third Grade Michigan State Normal f LILLIAN DARLINGTON ELOISE H. SMALLWOOD Junior High A.B. Albion College Fourth Grade B.S. Michigan State Normal MARION TEEPLE Second Grade Central Michigan FLORENCE WINTERMUTE First Grade B.S. Michigan State Normal LILLIAN WORKMAN Third Grade Michigan State Normal NELLIE GRAVES B.S. Michigan State Normal 10

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Class History On a cool fall day in 1952, 70 hopeful and anxious Freshmen inarched to school. It was our first year of high school and we were all eager to make it a success. Our first duty as a class was to elect officers. They were: Ray Rich, President; Tim O'Mara, Vice-president; Jack Bogan, Secretary; Donna Weyeneth, Treasurer; Rosalie Gray and Steve Pozsgay Student Council. Mr. Fritch and Mr. Durand had the responsibility of sponsoring our class. Along with our Freshman year came initiation by the Seniors. We were all surprised that we survived. At the close of our Freshman year, we lost seven. They were: Aden Kincaid, Katherine Kramer, Susan Kramer, Susan Lock, Beverly Rawlings, Lee Willis, and Tony Frantz. Following close to the heels of our Freshman year was a jam-packed year of fun and study as Sophomores. This year we had 63 members in our clsss. Heading the class were: Jerry Pape, President; Ruth Burgess, Vice-president; Roberta Messmer, Secretary; Donna Weyeneth, Treasurer; Agnes Gough and Tom Smallwood, Student Council. Our sponsors were Mr. Fritch, and Mr. Durand. That year we had two gym parties that were fun for all. The high-light of our Sophomore year was receiving our class rings, and like every other class we thought ours were the best. At the end of our Sophomore year we lost eight, but gained two. Those leaving were: Theresa Cunningham, Larry Davidson, Jerry Deaner, Hazel Herrington, Joe Krauser, Irene Peruski, John Walker, and Wanda Wintermute. Those new to the Class of ’56 were: Roy Clink, and Mary Johnston. If anyone thought the first two years were busy, they had a big surprise awaiting them. When we entered our Junior year, there were 57 in the class. Our class elected the following officers to head the class: Tom Smallwood, President; Ruth Schuman, Vice- president; Jerry Pape, kept the records; Donna Weyeneth, handled the money; and Rosalie Gray and Tim O'Mara were on the Student Council. Our advisors were Mrs. Seley, Mr. Durand, and Mr. Fritch. One of our money making projects was selling Christmas Cards. Our next big event was the play, Quiet Weekend, a comedy directed by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Cook. It was 8 great success. This year it was our job to sponsor the Jr. and Sr. Banquet and Prom. Harbor Lights was the theme. The Noblemen supplied the music and we had a very thrilling night. The closing of the Junior year, we lost four more of our class. They were: Archie Davis, Rosalie Gray, Donna Jones, and Donna Platz. At last came the long awaited Senior year with 53 high and mighty Seniors. We started our last year by electing our officers. Frank Lakatos was President; Duane Foye, his right hand man; Ruth Burgess, took the notes; Donna Weyeneth, handled the money; and Genevieve Mosher and Jerry Pape represented us on the Student Council. Our sponsors were Mr. Fritch, Mr. Durand, and Mr. Leckroneo Now it was our turn to initiate the green Freshmen, we couldn't have been too rough on them because they all seemed to survive. Our biggest money making project of the Senior year, was the magazine sales. We reached our quota which was $1200. The class received an Emerson radio for reaching the quota and the top salesman was Joyce Griffin. She received two pieces of luggage. With the help of Mr. and Mrs. W'alter Cook, we again presented another successful play, a mystery comedy, Deadly Ernest. Topping off a wonderful four years of high school we shall never forget, was a very impressive Prom and Jr. and Sr. Banquet. But, best of all were the long awaited baccalaureate and commencement exercises. We have fini- shed our high school career and as we look into the future, we truly realize we are, Out of the Harbor, and into the Sea. 12