Demotte High School - Keen Keener Yearbook (Demotte, IN)

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QIgM ' Will We. the Senior Class of 1946, of DeMotte High School, who are about to leave these cherished halls for the trials and tribulations of a cruel world, being of sound mind, do hereby bequeath on this, the 25th day of April, the following worth-while possessions, characteristics, habits, and what have you, to these subsequent and probably ungrateful heirs : I, John Boezeman, being generally regarded as sane, will my humorous wisecracks and the pleasure I have had trying to drive my Dad ' s car to Lynn Bricker. I, Frieda Cheever, in a sympathetic state of mind, will my position as editor of the “Keen Keener” to Margaret Anne Curtin. I, Willard DeFries, in a reckless state of mind, will my blush and politeness to Herbert Ruisard. They will see a better boy next year Herbie. I, Laverne Evers, in a sentimental state of mind, will my height and my ambition to study to Don Chappell. I, Edward Goetz, the only intelligent Senior, will my football interests and all the A’s I have earned in my twelve years of school, to Leland Schwanke. I, Charmaine Hockney, in a rather dubious state of mind, will my stead} ' fellow to Kate Anderson. Come on Kate, pick one out. I, Evelyn Hoffman, in a moronic state of mind, will my corney jokes and gossip to Gwen Belstra. I, Virginia Mak, in a careless state of mind, will my ability to skip school and get by with it to Mary Ellen Curtin. Did I say get by with it? Maybe I’d better will you my position as cheer-leader. I, Don Peterson, in a very self-conscious state of mind, will my love for football, basketball, and the life of a bachelor to Don Streveler.

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GlcUA, Po m Well now, I know that there is something. That I could say about our Ella But for first-hand information, You’d better ask her sailor fella. To only put Rhoda in this verse Would he a dreadful shame, ’Cause there is one who must go with her — And he is Denny Swart by name. Evelyn is quite widely known For her cheerful little “Hi !” But she ' s known just as widely, For her quick and short, “Bye, Bye !’’ You’ll have to look a long, long time To find a sweeter girl than Jean. She ranks the “best’’ with all of us I For she ' s a girl that’s really keen. Right here is the place to put Bethel. She’s a girl that you simply must meet, The most amazing thing about her, Is her tiny five-and-a-half size feet. Laverne is our blonde bombshell With eyes of cat-like green That hold a merry twinkle Wherever she is seen. Just leave it to Mabel to make the mistakes (And they number quite a few) But they give us all a hearty laugh And they always give her one, too. Our shy bashfvd Willard With cheeks oh, so rosy Will make some girl’s life Oh, ever so cozy! Barb ' s got the shape, she’s got the oomph To make the fellows stop and stare, And she also has a personality That can’t he beaten anywhere. Josephine comes a buzzin’ To school most every day — In her little ole’ brown flivver That rattles all the way. It took a long, long time, but at last it’s my turn To tell you all about me. But I can ' t say anything the least bit good ’Cause they’d say I was bragging, Oh, gee ! Our class sure was a honey, And we’re sorry that we’re through, But we know that you will miss us As we’ll be missing you.

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GUu ' ll ' ill I, Alice Rowen, in an agreeable state of mind, will my baby talk to Wilma Walstra. You can neyer tell Wilma, you may need it sometime. I, Kathleen Sauer, in a rhythmic state of mind, will my strong voice for yelling at ball games and my much too large class ring to Margaret Schoonveld. I, Jean Sehuringa, in a generous state of mind, will my happy disposition and my good behavior to Henry DeKock. This is just a gentle hint, Hank! I, Bethel Schwanke, in an ambiguous state of mind, will my likeness for everyone to Ella Fae Barker. I, Mabel Sekema, in an exceeding generous state of mind, will my numerous dates and my roller skates to Doris Mak. I, Josephine Speechley, in an agreeable state of mind, will my southern drawl and my old pillow I used for skating to Doris Kaluf. I, Barbara Stangle, in a genial state of mind, will my shortness and the fun I have had stealing water- melons to Lois Hoffman. I, Calvin Swart, in a muscle bound state of mind, will my athletic abilities and the honors I have won playing my cornet to Curtis Heimlich. I, Dennis Swart, in a hazy state of mind, will my basketball fame and my bookkeeping book to Kenneth De Vries. I, June Swart, in a flashy state of mind, will my gracefulness and blond hair to Maurine Crain and Dick Kelly.