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

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Bryne was the proud owner of that car with the “New Look”, (Which I’m sure you’d never find in any ancient hook), He dates a different girl wherever he goes And is smartly dressed from his head to his toes. Demil is known for stealing a few snoozes In study hall, history class, or wherever he chooses. And in football he played pretty well, But what he will be is hard to tell. On Commencement night , coming down the aisle You are sure to see a cute little smile. I don’t think you will see it until You have spotted a little lad called Bill. Next comes Betty, our little lass Who loves to giggle in bookkeeping class. She is comical and full of fun And can amuse almost anyone. Wayne must come next, as everyone knows. For he follows Betty wherever she goes. In photography he is best in every way, He hopes it to be his career some day. A man of many inches, anil every inch a man, Kenny will nicely fit into some tall girl’s plan. A dignified role he was asked to play, But he is far from dignified any day. As “Sappy Sapolia” she made a hit For Joan is known for her frolic and wit. She is happy, contented, carefree, and gay. And is ready for fun any day. I’ve tried and tried, but to no avail To complete just this one little talc. One of the hardest things in life Is to write a poem about oneself. Not a care in this world to worry this lad, For he’s slow, easy going, and seldom sad, If of the anxieties of this life you tire, Believe yourself and sec Bob Dwyer Last, but not least in this line of fame Is a dark haired lad, Verlin by name. A constant friend and companion was he To Byrne and that grand ol’ Jalopy. Mr. Hission, our sponsor, was able and true As hr shared our failures and achievements, too. He was friendly, congenial, and ready for fun As he so ably guided each one. ITe bid farewell, dear DeMotte High, The “class of ’40” must say good-bye. Your cherished memories will bind each heart, As we may soon drift far apart.

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aewi By Joyce Arens For the start of this poem you’ll want to hear Of the dear, happy days in the bygone year. And to complete it is the “class of forty-niners’’ Who, of this poem, are the true designers. First is Eleanor , who everyone knows Is a friend and leader wherever she goes. Her dress and hairdo is supreme — We all agree that Ellie’s sure keen. A whiz in math and honors, too His ideas are of a witch’s brew. In sports he’s super and lives in fame, Robert or “ Rumpky” is his name. Next is a blonde who is fond of fun, As our annual editor she rates an a- . Ambition — sitting upon the boss’s knee. Now, Dolores! Could it be? In history and government Ruth can’t be beat, As our vice-president, she’s all “reet.” In studying ability she rates pretty high At first glance she seems serious, but oh my! Next comes a tall lad with dark, wavy hair, Who has a clever , sophisticated air. He was elected class secretary this year, But marketing seems to be George’s career. For his variety of cars, Don is noted, As our class treasurer he was voted. Photography seems to be his ambition And we know he will try to fulfill his mission. Mathematics and Margaret seem to agree For she likes algebra and geometry. In her high school years she played in the band , I knoiv you will agree she surely is grand. Marilyn is known for her humor and wit, And in dramatics she’s just “It”. In personality and charm she rated an “A”, I’m sure you will agree that she’s 0. K. Beatrice was yell leader in her high school years, Now she’s the one who deserves the cheers. She has alwaus been known for her ability in art In school activities she surely did her part. One of Gerry’s characteristics is that she’s tall Rut she apparently doesn’t mind it at all. Her clothes are many and are always in style. To inherit them would be something worth while Our student manager now has his turn, He stole the show in “Brides to Burn”. In athletics lie aids the bruised and lame, You guessed it, Raymond is his name.

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t By Marilyn Sauer We, the senior class of 1949, in a doubtful state of mind do will and bequeath the fol- lowing worthy possesions to our followers in this worldly institution of learning. Joyce Arens, in a genial state of mind, wills her chicken scratches and her red hair to Josephine Vander Ploeg. Denzil Barker, in a carefree state of mind, wills his ability to sleep in class and his corny jokes to Russell Hunter. Geraldine Belstra, in a joyful state of mind, wills her bookkeeping book and her height to George Becker. Do you think he can use it? Ruth Carter, in a thoughtful state of mind, wills her ability to stick to one per- son and her dimples to Edna De Fries. Nice going, Edna! Virginia Biggs, in an agreeable state of mind, wills her popularity among class- mates to Esther Nannenga. Keep up the good work, Esther! Dolores De Vries, in a sentimental state of mind, wills her position as editor of the annual and her love of dictation to Evelyn Han:en. Come on Evelyn, we know you can do a good job! Robert Dwyer, in a humorous state of mind, wills his sense of humor and his beard and mustache to Kenneth Heimlich. Won’t we have the jokes now? Oh boy! Donald Fieldhouse, in a reluctant state of mind, wills his eyelashes and his ability to play more than one instrument in band to Dorothy Schoonveld. Wayne Huhn, in a courteous state of mind, wills his manners and his love for photography to Paul Henrichs. Ray Jabaay, in a sympathetic state of mind, wills his ability to stay out of female entanglements and his personality to Paul De Fries. Eleanor Klip, in an ambitious state of mind, wills her studious ways and her good grooming to Mary Ann Peterson. George Konovsky, in a regretful state of mind, wills his long fingernails and his ap- parent bashfulness to Robert Nannenga. Joan McAndrew, in a reckless state of mind, wills her driving ability and her tem- per to Marcella Nuss. Woman Driver!! Robert Moolenaar, in a muscle-bound state of mind, wills his ability to be high point man in the K. V. T. to Jim Coffer. Let’s hope we win again, Jim. Marilyn Sauer, in a self-conscious state of mind, wills her blush and her ability to get into trouble in second period study hall to Jim Kingma. Don’t get the teacher too riled! Byrne Sekema, in a generous state of mind, wills his wavy hair and his way with women to Stanley Cheever and Marinus Boer. Two new Romeos, kids! Verlin Schwanke, in a rather dubious state of mind, wills his ability to keep a straight face while telling a joke to Harry Kaper! Poker face! Beatrice Streveler, in a rhythmic state of mind, wills her soprano voice and her cheer- leading position to Dorothy Bormann. Kenneth Terpstra, in a happy state of mind, wills his life of a bachelor and his long legs to Marty Hoffman. Let’s start stretching, Mike! Bill Unzicker, in an intelligent state of mind, wills all his A’s” and his servant part in the play to Walter Terpstra. Betty Williamson, in a blissful state of mind, wills her ability to be quiet and re- served at all times to Annette Knip. Can you stand a quiet class juniors? Margaret Zylstra, in a flashy state of mind, wills her cool head and her ability to get along with teachers to Robert Kelly. Temper! Temper! To the rightful heirs of our possessions, the junior class, we will our fame as being the most ambitious and jolly class in school. To the sophomore class, we will our good behavior in all study halls — Poor teachers!! To the freshman class, we will them the