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

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ability to get revenge from the class of ’56! To the teachers we will the following: Mr. Hission — Someone who will keep track of his text books. Mr. Stangle — A government class that will keep track of the price of pigs. Mr. Jones — A basketball team that can win the K. V. T. again next year. Mr. Moolcnaar — A band that will follow his direction. Mr. Poucher — A shop class that doesn’t set the clock back. Mrs. Burrus — An adv. commerce class that isn’t always trying to get out of short- hand practice. Miss Rolling — A senior English class that doesn’t sleep all the time. Miss Beanblossom — An adv. home ec- onomics class that will think of something else to do besides knitting and crocheting. Go+tjj itiedl Seniors J.A. — Just Ambitious D.B. — Doesn’t Bark G.B. — Gentle Bliss V. B. — Very Busy R.C.- Really Carefree D.D.V. — Does Deserve Victory B.D. — Bashfully Distinguished D. F. — Dandy Friend W. H.— Works Hard R.J.- — Really Jolly E. K. — Exalts Kindness G.K. — Grand Knight J. M.A. — Just My Angel R.M. — Rusty Mechanic M.S. — Mainly Sharp A. B.S. — A Boastful Schemer V.S. — Vigorous Sleeper B. S. — Blissful Skater K. T. — Keen Talent B.U. — Best Understood B.W. — Basic Willpower M.Z. — Much Zeal Ee AC HERS C. M. — Courteous Musician P.S. — Post Script W.J. — Willing Joker J. H. — Junior Hopalong K. P. — Kanine Personified R.B. — Real Businesslike M.K. — Many Kapers D. B. — Dainty Bachelor

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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

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By Eleanor Klip Ruth Carter Excerpts from the Editor’s Column of the Kankakee Valley Daily Post DeMotte, Indiana August 9, 1959 As the Homecoming date is draw- ing near, our fair town is in a maze of rush and confusion. Everyone is tense and anxiously waiting for the cannon bang to start off the annual affair. The town is anticipating a large, energetic crowd for the an- nually enjoyed event. Our town radio station, BULBS, with Mr. William Unzicker Jr., as announcer, has been broadcasting the latest news items concerning the Homecoming. It is predicted to be one of the largest and best Home- comings in DeMotte’s history. The telephone operators, under the capable management of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Huhn (the former Betty Williamson), have been swamped with calls. Former resi- dents have been calling from all over the United 1 States telling their rela- tives to expect them for the occas- ion. The ' Konkey Taxi Service,’ under the operation of Mr. Verlin Schwan- ke, will run night and day. DeMotte will be honored to have some guest celebrities at the event. Among these are three former resi- dents: Byrne Sekema, now one of the world’s famous band leaders with his band, ' Sekey’s Swingy Swoopers.’ An outstanding member of his band is the great clarinetest, Miss Margaret Zylstra. A main attraction to Sekey’s Swingy Swoopers band is Miss Bea Streveler, who has recently hit star- dom as a great new sensational singer. DeMotte is very proud of the fact that these former residents have come into the nation’s spotlight as great musicians. In connection with the Home- coming, this paper has been asked to announce that on Friday night of Homecoming Week, all the gradu- ates of the class of 1949 are to meet at The Tee Pee,” for a class re- union. The Tee Pee,” a well-known hotel-restaurant is under the co- ownership and management o f Misses Ruth Carter and Eleanor Klip, two members of the class of 1949. All members are urged to at- tend this gathering. Parking facilities have been well arranged under the direction of Mr. Denzil Barker, town constable who is acting as chief parking attendant for the Homecoming. There will be no parking difficulties, if his orders are carried out, so let’s all cooperate with him and his assistants. From all appearances it seems that the Homecoming will go over in a grand way with the help of all. There will be fun for all. So I’ll be seeing you there. The Editor DeMotte, Indiana August 19, 1959 Now that the Homecoming is over, the people of DeMotte are settling down to their original status. The confusion and excitement is dying down, but the town folk shall never erase from their minds the spectacular celebration of 1959. The winner of the new 1959 Spcedabaker car is Mr. Raymond Jabaay, a DeMotte stock and grain farmer. When he was asked to say how he felt about winning, he re- plied, It reminds me of my speedy