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

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Class Poem By Will Dyke As you read the lines that are following here, I ' ll be trying my best to make them sound clear, They may not be the best that DeMotte ever had. But you have to admit that they ' re really not bad, It ' s not that I ' m bragging you understand, But my mind and my heart are ruling my hand. Mr. Hission ' s a man we ' ll always remember. He passed away the last of December. He was good and kind and he did all he could. To help us do the things that we should. First is Ruth Abbring, now there ' s a fine lass, She ' s the Student Council member of our class. Of the Football Homecoming, she was the queen. And I ' m sure you ' ll agree that she ' s really keen. Third ' s Mildred Coberly, or Millie she ' s called, She is usually not very easily failed. This is a girl who will go somewhere, With her dazzling green eyes and her reddish-blond hair. Then comes Russ Duggins, our class President, In sports he ' s the best, he ' s not easily bent. He likes to write articles which newspapers need, In Journalism I ' m sure he ' ll succeed. Mr. Leslie also sponsors our class, He ' s the shop teacher, what a blast. .He also sings and he does real nice As the Senior ' s sponsor I know he ' ll suffice. With class sponsors we ' re overflowing. But here is another one you ' ll be knowing. Mr. Babaganian was also elected, And I know dern well he won ' t be rejected. Next is Kay Bunning, a girl who is known. For her friendly smile that is usually shown. She is always around to lend a hand, In any way that she possibly can. Next on the list is Marilyn Dahm, She is quiet and nice and usually calm. She ' ll say hello wherever you meet. With a girl like her it ' s hard to compete.

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I, Russ Duggins, in a serious state of mind will my football injuries to Don Moolenaar. I, Will Dyke, after much consideration will my ability to play a guitar and sing to Jerry Coberly. I, Bob Eenigenburg, in a helpful state of mind will my basketball ability to Wayne Nuss and Bill Kaper. I, Gerald Gross, in no state of mind whatever bequeath my ability to get along with teachers to Carolyn Jackson. I, Linda Hammerton, in a thoughtful state of mind let Diane Strankosky and Judy Dyke have my quiet ways. I, Sam Hamstra, in a generous state of mind will my old ' 54 Ford to Judy Berghorst. I, Ruthann Kampenga, with much thought toward the future give to Sandra Benema my ability to go steady. I, Jack Kelly, in my usual state of mind bequeath to Arlene Kingma my toothless smile. I, Dean Kingma, in a sleepy sort of daze will my ability to sleep in English class and get away with it to Jim Edwards. I, Duane Knynsberg, in an intelligent state of mind will my wavy hair to Herb DeFries. I, Veronica Krucek, in a generous state of mind will my driving ability to Karen Peterson and Sharon Milton. I, Bob Schaefer, in a normal mood bequeath my ability to get along with Mr. Babaganian in Government Class to Norm Groet. I, Charles Peterson, in a doubtful state of mind will to Mike Shelhart my position as center of the football team. I, Warren Swart, in a carefree state of mind will my spot on Swart ' s corner to James Ozer. I, Doreen Thornton, in an evil mood will my shorthand books to Jane Hoff- man. Better luck to you, Jane. I, Marilyn Walstra, in a sad state of mind will my big feet to Pauline Westerhoff. I, Byron Walstra, in an abnormal state of mind will my collection of old tires to Dick Kiersma. Juniors, whether you know it or not you just got some of the most cherished possessions of the Senior Class. Please take good care of them.

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I can ' t very well write a poem about me, ' Cause I ' m not very good at poetry. So if it ' s alright with you I ' ll just leave myself out, ' Cause there ' s not very much to write about. Linda Hammerton comes along next, She ' s usually got her nose in a text. She tries to help as much as she can. She ' s always there to lend a hand. Next is a girl who is known as Ruthann, Her last name is Kampenga I understand. She doesn ' t say much, but that doesn ' t matter. I have no use for a lot of chatter. Next is Dean Kingma a boy who is known. For his dropping of tobies and breaking of toes. He ' s planning on going to college next fall. What he will be, I have no idea at all. Veronica Krucek comes next on the list, She ' s a sweet 1 8 and never been kissed. Her ambition is a mystery to me. But whatever she picks I ' m sure she ' ll succeed. Then comes sophisticated Gerald Gross, To him I shall now propose a toast. He gets along tine with the girls around. Him and his Plymouth are all over town. Next is Sam Hamstra with his quiet ways. He ' s trying his best to make straight A ' s. He ' s got a physique like Joe Bonomo, And a brand new Ford that will really go. Jock Kelly ' s o boy who likes his sports, He plays in games of all sorts. Football and basketball are the main two, But he likes to try the other ones too. Duane Knynsberg I will next unfold. He has quite a nack of drawing I ' m told. He ' s also a genius in physics and math, He ' s called the brain of the Senior class.