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

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Before we leave old De Motte High, We ' d like you to meet us -- my classmates and I. For 12 long years we ' ve worked our way. To reach our graduation day. Here is a guy who is tallest of all. We couldn ' t do without him in basketball. With a sense of humor that is hard to beat, Eddie De Vries is a king-sized treat. Next, on the list is a carefree classmate. He ' s not one to worry; what a happy fate! He ' s always been a spirited lad. Jerry Drudge is seldom sad. When it comes to football, he plays well. When it comes to basketball, he ' s swell. Who is the boy who has gained this fame? He ' s a Fase, Alvin is his name. Marian Groet is a very lively lass. In Student Council she represents our class. As President of Pep Club she ' s kept on her toes. She’s been cheerleader for years as everyone knows. Pat Hielema ' s a gal we can ' t spare. Whenever we need her, she ' s always there. As Annual Editor she has tried her best To make ours better than all the rest. Janice Klemp is not very tall, A hazel-eyed blond, a friend to all. She ' s a quiet little Senior miss Who looks to a future of wedded bliss. First, comes a boy who is tall and slim. He walks kind of slow and we all like him. Fond of hunting and farming is he, Howard Crawford is fine company. Judy De Young is our pride and joy, She ' s a friend of every girl and boy. With her laughing eyes and winning smile. You ' ll find her happy all the while. Fun to be with, a hard worker, too. She always does her share; whatever we do. We ' ve had good times with this lively lass. Patsy Eenigenburg ' s a valuable part of our class. John Fieldhouse is qute a brain. He plays fine in a basketball game. To college he ' s going; he ' s a hardworking soul. We hope that he reaches his highest goal. Here ' s a girl who is always sweet. In dress and appearance she ' s really neat. She has played clarinet for quite a long time. Eleanor Hamstra is more than just fine. Arlene Kampenga is a very nice lass. Liked by all of the Senior Class. Going to school with her has been a pleasure. We hope her future holds good luck without measure. Glen Kooy is another classmate who ' s tall. He ' s another on the team of basketbalL He ' s studied hard to received his knowledge. The finishing touches he will get in college.

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CLASS HISTORY WE BUILD THE LADDER BY WHICH WE RISE We started the journey up our ladder twelve years ago. There were thirty-five of us as we slowly began our upward journey in 1947. Our first grade teacher was Mrs. Ewart. Each day through the next six consecutive years we gained knowledge and information to continue our journey. The next two years were spent in junior high in preparation for our major step which consisted of four years of high school. Thirty -nine of us entered our Freshman year. To lead us we chose; Marian Groet as President; Angeline Walstra, Vice President; Robert Albin, Secretary; Eleanor Hamstra, Treasurer. To represent us in the Student Council we elected Pat Myers and Carroll De Vries. Our sponsor was Mr. Schreffler. In the fall we had a skating party and wiener roast. Our Valentine candidates for king and queen were Carroll De Fries and Judy De Young. There were thirty-one of us at the beginning of our Sophomore year. Our officers were; President, Kenny Nannenga; Vice President, John Fieldhouse; Secretary, Margaret Toppen; Treasurer, Pat Hielema. Our Student Council representatives were Eleanor Hamstra and Carroll De Fries. Our sponsor was Mr. Hoagland. Everybody enjoyed a skating party this fall. This year our king and queen candidates were Eleanor Hamstra and Ronnie Sipkema. Our junior year began with twenty-nine of us. The following were chosen as officers: President, Pat Hielema; Vice President, Judy De Young; Secretary, Marian Groet; Treasurer, Ronnie Sipkema. Represent- atives of Student Council were Alvin Fase and Angeline Walstra. We chose Mrs. Mann to sponsor us. For the annual Valentine candidates we chose Donna Marsh and John Fieldhouse. In the spring we honored the Seniors with a banquet. We have finally climbed far enough to see our goal. This is the final rung of the ladder. As officers we chose: Donna Marsh, President; Eddie De Vries, Vice President; Patsy Eenigenburg, Secretary; Jackie Van Weinen, Treasurer. Reporter was Jerry Drudge. Student Council representatives are John Fieldhouse and Marian Groet. This year we again had Mrs. Mann and also Mr. Mann as sponsors. We have been striving diligently to join the alumni. To celebrate this we plan to go to New York and Washington, D.C.

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This is where I should write about me. But I’m not very good at it, you see. To be a secretary and someday a wife. Are the plans I have for future life. Ellen Musch is the quiet type. It ' s rare to ever hear her gripe. Drawing is her talent, and we hope someday She ' ll be a fine artist, and go all the way. Next, comes Jerry Oezer, a bit of all right, The boy with the hardy appetite. Folks know him by his happy smile. He ' s a working boy with a friendly style. Stanley Stayrook is newest to our bunch. His future is bright, we have a hunch. He knows his work and is a good sport. Everyone likes him; he ' s a friendly sort. A slender blonde is Sandra Van Meerten An interesting future is hers, that ' s certain. Though her plans are vague, we stand together To wish her a future that ' s full of fair weather. In Sandra Vander Molen we see An athletic girl, a busy bee. At her studies she ' s not a shirker. She ' s good at giggles, and surely a worker. Here are Mr. Mrs. Mann, The sponsors of the Senior clan. They ' ve guided and helped our class without fuss. They ' ve been like a mother and father to us. By Donna Marsh and Howard Crawford Mary Misch is quiet and sincere. She’s done her work well each school year. She ' s very shy with pleasant ways We predict for her future, sunny days. Dark hair, dimples, and fun to know. When there ' s work to do, she never says no. Linda Nannenga is slender and tall, Friendly to everyone, and liked by all. In or out of a game, he ' s always fair. In basketball and football he’s played his share. Ronnie Sipkema is the guy I mean; Everyone thinks he ' s really keen. Margaret Toppen has long, dark tresses; In the neatest way, she always dresses. In the band she plays a saxophone. Her pretty smile is often shown. Jackie Van Wienen is quite a gal; To the De Motte Band she ' s been a pal. She ' s studied hard, hitched her wagon to a star, Now on to college, she ' s sure to go far. Here ' s to the girl with the built-in smile. With a friendliness that ' s right in style. Angeline Walstra is just the one To call on when you ' re feeling glum. Now you’ve met the graduates, one by one, Our high school is behind us, our new life begun Now and always, our motto applies - - - - - We Build The Ladder By Which We Rise.