Eaton Rapids High School - Eatonian Yearbook (Eaton Rapids, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1955 volume:

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There they have remained-a symbol of the enlightenment which has come to generations of students as they have entered the building to gain wider knowledge and have left it to give greater service to their country. No one can estimate the number of students who have walked in that light since theng nor can anyone imagine the far- reaching results of the wisdom and truth which those students have received. 1, The Diamond Jubilee of Light, being celebrated this year throughout the nation, means a great deal to all who pause to consider the sources of light and the symbolism which these sources convey. Our American civilization is mani- fested and expressed in the Lamp of Learning and the Torch of Liberty. How much they signify in our free and abundant lives! Every beam of light which pierces the darkness reveals meaningful aspects of life. The l955 EATONIAN has turned the rays of light upon the many areas of school life, and has recorded here the events of Eaton Rapids High School in the year 1954-1955. pl ii J- , ,,7,,,,,..f- Xyxx f Faculty 1 A ,Jr- X.. xi 'tRN,.z- d f :lf 'iv S fa! xx QT'---1' S' ' ' fo- -.e Q , '42 .5 , . - X , -7' ':' X- 5. -. -L' L N f-.A 7-1 . xkj 7 E , f A 'gg , -L, TQ K I ,5' fu ,r E: W-: ,fs xx ' g , ax 5' 5 H -Ei: X A'- ' 1 . .. Ts? NL BOARD OF EDUCATION: Mr. T. H. Lyon, president, Mr. Clifford Rowe, secretory: Dr. J. R. Maxey, treasurer, Mr. Roy Sprague, trustee, Mrs. Eftie Fuller, trustee, Mr. M. J. Beiser, superintendent. Administration Charged With Education ot All Youth Five popularly-elected Eaton Rapids citizens com- prise the Board of Education. Superintendent M. J. Beiser and the board members have provided for many necessary improvements during the past year. Due to an increased enrollment, five new class rooms were made available and two additional teachers were hired. The average class enrollment in the upper elementary grades is now reduced to thirty students. ln order to accommodate the transporta- tion needs of 550 rural students, two buses were purchased which raised the fleet total to twelve. A study ofthe community and rural problems was made by interested residents of the area to de- termine whether or not the educational program could be more eFticiently and economically oper- ated. This might eventually lead to school district reorganization. Superintendent M. J. Beiser and Mrs. Charlotte Smith, secretary. ff... To support more adequately the expanding athletic program, the tiled area ofthe athletic field was leveled and the tennis courts were resurfaced. Additional property was purchased adiacent to the Technical Arts building where a community skating rink was constructed. Endeavoring to improve high school functions, Principal C. L. Luce strives to augment the value of existing organizations and programs. This year he enlarged the duties of the Student Council, con- tinued an orientation program for new rural stu- dents, helped to plan the annual county college night, increased the counseling and information service for seniors, and worked toward broadening the school curriculum. The most important aim of the administration, however, is to instill in each student the qualities of dependability, responsibility, and genuine citizenship. Principal C. L. Luce and Mrs. Doris Squires, secretary. is ei? N MRS. FLORENCE MAXEY MRS. MARGARET DOYLE MISS DOROTHY BOOTH A.B., Washington University B.S., Michigan State College A3-f Toledo UnlVe 5l'Y Junior High English English gnd Junior High History MA-' M'C '9Qn We C e9e Latin, Spanish, and Language Language Courses Develop Appreciation When students enter iunior high school their concentrated study of the English language begins. Mrs. Maxey, in her eighth grade classes, endeavors to improve the students' fundamentals so they will be better equipped to present their ideas. Mrs. Doyle and Mrs. Goff, in ninth grade, arouse the desire to learn and the curiosity to progress fur- ther in acquiring a thorough English background. They strive to increase the student's vocabulary, and they introduce all types of literature. Speech classes are ofiered to help the students gain confidence and poise in the art of speaking in order that they will be able to express them- selves clearly in an enlightening manner. Advanced speech students are required to write an original oration and deliver it in the forensic contest. Sophomore English is mainly a literature unit. Mrs. Rich offers her students an opportunity to read and appreciate the finest literature of the world. Journalism students publish the school paper and study all phases of the iournalistic field in which accuracy in reporting is the primary aim. Mr. Emmer completes the English program by intro- ducing more effective methods of communication and the study of various kinds of literature. General language, the most recent course in the curriculum, taught by Miss Booth, is an intro- ductory unit to help eighth grade students select the foreign language they wish to study further. ln Latin and Spanish, the students learn the basic principles of a foreign language and acquire in- formation about its native background. MR. GENE EMMER MRS. DOROTHY RICH MRS. LUCILLE GOFF A.B., Miami University A.B., Franklin College A.B., Illinois Wesleyan English M.A.,.Michigan State College English and Speech English and Journalism ii :gp ,A 'U 0 ,y4,.. O Og, QQRQ, 1 1 Lt' MRS. MAE L. HORN MISS ESMA FERGUSON MRS. MILDRED PAGE A.B., University of Minnesota B.S., Central Michigan College A.B., Michigan State Normal College Junior High English and History Junior High English and History Sgciql Studies Social Studies Teach Good Citizenship Social studies courses are offered to help stu- dents learn facts about past events so they will become intelligent, unpreiudiced, and dutiful citizens when they are living and making history. ln iunior high school, history and English are coordinated. Mrs. Horn and Miss Ferguson teach students to know and serve their country and to promote world peace by respecting all nations. Mr. McClure, in teaching his freshman students social studies and his sophomores world history, presents the responsibilities and obligations stu- dents have as future citizens. This department be- lieves that an understanding of the foundations of our social, economic, political, and religious society is essential in order for students to work toward an ultimate goal of universal peace. ln the study of American history, Mrs. Page and Mr. Schwab point out that we are living in a country that is the recognized leader of free people everywhere. Therefore, to protect and preserve our freedom, all students should know the basic concepts of American democracy and how it was attained. Current events are also discussed in all social studies classes to give students a better understanding of foreign countries and the prob- lems confronting them. United States government, taught by Mr. Horn, is a required subiect for all seniors to enable them to learn the functions of the national, state, and local governments. After acquiring this knowledge, they will have the desire to participate actively in the governing of their own country. MR. FLOYD SCHWAB MR. THOMAS L. HORN MR. JAMES MCCLURE B.E., University of Toledo A.B., Michigan State Normal College A.B., Michigan State College Junior High History and Gym M-A-f U lVmi'Y of M 'eSO ' Social Studies Government, Mathematics and Guidance rs. Wo MR- EARL D- RICH MR. DAVID J. YOUNG MR. DONALD MEYER A.B., Franklin. College' b AB., Alma College B.S., Central Michigan College Mah., University of Michigan. Junior High Science and Junior High Science and Science and Mathematics Biology Mathematics Scientific Attitudes Are Stressed Mr. Young's primary purpose in biology is to make students aware of their environment and to understand themselves in order that they will live in harmony and good fellowship with other people. Mathematics, taught by Mr. Potts, helps students to develop the power to reason, to analyze, and to think clearly and logically. Mr. Rich coordinates science and general math with everyday living. Physics is the basic science in which physical changes in matter and energy con- cerning light, sound, heat, electricity, and me- chanics are studied. Chemistry students learn the laws governing the action and reaction of chemical substances. All of the science and mathematics courses serve as a basis for further study in indi- vidual fields of specialization. Miss Scype, Mr. Hope, and Mr. Meyer, in iunior high science, aim to arouse the desire in their students to investigate unknown facts so that they may broaden their background of known material. With scientific improvements being developed in the world, it is necessary for students to become more interested in this progress. ln arithmetic a clear concept of elementary mathematics and an efficiency in handling figures is essential. Besides instilling curiosity and the willingness to learn, these teachers praise cooperation and courtesy in their young students. This is stressed in all classes, but particularly in iunior high where students are being prepared to enter high school where good citizenship is as important as high academic scholarship. MR. HERBERT HOPE MISS CAROL SCYPE MR. WILLIAM POTTS B.S., Michigan State College A.B., Michigan State College B.S., Western Michigan College Junior High Science and Junior High Science and M.A., University of Michigan Mathematics Mathematics Mcfhemcilcs i in .cj f In 'Za If MRS. MARTHA KUHN MISS DOROTHY MERRITT MISS GRACE MOHNEY B.S., Michigan State College A.B., Ferris Institute B.S., Western Michigan College Home Economics M.B.A., University of Denver M-A-, University of Michigan MRS. KAY KRUMM Business Education Business Education Vocational Subiects Provide Work Experiences Mrs. Kuhn and Mrs. Krumm feel that the pur- pose of home economics is to promote interest in becoming better citizens by building a good foundation for happy and satisfactory family life. Homemaking classes are valuable because they help young girls gain self-confidence and a feel- ing of achievement when they transform tedious household tasks into pleasant, worthwhile duties. ln training potential secretaries, Miss Merritt and Miss Mohney teach the necessary technical skills and, in addition, stress punctuality, initiative, willingness to work, and the ability to follow direc- tions. They instill the desire to do good work, and they emphasize that a secretary must possess the driving determination to be successful in order to fulfill her duties conscientiously. Manual training classes, under the instruction of Mr. Hodges and Mr. Kanouse, prepare boys for apprenticeship positions in industry as well as developing their knowledge of how to do many practical iobs. Their aims are to teach their stu- dents mechanical skills with emphasis on safety and to help them learn how to work together in this age of many technical improvements. Mr. McKim inspires his students with the desire to become more proficient in the specialized fields of agriculture, horticulture, and animal husbandry. He helps them to establish successful living on small acreages. He also stresses cooperation and good citizenship, and encourages rural leadership to enable his students to understand the people with whom they will be doing business. MR. MORRIS HODGES MR. LYNN KANOUSE MR. EARL McKlM B.S., Central Michigan College B.S., Western Michigan College A-B-, MiCl1i9Uf1 57072 College Shop Auto Mechanics, Shop, and M.A., Michigan State College Driver Training A9 'C'-lliure f dw ,1 -wg, E I. If I . I ill ,- MISS HELEN HAUPT B.A., St. Olaf College Vocal Music i V' if X , , MISS ROSE MARIE YANKE B.S., Wisconsin State College MR. J. DEAN WINTER B.M., Michigan State College Band and Driver Training Arg Curriculum Offers Varied Program Vocal music, under Miss Haupt's direction, gives students the satisfaction of singing with others and an opportunity to develop and train their voices. Mr. Winter, the band director, believes that band in high school should be open to every student who desires to play an instrument regardless of his native ability. The primary purpose of band is to expose students to music of all types and to help them appreciate fine compositions. Another aim is to encourage outstanding musicians to pur- sue music vocations if they possess sufticient talent and courage to fulfill their ambitions. In art, Miss Yanke makes her students aware of the beauty and design which surrounds them and enriches their lives. Her aim is to help apply this awareness by individual creative expression. Miss Thompson, the librarian, tries to help stu- dents find the right book when they need it. More- over, she widens their scope of reading material by choosing the most suitable and interesting books for their various personalities. The physical education program, under the sup- ervision of Miss Morrow and Mr. Burnison, deals with mental, physical, and emotional health plus physical activities for all students. Their principal purpose is to establish a definite relationship be- tween the mind and the body, and to work toward more perfect control of both. Physical education is more than an exercise or a muscle builder. It offers group experiences, the ioy of eftort and achievement, the 'fun of participating in a game which takes thought away from the individual. MISS STELLA THOMPSON MISS MARY MORROW MR. DONALD BURNISON A.B., Northwestern University B.S., University of Tennessee B.S., Ohio University Library Girls' Physical Education Boys' Physical Education '41 xxx MN 1' ,' ,,-. x. j' j f QR Y 314. .A f fi? Nl: . ,,f 5l5 1 tx f' ' Jia M'- X VN 1 -fi - H ,. 4 , f 1 x H ,Q 4 1 ! ' If A P in li A K lr 4 MLN fi. S.-.Nt ---I gs- ,2 T' A.,.-.H ,, L .A ,,,, X. ..:f::f'f ' f , 4.- E- H, -L ,,.,g1 . L. .. .-...7fy' It-:tiff-1-v-f -:fri ,- ' ' -Y --1. V .4-Q ,--L:7,, ----WA4, ...5f,:y' .- -- .11 Q., -7 lf' '1 'I. - 'l1L1 3 1-...-.- ,...f- Seniors i .dim 7 9t9w James G Eltmear lt is with pleasant memories of the past and saddened hearts of the present that we the Senior Class of 1955 dedicate a page in our year- book to James Eitniear friend and classmate. Jim s outstanding characteristic was the courage to express his convictions in both words and actions. His capti- vating personality and his high ideals influenced all those who knew him. The plans Jim had for the future can never be fulfilled, but his love 'for liv- ing should urge us to make our lives as rich as Jim would have done if he had been given the opportunity. The sense of loss which each senior has felt during the past year is an individual and personal feeling. Each has missed Jim in a distinct way. B - sides being the center on the 'football team he seemed to be the center of our activities, our fun, our thoughts and decisions. The fine example he set in his everyday life will continue to be one of our most cherished memories. As our senior year with all its activities draws to a close, we pay our final tribute to you, Jim,-your courage, your ambition, your wit, and your zest for life. Senuors Remunusce As They Look To The Future We the graduatung class of l955 are about to recenve our duplomas and pass for the last tume through the shelterung school doors unto a world where the path wull be lughted only by our own enthusuasm unrtuatuve ambutlon and courage We shall enter the adult world wuth a druvung determunatuon to fulfull our hopes for all of us can be Proud of the records we establushed whule un Eaton Rapuds Hugh School Members of the class have been leaders un all school functuons and extra currucular actuvu tues Dramatucs musuc sports agriculture none have been excluded Our class presudents were Burr Hartenburg Ruchard Rossman and Jewett Lane who was both our lunuor and senuor class presudent Other members who held class offuces are Flora Snow Sue Hansen Carol Wltmer Gretchen Webster Vuctor Towns Maru lyn Jones and Ursula Knop Rex Harkness was elected Junuor Member at Large and later be came Student Councul presudent Our 'fauthful class sponsors Muss Dorothy Merrutt Mrs Martha Kuhn and Mr Morrus Hodges deserve suncere thanks for guvung theur valuable tume and energy to all the worthwhule class prolects They have been a tremendous asset to the class wrthout theur help we could not credut ourselves wuth as many accomplush ments We also express our gratutude to the 'Faculty for helpung us and extending theur fruendshup to us As June 2 1955 draws near and we approach the culmunatuon of a most unter estung and satusfyung career ut us a favorute pastume of senuors to recall our hugh school years whuch wull soon become merely past hustory ln our freshman and sophomore years we were fortunate to be one of the furst classes to have an opportunuty to sponsor free dances and to take numerous fueld trups Durung our freshman year we sponsored the furst free orchestra dance ever to be held un Eaton Rapuds Hugh School Several members pub lushed a BARK as a socual studues prolect We vusuted the Muchugan State College museum and the Caputol un Lansung In the sprung of 1952 after a study of mental dusorders we vusuted the state hosputals at Kalamazoo and Lapeer Two free dances Wunter Wonderland and Aprul un Parus hughlughted our sophomore year ln order to boost our unduvudual funancual accounts we sold murror plaques We anxuously awauted our lunuor year wuth all uts actuvutues and responsubulutres Class rungs were ordered un the fall and plans were completed for our tradutuonal free dance whuch sented The Curuous Savage our furst dra matuc productuon ummeduately followung the play we started plannung Oruental Must our Junuor Senuor Prom As senuors our busuest year began wuth the senuor play Reserve Two For Murder he arruval of our senuor puctures takung measure ments for our caps and gowns workung un dustruously on the Eatonuan all of thus was clumaxed by a four day lourney to New York Cuty on May 25 Thus, ut us with memorable experuences of hugh school and wuth heartfelt thanks to all who so gracuously provuded us wuth such pleasant memorues that the class of l955 takes uts de parture from the halls of Eaton Rapuds Hugh School to become good Amerucan cutuzens Class Sponsors MISS DOROTHY MERRITT MR MORRIS HODGES MRS MARTHA KUHN I l I I I . I . .. . I .. I , l . . . . . , I . . . . U . ,, I ' I I I 'i' I ' I I I ' , . . : I , . . . . . . I I I ' , I . ' - - - was held on Hallowe'en. In March, we pre- - - D .. '.. . - , I . . . .. . . ,, I ' I ' I I I - 1 I . . , . T I I ' - I - I I . . . . I We 17 - :Q If x fig., 2 if ' , 'X x . K President fax it-of '-qv JEWETT LANE RICHARD ROSSMAN SUE HANSEN URsULA KNOP REX HARKNESS ViCe-pI-esidenf Secretary TI'eCSUl'el' Student Council JEWETT LANE-Speech Club 3, 45 ERFO President 25 FFA 15 Football Reserve 25 Track T5 Receptionist 35 Class President 3-45 Eatonian Staff. RICHARD ROSSMAN-Student Council 35 Speech Club 3, 45 Key Club 25 Secretary 3-45 Conservation Club lg Band T, 2, 3, 45 Hall Monitor 25 Senior Play5 Class President 25 Class Vice-President 45 Eatonian Staff. SUE HANSEN-Junior Red Cross T5 Y-Teens 25 Speech Club Secretary 2, President 3, 45 Booster Club 'I5 Band 'l, 2, 3, 45 Junior Play5 Class Secretary 1, 45 Class Club 45 FHA 2, High School 1. Secretary 3, 45 Vice-President 25 Eatonian Staff. URSULA KNOP-Student Council 45 Y-Teens 3, 45 Speech President 35 Band 2, 3, 45 Junior Play5 Class Treasurer 3-45 Eatonian StaFi5 Springport REX HARKNESS-Student Council Vice-President 3, President 45 Varsity Club Treasurer 2, Band 2, 3, 45 Football Reserve T, 2, Varsity 3, 45 Basketball Reserve 1, Varsity 2, 3, 45 Track 3, 45 Baseball 'l, 2, 3, 45 Eatonian Stati. BARBARA BENNETT-Junior Red Cross T, Vice-President 2, 45 Speech Club 3, 45 Chorus T, 25 Receptionist 45 A Cappella Choir 'I5 Junior Play5 Senior Play5 Eatonian Staff. SALLY BERGSTAD-FHA 3, Secretary 45 Session Charge 35 Thompson High School, Iowa, 'l, 2. CLAUDE BRININSTOOL-Varsity Club 3, Vice- President 45 Football Reserve 2, Varsity 3, 45 Basketball Reserve T, Varsity 2, 3, 4. BARBARA BURNS- Y-Teens 3, 45 FHA 1. CONNIE CADY-Office Charge 4. JACKIE CADY-Oscoda High School, Michigan, 2, 3. ROBERT CHADWICK-Key Club 3, 45 Football Reserve 'I. PHYLLIS CHURCH-Y-Teens 4. DON CLARKE-ERFO 25 Conservation Club 3, 45 FFA 'I. RUTH CLEEVES-Junior Red Cross 45 Chorus T. BARBARA BENNEU SALLY BERGSTAD CLAUDE BRlNiNsTooL BARBARA BURNS CONNIE CADY JACKIE CADY ROBERT CHADWICK PHYLLIS CHURCH DON CLARKE RUTH CLEEVES U 'S l 416' ii'-a 94X 1:7 KS- rl rkrai LARRY CONARTON DON CUNNINGHAM BEVERLY DAWLEY WILLIAM DEAN PATRICIA DOWNER LARRY CONARTON HI Y 2 Treasurer 3 4 Speech Club 4 Senior Play Eatoman Staff DON CUNNING HAM Student Councll 4 Conservation Club 3 4 Track 3 Senior Play Sexton High School Lansing 2 BEVERLY DAWLEY YTeens 'I 2 3 4 Chorus 'I 3 A Cappella Chorr 3 WILLIAM DEAN Varsity Club I 2 3 4 Conservation Club I 2 Vlce Presndent 34 Football Reserve 'I 2 Varslty 3 4 Basketball R serve I 2 Varslty 3 4 Tack 'I 2 3 4 Baseball I Eatoman St fl PATRICIA DOWNER Student Councul 2 Treasurer 3 Junlor Red Crossl 2 3 Sp ech Club 2 3 4 Bo ster Club 'I 2 B d I 2 3 4 Junlor Play Ofllce Charge 2 3 Cheerleader 2 Receptnomst 4 Eatoman Staff J DeLEATH FARLIN YTeens 2 4 Booster Club 4 Conservatlon Club 2 FHA I Chorus 'I Library Staft 2 4 Eastern Hugh School Lansing 3 PHYLLIS FIREBAUGH Booster Clubl 2 FHAI 2 3 4 Chorusl Cheerleader I 2 ROBERT FORDE Student Council 3 Key Club 2 3 4 Football Reserve 2 Varsity 4 Junior Play MARY GABELSBERGER Student Councll 3 FHA 'I 2 3 Library Staff 3 Office Charge 4 St Phnlnp Nen Detrort I MARIE GARNER Booster Clubl 2 3 Chorusl PEGGY GRIEST Junior Red Cross 2 3 Vlce President 4 Speech Club 3 Senior Play Student Director Eatoman Staff GLORIA HANLEY FHA I 2 3 4 Chou 'I BURR HARTENBURG Varslty Club President 4 Conservation Club 2 Band 'I 2 4 Football Reserve I 2 Varslty 3 Co Captain 4 Track 2 4 Baseball 3 4 Receptionist 4 Junior Play Senior Play Class President I Eatoman Staff JAN HASTY HIY 2 Football Reserve I 2 Basketball Reserve 'I 2 Varsity 3 4 MYRL HAWLEY Varslty u 'I 2 3 4 FFAI 2 3 President 4 Football Reserve I 2 Varsity 3 4 Basketball Varslty Track I 2 3 4 Baseball 4 Eatoman Staff J DeLEATH FARLIN PHvLus FIREBAUGH ROBERT FORDE MARY GABELSBERGER PEGGY GRIEST GLORIA HANLEY BURR HARTENBURG JAN HASTY x 9155? 'iv' . '- .. -ff .VP I 'N fi' 'Q'- ,,.f C, ,Qui , 'dv 1?- I -J I xx vit' ' I MARIE GARNER MYRL HAWLEY fi? fi sniff CHARLENE HAYTER GENEVRA HAYWARD DORIS JEAN HEINTZ IRMA LEA HELDERMAN RHEDA HILL PATRICIA HILLIARD BEVERLY HORN JAMES HOUSTON TERRY HOVIS CHARLES HOWARD CHARLENE HAYTER-Student Council 2, Y-Teens 2, Booster Club 3, Conservation Club 2, 3, Secretary 4, FHA 2, Chorus 1, 3, Receptionist 3, A Cappella Choir 3, Library Staft 4, Quartette 3, Operetta 3, Eatonian Staff. GENEVRA HAYWARD-Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4, A Cappella Choir 2, Quartette 3, Sextette 4, Operetta 3. DORIS JEAN HEINTZ-Junior Red Cross 4. IRMA LEA HELDERMAN-FHA 1, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Library Staff 3, Quarfette 3, Operetta 3. RHEDA HILL-FHA 3, Library Staff 4. PATRICIA HILLIARD-Student Council 3, 4, Junior Red Cross 2, Secretary 3-4, Oflice Charge 2, 3, 4, Eatonian Stott. BEVERLY HORN-Y-Teens 4, James Couzens Agricultural School, Bath, 1, 2, 3. JAMES HOUSTON-Conservation Club 3, President 4, ERFO 2, FFA 1, Receptionist 4. TERRY HOVIS-Band 4, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Operetta 3, Junior Play, Senior Play, Quartette 3, Sextette 4, Trio 4, Eatonian Staff. CHARLES HOWARD-Key Club 2, 3, District Trustee 4, Football Reserve 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball Reserve 2, Track 1, 2, 3, 4. DAVID JACKSON-Speech Club 3, 4, ERFO 2, Chorus 1, 2, 3, Football Reserve 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4, Receptionist 4, A Cappella Choir 1, 2, 3, Senior Play, Eatonian Staff. JAMES JOHNSON-Hi-Y 1, ERFO 1, Chorus 1, Football Reserve 1, 2, Band I, 2. MARILYN JONES-Booster Club 2, FHA 2, 3, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Session Charge 2, A Cappella Choir 2, Class Secretary 3, Cheerleader 2, Eatonian Staff. NEIL JONES- ERFO 2, 3, Conservation Club I, 4, Football Reserve 1, Baseball 1. FRED KUHN-Conservation Club 3, Football Reserve 1. DAVID JACKSON JAMES JOHNSON MARILYN JONES NEIL JONES FRED KUHN 1 HELEN LARKINS ARDIS MILLER ROBERT MORRIS JANET LONG BARBARA McCARRICK KAREN McCOY DOUGLAS MCMANUS DALE MILLER GLORIA MILLER SANDRA MORGAN JERRY MORRIS HELEN LARKINS-Junior Red Cross I, 2, Speech Club 3, Treasurer 4, FHA l, Chorus l, 2, Library Staff 2, 3, Eatonian Staff. JANET LONG-Y-Teens 3, 4, Eatonian Stafl. BARBARA MCCARRICK-FHA 2, 3, 4, Library 2, 3. KAREN McCOY-Y-Teens 2, Speech Club 3, 4, FHA 'I, Chorus I, Receptionist 3, Eatonian Stall DOUGLAS McMANUS-FFA 1, 2, 3, 4. ARDIS MILLER-Junior Red Cross 'l, 2, 3, Chorus 2, 3, A Cappella Choir 2, Operetta 3. DALE MILLER- Charlotte High School 'l, 2, Wimauma, Florida, 3. GLORIA MILLER-Junior Red Cross 1, 2, Treasurer 3, President 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Receptionist 4. SANDRA MORGAN-FHA l, Treasurer 2-3, 4, Chorus 1, 2, Library Staff 2. JERRY MORRIS-Student Council 1, Varsity Club 3, 4, Key Club 2, Football Reserve 2, Basketball Reserve T, 2, Baseball 'I, 2, 3, 4, Junior Play, Eatonian Staff. ROBERT MORRIS-Hi-Y 3, 4, ERFO l, Chorus I, 2, 3, A Cappella Choir l, 2, Operetta 3. REESE NAYLOR- ERFO 2, Conservation Club 3, 4, FFA l, 2. RICHARD NORENBERG-Key Club 2, 3, 4, Conservation Club l, Band l, 2, 3. SANDRA OBERLIN- Class of l956, FHA l, 2, Band 3, 4, Chorus l, Hall Monitor 2, 3, Session Charge 1, 2, Library Staff 2, 3. LEONARD OSGOOD-Student Council 3, 4, Junior Red Cross I, Speech Club 3, 4, Varsity Club 3, Treasurer 4, ERFO 2, Conservation Club I, 2, FFA I: Football Reserve l, 2, Varsity 3, 4, Track l, 2, 3, 4, Baseball l, Junior Play, Eatonian Staff. REESE NAYLOR RICHARD NORENBERG SANDRA OBERLIN LEONARD OSGOOD Y Swv' Y' il KALVIN PALMER JOYCE PARKS VAUNDA ROBINSON MERLE ROCHESTER CHARLES ROGERS EDITH ROUSE SUZANNE SHIMMIN KALVIN PALMER-Speech Club 2, 3, 4, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 'l, 2, Football Reserve 'l, A Cappella Choir 2, 3, Senior Play, Eatonian Staff, JOYCE PARKS-Speech Club 2, 4, Chorus l, 2, 3, A Cappella Choir l, 2, 3, Operetta 3. VAUNDA ROBINSON-Junior Red Cross 3, 4, Chorus 'I, 2, A Cappella Choir 2, Library Stat? 3. MERLE ROCHESTER-FFA l, 2, 3, Sentinel 4, Band I, 2, 3, Eatonian Staff. CHARLES ROGERS-Conservation Club 2, FFA 'I, 2, 3, Treasurer 4, Football Reserve l. EDITH ROUSE-Junior Red Cross 2, 3, 4, Chorus 'l, library Staff 2, 3, Eatonian Staff. JEAN RUNNING- Booster Club 1, FHA T, 2, 3, 4, Chorus 'l, 2. RON SCHMIDT-FFA 3, 4, Lakeview High School, Battle Creek, T, Detroit, 2. WILLIAM SCHRAMM-Varsity Club T, 2, Key Club 3, 4, Football Varsity l, 2, 3, 4, Basketball Reserve l, 2, Varsity 4, Baseball 'l. VIRGINIA SHAW-Junior Red Cross 2, Booster Club I, 4, FHA 3, Eatonian Stott. SUZANNE SHIMMIN-Y-Teens 2, Speech Club 4, Booster Club 1, Conservation Club 2, Secretary-Treasurer 3, FHA 'I, Band 'I, 2, 3, 4, Hall Monitor 1, Session Charge 2, Senior Play, Eatonian Staff. FLORA SNOW- Booster Club 4, FHA 'I, President 2, Secretary 3, Chorus 1, 2, Class Vice-President I, Cheerleader 4, Eatonicn Staff. NANCY SQUIRES-Y-Teens 2, 3, 4, Speech Club 3, Secretary 4, Booster Club 'l, Band l, 2, 3, 4, Senior Play, Eatonian StaH. SHARON STARKS-Y-Teens 1, Booster Club 2, 3, 4, Chorus 'I, 2, Receptionist 3, Senior Play. JOAN STOREY-Student Council 3, Y-Teens 2, 3, Speech Club 3, Vice- President 4, Booster Club 1, FHA 'I, Hall Monitor I, Session Charge 2, Senior Play, Eotonian StaH. JEAN RUNNING RON SCHMIDT BILL SCHRAMM FLORA SNOW NANCY SQUIRES SHARON STARKS 'Q' 7' ' 4 VIRGINIA SHAW JOAN STOREY K' WN, Q A 'G WT? sc..-if PHILIP TAYLOR GRETCHEN WEBSTER MYRA WEST wEs WHITTEMORE 'Q K5 '31 DALE TOOKER VICTOR TOWNS MITTE TWIGG JOYCE U REN PHILIP TAYLOR-Varsity Club 2, 3, 4, Football Reserve 'l, Basketball Reserve 1, Varsity 2, 3, 4, Eatonian Staff. DALE TOOKER-Receptionist 4. VICTOR TOWNS-Conservation Club 'l, 2, 4, FFA 'l, Vice- President 2, 3, Band 3, 4, Football Reserve 1, 2, Varsity 3, 4, Track I, 3, Baseball I, 3, Class Vice- President 3, Eatonian Staff. MITTE TWIGG-Y-Teens 4, Chorus 'l, 2, 3, A Cappella Choir l, 2, 3, Eatonian Staff. JOYCE U'REN-Student Council 4, Y-Teens 1, 2, Speech Club 3, 4, Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Hall Monitor 2, Eatonian Staft. GRETCHEN WEBSTER-Student Council 2, Y-Teens 2, Vice-President 3, 4, Speech Club 2, 3, President 4, Booster Club I, Band l, 2, Hall Monitor 2, Junior Play, Senior Play, Class Treasurer 2, Eatonian Staff. MYRA WEST-Booster Club 'l, 2, 3, 4, Hall Monitor 2, Library Staff 2, 3. WES WHITTEMORE-Student Council 2, 4, Speech Club 3, 4, Key Club 2, 3, President 4, Football Reserve 2, Varsity 3, 4, Basketball Reserve 2, Varsity 3, 4, Track 2, 3, 4, Baseball 2, Receptionist 3, Junior Play, Eatonian Staff. DONNA WILLIAMS-Y-Teens 3, President 4, Booster Club l, Band 'I, 2, 3, 4, Hall Monitor 2, Eatonian Staff. LEWIS WINGARD-Varsity Club 'I, 2, Chorus 1, Football Varsity I, 2, Basketball Reserve 1, Baseball 1, Hall Monitar T, Senior Play. WILLIAM WINGARD-Key Club 4, Football Reserve 3, Varsity 4, Eatonian Staff. CAROL WITMER- Student Council Secretary 4, Y-Teens 'I, 2, Secretary 3, Speech Club 4, Hall Monitor 2, Junior Play Student Director, Class Secretary 2, Eatonian Staff. BETTY WRIGHT-FHA 2, Vice-President 3, 4, Session Charge 3. DONNA WILLIAMS WILLIAM WINGARD CAROL WITMER BETTY WRIGHT L'-'IR' I LEWIS WINGARD Underclassmen V I I 1 XX 1 'Y- W' f , U ' , ,.-....,,,. ix ---- un-if-1 li-sf-.. 1--H '-- .av 2' , - .. , .- -5 7 vi--Y v V i -1' , XNN- W-M 1-- Eff, '+L Ar. HM ' ' -5, fs n: .X -W '5 -:B- '.L ,- T lm, A sf. xy E? yi 1 X A 3 H5 ug' F. I .BY 23 ' fa? : ,W '- 5-I-41 . .. gggr U: in ws. gg ,P 3 -It f-,lg 1 5, dz J H - A + 2 ' 5 H , . a .1 Q, Y E vw Q ggi 32 3 8 Z 6 ws ??5 C-.3 gin: E 5' ' Q I df' UI - k it 5 4 .'l, f' Sh- 'A 1. ffm! H i V ' 'V 'rl 'R g, Sf! ,. it j A Q qv., ., Q N L- I L I 3 aff, 14 .155 .vm X 5 Y ra P '1 w X X L. QW Nfxfiij vs ' i xml ov r ..........J' fdfffq UE: It :ggi .Q X un- :Q -4,-Q.:, !1WQ,, , . -Q ,-, I V 87,7-. 4 w., r gf an 5' 1-, -w ,, Mdiiok, V., 4-v..,,..m'uN N cl x A E 'K . .' ' 2 ,Q . :S IC Q - .-NWN 4 a A 1' J ' 'J U. 'sr x 4 ' Os.. 71--:.:,.: .-fa-, ,Q ufnfu , . 'V 1. .. 4 , QQ OA.v .' gl, . Q i '43 iz ' 1 J' 4 Q ' F .1 '-lm., I Eighth Grade Mothers Assist With Special Events Through the efforts of the sponsors and the home room mothers, the eighth grade was fortunate to have two social events, a roller-skating party in the fall and a dance in the spring. A mother was chosen from each of the tive home rooms to assist the class advisers in planning the parties. lt is hoped that this newly-inaugurated idea, which has proved so valuable, will be continued. N-3. FRONT ROW: Gretchen Bothwell, vice-president: James Squires, president: Sarah Chisholm, secretary. SECOND ROW: Mrs. Maxey, Mr. Hope, Mr. Schwab, Mr. Young. FRONT ROW: L. Siegrist, S. Serrells, P. Leo, J. Ryder, M. Hannon, C. Naylor, P. Harris, E. Sunday. SECOND ROW: G. White C. Cole, R. Engleman, D. Taylor, M. Johnson, H. Hall, L. Holley, M. Aitken, R. Golden. THIRD ROW: E. Sanders, J. Morris, K. Hausch l. Elston, P. Delano, J. Moulton, G. Bothwelly E. Connelly, D. Lee, S. Hall. FOURTH ROW: F. Fox, E. Duckworth, J. Hartenburg J. McDowell, R. Wilson, J. Leslie, D. Shirley, J. Burnison, L. Rasheta. FRONT ROW: J. Brininstool, E. Husted, D. Bearndt, B. Baumer, K. Krumm, J. Risner, M. Fuller, S. Sprague. SECOND ROW: R. Smith, R. Patterson, R. Momtt, D. Getter, B. Kennicott, R. Bearndt, B. Zimmerman, F. Strank. THIRD ROW: L. Rose, L, Cronkright, M. Kinyon, A. Steele, M. McFarland, M. Hargrove, G. Madison, R. Gambell, D. Rouse, M. Burns. FOURTH ROW: J. Olney, D. Reitz, J. Trosper, T. LaPointe, L. Wells, L. Slade, S. Moore, H. Hardy, E. Hall. Field Trip Highlights Year for Seventh Grade Quickly becoming accustomed to high school routine, the spirited seventh graders eagerly participated in school affairs. In November they held their annual party at the V.F.W. A field trip to Lansing where they visited the Youth Talent Exhibit and the Capitol highlighted the second se- mester. These young students have accepted l their flickering candles and are now work- ing toward the goal of a high school education. FRONT ROW: Linda Jackson, treasurer, Louise Rowe, president: Neil Strong, vice-president: Sue Phinney, secretary. SECOND ROW: Miss Scype, Mrs. Horn, Mr. Meyer, Mrs. Doyle, Miss Ferguson. W NY T 4.4! f 'Q' 'i V FRONT ROW: S. Phinney, V. Alt, B. Bentley, S. Conklin, L. Webb, L. Jackson, S. Madison, J. Quick. SECOND ROW: J. Pell, C Florian, W. Rochester, T. Owen, P. Simpson, R. Witmer, J. Wood, J. Gabelsberger, R. Harris, G. Oade. THIRD ROW: K. Cady D. Johnson, M. Todd, K. Slentz, J. Rose, F. Terry, C. Luedtke, J. Covey, A. Dekett. FOURTH ROW: G. Smith, J. Fox, R. Haite J. Wingard, D. Shifkey, D. Huntington, O. Whitaker, Z. West, J. Norris, L. Morehouse. FRONT ROW: C. Heil, C. Hock, U. Smith, P. Wilson,A. Bartlett,J.Keeler, P. Ashton, l. Stierley. SECOND ROW: N. Perkins, N. Hyatt, R. Hetrick, N. Fainor, B. Russell, J. Lane, L. Conley, G. Gibbs, T. Parmenter, R. Griggs. THIRD ROW: J. Sexton, D. Smith, R. Minnich, D. McManus, L. Gibson, G. Tooker, R. Warner, C. Clark, J. Sprague. FOURTH ROW: S. McKessy, R. Hasty, R. McCarrick, J. Baxter, H. Jones, L. Peck, J. White, D. Dillin, M. Crandall, E. King. lo-.L FRONT ROW: B. Bellinger, A. Rich, J. Rasheta, P. Taylor, N. Chaney, M. McKim, P. Manning, V. Root. SECOND ROW: J. Hawley J. Smith, K. Terry, M. Morgan, J. Lokken, C. Ferris, J. Peterson, J. Canedy, H. Smith. THIRD ROW: D. Heisler, B. Snow, B. Satterlee B. Yancey, D. Clark, D. Bryan, B. Mitchell, J. Mills, N. Strang, B. Gleason. FOURTH ROW: D. Humbarger, R. McKessy, J. Peterson, L Cole, M. Lowery, M. Hargis, P. Moore, M. Slade, L. Dawley. FRONT ROW: P, Milbaurn, D. Cronkright, J. Jordan, M. Stowell, S. Spence, L. Disbrow, C. Skinner, S. Hale. SECOND ROW: D. Pickworth, B. Hall, D. Boomer, B. Madison, B. DuBois, B. Greene, B. Rogers, B. Burnison, B. Nettleman, B. McKessy. THIRD ROW: P. Wright, H. Gambell, D.Hcyward,S. Miller, J. U'Ren, P. Garner, L. Rowe, L. Bunker, S. Tyson. FOURTH ROW: T. Slaght, W. Casler, L. Gates, T. Kerns, M. Woodworth, C. Smith, R. Bouts, D. Rennacker, M. Scott, W. Clone. L14 'ls of QQ td gf' .bf t , f XM Pioneers, covered wagons, flat-bottomed riverboats, and Indians came to life once again this year for two seventh grade his- tory classes. ln their study of the Erie v Canal and the development of the West, 5 they made proiects which depicted the familiar scenes and hardships of our early American ancestors who braved the wilder- ness. Jan proudly shows her classmate, Margaret, the finished proiect, which was the result of many weeks of work. 1 V1 Urganizatians I r I H f 4 X I 5 an s9,y!1 9 5 , , Q Q W XX I 3 CLASS REPRESENTATIVES FRONT ROW: Laura Treadway, Sandra Hansen, Patty Hodges, Beverly Bellinger, Alberta Rich, Sue Wright. SECOND ROW: .lon Mills, Wes Whittemore, Mabel Kinyon, Ken Williams, Ned Rathbun, Gary Davis, Dick Caterina, Jack Freer, Nancy Fox. THIRD ROW: Ray Engleman, Don Shirley, John Perkins, Janice Hawley, Pat Hilliard, Kathleen Terry, Judy Moulton. Student Council This organization, formerly called Student Commission, is the governing body of our school. This year a greater sense of responsibility was placed on each member in re- porting back to the student body the activities ofthe organi- zation, thus helping to promote a greater unity between the student body and the Student Council. Club delegates and class representatives obtained many helpful suggestions from their respective groups for worthwhile projects which improved conditions in the school and benefited the stu- dents. Through the guidance of Mr. Luce and the co-operation of the faculty, the suggestions from the students were very successfully carried out. These include buying new stage equipment, providing pictures for the school walls, finding methods of improving dances after the games, scheduling Twirp Season, and sponsoring a Safe Driving Campaign. CLUB REPRESENTATIVES FRONT ROW: Joyce Steele, Joyce U'Ren, Ursula Knop. SECOND ROW: Bayes, Erwin Winegar. 9. as . 'Fl FRONT ROW: Joyce McNamara, treasurer: Carol Witmer, secretary. SECOND ROW: Jim Pell, vice- president: Rex Harkness, president, Mr. Luce. Leonard Osgood, Bob Forde, Don Cunningham, Dick C? !..f FRONT ROW: Donna Williams, Marilyn Jones, Gretchen Webster, Sue Hansen, Ursula Knop, Mitte Twigg. SECOND ROW: Mr. Luce, Jewett Lane, Pat Downer, Burr Hartenburg, Rex Harkness,..lanet Long, Carol Witmer, Terry Hovis. National Honor Society Comprising approximately fifteen per cent of the graduating class, the National Honor Society provides the goal toward which students work during their high school years. The Eaton Rapids chapter of the Society is purely hon- orary, since no meetings are held, no dues are paid, and except for the induction cere- mony in the spring, the group has no activities. The outstanding individual qualities which determine admission to the Honor Society in- clude scholarship, leadership, character, and service. On the basis of these, students from the upper third of their class, scholastically, are chosen by the faculty for membership in this honorary organization. Members are en- titled to wear pins indicating National mem- bership. Quill and Scroll Like the Honor Society, Quill and Scroll is purely honorary, although it may include mem' bers of the iunior class as well as the senior class. Alumni members assist the sponsor, Mrs. Rich, in initiating the members at the Honor Assembly in the spring. This year eleven stu- dents from the iournalism class and from the annual staff were added to the group. FRONT ROW: Marilyn Jones, Pat Downer, Ursula Knop, Mrs. Rich, Joan Storey, Sue Hansen. SECOND ROW: Gretchen Webster, Edith Rouse, Jewett Lane, Kalvin Palmer, Carol Witmer, Joyce U'Ren. To be eligible for this international honor society for high school iournalists, a student must be in the upper third of his class, scho- lastically, The prospective member must have an enthusiasm for the field of iournalism and be willing to give freely of his time and talent to produce the best possible publications for Eaton Rapids High School. t 1-I 3 Q '1-.X 1 1 1 ,1,ix.11,r, A FRONT ROW' Charlene Hayter, secretar -treasurer R' h d V h ll B U' . y 5 IC ar er e e, ruce Ren, Ronald Catherman, Richard Smith, Jerry Sumerix Linda Howe, LaVaunne Higdon, Norman Lyon. SECOND ROW: Jerry Hall, Dean Mills, Robert Keeler, James Kennicott, Robert Zim merman, David Gibson, Bert Jones, Dick Caterina, Robert Patterson, Jack Freer, Neil Jones, Mr. Rich. THIRD ROW: Don Cunning ham, vice-president, Vic Towns, Dick Holmes, Jim Hengstebeck, Bill Dean, Ned Rathbun, Reese Naylor, Tom Brooks, Don Clarke David Long, Norman Sanders, Jim Houston, president. Conservation Clubs Proper handling of firearms and planting trees were among the projects carried out dur- ing the tenth year of the Junior Conservation Club, under the sponsorship of Mr. Rich. An increased interest in protecting our nation's wealth by conserving its resources has made necessary the organization of a younger Junior Conservation Club. This group, under the guidance of Mr. Meyer, is composed of seventh and eighth graders. Although they are not allowed to handle fire- arms yet, members of the younger club learn the fundamentals of conservation. A maior proiect this year was that of building a bird and squirrel feeder for the park opposite the school. FRONT ROW: Bryon Nettleman, Chris Clarke, Milton Fainor, John Sexton, William Russell, Douglas Boomer, William DuBois, Deems Smith. SECOND ROW: Robert Burnison, Wayne Clone, Galen Higdon, secretary-treasurer, Gareth Richardson, Milton Scott, Jake Pell, Ray Harris, Paul Simpson, Judy White. THIRD ROW: Leslie Gibson, Thaddeus Slaght, David Shifkey, Larry Rasheta, John Fax, Gary Smith, James Wingord, Don Shirley, president, Kathleen Terry, Sue Phinney, Alice Dekett, Virginia Root Mr Meyer FOURTH ROW: lb A erta Rich, vice-president, Richard Haite, Zeke West, Robert Wilson, William Snow, Jim Peterson, Martin Lowery, Clayton Hayward, Jane Peterson, Neil Strang, Douglas Clark, Nellie Chaney, I'- .Q-- Speech Club ,Q- The favorite styles lakes and pastlmes of the Gay Twentues were revuved during the popular Speech Club assembly Under the sponsorshup of Mrs Goff and 'Ars Doyle the Speech Club enloyed another actlve and Interesting year Monthly meetings, one act plays, varuety programs, and a social meetmg wnth the Charlotte Footllghteers provided ample oppor tunutles for all members to partlcupate Highlighting the years actlvltles the club pre sented an assembly program to the student body on January 26, and again sponsored the annual Speech Contest In March FRONT ROW Nancy Squires secretary Joan Storey This Cll-lb I5 llmlled to lhlrly members vlce president Gretchen Webster presndent Helen Larluns treasurer SECOND ROW Mrs Doyle Mrs Goff FRONT ROW Kyran Conarton Jon Lane Joyce McNamara Susle Shlmmnn Wes Whlttemore Sue Hansen Beverly Muller SEC OND ROW Shirley Fox Joyce Parks Ursula Knop Carol Wltmer Pat Downer Kay Rassman Leonard Osgood Errol Zentmyer Joyce URen Karen McCoy THIRD ROW Jackle Hovls Kalvln Palmer Barbara Bennett Richard Rossman Danny Gott Larry Con arton Dale Jones Davnd Jackson L! C C7 A1 Hi-Y Ken Bob and Kyran partlcrpate In the annual Thanks gnvmg Chapel Servlce Under the dlrectlon of Mr Horn, the Ha Y boys strive to emphaslze clean sports, clean speech, clean lrvnng and clean scholarshnp These boys met twlce a month for recreatlon at Gremlln Corners and also orgamzed a basketball team comprlsed of members of the club Resource people were brought rnto therr regular meetmgs to stress such vocations as law mllrtary service, englneervng, trades, conservation, police work and many more Therr actrvrtnes Included presentatron of the Thanksglvmg assembly, and also the Easter Chapel Service In conlunctron wrth the Y Teens l Hu Y boys enloy theur Wednesday nlght basketball contest FRONT ROW Chuck Wnlllams vice president David Southwell treasurer Kyran Conarton secretary SECOND ROW Mr Horn Morton Mattson presndent FRONT ROW Chrls Allan Duck Hall David Peck Norman Lyon Errol Zentmyer Jerry Lane Rodger Garnant Ken Wrllrams SECOND ROW Robert Nettleman Deke Bentley Jlm Rowe Larry Tldwell Richard Reese Keith Wrlllams Allen Conklin Larry Conarton Terry Perkms Ken Mrtchell Stanley Bell THIRD ROW Danny Leppo Gary Tyler Larry Herrnck Wnlllam Jones Bob Slade Bob Blatt John Magnet Jrm Aitken Ron Slocum 7- Q 9 1 l 7 l I I I - - . 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FRONT ROW Barbara Lucas Ellen Oliver Evelyn Snow Carolyn Coats Carol Clarke Wanda Hawkins Verna Phllo SECOND ROW Sandra Morgan Betty Wright Joyce Steele Roseann Every Allce Faster Irma Helderman Dorothy Warfleld Melva Bearndt Barbara McCarrlck Jean Running .loan McCarrlck Under the capable leadershup of Mrs Kuhn, the Future Homemakers of Ameruca have con tlnued to progress ln making better home makers of the gurls of today To be ellglble for membershlp In this organ: zatnon a gurl must have been enrolled, at least one year, nn a home economics course and have a suncere desire to become a capable homemaker The gurls served at the annual F F A banquet, held a hayrlde, observed two annual actlvltues, the Daddy Date Night un January, and the Mother Daughter Banquet In Aprnl FRONT ROW Sally Bergstad secretary Viola Dlsbrow vlce president Connie DeFellce treasurer SECOND ROW Patrlcla Every president Mrs Kuhn The club, as an annual prolect, dlstnbuted Christmas candy to the convalescent homes and the hospital They also made stuffed toys for the Jumor Red Cross to dlstrlbute to needy children Sue Joan Sandy and Barbara cut out and stuff ammals to be sent overseas FFA Y! FRONT ROW Dale Mlller Denme Cumberworth Charles Hetrlck Bobby Plerce Steve Skinner Terry Biggs Walter Bellows Walter Lyon Mar Palaclos SECOND ROW Gary Clone Douglas McManus Raymond Murray Herbert Twlchell Ron Schmndt Bob Ver helle Wesley Smith Ralph Murray Davlcl Gilchrist THIRD ROW Duane Dnclunson Larry Watluns Duck McCarrlck Dick Hllllord Merton Hemtz Roger Schneeberger Davud Hawkms Wayne Verhelle Justm Converse Larry Tooker FRONT ROW Erwm Wmegar vucepresudent Mr Mc Knm Myrl Hawley presndent SECOND ROW Phnlup Skm ner secretary Charles Rogers treasurer Edmund Cupp reporter Rodney, Herbert, and Edmund plan the annual F.F.A. banquet with some help from Dennie and Myrl. The Eaton Rapids Future Farmers of America, guven theur charter In June, 1935, were thus year In their twentueth year of actlvrtres The club held their parent and son banquet on February 24, and some of the members went to the FFA convention un March The Eaton Rapnds chapter was host to the sux chap ters of Eaton County for the FFA contest They also partnclpated In the state soul conservatuon contest Roundmg out the year s program, the boys attended a football game at MSC and also held an :ce skatmg party and a roller skatmg party Varsity Club A -1 ' or i Any boy receiving a varsity award is eligible to become a member ofthe Varsity Club. Sponsored by Mr. Schwab, this club made arrangements for the Homecoming game, sold T-shirts and auto bumper tags, and backed the senior faculty basketball game with proceeds going to the hospital fund FRONT ROW Ron Burkholder Jim Pell Bull Connelly Gary Davis Shermon Stanley SECOND ROW Jerry Morris Burr Hartenburg president Bill Dean Philip Taylor secre tary Leonard Osgood treasurer Mr Schwab Claude Brimnstool vice president Cabsentl ERFO ln an effort to afford assistance to the teachers, the Eaton Rapids Fnm Orgamza tion was organized to tram boys to operate movie prolectors Qualification cards are issued by Mr Young, sponsor, when a boy has had ade quate training to carry out his duty without 'further guidance 5 '1 Leonard Phil and Jim try unsuccessfully to sell Don and John shirts which the Varsity Club sold to earn money FRONT ROW Mr Young Tom Murray Richard Bayes secretary Bruce Conard vice president Gary Davis president Kenneth Noren berg treasurer Mike OMara SECOND ROW Don Flaugher Howard Boatman Raymond Golden John Perkins Rodney Wilbur Warren Spurlock Gary White Tom Staley David Anderson Burr Wood THIRD ROW Ed Lucas Ed Holl David Reitz Doug Slade Carl Smith Ollen Cartwright Harold Fancher Clarence Eckhart F FRONT ROW Jeanette Quick vlce presldent Mnss Booth John NoHslnger president SEC Lmguae de Hoy Lrnguae de Hoy, a newly formed club an hugh school as composed of students from foreign language classes who are Interested rn studymg the languages of today Dnrected by Mass Booth theur soclal gatherings gave the members a chance to dnscuss the customs and practrces of forergn people In co operation wrth the Key Club they held a sock dance and also sponsored a OND ROW Robert McCarrlck Bessle Swift Dlanna Brown Margaret Verhelle Bll record dance Crandall Mary Cole reporter secretary Sharon Mllbourn treasurer Cabsentl ..-fic l aJL..-:lL- Queen Conme and her Kung Phnlrp relgned over the 1955 Valentme Ball Marilyn Janlce Jayne and Kay formed the lovely court Thelr escorts were Bud Morton Vlc and Bll Key Club One of the most active clubs In school the Key Club us sponsored by the local Klwanls and IS under the direction of Mr McClure Abudung by therr phalosophy service to school and communuty they worked end lessly to organize the Valentme Dance, sponsor the Rose Sale, gather clothing for both forengn and domestnc use, and pay 60 annually for three years to the hosprtal fund FRONT ROW Mr McClure Bob Forde Bull Schramm vuce presldent Wes Whnttemore presldent Duck Rossman secretary Bob Chad wick treasurer Chuck Howard dlstruct trustee SECOND ROW Gary Antcllft Louis Meshekey Harry Beals Tom Moran Joe Gabels berger John Butler Bull Wungard Duck Norenberg Max Howard Carl Clarke Jon Lane lv ,---'cy-r w,.s.f-lv-8.53 O Activities -1 ,XXXXXX 3 X A X N Eaton Rapids Senior Band Continues to Grow Drilling for marching shows and rehearsing for concerts, under the direction of Mr. Winter, kept the ninety-three-piece Eaton Rapids Senior Band active during the year. For six weeks, during the football season, the band marched and drilled to prepare shows and marching exhibitions. All hard work was forgotten, however, when the members experienced the thrill of the games, the cheering crowds, and the flag-raising followed by the stirring school song, Varsity. As the season ended, it was a reluctant group which left the field. This year, the band went to the University of Michigan and Michigan State College band shows. At the General Motors Day in Lansing, it received special recognition as coming from the birthplace of Harlow Curtice. FRONT ROW: Judy Slocum, Mary Fox, Judy Brown, Joyce U'Ren. SECOND ROW: Joyce McNamara, Kay Rossman, Nancy Squires, Ursula Knop, Ellen Williams, Janice Sprague, Yvonne Bristol, Nancy Fox. THIRD ROW: Margaret Hargrave, Jackie Hovis, Arlene Coats, Donaldene Reese, Judy Eitniear, Richard Freshney, Ellen Sunday, Linda McCoy, Dora Brown, Shermon Stanley, Philip Skinner. FOURTH ROW: Sandy Hansen, Dick Rossman, Kalvin Palmer, Dianne Griest, Karen Hake, Ray Hertzfeld, Susie Shimmin, lance Webb, Barbara Jankovich, Vic Towns, Sandra Evans, Bonnie Bentley. FIFTH ROW: Saundra Christie, Gloria Miller, Errol Zentmyer, Bob Blatt, Bert Jones, Terry Hovis, Dan Goff. Group Now Numbers Ninety-Three November soon came, which meant transforming a marching unit into a concert band. Preparation was made for the Community Sing, two school assemblies, and the annual spring concert on March 6. The Tuesday Musicale scheduled a solo contest on March 8 to determine the recipient of their annual scholarship to lnterlochen National Music Camp. Seven members participated in this event. Sandy Hansen, Joyce McNamara, Sue Hansen, and Dan Goff entered the District and State Solo and Ensemble contests. Summer is also a busy season with the Tuesday evening concerts on the island. The Strawberry Festival is an annual project sponsored by the Band Boosters. Being a member of the band is an inspirational and valuable experience. ln return, it demands practice and full cooperation. FRONT ROW: Norma Zentmyer, Barbara Buckingham, Ron Slocum, Sue Hansen. SECOND ROW: laura Treadway, Pat Hodges, Ruth Hilliard, Pat Harkness, Kay Sheldon, Janice McClelland, Wilma Reed, Judy Arnold, Vivian Galusha. THlRD ROW: Leo Morehouse, Kay Hill, Sandra Beasore, Joanne Cheney, Wesley Smith, Ken Williams, Gary Antclifl, Richard Reese, Alma Peckham, Donna Williams. FOURTH ROW: David Gibson, Carl Florian, Rodger Garnant, David Southwell, Morton Mattson, Janice Hawley, Charles Helderman, Bruce U'Ren, Dick Miller, Reese Naylor, Burr Hartenburg. FIFTH ROW: Marilyn Jones, Sandy Oberlin, Director Winter, Pat Downer, Linda Spear. Instrumental Groups Add Color FRONT ROW: Joyce McNamara, Kay Rossman, Nancy Squires, Janice Sprague, Nancy Fox, Laura Treadway, Jackie Hovis, Dora Brown, Ron Slocum, Richard Reese, Wesley Smith, Donna Williams, Ken Williams, Gary Antclift. SECOND ROW: Susie Shimmin, Lance Webb, Kalvin Palmer, Dianne Griest, Errol Zentmyer, Dan Goff, Bob Blatt, Bert Jones, Rodger Garnant, David Southwell, Morton Mattson, Charles Helderman, Reese Naylor, Burr Hartenburg. Pep Band Junior Band Fulfilling the duties of its title, the Pep Band was a group of approximately thirty band members who volunteered to play at the pep rallies and basketball games. The presence of this group helped to arouse a more spirited and enthusiastic student body needed to support the teams. Competition and a desire to improve prevails among the eighty members of the Junior Band who are in grades tive through nine. As they enter iunior high, they strive to become qualified for the Senior Band. On May 30, this group took part in the annual Memorial Day cele- bration. FRONT ROW: K. Cady, C. Conard, J. Covey, J. Quick, C. Carstens, M. McKim, M. Hargis, K. Brown, B. Baumer, J. Canedy. SECOND ROW: D. Galusha, R. Schad, K. Krumm, V. Andreas, S. Phinney, M. Hannon, L. Rochester, D. Evans, M. Joggers, L. Rowe, J. Harris, J. Andreas, J. Dean, S. Spence, S. Sprague, J. Gabelsberger, A. Long, J. Burkholder. THIRD ROW: C. Moy, N. Hyatt, M. Jordon, B. Yancey, H. Andler, B. Madison, B. Greene, R. Wheeler, P. Gibson, R. Dinnin, N. Fessell, R. Rockefeller, R. Stevens, J. Roys, A. Robinson, T. Battley, S. Tyson, J. Hoke, T. Miller, B. McKessy, R. Hogan, D. Engleman, L. Winter, M. Kinyon, D. Brown. FOURTH ROW: S. Chisholm, E. Duckworth, C. Skinner, R. Wilson, B. Hall, E. Sanders, R. Zimmerman, G. Miller, T. Jackson, C. Sherman, D. Dickinson, L. Sprinkle, B. Bentley, L. Gibson, B. Conard, R. Hetrick, G. Dodge. STANDING: J. Converse, T. Owen, J. Sprague, R. Harris, J. Quick, R. McKessy, J. Jensen, Mr. Winter. Vocal Students Contribute Talent t7 on FRONT ROW: Miss Haupt, Wanda Hawkins, Carolyn Coats, Charlene Peck, Julia Olney, Carolyn LeVanway JoAnn Hetrick, Carol Clarke. SECOND ROW: Genevra Hayward, Helen Skinner, Janice Gibson, Dorothy Stewart, Lauralee Olney, Helen Wright, Linda Spear. The vocal department of Eaton Rapids High School consists of the high school girls' choir, an elective class in grades nine through twelve, the boys' trio, the mixed sextette, and two girls' trios. All are activities students ioin for experience and enioyment in singing. These groups are under Miss Haupt's efficient and inspiring direction. SEXTETTE: David Long, Genevra Hayward, Dorothy Stewart, Terry Hovis, Helen Skin ner, David Southwell. BOYS' QUARTETTE Ron Slocum, David Southwell, David Jack- son, David Long. DOUBLE GIRLS' TRIO Evelyn Snow, Julia Olney, Lauralee Olney Terry Hovis, Mitte Twigg, Linda Spear. An exceptional and unique Christmas concert was presented this year by the combined elementary and high school choral groups. The spring concert, on April 22, was highlighted by the operetta, False Fernando, which featured the girls' choir. Many local clubs and school pro- grams were entertained by the small vocal groups throughout the year. E6 Q A wa '21 w Eatonian Staff Records the Past Year FRONT ROW: Charlene Hayter, Pat Hilliard, Gretchen Webster, Sue Hansen, Joyce U'Ren, Mrs. Rich. SECOND ROW: Mitte Twigg, Terry Hovis, Carol Witmer, Joan Storey, Rex Harkness, Kalvin Palmer, Jewett Lane, Edith Rouse, Jerry Morrls. Under the close and patient super- vision of Mrs. Rich, the editorial staff of the 1955 Eatonian began in Sep- tember to make the yearbook a vivid and perfect record of the past year. Gretchen Webster, co-editor in charge of lay-out, drew the dummy and organized the picture schedules. ln order to convey the theme of Light in the artwork of the division pages, Charlene Hayter was chosen art editor. Bill Dean and Rex Harkness served as sports editors. Pat Hilliard was snapshot photographer. Co-editor Sue Hansen, responsible for copy, was assisted by Joan Storey, Joyce U'Ren, and Carol Witmer. Typists were Terry Hovis and Mitte Twigg. Make-up editors, Jewett Lane and Edith Rouse, were aided by Jerry Morris and Kalvin Palmer. Beginning in October and ending in April, their work was the most time-consuming and painstaking of all. pug- , 1 7 i 'bil-naw 3 V 4, Vw . l li! . C ' L li' dc l i . l T1 s is ' ' 'tx l , N X- . ,t B tg , ' V C , vi : in ' A ul 5, 94 , -'lf - ' ' ' M- - ,JL 'I ' . - -L M- x igunw ' 4 df P'si' Kalvin, Edith, Jewett, and Jerry discuss the events of the day while they paste up the senior pages for the Eatonian. The business staff worked industriously during October and November, under Miss Mohney's com- petent direction. Circulation manager Marilyn Jones, and her assistant, Larry Conarton, headed a stafif who sold 500 annuals. To finance the Eatonian, Burr Hartenburg, advertising manager, and his staff sold ads to local merchants. Accounts were handled by business manager Pat Downer, and her assistant, Ursula Knop. FRONT ROW: Susie Shimmin, Philip Taylor, Burr Hartenburg, Leonard Osgood, Pat Downer. SECOND ROW: Karen McCoy, Virginia Shaw, Barbara Bennett, Vic Towns, Helen Larkins, Miss Mohney. THIRD ROW: Marilyn Janes, David Jackson, Nancy Squires, Donna Williams, Ursula Knop, Flora Snow. 44 Us Yr? ,-,X .. Ax X 1 ' r I l Journalism Students Must Be Versatile SECOND SEMESTER JOURNALISM STUDENTS Irma Helderman, Merle Rochester, Janet Long, Barbara Burns, Viola Disbraw, Richard Norenburg, Kay Warner, Marilyn Jones, Wes Whittemore, Claude Brininstool. V.. 1 1. In order to sort and staple 900 copies quickly, a mass-production assembly line is organized. Drawing the headlines is a tedious job which re- quires a high degree of patience. Mrs. Rich proof- reads the headlines that Jim and Lewis have drawn Theiournahsm dass pubhshes 900 Bsues ofthe Bark bLweeHy. Underthe mshuo tion of Mrs. Rich, they apply their book learning of journalism to the various tasks of preparing the school paper. Class mem- bers must be versatile and cooperative to fulfill the many duties, which are divided and interchanged among the class. Every- one has an opportunity to be a page editor and organize the layout, type the dummy and stencils, draw headlines, proofread, run the mimeograph machine, and help wHh the dBtdbuHon. AH eHoH and Hme spent is forgotten when the staff sees stu- dents reading and enioying the completed paper. The advanced iournalism students assist the begin- ning class in publishing the BARK. During publication week the work room is always occupied with students busy organizing the dummy, typing, and running the mimeagraph machine. School Assistants Learn While Helping Without the unselfish service of the people pictured on this pageg the school could not be managed efficiently. Young girls who desire to become secre- taries can acquire practical ex- perience by assisting the ottice secretaries during their free periods. Twelve students are chosen by the Student Council each year to act as reception- ists on the first floor, Their iob includes being everything from hall policemen to guides. Miss Thompson's extensive iob of directing two school libraries is eased by the work ofthe library staft. These people, who are the school's helpers, deserve a big Thank you. Sandy Moulton, Pat Hilliard, Donna Williams JoAnn Hetrlck Mary Gabels berger, Flora Snow, Janet Long, and Gloria Muller assist throughout the day in the second-floor oftice. RECEPTIONISTS Mr. Beiser's secretary, Mrs. Smith, is assisted in Wilma Reed, Gloria Miller, David Jackson Edmund Cupp Barbara Bennett the main office by Carole Rlshel, Pat Wyckoft, Jim Houston, Burr Hartenburg, John Magnet Dale Tooker Sharon Goodrich is Sharon Starks, and Joan Storey. seated Q9 the desk. fmg. -se 2 25 . ,- ,MI LIBRARY STAFF Q' l FRONT ROW: Joyce Steele, Verna Philo, Ellen Oliver, Carole Rishel, Janet Pointer, Viola Disbrow Pat Charles Rheda Hill SECOND ROW: Miss Thompson, Charlene Hayter, Norma Snow, Jean Keeler, Mary Cole, Alice Osgood Barbara Bolles Helen Larkins, Shirley Smith. is 1. X s f' .f, 'Sf' Speech Department Busy Throughout the Year . I - -l 4 I SPEAK FOR DEMOCRACY CONTESTANTS FRONT ROW: Delores Bergstad, Nancy Fox, Carole Rishel, Sara McKim, Helen Skinner, Dolores Church, Robert Slade, Jon Lane. SECOND ROW: David Southwell, Jan Hasty, Peg Griest, Janet Long, Ned Rathbun, Jim Hengstebeck, Rex Harkness, Ron Slocum. THIRD ROW: Gloria Delano, Ellen Williams, Linda McCoy, Joan Storey, Kyran Conarton, Janice Sprague, Sandro Evans. Miss Hohenstein, student teacher, directs the first-hour speech class while they make their choral-speaking debut before one of the sophomore English classes. , ,if ' When school opened in the fall, the speech department started a busy year. To learn how to express themselves clearly and confidently, all stu- dents were required to partici- pate in the Jaycee's I Speak For Democracy contest. Com- petition was both fun and rewarding, especially for first- place winner, Nancy Fox, who received a wrist watch. The annual local forensic contest was held on March 8. Disappointment awaited some contestants, however, they soon realized that the experience of taking part was far more im- portant than winning. On March 22, Eaton Rapids played host to the surrounding schools in the district forensic contest. Reading stories to grade children is only one of the many services performed by speech stu- dents. These young children are enioying Jackie's and Larry's storytelling. X FRONT ROW: Leonard Osgood, Joan Storey, Nancy Squires, Dan Goff, Ned Rathbun, Bob Slade, Jim Hengstebeck, Jackie Hovis. SECOND ROW: Kalvin Palmer, Dale Jones, Alice Osgood, Dianne Griest, Peg Griest, Errol Zentmyer, David Southwell, Carol Wltmer, David Jackson, Ursula Knop, Mrs, Gott. THIRD ROW: Sandra Evans, Jon Lane, Barbara Rogers, Dolores Church, Larry Concrfonf Helen Skinner, Kyran Conarton, Linda Howe, Janice Sprague, Jackie Farlin. fs. Nl- Q1 r ,.4. Lllll The Curious Savage The Class of '55 successfully put forth their first dramatic effort in the presentation of The Curious Savage on March l2, l954, with Mr. William Potts as director. An intermingling of humor and pathos was aroused in the audi- ence as they followed the adven- tures of Mrs. Savage and the gentle inmates of The Cloisters, a refuge for people who had lost some of their true perspective of life's reality. Lily Belle, the Senator, and the Judge oppose the plans of their stepmother, who finds understanding in the kindly doctor. .nv Mrs. Savage is welcomed to her new home by five of the guests who have found refuge in The Cloisters. Mrs. Savage, a widow, became one of the guests of The Cloisters. Using her husband's legacy, she attempted to establish a John Savage Memorial Fund to help people fulfill their fanci- ful dreams. Entertaining and poignant scenes conveyed to the audience the insanity of the outside world in contrast to the warmth and happiness of The Cloisters. The cast of The Curious Savage : Terry Hovis, Miss Wilhelmina, Bob Forde, Dr. Emmett, Leonard Osgood, Jeffrey, Wes Whittemore, Hannibal, Sue Hansen, Florence, Ursula Knop, Mrs. Paddy, Pat Downer, Fairy May, Gretchen Webster, Mrs. Savage, Barbara Bennett, Lily Belle, Burr Hartenburg, Senator Savage, Jerry Morris, Judge Savage, Carol Witmer, Student Director, Mr. Potts, Director. C. Wt Reserve Two For Murder On November 19, 1954, the Class of '55, under the direction of Mr. Potts, again pre- sented an exceptional play. The amusing comedy, Reserve Two For Murder , was very novel in that audience participation was used very efifectively. The action began as a play within a play, when an actor was fatally wounded by a shot fired from the audience. House lights 4 ' snapped on as Sergeant Kennedy and Lee, his Chinese assistant, began working feverishly to unravel the mystery. The exciting plot grew thicker when an actress was poisoned as she A was about to reveal an important clue. X i L Speech Club members use their knowledge of make-up technique to help the seniors get ready for the footlights. , , , , k , l i r rlilfilililwyli i . sl' lr Qi. The cast of Reserve Two For Murder : Mr. Potts, Director, Bill Dean, Stage hand, Kalvin Palmer, Ivan Strange, Terry Hovis, Sally Lynch, Nancy Squires, Martha Gregory, David Jackson, Bill Russell, Susie Shimmin, Eloise, Joan Storey, Mrs. Inglefritz, Dick Rossman, Sergeant Kennedy, Larry Conarton, Lee, Burr Hartenburg, Dr. Edwards, Barbara Bennett, Naomi Edwards, Don Cunningham, John Randall, Gretchen Webster, Helen Smith, Sharon Starks, Mrs, Thurston-Allen, Lewis Wingard, Schultz, Peg Griest, Student Director. The killer, revealed as Mrs. Thurston-Allen, leader of a ML P0115 gives some Igsf minute ingtructions at dress notorious SPY fiftgf U7lemP75 to U55U55l 'Uie Lee- All we rehearsal to an excited playcast. Seated in the audience shocked to see the brilliant Chinese crumple to the floor, are members of fhe gasp who were questioned in the bl-If 'he Shot is H09 total- attempt to discover the real murderer. l! l 7 r r 2 tt i 1 3 ' l r l T t ' , l l gi: il 4 't 1 5 l ev. QT'- 'Oriental Mist Greets Promenaders Depicting the theme of Oriental Mist, a sampan, pagoda, rickshaw, Chinese sketches, suitable furniture, and many more artistically selected decorations, trans- formed the general appearance of the high school gym- nasium on the night of May 7, as the Class of '55 proudly opened the doors to the annual Junior-Senior Prom. Donned in frilly formals and neatly pressed suits, couples excitedly entered the gym to dance to the music of Don Siebert and his orchestra. Two sophomores, Jeannie Twitchell and Sandra Moul- ton, dressed as Chinese maids, pose in front of one of the Chinese gods. Incoming guests, Sue Hansen and Vic Towns, are programs and favors by Gretchen Webster and Long. W? Participation by the entire crowd made the ' if added attractions a big success as they entered ' enthusiastically into the Grand March, and enioyed refreshments served from the sampan. There were no side-liners when the orchestra struck the beat for the Bunny Hop. given Janet Y xl Q 4' 'Q rx 1' k v lc K Q- F 9 'ta ,N w -,xy v Nw . v D ' , 1 , ,. 'x , .. ,, ' H . ,, Q ,T V' v . I . , Lf, -' ' , - A 2 , ' ' A 'V' A W 1 U L 7 5 X S 1 4 ' I F ff, 1.2! - H ya ,.u My gf ' hill.. if :M ' 9 1 .. , '4 4 , ., , 1 ' . xi 1 X i. Q B W X, Q I I' GQIAWZ 0, Q, Q 0 r . ' QTPO O., ww, Xa 5' J- Yi 7 V 9' .4 A Lu? 'Q X 16 snafts fx l. v FIRST ROW: D. Jackson, G. Davis, B. Hartenburg, B. Schramm, B. Johnson, J. Magnet, V. Towns, C. Howard, D. Miller, W. Whittemore SECOND ROW: Coach Schwab, R. Harkness, B. Forde, R. Murray, T. Brooks, B. Dean, B. Connelly, R. Murray, M. Hawley, Coach Burnison THIRD ROW: L. Osgood, S. Bell, H. Twichell, J. Pell, R. Hertzfeld, L. Brandt, M. Mattson, J. Hengstebeck Greyhounds Thrill Large Crowds A little extra luck here and a little more spirit there made the difference in the Capital Circuit title race this year. Eaton Rapids, who placed second, was de- feated by the champions, Everett, by one point, and beat the two other top conten- ders by a total of three points. Under the steady hand of Coach Don Burnison, assisted by Floyd Schwab, Eaton Rapids fought to represent a good football town. Every game the Greyhounds played was a thriller, and in most of them the outcome was not decided until the last seconds. Huge crowds, along with the band and cheerleaders, watched these ex- citing games which saw the end of their rule as champions for Eaton Rapids, but saw the Greyhounds compile a respectable 6-2 record. Always expecting a rough and chilly battle for the Little Brown Jug, Eaton Rapids and Charlotte here show their determination, as Bill Schramm and Claude Brininstool tackle a Charlotte back. To open the season Eaton Rapids met Holt on the' Rams' field. Two fourth-quarter interceptions let Eaton Rapids beat Holt l3-6. Next saw the state champions, Everett, take Eaton Rapids by an extra point, which the locals missed after a last-second Greyhound touchdown. Hast- ings tripped Eaton Rapids in their bad game of the year. The Greyhounds got by Howell with a safety. Eaton Rapids out- played Grand Ledge 14-6 in the last home game. Stockbridge was the first of the remain- ing away opponents. Long passes pulled this game from the fire, with the final score l9-l3. Mason, having a bad year, lost out 35-0. The season ended success- fully as Eaton Rapids retained the Little Brown Jug by beating Charlotte l4-13. The turning point of the Charlotte game came on a fourth quarter fumble on the Eaton Rapids one-yard line. After this break, the Greyhounds scored twice to win 'I4-13. FIRST ROW: D. Gibson, G. Hertzteld, W. Lyon, R. Hall, T. Murray, L. Meshekey, C. Hetrick, D. Mills, K. Mitchell SECOND ROW: R. McCarrick, L. Tidwell, H. Bentley, C. Allan, G. Oode, T. Perkins, C. Clarke, J. Lane THIRD ROW: Coach Kanouse, G. Clone, B. Conard, J. Aitken, D. Gott, R. Raymer, O. Cartwright, B. McCarrick, J. Perkins, Coach Emmer Reserves, Junior High Earn Six Victories The Reserves this year boasted a fine RESERVE SCQRES season, winning four of their six games. Two of these wins were against Capital Eaton Circuit teams. Under the fine coaching of Eaton Lynn Kanouse and Gene Emmer, these boys achieved their goal of not necessarily Eaton winning, but gaining valuable experience essential in playing varsity ball. Eaion The Reserves opened at Jackson St. Johns and then played host to Everett and Eclon Grand Ledge. They iourneyed to Mason Eaton and East Lansing and ended the season by playing Charlotte here. The Junior High finished their season with two wins and a tie. Bruce Higgins, a Eaton graduate of Eaton Rapids High School, took over the coaching spot vacated by Mr. Emmer, and taught his boys the funda- mentals of football. Eaton Eaton Rapids I3 Jackson St. Johns Rapids I2 Everett Rapids 25 Mason Rapids I9 Grand Ledge Rapids 6 East Lansing Rapids I9 Charlotte JUNIOR HIGH SCORES Rapids 0 St. Johns Rapids I3 Jackson St. Johns Rapids 27 St. Johns FIRST ROW: B. Burnison, D. Huntington, J. Hope, D. Robinson, F. Stonk, B. Patterson, B. Mitchell, J. Hortenburg, D. Engleman SECOND ROW: J. Oade, R. Minnick, B. Hall, N. Flaugher, B. J. Lane, Coach Higgins Hall, R. Wilbur, H. Hilliard, D. Bryan, THIRD ROW: L. Holly, J. Burnison, F. Fox, J. Trosper, N. Strang, J. Fox, J. McDowell O 20 0 I3 I3 I3 0 7 O 16 U2 Q-2.1 r 495 4' , Sy' 1 F 9 X 1-'Q 2 9' yoj-5 3,65 lt' 1, n-cl, Nl N' Y i' ' 1' NYJ XJ so ' T I? 4 'Z ii ,- 444 5 41 'si U 'lov i ' 0 A 2 J , v 0 l ,srl -7 , is A 4. 4' n oi R4 GF 4 51124 on 4: lg A, f2I-T' 20 2 3 525 '?e-4 FRONT ROWI Dlfk Reese, Chuck Williams, Wes Whittemore, Rex Harkness, Claude Brininstool, Phil Taylor, Gary Tyler. SECOND ROW: Couch Schwab, Gary Davis, Keith Williams, John Magnet, Bill Dean, Chuck Rogers, Ron Burkholder, Les Brandt, Mgr. Greyhounds Have Fair Season Losing more games than they won, the 1954-55 Vorslly Greyhounds this year had only a fairly suc- E, R. Scores cessful season, winning three games. Two First Secgnd victories were over Howell, and the other 50 4Q Charlotte outside the Capital Circuit. The team 58 68 Howell ended the season a step from the cellar, 47 35 Grand Ledge the same position the cagers have held for 41 42 l-loll the past two years. 61 44 Mason Under the coaching of Floyd Schwab, 64 50 Leslie the boys showed plenty of teamwork and 63 37 Everell desire, but could not put together the nec- Dlslrlcl Tgurngm essary wins to comprise a successful season. 48 Cl-lorlolle Captain Rex Harkness leaps into the air to boost his The GfeYl'0U'lCl5 Und the C0me75 team's score during the Grand Ledge game. 5l0fl Of The bull Under the nel- Scores Opponents First Second 57 75 51 64 58 52 64 59 63 55 46 58 80 67 ents 62 battle for posses- l31 FRONT ROW: Mike O'Maro, Dick Caterino, Larry Tidwell, Jim Rowe, Chris Allan, Ken Mitchell, Joe Gabelsberger, Terry Perkins SECOND ROW: Coach Emmer, Larry Herrick, Allen Conklin, Jim Aitken, Norman Becker, Danny Goff, Gary Oade, Bruce Conard, Deke Bentley, Ollen Cartwright, Bill Crandell, Mgr. Future Cagers Learn Fundamental Skills The Reserves held a 6-8 record this season with a good future varsity team in sight. Gene Emmer, starting his first year as Reserve Coach, directed the team skill- fully. As the season progressed, great strides of improvement could be seen. The fine spirit, courage, and determination that these boys have shown speaks well for future Eaton Rapids teams. The Junior High teams were very suc- cessful this year with the eighth grade holding a 5-3 record and the seventh being undefeated with an 8-O record. This was Bruce Higgins' first year, and the boys re- sponded well to the fine handling of their coach. From all indications the famine in basketball has ended, and Eaton Rapids may be able to enioy some victorious sea- sons in the future. 1954-55 Reserve Scores E. R. Scores Opponents First Second First Second 31 31 Charlotte 36 48 38 54 Howell 36 55 50 48 Grand Ledge 38 56 30 51 Holt 54 38 44 42 Mason 45 31 52 70 Leslie 51 58 23 41 Everett 53 46 FRONT ROW: Larry Holly, John Hope, Howard Hillard, John Burnison, Don Shirley, Harold Hall, Bradford Sage, Gary White. SEC OND ROW: Fred Fox, Jim Squires, Rodney Wilbur, Jim Trosper, Lester Wells, David Reitz, Tom Staley, Gary Richardson, Coach Higgins. THIRD ROW: Bob Burnison, Zeke West, Douglas Clark, Jon Mills, Jim Peterson, LeRoy Cole, Martin Lowery, Neil Strang Bruce Mitchell, Dick Huntington, Randy Minnick, Jim Lone, Jim Sprague. ' 'Lf' cp 3, :vi 'fi 'TS we 6.513 QQ t 4 FRONT ROW: Mike O'Mara, Jim Pell, Ralph Miller, Philip Slrhner, Merton Heintz, Rex Heintzelman, George Hertzfeld, Dean , Conarton. SECOND ROW: Bill Crandall, Mgr., Myrl Hawley, Ollen Cartwright, .lim Rowe, Ken Mitchell, Gary Davis, Ken Williams, Rodger Garnant, Morton Mattson, Joe Gabelsberger, Coach Schwab. THIRD ROW: Gary Tyler, Bruce Conard, John Magnet, Herb Twichell, Bill Dean, Bill Connelly, Gary Oade, Dick Reese, Wes Whittemore, Stanley Bell. Mills, Bob McCarrick Kyran Large Track Squad Makes DISTANCE RUNNERS Track Schedule April 20 23 28 May 4 7 ll 14 l8 2l 26 74 Charlotte Hastings Relays Grand Ledge, Holt Everett Albion Relays Mason Regional Grand Ledge State Capital Circuit FIELD EVENTS Good Showing ERN Ri Building his team around four returning lettermen, Coach Schwab's crowd of young thinclads ranked with the top in the Capital Circuit. New hurdles and ierseys were added to the materials purchased last year to make the boys look their best while participating in this year's ten-meet schedule. mf. vi DASH RUNNERS 24' X . Emfyg l rs E 1 DER E E' f 'E Y .R x E ' ... rx t kv if ' 2 1 W FRONT ROW: Ollen Cartwright, Keith Williams, Allen Conklin, David Southwell, John Magnet, Chuck Williams, Shermon Stanley. SECOND ROW: Dick Decker, Mgr., George Hertzfeld, Ken Mitchell, Bruce Conard, Jim Aitken, larry Herrick, Gary Oade, Jerry Morris. Youthful Glovemen Will Strengthen Team With only three retur coming out for his baseball Coach Burnison started a gram. Using a large team junior leaguers, he hopes tige and honor to Eaton future years. ning lettermen team this year, rebuilding pro- of enthusiastic to bring pres- Rapids in the x -5 , f :e of Q ourrismsns rf' 2 1 'Wh wwygmx 'W Jig: li' 1 .H-5 if, h X ? V 'Ps tr!- '-l- A ga it ff 5' ' , K 's fi E . E 1, Ef is ix Q 4 F ,, - , L I ' - e sg ' ' Q QI A l 'li H . l D , . + , ri eteet V . is 5. st- P fi. 'ff H? 3 PITCHERS, CATCHERS INFIELDERS Baseball Schedule April l5, I9 21 26 I 29, May 31 I I MaylO i3 I7 19 24 27 Charlotte Holt Howell Mason Grand Ledge Everett 75 fN W ff I N ,L V In ' ,z , if 2? , , ' E 9 Candid Flashes S K 'ill J 3 i- 'N 611 ' X I 1 4- X V X g was f, 33 f' 3. T?- 'ff Y' s 1 - 5 New Addition Thrills Students When we returned to school in September, we were surprised to see that our new addition was not completed. There was no library, and two sixth- grade classes occupied the gym. After two months the new rooms were ready and the sixth graders hurriedly moved out of the gym. Many of the high- school students cheerfully volunteered to help transfer the books into the new library. The new addition raised the morale of the student body and returned things to normal. Seniors Take the Lead Every school year has its fads and fancies, this year being no exception. The seniors, of course, took the lead, while the underclassmen patiently played follow the leader, anxiously awaiting the day when they would be- come seniors. The year also had its serious side, however, especially for the graduating class. Trip plans and discussion of graduation arrangements all required numerous class meetings,-the final one being when the graduates ioined the ranks of E.R.H.S. alumni. ' r 9-P 'N 4' H-NX of ' ch , 1'5- 5 t . '55 I I u F n . i Two of the year's popular fads, long socks and rope beads, are displayed by Nancy, Sue, Susie, Pat, and Joan. College sweatshirts reveal an out-of-town attrac- tion. The girls pictured are Pat, Gretchen, Ursula, and Sue. The boys rebelled against the girls' latest. These imitatars are Bill, Don, Lewis, Myrl, and Bob. Looking forward to graduation, the seniors are given final instructions by Miss Merritt, class ad- viser. Before Commencement, Gretchen Webster, class valedictorian, helps Pat Downer, salutatorian, get ready to appear before the large crowd of parents and friends, VE W 2 , Q ' 'Q .r - K.. I T .- nf' Q -'pw s ' Future Seniors 'Z 1 A-if Janet Pointer and Sandy Moulton examine a variety of class rings before making their choice. David Southwell, Kenny Williams, and Pat Wyckoff boost the contributions to the Community Hospital Drive. Underclassmen gain experience by working for their :lass as they sell candy. This is a scene from the successful presentation, Dear Ruth, the juniors' first attempt at drama. Bringing to a close another highly eventful year, iuniors excitedly pre- pare for Class Night. irstvg, LILI Q 1 .vii nw 2 l Learn By Doing Taking an active part in extra-curricular activi.ies is part of the fun of being an underclassman. Through selling concessions, sponsoring dances, presenting a class play and the Junior-Senior Prom, these younger students prepare for the big iob of becoming their school's future leaders. Although they are frequently ribbed by seniors, the faith- ful support given by the freshmen, sophomores, and iuniors really determines the seniors' success as leaders. i A i-is V QL at M . ,. L 1 f if rg Dances Enlive The biggest share of entertainment and fun this year involved dances. From the very first dance after a football game to the Junior-Senior Prom, which climaxed the year, students practiced the n Entire Year N 's two-step, box-step, fox-trot, and iitterbug to the rhythm of either records or orchestra. At the last minute, students could be seen madly rushing here and there in a whirl of crepe paper and other decorations which brought the gym to life under many disguises. jx? . .3 .ff t-6' l Fi' Ursula Knop and Lewis Wingard get on the good side of Santa Claus Uackie Hovisl at the iournalism Sock Hop on December 23. The V.F.W. played host to the annual Valentine dance sponsored by the Key Club on February 18. Carleton, Linda, Ruth, Sharon, and Ellen get their daily exercise while dancing the breath-taking and popular Bunnyhop. Everybody dressed up for Moonlight Serenade, sponsored by the Y-Teens on November 12. Dances like this after the basketball games were greatly anticipated long before the music started. 81 Mun-i..4na.i... DULTS 75' mats 'ZA 50 Athletics Draws School and Town Together Q Aside from the usual academic routine a school year would not be complete with- out its athletic events. During these games, the enthusiastic backing of the sports fol- lowers proves to be of utmost importance to athletics through both victory and defeat. The first thrill of an athletic event comes with the purchasing of a ticket, after which a person is iust one among many cheering their team to victory. The cheerleaders are an important added attraction to basketball and football games. They portray an unexplainable role by arousing the spirit of the crowd and hold- ing their attention even when scores look doubtful. Whether in the gymnasium or on the athletic field, candy bars and popcorn add to the atmosphere, making these events a lot of fun. s 1 i v, This basketball crowd watches eagerly as the action and excitement of the game increases. Miss Yqnke cheerfully separates the loyal fans from their ticket money as the crowd gathers for the Grand Ledge game. Varsity cheerleaders, Sandy, Sue, Alice, KUYI P9 .J0A ' and Flora lead a cheer for the team at G P9P meelmg' No one can estimate the amount of hot dogs and pop con- sumed at a game, but the class that sponsors the sale knows it is a big job to feed the crowd. 83 1 A J f X 999 N TYLER S SPORT SHOP BEST vvlsHEs TO ALL SENIORS WHITTEMORE S RESTAURANT V1.2 F sh ng Tackle Hunf g S ppl es Spo ing Go ds CONGRATULATIONS 1955 SENIORS' V F W National Home I Eaton Rapids Michigan I s ' 9 ' From All of Us Down Af I , K al: 1 K 1 4 i i in u i , ri o Also Best in Pool ond Billiards l -'I l l I l V Y -I W- I I I 86 BOICE BAZAAR ISp an Confecl onery GLEN W MARR P opr efor WASHBURN FLOWER SHOP O and ELLEN STEWART W R THOMAS 5c fo S100 STORE ,ff Phone 7821 230 E Homlm ST The New Dnme Siore BaIcom's Plumbing and Heating wi JONES and WOOD Implement Company l Amerzcan Sfandard Plumbing Flxfures EATON RAPIDS MICHIGAN CASE an Parls an NEW IDEA Dealers Servlce M R FOOTE and CUSTER THE BEST GAS STATION IN MICHIGAN BY A DAM SITE 401 S Mann St Phone 2401 Mohawk Trres Standard Oll Products With a Lufe hme Road Hazard Guarantee Over o Quarter of o Century of GOOD SERVICE to the Cor Owners of Thus Communnty CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 55 Catermo Brothers CONFECTIONERY CLAIRS BODY SHOP Speclallzmg m DuPont Pamt and Enamels Bumpmg and Glass lnstallotron LATEST COLORS 88 LAURA S ladles Apparel we, Eaton Raplds F mest Store or Juniors, Mlsses and Ladles free' 238 South Phone Mann Street 321 1 I 1 II II 1 Q a U . I . . . I - I , 1, ,,. , . , f v , :irish . : I , 51' I-. -Q, fl V, I, I . - I.W'?fYf1iE?:Qss A fl' S , I A so I I Ar!-N173 ' - ' flfif-QP, 'Q . 1 - 53' A TSN ' ,?'?f3Z-'-lfffl C ' , ,I I I . I I ' 9 o 0 I ' . . Q I 1 I l 1 1 l 1 1 Congrafulafions Seniors DR. G. FOIT1 HALLS SHOE STORE F an SHOE SERVICE Physw Therapy 106 E Kmght ST Eofon Roplds Phone 4 4311 S S S SERVICE HAFFNERS Sc to S100 Store GROCERIES and MEATS GAS I ---14 Phone 4 am M ch ga Sf I Something New Emery Day 9 F' 0 Farm Made ICE CREAM K4 45 L Sw V V f CJ F me Ice Creams Slnce 1896 LLER DAIRY FAR C W FN, lsmx Qfgmj , NQ -1 lf' 'ca' W XX X X iw X X X NX V w jig' 172:37 J: 1 Al' x- 1 -I I Long Bean 81 Grain Co. Sam Bell I flncorporaiedl General Insurance GRAIN DRYING and FEEDS AUTO FIRE LIFE Eaton Rap ds M ch gan COMPENSATION CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 55 Auto Body Works from fhe Service on F lrst Baptlst Church Bear Frame and Axle on Phone 5121 Rev Floyd Rohlnson Put Not Your Trust m Money PAUL AUTOMOTIVE BU' '2Qj1jf0g',j,,7',j ey ' Eaton Rapnds Phone 4 5061 THE NATIGNAL BANK OF EATON RAPIDS wnuzmg AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MACHINE SHOP SERVICE Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp , I Y i I , I I ' d ' s IM II f our V 'IIN III -,v o ,,t'::ll I, ' '.wh51 Besf Wishes fo fhe Class of 55 C0lGAN S SHOES Robert and Marlene 'aqua Company 742 'I f JOHN DEERE TRACTORS FARM MACHINERY HOCOTT S BAKERY Home of Dellclous Baked Goods Decorated Cakes a S peclalty Phone 2351 140 S Maln - 1 1 Q - I ' 2 2 ' A Phone A : z 5 5 ' S : z I ' Q I i A A far X Vg 1 ' . + .ai 5 E' :ef L AH .uf I , c : 'Wag P i s'-Ilan-n.wf,, M - e pn:-s.n...wuu.-vf.. ,..,. - A rv ni 'I 7 I 163 h 1 and Y I O C - O l W lf Wayne Gibson Arnold 81 Becklund FOOD MARKET Ford Sales and Service ph 2871 Bralthwalte Beauty Shop Beauty Service P 4 3721 1 Free Delivery Phone 741 1 srswm CHEVR0lET SALES Emerys Mobil Service General Repair Day and hugh, 421o1 aus s M Wrecker Servnce EATON umos MICHIGAN PHONE 6411 Tele one -2881 hone - Joyce Gal ' , C O Ulld S ll , II ll ' Phone - . ein I , SAM COLlZZl'S Candy Kitchen 8. Fountain Service HOME MADE CANDY Eaton Rapids F I A S H ES eekly Advertiser Mlmeographlng Rubber Stamps Wedding Invitations 70 MICHIGAN STREET WESTERN AUTO Assoc1ate Store WAYNE ARNOLD Phone 4 327i S 8: E Appliance Shop DuMont TV Phone 4 5181 TELEVISION SERVICE All Makes Repalred Stanley and Eva Smith Proprietors TONY S Radio Television and Electric Sales and Service I. Spartan Emerson RADIO-TELEVISION PETERSON HARDWARE fe, Bill' A Good Place To Trade A MENS WEAR H q Good Clothes Pants Appl ances Hardware PHONE 3191 For Men and Boys SEAKS PONTIAC Pontlac Goodwlll Used Cars 24 Hour Wrecker Service Phone 4 3071 Day or Nlght 118 North Mum Street Dollar tor Dollar you cant beat a Pontiac Dealer tor Dealer you cant beat Seaks Pontiac 1 i l l I W S CONGRATULATIONS Home and Auto Supply CLASS of 1955 Flrestone Tractor T1re Headquarters ADAMS CLEANERS Phone 4 1261 FETTA FEED MILL Where Qualzty Counts WHEN YOU THINK OF FEED THINK OF LOUIS FETTA Phone 3281 MULKEY S MOTOR SALES Westnnghouse and General Electric Maglc Chef Servel DeSoto Plymouth RCA Radio and Televaslon American Kitchens Magee Carpeting Sunoco Gasoline and Oll REAL ESTATE INSURANCE PITTSBURGH PAINTS 'X--r R G Hemmger Jamesw Baker 1129 S Mum Ph 44971 BROKER SALESMAN l Ph 44831 Ph 5281 - - Y -- +-- l 3 1 I4 . . '.1u.r:-,- .ff - ----X 'A ' ' l , .43 Q 0 U a A .Ii Y I K . . . . . . . ' o o o o o o o ' o ' o - HORNER W00lEN MILLS COMPANY FINE WOOLENS SINCE 1836 sex, HORNER Baowans WQOLENS BLANKETS YARNS FABRICS I 3 II HIJYCQ JAM VISIT OUR SAlES ROOM FOR YOUR WOOlENS Blankets Fabrics Stadium Robes arn Garments Remnants Hours 900 to 530 except Saturdays O N E 2 3 3 :fa as I I Q nf'?f ', . 1 . I , ,,, 5 gg 1 1 1 5 , H , till! 'I l -.A 'II J , I I I , 6 I . ,S QE.-, , : I I I W! I! he If I , I . 4 I:-Y 1' Y , n A . .vriix I U ' Y g I 2 4 5 P H 'I N 1 Complfmenfs of Your A 81 P FOOD STORE EATON RAPIDS MICH 'ami-'ly ., fs 'Q We Freeze 'ro Please Vadxfll' FOUNTAIN SERVICE 201 Broad Sf Plwlle 5001 Wholesale Relall Mr Wayne Clnne Manager p 151111 FERGUSDN S DRY CLEANERS Prompt and Courfeous Serv: Hardware Lowe Bros Pamis and Varnlshes PI b H a'I' Um Ing 6 Ihg Elecfflc-HI SUPP!-es WESTERN UNION orrnce phone 3621 Phone 4-6191 I - 9 . , , , 1 ii l H., 1 7.1.3 If M ' IQ4 f tr' 3, 2121 '- gig ' '- , 'A If 'ik' Y Q . -Q - - W... ' .1 , 1. - K Q 1' ' 0 X ' r I - , - ', fi L W 8 N vw 5 ' N 9 l I ,K , . ., I It .2 4 I- fr' 'I X ul ll rgz-5 Q, . n ,, 4 Q A bk, 4 .. y f' ' I, 41 - 1 N . , I iluvfs ', , Q- I .f may . ' I 'ce 4 1 A Q I X , W? 1 I JOHN B. DAVIDSON WOOLEN MILLS SPINNERS OF WOOLEN AND MERINO YARNS 1 Manufacfurers of Woolen Hosiery I TELEPHONE 2711 RALPH SIMPSON REESES CITIES SERVICE ou CITIES SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR Phone 5221 Eaton Rapids CONGRATULATIONS ,nr T' CLASS of 1955 Tires Bahernes and Accessories Woshmg and Lubncahon Pho e 5221 119 S Man Sf l X 1 I Y r ' E wr . iff :iT 7 'S7i'- I, A A-.14:1.. is - I n . i 'I WEBB3 I MASCOT 400 S Mum St Try Our Home Cooked Meals Also SANDWICHES MALTEDS ICE CREAM Phone 9261 TWICHELL S GROCERY MEAT GROCERIES Phone Eaton Raplds I TRIMBLE on comPANY PETTIT FUNERAL HOME DB' b '0'S of CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WTSHES Mobilgas, Mobiloil and TO THE CLASS OF '55 Mobil Producis 100 C .,,, ,. , T, ST V52 ' .MN T 2 2611 1 ,Aug fl vw A RTI ,' 7 N f nr ff. ' A .TT. ' 1 ' ' -A -Y I Ib -'-- -fl ' 1 M 5 4 , 1 I ' ri 1 l I I Eaton Rapids, Michigan G U I. V E R I S F armers' Warehouse H A T C H E R Y MAX D LONG Phone 5611 Chicks from Roy cr Their Way Feeds Grmdmg Seeds and Fertilizers Mlxmg Burkholder Standard MICHAEL mourn: 5e,,,,ce INSURANCE For Your Every Need AT THE LIGHT -SS Ellllii-gl Phone 9101 101 Man St EATON RAPIDS TAXI SERVICE 7331 ll ' ' ' ll P Y c 7 0 I '1 ,,, f 1' V Ai! x W Nm , U I Wm: I ,, , , 5 , Ms M, L -V V .A ,V I I My ef 1 4' 1' 1, Egl:IIgqy .-., 1 V. me I 95 . .1 5' I MILBOURN DRUG STORE FOUNTAIN SERVICE WINDOW SHADES WALLPAPER DEPARTMENT STORE The REXALL Store Clothmg for the Entire F amlly SKINNER FUNERAL HOME COUNTS 3 s hR 41761 PHONE 3001 WOOLENS FOR ALL USES MAUPIN W00lEN Mlll 239 Hall Street Eaton R3PldS O C Eofon Rapids, Michigan W H E R E Q U A L I T Y 15 out iver Phone - I- 102 1 1 4 , I 1' I ' I ' ' WEBSTER LUMBER 8. COAL CO. Eaton Rapids Phone 5-ZIZI HOAG LUMBER COMPANY Springport Phone I5 I Harris 01I Company Phone 3511 Hall and Knight St CONGRATULATIONS CLASS of 55 We Sell for Less Ho'L vey s aunderette TANKWAGON SERVICE F 1 ue 0'l 'nd G s e 715 Goodrich Phone 4 1941 EATON RAPIDS MICHIGAN Holmes Stamp Servlce The Car To Drive In Fifty Five OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING MONOTYPE PRODUCTS FOR PRINTERS PAPER SALVAGERS Phone 4 6151 715W Goodrich St Band Boosters Club Our organization is composed of parents and friends who work for the benefit of the Eaton Rapids Band New uniforms are purchased and Iunches furnished on band trips through money making projects The band greatly appreciates the efforts of oldsmoblle this worthwhile club l26 I3O N Main St Eaton Rapids Mich I . . o I O - . I I O I Eaton Rapids, Michigan l . u I 103 GOOD LUCK CLASS OF '55 EATON STAMPING CDMPANY Ma ufaciurers Des gners es Siampmgs