Eau Claire High School - Beaver Tales Yearbook (Eau Claire, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 90 of the 1954 volume:

V f LIBRIS FORE WORD We hope that in the years to come you will be able to look back and remember the good times as shown to you in this year- book. We also hope you will spend many a minute looking through this book and read every part of it from the Foreword through the Advertisements. We hope you will enjoy reading this book as much as we enjoyed giving it to you. Now let's turn the pages and see who makes up the Faculty, Students,and Activities. We give to you our book ■-The 54 Beaver Tales. The Editors -J a % j $ sbr fe JPe Mc {j V 1 )oU1aH'fjP jj IQu aJuJL 3juLs S jbni rlj Cs£ol aj cfcuj CJh AJL y cJL a We, the Senior Class of 19$i+, wish to dedicate our annual to you, our Parents. You are the ones who count the most in our lives. It was you who helped us our first days of school and have guided us all the years since. You laughed when we laughed, listened to all our problems, and helped us in every possible way. Because of your unselfishness, we were able to have the clothing, books, and other things which, we thought, we just couldn't live without. Because of your strong interest in all school activities, and because you supported new projects, both academic and ex- tracurricular, you have developed our school into one of which we are extremely proud. Now as we look into the years that lie ahead of us, we feel that we should show you, our Parents, that all your sac- rifices have not been in vain, that we can go into the world and make a living of our own. Personal achievement will be our goal and a way of showing you our gratitude. It is our pleasure to dedicate this our Book of the Year to you, our PARENTS. cdlAs (1 cn turvtu Administration- Underclassmen Activities Athletics Advertisements Editor------------- Assistant Editor— Publicity Director Business Manager— Theresa Wilbur Patsy Kalinas Barbara Martin Jim Young •Alice Bahus Janice Collins Advertising Sales--------------------------------------—Nancy LaVanway Sally Tidey Year Book Sales----------------------------------------Kathryn Dickson Sports Editor-—----------------------------------------Sam Dunaetz Les Duncan Social Editor------------------------------------------Eldon Merrill Chuck Walters Literary Editor------—---------------------------------Jack Dukesherer Eldon Paustian Bud Herman Art Editors--------------------------------------------Jerry Mitchell Bill Barker Alumni Editor Class Editor- Sponaors----- Linda Prank Nancy LaVanway Jerry Kremers •Mrs. Perris Mr. Pormsma Seated: Pres., Ed Holle; Sec., William Likes; Trustee, Anna Handy; Standing: Trustee, Jay Staley; Supt., O.C. Mornlngstar; Treas., Gilbert Eastman. Pull Time Band Football Lookers Ora Mornlngstar To the Students, Parents, and Teach- ers of the school, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the fine work that is being done to make our school one of the best. Eau Claire Scnool has grown In the past two years into a strong and vlgorus school. This growth could only come about with the co-oper- ation of the students, parents, and the community. It appears that it will continue to grow in the future. Let us all then dedicate ourselves to building and maintaining the school's good name. Jay Formsma Robert C. Rhinard Don Vandergeest Miss Barbara Hokanson Mrs. Winifred Carter Mrs. Helen Perris Tom Kennedy Perry Cooper Kindergarten, Mrs. Dlefenbach; 1st Grade, Mrs. Lybrook; 2nd Grade, Mrs. Momlngstar; 3rd Grade, Mrs. Axelson. lj.th Grade, Mrs. Stanchfield; 5th Grade, Mrs. McNeely; 6th Grade, Mrs. Doering; 7th Grade, Mrs. Kamradt Bus Driver Maintenance pUs Driver Harry Wagner Oscar Colbert Fred Pledt Cook Mrs. Trussell Bus Driver Bus Driver Maintenance J nuytAj d Sec., S. Waldrop; Vice Pres., J. Dukesherer; Pres., N. LaVanwsy Reporter, E. Merrill; Student Council Rep., A. Bahus. Seated: J. Collins, A. Bahus, T. Wilbur, S. Waldrop, B. Martin, N. LaVanway Standing: E. Paustian, S. Dunaetz, E. Merrill, B. Herman, J. Kremers, J. Dukesherer, Sponsors, Mr. Pormsma; Mrs. Ferris. NANCY LAVANWAY ■3.4 —1 —2 —3 -4 Clas8 President------- Class Treasurer------- F.H.A. Songleader----- P.H.A. Vice President- F.H.A. President------ P.H.A. Reg. Sec. Treas.—I4 Commercial Club------------3 Bowling Club President-----2 Jr. Sr. Play-------------3 Mixed Chorus---------1,2,3,4 Eager Beaver Editor--------4 Student Council----------3 4 Annual Staff-—-----------—4 JACK DUKESHERER P.P.A.-------------1,2,3,14- P.P.A. President------------4 Student Council------3,14 Student Council President-- Vice Pres. Class—-----------4 Vice Pres. Varsity Club--14 Annual Staff—--------------14 Eager Beaver Staff---------14 Rotary Club----------------14 Football-------------------14 Track---------------------3,4 BARBARA MARTIN P.H.A................... 3,14 Student Council Sec.-------14 Class Treasurer-------------3 Pres, of Mixed Chorus------14 Mixed Chorus------------ 3,4 Commercial Club-------------3 Eager Beaver Starf---------14 Annual Staff----------------4 Art Club------------------------2 p JERRY KREMERS Mixed cnorus P«P«A«■' Varsity UluD B SKdtoa11 baseoaii-- band Eager Beaver Staff-- Annual Staff —4 4 THERESA WILBUR P.H.A.-------------------1, Pep Squad------------------ Student Council------------ Commercial Club Sec.------- Girls' State Rep.---------- Eager Beaver Staff-------3, Annual Editor-------------- REINHOLT HERMAN P.P.A.-------------------1,2,3 Mixed Chorus-----------------2 Band-------------------1,2,14. Annual Staff---------------ij. Varsity Club---------------I4. Pootball-------------------14. Basketball----------------1,2 SALLY TIDEY WALDROP P.H.A.---------------1,2,3,U P.H.A. Treasurer------------1 P.H.A. Parliamentarian------1+ Commercial Club-------------3 Class Treasurer---------3,1). Eager Beaver Staff-------3,1+ Pep Squad Vice Pres.--------2 Mixed Chorus---------1,2,3,1+ Annual Staff------------- 1+ WH LESLIE DUNCAN F.P.A.................. 1,2,3 Baseball----------------1,2,3 Basketball-------------- 1,2 Student Council Rep.--------2 Varsity Club----------------2 Annual Staff--------------14. ro f ALICE BAHUS Mixed Chorus--------------2,3 Football Sisters------------2 Commercial Club-------------3 F.H.A.----------------------3 Annual Staff----------------4 Eager Beaver Staff----------4 Student Council Rep.--------4 ELDON PADSTIAN Basketball-----------------1 Student Council Rep.------1,2 Class Vice President--------3 F.F.A.------------------1,2,3 Annual Staff---------------1 JANICE COLLINS Usher Club----------------1� Mixed Chorus------------1,2, Y Teens--------------------- F.H.A.--------------------3, Library Club---------------- Eager Beaver Staff---------- Annual Staff---------------- Jr. Sr. Play-------------- SAMUEL DUNAETZ F.F.A.-----------------1,2,3 Mixed Chorus---------------2 Baseball-----------------2,3 Basketball-----------------3 Football-------------------4 Varsity Club-------------3,4 Varsity Club Treasurer------4 Eager Beaver Staff---------4 Annual Staff----------------4 JAMES YOUNG Track-----------—-- Baseball--------—-- Basketball----------— Pootball------------- Student Council Vice Eager Beaver Staff— Annual Staff-------- 1,3 2 Pres KATHRYN DICKSON Trl-Hl-Y--------------- Girls' Athletic Assoc. Girls Chorus---------- Commercial Club-----— Class Treasurer------- Eager Beaver Staff----- Annual Staff----------- CHARLES WALTERS P.P.A.-------------------1,2,3 Baseball----------------—1,2 Annual Staff—------------- Ij Mixed Chorus----------------1 ELDON MERRILL P.P.A.------------- P.P.A. Reporter---- P.P.A. Treas.------ Movie Club--------- Class Reporter----- Boys State Rep.---- Mixed Chorus------- Eager Beaver Staff Annual Staff------- Baseball----------— -1,2.3.1 .......3 --------£ .....1,2 -----3,14- ........3 —1.3,1+ --------1+ ........1+ -----3A WWW SENIOR FAREWELL SONG (Good Night Ladies) Good-by students; Farewell teachers; So-long Eau Claire High; We're going to leave you now. Someday we'll return once more; Return once more; Return once more; To visit the school we all adore. The class of fifty-four . Good-by Buddies ; Farewell Pals ; So-long Chums ; We' re going to leave you now. We'll think of all the times we've had; Times we've had; Times we've had; Some were good and others bad. But we will complain no more. Good-by Books; Farewell classes; So-long lockers; We're going to leave you now. Even though you're left behind; Left behind. Left behind; We're sure that you will always find. Your memories in our minds. CLASS POEM These memories we treasure. Will be held in silent honor to Eau Claire High. We will stand beside our responsibilities with pleasure. Also with our Joy and pride. As we, the class of n5kn Entor and pass through the open door. To work and learn together, was fun. Not a memory will be lost by anyone, As time flies by, all of this. Our school years, we will miss. You will see us pas3, this year. Through the open door with only a tear. Alice Banus CLASS MOTTO Everything in Moderation—Nothing to Excess CLASS FLOWER White rose CLASS COLORS Blue and Silver Alice B The class of 54 started 728 high school days back In 1950 - 51 as Funny Freshman with Robert Hathaway as our president, Betty Lou Blaylock, vice president; Jean Grant, secretary; Nancy LaVanway, treas, and Dick Whltrlght, student council representlve. Mr. Miller was our class sponsor. There were 26 enrolled In the class. They were: Robert Hathaway, Jeanette Auffert, Allan Bellman, Betty Lou Blaylock, Sam Dunaetz, Les Duncan, Jack Dukesherer, Wanda Fain, Linda Frank, Llga Frieda, John Grabouskl, Nila Jean Grant, Charles Haskins, Bud Herman , Jerry Kremers, Nancy LaVanway, Mary Lou Phillips,Eldon Paustlan,Kenneth Slatton, Esther Street, Pat Smith, Sally Tldey, Charles Walters, Weldon Waldrop, Richard Whltrlght, and Theresa Wilbur. As, we entered Into the year of 1951-52 as Silly Sophomores', we had Nila Jean Grant, president; Elmer Enders, vice president; Kenneth Slatton, secretary; Esther Street, treasurer; Les Duncan, student coun- cil representative; and Linda Frank and Eldon Paustian as the reporters Mrs. Ferris was our class sponsor. There were 22 enrolled, 6 dropped out, they were: Betty Lou Blaylock, Wanda Fain, Llga Frieda, Robert Hathaway, Pat Smith, Weldon Waldrop. The additions were: Elmer Enders and Jim Young. Now In the year of 1952-53 we were Jolly Juniors . We had Nancy LaVanway for president, Eldon Paustian, vice president; Sally Tldey, secretary; Barbara Martin, treasurer; Richard Farkas,reporter;and Linda Frank, student council representlve. Mr. Rhinard was our class sponsor. There were 22 at the first of the year, those that dropped were:Kenneth Slatton, Jeanette Auffert, John Grabouskl, Esther Street, Charles Has- kins. There were also some additions: Barbara Martin, Kathryn Dickson Janice Collins, Alice Bahus, Eldon Merrill, Dick Farkas, and Jean Harri- son. We entered Into the la3t year of high school, 1953-514- as Superior Seniors and our officers for the year were Nancy LaVanway, president; Jack Dukesherer, vice president; Sally Tldey, secretary; Kathryn Dickson treasurer; Eldon Merrill,' reporter; and Alice Bahus,student council reji Mr. Formsma and Mrs. Ferris were our sponsors for our very last year. The following students dropped out: Jean Grant, Allan Bellman, Mary Lou Phillips, Jean Harrison, Linda Frank, Dick Farkas, and Dick Whltrlght. Which leaves 16 to graduate May 27, 1954. GOOD-BY EAU CLAIRE HIGHlitll We the class of 54 would like to thank the Faculty and Fellow students for the appreciation and kindness that they have shown us,dur- ing our high school days. Nancy LaVanway We, the Senior Class of do here by make our last Will and Testament. Bud Herman wills his height to Mary Barber. Charles Walters wills his Junk Heep ' car to Mr. Vandergeest, Jerry Kremers wills his ability to play in school to Patsy Kalinas. Sam Dunaetz wills his ability to play football to Dickie Skibbe. hhhs- Les Duncan wills all his fun at wedding receptions to Jr. Gustafson. � Sally Tidey wills her ability to wear an engaxement ring to Jerrie W. - Butch Paustian wills his manly physique to Bill Nace. Nancy LaVanway wills her personality to Glenaa LaVanway. Alice Bahus wills her pretty blue eyes to Mr. Kennedy. Eldon Merrill wills his good looks to Madelyn Eber. Kathryn wills her ability to stay away from Stevensville to Marilyn N. Theresa Wilbur wills her ability to blush to Betty Schuh. Barbara Martin wills her ability to hold a boy to Linda Hiler. Jim Young wills his ability to keep a straight face to Bobbie Williams. Jack Dukesherer wills his ability to stay home nights to George p.. Barbara wills her ability to take teasing to Dorothy Enders. Alice wills her ability to make friends to Sandy Schadt. Charles wills his D average to Jerrie Williams. The Senior boys will all their fun to the in coming classes. Sam wills his ability to write love letters to Pearl Bahus . Les wills his ability to hold his temper to Mr. Rhinard. Butch wills his ability to keep all four wheels on the road to Velma K. Sally wills her figure to Ruth Ann Smith. -jw Les wills his ability to go to the games to all the basketball players. Bud wills his dancing ability to Donald Pica. - 5 ii- Nancy wills her ability to ride around in a Chev. Power Glide to Carol W.. Eldon wills his ability to call square dances to Mr. Formsma. Janice wills her ability to be a professor to Robert Wensloff.--- Theresa wills her ability to be an editor to Patsy Kalinas. Jim wills his ability to dress to James Loveland. Jack wills his shoulders to Ronnie Russell. Kathryn wills her ability to play basketball to Jim Rosenbaum. All Senior girls will their ability to stick together to the Jr. girls. Charles wills his musical talent to Miss Hokanson. Jerry wills his ability to work nights to John Bailey. -� - Sam wills his ability to baby set to Larry Leitz. Sally wills her ability to be dependable to Allen Dillon. Nancy wills her ability to drive to Joan Molter. The Senior Class of 5l|. wills it's ability to get along with all the teachers to all the in coming classes. Alice Bahus Les Duncan Bud Herman jd ijZsrLO L, Time: Class night; Scene: Is at Station TBJB Channel 82 to the T.V. Watchers. Characters: Professor Atom, Announcer, Mr. Duke. Professor Atom:—Eldon Paustlan Announcer:--------Bud Herman Mr. Duke:---------Jack Duke sharer Announcer: Tonight we have the graduating class of Eau Claire High School with us. During the past four years In school each student has tried to make-up their minds as to what they are go- ing to do when they graduate. Professor Atom will now make an accurate prophecy of what these students will be doing In 1961 . Mr. Duke: Professor Atom your first subject is Alice Bahus. Professor: You like Commercial work very much. Alice: (Suprlsed) how do you know? Professor: That is my secret. Yes I can see you as head of your own Business College. Mr. Duke: Our next guest Is Sam Dunaetz. Professor: You have been around farming all your life,i can see you as a wealthy river bottom farmer. Mr. Duke: The next student is Janice Collins. Professor: You are to be married soon. By 1961 you will be taking care of your twins. Mr. Duke: Leslie Duncan. Professor: Although you have had an average Interest In school you will one day be a Professor at Western Michigan College. Mr. Duke: Kathryn Dickson. Professor: You have always wanted to be a nurse. I fore-see that you will be head nurse In charge of all military hospitals. Mr. Duke: Jerry Kremers would like to know his future. Professor: I see you will own the V.M. Corporation where you have worked. Mr. Duke: Nancy LaVanway. Professor: Yours is a little hard to say. I know that you will be teaching little kids to be have. You will undoubtedly be a housewife and grade school teacher. Mr. Duke: Eldon Merrill. Professor you will be the biggest farmer on the east side of Berrien County. What's this fighting with Jack Dukesherer, our guest announcer over an Inch of Ground. Mr. Duke: What do you say Professor Atom? What Is my future to be? Professor: You will be the biggest farmer on the west side of Berrien County. Who Is our next guest? Mr. Duke: Barbara Martin. Professor: You are very undecided and mixed up at present. I see you as married to a soldier. Mr. Duke: The next student Is Chuck Walters. Professor: Chuck, you would like to travel some. You will some- day be a bartender at the Horse Shoe Bar In Texas. Mr. Duke: Sally Tldey Waldrop. Professor: Sally will be Supervisor of a nursery school for children of working mothers, and president of the P.T.A. Mr. Duke: Jim Young. Professor: You have thirst for adventure In our small world. First you will be a football star at Western Michigan College and then you will be an ace fighter Pilot. Mr. Duke: The last but not least student from Eau Claire Is Theresa Wilbur. Professor: Since you have been Editor of your school's annual you will probably be editor or supervisor of a big office. Probably a newspaper office. Announcer: You have heard Professor Atom's prophecy and I might add he has never met or had any previous contacts with any of these students. Professor you still have some time left, what do you think I will be doing In 196I4.? Professor: Bud Herman, I see you as the same undecided mixed up person that you now are. Announcer: Lot me prophesy a little. I believe you, Eldon will give up this T.V. program and go to Alaska to herd Ice bergs. Bud Herman Eldon Paustian Jack Dukesherer cTiarbSt JSMlAjunl y January 28, 1936 Kathryn Dickson was born in Plant City, Florida. She moved to Pennsylvania with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Dickson, when she was two months old. She started school at Washing- ton school in St. Joseph, Michigan, and entered Jr. High School in 8th grade at Ford City, Penn.. Upon graduating from Jr. High she transferred to Apollo High School, Penn., and spent her last two years in Eau Claire. Kathryn majored in English, Commercial, His- tory, and Science; mlnored in Mathematics and Home Ec., Her activities wore: Sophomore year. Girls Athletic Assoc., Tri-Hi-Y., Girls Chorus, Jr. year) Commercial Club. During her Sr. year. Annual Staf£ and Eager Beaver Staff. She closed her high school activities by giving the Valedictorian address. Kathryn's future plans are to attend Nursing School to become a registered nurse. May 31� 1936, Theresa Wilbur was born in She- boygan, Wisconsin, weighing two pounds and twelve ounces, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Richard Wilbur. When only two she moved to Eau Claire, started school when 5 years old at IXL grade schod near Eau Claire. Upon graduation from there in 1914-9, she entered Eau Claire High School where she graduated at 17 years of age in 19514-. Theresa majored in English, History, Home Ec., and Commercial; mlnored in Mathematics and Science. Her activities were: F.H.A. for two years. Sec- retary of the Commercial Club during her Jr. year, Eager Beaver Staff in Jr. and Sr. years. She was Girl's State Rep. in her Jr. year, and Editor of the Beaver Tales in her senior year. She closed her high school activities by giving the Salutator- ian address. Plans for Theresa's future are to attend Wes- tern Michigan College and prepare to be a secretary or business teacher. Theresa Wilbur Valedictorian W £ Kathryn Dickson Salutatorian MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Mr. Formsma Mrs. Ferris Eldon Merrill MOST AMBITIOUS Jim Young Kathryn Dickson BEST DANCERS Bud Herman Nancy LaVanway BEST PERSONALITIES f) Barbara Martin Eldon Paustian Sam Dunaetz Sally Tidey MOST DEPENDABLE Charles Walters MOST ATTRACTIVE Les Duncan Theresa Wilbur Jack Dukesherer Janice Collins TALLEST SHORTEST-------------- Ruth Myers Mary Barber Theresa Wilbur WORKER - . MOST MISCHIEVOUS BEST DRESSED CTTTETEST Nancy Smith Joyce Coon Jane Dickson Patsy Kalinas REST STTTnEWT RTOORST RT.TRT Nancy Wendzel Velma Kelgley Donna Schilling Kay Russell Carol Latislaw Carol Kendall Kay Balers Shirley Balers Barbara Martin lottowst . MOST 4THT.RTTO-- HOT! RTROTTS ....... popular DEP5MDABr.;r. Jr • Gus taf son MOST HUMOROUS ----- CHEERFUL nanK oCTstrs I.OYAIr Nancy LaVanwav Beverly Farkas MOST ORTOT'J AT. ... MOST TAI.HMTEn -------- Shirley Rodell Ruth Ann Smith LARGEST pirvT MOST RASHETTI ------ Marllou Aublll PERPETUAL T4L.KIVG MACHINE MOST DTf.HTPTPn Madelyn Eber Alice Bahus Eldon Merrill Charles Walters Pres. president C. Kendall, G. LaVanway, S. Rodell, R. Smith, P. Kalinas, E. Krieger Row 1: R. Row 2: E. Row 3: G. Kunst, V. Keigley, Marks, D. Nichols, Dohm. R. Guertel, R. Karn, D. Enders, J. Mitchell E. ustafson, J. Bailey, M. Weber R. Parkas, C. Praeee V. Pres. President K. Russell, J. Froelich, J. Molter, H. Korelich, 3. Farkas, D. Weber Row 1: C. Prillwitz, J. Dejanovich, S. Prillwitz, A. Robinson, M. 'lothdurft Row 2: J. Eppel, S. Balers, M. Briney, L. Hiler, B. Smith, R. Myers, J. Steverson Row 3: D. LaVanway, M. Shannon, A. Walueck, P. Bahus, 3. Nace, M. aber, F. Wheeler Row lj.: L. Leitz, K. Aubill, H. Harkey, N. Laberdy, R. Skibbe, E. Arnt x L Jl a rO (j? 0. Lai?slaw, J. Rosenbaum, V. Pres. M. Weber, V. Dillon, Absent: Pres. B. Bailey Row 1: M. Row 2: J. Row 3: B. Row l±t E. Rock, R. McClure D. Schilling, B Dickson, R. Wenzioff, A. Murphy, Alexis, D. Krleger, B. Schuh, H. Barber, D. Schadt, J. Brlney, D. • O'Dell, C. Walters, B. Olney, M D. VanOrman, R. Moore, P. Grant, Dunaetz, P. Smith, P. Alexis, L. Dlsterheft, D. Russell, R. Karn, . Barber M. White Hambrlck M. Mitchell Row 1: 0. Mitchell, E. Janke, K. Paustian, C. Chronester, N. Wendzel, E. Fleming Row 2: J. Coon, R. Rokauskl, N. Smith, D. Hirsch, S. Schadt, J. Hill, M. Waldrop Row 3: A. Viel, D. Farley, R. Phillips, R. Fecho, J. Hauch, N. Nace, B. Starks Row 1 : L. 3enson, a. Arnt, M. Wlnney, D. Pica, K. 3aiers, D. Balers, S. Weaver Row $: S. Berlngson, E. Jarvis, R. Suertel, L. Knlebes, P. Gerlach, C. Forrester, M. Prlllwltz. V. President President J. Butzbach, C. George, P. Tollas, E. Kublick, R. Herman Row 1: R. Russell, S. Latislaw, B. Davis, N. McSpadden, R. Bartels Row 2: 0. Clark, G. Weaver, R. Doom, F, Wagner, C. Hahn Row 3: J. Palshak, B. Wallace, W. Skibbe, R. Firestone, T. Peters Row J+: R. Kublick, J. Snow, A, Moore, B. Akright, H. Smith $ ■ t Ai. {£l J. Rock, J. Grant, J. Collina, E. Merrill, R. Tollas, N. LaVanway, I. Plugrat, P. Jackson, C. Prillwitz Seatea: Sec., J. Rosenbaum; Pres., fi. Kunst; Vice Pres., J. Duicesaerer; Treas., S. Dunaetz. 1st Row: Coach, Mr. Kennedy; J. Epple, J. Kremers, B. Herman, J. Bailey, Coach, Mr. Rhinard; D. Nichols, D. Hirsch, A. Viel, Coach, Mr. Vandergeest. 2nd Row: J. Steverson, D. Schadt, M. Briney, E. Gustafson, D. Balers, P. Alexis, G. Dohm, J. Hauch, R. Parkas, J. Mitchell, H. Schaus. (XC(s?7s cJL Seated: Sec., B. Martin; Pres., J. Dukesherer: Treaa., A. Robinson Standing: A. Bahus, P. Tollas,' Advisor, Mr. Formsraa; c. Hahn, B. Bailey, R. Smith, P. Alexis, H. Korelich, N. LaVanway, D. Weber, Krleger Seated: n. 1st Row: R. E. 2nd Row: E. H. LaVanway, S. Waldrop, B. Martin, T. Wilbur, G. LaVanway. Karn, P. Kalinas, C. Kendall, V. Keigley, R. Smith. K.'Balers Krleger, A. Bahus, J. Mitchell, B. Barker, Mrs. Perris, D. Weber, Merrill, S. Dunaetz, G. Dohra, J. Dukesherer, L. Leitz, J. Steverson, Korelich, R. Wenzlaff. V.XCLCu- Rear Row: C. Kendall, E. Krleger, V. Kelgley, R. Smith, G. La- Vanway, S. Rodell, P. Kalinas. Second Row: S. Balers, M. Nothdurft, J. Collins, N. LaVanway, S. Waldrop, B. Martin, C. Latislaw, Mrs. Carter. Seated: B. Schuh, N. Laberdy, S. Prillwitz, K. Russell, J. Froehlich, D. Russell, S. Schadt. Rear Row: A. Veil, L. Kniebes, A. Arent, D. Balers, G. Mitchell, J. Dejanovich, E. Merrill, D. Disterheft. Second Row: D. Hirsch, E. Marks, J. Dukesherer, G. Dohm, B. Smith, A. Dillon, A. Waldeck. Seated:Row M. Weber, H. Schaus, J. Collins, Mr. Cooper, B. Nace, I. Waldeck, B. Olney, R. McClure. The mixed chorus, consisting of .fifty-three members, is open to all high school students with a desire to sing. The months of October and November saw us hard at work rehearsing the one act operetta, Moiyitaln Music which was performed for the November meeting of the P.T.A. and also the grade and high school. The new semester ushered in endless hours of practice to prepare ourselves for the Berrien County Vocal Festival in St. Joseph in which the entire group participated. This being our first four part singing meant much work by the group collectively as well as individually.0 The mixed chorus shared the program honors with the Band at the First Annual Spring Concert held in the high school auditorium. Commencement closed the year's activities where chorus provided musical selections. a portion of the Special recognition should be Shannon and Nancy Wendzely who gave selves for excellent performances. made of our accompanists, Martha much of their time preparing them- Offleers elected by the Chorus are: Pres. Barbara Martin Sec. Joanne Froelich Pub. Mgr. Carol Latislaw Rep. Eldon Merrill JTiajcxJL cjl _ Rear Row: C. Forrester, N. Wendzel, V. Keigley, C. Kendall, R. Kam, S. Prillwitz, J. Brlney, B. Bailey, L. Kniebes, J. Steverson, R. Phillips, J. Coon, S. Schadt, K. Balers, 3. Janke, C. Walters, Second Row: Music ir.. Miss Hokanson; R. Myers, B. ochuh, N. Laberdy, K. Russell, J. Froelich, S. Waldrop, N. LaVanway, E. Merrill, K. Kara, M. Weber, N. Nace, M. Waldrop, B. Starks, L. Benson, D. Russell, E. Barber Seated: B. Martin, F. Smith, M. Rock, B. Alexis, D. Farley, B. Barker B. Olney, R. McClure, C. Latislaw, D. Schilling, E. Flemming, M. Barber. Standing: Miss Hokanson, M. Mitchell, S. Rodell, J. Bailey, R. Smith, E. Gustafson, J. Mitchell, J. Briney. Seated: C. Forrester, K. Balers, B. Herman, A. Arent, S. Balers, P. Kalinas, G. LaVanway, J. Hill, N. Laberdy, H. Schaus, S. Beringson, J. Epple, F. Wheeler. Clarinets: Kay Balers Saxophones: Arvon Arent Charlett Forrester Bud Herman Allana Murphy Marilyn Nothdurft Shirley Balers Patsy Kalinas Glenda LaVanway Trombone: Jerry Hill Cornets: Sandra Beringson Judy Butzbach Jack Epple Baritone: David Krieger Erna Krieger Jerry Kremers Nancy Laberdy Henry Schaus Floyd Wheeler Percussion: John Bailey Bud Bartels Jr. Gustafson Jerry Mitchell Ruth Ann Smith Twirlers: Judy Brlney Myma Mitchell Director: Miss Hokanson Officers: Pres. Floyd Wheeler Lib. Sandy Beringson Charlett Forrester Pub. Mgr. Allana Murphy The Eau Claire High School Band was reorganized this fall after sev- eral years of inactivity. The initial enrollment was small but as the year progressed new mem- bers were added as rapidly as the beginning students qualified. The group now boasts twenty-five musicians and two twirlers. Our appreciation goes to the School Board who furnished us with a new bass drum, music stands, and much music. They also made it possible for us to repair five school owned instruments. The group's activities began in October when the band made its de- but at the monthly P.T.A. meeting, playing several marches. Although we were not ready to participate, the band traveled to Ben- ton Harbor where we observed the annual fall marching contest, an event in which we hope to take part in future years. A portion of the members formed the Pep Band which was organized pre- vious to the basketball season and did its share in maintaining the school spirit and pride at the home games as well as at the pep meetings. The month of January found the band performing its first radio broad- cast when it took part on the school program sponsored by WHFB. The year's activities closed with the First Annual Spring Concert which programed the instrumental and vocal departments, the band playing both marches and concert selections. Recognition should go to Shirley Rodell, Patsy Kalinas, Glenda La- Vanway, and Floyd Wheeler who represented the instrumental department with special music for various school events. Also special mention should be made of the two senior members of the band: Bud Herman and Jerrv Kremers. Twins????? My Suntan Thirsty Wedding in June SEPTEMBER. 8 18 30 OCTOBER— 6 9 15 19 22 a 30 NOVEMBER- 6 10 12 13 17 20 DECEMBER— 1 C'frJhsriJLxA-S i 11 15 18 23 23 JANUARY— 1 h 8 12 15 16 19 26 30 FEBRUARY- 2 3 5 12 15 16 19 26 MARCH— 2-6 17 26 APRIL— 2 9 16 30 MAY— 5-7 23 25 27 29 School started. Football game with Schoolcraft, (there) Sophomores ordered rings. Senior Pictures taken. Played football with Nerw Buffalo. Played with Dowaglac. Retakes of Senior pictures. Played football with Edwardsburg. F.H.A. Regional Convention at Dowaglac. Senior's Halloween Party. (School Invited) Played New Troy. (there) Played football with Gallen. High School Operetta, for the school and P.T.A College Day at Buchanan. Freshman Party. Senior's Skip Day. Sophomore Party. Played Basketball with Lawrence. Played Basketball with Bridgman, (there) Basketball game with St. Johns. (there) Basketball game with Baroda. (here) Basketball game with New Troy, (there) Basketball game with Three Oaks, (here) Student Council Christmas Dance. Christmas Vacation Starts. New Year's Day. School starts again. Played Basketball with Gallen. (here) Played Basketball with Stevensvllle. (there) Played Basketball with Edwardsburg. (here) Whole school went to WHFB. Played Basketball with New Buffalo. (there) Played Basketball with Baroda. (there) Freshman Roller Skating Party. (School Invited) Played Basketball FHA-FFA Party. Played Basketball Played Basketball Donkey Basketball Played Basketball Played Basketball Played Basketball with New Troy. (here) with Three Oaks. (there) with Gallen. (there) game. (here) with Stevensvllle. (here) with Edwardsburg. (there) with New Buffalo. (here) Basketball Tournaments. St. Patrick's Day Dance.(School Invited) Sports Whirl. Carnival Junior's Variety Show. Good Friday. Jr. Sr. Prom. Senior Trip. Baccalaureate Class Night Graduation School Ends ■m j! Z C � 0� XJJb Uritfu ) Theodore Roland Menchlnger, called Ted by one and all. How many students catch glimpses of Ted In movement of a fellow student? Many of Ted's classmates unconsciously have picked up little Innuendoes and mannerisms that were Ted's, what greater proof than this that, Ted, was loved and Idolized by all? Not only by those that copy his mannerisms but also those that can see and recognize his mannerisms In others. Ted was undoubtedly best known for his athletic prowess but its not the baskets he made, the base hits he got or the pitching he did that we miss. We realize now that these were far over shadowed by his quick smile, his ready wit, his helping hand, and his fighting spirit. Often these show through in the action of a fellow student and our minds pause for a moment, remembering, TED. XAms ZfAjLaX s rtAMjr 7j oXuj JL Xtu, cufrfjts v BACK ROW: Mr. Rhinard (coach), A. Dillon, D. Nichols, J. Bailey, E. Gustafson, S. Dunaetz. SECOND ROW: B. Davis (manager), G. Dohm, L. Duncan, R. Farkas, W. Krueger, J. Mitchell, E. Merrill (manager). FRONT ROW: H. Korelich, J. Anisko, G. Woodruff, R. Kunst, D. La- Vanway. NONE LEAGUE GAMES we opp April 4 Eau Claire VS . Dowagiac ll 10 April Eau Claire vs. Buchanan k 6 April 22 Eau Claire vs . Buchanan 5 111 LEAGUE GAMES April 16 Eau Claire vs. Baroda 8 5 April 23 Eau Claire vs. Three Oaks 5 1 April 30 Eau Claire vs. Galien 5 6 May 1 Eau Claire vs. New Buffalo l 8 May ll Eau Claire vs. New Troy 9 3 May 11 Eau Claire vs. Stevensville 21l 5 May 111 Eau Claire V9 . Bridgman 3 2 May 20 Eau Claire vs. Edwardsburg 5 1 New Buffalo 1st place Eau Claire 2nd place New Troy 3rd place Mr. Rhlnard; R. Guertel, D. Nichols, J. Mitchell. J. Bailey,5. Dohm. ' Kau Claire fielded a track team ast year for the first time in twii •fM many years. In their first meet (a league practice meet at New Buffalo) the • Beaver thin clads surprisingly came in a very close second. The Beavers in an unofficial capacity ran in a meet with Buch- anan and Berrien Springs, also a five team meet with members of the league and then in the official league meet at Niles scored enough points to come home with the runna- up trophy. In the meet points were captured for Eau Claire by Ronnie Guertel, George Dohm, Bill Kruegeij Jerry Mitchell, Don Nichols, and John Bailey. Jerry Mitchell took four firsts Cat the regional track meet in Kal- ?amazoo, to qualify for the state finals. At the state finals in Ann Arbor a week later Jerry won the 100 yard dash in 10.6 sec.,the 220 yard dash in 22.9 sec., break- .ing a state record. He, won the broad jump with a ' leap of 20'9i and tied for 2nd in 1 the high jump at 5'8 . Jerry Mitchell FIRST FOOTBALL GAME EAU CLAIRE 6 - SCHOOLCRAFT 33 Eau Claire's first football game in 10 years was played at Schoolcraft on September 18, 1953« Eau Claire fans had a chance to cheer when Jerry Mitchell received a Schoolcraft kick-off and raced 95 yards for a touchdown. The outstanding players were fullback Jim Young, who plunged for an average of 4. yards a try; ends, Don Nichols and John Bailey who consistently stopped Schoolcraft's sweeps. Tackle Sam Dunaetz was in on a majority of the tackles in the line. The rest of the Eau Claire team played hard, but the Beaver's inexperience was evident. OCTOBER 9, 1953 EAU CLAIRE 6 - NEW BUFFALO 32 Eau Claire's fledgling ballteam journeyed to New Buffalo to be given a valuable lesson by the experienced New Buffalo eleven. The Beavers found new heroes in the passing of Freshman, Jerry Hauch and the snagg- ing of Junior end, John Bailey, this duo completed four for four, one for a touchdown. Mitchell and Young were again the leading ground gainers. Other bright stars showing up on the Eau Claire horizon was the defensive play of Freshman, Don(Elroy) Hirsch and Arthur Viel. OCTOBER 15, 1953 EAU CLAIRE 13 - DOWAGIAC RESERVES 25 The Beavers scored first after recovering a Dowagiac fumble in the first quarter. Jerry Mitchell scored the first touchdown, and Jim Young plunged for the extra point. Young later scored the Beaver's second touchdown, but the conversion attempt failed. Although Eau Claire's defense was inept for the most part, good defensive performan- ces were turned in by Jerry Mitchell, Ronnie Kunst, Sam Dunaetz, and Bud Herman. OCTOBER 22, 1953 EAU CLAIRE 7 - EDWARDSBURG B 6 Eau Claire played the entire first half without a good many of it's re- gluars. It was a pretty even affair with the exception of a I4.3 yard Eddie pass to give Edwardsburg a 6 point half time lead. In the third quarter J.Mitchell intercepted an Eddie pass on his own I4.O and carried all the way to pay dirt. Jim Young, leading Eau Claire ground gainer, who consistently ripped the Edwardsburg line for gains of 10 to 16 yards and carried the extra point. Stellar stars of the BEAVERS defen- sive plays were Sam Dunaetz, Carl Frazee, Ronnie Kunst, Ed. Gustafson, and Art Viel. Viel, a Freshman consistently stopped Edwardsburg in the center of the line. Beavers offensive load was carried by Jim Young, J. Mitchell, and Dick Farkas with the offensive line of D. Schadt, Ed. Gustafson, and Jack Dukesherer clearing the way. OCTOBER 30, 1953 EAU CLAIRE 13 - HEW TROY 0 After a scoreless first half the Beavers cut loose and crossed the New Troy goal four times. Twice, George Dohm, dashed sixty yards to seera- ingiy pay dirt only to have both runs cancelled by penalities.To start the third period George grabbed a New Troy pass on his own 1 0, althoudi he was completely surrounded and hit several times, he was not stopped. A clipping penalty nullified his effort. Later in the third period, Don (Elroy) Hirsch grabbed a blocked Trojan pass and scampered 4.0 yarcfe for 6 points. Mitchell's try for the point resulted in a 15 yard pen- alty for illegal use of hands. In the second attempt Parkas connected on a pass to John Bailey. John was knocked out of bounds on the five. Score 6-0. In the I4.U1 period, John picked up a fumble on his own ten yard line and kicked his way up the side line behind the beautiful blocking of the entire Eau Claire team. Jim Young crashed for the ex- tra point. Score was 13-0. Later in the period George broke through tackle and was off on the 2nd of his hapless runs, this one called back for illegal use of hands. The Beavers won 13-0. NOVEMBER 6, 1953 EAU CLAIRE 0 - GALIEN 27 The game started with the Beaver's looking great . They stopped Gallen cold for the first quarter. The Beavers made it to the Galien 3 yard line but were stopped. George Dohm and Jim Young gained most of the yardage for Eau Claire. The 2nd quarter Gallen scored once more. In the fourth quarter Eau Claire took over and pushed Galien all over the field but failed to score. It was Jack Dukesherer's, Sam Dunaetz's, Jim Young's, and Bud Herman's, last game for Eau Claire. The game end- ed Gallen 27- Eau Claire 0. B. Herman, J. Young, S. Dunaetz, J. Dukesherer Doug Schadt Dale LaVanway Phillip Alexis Jerry Mitchell Jim Young George Dohm Jerry Hauch Ronnie Kunst Hank Schaus Jim Rosenbaum Don Nichols Jack Eople Andy Robinson Larry Leitz Harold Korelich Art Vial OJbjLAjh UljlAAs Ruth Karn, Shirley Rodell, Glenda LaVanway, Patsy Kalinas, Ella Flemming Ruth Karn, Patsy Kalinas, Ella Flemming, Shirley Rodell, Glenda LaVanway A NOTE OP THANKS To: Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Menchlnger. Our gymnasium has been graced by two won- derful scoreboards given by Mr. and Mrs. Men- chinger in memory of their son Ted. One of tte reatest athletes ever to graduate from Eau laire High School. Thank you Mr. and Mrs. Menchlnger from the Students and Faculty of Eau Claire High Schod. The greatest loss is to those who live to remember Mr. Don Vandergeest was bom in Kalamazoo, moving to Decatur when 2 years old. He went to a country school and after graduating from grade school he attended Decatur High. While he was there he played basketball and baseball, grad- uating in 19144- Then Mr. Vandergeest went to Western to fur- ther his education and also play basketball. In 191+5 he joined the Navy. After he got out of the service he worked at Kalamazoo and Niles, then drove a truck for his father. In 191+9 he went back to school at Western. He married a Decatur girl on February 12, 191+9, and graduated from Western Michigan College in 1953. The last semester of 1953 he taught shop in Decatur and was assistant coach in baseball. He is now the Varsity Basketball coach and shop teacher at Eau Claire High School.Now Mr. Mrs. Vandergeest and son live one mile east of Eau Claire. Guard Grade 11 Age 16 5'7 Weight 150 Varsity 3 Yrs. Eau Claire 38 vs. Lawrence 1+7 On Tuesday, December 1, the Eau Claire Be� vers played the Lawrence Tigers . It was the Beaver's first game and the Tiger's third. It was an even game until the Tigers went ahead in the last quarter to win. Eau Claire 39 vs. Bridgman 51 On Friday, December 1+, Eau Claire went to Bridgman. The Bees out scored Eau Claire in the first half. The Beavers came back in the third and fourth quarters with a total of 29 points, but it was not quite enough to win. Jerry Mitchell Guard Grade 11 Age 17 5'8 Weight 150 Varsity 3 Yrs. Eau Claire 25 vs. St. John 1+8 On December 8, Eau Claire played St.John's at St. John. During the first quarter the Irish outscored the Beavers by 9 points. But not discouraged the Beavers came back and gaw the Irish a rough battle the rest of the game. Eau Claire 29 vs. Baroda 1+3 On December 11, Eau Claire played Baroda at Eau Claire. Baroda got a smashing start dur- ing the first quarter. Then the Beavers came back during the second quarter and played evenly with the Bulldog's for the remainder ct the game. Age 17 6'1 John Bailey Weight 185 Center Varsity 2 Yrs. Grade 11 Eau Claire 39 vs. New Troy 63 On December 15� Eau Claire played the Tro- jans at New Troy. Despite hard work by Eau Claire at the end of the 1+th quarter the score was New Troy 63 and Eau Claire 39. Dohm was high point man with 13 points. Eau Claire 27 vs. Three Oaks 1+2 On December 18, Three Oaks journeyed to Eau Claire. In the fast moving game Eau Cla- ire led at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter a hard driving Three Oak's team caught us, passed, and held the lead to the end. High point man for Eau Claire was George Dohm with 13 points. Don Nichols ge 17 6'1 Forward Weight 150 Grade 11 Varsity 2 Yrs. Age 16 5'10 jr. Gustafson Weight 178 Forward Varsity 1 Yr. Grade 11 Eau Claire 1+7 vs. Gallen 1+1 On January 8, Gallen journeyed to Eau Cla- ire. The Beavers got off to a one point lead at the end of the first quarter. The hard driving Gaels pressed the Beavers but with time running out the Gaels could not quite make It. This was the Beaver's first vistory of the season. George Dohm, Jerry Mitchell, and John Bailey were the high point men for Eau Claire. Eau Claire 31 vs. Stevensville 63 On January 12, Eau Claire Beavers went to Stevensville. The Beavers out scored Stevens- ville at the end of the first quarter. Stevem- ville took over In the second quarter and led _ , . _ . . the rest of the game. Ronald Kunst Age 17 5'10 Guard Weight 150 Grade 11 Varsity 2 Yrs. Eau Claire 30 vs. Edwardsburg 41 On January 15� the Eau Claire Beavers were visited by the Edwardsburg Eddies. It was an even game until the last few minutes of the last quarter. When the Eddies went ahead and came over with a 11 point lead. Jerry Hauch Guard Grade 9 Age 15 5' 8 Weight 130 Varsity 1 Yr. Eau Claire 32 vs. New Buffalo 35 a?uar7 19:„E?U clalre Journeyed to New Buffaio to play their tenth game of the season At the end of the first quarter New Buffalo was leading. During the second and third quarter the Beavers were ahead. In the four- th quarter the score was tied at 29. The Bisons then made three quick baskets to go a- head and win. Eau Claire 43 vs. Bridgman 28 On January 26, Bridgman Journeyed to Eau Claire. The Beavers got off to an early lead and held it the rest of the game. The Bee's were out scored in every quarter but the four th. Dohra and Mitchell were the high point men for Eau Claire. The Beavers avenged a previous loss to the Bees. Eau Claire 26 vs. Baroda 43 On January 29, Eau Claire traveled to Bar- oda. A-fter a close first quarter the Bulldogs went on to a 22-12 halftime lead and to win 9-3-26. Jewel Steverson Forward Grade 10 Age 16 5'10 Weight 164 Varsity 1 Yr. Eau Claire 40 vs. New Troy 57 On February 2, New Troy visited Eau Claire. The Trojans got off to an early lead and kept it. The hard driving Beavers got going in the third quarter but it wasn't enough. Eau Claire 28 vs. Three Oaks 71 On February 5, Eau Claire Journeyed to Three Oaks. Eau Claire met the Class C powers and went down to defeat. Jim Rosenbaum Guard Grade 9 Age 15 5'8 Weight 135 Varsity 1 Yr. Seated: 2nd Row: 3rd Row: J. Schaat, Coach, Mr. P. Alexis, J. Hill, F. Grant, F. Wheeler, K. Kennedy; G. Mitchell, D. Hirsch, D. Balers, J. Epple, R. Rakauski, jvam. B. Smith, H. M. Weber. Dunaetz. Myrna Mitchell, Ella Jarvis, Karren Paustian Class of 1953 Donald Schllpp------ Franklin Jackson---- William Frank------- Vorls Thalmann----— William Kruager----- Eldon Janka--------- Robert Tollas-----— Calvin Prlllwltz—- Robert Zuhl--------— Kay Kaiser---------- Margaret Kam, Zuhl June Rock, Aublll-- Ida Flugrat-------- Josephine Wilbur---- Dixie Airgood------- Beulah Hlbbs-------- James Aniaico------ Wilma Peachey-----— Elmer Enders------- -----------Western---------------Kalamazoo, Michigan ------Cass County Normal---------Eau Claire, Michigan ------Jr. Bus. 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