Ecorse High School - Ecorsair Yearbook (Ecorse, MI)

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Peter Frierson Pete is the boy who could run the legs off a rabbit. He was the co-captain of the track squad for the l953 season and is interested in physical education. Pete enjoys reading as a hobby, and he was a member of the Spanish-Latin, and li- Teen Clubs Vvilliam Gholston Bill is interested in playing pro basket- ball. He is well over six feet and can just about stand on the tips of his toes and drop the ball in the basket. Bill was on the general course and was a member of the Art Club. Marianna Gepes Dark haired, brown-eyed Nan likes horseback riding and swimming. Nan is also around when fishing is mention- ed, or is usually the first to suggest it. During her four years in high school she was a member of the O.G.A., O.A.T., Biol0gy,G.A.A., and Library Science Clubs. Claude Gibson Athletic minded Bishop participated in football and basketball. He was a mem- ber of the Student Police, Senior Choir, and Cafeteria. SE IORS Emele Gevercer College-bound Em is the actress of our class, therefore, she plans to be a dra- matics teacher. Her activities are Choir, Majorette, Latin Club, Annual Staff, and the National Honor Society. Em is always ready for a good laugh and keeps everyone laughing along with her. Tom Gordon You never see Tom without his little green Ford. It just seems to follow him wherever he goes. He isn't sure about what he would like to do after he has spent four years in college, but we are sure he will be successful at whatever he does. Tom played varsity football while Z- L:..L Ml 1

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SE IOR Dann Evans Dannie, who we always tease so much about looking like Tony Curtis, wants to be a movie star or a hair stylist. Dannie attended St. Patrick's before coming to Ecorse. He played varsity baseball and football. Dann also was a member of Teenage, Student Council, and Choir, Gary Ford This big, blue-eyed blonde is one of Ecorse High School's major assets on the gridiron. Gary has played varsity foot- ball for three years and rowed for Ecorse Boat Club one year. He was a member of the Varsity Club,and is on the college course. Gary Floyd Though most people know him by Floy- die, we porter Poochie. His keen wit and personality keep a crowd in an up- roar. He also has the brains to accom- pany his wit. He plans to be an Indust- rial Research Chemist and is a member of the Latin and Varsity Clubs, Pinoch- ie is a tennis and music enthusiast. ,lack Ford jack is all for fun. He wants to lead a Successful life, which we know he will do. lVith his wonderful personality and kind word for everyone, how can he miss? ,lack is especially interested in tennis and loves to play the sax. lle was a member of the Hand, Latin Club, Teen- age, Camera Club, and the Pep Club. Frank Ford Frank's height and swiftness have made him the star center of the varsity basket- ball team. Spider was the :name given to him because of his long stride. Baseball is another one of Frank's inter- ests. He played varsity baseball two years and pitched both years. Frank was in the Spanish Club, and he is preparing for a career in engineering. Wilma Ford Fun-loving Willie, with those spark- ling brown eyes and warm smile was a member of the O.A.T., G.A.A., and a cheerleader. Willie's hobby is collecting records which tells us why she is such a sharp dancer.

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E IOR Robert Granaas Bob's main interest seems to be in his schoolwork. He is also very faithful to his paper route. Bob played Tennis for Ecorse and plans to make a career of land- scaping, or some phase of architectuary work. He, is on the College Course. Frederick I-lassom Fred wants to become a salesmang a suc- cessful one. Basketball is among the sports he enjoys playing and he also does woodwork. He was on the General Course and a member of the Senior Choir. Robert Grimes You can tell at first why Bob received the nickname Big Bear. He has a hearty smile for everyone, and his aim is to be successful. Bob's main interest lies in sports, All of his 240 pounds were an advantage to our football and basketball team. ln his Junior year he made All A- rea and All League first string. He also played Varsity Basketball and track. Bob was President of the Varsity Club, and the junior Class. He was a member of the Senior Choir and Teen-age. Garnett Hegeman A successful surgeon is this young fell- ow's ambition aud we knew he can do it, He has been a member ofthe Band, National Honor Society Student Coun- cil, and E-Teen. Garnett finds time to play 'tennis and enjoy his hobbies of photography and model airplanes. lNl.C. Hamlin This tall, husky looking fellow was our star quarterback in the 1953 football sea- son. His athletic ability is not limited only to football- lVl.C. played excellent varsity basketball and tennis alSo. His one ambition is to to contribute some- thing to the world. Charles Hicks Chuck came to us from Portsmouth Higl School. He is on the General Course With his curly blonde hair and big smil for everyone, he can't miss making, manj friends, both in school and out. He plan to be a machinist and is interested ir huntingi