Edwardsburg High School - Yearling Yearbook (Edwardsburg, MI)

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marks, old wrecked cars, and our ability to irritate the sophomores. These things will help them earn the title we shall soon vacate, Those Seniors . We also will our best wishes for a terrific senior year. We, the Senior girls, will to the Sophomore girls all of the Senior boys fwith a few exceptionsl, may their dreams all come true. We also will our ability to get a fellow without first running him down. We will to the Freshman, first and foremost - Bob Boepple. Secondly, our ability to get what we want. To the Eighth graders, we will our stamina and courage, as we feel they will need it next year at initiation time. ' To the Seventh grade, we will our ability to giggle and not sit still. Also, our unique methods of wriggling out of situations. We would like to add our genuine love of cinnamon balls and bubble gum. To the subordinate mass in general, we will our clever ideas, witty sayings, sar- castic remarks and egotism. We also will all the tables and chairs with our names engraved upon them, may you remember us always. The will has been signed, sealed, and acknowledged by the members of the class of '53. CSignedl Wee R. Leaving fSignedJ Wee R. Glad CLASS PROPHECY It is January 20, 1972. The group gathered in the home of Mrs. Jeanne Smith represents the small number of graduates of the class of '53 who still reside at the Burg , and who 'are not part of the huge crowd gathered at Washington for the in- auguration of President-elect Kent E. Claire and Vice President-elect Clyde R. Minix. The group includes other than Jeanne, the former Gloria Shetterly, Joan Riddar- sporre, Dolores Valentine, and various little representatives of their happy homes. Others are Truman Potts, Dick Shanahan, Tony Kujawski, Lyle Pontius, Ray Lang- guth, Russell Garl, Don Jetter and their wives. They have gathered to watch the inauguration of the former members of their class. Jeanne snaps on her CV Ccolorvisionb set and hears the deep resonant voice of announcer Charles Fox who is to cover the inauguration. They settle back in their chairs as Chuck begins: This is Charles Fox bringing you a report of the inauguration of President- elect Kent E. Claire and Vice President-elect Clyde R. Minix. First however, I shall give a brief resume of the election last November. The President-elect had little difficulty winning the election. it was smooth sailing most of the way. For a short while the Democratic candidate, Robert Boepple, seemed to be quite a serious threat, but that old phrase, It's time for a change , failed t.o'work in his case. If the Democrats are to win the next election, Ada Hole, Chairman of the Democratic National Committee and wife of Admiral Wayne Barr, will have to coin a new slo- gan. The one used in this past election had already been worn out by another party years before. Due to the brilliant administration of former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and capable Republican followers, the former Senator Claire was converted from a tried-and-true Democrat to a Grand-Old Republican. The same may be said for the Vice President-elect. Now to continue with news of the inauguration. After breakfast at the classy new restaurant The Buffet owned by Patsy Spenner and Faye Standiford, Claire and Minix will begin their trek to the Capitol steps to take their oath of office. Because of the experience gained at The Cupboard , a restaurant at Eidwardsburg, Michigan, their home-town, the girls became fine connoiseurs of food and decided to open the restaurant. It is rumored that the President-elect has already picked a few members of his future cabinet. Although not official, these are a few of the members believed to be chosen: Secretary of State, James G. Hanson, noted for the diplomacy with which he handles problems concerning foreign affairs C?Jg and Ronald Gordon, an old, high

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I also will my self-control to the couples who can't resist cuddling all the time in the halls of E.H.S. . I, Donald Jetter, will my key hook on the keyboard to anyone who wants it, I won't be needing it. I, Janice Johnson, will my high notes to Mrs. Ham's future Glee clubs, and my brother to Mr. Long. He'll probably see quite a lot of Monte in the next four years. I, Chet Kmitta, will my hairy arms to David Jones. I, Leonard Kmitta, will my name Hot-dog to Jerry Toth, and my ability to mind my own business to the sophomore girls. I, Tony Kujawski, will my ability to keep quiet in Miss Yeager's Lit. class to Barbara Krecioch and Dawn Miller, to Mr. Long the extra set of keys I turn in. used to I, Ray Langguth, will all the slivers I collected while on the football bench, ex- cept one for a souvenir, to the janitor so he can keep the school warm next year. I, Virginia Leach, will my cheerleading ability to Beverly Overmyer and Ger- aldine Shoemaker in hopes they will have better luck next year. , I, Barbara Long, will my concentration in business English class to anyone who enjoys a good library book. I, Richard Mackling, will to Donald Bigelow, my strong arm to help him in brawls at Elkhart. I will my shrill whistle to David Jones. I, Ray Minix, will my high school sports career to anyone who would like their school days more interesting. I, John Molnar, will my quietness to Bruce Bonebright and Tom Warrell it will improve their relations with the members of the faculty. to make in hopes I, Gloria Morris, will all my history answers to Carol Hunter, so she won't have to turn around so much in class. I, Phyllis Morris, will my age to Larry Kulp, hoping he will put it to good use, and to Ruthie Ann Kline, my ability to write love letters. I, Genevieve Persing, will my freckles to anyone who wants them. I certainly don't. I, Lyle Pontius, will my ability to argue to my! cousin, Louis Huiman. I, Truman Potts, will my ability to stay out of the Tic-Toc, and the Niles Skating Rink to Ken Taylor, who seems to have a tough time doing so. I, Joan Riddarsporre, will my ability to get along with Mrs. Andrews to Bruce Bonebright. I, Dolores Reinoehl, will my naturally curly hair to Sally Bolton, I also will my ability to get along with the boys to Barbara Krecioch. I, Chuck Rienks, will my manly physique to David Jones, and my football ability to Harold iMortJ Lee. I, Dick Shanahan, will all my extra athletic letters to John Doe. John Doe isn't real, but I don't have extra letters either. I also suggest if you want to make the honor roll, don't take a course from Mr. Long. I, Gloria Shetterly, will my skirts to Kathleen Sanders in hopes that throw her jeans away. she will I, Jeanne Smith, will my ability to pluck my eyebrows and still have some left to Sandra Click. I, Patsy Spenner, will my naturally curly hair to Virginia Landis, and my old socks to Doris Fetters because she doesn't seem to wear any. I, Faye Standiford, will my comfortable chair in history class to Mort Lee, the same trouble I had, keeping awake under the influence of Mr. Mette's voice. I, Barbara Sturges, will my ability to do Mr. Mette's assignments to Dick Poor Dick, for some reason never finds time to do them. some of who has soothing Kitchen. I. Dolores Valentine, will my eagerness in Mrs. Andrews' classes to anyone who has difficulty keeping awake. I, Merilyn Van Epps, will my Ford tractor to Ray Hunsberger so he won't have to walk home since she is so interested. so much. Also, I will the driver of Lookwell truck 6 to Dawn Miller, I . . We, the class of '53, will to the class of '54 all our clever sayings and witty re-

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school friend, as Secretary of the Treasury, Franklin J. Bickel, President of Colonel Motors, will most likely be Secretary of Defense. However, it is feared lby some that if he accepts the position, he will have to sell the enormous amount of stock he now owns in the company. Admiral Wayne Barr will probably be under-Secretary of the Navy. Burton L. Blanchard will most likely be Postmaster General. Due to ex- perience gained at old E.H.S., Blanchard has proven himself quite capable. Virginia Leach, faithful party worker and Representative from Michigan, is favored to be Treasurer. As a result of the efficient management of the various funds at E.H.S. in former years, there is no doubt in Claire's mind as to her capability. Yvonne Bottom and Barbara Long will probably be Food and Drug Administrators. As a result of a high school course in Home Economics which also involved nutrition, the girls, genuinely encouraged by a cake which turned out better than anyone elses ialthough that's not saying muchl, became deeply interested in the correct and sanitary preparation of food. As we sit here on the rostrum erected on the steps of the Capitol, I am sur- prised to see so many members of the class of '53 among the crowds lining the streets. Lois Akin, Merilyn Van Epps, Gloria and Phyllis Morris, Inez Harwood, Genevieve Persing, Joyce Bonebright and Dolores Reinoehl are but a few. These girls, bored with domesticity, decided to come to Washington and secure office jobs during the election. They wanted a little change of pace. The President-elect and Vice President-elect have arrived at the Capitol and are now on the rostrum preparing to take their oaths. Mrs. Claire and Mrs. Minix are seated close by. Mrs. Minix is the former model, Mary Bigelow. The crowd is now silent as opera star, Janice Johnson, comes to the head of the rostrum to sing the national anthem. Miss Johnson's voice is beautiful. It's a shame, however, that we are unable to see her. She is so small the top of her head is the only thing visible. Strange, how this inauguration reminds us of one in the past. Dean Bidwell, owner of a large hat firm, has made millions from the sale of Inauguration Day hats. The President-elect, going completely against tradition, had ordered green Derbies for the occasion. It seems he had been very disappointed be- cause he, along with others, couldn't wear that. particular color at some high school activity his senior year at E.H.S., his Alma Mater. In this way he is getting even. As we glance into the crowd standing below the rostrum, we are amazed at the great number of celebrities, many of them graduates of Edwardsburg High School. I can see from here, Nina Armstrong, popular musical comedy star who will appear at the Inaugural Ball tonight, Chuck Rienks, former football hero, John Molnar, ace movie cameraman: Leonard Kmitta, matinee idol, and Beverly Barkley, wife of Franklin Bickel and popular lady wrestler. Break their Bones Bev it seems decided to become a wrestler when after a high school basketball tournament, she emerged the winner of a fight with some poor soul who had the audacity to swing at her. I also see the popular artist, Ri-chard Mackling, who's beautiful painting of President-elect Claire appeared on the cover of America's leading magazine, The Monday Morning Prop. Also an article by the well known columnist, Barbara Stur- ges, appeared in the same magazine. Miss Sturges, encouraged by the 'popularity of a gossip column she wrote in high school days, dedicated her life to printing the latest dirt about the politicians. The Chief Justice has just finished administering the oath of office and the orchestra below us breaks into the strains of Hail to the Chief . The orchestra is conducted by the brilliant young conductor, Chester lAuturol Kmitta. The benedic- tion will now be delivered by the Five Dollar Dog . Oops, I mean the Reverend James Griffen of the First Presbyterian Church of Edwardsburg. It was a per- sonal request of the President that Reverend Griffen, an old friend, deliver it. The President and Vice President are now preparing to leave for the White House where they will rest until time for the Ball. Incidentally, the Inaugural Ball will be colorvised tonight at 10:00 P. M. Both the First lady and Mrs. Minix will be wearing dresses designed by that fashion genius, Margery Gunn, who is wife of James G. Hanson. Mrs. Claire's will be Rem-