Edwardsburg High School - Yearling Yearbook (Edwardsburg, MI)

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brandt red taifeta and Mrs. Minix's will be Picasso pink satin. Both are truly masterpieces. This is Charles Fox leaving the air for station CNS-CV which has just brought you a complete coverage of the inauguration of President Kent E. Claire. Tune in tonight at 10:00 P. M. for a complete coverage of the Inaugural Ball. The small group gathered in Jeanne's living room were silent, each deep in his own thoughts. It is safe to say each was probably thinking of the same thing, namely, the fact that so many members of their class of '53 had, in one way or another, been apart of the inauguration of a great President!

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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-

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SENIORS DEAN BIDWELL .... There is always hope in a man who actually and earnestly works. BURT BLANCHARD, Salutatorian . . I like workj it fascinates me. I can sit and look at it for hours. YVONNE BOTTOM .... Her pencil was striking, resistless and grand. Her manners were gentle, complying and bland. KENT CLAIRE .... Give me leisure or give me death l 5 LOIS AKIN . . . What sweet delight a quiet life affords. BOB BOEPPLE . . I cameg I sawg I bluffedf' MARY BIGELOW .... Silence oft of pure innocence persuades wh-en speaking fails. JOYCE BONEBRIGHT.. Why then you're in love.