Farmington High School - Rollcall Yearbook (Farmington, MI)

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CRISPIWS 'IASTE OF i-IISTORY April Showers is their last fling this junior yearg Then B. Henke at Girls' State does appear, Treweek, Tyler, Barrons, and Klees at Wolverine State Learn much about government and the world's fate. George Barrons another distinction does receive-- The Brykalski-Coolman Award--the first, I believe. Jones, Plumton, Labadie, and Ruch enroll With Stuntz and Vivier in Quill and Scroll. Meditating, I slowly and hungrily devoured this verse, but with my eyes only: The poor old school has made many a friend, But, when the seniors approach, it knows it's the end. Here comes President Treweek with a big, happy smile, Welcomed by Vice-President Tupper, right in style. Then comes Secretary Garchow, who is willing to please, Closely followed by Treasurer Ralph Klees. They sponsor a dance called the Autumn Twirl , With colorful leaves all in a swirl. A committee picks for the Senior Play A gay comedy, Our Hearts Were Young and Gay . It develops in Europe about nineteen twenty, Of laughs and predicaments it has plenty. The Senior Prom is held April twenty-nine, Swing-out, june 8, shows the graduates in solemn line. At Baccalaureate, June 11, they think they are wise, But at Commencement many have tears in their eyes. As I curled up to dream about the future of these fine folks, I discovered, tucked between the pages, this note. It was addressed to Miss Ruth L. Bailey, for four years chairman of their sponsors. Farmington, Michigan June 15, 1950 Friends, The one hundred three of us, on our Graduation Day, wish to thank you for the guidance you have given. We know we shall look back upon our days in high school often. It will be with pleasure that we shall recall our associations with you, our advisers: Miss Ruth Bailey, Miss M. Elsie Barnard, Mr. I. Warren Henderson, Miss Ann Metzger, Mr. Joseph Manzi, Mr. Kenneth Peterson, Mr. Earl Krausbeck, Mr. Ernest McBride, and Miss Margaret Parker. Sincerely yours, n The Class of 1950 7' ' -E' 1.1 ' Y I ,,ff 12. mix '--- . Q . i ?gq'C '4s .. 'XX S , I ,ff Page Thenty-three

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CRISPIWS 'TASTE OF i-IISTORY My name is Crispin Bartholomew Bookworm, and I am going to tell you a story concerning a very strange experience I had one day. As you know, my family gaf' Ccutest you ever sawl and I reside on Thomas Street. ' 1 Our home is filled with every kind of book you can imagine fmathematics, art, English, science, music, etc.J. But there is one which is quite different from I Q N I the others, a history book. When I first crawled over I X it, I did not give it a second glance. Then I spied the . L-9 -, ' f' ' it f numbers 1-9-5-0. I stopped to study the whole title: - The Class History of 1950 . I thought to myself, . Now this class must have been very outstanding, for was it not graduated at the mid-century date? Consumed with growing curiosity, I crept into the book, skipping past the auth- or, the publisher, the table of contents, and the-introduction. I made myself com- fortable on the page entitled Freshmen . What I saw there was far too much fun to chew. I felt it should be saved for posterity--for you and your friends to read and reread with the passing years. The poor old school is a-creakin' and a-groanin', For up her steps come her freshies a-moanin'-- President Jack Boyce is running in the lead, Vice-President Suzie Labadie's getting up speed, Secretary Donna Bryan is coming in fast, Treasurer Ann Plumton is a bit slow, but not last. That tired old building gives one relieved sigh: Here's the Class of 1950, it's certain to ride high! Two dances are held by the freshies this year, One closed, the other a Senior Farewell full of cheer. In my excitement, I scurried over to the next verse and began to peruse: The poor old school is chipped and cracked, It gives one more shudder, the sophomores are back! President Lee Tyler appears first, in tradition, Vice-President Ruth Hamlin next, with ambition, Then follows Bob Layland--two jobs has he: Keeping the minutes and the treasury. The Valentine Valse is the dance of the year-- When hearts are light, when Cupid is near. Turning my head, I smelled a most juicy, tantalizing page. The odor of de- licious paper-a-la-king floated to my nostrils. But, just as I began to sample this special dish, my glance fell upon these opening lines: The poor old school does not look around, For here are the juniors with a great big bound. Jack Boyce is the president, we see, as before, With Suzie Labadie as the vice-president once more. Ann Plumton is the secretary, full of zest, Barbara Henke is the treasurer, doing her best. Their dance, the Snowflake Frolic , is very well planned, It transposes us all to a winter wonderland. The I-Hop theme is of a bygone day, Magnolia Manor , the South of yesterday-- Gracious ladies, gentlemen, and a plantation, too, Whose beauty and charm become a part of you. With the help of their parents, they give a Sample Fair, Everything is free. joy fills the air! Their reception for the seniors is called a Soiree , The setting is in a small French cafe. . Page Twenty t

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SPECIAL HONORS D. A. R. Pin The D. A. R. Award is sponsored by the Three Flags Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Candidates must possess to an outstand- ing degree the following traits: loyalty, patriotism, leadership, and service. Margaret Ann Plumton was selected by her classmates and the faculty as Farmington High School's 1950 representative. Keith johnson Memorial This special recognition is given annually to that senior who resembles the fine school citizen- ship that Keith Gordon johnson showed in everything he did. As a result of senior-faculty vote, the name of the winner is engraved on the bronze and Walnut plaque which the Class of 1940 presented to the high school in honor of their classmate. Traits con- sidered in the final selection are cooperation, de- pendability, initiative, promptness, honesty, clean habits, stability, and scholarship. George Barrons will receive the 1950 plaque at a special assembly in Iune. ATHLETIC AWARDS - AschenBrenner Trophy The AschenBrenner Athletic Trophy was presented anonymously in memory of Dr. Zae R. AschenBrenner. It is to be awarded annually to the outstanding senior athlete. The coaches make the nominations, but the final selection rests with the Athletic Council. Keith Wieland was the first senior to receive this honor. The 1950 selection had not been made at the time this article was Written. Brykalski-Coolman Award The Brykalski-Coolman Award was established in 1949 by the Class of 1941, in memory of two of their classmates who were killed in World War II. A candidate must be a junior, must have participated in at least one sport, and must have shown service, character, leadership, and scholarship. The first recipient was George Barrons. The 1950 winner had not been named when this copy went to press. Page Twenty-four