Fordson High School - Fleur de Lis Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 74 of the 1938 volume:

TUEflTV FRST ECHO ocpRDom micHiGpn jure nincresn thirtv cight PUBLISHCD DV THC SCRIORS OF FOPDSOn HIGH SCHOOL FOREWORD Life marching ever onward will force slowly back into dim recesses of our minds the now all important present whose lasting record the ‘38 staff offers in this publication. May it serve to prepetuate the memories of our high school life— the period in which we first tried our wings and rejoiced to find them safe. REMEMBER, FORDSON The shaded walks, the trees, the lawn, The towers spired-tipped and grey stone walls, The slated roof when touched by red’ning dawn, The beauty seen when first the snow flakes falls Are all of Fordson High. And seniors like to think That we have left a shadow on the walls, And that our echoes ring to form a link Between our class and Fordson’s new-filled halls. It fills our dreams, this thought. John Gilbert Hocking COMMENCEMENT THOUGHTS Tears? Perhaps a few— Not real, not deep— For we are youth With new worlds to conquer. Partings ? Yes, those too. Heartfelt, but confident Of meeting again. You see, we are youth With new worlds to conquer. Fear ? Why not? A man may be afraid. It is when fear halts attempts That he is a coward. So we step fearlessly, bravely forward To conquer new worlds. Disbelief ? Yes, but with idealism underneath, For to the world we show A cynic’s smile As we are told That it awaits us. Deep down, though, We are youth with worlds to conquer. Dorothy A. Doyle • fi r Mr. Beadle Mr. Brady Mr. Martin Mr. Beard Mr. Iams Mr. Alexander Mr. Edwards President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Trustee Trustee Trustee BOARD OF EDUCATION FORDSON BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board has never failed in maintaining a desire on the part of our citizenship, for what seemed best and most worthwhile in educational opportunities for our youth. This attitude has contributed greatly to the happiness of our entire population. It has been the beacon light to point to more encouraging signs when discouragement seemed ever ready to gain advantage. To recount the milestones in the climb of Fordson’s educational system to the present enviable status would take the pages of a sizable im- portant part in this progress. The adoption of definite policies and the appraisal of school activities by the Board in line with modern educational thought and procedure has produced an atmosphere of desired proficiency in the teaching corps and auxiliary employees which accepts nothing short of an approach to per- fection and the giving of the best each one possesses. The development of excellent courses of study, fine buildings and equipment establishment of special departments for the physically and mentally handicapped, providing advantages for adults in obtaining citizen- ship papers and opportunity to continue their education, and many other plans to the future advantage of the people of Dearborn have been the dominant factors prompting the activities. The present Board of Education consists of: Homer C. Beadle, President George E. Brady, Vice-President George T. Martin, Secretary Fred Beard, Treasurer Walter Iams, Trustee John E. Alexander, Trustee Norman F. Edwards, Trustee Rogers Alcorn Roberts President Vice-President Secretary Bovill Treasurer Doyle Hintze Zunk Director Director Director Class Officers Henry Charles Rogers ‘‘Magnificent in everything, but a- bove all a leader.” Student Council, President; Senior Class, President; Swimming Team. Dorothy A. Doyle “So soothes her charming tones that God’s own ears listen delighted.” Debating; Glee Club; Tower Tribune Staff. Harry W. Alcorn “E’en though vanquished, he could still argue.” National Honor Society; Student Council, Vice-President; Senior Hi-Y, President. Doris E. Roberts “Her popularity indicates her good qualities.” Tower Tribune, Associate Editor; Student Council, Secretary; National Honor Society. Paul Hintze Gentle to others, to himself severe.” Varsity Club, President; National Honor Society; Football. Betty Ann Zunk “Knowledge is power.” Debating; Tower Tribune, Editor; National Honor Society; Senior Class. Director. Jean Bovill ‘‘This maiden, she lived with no other thought, than to love and be loved by all.” National Honor Society; Echo Staff; Senior Class. Treasurer. Mr. Lowery Mr. Howard Mr. MacLeod Mr. Tate Mr. Huller Mrs. Mitchell Mr. Wonders Faculty Harvey H. Lovvrey Superintendent of Schools Ervin E. Howard Assistant Superintendent Kenneth MacLeod Principal Dean C. Tate Assistant Principal Harry Huller Assistant Principal Mrs. Sophie Mitchell Class Sponsor Ralph Wonders Class Sponsor Bob Adams Merle J. Allen “It is wise not to be wiser than ne- “He has no enemy.” cessary ” Tower Tribune; Archery Club. Golf. Rose V. Aharonian “Known to few, but prized as far as known.” Girl Reserves; Commercial Club. Mike Antosiewicz “I like music with plenty of swing. Orchestra. Margaret Balazsi “She is full of good meaning and wishes.” Catherine Drennan Arndt “One could depend on her to do her part no matter what the task.” Glee Club; Dramatic Club; National Honor Society. Leo Basiaga “Silence makes Evelyn Beadle Lydia Mae Beegle “I am a firm believer in the power of silence.” Silver Quill. Mary Donna Bell “Oh, joys! Those big athletic boys.” S. T. C.; Boosters; Tower Tribune. Helen Nancy Belitsky “I shall do my friend no wrong.” Girl Reserves; G. A. A.; Chemistry Club. Michael Berry Marcia Anna Biggers “Judge a man by his companions.” “Full of sincere words.” Chemistry Club, Vice-President; Track. Betty Jane Bibb “A mef-ry spirit has she.” Service Group. Theresa Marie Blagec “They say she is a worthy lass.” May A. Blair “She is a bonnie sweet' thing this classmate of ours.” Glee Club, President; Boosters. Joe Blahovec “By the work one knows the work- Josephine Bianey “Not too serious, not too gay. Boosters. Evelyn Bloetscher “Good nature is one of the richest roots. Marie E. Block “ ‘Tis noble to be good.” Commercial Club. William J. Boike “He would do his duty if he saw it.” FCA; Tower Tribune; Asst. Mech- anical Chief; Ind. Chemistry Club. Edwin Boos “I like work: it fascinates me.” Echo Staff, Co-Editor; Tower Tribune Silver Quill. Ella Rose Boomer “There is a garden in her face where roses and white lilies grow.” Jazz Orchestra; Boosters; Service Group. Albert Bornyasx “I hate definitions.’ Art; Band; Track. Frances Ann Bowe “Friendship always benefits.” Commercial Club; Boosters; History Club. Matilda Ruth B “Common sense is the mon.” Howard E. Campbell “A merrier man I never knew.' Baseball; Varsity Club. Louis A. Boulard “Success crowns labor.’ French Club; Debating. Chester T. Boryski “A sense of justice is a noble fancy.’ Chemistry Club. Pauline Braizu “Life is not so short, but there is also time for courtesy.” George I. Brackney “Oh, how I love my alma mater.’ Vera Butske “Stately and tall.’ Girl Reserves. Lauretta Burka “Always ready for a good time.” Boosters; Tower Tribune; G. A. A. Mary Jean Carzon “The still voice of gratitude.’ Raymond R. Carmon “Why worry and fret.” Florence L. Chencinski “If she has any fault she has left us in doubt.” National Honor Society; G. A. A.; Girl Reserves. Florence Church “A penny for your thoughts. Leone B. Cichewicz “A lovely lady garmented in light, from her own beauty.” Ann Colatta “A quiet girl, in a quiet way.’ Jean M. C “A friendly heart will win many fri- ends.” Girl Reserves; S. T. C.; Boosters. Mary Collins “Character must be kept bright, as well as clean.” Marvel Coolsaet “This honest creature doubtless sees and knows much more than she un- folds.” Service Group; Boosters; History Ronald Corpolongo “I say what I think. Service Group. Frances A. Cox “So quiet that you hardly know she is there.” Dorothy D. Crandell “Her costumes pivot the passerby.’ William T. Cumming “Always laugh when you can.” Forest Raymond Craver “I’ve done my duty.” Assistant Service Captain. Robert Garrett “I would consider what you have to I� Stanley F. Gauronsky “We are charmed by the neatness of person.” William Hart Garrison Tall people are always looked up to.” National Honor Society, Treasurer; Orchestra; Golf; Drum Major.” Yolonda Giandomenico Delphine Gibasiewicz “Silence does not indicate a lack of “An all around good sport.” wisdom.” Boosters; G. A. A.; Service Group. Glee Club; National Honor Society. E. Arthur Giangrande “The tools to him that can handle them.” Future Craftsmen of America, Secret- ary. Gilbert Gillissie Ernest Gooding “Some men were born of great things.” “Do not stand idly waiting. Boosters; Service Group: Baseball. Godfrey A. Glomb “Work for some good.” Howard M. Gowing Siegmund Gretzner “Still water runs deep.” “Calm and unruffled as the summmer Basketball: Band; Jazz Orchestra. sea.” Football; Baseball; Varsity Club. Martin Greeb “Not what you get, but how you care for it.” Robert D. Griffith Katie A. Gutzeit “He was the mildest mannered man.” “Friendly in all her ways.” Band; Boosters; Dance Orchestra. Girl Reserves; National Honoi Society. Donald C. Gury “Why worry when others will do it for you.” Boosters; Glee Club; Future Crafts- men of America. Howard John Halstead Jr. Albert Hardy “I never dared to be as funny as “Although I am a pious man I am I can.” not the less a man.” Richard J. Hampton “Of science and logic he chatters.” Chemistry Club; Glee Club; Science Lab. Assistant. Ruth Harris Margaret Marian Healy “Silence, beyond all speech, a wisdom “Full many a flower is born to blush rare.” unseen.” Deraid B. Hatcher “He would stop St. Peters roll call to make sarcastic remarks.” June Held “As she thinketh in her heart she is.” Glee Club. Ario C. Henry “All labor is noble.” Service Group. Agnes Helisek “Her quaint dignified manner is charming.” teas Jim Cunnin|h«in “For he's a jolly good fellow.” Wild Daubenmeyer “Live while ye may. Mary Dasko “I profess not talking.” Charles Daugirda “Modest but not unknown.’ Band. Jesse D. Dean Rona Davenport “In books we lose our cares.” how he Honor Society; selves and all Betty Denecke Dorothy L. Doyle “Silence is a true friend that never “A simple maid and proper too.” betrays.” Glee Club; Boosters. Service Group; G. A. A. Frances Ditton “Hair that’s best by its own beauty dressed.” National Honor Society; Tower Tri- bune Staff; S. T. C. Edward Drag Staffa Evtushek “As good a athlete as we have, and a “Neither too humble or too sweet, fine fellow.” Varsity Club; Football; Track. Nancy D. Eddy “You are a well deserving pillar.” G. A. A.; Boosters; National Honor Society. George M. Farrell Emily Fimbinger “Anything for a quiet life.” “She excels by the beauty of hei hair.” Janice Fidler “Sing again with your dear voice re- vealing a tone, Where music and moonlight and feeling are one.” Glee Club. June Finch Martha V. Flecker “Merry as the day is long.” “She finds joy in living and laughing.” Glee Club. Service Group. Jeanette Fitzgerald “A quiet modest Anna Mary Fleisher “The mirror of all courtesy. James R. Ford “Modesty is a becoming ornament to a young man.” Golf; Tennis; Boosters. Robert Frank “Speech is great but silence is great - Delphine Mary Furiat “A friend is a eomfort of life.” Doris E. Fraser “Books cannot always please, how- ever good, minds are not forever crav- ing for their food.” Glee Club; G. A. A. John Herbey “A shining example of good character.” Tower Tribune; Future Craftsmen of America. John Gilbert Hocking I will maintain it l efore the world.” Tennis; Boosters; Silver Quill. Howard Hermenau “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Glee Club; Silver Quill. Geraldine L. Hogue Mona Hotchkiss ‘YVe know little of her, but that little “Her sunny locks hang on her tern- is good.” pies like a golden fleece.” Glee Club, Secretary; Orchestra; National Honor Society. Scott Holmgrain “Time and tide wait for Holmgrain.” Swimming; Student Council; Hi-Y, president. Martha J. Isom Josephine R. Jakubiec “Human nature craves novelty.” “All the world enjoys your smile.” Art Club; Dramatic Club. Debating; G. A. A.; Echo Staff, Co- editor. Louis Jabour “He is a goodly sort of fellow.” Future Craftspicn of America Emily Peggy Jaros “Oh, keep me innocent, make others great.” History Club; Boosters; Glee Club. William Jaynes “Laughter is cheap medicine.” Booster Club, Vice-President; Band; Art Club. Barbara A. Jasinski Q ( r “Who never wins can rarely lose, WhoV never climbs rarely falls.” Library Club. Robert Johnson “A mind of your own is worth four of your friends.” Swimming; Future Craftsmen of Ame- rica. Clarene Johnson “Life is not life Zona Frances Johnston “She has a smile that would knock the blues out of any day.” S. T. C.; Boosters; Service Group. without delight.” Andrew Kaiser “He has the ability to do art work.” Art Club; Chess Club; National Honor Society. Rudolph Karmann “Think not I am what I appear.” Chess Club . Deamonda H. Karavas “Play up, play up, and play the game.” Orchestra. Viola H. Katuna “She often burns the midnight oil, but sad to say, ‘tis not for toil.” History Club. good be good for Elaine Kelly “Be not merely something.” G.A.At.; Glee Club; History Club. Margaret Louise Keller “A young woman of a1 G. A. A., President; Tower Tribu Associate editor; Art Club. Robert J. Kern “The shortest answer is doing.” Edward Kissau “Fortune gives her hand to a bolo man.” Helen Patricia Kieda “That what will come and must come, shall come well.” Elaine R. Klinkman Mildred Kocis “There is no wisdom like frankness.” “The secret of success is constancy History Club. to purpose.” Helen V. Kmet “To bear is to conquer our fate.” G. A. A.r History Club. Ursula E. Kocke “All honor does not lie in recognition. Alberta A. Korsak “The blush is beautiful, but it is sometimes inconvenient.” History Club. Olga Koral “There’s lots of fun in the world if one knows where to find it.” Thaddeus K. Kowalczyk “As sure as a gun.” Future Craftsmen of America. Quintin T. Kremer “Wearing his wisdom lightly.” Stella Estelle Kozitsky “A lass with quaint and quiet ways. Alice R. Kropp Cass Krxyzowslri “No frown ever made a heart glad.” “Villain and he be miles asunder.” Printing Club. Maria Kruk “She with charm and beauty is trea- sured.” Art Club; Boosters; National Honor Society. Ruth A. M. Kuhnert Shirley LaBoe “A true friend is forever a friend.” “The mildest manners, and the great- Boosters. est heart.” Chemistry Club, Secretary; Echo Staff G. A. A. Mary Kukiela “Always calm not always stall. Francis S. Laczynsld, Jr. Henry Lalko “He’ll find a way.” ‘‘A serious look; a quiet nature. Future Craftsmen of America. Helen Lagos “Gladly a willing hand she will lend, and always to her work sincerely bend.” Dramatic Club; G. A.A.; Debating. Clay Langston, Jr. Homer Lashbrook “A well balanced mind is not want- “ 4Tis good will, makes intelligence.” ing.” Tower Tribune, Mechanical Chief; Swimming; Service Group. Future Craftsmen of America. Armond B. Lantz “Most content and cheerful.” Service Group; Glee Club. Matilda Laslo “Everywhere in life, the true question is not what we gain but what we do.” Service Group; Girl Reserves; G.A.A. Robert C. Lennox “Not often has anyone regretted sil- ence.” Ted P. Lelek “What should a man do but be merry.” Leonard Lentz Dorothy Lucille Limestoll “Why should I study?” “A genial disposition brings its owner Glee Club. many friends.” Glee Club. Margaret J. Lewis “Sincere and very much in earnest in all she does.” G. A. A.; Glee Club; Girl Reserves. Merton W. Lincoln “ ‘Tis cupid with his little bow.” Marian J. Unehan “Oh, this learning, what a thing it is. Charles A. Linder “It’s lots of fun to study, I’ll bet.” Glee Club; Dramatic Club; Hi-Y. Barbara B. Liske Virginia Longmate “There is likewise a reward for faith- “Since when was genius found ret ful silence.” spectable.” Edward A. Liverance “As proper a man as one will see in a summer’s day.” Jack Love Helen Lucas “Oh, that the World was for play and “A maiden's heart in work and will.” nothing else.” Commercial Club. Jean M. Lowery “She is best liked who is alike to all.” Rudolph Joseph Lulek “A good disposition is more valuable than gold.” Service Group. Delores A. Luttermoser “The condition friendship demands is ability to do without it.” Glee Club; Silver Quill; Boosters. Priscilla Doris Lundgren “Silence is a true friend that never betrays.” Glee Club. William J. McGowan Frances MacMullan “Len’ me a nickel?” “Her voice is ever soft, gentle, and Dramatic Club; Swimming. low, an excellent thing in a woman.” Art Club. Claudine N. McLeod “The noblest mind ‘the best content- ment has.” G. A. A.- Ann D. McNamara “Don’t try to estimate what there in a quiet person.” Florence Madden “An innocent face, hut you can never tell.” and laughs must Helen Marie Maiers Dominick Mancuso “A fair exterior is a silent recom- “Life is but a jest.” mendation.” Edwin S. Malesky “Oh, why should life all labor be.” Service Group. Robert F. Mann Lawrence J. Manzagol “Valuable to the ladies. “Without envy, without ill-will.” Manuel Manos “Study to show thyself. Football; Varsity Club; Boxing. Ed Marak Mary Marshick “Quiet, unassuming and well liked. “Our content is our best having. Future Craftsmen of America. Girl Reserves; History Club. Ann Marlco “She has the makings of a lady. Girl Reserves. Alma Constance Martin Joseph J. May “A knockdown argument ‘tis but a “Friendly and fair-yet to some un word not a blow. known. Glee Club; History Club. Irena Marts “To spend too much time in studies is sloth. Irene H. Mazur “Thank you, for nothing. Dorothy E. Meyer “Quiet, but still waters run deep. Glee Club. Inez K. Metsa “Better to be small and shine than large and cast a shadow. Girl Reserves. Dorothy M TTappiness orency ems made to be shared.' Josephine B. Motyka “Little said is soon mended.” Glee Club. Motson “Our most brilliant redhead Glee Club. Thomas Mulvihill “He who sings frightens away his cares. Fred Nagel “I heard in music you have skill. Boosters; Band; Orchestra. , Clyde E. Mundinger “Thought is often bolder than speech. Julia M. Navratil “In maiden meditation-fancy free. Fredrick K. Naaaar “Who pants for glory finds but short repose. Track; Varsity Club; Chemistry Club. Martha H. Nelson John W. NickoU “Good nature is the very air of good “A friend is the comfort of life. mind. Band. Clara M. Nicldtuk “Not that I love fun less, but that I love study more. G. A. A.; Chemistry Club; National Honor Sociey, Vice-President. Florence Pruett Marceret Ann Purcer “Daintiness is a blessing that money “Joys are bubble-like. Burst them cannot buy.” too.” Virginia Prusinski “Why care as long as you’re happy.” Glee Club.; G. A. A. Fred E. Pushies “I am a quiet gentleman.” Mary C. Richards “It is more profitable to be merry and wise.” Boosters Club. Anson W. Reith “Study not, for ingorance is bliss” Tower Tribune; Echo Staff; Chemis- try Club. Milred Ann Richards William K. Riggsby “She is but what she knows.” “Eat, drink, and he merry, for tomor- row we graduate.” Glee Club. Edward C. Riewe, Jr. “Here I am.” Orchestra; National Honor Society. Oliver E. Risk Jack Roberts “A good face is a good recommend- “A truly industrious man.” ation.” Track ;Varsity Club. Constance M. Rivette “Ah, thy beautiful auburn hair.” Orchestra; Tower Tribune Staff; Silver Quill. Virginia Holmes Roberts “Have something to say, say it and be done. Boosters Club ; Glee Club ; G. A. A. Dulcie Marie Rowe “A very merry, dancing, laughing, and unthinking time.” G. A. A. Jim Rooney “A soft answer turneth away wrath.” Football ; Baseball ; Basketball Pauline M. Rozumiak Stanley A. Rusiecki “Just pin it down, and sew it up.” ' Men like bullets go farthest when G. A. A. they are smoothest.” Ed Ruchala “Irish are not the only ones who possess good humor.” Gladys K. Ryan Virginia Sauer “Her interests move to pleasure.” “A winning smile for all to see.” Boosters Club ; Glee Club. Cheerleader ; Boosters Club ; G. A. A. Mary Salage “Nothing is impossible to a winning heart.” Seth Schafer Russell Alvin Schneider “Is it free?” “Better to wear out than to rust out.” Monica Jane Schilling “We call it pretty Fanny’s ways.” Joseph E. Niskanen “If pleasure and duty clash, let duty go smash.” Boosters; Service Group. Elynor C. Nolte “With her eyes + .T- � � in flood with laugh- Jane E. Nordstrom Leonard O’Kopny “It’s nice to be natural when you are “In company a very pleasant fellow, naturally nice.” Band. G. A. A.; Tower Tribune Staff; Ser- ice Group. Genevieve M. Norton “Our manners count for more than our morals.” Stanley E. Olkowski Edward J. Pasternak “Scoffers delight in scoffing.” “If I love you, what business is it of Tennis; Dramatics; Hi-Y, Vice-Pre- yours.” sident. Henry A. Olszewski “I am not in the role of common men.” Future Craftsmen of America; Tower Tribune, Mechanical Staff. Joe W. Peacock “His funny-bone Art Club, Preside Echo Sta Phillis Lorraine Petrie “She’s pretty to walk with and witt' to talk with.” Harold Peck “Some people are nobody’s enemies.' Football; Basketball; Varsity Club. Frank E. Pettinga John Pietras “For idleness is an appendix to nob- “I love tranquil solitude.” Steve Pietraszewski Mary Pill “A man after his own heart.” “Our manners count for more than our morals.” Glee Club; Girl Reserves. Vernon Hall Pike “Why worry about my size, Napoleon was a little man.” Dramatic Club; Service Group. Donalda I. Ping “True eloquence is saying all that’s necessary and no more.” Tower Tribune; Silver Quill; National Honor Society. Edward S. Pisula “Can a handsome student?” Mildred R. Pobursky “Patience and gentleness is Philip Plecha “Beware the fury of the patient man.” Senior Hi-Y; Basketball; Varsity Club; Tennis. man be a good Virginia M. Prokop “Good nature is the air of a good mind.” Helen P. Potok “Youth comes but once in a lifetime.” Ruth Gladys Schumaik “Her hair is golden and so are her thoughts.’' Charles Shady Friends, Romans and countrymen, lend me thine notebook b.” Phyllis V. Schwemle “Her face, oh call it fair not pale.” Herbert H. Schannon “He is not dead, but sleepeth.” Silver Quill. Jerry Sherman “Do I wow me?” Swimming Team, Manager ; Hi-Y ; Varsity Club. Ruth Markley Shaw “Cunning is the ape of wisdom.” Boosters Club. Donna Lee Shumway Genevieve Sienkanic There is no outward sign of true “Come, give us a taste of your qual- courtesy that does not rest on a deep ity.” foundation.” Jennie Sidick “A good heart is better than all the heads in the world.” Ethel Sintay % Samuel S. Smuk “Well timed silence hath more eloqu- “They say he is a worthy lad.” ence than speech.” Anne Sirookey “Aways prepared for anything.” G. A. A.; Boosters; Girl Reserves. George Spiroff Jr. “Life’s too short too hustle.” Swimming Team; Hi-Y; Glee Club. Olga Gloria Stasevich Peace is always beautiful.” Glee Club; Boosters Club. Hilda M. Stanley “And learn the luxury of doing good.” Glenn Steinman Hattie Ann Strzempka “Work first then rest.” ‘‘All, who listen, learn.” Service Group. Marie E. Setphens “Silence is sweeter than speech.” Service Group; G. A. A.; Boosters Club. Delores Sugg . Elayne R. Tatro “Be silent and safe-silence never be- “Nothing can bring you peace but trays.” yourself.” Booster; Service Group; S. T. C. Thaddeus Swiatkowski “The gods are my protector.” Jack Templin Edward Thele “Think all you speak, but speak not “What’s the rush.” all you think. Echo Staff. Gerald Terry “It is impossible to please all the world and one’s teachers too.” Future Craftsmen of America. Helen L. Thimm John Tilicea “You have a merry heart.” “Quiet and unassuming.” G. A. A. Alice G. Thompson “The reward of a thing done is to have it done.” Byron Tower “The world belongs to him who works.” Echo Staff. Ruby Marie Trudeau “Her eyes are as bright and burning as a coal.” Publication Staff: Silver Quill. Helen Traskos “A personality as bright as a star and as attractive as a sunflower to a bee.” Bruce Turner “ ‘Tis easy enough to be pleasant. Echo Staff; Service Group. Paul J. Valentine “He most lives who thinks most, feels noblest, acts the best.” Chemistry Club; Future Craftsmen of America. Doris Marie Valentine “Cheerful by disposition; friendly by nature.” Boosters; Dramatic Club; G. A. A. Clara Van Osten “Good nature is gifts.” one of the richest Helen C. Veit “A friend whose very presence gives one joy.” Ed Vartanian “He does nothing uncommon.” Football; Future Craftsmen of Amer- ica; Tower Tribune, Mechanical Staff. Mary Ann Vincent “Ambition has no r sst. G. A. A. James Walblay “He docth all things well.” Virginia Vlaicu “A heart as sunny as her hair.” Glee Club; Tower Tribune Staff; G. A. A. Helen Louise Walchik “The mildest manners and the great- est heart.” Madeline Watson “Nobody but a genius can afford to waste time.” Stella Waronig “Not just a statue. Lloyd Westby Clifford J. Whitehouse “A serious look, a quiet nature.” “With a serenity seldom disturbed.” Commercial Club; G. A. A. Bernice H. White “The faithful are certain of their re- ward.” G. A. A. Victor Wieczorek Fred Wilson “He has the ability to do hard work.” “The world owes me a living.” Future Craftsmen of America. Robert C. Williams “He who laughs first is sure of his laugh.” Helen Wisniewski “Life is short to the fortunate. Dixie M. Wolohan “She and gloom are no relations Boosters Club; S. T. C. Cecilia Wojtowicz “A sight to dream of, not to tell.' G. A. A. Harold Woltz “Early to bed--- J ginia Wood Woodward “A friend to everybody and every [ ody’s friend ' Boosters Club. Myrcel C. Woodcock “There is none of the melancholy ele- ments in her.” Bette Wright Bernadine Yagley “Her very bright remarks have made “A sweet, attractive kind of grace.' sad occasions merry larks.” Cheerleader; Boosters Club; Glee Club. Rosella Wright “Novelty is the storehouse for plea- sure. G. A. A. Peter Yasench k “None but himself can be his allel .” par- Margaret TTraca Yrniasz 5— “Making little Junkets of sound on the piano Orchestra; Dramatic Club; Club. Boosters lone Yeager “Athletics are her specialty.” National Honor Society; G. A. A. Seniors without pictures John Borovsky John Buslawski Clarence Butenos Edward Sastecke CALENDAR OF EVENTS SEPTEMBER 8—New Term Begins 17—Get Acquainted Dance at Lowrey School Cafeteria—Allen Hutchinson 24— -First Pep Meeting in the Stadium OCTOBER 1—Assembly—Mary Morgan— The Play's the Thing” 25— Assembly—Roy J. Snell (explorer and author) 27—Assembly—Helen Hiett ( Kuropean relations) 30— Varsity Dance at New Fordson Cafeteria—Lee Worrell's Orchestra NOVEMBER 1—Assembly—Johnson Brothers (snake exhibit) 11— Assembly—International Program 13— Student Council Dance—Joe Caruso’s Orchestra 19— Senior Play— Junior Sees It Through” 24— Assembly—Movie The Green Light 25— Thanksgiving Vacation Begins 29—School Reopens DECEMBER 3—Russ Hoogerhyde—Archery Publications Dance—Bill Boell's Orchestra 8—Assembly—Grosse Pointe Exchange 17—Christmas Concert 23— Christmas Vacation Begins JANUARY 3— School Reopens 7— Sunset Dance—High School Novelty Orchestra 17— Assembly—Vaudeville Show 24— Assembly—Senior Awards 27— Commencement Exerises 28— First Semester Ends Senior Prom—Bobbie Grayson’s Orchestra 31— Second Semester Begins FEBRUARY 14— Assembly—The Mastcrsingers 18— All School Party—Xovello Brothers Orchestra MARCH 1—Assembly— Rip Van Winkle 4— All School Party—The Casa Nova Orchestra 24— Assembly—Covery (a talk on crime) 25- —Sunset Dance-High School Novelty Orchestra 29— Assembly—Baily (a talk on alcohol) APRIL 8— All School Play—“Headed For Eden” 13— Assembly—Movie “The Good Earth” 14— Easter Vacation Begins 25—School Reopens Varsity Club Banquet 29— Senior Responsibility Dav MAY 5— J-Hop—Benny Kyte’s Orchestra 12— Assembly—Cleveland P. Grant— Birds and Nature” 20— Operetta— Here I Am” 30— Memorial Dav Vacation JUNE 3—All School Party—Music by High School Novelty Orchestra 17—Senior Skip Day Last Week—Honors Assembly 23— Commencement Excerises 24— Senior Prom at Lowrey School Cafeteria End of School Year Debate Team Student Council Echo Staff Tower Tribune Staff Girls Glee Club Boys Glee Club Band Orchestra All School Play Dramatic Club National Honor Society Girl Reserves Service Group Chemistry Club Industrial Chemistry Club Art Club Future Craftsmen Commercial Club Silver Quill Senior Hi-Y Fordson Hi-Y Booster Club Swimming Team Track Team Baseball Team Tennis Team SPORTS CALENDAR SEPTEMBER 18— Football—Saginaw (there) 0-6 25— Football—Grand Rapids (here) 6-0 OCTOBER 1— Football—Monroe (there, night game) 25-6 9— Football—Fcrndale (here) 25-0 15—Hamtramck (there, 500 Fordsonites attend) 7-33 22—Football—Mt. Clemens (there) 2-6 30—Football—Royal Oak (here) 13-19 NOVEMBER 6— Football—Grosse Pointe (there) 13-13 13— Football—Wyandotte (here) 18-7 DECEMBER 3— Swimming—Cooley (here) 54-30 4— Basketball—Dearborn (here) 25-21 7— Swimming—Western (here) 51-32 10— Basketball—Monroe (there) 33-22 15—Basketball—Wayne (here) 35-10 17— Swimming—Cooley (there) 43-41 JANUARY 7—Swimming—Monroe (there) 31-49 Basketball—Wyandotte (here) 34-12 14— Swimming—Ypsi-Roosevelt (there) 61 1-2-22 1-2 Basketball—Grosse Pointe (there) 13-11 19— Basketball—Royal Oak (here) 21-3 21— Swimming—Grosse Pointe (here) 45-39 Basketball—Mt. Clemens (here) 27-17 22— Basketball—Ann Arbor (there) 18-14 26— Basketball—Jackson (there) 16-19 29— Swimming—Lansing Eastern (there) 52-32 FEBRUARY 2— Swimming—Mt. Clemens (here) 64-20 4— Swimming—Jackson (here) 31-53 Basketball-—Royal Oak (there) 24-12 7—Swimming—Pontiac (here) 58-26 11— Swimming—-Wyandotte (here) 52 1-2-31 1-2 12— Basketball—Grosse Pointe (here) 32-19 15— Swimming—River Rouge (there) 48-36 18— Swimming—Royal Oak (there) 44-40 Basketball—Wyandotte (there) 26-20 19— Basketball—Mt. Clemens (here) 25-10 25— Swimming—Ypsi-Central (there) 38-45 Basketball—Monroe (here) 37-22 MARCH 5— Swimming—Border Cities League Meet at Royal Oak 12—Basketball—Regional Finals (here) 18— Basketball—State Semi-Finals at Grand Rapids APRIL 14—Track Meet—Monroe (here) 53-51 19— Tennis Match—Monroe (here) 22— Tennis Match—Grosse Pointe (here) Baseball—Grosse Pointe (here) 9-3 23— Track Meet—Grosse Pointe (there) 45-59 26— Track Meet—Dearborn (here) 70-34 Baseball—Wyandotte (here) 14-5 30— Track Meet—Royal Oak, Wvandotte (here) '56 1-2-46 1-2-27 MAY 4— Baseball—Melvindale (there) 12-6 5— Baseball—Royal Oak (here) 4-1 7—Track—Central State Relays at Mt. Pleasant 9—Tennis Match—Royal Oak (there) 11— Tennis Match—Mt. Clemens (here) 4-11 Baseball—Hamtramck (there) 4-3 12— Baseball—Royal Oak (there 6-3 14—Track Meet—Pontiac (here) 17—Baseball—Wyandotte (there) Tennis Match—Ferndale (here) 19—Baseball—Hamtramck (here) Tennis Match—Grosse Pointe (there) 23— Tennis Match—Royal Oak (here) 24— Baseball—Jackson (there) 25— Tennis Match—Mt. Clemens (there) 28—Tiack—State Meet at Lansing JUNE 1—Baseball—Ford Trade (here) 3— Tennis Match—Ferndale (here) 10—Baseball—Jackson (here) 14—Baseball—Melvindale (here) Fordson scores given first Shine ’Em Up Andy at Art Next, Please Romeo, Wherefore Art Thou ? Station F H S Just Right a .i ■! Man o’ Mars Start ’Em Rolling Is It Ready ? What’s the Answer ? Echo in the Making Life? A Bit of Help, Madam ? Steady, Now Beans, ’N, Peas, ’N Everything mm ii!i m ♦ CNGUSW - President’s Address Fellow-Members of the Class of '38: Upon graduation day, June 24, 1938, we will have completed our high school careers. We will no longer be active members of the school which we regarded with such great respect at students. We will no longer be able to support Fordson as stud- ents, but only as alumni. Let us remain loyal supporters of Fordson High as alumni and not return and try to relive our high school days. Let us go forward to the goal which we are determined to reach. Let us keep our mem- ories of Fordson locked forever in our hearts and serve our school by traveling on, paying tribute to what she has done for us by accomplishing some- thing of which she may be proud. In conclusion I wish you, my friends, all the success in the world, and I hope you will arrive at the goal which you have set out to attain. May the memory of the graduation class of June, 1938, remain forever bright in the annals of Fordson High School. Senior Class Sincerely, , Henry Rogers, President ’ -,x' V . ■ Wire-O Binding -Patents Pending Michigan Book Binding Co., Detroit