Fowlerville High School - Commander Yearbook (Fowlerville, MI)

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CLASS III 'l'0llY In the fall of l9b5, fifty-nine Freshmen began their four year ' career at Fowlerville High School. At our first class meeting we elect- ed our officers: June Smith, President: Arthur Lewis, Vice-President, Rollin Horton, Secretary: and Doris Copeland, Treasurer. As sponsor we chose Miss Laughlin. We selected 'The Courage to Dare--The Energy To Do' as our motto, red rose as our flower and red and white as our colors. After a few weeks of wandering through strange halls, our superiors, the Seniors, initiated us. In spite of the cruelty thrust upon us by them, we enjoyed ourselves immensely. We began our high school career with a flying start by sponsoring two highly successful parties--roller skating at the Howell rink and an All-High Dance. Not quite so green around the gills, the next fall we trudged into school as sophomores. We chose as officers: Robert Ruston, President: JeanjTem1on, Vice-President, Mary Kane, Secretaryg and Genevieve Haas, Treasurer. As sponsors, we elected Miss Riemenschneider and Miss Litch- field. Getting ready for the Junior-Senior Reception, we specialized ln social events--sponsoring two all school dances and several dances after basketball games, which were well attended. In August, we had a new experience, that ef sponsoring the Junior Stand at the Fair. With the help of our sponsors, it was very successful. After a long vacation, we entered school Bruce Russell headed the class as president. as prosperous Juniors. Harold Mikasa was elected Vice-President, Margie Kinney, Secretary and Doris Copeland, Treasurer. Under the splendid direction of Miss Smith and Mr. Miller, our class sponsors, the Junior Play, 'Girls Will Be Boys,' was a successful affair. The high light of the year was the annual Junior-Senior Reception. At this event we entertained the Seniors, the Faculty and the Members of the Board of Education with a dinner, followed by a program and dancing. The theme was an aquarium. At last the long-awaited year had come and forty-seven dignified Seniors once more mounted the steps of Fowlerville High. We re-elected Bruce Russell as President and Doris Copeland as Treasurer. Gerald Xunde was chosen an Vice-President, Betty Wegienka as Secretary and Miss Hart, Mr. Miller and Mr. Kuney as sponsors. Then came the happy day of entertaining the frightened and bewildered Freshmen at the Initiation Party. Everyone, including the Freshmen, had In March, the actors of the class put on Under the direction of the sponsors, the play success. Our Annual was a successful project Miss Hart with the co-operation of the Annual a good time. 'The Campbells Are Com1ng.' was none other than another under the supervision of Staff. Jean Tomion was chosen as D. A. R. Good Citizenship Girl. Our Valedictorian was Betty Wsgienka and Salutatorian was Richard Stephens. Jean Tomion, June Smith, Jack Manning, Norma Lou Cavanaugh, Gloria Grill, Richard Rudn1ck1,'Elden Rlsdon, Norman Allison, Vernetta Rlchmond and Elizabeth Moore In May, we tion. Suddenly have never attended any other school except Fowlerville. were entertained by the Juniors at the traditional Recep- we found ourselves on an exciting voyage to Mackinac Island, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Kuney and Miss Hart. Then, all too soon, came Baccalaurate and Commencement. A major stepping-stone in our lives was thus completed. We, the Class of l9b9, said good-bye to our teachers, classmates, and school. Our high school career has ended but the memories shall always remain in our hearts.

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