Grand Haven Senior High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Grand Haven, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1955 volume:

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A W WM W J wie of can ,,fiZf,,eff O I 9 Faculty - - 6 Acjyiigg Administration - 8 dfefnmenf English - - TO Service ' ' Sports Clubs and Activities Social Science - 12 Christian Character Commercial ---- - I4 Dramatics - - Science and Mathematics - - i5 Music - - - L cl L'b - - 16 ongucge on I wry Pre-Professional Training Physical Education - - 17 Journalism - - Home Economics - - 18 Sports - - Industrial Arts - - 19 Football - Special Services - - 20 Basketball - - Vocational - - 21 Swimming -' - Music and Art - - - 22 Track - Classes - 24 Golf ' n Baseball - Seniors - - 26 Tennis - Juniors - - ----- 48 Sophomores ------ - - SP' 'Alf 9 'VV . 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Howe Ted Hammond Typirtr Arlene Bewalda, Chief Susan Carlson Carol Boer Fred Pelton Sally Sabo Coralyn Olthof Edna Rae Brown Velva Chase Buyineu Manager Carol Marks Aafuertifing Ken Jonker, Manager Fred Bruhn Les Ralya Tom Otley Mike Butcher Barb Jackson Bev Snyder Charlene Boettcher Subrcription Carol Marshall, Manager Pat Minor Q,2,a,,1,c3ULaf7vCJ2,v,' Cfl3l55 'lfl5LAfQ,b -Qu.. Q.,,QJ-LQ., -il C r L,o1.d23Lc,' O-4.,+.Xf- S Q -fQ1VLk3Sf' 'Qwymm 07? c77 27' O SJW CMAJ CVJLMDQ ,QMAQLLQ Jfffrfzpj uf CQQ5, ,,A4,4.4nfaffL2fL2 0,4140 cccclo ,JCL . Q - Q,,4,c-'P-' gp 50 the Student: This is The Blue and Gold, the record of one year's work and play in Grand Haven High School. Here is your annual, The pictorial review of one successful school year. May you always enioy looking Through if, we have certainly enioyed preparing if for you. X Cgldbmvvyfx . ' -Rho-J' youu-Jfu.., 0 fl G' :lavwa -ZQLK-c-fvs.f KcL.cU !LQ.2 Zag CQ QW : :Q Q-evl7fu.,o..A CWM CNA-K-Nxl-QW V S Qovxlllw ,axwnv eww QQCI-J'-J' cKf 'J 4J g,-,,eQ,l.ps-k- AQ 5-Af: gfwcv Yvwif +6-fsfllo Mm 1 il 'wi M,VxMccb ,eb l gxkioml, 9,0 Qriwrs fc, V l fgbwfkum, f?c.Qlc'Z MMM! Wim 5: -w-up vwnwfv- O PAC uw' Y we fer-feet the use Sondrene Ann Schutt A.B., M.A. Hope College Breodloot School of English University of Michigan Englixlo Literature Englirb Geraldine Dykhuizen A.B., A.M. Hope College University of Southern Colifornio Northwestern University English Marjorie McLoughlin A.B. Western Michigan Englixh FACULT Y 1'1n'c1z'cll jhlflj' for Mr. fvleywir. Min Law' in a lyjwinzl NIOIIIUWZI. Mr. Clfrimzizz cfzzriwg rl lame 711011167115 I ,lim DJ'l'f7llf2C'lI exfwfaizzifzp. ,as Glenn H. Olsen A.B., M.Ph. Central Michigan University of Wisconsin Principal Ralph M. Van Volkinburg A,B-, M.A. Central Michigan University ot Michigan Michigan State College Slrperintemlem lzeae feople work to Make 8 Barbara Szymas Anna Vander Lee Eileen Donselar SC'L'l'L'lnlVj' Secretary clzool ,llayd Cfnjoyable Hattie E. Young A.B,, MA. Park College Kansas State Teachers' College University of Michigan Dean of Girlf Spaniyb Latin Ray C. Schoubel B.S., M.A. University of Michigan Michigan State College Dean of Boyf Director of RC'C7'6llfi077 we ferfect the Sandrene Ann Schutt A.B., M.A. Hope College Breodloof School of English University of Michigan Englifh Literature Englirb Geraldine Dykhuizen A.B., A.M. Hope College University ot Southern California Northwestern University English Mariorie McLoughlin A.B. Western Michigan Englixb of Our .flloffzer ongue M f Hal Chastain ' B,A.E. University of Florido 4 Speech . .J 2 Arlene Poel B,S. Universify of Wisconsin Eflglifh Rose S. Mcxaiman A.B. Hope College Engliib I - David Wood Michigon Sfofe College Universify of Arizono L7Ij,lIJl7 H ivory 11 Don R. Constant B.S, Western Michigan W H iftory 04 Knowledge of the ocia Helen Bell A.B., A.M. Northwestern University University of Wisconsin Hope College American Problem! H iftory Frank Meyer A.B., M.A. University of Michigan Western Michigan H ivory C ivicf 12 G. V. Cohrs B,S., MA, Western Michigan University of Michigan E con mzziur Cf l 'fair ciencea ,94 Required of aa! Esther Campbell A.B., M.A. University of Mich iga n H iftory xnv,-.gr -:' .... Louis F. Hekhuis B.A. Michigan State College World Geography U. S. Geography Englifb Hi.i't0ry Eugene Rothi AB., MJX. University of Michigan Hope College H iftrfry 15 -Awww- Mwiwwvmwedw A :rr Fred G. Tuttle Western Michigan Typing Mrs. Jack E. Thoma AB. Western Michigan S ten 0 gmpb y Typing freparaiion or gufure C-SJecretarie.4 14 Leone Wolters Margaret Young B.A., MA. BA., M.A Iowa State Teachers College Michigan State College University of Southern California University of Tennessee Umverslty of 'OWU Bzryinefr p7'0L'i'LfIH'Ci Typing Typing Shorthand Sborliimzaf Bookkeeping Ojjtice Pmclice HB: Frank Sanders A.B., M.S. Albion College University of Michigan Michigan Institute of Technology Geometry Physirf Radio Safety and Driver Training cienfific .Slucliw a4re ariecl anal .yniereding lL.qg.- 1.-' .fx ,sis Dick Van Der Kolk A.B., A.M. Western Michigan University of Michigan Cbemiftry Algebra I Ernest L. Swanson AB., M.A. University of Michigan Western Michigan Plane Geometry Trigonometry Ailzzznfecl Algebra Solid Geometry Arlene M. Kerton A.B. Central Michigan College University of Vermont Western Michigan College Spanifla I Composition and Rhetoric if X' VX L I V.. fx ,gl Wy Ardena Leer B.A., M.A. University of Oklahoma University ot Chicago Latin ,Canguage .94 Studied by .Many Donna M. Loew A.B. Western Michigan College Asbury College University of New Mexico University of Colorado Senior High Librarian 16 Lois Schember B.S., A.M. Western Michigan College University of Michigan Girls' Physical Education flzyaical well-Being .94 fuentzal to Une ,A .Heal Steven Sluka, Jr. B.S., M.A. University of Illinois University of Michigan Boyf' Playrical Education 17 we fer arm Special ervicea Fleda A. Nevins Western Michigan University of Michigan Director of Educational Meawrementx David Pushciw Michigan State College Speech Correction Avis Towers Michigan State College Lzmcloroom Siiperzfiror Lois Schember B.S., A.M. Western Michigan College University of Michigan Girly' Plnyficu! Education flzyaical well-dyeing .94 Suenliaf to One i4 .Heal Steven Sluka, Jr. B.S., M.A. University of Illinois University of Michigan Boyx' Ployfical Education 17 Lottie Slabaugh R.N. Bethany Hospital Nzzrfex' Aide Vivo Shell B.S. Michigan State College Western Michigan Perfonal Regime H winemaking he guture omema er. Bertha Von Til R.N. Bloclgett Hospital Calvin College Nzrrfef' Aide k ad' 'Ns Latie Berman Michigan State College Home ami Family Living H 077ZC77Z61,bf7Z g an nclua lfrialid L4 of almerica av- G. Vanderberg Michigan State College General Motors Institute Anzo fWC'L'f7l177fL'.f Forrest Thompson B.S,, MA. Western Michigan College University of Michigan 1VIf1vbi11c' Shop Kenneth A. King Western Michigan College University of Michigan Aierlmzinzl D7':lIl'j7lILf Edwin Nelson MA. Western Michigan College Wu offflm 17 we fer arm pecial eruicea Fleda A. Nevins Western Michigan University ot Michigan Director of Educational Meafurementr David Pushcw Michigan State College Speech Correction Avis Towers Michigan State College Lzmchroom Superviror C 0 orcllmzlor of Trade and Ivzclnflry we we ocatzona rammg to Student! Lee Arnold B S. Western Michigan Lewis H. Hodges B.S., M.A. Centro! Michigan University of Michigon Direumr of Vmutimzal mm' Adult Elllldlfffifl 21 K it N X., Bannister Merwin Harriette L. Stull BJX., M,A. AB. Michigan State College North Dakota State Teachers' College Central Michigan Art Banff he gine a4ri4 alre enjoyed by Many Harold W. Rau A. Burgess B.M.E., M.M.E, M.M,, B,M. Western Michigan Michigan State College Chicago Musical College Choir Ol'c'l7E'.ffI'rl Geuerzzl Illllfff '77 ,,.,,w Q, 'hw lwjv In fmflozfzf l. ,Um Sfw!!L1mf Mm 'l'f11zw'u Llfllllll lwuzclfmiflflg. f. Mr. Ilnn Ltfffnu fmjfww. 9. flllfhl 1f.1m'w's Ill Vhlufrffj' msmfzfzlvq, -,rf f,ff.n'fn Kffllu an Cum 11 iulff flu' guna. Pbyficf lub auigfzrzzevfl, Library fr'eqffw1fer.r. gm if E -I ,QR 1 CLASSES David F. Anderson llAndyIl Band Orchestra Senior Play Cast Coopersville Football Varsity Club Future Farmers of America Track Band Leonard L. Anderson III-en!! Football Tennis Track Choir Hi-Y President Student Council-Vice-President President-Freshman year Secretary-Sophomore year President-Junior year One-Act Play Festival Homecoming Courtflfing Varsity Club Thespians Junior Play Crew Richard Lee Aylsworth Dick Football Senior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Varsity Club Ruth Ann Baldus 'mir' Prom Committee Nurses' Aide Troy Marion Barger IlTroyll Football Student Council Senior Play Cast Intramural Basketball Homecoming Court Tumbling Varsity Club Linda Barnett Linda Truth for Youth Jane Ann Baxter Janie Senior Play Crew Ronald Bazany llRonll Chicago Vocation Swimming Team Student Council Clinton Bekins Clint Roger Belter IIROQII Track Junior Play Crew Rifle Club :il High 1 CLASSES s Ai n A f!f.fL'Ul'L'7'y in Nhlkblg flair. H 0 we 'wm,.,,wM Vw. 'x,,,R Pm-ter p aifztmg in A rt dau. : ,.... Z A all Lfmpu Iflc 1InI'cf fllg oadt to Uur Officera On thif page we raife a toaft To the fellow! we like moxt. AJ we raife oar cohex on high, We tiirn to rhynze to praise each gay. J. C, Howe, President, J. C. jirft of all we toaxt, About hint we can really hoaft, Hi-Y,' acting, are hir fortef, Still he finaly the time for Jporty. Ted Parker, Secretory Teil if next, an all 'roiinil gay, He if EVERYTHING hill .fhyl Tennif, acting, foothall, too, Bift .rchoolworh if hir Waterloo. Don Winterhalter, Vice-President Here'J Hugo-quite a lacl. Came from Eaft, ancl aren't we glad? On the linkf or on the Jtage, He if really qiiite a rage. Bob Dykmun, Treosu rer Here'.r to Dyk, oifr hero holil. That voice of hir will knock you cold. Football, too, is hif hett Jport, He ir hiiilt to holcl the fort. 26 Senior .Honor ou - 1955 Don na Wickham ------ Valedictorian Michael Gruen - - Salutatorian Carol Marks Delores Tindall Joseph Smith Mary Ann Simon Betsy Thomas Violet Schmidt Carolyn Kitchel Ruth Scott Phyllis Kenter Karen DeWitt Barbara Gankema Valerie Slade Julia Kendall David Lake Margaret Williams Joseph Nicosia Larry Braak Helen Kay Brigham Kenneth Noll Tom Johnston Nancy McLinda Lambert VanderLee Marie Driscoll Jack Olson Arlene Bewalda Elizabeth Floto Rosalie Witkowski Kay Bronson 27 Susan McBryant Janis Sotebeer Lillian Wheeler Kenneth Jonker Sharon Stille Beverly Snyder Paula Mierle Robert Hodges David Ryder Eleanor Reister John Montgomery Marvin Boerma Rosella Olsen David F. Anderson llAndyll Band Orchestra Senior Play Cast Coopersville Football Varsity Club Future Farmers of America Track Band Leonard L. Anderson Ill-en!! Football Tennis Track Chair Hi-Y President Student Council-Vice-President President-Freshman year SecretaryASaphomore year President-'Junior year One-Act Play Festival Homecoming Court-King Varsity Club Thespians Junior Play Crew Richard Lee Aylsworth Dick Football Senior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Varsity Club Ruth Ann Baldus ffieufiw Prom Committee Nurses' Aide Troy Marion Barger IITVOYII Football Student Council Senior Play Cast Intramural Basketball Homecoming Court Tumbling Varsity Club Linda Barnett Linda Truth for Youth Jane Ann Baxter Janie Senior Play Crew Ronald Bazany nROnn Chicago Vocati Swimming Team Student Council Clinton Bekins Clint Roger Belter IIROQII Track Junior Play Crew Rifle Club anal High Virginia Berg Ilsenall Annual Board Student Council-Secretary Treasurer Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Cost Prom Committee Service Club Homecoming Court Homecoming Queen Ruth Eleanor Bethke Ruth Annual Board Band G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Red Cross Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew One-Act Play Festival Future Teachers' Club Arlene Joyce Bewalda HAl'lefTeH Annual Board Band G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y Student Council Senior Play Crew Retail-Ofiice Co-ops One-Act Play Festival Future Teachers' Club Ronald Bloom Ching-Ching Football Basketball llleservest Track Hi-Y Prom Committee Service Club Intramural Basketball Retail-Office Co-ops Varsity Club Carol Dorothy Boer Carol Annual Board Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Grand Rapids Central High School Student Government Horizon Service Club Choir G.A.A. Marvin Boerma Marv Track Football Student Council Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Tumbling Varsity Club Charlene Marie Boettcher llcho rl! Annual Board Hi-Crier Bucs' Blade Senior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club James Bos ll-lim!! David Jerry Botbyl Crazy-legs Football Basketball Junior Play Crew intramural Basketball Varsity Club Barbara Rae Boyink lIBGrblI Annual Board Choir G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Tri-Hi-Y Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Nurses' Aide-President One-Act Play Festival 29 Larry Edwin Braak Ill-or-ryll Annual BoardwPhotographer Track Choir Hi-Y Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Photography Club Varsity Club Peter George Breutzman PeTe' Rifle Club Benton Harbor Baseball Helen Kay Brigham HH' Kill Annual Boa rd-Activities Editor G.A,A.wTreasurer Tri-Hi-Y-President Girls' Bowling Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast Prom Committee One-Act Play Festival Future Teachers' Club-Vice-Pres. Larry Rae Brink Ill-Grryll Annual Board Football llleservesl Band Orchestra Bucs' Blade Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Service Club Photography Club Kay Barbara Bronson IIKOYII Annual Boa rd-Faculty Editor Band Orchestra G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Bucs' Blade Student Council Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Nurses' Aide Treasurer Ednarae Mae Brown Tudie Annual Board Choir Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Truth for Youth One-Act Play Festival Frederick Casey Bruhn Fred Annual Board Band Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Rifle Club Joanne Helen Bruno IIJOII Choir Student Council Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Nurses' Aide Ruth Ann Buikema IITOOTYII Annual Board Band G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew One-Act Play Festival Michael S. Butcher Make Annual Board Swimming Club Hi-Y Thespians Senior Play Cost and Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club One-Act Play Festival Howard Camp Shadow Muskegon Susan Angela Carlson Susie Annual Board Crchestra Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee One-Act Play Festival Jack Clark Catron HCGTI1 Boys' Bowling Bucs' Blade Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Service Club Rifle Club Velva Chase HVGIII Annual Board Senior Play Crew Prom Committtee Durand High School One-Act Play Festival Shirley Ann Christianson Shirl Band Junior Play Crew One-Act Play Festival Phillip Clark 7 ,- Shorty Annual Board 6 Basketball Prom Committee 'f ff, Service Club ,V , Varsity Club X IJ Dearborn FoAds C h 'ol N Zz' . C552 7 Sidney D. Clark 1lTObyll Football intramural Basketball Varsity Club Judith Ann Comly llJUdyl1 Band G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y Bucs' Blade Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club One-Act Play Festival Chester Albert Cook Albert Donald Cook Cookie Choir Senior Play Crew Muskegon High School SI Shirley Ann Cook Shirl Choir Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Catalina Club Future Teachers' Club-Secretary Albert Ransom Crandle HAI11 Rifle Club James M. Crandle Tonto Bond Senior Play Cast Prom Committee intramural Basketball Secretaryelfreshman Year Maxine Crowder IIMGXII Bowling Junior Play Crew Frederick Carl Curow, Jr. Fred Basketball lReservesl Track Student Council Varsity Club Muskegon High School Basketball Track Student Council Karen De Vos Karen Annual Board Choir Tri-Hi-Y Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Cheerleading One-Act Play Festival Future Teachers' Club Jerry Paul De Witt llDiggerll Football Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Varsity Club Karen Joan De Witt Karen Retail-Office Co-ops Marilyn Jean De Witt Marilyn Retail-Ottice Co-ops Jerry Allan Draper lljerrll Choir Muskegon Heights High Scnool Arlene Rose Dreese Arlene Donna Mae Dreese Donna Marie Annette Driscoll ons Annual Board Choir G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Rifle Club Holland High School G.A.A. Dutch-Dance Horizon High School Girls' Glee Club Robert Dykman, Jr. IlDykell Football Track Choir-President Student Council Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Treasurer-Senior year Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Varsity Club Bearle Ronald Eastling Bearle Tumbling Patricia Ann Ely IIPGTH Annual Board Choir Girls' Bowling Red Cross Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Retail-Ofiice Co-ops Jim Feldt lIJimlI Rifle Club Boys' Bowling Retail-Ofiice Co-ops Don Paul Ferguson Iloonll Track Elizabeth Floto IlLiZII Annual Board G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y Girls' Bowling Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew From Committee Barbara Gankema llBOrbll Annual Board Band Girls' Bowling Student Council Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Retail-Office Co-ops 53 Joseph Jacob Noel Gelakoska llijoell Football Track Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Varsity Club Lettie Rae George ul-etn Choir Senior Play Crew Truth For Youth Carl Edward Giant llcurlll Thespians National Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Rifle Club Retail-Office Coeops One-Act Play Festival Jacqueline Lea Giant Jackie Annual Board Chair Prom Committee Retail-Office Ca-ops One-Act Play Festival Service Club Gregory A. Graham llGregll Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Prom Committee Paul Arthur Gronevelt ll-joshll Photography Club--Secreta ry Treasurer H. Michael Gruen Mike Football Intramural Basketball Varsity Club Ronald Lee Hammond ilkonll Hi-Y Student Council Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Theodore A. Hammond lrredn Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Lawrence Harden III-Orryll Senior Play Crew lntrarnurol Basketball Carl Heidel llcorlll Annual Board Hi-Y Hi-Crier Red Crass Thespians Senior Play Cast Intramural Basketball One-Act Play Festival University of Chicago High School Treasurer-Sophomore year Track Team Student Council Anna G. Hidden IlAnnll Library Club Truth For Youth Robert G. Hodges llBObH Football Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Intramural Basketball Rifle Club Photography Club Varsity Club Robert George Hoffer IlBobIl Band Senior Play Crew Rifle Club Glen Lawrence Howard uGIenu 'es X J. C. Howe HJ- Clif Aviation Club Annual Board Hi-Y'-Treasurer Boys' Bowling Student Council Thespians-Treasurer Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast Prom Committee President-Senior year Intramural Basketbll Rifle Club One-Act Play Festival Jo Ann Huisman HJ on Western Michigan Christian High School G.A.A. Future Nurses' Club Missions Club Vice-President-Freshman year Girls' Basketball Team Gerald Huttenga Hutes Football iManageri Basketball illeservei Senior Play Cast Senior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Intramural Basketball Varsity Club Barbara Jean Jackson llBGrbIl Annual Board Band G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y Girls' Bowling-Secretary Student Council Thespians-Secretary Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Cheerleading ilileservei Retail-Office Club Cne-Act Play Festival Ellen Marie Jeffery Ellen 55 John Lyle Jerovsek ll-john!! Ilene Ann Johnson Ilene Annual Board Choir Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Service Club One-Act Play Festival Truth For Youth Linda Lou Johnson Lindeloo Rifle Club Retail-Office Co-ops Thomas Johnston llTOmIl Senior Play Cast Rifle Club Kenneth W. Jonker Jonk Annual Board Football llleservesl Band Hi-Y Boys' Bowling Student Council lhespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Service Club One-Act Play Festival Donald Lee Kammeraad Don Babe Football Basketball llleservesl Band Hi-Y Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Intramural Basketball Varsity Club Julia Elizabeth Kendall IIJU 'ell Annual Boarde-Classes Editor Orchestra Tri-Hi-Y Red Cross Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew One-Act Play Festival Catalina Club Phyllis Juanita Kenter llFiflll Senior Play Crew Prom Committee Carolyn Kitchell Carolyn Band Orchestra Tri4Hi-Y Girls' Bowling-President Junior Play Crew Rifle Club Catalina Club Daniel Klein Iloonnyll Choir Orchestra Senior Play Crew Rifle Club One-Act Play Festival Dance Band St. Benedict's-Chicago, Illinois Treasurer-Freshman year Debating Club Choir Glee Club Edward J. Klomp llEdll Band Choir Photography Club Wayne A. Kooi llwoynell Louis Jerry Kool Ilijerryll Western Michigan Christian High Basketball Student Council B.A.A. Baseball Robert L. Kramer uBObu North Muskegon Band Choir Dance Bond Boys' Glee Club David Leo Lake Ill-Gkell Football Baseball Hi-Y Student Council Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee President-Sophomore year Service Club Intramural Basketball Varsity Club James Edward Lannin IlJimll William LaRue Bill Football CReservesl Intramural Basketball James Richard Ledinsky ll-limll Football lReservesl Basketball lManagerl Tennis Hi-Y Boys' Bowling Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Intramural Basketball Rifle Club One-Act Play Festival Varsity Club Edith Jane Lemke Edith Senior Play Crew Prom Committee Retail-Office Co-ops Harold Lutz Harold Rifle Club 37 Susan Virginia McBryant llsuell Annual Board Band Orchestra G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Red Cross Retail-Ottice Co-ops Catalina Club Nancy Lou McLinda l1NOnll Annual Board G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Bucs' Blade Student Council Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Cheerleading One-Act Play Festival Catalina Club Future Teachers' Club Vera Ann Magrum llpeteyll Annual Board G.A.A. Bucs' Blade Senior Play Crew Prom Committee Carol Louise Marks Carol Annual Board-Business Manager Band Orchestra Girls' Bowling Bucs' Blade Student Council Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Prom Committee-Chairman Nurses' Aide Carol Ann Marshall Carol Annual Board-Subscription Manager G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y-Chaplain Bucs' Blade Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Retail-Office Coops One-Act Play Festival Future Teachers' Club-Treasurer Loretta Mastenbrook Loretta Annual Board Bucs' Blode Red Cross Student Council Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Pram Committee Nurses' Aide-Secretary Service Club Library Club Paula Marie Mierle Paula Choir G.A.A. Student Council Thespians Senior Play-Assistant Director Junior Play Cost Prom Committee One-Act Play Festival Library Club Future Teachers' Club Lewis Dale Miller IIDO lell Basketball Band Choir Hi-Y Boys' Bowling Student Council Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Rifle Club Retail-Cftice Co-ops Patricia Louise Minor llpotll Annual Board Senior Play Crew John M. Montgomery J oh n ny Jimmy Moore ,,Jim,, Choir Truth For Youth Jaynel Evelyn Moore JayneI Annual Board Hi-Crier Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club One-Act Ploy Festival Joseph Nicosia ,,JOe,, Rifle Club Aviation Club Bruno Olechnowicz, Jr. lljoell Orchestra Rifle Club Rosella Olsen l1ROSe11 Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cost Prom Committee Service Club Jack Olson Louie Boys' Bowling Student Council Coralyn Jean Olthof llcornyll Annual Board G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Red Cross Senior Play Crew Service Club Truth For Youth Harold Oom llHGrryIl Football tReservesl Thomas F. Otley 11-I-Ornll Annual Board Tennis Band Boys' Bowlingelaresident Student Council 'lhespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Intramural Basketball One-Act Play Festival Varsity Club Shirley A. Ott Shirley 39 Henry Theodore Parker llTedH Annual Board Football Tennis Choir Boys' Bowling Student Council Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Secretary-Junior year Secretary-Senior year Intramural Basketball One-Act Play Festival Varsity Club Arthur J. Payne HAH!! Mary Elaine Peck I ry!! Library Club Fred S. Pelton nDerfn Annual Board Choir-Vice-President Red Cross-President, V Secretary, Treasurer Student Council Thespians Senior Play Cast Prom Committee Library Club One-Act Play Festival Future Teachers' Club Robert Peterson Pete Hi-Y-Vice-President Boys' Bowling-Captain, Thespians Student Council Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast Intramural Basketball One-Act Play Festival ice-President, Secretary 40 Clara Louise Plant Clara Annual Board Choir Junior Play Crew Service Club Library Club Don Prelesink IIPUSSYII Annual Board Football Baseball Student Council Senior Play Cast Prom Committee Intramural Basketball Varsity Club Leslie L. Ralya HLGSU Annual Board Football llleservesl Retail-Office Co-ops Janet Kay Reenders IlJOnfl Choir Carol Jean Regelin Carol Service Club Eleanor Joyce Reister E I I ie Annual Board Choir Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Marilyn B. Rezny Marilyn Choir Student Council Joyce Roossien II-Joyce!! Annual Board G.A.A. Girls' Bowling Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Nurses' Aide Service Club David James Ryder llgcvell Orchestra Red Cross Sallyann Sabo HSGIH Annual Board Bucs' Blade Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Rifle Club Retail-Office Cofops Lynne Sandel llLynll Choir Senior Play Crew Pram Committee Service Club James Edward Saul llijimll Student Council Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Rifle Club Richard L. Schefters IIDiCklI Rifle Club Violet Rose Schmidt livin Orchestra Prom Committee William Schosso Bali , Ruth Ann Scott lfRU1,hn Annual Board Band G.A.A. Tri-l-li-Y-Treasurer Girls' Bowling Bucs' Blade Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Retail-Olilice Co-ops Mary Ann Simon Mary Ann Choir Future Teachers' Club Valerie Slade IIVOIII Band G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y Bucs' Blade Red Cross Student Council Retail-Office Co-ops One-Act Play Festival Carol Gay Smith Smiley Annual Board Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Charles J. Smith Chuck .lames Avery Smith Smitty Annual Board Football Basketball Track Choir Hi-Y-Secretary Boys' Bowling Student Council-President Thespians Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Treasurer+Freshmari year Treasurer-Sophomcre year 'lreasurer'Junior year Service Club One-Act Play Festival Varsity Club Joseph Harold Smith HJOGH Hi-Y Senior Play Crew Rifle Club Muskegon Senior High National Honor Society Beverly Snyder llBeVll Annual Board Bond Tri-Hi-Y Girls' Bowling Student Council Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Nurses' Aide One-Act Play Festival Janis Sotebeer nilcnn Future Teachers' Cub Warren, Ohio Class Play Newspaper Staff Math Club Yearbook Staff Boosters' Clu b Pennsylva nia Robert Soule HBObIl Football Tumbling Roger Robert Steorman nRog1l Hi-Y Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Vice-Presidenr Junior year Maurice Andrew Sterzer Morrie Service Club Rifle Club Retail-Office Co-ops Sharon Stille Sherry Tri-Hi-Y Girls' Bowling Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Service Club Retail'Oflice Co-ops Richard Pollard Sutclifle Sutt Annual Board Swimming Club Golf Boys' Bowling Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Prom Committee lntramural Basketball One-Act Play Festival Charles W. Swanson Charlie Football lReservel Betty Ruth Swierenga IIBGHYII Girls' Bowling Senior Play Crew Retail-Office Co-ops Truth for Youth Nancy Jean Swiftney Name Band Junior Play Crew Beverly Ann Teunis lIBeVH Truth for Youth Western Michigan Christian High Future Nurses' Club Eliza beth Lundberg Thomas IlBeTSyll Tri-Hi-Y Girls' Bowling Bucs' Blade Thespians Junior Play-Student Director Prom Committee Service Club One-Act Play Festival Robert Sherman Thomas VVillie Football Baseball Hi-Y Prom Committee Service Club lntramural Basketball Tumbling Varsity Club 43 Larry Edmund Tickner llTiCkn Track Band Hi-Y Boys' Bowling Student Council Senior Play Crew Senior Play Cast Prom Committee One-Act Play Festival Delores Ann Tindall l1Deeu Junior Play Crew Prom Committee Retail-Office Co-ops One-Act Play Festival Fremont High School Pep and Cheer Club Hall Supervisor Student Council Sandra Jean Vance USO ndyll Choir Truth For Youth Carol Tragna Van Cura Carol Girls' Bowling Intramural Basketball Lambert Vander Lee llserfll 44 Carol Jean Vander Meiden Carol Western Michigai Christian High School Radio Speech G.A.A. Future Nurses' Club Missions Club Girls' Basketball Cheerleader President-Freshman year Choir Girls' Bowling Marilyn Vander Molen HMOIII Muskegon Effie Vander Zwaag IlEfII Choir Senior Play Crew Junior Play Crew Library Club Truth For Youth One-Act Play Festival Western Michigan Christian High School Band G.A.A. Student Council-Sec: etary Assistant Secretary and Treasurer Gene Van Dongen llvonll Annual Board Football Basketball Baseball Student Council Rifle Club Varsity Club-President Shirley Van Oordt Shirl Marlene Van Tol Marlene Choir G.A.A. Student Council Junior Play Crew Service Club Retail-Office Co-ops Elizabeth Ann Vollmer HBSTTGH Annual Board Linda Kay Wachter ul-inn Student Council Senior Play Crew Junior Play Cast and Crew Retail-Office Co-ops Milfred W. Wachter IIMEHH Track Band Donald Robert Warnaar lIDOnIl Annual Board Tennis Band Orchestra Boys' Bowling Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Crew Prom Committtee Intramural Basketball Photography Club One-Act Play Festival Varsity Club Wesley W. Warner lfshipll Rifle Club Mary Agnes Wellman llMGryll Bruce M. Werner Bruce Band Rifle Club Lillian Rose Wheeler Lillian Orchestra Truth For Youth Donna Jeanne Wickham llwickll Annual Board, Editor Band G.A.A. Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast Prom Committee One-Act Play Festival Catalina Club fi 5 Joyce Elaine Wierenga HJOYH Retail-Office Co-ops Truth For Youth Margaret Ann Williams IIMGQQESII Annual Board-Features Editor Band Orchestra G.A.A. Tri-Hi-Y Girls' Bowling Bucs' Blade Thespians Senior Play Cast Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Service Club Cheerleading Retail-Office Co-ops One-Act Play Festival Catalina Club Greg Wilson Homer Orchestra Boys' Bowling Red Cross Photography Club Retail-Office Co-ops Don K. Winterhalter lloonlf Annual Board-Sports Editor Golf Hi-Y-Treasurer Boys' Bowling Student Council Thespians Senior Play Cast, Crew Junior Play Cast Prom Committee Vice-President-Senior year One-Act Play Festival Varsity Club East Grand Rapids Basketball Varsity Club Triple E Club Golf Flintlock Staff Intramural Basketball Red Cross Gerald A. Witherell lIGerryll Boys' Bowling Red Cross Intramural Basketball Photography Club Retail-Office Co-ops Rosalie June Witkowski Rosie Retail-Office Co-ops Caroll Ann Woodford llwoodyll Choir Girls' Bowling James E. Zattlin llHGrpll Rifle Club Raymond L. Zimmerman llzimll Band Hi-Y Boys' Bowling Bucs' Blade Donald Zoldan IIDOnll Paula Jean Baird Paula Annual Board Senior Play Cast Caruthersville, Missouri Band Choir Louis Coon 'Carlo Football Basketball lPeserves1 Track Band Student Council lntramural Basketball Varsity Club Kenneth Eugene Knoll uKenn Bowling Prom Committee Holland Intramural Basketball Senior Play Crew Clan of 1955 Paul Crum IIPOUIII Retail-Office Co-ops Carol Ann Fricke Ilskipll Catalina Club Senior Play Crew Ritle Club Retail-Ofiice Co-ops Warren Anderson Bob Arbogasi Patsy Baird Rick Bazany Edmond Behm Edwin Behm Jim Beukema Nancy Bierman Rosie Bishop John Bolfhouse Al Bos John Boyd Rich Brolick Linda Brouwer Vernon Bryan! Bill Byl Jackie Capifano Larry Carlson . . . alncf Here re the uniora U ,JQ p .,'.'.v 'KY' lf f1.,,, June Baker Dave Barbie-r Vernon Behm Sharon Beihke Mike Blosky Don Boerma Marge Boyink Bob Boyink Tom Bucy Stanley Buczek Ronald Cech Ly nn Clark elect Jeuuell, fierama, Jlletzler, arper Sandra Collette Barbara Cook Bill Currier Bob Cushing Alon DeWitt Jacqueline Donner Kay Esbleman Billy Eskew Ka rvel Feenstra Barbara Findley Howard Garthwaite Bob Gerding guns ,0- l an 1 rf-N MQ? 'L' I 1 . V , , 3 use 2' 5 E 2 we M-5. , . 'Ul- Av. ,va- P r E ,-. J 4,9 Karen Cook Concie Cooper Suzanne Cooper Deanna Dorbee lee DeGraH Edwin Deremo Ginger Dornbos Peggy Drew Ray Dull Lucinda Esler Pat Farmer Ken Farr Bill Fischer Ron Fisher JoAnne Gahsman Janet Gibbs Merton Goldberg larry Grant Jerry Green Allan Grevel Bob Grossman Kermit Hansen Betty Harper Melvin Herrington Fred Hodges Willis Holmes Judy Hornby Sandro Huismann Catherine Janke Carol Jannenga Don Johnston Tom Joiner Ron Justicn May Karlsons Dorothy Karpp Jim Karr ow rogreu under efficient Officers I- .,:, ,,, gf , N. Linda Groth ' E. - - Ron Hagstrom , N . 1 K James Hirdea Coran Hislop Judy Hostetter Bob H radsky Tom Jansiewicz Stanley Johnson Marlene Kamp Carol Kanouse Jean King Jane Kitchell 50 Sondra Klop Judy Klukos Corky Loch Sandy Lacuesfa Mary Ellen Lesar Tom Lewis Dan McDonald Glen McGeorge Ellen Mergener Barb Mefzler J,Cl1ucl1 Miller Judy Miller nitia te earing Clan up fx. I I 1 4 inga 04ll year ue QW Sw 1f lf. Q if F X ,r if 'We in EJ PQ .4 xx S X l Pa? Klukos Alice Knuih Esiher Kueken Vicki Lake Jackie LaRue Ken l.aMieux Druvvaldis Liepins Elaine Luiz David McCaleb Margarei Markle John Marod Diane Martyniek Faron Mefzler Larry Mierle Chuck E. Miller Dave Moll Pete Moore Dick Morris frocfuce do-lncl the ,fampa went Uut Joan Mosher Margaret Munch Trudy Naufa Barbara Nieusma George Norcross Pa1O'Callagl1an Paul Olfman Janice Osmun Phoebe Osner Nancy Payne Loretta Peel Paul Pellegrom Dennis Polak Doug Poorl Ron Purcell Dean Reenders Jerry Refzlaff Dick Reus i i 52 77 Norma Neiiering JoAnne Newlon Janice- Ogden Nary Oliho' Marcia Parker Marilyn Parpar? Sybil Piersma Gladys Pippel Gloria Purdy Marge Rebur Judy Rfce Phyllis Ridcuff fleaae ahulience with U r. arrg7.4 cglclzingafv Sandy Robbins .lim Rogers John Rumsey Margarei Russell Sally Ryder Lynne Ryndeers Jack Schuifeman Darlene Schutz Anne Shepard lom Sickman Virginia Soerheide Sue Sparling 'QT Xi-X' 55 3 -up-v' Bill Roloff Ken Rui1er Lynda Ruifer John Rusler lerry Rycenga Mary Ryder Don Sazlvtcleben Sue Schepers Karen Sclwiefelbein Wayne Scliweifler Carol Seaberg Jim Seaver Carol Sikkenga Pauline SlOll'1ik John Snoek Jerry Siillson Shirley Stocklin George Suchecki Helen Suchecki Scott Suits Hank Swifiney Don Tiers Fred Van Bemmelen Jim VanderBeek Roger VanderMolen Bill Van Dcp Chuck Van Hull Auron Vink Carol Vink Ron Vink Judy Warner Julianne Watters Chuck Webb Befiy Welling Kay Weigert Bill Wierenga If o o o 77 ance tlzroug an cguenmg an arm 'J ,ig if is ! .- 'kg--4' 54 Nancy Thellman Jane Thomc Anim VandenBerg Jim Vander Molen Ken Van Loo Marlene Van Weelden Raymonda Wochier Bob Walsh Louie Weiler Lois- Weiser Jerry Wildrom Joel Wildrom Julian Wildrom Ar? Yager One More ig year Joe Woodford Norma Wuenneclze Pat Ziollcowslxi Vicki Zvolef? Don Boyink Harold Carskadon Dorothy Clark Gene DeKoeyer Rosalie Dove NOT TAKEN Jim Ennenga Marjorie Garier Tom Grimes Barbara Klein Glorio Knufh Malcolm Lock Bill Paul Albern Schoolcraft Peggy Spencer Gene Swiftney Delores Teflow Julia Warner Harold Wesi Nancy Westerhof Conrad Anderson Lorraine Anderson Katherine Appel louis Baker Terry Bakker Ed Bufku John Beernink Howard Bekins John Benes Howard Befhke Mary Befhke Ron Belhlxe I Tom Boer Bruce Boes Shirley Bol Bob Borgman Richard Bosch Dave Boitie ere ome the oplw Tix 56 B-Il Arnold Gary Boas Jim Baflna Roy Beck Charles Ben wet? Russ Berg Doris Bill Janice Black-ner Bonnie Bonselaar Martin Boot Carol Bouwman Mary Boyd fled Ralya, annoy, alrnolcf, Qbraeger Judy Boyink Barb Brazda Rose Bryan! Bill Bucy Milmn Burr Connie Capitano Bill Chilienclen Roger Chrisiianson Bill Colcord Joy Corcoran .lulia Crane Frank Currier Tom Brigham Jane? Brunner Nancy Bruno Bev Buikema Mary lou Buikema Joanie Burkhart ' Jim Curskodon Arlene Chaffee lim Clxitfonden Liz Clark Russ Clurl: Harold Clover Jecn Correll Vv'clly Cosier Marilyn Crandle Glenn Doshner Norm Davis Mary Jane Dawes 57 Marilyn DeBruyn Bev DeHeer Wurrene Dempsey Carol DeRooy Glenn DeWitt Marilyn DeYoung Jerry Dixon Wolf Draeger Betly Ebel Kalhy Ely Jean Engel Manfred Enssle Jim Ewers Tim Ferguson Dave Fischer Madelyn Fochfman Barbara Gaiewski Doug Gardner ine in Cfzeerfeacfing 58 Bill' Dempsey Dave Denning Dorothy Diedricln BillE Di me Carl, Ebel' Jim Ellman Tom Epple?f Bill Ernsl .lean Fisher Pele Flofm Mary Garler Deanna Gleason in fag Con feat John Goldberg Pai Grabowski ru- Bill Guiierrez 'i Carol Haacl: ar'y-- Barbara Hartman Ray Hcrz .nov Carol Huffman Doris Huichison Nl.. Lila Johnson Lola Johnson Reuben Kcimper Marjorie Karpp i fin Priscilla 'GriHin Rufh Grossman Karen Gruen Sam Hammond Diane Hanson Arlene Harden Ron Haugen Paul Helmer Marilyn Howard Calvin Jacobs Carol Johnson Delores Johnson Nanetfe Johnson Ron Jolly Julie Jordan Jerome Kcsmauslni Joseph Kaslauskos Barb Ken? Terry Kieft Rufh Kinkema .lim Kirkparrick Pauline Klumpel Gordon Knoll Kathleen Knoll Belly Kramer Charlene Kucks Jeron Leech Judy LeMieux Sonny Levandoski lnese Liepins Pat Lyons Ruth McCarthy Karen McCracken Pa? McMaster Bill McKay Nancy Malsirom Urcfer Clay Rings Early 60 Malt Kisosondi Ron Klinlworlh Tommy Knoll Paul Kosch Bob Lehman Egils Leicingz-r Gerald Liefzke Clwrisfy Lundberg Loretto McKuy Jane? McLaughlin De-nnls Marzuld .lack Maschewske Ado Medendorp Into Mednis Sharyl Miller larry Mills Bill Nauru Bob Neilering .lean Newlon Harry Nieusma Bev Oslund Toni Palkowski Pal Perry David Phillips ponaor Spring :Dance .pf 1' G-f -.Ks Richard Meyers Esther Middlecamp Larry Mieras Coral Moran Anne Morse Nancy Munch Merle Nellisl Mary Ann Nemelh Donna Newlon David Noren Joyce Novcilxowski Sonia Olsen Nancy Palmer lone Parker Robert Pellegrom Merle Phillips Rae Ann Pickett Lynn Polglase John Pope Frances Potter Phyllis Potter Richard Radilxopf Gene Ralyo Jeanette Reaume Loren Ridoutt Pat Rodgers Bill Roe Philip Scheltema Jimmy Schippers Sharon Schroeder Bill Scott Dave Shepherd Dennis Shermeta Sandra Shonamon Jack Sinke Roger Smant ext year ,J llfarail' p...-1 ,Af -,nd wifi Scott Presle-y . ohn Pu rdy Marilyn Regelin James Reinking Pearlene Rocks James Rouwhorst Pat Sfchuett Jim Scott Mary Anne Sherwoc Pete Sherwood Ann Smith Mariorie Smith Dan Soule Bev Sovis Mike Sullivan Sieve Svoboda Josephine Szalonek Barb Teasley Marjorie Tripp Barb Urbonik Virginia Vanderlogi Joyce VanderMolen Shanna Vannoy Marian VanOorclt xce in rac 5-A Q 3 65 Dick Siafforcl Leon Slille Bev Stillson Bob Swier George Swiftney Judy Swingle Doris Tetlow Stanley Teunis Larry Tindall Evelyn Urbanik Carolyn VanCura Marie VondenBosch Dennis VanderSys Barb Vanfsself Mary VanHorsscn Nancy VanSchelven Geraldine Vaughan Howard VerBerkmoes Judy VerDuin Bob VerDuin Jake VerMurlen Jim Wayne Joyce Weber Jim Weedman Nancy Wells Geraldine Westerhoff 3 Bob Wesferhouse Bonnie Wiegerinll Marvin Wiegerink Lenore Wiegerr Jeff Wilson Judy Wilson Tom Winegar Pat Woodford Barbara Yemc Ron Young Joan Voss Emil Warber Frank Weileu Dcivid Welling Pearl While Neil Whitwarn Ge-rirude Wie renga Marilyn Williams Mary lou Withere-ll Marian Willwwslri Lucille Zalsman Norma Zimmerman ual wait ,275 Next year Ed Zysk Mildred Osredkar PICTURES NOT TAKEN Charlyn DeYoung Phyllis Kunkel Nancy VonderMeiden 65 Cheerleuden prefem .whit for auemblgf lfnzior Pmetomine ACTIVITI ES'- mix refejzzf ffffE t7lfH'A.I' cffmlfzelzl. 'I '17 ar thi Tbc Choir' pep fzuefzzblj alzzzmzf Hi-Y lnzyficfc 'I 'lu' SUUIIL' frnul flu' Swzjm' Play. an 1 , V Seated, Left to Right: Ann Shepard, Nancy McLinda, Virginia Berg, James Smith, Len Anderson Mary Witherell, Jame Thoma, Helen Brigham. Standing: Fred Curow, Richard Broliclc, Tom Joiner, Bob Dykman, Edwin Deremo, Marv Boerma, Louis Coon, Bob Walsh, Mr. Hekhuis. C Sluclenl Councz 1954 - 1955 Council meetings were called to order at 8:20 every Tuesday morning under direction of the follovving officers: James Smith, president, Len Anderson, vice-president, and Virginia Berg, secretary-treasurer. During the year our council put a mail box in front of school, sent representatives to the district meeting, organized a reserved student cheering section at football games, many pep assemblies, a Varsity Club, a school paper, a Spring Carnival, the Saturday Nite Club, an honor study hall, and a nevv Student Council constitution, The Student Council this year vvorked hard and did a fine iob in governing the student body. Scr't'clm'y 63 I' 'Y1s MQ g . Y F33 ' ,, ix win: 53 N F we f R 'A SEQ QsQ.fX:s:w:SsSQQxi.2W ff'?hff1E!51S9 3 - 2-:bww 2 X .YM 4- -- fa, fs,--1 gh , , Q, . X fem W . M - . f W q Q, f . . 'f In 1 A- 25 A M1g'k'.'1?i ii if-5 5. 'Rd 531,49 ,1 vf'z33ft .ij- T 'T,lf W A-wt'--if, LxT'?Tf4. 3 .yffiifi X f GS, YI? THQ ssgfawf sisligfflf 557554 I 1 ffifv ' mqasig-'1 1 wiflrif' '- f 411i'SE1iz.f71'Pff'?Jf 1 f 23? ifesx SWE wks if Qiiigfgfzyfmrf s W fjezlw Q55 f W g ill L ' .:,, fx X Wy, Q bm gggzggggw. ,V x A W , gb Q5 ,E NM. 13 gi, 55 T. k QT .ig is 1 f .J ff l - -,fi 11 Qi: zgf-112 LW 313,441 xiii? -?'f3'5-xg' 522553525 Eff ' 1 Aqgigg-wi Kgs? wg K W S35i'w'i' l?w15yi5El5i . mf . +. W Jawa + 7 2fi'1Ui?,zqiS'5ffMY 1i'gSgfQS'm5f g 'fi 'U ' IQZQSYZQ' . ,, ii A K pk 1-'iflafrk-W?1 M ' K' K n A 'QfE5ii,,EiSu . K af ' We i P- +9 W V' YN A J Seated, Left to Right: Beverly Snyder, Charlyn De Young, Liz Clark, Eetty Harper, Sharon Miller, Mary Ellen Lesar, Pauline Sloznik, Sybil Piersma, Sonia Olsen, Barb Metzler. Standing: Jim Soul, J. C. Howe, George Swiftney, Tim Ferguson, Don Winterhalter, Don Prelesnik, Ted Parker, Tam Otley, V.,,,,w-fa ,N W e Um' rfffn'c'r'r fm mfr. lim -1 mfr rffzffzfzrllw alum' rrfzyllrilllq ,ffm Il'L'L'f H KM nu- .Ha Jlloniiord First Row, Left to Right: Linda Wachter, Carol Woodford, Margaret Markle, Trudy Nauta, Clara Plant, Jackie Giant, Betty Kramer, Margaret Williams, Barb Jackson, Nancy McLinda, Judy Miller, Anita Vanden Berg, Sybil Piersma, Sue Schepers, lnta Mednis. Second Row: Dave Botlayl, Gene VanDongen, Jim Smith, Joe Smith, Charlene Boettcher, Rosella Olson, Jaynel Moore, Coralyn Olthof, Carol Fricke, Barb Bradza, Jim Ledinsky, Don Warnaar, Len Anderson, Jack Catron, Mike Butcher, Larry Brink, Fred Curow. Third Row: Dale Miller, Les Ralya, Ron Salisbury, Jim Vander Molen, Marv Boerma, Jerry Huttenga, Ron Bloom, Dick Alysworth, Ken Janker, Henry Swittney, Bill Ernst, Joe Woodford, Bill Byl, George Norcross, Phil Clark, Seated, Left to Right: Miss Loew, Mary Bethke, Gerry Dixon, Paul Helmers, Fred Pelton. Standing: Mary Peck, Josephine Szalonek, Marjorie Tripp, Julia Crane, Carl Ebel, Roy Beak. 'il i rarye 1954 -1955 Our club entertained twe iunioi high club with a party and planned a spring picnic. We donated cr planter to the library at Chrstrna: time, This year we have girowr and become a member ol SLAAM the state association for studen' librarians. Sa rremry Real Crow . . . ur im . . . eruice Seated, Left to Right: Sandra Robbins, Norma Wuennecke, Ruth Bethke, Nancy Thellman, Anita Vanden Berg, Pearl White, Carol Vink. Standing: Jackie Donner, Jane Thoma, Carl Heidel, Fred Pelton, Advisor Fred Tuttle, David Ryder, Kay Eshleman, Carol Kanouse. 1954 - T955 President, Nancy Thellman was ably assisted this year by, Vice-President, Anita VandenBerg, Secretary-Treasurer, Ann Smith, and our Advsior, Mr. Fred Tuttle. On Thanksgiving we gave a religious program at the County Home in Eastmanville. Compiling ioke books and making card table covers for the Veterans' Hospital were rewarding activities. We Hlled gitt boxes and in October had an enrollment drive. For the first time we entered a float in the Homecoming Parade, winning second prize. We also held two dances, the Holland Hop and a Sock Hop. lt was a wonderful year! ScL'r'etr1ry 7 1 gooioafl R94 Crowned with Homecoming After Tiic ciiiiiuc-ii boiiiire, pep Willy, cmd pcircide, Poiiiocoiiiiiig festivities WMC Qliimixeci of ilio cluiicif Fiiciczy might when Viigimifi Berg cmd Len Anderson were Crovviieci quucii cmd kiiig by footbcili Ccipiciiii, Joiiy De Wifi, Their' Court coiisisieni of Sybil Pioisimi, Jewry Groom, Roseiifi Qiscii, cmd Tioy Bciigci. 'J MQ, ' UITH A3 J, r 'if ' V' tu., I va , , . Me, if in 4 S JY .Y-' 79 , nf? 'z , r' Q I I l I ., Q : . -af M x ' .1 Q A? 'Q w mt WS? -'ii - 5 'f wg-vw fi -Q 'Fw v . as it 'Ualuiiy Recognizea eSaport.4man.4lzip Seated, Left to Right: Dick Alysworfh, Don Prelesnik, Bob Dykman, Gene Van Dongen, Fred Curow, Marv Boerma, Tom Joiner, Louie Coon. Second Row: Coach Rothi, Don Winterhalter, Ted Parker, Bob Hodges, Bob Walsh, Tom Otley, Dave Lake, Hank Swiffney, Ron Bloom, Jim Ledinsky, Bob Arbogast, Don Warnoar. Standing: Len Anderson, Norm Davis, Mike Gruen, Don Kammeraad, Phil Clark, Dave Botbyl, Joe Gelakoska, Jim Smith, Jerry Hufienga, Larry Braak. 1954 -1955 During the school year of i954-55 Grand Haven High School organized its first Varsity Club, comprised at Varsity letter winners in all school sports. The hrst meeting was held in November and the tollovving officers were elected: Gene Van Dongen, President, Fred Curow, Vice-President, and Bob Dykman, Secretary-Treasurer. We have worked under the supervision ot Mr, Gene Rothi. Our biggest proiect this year has been to check coats at the basketball games. We have tried to secure the gym one or tvvo evenings each month tor basketball games with the Hi-Y. SC'L'7'C'fl17'y 74 gilllmil I'rr1jcc1 . . . L'fI11fL'f7L'L'bfI1g. T5 Om' lmyr mrfz llreir fcfllcw. A he Cheerleadem ky Left to Right: Kaihy Ely, Joan Voss, Judy laMieux, Put Schuett, Barb, Van Esself. Front: Mary Ellen Lesor. Lefi fo Right: Sue Cooper, Jane Thoma, Trudy Nauln, Nancy Mclindu, Barb Mefzler. 1954 -1955 The cheerleaders were chosen in The fall by aclvisor, lvliss Schembfer. In order To earn money To buy n Izw uniforms, we gave an alter ga me dance, sold T-shirts, and checked coals al several baske-Tball games. We inspired school spirit by :ur- ganizing some ol The pep us- semblies and leading cheers at football and basketball games. SC'L'7'!.'litl1'J Alzmyf on their zfoef. Their fpiritf fzezw froze. ll: Egg: v-mu .g,..--.-- , ,-mm.,...... we -fn'-f'x,,,v4'Z'i . ' W,-,ff .x gg . wf-'Ti' A U, 4. wr Y 'Nuff' ,JiAf AY ,ly :NY 6 V s k wwf- A X, Q-WT, M 6 Q-. :vm V f Q, an fmzqllcn ont, tom jminlezf AAU ff 14 1 'S ' ilk f 4 fl 1 5 M' ' . 4 V ' j fi 2 wry Q M. i xw ' s .sn N s S3 1 ' irfid crlllzletic afdaoccalco Wx. Seated, Left to Right: Bev Oslund, Lila Johnson, Pat 'Grabawski, Helen Kay Brigham, Betty Harper, Paula Mierle, Trudy Nauta, Donna Newlon, Dort Clark, Petey Magrum. Second Row: Mary Boyd, Marie Driscoll, Carolyn Van Cura, Linda Groth, Jackie Capitano, Carol Sikkenga, Barb Yemc, Mary Garter, Ann Shepard, Janet Brunner, Jean Newlon, Miss Schember. Standing: Carol Bouwman, Mary Jane Dawes, Barb Brazda, Nancy Munch, Ruth Kinkema, Barb Kent, Jean Fisher, Dorothy Diedrich, Helen Suchecki, Sue Sparling, Christy Lundberg, Pearl White, Bonnie Wiegerink. 1954 -1955 G. A. A. began playing volleyball in the tall under the management of Judy Rice. As winter drew near basketball teams were organized, and Pat Grabowski assumed the position of manager. We also had class tournaments with one senior team, two iunior teams, and three sophomore teams. When the basketball season came to a close, badminton took over with Joan Voss in charge. Then baseball teams were chosen with Jane Thoma as captain. We earned our money by selling candy bars at the basketball games and by sponsoring a dance after the Holland Christian basketball game. On March 17th we used some ot this money tor a swimming session in the pool. The ofticers tor the year were president, Paula Mierle, vice-president, Betty Harper, secretary, Trudy Nauta, treasurer, Helen Kay Brigham. Our advisor was Miss Lois Schember. S6't'1'L'fcIl'.t' 78 ull! :Q 2 ' cfm Ml c fi ' 4 5. YK . 'M ,. ., pf x - 4. ' Y' U ' , . X V. 'Q ,f , K - ,J ik? 53 x1 , . .,-'N E X A. Sealed, Left to Righiz Kafhy Ely, Marilyn Williams, Barb Van Esself, Joan Voss, Rulh Buikema, Evelyn Knulh, Jane? McLaughlin, Carol Vink, Shanna Vannoy, Connie Capiiano. Second Row: Barb Mefzler, Liz Clark, Judy Rice, Karen Schiefelbein, Diane Marfyniek, Marie Vanden Bosch, Maclelyn Fochtman, Joanne Newland, Shirley Stocklin, Paf Schuett, Jean Engle, Ellen Mergener. Slanding: Judy Swingle, Belly Welling, Pai Rogers, Jean King, Pauline Klempel, Pal Kulkos, Marian Van Oordt, Carol Huffman, Joy Corcoran, Sue Cooper, Jane Thama, Pauline Solznick, Sybil Piersma. Cf.fl,fl. flwzmmlmfw fmihfffifzff. 7 9 M v .. Seated, Left To Right: Carol Johnson, Barb Teasley, Rose Bryani, Carolyn Kiichel, Margaret Williams, Barb Jackson, Judy Swingle, Carol Woodford, Judy Hornby, Sybil Piersma. Second Row: Carol Bowman, Jean Engel, Patiy Woodford, Joan Burkhart, Pearl Whife, Nancy McLinda, Liz Floto, Dorothy Clark, Carolyn Van Cura, Mary 'Gar'ter, Ann Shepard, Nancy Wells, Lorraine Anderson. Siandingz Miss Kerion, Nancy Bruno, Ruth Ann Buikema, Marilyn De Young, Nancy Palmer, Belly Cramer, Nancy Malsiram, Ruih Beihke, Darlene Schuiz, Pauline Sloznik, Judy Miller, Shanna Vannoy, Sharon Bethke. Qirb I fouling 1954 - 1955 Many hiTs and misses comprised The membership ol The girls' bowling league. Miss Arlene KerTon was our faculTy sponsor, while our officers were Carolyn KiTchel, president Barb Jackson, secreTary, Sybil Piersrna, Treasurer. STril4es were The goal oi our Team compeiiiion, anol we had much Tun Trying To ma ke Them. Sefrclfzry 80 First Row, left to Right: Bill Dempsey, Rick Bazany, Jerry Kool, Robert Borgmon, Don Winterhalter, Phil Scheltema. Second Row: Ken Jonker, Mike Blosky, Jim Weedman, Mike Burr, Don Warnocr, Bill Scott. Third Row: Bob Hradsky, .lack Catron, Tom Otley, Larry Tickner, Bob Peterson, J. C. Howe. l Hi lflwu' A f7:'Vf, or if zfziivf 0yJ UPU ing ' JJ' I ' i954 - i955 The winners of our competitive tournoment were the Yonkees, led by Tom Otley. Other coptoins ond teoins were the Oionts led by Bog Borgmon, the Vvhite Soxs led by Rick Bozony, ond the Tigers led by Bill Dempsey. The officers thot took charge ot oll our fun were president, Tom Otley, secretory, Bob Petersen, ond treosurer, Lorry Tickner. SC'L'l'L'f41l'y Sl Seated, Left to Right: .loe Smith, Ronald Bethke, Howard Bethke, Ray Dull, Wayne Schweifler, Scott Presley, Matt Kisosondi, Don Boerma. Second Row: Dave Warber, Dick Scheffers, Bill Fisher, Judy Rice, Jean King, Bev. Snyder, Marie Driscoll, Don Zoldon, Frank Weiler, Bill MacKay. Standing: Druvvaldis Liepens, Bill RoloH, Harry Nuisma, Rich Brolick, Jim Weedman, Bob Hofier, Chuck Miller, Bob Neitering, Joe Nicosia, Merle Phillips. Jeigze club 1954 - T955 Kenneth King and Bill Van Wynen coached the Rifle Club which has won the Scholastic Championship in the National Championship matches at Ann Arbor tor ilye previous years. This year the club won tour out ot six matches. The Club Championship medal was won by Dick Schetlers. Team Brassards were earned by Dick Sche-tiers, Joe Nicosia, Jim Beukema, Ivlyrle Phillips, Jean King, Scott Presley, and Tom VVinegar, Otticers elected trom the torty-two members were president, Jim Beukema, vice- presiclent, Joe Nicosia, secretary, Jean King, treasurer, Tom Winegar, and range officers, Scott Presley and Bill Roloiii. Again the team won tlrst place at the sectional rifle match in Ann Arbor. This makes the third leg on the North Ottawa Rod and Gun Club trophy which gives us permanent possession. The team was composed ot Dick Schetters, Myrle Phillips, Jim Beukema, and Joe Nicosia. Serrcfizi'j 82 Um' u pm1.rm1r, Mr. King and Mr. Vn11U y11c'11. It look fz grad! :Zeal nf mmwzlnzlcrl pnzcllce lo obhzin our .fixlb crm.rec1fli1'e cbfzrlzpiofzfbip. Silefzce fm' zzz' lube L'clfL'fllI aim, fvwrlf -A-KTM' 5 M-v....,A. Rifle 511117 flzwlzfvwir u,r.u'i.r1 lrilb f7!llIlf71tlf .nlfcfy :fcfzzomlfwlirnl. -15,9 v v' X V I .. . 'I-' ' 1 Vg . J, ' I 3: wwf ..Wx.,y A -V V A 5' First Row, Left to Right: Peg Drew, Linda Brouwer, Ruth Scott, Helen Kay Brigham, Sybil Piersma, Lee De Graaf, Carol Marshall, Nancy Van Schelven. Second Row: Carol Vink, Kathy Ely, Joan Voss, Sandy Huisman, Carolyn Van Cura, Judy Warner Julie Jordon, Pearl White, Sue Schepers, Nancy Thellman, Miss De Neut. ri- i- y 1954 - i955 Tri-Hi-Y meetings have been conducted by our president, Helen Kay Brigham. Our vice-president, Sybil Piersma, and our chaplain, Carol Marshall, have contributed greatly to the programs, These have included debates on religion and dating, slides ot Europe by our ever-helpful advisor, Miss De-Neut, Christmas caroling, and parties. We gave Christmas and Thanksgiving baskets and sponsored a CARE package. Our treasurer, Ruth Scott, handled the tunds from dances, coat checking, and sales ot candy, programs, and tiowers at the tootball games. Lee DeGraFf was our busy secretary. We all worked hard on the district meeting which was held here. At the state meeting in Detroit, Sybil Piersma was elected the Michigan delegate to the National Hi-Y-Tri-Hi-Y Convention, We teel that having a member ot our club the Michigan delegate is the crowning achievement ot our activities tor the year. Secretary 34 4 . A CJ , r ,S 5 'Q tial? gsm: . 'no 3. 1 uv vw' -.J ...I-M .Q ,df We all First Row, Left to Right: Diane Martyniclc, Bev Snyder, Trudy Nauta, Judy Comly, Margaret Williams, Ruth Kinlxema, Nancy Palmer, Barb Jackson, Liz Floto. Second Row: Carolyn Kitchel, Barb Metzler, Ginger Dornbos, Jane Thema, Pat Grabowslni, Arlene Bewalda, Karen Scliiefelbein, Betty Welling, Jean Fisher, Lola Johnson, .lulia Kendall. y . 1-r L ss 1 . R A 6 A imzlnliftw iz! zznrh' Um' rfinfrnf Il!L'L'If1lAQ lf7t'x1Lt'l', illr. .llu,1'w' H5 .l ' A ' .4-L 4 First Row, Left to Right: Joe Woodford, John Beernink, Jim Seavers, Don Winterholterg Advisor, Mr. Vander Kolk, Len Anderson, Jim Ledinsky, Charles Miller, Ken Jonker, Louie Weiler. Second Row: Druvvaldis Liepens, Larry Braalc, Dole Miller, Bob Petersen, Jim Smith, J. C. Howe, Don Kammeraad, Roland Hammond, Carl Heidel. I L- 1954-1955 The meetings ot the Hi-Y were called to order on the second Monday oi ov'e'y nxonth by president, Len Anderson. Roll call was taken by vice-president, Bob Petersen. The minutes ot the last meeting were read by secretary, Jim Smith, and the treasurer's report was given by J, C. l-lowe, until he resigned and was succeeded by Don Winterhalter. The motion to operate the refreshment stands and handle the programs at the football games was passed at the hrst meeting. This protect proved to be the large money maker ot the year. Two dances proved successtul, and two booths in the annual Buccaneer Carnival were lots ot fun. Our biggest contribution ot the year was S300 for a sound system in the recreation room. The meetings were adiournecl ot about 9100 with refreshments afterwards. Under the supervision ot our advisor, Mrs Vander Kollc, we had a successful year. SC't'l'L'fLlI 1 X6 --4 First Row, Left to Right: Reuben Kemper, Bill Scott, Pete Sherwood, John Ruster, lorry Mierle, Jim Scott, Dennis Shermetu, Roy Dull, Dove luke, Roger Steormon, Mike Butcher. Second Row: Dean Reenders, Richard Brolick, Bill Nautcz, Bob Hrudsky, Ron Purcell, Doug Poort, Frank Weiler, Joe Smith, Dick Morris. figs limi' !!li'L'f 11411 fzuijwfc, Lim' .111.'f XL11111. H- A i ruff: for youll: Seated, Left to Right: Marie Vanden Bosch, Pricella Griffen, Betty Cramer, Norma Zimmerman, Effie Vander Zwaag, Marilyn Crandle, Arlene Harden, Arlene Chaltee. Standing: Jim Ewers, Mariorie Tripp, Lettie George, Gerry Dixon, Jim Moore, Bev Teunis, Linda Barnett, Jim Vander Molen, Miss Loew. 1954 - 1955 Our purpose of Truth for Youth has been to promote Christian fellowship and ideals throughout the school. Meetings were held once a week, and occassionally out- side speakers were invited to give messages. During the year various activities were held, such as hayrides and hymn sings. The club also sponsored the showing of a Christian film. The officers for the year were Jimmy Moore, Effie Vander Zwaag, Doris Hutchinson, Norma Zimmerman, and Gerry Dixon. Glenn Sioerdsma acted as student advisor, and Miss Loew as our faculty sponsor. Secretary 88 enior ay an 11 First Row, Left to Right: Margaret Williams, Helen Kay Brigham, Nancy McLinda, Donna Wickham, Jaynel Moare, Rosella Olsen. Second Row: Paula Mierle, Ted Parker, Tam Otley, Bob Peterson, J. C, Howe, Troy Barger, Fred Felton, Carl Heidel, Don Warnaar, Mr. Chastain, First Row, Left to Right: Jim Ledinslxy, Tom Johnston, Carol Marl-,s, Don Winterhalter. Second Raw: Jim Crandle, Mike Butcher, Greg Wilson, Jim Saul, Cha Carslcadon, Don Prelesnik. SW ,Ar V A Eleanor Reister, Dave Anderson, rles Bucy, Jerry Huttenga, Harold If Slage Crew Ken Jonker, Manager Bob HoHer Larry Tickner Ted Hammond Don Prelesnik Jerry l-luftenga Marie Driscoll Ruth Ann Buikemo Pu blicify Crew Larry Braak, Manager Jim Ledinsky Roger Slearman Sharon Slille Carol Boer Dale Miller Marv Boerma Don Kammeraad Properly Crews Barb Boyink, Manager Jane Baxter Don Kline Mike Butcher Dick Aylesworlh 51142 Pat Minor Susan Carlson Dave Lake Len Anderson Ruth Bethke Dan Cook an Wh. Effie Vander Zwaag Business Crew Bob Dykman, Manager Joe Smith Tom Johnston Bob Hodges Phyllis Kenfer Ron Bloom Carol Fricke House Crew Virginia Berg, Manager Ilene Johnson Velvci Chase Pat Ely Charlene Boeftcher Joyce Roossien Shirley Cook Coralyn Ollhof Bev Snyder Wardrobe Crew C irol Srnilh Ma lager Siilly Sabo Eflilh Lemke Leltlie Ge-orfae Jiilie Kendal Linda VVach'er Tecl' nicol Crevf Larry Brink, Manager Ji-n Smith Diik Surcliflvz B'-tty Swiere nga Larry Harden Siuclent Director Paula Mierlf Prornpler B irbora Jai kson Malwe-up Crew K iren DeVc-s, Mawager Eilna Brown Vera Magruh B xrbcra Gcinkerwa Judy Comly Amiif' my a 77 ame lo znner HI NIJI1' I'UI1lff.-l U If SLIIZIX7. .S11r11f2. ' mf IZICVL' -'Will fm lneapiana fraciice ramatiad Seated, Left to Right: Margaret Williams, Anne Shepard, Barb Jackson, Druvvaldis Liepens, Paula Mierle, Virginia Berg, Nancy McLinda, Karen DeVos. Second Row: Dan Winterhalter, Carl Heidel, Fred Pelton, Jaynel Moore, Barb Boyink, Joyce Roossein, Ruth Ann Buikema, Helen Kay Brigham, Len Anderson, Jim Ledinsky, Don Warnaar. Standing: Tom Bucy, Mike Butcher, Bob Petersen, Ken Jonker, Jim Smith, Tom Otley, Chuck Miller, Ted Parker, Mr. Chastain. 1954 - T955 Thespian meetings were called to order every other Thursday at 7:l5. Our president, Druvvaldis Liepens, and our vice-president, Paula Mierle, were general chairmen ot the Homecoming testivities, with treasurer, J. C. Howe, on the tinancial end. Barb Jackson, as secretary, kept our records. Members of Thespians presented a play entitled A Cup ol Tea. Student directors and corresponding plays tor the One-Act Festival were Bob Petersen, The Monkeys Paw , J. C. Howe, A Cup ot Tea , and Donna Wickham, Gallant Lady. These plays were supervised by our advisor, fvir. Hal Chastain. An exchange assembly was backed by the Thespians. On February l9 the group attended As You Like It in Grand Rapids. This year we had one honor Thespian, Donna Wickham. We talked over our good times at our enioyable after- meeting snacks. Serretf1r'j' 92 I-Inu' wfrlzf jfflllyu 'Tm going in bill yon! Mn' cm! yon will gin, Gvffflfflll 111105 In 71165-1 l Mr. Barry 'J glclzinga Bud - - - Sandy Huismann lvlrs, Griswold - Mrs. Taylor - Sue Sparling Sam Joralan - Evelyn Taylor - Joan Galwsrnan Tom Crosby - Judson Barry ' A Paul Olnnan Daisy - - - Marvin Prifclward - Tom Bucy Kenneth Plunkelf - Carrie Stanvvich - - Lee DeGrafl Direclor - - Filly Ferris - Diane Marfyniek Assistant Director - Savvbucl4 Sam - - Bob Hradslqy Promoter f - - Juan ling l-lcnk Swlflwey Joe Vfoodlorcl Earl: Melzler Dm Lie mins Pal Clwasain Sybi Pier ma .ann Tlwc ma Nou' 1z'bl1I'.f Mm! alex! lima' Thin' guy lull' il. 94 Stage Crew Betty Harper Marjorie Boyink Lurry Mierle Dick Morris J. Charles Miller Bill ROIOH Edwin Derenio Dan Bocrina Hi-lon Suchecki Pat Ziolkowski Jafkie Cripitrino Jo Ann Newlon Karen Sfliiefelloein Properties Crew Sue Cooper John Rusfer' 9,9- J. iw :egg ,. N in Tom Joiner Bob Boyink Bill Byl Deanna Darllee Lois Weiser Carol Vink Marlene Van VVeelden Judy Rice Shirley Stocklin Aaron Vink George Norcross Business Crew Ginger Dornloos Vicki Zyoleiii Nancy Thellrnon Kay Eshlernan Carol Sikkenga Crewa Rich Brol ick George Suchecki Barb Nieusrna Howard Garthwaire Rick Bazany Mike Blasky Publicity Crew Anne Shepard Mary Ellen Lesar Margaret Russell Ray Dull Bob VValsh Scott Suits Larry Carlson Ron Fisher Marlene Kamp Pat Klukos 95 Anita Vanden Berg Judy Warner Janice Csrnun Bob Cushing Makeup Crew Skeets Miller Judie Klukos House Crew Peggy Drew Norge Rebar Gloria Purdy Norma Neitring Norma Wuertrtfzcke Janie Kitchel Lynda Ruiter Joa n Mosher Jacquelyn Donner Sharon Bethke Elaine Lutz Constance Cooper Sue Scliepers Trudy Nauta Judie Miller Linda Brouwer Virginia Soerheide Wardrobe Crew Judy Hosletter Judy Hornby Pauline Sloznik Karen Cook Marilyn Parpart Phoebe Osner Lucinda Esle-i Clorineis Deon Reenders Doris Bilz June Thomo Fronk Weiler Ed Kiornp Toni Knoll .fuuaic wiflz Our an Jonet McLoughlin Flutes French Horn Saxophone Borboro Cook Morgorei Wiilioins Judy Hosfeffer Roy DUI Joon Voss Vicki Zyolefi Jeon Fisher Ruth Kink:-mo Mory Lou Buikemo Lynn Polglose Poi Rodgers Beify Cromer Ruth Ann Buikemo Koren McCrocken Borboro Kent Wciyne Schvvekler Liio Johnson Koy Eshlemon Christy Lundberg Concie Ccoper Dione Honson Borboro Nieusmo Judy Comly Jockie LoRUe l3c'fm'c'. Aflcfr. 96 Tr Don Vifarnaar Louis Weiler Rosalind Bishop Bob Boyink ombones Baritones Cornets Joe Wooclford George Norcross John Bolthouse Larry Tickner Fred Van Beniinelen Bill Scott John Beernink Corat Moran B055 Bob Holler Bruce Vilerner Bill Dinie Toni Grimes Jiin Crandle Larry Brink Conrad Anderson 1954 -1955 Gn November 6, we were honored to march during Band Day at Michi- gan State College. At the District Band Festival here we earned a hrst division and were host to a lot of lricfnds. Concerts, parades, and loot- hall games filled out the rest ot our schedule, Oar olticers were presi- dent, Don Vllarnaarg vice-president, Dave Anderson, secretary, Judy Flos- tetterg and treasurer, George Nor- cross. Sca'r'c'ti1r3' Dennis Sherineta Bob Borgrnan Bob Walsh Shirley Stocklin Howard Bethlce Bill McKay Ed Batka Virginia Dornbos Boss Clarinets Drums Ray Zininiernian John Raster Karvil Feenstra Dale Levandoski Barb Yenic Tympani Charlene Kuclcs Dave Anderson Baritone Saxophone Oboe Fred Bruhn Virginia Soerheide 97 FzH'l'll ffl, Sw1irnii. Urclzea tra 1954 -1955 This year The Grand Haven High School OrchesTra, under The direcTion of Mr. Harold Rau, Took parT in The unclassified division of The DisTricT Music FesTival aT Grand Rapids. We parTicipaTed in The ChrisTmas concerT, spring conce-rT, and The One-ACT Play FesTival. We also furnished incidenTal music Tor The SouThvvesTern Michigan Lavv EnTorcernenT banaueT and The Kiwanis LecTure Series. Our presidenT vvas Julie Kendallg secreTary, Mary Ellen Lesarg and scribe, David Ryder, Secretarry .yndtrumenla Violins Sax Horns Julie Kendall Ray Dull Judy HosTeTTer llfgaryeilinokesar Clarinet PaT Rogers Y Dean Reenders CorneTs John Boyd . , , Cello Lila Johnson Shirley STocklin David Ryder Bass Karen Gruen Percussion Dave Anderson Trombone CoraT Moran Flutes MargareT Williams Vicki Zvolefil 98 Don Warnaar Oboe Virginia Soerheide Director Mr. Rau Choir Q L - - - 4 -M5 First Row, Left to Right: Jackie Giant, Clara Plant, Anita Vanden Berg, Marilyn Rezny, Sandra Klop, Warrene Dempsey, Barbara Klein, Vicki Lake, Beverly De Heer, Dorothy Clark, Lois Weiser, Kay Wiegert. Second Row: Patricia O'Callaghan, Marie Driscoll, Patricia Ziolkowski, Cathy Janke, Peggy Spencer, Julie Jordon, Judy Klukos, Scott Suits, Jerry Draper, Mary Von Horssen, Carol Kanouse, Margie Boyink, Janet Reenclers, Judy Warner, Third Row: Raymonda Wachter, Larry Carlson, Don Cook, Charles Miller, Dale Miller, Dan Klein, Ken Farr, Bob Kramer, Fred Pelton, Lynn Ryndeers, Sue Sparling, Effie Vander Zwaag, Gloria Knuth. 1954 -1955 At Christmas time we performed at the Country Club for Kiwanis and Rotary. During March we took part in the Annual World Day ot Prayer service held in Grand Haven. On April 2 vve were host to over six hundred singers from the Festival ot Vocal Music. We sang at the Easter assembly and the Memorial Day services at Kelly Park. Singing at school assemblies and sponsoring tvvo dances and a spring concert with the orchestra concluded our many activities. Our president, vice-president, and secretary-treasurer were Bob Dykman, Fred Pelton, and Anita Vanden Berg respectively. Svrraflmjy t ., 11111 for Hx. 011 lingo. 99 ' ' f , ,, ..,., , it-, I, V , I , .. , . .,.. .. - . ur.4e.4 j alizle To Idle? 01112 T0 pllf fn, 1954 - 1955 The girls and Mrs. Slabaugh went to Mary Free Bed Hospital last tall tor a day's tour. During the year we have worked hard at the hospital and in class. Our biggest project was the trip to Chicago which we shall always re- mernber. Mrs. Van Til took over the class for the second semester. Members of the class were Kay Bronson, Carol Marks, Loretta Mastenbrook, Barbara Boyink, Joyce Roossein, Ruth Baldus, Joanne Bruno, and Esther Kueken. Secreiizry Gonzg np? sf The inczfbfzlor. OW 0fIIfC67'.l', Boyivzk, Bromovz, and 1ila.i'zwzbrmb 100 guture eaclzers I dub 3, First Row, Left to Right: Elaine Lutz, Shirley Cook, Ruth Bethlxe, Carol Marshall, Carol Huftman, Helen Kay Brigham, Janice Sodebeer, Mary Ann Simon, Shirley Stoclxlin. Second Row: Karen De Vos, Paula Mierle, Pauline Sloznik, Barbara Metzler, Doug Poort, Tom Bucy, Fred Felton, Nancy McLinda, Arlene Bewalda, Julia Kendall, Julia Crane, Mrs. Poel, 1954-1955 At a meeting in the conference room the Future Teachers' Club was organized for the hrst time, Otticers elected were president, Carol l-lullhnan, vice-president, Helen Kay Brigham, secretary, Shirley Ann Cook, and treasurer, Carol Marshall, Mrs. Poel was the advisor until her retirement, when Mrs. Maatnian replaced her, lvlernhers were inost active in observing and participating in teaching in the grades in which they were interested, The club also had a booth at the carnival. Sc'i'i'zf!t11'Ai if dim l'.1ffft1 ,fllzcrfc nfzicrr L i. ff.. llll Jirn Soul Milford Wochfer Horolol Oom Charles Webb Poul Groenevelr Poul Pellegrom Alon DeVViTT Bruno Olechnowicz Maurice Sferzer Johnny Jerovsek Mr, Arnold Gene Swiftney Wesley Worner Caooperaliue ccupa fiona raining Mr. Arnold IllCtI6'8lZlL'!f Mr, lumbr ar coordimztov' of the ll :Zf7Zi1ZtQ pmgmuz 1 in mule and ifzcimtry. 102 reparing for the guture Mr. I'vf,l'bL'7' it in charge nf the moperutizz' lrclfnfflg progmm in retailing and ojice work. HH June Boker, McLellon's Arlene Bewoldo, Eagle Ottovvo Leother Co. Roncild Bloom, Cook l-lordvvctre Edno Roe Brown, Eagle Ottowo Leotlwer Co. Tlwonios Bucy, Big Store Suson Corlson, Miclwigon Title C Volvo Chose, Pine-Tique Furniture Judith Comly, Grond Hoven Stote Bank Poul Crum, H, Cose-n1ier's Morlqet Ko ren DeWitt, Automatic Steel Products Morilyn DeWitt, People's Savings Bonk Pot Ely, McLellon's O James Feldt, Pfatl Pharmacy Barbara Gankema, People's Savings Bank Jackie Giant, Royal Dry Cleaning Roland l-larnrnond, Cooper's James l-lirdes, Jobber's Outlet Barbara Jackson, Reichardt's Ellen Jetclery, Grand Haven State Bank Ilene Johnson, S 8 D Engineering Edith Lemke, Vocational Office Dan MacDonald, Miller's Ice Cream Carol Marshall, Claude VerDuin Susan McBryant, Eagle Ottawa Leather Co. Coralyn Olthof, Michigan Gas Utilities Sandra Robbins, Style Shop Margaret Russell, Wheeler Drug Sally Saba, Grand Haven Maytag Violet Schmidt, Keller Tool Ruth Ann Scott, Eagle Ottawa Leather Co. Valerie Slade, Peoplds Savings Bank Sharon Stille, Sandra Vance, Marlene Van Tol, Michigan Bell Telephone Belly Swierenga, Dake Engine Co Delores Tinclall, l2eicharclT's Roger VanderMolen Eshleman's Linda Waclwfer, Abigail Lillian VVheeler, Grand Transformer Margaret VVilliams, Oldberg Mfg. Co Joyce Vilierenga, McLellan's Greg VVilson, Vilheeler Drug Rosalie Witkowski, Dr, John Kiichel James Zattlin, Wlieeler Drug Seated, Left to Right: Harold Carskodon, Harry Nuisma, Mr. Arnold. Standing: Larry Brook, Dick Radakofi, Paul Groenevelt. diner!! 1954- 1955 Larry Carlson, Paul Groenevelt, and Mr. Arnold have led the second year ot the camera club. At a lecture in Muskegon we learned how to take better colored pictures. We had movies, have studied pictures sent us by Eastman Kodak Company, and have taken many pictures ourselves. We have enjoyed the new darkroom which has been very helpful in developing our pictures. Selecting pictures tor the National Scholastic Contest and studying copies ot the award winning pictures have been an added accomplishment this year. SEL'7'6l411'y 106 J i X 1 r 'mr Seated, Left to Right: Carol Huftman, Charlene Baettcher, Joan Burkhart, Christy Lundberg, Barbara Brazda, Lee De Gralt, Pearl White, Jean Engel, Mary Witherell, lnta Mednis. Second Row: Liz Clark, Kathy Ely, Karen Schiefelbein, Ann Shepard, Karen McCracken, Dorothy Clark, Norma Wuennecke, Nancy Munch, Janet McLaughlin, Diane Hanson, Connie Capitano. Standing: Joan Voss, Jaynel Moore, Carl Heidel, Ray Dull, Harold Corskadon, Gary Boas, Pat Grobowski, Joy Corcoran, Advisor Mr. Hekhuis. ,Hi Liner 1954 - 1955 This year the Hi-Crier made its appearance for the first tirne as a mimeographed paper, published once every two weeks, We had lots of fun Working on it and hope to see it bigger and better next year, Our advisor was Louis Helchuis, Our editor was Lee De Graft, assistant editors, Barbara Brazda and Pearl White. Joan Burkhart acted as feature editor, Jean Engle as sports editor, Christy Lundberg as news editor, lnta Mednis as art editor, Charlene Boettcher as typing editor, and Mary Lou Withei'ell as business manager. Sc'c'1'uIr1i'y Aflci' nfffml. T07 Aitzzitzcr Sedzoiz. 4 lmicr S Lliciz alnnual four Clifford Faculty Afirimr Miss Geraldine Dykhui Iiriilmf Donna Wickham Facility Editor Kay Bronson Cl6Z,f.fEJ Editor Julia Kendall Aclirizier Editor Helen Kay Brigham Sporzr Edilor Don Winferhalter Eeaizirer Ezlilor Margaret Williams Typing Chief Arlene Bewalda Pbologmpbei' Larry Braak liziriizerr Mfzmzgcr Ca rol Marks Ac1'zferli.i'i1zg Maimger Ken Joh ker Siibrcripziom Mfrmzger Carol Marshall ACfl'Cl'If,fi7Zg Scclirm. s:3f Typing Scvfirm. llllual KOCH' Though publishing The Blue cmd Gold has been work for many of us, our special thanks, the gratitude of two previous annual boards, and the appreciation of the entire student body go to Larry Braak, who has given so much of his time, patience, and talent. OUR M in 1Dybb1ri:e11. E Work 'fill ffvc' Iligfll ix ww HW Fonfball mwzrrf anembly. Sllllfwlf pep affewzbly. 110 C bee1'leacie'1'J, Suh00l Spirit jug SPOIQTS f,l71'f.lfw1 l.1rmN1c1 g lzzwfizzg. J nfl Hmzw flu' fm!! !fUIl'l7 flu' H1111 'NIU SWE' J' sw fum riumpln ad Clan 5 Stale Champ4 The T954 Varsity football team under the able leadership of coaches Gene Rothi and Don Constant continued to blaze a winning trail. Their impressive 7-l-l record ranked them as one of the top teams in Michigan. Their desire to work together and win will be a standard for our future Varsity football teams. l12 t it Coaches Don Constant and Gene Rothi guided the 1954 Varsity football team to another outstanding season. Their ability to win respect from their players makes them, in our opinion, the two best coaches in Michigan. Our Grand Haven 39 Grand Haven 6 Grand Haven 31 Grand Haven 24 Grand Haven 42 Grand Haven 14 Grand Haven 7 Grand Haven 13 Grand Haven 25 Total 201 at Jerry Huttenga, our Varsity manager, was the other halt of the football team. He kept the team equipped. His spirit had the boys up for each game. eC0l' Cadillac 6 Benton Harbor 12 Creston O Muskegon Catholic O Ionia 7 Muskegon Heights 14 Niles O Lew Wallace 7 Holland O 46 113 K Troy Burger, Co-Captain-Good runner and fine Jerry DeWitt, Co-Captain-One of the most under- defensive halfback. Troy showed steady irns rated players on the squad. A ine offensive provemenf as the season progressed and de- lineman, Jerry also played well backing up veloped into a Hne punter, He hit his peak the line. in the Holland game. V it 114 v0 L-. X 'J il. Len Anderson'--Senior right halt' back who came through with several outstanding perform- ances. Provided the spark in both the Creston and Mus- kegon Catholic games. A real team player. Don Prelesnik-Fast, quick start- Ted Parker-Se-niar quarterback ing right halfback who made opponents tear our reverse plays with his long runs. He graduates. hampered by iniuries early in the season. His attitude and determination left nothing to be desired. A credit to school and team. Yon Iuka' it from bore, Troy! Bob Hodges -First year of foot- ball and a Senior. Fine team attitude. Bob took many bumps and kept coming back for more. A credit to the team. Dave Botbyl This rangy ond was tlif- best pass receiver on the squad. Always could be counted on to give a good performance. Jim Smith'-A determined team player who was always talk- ing it up. Had a considerable amount ol playing time at end this year. His spirit stood out all season. ll5 M arv Boerma--Although injured several times throughout the season, he played in mast of the games this year. A truly tine defensive end and team player. Jerry Warner AOne of the finest ends to represent Grand Haven on the gridiron in re- cent years. A fine pass rel ceiver, crisp blocker, and good tackler. X .weisii X Ron Bloom-Senior. Possessed H great speed and developed into a fine defensive halfback. We will miss Ron next year. ' Q ank Swiftney-Regular offensive Tom Joiner -Learned quarter- Mike Gruen - Senior fullback quarterback whose play im- proved with each game. Also a Hne passer. Hank is a junior which gives insurance of experience next year at this important position. back position and showed steady improvement. Special- ized in iump pass. Possesses fine speed and team attitude. Another note of encourage- ment for '55. The line up. with great offensive power. Consistant extra point kicker. Played middle lineman on cle- fense the las' three games and did on excellent job. Gene Van Dongen-Performed Dave Lake-Offensive running Lewis Coon-This watch charm admirably at center and line guard. An excellent backer backer throughout the season. who really came through for Possessed the ability to diag- us this year. nose plays quickly. 116 guard was a truly fine of- fensive lineman. A devastat- ing downfield blocker. He often led the interference for our ball carriers. Bill Byl-A junior end who won o starting position on offense late in the season. A goocl blocker and tackler. John Marod-Regular defensive halfbaclc and also a fine passer. .lohn is a junior who should really be battling to be a two way player next year. We are glad he is back. Gene DeKoeyerAJu nior fullback who made himself felt with his iarring tackles on defense. Fine long passer, Made Class B All State team. With his two years experience on varsity, he could contribute much to give Grand Haven another fine team in '55. 09 .lerry Green-Played mostly de- fensive halfbaclc. Sudden speed, natural ability and de- sire should provide some keen competition for a halfback position next year. A Junior. Toby Clark A Senior who came along fast near the end of his tirst year of football. Saw considerable action in the Holland game. When if it my f1H'71.J. 'Mi QU' Eugene Ralya - A Sophomore who performed well on both offense and defense when called on. Keen competitor. We are glad Gene has two more years to play for Grand Haven. 1-fog Di ck Aylsworth-One of the im- proved players on the squad. Won a starting defensive po- sition midway through the season and always gave a good performance. 117 Bob Dykman-Used mainly as a Bob Soule--This Senior won a defensive lineman. Heaviest starting defensive line assign- man on the squad who often ment in the Muskegon Catho- played middle guard on dee lic game. Played best when fense. the going was the toughest. Joe Gelakoskuvfetlthough a first Don Kammeroad - This Senior Doug Poort-This Junior center Pete Moore-A Junior end who year player, he gave a good gave us valuable depth at did an admirable job when came a long way, purticulrirly account of himself when called the center position. called upon. Should be a on defense. Sltoulcl be ltat- upon. Played well in the big help to us next year. tling for a starting posrion lonia game. next year. Here come the reinforcement!! x Corky Lach-This Junior made John Benes - This Sophomore the switch from the backfield on the Little Bucs to the line this year. He should really find himself next year. tackle won a starting assign- ment early in the season. Never failed to give a good account of himself. One of the reasons for optimism next year. 118 .lerry Stillson-A Junior guard who developed very fast in his first year of football. He realized a linernan's dream by scoring a touchdown in the Muskegon Catholic game. Jack Schuiteman - A Junior tackle who gained valucale experience this year ShcJld be in there btttliitg for a starting position next year. if ,ia First Row, Left to Right: Bill Scott, Norm Davis, Jerry Lietzke, Ron Hogstrom, Walt Draeger, Bill Currier John Goldberg. Second Row: Bill Ernst, Rich Stafford, Dove Fischer, Marty Boot, Roger Smant, Doug Gardner, Tom Brigham Third Row: Coach Walt Lowell, John Pope, Jeff Wilson, Willie Gutierrez, Leon Stille, Bill Bucy, Bill Arnold Fourth Row: Wally Cosier, Ron Kunkel, Ed Zysk, Tim Ferguson, Pete Sherwood, Jake Vermurlen Assistant Coach Don DeVecht. Fifth Row: Tom Lewis, Karvel Feenstra, Bob Nietering, Bob Arbogast, Jim Wayne, Manager Mike Burr. ur guture araiiy The 1954 football season turned out to be a winning season tor Coach Walter Lowell and his reserve gridders, They compiled a 6 vvon and 2 lost record and have given good reason for optimism in the tuture. May they continue with their winning vvays. 4- 1 1 ,Cizfle 51404 , eCOI' Grand Haven i3 - - Holland 6 Grand Haven 20 - - Benton Harbor 6 Grand Haven 6 - - Muskegon 27 Grand Haven i4 - - Muskegon Catholic 7 Grand Haven 7 - - G. H, Frosh 6 Grand Haven 7 - - Muskegon Heights i4 Grand Haven i3 - v G. R. Central 6 Grand Haven i9 - - Zeeland O Grand Haven 26 - - Holland 7 Total lQ5 79 119 X l 3 69910 llllVE' f 1 4 ,Height . . . Ualent . . . but :fucked Scoring funclz The i954 basketball team excelled in height and spirit but lacked the necessary experience to produce a winning season. They outtought their opponents on the floor and under the boards but had difticulty finding the basket. 120 of! .1- G A, Coach Sluka Coach Steve Sluka completed his tenth Mike Burr and Mike Gruen Mlce Burr and Mike seasa ty basketball coach. He retires this Gruen are our vars ty manage s They both kept year but wll ma nta n the position of athletic the team suppl ed with humor Burr returns next d rector and baseball coach year and Gruen graduates lUar.4ilg Recon! Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven 45 34 64 53 49 40 43 48 50 38 47 67 47 40 42 121 St. Joe Niles Benton Harbor Coopersville Muskegon Holland Christian Muskegon Heights Niles Holland Benton Harbor Muskegon St. Joe Muskegon Heights Holland Holland Christian Phil Clark-The tallest man on the team was a consistent rebounder and limited opposing centers to few points. He graduates. Julian Wildrom-A Junior who did not see much action this year but should be valuable next year at the forward position. Gene De Koeyer-A Junior who started in the lost few games of the season. Drive in, jerry! Don Boyink-Came into his own in Don Kammeraad-Don was a sub- Joe Wildrom- Banana is another his first year on the Varsity. He stitute center and forward and Junior who came through as a led the team in scoring with l38 handled himself well at both sub guard and did C1 great job. points. positions. 122 Gene Van Dongen-The team's cap- Jim Smith-A Senior forward who, Dave Botbyl-A Senior who in his tain and regular forward, ranked second in scoring with 122 points. He was a consistent rebounder of both boards. He graduates. in the role of substitute, provided extra spark when it was needed. Grst year on the Varsity came into his own as a sub forward. He topped the individual game scoring with 23 points. I just don! know 1L'hCl J' the matter! A Dale Miller-Dale was one of our best rebounders. He had the ability to dig the ball up. Jerry Rycenga-A Junior forward- Doug Poort-A Junior who was our center who should be great next most valuable substitute. He year. He scored H9 points and should be a threat to opposing ranked third in that department. teams next year. 123 A First Row, Left to Right: Bob Swier, Bill Arnold, George Swiftney, Je ome Kosma ski Pete She ood Second Row: Willie Gutierrez, Gene Ralyo, Jerry Lietzke, Dennis Morzuki Bob Ne tering Third Row: Couch Don Constant, Egils Leicinger, Jim Reinking, Walt Dro John B yd Varsity next year. Cage .Nopefub Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven Grand Haven The i954-55 all-sophomore reserve team under the able leadership of coach Don Constant had ci i2-won and 3-lost record, They will torm the nucleus for the eJel'Ue eC0l'Cl R JZ 26 23 44 59 41 33 57 32 57 41 32 34 33 42 35 St. Joe Niles Benton Harbor Coopersville Muskegon Holland Christian Muskegon Heights Niles Holland Benton Harbor Muskegon St. Joe Muskegon Heights Holland Holland Christian 124 First Row, Left to Right: Joy Graham, Jim Tiers, Bob VerDuiri, Larry Mills. Second Row: Leroy Stocklin, Dennis Emmengger, Cyrus Stuirt, Bill Bucy. Third Row: Coach Dick Dart, Jerry Wildrom, Bob Hrudsky, Bob Bersonnett, Harry Nuismo. wimming eam Lust yec1r's Club turned into this yeor's interscholastic tegni, Our tcinknien hdd oniy one meet but did tgirly well ogginst Ecist Grand Rapids, one ot the top high school teonis in this greg, With Mr. Dcirt's inspired Cogching we expect great things in the future. l25 First Row, Left to Right: Ron Bloom, Marv Boerma, Jack Schuiteman, Tom Brigham, Bob Arbogast, Wally Cosier, Don Zoldan, Tom Boer. Second Row: Bob Pellegrom, Tom Joiner, Bill Arnold, Walt Dreager, Jim Reinking, Mike Gruen, Don Ferguson, Don Tiers, Tim Ferguson. Third Row: Coach Dick Dart, Norm Davis, Len Anderson, Larry Brclak, J. C. Howe, Jim Smith, Dave Botbyl, Jerry Lietzke, Larry Brink, Joe Gelokoska, Willie Gutierrez, Manager Dick Aylsworth. l'6lC With new spirit, new blood, ten returning lettermen and a new coach, Dick Dart, the track team is oft to a good start. Coach Dart brought a new type ot track to Grand Haven with his step-by-step method ot getting things done. The Cindermen won their first meet with Zeeland and have a twelve game schedule to complete. The team is improving with every night practice and should give all competitors a rough time. We wish Coach Dart and his traclcmen luck tor the coming season. gf it? ... Q . . ,K My, fi ' 1 f ' First Row, Left To Righfz Don Winierhclier, Bob Walsh. Second Row: Joe Woodford, Joe Kasmuuski, George Suchecki, Dick Suicliffe, Jack Olson, Coach Louis Helchuis. QU!! Under The leadership of Mr. Hekhuis The golf Teom should produce onoTher winning seoson. The Teom hos one senior ond Two junior lenermen reTurning This yeor. Don Winterholfer ond Bob Wolsh, Two of The Top linksrnen in The oreo, ore expeded To give The Teom winning power. Z xii' Qs.-fffU 's First Row, Left To Right: Emil Warber, Lauren Ridoutf, Ed Zsyk, Mike Burr, Mai? Kisosondi, Paul Kosch, John Pope. Second Row: Julian Wildrom, Bill Bucy, Bob Hradsky, Leon Stille, Don Prelesnik, Gene Van Dongen, Hank Swiftney, Larry Carlson. Third Row: Charles Miller, Bill Currier, Pat Perry, Dennis Marzuki, Bill Colcord, Al Schoolcraff, .lim Buikema, Greg Graham, Joe Wildrom, Coach Sieve Sluka. Kaaelrall This yeor's Teorn has only Three reTurning leTTermen but a vveolfh of new TalenT in The form of hve sophomores on The sTorTing Team, Gene Van Dongen is expecfed To corry The hifling load, ond Don Prelesnilc, our only refurning leTTerman hurler, is expected To be our mound ace. , M- - si? i r fa,-A : --..,g,,.f.. ,, W.. ,,. First Row, Left to Right: Ted Porlxer, Jim Ledinslci, Louis Weiler, Don Warnciar, George Swiitney, Sonny levondoski, Dennis Shermetu, Bill Byl. Second Row: Coach Gene Rothi, Jim Vander Molen, Tom Johnston, Fred Enssle, Dick Morris, Pete Sherwood, Larry Tindull, Gerry Witherell, Drevvoldis Liepins, Doug Poort, Tom Otley. ennia This yeor's tennis teom hos eight returning lettermen. The outlook is good for the coming seoson ond with o little luck, it should be one of our top sports. It Mr. Rothi con produce o net team to equol his fomous football teorns, we should reolly go places this yeor. rs- t ,.. uw lnmlmrvllu if Y 40 The Gzwzrf lhmflhfll wfmarlmzczzl .mzlzzf Any forfy-fz'caf? I 50 .....,,..., fwnrfwz V!! U A AMK 'A f 1: A 'W nun ng Rock Qs 1, Tu- mu I X.... V, gkyimr 57. W s M L A sw ffm ml 5' fikw 'xi ADVERTISING liu'lvlw1m11 iQ lbw -4-4.5 . , I 41-annum-pq, 0.1 W 1 'Y' , Q .1-Ng R . f ' I Y Ai K, mf ' ,ZZW 'S- xw' , f K' A K 6. , . gmt . ., fr . A yi ,Una N -' .v4,, J 'QNM Mrs: f QKWW' ,. . -'lf '-sm and x.., General! 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MICHIGAN WJZML L, Mmfiff MQ? if if D N SS W SN gi N if Q W N5 ? ig R ,ffgiig ggi WW fi X 99? ff J MiiN'Sfff,wfQ3ffNf SNS W ,W M A Q 3 mgfggf ii iii CAMERA SHOP 2 ,g1-'g,L'1QT,iTQ2Q', ST- GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN IPI THE MOLL SHOE COMPANY 109 N.7th ST.-GRAND HAVEN,MICH. HANSEN'S KITCH'N COOK'D 870 E. Sclvidge Street SPRING LAKE, MICHIGAN BILL VICKER'S TRUCKING 81 EXCAVATING GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN QUALITY PORTRAITS - COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY FILMS AND KODAK FINISHING 627 WASHINGTCJN STREE1' GRAND HAVEN, MICHIGAN 141 Gl l'l'0d , . . if f Q x1ANUF,xcl'I'UR1NG CCBIIYAXNH' 1 f , if PIPPEL-PATTEHSUN COMP 1 Y K' . ji wee ll ? 800 Columbus Street . MANUFACTURERS P R E S S E S ARBOR AND HYDRAULIC Steam and Air Motors - Contractors Equipment- Grey Iron Castings - Pneumatic Hoists - Marine Machinery Grand Haven, Michigan 143 mfimfl La4fL'f'7'jV?A M065 A dfew A A xw kg fffwgm Y? 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Iilii gzoflfgciawasnsnafan ree Grand Haven, Michigan 'Hifi W 525x941 ' k ef 6' Q 'f fe 1 a t ' nftviigeitffmin 1-yy dbhxgomiijely stocked for gil tif your photo needs. ,U GRAND HAVEN MICHIGAN 'IO4 Woshingfon S Ph 508 Vcm Zcmfwick Funeral Home e,M7i'oW'f' Phone 1 120 Uzoifdfoz.-1 H3 f6MQiz.f4f-2:2 J 9'MY index 50 uertwers Addison-Baltz Co. - - Anderson-Bolling Mfg, Co. Bastian Blessing Company - Bauman Chris Craft - - Big Store, The - - Botbyls Garage - Bretschneider Studio - - Camfield Manufacturing Co. - - Casemier, Henry, Super Market - Casemier, John, Super Market - Challenge Stamping 81 Porcelain Co. Challenge Machinery Co. - - Cook's Hardware 81 Plumbing - Dake Engine Co. ---- Eagle Ottawa Leather Co. - Eshleman's Pharmacy - - Gomery Motor Sales - Grand Furniture Store - Grand Haven Brass Foundry - - Grand Haven Furniture Co. - - Grand Haven Harbor Industries, Inc. - - Grand Haven Jewelry ---- Grand Haven Maytag Co. - - Grand Haven Stamped Products Co. - - Grand Haven State Bank - - - Hansen's Kitch'n Cook'd - Haven Laundry - - - Hostetter News Agency - Jobber's Outlet - - - Johnston Bros., Inc. - Jonker Hardware - - - Kammeraad Funeral Home - Keller Tool ----- Kinkema Funeral Home Kirk's Camera Supply - Ledinsky Motor Sales - Meier's Floor Coverings Michigan Brass Co. - - Miller's Food Market - M 81 M Dime Store - - Moll Shoe Co. - - - Morse's Camera Shop - MuIder's Drug Store - Oldberg Mfg. 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