Grand Ledge High School - Ledge Yearbook (Grand Ledge, MI)

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First row, lefl lo right-J. Alleman, B. Bedell, C. Goodwin, Nl. Keeny, V. Brunsman. C. Schulz. Mr. Williams. C. Bilow, S. Chudley, H. Frankford, M. L. Richmond. P. Sanborn, J. Harpmcr. Serum! row-D. Nichols, F. Kuhn, S. Welch, J. Lyon. J. Bronson. C. Wood. J. La liontsee, R. Richmond, R. Chudley, Nl. Nichols, C. Newcomb. F. Simons, J, Roberts, D. Dob- son, B. Jones, K. Wells, K. Lawrence, S. Hockenberry, L. Fortino. Third row-T. Sattler. G. Reynolds, H, Fortino. M. Parker, D. Fizzell, D. Cain, B. Sharp, K. Brunette. R. Carrow. N. Kreighbaum, A. Bair. l.. Wilson, A. Wells. H. Bouck. Penlield, P. Lee Pue. H. Peters, S. Peters, J. Stockwell, W. Faull. Drum Majors. P. Chute. lf. Dobson. BAND In the school year of 1943-44 the Grand Ledge High School Band was highly successful in entertaining Grand Ledge, both in school and civic activities. During the first part of the year the band spent its time drilling for foot- ball game formations. They made the audience conscious of the war effort by presenting formations. including an anchor, navy wings. and by spelling out Buy Bonds. Early in the Autumn the band participated in the Third War Bond Drive by parading in the central part of the city and presenting a concert at the steps of the post-office. Dedication of the community Honor Roll again found the band aiding home front morale. When spooks invaded Grand Ledge at Hallowe'en and when the Ice Carnival was presented, the band was on hand to lead the parade. Three concerts were presented this year. The first being the annual Christ- mas. later the Spring, and the Interlochen Scholarship Concerts. This year a new constitution was drawn up by the band and officers were elected. Set up in military style they were: Captain Philip De Pue: Secretary, Betty Jones: Treasurer, First Lieut. Ronald Richmond: Boys' Quartermasters, First Lieut. David Cain and Second Lieut. Herbert Peters: Girls' Quarter- masters. First Lieut. Kathleen Wells and Second Lieut. Barbara Bedell: Li- brarians, First Lieut. Aileen Wells, Second Lieut. Mary Lou Richmond, and Sergeant Phyllis Sanborn. 30 ' The 1044 Ledge

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Valedictory At last it has come! Commencement for the seniors of 1944. Commence- ment, Which marks the end of twelve years of grade and high school and the beginning of a new and greater phase of life than we have known before. For some, high school is the end of formal education, while for others, col- lege lies ahead. Several of our classmates have already joined the services of Uncle Sam and many more will soon be leaving. We are the third class to graduate during the present war. Whatever course we follow. we shall carry with us the trade mark of our school. Whether we make a success in life or not depends not only upon our abilities but also upon how well we accept and use our opportunities. The joys of graduation also carry a note of sadness-the sadness of parting and farewell. Friendships we have formed in school, classroom incidents and social activities will be memories after we leave these halls of learning. The past four years have been happy ones and it is with regret that we say goodbye. No one is certain of what the future holds. in store for us. but Whatever may be our destiny, it is our duty to be honest and trustworthy American citizens. As we have passed this milestone in life's journey and cross the threshold, let us face the future with confidence, faith and hope: let us step forward to attain new and better goals, that the faith and trust of our teachers, parents and friends may be fulfilled in us. Now we have come to the parting, We each have our own way to go, We'll each have our own trials and troubles, And We'll each have our own grit to show. We'll live and We'll learn and We'll prosper, We'll let nothing cause us to fall, We'll smile on the world about us For it's a jolly old world, after all. FAREWELL! Betty Jean Jones. Salutatory Time-honored custom asks that a graduating class salute the world in which it is about to take a more active part, with confidence, courage, and good cheer. In 1944 these attitudes have a very real emotion behind them, and the words a special meaning. We have learned the hard way how to be confident. coura- geous, and cheerful. We have come through the darkest years of the war and can see the light of victory ahead. Already our thoughts are leaping past it to the time of reconstruction and rebuilding that must follow. These problems of rebuilding a war-torn world will challenge the best in us-the best of education, energy, and faith. The training and guidance given us by the members of the faculty and Mr. Sawdon will aid us in meeting this challenge. We are deeply indebted to them. We look toward the future with hope and faith. We look eagerly, but also with some sadness at the thought of all we leave behind. It is difficult even to think of saying good-bye to friends. teachers,-the school. But the world moves on, and we move with it. Nothing stands still. We have no idea what the future will bring, but whatever comes, we are ready. It is with this spirit that the class of '44 salutes the new World. Barbara Alleman. The 1944 Ledge 29

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First row, left to right-D, Brace, I. M. Martin. F. Ballentine, R. Roesch, S. Hocken- berry, H. Frankford, N. Anderson, L. Dunham. Miss G, Brugaletta, M. Hetterly, M. Bouck, Nl. Parsons, P. Sanborn, F. Dean, H, Funtukis, D, Sivyer. Second row-J. Brace, S. Marzean. H. Kimmel. J, Shubert. N. Davis. N. Phillips. P. Chute, E. Beagle, G. Kebler. M. Higbee. J. Carter, A. VanGansbeke, M. Edwards. B. I.. Brown, J. Shinevar. B. Huss. V. Brunsman, R. Lehman, K. Toai, M. l.. Nott, M. J. Jones, D. Marzean, I.. J. Hodge. N. M, Taylor. I. DeCook. Third row-J. Hayes. A. Smith, J. McLeod, B, Patrick. B, Johnson, P. I.aw, B, Dan- kenbring. J. Guilford, J. Clarke, A. Clarke. B, Wells, L, Warner, B. Reed. J. Haysmer. J. Stockwell, M. Tillitson, D. Forman. D. Watson, M. Boss, E. Whitney, B, J. Clark. IS. Vander Steen. Fourth row-M. VanGansbeke, E. Kinne. J. Farrier. A. Curtis, I.. Enness. R. Feyera- bend. B. Sharp. J. Goodsell. G. Norton. L. Deuel, B. Collins. J, J. Humphrey, R, Bogart. I. Brunger, B. Alleman, B. J. Jones. J. Toaz, N. Wilkinson, N. Thomas. B, Bedell, K. Good- win. D. D. Cook, D. Dobson, J. Pingel. Top row-T. Taylor. B. Peters, G. Sargent. L. Sowers. A. Toaz. D. Cypher. N. Kreigha baum. H. Bouck, W. Baisel, D, P. Green, F. Markle, D, Cain. J. Crawford. D. Prederich. M. Ballentine. B. McComb. H. Peters. R. Vogt. G. McLeod. LATIN CLUB The Sodalitas Latina has had an outstanding year. Miss Brugaletta was assisted by proconsul, D. Frederick: consul, K. Toaz: Praetor, L. Hodge: quaes- tor, J. Haysmer: scriba, B. Reed: aediles, T. Taylor. B. McComb, M. Bouck, B. Sharp, J. Carter, B. Patrick: aediles. F. Ballentine, L. Sowers, J. Crawford, H. Puntukis: quaestor. B. Peters: praetor, A. Smith. The party for the initiation of thirty-six new members was held early in the year. In February the traditional Roman Inauguration of new officers was held. This was a colorful ceremony. The club participated in a general assembly program on April 21, which provided an appreciation of the Roman way of life. The annual Roman Banquet was held in the Spring. The Banquet was served in the original Roman style, and the traditional dress was worn by all, making the festivity seem much like that of long ago. The 1944 Ledtle