Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

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MOTTO In Ozmelvei Om' Future Lies. OUR PAGE MARILYN CHURCHHLL BETTY SAUSER Valedictorian Salutatorian l HONOR STUDENTS CLASS OFFICERS Julia Balavitch, Esther Carter, Pat McClennan, Ted Hodges, Bob Halladay, Marian Purdy Joyce Van Tassel Carol Stevens Senior Class History earning money. We accomplished it, however, by selling Christmas cards, sponsoring dime dances after the games, and the Junior play. Incidentally, the play, under the able direction of Mrs. Burdick, was one of the best, and took in more money than any other play ever presented at Hart High. Our class rings were chosen unanimously from various selections, and were quite different from those of previous years. The main event of that year was the Banquet and j-Hop, Twilight Fantasy, the most beautiful and successful prom presented here in many years. Miss Elise Dodge was the class advisor. September 1946 found us at an all time high- Seniors We began in the custo- mary way by electing officers. Still having financial difficulties, we found it necessary to pick up potatoes at Burt Greiner's. We sponsored both a Thanksgiving and Christmas dance, Don Greisback and his orchestra providing the music. Early in 1947, we labored long and hard on the Hartian in an attempt to make it a successful book. March and April found us working just as hard on the Senior play, Best Yearsf and May found us journeying on our skip day. Baccalaureate, our final I-Hop, and then Commencement itself rushed upon us rapidly, and soon the Senior Class of '47 had passed forever from the halls of Hart High. 26 COLORS Green 49 Szlver FLOWERS Wlozte Roses

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,,,..--t SENIOR CLASS HISTORY The Senior Class of 1947 came into existence four years ago with the sum of 90 pupils and with Paul Horn as our class advisor. Wfe began the year by electing class officers: Leonard Amstutz, President, Charles Schmitts, Vice President, Betty Sauser, Secretary, and julia Balavitch, Treasurer. Our carnival g side show Horns Corn was a big success. i Wallace Reid, President, Robert john Birke, Vice President, Alice Buchnius, g Secretary, and julia Balavitch, Treasurer, served as our Sophomore officers. In this year we were in charge of the Banner, with Marilyn Churchill as Editor. Our carnival side show On the Air was again a big success. Our annual school party The Sock Hop was well attended and as the name applies, the students danced in their stocking feet. Our Junior year again began with the usual procedure of electing officers. Pat McClennan was President, Ted Hodges, Vice President, Marilyn Churchill, Secretary, and Alan Stover, Treasurer. Our most difficult problem was that of CCorzti1men' on following page? Fifth: Pat Loree, Alice Buchnius, Joyce Doering, Ethelyn Campbell, Manle Robinson B ' Sauser. Fourth: Bessie Wilde, Beverly Corliss. Third: Connie Stevens, Allice Buchnius, Sjliiirl-xl?hlZglleyBLlXiI2icifIianGlgi1liileyi'l hlflglly Simon, Beverly Smith, lrene Bray, Connie Stevens, Marilyn Churchill, Neven Lipps, Ervin Youngstroin Second' Bernarcll Peters, Pat McClennan, Bob Birke. Firrl: Beverly Corliss, Joyce Van Tassel, Marian Purdy, Molly Simon' Bessie Wilde Jane jenkins, Matilynn Littiebrant, Gloria Abbott, Irene Bray, Carol Stevens, Marilyn Churchill. l i 25

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There are occasions in the life of every person which are eagerly anticipated and because, of their importance to him, are never completely forgotten. Tonight is such an occasion for the Senior Class of 1947. To us, graduation means the climax of many years of hard work, striving to achieve our goal. We shall take great pride in this achievement. We realize, however, that by no means was this accomplished independently. We have received valuable aid from our teachers, parents, and friends, who have been actively interested in seeing us reach our goal. Our teachers have spent a great deal of time and patience with us. They have offered advice, besides practical knowledge in the regular courses, and enjoyment in extra-curri- cular activities. Our parents have encouraged and backed us continually. Without their understand- ing and support we would have been lost. They have been more than wonderful to us. Whatever we, as part of the school have sponsored, the people of Hart and the sur- rounding communities have quickly responded by co-operating in every instance. They realize the importance of experience in a variety of activities and have provided us with these opportunities. Our debt to all those who have helped us is immense. The only means we have of repaying our obligations is to enter our new world courageously and strive for success and the realization of our ambitions. In this way we can show our gratitude and appreciation because we know it is what they want. To our parents, the faculty,.board of directors, business men, and residents of both Hart and the surrounding communities, we say thank you with a deep sincerity. Many community factors combine to form a richness in our lives that we seldom pause to realize or appreciate. Only when some event occurs that breaks this accustomed security do we recognize its true value. The activities, parties, and programs that we participated in in high school have been some of the most enjoyable moments we shall know. They are past now, but we are happy to have their memories. Our class has been together a long time and shared many experiences which have been invaluable. Now we have come to a parting of the ways. Perhaps never again will we be together as a class and we shall eventually lose complete contact with some indi- viduals. We shall look forward, however, to the future with high hopes and the optimism of youth. While we are being honored tonight for our achievements, still commencement means the beginning of a new life. As we step forward into this new life, our confidence in our training, the high courage of youth, and our dreams of expected success fill us with a high determination to overcome any obstacles and to joyously assume any new responsi- bilities of the future. Tonight, our graduation night, we realize more than ever the truth of our motto, In ourselves our future lies. - MARILYN CHURCHILL 1.41.- Parents, Friends, and members of the Faculty: On behalf of this graduating class of nineteen hundred and forty seven, it is my great pleasure to welcome you to our commencement exercises. It is our sincere desire that you will enjoy the evening. Four years ago this Senior Class set sail on a great voyage-a voyage on the Sea of Knowledge. It was with great anticipation and self-confidence that we boarded our imma- culate steamship-H. H. S. However, as we sailed onward, we realized that we hadnit foreseen all the obstacles that we might encounter. There were many times when the going proved rough and a few, losing their self-confidence, found it necessary to leave us at dif- ferent ports along the way. Most of us, however, being determined to reach our destination combatted the obstacles, and when the waves became rough, we just clung to the rails and cried, Sail On! . All of you have played a definite part in making this voyage possible, for without your valuable assistance and countless sacrifices many of us would have remained behind. Therefore, it is only fitting and proper that you are present tonight to share with us our honors in this happy occasion. You see us now gathered together on deck, waiting to receive our citations for the achievements made during our four year cruise. The termination of these four years, marks the end of our voyage, for tonight we shall drop anchor and come ashore. Our hearts are filled with happiness and gratitude as we see you before us-watching our ship come in. In a very short time we will take the last steps of this voyage-across the gangplank which leads to our diplomas. We are both grateful and proud to have you, who contributed and sacrificed so much, present with us tonight to participate in this important event of our lives. - BE'1'rY SAUSER 27