Hart High School - Hartian Yearbook (Hart, MI)

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OUR CLASS HISTORY As proud graduates of gradeschool we migrated to the halls of Hart High School in September of 1953. There were 104 of us and we were known as the Frightened Frosh.” These unfamiliar faces gathered and elected the following officers for their Freshman year. President, Walter Urick; Vice-President, Dan Pearson; Secretary, Nancy Weirich; and Treasurer, Tom Lipski. Our unfortunate advisor was the one and only John Hoffman. We got up enough courage to throw a school party, ‘‘The Hobo-Hop.” The summer flew by and we plunged into the school year of 1954-55. Named to guide us were these “Big Wigs.” President, Dan Pearson; Vice-President, Gene Kokx; Secretary, Nancy Weirich; and Treasurer, Tom Lipski. Our class suffered a big drop-out and membership fell to 90. Mrs. Hill, our English n teacher, was our very capable class advisor. This year we presented the “Maypole Dance.” We also sponsored baked good sales and the ever-popular “Candy Sales.” Throughout the year many Sophomores took an active part in sports, dramatics, and many other activities. In the fall of 1955 we received our new class rings. We undertook the tasks of the coming year with great confidence. These students were carefully selected as Class Officers. President, Dan Pearson; Vice-President, Shirley Robinson; Secretary, Nancy Weirich; and Treasurer, Bill Yeager. For the third consecutive year Lowell Rinker was elected as Class Reporter. On November 18 we gave a Thanksgiving dance, the Cornstalk Stumble.” Before Christmas vacation the 78 members of our class were busy selling magazines, Christmas cards, and sponsoring a pancake supper at Katy’s Kitchen. We were guided through the year’s activities by Mrs. Frost and Mrs. Johnston. Winter melted into the spring of 1956 and we were busy at work on the Banquet and Prom. Our Junior-Senior Banquet came first. It was on April 12 and its theme Out of This World.” The committees planned and worked day and night to finish before June 5. They did a swell job and we all had a dreamy evening “Out of This World.” The summer of 1956 was spent earning money for our big year at H.H.S. At last we’re Seniors and we have reached the final step in our high school education. Named to lead us in our Senior year were these officers. President, Walt Urick; Vice-President, Herb Herrygers; Secretary, Nancy Weirich; and Treasurer, Bill Yeager. Our class advisors were Mr. Kreklow and Mr. Ellegood. Student Council Representatives were Richard Butler and Lowell Rinker. For the first time in four years our skit won first prize at the Halloween Party. We sponsored a very nice Christmas Dance on December 22. Throughout the first semester the 75 Seniors were busy talking about a skip trip. As the schooldays sped by we found ourselves busy in extra-curricular activities. Football, Basketball, Plays, and Band and Chorus activities kept the Seniors occupied during their last winter at H.H.S. The first of the spring activities was the Junior-Senior Banquet April 9. On May 9 was the Mother-Daughter Banquet. Following this came the Prom on May 24. This was our last Prom and the evening and the parties that followed was a great success. On Sunday, June 2 came the yearly Baccalaureate service. Then the great day was here. Oi June 7 we donned our cap and gowns and proudly marched up to receive our diplomas. Our Senior year is over and we say good-by to underclassmen, teachers, friends, and dear old H.H.S.

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CAROLYN YEAGER Carol My heart is like the moon, it has a man in it. Rifle Club 2,3; Concert Choir 4; Art Club 1; F. T. A. 2; G A A. 2; Camera Club 2, 4; Archery Club 3; Chorus 1,2,4. WILLIAM YEAGER Bill I play a musical instrument, only for my own amusement. Chess Club 4; Treasurer 4; F.F.A. 1; Thespians 4; Band 2,3,4; School Plays 3, 4; Class Treasurers ; Journalism Staff 4; Speech Contests 2. MARY JANE WOOD Mary A smile is as contagious as a yawn. Rifle Club 2; Concert Choir3; Camera Club 3. DOLLY WORTH Dolly Like a still lake is she, calm and unruffled. Library Club 4; Secretary 4; Chorus 1,2,3. AVERY WILSON Avery So many hours must I take my rest. Football 1; Journalism Staff 3. JERRY WILSON Jerry There must be some hard work in him, for none of it ever came out. Archery Club 3,4; Journalism Staff 3; School Plays 1,2,3; Speech Contests 3; Dramatics 3; Rifle Club 1; Art Club 4; President 4; Camera Club 3.

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SENIOR CLASS WILL I, Margaret Aerts, will my smart remarks to Bob Herrygers, to add to his collection. Cecil Allison wills his part in the Halloween skit to any underclassman. Glen Alvesteffer wills his beer mug to Tom Vanden Heuvel because he knows he will use it. I, Mary Helen Balavitch, leave my engagement ring to Ruth Tubbs because I know she wants one. Bob Blackmer wills his duel spotlights to Ronnie Kokx for spotting “Dears.” I, Marylin Brandel, will my ability to dance to Glenda Muilenberg because she wants it. Chuck Brimmer wills his ability to keep from going steady to any underclassman who wants to have fun. John Brooks leaves his Chemistry book to Sally Saunders because it’s the meanest trick he can pull on her. Tom Brooks leaves all his girls to Robert Feasel. Richard Butler leaves his constant use of the Pencil Machine to anyone who can afford it. David Carlson wills all his good luck with girls to Calvin Ackley. Charles Carr wills his flirting eyes to any boy who wants to get along with the girls. I, Ardith Corliss, will all the fun I had at Shelby to Pat Brimmer. Dick Corliss wills Ruth his car, because she’ll get it anyway. I, Janice Coulier, will my good times in my Junior year to Mike Fuller. I, Nancy Cushman, being of sound mind and body do hereby will and bequeath Janice Moore’s French Book to anyone fool enough to take French in their Senior year. Allen Flood wills his sideburns to Elvis Presley because he lost his in the army. Fritz Frick wills his old transmission to the Ford Motor Company. I, Mary Jane Fuller, will my ability to fall for Shelby guys to my sister Kathy, who never has that problem. I, Dianna Gamble, will my ability to go steady to Judy VandenHeuveL I, Jo Ann Gephart, will my long hair to Winnie Bitner as she’s always wanted it. Ron Foster wills his map to Rasmussen’s house to anyone that’s interested. Muriel Goodrich wills all her good times in Hart High School to Carmen Lantz. Walter Gray wills his wrecked car to Jack Snider’s Junk Yard. I, Marceline Greiner, will my red hair to Lana Kay Broutman because I know she wants it. 1, Marie Greiner, will all my good times in High School to Ronnie Kokx. Bud Hammerle wills his name “Moose” to anyone who has a complicated name like Marcellinus. Gary Hast wills his good times on Band Trips to anyone who won’t get caught. Dick Herrygers wills his stay in the hospital to anyone who has a lot of spare time. Herb Herrygers was unable to will anything as he was asleep (as usual) at the time he was asked. I, Sandra Hickman, will my good times in Hart High School this part year to anyone who is lucky enough to come here. I, Sharlene Hodges, will my ability to get along with teachers to Elaine Wicks. I, Thelma Irey, will my position as a Senior to Lois Keck because I know she wants it. I, Barbara Jensen, will my cheerleading ability to the coming second-team cheerleaders. Douglas Jensen leaves his good trig marks to his sister, CaroL Jerry Johnson wills his ability to get along with Mrs. Burmeister to anyone who can eat sandwiches in her class and get away with it. Gene Kokx wills his trips to Ludington to anyone who wants them. I, Mary Koposky, will my five minutes to get home from dances to my sister, Jane. I, Kay Kuhne, will my good times in the band to Tom Schaner and Norman Van Sickle. Dale Lathers wills his ability to draw horses to Carole Landis as she needs it. Tom Lipski leaves a brand new “57” Ford to the Freshman Girls who haven’t got dates for the dances. Ron Longcore wills all his time spent with Karen to any busy person. Gordon Merten leaves his job as janitor to Gerald Hobby because he sure has had practice! I, Janice Moore, leave my shortness to Elydee Bruinix. Dan Pearson wills his ability to get into extra-curricular activities to his brother, Dave.