Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1945 volume:

1 y 4 5 Published by the members of the lournalism Class Art Work by members of the Art Class Hastings High School, Hastings, Michigan Photography by the Wise Photo Shop, Hastings, Michigan Printing by the Hastings Commercial Printers, Hastings, Michigan Engravings by the Jahn and Ollier Engraving Company, Chicago, Illinois 3f oreUicufc In 1086 A. D. William I ordered a Dooms- day Book to be compiled for the purpose of learning about the Saxons who comprised his realm. Now in 1945, 859 years later, we, the gradu- ating Saxons of Hastings High School, have compiled this Doomsday Book so that we may have some record of our activities and our friends. September 5 — last year for seniors at brain factory began. 11 — finally a little sister! (boy-girl assem- blies). 22 — Frandsen’s boys beat Eaton Rapids 12-0. 29 — “Blue Friday” — H.H.S. lost to (at) Greenville 6-18. October 2 — strained brain on Otis tests. 4 — Hi-Y District Conference here. 13 — unlucky day celebrated by Jinx Jump. 19-20 — two-day vacation (M.E.A. Regional Conference). 23 — H.H.S. swooned — Otto Schacht here. 27 — tied 6-6 with Allegan. November 14 — Foster elected league half-back. 16 — found “Examiner” in locker. 17 — Seniors had “Heart Trouble.” 22 — Hunters Hop sponsored by B. U. C. 23-24 — Turkey vacation. December 1—first basketball game at Charlotte (27-29 — C’s favor). 4 — bought Doomsday Book (bought re- ceipt really). 5 — burned midnight oil — term papers due. 12 — Schools-at-War Flag raised. 17 — Teachers Club carol service. l — had special carol service in study hall. 22 — Choir caroled in halls at 3:45. 22 — Christmas vacation started 4:04 P.M. January 8 — back to school. 16 — F.S.C. introduced Courtesy Month. 17-18-19 — vocational conference here. 26 — Dramatics class presented “Witchin’ Racket.” 26 — Semester ended. February 16 — B.B. game at Belding, final tally — H.H.S. led 39-32. 17 — all-school dance — “Winter Whirl.” 21 — fire prevention talk by Emmet Cox. March 1 — first issue of Fortnight in ’45. 2-3 — B.B. tournament at Charlotte. 7 — B.B. league meeting, Dolan and Foster elected on first team. 15 — not only income tax day but dues day. 16 — B.B. letters awarded; Coleman, cap- tain-elect. Cheerleaders’ letters awarded; Kenyon, captain-elect. 30-2 — Easter vacation. April 6 — girls’ choice! Sadie Hawkins dance. 13 — junior play, “Sunrise by Request.” 13 — track meet at Grand Rapids Central. 18 — Coach Reinhardt and fellas went to B. C. Central. 23 — vocations day. 27 — league baseball game at Belding. May 4 — Juniors entertained seniors at J-Hop. 19 — regional track meet. June 3 — Baccalaureate 4:00 at Central. 7 — Class Night. 8 — school out — seniors have A.M. off. 8 — Seniors take final steps at 2:00. We, the outgoing seniors of ’45, citizens of tomorrow, dedicate this yearbook to our school that has been so much a part of our lives the past four years anti that in some ways has made each of us a better person. May it ever be a living monument to the American way of life and education. lUioms ai) Book EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Merilyn Zuttermeister ASSISTANT EDITOR ART EDITORS Milo Coldren BUSINESS MANAGER JoAnne Finnie ASST BUSINESS MANAGER Richard Foster Doris Lockwood Helen Dimond SPORTS ACTIVITIES Philip Frandsen June Colvin Joan Leffler CLUB WRITE-UPS Patricia Tyler Marjorie Ritzman Waunita McCarty SENIOR WRITE-UPS PHOTOGRAPHY Elizabeth Cortright Paul Benham Agnes Thompson STAFF JOURNALISM ADVISER STAFF Charleen Cappon Miss Emily J. McEIwain Robert Hollister Marjorie Cole ART ADVISER Jerry Wensloff Eva Hook Miss Mary E. Campbell Richard Beadle Ilene Rogers Patricia Fewless Gloria VanNocker FIRST SEMESTER COMMITTEE Pearl Sanborn Shirley Henry Mary Louise Spillane Florence French Milo Coldren Thomas Dolan Agnes Thompson JoAnne Finnie Richard Beadle Charleen Cappon Marjorie Ritzman Merilyn Zuttermeister Patricia Tyler Elizabeth Cortright Doris Lockwood ADMINISTRATION David A. VanBuskirk, superincmderw of schools; Mrs. Dorothy Guthrie, secretary to superintendent. Fred S. Jones, assistant principal; Beatrice Bush, clerk; Edwin L. Taylor, principal. BOARD OF EDUCATION David A. VanBuskirk, superintendent of schools; Hubert D. Cook, trustee; Charles L. Faul, trustee; Harold J. Foster, secretary; Dr. George L. Lockwood, president. Dr. DcForest D. Walton, treasurer. itfoari� of fciuication A plane which accomplishes its mission must be strictly “on the beam.” That the mission of this school might be accomplished with the utmost efficiency, the taxpayers of this city have chosen men of the greatest ability and capacity to decide the policies to be carried out by the superintendent, teachers, and other school employees. An efficient organization demands efficient officers, so Dr. George Lockwood was elected president; Mr. Harold Foster, secretary; Dr. DeForest Walton, treasurer; and Mr. Hubert Cook and Mr. Charles Faul, trustees. We students feel it a privilege indeed to have a school board like ours doing everything it can to make this educational system “tops.” Continued on page 8 MISS OTTILIA KAMINSKE: She is a very diligent lass, Since taking on the adult typing class. MRS. MARY PAYNE: She is the busy one with all she has to do, Teaching clothing, health, and home management too. MISS ALICE DONTJE: If you want to learn how to sew, Miss Dontje is the one you ought to know. MISS RUTH ROBSON: If any of you have a likin’ for baseball, Miss Robson is the one on whom you should call. MISS EMILY McELWAIN: A very energetic woman is she, With Doomsday, Fortnight, and Eng' lish, you sec. MR. G. AVERY ATEN: Mr. Aten in his class of beginning shop Says, “Careful boys, no tools must you drop.” MR. LYLE VANDERBROOK: Mr. Vanderbrook also teaches shop, To get through his class you’ve got to be top(s). MR. DANA BURGESS: Mr. Burgess left us to go to Kalamazoo, The work of a Certified Public Ac- countant to do. MR. ARTHUR HANSEN: If it’s work you are looking for, Mr. Hansen has jobs galore. MR. HERBERT REINHARDT: Before leaving his class of economics, you must learn To state the Law of Diminishing Re- turn(s). MR. CARL DAMSON: Mr. Damson, who is leader of Hi-Y, Teaches history and is certainly a right good guy. MISS MARY CAMPBELL: When it comes to decorating she plays a big part, For everyone knows her as a teacher of art. MRS. RUTH BURRELL: Peppy, vivacious is Mrs. Burrell; She keeps all her gym students in a whirl. MRS. JEAN LOWER: A double-duty woman is Mrs. Lower, At home and at school she spends her hour(s). MR. FRED S. JONES When democracy fails, autocracy pre- vails, Six people to the board and explain the details.” MISS KATHLEEN MURRAY: “Otra vez por favor” Is a phrase the Spanish students abhor. MR. THEODORE KNOPF: He teaches biology and also crop(s); Who is this man? Why, Mr. Knopf. MR. JOSEPH BROZAK: Our coach, Mr. Brozak, also known as Joe, Coaches basketball and baseball, as we all know. MR. LESTER SCHILLING: Junior play, senior play, dramatics, and history, With all these Mr. Schilling is really quite busy. MR. EDWIN TAYLOR: Mr. Taylor is teacher and also prin- cipal. Most of the students think him quite invincible. MR. TAC P. GIES: He teaches biology and algebra too And his students always have enough work to do. MRS. LAURA RUNDIO: Those absent from the picture that you should know Start off with Mrs. Rundio. MRS. IRENE HAMILTON: Mrs. Hamilton had to leave us because of ill health. We sincerely hope that now she is tak- ing care of herself. MRS. ELLAMAE VANDERBROOK: One of the new teachers is Mrs. Van- derbrook. That is the reason why her picture isn’t in this book. MRS. GERTRUDE WILCOX: Another is Mrs. Wilcox who teaches reading Only to those who have the needing. Glafeterians, CustuMans, tlilmuians At the west end of the lower hall amidst the clattering of pans and the aroma of de- licious dishes we find Mrs. Donna Harrington and Mrs. Marshall Schantz. Mrs. Harrington has been with us for eight years, Mrs. Schantz starting only this year. They have both done a grand job in preparing the daily lunches, in keeping the cafeteria spic and span, and, in general, making it a desirable place in which to eat. Any owner of a meal ticket will testify to this, as it is by them that they are best- known and liked. The well-kept and clean appearance of high school is due to the conscientious work of the custodians. Through the efforts of Mr. Ernest Hayes, Mr. Lawrence Potter, Mr. Ben Campbell, Mr. Royal Hayes, and Tom Dolan our school has gained a reputation for its cleanliness. It is hard to realize the amount of work put forth by them, but lights found burning early in the morning until late at night prove that they are really on the job. If the students in future years would co-oper- ate with them, they may be sure it would be appreciated. Their friendliness and ability to get along with the students result in their be- ing liked by all. The library, which is under the direction of Miss Jean Barnes, is a very important part of this school. Mrs. Esther Grohe cleans and mends the books when we are careless with them. Beverly Bradford and Joan Leffler have been library assistants after school this year. Without the guidance of Miss Barnes students would have difficulty in obtaining data to complete their assignments. Their willingness to assist and help students and the public alike is appreciated much more than is shown. Miss Barnes also supervises the three-week sophomore library study class in addition to her numerous other duties. Her one fast rule is “Silence is golden,” to which everyone con- forms or returns to the session room. Aiuninistration Besides the Board of Education and teachers we must have an administration which is al- ways on the job to keep the daily routine of our school running smoothly. We have an extremely busy man of unusual ability for our superintendent. He is very well- known throughout the state for fighting for the rights of the small schools. His schedule is endless, and his duties are done well. Let me introduce Mr. David A. VanBuskirk. Next meet our principal, Mr. Edwin L. Taylor. To most of you he really needs no in- troduction, for almost everyone has met him at some time for any number of reasons(?). Mr. Taylor teaches Latin and third-hour boys’ gym, has second hour study hall, and also is a bus driver. Mr. Fred Jones is the assistant principal. Be- sides administrative duties he represents the faculty on the Faculty-Student Council, teaches chemistry and physics, and has charge of sixth-hour study hall. The office is very well managed by Mrs. Dorothy Guthrie. She is our superintendent’s secretary. The work of the office is so much that it is necessary for Mrs. Guthrie to have an assistant. Miss Beatrice Bush ably works in this capacity. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD First rou: J. Moore, Zuttcrmcistcr, L. Campbell, Bcv. Myers, Duckcr. Second rou: Miss Dontje, adviser, A. O'Con- nor, Drake, Spiris, A. Salton. Third rou: V. Webb, Richards, Nielsen, Hollister, W'alldorff, Thompson, presiding. Absent from picture: Mrs. Hamilton, adviser. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL First row: L. Campbell, Cortright, Walton, Burns, N. Davey, T. Dolan, presiding. Second rou-: Duckcr, D. VanHorn, Loraine Schant:, Frandscn, Casey, Hathaway. Third rou-: Mr. Jones, adviser; Hewitt, A. O’Connor, Groos, Cordes, Spillane. Fourth row: Malcolm, McDonald, Robert Branch, Christiansen. Absent from picture: P. Myers, Bush, Rivers, Powell, D. Cain, Coldren. BOYS I INION COUNCIL Foster, chairman; Mr. Taylor, adt iser; Henry, Schantx, T Dolan, Thomas, Frandsen, Coleman. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD Every girl attending Hastings High School automatically becomes a member of this league. The girls from each class, in turn, elect three representatives to act on the board. The purpose of this organization is to pro- mote social life and further a democratic spirit among the girls. A “Big Sister assembly was held this year at which all new and freshman girls were given an upperclassman, or “Big Sister,” to help them get acquainted and learn the ways of high school. A Sadie Hawkins dance was sponsored by the Girls League Board and Girl Reserves jointly. It was the first dance of this type ever given in H. H. S. Officers of this year’s board are: president, Agnes Thompson; vice-president, Merilyn Zuttermeister; secretary, Joan Moore; treasurer, Beverly Myers. The faculty advisers are Miss Dontje and Mrs. Burrell. Mrs. Hamilton was also an adviser but because of ill health had to resign from the board. ♦ ♦ FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL The council is made up of representatives from freshman and sophomore homerooms, officers of the junior and senior classes, com- missioners, representatives from F. F. A., B. U. C., and G. L. B., the student athletic treasurer, and a faculty member. Mayor Dolan was in charge, and officers were elected as follows: vice-chairman, Milo Coldren; secretary, Lois Campbell; treasurer, Jim Burns. Phil Frandsen, public service chief, was put in charge of waste paper collection. A stamp and bond committee was organized by the council with George Walton as chair- man. Every Tuesday brought the plea for greater sales of stamps and bonds from George Wal- ton or Jim Burns, and Thursdays, a plea for waste paper by Phil Frandsen. At the beginning of the second semester these officers were chosen: vice-chairman, Fred McDonald; secretary, JoAnne Finnie; treas- urer, Dick Feldpausch. The new class officers were also present. A courtesy month was set up during which a court was formed. Traffic Commissioner John Malcolm and his able-bodied assistants held order throughout the school. All violators of the courtesy rules were tried before Chief Justice Paul Myers and the court. If found guilty, certain privileges were removed for a time. This court was continued the rest of the year. ♦ ♦ BOYS UNION COUNCIL The Boys Union Council was under the guidance of President Dick Foster, Vice-presi- dent Jim Coleman, Sergeant-at-arms Shirley Henry, and Mr. Taylor, adviser. In the first week of school the council put on a get-acquainted assembly to introduce the freshmen to the rest of the school. The as- sembly was conducted as a quiz with the teachers as contestants and freshman names for the questions. The losers, in order from the lowest to the highest, were to be put in charge of pep assemblies for the coming year. Next on the list of activities was the fall dance, “Hunters Hop,” with different boys’ or- ganizations as the committees. The Hi-Y was in charge of refreshments, the F.F.A., decora- tions, and the B. U. C., the rest of the details. The second semester administration changed with Jim Coleman, president, because Dick Foster was elected senior class president and couldn’t hold both positions. The semester continued with little activity radiating from B. U. C., as they seemed to be resting on their laurels. ? ] Seniors Senior Four years ago 172 freshies stepped timidly inside Hastings High halls. This unusually large class organized by electing Phil Frandsen, president; Milo Coldren, vice-president; Eliza- beth Cortright, secretary; and Dorothea Van- Horn, treasurer. Their faculty advice came from Miss Kaminske and Mr. Gies. The fellows enthusiastically went out for sports, while the girls were represented by 25 of their number in G.A.A. In keeping with the needs, Maxine Cooper and Milo Coldren started their cheer- leading careers. Second semester ballots gave Milo Coldren top authority; Pat Shurlow vice- authority; Tom Dolan the pen; and Pat Tyler the cash. Loraine Schantz gathered further glories for the freshies by winning the declama- tion contest, with Maxine Cooper second. The class closed the year by helping with and en- joying the final Water Carnival. Returning the next year with new vigor and vitality as sophomores they progressed under the leadership of Tom Dolan, president; Milo Coldren, vice-president; June Colvin, secre- tary; and Charleen Cappon, treasurer. The advisers remained the same. Phil Frandsen “arrived” in football, while Larry Fuller and Dick Foster received honorable mention. Keeping pace with the boys Merilyn Zutter- meister, Betty Cortright, Pat Fewless, Doris Lockwood, Iris Link, and Dorothea VanHorn won G.A.A. letters. Expending a little of their energy they reached their stamp and bond quota with the $925 for a jeep — the first day. With the year’s half-way mark came the new officers, Pat Fewless, Frank Bush, Lois Campbell, and Dorothea VanHorn. This time Loraine Schantz secured honors for H.H.S. by placing first in the District Declamation Contest. Betty Cortright placed second in school declamations. Baseball season found more new varsity sweaters being sported. Dick Grable, Dick Foster, Lawrence Keeler, and William Christie were the proud owners to slide in at the last seconds of the school year. As juniors they demanded masculine effic- iency — and masculine it was — with Presi- dent Dick Foster, Vice-president Tom Dolan, Secretary Mike Coldren, and Treasurer Paul Benham. Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Schilling filled the advisory positions. The bench was less crowded with class members, as Larry Fuller, Dick Foster, Frank Bush, and Shirley Henry won football letters, while Phil Frand- sen was named captain-elect. Mickie and Mike, now cheering more familiar faces, were pro- ficient cheerleaders. Following up their mas- ilnshmj culine program, second semester officers were Tom Dolan, Richard Foster, Franklin Bush, and Paul Benham. All too soon basketball season was over with Bush, Dolan, Foster, Frandsen, Grable, Fuller, Keeler, Benham, and Myers the letter owners. Next year’s captain was agile, cool-headed Myers. Between bas- ketball and baseball season the girls claimed their rightful honors by giving “Nine Girls,” which drew an exceptionally large crowd. The able cast included Janet Boekeloo, Marjorie Cole, Betty Cortright, Helen Dimond, Doris Lockwood, Loraine Schantz, Joan Trainor, Evelyn Woolston, and Merilyn Zuttermeister, with Mr. Schilling as director. Marian Cooley’s vocal ability gave her a place in the glee club trio. Merilyn Zuttermeister won the only third-year G.A.A. pin so far awarded. The juniors were successful in securing gold class rings and also an official design to be followed in years to come. April 28 found a South American gym of brilliant hues in honor of the annual J-Hop when the juniors entertained the seniors. Their hopes were higher, for in an- other year they would be those entertained. Seniors — and the armed forces claimed Frank Bush, John Meisenbach, Paul Friddle, Dick Grable, Robert Hendershott, Tom Bird- sail, Jason Thompson, Bowne Taggart, Loyal Kinney, Harold Andrus, James Adcock, and Bill Sprague. However, not allowing chaos to result in spite of thinning ranks, they elected officers as usual. Mrs. Hamilton and Mr. Schilling started the year as advisers, but Mrs. Payne took Mrs. Hamilton’s place when she left. Letter winners were a little more com- mon, since there were twenty-one of them, some for the second or third time. In Novem- ber, “Heart Trouble” was presented, under the direction of Mr. Schilling, with Torn Do- lan, Ann Higbie, Charleen Cappon, Dick Fox, Milo Coldren, Doris Lockwood, Merilyn Zut- termeister, Paul Benham, and Dick Beadle speaking the lines. Merilyn Zuttermeister and Tom Dolan were awarded the scholarship cups for first semester on the basis of their activity and scholastic standing. Chief Justice Myers tried many a courtesy violator in room 309, while Public Service Chief Phil Frandsen urged students to bring waste paper. A mossy wishing well was typical of the J-Hop at which the seniors were royally entertained and which really started the close of their last year. June 8, 1945, the timid freshies of 1941 marched 108 strong through the halls as outgoing seniors, citizens of tomorrow. (Class of I y 15 MOTTO We hare crossed the ris er, hut the ocean is still ahead. COLORS Maroon and White FLOWER Apple Blossom First Semester Milo Coldren........ Franklin Bush....... Lois Campbell....... Dorothea VanHorn.. Mrs. Irene Hamilton Mr. Lester Schilling.. OFFICERS . ...president. .vice-president. ... .secretary. ...treasurer... ...advisers.... ...advisers.... Second Semester ......Richard Foster .........Joan Leffler ......JoAnne Finnie ....Charleen Cappon ...Mrs. Mary Payne Mr. Lester Schilling SENIOR HONOR LIST FOR 1945 1 Merilyn Zuttermeister............2.984 2. Philip Frandsen..................2.755 3. Charleen Cappon..................2.694 4. Florence French..................2.597 5. Lois Campbell....................2.514 6. Laura Salton.....................2.500 7. Elizabeth Cortright..............2.442 8. Thomas Dolan.....................2.435 9. Richard Foster...................2.430 10. Dorothea VanHorn................2.403 11. Doris Lockwood..................2.392 12. Shirley Henry.....................2.385 13. Doris Snyder......................2.372 14. Marjorie Ritiman..................2.361 15. Donna Bachelder...................2.310 16. Agnes Thompson....................2.267 17. Patricia Fewless..................2.208 18. Paul Myers........................2.194 19. Robert Hollister..................2.183 20. Loraine Schantz...................2.139 21. Hazel Stauffer....................2.137 22. Milo Coldren......................2.091 HENRY D. ADLER HANK BETTY BARGER An honest man's word is as good as his bond.” Entered from Middleville, Michigan, 3. Track 3, 4; Glee Club; Chorus 4. F.F.A. 3, 4. JEAN M. ALLERD1NG JEANIE “A twinkle in her eyes — and toes.” Glee Club 3; Chorus 4. Clubs: Pep Squad 1; Know Hastings 2; Jr. Red Cross Knit- ting 2. EV ELYN M. ASPLUND- EVIE The flower of sweetest smile is shy.” Entered from Muskegon, Michigan, 2. Glee Club 3. Clubs: Dinner 2; Jr. Red Cross Knitting 3. ROBERT F. BABCOCK SUCTION At snail's pace.” Baseball 3, 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. DONNA J. BACHELDER BACH The face that launched a thousand ships. Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Softball 1; Let- ter winner 1; F.S.C. 2; G.L.B. 1, 3. Clubs: Travel rept. 1; Typing 2; Knitting treas. 3; Usher 2. NYLA M. BALL NIKE It is a very good world to live in.” Clubs: Sewing 1; Embroidery 2. WILLIAM J. BARBER BILL His time is forever, everywhere his place.” Clubs: Aeronautics 1; Tumbling 2; Gun Owners 3, 4. A daughter of the gods, dmnely tall.” Glee Club 4. Clubs: Esperanto secy 1; Film 2; Chess and Checker 3, rept. 4. C. RICHARD BEADLE UNK I uill be heard!” Football 3; Track 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Band 1, 2; Choir 2; Clutching Claw” asst director 2; Heart Trouble” 4; B.U.C. 3; Doomsday staff 4; Fortnight staff 4. Clubs: Archery pres. 2; Seamanship 3; Doomsday Board 4. WILLIAM C. BECHTEL BILL If there's a game. I'll be there.” Sports mgr. 1, 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1, secy.-treas. 4; Ping-pong 2; Auction Bridge 3. HARRY J. BELSON SHORTY This only can I say.” Clubs: Tumbling 1; Radio 2; Archery vice-pres. 3, 4. STUART J. BENEDICT STU Don’t call me ’Red’.” Football 1, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 3, 4; Track mgr. 2. Clubs: Gun 1; Ping- pong 2. H. PAUL BENHAM BERT And the little Ford rambled right along. Track and Basketball mgr. 1; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Baseball 4; Band 1, 2; “Heart Trouble 4; F.S.C. 2, 3; Class treas. 3, 4; 1-Hop com. 3; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Gun 1; Archery 2, 3; H.-Y 3, 4. DORIS G. BEYSTRUM GERTIE We have been friends together.” Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Softball 1; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Handicraft 1; Usher 1; Typing 2; Contract Bridge 3, 4; Girl Reserves 4. THOMAS E. BIRDSALL Entered the Navy in January 1945. JANET M. BOEKELOO BUCK “He's My Guy.” Entered from Kalamazoo, Michigan, 2; Basketball 2; Volleyball 2; Choir 3; Nine Girls 3. Clubs: Usher 2; Know Hasting 2; Knitting 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4. BEVERLY V. BURR BEV I get a kick out of life. Glee Club 1, 2, 3; sextet 2, 3; Choir 3; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Travel treas. 1; Din- ner 2; Auction Bridge 3. FRANKLIN O. BUSH Entered the Navy in March 1945. ROSS M. CADWALLADER CADDY Everything comes to him who waits. Debate 1, 2; “Heaven Can Wait 2. CALVIN CAMPBELL “Silence does not aluvtys give consent. Tennis 1. Clubs: Stamp 1; Aeronautics 2, Gun 3; Hunting vice-pres. 4. LOIS D. CAMPBELL DAW'NIE Of surpassing knowledge and in the bloom of youth.” F.S.C. secy. 4; Class secy. 2, 4; G.L.B. 4. Clubs: Esperanto pres. 1; Film 2; Know Hastings 3. CHARLEEN A. CAPPON CAPPIE It is only the ignorant who despise education. Orchestra 1, 2; Music letter 2; Class treas. 2; F.S.C. 2; G.L.B. 3; “Hearr Trouble” 4; Fortnight bus. mgr. 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Contract Bridge 1, 2, 3; Doomsday Board 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4. RICHARD L. CARLIN DICK ”Good time had by all, especially me. Tennis 1. Clubs: Tumbling 1, 2, 3; Gun 4. LOUISE F. CHRISTIANSEN The laugh of a happy heart.” Band 1, 2, 3. Clubs: Handicraft 1, 2; Jr. Red Cross Sewing pres. 4. GENEVIEVE PEASE CHRISTIE GEFF “A merry life I lead. Choir 2, 3; Noon basketball capt. 3. Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Home Nursing pres. 2. WILLIAM CHRISTIE BILL Dancing is his specialty. Football 1, 2, 3; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2. 3; Choir 4; Band 2. Clubs: Tumbling 1, vice-pres. 2; Hunting pres. 4. MILO F. COLDREN MIKE Dr. Mike, call surgery. Choir 3, 4; Band 1, 2; State Vocal Music Festival 3; Heart Trouble 4; F.S.C. 1, 2, 3; vice-chm. 4; Cheerleader 1, 2, 3, 4; Class secy. 3; pres. 1, 4; vice-pres. 1, 2; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday Book asst ed. 4; Water Carnival com. 1; Book Club play 1. Clubs: Cheer Squad vice-pres. 1; Typing 2; Seamanship yeoman 3; Dooms- day Board 4; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. MARJORIE L. COLE MARGE Shotput never lived it down. Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Glee Club 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Victory Sing 2; Seven Last Words 2; “Nine Girls” 3; “Heart Trouble student director 4; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Club : Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Home Nursing 2. WELDON C. COLE BANTIE LEWIS A. EARL GRUESOME “A farmer by trade.” Baseball 2, 3. Clubs: Film 2; F.F.A. 3, 4. BETTY COLEMAN Life is but a dream” F. S. C. 2. Clubs: Knitting 1; Dinner 2. MARIAN L. COOLEY SFIORTY It isn't uhat you do; it's what you get auay with. Glee Club 1, 3, sextet 4. Clubs: Music Appreciation 1; Embroidery 2; Book pres. 4. ELAINE J. COTANT PEGGY Do I look all right ” Choir 3. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Dinner secy. 2; Personal Improvement secy. 3; Spanish 4. JUNE F. COLVIN Kenny come or Kenny?” Glee Club 3; Class secy. 2; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1, 2; Auction Bridge 3; Contract Bridge 4. THOMAS I. DOLAN T.D. I hate never confined myself to facts. Football 1; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3 capt. 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Choir 4; Heart Trouble 4; Mayor 4; Public Service com. 3; F.S.C. 1, 2, vice-chm. 3, chm. 4; B.U.C. 4; Class pres. 2, 3; vice-pres. 3; secy. 1; J-Hop chm. 3; Hunters Hop chm. 4; Scholarship cup 4. Clubs: Gun Owners 1; Film 2; Seamanship pres. 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Doomsday Board 4. JOHN DRYER J.D. “Let's wait ‘till tomorrow.” F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. I sleep with both ears open. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Tumbling 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, rept. 4. HERBERT J. EATON HERB Persistence Plus.” Clubs: Stamp 1; Aeronautics 2; Leather- craft 3; Chess and Checker 4. PATRICIA M. FEWLESS FOOLISH Put yourself in my place.” Basketball 1, capt. 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Softball 1, 2, 3; Letter winner 1, 2; Glee Club 1; Choir 3, 4; Band 2. 3; Nine Girls” student director 3; F.S.C. 1, 2; Class pres. 2; Fortnight bus. mgr. 4; Doomsday staff 4. Contract Bridge Club 1, 2, 3, 4. JOANNE FINNIE SKINNIE Wandering between two worlds. J-Hop com. 3; Fortnight staff 4; Dooms- day bus. mgr. 4; Class secy. 4; F.S.C. 4; Basketball 1. 4. Clubs: Girl Reserves 2, 3, vice-pres. 4; Travel secy. 1; Music Appre- ciation 2: Bridge 3; Doomsday Board 4. RICHARD L. FOSTER FLJZZ Life is for activity.” Football 1. 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Sanitary com. 1, 2; F.S.C. 1. 2, 3, 4; B.U.C. 3, pres. 4; Class pres. 3, 4, vice-pres. 2, 3; Class Ring com. 3; J-Hop com. 3; Defense Council 1; Vic- tory Corps 2; Stamp and Bond com. 4; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Contract Bridge 1, pres. 2, 3; Varsity 3; Hi-Y 3, secy. 4. RICHARD H. FOX FOXY It’s spring the whole year through.” Glee Club 2; Choir 4; Band 2, 3; Heart Trouble 4. Clubs: Tumbling 1, 2, pres. 3; Contract Bridge 4. PHILIP H. FRANDSEN EINAR That's the girl for me! Football 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Public Service Chief 3, 4; Sanitary com. 1; F.S.C. 1, 3, 4; B.U.C. 4; Class pres. 1; 1-Hop com. 3; Fortnight editor 4; Dooms- day staff 4. Clubs: Contract Bridge 1, 2; Varsity 3; Hi-Y 3, pres. 4. KEITH FREEMAN Will graduate in 1946. JOYCE L. FREESE JO “That's my weakness now. Glee Club 1. Clubs: Music Appreciation 1; Embroidery 2. FLORENCE L. FRENCH FLO Observe the opportunities.” Basketball 1, 2, 4; G.L.B. 2; J-Hop com. 3; Jinx Jump chm. 4; Sadie Hawkins chm. 4. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Film secy. 2; Contract Bridge secyu-treas. 3; Doomsday Board 4; Curl Reserves, 2, secy. 3, pres. 4. LAWRENCE R. FULLER LARRY “The moon won't talk. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; B.l 1C. 1, vice-pres. 3; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Hi-Y 2, 3, treas. 4; Varsity 2, 3. DALE R. GOLDEN SLICKER Ty Power condensed. Clubs: Gun Owners 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. RICHARD GRABLE Entered the Armv in January 1945. Will complete graduation requirements there. HAROLD E. HALL Me and My Pal Bill. Baseball 1, 2, 4. Tumbling Club 1, 2, 3. ALICE M. HALLOCK Su-eetnejs and light. Basketball 4; Volleyball 4; Softball 4. Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Film 2; Personal Improvement 3. MARGUERITE M. HARRY “Just too timid to make herself knttwn.” Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Softball 1. Clubs: Cheer Squad 1; Typing 2; Knitting 3; Girl Mechanics 4. CARL L. HATHAWAY HALF-WIT Never took a lesson in my life. B.U.C. 2; Ag-HE mgr. 3; F.S.C. 4. Clubs: Gun Owners 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, vice-pres. 4. V. JUNE HAYNES JUNIE Just a howl of sunshine. Basketball 1; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1; Letter winner 1. Clubs: Handicraft 1; Usher 1; Typing 2; Knitting and Handi- work 4. ROBERT HENDERSHOTT Entered the Navy in lanuarv 1945. SHIRLEY B. HENRY JUNIOR Show me the man that can do it. Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3; Niles Band Clinic 1; B.U.C. Sgt.-at-arms, 3, 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Ar- cher.- treas. 2; Seamanship 3; Doomsday Board chm. 4. M. ANN HIGBIE HIG A keen encounter with a wit. Entered from Marshall, Michigan, 3. Bas- ketball 4; Volleyball 4; ‘Heart Trouble 4; Fortnight staff 3: Doomsday staff 3; Girl Reserves 4. Contract Bridge Club 3, 4. ROBERT E. HOLLISTER JAKE “He goeth his own way. Entered from Nashville, Michigan, 3. Bas- ketball 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 3; Hunting treas. 4. EVA M. HOOK “Seen but not heard. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross 1; Bible 2. ELEANOR L. JARMAN “Quiet, industrious, and ambitious. Glee Club 1; Choir 2. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Music Appreciation 2. LAWRENCE E. KEELER HONK He butchers on the side. Football 3, 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 1; Glee Club 1, 2. Clubs: Tumbling 1, pres. 2; Leathercraft 3. H MILES KELLY MIKE Worry and I netcr met. C lubs: Chess and Checker 1, 3, 4; Ping- pong 2. JOAN D. LEFFLER JO “Her love for men and horses. Entered from Woodland, Michigan, 3. Choir 4; Class vice-pres. 4. Clubs: French 3; Girl Mechanics pres. 4. DORIS B. LOCKWOOD MERT “A Pretty Girl Is Like a Melody. Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Tennis 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Letter winner 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; “Nine Girls” 3; “Heart Trouble” 4; G.L.B. 2, 3; Class Ring com. 3; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Girl Re- serves 3, secy. 4; Contract Bridge 1, 2; French pres. 3; Doomsday Board 4. THELMA O. MARTIN MARTIE “Never a dull moment.” Jr. Red Cross Knitting Club 1, 2. HERMAN J. MAURER LIGHTNING “The dreamer of dreams. Choir 4. Clubs: Aeronautics 1, pres. 2; Boys Sports 4. JOHN MEISENBACH Entered the Navy in April 1945. ( LIFFORD E. MOODY PEARLY “f'm nor what my name implies. Football 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Know Hastings 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. MABEL L. MOORE “A gentle, modest maid. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Know Hastings 2; Personal Improvement 3. PAUL V. MYERS P.V. On the alert.” Football 1, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; Baseball 3, 4; Track 1, 2; Chief Justice 3, 4; F.S.C. 3, 4; Class Ring com. 3. Clubs: Automobile treas. 1; Hi-Y 3, vice-prcs. 4. JACK J. RIZOR JACKSON I'm not really so quiet.” Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 1. Clubs: Chess and Checker treas. 1; Ping-Pong 2; F.F.A. 3, 4. DONNA M. OLER BLONDIE A golden gem.” Basketball capt. 1, 2, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 4; Tennis 1, 2; Softball capt. 1, 2, 3, 4; Letter winner 1, 2; Glee Club 3. Clubs: Cheer squad 1; Usher 1; Typing 2; Knitting 3; Book 4. HAROLD E. PRANSHKA PETOSKEY Some of our greatest leaders say the least.” Clubs: Know Hastings 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. DOROTHY A. ROBERTS DOTTIE It takes life to hate life.” Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2. Clubs: Leathercraft 1; Cheer Squad 2; Bridge 4. DOROTHY F. ROBINSON SNIGGLE-FRITZ “Nice things come in small packages.” Glee Club 2, 3; Choir 3, 4. Clubs: Games 1; Know Hastings 1. NANCY E. RANSOM NANCE “An excellent listener.” Basketball 2; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Softball 2. Clubs: Knitting 1; Know Hastings 2, 3; Spanish 4. LAURA JEAN SALTON “Stay As Sweet As You Are. Clubs: Esperanto secy, and rept. 1; Em- broidery 2; Leathercraft 3. ROBERT E. RICHARDSON BOB “Little stories of courtship.” Glee Club 3, 4. Clubs: Stamp 1, Know Hastings 2. E. PEARL SANBORN PEARLY “Just give me a pan of roller skates!” Glee Club 3, 4. Clubs: Record 1; Typing 2; Bridge 3; Book sccy.-treas. and rept. 4. MARJORIE A. RITZMAN RITZEE “The sweetest garland to the siveetest maid.” Glee Club 4; Fortnight ed. 4; Doomsdav staff 4. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Usher 2; Typing 2; Auction Bridge 3; Doomsday Board 4. KARL R„ SCHANTZ SCHANTZY “Shut up in masculine content.” Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Band 2; F.S.C. 2; R.U.C. 4. Clubs: Gun Owners 1; F.F.A. 2, rept. 3, pres. 4. M. LORAINE SCHANTZ SUSIE HAZEL M. STAUFFER HAZIE “It's Always You. Choir 2; Declamation 1, District winner 2; Nine Girls” 3; Sanitary com. 4; F.S.C. 4; Girl Reserves 3, 4. Clubs: Auction Bridge 1, 2; Contract Bridge 3, pres. 4. BEVERLY J. SHULTZ BEV Happy little maid. Clubs: Esperanto vice-pres. 1; Know Has- tings 2. PATRICIA L. SHURLOW IRISH There’s music way down in my heart. Glee Club 1, 3, 4; Class vice-pres. 1; G.L.B. 1, 2. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Sewing 1, 4; Handicraft vice-pres. 2; Auction Bridge pres. 3. DORIS L. SNYDER “Sparkling wit and sweet disposition. Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Soft- ball 1, 2, 3; Letter winner 1. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Dinner treas. 2; Dramatics 3; Knitting and Handiwork 4. MARY L. SPILLANE MEASE Seaward Bound. Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 3, 4. Clubs: Usher 1; Travel pres. 1; Dinner 2; Know Ha- stings 3; Doomsday Board 4. WILLIAM L. SPRAGUE Entered the Navy in April 1945. • Today there is music. Glee Club 1, sextet 4; Choir 2, 3, sextet 4; Spring Festival 1; Victory Sing 2; “Nine Girls” publicity chairman 3. Clubs: Esper- anto secy-treas. 1; LJsher 2; Music Appre- ciation 2; 4-H vice-pres. 3; Book 4. WILLIAM M. STEBBINS BILL Indit'iduoiist.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; F.S.C. 1; Traffic com. 4. Clubs: Aeronautics 1, treas. 2; Seamanship 3; Air Screws, secy-treas. and rcpt. 4. ROY H. STEENBOCK STEAMBOAT Farmer turned gentleman. Track 3, 4; F.S.C. 2. Clubs: Tumbling 1; Ping-pong 2; F.F.A. 3; secy. 4. BARBARA L. TIETZ BARB “Third finger, left hand!” Basketball 1; Volleyball 1; Softball 1. Girl Mechanics Club 4. AGNES M. THOMPSON AGGIE Be no better than you have to be. Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Letter winner 1; Glee Club 1, 2; Choii 3, 4; Spring Festival 1; Victory Sing 2; State Vocal Music Festival 3; G.L.B. pres. 4; Fortnight staff 4: Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Music Appreciation 1; Usher 1; Musical Variety pres. 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, treas. 4; Dramatics secy. 3; Doomsday Board 4. DALE E. TOBIAS TOBY “Son of the Soil. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. JOAN B. TRAINOR JERRY E. WENSLOFF JO A true Diane.” Glee Club 2, 3; Chorus 1; Nine Girls” 3. Clubs: Dinner 1; Games 2; SketchinK 3; Bridge 4. MALCOLM E. TUCKERMAN TUCK People who make no noise are dangerous.” Clubs: Archery 2; Gun 3, 4. PATRICIA A. TYLER TISH “Lose can never lose its own.” Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1; Letter winner 1; Public Service com. 4; Class treas. 1; J-Hop com. 3: Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Handicraft 1; Usher 1, 2; Contract Bridge 2; Auction Bridge 3; Doomsday Board 4. LOUISE A. VANDLEN Her soul is full of lovely things.” Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Knitting 1; Games 2; Contract Bridge 4. DOROTHEA N. VANHORN DOT Small package of dynamite.” Basketball 1, 2; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2; Letter winner 1. 2; F.S.C. 4; Class treas. 1, 2, 4. Contract Bridge Club 1. 2, 3. 4. ARLO L. VAN HOUTEN VAN No task’s too steep for human wit.” Basketball 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: B.U.C. 4. Ping-pong Club pres. 2. ”im always ready to listen.” Track 3, 4; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday- staff 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1, 3, 4; Ping-pong 2. MILDRED A. WILLIAMS MILLIE Any cokes today?” Clubs: Handicraft 1; Know Hastings 2; Book 4. GLORIA YARGER Innocent.” Glee Club 2, 3. Clubs: Cheer Squad 1; Nursing 2. MERILYN J. ZUTTERMEISTER ZUTT My man’s as true as steel.” Basketball I, capt. 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Softball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer 3, 4. G.A.A. mgr. 3, Letter winner 1, 2, 3; Nine Girls” 3; Heart Trouble” 4; F.S.C. 1; G.L.B. vice-pres. 4; J-Hop com. 3; Defense Coun- cil 1; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday ed. 4; Scholarship cup 4; D.A.R. award 4. Clubs: Contract Bridge 1; Usher 1, 2; Poetry secy-treas. 2; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4; Dra- matics pres. 3; Doomsday Board 4. JEAN BURKHOLDER BUZZ My man in blue.” Glee Club 1, 2, 3; F.S.C. 2. Clubs: Bridge 1; Film vice-pres. 2; French treas. 3; Girl Reserves 3, 4. ELIZABETH J. CORTRIGHT BATS “This day I’ve Used, High-hearted. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2; Soft- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; Soccer capt. 3, 4; Letter winner 1, 2; Boys Glee Club accompanist 2, 3; Girls Glee Club sextet 4; Choir accompanist 4; Orchestra 1, 2; Nine Girls 3; Heart Trouble 4: F.S.C. 1; Class seev. 2; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday- staff 4. Clubs: Auction Bridge I; Usher 1, 2; Poetry 2; Contract Bridge 3; Dooms- day Board 4; Girl Reserves 4. BEVERLY J. COOK COOKIE Guess you know ' In Los Angeles, California, 3. Choir 1, 2, 4; Glee Club sextet 4. Clubs: Knitting 1; Sewing 2; Contract Bridge 4. BARBARA J. PIERCE BARB Happiness ahead.” Basketball 1; Volleyball 1. Clubs: Cheer Squad 1; Handicraft 2; Leathercraft 3. MAXINE L COOPER MICKIE Love is hut a chance; take it!” Glee Club 1; Declamation 1; H.M.S. Pina- fore 1; “Spotlight 1; G.L.B. 1; Cheer- leader 2, 3; Girl Reserves 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Pep Squad 1; Auction Bridge 2; French 3. HELEN E. DIMOND SPARKY “Dignified miss.” Basketball 1, 2, 3; Volleyball 1, 2, 3; Ten- nis 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Nine Girls 3; 1-Hop Committee 3; Girl Reserves 4; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Bridge 1; Archery 2; Sketching 3. DORIS WELLMAN FROST DORIE “Sailing on the seas of matrimony.” Entered from Martin, Michigan, 4. ROBERT HENDERSHOTT Entered the Navy in January 1945. HELEN L. ROWLEY Let me laugh uith you.’ Clubs: Aeronautics 1; Typing 2. ILENE B. ROGERS WH1MPY “My heart is like a singing bird.” Glee Club 1, 2, accompanist 3, 4; Choir 2, 3, 4; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4; Clubs: Girl Reserves 3, 4; Dinner vicc- pres. 2; Jr. Red Cross Knitting 3. GLORIA A. VAN NOCKER GLOR Delicate beauty.” Glee Club 3, 4. Clubs: Cheer Squad pres. 1; Musical Variety 2; French 3; Jr. Red Cross Knitting rept. 4. ALICE M. WOLFF She found the one ” Clubs: Knitting 1; Know Hastings 2. EVELYN J. TOBIAS FR AGGIE As;.t. Ag-HE chairman 3; alternate Ag-HE club winner 3. Clubs: Sewing 1; Know Hastings 1. PAUL FRIDDLE Entered the Army in October 1944. JASON THOMPSON Entered Merchant Marine in November 1944. (Class Will We, the Seniors of 1945, being of sound mind and body do hereby bequeath our faults, peculiarities, and possessions to those under- classmen who, we believe, can develop them and use them to their best advantage. Henry Adler wills his ability to run the mile to anyone who has long legs and endurance. Jean Allerding wills her dancing feet to Juli- anne Cooper. Evelyn Asplund wills her quiet and retiring ways to Don Neil. Robert Babcock wills his gift of gab to Jim Burns. Donna Bachelder, Doris Snyder, and June Haynes, will their friendship to no one — they wish to keep it. Nyla Ball wills her position at Reed’s to Nor- ine Birdsall. William Barber wills his last name to any striped pole. Betty Barger wills her tall, dark attractiveness to Betty Cappon. Dick Beadle wills his sarcastic humorf?) to Lachlan Foster. Bill Bechtel wills his managing ability to Elwyn and Harold. Harry Belson wills his height to Dean Smith. Stuart Benedict wills his butchering hobby to Frankenstein. Paul Benham wills his Ford to the “whatsit?” department of the physics lab. Doris Beystrum wills her nickname, Gertie, to anyone who can stand four years of it. Janet Boekeloo will not even bother to leave— as she lives across the street. Jean Burkholder wills her Navy interests to Marian Stevens. Beverly Burr wills her out-of-town dates to anyone who can get them. Ross Cadwallader wills his corner position in government to the first new senior in 301. Calvin Campbell wills his innocent look to Ray Branch. Lois Campbell wills her sophomore man to herself. Charleen Cappon wills her unruffled appear- ance to Bob Stowell. Richard Carlin wills his scientific “cure-alls” to Mr. Jones. Louise Christiansen wills her valiant stamp efforts to anyone else who tries to sell stamps to seniors. Genevieve Christie and Bill Christie will their fast dancing to all jitterbugs — there’s plenty for all. Milo Coldren wills his hospital service to any boy who aspires to become a doctor. Marjorie Cole wills her ability as “Shotput” to the track team. Weldon Cole wills his ability to sleep to Kingsley Zerbel. Betty Coleman wills her soft voice to Mr. Reinhardt. Beverly Cook wills her singing voice to Gloria Dick. Marian Cooley wills her man trouble to Bar- bara Burkholder. Maxine Cooper wills her pep to the cheer- leaders. Betty Cortnght wills her gossip column in the Fortnight to Dorothy Hummel. Elaine Cotant wills her little brother to the girls. June Colvin wills her petite stature to Georgia Spiris. Helen Dimond wills her naturally curly hair to all those who can’t get bobby pins. Tom Dolan will leave — on the first bus for Kalamazoo. John Dryer wills his curly hair to Dick Dean. Louis Earl wills his motorcycle to Harold Frey. Herbert Eaton wills his chemistry equipment to Marvin Drake. Pat Fewless wills her saxophone to Dick T rethric. JoAnne Finnie wills her constant feuds to Jim Coleman. Richard Foster wills his “Butch” to Tom O’Connor. Richard Fox wills his steadfastness to Owen Thomas. Philip Frandsen wills his women to Duane Blough. Joyce Freese wills her piano playing to Anne Goodyear. Florence French wills her “recipes” to Mary Jo Baulch. Doris Frost wills her last name to Jack. Lawrence Fuller wills his ability to manufac- ture excuses to Charles Hinman. Dale Golden wills his “cuteness” to Laura Schantz. Harold Hall wills his mechanical ability to the girl mechanics. CLASS WILL Alice Hallock wills her “speed” to Barb Nixon. Marguerite Harry wills her last name to Tom and Dick. Carl Hathaway wills his F.F.A. position to Bob Brogan. Shirley Henry wills his 75 to Kenny Tobias. Ann Higbie wills her chemistry partner to all other last minute chemistry students. Robert Hollister wills his flashy shirts to Joan McPharlin. Eva Hook wills her locker by the office to all new freshmen. Eleanor Jarman wills Gerald to Miss Bush. Lawrence Keeler wills his nickname to Mr. Gies. Miles Kelly wills his sister to anyone who’ll take her away. Joan Leffler wills her horse interests to Mary Lockwood. Doris Lockwood wills her spontaneous giggle to Miss Murray. Thelma Martin wills her feather cut to Doris Craven. Herman Maurer wills his Western Union cap to anyone with strong legs. Clifford Moody wills his athletic interest to the Smith Bros., Jack and Kenny. Mabel Moore wills her hair to John Kendall. Paul Myers wills his chief justice seat to the next tyrant. Donna Oler wills her guitar to Clifford Dolan. Barbara Pierce wills her younger sister to the junior boys. Harold Pranshka wills his quiet manner to Herbert Ludwick. Nancy Ransom wills her Latin book to Elaine VanHorn. Robert Richardson wills his job at Taylor’s Shoe Store to Frances Foote. Vlarjorie Ritzman wills her rhetoric ability to next year’s seniors. Jack Rizor wills his wavy brown hair to Mr. Damson. Dorothy Roberts wills her boy friends to Marcia Johnson. Dorothy Robinson wills her smooth look to Joan Moore. Ilene Rogers will start working at the tele- phone office. Helen Rowley wills her dark eyes to Joan of Arc. Laura Salton wills her doll-like appearance to Anne O’Connor. Pearl Sanborn wills her father’s skating rink to anyone who wants to reduce. Karl Schant: wills his “Ag” classes to Ralph Nye. Loraine Schantz wills Dick to no one; she’s taking him with her. Beverly Schultz wills her winning smile to John Malcolm. Patricia Shurlow wills her drawl to Jerry Beck- with. Mary L. Spillane wills her civilian clothes to anyone tall enough to wear them. Hazel Stauffer wills her musical interest to her brother, Robert. William Stebbins wills his bow ties to Bernard Manker. Roy Steenbock wills his blushes to Carol Good- year. Barbara Tietz wills her pet coons to Ernie Hayes. Agnes Thompson wills her men to Beulah Myers. Dale Tobias wills his blue sweater to Marieta Campbell. Evelyn Tobias wills her little brother to the midgets. Joan Trainor wills her temperament to Nora- gene Nielsen. Malcolm Tuckerman wills his quietness to Edsel Sinclair. Patricia Tyler wills her ring collection to Nancy Wait. Louise Vandlen wills her desire to be a nurse to Mary Jane Clark. Dorothea VanHorn wills her height to Kath- leen Proefrock. Arlo VanHouten wills his quips to Bob Branch. Gloria VanNocker wills her boy friends to Beverly Drake. Jerry Wensloff wills his pole vaulting ability to Don Smith. Mildred Williams wills her hair-do’s to Georgia Will. Alice Wolff wills her diamond to no one. Gloria Yarger wills her blond hair to Leila Davis. Merilyn Zuttermeister wills her copy of “My Hero” to Martha Wedel. On the eighth day of June 1945 we, the undersigned, do set our seal and name to this, the Class of 1945’s last will and testament. Signed, Ima Goop Ura Nut Home Office Podunk Corners Notary Sojak (titles of Mobility DONNA BACHELDER........................best looking.. BAT SHURLOW..............................happiest..... MAXINE COOPER.............................cutest...... MARGUERITE HARRY.......................best athlete. JANET BOEKELOO.............................nicest smile. DOROTHEA VAN HORN........................prettiest eyes. JUNE COL IN...........................best blusher. ALICE WOLFF............................deepest sleeper... DOROTHY ROBINSON.......................best dressed.. BEVERLY BURR..............................neatest..... JEAN ALLERDING.........................best dancer.. EVELYN ASPLUND.........................most quiet.. ELEANOR JARMAN.........................most polite. JOAN TRAINOR.........................best gum chewer. ANN HIGBIE...............................wittiest..... MARIAN COOLEY......................................most talkative.... ILENE ROGERS..........................most mischievous. JOAN LEFFLER........................best personality... AGNES THOMPSON........................most changeable.. FLORENCE FRENCH......................most- independent. MARJORIE RITZMAN...................................most reserved.... BEVERLY COOK...........................best vocalist. MERILYN ZUTTERMEISTER..............................most intelligent... MARJORIE COLE...........................friendliest... BARBARA PIERCE.....................................most stubborn.... DORIS BEYSTRUM.........................best sport....... GLORIA AN NOCKER.......................prettiest hair. DORIS LOCKWOOD.........................best profile. C HARLFEN CAPPON...................................most ambitious... ........DALE GOLDEN ........HENRY ADLER ..........JACK RIZOR ......RICHARD FOSTER .....CARL HATHAWAY ......WILLIAM BARBER ......ROY STEENBOCK ..........LEWIS EARL ....LAWRENCE FULLER ....ROBERT HOLLISTER .....WILLIAM CHRISTIE .............JOHN DRYER ....WILLIAM BECHTEL .....ROBERT BABCOCK ....ARLO VAN HOUTEN .....RICHARD BEADLE ....LAWRENCE KEELER ......THOMAS DOLAN ......PHILIP FRANDSEN .....RICHARD CARLIN MALCOLM TUCKERMAN .......MILO COLDREN ......SHIRLEY HENRY .......FRANKLIN BUSH .........RICHARD FOX .......KARL SCHANTZ ....STUART BENEDICT ........PAUL BENHAM ..........PAUL MYERS PAPER DRIVE Something new has been added to Hastings High School since the war has been going on, and that is the weekly paper drive that comes under Phil Frandsen’s Public Service Com- mission. There have been a number of con- tests to encourage the students to better efforts, but the records show that the results weren’t always too good. The Faculty-Student Council challenged the student body, and 2,OCX) pounds of paper was brought; however, only 400 of those pounds was from the student body. To show that students do have some patriotism, Bus 10 came in one morning half filled with paper — the students were sitting in the re- maining seats two-deep. When the F. F. A. challenged the students, 1,000 pounds was brought in by the farm boys — none by the student body. , WAR BONDS AND STAMPS This year a rather new organization has been very active in keeping our War Bond and Stamp sales from lagging and in keeping our Schoois-at-War flag flying. Under the super- vision of Mr. Schilling and Chairman George Walton the committee has met every week, sponsored one movie, and promoted class com- petition. Members on the committee are Al- fred Cortright, Dick Foster, Merilyn Zutter- meister, Jim Burns, Dick Groos, Bob Branch, Alton Bennett, and Keith Myers. In their weekly meetings the members have discussed various ways of awakening student interest. A movie was shown to students dramatizing the need for buying more bonds and stamps. The committee carried on a contest between classes, each class having a definite goal to reach. With the help of this committee, the school was able to purchase enough bonds and stamps to pay for a landing barge. Later activities in- cluded asking organizations to select former Hastings students in our country’s service to be honored in the weekly sales. To this organiza- tion go the gratitude and encouragement of all teachers and students. They have done a grand job, a job which required a lot of hard work and thinking. SAXON CASTLE Realizing the opportunities for juvenile de- linquency during war time, the Hastings City Youth Council has provided a place where teen-agers may spend their spare time. The white building has been transformed into a haven for teen-age lads and lasses by those very lads and lasses under the able leadership of Ted Bennink. The castle contains a powder blue and ivory dancing room — but perfect — with a juke box which holds enough platters to satisfy even the jive-iest of hepcats. Then there is the lounge where the more quiet people play games, and where the card sharks hold their rendezvous. For those who prefer a little action there are the Ping-pong games — when balls can be found. For the next Charles Atlas and Jack Dempsey a 16-foot boxing ring has been set up by the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Police Chief Thompson is there on Wednesday night — the night set aside for boxing—to give pointers or do any necessary untangling. After all of this strenuous (?) activity hun- ger sets in, and the snack bar receives the crowd. Everyone agrees that Saxon Castle has proved to be the Saxons’ castle. JI . (Classes JI 1 1 1 1 1 1 I JI I JUNIOR GIRLS First row: Miss Murray, adviser, Mary Salton, Joyce Clai k, Vera SpraKue, Heuiah Myers, Norma Morrow, Elaine VanHorn, Mary Hart, Gloria Dick, Phyllis Farr, Martha Wedel, Dorothy Burpee, Marilyn Tolies. Second row: Marietta Faul, Barbara Kotrba, Barbara Castelein, Marjorie Bryans, Mary Loftus Agnes Fuller, June O’Connor, Bettie Allerding, Ardith Sherman, Phyllis Webb, Elvetta Vandlen, Mctha Waters. Third row: Mary Lockwood, Rose Marie Ketchum, Betty Lou Rogers, Dorothy Hummel, Esther Ragla, Betty Matthews, Laura Schantz, Lavonne Slocum, Georgia Will, Shirley Heath, JoAnn Ducker, Doris Cain. Fourth row: Anna Swartz, Virginia L emaray, Anita Brisbin, Margaret McKelvey, Mary Lou Jensen, Elizabeth Higbie, Beverly Bradford, Joan VanGeison, Helen Spaulding, Arlene Beadle, Anne Goodyear. Fifth row: Sally Goodyear, Paula Rau, Marian Moe, Musa Burnett, Mildred Babcock, Julie Sheldon, Neva Brogan, Gloria Hart, Cathleen Proefrock, Beverly Myers, Elsie Tobias. Absent from picture: Norine Birdsall, Jean Cain, Marieta Campbell, Marvel Coleman, Doris Craven, Irene DePew, Wilma Haight, Betty Hysell, Helen Kennedy, Joan Moore, Evelyn Norton, Maryan Reed, Dolores Shriver, Edna Silcock. JUNIOR BOYS First row: Mr. Knopf, adviser, Kenneth Keeler, Max Guy, Richard Frantz, Dale Thomas, Robert Clark, James Long, Alfred Cortright, Richard Dean, Kenneth Tobias. Second row: Harold Fisher, Walter Birman, Ray Koeplinger, Bernard Manker, Robert Rogers, Edward Freeland, LeRoy Hewitt, John Richardson, Robert Stowell. Third row: Dw ight Conklin, Robert Packard, Harold Frey, Ralph Nye, Robert Casey, Pat Kelly, Richard Trethric, Duane Blough, James Coleman, Paul Goodrich. Fourth row: Junior Sherman, Clifford Andrus, William Richards, James Cappon, Hubert Hunt, William Wierenga, Charles Wait, Gerald Ostroth, Robert Shellington. Fifth row: Raymond Bennett, George Walton, Frederick McDonald, Thomas O’Connor, Jack Echtinaw', Charles Hinman. Absent from picture: Richard Boomer, Douglas Davey, Lawrence Gibson, Merle Hendershot, Duane Lancaster, Edward McKeough, John Malcolm, Richard W’ilkins. Junior (Class iliistnnj Being upperclassmen the juniors felt more grown-up and better established. In this posi- tion they could pull a few strings and have a few changes made — of course, to their ad- vantage. • The first semester the juniors chose the fol- lowing to lead their class: president, George Walton; vice-president, Alfred Cortright; sec- retary, JoAnn Ducker, treasurer, Robert Casey. Second semester elections resulted as follows: president, Alfred Cortright; vice-president, John Richardson; secretary, JoAnn Ducker; treasurer, Robert Casey. The class was honored with three all-A students the first semester, Beverly Bradford, Anne Goodyear, and John Richardson. In football varsity letters were presented to John Malcolm, Bob Stowell, LeRoy Hewitt, James Coleman, Jack Echtinaw, George Wal- ton, and Tom O’Connor, who was elected as next year’s football captain. James Coleman was the only junior to re- ceive a letter in basketball and was honored by being chosen as basketball captain for next year. In girls' sports three juniors who displayed active participation were Georgia Will, Eliza- beth Higbie and Anne Goodyear. The junior play, “Sunrise by Request,” brought out the dramatic talent of this class. The cast was composed of Alfred Cortright, Robert Rogers, James Coleman, Martha Wedel, Mary Lockwood, Sally Goodyear, Elizabeth Higbie, Marietta Faul, and Phyllis Webb. Mr. Schilling was director, and Elaine VanHorn, student director. Juniors are counting the days until next fall when they will be bestowed the title of ‘‘dig- nified” seniors. Miss Murray and Mr. Knopf were advisers for the class. SOPHOMORE GIRLS First row: Miss Robson, adsiser, Myrna Werner, Nancy Wait, Virginia Warren, Joan Hewitt, Bonnie Pettit, Helen Loftus, Edith Tietjens, Jerilee Her:el, Joyce Denny, Marie Herbstrcith, Frances Bustance, Avis Slocum. Second row: Patricia Murphy, Patricia Maurer, Beverly Drake, Barbara N ixon, Merieta Ferris, Hazel Mart:, Ethyl Johncock, Betty Link, Mary Zimmerman, Ada Salton, Patricia McLaughl in, Joyce Campbell. Third row: Ruth Asplund, Genevieve Edger, Norma laksec, Phvllis Lord, Geraldine Brown, Audrey McDyer, Margaret Randall, Betty Pierce, Hazel Conklin, Mary Jane Clark, Beverly Wellfare, Marian Stevens. Fourth row: Betty Babcock, Marcia Johnson, Suzanne Stuck, Lorraine Lauhaugh, Colleen Jones, Joanne Garrison, Dorothy Bump, Marvcta Moore, Beverly Segur, Barbara McCarty, Edna Conklin. Fifth rou: Marvel Bryans, Anne O’Connor, Jean Kenyon, Georgia Spiris, Maria Arens, Lois May DeFricst, Selma Moc, Leila Davis, Elyse Snook, Neva Ball. Absent from picture: Alberta Belson, Anne Brinker, Dorothy Fleming, Minnie Guthrie, Geneva Hub bell, Dorothy McKibbin, Joyce Myers, Barbara Newton, Betty Rose, Marjorie VC’ilkins. SOPHOMORE BOYS First rou: Mr. Gies, adviser, Thomas Jones, Clarence Marvin, Clarence DeBruine, Richard Staffcn, Shannon Brisbin, Russell Hammond, Floyd Colvin, John Cotant, William LaHomedieu, Hugh Myers, Ronald Williams, Thomas Fisher. Second rou: Burl Valentine, Russell Stanton. George Maurer, Leonard Ulrich, Robert Silcock, Marvin Drake, Lynn Wallace, Donald Kcech, Robert Becker, Ronald Wright, Edward Murphy, Harold Hawkins, James Wright. Third rou-: Roger Brown, Murray Otis, Russell Hawthorne, Vern Allerding, Peter Maurer, Robert Stauffer, Keith Mvers, lames Burns, Linden Cunningham, John Cheeseman, Jack Hurless, Nyle Knickerbocker. Fourth mu : William Payne, Robert Brogan, Horace Nay, Jerry Fuller, Elwyn Wellfare, Kenneth Slocum. Martin Altman, Donald Rose, Robert Hopkins, Kingsley Zerbel, Jack Smith, Duane White. Fifth row: John Kendall, Lowell Bronk, Nelson Davey, Arnold Wilson, Raymond Branch, Richard Feldpausch, Patrick Hodges, Ronald Rivers, Dean Smith, Rav Hotchkiss, Edward Reed, Owen Peters Dale Shipman. Absent from picture: Eugene Kidder, Donald Lewis, William Mart:, Donald Tietz, Wayne W’ellman. I I I •opIuiimuT (Class Huston) In their second year of high school the soph- omores have become a seasoned class. Now they know the ropes and have set their course straight ahead. The need for competent officers to represent their class brought about the following election results: president, lames Burns; vice-president, Colleen Jones; secretary, Owen Peters; treas- urer, Joan Hewitt. Second semester they were president, Keith Myers; vice-president, Richard Feldpausch; secretary, Marcia Johnson; treas- urer, Jean Kenyon. Norma Jaksec, Colleen Jones, and Jean Ken- yon came out with an all-A scholastic record the first semester. Stamp and bond sales were constantly kept before the student’s eye by faithful Jim Burns. The coveted letter for participation in foot- ball was awarded to three proud class members — Richard Feldpausch, Ronald Rivers, and Arnold Wilson. 1 he sophomores who composed the starting five of the undefeated second team were Ray Branch, Richard Feldpausch, Robert Hopkins, Keith Myers, and Arnold Wilson. Kingsley Zerbel and James Burns were able substitutes. Arnold Wilson, Jim Burns, John Kendall, and Keith Myers showed promising baseball talent, while Ray Branch, Dick Feldpausch, Ronald Rivers, and Kingsley Zerbel held up the other spring sports side. The G.A.A. general manager was capable Anne O’Connor who headed the organization. Advisers for the year were Miss Robson and Mr. Gies. FRESHMAN GIRLS First row: Miss Dontje. adviser, Vonda Webb, loan Baulch, Delila Oaks, 'era Kidder, Norma Hollister, Betty Cappon, Mary Ellen Kelly, Carol Goodyear, Julianne Cooper, Joan McPharlin, Loera Tack, Margarette Matson, X ilma Hoffman. Second rou: Donna Tobias, Maebelle Cain, Marylyn Wensloff, Myrna Leffel. Barbara Burk- holder, Bettvann Cole, Frances Foote, Barbara Welton, Jti anita Arnold, Doris Shipman, Betty Martin, Doris Richards, Noragene Nielsen, Lois Weaver. Third row: Margurite Norris, Norma Colledge, Helen Reid, Eva Eaton, Jane Mullen, Ardythe Snyder, Ethelyn Shriber, Beverly Fountain, Beverly Fisher, Dorotha Smith, Barbara Storrs, Patricia Smith, Helen Tuttle, Wilma Savacool. Fourth rou: Roberta Woolston, Dorothy Ann Bower, Ellen Todd, Shirley Smith, June Meek, Betty Wendell. Dolores Krebs, May Gardner, Joan Newton, Betty Bryans, Estherbcll Gallup, Clarice Pease, Maxine Powell. Fifth row: Charlene Howard, Dorothy Hook, Norma Ashdon, Jean Anderson, Helen Walldorff, Phyllis Ritzman, Fern Bliss, Kathryn Denny, Ruth Taggart, Kathleen Shellington. Absent from picture: Cora Hummel, Virginia Lent, Doris McKibbin, Wilma Mlinger, Betty Murray, Adelaide Rider. FRESHMAN BOYS First row: Mr. Vanderbrook, adviser, Norman McIntyre, Richard Carl, William Cotant, Karl McDonald, Lynn Mead, William Main, Norman Boomer, Donald Neil, Norman Clinton, Jerald Hurless, Robert Brisbin, Richard Cook, Bernard Peck, Robert Reaser. Second rou : Dick Young, Robert Johncock, Donald Smith, Jack DcFoe, Koiand Oaster, Keith Keeler, Robert Bryans, Milton Hoyt, Gerald Beckwith, Donald Wilson. William Gross, Donald Hughes, Dennis Payne, Gerald Sanders, Edgar McMellen, Cecil Boyer. Third rou : George Bowman, Robert Trethric, Jack Slocum, Richard Henney, Gerald Christie, William Newman, Owen Thomas, Harland Guernsey, Richard Allerdmg, Lcland Christiansen, Robert Cunningham, Joseph Hubert, Herbert Ludwick, Benjamin Heath, Robert Fox. Fourth row: William Williams, Robert Christie, Neil Will, Richard Clark, Robert Spillane, Arthur Tyler, Ray Allen, Kenneth Smith Reynolds Cordes, James Bridleman, Lachlan Foster, Dale Rau, Robert Geisinger, lames Partridge, Carl Moore. Fifth row: Gordon Story, Frederick Limngton, Theodore McKelvcy, Jack McDonald, Edsel Sinclair, Edwin Erwav, Carl Main, Clifford Dolan, Richard Groos, Dale Cappon, Vern Curtis, Alton Bennett, Robert Branch, Duward Cain, Louis Ncubert. Absenr from picture: Robert Allen, Robert Davis, Paul Hawkins, Ronald Martin, Kenneth Myers, Samuel Reneau, Richard Wallace, Robert Woolston. JFrcsItman (Class ilnstoni The green freshmen were not green very long, as they quickly adapted themselves to the customs and standards of the high school. Throughout the year they were represented by the following efficient officers: first semester — president, Robert Branch; vice-president, Kenneth Smith; secretary, Mary Jo Baulch; treasurer, Vonda Webb; second semester offi- cers— president, Alton Bennett; vice-presi- dent, Owen Thomas; secretary, Norma Hol- lister; treasurer, Helen Walldorff. Clifford Dolan was head of the class the first semester with an all-A scholastic standing. Freshmen were considered very lucky, as they were not compelled to present declama- tions this year. Being a very patriotic class, it was the first one to reach 100' in the Wednesday stamp sales. Talented regulars at football practice were Richard Allerding, Robert Branch, and Rich- ard Clark. Basketball, baseball, and track attracted many freshies, some of whom should be future stars. Robert Branch, track enthusiast, showed up especially well. Carol Goodyear, Vonda Webb, and Helen Walldorff proved to have outstanding ability in G.A.A. Advisory positions were filled by Miss Dontje and Mr. Vanderbrook who replaced Mr. Burgess when he left. (l)rcliths to llnbcrdassmcn After due consideration which was really quite a feat, we decided to give orchids, no disap- proval did we meet. So to all outstanding under-classmen who have won their right to fame we proudly present these flowers. Below you’ll find their names. Always a friendly smile.........................................................Carol Goodyear Ambition.................................................................1.............Jim Burns Athletic ability............................................................................Dick Allerding Art ability..............................................................................Bernard Manker Alertness............'..........................................................Reynolds Cordes Capability..............................................................................Marietta Faul Courtesy..................................................................................Esther Ragla Dependability...................................................................Norma Hollister Friendliness.................................................................................Bob Branch Helpfulness..................................................................................Pat Hodges Cheerfulness................................................................................Owen Thomas Initiative...................................................................... George Walton General activity................................................ Fred McDonald, Sally Goodyear Music ability............................................................................Beverly Bradford Pep.......................................................................................Beulah Myers Poise..............................................................................Beverly Drake . Sportsmanship...........................................................Tom and Anne O’Connor Sense of humor....................................... . ......................LeRoy Hewitt Scholastic standing:....................................’...................!...Clifford Dolan Studiousness................................................................................Anne Goodyear I Jl 1 1 I 1 1 II Jl Jl .1 Jl Jl Jl Jl r r i Sports FOOTBALL — FIRST TEAM First row: Hawkins manager. Keeler, Benedict, Orahle, Frandsen, Henry, Foster, Stebbins, Fuller, Bechtel, manager. Second row: Coach Brozak, Blough, P. Kelly, Burns, Hewitt, Walton, Feldpausch, Malcolm, Rivers, Echtinaw, Hodges, O’Connor, Wilson, Ray Branch, Coleman, Cortright, Stowell, Wcllfarc, manager. Absent from picture: Earl, Manker, Rizor, McKeough, Bush. FOOTBALL — SECOND TEAM First row: Sinclair, Martin, Zerbel, Rogers, Altman, N. Da vey, Hotchkiss, Keech. Second row: Don Smith, L. Foster, W allace, Sanders, N. Boomer, Thomas, Hubert, R. Alter ding, Bechtel manager. Third row: Coach Brozak, Clark, Linmngton, A. Bennett, Robert Branch, Spillane, Cain, Hawkins, numager, W'ellfare, manager. Absent from picture: Hopkins, McMellen, G. Maurer, K. Smith, Story. FOOTBALL The Saxon football forces started the year under a new coach. This new mentor was Mr. Brozak, not new, but new in the role of head football coach. After looking over the avail- able material he found a nucleus of lettermen around which to build his team. The veterans included Larry Fuller, end; Shirley Henry and Tom O’Connor in the tackle berths; Ron Rivers, guard; Dick Foster, Frank Bush, and Capt. Phil Frandsen, backfielders with experi- ence. With high hopes of starting the season out right the Saxons opened the schedule here by defeating the Eaton Rapids team 12-0. The first half was a scoreless deadlock with neither team able to advance the ball far. Coming to life in the 3rd period the Blue and Gold scored on a line plunge by Capt. Frandsen, and “Honk” Keeler drove over for a marker in the last quarter. The Saxons met the strong Greenville squad on the Yellow Jackets’ home field. After tak- ing the lead the team weakened and suffered its first defeat 18-6. The Saxons started out with a zest and determination that netted them a touchdown the first time they gained possession of the pigskin. The score was made on an end-run by Frank Bush, whose hard- running had helped put the ball into position. The home team scored twice in the 2nd. quar- ter on long passes. In the 3rd. quarter bad breaks and fumbles by the Hastings team set up a third Yellow Jacket tally. In the final period neither team was able to do much with the ball. Coming back to their home field the Saxons took a non-league game defeating a highly- tauted Grand Ledge team 26-0. In this game the team played excellent ball and was in control of the situation all the way. Dick Foster scored in the first quarter on a trick play through center, and Shirley Henry split the uprights for the extra point. The Saxons tallied twice in the 2nd. period on a pass from Foster to O’Connor, and Frank Bush scored again on an end off-tackle smash. Paul Myers added the final touchdown on an end sweep. After an open date the Saxons played their arch rivals, the undefeated Charlotte Orioles. The contest was played on the Charlotte grid- iron, and the Orioles took the game 27-0. The Blue and Gold were not on the ball in this game and did not even threaten the Orioles’ goal line. On the other hand, the big Char- lotte team scored in every quarter to com- pletely whip our team. The next team on the schedule was the Allegan Tigers who came to Hastings with blood in their eye. The game was close and hard-fought throughout and ended in a 6-6 tie. The Saxons scored in the second quarter with Frank Bush driving off-tackle to pay dirt. The try for the extra point was not good, and the Saxons led 6-0 at the half. The third quarter was a different story; Allegan took the initiative and scored on the locals. The try for extra point apparently was good, and the Allegan boys thought they had won. How- ever, it was pointed that there had been an infraction of the rules, and the game ended without further scoring. On a muddy field at Ionia the Saxons won their first league game by taking the Bulldogs 19-6. Frank Bush was hurt in the first quarter, but Dick Feldpausch replaced him and did an excellent job. In the most exciting play of the game “Honk” Keeler took a punt on his own 20-yard line and raced 80 yards through the whole Ionia team for the first touchdown. Capt. Phil Frandsen also added a tally in the second quarter to put the Saxons ahead 13-0 at the half. In the fourth quarter Ed McKeough scored to give the Saxons 19-0, but the Bulldogs scored a touchdown against the reserves on a series of passes. The final game of the year was played here, and the opposition was a league opponent, the Beiding eleven. They presented a hard-run- ning back in Leppink and took the game 12-0. The Redskins scored in each of the first and second quarters to finish off the scoring for the evening. Leppink, the Beiding fullback, was the hardest-running back the home team ran up against all year. Dick Foster was par- ticularly outstanding on defense in this game and later was chosen as the only Saxon on the first West Central honor team. Coach Brozak awarded letters to twenty fellows when the season ended. Among the letter winners were 10 seniors including Dick Foster, Frank Bush, Lawrence Keeler, Capt. Phil Frandsen, Larry Fuller, Paul Myers, Shirley Henry, Lewis Earl, Bill Stebbins, and Dick Grable. Veterans and letter winners back for another season are John Malcolm, Tom O’Connor, Jim Coleman, George Walton, LeRoy Hewitt, Jack Echtinaw, and Bob Stowell. Three sophomores also won letters, Arnold Wilson, Ron Rivers, and Dick Feldpausch. The captain-elect is Tom O’Connor. Hastings placed one man, Dick Foster, on the first all-league team selected at a meeting of the coaches in Ionia. Three Saxons won honors on the second team. The boys who placed were John Malcolm, Tom O’Connor, and Frank Bush. The league champion, Green- ville, placed five men on the first eleven. BASKETBALL Coach Brozak started the season with high hopes of another successful campaign. Nine reasons for his optimism were the nine return- ing lettermen headed by Capt. Paul Myers. The remaining eight fellows were: Tom Dolan, Dick Foster, Lawrence Keeler, Phil Frandsen, Paul Benham, Frank Bush, Dick Grable, and Larry Fuller. After issuing a call for all basketball players and players-to-be to report for practice, Coach found L. Fuller was among the missing due to football injuries. After the first four games Dick Grable and Frank Bush were lost to join Uncle Sam’s growing team. With two weeks of intensive practice under their belts the Saxons journeyed to Charlotte. The Orioles piled up a 17-12 lead at the half. BASKETBALL —FIRST TEAM First row: Coleman, L. Keeler, T. Dolan, P. Myers, R. Foster. Frandsen, Benham. Second row: Coach Brorak, Long, Blough, YanHouten, Hinman, Hollister, Manker, Bechtel, manager. Absent from picture: Grable. BASKETBALL —SECOND TEAM First row: Hotchkiss, Hopkins, Feldpausch, Wilson, Ray B Brorak, Hawkins, manager. Will, O. Thomas, Kendall, A. Maurer, Keith Keeler. Absent from picture: Malcolm, After the half-time rest the Blue and Gold rallied but fell short and succumbed 29-27. Back on their home floor the team took a pair of very important league games. In the first encounter the Saxons trampled the Ionia Bulldogs by a 56-19 score. The Belding team came to town the next week and put up a fine game. In fact, the score was tied at 30-all with seconds to play. At this point Dick Foster sank a free throw to win the game 31-30. This game was one of the most thrilling ever played in the high school gym. Taking the road again Coach Brozak and the boys played the Grand Ledge Comets. After playing on even terms throughout, the ranch, K. Myers, Zerbcl, Burns. Second row: Coach Bennett, Hodges, Robert Branch, Spillane, D. Smith, G. O’Connor, Johncock. score was knotted at 3S apiece when time had run out. Dolan and Foster were on the bench with five personals. In the overtime period the Comets outscored the Saxons to take the game 44-41. At Ionia, after the holidays, the team took a league game from the Bulldogs 44-23. After this game the Saxons were leading the West Central League with 3 wins and no losses. The Saxons returned to their home for a game with the Delton quintet the next eve- ning. The squad took a 46-12 decision from their county rivals. The receipts of this game were added to the high school War Memorial fund. t i i Playing away from home the Saxons suf- fered their third straight loss. This defeat was suffered at the hands of a hard-fighting, scrap- py Allegan team. With Hastings leading 26-20 at the third quarter, the Tigers caught fire and poured 13 points through the hoop while holding the Saxons to a foul shot. The tragic result was a 33-27 decision. Back in stride again the team came through with a victory over the rangy Greenville quin- tet. The contest was close and hard-fought throughout, but the Saxons poured on the heat in the last quarter to outscore the Yellow Jackets and annex the game 23-21. With this victory Hastings was firmly entrenched in the league lead. At Kalamazoo the team again ran into trouble in the form of the St. Augustine sharp- shooters. In the old St. Augustine gym the Saxons were unable to find the range, while the Catholic boys were pouring in baskets from all over the floor. Rooney, stellar Sham- rock center, hit the hoop for 21 points. When the smoke had cleared, the locals were on the short end of a 49-24 score. After the Kalamazoo episode the boys took two games from their class C rivals, Wood- land and Middleville. Woodland was beaten on its home floor by the accurate shooting and superior ball handling of the Saxons. The next night the Middleville team came here and was sent home stinging from the effects of a 57-27 defeat. The league-leading Saxons took the road to Greenville for an all-important game with the Yellow Jackets. In an evenly contested first quarter the score stood 9-9, but the taller Greenville pulled away to a 20-14 half-time lead. The second half was more to the ad- vantage of the Saxons, as the score was tied up several times; however, Greenville made good on three foul shots late in the game to take the verdict 31-28. With renewed determination the team eagerly awaited the arrival of Allegan. Playing a good, hard, fast game the Saxons sent the crowd home happy by supplying them with a 40-35 victory. At Belding the Saxons clinched a share of the league title by whipping the Redskins 39-32. The Blue and Gold trailed 10-3 at the first quarter but applied the pressure in the rest of the game to assure a tie for the con- ference title. The last game of the regular season was a great victory over the Charlotte Orioles in our gym. The visitors took the lead at the first quarter 9-5, but in the second period the Saxons applied the pressure and gained a 14-13 advantage at the half. After a pep talk by Coach Brozak the team came back and sewed up the game 36-30. In the preliminary game the Hastings re- serves won their 13th. straight game by taking a 26-25 decision from Charlotte. The boys finished their season undefeated and with the added honor of having the only undefeated record in several decades. With high hopes of taking the district title the Saxons drew Eaton Rapids and defeated the Cardinals 44-29 in the spacious Charlotte gym. The Orioles also won their first game. Taking on the determined Charlotte boys the Blue and Gold played a hard, fast game but were unable to hit their shots, while the Orioles were making a good percentage. Char- lotte took the game 31-26. The Saxons started out right and were leading 8-7 at the quarter; however, the Mohre brothers got “hot” and put the Orioles in the lead 16-13 at the in- termission. In the second half the game was played on very even terms, but Charlotte held their lead and finished the Saxons for another season. Finishing the season with a good record of 11 wins against 6 defeats the Saxons were co- champions of the West Central League with the Greenville Yellow Jackets. At the meet- ing of the league coaches in Ionia, the all- league teams were chosen. Hastings did well, placing two boys on the first team and one on the second. The complete teams are as follows: first team — Dolan, Hastings; Johnson, Green- ville; Petersen, Greenville; Foster, Hastings; and Anderson, Belding. Second team — Myers, Hastings; Cornwall and Fuller, Green- ville; North and Caverly, Belding; Fate, Ionia. The following boys received letters, only one junior being included in this number: Capt. Paul Myers, R. Foster, T. Dolan, P. Frandsen, L. Keeler, P. Benham, R. Hollister, R. Grable, A. Van Houten, and Jim Coleman. Coleman was elected captain for the coming season. BASEBALL A huge turnout greeted Coach Brozak’s call for baseball hopefuls. Among this large group of players six lettermen returned from last year’s undefeated conference champions. Let- termen were Honk Keeler, Arlo VanHouten, Dick Foster, Paul Myers, Bob Hollister, and Bill Christie. Keeler and VanHouten were elected co-captains by their teammates. The Saxons, with some days of hard practice behind them, took on their county rivals, the Freeport team, here April 20. When the BASEBALL First rou■: Coach Brozak, R. Nyc, W. Christie, Hollister, R. Foster, T. Myers, VanHouten, L. Keeler, Benedict. Second row: Hawkins, manager. Hotchkiss, J. Cappon, Hinman, Wilson, Malcolm, K. Schantz, Payne, Manker, Burns, Bechtel, manager. Third row: Hopkins, j. Fuller, Stanton, K. Myers, Keech, Moody, R. Babcock, J. Smith, Altman, Otis, V. Allerding. Absent from picture: Robert Fox, Cole, Earl, Kendall, Dean, R. Allerding. TRACK First row: O. Thomas, Stcenhock, Robert Branch, McDonald, Beadle, Zerbel. Second rou : Coach Reinhardt, Wensloff, Stebbins, Adler, T. Dolan, Frandscn, O’Connor, Echtinaw. Third rou : Richard Fox, McMellen, D. Smith, Ludwick, Rotters, Ray Branch, Stowell, D. Tobias, Coleman, Feldpausch, Richardson, Beckwith. Fourth row: Alt- man, Hughes, Cunningham, Cappon, Richards, Birman, Slocum, Rivers, Hodges, H. Fisher. Absent from picture: McKeough, L. Fuller, L. Christiansen, Hubert, Neil, Neuberr, Wm. Richards, Sanders Defoe, N. Davcy, Bronk, Brown, A. Cortright, C. Dolan, L. Earl, D. Groos, Reaser, J. Richardson, Henry, D. Foster, L. Foster, Freeland. smoke of battle had cleared, the Blue and Gold had walloped the inexperienced Freeport team 30-0. This overwhelming victory gave promise that the Saxons had plenty on the ball. Keeler, Hollister, and Allerding did the hurling, and the catching was handled by Christie, and Benedict. The starting line-up for the opener included P. Myers, center field; VanHouten, shortstop; Nye, left field; Keeler, pitcher; Foster, second; Schantz, right field; Hollister, third; Wilson, first; and Chris- tie behind the plate. Much encouraged by their easy victory the team found a league team as their next oppo- nent. The result of the game in Belding was a 6-2 victory for the Saxons. Employing the same line-up as in the opener the Saxon sluggers collected 10 hits off the Redskin hurler, while Keeler held Belding to five. This was the ninth straight victory that Hastings has won in two years. Keeler and Christie formed the winning battery, while Anderson and Middleton were the losing com- bination. The team won these first two contests, but we will be unable to report the results of the remainder of the schedule. It is the hope of the Dv omsday staff that the squad can come through the season successfully. These games will complete the schedule: May 1, Kalamazoo Central here; May 5, Free- port there; May 11, Greenville there; May 15, Delton here; May 23, Middleville (tentative). CHEERLEADERS Mr. Schilling, adviser, Beulah Myers, captain, Morrow, Cain, Kenyon, Lord. Absent from picture: Coldrcn TRACK Last year the Saxon thinclads closed the season in fine style by finishing a close third in the Grand Rapids regionals. East Grand Rapids won the class B regional title. Tom Dolan was the star of the meet with 17 points. The next Saturday Hastings placed fifth in the race for the state class B crown. Again East Grand Rapids copped the title with 23 points. Dolan and Townsend gained 17 points for the fifth place ranking. Under their new coach, Herbert Reinhardt, the track team had well-founded hopes of a well-balanced, powerful squad. Coach Rein- hardt had seven lettermen led by Capt. Tom Dolan around which to build his team. Other letter winners included Larry Fuller, Phil Frandsen, Bill Stebbins, Henry Adler, Jack Echtinaw, and Tom O’Connor. Fellows who showed promise at the beginning of the season were Ray and Bob Branch, Jim Coleman, Wal- ter Birman, Ed McKeough, Leland Christian- sen, Dick Beadle, Dick Feldpausch, and Bob Rogers. Opening the season with a dual meet against Grand Rapids Central at Houseman Field, the thinclads took an exciting 54-50 decision over the Hilltoppers. Central is a class A school, and this victory is the first scored by a Hastings team over an A school in several years. Cap- tain Tom Dolan led the way with firsts in the high and low hurdles, broad jump, and high jump. Here is a summary of the events. 120 yd. H. Hurdles — Dolan (H), 1st.; Dangl (C), 2nd.; Kriegaard, (C), 3rd. Time 16.3. 100 yd. Dash — Haines (C), 1st.; R. Branch (H), 2nd.; Frandsen (H), 3rd. Time 10.5. 1 Mile — Adler (H), 1st.; O'Connor (H), 2nd.; Derks (C), 3rd. Time 4.56. 440 yd. Dash — Coulter (C), 1st.; Marks (C), 2nd.; Smith (C), 3rd. Time 56.1. 220 yd. Dash — Haines (C), 1st.; Hendrickson (C), 2nd.; Feldpausch (H), 3rd. Time 24.8. 880 yd. (Vi mile) — King (C), 1st.; Fuller (H), 2nd.; McKeough (H), 3rd. Time 2.12. 200 yd. Low Hurdles — Dolan (H), 1st.; Dangl (C), 2nd.; Steele (C), 3rd. Time 25.6. Polevault — Merrymen (C), 1st.; Christiansen (H), 2nd.; Lucas (C), 3rd. Distance 9' 9 . Shot — Echtinaw (H), 1st; Frandsen (H), 2nd.; Merrymen (C), 3rd. Distance 40‘ 2 . High Jump—Dolan (H), 1st.; B. Branch. R. Branch, Stebbins (H), 2nd; King (C) 3rd. Distance 5' 2 . Broad Jump—Dolan (H), 1st.; Fuller (H), 2nd.; King (C). Distance 19 1 . 880 yd. Relay — Won by Grand Rapids Central — 1.40:7. In another clash with class A competition the Saxon trackmen lost a dual meet to Battle Creek Central by the close score of 55, 2-48, 2. The meet was very close throughout, and the result was in doubt until the last event. Dolan again was the individual star of the meet by accumulating three firsts and a second for 18 points. Adler and O’Connor ran the mile in the excellent times of 4:51 and 4:57 respectively to provide the outstanding marks of the meet. 120 yd. H. Hurdles — Dolan (H), Stebbins (H), Bradley (BC). Time 16.8. 100 yd. dash —Kelly (BC), Greene (BC), R. Branch (H). No time. Mile run — Adler (H), O'Connor (H), O’Connell (BC). Time 4.51. 440 yd. dash — Davis (BC), Hobbs (BC), Birman (H). Time 55.8. 220 vd. dash — Kelly (BC), Greene (BC), Beadle (H). Time 24. 880 yd. run — Alday (BC), Smith (BC), Fuller (H). Time 2.12. 120 yd. L. Hurdles — Dolan (H), Coleman (H), Ayers (BC). Time 14.8. Broad Jump — Greene (BC), Dolan (H), Hobbs (BC). Distance 18 4 . Pole Vault — Rogers (H), Christiansen (H), Wens- lotf (H), Coss (BC). Height 9'. Shot Put — Keene (BC), Echtinaw (H), Spooner (BC). Distance 40’ 3”. High Jump — Dolan (H), Bradley (BC), B. Branch (H). Height 5' 7Vi . 770 yd. Relay — Won by Battle Creek Central: Greene, Hobbs, Kelly, Davis. Time 1.25. The Saxons took the road for the third suc- cessive week for a meet with Kalamazoo State High. Against this class B competition the Blue and Gold thinclads rolled to a 65-39 vic- tory. Hastings had eight firsts and six seconds to thoroughly outclass the Cubs. Only in the sprints did State High appear strong as they swept the hundred and took the first two places in the two-twenty and quarter-mile. Individual stars of the meet were Tom Dolan with four firsts, Jim Coleman with a first and second in the hurdles, and Ryan, State High dashman. Henry Adler, miler, Jerry Wensloff, pole va ulter, and Ed McKeough, half-miler, accounted for the other firsts. The track squad has a very heavy schedule in the month of May, but because of the dead- line we will not be able to give the results of the following meets: May 8, Charlotte here; May 11, Allegan Relays; May 19, Regionals; May 22 State High here. Fellows who qualify in the regionals will participate in the state finals May 26 in East Lansing. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Seated: Will, Oler, O’Connor, Johncock, V. Webb. Kneeling: H. Reed, Zuttermeister, Martin, Arnold, Hollister, C. Goodyear, B. Burkholder, Sanborn, A. Goodyear. Standing: J. Cooper, S. Smith, E. Higbic, Walldorff, McPharlin, A. Highie, Stuck, Mullen, Cortright, B. Cappon, Mrs. Burrell, adviser. Absent from picture: G. Hart, Clark, Kelly, Bliss, Colledge. G.A.A. Girls’ sports do not arouse too great an in- terest except with the athletic minded maidens of Hastings High. Anne O’Connor was elected general chair- man this year with Donna Oler, Georgia Will, Ethyl Johncock, and Vonda Webb as senior, junior, sophomore, and freshman managers. Each manager was the captain of a team which participated in seasonal sports, such as soccer, basketball, softball, and volleyball every Friday night from four to five. At the end of the year the class managers and the general chairman met and determined who should be given awards. The girl had to participate in one fall sport, two winter sports, and one spring sport with twelve hours credit in each. In place of one sport five, five-mile hikes might be substituted. Activities GIRLS GLEE CLITO First row: Tolies, M. Cain, Murphy, Morrow, Cook, Drake, Stauffer, Ritzman, D. Cain, Sanborn, Bower, Brown, Wcdcl, Farr, Cooley, Sprague. Second row: Mrs. Lower, director, Gardner, J. Cain, Siicock, Stevens, Sheldon, Snook, Barger, Shurlow, Spins, Bradford, Ducker, Jense n, Cortright, Smith, Allerding. CHOIR First row: Werner, Cook, Stauffer, Robinson, D. Lockwood, Faul, Coldren, R. Fox, M. Hcndershot, Hinman, Neil, Brisbin, Frantz, E. VanHorn, Leffier, Dimond. Second row: M. Cole, Murphy, N. Ball, Proefrock, Christie, Free- man, Mrs. Lower, director, Ostroth, Hodges, Stauffer, D. Davey, Packard, Spillane, Fewless, Cortright, M. Lock- wood, Thompson. GIRLS GLEE CLUB Girls have an opportunity to sing in the girls glee club under the direction of Mrs. Lower. The students in this class had a chance to sing solos, and many of the girls took part in small ensemble singing. The glee club was not as active this year as it has been in other years. The girls sang at an assembly April 6 and took part in the Kiwanis Music Festival April 29 singing a special number and joining in the combined chorus for “Gallia” by Gounod. June 8 the glee club completed its work singing at Commencement. Accompanists were Beverly Bradford and Betty Cortright. CHOIR The season of ’4V45 has been an exception- ally busy one for the H.H.S. choir. Mrs. Jean Lower, who finished last year with the choir when Mr. Lower left for the Navy, was back again to direct the vocal music classes. The choir sang for two school assemblies at Central in the early part of the school year. December 18 Mrs. Lower took the choir to Pennock Hospital where it sang carols in the hall. December 20 a program of Christmas music was presented to the Second Ward P.T.A. The choir planned and carried out a carol sing for the high school in the session room December 21. Everyone had an oppor- tunity to participate in this event. On Friday, December 22, true to tradition, the choir car- oled in the halls for fifteen minutes just be- fore school let out for the holidays. The second semester choir was slightly larger, and the singing schedule, heavier. February 14 the choir sang for the W.S.C.S. of the Methodist Church. March did not have any dates. The choir added a few numbers to its repertoire and started working on the music for the Kiwanis Festival. In April it made five appearances, the main one being at the Ki- wanis Music Festival where it combined with other vocal music organizations of the city in the singing of “Gallia” by Gounod. Other ap- pearances were at the Rotary Club, an Epis- copal guild, Vocation Day assembly, and the instituting of the William T. Wallace chap- ter of the National Honor Society in our school. The choir planned the Memorial Day pro- gram. Coming to the climax and close of the year the Choir, Glee Club and Chorus sang at the Baccalaureate service and finished its work for the year by singing at Commencement. “SUNRISE BY REQUEST” Friday, the thirteenth, has always been con- sidered as the most unlucky of days. Regardless of the day, the junior class picked Friday, April 13, as the time for the presentation of its an- nual play. The juniors presented Marcus Bach’s three-act comedy, “Sunrise by Request.” This was the first appearance of the play in Michigan. Alfred Cortright and Betty Higbie played the parts of Reverend Seils and his wife who took their daughters, Sally Goodyear, Mariet- ta Faul, Phyllis Webb, and Mary Lockwood, to Alaska. The girls hadn’t seen a white man for several years until a young doctor, Jim Coleman, invaded the frozen north. One of the. very unusual parts of the play was the appear- ance of two Eskimos, Bob Rogers and Martha Wedel. Juniors, other than those in the cast, who really did a lot of work making the play a success were: Elaine VanHorn, student direc- tor; John Richardson, chairman of ticket sales; and Robert Casey, publicity chairman. “HEART TROUBLE” “Heart Trouble” is not only a disease com- mon to teen-agers, but this year it was the name of the senior production. As its name indicates, it was a portrayal of that ever- present malady found in most high schools. Mrs. Grace Morrison, played by Ann Hig- bie, is a “social climber” and has trained her daughter Laura that “keeping up with the Joneses” is about the most important thing in life. Laura (Charleen Cappon) learns what life really means through the true love of Tommy Caler (Dick Fox), the unselfishness of her sister Patricia (Merilyn Zuttermeister), and the blustering guidance of her father (Tom Dolan). Junior Morrison (Milo Coldren) is a typi- cal teen-ager, always trying to get the car first. His favorite expression is “holy cow” — sound familiar? Junior and his best girl, Le- nore, played by Doris Lockwood, typify the high school gang — before gas rationing — when the favorite entertainment was riding all over the country. The strings are finally all untangled, and Tommy gets his Laura, Mrs. Morrison begins to see the light, and Junior and Lenore learn to pop corn. Other parts in the play were ably por- trayed by Paul Benham, as a man of the world, and Betty Cortright, as his pretty but nondescript wife. Dick Beadle also did a mar- velous job as Jethro Appleby, Lenore’s father. Mr. Schilling directed the play, with Mar- jorie Cole as student assistant. The stage mana- ger was Tom Birdsall; property chairman, Pat Tyler; and publicity chairman, Florence French. JOURNALISM CLASS There isn’t a busier class anywhere than the one that meets every fourth hour in room 207. They not only study journalism from their books, but they edit the Fortnight, the Dooms- day Book and a column for the Banner. The efficient editors of the Fortnight this year were Phil Frandsen and Marjorie Ritz- man Headaches were contracted by Charleen Cappon and Pat Fewless, business managers who patiently tried to keep the advertising straight. Pat Tyler, Waunita McCarty, and Joan Leffler, news editors, did plenty of snoop- ing, trying to find anything to print as long as it faintly resembled news. Sports were handled by Bob Hollister, JoAnne Finnie, and Dick Beadle — when JoAnne and Dick stopped arguing. Features were selected by Paul Benham, Agnes Thompson, Betty Cort- right, and June Colvin. Typists, Helen Di mond, Doris Lockwood, and Jerry Wensloff, were really busy trying to fceep up with the literary efforts of the class. Last, but far from least, were the reporters, who play an im- portant part on every paper. They were: Mar- jorie Cole, Milo Coldren, Richard Foster, Merilyn Zuttermeister, Eva Hook, Gloria Van- Nocker, Pearl Sanborn and Ilene Rogers. The yearbook you are now reading was edited by these same people, with Merilyn Zuttermeister as editor and Milo Coldren as .her assistant. You may find the staff line-up on a page all by itself, way up in the front of the book. Were we really that busy? Poor Miss McElwain. JUNIOR PLAY Mr. Schilling, director, E. Y'an- Horn, Wedel, A. Cortrighr, M. Lockwood, Rogers, E. Higbie, P. Webb, Faul, Coleman, S. Good- year. SENIOR PLAY Mr. Schilling, director, M. Cole, Benham, C. Cappon, Richard Fox, Zuttermeister, T. Dolan, A. Higbie, Coldren, D. Lockwood, Beadle. Absent from picture: E. Cortrighr. JOURNALISM CLASS First rosi : C. Cappon, Tyler, Rh :man, Frandscn, Finnic, Zut- termeister. Second rou: M. Cole, I. Rogers, Few I ess, W. McCarty, Leffler, Hook, Sanborn. Third row: Colvin, VanNocker, Thompson, Beadle, Benham, D. Lockwood, E. Cortrighr, Foster, Hollister, Coldren, Miss McEl- wain, adviser. r t i i [ i i i i i i Social Etu'nts JINX JUMP There’s an old superstition stating that Friday the thirteenth will always be a day of bad luck. Friday, October 13, proved to be a lucky day last fall. The Jinx Jump sponsored by the Ffi-Y and Girl Reserves was held in the gym for the student body. Besides the op- portunity of dancing to the music of Bud Wolfe’s orchestra, there were tables arranged for games and cards. The decorations were appropriate with “eightballs,” dice, black cats, goblins, and a ladder in the center of the floor. During intermission Edith Tietjens sang “A Fellow on a Furlough'’ accompanied by Bever- ly Bradford. Checking with co-chairmen Philip Frandsen and Florence French, we learn that every committee deserves equal gratitude. One hundred and forty-four students attended the party. HUNTERS’ HOP November 27 the Boys Union Council spon- sored the Hunters’ Hop — so-called because at that time everyone had gone hunting, was going hunting, or was looking forward to hunt- ing. Dancing and music, furnished by Bud Wolfe’s orchestra, synchronized with the typical fall decorations — corn stalks and leaves. We might also add that those who had their fingers in the decorating “pie” did a very original job. Refreshments, consisting of chocolate milk and doughnuts, were espe- cially tasty after all that jivin’. Tom Dolan officiated in the preparations as general chairman. The refreshment, ticket, and music committees were headed by Philip Frandsen, James Coleman, and Shirley Henry. WINTER WHIRL With glittering icicles and jolly snowmen decorating the gym, the Winter Whirl, spon- sored by the Hi-Y and Girl Reserves, pre- sents one of the gayest scenes of the year. Agnes, as general chairman, has done her best in planning for the gala night. Lured into coming by Bert, Doris, Mickey, and Phil, the publicity committee, we purchased our tickets from Charleen and Janet, who sold 145. We get into the swing of things by dancing to Bud Wolfe’s orchestra. Taking time out, we survey the scene. Is that Mr. Jones gleefully beating the fellows at pedro? The fast numbers apparently don’t prevent the Schillings from cutting some pretty fancy rugs on the dance floor. Circling around, we can’t help noticing the usual admirers around Miss Murray. Geometry is certainly a fascinating subject for discussion. Intermission temporarily halts the dancers. Let’s take ad- vantage of the cokes and cookies provided by Tom and JoAnne. We relax and wonder what Zutt and Fuzz have found in the entertainment line for us. We don’t have to wait long. Did you ever hear such a neat job of harmoniz- ing.7 These Hi-Y members can do anything. Too soon the clock says 11:30, and with last goodbyes we leave. Wondering to whom we should give credit for the bright and appropri- ate decorations, we learn they’re due to the work of many girls and guys. SADIE HAWKINS “May I have this dance.7” You look over in surprise. It’s that cute blond, and she’s taking the initiative. But she isn’t alone; all the girls are getting their partners for the dances. It’s the Sadie Hawkins dance, held April 6 by the Girl Reserves and Girls League Board. The rules say each girl must invite, call for, pay the expenses of, and escort home her date for the evening. No boy may dance unless asked by. a girl. It’s a strange state of affairs, but everyone is having a grand time. Florence French, general chairman, and other commit- tee chairmen, JoAnne Finnic, Charleen Cap- pon, Maxine Cooper, Beverly Bradford, Ann O’Connor, Merilyn Zuttermeister, and Beverly Drake, deserve the praise of everyone for their work to make the party a success. J-HOP Who says summer comes in June! It looked to us like a summer garden of the South with the white pillars, wishing well, and flowers. May 4 turned out to be the night of the an- nual J-Hop given by the juniors for the senior class. Fred McDonald was in charge, and Sally Goodyear had charge of decorations. Bud Wolfe’s orchestra, secured by Alfred Cort- right, furnished the music; Joan Moore pro- vided the refreshments; Anne Goodyear took care of the ins'itations; and Bernard Manker fixed the lights. The entertainment was under Mary Salton’s supervision, and George Walton headed the clean-up committee. The seniors appreciated the efforts of the juniors, and the entire group had an enjoyable evening. GIRL RESERVES First rim’: Loraine Schantz, Wedel, D. Lockwood, French, Finnic, Thompson, J. Burkholder, M. Cooper, J. Moore. Second row: Miss Dontje, adxiser, Leffler, Will, E. Higbie, Bradford, Cort- right, Beystrum, A. Higbie, C. Cappon, Faul, M. Lockwood, S. Goodyear, Boe- keloo, Zutrermeister. Absent from pic- ture: Rogers, Dimond. HI-Y Standing: Coleman, McDonald, Fuller, R. Foster, Frandsen, Mr. Damson, ad' t tser, T. Dolan, Benham. Kneeling: Walton, O’Connor, Stowell, Rogers, Malcolm, Henry. Absent from picture: Coldren, P. Myers. F.F.A. First row: Reed, Wellman, Checscman, Hammond, Nye, Hathaway, Schantz, Stecnhock, Mr. Knopf, adxiser, Cotant, K. Tobias. Second row: Stanton, Knick- erbocker, Cunningham, Clark, Birman, Golden, Dryer, Goodrich, Brogan, Kelly, R. Wright, J. Wright. Third row: Bronk, Packard, Casey, Richards, D. Tobias, Hcndershot, Babcock, Wilkins, Adler, Moody, Hunt, Lancaster, Pran- shka. Absent from picture: Cole, Earl, Rizor, Frey. GIRL RESERVES The Girl Reserves, a sister organization of the Hi-Y, has participated in many activities this year. It collaborated with the Hi-Y on the Jinx Jump and the Winter Whirl, two all- • school dances. It took charge of the Junior Red Cross drive in the high school, the re- decorating and refurnishing of the auditorium girls’ dressing room, and has knitted numerous bright afghan squares for the fellows in serv- ice hospitals. In January Florence French turned the office of president over to Sally Goodyear; JoAnne Finnic, the office of vice-president to Mary Lockwood; Doris Lockwood gave Beverly Bradford the minutes; while Agnes Thompson gave Georgia Will charge of the money box. M ss Dontje was the adviser. HI-Y “Schedule pencils on sale at the trophy case this noon” was a seasonal announcement made over the public address system this year. The Hi-Y sold football and basketball schedule pencils, according to tradition. From the sales of the basketball pencils the Hi-Y gave twenty- five dollars to the school memorial fund. The Hi-Y, in addition to the pencil sales, had charge of the refreshments for the Boys Union Council dance, was host to the district Hi-Y conference, and helped sponsor the Jinx Jump and the Winter Whirl, both all-school dances. In the fall, six new members were initiated. The officers for the year were president, Philip Frandsen; vice-president, Paul Myers; secretary, Richard Foster; treasurer, Lawrence Fuller. F.F.A. “Learning to do, Doing to learn, Earning to live, Living to serve” is one of the slogans of the F.F.A. The Future Farmers of America is a national organization of farm fellows whose primary aim is the development of agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship. The local chap- ter was organized in 1936. The club activities include the sponsoring of a school forest of sixty acres in which six thousand trees are planted annually and some trees thinned out for sale as Christmas trees. The club had a very successful agricultural fair called the Ag-HE. The members of the local F.F.A. club are also promoting purebred livestock by loaning out Duroc Jersey Gilts, Berkshire Gilts, and Shropshire sheep. The club has also been active in numerous war activities including bond and stamp sales, paper drives, and corresponding with their sixty former members in the se'rvice. The officers were as follows: president, Karl Schantz; vice-president, Carl Hathaway; sec- retary, Roy Steenbock; treasurer, Ralph Nye; reporter, Lewis Earl. Mr. Knopf was the ad- viser. PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT CLUB “How do you like my hair arranged this way?” “Oh, I like it. It just suits you.” This conversation took place after the Per- sonal Improvement Club, with Miss Kaminske as adviser, had visited a beauty parlor. The operator showed them through the shop and spoke to them on grooming. During one club hour Miss Teusink, superintendent of Pennock Hospital, conducted them on a tour of the hospital and explained the uses of each room. Another time Miss Kathleen Perry, R.N., lec- tured on health problems. Mr. Taylor also spoke to them on study habits. They elected the following officers: presi- dent, Joyce Campbell; vice-president, Shirley Smith; secretary, Colleen Jones; treasurer, El- sie Tobias. BOOK CLUB Sir Francis Bacon once said, “Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested.” The Book Club, with Miss Robson as ad- viser, seemed to believe this, for they read books, discussed some of them, and reported on others. Paul Gallico’s Snow Goose, Alice Duer Miller’s The White Cliffs of Dover, and PERSONAL IMPROVEMENT CLUB First row: Burpee, Babcock, Smith, Clark, Jones, J. Campbell. Second rou: P. Hook, E. Tobias, M. Bryans, Miss Kaminske, ad riser. BOOK CLUB First rou: Stauffer, M. Williams. Second rou : Moe, Miss Robson, ad- viser, Oler, Johncock, Cooley. Absent from picture: Sanborn, Allerding. RADIO CLUB Around table: Beckwith, K. Slocum, Robert Branch, Mr. Jones, adviser, Thomas, Cordes, Will, J. Slocum, Drake, Wallace. Standing: Long, J. Richardson. CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB First row: J. Cooper, C. Goodyear, Weaver, Heath, Barger. Second row: R. Brisbin, Keech, S. Brisbin, B. Burk- holder, Eaton, Todd, Webb, E. Conk- lin, C. Hummel, M. Loftus, Matson, Foote. Third row: Mr. Reinhardt, ad- t iser. Bechtel, Wensloff, Brown, D. Conklin, M. Kelly, Curtiss. JR. RED CROSS SEWING CLUB Seated: B. McCarty, M. Salton, W. McCarty, Shurlow, VanGeison, Chris- tiansen, W e n d e 1, Shriver. Standing: Rose, Krebs, Ashdon, Eaton, Mrs. Payne, adviser. Absent from picture: Rider, Shattuck. SPANISH CLUB First row: DePew, G. Hart, Cotant, Ransom, H e r : c 1, Hcrbstreith, Miss Murray, adviser, Manker. Second row: J. Meyers, M. Hart, Nielsen, Warren, laksec, M. Kelly, Bradford, Jensen, A. Goodyear, M. Johnson, B. Hysell. Ab- sent from picture: Edmonds, Tietjens. AIR SCREWS CLUB Seated: J. Smith, Oaster, Colvin. First row: Stebbins, Jones, Hubert, Guy, Sin- clair, Payne, Hawkins, Carl. Second row: Wierenga, Hewitt, Fisher, John- cock, Wellfare, Mr. Hansen, adviser. Absent from picture: Andrus, R. Cook, Jerald Hurless. r r r r r r r r r [ [ i [ t [ i i i Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince were read aloud. At one meeting they played a Shakespearean game. They presented a one- act play during the latter part of the year. Marian Cooley was elected president and Pearl Sanborn, secretary-treasurer and reporter. RADIO CLUB The radio club, under the direction of Mr. Jones, studied the principles of induction. The members learned a few principles of electronics and had a “shocking” time with the static machine. During the second semester the members studied condensers, amplifiers, and other prin- cipal parts of a radio. At the completion of this study they visited a local radio shop and learned further methods of radio repair. The officers were elected as follows: presi- dent, John Richardson; vice-president, Robert Branch; secretary-treasurer and reporter, Jim Long. CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB “It’s your turn again.” “I’ll move from here to there. Let’s see you save your king now.” This was a typical conversation in a checker game. Many of the members had to learn how to play chess and checkers, so Mr. Reinhardt, ad- viser, spent the first three weeks teaching these people the fundamentals. After that everyone was ready to put these rules into practice. Officers were elected as follows: president, Vonda Webb; vice-president, Roger Brown; secretary-treasurer, William ESechtel; reporter, Betty Barger. JUNIOR RED CROSS SEWING CLUB “Has anybody seen my thimble.7 What hap- pened to the thread.7” and many more ques- tions were repeatedly being asked by the girls in the Junior Red Cross Sewing Club every club hour. The members, under the guidance of Mrs. Payne, made numerous utility bags and other articles to be used in the United States Army hospitals here and abroad. The officers were Louise Christiansen, presi- dent; Mary Salton, secretary; Waunita Mc- Carty, treasurer; Patty Shurlow, reporter. SPANISH CLUB “Como esta vd?” “How are you?” is at least one phrase that has been well learned by the Spanish Club. This is an entirely new club under the supervision of Miss Murray. During the year the members discussed each South American country and had special re- ports on it, in this way learning much about the individual countries. The officers of the club were president, Bernard Manker; vice-president, Anne Good- year; secretary-treasurer, Beverly Bradford; re- porter, Gloria Hart. AIR SCREWS CLUB “Club hour again already. I wonder what new plane we will discuss today.” The members of the Air Screws Club dis- cussed all the new types of planes that were put on the market. These fellows were inter- ested in building model airplanes and in all phases of aeronautics. Under Mr. Hansen’s direction they studied the Navy method of instrument training. They saw several films on air schools, airports, and air transportation. Officers were elected as follows: president, LeRoy Hewitt; vice-president. Jack Smith; secretary-treasurer and reporter, William Steb- bins. GUN CLUB “Gee whiz, what kind of a gun is that?” “An old style Stevens Gallery Model.” The old style Stevens Gallery Model is one of the many guns discussed and examined by the gun club. The purpose of this club is to acquaint the members with modern high velocity and an- tique fire arms and to discuss their use as present day sporting rifles. Another purpose of the club is to teach the members safety in handling fire arms. The officers of the club were president, Raymond Bennett; vice-president, Charles Hinman; secretary-treasurer, Richard Trethric; adviser, Mr. Gies. PEP CLUB “Susie Q, Truckin’ on Down, Hastings High School is going to town. Swing it to the left, swing it to the right! Hastings High School fight! fight! fight!” is one of the new yells worked out by the Pep Club. The club consisted of eighteen girls under the direction of Mr. Schilling. The club hours were spent studying the fundamentals of cheer leading and working out new yells. The club also conducted several pep meetings through- out the year. The officers for the year were president, Beverly Myers; vice-president, Beverly Well- fare; secretary-treasurer, Dorothy Hummel. KNITTING AND HANDIWORK CLUB “How do you make French knots?” “Ask Miss Dontje. How should I know?” The Knitting and Handiwork Club, under the direction of Miss Dontje, worked on many different types of handiwork throughout the year. Several luncheon sets, afghan squares, a sweater, some anklets, and several other knitted and embroidered articles were com- pleted during the club hours. Esther Ragla was elected president; Donna Bachelder, treasurer; and Gloria VanNocker, reporter. HUNTING CLUB “. . . Then I saw him. I raised my gun, and just as I was about to pull the trigger — Bang! Another hunter was quicker than I.” The members of the Hunting Club are trad- ing excuses. Some of them (the excuses) are really good. Mr. Taylor, adviser, told some that were hard to beat. Each club hour, committees were formed to plan the next program. Mr. Sumner, conserva- tion officer, spoke at one of the meetings. Officers were elected as follows: president, William Christie; vice-president, Calvin Camp- bell; secretary, Leonard Ulrich; treasurer, Robert Hollister; reporter, Robert Silcock. ARCHERY AND HOBBY CLUB “Bull’s eye! You certainly are improving.” The members of the Archery and Hobby Club are using their new bows and arrows. One club hour Mr. Vanderbrook, adviser, supervised the ordering of equipment for the new members. Most of the winter months were spent assembling it, as it was not entirely put together when it came. By spring all were eager to shoot at the target. They chose the following officers: presi- dent, Gerald Ostroth; vice-president, Mary Lockwood; secretary and reporter, Arnold Wil- son; treasurer, Marietta Faul. I I .1 .1 .1 Jl Jl Jl Jl Jl Jl ,1 ; GUN CLUB Mr. Gies, adviser. First row: Feldpausch, K. Smith. H. Myers, LaHomedieu, Cotant, L. Foster, Kidder, Keech, Hin man, Freeman, Tyler, R. Boomer, Sprague, K. Keeler. Second rote: Partridge, Moore, E. Bennett, D. Cain, Groos, D. Cappon, Jack Hurless, Ray Branch, Kendal!, Tuckcrm an, R. Hendershott, Shipman, Sherman, R. Bennett, Shell- ington, Tietz, Malcolm, Richard Trethric. Absent from picture: Boyer, Robert Trethric, Lewis, Carlin, Barber, Murphy. PEP CLUB First row: Mr. Schilling, adviser, Wilkins, Drake, D. Cain, Morrow, Beulah Myers, McLaughlin, Betty Pierce, L Laubaugh. Second rou-: Hummel, Castelein. Beverly Myers, Stevens, Kenyon, Lord, Procfrock, Craven. Absent from picture: B. Wcllfare, B. Fisher. KNITTING AND HANDIWORK First row: Laura Schantz, Bryans, Pettit, Brinker, P. Ritzman, A. Synder A. Salton. Marveta Moore, Wedel, H. Conklin, Slocum. Second rote: D. Bump, Werner, Bower, M. Cain, Kidder, E. Vandlen, Waters, Ragla, Link, B. Babcock, D. Shipman, Martz, Loftus, D. Smith, Storrs, J. Arnold, B. Cappon, J. O’Connor, A. Fuller. Third row: Miss Dontje, adviser, Brogan, Stuck, Gardner, Newton, Nixon, Fountain, Bachelder, D. Snyder, Haynes. B. Segur, Edger, B. Newton, P. Murphy, A. Swartz. Absent from pi cture: R. Asplund, A. Belson, E. Shriber, VanNocker. HI NTING CLUB Foreground: W. Christie. Background: Wallace, Neubert, Silcock, DeBruine, Fisher, Ulrich, Rose, Raymond Allen, H. Nay, Martin, Erway, Otis, Hollister, Bryans, W. Williams, G. Christie, Young, Mr. Taylor, adviser, R. Christie, Davis, Clinton, Stauffer, Blough, J. Cap- pon. Absent from picture: Robert Al- len, Campbell, Hoyt. ARCHERY AND HOBBY CLUB First row: McIntyre, Valentine, Frant:, Becker, Reaser. Second row: M. Wens- loff, Leffcl, M. McKelvey, McPharlin, M. Lockwood, Faul. Third row: Hop- kins, V. Allerdmg, Wilson, Bclson, De- Foe, Ostroth, Mr. Vanderbrook, adviser. Absent from picture: Martin, T. Mc- Kelvey. BOYS SPORT CLUB First row: N. Boomer, K. McDonald, D. Wilson, Sanders, Payne, Koeplingcr, Bridleman, Freeland, Keith Keeler, Kenneth Myers. Second row: Story, McMellcn, Spillanc, D. Smith, Burns, Staffen, A Herd mg, Dean, Keith Myers, Zerbcl, R. Cunningham. Third row: Henney, Heath, Linnington, H. Maurer, Wait, L u d w i c k, Guernsey, Altman, Clark, Christiansen, Davcy, Mr. Brosak, adviser. Absent from picture: Fuller, D. Thomas, L. Gibson. BOYS SPORT CLUB “Come on! If we win this game, we win the tournament.’ The boys in this club were divided into six teams and were playing a basketball tourna- ment. The members were interested in sports in general. Mr. Brozak, adviser, led the discussion of rules, techniques, fundamentals, and new and correct methods of playing seasonal sports. Whenever possible they participated in the sport of the season. The following officers were elected: presi- dent, Donald Smith; vice-president, James Burns; secretary-treasurer, Edgar McMellen. GIRL MECHANICS CLUB “Look! ‘Rosie the Riveter’ has entered our midst!” “Since when?” “Since the Girl Mechanics Club has been organized.” This club was organized to teach the girls the elementary rules of mechanics. Mr. Aten, the adviser, showed them how to run a lathe and told them what precautions to take. The girls began by making paper weights. They elected the following officers: presi- dent, Joan Leffler; vice-president, Joyce Clark; secretary-treasurer and reporter, Doris Richards. I 'I I Jl I 1 n i n i n .1 n n i ; DOOMSDAY BOARD The door was opened — a heated discussion was in progress. It was only the members of the Doomsday Club trying to decide the color of the cover. The club was composed of four- teen seniors who worked on the annual the first semester under the supervision of Miss McElwain. They worked during half-hour periods as well as club hours. They made a trip to the Banner Office during one club hour, but most of the rime was spent in working on the Doomsday Book. The entire foundation for this book was laid, each member being asigned a certain part of the book on which to work. Picture sche- dules were formed and followed. The general theme of the book and title pages were planned. The club write-ups were begun. The sales campaign was especially successful with a total of five hundred and twenty-two books sold in the fall. Shirley Henry was chairman of the club, and Dick Beadle, business mana- ger. CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB “One spade” — “Two diamonds” — “Six no trump” — “What! overbidding your part- ner.7” Yes, many such mistakes were made when the members of the Contract Bridge Club were learning the fundamentals, but un- der the direction of Mrs. Hamilton and Mrs. Vanderbrook the wrongs were soon made right. Every club hour after a short business meeting, conducted by President Loraine Schantz, the members turned their attention to bridge. GIRL MECHANICS Dick, Shellington, Tobias, Mr. Aten, adviser, J. Clark, Richards, Lefflcr, Hol- lister, Bush, assistant, Hoffman, Wel- ton, Tietz, Martin, Baulch, Tuttle, Mul- len, Harry, Beadle, Bliss, Walldorff, Meisenbach, assistant. Absent from picture: Hubbell. DOOMSDAY BOARD Zuttcrmeister, Beadle, Cappon, Col- dren, Cortright, Henry, D. Lockwood, French, T. Dolan, Thompson, Tyler, Spillane, Miss McElwain, adviser, Fin- nie, M. Ritzman. CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB Table 1: E. VanHorn, Wait, Vandlen, A. Higbie. Table 2: Richard Fox, Cort- right, Trainor, E. Higbic. Tabic 3: Beystrum, C. Dolan, Colvin, Loraine Schantz. Table 4: Mrs. Hamilton, ad- viser, Fewlcss, Roberts. Absent from picture: P. Maurer, Hotchkiss, D. Van- Horn, B. Cook. The faculty and students of Hastings High School would like to express their sympathy to the families of these boys who have made the supreme sacrifice during the past year. Richard Babcock Neil Kidder Duane Stamm James Dibble George Cashmore DeForest Snyder Cleo Card Orville Cooley Robert Gardner Hubert McCallum Robert Kelly Wesley VandenBerc Estle King Robert Reid We sincerely hope that the following who are listed as missing may still return: Frank Rogers Michael McPharlin . r Ik