Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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SOPHOMORE HISTORY As the sophomores began their second year they knew the ropes and felt more sure of the course they would be taking. To keep the class organized and ready at all times, they elected Alton Bennett, president; Marylyn Wensloff, vice-president; Reynolds Cordes, secretary; and Neil Will, treasurer. Richard Groos held the all-“A” record for his class the first semester. Richard Allerding and Ronald Martin did excellent work in football, being the only soph- omores to receive letters — meanwhile Robert Branch, William Kruko, and Leland Christian- sen did the honors in basketball by showing outstanding ability. Richard Allerding showed up very well in baseball, with Robert Branch doing an outstanding job in track. Girls who were outstanding in sports this year were Fern Bliss, Norma Hollister, Helen Walldorff, Mary Ellen Kelly, and Kathleen Shellington. The second semester found Marylyn Wensloff still holding her position as vice-president, while Lachlan Foster took over the presidency; Jane Mullen kept the books; and Carol Good- year took care of the finances. Robert Branch was treasurer of the Faculty- Student Council the first semester. Neil Will served as secretary of theFaculty-StudentCoun- cil the last semester, besides being a member of the Sanitary Commission, while Alton Bennett served on the Public Service Commission, with Kenneth Smith taking over the chairmanship of the Traffic Commission. Norma Hollister, Maryjo Baulch, and Carol Goodyear did very well in representing their class in cheerleading this year. Miss Alice Dontje and Mr. Carl Damson were advisers for the sophomore class.

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JUNIOR HISTORY The juniors, who were beginning to feel more important as they climbed upward on the ladder of success, found this year a busy one for them. To start things rolling they elec- ted Richard Feldpausch, president; John Ken- dall, vice-president; Patricia Belsito, secretary; and Owen Peters, treasurer. The first semester went along smoothly for these upperclassmen. In the sports picture we see that Richard Feldpausch and Arnold Wil- son received letters for their excellent playing. They also made the first team in the West Central League as back and tackle. Ron Rivers was chosen as next year’s football captain. In basketball Arnold also showed outstanding ability, besides being the only junior who made the West Central all-star ten. Richard Feld- pausch was elected basketball captain for 1946. The junior girls who stood out in sports were Norma Jaksec, Lorraine Laubaugh, and Anne O’Connor. Charles Gwinn held an all-“A” record the first semester. He was also a member of the Traffic Commission. Richard Feldpausch acted as vice-chairman, and Patrick Hodges, as secre- tary-treasurer of the Faculty-Student Council the first semester. Norma Jaksec served on the Public Service Commission; James Burns, as chief justice; Mary Jane Clark, on the Traffic Commission; and Anne O’Connor, on the Sanitary Commission, also being treasurer of the Girls League Board, while Colleen Jones was secretary. Beverly Drake, Capt. Jean Kenyon, Phyllis Lord, and Marian Stevens did a grand job of cheerleading. Phyllis Lord has been chosen as captain of the cheerleaders for next year. The second semester found the election re- turns reading Norma Jaksec, president; John Kendall, vice-president; Beverly Drake, secre- tary; and Donald Keech, treasurer. The juniors displayed their acting ability in the play, “The Visitor.” The cast included Norma Jaksec, James Burns, Paul Otis, Georgia Spiris, Lynn Wallace, Linden Cunningham, and Donald Keech. Jean Kenyon was student director. All did very well and are looking forward to the senior play next fall. The juniors, wishing to show their apprecia- tion to the seniors of ’46, gave the J-Hop in their honor. Norma Jaksec was general chair- man of the dance. The junior class is also planning on decora- ting the stage for graduation. Advisers of the class were Mrs. Ivan Payne and Mr. G. Avery Aten.

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SOPHOMORE GIRLS First row: Patricia Smith, Doris Shipman, Marylyn Wensloff, Joane Baulch, Lois DcFriest, Roberta Wools- ton, Norma Colledge, Wilma Munger, Dorothy Hook, Wilma Hoffman, Betty Lawrence, Bernice Mallison, Myrna Lcffcl. Second row: Lois Weaver, Frances Foote, Bettyann Cole, Dorotha Smith, Beverly Fisher, Vera Kid- der, Barbara Burkholder, Carol Goodyear, Norma Hol- lister, Betty Cappon, Juanita Arnold, Joyce Bowes, Marra Lee Hbcrsolc, Miss Alice Dontjc, adviser. Third row: Joan McPharlin, Vonda Webb, Kathleen Shellington, Julianne Cooper, Mary Ellen Kelly, Barbara Storrs, Mar- garette Matson, Loeta Tack, Noragene Nielsen, Doris Richards, Betty Martin, Donna Tobias. Fourth row: Ellen Todd, Helen Reid, Maebellc Cam, Marguerite Norris, Ardythc Snyder, Barbara Wclton, Beverly Foun- tain, Norma Ashdon, Dolores Krebs, Eva Eaton, Delila Oaks. Fifth row: Fern Bliss, Dorothy Ann Bower, Shir- ley Smith, Jean Anderson, Joan Newton, Mae Gardner, Helen Walldorff, Phyllis Ritzman, Jane Mullen, Betty Wendell, Clarice Pease, Kathryn Denny, June Meek, Maxine Powel. Absent from picture: Charlene Howard, Doris McKibbin, Ethelyn Shriber, Helena Tuttle, Jerilee Herzel. SOPHOMORE BOYS First row: William Kruko, Kenneth Myers, Jerald Hur- less, Richard Cook, Norman McIntyre, Richard Carl, Norman Clinton, William Cotant, Bernard Peck, Karl McDonald, Donald Hughes, Mr. Carl Damson, adviser. Second row Robert Allen, Ray Allen, Neil Will, Owen Thomas, Norman Boomer, Donald Neil, Keith Keeler, Gerald Sanders, Robert Cunningham, James Bridleman, Robert Brisbin, William Gross, Robert Bryans, Edgar McMellen. Third rou Carl Moore, Lachlan Foster, Denny Payne, Robert Reaser, Donald Smith, Robert Johncock, Edsel Sinclair, William Main, Kenneth Smith, Jack Slocum, lack DeFoe, Gerald Beckwith, Roland Oaster. Fourth row James Partridge, Dale Cappon, Robert Fox, Douglas Karcher, Richard Allerding, Rich- ard Clark, Ronald Martin, Duward Cain, Leland Chris- tiansen, Joseph Hubert, Gordon Storey, Cecil Boyer. Fifth row: Herbert Ludwick, Benjamin Heath, Edward Erway, Jack McDonald, Robert Spillane, Harland Guern- sey, Louis Neubert, Richard Groos, Robert Branch. Alton Bennett, Reynolds Cordes, Y’ern Curtiss, Robert Sharpe, Robert Christie, Robert Geisinger, Dale Rau. Absent from picture: Milton Hoyt, Theodore McKelvey, Robert Quick, Samuel Reneau, Russell Rose, Arthur Tyler, Earl Vandlcn, Ronald Wright.