Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1947 volume:

THE DOOMSDAY BOOK OF 1947 Published by the members of the Journalism Class Art work by the members of the Art Class Hastings High School, Hastings, Michigan Photography by Barth Studio, Hastings, Michigan Printing by the Hastings Commercial Printers, Hastings, Michigan Engraving by the Jahn and Ollier Engraving Company, Chicago, Illinois To our parents, who through the trying years of our school days have faithfully and untiringly given us the courage, advice, and inspiration necessary for our ultimate success in the many trials and decisions which have confronted us during the school years, we, the graduating class, dedicate the 1947 Doomsday Book. ADMINISTRATION Left to right: Mr. D. A. VanBuskirk, superintendent; Mr. F. S. Jones, assistant principal; Mrs. Dorothy Guthrey, secretary to superintendent; Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, dean of girls; Joan Hewitt, clerk; Mr. E L. Taylor, principal; Jean Kenyon, clerk. BOARD OF EDUCATION Lcft to right: Mr. D. A. VanBuskirk, superintendent; Mr. Harold Foster, secretary; Mr. Hubert Cook, trustee; Dr. George Lockwood, president; Mr. Charles Faul, trustee; Dr. De Forest Walton, treasurer. BOARD OF EDUCATION The personnel of the Board of Education, which has remained the same for many years, was changed this year by the resignation of Dr. George L. Lockwood, president. Mr. Hubert Cook was elected president for the remainder of the year, and Mr. Charles Faul was acting president in his absence. The new member appointed was Mr. Roger Wiswell. ADMINISTRATION To plan activities, supervise classes, carry out business, and keep school records are but a few of the responsibilities of our competent admini- strators located in the high school office. We have Mr. David A. Van Ruskirk, who is well-known throughout the state for his achievements, as our superintendent. Mr. Edwin L. Taylor, besides teaching a Latin class and supervising fifth hour study hall, ably fulfills his many duties as principal. Our assistant principal is Mr. Fred Jones. Besides his administrative duties, he represents the faculty on the Faculty-Student Council and teaches chemistry and physics. Mr. Jones, as- sisted by the student treasurers, handles the funds of the school organizations. New to H.H.S. is Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, dean of girls, who teaches English and also represents the faculty on the Faculty-Student Council. The office is managed by Mrs. Dorothy Guth- rey, cheerful and efficient secretary to the sup- erintendent. Our office clerks, Joan Hewitt and Jean Ken- yon, are seniors in high school this year and busy themselves with records and bookstore management. FACULTY First row: Mr. John Amey, Mr. G. Avery Aten, Miss Jean Barnes, Mr. Joseph Brozak, Mrs. Ruth Burrell, Miss Mary Campbell. Second row: Mr. Carl Damson, Miss Alice Dontje, Mr. Tac Gies, Mr. Charles Govin, Mr. Alfred Hinckley, Mr. Lewis Hine. Third row: Mr. Fred S. Jones, Mr. Theodore Knopf, Miss Emily McElwain, Mrs. Mary Payne, Mr. Herbert Reinhardt, Miss Ruth Robson. Fourth row: Mr. Wright Sim, Mrs. Jane Sim, Mr. Edwin L. Taylor, Mr. Anton Turkal, Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, Mr. Lyle Vanderbrook. Fifth row: Mrs. Corinne VanTyne, Mr. Stanley Wheater, Mr. Warren Williams. Teacher Terminology Mr. John Amey, A.B., Commercial Roger! Mr. G. Avery Aten, A.B., A.M., Manual Arts “If a thing is worth doing, it’s worth doing well. Miss Jean Barnes, A.B., Librarian Remember, u e don’t talk here. Mr. Joseph Brozak, B.S., Boys’ Physical Education and Coaching I'm not prepared hut —” Mrs. Ruth Burrell, A.B., A.M., Asst. Librarian “I’m just too lenient with you, that’s all.” Miss Mary Campbell, B.S., Art “You’re acting just like the junior high people. Mr. Carl Damson, A.B., A.M., Social Science and English “When I was a boy —” Miss Alice Dontje, B.S., Home Economics “You’ll have to rip it out. Mr. Tac Gies, B.S., A.M., Biology and Mathematics “What are you — a bunch of yokels?” Mr. Charles Govin, B.S., Manual Arts “All right!” Mr. Alfred Hinckley, A.B., Speech and English More volume, people.” Miss Emily McElwain, A.B., A.M., English and Journalism “Now class, let’s get settled.” Mrs. Mary Payne, A.B., Home Economics “Now, girls! Mr. Herbert Reinhardt, A.B., A.M., Social Science “Let’s get on the ball now. Miss Ruth Robson, A.B., English It's corking good.” Mr. Wright Sim, M.S., Apprentice Training Co-ordinator “Fine thing!” Mrs. Jane Sim, A.B., Commercial “You’ll have to give me some cookies for that Mr. Edwin L. Taylor, A.B., A.M., Principal and Latin “Morning announcements.” Mr. Anton Turkal, A.B., Asst. Coach and Civics “Quiet, you guys!” Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, A.B., A.M., Dean of Girls and English I’ve got an idea! Mr, Lyle Vanderbrook, B.S., Mathematics and Farm Shop “Only 75 problems for tonight. Mr. Lewis Hine, B.S., A.M., Instrumental Music and History “How about that! Mrs. Corinne VanTyne, B.S., Girls Physical Education When I say this, I don’t mean this! Mr. Fred Jones, A.B., A.M., Asst. Principal and Head of Science Dept. “When democracy fails, autocracy prevails.” Mr. Theodore Knopf, B.S., A.M., ocational Agriculture “I’ll have to think it over.” Mr. Stanley Wheater, A.B., A.M., Speech and Social Science “The next speaker will be —’’ Mr. Warren Williams, B.S., Vocal Music “Use your diaphragm. THE HOT AND COLD SEPTEMBER 3. Students gleefully (?) return to school after summer vacation. 11. Myers chosen to lead student body. 20. Grid opener lost to Eaton Rapids, 19-18. 27. Late rally fails to beat Greenville, 26-20. OCTOBER 4. Saxons discover how victory tastes; Grand Ledge downed, 30-0. 8. Over 400 egos collapse — I. Q. tests. 11. St. Augustine eleven mauled, 25-0. 18. Charlotte pigskin squad upsets locals, 25-0. 19. Spotlight on Broadway illuminates H. H. S. talents in revival of prewar entertainment. -4-25. Toil takes a holiday — teachers’ institute. NOVEMBER 8. Last grid contest; lost to Belding, 6-0. 14-15. Parents come to see how other half lives — open house. 16. Boys Union Council throws school party, “Fall Ball.” 18. Debate team takes opener from Augusta. 29. Ionia falls to locals in cage opener, 42-24. DECEMBER 3. Charlotte basketeers barely escape defeat, 28-24. 3. Kazoo State High gains split with local debaters. 15. Teachers entertain citizens at annual carol service. 21. Two-week Christmas lay-off begins. 25. Hostile weather fails to stop annual arrival of St. Nicholas. JANUARY 3. C. R. Central squeezed by Brozakmen, 29-27. 6. Christmas vacation, as must all good things, comes to an end. 14. Debaters beat Grand Ledge to qualify for district eliminations. 24. The battle’s half won — semester ends. OF THE BLUE AND GOLD FEBRUARY 12. Locals eliminated in district debate tourney at Lansing. 14. Five H. H. S. students compete for Pepsi-Cola scholarships. 14. Hastings and Belding share league basketball title. 15. Hollister, Burns reign over Heartbeat Hop, G. L. B. party. MARCH 1. “It’s a Long Lane” played by seniors. 6. Basketball campaign ended by Eaton Rapids at district tournament. 8. Music and speech departments put on WKZO radio broadcast. 21. Freshmen, sophomores participate in declamation contests. 24. Yellow roses and candles mark Honor Society initiation. APRIL 3. Five hundred and fifty careers in the making—Vocations Day. 4-7. Easter vacation gives students a quick breather. 11. Spring Swing, school dance, given by F. F. A. 15. Kalamazoo, Three Rivers swamped in first track meet at Kazoo. 25. School musical talent displayed at annual Band Follies. 26. Michigan high school thinclads gather here for Hastings Relays. MAY 2. Juniors, seniors dance under stars at J-Hop. 3-8. Spring music festivals entertain state. 7. Charlotte and Hastings show the way in regional track meet. 10. Junior class forgets scenery in producing “Our Town.” 24. Cindermen reach climax of season in state meet. JUNE 1. Seniors admonished and inspired at Baccalaureate Service. 5. Seniors produce smash hit on Class Night program. 6. Commencement Exercises — end of the long, long trail — or else beginning. Boys Union Council The election of officers of the Boys Union Council held at the beginning of the 1946-47 school year brought forth Jim Burns in the office of chairman; John Cotant as vice-chairman; and John Kendall as sergeant-at-arms. Representation on the council is given to each class, the Hi-Y, and the F.F.A. Each sport is represented by its respective captain. The Fall Ball, an all-school dance held Nov. 16, was sponsored by the B.U.C. assisted by the Girls League Board. The dance carried out the theme of transition from football to basketball. A series of interesting boys assemblies was held during the second semester featuring several open discussions of school problems. Talks by the stu- dents and faculty were also presented at these assemblies. Faculty-Student Council The Faculty-Student Council, which is the main governing body of the school, meets every Tuesday. This council represents the students and faculty. The organization gives students a chance to voice their opinions as well as help govern the school. A year ago the students elected to fill the school offices were the following: mayor, Kingsley Zerbel; traffic manager, Sue Stuck; chief justice, Charles Gwinn; public service chief, Anne O’Connor; and sanitary engineer, Georgia Spiris. Those elected to serve on the commissions were James Burns, Norma Hollister, and William Cort- right on the Traffic Commission; William Payne, Richard Groos, and Charles Jaksec on the Justice Commission; Beverly Drake, Jane Mullen, and Mary Reinhardt on the Public Service Commis- sion; and Colleen Jones, Joane Baulch, and Doro- thy Reynolds on the Sanitary Commission. At the beginning of the first semester this fall we found that Mayor Zerbel had entered the Army and that Traffic Manager Sue Stuck had moved to Texas. An election to fill these vacan- cies was held. Keith Myers was elected mayor, and Arnold Wilson, traffic manager. The mayor automatically became chairman of the council. Other F.S.C. officers for the first semester were James Burns, vice-chairman; Mary- lyn Wensloff, secretary; and Kenneth Smith, treasurer. Myrna Werner served as athletic treas- urer. During the second semester the following stu- dents held office: James Burns, vice-chairman; Betty Patten, secretary; and Alan Rider, general treasurer. Myrna Werner continued as athletic treasurer. Mrs. Underwood, dean of girls, and Mr. Jones, assistant principal, represented the fac- ulty on the council. Last fall the Faculty-Student Council sponsored The Spotlight, a sparkling review of student dra- matic and musical talent. Girls League Board The female population of Hastings High School is represented by the Girls League Board. Its purpose is to improve relationships among the girls. Three girls are elected from each class as representatives to the board. The first day of school freshman girls were as- signed “big sisters” whose duty was to help the “little sisters” adjust themselves to high school life. The girls presented a skit for the Spotlight, giving their idea of a locker room scene between the halves of a football game. The board sponsored the Heartbeat Hop in February and conducted a sale of basketball pins. Discussion groups met with members of the board acting as chairmen. Other activities in- cluded sponsoring the Junior Red Cross drive and a spring style show and showing two movies at an all-girl assembly. Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, dean of girls, was adviser. The meetings were led by President Norma Jaksec, with Georgia Spiris taking over in her absence. The minutes were read by Marylyn Wensloff, and Frances Foote handled the funds. I 1 1 1 1 T J J ) J J J J I I } f 1 1 BOYS UNION COUNCIL First row: Raymond Branch, R. Fcldpausch, R. G. Smith, Cortright, Burns. Second row: Cotant, Brogan, Mr. Taylor, adviser, McLauchlan, Finnic, Collins, Kendall. Absent from picture Rivers, Wilson. SCHOOL OFFICERS Wilson, O’Connor, Spins, Owinn, Myers. FACULTY-STUDENT COUNCIL Seated: Coldren, Myers Finnie, F. Foote, Cort- right, Altoft, Hollister, R. Snyder, Jalcscc, Collins, Spiris, Grooft, Wensloflf, Werner, C. Loftus. Stand' ing; Mrs. Underwood, adviser, Wilson, H. Snyder, Hampton, P. Otis, D. Keech, K. Slocum, K. Smith, O’Connor, M. Slocum, Sheffield, P. Foote, Mr. Jones, adviser, D. Thomas. Absent from picture: Burns, Gwinn. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD Standing. Jakscc, Spins, Wedel, Janet Slocum. Steinke. Seated — First row: F. Foote, Wensloff, A. McDonald, Hollister, M. Hammond, Sharpe. Seated — Second mu Gillons, Marcia Gaskill, S. Harrington, E. Smith, Mrs. I 'nderwood, adviser. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Seated: Hewitt, A. Rider(Bower )Cor Jes, Kenyon, Jones, Jaksec, Mvers, Werner, TL Loftus, L. Foster, F. Foote. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY The local chapter of the National Honor Soci- ety was named after William T. Wallace, princi- pal emeritus of H.H.S., because he represents the ideals on which the National Honor Society was founded. Mr. Wallace taught at Hastings for 33 years and was principal for 27 years. The object of the National Honor Society is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy lead- ership, and to encourage the development of character in high school pupils. The society is the high school equivalent of the college Phi Beta Kappa. Juniors and seniors who have attended Hastings High School for at least one year and maintained a scholastic average of 2.00, a “B average, are eligible for membership. Mr. Edwin L. Taylor, Mrs. Mary Payne, Mr. Stanley Wheater, Miss Ruth Robson, and Mr. Carl Damson composed the 1947 faculty council. This council selects the membership, taking into consideration scholarship, service, leadership, and character. This year’s initiation was held in Central Audi- torium March 24. The Rev. Leason Sharpe opened the ceremony with the invocation after which a duet, “The Rosary,” was sung by Beverly Drake and Neva Ball. Chapter member lames Burns introduced the speaker, Dr. Wilbur West, direc- tor of the Western Michigan College camp at Clear Lake. Dr. West pointed out that the mem- bers of the society evidently had the right attitude, the ability to finish their tasks, and the proper ideals of service. After Mr. Stanley Wheater ex- Sramiing. Mr. Taylor, adviser, V. Warren, Ball, M. Bryans, R. Groos, Burns, Hodges, Keech, Gwinn, Wilson, M. Drake, E. Conklin, M. Clark, Miss Robson. plained the significance of membership in the Na- tional Honor Society, the candlelighting ceremony took place. Each initiate rose and received a candle which he lighted from the combined flames of four other candles, held by James Bums, Norma Jaksec, Colleen Jones, and Dorvald Keech, s'gnifying scholarship, leadership, service, and character. Each initiate then received a yellow rose, the chapter flower, from Jean Kenyon. The pledge was administered by Principal Edwin L. Taylor, after which Pres. Patrick Hodges welcomed the new members. Mr. Lewis Hine played two oboe solos, and the Rev. Sharpe concluded the cere- mony with the benediction. ,—The_mcmh rs initiated in 1947 were Neva Ball, C Dorothy Boweh Marvel Bryans, Mary lane Clark, Edna Conklin, Reynolds Cordes, Marvin Drake, Frances Foote, Lachlan Foster, Richard Groos, Charles Gwinn, Joan Hewitt, Helen Dtftus, Keith Myers, Alan Rider, Virginia Warren, Myrna Wer- ner, and Arnold Wilson. Officers for ’47 were Patrick Hodges, president; Donald Keech, vice-president; Colleen Jones, sec- retary; Miss Ruth Robson, treasurer. The society’s emblem is in the form of a key- stone with a torch emblazoned on it. The key- stone is the supporting stone in an arch and signi- fies a strong, solid foundation or character. The torch signifies learning. The society sent letters of congratulation to students receiving a 2.75 average or above. It sold pop at basketball games, assisted at the Hastings Relays, and will edit the first issue of the Fort- night in the fall. Membership includes both students going to school and those who have graduated. As Time Went By Less than a score of years ago 122 laughing and crying souls came into being — as if the depression weren’t bad enough. The academic element was added to the struggle for survival, when at the tender age of about five years, the chosen few entered kindergarten. Nine years later, having given up in their at- tempt to master the fundamentals of readin’, ’rit- in’, and ’rithmetic, the class of ’47 hit Hastings High, making its good judgment known by choos- ing Keith Myers, president; Ronald Rivers, vice- president; Barbara Nixon, secretary; and Jean Kenyon, treasurer. All aided in the fight for fame and fortune. One of the first acknowledgments of our now- undisputed superiority came as Ronald Rivers re- ceived the only fixnball letter awarded to a fresh- man. Raymond Branch’s outstanding basketball play also drew acclaim. Observing the adage about changing horses in the middle of the stream, the greenies re-elected “Tiddo” as president, for the second semester, at the same time choosing Raymond Branch to assist him; James Burns to keep the buckskin and Joan Hewitt to prevent embezzlement of class funds. Miss Emily McElwain and Mr. Tac Gies remained as faculty advisers. Track season found Ronald Rivers, Kingsley Zerbel, Robert Hopkins, Keith Myers, and Rich- ard Feldpausch leading the freshman candidates. Barbara Nixon was the only freshman cheer- leader and demonstrated agility and rhythm enough to help keep the world from forgetting the class of ’47. Remarkable academic achievement was recog- nized when James Bums collected all “A’s” for the first semester. And so it came to pass that the busy year drew to a close in June, 1944, followed by what might have been a busier summer. However, it is in con- flict with editorial policy to record such activities, so we must skip the warmer months and take up the struggle again, this time receiving advice from Mr. Gies and Miss Ruth Robson in September, 1944, when we elected James Burns to head the class. As a token of gratitude for his election, Jim assumed the role of chief stamp-and-bond sales booster and turned in creditable showings in bas- ketball and baseball. Vice-pres. Colleen Jones and Jean Kenyon com- bined with a newcomer, Norma Jaksec, to set a class record in number of perfect report cards. Owen Peters was elected secretary, and Joan Hewitt, treasurer. Richard Feldpausch, Ronald Rivers, and Arn- old Wilson were rewarded with football letters for their excellent line play. Call it reaction or whatever you like, but Keith Myers was elected head-man for a third term, only five years too late to smash the old no-third- term precedent. Dick Feldpausch was named vice- president; Marcia Johnson, secretary, and Jean Kenyon, treasurer. The junior varsity cagers had an unbeaten season, paced by Ray Branch, Dick Feldpausch, Bob Hopkins, Keith Myers, and Arnold Wilson. Branch, Feldpausch, Zerbel, and Ronald Rivers lent strong support to the track team, while Wil- son, Jim Burns, Bill Payne, Keith Myers, and John Kendall made their presence felt on the other side of the spring sports program. Anne O’Connor was among the most active girls, par- ticipating in G. L B., band, and G. A. A. and serving as general manager of the last. With two years of valuable experience behind them, the juniors of September, 1945, resumed their struggle for recognition under the leadership of Richard Feldpausch, president; John Kendall, vice-president; Patricia Belsito, secretary; Owen Peters, treasurer; and Mrs. Mary Payne and Mr. G. Avery Aten, advisers. Richard Feldpausch was elected vice-chairman of the Faculty-Student Council, and Patrick Hodges served as chief justice, replacing Burl Val- entine. All four school commissions were en- riched by the presence of juniors, including James Burns, Anne O'Connor, also treasurer of the Girls League Board, Norma Jaksec, and Charles Gwinn, who led the class honor roll. Colleen Jones was elected secretary of the Girls League Board. Berths on the all-conference football squad went to Richard Feldpausch and Arnold Wilson, while Ronald Rivers’ excellent play earned him the captaincy for ’46. Jean Kenyon, captain, Beverly Drake, Marian Stevens, and Phyllis Lord demonstrated ability in cheerleading. Norma Jaksec was chosen second semester to head the juniors and served as general chairman of the J-Hop. Other officers were John Kendall, vice-president; Beverly Drake, secretary; and Don- ald Keech, treasurer. Arnold Wilson was the only junior named to the all-conference basketball squad, while Ray Branch and Dick Feldpausch also turned in ex- cellent records as regular starters on the Saxon five which won its fifth straight league title. The track team relied on the contributions of the class of ’47 to win the W. C. L. crown. Lettermen were Raymond Branch, James Burns, Linden Cunning- ham, Richard Feldpausch, John Kendall, Murray Otis, Paul Otis, Arnold Wilson, and Kingsley Zer- bel. Arnold Wilson, William Payne, Russell Stanton, and Keith Myers won baseball letters. Lynn Wallace attempted to murder James Burns and Georgia Spiris and cast suspicion on Donald Keech and Paul Otis, much to the con- cern of Norma Jaksec, but Ex-detective Linden Cunningham proved that crime does not pay in the junior play, “The Visitor.” Mr. Lester Schill- ing and Jean Kenyon directed the murder mystery. As we rounded the last curve and headed into the home stretch, it was clear that we would need a fast leader who would not let small obstacles AS TIME WENT BY (Continued) detain him, and as there was only one classmate who had won a letter in the low hurdles, Kings- ley Zerbel was the obvious choice. Uncle Sam also wanted King, so Keith Myers — that man again! — was elected to fill the mayor’s position. Class officers elected were Donald Keech, presi- dent; Paul Otis, vice-president; Jack Smith, secre- tary; and Kenneth Slocum, treasurer. Mrs. Payne continued as adviser with the help of Mr. Stanley Wheater. All-school offices were filled by Charles Gwinn, chief justice; Anne O’Connor, public service chief; Georgia Spiris, sanitary engineer; and Arn- old Wilson, traffic manager. Regulars on the grid team included Jack Smith, Jerry Fuller, Arnold Wilson, Raymond Branch, James Burns, Ralph Gies, Robert Hopkins, and Richard Feldpausch. Wilson, Gies, and Feld- pausch were outstanding. Phyllis Lord, captain, Jean Kenyon, Barbara Nixon, and Beverly Drake won letters for cheer- leading. Charles Gwinn, James Burns, and Norma Jaksec led the class honor roll. Raymond Banch, Capt. Richard Feldpausch, and Arnold Wilson were named to the West Central League all-star ten. Further cage support was given by William Payne, Keith Myers, Ralph Gies, and Robert Hopkins. Georgia Spiris played the part of a troublesome old-maid aunt in “It’s a Long Lane,” the senior play, which was under the direction of Mr. Alfred Flinckley and Myrna Werner. Others who con- tributed to the frivolity of the affair were Neva Ball, Charles Gwinn, Patrick Hodges, Jean Ken- yon, Helen Loftus, Paul Otis, Bonnie Pettit, and Lynn Wallace. Musical talent was displayed by Patricia Bel- sito in the sextette; Douglas and Nelson Davey and Patrick Hodges in the quartette; James Burns, Douglas and Nelson Davey, Anne O Connor, Murray Otis, William Payne, Kenneth Slocum, and Virginia Warren in the band. Robert Brogan guided the graduating class through those last four months, assisted by Mar- jorie Sharpe, vice-president. A dead-lock in the secretarial race was avoided when the flip of a coin proved lucky to Beverly Drake, Helen Loftus losing. Kenneth Slocum was elected treasurer without opposition — probably because he was the only one who could read his handwriting in the treasury record. Finally the class of ’47 is graduating, but the struggle for betterment continues, and so it will, we hope, for many years to come, until some day the fighting 122 will realize their ultimate success. CLASS OF 1947 MOTTO “God first, the other fellow second, and me third.” COLORS Blue and Silver FLOWER Blue Orchid OFFICERS president . ... vice-president ... secretary .... treasurer .... advisers .... advisers .... SENIOR HONOR LIST FOR 1947 1. Charles Gwinn.................... 2.867 13. Joan Hewitt . . 2. James Burns ......................2.816 14. Edna Conklin . 3. Norma Jaksec..................... 2.757 15. Keith Myers . . 4. Colleen Jones.................... 2.597 16. Helen Loftus. . 5. Jean Kenyon...................... 2.577 17. Paul Otis . . . 6. Patrick Hodges .................. 2.530 18. Virginia Warren 7. Donald Keech..................... 2.388 19. Arnold Wilson . 8. Marvel Bryans.................... 2.318 20. Robert Brogan . 9. Myrna Werner..................... 2.274 21. Jack Smith . . 10. Neva Ball.........................2.245 22. Anne O Connor 11. Mary Jane Clark.................. 2.237 23. Georgia Spins . 12. Marvin Drake..................... 2.197 24. Hazel Martz . . First Semester Donald Keech Paul Otis Jack Smith Kenneth Slocum Mrs. Mary Payne Mr. Stanley Wheater Second Semester Robert Brogan . Marjorie Sharpe Beverly Drake . Kenneth Slocum Mrs. Mary Payne Mr. Stanley Wheater 2.153 2.144 2.139 2.111 2.104 2.061 2.000 1.957 1.956 1.944 1.888 1.S70 ROBERT I. BROGAN BOB “The Country Gentleman. Ag-HE sweepstake winner 3, 4; Ag-HE com. 3. 4: F.S.C. 4; Class pres. 4; F.F.A. Nat’l Convention 3, 4; State Farmer De- gree 4: Track 3, 4; Cross Country 4; B.U.C. 4; j-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Leathercraft 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, pres. 4. ROGER J. BROWN ROD “ I alkatiteness is not in my line. Basketball 1; Baseball 1; Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4. Chess and Checker Club 1, 3, vice-pres. 2 and 4. MARVEL I. BRYANS JEANNE “A Rood student plus a land heart. Entered from Delton, Michigan, 2; Y-Teens 4; National Honor Society 4; Fortnight asst. ed. 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Per- sonal Improvement pres. 2; Typing 3. JAMES A. BURNS JIM “That's the girl for me!” Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Basketball 1, 2, 3; Base- ball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4: Bond and Stamp chm. 2: “The Visitor” 3; Pub- lic Service com. 2, 3; r oomsdav ed. 4; Fortnight staff 4; Traffic com. 4: F.S.C. 1, rreas. 2, vice-chm. 4; B.U.C. 1. pres. 4: Class secy. 1: Class pres. 2; J-Hop com. 3; National Honor Society 3, 4. Clubs: Sea- manship 1, vice-pres. 2; Spanish repr. 3; Varsity 4; Doomsday pres. 4. � j FRANCES E. BUSTANCE SHORTIE Short and sweet. Clubs: Checrlcading 1; Pedro 4. NEVA L. BALL will take my diamond and leave .” Glee Club 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Sextette 3; Declamation 1; “The Visitor” 3; It’s a Long Lane” 4; Spotlight 4; J-Hop com. 3; National Honor Society 4. Clubs: 4-H secy. 1; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 4. ROBERT R. BECKER BOB ”Farmer in the dell.” Glee Club 1. Clubs: Archery 2; F.F.A. 4. JOYCE L. CAMPBELL PUNKIN “Business minded.” J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Personal Improve- ment pres. 1; Games 2; Business Girls 4. JOHN C. CHEESEMAN BERGER A son of the soil” Ag-HE Sweepstake winner 2, 3; J-Hop com. 3; Ag-HE asst. mgr. 3, mgr. 4. Clubs: Gun 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. JAMES W. COLLINS JIM will he heard!” Entered from Indianapolis, Indiana, 4. Choir 4; Spotlight 4; F.S.C. 4; B.U.C. 4. Clubs: Doomsday 4; Hi-Y 4. FLOYD W. COLVIN F. C. Little Women.” Clubs: Balsa Butchers 1; Hunting 2; Sports 3. EDNA A. CONKLIN Quiet hut efficient.” Spotlight 4; National Honor Society 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 2, 4; Shorthand Beginners 3. PATRICIA L. BELSITO PAT She's got her man!” Entered from Lansing, Michigan, 2. Glee Club 3; Choir 4; Sextette 4; Spotlight 4; Class secy. 3. Clubs: Spanish pres. 3; Choir vice-pres. 4; Y-Teens 4. RAY J. BRANCH BIG JESS “Worry and never met.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, caPt. 4; Band 3. 4; B.U.C. 4; Class vice-pres. 1; Doomsday staff 4; Fort- night staff 4. Clubs: Seamanship 1; Gun 2; Varsity 3, pres. 4. HAZEL M. CONKLIN SALLY “Only let me live” Clubs: Dramatics I; Knitting and Handi- work 2; Reading 3. JOHN E. COTANT JACK He keeps his sunny side up. Baseball 3, 4; Band 4; B.U.C. vice-chm. 4; Ag-HE sweepstake winner 4. Clubs: Leath- ercraft 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. DOUGLAS B. DAVEY DOUG We know him. We know him not. Spring Arbor Academy 2; U S N R 1945- 1946. Track 1; Choir 3; Quartette 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Spotlight 4. Clubs: Film pres. 1, 3; Music 4. NELSON J. DAVEY NELS Now there is music.” Football 1; Basketball 1; Track 2; Choir 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartette 4: F.S.C. 1; Fort- night staff 3; Doomsday staff 3. Clubs: Sports 1; Tumbling pres. 2; Camera secy. 3; Music 4. JOYCE DENNY BOULTER Simple and unaffected.” Glee Club 2, 3. BEVERLY L. DRAKE BEV “A live wire never gets stepped on. Band 1; Glee Club 2; Choir 3, 4; Sextette 3; G.L.B. 2; Class secy. 3, 4; J-Hop com. 3; Cheerleader 3, 4: Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Cheerleading 1; Pep 2; Usher vice-pres. 3; Y-Teens 3, vice- pres. 4; Contract Bridge 4. GENEVIEVE R. EDGER JENNY Quier in appearance with motives unknifwn.” Clubs: 4-H I; Knitting 2, 3, 4. RICHARD K. FELDPAUSCH ROME I am willing to be convinced, but show me the man that can do it. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; Track 1. 2. 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; F.S.C. 2. vice-chm. 3; B.U.C. 4; Class vice-pres. 2, pres. 3; Doomsday staff 4: Fortnight bus. mgr. 4; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Tumbling 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, pres. 4; Varsity pres. 3, 4. PAUL FRIDDLE Prompt at Duty’s call. USA 1944-1946. Band 2, 3. Clubs: Auto- mobile 1: F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. GERALD E. FULLER JERRY Dreamboat. Football 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; F.S.C. 1. Clubs: Tumbling 1, 2; Varsity 4. JOANNE GARRISON JO Understanding heart. G.A.A. 4; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Cheer- leading 1; Girl Mechanics 3; Know Hast- ings vice-pres. 4. RALPH P. GIES TAC Adventures with women. USSR 1944-1946. Football 1, 2, 4; Bask- etball 1, 2, 4; Track 1, 2, 4; F.S.C. 1, 2; Fortnight bus. mgr. 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Varsity 2, vice-pres. 4. MINNIE J. GUTHRIE MINERVA Looking uyuurd my future. Clubs: Girl mechanics 3; Know Hastings treas. 4. CHARLES B. GWINN CHUCK Great men have been among us. Entered from Culver Military Academy, Indiana, 3. Debate 4; Oratory 3; Spotlight 4; Traffic com. 3; Chief Justice 4; F.S.C. 4; J-Hop com. 3; Doomsday asst. ed. 4; “It’s a Long Lane 4: Fortnight staff 4: Debate forum gen. chm. 4; National Honor Society 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker treas. 3; Doomsday vice-pres. 4; Hi-Y 3, vice-pres. 4. RUSSEL G. HAMMOND RUSS ‘7 never let my studies interfere u ith my education.” Track 3, 4; Cross Country 4; J-Hop com. 3; Ar-HE sweepstake winner 4. Clubs: Tum- blin« 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, treas. 4. RUSSELL H. HAWTHORNE RUSS “Nor that I like studies less, hut I like girls more. Baseball 3, 4; Ar-HE sweepstake winner 4. F.F.A. 3, 4. MARIE E. HERBSTREITH SHORTY “Wise is she who knotty herself. Clubs: 4-H 1; Spanish 2; Jr. Red Cross 3; Know Hastings 4. J. JERILEE HERZEL JERRY “Quiet, yet cheerful; active, yet resigned. Chorus 2; Choir 3, 4; SpotliRht 4; Ar-HE com. 4. Clubs: CheerleadinR 1; Spanish 2; Bnr HHS 4. KENNETH L. HILL KENNY “Every man is entitled to be fudged by his best moments. I' S N R 1942-1945. Track 2; Football 3; Choir 4; SporliRht 4. PATRICK C. HODGES PAT “I’ll handle the bass!” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 1; Track 2, 4; Glee Club 1; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartette 3, 4; Debate 4; “ImaRinary Inva- lid” 3; SpotliRht 4; Chief Justice 3; F.S.C. 3; B.U.C. 3; J-Hop com. 3; Waterless Carn- ival, chm. 3; Water Carnival, chm. 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, pres. 4; “It’s a LonR Lane” 4. Clubs: BridRe 1, vicc-pres. 3, 4; Varsity 3, 4; Hi-Y 2, secy. 3, 4. RAY C. HOTCHKISS HOT SHOT “Young felbnvs will be young fellows. Football 1, 2, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3; Baseball 1, 2; Track 3, 4; Choir 4; Debate 4; Ex- tempore SpeakmR 3, 4; SpotliRht 4; J-Hop com. 3; “It’s a LonR Lane com. 4; “The Visitor” com. 3; Water Carnival, Ren. com. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Contract BridRe 2, 3; Pedro pres. 4; Varsity 4. RAYMOND A. HOWELL RAY “I am a happy senior boy with some troubles and some Joy.” Choir 4; Oration 4: Debate 4; SpotliRht 4. Music Club 4. WILLIAM D. HUBBELL BILL ‘7 may not be handsome, but I swear I hate a distinguished look.” U S N R 1944-1946. Band 1, 2. NORMA L. JAKSEC Always happy, never sad; full of pep and never bad. Entered from Woodland, MichiRan, 2. “The Visitor 3; Debate 4; SpotliRht chm. 4; Pub- lic Service com. 3; F.S.C. 3, 4; G.L.B. 3; pres. 4; Class pres. 3; J-Hop chm. 3. Na- tional Honor Society 3, 4: Fortnight ed. 4: I x msday staff 4; “It’s a LonR Lane com. 4. Clubs: Spanish 2, 3; Y-Teens 4; Bar HHS 4. ETHYL L. JOHNCOCK ETHEL Si I ence is golden, but I am off the gold standard.” G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Glee Club 2, 3; Band 3, 4. Clubs: KnittinR and Handiwork 1; Book 2; Camera 3. MARCIA P. JOHNSON MARCIE “Life would be dull without her. Entered from Gladstone, MichiRan, 2. G.A.- A. 2, 3, 4; Class secy. 2; J-Hop com. 3; FortniRht asst. ed. 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Spanish 2; TypinR 3; Y-Tccns 3, 4; BridRe 4. COLLEEN M. JONES “The only way to hate a friend is to be one. Declamation 1; G.L.B. secy. 3; Class vicc- pres. 2; J-Hop com. 3; Doomsdav staff 4; FortniRht ed. 4; National Honor Society 3, secy. 4: Sanitary com. 4: Ar-HE sweep- stake winner 4; D.A.R. PilRrim 4: “It’s a LonR Lane” com. 4. Clubs: CheerleadinR 1; Personal Improvement secy. 2; Girl Me- chanics secy. 3; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 4. THOMAS W. JONES TOM “Women — neither hate nor love them — you may call it toleration.” Doomsday staff 4; FortniRht staff 4. Clubs: Model Airplane 1; TumblinR 2; HuntinR 3; Judo 4. DONALD K. KEECH DON A likeable, trustworthy chap.11 Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3; Track 4; The Visitor” 3; Spotlight 4; F.S.C. 4; Class treas. 3; Class pres. 4; Na- tional Honor Society 3, vicc-pres. 4. Clubs: Bridge 1; Gun 2; Spanish 3; Camera pres. 4; H.-Y 3, 4. JOHN W. KENDALL BIG JOHN “All great men are deail, and I don’t feel very well. Entered from Manton, Michigan, 2. Foot- ball 4; Basketball 2, 3; Baseball 2; Track 3, 4; B.U.C. Sgt.-at-arm$ 4; F.S.C. 3; J-Hop com. 3; Class vicc-pres. 3. Clubs: Gun 2, 3; Varsity 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. V L. JEAN KENYON JEANNIE An energetic maid is Jean; where something’s doing, she'll be seen.” Class treas. 1, 2; The Visitor student di- rector 3; J-Hop com. 3; Doomsday staff 4; Fortnight staff 4; National Honor Society 3, 4; Cheerleader 2, capt. 3, 4; It's a Long Lane 4. Clubs: Cheerleading secy. 1; Pep 2; Usher 3; Contract Bridge pres. 4; Y-Tecns 3, 4. LOYAL KINNEY I am not in the role of common men.” U S M S 1944-1946. Football 1; Basketball 2; Baseball 2. NYLE C. KNICKERBOCKER “Silence is as great an art as speech. F.F.A. 3, 4. BETTY LINK BET “It’s foolish to think; let’s talk.” Knitting and Handiwork Club 2, 3, 4. HELEN I. LOFTI S BUTCH Blondte, little blondie.” G.A.A. 4; Declamation 1; “The Visitor” com. 3; Spotlight 4; Doomsday staff 4; Fort- night asst. bus. mgr. 4: “It’s a Long Lane 4; National Honor Society 4. Clubs: Games 1; Knitting and Handiwork 2; Tvping vice- pres. 3; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 4. PHYLLIS M. LORD PHIL “Not of words, but of actions.” Cheerleader 2, 3, capt. 4. Clubs: Personal Improvement 1; Pep 2. BARBARA M. McCARTY BABS Laughter is an external expression of ioy” Clubs: Jr. Red Cross Sewing 2: Readers 3. AUDREY M. McDYER RED It makes no difference now.” Entered from Middleville, Michigan, 2. Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Spotlight 4. Music Club 4. ERVIN G. McLAUCHLAN, JR. MAC Tall, dark, and happy.” Entered from Manistee, Michigan, 4. B.U.- C. 4. Clubs: Judo 4; Hi-Y 4. Patricia l. McLaughlin pat Little, but oh my!” F.S.C. 1. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Pep 2; Usher 3. GEORGE J. MAURER When he is convinced against his will, he is of the same opinion still.” Football 1, 2; Basketball 1, 2; Baseball 2, 3, 4: Track 1; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Airplane 1, 2; Bridge rept. 3; Judo 4. PATRICIA L. MAURER PAT Hair is the richest ornament of women.” Clubs: Dramatics 1; Contract Bridge 2, 3; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. T. ANNE O’CONNOR ANNIE “Irish eyes are smiling. G.A.A. numerals 1, mgr. 2, asst. mgr. 3, 4; Band 1, 3, 4: Spotlight 4; Public Service chief 4; F.S.C. 2, 4; G.L.B. 1, 2, treas. 3; J-Hop com. 3; Sanitary com. 2, 3; Dooms- day staff 4: Fortnight staff 4. Clubs: Bridge 1; Usher pres. 3; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 3, pres. 4. RUTH OSBORN “It's better to be silent than wrong.” Entered from Ann Arbor, Michigan, 3. Contract Bridge Club 4. MURRAY R. OTIS A gentleman makes no noise. Football 3; Baseball 1, 2: Track 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Tumbling 1; Hunting 2; Chess and Checker 3; Varsity 4. PAl T R. OTIS Often he burns the midnight oil, but not for study. Entered from North Muskegon, Michigan, 3. Football 3, 4; Track 3, 4; The Visitor” 3; “It’s a Long Lane 4; F.S.C. 4; Class vice-pres. 4: Cross Country 4. Clubs: Span- ish 3; Varsity 4. WILLIAM B. PAYNE WILLIE Men may come and men may go, bur go on forever. Basketball 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4: J-Hop com. 3; justice com. 4; F.S.C. 4; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1, 2; Gun pres. 3; Varsity secy- treas. 4; Hi-Y 4. SELMA J. MOE RED She rules her own mind. Clubs: Games 1; Book 2. PATRICIA B. MURPHY MURPH “Make mine music.” Glee Club 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Spotlight 4. Clubs: Sketching 1; Knitting and Handi- work 2; Music 4. EDWARD L. REED ED A true farmer” F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. NEAL P. RIDER RIDER Good nature and good sense must ever join. U S N R 1943-1946. Memphis, Tennessee, 1, 2. Build-a-House dub vice-pres. 4. DONALD L. ROSE RED Watch the birdie. Clubs: Lcathcrcraft 1; Hunting 2, 3; Cam- era vice-pres. 4. ADA L. SALTON LOUIE Silence is better than empty chatter. F.S.C. 2; G.L.B. 2; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Leathcrcraft 1; Knitting 2; Girl Mechanics 3; Know' Hastings pres. 4. MARJORIE M. SHARPE MARGIE I try to study and do my share, but those giggles slip in unaware. Entered from Chicago, Illionis, 3. Spotlight 4; G.L.B. 4; J-Hop com. 3; Traffic court- juror 4; Doomsday staff 4; Fortnight staff 4; Class vice-pres. 4; It’s a Long Lane com. 4; F.S.C. 4. Clubs: Spanish 3; Dooms- day 4: Y-Teens 3, 4. HORACE S. NAY Why study.’ The more we study, the more there is to forget. Clubs: Gun 1; Hunting 2; Chess and Checker 3; Judo 4. JACK C. NICEWANDER Bl ess the one who interned sleep. Entered from San Diego, California, 4. Football 4. Clubs: F.F.A. 4; Hi-Y 4. AVIS B. SLOCUM SHORTY My thoughts a mi my conduct are my own. Spanish Club 3. KENNETH F. SLOCUM STOOP The world may go on without him, hut we doubt it. Football 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Band 3, 4; Spotlight 4; Class trcas. 4; J-Hop com. 3; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Radio 2; Hi-Y 4; Gun 3, rept. 4. JACK E. SMITH JOCKO It isn't what you do, it is what you get au ay with. Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class secy. 4; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Model Airplane 1; Chess and Checker 2, pres. 3; Hi-Y treas. 4. JOHN H. SMITH SMITTY My scooter and I. Entered from Battle Creek, Michigan, 3. Track 3. Clubs: Hunting 3; Doomsday 4. RALPH E. SMITH SOUTHERN I'm from the South, Son. Entered from Baskin, Louisiana, 4. Gun Club 4. GEORGIA A. SPIRIS GEORGE She plays many parts, both on and off stage. Glee Club 1, 2; Choir 3, 4; Sextette 2, 4; The Visitor” 3; Spotlight 4; Fortnight staff 4; Doomsday staff 4: It's a Long Lane” 4; Sanitary engineer 4; F.S.C. 4; G.L.B. 2, vice-prcs. 4; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Dra- matics 2; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. RUSSELL K. STANTON RUSS Bright eyes. Baseball I, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3. Clubs: Bridge 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, rept. 4. ROBERT F. STAUFFER BOB How sweetly sounds the music of this man! Glee Club 2; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight 4. Clubs: Seamanship 1; Hunting 2; Music 3, pres. 4. LEONARD L. ULRICH I'm busy — doing nothing.” Clubs: Tumbling 1; Hunting secy. 2. LYNN E. WALLACE BLONDIE A little nonsense now and then is relished by the best of men. Debate 4; Extempore speaking 3, 4; Spot- light 4; J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Gun 1; Hunting 2; Chess and Checker 3; Pedro secy.-treas. 4; Hi-Y 4. VIRGINIA A. WARREN GINNIE Judge not her worth by her size. Entered from Woodland, Michigan, 2. Glee Club 2; Band 3, 4; National Honor Society 4; Doomsday staff 4; Fortnight staff 4. Clubs: Spanish 2; Chess and Checker 3; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. BEVERLY E. WELLFARE BEV “Always seen in her Ford. G.L.B. 1; G.A.A. 1. Clubs: Pep vice-pres. 2; Usher 3; Know Hastings 4. ELWYN L. WELLFARE MOOCH He has two speeds, slow and super slow. Sports mgr. 1, 2. Airplane Club 1. DUANE WHITE Camera fiend. J-Hop com. 3. Clubs: Leathercraft 1; Camera pres. 3, treas. 4. VERN ALLERDING, JR. STUB “He who calls me a wit is half right.” Baseball 1; Track 2, 3. Gun Club vice- prcs. 4. RUTH ASPLUND NlCkELSON RUFUS “A quiet lass in her class.” Clubs: 4-H 1; knitting and Handiwork 2; Camera treas. 3. ANNE D. BRINKER ANNIE “Quiet and sweet, pleasant to meet.” Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; knitting and Handiwork 2; Book 3; Y-Teens 4. ANITA E. BRISBIN NITA “A quiet maid .” DOROTHY J. BUMP DORT “Laugh, and the world laughs with you.” Clubs: Embroidery 1, 2, 3; Pedro 4. RONALD H. WILLIAMS RON “Oh, why should life all labor be?” Gun Club 3. ARNOLD J. WILSON WHEEZE “One part honor, one part wit, one part hustle, and the rest pure grit.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 3; Baseball 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; Debate 4; Spotlight 4; Traffic mgr. 4; F.S.C. 1, 3, 4; B.U.C. 4; J-Hop com. 3; Fortnight asst. bus. mgr. 4; Doomsday sales mgr. 4; National Honor Society 4. Clubs: Archery 1, pres. 2; Varsity 3, 4; Hi-Y 3. 4. DOROTHY L. BURPEE DOT “She is ambitious, therefore worthy. Clubs: Embroidery 1; Personal Improve- ment 2; Shorthand 3; know Hastings 4. MARI ETA CAMPBELL RIZOR MERT “When beauty fires the blood, how love exalts the mind!” Glee Club 2. Leathercraft Club 2. GEORGE R. CARPENTER BOB “Don't take life too seriously; you’ll never get out of it alive.” USNR 1943-46. Band 1. Gun Club 1, 2, 3. MARY J. CLARk JANIE “What is done wisely is done well.” G.A.A. 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3; Spotlight 4; De- bate 4; J-Hop com. 3; National Honor So- ciety 4. Clubs: Debating 1; Personal Im- provement 2; Meet the Boss pres. 3. LINDEN F. CUNNINGHAM LINDY “Man's only fault is woman.” Football 1; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4; The Visitor 3; Ag-HE sweepstake winner 4. Clubs: Archery secy.-treas. 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, secy. 4. JAMES L. WRIGHT JIM “Jolly good fellow wherever he goes.” Football 4. Clubs: Leathercraft 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, vice-pres. 4. MARY JANE ZIMMERMAN FRECkLES “She who is good is happy.” Clubs: Girl Mechanics 3; know Hastings 4. MARVIN E. DRAKE MARV He has a clever thought now and then, mostly then. Spotlight 4; F.S.C. 1; Debate 4; National Honor Society 4. Clubs: Seamanship 1; Science 2, 3; Chess and Checker secy.- treas. 4. MERIETA M. FERRIS MERT She giggles from morning till night ” Clubs: (James treas. 1; Shorthand Begin- ners 3; Know Hastings secy. 4. JOAN L. HEWITT JO “Nor very tall, in fact, quite small; short and sweet and loved by all. F.S.C. 1, 2; Class treas. 1; J-Hop com. 3; Justice com. 2; National Honor Society 4: Y-Teens 3, secy. 4. ROBERT W. HOPKINS HOPPY Pocket-sized edition of Superman. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2; Track 1, 3. Clubs: Archery 2, 3; Varsity 4. LORRAINE W. LAUBAUGH BUGS What mischief sits upon her brow? G.A.A. 3. Clubs: Personal Improvement 1; Pep 2; Girl Mechanics 3. HAZEL D. MARTZ HAY D. There is nothing more useful than silence. Glee Club 1; Choir 3. Knitting and Handi- work club 1, 2, 3. MAR VETA J. MOORE VEET Her giggles are well known.” Glee Club 3, 4. Clubs: Knitting and Han- diwork 1, 2; Camera 3. EDWARD M. MURPHY MURF A careful student — careful not to overdo. Clubs: Archery 1; Gun 2; Trappers 3. HUGH A. MYERS This lad is earnest and sincere. Clubs: Archery 1; Gun 2; Chess and Checker 3; Outdoor pres. 4. KEITH H. MYERS TIDDO Behold! Our mayor. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 4; F.S.C. 1, 2, 4; B.U.C. 3; Spotlight 4; Mayor 4; Class pres. I, 2; J-Hop com. 3; Jr. ring com. 1; National Honor Society 4. Clubs: Tumbling 1; Sports 2; Varsity 4: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4. BARBARA L. NIXON BARB Just plain Bill. G.A.A. 1; G.L.B. 2; Class secy. 1, 4; J-Hop com. 3; Spotlight 4; Cheerleader 1, 4; Fort- night staff 4; Doomsday staff 4. Clubs: Chccrlcading pres. 1; Knitting 2; Y-Teens 3, 4: Personality pres. 4. BONNIE J. PETTIT May she never change except in name. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Knitting 2; Book 3; Y-Teens 4. BETTY L. PIERCE BETS There is always hope in a u oman who actually and earnestly works.” G.A.A. 3. Clubs: Leathercraft 1; Pep 2; Spanish 3. BETTY E. ROSE BETSY Wandcrini; between two worlds.” Clubs: Personal Improvement 1; Jr. Red Cross Sewing 2; Knitting and Handiwork 3; Know Hastings 4. JACK n. Hl'RLESS “That is as well said as if I had said it myself.” Clubs: Tumbling 1; Gun 2, 3; Judo 4. PETER J. MAURER PETE “Shakespeare the second.” DONALD O. TIETZ DON Give me the wide open spaces.” Baseball 1, 2; Track 1; Cross Country 3; Ag-HE sweepstake winner 1, 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Gun 1, 2; F.F.A. 3, 4. MYRNA L WERNER “Ready to work, ready to play, ready to help whomever she may.” G.A.A. 2; Choir 2, 3, 4; Debate 4; “The Visitor” com. 3; Spotlight 4; F.S.C. secy. 1, 4; Fortnight staff 4; Student athletic treas. 4; “It’s a Long Lane, student director 4; Na- tional Honor Society 4; Doomsday bus. mgr. 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Knitting 2; Doomsday 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. MARIAN E. STEVENS BUZZ “Not that I like studies less, hut I like boys more. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Choir 4; Cheerleader 3, 4. Clubs: Cheerleading 1; Pep 2; LJsher 3; Music 4. RALPH D. BEEBE “School breaks up my whole day.” Entered from Peoria, Illinois, 3. Judo Club 4. THOMAS E. BIRDSALL BIRDSEED “I think I am a man of destiny.” USNR 1945-1946. Cross Country 2; Man- ager 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2; The Girls” stage mgr 3. Clubs: Model Airplane 1; Gun secy. 2. CHARLES S. NORTON CHUCK My car, its care and repair.” Entered from Canton, Ohio 2, 3. Clubs: Judo pres. 4; Hi-Y 4. JASON THOMPSON JAY “He's after another freshman.” USMS 1944-1946. Baseball 2, 3. 4. Clubs: Stamp 1; Ping-pong 2. JACK DELNAAY JACKSON No girls in Heaven’ I'm happy here!” USCG 1943-1946. Band 2, 3. CLASS WILL I, Vern Allerding, leave my black wavy hair to Bob Branch. I, Ruth Asplund Nickelson, leave — to enjoy married life. I, Neva Ball, take my diamond with me. I, Robert Becker, leave! (Isn’t that enough?) I, Ralph Beebe, leave my build to Dick Groos. I, Pat Belsito, leave H.H.S. — at last. I, Tom Birdsall, leave my one hour a day to some less fortunate underclassman. I, Ray Branch, leave my prize beard to anyone who has a razor. I, Anne Brinker, leave my bangs to Mr. Gies. I, Anita Brisbin, leave my athletic ability to Le- land Christiansen. I, Robert Brogan, leave my office as senior presi- dent to the “Dirty Deal” party. I, Roger Brown, leave my bashfulness to Bob Reaser. I, Marvel Bryans, leave my position on the Fort- night staff to anyone who likes work. I, Dorothy Bump, leave my last name to the road commission. I, Jim Burns, leave Norma only because I have to. I, Dorothy Burpee, leave my lest name to Bill Kruko. I, Frances Bustance, leave my stature to Ann McDonald. I, Joyce Campbell, leave my business-like manner to Bonnie Singleton. I, John Cheeseman, leave my “true” fish stories to anyone without much luck. I, Robert Carpenter, leave my jolliness to Bob Foster. I, Mary Jane Clark, leave for a career in nursing. I, Jim Collins, leave my car to anyone who will give it its customary care. I, Floyd Colvin, leave my camera to Jim Radford. I, Edna Conklin, leave my job as traffic cop to next year’s politicians. I, John Cot,ant, leave my tall tales to Budd Ran- dall. I, Linden Cunningham, leave all my good times in school to my brother Rod. 1, Doug Davey, leave my bass horn to William Kidder; may he bear up under the strain. I, Nelson Davey, leave my sour notes but take the good ones with me. I, Jack Delnaay, leave my height to Jean Moore. I, Joyce Denny, leave to start housekeeping. 1, Beverly Drake, leave my soprano voice to Dick Dahlhouser. I, Marvin Drake, leave my attack of appendicitis to anyone who wants a vacation. I, Genevieve Edger, leave with my girl friends. I, Dick Feldpausch, leave my football ability to Jack Wingerden. I, Merieta Ferris, leave my friendly disposition to Carol Goodyear. I, Paul Friddle, leave my mustache to Kingsley Baulch. I, Jerry Fuller, leave my ability to get into trouble to Chuck Truesdell — as if he needed it. I, Joanne Garrison, leave Ron to all the incoming freshman girls. I, Ralph Gies, leave the freshman red-heads to Bill Cortright. 1, Minnie Guthrie, leave school to be joined in matrimony. I, Charles Gwinn, leave my faithful brown sweater to the needy. I, Russel Hammond, leave my curly black hair to Bob Bradford. I, Russell Hawthorne, leave Leota to no one. I, Marie Herbstreith, leave my meekness to Blanche Belsito. I, Jerilee Herzel, leave my love troubles to Herbie Ludwick. I, Joan Hewitt, leave with my shoestrings untied. I, Kenneth Hill, leave my contributions in Amer- ican lit. to Kilroy. I, Pat Hodges, leave my singing voice to no one. I’m taking it with me. I, Robert Hopkins, leave my trips to surrounding cities to Gary Cooper. I, Ray Hotchkiss, leave my quiet ways to June McKibben. I, Ray Howell, leave my nickname of “Moose” to Dick Allerding. I, Bill Hubbell, leave my storytelling ability to Ted McKelvey. I, Jack Hurless, leave my deer hunting trips to anyone who can get out of school. I, Norma Jaksec, leave my ability to stretch the truth to my brother Charles. I, Ethyl Johncock, leave my place in the band to Marilyn Martin. 1, Marcia Johnson, leave my long walks to school to Lach Foster. I, Colleen Jones, leave my good marks to Elaine Beckwith. I, Tom Jones, leave my flying lessons to Carl Moore. I, Donald Kecch, leave my talks on sheep to Mr. Knopf’s “ag” classes. I, John Kendall, leave my flashy suspenders to Kenny Hampton. I, Jean Kenyon, leave my dancing feet to all the stag boys at school dances. I, Loyal Kinney, leave to make a living for my wife. 1, Nyle Knickerbocker, leave my ability to play table tennis to Bill Gross. I, Lorraine Laubaugh, leave my large vocabulary to Mary Reinhardt. I, Betty Link, leave my trips to the roller rink to the Slocum twins. I, Helen Loftus, leave my acting ability to my sister Catherine. I, Phyllis Lord, leave my session room boy friends to my sister Pat. I, Barbara McCarty, leave my cheerfulness to Myrna Knowles. I Audrey McDyer, leave my job at Reed’s to any (soda) jerk. I, Ervin McLauchlan, leave my good times in chenvstry to Dick E. Taylor. I, Patricia McLaughlin, leave my middle name, Louise, to anyone without one. I, Hazel Mart:, leave for Weldon. I, George Maurer, leave my bright questions to Mr. Reinhardt. I, Pat Maurer, leave my writing of daily letters to Lou Ann Scobey. 1, Peter Maurer, leave my themes in American lit. to any student with enough ink and imagi- nation to write them. I, Selma Moe, leave my red hair to Mr. Damson — for future reference. I, Marveta Moore, leave my laugh to anyone without a sense of humor. I, Edward Murphy, leave my trusty shotgun to government and economics students. May they use it with care. 1, Pat Murphy, leave my gum-chewing to Miss Robson. 1, Hugh Myers, leave my adventures on week ends to Joe Hubert. I, Keith Myers, leave my basketball and baseball ability to my little brother Jim. I, Horace Nay, take my faithful red plaid shirt with me. I, Jack Nicewander, leave my nocturnal escapades to Gordon Finnic. I, Barbara Nixon, leave Bill to no one. I, Charles Norton, leave my calmness behind a steering wheel to Alan Rider. I, Anne O’Connor, give my stories back to Chuck Truesdell. I, Ruth Osborn, leave my attendance record to Mr. Taylor’s list of absentees. I, Murray Otis, leave my piccolo and flute to Fern Bliss. I, Paul Otis, leave my girl friends to anyone who likes a change. I, William Payne, leave my ability to get white slips to anyone who hasn’t yet learned the art. I, Bonnie Pettit, leave my demure sweetness to Yolanda Benjamin. I, Betty Lou Pierce, leave my last name to the archery club. I, Edward Reed, leave my last name to the wood- wind section of the band. I, Neal Rider, leave my knowledge of machines to those who have not yet served in the U.S.N. I, Betty Rose, leave my diamond intact. I, Donald Rose, leave my photographic ability to Dick Carl. I, Ada Sal ton, leave my farm experiences to the city girls who may have to learn. I, Marjorie Sharpe, leave my spontaneous giggle to Bob McWebb. I, Avis Slocum, leave my height to June Meek. I, Kenneth Slocum, leave my car to anyone who can drive it; in other words, I’ll keep it. I, Jack Smith, leave the friends 1 have when I have food to Bob Smith. I, John Smith, leave my ability to get the family car to Tom Feldpausch. I, Ralph Smith, leave my southern drawl to Bob Branch. I, Georgia Spiris, leave my witty remarks to Dick Seager. I, Russell Stanton, leave my baseball ability to Charles Jaksec. I, Robert Stauffer, leave my popularity with the girls to Edgar McMellen. I, Marian Stevens, leave my out-of-town dates to Bonnie Carrigan. I, Jason Thompson, leave my talented left arm to Dick Allerding. I, Donald Tietz, leave my early morning walks to school to Bob Sharpe and Helen Walldorff. I, Leonard IJIrich, leave my fond good-byes be- tween classes to Dick Knopf. I, Lynn Wallace, leave my sparkling wit to Roger Howell. I, Virginia Warren, leave my ability to play the clarinet to Louie Neubert. I, Beverly Wellfare, leave my carefree driving skill to Margaret Gaskill. I, Elwyn Wellfare, leave my last name to the needy. I, Myrna Werner, leave for college in Florida where I shall obtain an accent. I, Duane White, leave my hobby of photography to those people who like to work in the dark. I, Ronald Williams, leave my blond hair to Dick Linington. I, Arnold Wilson, leave my athletic letters to anyone who wants to work hard enough to earn them. 1, James Wright, leave my size to Martin Hummel. I, Mary Zimmerman, leave my position as the last name on the senior list to the joy of the people who wrote this. O cd cd pj cd • • ! —■ JUNIOR GIRLS — First rou Dorothy Hook, Delila Oaks, Myrna Leffel, Beverly Fountain, Barbara Welton, Margarette Matson, Margurite Norris, Doris Shipman, Doris Richards, Jeanne Anderson, Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood, adviser. Sec- ond row: Ellen Todd, Juanita Arnold, Betty Cappon, Betty Patten, Marylyn Wensloff, Frances Foote, Kathleen Shelling- ton, Betty Martin, Julianne Cooper, Lois Weaver. Third rou. Eva Eaton, Joane Baulch, Dorotha Smith, Joyce Bowes, Norma Hollister, Ethelyn Shreiber, Donna Tobias, Ardythe JUNIOR BOY'S — First row Jerald Hurless, Richard Cook, William Gross, Milton Hoyt, Reynolds Cordes, James Part- ridge, Edward Erwav, Gordon Story, Leland Christiansen, Joseph Hubert, Mr. Carl Damson, adviser. Second row: Karl McDonald, William Cotant, Gerald Sanders, Dennis Payne, Lachlan Foster, Edgar McMellen, Donald Smith, Gerald Beckwith, Robert Rcaser, Richard Clark, Neil Will. Third row: Robert Johncock, Keith Keeler, Norman Clin- ton, Robert Bryans, Owen Thomas, Edsel Sinclair, Roland Oaster, Jack Defoe, Kenneth Myers, Norman McIntyre. Fourth row: William Main, Alan Rider, Kenneth Smith, Snyder, Norma Ashdon, Noragene Nielsen, Norma Colledge. Fourth row: Helen Walldorff, Vonda Webb, Carol Good- year, Jane Mullen, Mary Ellen Kelly, Nadine Endsley, Lil- l:an Alios, Claricc asc,. Hrdena 'Tuttle, Shirley Smith. Fifth row: Fern Bliss,{Dorothy Bowery)June Meek, Joan McPhar- lin, Mae Gardner, Phyllis Ritzman, Betty Wendell, Phyllis Joppie, Absent from picture: Geraldine Brown, Barbara Burkholder, Maebelle Cain, Vera Kidder, Dolores Krebs, Marjorie Wilkins. Jack Slocum, Cecil Boyer, Duward Cain, Robert Christie, Dale Cappon, Louis Neubert, Y'ern Curtiss. Fifth row: Carl Moore, Alton Bennett, Robert Spillane, Clifford Dolan, Robert Sharpe, Richard Groos, Charles Truesdell, Robert Branch, Ben Heath, Dale Shipman. Absent from picture: Richard Allerding, Norman Boomer, James Bridleman, Richard Carl, Robert Cunningham, Marshall Davey, Har- land Guernsey, Douglas Karcher, William Kruko, Herbert Ludwick, Jack McDonald, Theodore McKelvey, Ronald Martin, Bernard Peck, Dale Rau, Arthur Tyler, Wayne Wellman, Lawrence Wood. Junior Class History Highlights of the junior class of ’47 include both unusual and interesting activities in sports and politics. On the political front they got off to a splendid start in the first semester election. Kenneth Smith walked off with the presidency, and Mcrylyn Wensloff snagged the vice-presidential position Carol Goodyear took notes on meetings, and Norma Hollister took care of the funds. The “Dirty Deal” party was formed for the second semester election. For his efforts at organization Richard Groos was awarded the post of president: Betty Patten took over the secondary position Clifford Dolan was secretary, while Alan Ridet treasured the income. AI1-“A” records were maintained the first semester by Reynolds Cordes, Clifford Dolan and Richard Groos. In the meantime, they weren’t lagging behind in sports either. The outstanding lettermen in sports were Neil Will, Robert Branch, Leland Christian- sen, and Richard Allerding. They proved the promise they had shown as underclassmen. Girls were also interested in both school gym classes and G.A.A. The following girls were known for their splendid sportsmanship: Juanita Arnold, Eva Eaton, Vonda Webb, and Betty Patten. Stardust was the theme of the annual J-Hop sponsored by the juniors in honor of the seniors. Committee chairmen were Betty Patten, general chairman; Marylyn Wensloff, decorations; Carol Goodyear, entertainment; Vonda Webb, refresh- ments; Frances Foote, programs; Julianne Cooper, invitations; Carl Moore, lights; Robert Branch, furniture; Kenneth Smith, orchestra; and Eva Eaton, clean-up. This year’s class play was “Our Town.” Be- cause of the enthusiasm of the students all 25 actors were juniors. Class advisers were Mr. Carl Damson and Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood. SOPHOMORE GIRLS — First rou Marjory Turncs, Phyl- lis McKay, Aliene Frantz, Jean Cook, Virginia Thomas, Betty Mallison, Geraldine Burghdoff, Elaine Colvin, Dolores Woodruff, Miss Alice Dontje, adviser. Second row: Phyllis Severance, Margaret Zimmerman, Corinne Dutterer, Patricia C luntrip, Joan Fox, Louise Gordon, Clara Zimmerman, Dol- ores VanHouten, Rose Craven, Patty Brandt. Third row: Phyllis Sheffield, Mary Reinhardt, Patricia Wedel, Nancy Clark, Lyla Rcaser, Virginia Leary, Janet Johnson, Gladys Burpee. Fourth row: Mary Geller, Lois Oler, Patricia Davis, Patricia McKeough, Norma Robinson, Evelyn Clark, Mary d? n Pf� ViS Bever,y Haynes. Fifth row. Dorothy Reid, Ihyllis Hummel, Marjorie Chccscman, Janice Becker, Ann McDonald, Joan Henney, Fanchon Paige. Absent from pic- ture. lean Beilfuss, Bonnie Beller, Naida Bryans, Myrna Knowles, Doris McKibbin, June Tabor, Marjorie Wyma. SOPHOMORE GIRLS — First row Gertrude W'illiams, Patricia Dunkelbergcr, Dolores Doyle, Ruth Hook, Diane Thompson, Wilma Granger, Alicia Lohr, Helen Stebbins, Dolores McGlocklin, Miss Alice Dontje, adviser. Second row: Marilyn Hammond, Patricia Harrington, Roxie Gros- venor, Norma Roush, Arloa Sherman, Leota Woods, Bev- erly Morgan, Patricia Foote, Marie Birman, Mary Jane McCarty. Third row Marilyn McDonald, Donna Englerth, Rose Keller, Shirley Milleson, Helen Snyder, Dorothy Rey- nolds, Margaret Gaskill, Barbara Gillons. Fourth row: Pa- tricia Lord, Patricia Warren, Mary Lou Timm, Marion Denny, Barbara Long, Mary Garantgiotis, Mary Nielsen, Shirley Martin. Fifth row: Rose Marie McCarty, Marguerite Slocum, Yolanda Benjamin, Betty Christie, Patricia Gill, Donna Hoover, Jeanette W’hite, Viola Edger. SOPHOMORE BOYS — First rou. Dale Casey, Dorrance Hoffman, Richard Warner, Howard Mead, Donald Mathews, Leon Lewis, William Johnson, Donald L. Murphy. Second row: Roberr Reid, Charles Jaksec, Charles Enzian, Thomas Sprague, Lloyd Seeber, Floyd Sceber, Roger Beebe, Stanley Pierce, Donald Storm, Herbert Brown, Mr. Lyle Vander- brook, adviser. Third row: Norval Fisher, Harold Myers, Thomas Fcldpausch, Robert McWebb, Richard Linington, Kent Ricker, Jack Reynolds, Donald Clark. Fourth rou Richard Branch, Lynn W'cyerman, Ronald Nash, James Kurtz, Henery Me Mi lion, Donald Golden, Alfred Greiner, Warren McLaury, Andrew Tavlor. Fifth rou- Henry Gib- son, Richard Knopf, Robert G. Smith, Budd Randall, Phillip Coldren, Robert Bradford, Carl Neubcrt, Richard Dahl- houscr, Robert Kurr. Sixth row. Richard G. Taylor, Hubert Gibson, Bernard Neubert, Richard E. Taylor, Richard Mc- Laughlin, Duane Jones, Dean Babcock, Alton Norris, David Bolton, Fred Linington, Robert Quick. Absent from pic- ture: Douglas Carrigan, Douglas G. Cooper, Kenneth Dyer, Robert Foster, Roger Howell. Sophomore History No longer “greenies,” the sophomores discarded their previous nickname and started things off with a hang by electing Phillip Coldren, president; Duane Jones, vice-president; Ann McDonald, sec- retary; and Mary Reinhardt, treasurer. Election time rolled around again, and this time Robert Bradford took over as president; Douglas Cooper, as vice-president; Norma Robinson, as secretary; and Charles Jaksec, as treasurer. Mary Reinhardt, Mary Nielsen, and Helen Steb- bins entered the final school declamation con- test. Mary Reinhardt took first place with “Big Business Has Lacked Vision” by Charles Luck- Charles Jaksec was a member of the Justice Commission as well as an outstanding grid line- man. Robert G. Smith also displayed prowess on the gridiron. Dick Knopf led the junior cagers in scoring, while R. G. Smith, Douglas Carrigan, Budd Randall, and Bob Bradford also turned in creditable showings. Robert Brooks and Budd Randall showed prom- ising ability in track. R. G. Smith, Phillip Cold- ren, Douglas Carrigan, and Charles Jaksec were outstanding on the baseball diamond. The class advisers were Mr. Lyle Vanderbrook and Miss Alice Dontje. man. FRESHMAN GIRLS — First rou Miss Ruth Robson, adi iser, Phyllis Checscman, Dorothy Shurlow, Joyce Sin- clair, Shirley Hawk, Ruth Moc, Marjorie Wright, Donna- hcllc Thomas, Josephine Demond, Maxine Reynolds. Sec- ond row. June McKibben, Bonnie Singleton, Geneva Cross, Phyllis Bugbee, Marcia (iaskill, Louis Clark, Anne Feld- pausch, Betty Fuller, Ruth Storm, Joan Story, Jean Staffen. Third rou : Evelyn James, Mildred Hawthorne, June Gable, Marian Becker, Catherine Loftus, Norma Sherman, Myrna Strimback, Marjorie Blough, Joan Slocum, Mary Reynolds. Fourth row: Neva Bryans, Ruthanne Herzel, Arlene Wald- ron, Rosczetta Haywood, Janet Slocum, Marjorie Tobias, Joann Wendel, Joan Cain, Katherine Shellcnbarger. Fifth row: Ethyel Burr, Dorothy Sparks, Lottie Douglas, Hilda Roberts, Vivian Demaray, Nancy Mattson, Mary Steinke, Gloria Brockway, Wilma Roush, Betty Ingram. Absent from picture: Lorraine Abbott, Belva Bryans, Eva Cox, Marcia Murphy, Eleanor Stadel. FRESHMAN BOYS—First row Donald Newman, Don- ald McKelvey, Maurice Peck, Douglas Grierson, Kenneth Sprague, Clarence Bump, Hugh Edmonds, Daniel Mat- thews, Mr. Theodore Knopf, adviser. Second row: Richard Link, Earl Hoskins, Glen Bamum, Richard Barnes, Albert Altoft, Richard Johnson, Eldon Roush, L. D. Becker. Third row: Robert Schreiner, Donald Skinner, Paul Hoffman, Rob- ert Freese, Robert W. Smith, Burdette Kidder, Henry Arens, Roderick Cunningham. Fourth row: James Cadwallader, Robert J. Smith, Richard Shaw, Edward DePew, Myron Hawkins, Raymond Allen, Wayne Rowley, James Radford. Fifth row: Gene Taggart, Robert Seay, Ray Davis, Jack McKelvey, Harold Roberts, Gordon Finnie, Jack Wingcrden, Clarence Martz, Ronald Harriman. Absent from picture Frederick Anderson, Jerry Powell, Norman Quick, Orrin Smith, Ted Smith, Archie Voisard, Robert Weise, Donald Wickwirc, Robert Greiner. Freshman The “freshies” entered their first year in high school with awe for the change of environment, but it wasn’t long before they adjusted to high school life. They showed good judgment early, as Gordon Finnie was chosen to lead the first semester offi- cers. Assisting him were Jean Moore, vice-presi- dent; Joan Slocum, secretary; and Jack Winger- den, treasurer. Second semester rolled around and found Charles Annable president, with James Radford, vice-president; Jean Moore, secretary; and William Cortright, treasurer. Kingsley Baulch, Gordon Finnie, and Jack Win- FRESHMAN GIRLS —Fif5r rou Margarer Dutterer, Donna Robinson, Jean Moore, Shirley Freeland, Sue Har- rington, Sally Brandstetter, Anita McGlocklin, Imogenc Asplund, Norma Cain, Miss Ruth Robson, aduser. Second rou: Alice Randall, Evelyn Gwinn, Lou Ann Scobey, Joan Herman, Helen Demond, Shirley Benedict, Mary Smith, Helen Savacool, Leslie Hawthorne, Beryl McLeod. Third row: Margaret Allerding, Marilyn Leffel, Dorothy Morgan, Elaine Secber, Geneva Todd, Betty McMillon, Doris Mc- Murray, Marcelle Gillespie. Fourth rour: Wilma Reiter, Melvtna Hotchkiss, Martha Geller, Donna Arnold, Marilyn Martin, Elaine Beckwith, Nancy Jaynes, Marie Martin. Fifth row: Lois Hefflebower, Shirley Rau, Patricia McCarty, Jayne Gardner, Blanche Belsito, Elaine Smith, Lorean Smith, Mary Lou Edger, Nancy Bolton. FRESHMAN BOYS — First r m William Cortright, Nor- val Sinclair, Robert Maurer, William Kidder, Martin Hum- mel, Jack Schilthroat, Robert Conrad, W'alter Eaton, Hugh Wright, Mr. Theodore Knopf, aduser Second row: Ken- neth Hampton, Arkic Meinert, Howard Moore, James Gallup, Paul Wilkes, Frederick W’urm, Meryl Peake, Rich- ard Bassett, W'ayne Landon, Jack McWebb. Third row: Robert Barry, Raymond Miller, Jerome Clark, Donald Traver, Charles Annable, Norman Barry, Lawrence Conklin, Edward Scott. Fourth row Gerald Clark, Albert Montague, Rus- sell Snvder, Dale Hammond, William Kecch, Kenneth Evans, Paul Pranshka, Duane Babcock. Fifth row John Babcock, Ralph Komraus, Richard Seager, Carlton Coats, Carl Deace, Kingsley Baulch, George Jordon, Russell Root. History gerden put the frosh “on the map in athletics and Blanche Belsito did a fine job of cheerleading on the reserve squad. Bonnie Singleton and Evelyn Gwinn were the only freshmen to enter the final school declama- tion contest. Bonnie was chosen second place winner. She presented “At the Tomb of Napo- leon” by Robert G. Ingersoll. Charles Annable, Louise Clark, Margaret Dut- terer, Evelyn Gwinn, and Nancy Jaynes were high in scholastic standing with all-“A” records for the first semester. The class advisers were Miss Ruth Robson and Mr. Theodore Knopf. ORCHIDS TO UNDERCLASSMEN To Reynolds Cordes... Lachlan Foster.... Norma Hollister... Carol Goodyear.... Vonda Webb........ Marylyn Wensloff . Clifford Dolan.... Carl Moore........ Julienne Cooper... Marcia Gaskill.... Phyllis Sheffield. Yolanda Benjamin. Marilyn McDonald Mary Reinhardt.... William Kruko..... Richard Allerding . Charles Truesdell... Robert G. Smith... Robert Branch..... Evelyn Gwinn...... Charles Annable ... Phillip Coldren... Catherine Loftus ... William Cortright. Elaine Beckwith... Patricia Guntrip.. For .....................Managing athletic teams ..................Wit as “M. C.” of Spotlight j Ability in cheerleading ..................Excellence in mathematics .......................Leadership in G.L.B. ........................Good taste in clothes Two years of faithful service as drum major ................................. Singing talent displayed in sextette ................................................Excellence in forensics ..................................................Ability in basketball ..................................................Ability in baseball ..................................................Ability on grid line ................................................Versatility in athletics ......................................................Ability in track ................................................Scholastic achievement .......................................Friendliness and responsibility ....................................................All-round student .......................................Participation in girls athletics .....................................................A sense of humor .....................................................Friendly attitude .................................................Doomsday cover design ORCHIDS TO VETERANS First rou Carpenter, USNR; Amcy, I SNR; William� , USNR; Govin, USNR; Hinckley, USA; Hine, USA, Second rou D. Davcy, USNR; (Jies, USNR; M. Davey, USNR; Hubbell, USNR; Friddlc, USA; Wheater, USA. Third rou Dclnaay, USCG; Turkal, USA; N. Rider, USNR; Tenter USA; Thompson, USMS; Hill, USNR. CROSS COUNTRY TEAM First row: R. Brown, P. Otis, Boomer, OaNtcr, D. Payne, L. Cunningham, Mr. Reinhardt, coach. Second row: L. Neu- hert, E. Sinclair, Sanders, Keith Myers, V. Allerdmg, Hammond. Inset: D. Payne. FOOTBALL—FIRST TEAM First rou«. Burns, Hopkins, Ray Branch, Truesdcll, R. Feldpausch, co-captain, Gies, Fuller, Wilson, co-captain, J. Smith. Second row: Mr. Turkal, asst, coach, D. Keech, Bennett, Groos, P. Otis, Hodges, Will, Thomas, R. Clark, Mr. Brozak, coach. Third row: Chris- tiansen, K. Slocum, Wingerden, Cain, K. Smith, L. Foster, D. Smith, Hotch- kiss. Fourth row: Hubert, R. G. Smith, Sharpe, Reaser, Kendall. R. Martin, Robert Branch, Nicewander, Cordes, mgr., A. Rider, mgr. FOOTBALL —SECOND TEAM First row: Coldren, Finnic, Fisher, Lin- ington, jaksec, McWebb, Randall. Sec- ond row: Cortright, Grierson, Barnes, Annablc, Skinner, Hampton, Seager, Mr. Turkal, coach. Third row: Roderick Cunningham, R. Barry, W. Keech, G. Clark, Altoft, Pierce. Fourth row. Mc- Laury, Bradford, R. E. Taylor, T. Feld- pausch, Radford. Fifth row: Kerr, Rob- erts, Bolton, Ricker, Baulch, Deace, Hammond. CROSS COUNTRY Paced by Linden Cunningham and Denny Payne, Coach Herbert Reinhardt’s cross country team made a good showing last fall. Running against teams which had kept up cross country during the wrar, H.H.S. was unable to win a meet. However, Cunningham placed second in the Charlotte meet, and Payne took a second in the Kalamazoo race. Right behind these two boys were Roland Oaster, Norman Boomer, Roger Brown, Robert Brogan, Paul Otis, and Russel Hammond. FOOTBALL As Coach Brozak looked over the prospects of his 1946 team, he found them paced by six letter- men. Leading the veterans were Dick A Herding and Ron Martin at guard; Pat Hodges, center; Co-Capt. Arnold Wilson, right tackle; Ray Branch, right end; and Co-Capt. Dick Feldpausch, fullback. Ron Rivers, elected captain last year, was unable to play because of illness. In the first game of the ’46 season, the contest with Eaton Rapids, extra points were the main factor. The Saxons being unable to score any I I F J J ! I I J! t I First row: Robert Branch, Ray Branch, Burns Christiansen. Second row: R. Clark, R. Feldpausch, J. Fuller, Gies. Third row: Hopkins, Hotchkiss, Kendall, J. Smith. Fourth row: Thomas, Truesdcll, Will, Wilson. extra points, the game ended with the Blue and Gold on the losing end of a 19-18 final score. The next week the Saxons journeyed to Green- ville where they were handed their second defeat, 26-20. The Blue and Gold came to life in the third period to give the Yellow Jackets a scare but fell short as time ran out. Saxon determination after two defeats led to the swamping of Grand Ledge, 30-0. This was the game of the year for the Blue and Gold, as they displayed an excellent running and passing attack together with a powerful defensive combination. Still hungry for victory, Hastings High again showed top form by trouncing St. Augustine 25-0 at Johnson Field. The strong scoring punches came in the first, second, and final periods. The locals’ winning streak was ended when they traveled to Charlotte and came out on the losing end of a 25-0 score. With two nights of practice the Blue and Gold again took to the road and suffered another de- feat from the West Central League Champions, 14-7. Ionia completed a long pass to give them the winning touchdown late in the second period. The Saxons again looked like a real ball club when they handed the Redwings a 13-6 defeat at St. Johns. Although the game was played in a driving rain and on a muddy field, the teams gave the spectators a real show. Winding up their season, the Blue and Gold dropped a close game when they failed to stop a Belding touchdown drive in the fourth quarter. The Saxons only scoring threat came late in the second quarter when they carried the pigskin down to Belding’s six-yard line; but before they could take it across, time ran out. The game ended 6-0. With the ’46 football season over, Coach Brozak awarded twenty varsity H’s. Although the Saxons didn’t have a very successful season as far as wins and losses were concerned, the boys learned much on the football field. The boys receiving letters were Arnold Wilson, Dick Feldpausch, Ray Branch, Jerry Fuller, Jack Smith, John Kendall, Ray Hotchkiss, Bob Hop- kins, Ralph Gies, Jim Burns, Chuck Truesdell, Don Keech, Paul Otis, Dick Allerding, Dick Clark, Leland Christiansen, Bob Branch, Owen Thomas, Neil Will, and Alton Bennett. Feld- pausch, Truesdell, and Gies were named to the second team on the W.C.L. all-conference squad, while Wilson made first team and gained honor- able mention on the All-State team. BASKETBALL As Coach Joe Brozak surveyed the prospects of winning the sixth consecutive W.C.L. basketball title for H.H.S., he found that he had six return- ing lettermen. These included Capt. Dick Feld- pausch, guard; Arnold Wilson, center; Ray Branch, forward; Bill Payne, guard; Keith Myers, forward; and Bob Hopkins, guard. Of these, Feld- pausch, Wilson, and Branch were starters on the ’45-’46 team. The Saxons traded Kingsley Zerbel, a letterman, to Uncle Sam, for Ralph Gies, a veteran of the ’43-’44 second team. Playing like an experienced ball club, the Sax- ons defeated the Ionia Bulldogs in the West Cen- tral opener, 42-24. The Blue and Gold lost its first home game, 28-24, as the Charlotte Orioles jumped to an early lead in the opening quarter. The Saxons made c stong comeback but failed by four points. Getting back on the victory trail after the Charlotte game, the Brozakmen displayed superior ball playing when they traveled to Belding to hand the Red- skins a 36-21 defeat. Hastings 50, St. Johns 21 was the final score as the Blue and Gold came one step closer to its sixth consecutive W. C. L. championship. A much improved Ionia team journeyed to Hastings Jan. 3 to try to avenge its previous defeat but was unable to do so, suffering a 42-32 loss. Making only three out of 18 free throws led the Saxons to defeat at the hands of Grand Rapids Central, a class “A” school, 29-27. Each team had 12 field goals, hut gift heaves were the win- ning factor. In the second game of a double week- end, the local lads handed Eaton Rapids, one of the leaders in the Capital City Circuit, a 40-28 defect. Back in league competition, the fighting Saxons won their fourth league game when they traveled to Greenville to give the Yellow Jackets a 38-29 trouncing. Although the boys had a little trouble the first half of the Woodland game, they came back to beat the Haver-coached quintet, 45-29. Again Hastings came out on top as they traveled to St. lohns to beat the W. C. L. foes 44-27. Greenville journeyed to Hastings Feb. 7, where the Saxons assured themselves of half the conference crown when they turned back the Yellow Jackets, 41-27. Playing another double week end, the Blue and Gold started its losing streak by bowing to Eaton Rapids, 40-20. Closely following th's defeat, the Saxons dropped games to Belding 39-27, St. Au- gustine 41-28, Grand Ledge 45-40, and Charlotte 53-26. A very determined and improved Saxon squad took the floor against Eaton Rapids in the tourna- ment. The lead changed hands several times, but at the last count the Greyhound five was ahead, and the game ended, 30-26. The junior varsity, winning eight W. C. L. games, was awarded the Greemille Daily News trophy for the second consecutive year. Their sea- son as a whole came out with 12 victories and four defeats. The scores of the reserve games were as follows: H.H.S. 34, Ionia 19; H.H.S. 25, Charlotte 29; H.H.S. 22, Belding 12; H.H.S. 47, St. Johns 16; H.H.S. 47, Ionia 34; H.H.S. 25, G. R. Central 33; H.H.S. 36, Eaton Rapids 33; H.H.S. 21, Green- ville 20; H.H.S. 29, Woodland 11; H.H.S. 48, St. Johns 16; H.H.S. 31, Greenville 28; H.H.S. 23, Eaton Rapids 25; H.H.S. 26, Belding 14; H.H.S. 34, St. Augustine 22; H.H.S. 41, Grand Ledge 29; and H.H.S. 29, Charlotte 30 (overtime). Finishing their ’46-’47 basketball season, the Blue and Gold shared the W. C. L. title with Belding, each team winning seven out of eight league games. Capt. Dick Feldpausch, Ray Branch, Arnold Wilson, Bill Payne, Keith Myers, Ralph Gies, Le- land Christiansen, Neil Will, Bill Kruko, and Joe Hubert were awarded letters by Coach Brozak. Following the same procedure as last year, the W.C.L. coaches chose a ten-man all-conference team instead of first and second teams. Hastings led the list with Dick Feldpausch, Ray Branch, and Arnold Wilson gaining berths on the squad. INDIVIDUALS — Top Hopkins, Gies, Payne, Raymond Branch, W ill, Christiansen. Side R. Feldpausch, Kruko, Keith Myers, Wilson. VARSITY SQUAD — First mu Keith Myer , W. Pavnc. R. Feldpausch, captain, Raymond Branch, Wilson. Second rou; Kruko, Robert Branch. Christiansen, Hubert, Will, Gies. Third rou’ Thomas, Hopkins, K. Smith, J. Slocum, Mr. Brorak, coach. RESERVE SQUAD —First rou Coldrcn, Knopf, R. G. Smith, Winjjerden, Bradford. Second rou Randall, Finnic, Baulch, T. Feldpausch, Nash, R. Schreiner. Third rou Deace, Hampton, Roberts Seauer, G. Clark, Mr. Turkal, coach. TRACK First row: Rowley, Scager, Baulch, Finnie, Lewis, Barnes, Annable, G. Clark, Evans, Tierce, Bump. Second row: Kruko, Christiansen, Gies, V'. Allerding, Will, Robert Branch, Raymond Branch, captain. Burns, R. Feldpausch, P. Payne, M. Otis, Kendall. Third row: Mr. Turkal, coach, Hubert, Reaser, K. Slocum, Brogan, Nay, Truesdell, Norton, Hotchkiss, Thomas, Rivers, R. Hammond, Mr. Reinhardt, asst. coach. Fourth row: Sharpe, R. Brown, O. Keech, Ran- dall, Dolan, Groos, A. Rider, E. Sinclair, Sanders, Cain, Knopf. Fifth row. Brooks, Babcock, Reynolds, Kenneth Myers, Hubert Gibson, Kurr, T. Feldpausch, R. E. Taylor, Linington. Absent from picture: L. Cunningham. BASEBALL First row Mr. Brozak, coach, Stanton, Keith Myers, W. Payne, Wilson, captam, R. Allerding, R. Clark, Thompson, Robert G. Smith, Boyer. Second rou. H. Wright, R. Foster, Coldren, Bradford, Wilkes, Barrv, Karcher, Keeler, Jaksec, Enzian, Schreiner. hird row: Altoft, Cotant, G. Maurer, Bennett, Martz, W. Keech, P. Jones, Roderick Cunningham, Storm, Roberts, P. McKelvey, R. G. Taylor. Fourth row J. Clark, Ludwick, Traver, B. Me Webb, E. McMellen, Fuller, P. Mathews, Nash, R. Clark, Wallace. BASEBALL The baseball season had a bright aspect for Coach Joe Brozak. Besides having a new base- ball diamond to play on, Coach found nine letter- men returning to fill all the positions on the 47 team. Leading these lettermen was Capt. Arnold Wil- son, first baseman or catcher. Close behind were Bill Payne, shortstop; Cecil Boyer, right field; Keith Myers, center field; Russell Stanton, left field; Robert G. Smith, second base; Dick Allcr- ding, pitcher or third base; and Dick Clark, catcher. Returning from the Merchant Marine and the ’45 season was Jason Thompson, south- paw pitcher and utility fielder. In addition to these boys, Coach had several new players. The Saxon nine showed considerable weakness at the plate in the opener, making only one hit, to lose to Lowell. The Blue and Gold were charged with seven errors, while the Lowell nine played flawless ball on defense in addition to scoring three runs on five hits. In their first taste of conference competition the team showed considerable promise as they squeezed by the Ionia Bulldogs 3-2 at the fair- grounds. The game was close with an Ionia error aiding the Saxons in their quest for championship. f V J J 7 7 J! I j i : ; pint rou V'. Allerding, R. Feldpausch, Burns, L. Cunning- ham, Christiansen. Second rote: Wilson, P. Otis, SX ill, Kendall, W. Pavne. Third row. Stanton, R. G. Smith, R. Clark, Boyer, Keith Myers. TRACK The Saxon trackmen started their ’47 season under a new coach and again used their fine track on Johnson Field. Coach Turkal looked for the most help on the cinders from Capt. Ray Branch in the 100-yd. dash; Dick Feldpausch, 440; Linden Cunningham, 880; Jim Burns, 880; John Kendall, shot-put; Vern Allerding, pole-vault; Paul Otis, mile; Arnold Wilson, mile; Bob Branch, 220-yd. dash, high jump, and high hurdles; Neil Will, 440; Leland Christiansen, pole-vault, high jump, and high hurdles; and Ralph Gies from the 44 season, 440. Ray and Boh Branch, along with Feldpausch, Thomas, and Will, supplied relay strength. Besides these lettermen, there w.ere plenty of others to give these boys stiff competi- tion. The thinclads got off to a good start in their initial contest, taking a triangular meet from Three Rivers and Kalamazoo State High, the home team. Seven firsts and seven seconds helped the Blue and Gold run up 69 points, while holding State High and Three Rivers to 52 and 18 points respectively. In their second meet of the year, the high fly- ing Saxons downed a powerful Grand Rapids Central squad 58-2 3 to 45-1 3 at Johnson Field. The local cindermen captured eight firsts and tied for one, while limiting the Hilltoppers to three firsts, with some seconds and thirds. In the seventh annual running of the Hastings Relays, the Blue and Gold showed strong running form, although they were edged out of first or second place by Alma and State High respectively. The locals topped the fourth-place Charlotte squad in spite of dropping batons in three im- portant relays. The teams participating in the relays were among the best in the state. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION First row: C. Loft us, N. Robinson, Goodyear, Webb, M. Johnson, VanHouten, Brandstettcr. Second row. A. Mc- Glocklin, Scobev, Freeland, Long, Burkholder, Bowes, D. Smith, Cappon, Patten, Moore, Granger. Third row: S. Harrington, Colvin, Burr, J. Arnold, McMillon, M. Martin, H. Loft us, F. Foote, Englerth, Roberts, Joan Slocum, M. Denny. Fourth row: M. Lcffel, P. Davis, Wcdel, N. Clark, Gwinn, N. Sherman, Story, D. Arnold, Garantgiotis, A. Sherman, Gardner, Janet Slocum, James, McKeough, Mrs. anTyne, adviser. Fifth r«m Feldpausch, Reinhardt, Brock- way, Kelly, A. McDonald, Garrison, Beckwith, Walldorff, Mullen, O’Connor, P. Warren, M. Slocum, B. Belsito, Matt- son, Steinkc. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION The Girls Athletic Association spent an active year in sports with everyone participating with “all-out” spirit. In the fall the girls devotee! their time to soccer. During the winter basketball was played in the high school gym, and spring found the girls spend;ng most of their time on softball and volleyball. A play day was held May 3, with a number of other schools competing with the local girls in such sports as basketball, softball, and track events. Vonda Webb, general manager, was assisted by Marcia Johnson, senior and junior manager; Norma Robinson, soph- omore manager; and Catherine Loftus, freshman manager. Mrs. Corinne Van- Tyne was adviser. CHEERLEADERS Kneeling: Hollister, Nixon, Drake. Standing: Goodyear, Kenyon, Lord, captain. I CHOIR Richard Branch, seated. First row: D. McGIocklin, D. Hook, Stehhns, J. Herzel, Drake, Werner, Alios, Craven, Shef- field, Englerth, McDonald, Mr. Williams, director Second row: j. Cook, Murphy, Stevens, J. Cooper, P. Belsito, Ball, Dahlhouser, Spins, Benjamin, M. Slocum, Seay. Third rou D. G. Cooper, Dcace, C. Mart:, Roger Howell, Raymond Howell, Hodges, Collins, Stauffer, Hill, M. Davey, N. Davev. Absent from picture McPharlin, D. Davey. Hotchkiss. GIRLS GLEE CLUB First row McKay, D. Robinson, D. McKibben, McDyer, Keller, Singleton, j. McKibbcn, Marcia Gaskill, Mr. Williams. director. Second rou Hawk, R. Hook, R. Herzel, M. Becker, C. Duttercr. N. Clark, Shipman, Frantz. Third row M. Smith, Garantgioris, Patricia Lord, Tuttle, Fox, Hotchkiss, Ashdon. Fourth row: Stevens, Margaret Gaskill, Reid, Shcllenbargcr, Goodyear, Bowes, G. Edgcr. Fifth rou Mattson, Hefflebowcr, Meek, M. Moore, Gillespie, Mart:! Absent from picture: B. Carrigan, Stadel, Wyma, Beller. BAND Seated — First rou V. Warren, R. E. Taylor, L. Neubert, Johncock, Hubert, Burkey, J. Baulch, M. Otis, Bliss. Second rou Marilyn Martin, S. Smith, Grander, Radford, Skinner, Partridge, Burroughs, Freese, H. Brown, Hawthorne. Thud row McDonald, Todd, A. McGIocklin, Lohr, Bush, J. Cotanr, f. Reynolds, K. Slocum, R. Feldpausch, O’Connor, N. Davey, Pierce, Henry Gibson, Kurtz, Bump, Carl, Johncock, Burns. Standing. C. Moore, Buholtz, Barnes, K. Baulch, Finnic, Christie, Raymond Branch, Robert Branch, Altoft, D. Davey, Mr. Hine, director. Absent from picture Win- gerden, Dana. DEBATING SQUAD First row: Hodges, Jaksec, Wilson, Gwinn, A. Rider, Hotchkiss. Second rou. Drake, Werner, Mr. Wheater, adviser, Wallace, M. Clark, Raymond Howell. JUNIOR PLAY First row: Mr. Hinckley, adviser, A. Rider, Bennett, R. Groos, Dolan, Dorotha Smith, Patten, Mullen, Goodyear. Sec- ond row C. Moore, T. McKclvey, Todd, Shellington, McPharlin, Fountain, F. Foote, Webb, Hollister, Wensloff. Third row: D. Payne, Meek, M. Gardner, Endsley, Baulch, Cooper. CHOIR This year our active choir presented many fine musical programs for the local women’s and men’s organizations. The main school events of the year for Mr. Warren Williams’s vocal group were Music Hour, Spotlight, a spring program with the hand, and graduation exercises. The choir was honored by a personal invitation from Noble Cain to join in the annual Noble Cain Festival at Grand Rapids May 7. This program included choirs from the Grand Rapids district, and only by this special invitation were we able to attend this festival. They also sang at the Kala- mazoo May Festival May 3. The girls sextette was composed of Patricia Bel- sito, Julianne Cooper, Marilyn McDonald, Yo- landa Benjamin, Phyllis Sheffield, and Marcia Gaskill. Making up the male quartette were Richard Branch, Douglas Davey, Nelson Davey, and Pat Hodges. These boys called themselves the Indigo Four. The pianist for the sextette was Richard Branch, while Robert Stauffer played for the quartette. These two groups sang over station WKZO at Kalamazoo March 8. GIRLS GLEE CLUB The main function of the Girls Glee Club was to prepare underclass girls for future work in the choir. Mr. Williams concentrated on the funda- mentals of music and on developing the girls voices. The biggest events of the year for the club were their appearances in the Spotlight and the Music Hour. SENIOR PLAY — Mr. Hinckley, director. First rou Ball, Spins. Second rou: Gwinn, Kenyon, Pettit, H. Loftus. Third row: T. Otis Hodges Wallace. BAND The hand met new success and accomplishment this year, under the direction of Mr. Lewis Hine. The band opened its season at the football games and pep assemblies. Special recognition of the band’s marching and playing ability was given by the Hastings Manufacturing Co. when they presented the company’s mechanical pencils to the band. A precedent was set when the band made two out-of-town trips, one to Charlotte to play for the football game and the other to Olivet on May 6 to participate in the annual Olivet Band Festival. The instrumental group appeared in the Spot- light on October 19, and on November 22 they combined their talents with the choir and glee club for the Music Hour. April 25 the band and choir presented a joint music program. Among the other accomplishments, the band gave an assembly for the high school, formed a special brass group for caroling at Christmas time, and provided entertainment for the Barry County Farm Bureau meeting March 31. Money earned at concerts enabled Mr. Hine to add several new instruments to the band. James Burns, trombonist, was chosen to repre- sent the band at the All-District Band and Or- chestra Clinic of Southwestern Michigan at South High School, Grand Rapids. The musical activities for the year ended with the graduation exercises in June. SPRING SWING The spring dance was sponsored by the F.F.A. April 11. The theme of the dance, Spring Swing, was complete with the decorations of pine boughs and the music of Bud Wolfe’s orchestra. Robert Brogan was the general chairman with Linden Cunningham as his assistant. JUNIOR PLAY Thornton Wilder’s Pulit:er Prize winning play, “Our Town,” was presented by the junior class on May 10 under the direction of Mr. Alfred Hinckley. An unusually large cast was needed in the play, which was narrated by the stage manager, Dick Groos. The life of the Gibbs and Webb families of Grovers Corners, N. H.,—“Our Town,” was typ- ical of the everyday life in the New England states early in the twentieth century; as the stage man- ager would say — “This is the way we were — in our growing up and in our marrying, and in our living, and in our dying.” SENIOR PLAY Those who attended the play “It’s A Long Lane,” presented by the senior class, spent an evening full of enjoyment. The play brought the story of an older sister caring for her family, her younger brother and sister, and two troublesome aunts. The two aging aunts, Georgia Spiris and Neva Ball, supplied the humor. Lynn Wallace took the part of a love-sick playboy. Charles Gwinn and Helen Loftus, the parasitic brother and sister, did their part in making things difficult for Jean Ken- yon, the older sister. Pat Hodges and Bonnie Pettit played a young married couple. Paul Otis filled the part of a distinguished decorator. Much credit for the success of the play goes to the director, Mr. Alfred Hinckley, and his staff composed of Myrna Werner, student director; Kenneth Hill, stage manager; Norma Jaksec, puJ licity; Merieta Ferris and Beverly Welfare, prop- erties; Carl Moore, lights; and Colleen Jones, ticket sales. SPOTLIGHT After several years of darkness caused by the war, the Spotlight was again turned on, this time for “Spotlight on Broadway” given October 19, 1946. Lachlan Foster was master of ceremonies for the acts which varied all the way from demon- strations of musical and gymnastic abilities to a debate on “Is Man the Weaker Sex?” Mr. Wheater directed the performance with the assistance of Norma Jaksec. FALL BALL The Fall Ball was the first of the school dances to be given in the 1946-47 school year. It was sponsored by the Boys Union Council with the help of the Girls League Board November 16. Decorations in blue and gold were used to fol- low the idea of the transition from football to bas- ketball. Jim Burns was general chairman for the evening. Refreshments were served between the numbers played by Bud Wolfe’s Orchestra. HEARTBEAT HOP February 15, those students who attended the Heartbeat Hop saw the gym gaily decorated with valentines big and small, each one with interest- ing inscriptions upon it. The poster of two love- birds made a very attractive decoration. The main event of the evening was the choosing of the King and Queen of Hearts by lot. Norma Hollister and Jim Burns, the lucky winners, were crowned in ceremonies at the throne and reigned for the rest of the evening. A door prize was pre- sented to Carol Goodyear by Queen Norma. Mr. and Mrs. John Amey led the grand march, fol- lowed by the king and queen. The general chairman of the dance was Norma Jaksec. A feature of the dance was the waltzing of Lord and Lady Valentine, two decorated broomsticks, who began the dance as partners of the royal duo but danced with most of the people present before the number was over. PUBLICATIONS , „ , „ _ , „ c . Seated —First urn R. Feldpausch, Nixon, M. Bryans, O’Connor, M. Johnson. C. Jones, B. Drake, Kenyon. Second row: W. Pavne, ’. Warren, Spiris, M. Sharpe. N. Jaksec, H. Loftus. Standi!� L. Slocum, Miss McElwain, aduser, Gies, C. Gwinn, T. Jones, G. Maurer, Burns, Raymond Branch, Werner, Wilson. FORENSICS Michigan High School Forensic Association de- bates were scheduled with Augusta, Kalamazoo State High, Wyoming Park, and Grand Ledge. Hastings encountered each school twice and car- ried every decision but one, which was dropped in a split victory with Kalamazoo. We lost to Marshall in the state tournament February 12. The Intramural Oratorical Declamation Con- test was held March 21, Mary Reinhardt and Bonnie Singleton emerging with first and second place honors respectively. This entitled them to enter the district contest in Byron Center April 18 along with Ray Howell, orator; Lynn Wallace and Marvin Drake, extempore speakers; and Marilyn Hammond and Edna Conklin, who delivered dra- matic declamations. Lynn took a first place and Mary a second to qualify for the regionals, which were held in Hastings May 16. J-HOP The annual 1-Hop was given on May 2 by the junior class. To carry out their theme of Stardust, the juniors temporarily remodeled the gym into a modern patio. Lawn furniture and white pillars sur- rounded the dance floor, and a lovely flower bed was placed in the center. The entry-way was marked by steps leading down to the floor. A pale blue light flooded this scene and scattered stars glowed down from above. The floor show was a demonstration of modern interpretive dance put on by sophomore girls with the help of Mrs. Van Tyne. Betty Patten was general chairman, and the committee chairmen were as follows: Marylyn Wensloff, decorations; Carol Goodyear, entertain- ment; Vonda Webb, refreshments; Eva Eaton, clean-up; Kenneth Smith, orchestra; Julianne Cooper, invitations; Frances Foote, programs; Carl Moore, lights; and Robert Branch, furniture. PUBLICATIONS The publications of Hastings High consist of an annual, the Doomsday Book, and a paper. The Fortnight, and are composed and put out by the journalism class. Because of the absence of a first semester class, a staff was chosen for the Doomsday Book by Miss Emily McElwain, class adviser, to take the first steps in making the annual. Jim Burns was placed in the editor’s position with Charles Gwinn as his assistant. The business details were handled by Myrna Werner, while Arnold Wilson promoted sales. An account of all school sports was given by Richard Feldpausch; Anne O’Connor kept track of the various activi- ties; and Ray Branch was always on the alert with his camera. Jean Kenyon was in charge of club activities, and Colleen Jones had the job of senior write-ups. Virginia Warren and Helen Loftus shared the position of art editor. Miss McElwain was the journalistic adviser, and Miss Mary Camp- bell gave technical advice on the art work. At the beginning of the second semester a staff for the first two issues of The Fortnight was chosen. The members were as follows: Norma Jaksec, editor; Marvel Bryans, assistant; Ralph Gies, business manager; Helen Loftus, assistant; Marjorie Sharpe, feature editor; Virginia Warren, assistant; Arnold Wilson, sports editor; Ray Branch, assist- ant; Marcia Johnson, news editor, Georgia Spiris, assistant; and Barbara Nixon, exchange editor. Colleen Jones was appointed editor for the last two issues, and Marcia Johnson, her assistant. Richard Feldpausch was business manager; Arnold Wilson, assistant; Helen Loftus, news editor; Anne O’Connor, assistant; Ray Branch, sports editor; Bill Payne, assistant; Jean Kenyon, feature editor; Myrna Werner, assistant; and Barbara Nixon, ex- change editor. Beverly Drake and Thomas Jones served as typists for both the Doomsday Book and The Fortnight both semesters. SAXON A few glimpses into the daily routine at H.H.S. are presented in these photos of familiar subjects taken by our staff photographer, Ray Branch. The lads in the upper left hand corner are busily . . . well, anyway, they’re in the day trade shop class which convenes for three hours every afternoon. Bob Hop- kins and Don Smith are acquiring a knowledge of machines and techniques, which speaks well of vocational training at our institution. Next, a snap of a new addition to our science department, a two-way radio, purchased from war surplus. Seems to be a couple of students lurking in front. They’re two “foreigners” who arrived in Hastings last fall. Jim Collins hails from Indianapolis, and Chuck Truesdell from Detroit. Morning announcements are in progress in the third pic with Mr. Taylor in charge. The folks awaiting their turn to speak are Ray Hotchkiss, Norma Jaksec, Mr. T, and, at the mike. Senior Class President Bob Brogan. Faculty and students both use the P. A. system for announcements of everything from meetings to lost billfolds and overdue books. Down in the corner we have Mr. Lawrence Potter, custodian. Blizzardy morn- ings found him shoveling walks so that we could run the last fifty feet more easily when that two-minute bell rang. Between him and Mr. Ernest Hayes is a partially visible statue of Abraham Lincoln in the main hall, a favorite meeting spin for students. Mr. Hayes is, by his own description, general “trouble-shooter” and fix- it-all man for everyone in school, a congenial, busy man with a cheery greeting and a kind word for all. Three members of The Fortnight staff are shown comparing news items by the stairs. Margie Sharpe, Marcia Johnson, and Georgia Spiris declare that a writer’s life is definitely not one of ease and leisure. Two of our more intellectual (?) juniors, Bill Kruko and Bob Branch, are shown in the kindergarten room at Central, attempting to corner a poor, innocent goldfish. The modern Simple Simons presented the “fishy” story that it was for biological purposes. [ [ [ [ L I I I I [ [ I I ? I J ? : ; ' SNAPS Ray seems to have a particular liking for chemistry classes. The one below we can understand, but why the second in the upper right hand corner? Jo McPharlin and Pat Belsito are giving a demonstration of supreme interest ... in the camera, not chemistry. In the foreground of the second snap are Lynn Wallace and Ervin McLauchlan, giving a demonstration of how much less vain fellows are . . . how much harder they work. Or are they just proud of their profiles? Won’t mention Bob again. He’s just got an “in” with his brother, it’s not that he’s such a good subject. Below is shown a typical typing class. Must have been one of these snowy mornings when no one got to school. The others are unrecognizable, but that’s Tom Feldpausch in the clear. Hope he’s not chewing gum, or Mrs. Sim will soon be around for a little chat with him ... perhaps to acquire a stick as punishment. Robert Reaser is sitting at the map table in the library scanning . . . no, Bob, the map, not the camera. You all know him; he’s the fellow with the “shoes.” A regular, and pitiful, habit of students, that of not studying, is typified in this pose. The woebegone expressions on these faculty members’ faces and the condi- tion of their pockets are certainly pitiable to behold, aren’t they, students? They have our wholehearted sympathy . . . until exam time! Mr. Turkal, Mr. Amey, and Mr. Hinckley are posing in this “buddy” picture as examples of the fact that “there just isn’t money enough to go around.” Mr. Ben Campbell has been taken in a very unusual position, one of rest. When we toss our books in our lockers and start for home, he’s cleaning up after us. A very nice man, one of the many reasons why we’re so proud of our school and wouldn’t trade it for any other. HI-Y First rou J. Smith, Gwinn, R. Feldpausch, Wilson. Second row: Mr. King, adviser, Cordcs, Kccch, Myers, Wallace, Slocum, K. Smith, Allerding. Third row: W. Payne, Dolan, Kendall, Groos, Hodges, McLauchlan. BAR HHS First row: Montague, Jaksec, Wensloff, R. Her- zel, Waldron, Fox, J. Herzel, Cook, Joan Slo- cum, |. McKibben, Janet Slocum, N. Nielsen. Anderson, Mr. Yandcrhrook, adviser. Second rou: Bassett, Christie, N. Mattson, A. Ran- dall, Tuttle. Mounted: Carrigan, Miller, Sny- der, McDonald, Denny, Gwinn, Gardner. Ah- sent from picture: Bughee, Gordon, Harring- ton, Hawthorne, Jerald Hurlcss, M. Nielsen, Thompson, Taggart. Y-TEENS First row. Mrs. Van Tyne, adviser, Webb, O’Connor, Drake. Second row: F. Foote, Wensloff, Patten, Todd, M. Sharpe, H. Loftus. Third row: Hollister, B. Cappon, Goodyear, Bowes, Werner, V. Warren. Fourth row: Arnold, Alios, Jaksec, D. Smith, Nixon, Eaton. Fifth rou M. Johnson, J. Cooper, Carrigan, Maurer, McPharlin, Walldorff, C. Jones. Sixth row: P. Belsito, M. Bryans, P. Ritzman, Mul- len, Kenyon, Ball, Spiris. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA First rou W. Corant, Hoyt, R. Cunningham, R. Hawthorne, J. Wright, Nash, Enzian, Storm, Niccwander. Second rou B. Ncubert, Tietz, Brogan, Christiansen, Fisher, Knickerbocker, Golden, D. Jones, Mr. Knopf, adviser. Third rou |. Cheeseman, McKelvey, H. McMillon, Friddle, E. Reed. Fourth row: S. Pierce, L. Cunningham, R. Hammond, D. Cappon, Bridlcman, J. Cotant, Weyerman, Norris, Stanton. Absent from picture Becker, K. McDonald. r r r r r r i t t t i i t VARSITY CLUB f ] | ? ? T f ' - 9 j W First row: Raymond Branch, R. Feldpausch, Gics, R. G. Smith, W. Payne, Kendall, Burns. Second row Mr. Brozak, adviser, Myers, Will, Robert Branch, P. Otis, R. Clark. Absent from picture: M. Otis, Martin, Wilson, Hodges, Hopkins. MUSIC CLUB First rou M. McDonald, Freeland, Marcia Gaskill, Herman, McDyer, Stcbbins, McGlock- lin, Mr. Williams, adviser. Second rou Lohr, Baulch, Davis, Reinhardt, Clark, McKeough, R. Hook. Third row: D. Hook, Cooper, A. Feldpausch, Craven, Murphy, Benjamin. Fourth row: G. Cooper, P. Bclsito, Stevens, McPharlin, Slocum, B. Belsito, Seay. Fifth row: Dalhouser, Richard Branch, Stauffer, Raymond Howell, Dcace, D. Davey. Absent from picture: N. Davey. JUDO CLUB Foreground: K. Baulch, Radford, C. Moore, W. Keech. First row: G. Clark, Barnes, R. Warner, R. Reid, N. Barry, Keeler, Storv. Second rou: Norton, Ralph Beebe, Lewis, Roger Beebe, Clinton, R. Bryans, E. Sinclair, R. G. Taylor, Mr. Turkal, adnser. Third rou: E. McLauchlan, Coats, J. Reynolds, Kenneth Myers, Main, jack Hurless, Harold Roberts, Nay. Absonr from picture: Christie, R. Greiner, T. Jones, G. Maurer, H. Moore, Shaw. CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB Edmonds, H. Wright, R. Brown, R. Foster, Drake, R. Maurer. Other club members: R. Allen, Conklin, Conrad, Grierson, Scott, W. Gross, W. Kidder, R. Me Webb, M. Peck, Schil- throat, Weise, J. Clark. I ; HI-Y This year’s Hi-Y wr.s under the guidance of Mr. Robert King, adviser, and Dick Feldpausch, presi- dent. During the past year the Hi-Y boys carried out two pencil sales and helped sponsor several Youth Council dances. One of the most impor- tant activities was the club’s contribution of $100 to be used in purchasing a memorial fountain. Additional club officers were Charles Gwinn, vice-president; Pat Hodges, secretary; and Jack Smith, treasurer. BAR HHS Bar HHS was organized by students who were interested in learning about horses and their care. The club members, under the advisership of Mr. Lyle Vanderbrook, spent some club time in riding and saw several movies about horses. Officers of the club included Noragene Nielsen, president; Leslie Hawthorne, vice-president; Joan Fox, secretary; and June McKibben, treasurer. Y-TEENS After the initiation of new members early in the fall the Y-Teens, formerly known as the Girl Re- serves, began what was to be a very busy year. The activities of the club included joint meetings with the Hi-Y, selling pop at both basketball and football games, and a sleigh ride. The members of the club also entertained their mothers at a tea where they chose a Board of Mothers to assist them in their special activities. Several Youth Council dances were under Y-Teen supervision. Mrs. Corinne VanTyne advised the club. Anne O’Connor served as president. She was assisted by Beverly Drake, vice-president; Joan Hewitt, secretary; and Vonda Webb, treasurer. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA The F.F.A. is a national organization of farm boys interested in educating people in modern methods of farming. The club sponsored many varied activities th’s year. They presented five of their members with purebred Duroc-Jersey gilts, planted 4,000 pine trees — later to be sold as Christmas trees, en- joyed a game supper cooked for them by the girls in the home economics department, and, under the chairmanship of John Cheeseman, put on the annual Ag-HE Exposition. With the help of the Kiwanis Club a registered Holstein heifer was presented to Robert Cunning- ham for outstanding agricultural work during his sophomore year. Mr. Theodore Knopf, adviser, was assisted by the following officers: Robert Brogan, president; lames Wright, vice-president; Linden Cunning- ham, secretary; Russel Hammond, treasurer; Rus- sell Stanton, reporter; and John Cheeseman, sent'nel. VARSITY CLUB The Varsity Club is an organization concerned mainly with the improvement of the standards of athletics. Membership is limited to those boys who have won a varsity letter in some sport. This year the club, advised by Coach Joe Bro- zak, enforced the club by-laws regulating the wear- ing of varsity sweaters. The club also sponsored the biennial dinner after the Belding football game. Ray Branch led the club as president, with Ralph Gies, vice-president, and Bill Payne, sec- retary-treasurer. MUSIC CLUB The music lovers in school had an opportunity to learn more about music through the organiza- tion of the Music Club. The members did not center their attention on any one type of music but studied both popular and classical composi- tions. During the Christmas season they caroled at various homes in town. The club officers included Robert Stauffer, pres- ident; Patricia Belsito, vice-president; and Richard Branch, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Warren Williams was the club adviser. JUDO CLUB The Judo Club was composed of boys inter- ested in learning the fine art of judo. Mr. Anton Turkal acted both as adviser and instructor. Charles Norton served as president of the club. Assisting him were Carl Moore, vice-president, and Robert Christie, secretary-treasurer. CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB Room 301 was the scene of many enjoyable club hours during the past year. It was in this room that the Chess and Checker Club met once each month to enjoy an hour of chess and checkers. Mr. Herbert Reinhardt was the club adviser. Robert Foster headed the club as presi- dent. Other officers were Roger Brown, vice-presi- dent, and Marvin Drake, secretary-treasurer. r f [ r r - - - ’ . . i i ■ - ■ OUTDOOR CLUB Membership includes: D. Babcock, J. Babcock, R. Barry, Barnum, L. Conklin, DePew, Hawkins, D. Hoffman, P. Hoffman, B. Johnson, Ludwick, McIntyre, D. McKelvcy, J. McKelvcy, J. McWcbb, H. Myers, N. Quick, Roush, Schrei- ner, Mr. Taylor, adtiser. PEDRO CLUB Seated: D. Bump Pranshka, Bustance, D. Math- ews, Freese, Oler, Wilkes, Reynolds. Standing. Peake, R. J. Smith, C. Neuhert, R. Hotchkiss, Mr. Damson, adviser, J. Becker, Tobias, Wallace, Gil- lespie. Absent from picture: Y'oisard, R. Cun- ningham. KNOW HASTINGS CLUB First row: M. Herbstreith, V'. Kidder, Williams Ferris, Richards, Weaver, Guthrie. Second rote Demond, Foote, Shellington, D. Burpee, M. Aller ding, McLeod. Third rou Landon, G. Burpee B. Wellfare, Rose, B. Martin, Zimmerman, Mr Sim, adviser. Fourth row: A. Greiner, M. Norris Joppie, L. Smith, E. Smith. Fifth row I avis Gardner, Bliss, Garrison, Colledgc, Wendel. Ab sent from picture: Bryans. CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB Seated Long, McDonald, P. Warren, Brandstet- ter, Kenyon, Hodges, B. Drake, M. Johnson. Stand- ing. J. Moore, J. Johnson, Robinson, P. Harring- ton, VanHouten, Stcinke, Burr, Blough, Brockway, Shurlow, A. Rider, Mr. Amcy, adviser. Absent from picture: Osborn. J ■ PERSONALITY CLUB Seated: Dorotha Smith, Bowes, Hollister, Mullen, Nixon. Standing. Miss Robson, adviser, M. E. Kelly, Cappon, Burgh doff, Walldorff, Gillons, Margaret Gaskill, C. Loftus, Good- year. Absent from picture Howard. GUN CLUB Seager, G. Beckwith, R. Groos, Dean Babcock, K. Slocum, Erway, Hubert (iibson, D. Shipman, R. Johnson. Other members: V. Allerding, Altoft, D. Bolton, Boyer, C. Bump, D. Cain, Coldren, Cordes, Dolan, L. Foster, Henry Gibson, C. Jakscc, Jordan, B. Kidder, R. Link, Donald Mathews, R. McLaughlin, D. Murphy, Harold Mvers, L. Neubert, O. Smith, Partridge, Powell, Quick, Randall, Reaser, Sanders, K. Smith, Ralph Smith, Robert W. Smith, Spillane, Sprague, Thomas, Mr. Gies, adviser. USHER CLUB First row: J. Cain, Arnold, owen) Pease. Second row: Fountain, Staffen, Beckwith, L Clark, Wright. Third rou : Oaks, Brandt, James, Dutterer, Jaynes, Lohr. Fourth rou : McMillon, Hilda Roberts. Standing: E. Eaton, Sheffield, Patten, Mr. Hinckley, adviser. Absent from picture: Gable Garantgiotis, Shipman, Singleton, Welton. CAMERA CLUB Finnie, Beilfuss, Keech, Linington, E. Colvin, D. White. Other members: H. Brown, Carl, G. Cross, Demond, W. Eaton, Gcllcr, Hcfflebowcr, Hubert, Kurr, Kurtz, D. Rose, Englerth, Mr. Hine, adviser. ■ I L L f. L L L L L L L L L I OUTDOOR CLUB PERSONALITY CLUB The members of the Outdoor Club enjoyed many hikes and movies during the year. On one trip they saw two deer one-fourth of a mile from the school. As a special treat, Mr. Harry Thomp- son visited the club and talked to the members about fishing in Canada. Hugh Myers, president, was assisted by Paul Hoffman, vice-president, and Robert Barry, sec- retary-treasurer. Mr. Edwin L. Taylor advised the club. PEDRO CLUB “I bid 10.” “I’ll raise that to 11.” “Make it hearts!” This is a sample of what went on in room 306 when the Pedro Club was in session. Although the title indicates pedro, many other varieties of card games were played during the club hour. Archie Voisard served the club as president. Other officers included Ray Hotchkiss, vice-presi- dent, and Lynn Walace, secretary. Mr. Carl Dam- son was adviser. KNOW HASTINGS CLUB Led by Ada Salton, president, the members of the Know Hastings Club acquainted themselves with many interesting facts about our city by visit- ing the county jail, court house, and fire station. They also familiarized themselves with the names and locations of the streets in Hastings. Mr. Wright Sim advised the club. Joanne Gar- rison was vice-president; Merieta Ferris, secretary; and Minnie Guthrie, treasurer. CONTRACT BRIDGE CLUB Under the instruction of Mr. John Amey, ad- viser, the members of the Contract Bridge Club learned many interesting and useful bridge “plays.” They also learned how to keep score and count honors. Officers of the club were Jean Kenyon, presi- dent, and Janet Johnson, secretary-treasurer. A visit to Mrs. Richard Cook’s home high- lighted the activities of the Personality Club, which was organized for the purpose of studying different types of personalities. Another interest- ing hour was spent listening to Mrs. Underwood, who spoke to the club members about outstand- ing personalities. Barbara Nixon led the club as president. Assist- ing her were Dorotha Smith, vice-president; Jane Mullen, secretary; and Norma Hollister, treasurer. Miss Ruth Robson advised the club. GUN CLUB The members of the Gun Club spent many in- teresting hours listening to the stories told by other club members about their hunting experiences and seeing Mr. Gies’s famed gun collection. The club officers were Kenneth Smith, presi- dent; Vern Allerding, vice-president; Owen Thomas, secretary; Richard Groos, treasurer; and Kenneth Slocum, reporter. USHER CLUB It was the responsibility of the members of the Usher Club to be “on the job” whenever they were called on. The girls ushered at the Spotlight, junior and senior plays, and many other school functions. The club chose Betty Patten as president; Juan- ita Arnold, vice-president; Phyllis Sheffield, secre- tary; and Barbara Welton, treasurer. Mr. Alfred Hinckley was the club adviser. CAMERA CLUB Developing, printing, and enlarging films were the main activities carried out by the members of the Camera Club under the direction of their adviser, Mr. Lewis Hine. Donald Keech was president of the club. Other officers were Donald Rose, vice-president; Elaine Colvin, secretary; and Duane White, treasurer. BUILD-A-HOUSE CLUB Mr. Aten, adviser, B. Peek, J. Slocum, E. McMellen, R. John- cock, Curtiss, N. Rtdcr, DeFoe, D. Payne. Absent from pic- ture: R. Linington. RADIO CLUB Seated: Bradford, R. E. Taylor, Skinner, Vt’ingerden. Stand- ing: Dyer, T. Feldpausch, Knopf, Ricker, Mr. Jones, adviser. Absent from picture: Wurm, Hampton, Rowley. BUSINESS GIRLS CLUB Seated Henney, Ritzman, M. Leffel. Standing: J. Camp- bell, H. Snyder, C. Dutterer, S. Millcson, Keller, P. Hum- mel, Doyle, Mrs. Sim, adviser. FLY TIERS CLUB K. Sprague, L. Becker, N. Sinclair, Amiable, Casey, Evans. Other club member : D. Hoffman, Traver, Cook, R. Smith, Meinert. DOOMSDAY CLUB John Smith, T. Maurer, Ball, B. Carrigan, Collins. Other club members: Burns, C. Gwinn, Jones, H. Lofrus, O'Con- nor, Spiris, M. Sharpe, V. Warren, Werner. PARTIES CLUB D. Morgan, H. Savacool, P. McCarty, Haywood, S. Martin. Other club members: Ashdon, Cheeseman, Neva Bryans, Hawthorne, Hotchkiss, E. Seebcr, Severance, J. Sinclair, J. Srory, A. McGlocklin, D. Arnold, W. Roush, M. Reynolds, E. Todd. KNITTING CLUB B. Link, Miss Dontjc, odt iser, G. Edgcr, D. Thomas, Yeiter. Other club members M. Davis, Frantz, Geller, Hawk, Ingram, M. J. McCarty, Robinson, Shnbcr, Stadel, V. Thomas, Wcndel, M. Martin. STATION HHS M. Hammond, Hampton, Harriman, B. Fuller, Bennett. Other club members. Demarav, Cortright, B. Sharpe, Knowles, Roger Howell. BUILD.A-HOUSE CLUB DOOMSDAY CLUB Under the instruction of Mr. G. Avery Aten, adviser, the members of the Build-a-House Club studied many problems and methods in connec- tion with building homes, and they constructed a miniature house from lumber they had cut. Jack Slocum was president of the club. He was assisted by Neal Rider, vice-president, and Rich- ard Linington, secretary-treasurer. RADIO CLUB “CQ, CQ, calling CQ.” “Over.” “Roger.” “Over and out.” This strange language came from room 309 each month when the Radio Club was in session. Be- sides spending many interesting hours working with radios, the club members with Mr. Fred Jones, adviser, visited a radio shop, where they saw how radios are tested and repaired. Officers of the club included R. E. Taylor, presi- dent; Richard Knopf, vice-president; and Kenneth Dyer, secretary-treasurer. BUSINESS GIRLS CLUB A trip to the Hastings Manufacturing Co. office highlighted the activities of the Business Girls Club. The girls studied business manners, and, under the instruction of Mrs. Jane Sim, adviser, they learned how to use the ditto and mimeograph machines. Officers of the club were Phyllis Ritzman, presi- dent; Helen Snyder, vice-president; and Shirley Milleson, secretary-treasurer. FLY TIERS CLUB The study of the various patterns of wet and dry flies, their construction, and their use was the main purpose of the Fly Tiers Club. During the course of the year, club members were given the opportunity to tie some of the standard patterns and to experiment with their own. Mr. Charles Govin was adviser. L. D. Becker led the club as president, and Donald Traver, treasurer, was his only assistant. Under the guidance of Miss Emily McElwain, adviser, the members of the Doomsday Club made many useful contributions to the Doomsday Book of 1947. Each club hour a different section of the book was considered. James Burns, editor of the Doomsday Book, served as president of the club. Other officers were Charles Gwinn, vice-president, and Georgia Spiris, secretary-treasurer. PARTIES CLUB The members of the Parties Club worked out plans for games and made favors and decorations which were appropriate for holiday parties. Rosezetta Haywood was president of the club. She was assisted by Marie Martin, vice-president; Mildred Hawthorne, secretary; and Rose Marie McCarty, treasurer. The club adviser was Mrs. Mary Payne. KNITTING CLUB “Knit one, purl two, and cast off three.” Of course, this is the Knitting Club. With the help of Miss Alice Dontje, adviser, the girls learned several helpful things and spent many en- joyable hours knitting. Officers of the club were Donnabelle Thomas, president; Joann Wendel, vice-president; Mary Geller, secretary; and Marilyn Martin, treasurer. STATION HHS Sponsoring the radio broadcast over station WKZO was the main activity of Station HHS. After this very important job was finished, the members settled down to broadcasting to other classes and studying radio scripts. Mr. Stanley Wheater advised the club. The president was Alton Bennett. Other officers were Myrna Knowles, vice-president, and Marilyn Hr mmond, secretary-treasurer.