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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
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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
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