Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1948 volume:

The Doomsday Book of 1 948 Published by the Doomsday Staff and Journalism Class Hasting High School, Hastings, Michigan Photography bv Wise Studio, Hastings, Michigan Printing by Hastings Commercial Printers, Hastings, Michigan Engraving by the Jahn and Ollier Engraving Company, Chicago, Illinois A PATH BESIDE A SCHOOL — Just a strip of land on the face of the earth is all it is. Made by the footprints of many people, it leads one from the street to the doors of school, doors through which we pass for four years. This path is only a streak of brown dust in the grass of summer and barely a line of packed snow through the white of winter, but over it travel the multitude, some seeking education, others, fun. In the summer the path veers to the right in order to avoid marring the lawn in front of school. In winter, when the snow covers the ground and this danger is past, it continues straight. This it does in accordance with the laws of nature, fol- lowing the line of least resistance as man has done for centuries. Many types of people travel this trail. In the dull gray of a winter’s morning, a boy rushes to bear the 8:30 bell. A happy crowd wends its way homeward at noon. In spring, a boy and girl leisurely head toward session room as they build castles in the sky. An underclassman pauses in a moment of indecision, undeter- mined whether to take the left or the right fork. Boys trudging home after a long football practice kick up dust as they pass. A girl carries an armful of books with the snow crunching underfoot. Yes, it’s just a small unimportant strip of earth, but on it is placed the mark of everyone who travels over it in Hastings High’s passing parade. .] J- J J J J J J J J J J J J J J ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION —At the head of our entire school system is the board of Education. If it were not for the func- tions of this group of citizens, we would have, in short, no school. But since the laws of Michigan have seen fit for us to attend, we can thank the board for making our stay as pleasant at it has been. The board has undergone almost a com- plete change since last year. Mrs. Homer Smith and Dr. A. B. Gwinn came on it last July. In November Howard Frost replaced Hubert Cook, who retired because of his health, and in December, E. W. Parmalee succeeded Harold Foster, who moved to East Lansing. Charles Faul is the only mem- ber remaining from last year's board. Superintendent D. A. VanBuskirk is com- pleting his twenty-fifth year of service with our school system. During this time it has come to be recognized as one of the best in Michigan. SCHOOL BOARD — Mr. E. NX’. I'armalcc, Mr. Howard Frost, Mrs. Mildred Smith, Dr. A. B. Clwinn, Mr. Charles Faul, Mr. D. A. Van Busktrlc. EDWIN L. TAYLOR — Students com- templating an evening of study may think that they are about the busiest people in school. They may be, but for one exception; that is principal E. L. Taylor. As if the headaches of principalship were not enough, Mr. Taylor takes an active interest in the promotion of athletics and has spent un- counted hours on this annual. His desk, piled high with work, is a familiar sight to all who have called at his office for an admit slip, help on registration, or perhaps infor- mation about college. FRED S. JONES — As assistant principal Fred S. Jones can often be seen working over his ledgers, straightening out the class fi- nances which harried class officers fre- quently throw into utter confusion. Besides this administrative work, Mr. Jones is well known for his physics and chemistry classes. A well known proponent of the Ford, his classes sparkle with humor, and all those who have been in them come away with a much greater knowledge of what he fondly calls the “basic principles.” Wishing to get authoritative data on all the faculty, the editor sent out a photographer and reporter to get the “goods.” What they got was rather unexpected but also rather amusing. Nevertheless we submit this unbiased report, and hope we still may graduate. These three jolly boys, Mr. Knopf, Mr. Vander- brook, and Mr. Gies, stopped laughing at Mr. Gies’s jokes just long enough for the photographer to snap the shutter. It is rumored that Mr. Van- derbrook likes to amuse his horses by telling them of his solid geometry class. Those jokes we men- tioned really saved the day for Mr. Knopf’s ag class the year the corn crop failed. The photographer interrupted this cozy group, Mr. Turkal, Mr. Damson, and Mr. Reinhardt, of the social science department, deep in discussion of Mr. Damson's past experience as night club bouncer. Even though Mr. Reinhardt’s room is far from a night club, he too practices the old art. Mr. Turkal, a newcomer to the group, is catching on fast. His bouncing technique has already landed several students in the office. As heads of the fine arts department, we find Mr. Williams, off-hours tumbler; Miss Campbell, experienced tractor driver; and Mr. Hine, former barber. They now teach vocal music, art, and instrumental music, respectively. Their broad smiles no doubt come from hearing Miss Camp- bell tell about her cruise with Mrs. Burrell. She had the extra-special suite and ate at the captain’s table. She had no idea of her destination, but with a set-up like that, who cares? (Who remem- bers the Hine-Williams act which almost asphyxi- ated the revived Spotlight?) Mr. Fowler, it seems, was caught like a politi- cian with both hands in the pork barrel trying to make off with one of Mrs. Sim’s typewriters. Mrs. Sim was very indifferent, mentioning that the ma- chine was only a Remington. Mr. Sim, who wasn’t involved at all, stepped in anyway, recall- ing that the commercial department must stick together. [ [ [ [ [ J T What Mrs. Henry, an ex-campus queen, is do- ing in the same picture with Mr. Hanson, a former plumber, is more than we know, but they are probably keeping their phys. ed. marks on the normal curve. While Mr. Hanson’s office appears comfortable, there is something missing, no pin-up pictures. Perhaps someone will give him a snap of a musclebound gorilla suitable for a full back next J J fall. Don’t let the unusually neat appearance of the kitchen deceive you. Our home ec. department heads, Miss Dontje and Mrs. Payne, are just as human as you and I, but they decided that they would break the established precedent for the sake of the Doomsday Book. Long hours spent slaving over a hot soda fountain proved to be excellent preparation for their respective positions. J J J J J J J J J The next group is just finishing another session of choosing books for the back shelf. All are well qualified for the job, Miss McElwain in the liter- ary field, having worked for the Banner; Miss Britten, who at one time “went steady” with a mortician, adds the sober atmosphere; Mr. Wheater, with an ability to classify, as his army experiences reveal; Miss Robson, with her theory, if one wants to read a book badly enough he will get it somewhere; Miss Barnes, with her ability to show disapproval by dirty looks, acquired when she taught Latin; and Mrs. Underwood, in making it a unanimous decision, having learned the art of gracefully agreeing. Mr. Gilbert, a one time electrician, and Mr. Aten, noted softball catcher, both of the indus- trial arts department, were discovered discussing the possibility of getting the shop sink cleaned. Recalling, however, that the dirt probably had a history to it they returned to a more practical discussion of the finer points of making their posi- tion on a subject absolutely clear to any student. YE FACULTY I I [ BOYS UNION COUNCIL — After a heated campaign which saw Doug Carrigan elected presi- dent, Jack Slocum, vice-president, and Lee Christ- iansen, sergeant-at-arms, the newly chosen mem- bers of the Boys Union Council flocked to have their picture taken. While exposing their rugged profiles to the camera, adviser Taylor described the aims of the organization in glowing terms. Enthusiasm was running high as the members de- parted to carry the gospel to the far ends of the school. The first meeting was fired with a desire ALL SCHOOL OFFICERS—Ken Smith, Traffic Man- ager. Mayor Neil Will, Norma Hollister, Sanitary Engi- neer, Boh Branch, Public Service Chief, Charles Truesdell, Chief Justice. FACULTY STUDENT COUNCIL — Third row — D. Scobey, C. Annable, D. Carrigan, T. Feldpausch, C. Jaksec, R. Foster, R. Smith, B. Belsito, M. Steinke, L. Scobey, N. Hollister, V. Webb, Mayor N. Will, C. Truesdell. Second row — B. Cappon, D. Smith, J. Cooper, H. Walldorff, K. Laubaugh, K. Hampton, L. Compton, M. Campbell. First row — N. Barry, R. Cordes, R. Branch, R. Sharpe, R. Ann- able, K. Smith, J. Slocum. i i i i I I i i i to improve the school and long range plans were set to that end. But alas, somewhere the glorious plan devel- oped a hitch. It would seem that the members considered themselves such a fine collection of “Big Wheels” that further effort to increase their prestige was unnecessary. And so saying, they sat back in their chairs in the finest bureaucratic man- ner and regarded their somewhat dubious, but nevertheless unique, season: no runs, no hits, but, on the consoling side, no errors. BOYS UNION COUNCIL—-Mr. Taylor, adviser, R. Groos, T. Feldpausch, R. Smith, L. Christiansen, N. Barry, Thomas, W. Cotant, R. Sharpe, R. Annable, R. Branch, W. Kruko, J. Slocum, D. Carrigan, president. GIRLS LEAGUE—Second row — A. McGlocklin, N. Sherman, L. Hawthorne, E. Backwith, N. Mattson, M. Gas- kill. M. Gillespie, R. Clark. First row—V. Webb, N. Hol- lister, M. Hammond, M. Colvin, P. Sheffield, Mrs. I Jndcr- wood, adviser. ] Politicoes in the making STUDENT ADMINISTRATION I--------------------------------------------- J 1 1 } 1 1 1 FACULTY STUDENT COUNCIL — If there are any shady politics going on in school, it can he traced directly to the Faculty Student Council, for it is there that the politicians and bureaucrats of the school congregate. Under the leadership of Neil Will, however, the council has this year been notably free from log-rolling practices. The council got its business underway with a double-barreled plan to erect a war memorial and provide relief for the badly battered trophy cases. During the course of events Mayor Will found himself slightly handicapped by the disappear- ance of numerous constitutional amendments and minutes of previous meetings. This, however, proved to be of little concern to the politicians who generally are concerned only with the future and have scant regard for the past; a committee was dispatched to look into matters. Seeing the need for a clean school, the council took the initiative and began building fires under people. Before long their efforts were rewarded by sparkling windows and bright walls. Assisting the mayor at meetings first semester were Bob Sharpe, vice-chairman; Helen Walldorff, secretary; and Tom Feldpausch, treasurer. Second semester Dorotha Smith served as vice-chairman; Norma Robinson, secretary; and Frank Whitworth took over as treasurer. Vonda Webb was en- trusted with the athletic cash box for the year. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD —The Girls League Board had an unusually active season, boosting the girls in school to even higher goals. The Board sponsored a girls’ mixer at the be- ginning of the year to acquaint us with the new freshies and vice-versa. Also in September the board sponsored noon dancing in the gym and each member did well in selling adult season tick- ets for the football game. Another job well done was the Junior Red Cross drive. In October the undivided attention of the girls was held by an assembly brought by the Hastings Women’s club. The program was on good groom- ing and consisted of demonstrations of cosmetic techniques, hair styling, and fashion suggestions. This was considered one of the most interesting and enjoyable assemblies of the year. It was so successful that the board planned another style show to be given in the late spring. November saw the first school dance of the year, when the board sponsored the Turkey Trot. The school desperately needed a lounge for the girls, so our board diligently cleaned and changed the little room backstage to a comfortable girls’ rest room. Officers guiding the Board through the year were Norma Hollister, president; Vonda Webb, vice-president; Marilyn Hammond, secretary; and Phyllis Sheffield, treasurer. Mrs. Underwood was adviser the first semester. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — The National Honor Society is an organi- zation founded to give recognition to those students who have maintained a high degree of character, leadership, service, and especially scholarship throughout their attendance in high school. Members are chosen by a faculty committee from those juniors and seniors who have achieved a “B” average and have shown themselves outstanding leaders in school. To give further encouragement to high scholastic achievements, the Society sends a card of acknowledgement to all those students who have made top honors at the end of each semester. A Fortnight is produced by the group and distributed on the first day of school in the fall in order to acquaint new students with some of the procedures of the school and provide old students with news of late happenings and a chuckle or two. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY — Standing — Mr. Taylor, sponsor, A. McDonald, N Will, A. Bennetr, C. Dolan, A. Rider, R. Groos, R. Cordes, L. Foster, R. Knopf, R. Spillanc, R. E. Taylor, C. Moore, J. Cooper. Seated — P. Ritrman, B. Welton, M. Wcnsloff, N. Hollister, N. Robinson, V. VC’cbb, F. Foote, D. Bower, N. Ashdon, P. Wcdel, N. Nielsen, D. Smith, M. Hammond, M. McDonald. J .1 J J .1 .1 1 J .1 J 1 1 1 1 1 1 SENIORS j RICHARD ALLERDING Elm Stee-nkc rike three! Football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 2; baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; “Grapes for Dinner . Clubs: Agriculture 1; Hi-Y 3, 4. JEANNE ANDERSON Blondie Seed I say more?” GGC 3. Clubs: Knitting treas. 2; Bar HHS 3; Know Hastings 4. NORMA JUNE ASHDON Giggles Loaded tilth pep, set off by fiery red hair. NHS 4; GGC 3. Clubs: Red Cross Sew- ing 1; Shorthand treas. 2; Parties 3; Know Hastings pres. 4. ALTON L. BENNETT Boliver One of Jones's boys. Pub. Service 3; FSC 1, 2; NHS 4; class pres. 1, 2; Spotlight 3; football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 1, 2, 3; baseball 1, 2. Clubs: Gun 1; Spanish 2; Station HHS pres. 3; Doomsday bus. mgr. 4. DOROTHY ANN BOWER Deutcher No more boy troubles. NHS 3, 4; GGC 1. Clubs: Knitting 1; Shorthand 2; Usher 3, 4. CECIL BOYER Bugs 'If it’s hunting or fishing, it’s for me.” “Grapes for Dinner props.; football 1, 2, 3: basketball 1; baseball 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Gun 1, 3; Fly-tiers 2. JAMES BRIDLEMAN Bud Resened, but for hard work. Choir 4. Clubs: Sports 1; FFA 2. ROBERT BRYANS Goggles The working man. Clubs: Hunting 1, 2; Judo 3; Know Hast- ings sec-treas. 4. DU WARD CAIN Sugar Answers for everything if only they were right. BUC 2; football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 2; track 2. Clubs: Gun 1, 3, pres. 4; Hunt- ing 2. MAEBELLE CAIN Tadpole The bigger they come, the harder they fall. Grapes for Dinner” 4; GGC 1. Clubs: Knitting 1. BETTY' CAPPON Little Lulu Vivacious vitality. FSC 4; GLB 2; class sec. 4. Spotlight 4; J-Hop comm, decorations 3, ent. 2; Y- Teens 2, 3, v-pres. 4; clean up comm. 4; GAA 1, letter winner 2; GGC 4; Dooms- day typist 4; Fortnight typist 4. Clubs: Knitting and Handcraft 1; Personality 3; Fortnight and Doomsday typist 4. LELAND CHRISTIANSEN Little Abner Twelve feet or bust.” — Busted! FSC 1: BUC v-pres. 4; football 2, 3, 4; basketball 2, 3, 4; track 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; 1-Hop comm, clean up 3. Clubs: Sports 1; FFA 2, 3, v-pres. 4. ROBERT CHRISTIE Sleepy School is free, but why ride a free horse” to death. Baseball 1, 2; band 1, 2, 3. Clubs: Hunt- ing sec. 1, 2; Judo sec. 3, 4. RICHARD CLARK Suck I like work! It fascinates me! I could sit for hours and watch it. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 2, 3, 4; baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; track 4; BGC 4. Clubs: Hunting 1; Varsity 2, 3, 4. J J J J J J J J J J J J J NORMAN CLINTON Spider I don't often get carried away.” Basketball 1; track 1. Clubs: Hunting 1� 2; Judo 3; Know Hastings 4. NORMA COLLEDGE Slip It's lose, lose, love. GAA 1; Valentine Dance chmn. of refresh- ments 4. Clubs: Usher 2; Know Hast- ings 3; FHA 4. RICHARD COOK Rabbit “Oh, I failed to notice you. Track 1; BGC 4: Oratory 3; “Grapes for Dinner 4. Clubs: Model Airplane I; Chess and Checkers 2; Fly-tiers 3; Fish- ing 4. JULIANNE COOPER Sugarthroat Lilting voice, lending to songs and laughter. GAA letter winner 1, 2; choir 2, 3, 4; band 2; sextette 3, 4; music award 3, 4; “Our Town 3; “Whoofenpoof 4; FSC 4; GLB 4; J-Hop Invitation Chmn. 3; Y- Teens 2, 3, sec. 4; Memorial comm. 4. Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Music Club reporter 3; Doomsday 4; NHS 4. REYNOLDS CORDES Witty “Most great men are dead, and I don't feel so good myself.” Class sec. 2, v-pres. 4; basketball mgr. 2, 3, 4; track 2, 3, 4: football mgr. 2, 3, 4: Own Town 3; “Whoofenpoof” Lights comm. 4; Spotlight 3, 4; debate 4; FSC 1, 4; Hi-Y 3, sec. 4; NHS 3, pres. 4: Memo- rial comm. 1; Clubs: Radio 1; Science 2; Gun 3; Doomsday asst. bus. mgr 4. WILLIAM COTANT Frenchy How are things up there? Track 2, 4; “Our Town 3; State Farmer degree 4; State Convention 3, 4; Ag-HE sweepstake winner 3. Clubs: Gun 1; FFA 2, 3, pres. 4. ROBERT CUNNINGHAM Cannon Ball “Who poured the acid in my pancakes?” Football 4: baseball 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Sports 1; FFA 2, 3, sec. 4. ERN CURTISS Slew Foot Tall, stately, eager to learn. Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1, 2; Build a House 3; Gun 4. IACK DEFOE Curly Another one of those hoys who are seen before heard. Track 1. Clubs: Archery 1; Out Door 2; Build a House 3; Pep 4. KATHRYN DENNY Spry Sho' nuff. Attended Woodland 3. Clubs: Shorthand 2; Knew Hastings 4. CLIFFORD DOLAN Herm A highly polished apple and a still higher grade. Justice comm. 4; Class sec. 3; pres. 4; FSC 3, 4: “Cur Town 3; “Whoofenpoof light comm. 4; Spotlight 3, 4; J-Hop gen. comm. 3: Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; football 3; track 1, 2, 3, 4: football mgr. 4; basketball mgr. 3, 4; choir 2; Memorial comm. 4. Clubs: Bridge It 2; Gun 3; Doomsday 4; Fortnight ed. 4: NHS 4. EVA EATON Little Eva A mind of her own. CJAA 2; Spotlight 3, 4; J-Hop, chmn. clean- up comm. 3; Y-Teens 3. Clubs: Red Cross Sewing 1; Spanish 2; Usher 3, sec. 4. FRANCES FOOTE Poppy Efficient — far from a nodding Poppy. Class sec. 3: debate 4; declamation 2; “Our Town 3; “Whoofenpoof 4; Spotlight 3, 4; GGC 3; GLB treas. 3; Y-Teens 2, 3; NHS 4; J-Hop Programs 3. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Spanish sec. 2; Know Hastings 3; Doomsday Act. ed. 4. LACHLAN FOSTER Blowhard Ami the mouth shall triumph. Attended East Lansing eighth semester. Class pres. 2; football 1, 2, 3, 4; track 1, 2: varsity debate 3, 4; FSC 1, 2; “Our Town 3; “Whoofenpoof 4; The Imag- narv Invalid 2; Spotlight 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; NHS 3, 4; WKZO radio Broadcast 3, 4; Water Carnival comm. 3; J-Hop lighting L Clubs: Gun 1, 3; Trapping pres. 2; Fortnight 4; Doomsday 4. BEVERLY ANN FOUNTAIN Stinky What has Battle Creek got that Hastings hasn't? GAA 1; GGC 4; J-Hop ent 2; Our Town ticket sales 3. Clubs: Pep 1; Shorthand pres. 2; Usher 3; Fortnight typ. 4; Dooms- day typ. 4. MAE L. GARDNER Chuck Those drawings — neat! GGC 1; J-Hop dec. comm. 3. Clubs: Knitting 1, 2; Know Hastings 3; Dooms- day photo 4. RICHARD T. GROOS Cuddles Make way for the fifth ting editor. justice comm. 3; class pres. 3; football 2, 3, 4; track 1, 2, 3, 4; FSC 1, 3; BUC 4; j-Hop gen. comm. 3; NHS 3 v-pres. 4; Our Town” 3; The Whoofenpoof pub. comm. 4; Spotlight 3, 4; Fortnight 4. Clubs: Gun 1, treas. 3; Science pres. 2; Doomsday ed. 4: Hi-Y 2, 3, pres. 4. WILLIAM GROSS Gopher Things aren't always what they seem. Clubs: Chess and Checker 2, 3; Judo 4. HARLAND GUERNSEY Moo-Moo Drugstore cowboy. Dramatics Grapes for Dinner 4. Clubs: Sports 1; Radio 2. DOROTHY MAXINE HOOK Birdy We heard the angels sing. GGC 2, 4; choir 3, 4; chorus 1; Spotlight 3, 4. Clubs: Personal Grooming 1; Junior Red Cross v-pres. 2; Music 3; Know Hastings 4. JOSEPH HUBERT Ace A corny joke and a hearty laugh. Football I, 3, 4; basketball 2, 3, 4; track 1, 2, 3, 4; band 1, 2, 3, 4; Our Town 3; Spotlight 3; BUC 2; J-Hop clean up comm. 3; Doomsday features 4; Fortnight sports 4. Clubs: Model Airplane 1; Chess and Checkers 2; Camera 3; Varsity 4; Hi-Y 3,4. JERALD HURLESS Sparrow The scientific farmer. Clubs: Model Airplane 1; Chess and Checkers 2; Riding 3; Judo 4. ROBERT JOHNCOCK The Whistler Slush-pump artist. Band 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Model Airplane 1; Chess and Checker 2, 4; Build a House 3. KEITH KEELER Shadow Me and my Olds. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; BGC 4; Spotlight 4. Clubs: Sports 1, Cam- era 2; Judo 3; Doomsday 4. MARY ELLEN KELLY Irish And then we hale Kelly. GAA numerals 1, letter 2, 3; Our Town 3; Spotlight 4; J-Hop ent. comm. 2, 3. Clubs: Usher 2; Personality 3; Fortnight ad. mgr. 4. VERA KIDDER Tiny Art you kiddingr Clubs: Knitting 1; Know Hastings 3; Usher 4. MARGARET MATSON Peg See you at Clear Lake. Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Camera 2; Girls Shop 4. karl McDonald Entered army second semester. [ J J J J J I NORMAN D. McINTYRE Sleepy Quiet and always ready to listen. BGC 4. Clubs: Archery 1; Chess and Checkers 2; Outdoor 3; Know Hastings 4. THEODORE McKELVEY Twinkle Toes You say the “Chet-y’’ isn’t a good car? Debater 4; declamation 2; “Our Town” 4; Ag-HE sweepstakes winner 3, 4; FFA State Farmer degree 4; WKZO youth for- um 4. Clubs: Archery 1; FFA 2; scholar- ship chmn. 3, treas. 4. EDGAR McMELLEN Sunset “YouYe heard lots of fish stories; w tuld you like to hear one about baseball7” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; baseball 1, 2, 3, 4: track 1, 2, 3. Clubs: Sports sec-treas. 1; Chess and Checker 2; Build a House 3; Varsity 4. BETTY LOU MARTIN Fluff Home losing but prone also to the Wood- land attractions. GAA 1; “Lover’s Leap refreshment comm. 4. Clubs: Girl Mechanics 1; Handiwork pres. 2; Know Hastings 3; FHA v-pres 4. ELIZABETH JANE MULLEN Slim When the moon comes up, out comes Jane. Public Service comm. 3; class sec. 2; GAA 1, letter winner 2, 3; GGC 4; “Our Town” 3; “Whoofenpoof 4: Spotlight 4; J-Hop Decorations comm. 3; Waterless Carnival comm. 2; Clean up comm. 1; Y-Teens 2, 3, treas. 4. Clubs: Doomsday snap shots comm. 4; Girl Mechanics 1; Usher 2; Personality 3. KENNETH MYERS Mousy A slow smile and a spinning lathe. Baseball 2; track 3. Clubs: Gun 1; Hunting 2; Judo 3; Cards 4. ROBERT NELSON Gommer “ Ah-Greensburg' ’ Entered from Greensburg, Indiana 4th year. Hi-Y 4. Clubs: Chess and Checker sec. 4. LOUIS NEUBERT Smooch “Old salt.” Track 1, 2, 3, 4; cross country' 3; band 2, 3, 4; “Our Town 3; Spotlight 3, 4; J-Hop decorations comm. 3. Clubs: Doomsday photography comm. 4; Fortnight exchange ed. 4; Hunting 1; Gun 2, 3; Varsity 4. RONALD J. MARTIN Will graduate next semester. NORAGENE NIELSEN The Brain Prolific mind. Chorus 1; Our Town” student director 3; GLB 1. Clubs: Doomsday art staff 4; Spanish 1; Chess and Checkers 2; Bar HHS 3; NHS 4. i J J J J J JUNE A. MEEK Peaceful Quintessent tranquillity. GGC 2, 3; chorus 1; Doomsday Literarv staff 4. Clubs: Camera 2; Doomsdav 4. CARL MOORE Maestro “Come , Josephine, in my flying machine.” Band 3, 4; “Our Town 3; J-Hop lighting chmm. 3. Clubs: Gun 1, 2; Judo v-pres. 3; Knuckle Knockers pres. 4: NHS 4. DELILA JEAN OAKES Quiet Friendly quiet. Whoofenpoof publicity 4; GGC 4. Clubs: Sewing 2; Usher 3; FHA 4. ROLAND KEITH OASTER Fighter “Over hill, over dale. What if mx arches fail?” Track 2, 3, 4; cross country 3, 4; BGC 4; Spotlight 4. Clubs: Air Screws 1; Hunting 2; Gun 3; Pep 4. JAMES PARTRIDGE Birdy Craz about nuts and bolts. Band 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Gun I, 2, 3; Knuckle Knockers 4. BETTY L. PATTEN Flip On the go with a hop , skip, and a jump. Entered from Grand Rapids 2. Class v- pres. 3, sec. 4; GAA 3; GGC 4; choir 4; FSC sec. 3, 4; J-Hop sen. chmn. 3; Stud- ent Court 3; Cheerleader 3, 4. Clubs: Usher 2, pres. 3; Pep 4; Doomsday lit ed 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, board memb 4. CLARICE PEASE Toot Sparkling feet gracing the Grange Hall. |-Hop enr. comm. 2. Clubs: Shorthand 2; Usher 3; Know Hastings 4. BERNARD PECK Bushel Unaffected by the ways of the world. DALE RAU Strip Never at home. Not while I’ve still got my car. Clubs: Automobile 1. ALAN RIDER Shoulders Whittling genius. Entered from Memphis, Tennessee 2. Class trcas. 3; track 3, 4; Cross country 4; football mgr. 3; Varsity debate 3, 4; extem- pore speech 4; “Our Town 3; The Whoofenpoof 4; Spotlight 3, 4; FSC treas. 3; J-Hop gen. comm. 3; NHS 3, sec. 4; Fortnight news ed. 4; WKZO Broadcast 3, 4. Clubs: Science 2; Auction Bridge 3; Doomsday art ed. 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. PHYLLIS ELAINE RITZMAN Felix Fcminimry filled with a love for cats. Declamation 2; Spotlight 4; J-Hop ent. comm. 3; NHS 4; Doomsday copy ed. 4. Clubs: Knitting and Handwork 1; Bridge 2; Business Girls pres. 3; Fortnight copy ed. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4. MARILYN TEBO Vigorous Victorious. Entered from Tampa, Florida 4. Clubs: Doomsday activity comm. 4. RONALD RIVERS H20 Trapped. Class v-pres. 1; football 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; baseball 3, 4; track 1, 2; BGC 4; |-Hop dec. comm. 3. Clubs: Varsity 1, 2, 4; Gun 3. GERALD W. SANDERS Sandy It shimmies and shakes, but it’s got what it takes. Football 1, 2; track 1, 2, 3, 4; cross country 3, 4; BCiC 4; choir 4; band 4. Clubs: Gun 1, 2, 3, v-pres. 4. KATHLEEN SHELLINGTON Fire Her only faults are her men. Clubs: Girl Mechanics 1; Usher 2; Know Hastings 3; Girls Shop sec. 4. DALE EDWARD SHIPMAN Lankic The boy trapper. Clubs: Archery 1; Gun 2, 4; Hunting 3. DORIS MARIE SHIPMAN Red Those nights in iMnsing and those giggles. GGC 3. Clubs: Knitting 1, 2; Usher 3; Know Hastings 4. ETHELYN SHRIBER Squeak Easy come —easy go. Clubs: Knitting 1, 3; Junior Red Cross 2; Know Hastings 4. J J J J 1 I 1 1 1 1 JACK SLOCUM Blackie Who dat FSC 4; BUC 3, sergeant at arms 4; foot- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 3, 4; baseball 3; track 2, 4. Clubs: Radio 1; Build a Home pres. 3; Gun sec. 4. DONALD SMITH Shavey Take that night tram to Memphis. Football 1, 2, 3; basketball 1, 2; track 1, 2. Clubs: Sports pres. 1; Trapping 2; Auc- tion Bridge 4. DOROTHA SMITH Puddles Just me and my oT Olds.” FSC v-chmn. 4; NHS 4; class treas. 4; GAA 2, letter winner 3; GGC 4; choir 4; Our Town” 3; Spotlight 3; J-Hop decora- tions comm. 3; Y-Teens 2, 3, pres 4. Clubs: Knitting and Handiwork 1; Usher 2; Personality v-pres. 3; Doomsday 4. SHIRLEY SMITH Fizz What she hasn’t got — she will get. Declamation 2; GGC 1; band 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Personal Improvement 1; Know Hastings 4. ROBERT SPILLANE Smiley Music soothes the saiage beast. FSC 1, 2; NHS 4; football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 1, 2, 3; baseball 1, 2, 3; track 4; Clubs: Sport 1; Radio sec-treas. 2; Gun 3. 4. GORDON STORY Gook Sleepy sleeper and sound asleep Grapes for Dinner stage mgr. 4; football I, 2, 3, 4; basketball 1, 2; track 1, 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Gym 1, 2; Judo 3. OWEN THOMAS Buck Var-sit'te, doun the dram. FSC 1, v-pres. 2; BUC 1, 2, 4; class v- pres. 1; football 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; track 1, 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Gun 1, 2, v-pres. 3, 4. DONNA TOBIAS Talkie Number, please!” Clubs: Ciirl Mechanics 1; Knitting and Handiwork 2. ELLEN TODD Tootles 'Please, don't break that balhjon! Clarinet trio 3; quartette 4: band 3, 4; Spotlight 3, 4; declamation 2; Y-Teens, 3, 4. Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Girl Mec- hanics 2; Parties 3; Fishing treas. 4. HELEN WALLDORFF Pudge Who, me?” FSC sec. 4; GLB 1; class treas. 1, 4; J-Hop Invitations comm. 3; Our Town 3; Whoofenpoof 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, letter winner 2; Doomsdav feature ed. 4; Y- Tecns 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Girls Shop treas. 1; Pep 1; Bridge pres. 2; Personality 3; Doomsdav and Fortnight 4. VONDA WEBB Bambi Going — Going . . . What, still here? Sanitary comm. 4; NHS 4; FSC 4; GLB 1, 2, v-pres. 4; class treas. 1; J-Hop refresh- ment comm. 3; Spotlight 4; Whoofen- poof 4; GAA 1, 2, 3, assist, mgr. 1, mgr. 3, letter winner 2; GGC 4; choir 4; Y- Teens 2, treas. 3, 4; Doomsday proof- reader 4: Fortnight proofreader 4: Athletic treas. 4: Pepsi Cola test 4; DAR 4. Clubs: Chess and Checkers pres. 1; Doomsday 4; Fortnight 4. BETTY WENDEL Beanie After a good show there is nothing like a nood book. Clubs: Jr. Red Cross 1, 2; Know Hast- ings 3, 4. MARYLYN WENSLOFF Fickle Fife feet tuo, eyes of blue — what that fiee foot couldn’t do! FSC 2. sec. 3; NHS 4. GLB sec. 3; class v-pres. 2, 3; Spotlight 3, 4; J-Hop chmn. decorations comm. 3; cheerleader 4; GGC 4; choir 4; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4: Junior plav comm. 3; Senior play comm. 4; J-Hop entertainment 2. Clubs: Archery 1; Short- hand 2; Bar HHS 3; Doomsday 4. NEIL WILL Hot Rock Stoop, out mayor. (Bow down, that is.) Mayor 4; NHS 4; Sanitary comm. 2, 3; FSC sec. 2, pres. 4; class treas. 2, J-Hop clean-up comm. 3; debate 4; Spotlight 4; football 1, 2, 3, 4: baseball 1; basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; track 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, v-pres. 4; Ass. sports ed. 4: Doomsday and Fortnight. Clubs: Radio v-pres. 1; Chess and Checker sec-treas. 2; Varsity 3, pres. 4: Doomsday and Fortnight 4. CAROL GOODYEAR Scorchy What? Red hair and no temper? GLB 2; class tTeas. 2; J-Hop ent. chmn. 3; Spotlight 4; declamation 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, sgt. at arms 4; Doomsday staff 1; Fortnight reporter 4; Cheerleader 2, 3, capt. 4; GAA 1, letter winner 2, 3; GGC 3; Choir 3, 4. Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Personality 3; Pep pres. 4. NORMA HOLLISTER Holly Sweet and lovely — friend to all. Sanitary engineer 4; Traffic comm. 3; FSC 3, 4; NHS 4: GLB 1, 3, pres. 4; class sec. 1, rrcas. 3; GAA 1. ass. mgr. 2; GGC 4; Spotlight 4; cheerleader letter winner 2, 3; Y-Teens 2. 3, 4; J-Hop decorations comm. 3; Fortnight news cd. 4. Clubs: Pep 1; Girl Mechanics 1; Usher treas. 2; Per- sonality 3; Fortnight 4. WILLIAM KRUKO Okurk Swish! Entered from Jackson, 2. BUC 4; J-Hop furniture comm. 3; basket- ball 2, 3, capt. 4; track 3, 4; cross country 2, 4; BGC 4. Clubs: Trapping v-pres. 2; Varsity 4. IOAN McPHARLIN Skceter 'Who knows what will happen next.’ I hope.” “Our Town 3; Spotlight 4; J-Hop decora- tions invitation comm. 3; GAA 1, letter winner 2, 3; GGC 2; choir 3, 4; band 1, 2; Doomsday write-up Art. 4; Cheerleader 2; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4. Clubs: Archery 1; Camera 2; choir 3; Doomsday 4. DENNIS V. PAYNE Frog Loses to romp through the lazy country side. “Our Town” 3; “Whoofenpoof 4; foot- ball 2; track 2, 3, 4; cross country 3, 4; BGC 4; Hi-Y 4. Clubs: Sports 1; Camera 2; Build a House 3; Doomsday 4. ROBERT REASER Cicero A face like an angel, hut the devil in his eye. Football 1, 2, 3, 4; track 2, 3, 4; choir 3, 4; J-Hop decorations comm. 3. Clubs: Archery 1; Gun 2, 3. LX3RIS RICHARDS Hot Shot A pretty face, pretty smile, and Norman. GLB 1; J-Hop ent. comm. 2. Clubs: Girl Mechanics sec-treas. 1; Shorthand 2; Know Hastings 3; Personal Grooming pres. 4. ROBERT SHARPE Rube “Do you know u-har Mr. Taylor wants me for!” Entered from Chicago, 2. FSC v-chmn. 4; BUC 4; class pres. 4; J-Hop decorations comm. 3; Our Town 3; Doomsday art staff 4; Fortnight feature ed. 4; football 3, 4: track 2, 3, 4; choir 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. Clubs: Radio 2; Station HHS 3; Doomsday 4; Fortnight 4. JUANITA ARNOLD Hoppy Life was meant for love. Spotlight program comm. 3; GAA 1, 2, letter winner 3; GGC 4; clean-up comm. 1, 4; Senior activities ed; Y-Teens 2, 3, 4; J-Hop ent. comm. 2, program and deco- rations comm. 3. Clubs: Knitting and Handiwork 1; Usher v-pres 3; Fortnight typist ed. 4; Doomsday typist ed. 4. MARY JOANE BAULCH Sassy Tempest in a teapot. GLB 2; class sec. 1; Our Town 3; Spot' light 3, 4; GAA 1; GGL 2; choir 2, 4; band 2, 3; J-Hop refreshments comm. 1; Fortnight news ed. 4; chcerleading 2. Clubs: Girl Mechanics 1; Music 3; Fort- night 4. GERALD BECKWITH Romeo Thar's women in them thar hills.” BUC 3; football 1, 2, 4; basketball 1; track 1. 2, 4; BGC 4; choir 4. Clubs: Radio 1; Hunting treas. 2; Gun 3; Contract Bridge v-pres. 4. ROBERT BRANCH Flash Speed! Speed! and more Speed! I- Public Service chief 4; FSC 1; treas 2, 4; BLJC 4; class pres. 1; J-Hop chmn. furni- ture comm. 3; football 1, 2, 3, 4; basket- ball 1, 2, 3, 4; track 1, 2, 3, capt. 4; Whoofenpoof stage manager 4; clean-up comm. 3; Doomsday sports ed. 4; Fortnight ass. sports ed. 4; band 3. Clubs: Radio 1; Varsity 2, 3, 4. GERALDINE BROWN Flicka Hi-O, Silver! Away!” GGC 1; choir 2, 3; sextette 2. Clubs: Shakespeare sec. 2; Bar HHS 3; Bridge 4. BARBARA ANNE BURKHOLDER Towser Sparkling personality hiding subtle sarcasm. “Whoofenpoof student director 4; Our Town” costume comm. 3; Spotlight 4; GAA 1, 2; letter winner 2; J-Hop ent. comm. 3; Doomsday Photography ed. Club ed. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Doomsday 4. I J. HDSEL SINCLAIR Satchel “Stand back, 'ns I.” Football 1, 2, 4; basketball 1; track 1, 2, 3, 4; cross country 3; choir 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. Clubs: Model 1; Trappers sec. 2; Judo 3. KENNETH SMITH Lover All the girls know Ken. Traffic commn 2, 4; v-pres. 1, pres. 3; FSC 1, 2, 4; football 1, 2, 3, 4; basketball 2, 3, 4; baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Orchestra chmn.; Hi-Y 3, rreas. 4. Clubs: Gun 1, 2, pres. 3; Varsity sec-treas. 4. CHARLES H. TRUESDELL Smokey 'Eight ball in the side pocket. Entered from Lexington, Missouri 3. Chief justice 4; FSC 4; football 3; track 3; choir 4: Whoofenpoof stage mgr. 4; J- Hop decorations 3. Clubs: Doomsday Photography ed. 4; Fortnight 4; Varsity 3, 4. ARTHUR TYLER, JR. Robin Hood lust starting his second childhood. Football 2, 3, 4; track 3; Our Town 3; Whoofenpoof 4; BGC 4. Clubs: Gun 1, 2, 3. 4. LOIS WEAVER Pmkie Time waits for no one but me. GAA 2; J-Hop entertainment 2. Clubs: Chess and Checker 1; Handiwork 2; Know Hastings 3; Personal Grooming treas. 4 BARBARA J WELTON Bubbles Always ready and willing. GAA 2; “Lover’s Leap chmn. of enter- tainment comm. 4. Clubs: Girl Mechanics 1; Shorthand reporter 2; Usher treas. 3; FHA pres. 4; NHS 4. IN MEMORY OF ARDYTHE SNYDER — When we came to school that cold Monday morning, it was hard to believe that anything was different. Faces were gay, and people wandered the halls just as they had the Friday before; but here and there was a sad face, and there was that empty seat. It was hard to believe at fiist, but finally we realized what had happened. Since that morning, rime has had a chance to heal somewhat; but now, more than ever at graduation, we wish that she could be here with us as we march down the aisle at commencement events, across the stage to receive our diplomas, and out from our school into the world. RECORD OF CLASS OF 1948 — After being introduced to the whole school, the 1944 freshmen, with characteristic pep, elected Bob Branch, president; Ken Smith, vice-president; Mary Jo Baulch, secretary; and Vonda Webb, treasurer. In those long-ago days we were still very much at war, and the freshmen were the first to reach 100 per cent participation in war stamps sales. Frantic appeals for waste paper were being made by the harried Public Service commission, and the class of ’48 responded with their usual enthusiasm. The arrival of the “Examiner” provided many a chuckle and muttered curse by panning the incumbent “Boss” Dolan administration. Not much came of it, Dolan didn’t resign, the editors were exposed, and the freshmen got ideas. The young lads showed the school what was to come in athletics. Dick Clark, Dick Allerding, and Bob Branch showed up well in football. Spring saw the un- usual occurrence of two freshmen, Lee Christiansen and Bob Branch, winning let- ters in track. When the second semester fight for office came around, Alton Bennett was awarded the chair, Owen Thomas was ready when Bennett dozed off, Norma Hol- lister took the pen, and Helen Walldorff took the money. Bitter tears were shed when the compulsory declamation contest failed to materialize, and the freshies were let off scotfree. The last real clean-up day for many years to come had the whole school win- dow-washing, wall-wiping, and slop-mopping to the tune of “My Gal’s A Corker.” And so it happened that the freshmen became sophomores without much noticeable change ex- cept a pronounced increase in self-importance. When time for passing out offices came, Alton retained his hard-won position, Marylyn Wensloff took the second spot, Reynolds Cordes was secre- tary, and Neil Will, treasurer. For their ability up in the guard spots, Ron Martin and Dick Allerding were awarded football letters. Lee Christiansen, Bill Kruko, and Bob Branch were the mainsprings of the reserve bas- ketball team, while Lee, Bob, and Neil Will took track honors, and Dick Allerding shone on the diamond. Ken Smith showed himself to be a good poli- tician when he served as school traffic commis- sioner. Numerous sophomores were almost stricken with brain short-circuits when the decla- mation contests came up. After spouting blue fire for weeks and then suffering the eliminations, our representatives lost in the final round, to two freshmen. Came second semester, Lach Foster talked his way into the presidency, Marylyn held fast, Jane Mullen took the secretaryship, and Carol Good- year became treasurer. Despite frantic attempts to stop it, a sophomore inspired cap and paper-wad throwing spree spread like wild fire. It was finally checked only after having reached gigantic pro- portions by the stern action of the front office. The third year rolled around fast and found more and more ’48ers hitting the line, and rack- ing up points on the basketball floor. To lead this energetic class we chose the following officers: Ken Smith, president; Marylyn Wensloff, vice- president; Frances Foote, secretary; and Norma Hollister, treasurer. This year was a full one for the class. They produced the smashing hit, “Our Town,” as the junior play under the direction of Mr. Alfred “Skip” Hinckley. Dick Groos did a super-swell job as stage manager and in interpreting the play, which was acted out on a scenery-less stage. The second semester was off with a bang, as the Dirty Deal party came into power with Dick Groos as the one in command. Betty Patten was next in line in case Groos was bumped off. Alan Rider printed and ran off with the green stuff, while Cliff Dolan kept books. The J-Hop centered around the theme “Star- dust,” which was portrayed by a star-shaped gar- den in the center of the floor. The juniors, headed by Betty Patten as general chairman, worked exceedingly hard but were well re- awarded. Spring athletics saw juniors playing a big part on our championship track and baseball teams. As time went by we were finally labeled “digni- fied seniors” — seniors, anyway. To represent our class in the all school offices the D. D. P. was defeated by Neil Will, as mayor, Norma Hollister, sanitary engineer; Chuck Trues- dell, chief justice; Bob Branch, public service chief; and Ken Smith, traffic manager. Class officers for the first semester of the last year were Bob Sharpe, better known by his friends and enemies and “Rube,” taking the “honorary” position. (After the D. D. P. the of- fice wasn't honorary. It was too much work rais- ing money.) Reynolds Cordes was runner-up, Betty Cappon pushed the pencil at class meet- ings, and Helen Walldorff rook care of the funds. Well-off with this good start, the “WHEELS” began to roll. Now it can be told SIGNS OF THE TIMES Football season was well under way, as could be seen by the abundance of black eyes and sore muscles of the seniors, who formed the bulwark of the team. On December 6, the class presented the senior play, “The Whoofenpoof.” Christmas vacation came and went and in spite of their splitting headaches (maybe because of New Year’s Eve) the students resumed their studies until the fate- ful week of January when the real headaches came, semester exams-Oh! All went well until we received our report cards. That ended that. In order to do something quick, the class then elected Cliff Dolan to manage things. Reynolds Cordes assisted Cliff in the reformation. Betty Patten interpreted her notes to the class, and Dorotha Smith signed the receipts. Basketball season swamped us. We just about won the tournaments, but — oh well! We can dream can’t we? Noragene Nielsen showed out- standing scholastic ability by placing fifth in the Pepsi Cola Scholarship test in Michigan. Vonda Webb was singularly honored by being chosen as the D. A. R. representative from Hastings. Spring rolled around again and thoughts turned to track, baseball, and perhaps even love. Senior privileges, spring dances, and the last J-Hop sped by in rapid succession until almost before 102 seniors knew it, the Doomsday Book came out, signaling the final week of their school days. Those last days were a flurry of activity. Bac- calaureate, final exams, and marching practices made the dream a reality. In their last fling the seniors let go with a rollicking Class night per- formance. Finally, after four years, the big day arrived. With a last procession of caps and gowns the seniors marched slowly down the aisle and, for the last time, mounted the stage. Colors: Green and White First Semester Robert Sharpe.......... Reynolds Cordes........ Betty Cappon........... Helen Walldorff........ Mrs. Garth Underwood Mr. Carl Damson....... CLASS OF 1948 OFFICERS ...president... .vice-president ...secretary... ...treasurer... ....adviser.... ....adviser.... Flower: White Rose Second Semester ....Clifford Dolan ...Reynolds Cordes .....Betty Patten ...Dorotha Smith Mrs. Mary Phyne ..Mr. Carl Damson SENIOR HONOR LIST 1. Clifford Dolan.......................2.887 2. Richard Groos.........................2.875 3. Vonda Webb............................2.68C 4. Noragene Nielsen ....................2.662 5. Reynolds Cordes .....................2.643 6. Alan Rider............................2.600 7. Lachlan Foster ......................2.539 8. Helen Walldorff ......................2.528 9. Frances Foote .......................2.472 10. Dorothy Bower .......................2.375 11. Carl Moore ..........................2.300 12. Robert Spillane .....................2.292 13. Neil Will ...........................2.278 14. Marylyn Wensloff.....................2.222 15. Alton Bennett .......................2.208 16. Barbara Welton.......................2.176 17. Kathleen Shellington ................2.143 18. Norma Hollister .....................2.125 19. Norma Ashdon ........................2.069 20. Phyllis Ritzman ......................2.026 21. Julianne Cooper ......................2.025 SENIOR WILL — We, the senior class of the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred, and forty-eight, do hereby bequeath to less fortunate underclassmen and concerned other parties many of our characteristics and idiosyncrasies which have marked us throughout our high school career. I, Richard Allerding, leave my pitching ability to Robert Seay. I, Jeanne Anderson, leave my quietness to Phyllis Bugbee. 1, Juanita Arnold, leave for Ray — I wish. 1, Norma Ashdon, leave my ability to appreciate Miss Robson to all freshmen. I, Joane Baulch, leave my feuds with Mr. Rein- hardt in government to anyone who likes to read “story books.” I, Gerald Beckwith, leave my trips out of town to Gordon Finnie. I, Alton Bennett, leave my nickname “Boliver” to anyone who can stand it. I, Dorothy Bower, leave my job in the library to those who like cats. I, Cecil Boyer, leave my trips through the tunnel to anyone who can find his way around in the dark. I, Robert Branch, leave my self-assured ways to Chuck Jaksec, if he needs them. I, Geraldine Brown, leave my love for horses to Lou Ann Scobey. I, James Bridleman, leave my voice to Helen Stebbins. I, Robert Bryans, leave for my job at Krogers. I, Barbara Burkholder, leave my penmanship to anyone who will take it off my hands. I, Duward Cain, leave my shoes to anyone who can carry them around. I, Maebelle Cain, leave Lloyd to no one. 1, Betty Cappon, leave my first name and pep to Betty Fuller. I, Leland Christiansen, leave Margaret, but — I, Robert Christie, leave my ability to sleep in government class to those who stay out late. I, Richard Clark, leave my spirit to Ed Barrett. I, Norman Clinton, leave nothing. I’ll take it all with me. I, Norma Colledge, will take my diamond with me. I, Richard Cook, leave my height to Arkie Meinert. 1, Julianne Cooper, leave my nickname to the chickens. I, Reynolds Cordes, leave my position as manager of the basketball team to David Carrigan. I, William Cotant, leave my long walks to any one with enough ambition to take them. I, Robert Cunningham, will not leave “Margie.” I, Vern Curtiss, leave my car to those who don’t have one. I, lack DeFoe, leave my dark curly hair to Eve- lyn Gwinn. 1, Kathryn Denny, leave my size to Sally Brand- stetter. I, Clifford Dolan, leave the key to anyone who can find it. I, Eva Eaton, leave my studious-looking glasses to those who want to study. I, Frances Foote, leave to join Hand (s). I, Lachlan Foster, leave my varsity sweater to my dad. I, Beverly Fountain, leave my telephone calls to those who can pay for them. I, Mae Gardner, leave my art drawings to Bur- dette Kidder. I, Carol Goodyear, leave all my men to shift for themselves. I, Richard Groos, leave for permanent member- ship in the Strong Men’s Club of America. I, William Gross, leave my reasons for tardiness to my sister. I, Harland Guernsey, leave my soda jerking to any jerk who needs a job. 1, Norma Hollister, leave my voice to the future Spotlight. 1, Joseph Hubert, leave my basketball experience to David Steinke. I, Jerald Hurless, leave to plant watermelons. I, Robert Johncock, leave my trombone to the guy whose head I bump in band. 1, Keith Keeler, leave my ability to play pool to Gary Earl. I, Mary Ellen Kelly, leave my outspoken ways to all the timid underclassmen. I, Vera Kidder, leave, my weight-lifting to Louise Harry. 1, Karl “Bill” Kruko, leave my long shots to Bob Smith. Being of sound mind — WE BEQUEATH I, Norman McIntyre, leave my quiet manner to William Castelein. I, Theodore McKelvey, leave my long, manly strides to Jack Schilthroat. I, Edgar McMellen, leave my nickname to the rainy days. I, Joan McPharlin, leave my heelplates to the study hall teachers. I, Betty Martin, leave my luck during leap year to the incoming freshmen. I, Margaret Matson, gladly leave the sewing class to anyone. I, June Meek, leave my last name to Richard Castelein. I, Carl Moore, leave my plans for an airborne band to Mr. Hine. I, Jane Mullen, leave. Address: Barry County Jail. I, Kenneth Myers, leave my smile to Chuck An- nable. I, Robert Nelson, leave my jokes to Daniel Mat- thews. I, Louis Neubert, leave for the navy. I, Noragene Nielsen, leave my Pepsi-Cola test to anyone who can pass it. I, Delila Oaks, leave for my job. I, Roland Oaster, leave cross country to the foxes. I, James Partridge, leave my red nose to Bob Munn. I, Betty Patten, leave my height to Ann Mc- Donald. I, Dennis Payne, leave my bow and arrow to Paul Wilkes. I, Clarice Pease, leave my noon hours to John Babcock. I, Bernard Peck, will not leave — my job. I. Dale Rau, leave my car to no one. I, Robert Reaser, leave with my books and my tenor. I, Doris Richards, leave my bus slips to the next lucky girl. I. Alan Rider, leave my brains to science. I, Phyllis Ritzman, leave for the second hill in Kalamazoo — Western that is. I, Ronald Rivers, have left with Marilyn. I, Gerald Sanders, leave all the Hastings girls for those in Nashville. I, Robert Sharpe, leave my efficiency and organi- zational ability to Robert Seay. I, Kathleen Shellington, leave. Isn’t that enough? I, Dale Shipman, have already left. I, Doris Shipman, leave all my freckles to Reva Miller. I, Ethelyn Shriber, leave my dark complexion to Jean Moore. I, Edsel Sinclair, leave my midnight rides from Nashville to anyone with a car. I, Jack Slocum, leave my heart-broken bobby soxers to the wide world. I, Donald Smith, leave my beard to Dick Bryans. I, Dorotha Smith, leave my smile to all harassed teachers. I, Kenneth Smith, leave “Susie” to Cousin Bob. I, Shirley Smith, leave my squeaking clarinet to Myron Reynolds. I, Robert Spillane, leave my wisecracks to future senior will editors. I, Gordon Story, take my “Cavalcade of Amuse- ments” with me. I, Marilyn Tebo Rivers, give my former last name back to the Indians. I, Owen Thomas, leave all my flashy sweaters to Budd Randall. I, Donna Tobias, leave now, but I’ll be hearing from you. I, Ellen Todd, leave my musical ability to Marilyn Martin. I, Charles Truesdell, leave my late morning ar- rivals to Pat Lord. I, Arthur Tyler, leave the Hi-Y to anyone who can pass the initiation. I, Helen Walldorff, leave my way with teachers as I leave for the “Hill.” I, Lois Weaver, leave my work at the hospital to Elaine Beckwith. I, Vonda Webb, leave my last name to all the little spiders. I, Barbara Welton, leave my short hair to Mary Lou Edger. I, Betty Wendel, leave my seat in study hall to Isaac Goldblatt. I, Marylyn Wensloff, leave my changing hair styles to Joan Herman. I, Neil Will, leave the football team to the wolves. r ' UNDERCLASSMEN JUNIOR CLASS — Fifth row — B. Haynes, J. Becker, M. Chceseman, B. Christie, Y. Benjamin, P. Gill, M. Gas- kill. Fourth row—P. Foote, J. Cook, J. Johnson, J. Bernard, M. Gcller, M. Davis, R. Craven, J. Beilfuss. Third rou--P. Hummel, M. Denny, P. I avis, V'. Edger, P. Guntrip, J. Fox, P. Brandt. Second row—M. Hammond, H. Gregory, M. Clark, N. Bryans, D. Doyle, C. Dutterer. First row — G. Burghdoff, P. Dunkelberger, W. Granger, E. Colvin, R. Hook, A. Frant:, Miss Alice Dontje, adviser. Fifth row — V. Lean-, P. Lord, M. Timm, A. McDonald, IT Messier, R. Keller, D. Reynolds, P. Wedc!. Fourth row— P. Manning, H. Snyder, D. Englcrth, S. Milleson, D. Wood- ruff, P. Sheffield, D. VanHouten. Third rou — D. Mc- Glocklin, L. Oler, N. Robinson, M. Nielsen, P. Severance, B. Long, M. Reinhardt, P. McKeough. Second row — H. Stebbins, M. Zimmerman, G. Williams, L. Reaser, IX Thompson, M. McCarty, N. Roush. First row — V. Thomas, C. Zimmerman, P. McKay, J. Meek, M. McDonald, A. Lehr. Fifth row — R. G. Taylor, D. Jones, B. Ncubert, R. Kurr, B. Knopf, D. Clark, T. Fcldpausch, K. Ricker, Hcnrv Gibson. Fourth row — T. Drum, C. Neubert, A. Norris, B. Bradford, R. Branch, R. E. Taylor, R. Foster, R. Brooks. Third rou-------------R. McW'ebb, R. Smith, R. Ltn:ngron, C. Jaksec, H. Brown, R. Carl, B. Randall, S. Pierce, Hubert Gibson. Second row — R. Nash, D. Golden, D. Carrigan, D. Storm, D. Murphy, H. Myers, C. Enrian, D. Babcock. First row — D. Matthews, R. Reid, N. Fisher, R. Warner, I. Reynolds, H. McMillon, T. Sprague, Mr. Lyle Vandcr- brook, adviser. JUNIORS JUNIOR CLASS — As the juniors entered school in the fall they showed the effects of a vicious political plot which had put boys in all the key offices. These political incumbents were Tom Feldpausch, president; Bob Foster, vice-president; Chuck Jaksec, secretary; and Bob Smith, treasurer. Football found juniors running around the backfield and fighting it out in the • line with the best of them. Bob Smith did some fine quarterbacking, while Chuck Jaksec and Tom Feldpausch guarded and tackled like veterans. Henry Gibson and Dick Taylor ran with the cross country blister-boys, while other juniors served with the reserve football squad. The beginning of basketball season was marked by an explosion of a hydrogen generator in chemistry class. Bob Smith was voted a spot on the all-conference team while Dick Knopf and Doug Carrigan also showed their stuff in a big way. Bradford and Feldpausch were other letter- winners. By this time the girls had partly recovered from their early setback and proved that they too were athletes. Pat Davis, Pat Harrington, Barbara Long, Norma Robinson, and Pat Wedel won G. A. A. awards. When time for another election rolled around, the boys conceded the somewhat dubious honor of being class secretary to Norma Robinson, but kept in control with Chuck Jaksec, president; Dick Knopf, vice-president; and Duane Jones, treasurer. Light deserving juniors were awarded member- ship in the National Honor Society. Under the supervision of the Sanitary commission, the school had its corridors and famous Room 200 scrubbed in a very convincing manner by the juniors. “Whan that Aprille, with its shours soute” came around, boys in Miss Robson’s English Lit class were thinking about track and baseball, girls were thinking about boys, and they both were thinking about the J-Hop. With this in mind they presented “Peg O’ My Heart” on April 9, the play being a hopelessly involved love comedy, which the author manages to untangle just in time so that everyone can live happily ever after. With the proceeds they began plans for the big May 8 event. As soon as she was appointed general chairman, Marilyn Hammond and her various committee heads began swimming in plans for possible decorations. After the job was done, a thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all. While all this was going on, juniors of the track and baseball teams were making names for them- selves right and left, representing the class as a promise of what is to come in their senior year. SOPHOMORES — Fifth row— M. Gillespie, R. Haywood, E. James, L. Hefflebower, B. Belsito, N. Jaynes, G. Brock- way, M. Allerding. Fourth row — L. Douglas, M. Hotchkiss, B. Ingram, M. Geller, M. Dutterer, H. DeMond, J. Herman, J. Gardner, P. Fuller. Third row — P. Bugbee, S. Benedict, P. Cheeseman, M. Blough, N. Bryans, E. Beckwith, E. Cox, B. Bryans. Second row—L. Clark, J. Gable, A. Feldpausch, B. Fuller, B. Burchett, M. Becker, S. Harrington. First row — I. Asplund, N. Cain, E. Gwinn, L. Hawthorne, M. Gaskill, E. Burr, S. Hawk, J. DeMond, S. Brandsretter, S. Freeland. Fifth row—D. McMurray, K. Shellenbarger, H. Roberts, N. Mattson, S. Rau, Arlene Waldron, J. Wendel, Marie Martin, W. Yciter. Fourth rot -----E. Smith, Marilyn Martin, Janet Slocum, B. Singleton, M. Reynolds, R. Silver- nail, M. Tobias, B. McMillon. Third row — L. Scobey, Joan Slocum, D. Morgan, B. McLeod, D. Shurlow, H. Savacool, J. Staffen, A. Randall, E. Stadel. Second row — N. Sher- man, J. McKibben, G. Todd, D. Thomas, J. Story, J. Sinclair, M. Smith, E. Seebcr. .First rote—M. Reynolds, M. Wright, R. Storm, J Moore, A. McGlocklin, R. Moe, D. Robinson. Fifth rot — G. Jordan, M. Hawkins, C. Coats, R. Harriman, K. Baulch, G. Finnie. Fourth row — C. Dcace, E. DePew, D. Bassett, R. Barry, R. Conklin, K. Evans, G. Clark. Third rou — C. Bump, D. McKclvey, J. Babcock, E. Barrett, C. Annable, R. Cunningham. Second row — J. Cadwallader, R. Barry, B. Freese, H. Edmonds, D. Hammond. Firsr row — A. Altoft, D. Barnes, B. Cort- right, R. Conklin, D. Grierson, G. Barnum, R. Conrad. ...... rvHumru, n. tsopcrts, j. Wmgerden, A. Meinerr, N. Quick, F. Whitworth, C. Marti, Fourth row — ). McWebb, W. Rowley, E. Roush, A. Voisard, R. Pranshka, U. Keech. Third rot — P. Hoffman, D. Traver, K. Sprague, R. Schreiner, D. Shaw, M. Peake, D. Matthews Second row — D. Skinner, F. Wurm, B. Seay, R. Miller, D Johnson, P. Wilkes. First row — N. Sinclair, R. Maurer, J. Schilthroat, W. Kidder, H. Wright, Mr. Fowler, adviser SOPHOMORE HISTORY —As fall rolled around, the numerous sophomore? placed their faith in Norman Barry, president; Mary Steinke, vice-president; Marcia Gaskill, secretary; and Norval Sinclair, treasurer. Bright spots on the gridiron were provided by Jack Wingerden, Kingsley Baulch, and Jim Radford while Hugh Wright added speed to the cross country team. Mr. Vanderbrook’s geometry tests and Miss Barnes’s library course provided numerous pains and unexpected attacks of temporary amnesia. Captain Frank Whitworth’s reserve basketball team, bulwarked by sophomores and featuring such hotshots as Jack Wingerden and Kingsley Baulch, again copped the league trophy. Bonnie Singleton won a letter in cheerleading while Elaine Beckwith, Ann Feldpausch, and Blanche Belsito also helped make noise for the boys. Starting the new year off right, the girls put one over on the boys by electing Marcelle Gillespie, president; Bonnie Singleton, vice-president; Lou Anne Scobey, secretary; and Sue Harrington, treasurer. Ken Hampton tied for the presidency, but lost on a flip of a coin. About the time winter died, numerous sopho- mores thought perhaps that was the best way out. The object of their feeling was the compulsory declamation contest. After endless voting and screening, Bonnie Singleton and Roberta Silver- nail took first and second tonsilatory honors re- spectively, while Neva Bryans, Bill Cortright, and Marcelle Gillespie emerged from the final elimina- tions, finally eliminated. Several sophomore girls took part in a chorus line that did high jinks at the “Lovers Leap.” More dignified entertainment of this form was provided at the J-Hop. FRESHMEN — GIRLS — Fifth uni’ — B. Foote, M. Chris- tiansen, S. DeMond, M. Andrus, L. Fasset, M. Belson, L. Compton. Fourth row — I. Brockway, M. Gordon, M. Douglass, P. Babcock, P. Cheney, C. Greneawalt, E. Ben- ton. Third row — N. Bennett, D. Brown, G. Gross, M. Barry, L. Coy, B. Boyne. Second rose — M. Campbell, L. Becker, R. Clark, M. Dean, L. Bauman. First row — M. Enzian, C. Case, C. Burghdoff, L. Clark, M. Colvin. Fifth row — D. Young, M. Stanton, E. Kurr, C. Wood- mansee, B. Woodmansec, S. Harrington, R. Miller. Fourth rou — L. Roush, F. Schyler, E. Swartz, J. Hill, J. Severance, L. Limngton, J. Miller, B. Tolies. Third row—B. Hcrb- strcith, P. Silsbcc, S. Newman, J. McLauchlan, J. Wclton, M. Wood, N. Norris. Second row — M. Plank, E. Sanders, M. Ingram, A. Zerbel, J. Tobias, J. Nixon. First row—D. Woodward, G. Hcrbstrcith, J. Osborn, M. Johnson, D. Ham blcton, L. Harry, Miss McElwain, adtiser. FRESHMEN — BOYS — Fifth rou — N. Allerding, J. Grosvenor, L. Berry, N. Heath, J. Durham, R. Annable, C. Altoft. Fourth row — T. Kidder, B. James, D. Bryans, E. Brady, M. Christiansen, R. Dimond. Third rou- — R. Cappon, M. Asplund, N. Allen, L. Bivens, R. Beilfuss, K. Braucr, J. Bernard. Second row — J. Adams, T. Knopf, T. Cummings, R. Gwinn, P. Foster, D. Brvans. First rou--- W. Castelein, R. Castelein, D. Carrigan, W. Durkee, C. Bustance, W. Guidet, D. Bump, C. Keeler. Fifth rou— A. Snyder, L. Skidmore, N. Ziegler, L. Lowell, G. Misch, D. Scobey, R. Munn. Fourth rou — W. McDonald, H. Lathrop, R. Nielsen, C. Miller, R. Smith, G. Lydy, F. Pierce, H. Pierce. Third rou—D. Steinke, G. Mead, W. Landon, L. Rogers, H. Leonhardt, P. Meek, R. McMurray. Second rou —L. Main, K. Lauhaugh, M. Pat- ten, H. Schricr, D. McDyer, E. McLaughlin, L. Smith, I. Shea. First rou— B. Tobias, M. Reynolds, R. Mead, W. Payne, W. McKeough, J. Van Houten, D. Shriver, P. McKeough, G. Montague, Mr. Knopf, adviser. FRESHMEN — Freshmen are generally pretty noisy anyway, so it was a stroke of pure genius that prompted Mr. Williams to use this store of unbounded gab as a solid foundation for some of his early pep meetings. So with the strains of “Come on team, fight” hammering at the eardrums of the school, the freshmen were intro- duced to their new home. Having little experience and time for dirty politics, the class elected the follow- ing to guide their fortunes: Dick Annable, president; Jack Kenniston, vice-president; Crystal Case, secretary; and Joyce Nixon, treasurer. The Spotlight fairly oozed freshmen. Donna Young, Janet Osborn, and Ann Dean officially represented the class in their impressions of school life, while other freshmen spoke Latin just as if they knew what they were talking about. Freshmen were not prominent in athletics, but for every sport they turned out in enthusiastic numbers. Studying was something new to the freshmen, but Mr. Gies soon taught his charges the virtues of the horrible practice. And those who the first semester thought that civics was the worst of all possible subjects began to wonder, when they took health. In the declamation contests freshmen were in there pitching; they had to be, but they were mercifully eliminated before the finals. Faring better in the dramatic readings. Mary Jane An- drus took second and represented the school in the district. The lone school orator was a fresh- man, Janet Osborn. Second semester saw Mary Jane Andrus presi- dent; Art Snyder, vice-president; David Steinke, secretary; and Daisy Brown, treasurer. HOWARD HANSON — Being athletic director, head football, and reserve basketball coach, makes Mr. Hanson one of the most familiar figures in H. H. S. athletics. The stocky well-liked mentor is just five feet six inches tall and can be seen on all fields of ath- letics. His “Quiet, men” and “When I was in the army — ” are familiar in his gym classes and on the practice field. LEWIS LANG — This young man could well be mistaken for a fellow classmate, but his everyday snappy dressing leads you to believe otherwise. As head basketball coach, Mr. Lang gives his players plenty of chance to criticize. In his orations at assemblies and pep meetings, he is known for “passing the buck,” but in basketball, both coaching and playing, he gives an outstanding individual performance. ANTON TURKAL — Coach Turkal is more mature-looking than the other coaches, but in his flashy dressing he is second to none. His tali form striding down the corridor is familiar to every- one. Mr. Turkal is friendly, but also firm; often during his session room period, he can be heard all over the school as he announces that someone will stay after the bell rings. On the track he knows his stuff, and so do his teams. L L L L L L SPORTS V’ARSITY FOOTBALL — Fifth row— R. Seay, C. Dolan, R. Cordes, mana Rers. Fourth rou—C. Dcace, G. Finnic, R. Brooks, R. Ltnington, B. Randall, D. Carnyan, R. Bradford, K. Baulch, K. Hampton, A. Tyler. Third row — E. Barrett, N. Fisher, S. Pierce, J. Radford, C. Jaksec, T. Feldpausch, R. Smith, L. Foster, D. Hammond, G. Story. Second row — R. Sharpe, J. Hubert, A. Bennett, J. Wingerden, K. Smith, J. Slocum, R. Rivers, R. Groos. First row — L. Christiansen, D. Cain, R. Clark, O. Thomas, N. Will, E. McMeJlen, R. Branch. EATON RAPIDS —A blistering night. The untried Saxons displayed defensive strength hut lacked on the offensive, to the tune of 8 0. GREENVILLE — The end runs did it. The Saxons tried hard, hut couldn’t catch up. Final score, 40-12. GRAND LEDGE — The advantages of weight and experience proved too much for the Saxons, 24-7. ST. AUGUSTINE — The Kalamazoo eleven rook advantage of every opportunity to score; Hastings connected with a pass for a touchdown. Score, 15-7. CHARLOTTE — Good luck and good punting were with the Saxons. A safety and a touchdown made the score 8-7 — guess who? IONIA — The Saxons again showed they could take it. Although they were outscored, they weren’t outfought. Final score, 18-0. ST. JOHNS — Combining a hard running and passing attack, Hastings was the aggressor all through the game. Luck was with the Redwings, however, as they handed Hastings a heartbreak- ing 14-13 loss. BELDING — In the blinding wind and snow the chilled Saxon offense could not get started. The score, 12-0, Redskins. R. Allerdinu A. Bennett R. Branch L. Christiansen D. Cain R. Clark Kuard end halfback end tackle tackle conference conference second team first team [ t t t i L I L L L L L L L L I. Hubert § end L Hastings 8 — Charlotte 7 FOOTBALL Even though the Saxons did not do so well in football this year, they did score a brilliant 8 to 7 victory over Charlotte, before an excited crowd at Johnson Field. It was an inspired team, backed a hundred per cent by the student body, which took the field against the Eaton County crew. Led by the unbelievable punting of Captain Owen Thomas, who twice put the pigskin out of bounds inside the six yard line, the boys first traded touchdowns with the Orioles, then forced a safety on them, and it was all over. This was the initial season for Coach Howard Hanson here at Hastings. He was hampered not only by unfamiliarity with the players, but also by numerous early season injuries which weakened the team considerably. At many times during the season the team showed real superiority over their opponents, but unfortunately this did not appear in the score. After the season closed, twenty-five boys re- ceived “H” awards. Seniors: Thomas, Will, McMellen, Christian- sen, Branch, Allerding, Clark, Cain, Slocum, Groos, Hubert, Bennett, K. Smith, Story, Sharpe, and Foster. Juniors: R. Smith, Feldpausch, Jaksec, Brooks, Carrigan, and Pierce. Sophomores: Wingerden, Radford, and Baulch. CAPTAIN OWEN THOMAS HALFBACK —Conference Second Team Above is a snapshot of Saxons in inter-squad scrimmage at the fair- grounds. Captain Thomas, break- ing through hole, is met by the waiting arms of a potential tackier. R. Groos E. McMellen J. Radford K. Smith R. Smith N. Will Tackle Fullback Center Guard Quarterback Quarterback I. Win«erden Center I t JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL — The Junior Saxons, under the supervi- sion of a new coach, Lewis Lang, fared even worse than their varsity brothers in that they didn’t win a game or score a point. Even though the season was rather disastrous for the boys, they felt that they had learned a good deal about the game of football by the best method of them all, experience. Many on the squad were outstanding under pressure, and they can be expected to fill the shoes of the varsity in the near future. In the first of their three-game schedule, the JV’s journeyed to Battle Creek Lakeview where they encountered a much more experienced eleven and lost, 20-0. The Charlotte Orioles came to Johnson Field and, after failing to reach pay dirt for three quarters, finally knocked off a stubborn Saxon team, 13-0. In the rain and mud at Ionia, the JV’s forgot their water wings and lost to a large Bulldog squad, 27-0. RESERVE FOOTBALL — Fifth row — R. James, D. Ruffner, R. Kurr, W. Kecch, F. Tierce. Fourth rou—M. Hawkins, H. Myers, C. Miller, G. Clark, R. Moody, N. Sinclair, L. Becker. Third row—L. Refers, R. Schreiner, L. Altofr, R. G. Taylor, L. Bivens, R. Miller, J. Adams, T. Cummins. Second row — D. Skinner, W. Cortright, A. Voisard, L. Berry, A. Snyder, D. Bradford, R. Castelein. First row — F. Whitworth, J. McWehb, C. Annahlc, R. McWebh, R. Reaser, D. Grierson. CROSS COUNTRY — G. Sanders, R. Oaster, H. Gib- son, D. Payne. Left to Right — D. Pavnc, R. Nash, D. McDycr, R. E. Taylor, V. Smith. P. Meek, J. Sanders, H. Wright, H. Gib- son, W. Kidder, W. Eaton, A. Meinert, A. Rider. L L I L I L L L I I I I I I i L I. J .1 .1 .1 CROSS RESERVE BASKETBALL — Third row — R. Castelcin. D. Sreinke, A. Snyder, R. Munn, J. Adams. Second row — R. Cunmnyham, R. Schreiner, A. Me inert, C. Altoft. First row — C. Annablc, Captain F. Whitworth, J. Winycr- den, K. Hampton, C. Peace. COUNTRY AND RESERVES P i CROSS COUNTRY — With Denny Payne and Roland Oaster leading the Saxons, the cross coun- try team fared a little better than last year, al- though they didn’t win a meet. However, in the twenty-fifth annual state high school cross country run at Ypsilanti, they finished sixth among schools that have annually had excellent cinder teams. With 103 competing, not one of the Saxon boys finished below the half-way position. Denny Payne was the first Saxon to cross the finish line, in nineteenth position. Roland Oaster, Henry Gibson, Gerald Sanders, Hugh Wright and Rich- ard Taylor finished close behind. The Saxons lost dual meets to Charlotte, 27-28; Battle Creek Central, 22-33; and to Kalamazoo Central, 15-44. In a triangular meet at Charlotte, the Saxons, with 34 points, finished ahead of Lansing Everett, who had 70 points, and behind the 22 points gathered by the Orioles. Letters were awarded to Payne, Oaster, San- ders, Gibson, Taylor, and Wright. RESERVE BASKETBALL — The Saxons Re- serves ended a successful season with a twelve and four win and loss record. They annexed the “Greenville Daily News” Trophy as League cham- pions for the third successive season since it was started in 1946, with a record of seven wins against one setback. After winning six straight encounters with ease, the J. Y’.’s fell before Grand Rapids Central 40-24 in the Hilltoppers gym. Stopping Eaton Rapids and St. Johns before suffering their second sea- sonal loss, they dropped their only league game to Greenville. Coach Hanson’s squad dropped two of the last five games; one each to East Grand Rapids and Charlotte. In the meantime they drubbed Beld- ing, Grand Ledge, and St. Johns. Baulch ran up the highest scoring game for the season with 25 points against St. Johns. Wingerden and Baulch were high scorers for the team with season totals of 167 and 127 points respectively. Frank Whitworth was elected captain of the squad by his team-mates at the close of the season. VARSITY BASKETBALL — With four re- turning lettermen and a new mentor, Coach Lewis Lang, the Saxons were ready for the 1947-48 sea- son. Bill Kruko was elected captain of the squad. Also returning were Joe Hubert, Leland Christ- iansen, and Neil Will. Using a new system featuring the fast break, the Blue and Gold finished the season with nine wins and nine losses. In the initial game, Hastings last a close one to an aggressive Ionia five 29-24. Relinquishing the lead after the first quarter, the Saxons were un- able to overcome the slim Bulldog margin. Traveling to Charlotte the following week, the Langmen dropped a 38-24 contest. The Saxons played a relatively good floor game, but were not good enough to overcome the sharpshooting Orioles. Bill Kruko swished in ten points, with Lee Christiansen close behind. threw a scare into the team by holding them to a 14-11 halftime score. Owen Thomas took scoring honors with nine tallies. In a nip and tuck battle the Saxons edged Eaton Rapids 28-27. The lead changed hands often, but in the final quarter Lang’s boys outscored the visi- tors for a well-earned victory. Grand Rapids Central downed the determined Saxons 37-30, after a four game victory streak. The class “A” team’s big third quarter, when they out-scored the Saxons fifteen to four, put the visi- tors in a big hole after a 17-16 halftime score. Showing additional polish over the previous week, the locals drubbed the Greenville Yellow Jackets 31-18. Fast breaking and constant team- work in the second half moved Hastings out front after a 12-12 halftime score. Bob Smith and Neil Will were high with seven points each. I I I I I I I N. WILL GUARD Led by forward Jack Slocum’s eight points, the Saxons won their first game from Belding 21-19. A tight defense staved off a late Redskin rally in the lowest scoring game of the year. At the armory in Ionia, Lang’s five avenged a previous setback from the Bulldogs 28-26. Using only one substitute, the Saxons won a hard-fought game for their second conference victory. Hastings subdued their county neighbors, Woodland, 39-25 in a swift-moving, high-scoring third quarter. A determined Woodland squad Coach Lang’s squad suffered a decisive reverse at the hands of Eaton Rapids 32-22 on the foreign court. After leading 14-12 at the intermission, a combination of a narrow floor and the high-shoot- ing Greyhounds gave the Saxons their fourth set- back. The heartbreaking 35-34 loss to St. Johns the following week later cost the Saxons a share of the league crown. A late St. Johns rally, after the automatic, overcame a seven point Saxon lead. With the game tied and ten seconds remaining, Hart made good a charity toss for the win. R. BRADFORD R. CLARK K. SMITH J. HUBERT O. THOMAS R. KNOPF GUARD GUARD CENTER GUARD CENTER CENTER I I I I I I League runner-ups BASKETBALL Two games on the next weekend, with Green- ville and East Grand Rapids, resulted in two more Saxon losses. To the Yellow Jackets went a 48-26 victory on Friday and to the Grand Valley squad a 38-31 game the following night. Hastings met the hottest foul-shooting of the year when East missed only two of their seventeen tries. Jack Slocum was high for Hastings both nights. Snapping a four game losing streak, Hastings dropped Belding 37-29. Bob Smith and Bob Brad- ford had nine points each for scoring honors. Bill Kruko made six field goals as the Saxons defeated St. Johns 35-29. This ended League com- petition for Hastings with a second cinched. Grand Ledge managed to forestall a Saxon fourth quarter scoring spree to edge out a 31-30 victory the following night. As the game entered the final canto the Saxons were trying to over- come an eight-point deficit. To finish the regular season right, Hastings up- set their arch rivals, Charlotte, 33-31. Previously the Orioles had lost only one game and had a ten-game winning streak. Joe Hubert scored thirteen points as the Saxons played brilliant ball to spill the favorites. The tournaments saw the Saxons down highly rated Battle Creek Lakeview in the initial class “B” game 42-4C in the year’s best upset. Trailing throughout the first three quarters, the Langmen outscored the Lakeview five, seventeen to six in the final canto. Bill Kruko led the Saxons with sixteen tallies. Two days later the Saxons fell before Char- lotte’s basket brigade 43-22. Failure to hit the hoop kept the Saxons behind after the first quarter. Bill Kruko, Saxon for- ward, snapped while break- ing around an East Grand Rapids player. Other Sax- ons are Bob Smith 55, Will 33, and Thomas 44. On March 23 the West Central league coaches picked a ten man all-league squad. Two Saxon players, Bill Kruko and Bob Smith, were given berths on the honorary squad. Coach Lang presented fourteen letters at the award assembly on March 30. The players re- ceiving awards were Capt. Kruko, Thomas, Slo- cum, K. Smith, Hubert, Will, Clark, Christiansen, Branch, Knopf, R. Smith, Bradford, Carrigan, and Feldpausch. R. SMITH GUARD All Conference Team PI D. CARRIGAN FORWARD W. KRUKO FORWARD All Conference Team R. BRANCH FORWARD J. SLOCUM FORWARD T. FELDPAUSCH CENTER L. CHRISTIANSEN GUARD ALLERDING PITCHER BASEBALL — Fourth rou-----L. Bivens, D. Ruffner, O. Smith, R. G. Taylor, D. Jones, R. Bradford, T. Feldpausch, R. McWebb, F. Whitworth, C. Deace, R. James, A. Sny- der, D. Scobey, L. Lowell. Third row — D. Storm, R. Moody, W. Keech, L. Conklin, K. Sprague, R. Barry, G. Barnum, J. Babcock, H. Wright, J. Cadwallader, R. Seay, W. Rowley, H. Leonhardt. Second row — R. Cun- ningham, D. Traver, R. Schreiner, C. Jaksec, R. Clark, E. McMellen, K. Smith, R. Nash, S. Pierce, K. Baulch, Doug- las Carrigan, R. Smith, R. Miller. First row — L. Rogers, G. Lydy, Ralph Reaser, P. Wilkes, P. Meek, H. Lathrop, E. Roush, C. Miller, W. Castelcin, J. Adams, David Car- rigan, P. McKcough, R. Castelcin. BASEBALL — Under the supervision of a new baseball coach, Lewis Lang, the Hastings Saxon baseballers trudged out onto the diamond, intent upon retaining the West Central league crown won last year, and maintaining the splendid re- cord the baseball men of H. H. S. have compiled over the past years. When Coach Lang surveyed the canditates, the prospects were good, with n ne returning lettermen at his disposal. Such able ball players as Dick Allerding, Ed McMellen, Doug Carrigan, Bob Smith, Chuck Jaksec, Ken Smith, Cecil Boyer, Dick Clark, and Ron Nash, who had earned their baseball awards, formed a nucleus for a good team. Besides these letterwinners, Coach Lang has some up-and-coming prospects in sophomores Frank Whitworth and Bob Schreiner, as well as freshmen Jim Adams and Harry Leonhardt. The spring workout started at the old fair- ground diamond, but when the thaws went away and the grounds were once again in good playing condition, Coach Lang held many practices at the Johnson Field diamond, one of the best in the state. The Charlotte contest marked the first game played by a Hastings high school team on the Johnson Field diamond. In their first game of the season the Langmcn were a little nervous and as a result committed eight miscues in handing Charlotte a 12-6 win. Traveling to Lowell next, the Saxons downed a stubborn Kent county squad 9-6 for their first win of the season. Coach Lang’s boys really poured it on when they defeated the Ionia Bulldogs, 10-2 for the first conference win of the year. Hastings made it three in a row as they took a veteran Greenville nine 5-3, for their second W. C. L. victory. With Allerding pitching a one hitter, the Saxons handed Belding a 9-0 setback under the lights. BCYER NASH K. SMITH R. SMITH JAKSEC CLARK LEFTFIELD INFIELDER OUTFIELDER SECOND BASE THIRD BASE I BASEBALL AND TRACK 1---------------------------------------------- ! I I ' 1 RACK — The 1948 cinder season began with a very promising outlook, as many of the boys who last year helped the Saxons win their West Central league title, the regional title, and second place in the state, were back. Coach Turkal welcomed a well-rounded squad, captained by Bob Branch and Lee Christiansen, and nine other lettermen: Bill Kruko, Budd Randll, Owen Thomas, Bob Brooks, Neil Will, Edsel Sinclair, Reynolds Cordes, Louis Neubert, and Joe Hubert. The team looked forward to a full season of nine meets. The River Rouge and Albion Invitational were two new events which were added to the schedule this year. Other important meets included the usual ones, Hastings relays, dual meets with Battle Creek and Charlotte, and the league and regional meets at Hastings. Greenville opened the season in a dual meet at Johnson Field. I l i The opening encounter saw the Saxons down Greenville with a 57-47 score. The snow flurries didn’t stop Thomas as he ran the low hurdles in 24.6 and Branch in the 220 at 22.7. On April 17 the thinclads took sixth place in the River Rouge Invitational at Ann Arbor. High- lights were Hubert’s first in the pole vault at 11 feet and Branch’s fourth in the 65 yd. dash and his third in the 65 yd. high hurdles. The following Saturday an enlightened team captured first place in the Hastings Relays with 41 points ahead of Alma’s 24 2 points. The med- leys were responsible largely for victory as two records fell before the Saxons. April 27 and May 3 gave the Saxons dual meets with Battle Creek Central and Charlotte, respec- tively. The B. C. encounter ended with the un- favorable count of 60-44 while Charlotte bowed to the cindermen with a 64 2 3-44 1 3 score. At Charlotte Neil Will ran the 440 in 54 while Christiansen and Hubert tied for first in the pole vault at lO' 10 . TRACK — Fifth row— Hubert Gibson, R. Oaster, C. Jaksec, G. Beckwith, R. Sharpe, K. Evans, C. Neubert, O. Smith, Mr. Turkal, Coach. Fourth row — G. Finnie, D. Clark, K. Baulch, B. Reascr, G. Story, A. Rider, C. Dolan, R. E. Taylor, K. Hampton, D. Carrigan, B. McWebb, L. Becker, W. Cortrtght, E. McLaughlin, R. McMurray. Third row—R. Kurr, J. McWebb, D. Linington, N. Will, D. Groos, J. Hubert, O. Thomas, L. Christiansen, R. Branch, R. Cordes, B. Kruko, G. Sanders, T. Feldpausch, S. Pierce, R. Smith. Second row — D. Skinner, L. Berry, M. Christian- sen, D. Johnson, H. Earl, R. Munn, B. Snyder, M. Hawkins, G. Clark, R. Miller, B. Foster, N. Heath, C. Bump, L. Main. Fir t rou—B. Freese, N. Sinclair, D. Grierson, K. Sprague, R. Hambleton, V. Smith, J. Van Houten, J. Shea, D. Mc- Dyer, R. Beilfuss, D. Bump. R. Conklin, T. Cummings, D. Stcinkc, P. McKeough. R. BRANCH L. CHRISTIANSEN R. CORDES J. HUBERT W. KRUKO O. THOMAS N. WILL 00-220-880 RELAY POLE VAULT 220-SPRINT HIGH HURDLES BROAD JUMP LC 7 HURDLES 440-SS0 RELAY HIGH HURDLES RELAY HIGH JUMP SCO RELAY I HIGH JUMP POLE VAULT PEP CLUB — The entire student body had an opportunity to express their opinions on who would lead the cheering efforts of the school. Mr. Williams, who acted as adviser of the Pep Club, put the whole thing up to the students at a pep meeting and after the roof settled back on its base, Captain Carol Goodyear, Betty Patten, Blanch Belsito, Bonnie Singleton, and Dave Carrigan were on the Varsity squad, while Marylyn Wensloff, Pat Lord, Ann Feldpausch, Elaine Beckwith, Paul McKeough, and Jim Adams adequately shouted for the reserves. A genuine snake dance, complete with bonfire, police, and even a fire truck, was organized as a prelude to the Charlotte football game. Not content with merely spreading pep, the club sold candy and pop to finance new uniforms; and on April 3 they sponsored a spring dance, curiously titled “Allen’s Alley.” When the cheering for the year was done, let- ters were awarded to Carol Goodyear, Betty Pat- ten, and Bonnie Singleton. VARSITY CLUB — Membership in the Var- sity club, whose purpose is to maintain high standards for all athletic contests and their con- testants, is restricted to letter-winners. Wearing of athletic sweaters and awards in Hastings High school comes under the club’s jurisdiction. Outwardly inactive, the Varsity club accom- plished three major projects during the year. Plans were drawn up for a new trophy case, and the old case and trophies were cleaned and polished. The other project, one which the club hopes can be made an annual event, was the letterman’s dance on April 10. Letter winners from all West Central league schools were invited to the hop. If plans can be satisfactorily worked up, this dance will be held every year in a different city. Officers of the club were, Neil Will, president; Doug Carrigan, vice-president; and Ken Smith, secretary-treasurer. CHEERLEADERS — Stondinj- — P. McKeounh, J. Adams, C. Goodyear, captain, David Car- rigan, R. Castclcin. Kneclinn — M. Wensloff, R. Patten, B. Sim tdeton, B. Belsito, P. Lord, A. Feldpausch, E. Beckwith. VARSITY CLUB —Top —W. Kruko, B. Randall, R. Smith, R. Brooks, R. Rivers, B. Branch, N. Will, C. Truesdell, K. Smith. Bottom — C. Jaksec, J. Hubert, Douglas Carrigan, R. Clark, E. McMellen. [ L I I I I L I I I J J J J J G. A. A. AND CHEER LEADERS J J J J Third row—B. Boyne, N. Sherman, E. Burr, L. Scobey, E. Colvin, J. Slocum, L. Compton, Neva Bryans, E. James, E. Kurr, M. J. Andrus, J. Brockway, E. Beckwith, R. Clark, S. Brandstetter, E. Benton, E. Gwinn, J. Osborn, J. Nixon. Second row — M. Blough, B. Foote, A. Zerbel, P. Harrington, S. Harrington, D. VanHouten, N. Robinson, B. Long, J. Johnson, P. Davis, P. Wedcl, L. Haw- thorne, P. McKeough, Mrs. Henry, adviser. First rou—S. Freeland, J. Moore, A. Feldpausch, B. Tolles, L. Clark, N. Norris, J. McLauchlan, A. Dean, M. Becker, H. Roberts, C. Case. Lying — N. Clark, A. McDonald, B. Belsito, L. Linington. GIRLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Remember the chorus line at the Lover's Leap? That was part of the G. A. A. Remember that picnic the girls were talking about? That was part of the G. A. A. These, and others, were the various outside activities of the Girls Athletic Association. This organization affords to any girl a chance to win a script “H” for her school sweater. Attending all meetings, participating in four sports, and completing ninety-six hours of outside sports, make a girl eligible, unless disqualified by the advisory board, to win her numerals the first year, a five inch “H” her second year, and a bronze pin her third year. The governing body of the association included Mrs. Joan Henry, adviser; Ann McDonald, student director; Barbara Long, junior manager; Sue Harrington, sophomore mana- ger; and Janice Brockway, freshman manager. l 1 GOLF — Fifteen potential par-busters “teed off” this spring in answer to a call for a golf team to represent the school. With the cooperation of the Country club and the coaching of George Wells, club pro, the lads turned heads to what looked like a very attractive schedule. Five meets had been scheduled as the Doomsday Book went to press, Greenville being the only league opponent. It was the first golf team on the links since before the war, and with Mr. Reinhardt as supervisor, it looks as if it's here to stay. Those out for the team included R. McWebb, capt., J. McWebb, T. Feldpausch, J. Radford, M. Asplund, K. Baulch, R. Kurr, C. Dolan, R. Sharpe, D. Bradford, R. Bradford, G. Finnic, V. Smith, and J. Slocum. ACTIVITIES VOCAL MUSIC — Hastings High’s songsters, who make up our choir, boys and girls glee clubs, and girls sextet, under the direction of Mr. Wil- liams, added much to the pleasures of the school year. Their services at community affairs were much appreciated by many organizations. The vocal department’s activities were both numerous and varied. The boys glee club, which was resumed this year, stole the show with their debut at the annual “Spotlight.” The choir, girls glee club, and girls sextet sang at the Fall Con- cert and at a Christmas assembly. The choir sang at the hospital at Christmas time, and later in the winter over WKZO. When spring came, the choir and boys glee club gave a Spring Concert with the band, before which all the vocalists had sung in an Easter pro- gram over WKZO. The May Festival at Kal- amazoo and the vocal program for graduation brought the season to a satisfying end. GIRLS GLEE CLUB Fourth nnv — A. McGlocklin. R. Clark, J. Herman, V. Webb, A. Feld- pausch, M. Hotchkiss, B. Christie, J. Mullen, J. Cain, L. Fassett, P. Bugbee, D. Young, V. Edger. Third row- — D. Brown, A. Dean, D. Doyle, R. Herzel, L. Linington, R. Newman, M. Belson B. Fuller, C. Grcenawalt, E. Clark. Second row — J. Welton, P. Guntrip, D. Smith, M. Wensloff, L. Coy, B. Pat- ten, S. Freeland. First row—B. Bur- chett, P. McKay, D. Oaks, P. Punkel- herger, J. Nixon, R. Hook, A. Frantz, M. Smith, J. Meek, M. McCarty, D. Robinson, at piano, M. Gillespie. CHOIR Fourth row — G. Cooper, R. Reaser, C. Martz, R. Rivers, D. Pahlhouser, C. Deace, G. Clark, W. Castelein, J. Osborn. Third row — Marcia Gaskill, P. Sheffield, Margaret Gaskill, A. McDonald, M. Slocum, Y. Benjamin, B. Singleton, M. McDonald. Second ro v—P. Manning, K. Shellenharger, H. Stehhins, J. Cooper, C. Goodyear, I. Cook. First row — R. Branch, M. J. Baulch, D. Kosbar, j. McPharlin, R. Craven, H. Gregory, D. Hook, J. McKibbin, Mr. Williams, director. Let’s hear that high note” MUSIC BAND — Firvr row— R. Johncock, R. Carl, 0. Bump, Mr. Hine, director, H. Leonhardt, J. Bur- roughs, R. Kurr, W. Eaton, J. Hubert, Hubert Gibson, R. Rca.ser, J. Reynolds, G. Sanders, M. Martin, A. McGlocklin, E. Benton, W. Granger, K. Laubaugh, M. Reynolds, L. Rogers. Second row — D. Skinner, L. Berry, A. Altofr, K. Hampton, J. Will, M. McDonald, H. Schrier, C. Bump, E. Bush, M. Andrus, R. Burkey, R. E. Taylor, S. Smith, C. Case, D. Otis. Third row— C. Moore, L Lowell, A. Meincrt, J. Durham, L. Biven, J. Partridge, L. Skidmore, R. Freese, L. Hawthorne, Henry Gibson, J. Johnson, S. Harrington, E. Todd, H. Brown, L. Hefflebower, L. Neubert, R. Rose, A. Lohr, R. Dana, R. Johnson, L. Compton. BAND — The largest band Hastings high has ever had, under maestro Lewis Hine, marched at all the home football games and participated in two concerts along with the vocal department in the 1947-48 season. In the fall the band made a guest appearance at a Fort Custer football game, and in the spring they played in the Olivet Band festival. This year the band played host to all the high school bands in the county at the first Barry County Band festival. The organization added a great deal to the spirit of the pep meetings and several basketball games throughout the year. It was again the heart of the Memorial Day parade. The playing of “March of The Brave” at graduation marked the end of the year’s activities, not only for the band but for the whole school as well. BOYS GLEE CLUB Fourth row — R. Rivers, H. Ludwick, R. G. Taylor. A. Tyler, W. Davis, Third row — R. Seay, G. Clark, R. Schreiner, R. Clark, D. Payne. Second row—Mr. Williams, director, C. Bump, H. Me- Millon, N. McIntyre, G. Sanders, R. Miller. First row — C. Awrey, V. Smith, D. Matthews, W. Kruko, K. Keeler, W. Wellman. At fuano: B. Belsito, accompanist. FORTNIGHT — After the initial publication of the Fortnight by the National Honor Society at the beginning of school, the job fell to the Fomight club, which carried on for three issues, until the journalism class took over for the second semester. The paper received a few much-needed improvements at the hands of the jour- nalism class in make-up and in content, although the first semester club was admit- tedly working under handicaps. Many of the first semester staff continued their work into the second, and during the year several innovations, such as banner headlines, cartoons, and unusual issues, like the one on April 1, distinguished the publication. The journalism class wasn’t without its troubles either. Most issues had the annoying habit of appearing late, as a result of printing difficulties. Even so, eight Fortnights were produced altogether during the year. FORTNIGHT STAFF Second roic — D. Skinner, C. Deace, M. Steinke, H. Stcbbins, M. Baulch, M. Kelly, Ad manager, G. Burghdoff, M. Gaskill, P. Sheffield, M. Wright, L. Foster, M. Gaskill, C. Truesdell, W. Granger, L. Clark. First row — W. Cortright, N. Hollister, V. Webb, P. Ritzman, B. Fountain, B. Cappon, J. Arnold, R. Sharpe, N. Will, R. Branch, I. Wingerden, C. Dolan, editor, Mr. Taylor, adviser. DOOMSDAY BOOK Standing — B. Fountain, H. Wall- dorff, V. Webb, B. Burkholder, A. Rider, K. Keeler, D. Pavne, M. Gard- ner, F. Foote, M. Tebo Rivers, A. Ben- nett, R. Groos, editor, Mrs. I Jnderwood, adviser. Second row — J. Meek, P. Ritzman, B. Cappon, J. Arnold, L. Fos- ter, R. Sharpe, J. Hubert, C. Truesdell, R. Branch, N. Will. First row — D. Smith, J. McPharlm, j. Mullen, C. Goodyear, B. Patten, M. Wensloff. [ L L L L L L L L L I L L L Deadline . . . April 1 PUBLICATIONS AND SPEECH DEBATE Second row — J. Cooper, F. Foote, P. Fuller, D. McGIocklin, M. Hammond, R. Silvernail, N. Will, Stanley Wheater, coach. First row—H. Stcbbins, R. Cordes, A. Rider, L. Foster, T. McKelvey, M. Reinhardt. DEBATE — Starting with a nucleus of two de- baters from last year’s squad. Coach Stanley Wheater developed a creditable team for league competition. The subject for debate this year was: Resolved, That the Federal Government Should Require the Arbitration of Labor Dis- putes in All Basic American Industries. Preparation for the season began in the usual manner, but the advent of the first debate in November made the team turn their attentions to debating. The first opportunity for the team to show their ability was at the practice tournament in Lansing. The regular league season got under way with Portland journeying to Hastings, and going home somewhat the worse for wear with two losses. Much the same thing happened to the debaters when they traveled to Hudsonville for their sec- ond debate. Hastings broke into the win column once again as they defeated Wyoming Park in the only public debate of the year. In their final regular encounter, the squad split with Battle Creek to give a final tally of five wins and three losses, more than enough to qualify them for entrance into the district elimination tournament at Lansing. Here the negative got off to a good start by defeating Augusta W. K. Kellog in the first round. The affirmative was defeated in the semi-finals by Marshall to officially end the season for Hastings. Persons competing in the league debates were Lach Faster, Mary Reinhardt, and Helen Stebbtns on the affirmative, and Reynolds Cordes, Ted McKelvey, and Alan Rider for the negative. DOOMSDAY — In the fall of 1947, a number of students took the thankless task of producing a Doomsday Book. During the first semester much of the preliminary work was done in the monthly club hour with Mrs. Underwood as adviser. Dur- ing the second semester, the members of the jour- nalism class joined the ranks, with Mr. Taylor in charge. Room 204 was the site of many heated discus- sions on page layout, cover problems, nicknames, and a class will, and many a headache for the editors was produced by staffs’ apparent indiffer- ence to all deadlines. Finally after an uphill fight all the way, the last rewrite was completed, and the book was sent to press. Taking the task as editor, Dick Groas did much to produce the annual. The pictures in the book were handled by Chuck Truesdell, snapshot edi- tor, and Barbara Burkholder, photography editor. Sen'or activities and club activities were managed bv Juanita Arnold, Frances Foote, and Barbara Burkholder respectively. Alton Bennett headed the sales campaigns. The business end was carried out by competent Reynolds Cordes. Sports ac- counts were done by Neil Will, Bob Branch, and Bob Spillane. Alan Rider and Bob Sharpe used their artistic talents throughout the book. Feature write-ups were furnished by Helen Walldorff, and lire Hubert. Betty Patten acted as classes editor and Phyllis Ritzman and Vonda Webb as copy editors. Typing was performed by Juanita Arnold, Beverly Fountain, Marylyn Wensloff, and Betty Cappon. Other members of the staff did varying work, all the way from checking abbreviations to moving bleachers. Without their labor this book might not have reached you on time. SPEECH — R. Cordes, J. Osborn, R. Silvcrnail, B. Single- ton, A. Rider. SPEECH — The dismal days of winter were made even more dismal for many freshman and sophomore English students by the advent of the declamation contests in March. After seemingly endless eliminations, Bonnie Singleton and Roberta Silvernail emerged as first and second place winners, respectively. Both gave, “Forty-five Minutes and Bobby,” as their selections. In the dramatic reading contest Helen Stebbins, giving Poe’s The Oval Portrait,” won first place, while Mary Jane Andrus gave “Madame X” to take second. Alan Rider won first place in the extempore speaking contest with a talk on “The Marshall Plan, Will It Work?” while Reynolds Cordes was runner-up. Reynolds had as his subject “The Spread of Communism in Europe.” Janet Osborn was the unanimous choice for first place in the oratory contest, being the only one entered. All seven represented Hastings in the district contest at Byron Center on April 19. JUNIOR PLAY — The Junior class presented the theatrical classic, “Peg O’ My Heart,” for their annual dramatic production on April 9. The plot concerned itself with the trials and tribulations arising when Peg, the young Irish heroine played by Pat McKeough, was injected into the somewhat uncongenial atmosphere of the Chichester home. Peg was tolerated only because she was the meal ticket for the Chichesters, made shillingless by a bank failure. The situation went from bad to worse and back again before we were reassured that true love always triumphs, when Peg finally hooked Jerry, played by Bill Porteous. Mrs. Chichester was portrayed by Rose Craven, while her daughter, Ethel, was played by Mary Nielsen. Old ladies may have squirmed at Tom Drum’s depiction of Chris Brent, villainous cad, but nearly everyone screamed at Dick Dahlhouser as Alaric, the gay young aristocrat. Mr. Hawkes, the solicitor, was amusingly done by Dick Taylor, and the two typical English ser- vants, Bennett, the maid, and Jarvis, the butler, were well-personified by Wilma Granger and Henry Gibson respectively. Helen Stebbins was student director for the production and Dorothy Reynolds was the book- holder. Miss Britten directed the play. And who shall pay the mortgage PLAYS SENIOR PLAY — Following up their superb production of “Our Town” as last year’s junior play, the seniors gave a “rootin’'tootin' ” performance of “The Whoofenpoof” on December 6. The play itself was the story of a small town newspaper and its fight to stay in business. To add to the confusion, young Wheeler Ketchell, the editor’s son, re- turns home bursting with ideas to save the paper. Wheeler takes over the job of editor and, before he is stopped, almost succeeds in losing the paper to its rival. In the end, of course, the mortgage is paid, our hero marries the heroine, and everybody lives happily ever after. Wheeler Ketchell, whose management proved so grievious, was played to the hilt by Lach Foster. Art Tyler played the part of Editor Dad Ketchell, while Denny Payne portrayed John Liebeck, co-owner of the business. Frances Foote was cast as Deep Liebeck — good-looking, intelligent, cap- able, and in love with Wheeler. Mona Lowery, sagacious owner of the rival newspaper, was per- sonified by Vonda Webb, and kindly Mrs. Ket- chell was played sympathetically by Julianne Cooper. Adding a touch of humor to the play were Alan Rider as “Roarin” Riley, the belligerent sheriff, and Helen Walldorff as the Widow Winters. SENIOR PLAY Foreground — Miss Britten, Coach. On stage— L. Foster, A. Rider, V. Webb, A. Tyler, J. Cooper, D. Payne, H. Walldorff, F. Foote. JUNIOR PLAY Standing — H. Stebbins, W. Granger, R. E. Taylor, R. Craven, R. Dahlhouser, D. Rey- nolds, Seared — W. Porteous, P. Mc- Keough, M. Nielsen, T. Drum. III Y— hirti row— Mr. King, adviser, R. Nelson, T. Feldpausch, J. Slocum, C. Dolan, J. Hubert, R. Sharpe, R. Knopf, L. Foster. Second row — R. McWebb, R. Foster, R. Brooks, R. Bradford, A. Rider, R. Smith, C. Jaksec, D. Payne. First row—K. Smith, treasurer; R. Cordes, secretary; N. Will, vice president; R. Groos, president. Y-TEENS — Third rtnt- — Mrs. Henry, adviser, Margaret C task ill, D. Reynolds, P. Sheffield, J. Cooper, secretary, J. Arnold, P. Ritrman, H. Walldorff, P. War- ren, J. McPharlin, J. Mullen, treasurer, A. McDonald, D. Smith, president. Sec- ond row — M. Reinhardt, D. Van Houten, N. Robinson, A. Lohr, H. Stebbins, M. McDonald, M. Denny, Naida Bryans, B. Cappon, vice president, M. Ham- mond, M. Wensloff, B. Patten. First row — P. Davis, P. McKeough, B. Long, D. Doyle, N. Clark, P. Manning, V. Webb, C. Goodyear, B. Burkholder, 1 . Todd, W’. Granger. Absent from picture: H. Roberts. Y-TEENS— With initiation of new members in the fall, the Y-Teens got started with a bang and never ran down. What with the annual mother’s tea, guest speakers, swimming at the Battle Creek pool, aid to Europe, and bake sales, the schedule was a full and varied one. Many Youth Council dances were sponsored by the club. These dances were both semi-formal and informal — the Snow Ball at Christmas vaca- tion being the most important event. Two delegates were sent to the mid-winter Y- Teen conference at Clear lake, where they met with other delegates to discuss club problems. Officers were Dorotha Smith, piesident; Betty Cappon, vice-president; Julianne Cooper, secre- tary; and Jane Mullen, treasurer. Mrs. Joan Henry acted as adviser. HI-Y — With the passing of Saxon Castle, the Hi-Y club was obliged to meet in the more cramped quarters of room 307 this year. Any discomfort, however, was not reflected in the club’s activities. The regular monthly program consisted of a speaker, a movie, a group discussion, and one week left vacant for swimming and other recreation. As in previous years, football and basketball pencils were sold to raise funds, and, as a special activity, in a combined project with the Y-Teens, clothing was collected for an Aus- trian family. Mr. King acted as adviser; Dick Groos, president; Neil Will, vice-president; Rey- nolds Cordes, secretary; Ken Smith, treasurer. The meeting will come to order NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS F. F. A. — The gavel falls to the table as Bill Cotant opens the meeting. The minutes are read and approved, followed by Ted McKelvey’s treas- urer report. Weil-flavored comment follows on the success of the annual Christmas tree sale, game supper, and parents night promoted by the club. The group settles down to a mere fortissimo as Mr. Knopf, club adviser, announces he has secured a speaker for their next night meeting in room 311. The business part of the meeting turns tail as the meeting is brought to a close amid light comment on the planting of trees and the jackets to be awarded to the two most outstanding FFA boys this year. You think the club is active? Well, they’ve even done more than what was mentioned at the meeting. They organized the Ag-HE, went on trips, elected two boys to represent them as State Farmers, and even had an initiation. Nope — for a guy as lazy as me, I think I’d better stay out of it. F. H. A. — This year the Future Homemakers of America studied the homes of foreign lands. At two club meetings the members heard authori- ties on China and Holland. On February 14th, the girls out-did themselves on the Lover’s Leap. This was a school dance, leap year style and with a Valentine theme. A contest was held throughout the school to name the dance, and the response was overwhelming. Members served the F. F. A. boys in their an- nual wild game supper, and also did honors for the basketball team after several games. At Christmas time they assisted in selling Christmas trees. Officers for the year were Barbara Welton, pres- ident; Betty Martin, vice president; Marguerite Slocum, secretary; and Mary Ann Davis, treasurer. Mrs. Payne was adviser. F.F.A. Fourth row — H. Roberts, L. Christian sen, vice-president, D. Jones, D. Clark, N Fisher, T. McKelvey, treasurer, B. Neubert H. Gibson. Thud row — A. Altoft, D Golden, W. Wellman, A. Norris, R Schreiner, S. Pierce, H. McMillon, P. Pran shka, W. Keech, R. Cunningham, secretary Mr. Knopf, adviser. Second mu-—R. Cun mnuham, C. En:ian, D. Matthews, P Wilkes, D. Hammond, H. Edmonds, R Bassett, F. Wurm, N. Barry, R. Miller First rou—H. Wright, R. Barry, R. Conk lin, W. Kidder, R. Nash, B. Cotant president. F.H.A. Fourth row — R. Moe, B. McLeod, Third row — J. Becker, J. Wendcl, S. Ran, J. Johnson, D. Oakes, L. Fassett, G. Gross. Second row — L. Roush, S. Harrington, P. Babcock, M. Slocum, secretary, M. Davis, treasurer, M. Geller, S. Millcson. First row — N. Sherman, M. Barry, J. Staffen, C. Grecnawalt, Mrs. Pavne, aduser. Ab- sent from picture: B. Welton, president, H. Snyder, B. Martin, vice president. L. Dou«Iass, N. ColledKc, P. Cheeseman. PERSONAL GROOMING — Back rou — M. Belson, J. Hill, Martha Gellcr, P. Silsbee, D. Messier, G. Washington, C. Woodmansee, Miss Dontje, ad iser, Front row— R. Chase, H. Stadel, M. Smith, C. Burghdoff, E. Bernard, L. Weaver. Seated — B. Ingram, B. Burchett, secretary. Ahscnr from picture: D. Richards, prscident, and M. Hotchkiss. FLY TIERS — Third row — D. Bryans, A. McGlocklin, E. Todd, treasurer, J. Story, vice-presi- dent, T. Knopf. Second row — Joan Slocum, president, M. Martin, D. Scobey, E. James, D. Thomp- son, Janet Slocum, secretary, Mr. Fowler, adviser. First rou — J. Bernard, D. Cook, D. Steinke, D. Bradford, V. Smith, D. Traver, J. Durham. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS — A. Frant:, secretary-treasurer, M. Allerding, Miss McElwain, adviser, R. Silvernail, president. KNOW HASTINGS CLUB — Fourth row—N. Ashdon, president, C. Pease, P. Gill, P. Brandt, D. Woodruff, I. Hennev, Mr. Sim, adviser. Third row —N. Roush, M. McCarty, D. Shipman, D. Robinson, S. Hawk, R. Hook. Second rou—D. Hook, P. BuRbcc, S. Smith, E. Shriber, K. Denny, L. Smith, M. Cheeseman, vice-president. Fir.tf rou- — K. Keeler, R. Weise, E. Bradv, T. Cummings, R. Reid, E. Campbell. Absent from picture: N. Allcrding, J. Anderson, R. Bryans, secretary- treasurer, D. Bump, L. Main, B. Peck, M. Pennington, E. Seeber, B. Wendel, N. McIntyre. Lip-stick, fish, and horses CLUBS PERSONAL GROOMING CLUB — Girls, do you have lordosis , does your hair hang lank and limp, are your hands rough and red, is your com- plexion chapped or oily, are you overweight? Boy are you a mess! But don’t let it get you down, for if you join the Personal Grooming club, which is under the direction of Miss Dontje, you can get a complete overhauling free of charge. Quite a bit of time was spent on make-up hints, new hair styles, etiquette, and selection of clothing. Club members received information on these subjects from such reliable sources as Mrs. Wiley, Barbara Wilcox, and Miss Dontje. Sway back to those who are wondering. FLY TIER’S CLUB —What went to pot in Mr. Aten’s shop? This is the question which is haunting the members of the Fly Tier’s club, who eagerly joined anricipating many an hour learning the principles involved in tying Parmachenee Belles, Royal Coachmen, and Black Gnats. But, and this is the well-known monkey wrench, they suffered from a lack of vises — no not that kind, v-i-s-e-s. This particular type of vise is the little instrument used in tying flys. Whenever the members inquired as to what was “gumming up the works,” they were told that due to a major catastrophe, in the shop, the arri- val of the vises would be further delayed. As the Dixtmsday Book was going to press they still had not adm tted defeat. LE CERCLE FRANCAIS — “Two German of- ficers crossed the Rhine, parlez vous.” Only the members of the French club know the rest of the words, for they spent several club hours learning many interesting songs. The members had to be of high scholastic standing, as one of their projects was learning the French alphabet. They also learned some helpful French phrases such as “fermez la bouche, je vous aime, and je ne sais pas.” Other activities consisted of listening to French records, which proved to be an invaluable aid in pronunciation, and studying the maps, geography, and outstanding dishes of France. BAR H. H. S. — “I get the blonde.” “No, you had her last time.” “I know, but I said so first.” If you are wondering what this is, it’s only the usual conversation held between two of Mr. Van- derbrook’s horses who gladly trot to town club hours. Outside of regular riding experience, the mem- bers enjoyed several “horsey” movies and also discussions on famous horses led by the club adviser, Mr. Vanderbrook. KNOW HASTINGS CLUB — Have you ever been in a padded cell, slid down a fire pole, watched furniture being made, or seen a news- paper being printed? The members of the Know Hastings club, under the supervision of Mr. Sim, have done all these things on their excursions this year. Other high- lights included a tour through the Catholic church, the Kist plant, and The Royal Coach Company. KNUCKLE KNOCKERS —“Oh, for an air- plane engine that’ll start when ycu want it to.” This is the prayer of the gas powered model club. They call themselves the “Knuckle Knockers” be- cause they’re always hacking up their fingers in the props of the planes. Members of the club do very little flying, but spend most of their time swapping ideas and learning how to improve the planes. Most of the attempts at flying end in shapeless wrecks, but everyone gets a thrill out of it. Mr. Aten, the adviser, contributed information on the functions of parts of engines and ignition, fundamentals of flight, how to improve model planes, and building better construction models for flying. DRAMATICS CLUB —Lights! Camera! Ac- tion! On stage everybody! All this activity took place Wednesday, November 26, when the Dra- matics club and the dramatics class joined forces to present, “Grapes For Dinner,” a comedy in three acts. Under the direction of Miss Britten, the club adviser, an April assembly was prepared. Other club hours were spent reading famous poetic selections. GIRL MECHANICS — The local ten cent stores received some stiff competition — although not enough to put them out of business — from the Girl Mechanics club, which spent the year learning how to operate the lathes, making metal brace- lets, and wooden pins. Mr. Gilbert reports cheerfully, and with some surprise, that cuts, burns, and bruises were kept at a minimum. KNUCKLE KNOCKERS CLUB — Standing — Mr. Aten, adviser, D. Math- ews, secretary-treasurer, D. Otis. Sirring — J. Partridge, vice-president, G. Misch, J. Shea, D. Murphy, C. Moore, president. BAR H. H. S. — Jane Miller, secretary, N. Norris, L. Gordon, J. Fox, presi- dent, L. Bauman, vice-president, C. Miller. Absent from picture: P. Bryans, M. Christiansen, Betty Christie, J. Cook, E. Cox, J. DeMond, M. Douglass, W. Durkee, P. Foster, M. Gordon, L. Hawthorne, L. Hefflebower, R. Hcrzel, E. Kurr, B. McMillon, F. Schlyer, J. Severance, L. Skidmore, M. Stanton, A. Waldron, W. Yciter. DRAMATICS CLUB — Standing — J. Oshorn, P. McKeough, S. Yoder, P. Young. Seated — R. Craven, M. Knowles, vice-president, N. Nielsen, president, K. Shellenharger, secretary-treasurer, G. Todd, N. Bryans. Absent from picture: M. Campbell, M. Christiansen, P. Pavis, S. PeMond, A. Zerbel. GIRL MECHANICS — C. Woodmansee, K. Shcllington, treasurer, Mr. Gilbert, adviser, J. Tobias, P. Thomas, R. Storm, W. Knows, M. Reynolds, M. Colvin, F. Woolman, G. Herbstreith, B. Bryans, H. PeMond, vice-president, N. Cain, J. Gardner, J. Sinclair, P. Fuller, president, B. Brown, A. Randall, B. Bovne, P. Woodward. B. Herbstreith, I. Asplund, H. Savacool, J. Gable, N. Bennett. Absent from picture: L. Clark, R. Greenawalt, S. Harrington, N. Mattson. T Shakespeare, bolts, and aces CLUBS I j USHER CLUB — “Careful! someone is sitting there.” J “Ouch, get off my corn!” “Who knocked my hat off.7” These and other remarks were heard as the members of the Usher club prac- ticed the gentle art of ushering, under the direction of Stanley Wheater. During the year, each member learned the rows and seats in the Central audi- torium in order to become more efficient at the public events at which Usher club ¥ members served. USHER CLUB — Fourth row — N. Bryans, treasurer, E. Eaton, secretary, J. Beilfuss, M. Denny, H. Gregory, N. Bolton, M. Tobias, L. Harry, Mr. Wheater, adviser. Third rou—N. Clark, president, P. Manning, vice-president, D. Bower, V. Kidder, P. Cheney, J. McKibbin, J. Cain, D. Hambleton. .Second r«m — M. Blough, E. Burr. First row — J. Welton, E. Sanders, B. Foote, L. Clark. Absent from picture: M. Hawthorne, J. Nixon. BRIDGE CLUB — Second row — Miss Robson, adviser. S. Freeland, D. Smith, M. Andrus, G. Beckwith, vice-president, G. Brown, R. Kurr, G. Brock- way, R. Keller, C. Dutterer, N. Jaynes, D. Reynolds. First row — W. Payne, M. Hammond, secretary-treasurer, D. Doyle, L. Oler, E. Gwinn. Seated — L. Compton, A. McDonald, B. Long, L. Scobey, L. Linington, N. Robinson, president, J. McLauchlan, R. Clark. JUDO CLUB — Third row — C. Altoft, J. Kenniston, H. Earl, Mr. Turkal, adviser, C. Coats, N. Heath, president, L. Becker, R. Hambleton, R. Moody, L. Smith, N. Quick, E. DePew, E. Roush. Second row — J. Cadwallader, A. Snyder, L. Berry, H. Pierce, R. Me Murray, D. McDyer, J. Grosvenor, P. Meek. K. Brauer, R. Dimond, W. Rowley, R. Munn. Kneeling — W. Landon, J. McKelvcy, N. Sinclair, R. Shriver, J. Van Houten, R. Rcaser, W. Guidet, F. Aspinall, G. Montague, K. Laubaugh, J. Babcock, M. Patten. On Mat — R. James, G. Lydy, R. Raymond, secretary- treasurer, W. McDonald, vice-president. CAMERA CLUB—Third row — R. Linington, R. Beilfuss, H. Brown, treas- urer, L. Bivens, H. Schrier, Mr. Hine, adviser. Second row — P. Guntrip, N. Zeigler, E. Swartz, E. Benton, R. Seay, W. Davis, F. Whitworth, A. Meinert, vice-president. First row—R. Maurer, J. Meek, A. Lohr, M. McDonald, E. Colvin, president, Y. Benjamin, secretary, R. Carl, H. Gibson. Absent from picture: A. Harris, M. Preston. AND MORE CLUBS BRIDGE CLUB —“No you can’t bid TWO SPADES on that hand — not enough honor count — instead, bid THREE SPADES — shows a weaker hand.” Crazy isn’t it? But Eli himself says ’tis true, and that’s good enough for Miss Robson and her contract bridge foursomes. A few die-hards who still prefer auction, and those just learning the game, gather around the bridge table once a month and work just as fever- ishly on the fundamentals of auction bridge. Their more scientific “contract-mates” try for slam bids, by legal signals only, of course. JUDO CLUB — To the tune of that renowned classic, “Slap Her Down Again Paw,” the “strong arm” boys of Mr. Turkal’s Judo club, were taught many effective self-defense tactics which they later demonstrated with remarkably few cas- ualties. Mr. Turkel assures us that Judo comes in very handy for fathers. CAMERA CLUB —Why spend 35c to see “The Captain from Castille” when, for free, you can view Mr. Hine and family in Florida? In technicolor too! Other movies enjoyed by the Camera club were “The World Parade” and an Academy Award Picture in 1910. On the instructive side, members were given n demonstrations on the enlarging of photographs and visited the Barry Theatre to watch motion picture projectors in operation. Lenses, Mausers, and basic principles CARD CLUB — How to become the life of the party in ten easy lessons was one of the accomp- lishments of Mr. Damson’s Card club. Among the many games played were 500, pedro, and euchre. No mention was made of poker, but right bowers, double-nello, and the value of fives of similar color are familiar fields to these followers of Hoyle. GUN CLUB — The Gun club isn’t one of those back-room affairs where the members “shoot-the- bull. It’s all out in the open where they strive for the bull’s eye. Some are good shots, some bad, but all forty- two members are enthusiastic. In addition to the outdoor range, where instruc- tions were given in the use of big caliber rifles, in- door target shooting at the Barry County Sports- man range created a “big noise.” All members had the opportunity to use a heavy target model .22 caliber rifle, equipped with a target telescope. RADIO CLUB — During the year this club dis- sected radios, studied the principle of electrons, examined a static machine, and operated a surplus army tank radio. The mystery of oscilators, resistors, and electro- scopes, not to mention of course some soap opera or hot jazz when a radio actually works, is gen- erally the diet of the Radio club when Mr. Jones delves into the “basic principles” once a month. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB — Every club hour during the past year, seven boys have gathered together, under the supervision of Mr. Reinhardt, to play the ancient and courtly game of the kings, chess. One of the many technical terms used in the game is the word, pawn, but don’t get the wrong idea, for it is merely the name of one of the chessmen. However, not all of the members played chess; several devoted their time to checkers, which is equally as fascinating. CARD — Standing — K. Myers, R. McWcbb, C. Annable, president, R. Foster, R. Knopf, T. Fcldpausch, R. Bradford, N. Allen, R. Annable, L. Reaser, Mr. C. Damson, adviser, D. Grierson, treasurer. Seated—D. Shurlow, C. Neubcrt, secretary, A. Voisard, B. Haynes, W. Castelein, M. Gil- lespie, R. Haywood, R. Warner. Absent from picture: L. Becker, M. Becker, L. Coy, J. Schilthroat, J. Tabor, V. Thomas, vice-president, C. Zimmerman. RADIO — Standing — K. Baulch, R. E. Taylor, vice-presi- dent, G. Finnie, secretary-treasurer. Seated—K. Hampton, K. Ricker, president. Absent from picture: T. Kidder. GUN CLUB — Fourth row — R. G. Taylor, D. Ruffner, H. Ludwick, D. Shipman, C. Mart:, V. Curtiss, R. Quick, J. Slocum, secretary, O. Thomas, treasurer, A. Tyler. Third row — D. Babcock, J. Radford, J. McWcbb, M. Peake, K. Evans, vice-president, G. Sanders, E. Barrett, D. Shaw, G. Clark, Mr. Gies, adviser. Second row—B. Kidder, P. Hoffman, H. Lathrop, K. Sprague, T. Sprague, R. Nielsen, F. Pierce, R. Freese, L. Conklin. First row—H. Dunkel- berger, M. Asplund, R. Mead, M. Reynolds, D. Bump, D. Johnson, G. Barnum. Absent from picture: R. Abson, R. Allen, C. Bustance, G. Earl, W. Eaton, J. Gallup, B. Greiner, G. Gordon, R. Spillane, B. Tobias, J. Reynolds, D. Cain, president. CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB —R. Gwinn, J. Cook. R. Nelson, secretary, Mr. Reinhardt, adviser, W. McKeough, treasurer. Absent from picture: R. Cappon, president, R. Johncock, vice-president, L. Lowell, E. McLaughlin. SEPTEMBER: 2. Principal lights boiler in brain factory. 8. Saxons hot in football practice (85°). 19. Saxons not so hot in Eaton Rapids game. 26. Hastings drops another in first home game with Greenville. OCTOBER: 6. The Gun club starts with a bang in the first club hour. 17. Charlotte graciously helps Saxons to 8-7 victory. 23-26. Time out for teachers to compare notes. 31. Hastings suffers another football defeat at the hands of St. Johns. NOVEMBER: 5. Dutton plays a mean marimba at assembly. 6-7. Bob Sharpe’s tomatoes take a blue ribbon at Ag-HE. 14. Year’s first display of local talent at the fall concert. 18. Portland league debate. 21. The football heroes receive their retribution while six seniors wade through Pepsi test. 22. The Turkey Trot upholds the spirit of Thanksgiving DECEMBER: , 5. Charlotte host to Saxons. Second basketball defeat of season. 6. Life’s lighter side is brought out in the annual senior play. 15. Versatile Nutchuk tells Alaskan fairy tales and plays chop- sticks on the piano. 19. Students breathe easier as Christmas vacation starts. 25. Beckwith gets a government book for Christmas. JANUARY: 5. Flag flies at half mast as classes resume. 9. The student body makes sound effects for Wk'ZO broadcast on “Compulsory Arbitration.” 9. Hastings fights losing game to Grand Rapids Central. 21. Truesdell brands Sheraef talk on Russia communist propa- ganda. 26. Only one more semester! r r r r r r r t t i i ? Merry April Fool’s Day CALENDAR •� •P •P FEBRUARY: 2. County Institute gives us day of grace. 6. Loring Campbell, mystic, mystifies. 14. The fairer sex takes the nitiative at Lover’s Leap. 18. Prof. Osborn, physicist, mystifies, too, in atom talk. 20. Norman Coates Webster has students enjoying poetry by underhanded methods. 21. Saxons deal Orioles their second basketball defeat of the season. MARCH: 4. Hastings downs Lakeview at the tournament in the year’s most pleasant surprise. 6. Charlotte downs Hastings in the year’s greatest disappoint- ment. 18. Groman entertains with broken English. 26-29. Students released on good behavior over Easter. APRIL: 1. The fools fall for the usual pranks on their favorite day. 3. Students dance down Allen’s Alley. 7. Mansfield sings for assembly. 9. Juniors give “Peg O’ My Heart.” 13. Baseball season opens with Charlotte here. 22. County bands meet to display their collective talents. 24. Hastings wins in annual relays. MAY: 8. Seniors guests at juniors’ annual soiree on “Paris Sidewalks.” 12. Lt. Whittaker thrills with story of war experience. 22. Tracksters scamper after regional crown. 29. Track team assemble for their final battle in Lansing. 30. Seniors appear in caps and gowns at Baccalaureate. JUNE: 3. Seniors entertain for the last time at Class Night. 4. Class of 1948 walks its last mile in H. H. S. ? TITLES OF NOBILITY r i r Who said the ancient Saxons didn’t have titles of nobility? We didn t; in fact, r one of the boys prospecting about in Mr. Reinhardt s collection of physical geog- 1 graphy rocks and minerals dug up some old Saxon records. Turning them over to an aspiring Latin student we found that many of our ancestors were truly of r royal lineage. In order that this record may not be lost again, we publish these 1 age-old titles of our ancestors and refer them to posterity. r. Queen of Glamour Shirley Smith Knave of Hearts Joseph Hubert r Queen of Mystery Helen Walldorff Lord Don't Robert Spillane 1 Queen of Hearts Carol Goodyear Lord Mercury Robert Branch Queen of Diamonds Norma Co! ledge Lord of Love Robert Sharpe r Lord Bold look Richard C lark Countess of Books Dorothy Bower Lord Overall Theodore McKelvey Duchess of Artistry Mae Gardner Earl of Physique lack Defoe Duchess of Dimples Barbara Welton Earl of Witticism Reynolds Cordes r Duchess of Quietness... Jeanne Anderson Earl of Ease Alan Rider ■. Duchess of Curiosity. .. Vonda Webb Earl of Chance Gordon Story Lady of Love Beverly Fountain Knight Allshot Charles Truesdell r Lady Dainty Foot Knight of Sleep Robert Christie I Master of Archers Dennis Payne Court tester Robert Reaser Lady Coquette Betty Cappon The King’s Bishop Alton Bennett r Court Blacksmith Jack Slocum Court Musician James Partridge Lady of the Clouds lane Mullen Town Crier Lachlan Foster r Lady Gao Page Richard Cook L Lady Shadow Phyllis Ritrman Mistress of Ambition... Norma Ashdon Lady Perfection Maebelle Cain Mistress Rosebud Kathleen Shellington r Countess of Spirits Barbara Burkholder Madame Lumbago lulianne Cooper Lady Silence Betty Wendel Madame Fizz Juanita Arnold Lady Longhair Dorotha Smith King Corn Jerald Hurless Maitl of Mischief Joan Baulch r king Hobo Carl Moore Maid of Ten Pins Eva Eaton Master of Mischief Gerald Beckwith Prince of Whales Cecil Boyer Admiral of the Fleet.. Louis Neubert r Knave of knowledge... Clifford Dolan Master of the Sky Leland Christiansen L Neil Will Master of Mind Richard Groos Sheik of Sheiks Gerald Sanders r r [ t