Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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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.

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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

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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.