Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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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

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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. [ [ [ [ [

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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.