Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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F. F. A. F. H. A. “Whew! What strenuous exercise!” The members of the F.F.A. under the super- vision of Mr. Knopf, have had a busy sceduie and had a right to say such things as the above. The Ag-He in November preceded a game supper and the cutting and selling of Christmas trees in December. Unhampered by so much exertion they attended in January the Farmers’ Week at East Lansing. President Duane Jones and Secretary Stanley Pierce represented this chapter in the National Convention at Kansas City. Other activities included planting trees at Yankee Springs and competing with other F.F.A. chapters in basketball. They have also given dif- ferent awards to those outstanding in various activities. “Umm! Is this good!” This could easily have been one of the approv- ing comments of the F.F.A. boys, enjoying the game supper that the F.H.A. girls had prepared for them. The fellows brought in the game, and the girls cooked a luscious meal from their results. With the serving of a snack for the teams after a home basketball game, plus raising money for new curtains in the home economics room, the F.H.A. enjoyed a busy and prosperous year. Is it any wonder that the club’s membership in- creased from twenty-five last year to forty-six this year? Identification—First row—M. Campbell, J. Staffen, treasurer, P. Davis, J. John- son, secretary, M. Reinhardt, P. Punkelberger, P. Babcock, M. Enzian, M. Ingram, S. Milleson, A. Zerbel, M. Christiansen, N. Sherman, reporter. Second row — M. A. Davis, G. Tobias, B. Buckland, D. Gray, H. Geller, M. Allerding, L. Douglass, M. Douglass, L. Hefflebower, L. Reaser, Mrs. Payne, adviser. Third row — M. McCarty, E. Stadcl, H. Savacool, P. McKay, M. Barry, M. Hawthorne, P. Brandt, M. Zimmerman, A. Frantz. Fourth rou— M. Slocum, M. Cheese- man, M. Stanton, R. Herzcl, J. Becker, president, B. McLeod, vice president, P. Gill, P. Severance, E. Turnes. .dentification — First row — Dave Carrigan, H. Wright, H. Dunkelbergcr, D. Hammond, N. Fisher, A. Norris, vice-president, D. Jones, president, H. Ed- monds, L. Barry, D. Hawk, J. Cook, R. Reid. Second row — H. Roberts, N. Barry, reporter, G. Barnum, D. Ruffner, F. Wurm, R. Moody, G. Misch, M. Christiansen, W. Durkee, G. Lydy, L. Conklin, L. Bivens, Mr. Knopf, adviser. Third row— W. Kidder, R. Nash, H. McMillon, C. Enzian, treasurer, M. Preston, D. Golden, R. Bassett, W Keech, D. Bryans. Fourth rou- — D. Scobcy, L. Skidmore, D. Matthews, S. Pierce, secretary, R. Miller, R. Schriener, Henry Gibson, B. Neubert.

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CLUBS From Bows and Arrows to Needles and Pins USHERS “Would you get eight ushers for the assembly Friday?” That question appeared in an untiring manner throughout the year, but it was always accepted willingly by the members of Miss Julia Smiths Usher Club. While they learned the pointers of ushering, they really enjoyed the club sessions and made fine ushers. Identification — First row — D. Hambleton, B. Weise, J. Sever- ance, vice-president, M. Williams. Second row — Miss Smith, ad- viser, B. Foote, M. Calvin, J. Wendel, S. Rau. Third row — M. Scott, M. Webb, F. Sprague, S. O’Conner, B. Daniels, L. Becker. Fourth row — M. Davis, R. Clark, J. Story, J. Myers, R. Marti, C. Neubcrt. Fifth row — H. Pierce, P. Cheney, M. Haw- thorne, M. Peak, M. Andrus, president, C. Burghdoff. Standing — E. James, secretary, treasurer, R. Seay, L. Clark. ARCHERY “Oh, will I ever finish?” Such were the groans heard from the members of the Archery Club while they slaved over the bows they were making. Although it seemed as though the jobs were endless, some of the mem- bers finished and learned the principles of shoot- ing. Bystanders seemed to feel th?t the members hadn’t accomplished much, but the club members had so much fun that even the unfinished bows seemed to be great accomplishments! Identification — First row — H. James, G. Barnum, K. Evans, B. Smith, T. Sprague, president, R. Keech, C. Smith, V. Sm th, R. Warner, J. Bishop, M. Turnes, Joan Slocum, reporter, L. Haw- thorne, vice-president, Janet Slo- cum, secretary, treasurer, L. Bau- man, P. Warner, P. Sinclair, N. Crawly, R. Cotant, Mr. Hulbert. Third row — E. DePcw, R. Con- rad, M. Moan, L. Thiede, A. Wood, K. Sprague, M. Quick. 1

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1 1 ! I I I I I I I I ! I I 1 From Occupation to Recreation CLUBS CARD “Gambling is forbidden!” was the understand- ing between the thirteen male members of the Card Club. Under the watchful eye of Mr. Damson they usually followed this rule and still managed to have fun playing such games as War, Pedro, Blackjack, and Rummy. Perhaps we had a few good players graduating from this club — and many satisfied with the fun derived from the club meetings. Identification — Seated — D. Bradford, president, R. Cas- relein, reporter, C. Altoft, R. Mead, A. Snyder, secretary, treasurer, D. Steinke, vice president. Standing — K. Hamp- ton, R. Foster, K. Ricker, Mr. Damson, adviser, R. Cappon, M. Patten, N. Hughes, E. Tooker, L. Still, C. Morgan, C. Awrey. AUCTION BRIDGE “Miss Robson, tell me if I have enough honor count to bid 3 no trump.” And Miss Robson was seen flitting about the room answering the questions of her pupils of the Auction Bridge Club. While the six members of the club learned some of the tricks of the game, they enjoyed themselves and expected to graduate into contract bridge with some knowledge of the game. Identification — Seated — B. Boyne, P. Guntrip, secretary, treasurer, reporter, M. Gillespie, president, R. Hart. Stand- ing — R. Maurer, R. Haywood, Miss Robson, adviser. CONTRACT BRIDGE Whether or not Leo Maurer, the only male member, provided the needed incentive for a successful Contract Bridge Club was never determined. However, the fact remains that the club hours spent in Room 304 were ones of fun and enjoyment. Many of its members had never played before; but with a willingness to learn plus the assistance of the adviser, Mrs. Sim, many fundamental principles of bidding and scoring were learned. Identification — Seated — S. Brandstetter, N. Robinson, treasurer, A. McDonald, president, J. Stem. Standing — J. Will, Mrs. Sim, adviser, A. Sheffield, K. Blough, M. Kaechelc. CHESS AND CHECKERS “Aha! My jump!” What a dreaded remark that became to the members of the Chess and Checker Club. These same members looked forward to club meetings, not only to challenge one another’s ability, but also to get pointers on how to improve from the adviser, Mr. Reinhardt. The meetings taught the members that the games can offer enjoyment, occupation for leisure moments, and improve thinking ability. All in all the club proved profitable to its members. Identification — Seated — R. Howell, president, D. Bump, R. J. Smith, secretary, treasurer, J. CaJwallader, vice presi- dent. Standing — K. O'Donnell, reporter, H. Service, R. Greiner, D. Truman, B. Mahn, Mr. Reinhardt, adviser.