Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

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NOBODY KNOWS THE TROUBLE I’VE SEEN When school opened last fall, the Sophomore’s returned ready to put in a year of hard work. The following officers capably represented the class in school activities: A1 Belsito, President; Edward Bush. Vice-President; and Evelyn Bryans, Treas- urer. As the secretary had moved from town dur- ing the summer, Georginna Dunn offered her services at a class meeting. During the football season the class was repre sented on the varsity squad by Harris Everett, who won a letter for his work. Many sophomores trained on the reserve team and are looking for- ward to victories on the gridiron next year. This year the “Sophs” were very active in the Spotlight. Some took part in the Latin class skit and others participated in the skits given by the fourth and sixth hour English classes. Dick Waite surprised the audience with his imitations of Al Jolsen, and Harris Everett followed suit with his trusty harmonica. Four of our song birds partici- pated in the Girl’s Sextette, which favored the audience with two selections. When the basketball season opened Lynn Beadle was found in an important position on the varsity squad and during the season Jim Myers joined the team. Both received letters at the end of the season. The reserve team which consisted mainly of Sophomores showed fine spirit and abil- ity. The players showing greatest promise for the future w'ere Herb Beadle, Al Belsito, Ed Bush, Gerald Merrill, and Jim Wingerden. Marian Pierce was the only Sophomore who won a position on the cheer-leading squad at the fall tryouts. Highest in scholastic rating at the end of the first semester was Jean Ann Myers with that coveted 3.00 mark. As the New Year got under way, petitions started flying around for the second semester. After a close election Ed Bush was elected Presi- dent; Jack Burchett, Vice-President; JoAnn Burr, Secretary; and Marjorie Cordes, Treasurer. In honor of Valentines Day the class sponsored an all-school dance, “Sweetheart’s Frolic,” which was enjoyed by many. Many of the “Soph” athletes turned out for the spring sports. With such stars as Jack Bur- chett in track and Ernie Tooker and Lynn Beadle- in baseball, the teams in the next two years stand a good chance of making fine records. As another school year came to a close, the Sophomores eagarly awaite-d a much needed va- cation and their return in the fall as upperclass- men. Having survived one year in H.H.S. the Sophomores were getting more accustomed to the noon rush, locker inspections, and the loss of study hall privileges. When the football season got underway, many up and coming fellows represented their class on the Junior Varsity team. As the stiow began to fall, thoughts turned to basketball, and the Sophs” on the basketball teams

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AS TIME GOES BY At last being “upper-elassmen,” the Juniors decided to get busy and prove their position. The officers chosen to guide the class through its first semester were: Dave Steinke, President; Newell Heath, Vice-President; Lora Linington, Secretary; Charles Altoft, Treasurer. Grid-iron starts weren't lacking in the Junior Class and seven were awarded letters. The letter- men included: Charlie Altoft, Newell Heath, Archie Voisard, Jim Adams, Norm Zeigler, Ger- ald Misch, and Chuck Miller. Charlie Altoft and Chuck Miller are to be next year’s co-captains. Besides football, the Juniors boasted of four basketball lettermen, without which the squad would have been at a loss. These athletes were: Dick Bryans, Dave Steinke, Paul, McKeough, and Jack Kenniston. Dick Bryans made the second- string all-conference team. A novelty sweater dance was sponsored by the Junior Class on December 17. The name was “Winter Wonderland,” and the general chair man, Donna Derry. Second semester brought a heated political bat- tle with the “Honest Four” winning out. The class officers for second semester were: President, Norman Zeigler; Vice-President, Dick Bryans; Secretary, Jane Miller; Treasurer, Charles Miller. Some of the more musically inclined Juniors took part in the Solo and Ensemble Contest in Grand Rapids. The persons and their divisions are as follows: Ann Dean, 2; Jim Durham, 2; Lenore Compton, 3; Mary Jane Andrus, 3. Janet Osborn also went along to accompany some of the above mentioned. Mary Jane Andrus, Dick Annable, Lenore Compton, and Janet Osborn maintained all “A” records for first semester to prove the class had brains as well as brawn. Six juniors were elected to the National Honor Society. They were: Dick Annable, Janet Osborn, Lenore Compton, Dona Young, Mary Jane Andrus, and Evangeline Kurr. The District Forensic Speech Contest had two representatives from the Junior class. Evangeline Kurr competed in the Dramatic Declamation Division and Dona Young took part in the Ex- tempore Speaking. Dona took first in her field against tough competition. “What A Life” was chosen as the dramatic presentation of the year, with a theme of Henry Aldrich. It was given March 31 with a cast of nineteen members. The student-manager was Lenore Compton. To show their gratitude for her hard work, the cast presented Miss J. Smith, their director, with a bouquet of flowers. No sooner was the play over than plans for the J-Hop began. With the J-Hop came thoughts of Spring and the realization that soon they would be seniors. Only one more year! Juniors sponsored the Christmas dance and even had Santa Clause and his sleigh present. Being so active, spring fever didn’t have a chance to make an appearance. The class showed their dramatic talent by producing their first play and later in the spring they entertained the seniors at th e annual J-Hop. As they watched the seniors march down the aisle they teere already making plans for their own graduation.

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Fir f Row; left to right: I. Clinton. V. Benton. R. Demond. J. Burr. J. Blossom. J. Burroughs. J. Bennett. Second Row: M. Corde». J. Baird. R. Cole- man. J. Brownell. G. Barlow. R. Deming. K. Blough. Third Row: N. Crawley. M. L. Davit, R. Davi . R. Athlon, R. Down», A. Beltito. E. Bryant. H. Beadle. Fourth Row: L. Alton. P. Anderton. R. Brauer. B. Buehler. E. Buth, B. Burkey, R. Cotant. Firtt Row; left to right: M. Hanford. R. Hawkins. A. Kurr, J. Harrington, D. L. Gury. S. Hawthorne. J. Hart. C. Herman. A. Eaton. Second Row: J. Kothar. M. L. Kaechle. M. Hawthorne. H. (idler. D. Hull. C. Gordcn. H. Frandten. G. Dunn. J. Bithop. Third Row : F. Foote. E. Jarman. J. Fowler. B. Ingram. ). Crone. M. Haywood. I. Kidder. R. Gahle. M. Battler. Fourth Row: R. Golden. N. Hugh». H. James, D. Eldred. H. Everrett. J. Jaynes. K. Hulhert. L. Beadle. Firtt Row; left to right: M. A. Peake, D. Mead. A. Miller. E. Reinhardt. M. Pierce. E. Reinhardt. Second Row: J. Moe. S. O'Conner. J. Myert, R. Mart:. R. Randall. M. Neeb, K. O’Donnell. Third Row: M. Martin. J. Moe, J. Mi . J. Maurer, G. Merrill, V. Orsborn. Fourth Row: K. Pranthka. L. Main. J. Ray- mond. L. Maurer. W. Paige. J. Myert, J. Meyer», W. Norrit. Firtt Row; left to right: A. Sheffield. M. Wil- liams, G. Zimmerman. M. Webb. F. Sprague. J. Stem, H. Troyer. M. Shaeffer. Second Row: Mr». Burklc, advisor. S. Smith. A. Wood. J. Todd. J. Will, D. Trinkline. E. Turne». M. Trune». D. Wait. Third Row: Mr. Damson, advisor, M. Wilson. P. Warner. D. Truman. P. Sinclair, E. Sand- berg. J. Ryan. P. Shelden. Fourth Row: H. Service, J. Wingerden. L. Utter, P. Sharp, C. Yarger. E. looker. D. Shultx. R. Slocum. G. Ulrich. made records the schools could be proud of. In February the Sophomores expressed their feelings for the student body by giving a Valentine Dance, Sweetheart's Frolic. This dance, with its lovely decorations, was enjoyed by all. When sfrring came into view, track, baseball, and June 2 were here and gone, and the class at last could put down its books until another year.