Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1951 volume:

THE 1951 D O O M S D A Y BOOK Published by the Doomsday Staff. Engraved by John Ollier Chicago, Illinois. Printed by Hastings Commercial Printers. Photographs by Barth. Dedication To Mr. Edwin L.Taylor who, as principal, guided us unselfishly and skillfully through the first three years of our high school career, we, the class of 1951, dedicate this annual. To Mr. George Veldman who took over the task of principal and guided us safely through the final year of our high school career we, the class of 1951, dedicate this annual. ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF EDUCATION: Left-Right: Leo Demond, Howard Frost. Mildred Smith, A. B. Gwinn. M. D., Charles Faul, L. H. Lamb. The Board of Education meets once a month to discuss school affairs. This job takes a great deal of time and we would like to express our humble ap- preciation to them on their fine job. The officers this year are Mrs. Homer Smith, President; Dr. A. B. Gwinn, Secretary; Mr. Charles Faul, Treasurer. The other board members are Leo Demond, Howard Frost, and L. H. Lamb. ADMINISTRATION MR. LAMB This year began the second of Mr. Lamb’s ad- ministration as superintendent of our school. Our superintendent was kept very busy this year seeing that our school was run smoothly and that it was well organized. Busy as a bee, Mr. Lamb served as a member of the Board of Edu- cation, put in several public appearances to ad- dress the student body to commend or give help- ful criticism to us, and, in general, gave advice. Despite his many tasks Mr. Lamb was often seen at sports events and other school events. MR. VELDMAN With all the problems of planning and regula- ting the high school, Principal George Veldman spent a very busy first-year at Hastings. One of the important changes in which he was influential was the revision of the absence report record. Along with running the school came the minor tasks of organizing the courses, helping to supervise the cafeteria, and furnishing recom- mendations for colleges and employees. Along with Mr. Hanson, he worked on administration of athletics. Busy as he was, Mr. Veldman found time to support the Hastings teams by attending every football and basketball game. MR. REINHARDT Herbert J. Reinhardt, assistant principal, is just about the busiest man in our school. Not only is he in charge of all the extra-curricular activities but he teaches two government classes and one economics class. He is in charge of lockers, takes over with absence of the principal, and is faculty representative to the various commissions. He takes care of routing the buses as well as super- vising them and still finds time to coach golf. JLflOHv nv TEACHERS BRITTEN. MARGARET “Mag” “Are there any quest ions wise or otherwise?” Eng.; Rhct.; Amcr. Lit. DAMSON. CARL W. Ragtime Cow-boy Joe” Hate 1 ever told you the one about—?” World Hist.; U.S. Hist.; Remedial Arith. TURKAL. ANTON F. Tony“ “Shut uf you guys! Civics; Health; Track LANG. LEWIS S. Louie” “Maybe J shouldn't tell you this, but—” Basketball; Baseball HANSON. HOWARD “Hick “It's fxithetic, men!” Boys’ Phys. Ed.; Football HUSTED. ALICE S. “Ohge” “Remember your hairnets.” Foods; Clothing I. FOWLER. RUSSEL “Blond le” “There's entirely too much talking in here.” Bkkpping; Int. to Bus.; Typing; Comm. Law; H.S. Anth. McELWAIN. EMILY J. “Em” “S'il tows plait.” Eng.; French SIM. WRIGHT A. “Has been. (W.A.S.) “You just ask my kids how mean 1 can be.” App. Th.; Coordinator VANDERBROOK. LYLE J. “Van” “Why?” Math.; Farm Shop CAMBELL. MARY E. “Mary” “X'ow let me see.” Art SMITH. H. YVONNE “Smitty “Golly! Girls Phys. Ed. WILCOX. BEVERLY J. “Warden” OK” Eng.; Latin FOSTER. MERILYN J. “Zut “1 still hear voices. 1 shouldn't.” Eng.; Soc. Sci.; Journ.; Dean of Girls SIM. JANE G. “ ame” Really!” Typing; Shorthand; Bus. Eng. HTNE. LEWIS Louie” “Softer! Xot so loud! Band; Orchestra; Inst. Music; World History MOYER. HERBERT R. “Herbie” Keep it down to a roar. Choir; Chorus; Music Appreciation; Sextet WITHER. BRUCE W. “Handsome” Mech. Drawing; Wood Shop GIES. TAC P. “Goosie” Here we go.” Biology; Int. to Bus. HULBERT. LYLE E. Lyle” Mech. Arch. Drawing; Machine Shop ROBSON. RUTH MARION “Robbi” “Simply killing!” Eng.; Eng. Lit. CORTRIGHT. JULIA R. Coach” In other words— Speech; Debate; Dramatics; Problems KNOPF. THEODORE Ted” That’s what the book says. Vocational Agriculture BURKLE. V. JEAN “Burk” “That’s for sure! Clothing; Civics; Health; Family Living FOOKES. JAMES H. “Jim” “That's right, isn't it?” Chem.; Phys.; Algebra FACULTY STUDENT COUNCIL: First Row: I. Brockway; S. Hawthorne; J. Stem; J. Kelley; L. Curtis; N. Ziegler; C. Miller; E. Vandcrbrook. Second Row: E. Tooker; M. Stanton; J. Miller; N. Barrett: M. Haywood; J. Whit- more. Standing; M. Glasgow; D. Faul; G. Mer- rill; R. Annable; J. Burchett; R. Ashdon; P. Peters; F. Shaeffer. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD: Standing: G. Dunn; J. Brockway; L. Linington; J. Slocum; J. Whitmore; J. Mil- ler; advisor. Mrs. Foster. Second Row: A. Newton; J. Myers; D. Trinklein; C. Tolles; M. Ragla; J. Johnson; J. Fcldpausch. Firtt Row: S. Jones: D. Boyne; B. Harris. BOYS UNION COUNCIL: Standing: Advisor. Mr. Reinhardt; M. Moore; A. Shaver; G. Lydy. Seated: K. Lauhaugh; D. Hammond; J. Myers; E. Bush; P. Cotant. ALL SCHOOL OFFICERS: Le t-Right: J. Kenniston; J. Stem; A. Voisard; J. Burchett; D. Stcinke. ALL SCHOOL OFFICERS As usual the student “heads” of our school had a very busy year. The strain wasn’t as great, as might have been the case, however, due to the resignation of two of the officials. Archie Voisard, Mayor; and Jack Kenniston, Traffic Manager both relinquished their positions at the start of the second semester. Mary Jane Andrus was elected Mayor and A1 Belsito became Traffic Manager. The officers served the following positions: Archie Voisard, Mayor, first senv ester; Mary Jane Andrus, Mayor, second semester; Jack Kenniston, Traffic Manager, first semester; A1 Belsito, Traffic Manager, second semester; Dave Steinke, Chief Justice; Judy Stem, Public Service Chief; and Jack Burchett, Sanitary Commissioner. The officers have their commissions to help them and through the fine work of both officers, and commissions our school was much improved. FACULTY STUDENT COUNCIL The Faculty-Student Council was much im- proved this year under the direction of our two Mayors. Archie Voisard was responsible for a new type of council which consisted of two parts. There was the permanent council which consisted of those members elected to the council. The second part was composed of members who made up the Guest Council. This Guest Council was devised to give everyone who was interested a chance to attend F. S. C. meetings. Also during the first semester the school’s constitution was revised. Second semester saw Mary Jane Andrus as Mayor and more changes were made. The Coun- cil adopted the formal parliamentary procedure type of legislature to make a more highly esteemed F.S.C. The council spent much time on consider- ing changes in school policy. Two of them were: class yearbook assessments; juke-box for the gym to replace orchestra for dances. GIRLS’ LEAGUE BOARD The Girls League Board has been very busy this year helping to make our “Alma Mater” a better and happier school to attend. The Board elected Jan Brockway, President; Lora Linington, Vice-President; and Georgina Dunn, Secretary- Treasurer. They were ably assisted by Mrs. Foster who served as advisor. One of this groups most widely known activities was the reviving of a football home coming game and dance. The game chosen was with Belding, the last game of the season. A home-coming queen and court, chosen by the student body, presided over both the game and dance. The dance held in the high school gymnasium was a vivid affair with all students and Alumni welcome to attend. A few other projects completed this year have been two all-school dances, a Christmas mixer, a program for supervision of the Girls Room, several unique pep meetings and the straightening of the books in session room. BOY’S UNION COUNCIL The purpose of the Boy’s Union Council is to promote assemblies and school activities which would be for the general interest of the boys. Membership of the Boy’s Union Council is determined in this manner: Three representatives are choosen from each class by the boys of that class, then, each homeroom who hasn’t one of those representative in it chooses a B.U.C. delegate. A SENIOR’S PRAYER Our high schwl years have passed swiftly, dear Father. Too swiftly perhaps — for we now find ourselves facing a new and different horizon — adulthood. It is difficult for us to gaze through the dense fog that’s our future and place a finger upon our chosen path. And it will be equally as difficult for us to follow that path to the best advan- tage. We are confused now, trying to decide which foot is the best one to set forth. We need guidance — for without it the fog is thick. Please place a helping hand upon our shoulder to show us the way. Place that hand firm and strong. Then, perhaps, the fog will clear and our future will unfold in the new and shining light of truth and wisdom. — Editor — w Z I-H O pi JAMES ADAMS— Clair” “A likeable, trustworthy chap.” Clubs: Pep 1; Varsity 2; Canasta 3; Varsity 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Baseball Letter 1, 2, 3, 4; Football Letter 3, 4; Basketball Letter 4; Doomsday Bus. Mgr. 4; F.S.C. 1. CHARLES ALTOFT — Healthy” He is as full of salor as of kind- ness; princely in borh. Clubs: Judo 1, 2; Cards 3: Varsity 4; Class Officer: Treas. 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Football Letters 3, 4, Capt. 4; Choir 1, 3, 4; B.U.C. 3. RICHARD ANNABLE — Dick “I'll speak in a monstrous little io ice.” Clubs: Cards 1; Pep 2; Know Hast- ings 3; Publications; Science 4; Class Officer: Pres. 1; Hi-Y 3, 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; F.S.C. 3, 4: B.U.C. 1; J-Hop Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; Fortnight 4. ARTHUR H. BAIRD — Art “But, as you know me all, a plain blunt man” Entered from Woodland 2; Clubs: F.F.A. 3, 4. EVELYN F. BENTON — “Evie “Sparkling with and a sweet dispose ition.” Clubs: Camera 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; G.A.A. 1. 2; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Band L 2, 3, 4. LAVERNE P. BIVENS — “Vern” “So may he rest; his faults lie gently on him.” Clubs: Camera 1; F.F.A. 3, 4; Foot- ball Letter 4; Track; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLIAM DOUGLAS BRADFORD — Bill” “Bait the hook well; this fish will bite.” Clubs: Fishing 1; Card 2; Varsity 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Football Letter 4; Golf Let- ter 2, 3, 4. NELSON R. ALLEN — Nels” “Farewell a tranquil mind, fairwell content.” Clubs: Cards 1; Know Hastings 2; Songsters 3; Sq. Dance 4; Jr. Plav Cast; B.G.C. 3. MARY JANE ANDRUS — Jani” “The grass stoops not, she treads on it so light.” Clubs: Bridge 1; Usher 2; Sq. Dance 3; Publications 4; Class Officers: Pres. 1; Sec. 2; N.H.S. 3. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; F.S.C. 1, 2; G.L.B. 3; Fortnight 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Mayor 4. CHARLES ASPLUND — Mart” “Careful, careful not to ot-er do. Clubs: Gun 1, 2. NORMA JEAN BENNETT — Norm” “Quietness breeds happiness Clubs: Work Shop 1; Book 2; Know Hastings 4; Band 4. JEROME J. BERNARD — “Jerry” “Two may keep council when the third's away. Clubs: Fishing 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Track; Foot- ball Letter 4. BARBARA BOYNE — Barb” “The fair. The chaste, and unexpres- site she. Clubs: Girl Mechanics 1; Bridge 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.L.B. 1; Y-Teens 4. EUGENE BRADY — “Eugene Withdrew before graduation. r I I L 1 J 1 1 KAYE J. BRAUER —“Kaye Thar's women in them thar hills.” Clubs: Judo 1; Gun 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Football Letter 4. DAISY ELLEN BROWN — “Daze Oh, I failed to notice you.” Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Bridge 3; Internat. Corrcs. 1; Class Officers: Treas. 1; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; G.G.C. 1. RICHARD BRYANS — “Dick Speed, speed, and more speed.” Clubs: Fly Tying 1; Judo 2; V'arsitv 3, 4; Class Officers: V-Pres. 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Track Letter 3, 4; Bas- ketball Letter 2, 3, 4. CONSTANCE E. BURGHDOFF — Connie I can resist anything except temp- tation.” Clubs: Personal Grooming 1; Usher 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; Sr. Play Comm.; F. H. A. 4. ELWYN D. CAMPBELL — “Skip A good folly is worth what you pay for it.” Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Model Air- plane 2; Model 3; B.G.C. RONALD CAPPON —“Ron He is a gentleman; look at his boots.” Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Cards 2; Know Hastings 3; Card 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; J-Hop Comm. WILLIAM O. CASTELEIN — “Willie Woof! Woof!” Clubs: Cards 1; Gun 2; Know Hast- ings 3; Science 4; B.G.C. 1; Choir 1. JANICE E. BROCKWAY — “Jan Time waits for no one! But me.” Clubs: Bridge 1; Camera 2; Sq. Dance 3; Girls Phy� . Ed. 4; Class Of- ficers: V-Prcs. 2; Y-Tecns 3, 4; G.L.B. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; F.S.C. 4; Band 1, 2. DALE BRYANS —“Dale School is free, but why ride a free horse” to death ” Clubs: Judo 1; F.F.A. 2; Know Hast- ings 3; Gun 4. DUANE A. BUMP — “Little Bump Dispense with trifles. Clubs: Gun Club 1, 2; Know Hast- ings 3; Outdoor 4; IUnd 1, 2. CLIFFORD C. BUSTRANCE —“Cliff The working man. Clubs: Gun Club 1; Judo 2; Airplane 3; Sq. Dance 4. MERNA CAMPBELL — “Mem “As merry as the day is long.” Clubs: F.H.A. 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3; Cards 4; G.A.A. 4; Y-Teens 4: F.S.C. 1. CHRYSTAL M. CASE —“Chris “A twinkle in her eyes-and toes.” Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4 Class Officer: Sec. 1; Y-Teens 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2; G.L.B. 3; Sr. Play Cast Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. PAULINE CHENEY — “Polly Promise is most gnen when the least is said.” Clubs: Usher 1, 2; Songsters 3; G.A.A. 2, 3; Jr. Play Comm. JESSIE ANN CHRISPELL — “Jess “My boyfriends and I.” Entered from Coldwater 4. MAXINE CHRISTIANSEN JONES — Max” Withdrew before graduation. ROBERTA YVONNE CLARK — Bobbie “J live my life.” Clubs: Auction Bridge 1; Usher 2 Pep 3; Publications 4; Y-Teens 3, 4 G.A.A. 1, 2; G.L.B. 1; J-Hop Comm. Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Comm. LENORE COMPTON — Nore “In thy face I see a map of honor, truth, and loyalty.” Clubs: Bridge 1; Camera 2; Sq. Dance 3; Publications 4; Class Of- ficer: Treas. 2; Jr. Play S. Mgr.; Sr. Play; N.H.S. 3, 4: Y-Tccns 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3; G.L.B. 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Fortnight Ed. 4. THOMAS CUMMINGS — Fred “There’s a time for all things.” Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Gun 2; Canasta 3; Sq. Dance 4; Key Club 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Plav Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Doomsday Staff 4; Fortnight 4. DONNA M. DERRY — Dee “When my tongue blabs; then let mine eyes not see.” Entered from Owosso 2; Clubs: Pep 3; Publications 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Play; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm. Fortnight Staff 4; Choir 2, 3, 4. HARVEY M. DUNKELBERGER — Buster “I’m not really so quiet.” Clubs: Gun Club 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. MASON REX CHRISTIANSEN — Mason “There’s the humor of it.” Club: F.F.A. 1, 2, 3. 4. LOIS M. CLARK “Quiet yet cheerful; active, yet re- signed.” Clubs: Usher 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3; Sr. Plav; F.S.C. 1, 2. MYRTLE L. COLVIN — Mert Stars in her eyes and a diamond on her finger.” Clubs: Girls Shop 1; Ushers 2; Know Hastings 3; Sq. Dance 4; G.L.B. 1. JOHN EDWARD COOK — John “Every man has his fault and honesty is his.” Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm. MARTHA ANN DEAN — Annie “Those drawings — neat. Clubs: Bridge 1; Camera 2; Song- sters 3; Publications 4; Class Officer: Treas. 2; Y-Teens 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; Jr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; G.G.C. 1; Choir 2; Band 2, 3, 4; Fortnight Staff 4; Doomsdav Art Ed. 4. Sr. Play Cast. RUSSELL E. DIAMOND — Rus “I'll not budge an inch. Clubs: Judo 1, 2; Outdoor 3; Gun 4. JAMES DURHAM — Bull “How now brown cow!” Clubs: Fishing 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y; Jr. Play Comm:; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. 1 J 1 1 ] .1 J 1 J ] ] J ] J J J J J MADELINE MARIE ENZIAN — Sis I get a kick out of life” Clubs: Pep 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; G.L.B. 1; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm. LOIS FASSETT — Lois Wandering between two worlds.” Clubs: F.F.A. 2; Jr. Play Comm.; G.G.C. 1. MARY JO GORDON — “Jo” Quiet and unaffected.” Clubs: Riding 1; Sewing and knitting 2; Know Hastings 3; Girls Wood Shop 4. RALPH T. GWINN — Ralph Words pay no debts.” Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Know Hastings 2; Outdoor 3; Science 4; Publications 4; Key Club 3, 4; Jr. P'ay Cast; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Fortnight Staff 4. AUDREY HARRIS — Audrey I’m alu ays listening.” Clubs: Camera 1; Book 2, 3; Cards 4. MYRON HAWKINS — Myron This only can I say —.” Track 2, 3, 4; Cross Country 3, 4. NEWELL HEATH — Chief 1 am a man whom Fortune hath cruelly scra:ched. Clubs: Judo 1; Varsity 2, 3; Class Officers: V-Pres. 3; F.S.C. 3; Track 1 etter 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 2, 3; Choir 2. 3, 4. WILLIAM L. DURKEE. JR. — Bill In the twinkling of his eye.” Clubs: Riding 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Key Club 4; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm. PHILLIP FOSTER — Phil A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse. Clubs: Bar H.H.S. 1; Book and poetry 2: Son stc's 3’ Mu? • 4: Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; B.G.C. 3; Choir 4. WILSON GUIDET. JR. — Willie The monuments of uir survive.” Clubs: Judo 1; Listeners 2; Outdoor 3; Know Hastings 4; Class Officers: Pres. 2; Key Club 4; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; F.S.C. 2. DONNA J. HAMBLETON — Red Tempest in a teapot.” Clubs: Usher I, 2; F.F.A. 3, 4; Sq. Dance 4. LOUISE C. HARRY — Wezzy Laugh and be merry. Clubs: Usher 1; Book 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; J-Hop Comm. GLADYS D. HAZELMYER — Slim The tall and willowing pine. Entered from Syracuse, N.Y. 4; Clubs: F.F.A. 4; Sq. Dance 4. BETTY JUNE HERBSTREITH— Hoot A merry life I lead.” Clubs: Girls Shop 1; Book 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm. : r JOAN I. HILL — Jo Society is no comfort.” Clubs: Personal Grooming 1; Book 2; Books and Poetry 3. MITZI RAE HINKEN — “Mick” “Life is so full of a number of things.” Clubs: Sq. Dance 3; Book 2; Girls Phys. Ed. 4; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm. ROBERT R. JAMES — Jess' “He is often heard before seen” Clubs: Judo 1; Gun 2; Outdoor 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm. JACK E. KENNISTON — “Jackson” “Fo re very Jack there’s a Jill” Clubs: Judo 1, 2; Songsters 3; Var- sity 4; Class Officer: V-Pres. 1; Jr. Play Comm.: J-Hop Comm.; F.S.C. 4; Basketball Letter 3, 4; Traffic Comm. 4; Choir 1, 2, 3; B.G.C. 2. EVANGELINE ANNA KURR— Vange” “She is ambitious, therefore worthy.'' Clubs: Riding 1; Pep 2; Bridge 3; Publications 4; Y-Tecns 3, 4; G.A.A. 1. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Band 1, 2; Fortnight Staff 3, 4; Doomsdav Ed. 4; G.L.B. 1; N.H.S. 3, 4. KENNETH LAUBAUGH — “Ken” “Every nutn is wanted.” Clubs: Gun 1, 2, 3; Cards 4; Class Officer: Pres. 2; B.U.C. 4; F.S.C. 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. HARRY PHILLIP LEONHARDT— “Satch” “Blow, Gabriel blow.” Clubs: Gun 1; Varsity 3, 4; Class Officer: Sec. 2; Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Plav Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Choir 3; f and 2, 3, 4; Baseball Letter 3, 4. BARBARA JEAN HINCKLEY—“Barb” “There s language in her eye, her cheek, her lip.” Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Sq. Dance 3, 4: Dsher Club 4; Sr. Play Comm. MARTHA L. INGRAM — “Marty” “The smile of good fortune is ever present.” Clubs: Pep 1; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Sq. Dance 4; J-Hop Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm. CHARLES KEELER — Chuck” “How are things up there”’ Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Judo 2; Outdoor 3; Gun 4; B.G.C. 2; F.S.C 1. 2. THEODORE N. KNOPF. JR. — “Ted” “Draw your salary before spending it.” Clubs: Judo 1; Chess and Checkers 2; Know Hastings 3; Card 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Key Club 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Plav Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Tennis 3. HUBERT E. LATHROP — “Hubert” “Study is no virtue.” Clubs: Gun 1, 2, 3; Know Hastings 4; Sr. Play Comm. DONNA JEAN LEWIS — “Shortnin” “How is you all,” Entered from Cincinnati, Ohio 3. Clubs: Sq. Dance 3; Physical Ed. 4; Y-Teens 4. Jr. Plav Cast; Sr. Play Comm.; Cheerleader 4; Home Com- ing Queen 4. LORA LOU LININGTON — “Lou” “She is a bowl of sunshine.” Clubs: Bridge 1; Pep 2; Sq. Dance 3; Card 4; Class Officer: Sec. 3; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; G.L.B. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Plav Comm.: F.S.C.; G.G.C. 1. l [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ C 1 J .1 .1 ] J J .1 .1 ] LAWRENCE R. LOWELL — “Shortie “Slush pump—artist . Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Judo 2; Camera 3; Gun 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Track Letter 3, 4. edward b. McLaughlin — “Ed ‘7 never stand uhen I can sit ' Clubs: Chess and Checkers I; Know Hastings 2; Outdoor 3; Sq. Dance 4; B.G.C. 2. RAYMOND MEAD —“Ray “School breaks up my whole day. Clubs: Gun 1, 2, 3; Sq. Dance 4; J-Hop Comm. JANE MILLER — “Janie “Quiet and sweet, pleasant to meet. Clubs: Riding 1; Book 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; Class Officers: 3, 4; G.L.B. 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Major- erte 3, 4; F.S.C. 3, 4. GERALD MISCH — “Gerald “Men of few words are the best men ' Clubs: Model 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball Letters 3, 4. ROBERT L. MUNN —“Bob Just give me a little time. Clubs: Judo 1, 2; Outdoor 3; Gun 4; B.G.C. 2; F.S.C. I. JOYCE A. NIXON —“Jo “She would rather be Mrs. than Miss. Clubs: Pep 1, 2, 3; Sq. Dance 4; Class Officer: Treas. 1; Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; G.G.C. 1, 2; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3. GARY L. LYDY — “Garibieth “Famed to make women false. Clubs: Judo 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Cross Country Letter 4; Choir 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. RALPH McMURRAY — “Ralph “Bless him who invented sleep. Clubs: Outdoor 1; Judo 2; Chess and Checkers 3. CHARLES MILLER — “Stub “Cursed be he who motes my bones. Clubs: Sq. Dance 1; Riding 1; Var- sity 2, 3, 4; Class Officers: Treas. 3; V-Pres. 4; Hi-Y 3, 4: Kev Club 3. 4: Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Football Letter 2, 3, 4, Capt. 4: Baseball 3, 4; B.U.C. 3; F.S.C. 3, 4. REVA MAY MILLER — “Revo “Silence more musical than any song. Clubs: Book 2; Usher 3; Music 4; G.G.C. 3; Chorus 4. RALPH MOODY — “Ralph “ 'm not what my name implies. Clubs: Judo 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Foot- ball Letter 4. ROBERT NORVAL NIELSEN — “Bob “A fare like an angel but the desil in his eye. Clubs: Gun 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr. Plav Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Football Letter 4; Track Letter 4; B.G.C. 2. MARY JANET OSBORN — “Ozzie “Her initials should be A's. Clubs: Dramatics 1; Camera 2; Publi- cations 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Jr. Plav Cast; Sr. Plav Cast: J-Hop Comm.; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Fort- night Staff 3, 4; Doomsday Photo- grapher 4; G.A.A. 1. 1 1 DONALD E. OTIS — Oats “Don’t ever get a butch.” Clubs: Model 1, 2, 3; Camera 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. WILLARD PAYNE — “Will “He goeth his oum way .” Clubs: Bridge 1; Book 2; Songsters 3; Music 4; Sr. Play Cast; B.G.C. 3. LOUISE A. BECKER — “Effie “Forgive me! For I know not what I say.” Clubs: Bridge 1; Usher 2; Songster 3; Card 4; G.A.A. 2, 3, 4; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; G.G.C. 1; Choir 3. RUTH JOAN REED —“Jo “Hitch your u.xi on to a star. Entered from B.C. 3. Clubs: Sq. Dance 3; Cards 4; Sr. Play Comm.; Y-Teens 4; Doomsday Staff Typist 4. LUCILLE E. ROUSH — “Lu “Quiet by nature” Clubs: F.H.A. 1, Book 2, Songsters 3; Jr. Play Comm.; G.G.C. 3; Choir 4. EUNICE A. SANDERS — “Sandy She keeps her sunny mood.” Clubs: Usher 1; Book 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; F.H.A. 4; Band 2, 3, 4. DAVID LEE SCOBEY — “Dave “The mirror of all courtesy is he. Clubs: F.F.A. 1, Fly Tying 2; Canasta 3; Know Hastings 4; B.UC. 4. Class Officer: Pres. 4 MAURICE PATTEN —“Maurie “I never let my studies interfere with my education. Clubs: Judo 1; Cards 4; Hi-Y 4; Band 3. MARIE E. PLANK —“Marie Unaffected by the ways of the world. Clubs: Book 2; Usher 3; Music 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Band 2, 3; G.G.C. 3; Chorus 4. RALPH H. REASER —“Reese Young fellows will be young fel- lows.” Clubs: Judo 1; Gun 2; Outdoor 3; Varsity 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Choir; Band; B.G.C.; Football Letter 4. MYRON REYNOLDS — “Mike It isn’t what you do; it's what you get away with.” Clubs: Gun 1, 3; Judo 2; Hi-Y 4; Jr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Band 1, 2, 3. DAVID RUFFNER — “Dave A true son of the soil.” Clubs: Gun 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Football Letter 4. HUBERT L. SCHRIER — “Louie Where art thou Romeo!” Clubs: Camera 1, Sq. Dance 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. RICHARD SCOTT —“Dick “A farmer by trade.” Entered from Dexter in Soph. year. Clubs: Judo 2, Sq. Dance 3; F.F.A. 4. 1 ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] ] JACQUELINE J. SEVERANCE — “Jacquie “Wise is she who knows herself.” Clubs: Riding 1; Usher 2, 3; Cards 4: G.L.B. 1, 2; Y-Teens 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm. PHYLLIS SILSBEE — “Phil It’s Love, Love, Love.” Clubs: Good Grooming 1; Know Hastings 2, 4. ROBERT SLOCUM — ' Hotrod ' “A good listener.” Entered from Godwin Heights 4. ARTHUR F. SNYDER —“Art “Why exist, if we can’t be happyV Clubs: Judo 1; Card 2; Canasta 3; Sq. Dance 4; Class Officer: Pres. 1; Hi-Y 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm. MARILYN ANN STANTON — Merrily Squeak, squeak, squeak.” Clubs: Riding 1; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Cards 4; Class Officer: Treas. 4; Y- Teens 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; Doomsday Staff 4. GERTRUDE MARGIE TOBIAS — Gert Stay as sweet as you are.” Clubs: F.H.A. 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm. JACK VAN HOUTEN — Van Silence is golden, but I'm off the gold standard.” Clubs: Judo 1; Know Hastings 2; Outdoor 3; Sq. Dance 4; Jr. Play Comm. RICHARD SHRIVER — Monk It shimmies and shakes but its got what it takes.” Clubs: Judo 1. 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4: Golf Letter 2; B.G.C. 2. LaVERNE SKIDMORE — Skid I never mix school with pleasure.” Clubs: Riding 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 4. BEVERLY JOHNSON SMITH — “Bunny I have no superfluous leisure.” Clubs: Know Hastings 2; Canasta 3; Dramatics 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Plav Cast; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Majorette 3, 4. DAVID G. STEINKE — “Dave One part honor, one part wit, one part patience, and the rest pure grit.” Clubs: Fishing 1; Card 2; Canasta 3; V'arsitv 4; Class Officers: Sec. 1; Pres. 3; Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.- F otball Letter 4; Basketball Letter 3, 4; Tennis 3; Chief Just. 4; F.S.C. 3, 4; B.U.C. 3. BETTY LOU TOLLES — Cheetah Sever a dull moment.” Clubs: Usher 1; Know Hastings 2; Pep 3; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Band 2; Majorette 3, 4. JUDY TOBIAS DECKER — Toby Love, like a cough, cannot be hid. Clubs: Girls Shop 1; Know Hastings 2; Pep 3; Camera 4; Jr. Play Comm.: Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Band 2; G.G.C 1. ARCHIE VOISARD — Arch There is a history in all mens Hies.” Entered Navy 4. 1 1 JULAINE WELTON —“Rae Variety is the spice of life.” Clubs: Usher 1; Know Hastings 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm. MARJORIE JEAN WOODS — “Marje She who is good, is happy.” Clubs: Usher 1, 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4. SANDRA YODER —“Sandy' I shall laugh myself to death.” Clubs: Dramatics 1; Book 2; Usher 3; Publications 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; G.G.C. 2; Choir 3, 4. ANNE ZERBEL — “Annie Lou ' It’s foolish to think, let’s talk.” Clubs: F.H.A. 1, 2; Pep 3; Sq. Dance 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; Y-Tecns 3, 4; J-Hop 2, 3; Sr. Play S. Mgr. AMOS WILSON —“Ameo I’m willing to be convinced but show me the man who can do it.” Clubs: Judo 1, 2. DONNA JEAN WOODWARD — “Hot Lips' Little, but oh my!” DONA MARGARET YOUNG — “Dona” “A good student, and a kind heart.” Clubs: Dramatics 1; Camera 2; Pub- lications 3, 4; Y-Teens 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; Choir 3, 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Fortnight staff 3, 4. NORMAN ZIEGLER — “Norm” I'm a great eater of beef, but it does no harm to my wit.” Clubs: Camera 1, 2; Varsity 3, 4; Class Pres. 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Football Let- ter 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; B.U.C. 3, 4. DARLENE STROUSE— A hard beginning makes a good end- _ i ng. Withdrew because of illness. CLASS OF 1951 Flower — White Rose Colors — Maroon and Silver Motto: “Enter to Learn, Go Forth to Serve.” Senior Honor List 1. Janet Osborn — 3.02500 2. Lenore Compton — 2.9944 3. Richard Annable — 2.9687 4. Dona Young — 2.9229 5. Mary Jane Andrus — 2.8780 6. Evangeline Kurr— 2.3939 7. Judy Tobias Decker — 2.3333 8. Jack Kenniston — 2.3125 9. Hubert Schrier — 2.2912 10. Ann Dean — 2.2910 11. Barbara Boyne — 2.2812 12. Lois Clark —2.2674 13. Audrey Harris — 2.2674 14. Nelson Allen — 2.2647 15. Wilson Guidet — 2.2371 16. Daisy Brown — 2.2187 17. Jacqueline Severance — 2.2153 18. Robert Munn — 2.1875 19. Charles Keeler — 2.1562 20. Willard Payne —2.0535 21. Jessie Chrispell — 2.0454 22. James Adams — 2.0312 As Time Went By When the doors of Hastings High were opened in the fall of “47” they emitted a strange and frightened lot of “freshies.” After weeks of se- lecting new lockers and getting used to the un- familiar combinations the “frosh” were beginning to feel at home. About the first accomplishment for the new ar- rivals was the selecting of their class officers. The officers they chose to guide them through the first semester of ordeals were: Dick Annable, Presi- dent; Jack Kenniston, Vice-President; Chrystal Case, Secretary; and Joyce Nixon, Treasurer. Before they knew what was happening the Spotlight was the center of attraction and the freshmen weren’t to be left out. Dona Young, Janet Osborn and Ann Dean did a skit on their impressions of school life. Other frosh were ac- tive in a Latin Class presentation. This inexperienced class turned out in great numbers for the sports and they looked good on the Junior Varsity teams. With the second semester came another politi- cal triumph. This time Mary Jane Andrus was President; Art Snyder, Vice-President; Dave Steinke, Secretary; and Daisy Brown, Treasurer. Also during this semester came the speech con- tests in which the “frosh” class was represented. Mary Jane Andrus went to the district contest with her dramatic declamation and Janet Osborn became the lone school orator. Summer vacation flew as if it were on wings and the new sophomores found themselves buying books for another term. The officers assumed their responsibilities and the semester was off to a flying start. This time Ken Laubaugh was chosen President; Wilson Guidet, Vice-President; Harry Leonhardt, Secretary; and Ann Dean, Treasurer. The Sophomores proved they had sports ma- terial when Newell Heath and Chuck Miller played Varsity football. Also in the sports light was the J. V. basketball team which-consisted of practically all sophomores. Those playing were: Dave Steinke, Charles Altoft, Jim Adams, and Newell Heath. Dick Bryans made the varsity squad and was awarded a letter. The second semester found new officers officiating for their class. With Newell Heath as President; Jan Brockway, Vice-President; Mary Jane Andrus, Secretary, and Lenore Compton, Treasurer. This year Hastings had even more “51ers” representing the school in speech work. Archie Voisard and Janet Osborn placed first in oratori- cal declamation and orations respectively. Mary Jane Andrus took a second with her dramatic reading. Athletes bloomed again in the spring when Jim Adams and Harry Leonhardt were among the leading baseball players. Spring came. Then the long awaited summer vacation. After a few “free” months the “51ers” once more were back in Hastings High; but this time as “Upper-Classmen.” When the conventional elections were out of the way Dave Steinke found himself President; Newell Heath was Vice-President; Lora Linington, Secretary; and Charles Altoft, Treasurer. When footfall season rolled around the juniors were right in there “scrapping”. Charles Altoft, Newell Heath, Archie Voisard, Jim Adams, Norm Zeigler, Gerald Misch, and Chuck Miller were let- ter winners. Besides the football stars, four fellows received basketball letters. These were: Dick Bryans, Dave Steinke, Paul McKeough, and Jack Kenniston. Dick made the second string all-conference team. Wanting to earn a little extra money, the Jun- ior class decided to sponsor a dance. The name of the dance was “Winter Wonderland” and Donna Derry was the general chairman. Then to prove the class has brains as well as brawn, Mary Jane Andrus, Dick Annable, Lenore Compton, and Janet Osborn obtained all “A” averages for the first semester of their Junior year. Six juniors were elected to the National Honor Society to further prove the scholastic ability of this class. These students were: Dick Annable, Mary Jane Andrus, Janet Osborn, Lenore Comp- ton, Dona Young, and Evangeline Kurr. Again this year the class of 51 furnished compe- tition in the District Forensic Speech Contest. Dona Young, who took part in the Extempore Speaking took first place in that field. Evangeline Kurr competed in the Dramatic Reading Contest. The dramatic presentation of the year was a comedy, with a cast of nineteen, called “What A Life”. Bill Durkee took the lead in portraying Henry Aldrich. The student-manager of the pro- duction was Lenore Compton. The next big thing in the limelight was the J-Hop. “Cinderella’s Ball” was chosen as the theme and everyone enjoyed the big party. Just before the curtain was drawn on this year, all school officers were elected. Archie Voisard became the next years Mayor; Dave Steinke be- came Chief Justice, and Jack Kenniston became Traffic Manager. Then Spring was sprung once more and “only one more year” was the predominating thought in many juniors minds. By fall the thought had changed to “our last year”. With this in mind the “big” Seniors settled down to work. Class officers were chosen with Norman Zeigler as President; Vice-President, Charles Miller; Secre- tary, Jane Miller; and Treasurer, Marilyn Stanton. This year the dramatic production followed more serious lines and a mystery was chosen. The play, “The Thirteenth Chair”, was a “smash-hit” and had a grand cast. In this same line was the “Follies of 51” in which many seniors participated to make it a hit. Second semester brought another political scene. This time Dave Scobey became President; Jim Adams, Vice-President; Jan Brockway, Secretary; and Bill Durkee, Treasurer. Another important election took place at this time. Mayor Archie Voisard had resigned to join the Navy and a new mayor had to be elected. Mary Jane Andrus was elected the new all-school leader. The Debate Squad, which had four seniors in it, won six out of eight debates. This qualified the team for the districts. Janet Osborn and Dona Young represented the school here and won. They were then qualified to debate in the quarter-finals where they met Flint Northern. Thoughts were now of Class Night, the gradu- ation dance, and finally graduation. After gradu- ation the seniors of “51” will face the strife and turmoil of a battered world. Some will be farm- ing, some working punch presses, some working in offices, and some, perhaps, dying in defense of their country. These the thoughts of the “aged seniors” who entered these hallowed halls as “green frosh”. These their thoughts as they face that last mile, and then the long, long trail into tomorrow. Class Will We, the Senior Class of 1951 being of sound minds and bodies, do hereby bequeath our ido- syncracies and strange talents to less fortunate underclassmen and faculty members: I, James Adams, leave my job as sports editor to anyone with a good mind and a rugged per- sonality. I, Nelson Allen, will my two years of Shorthand to any boy who wants it. I, Charles Altoft, will my school experiences in football to Jack Drum. I hope he has as much fun as I have had. 1, Mary Jane Andrus, will my second semester mayorship to someone who likes hard work. 1, Richard Annable, leave for higher learning. I, Charles Asplund, leave my job as a gas station attendant to anyone who likes the smells. I, Arthur Baird, leave my farming ability to no one. I’m going to need it. I, Louise Becker, leave my ability to talk to Marian Jones. I, Norma Bennett, leave my quiet nature to A! Shaver. I, Evelyn Benton, leave my clarinet to Jack Kelly. I, Jerry Bernard, leave my football life to anyone who enjoys having black eyes and a bloody nose. I, Laverne Bivens, leave my trumpet to Jim Win- gerden. He has the wind for it. I, Barbara Boyne, leave my job in the bookstore to anyone with strong nerves and an adding machine. I. William Bradford, leave my lung power to next years pep club. I, Eugene Brady, have left. I, Kave P rmier, leave hy heart toubles to Isaac Goldblatt. I, Janice Brockwav, leave my athletic ability to Janet Feldpausch. I, Daisy Brown, leave my ten pages of Shorthand every night to Connie Herman. I, Dale Bryans, leave my ears to anyone who owns a sailboat without sails. I, Richard Bryans, leave my basketball ability to Gar Compton and Stan Snyder. I, Duane Bump, leave my last name to the Barry County Road system. I, Connie Burgdorff, leave my last name to “what’s this?” I, Clifford Bustance, leave my job at the Food and Beverage to anyone who likes to sweep floors. I. Elwyn Campbell, do not wish to leave my car to anyone. I, Merna Campbell, leave my Tuesday and Wednesday night excursions to next years seniors. I, Ronald Cappon, leave 6th hour Art to sleepy underclassmen. I, Chrystal Case, leave my dancing ability to Ann Bryant. I, William Castelein, leave my meekness (?) to next year’s freshmen. I, Pauline Cheny, leave my locker to my sister Doreen, a freshman next year. I, Jessie Chrispell, leave my secret ambition to break a fly’s back with a crowbar, to Connie Jordan who loves fly-tail soup. I, Mason Christiansen, leave my half-hour period activities to some enterprising junior. I, Lois Clark, leave my last name with the G. L. Candy bar company. I, Roberta Clark, leave my long, dark, curly, hair to Mr. Fowler. I, Myrtle Colvin, leave my shy and quiet ways to anyone who believes it. I, Lenore Compton, leave my piccolo to Jon Cuddahee. I, John Cook, leave my last name to the cafeteria. I, Tom Cummings, leave my job as sports writer for the annual to some other “sucker”. I, Ann Dean, leave my sense of humor to Dick Hammond. I, Donna Derry, leave my dating experiences to Martha Matthews. I, Russel Dimond, leave my last name to some unfortunate girl. I, Harvey Dunkelberger, leave school to the term- ites. 1. lames Durham, leave my trombone in “hock”. I, William Durkee, leave my hair to anyone with a good rake and a fire extinguisher. I, Madeline En:ian, leave my after school experi- ences to next year’s “post-grads”. I, Lo s Fassett, leave my job at Ben Franklin’s to to anyone who needs pin money. I, Phillip Foster, leave my artistic ability to Mod- em Art. I, Mary lo Gordon, leave my bashfulness to Gerald Merrill. I, Wilson Guidet, leave American Lit. with Miss Britten. I, Ralph Gwinn, leave Physics class to “Who Done It”. I, Donna Hambleton, am greatly grieved that I hare to leave .... I, Audrey Harris, leave my brilliant socks and sweaters to the blind. I, Louise Harry, leave my last name to Helen Frandsen. I, Myron Hawkins, am leaving at last. I, Gladys Harelmyer, leave my nickname “Slim” to Dick Ashdon. I, Newell Heath, leave cuz’ Sally’s waitin.’ I, Betty Herbstreith, leave my ability to express myself to Lincoln’s statue. I, Joann Hill, leave my last name to winter sports. 1, Barbara Hinckley, leave my flirtacious ways to Miss Robson. I, Mitzi Hinken, leave my blonde hair to the peroxides. I, Martha Ingram, leave, hoo-Ray? 1, Robert James, leave. I, Charles Keeler, leave my height to Lynn Beadle (Lucky Him!) I, Jack Kenniston, leave my basketball letters to anyone who has the durability. I, Ted Knopf, leave my high school experiences to naive underclassmen. I, Evangeline Kurr, leave the Editorship of the annual to Mary Lou Kaechle. I, Hubert Lathrop, leave my brain ro the science department. I, Kenneth Laubaugh, leave Janet for a very short time. I, Donna Lewis, leave my southern drawl with Roger, my cousin. I, Harry Leonhardt, leave my trumpet with Helen for safe keeping. I, Lora Limngton, leave my smile to Judy Johnson. I, Laurence Lowell, leave my heighth to Sally Schliss. I, Gary Lydy leave my voice intact. What would I do without it? I, Edward McLaughlin, leave my half-hour period experiences to anyone with a mid-morning appetite, a fast car, and a good alibi. I, Ralph McMurray, leave my locker to Charles Crispell. I, Charles Miller, leave my nickname, my studies, my football ability and anything else I can get rid of. I, Jane Miller, leave my twirling ability to my cousin Ann. May she have better luck than I had. I, Reva Miller, leave to become a Nurse. I, Bob Munn, leave my bucket of bolts to some- one who likes thrills and chills but no spills. I, Joyce Nixon, leave for matrimonial bliss. I, Robert Nielson, leave my poker-face to all prospective cardsharps. I, Janet Osborn, leave my photographer’s ability to Maurice Glasgow. I, Donald Otis, leave my blond, curly hair to Mr. Gies. I, Maurice Patten, leave to join the rest of the family. I, Willard Payne, leave my brown shirt with big white polka-dots to future Rhetoric classes. (It distracts Miss Britten satisfactorily.) I, Marie Plank, leave my last name to anyone who needs a “lift”. I, Ralph Reaser, leave first hour American Lit. to next year’s intellects. I, Joan Reed, leave my comb and mirror to Helen Geller since she uses them anyway. I, Myron Reynolds, leave my old nickname “Sunny” to Mr. Veldman. I, Lucille Roush, leave my nickname “Oatmeal” to Kelloggs’. I, David Ruffner, leave my football ability to Jack Kelly. I, Eunice Sanders, leave (yuk, yuk.) I, Hubert Schrier, don’t wish to leave Shirley. I, David Scobey, leave the Co-Ed Bowling group in charge of? I, Richard Scott, leave my brother Duane to take my place at H.H.S. I, Jacqueline Severance, leave my timekeeping ability in debate to Roger Lewis. I, Richard Shriver, leave my white slip (with the “Bluish Cast”) to Dick Castelein. I, Phyllis Silsbee, leave fifth hour government to all Juniors. 1, Laverne Skidmore, leave my last name to the icy, winter roads. I, Robert Slocum, leave my nickname “Hotrod” to anyone with grit enough to deserve it. I, Beverly Smith, leave my speech ability to my sister Leona, so she will get over her shy little ways. I, Arthur Snyder, leave my experiences with our first semester mayor to “Believe It Or Not”. I, Marilyn Stanron, leave my job as senior treas- urer to anyone with a mathematical mind. I, David Steinke, leave my job as Chief-Justice to someone who believes in justice. I, Gertrude Tobias, leave my sweepstake prizes to anyone who can use $5. I, Betty Tolies, leave whether you like it or not. I, Jack Van Houten, leave mv connections in “Lake-O” to boys who need no sleep. I, Archie Voisard, “the Shiek,” leave for the navy. I, Juliane Welton, leave my dimples to Peggy Schliss. I, Amos Wilson, leave my “prove it to me” atti- tude to Mr. Turkal. I, Marjorie Woods, leave my last name to anyone who is “Bored”. I, Donna Woodward, leave my nickname, “Hot- lips,” to Nancy Barrett. I, Sandra Yoder, leave my giggles to Pat Hecox. I, Dona Young, leave my scholastic ability, strong character, and big mouth to Audrey Newton who really doesn’t need the latter. I, Anne Zerbel, leave my sunny disposition to Mrs. Burkle. I, Norman Zeigler, leave my dry sense of humor, my black curly hair, my tiny appetite, my track ability, and anything else to the gullible ones. Class Prophesy In accordance with certain abilities and tenden- cies shown throughout their high school careers, these predictions were made. Person most likely to become: President of the American Medical Association ................................Ralph Gwinn Head of Morticians Union........Dick Annable Sheriff of 1970.................Charles “Stub” Miller Supt. of Hastings Schools...........Ted Knopf A Vaudeville Star.........Mary “Janie” Andrus Girl Athlete of the Year.........Jan Brockway Walt Disney’s Boss.........................Ann Dean French Fashions Designer...............Phillip Foster Chattanooga Shoe Shine Boy.................Art Snyder Tobacco Auctioneer...............Louis “Effie” Becker Miss America.............................Donna Lewis Al Capone, the Second.........Bob “Jess” James Manager of Theatre Syyndicate.....Sandra Yoder A T.V. Comedian...........................Norm Zeigler Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer’s Chief Photographer ... ................................Janet Osborn Mrs. Jack McDonald..............Donna Derry Frank Sinatra, the Second.................Gary Lydy Owner of the Kentucky Derby.....Martha Ingram The Editor of Boston Gazette....Jack Kenmston The greatest card sharp of all time....Bob Nielson Another Harry James............Harry Leonhardt Another Lew Lang..........................Dick Bryans “Brunette” Next Year............Mitizi Hinken A Missionary..................Jessie Chrispell A Delegate of the U. N.............Daisy Brown An F. B. I. Agent...............James Adams A Monument....................Maurice Patten A Hollywood Star.......................Bill Durkee A Ballet Dancer....................Chrystal Case A Good Will Ambassador........Lora Linington A Powers Model................Beverly Smith The Governor of Michigan...............Dave Scobey A Hot-Rod Expert........................Bob Slocum A Debate Coach.........................Dona Young Michigan’s Kiwanis Governor...Doug Bradford Commander-in-Chief of U. S. Armed Forces.... ............................ Tom Cummings A Psychopathic Case...............Vange Kurr The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court..... ............................. Dave Steinke A Mayor of our Fair City.......Myron Reynolds The Thing............................Laurence Lowell Another Eddy Arnold...............Nelson Allen A Well-Known Mechanic.........Charles Asplund A Man of the World................Ron Cappon A Secret Service Agent................Charles Keeler Head of Montgomery Wards.......Eugene Brady Well from all his injuries..............Ralph Reaser Heart Throb of Phi Beta Kappa... Hubert Schrier A 4-H Leader...................Arthur Baird A HoBo.........................Jerry Bernard A Football Coach........................Chuck Altoft A First Chair Cornetist...............Laverne Bivens A Casanova...............................Kaye Brauer A Soap Box Orator...........Mason Christiansen A Student of Charles Atlas.....Willie Castelein A Man “Mountain” Dean..........Duane Bump An International Jewel Smuggler.............. ............................Russell Diamond A Chef at the Stork Club.............John Cook A “Bus” Driver.............Clifford “Bus” tance President of the Dunkers Club................ ..........................Harvey Dunkelburger Head of the Musicians Union........Jim Durham A Dean of Women...........................Wilson Guidet International Bowling Champion....Newell Heath Editor of Moron Magazine..........Hubert Lathrop The Model Husband............................Ken Laubaugh The Gangs fastest “Get-away-Man”............. ..............................Ed McLauglin Fred M.s’ Chief Rival.........Ralph McMurray Chief Sitting Bull.........................David Ruffner An A.A.F. (atom age farmer) instead of F.F.A. member............................Gerald Misch A Sailor’s Wife...........................Evelyn Benton Another Babe Didrickson.....................Barb Boyne A “Cigarette Girl” at Club 21................ .Connie Burghdoff A Farmers Wife............................Merna Campbell A Home-maker......................Myrtle Colvin Another Hedda Hopper.....................Bobbie Clark A Chorus Girl............................Lenore Compton A Dare Devil Driver.........................Ray Mead The First Rocket Pilot to the Moon. Ralph Moody A Lion Tamer.....................Willard Payne A Beautician........................Anne Zerbel A Lady Wrestler...................Louise Harry A Madame X.....................Pauline Cheney A Nurse.............................Reva Miller The Best Majorette in the U. S......Jane Miller A Cartoonist......................Audrey Harris An Opera Singer..................Lucille Roush Hastings’ Best Known Waitress......Joan Reed A MX Truck Driver................Amos Wilson A Fortune Teller.....................Jacqueline Severance A “Hit and Run” Driver.........Jack VanHouten A Business Executive.........La Verne Skidmore A Varsity Pin-up Girl..............Joyce Nixon A Dime Store Janitor.......................Dick Shriver An Airplane Pilot........................Robert Munn A Second Alan Ladd.................Donald Otis A Disc Jockey......................Dale Bryans A “Do-Gooder”......................Dick Scott A Taxi Driver................Elwyn Campbell A Foods Technician............Betty Herbstrieth The Model Wife.........................Marjorie Woods Owner of Cascadden’s...............Judy Tobias A Dean of Men...................Marilyn Stanton A Lady Minister....................Marie Plank An Antique Collector...............Betty Tolies An Interior Decorator........Mary Jo Gordon The private Secretary of J. J. Rockefeller.. ............................Donna Hambleton A Life Long Friend.......................Gladys Hazelmyer A Bride Before Long.....................Phyllis Silsbee A Socialite...........................Julainc Welton A Dietician..........................Gertrude Tobias “One of the Roving Kind”.....Barbara Hinckley The Wife of a Traveling Salesman............ ............................Donna Woodward A Clock Watcher......................Madeline Enzian A Chief Cook and Bottle Washer.............. ..............................Eunice Sanders An Eskimo..........................Lois Fassett A Seamstress.......................Joann Hill A Career Girl......................Lois Clark A Wonderful Wife........................Norma Bennett w w Firm row: F. Fuhr, R. Cartlcin. J- Blossom, D. Crabb, V. Benton, E. Bry- on , J. Bennett. J. Burr, H. Gcllef. F. Foote. J. Brownell, A. Eaton. Second row: R. Gable, R, Demund. R. Golden. N. Crawley, G. Clark, R. Davis, W. Buehler, J. Burchett, J. Blsh- hop. G. Dunn, H. Frandsen. K. Blough. Third row: R. Chrispell. R. Downs, J. Drum. H. Everett. R. Braucr, E. Cur- ti� . M. Davis, M. Corde� . R. Coleman. B. Daniels. B. Buckland. Fourth row: R. Deming, J. Clinton, H. Beadle. R. Cotant. R. Burkey. E. Bush. A. Belsito, L. Beadle. R. A� hdon. M. Basier, L. Altoft. First row: H. Moan, S. O’Connor. R. Marts. D. Mead. J. Moe. J. Myers. M. Hawthorne. D. Gury. S. Hawthorne. J. Hart, M. Neeb, M. Martin. Second row: J. Mix. C. Jordan. A. Miller. M. Kaechele, D. Bliss, H. La- berteatix, R. Ohlman, B. Inuram, W. Mesecar. E. Gear. Mrs. Burklc. advisor. Third row: G. Link. H. James. P. Mead. D. McGlocklin. M. Krohn. C. Herman, E. Jarman, L. Maurer. R. Keech. V. Knowles. J. Maurer. L. Kid- der. Fourth row: N. Hughes, W. Norris, K. Hulbert. J. Jaynes, G. Merrill. M. Haywood. E. Hefflebower. J. Myers. C. Lancaster, K. O’Donnell. J. Myers. First row: E. Tookcr, K. Williams, H. Service, D. Shaffer. A. Sheffield. M. Wilson. F. Sprague, J. Stem. P. Schliess. M. Webb, G. Zimmerman. H. Troyer. Second row: J. Wickham, R. Slocum. B. Weeks, J. Raymond, D. Trinklein. Elaine Reinhardt, M. Pierce. Ellen Reinhardt. S. Smith, M. Peake, R. Waite. Third row: E. Turnes, J. Will, M. Turnes. D. Truman. E. Sandberg, A. Wood. R. Randell, C. Smith. G. Ulrich. C. Yarger. Fourth row: K. Pranshka, J. I obias, L. Utter, J. Ryan. P. Sinclair, P. Shel- don. R. Rose, J. Wingerden, P. Sharp. W. Paige. Absent from picture: E. Anderson. G. Barlow. J. Burroughs. D. Eldred J. Fowler. D. ('.ray, R. Hales. R. Hawkins. J. Moe. V. Orsborn. J. Raymond. C. Rowley. M. Williams. P. Warner. r r • U JUNIOR HISTORY After a three month vacation, the class of “52” returned to work. Having attained the lofty height of “upperclassmen”, the juniors were ably guided in an active first semester by Dick Ashdon, Presi- dent; Jim Myers, Vice-President; Georgina Dunn, Secretary; and Helen Frandsen, Treasurer. Further proving their worth as “upperclass- men”, two class members served as all-school officers. Judy Stem was Public Service Chief and Jack Burchett, Sanitary Commissioner. Judy was also elected secretary of the Student Council. Starting the year out right in sports, Harris Everett, Melvin Basler, Gerald Merrill, Lester Altoft, Al Belsito and Jack Drum won letters for their grid-iron achievements. In another division, cross-country, Jim Wingerden and Jim Myers won letters. The captain of the cheerleading squad was a junior, Marian Pierce. Also on the squad was Marietta Haywood. Marion also served as a mem- ber of the home-coming queen’s court. Two other girls, Peggy Schliess and Ann Miller, showed skill as drum majorettes. At the annual Ag-He Exposition ten boys won trips to the International Livestock Show in Chicago. Three of these, Ken Pranshka, Russel Golden, and Dick Cotant, were juniors. On November 10 the junior class sponsored the “Hillbilly Hop” dance with Georgina Dunn as general chairman. Basketball season rolled around and after final eliminations, Lynn Beadle, Jim Myers, Dick Cas- tlelein, Herbert Beadle, Al Belsito, Jim Winger- den, Gerald Merrill and Ed Bush found them- selves on the Varsity team. At the end of the season Lynn Beadle was voted a spot on the con- ference team, while all of the boys won awards. When the first semester drew to a close, scho- lastic honors went to Jean Ann Myers and Doro- thea Trinklein for all-A records. In March mem- bership in the National Honor Society was awarded to eight deserving juniors. They were Elaine Reinhardt, Joyce Will, Jean Ann Myers, Margery Cordes, Helen Frandsen, Mary Lou Kaechele, Dorothea Trinklein and Edward Bush. On the political scene a spirited election started the action of the second semester off with a “bang”. Several candidates were out to win, but the final ballot showed that the victors were Ger- ald Merill in the head spot; Dick Ashdon, as- sistant; Marietta Haywood, the pen pusher; and Dorothea Trinklein, custodian of the cash. When Spring finally made an entrance, it found the class members enveloped in spring sports. Junior play practice, and plans for the an- nual J-Hop. In baseball, Lynn Beadle, Ernie Tooker, Al Belsito, Jim Myers, Russell Keech and Kenneth Pranshka were the returning lettermen. Among the returning junior trackmen were Jack Burchett, David McGIocklin, and Verlyn Knowles. On April 13 class members bid an audience welcome to the lamasary of Shangri-La, high in the Tibetan mountains, when they presented ‘Lost Horizon” as the junior play. The juniors then turned their attention to the annual J-Hop, and after much discussion and hard work, they turned out a party that will long be remembered. As the semester drew to a close, everyone found it hard to realize that there was only one more year at H.H.S. But they parted, happily viewing the months of vacation, and then the return to school, with fall marking the last step on the journey to the top. Firjl row: F. DeMary. B. Ap� «y. R. Barton, A. Bryant. H. Bryan� , B. Gal- lup. S. Doyle, V. Colvin. R. Bancroft, J. Dawson. J. Denny, D. Fuller K. Benedict. Second tou': Mr. Knopf, advisor; R. Cooley, R. Birman, R. Campbell, H. Altoft. M. Cortright, E. Becker. E. Eaton. D. Adam� . D. Gibson, J. Feld- pausch, J. Duffy, P. Doherty. Mr� . Foster, advisor. Third row: J. Burghdoff, L. Bowman, J. Brownell. S. Fountain. A. Evans. B. Dalman. J. Christie. J. Fox, P. Curtiss, K. Baum. D. Endsley. R. Granger. Fourth row: R. Aspinal. G. Co!e, C. Gallup. N. Arens, F. Bolton. J. Cudda- hee. G. Compton, C. Awrcy, C. Davis, D. Dalman, R. Erway, L. Davis. First row: H. McMillion, J. Keeler. D. Hubbard. M. Jarrard. S. Myers, V. Kidder. S. Hackney, A. Newton, R. Hughes. J. Kucmpel, B. Morgan. R. Laubaugh. A. McIntyre, L. Howe. Second row: R. Main. M. Matthews, C. Miller, P. Hecox, D. Knowles. B. Lenz. J. Johnson. J. MacArthur. C. Jordan. J. Herrick, S. Klevorn. M. Jones. G. Gardner, F. Hook. Third row: K. Lancaster, R. Hall. R. Ingram, P. Peters. M. Maurer. J. Mal- colm. P. Hawkins, E. Hawkins. R. Lewis. M. Glasgow. P. Hecox. J. Hoos. D. Haywood. Fourth row: K. Hurless, L. Herb streith. N. Hcaly, G. Lyttle. D. Ham- mond. M. Moore. I.. Johnson. J. Helm. D. Preston. A. Nickerson. H. Howell. T. Cleveland. First row: L. Pebbles. L. Scynder� , E. Rice. S. Yarger. L. Radzius, C. Rice. M. Todd, B. Smith. D. Terry. A. Slo- cum. C. Zimmerman. H. West. Second row: C. Wcstpintcr. F. To- bias. G. Slocum. R. Welton. D. Scott. L. Richardson. B. Wilder, E. Reid, R. Winick. L. Reaser. Third row: S. Roger� . B. Rodgers. D. Rose. A. Severance, P. Smith, J. Tack. P. Wood� . D. Pultz. L. VanSyckle, J. Vandlcn. J. Whitmore. Fourth row: J. Shaver, E. Tobias, L. Richardson. S. Snyder. E. Vanderbrook. J. Wendcl. G. Shirkcy, R. Ttetz, G. Wilkins, J. Whitworth. J. Troyer, J. Slocum. Absent from picture: B. Allen. I. Al- len. N. Barrett. J. Blossom. D. Garrett. R. Gutchess. H. Kidder. J. Kuemoel. K. Madsen, J. Rose. I. Thomas. M.Thomas, R. Wllkis. r. [ c [ [ [ [ [ r L [ [ L [ r - r r r SOPHOMORE HISTORY After surviving their first year of high school, the sophomores began their second year deter- mined to make it a successful one. For their officers they choose: President, Phyllis Peters; Vice-President, Maurice Glasgow; Treas- urer, Leona Johnson; and Secretary, Shirley Foun- tain. Getting into the school spirit, two “Sophs”, Martha Matthews and Betty Lenz, were elected to the cheerleading squad. By this time the football season was well under way and Joe Duffy, Dick Welton, Don Hammond, and Bob Granger received letters for their work with the team. Not to be outdone by the other classes, Shirley Fountain and Betty Lenz were chosen to the homecoming queen’s court. Second semester found Tom Cleveland, Presi- dent; Maurice Glasgow still Vice-President; Phyl- lis Woods, Treasurer; and Judy Johnson, Secre- tary. Meanwhile the sophomores were doing very well in basketball. Gar Compton and Stan Sny- der played a good game on the varsity team and won letters, while many “sophies” helped the J. V.’s have a successful season. An Easter dance called “Harvey’s Hop” was sponsored by the class and good times were had by all. Two outstanding sophs in speech, won the ora- torical declamation contest, and three served on the debate team. Many represented the class in spring sports to round out a good year for this busy class. w f r Firjt row: W. Kidder. P. Gallagher. J. Crofoot, C. Gable, N. Dunkelburger, R. Anderson. J. Curtis. J. Chrispell. I-- Burghdoff. W. Chrysler. R. Edwards. N. Bird. R. Boyes, D. Colvin. Second row: Mr. Moyer, advisor; G. Cronk. W. Gray. P. Cotant, C. Cham- bers. A. Chadwick. J. Clouse, D. Boyne, L. Christman. J. Barry. B. Bowman. Beverly Annable. Barbara Annable. M. Becker, Mrs. Cortright. advisor. Third row: E. Frederick. J. Chad- wick. J. Denny. R. Johnson. S. Cramer. J. Coleman. L. Gaskill. P. Coleman. M. Guthrie, D. Falconer. N. Bernard. U. Service. Fourth row: R- Brown. L. Bennett. 3. Banghart. L. Curtiss. R. Davis. D. •aul, R. Ashdon. R. Babcock, W. Bau- nan. S. Doughlass, B. Adam . Fifth row: L. Fo . H. Garrison. D. -Jail, A. Gallup. A. Bassett. R Bate- N. I'hristianson. L. Christianson. First row: C. Me Glocklin. M. Heath, J. Hayes. A. Powers. F. Mathis. B. Harris. M. Richardson. D. Lewis. M. Hawthorne. J. McCandless. W. Reed, P. Helm. M. Peake. Second row: P. James, R. Ohlman, C. Johnson. J. Richardson. J- Holmes, N. Nielsen. P. Randell. J. Maurer. A. Rine. M. Leonard, C. MU. A. Kidder, S. Hammond. Third row: D. McLeod. R. Myers. M. McGuire. R. Hammond, L. Howell. M. Ragla. W. Payne. S. Miller. J. Myers. K. Hughes. D. Kidder. S. Holmes. Fourth row: S. Lydy. J. Orsborn. R. Mackinder. R. McDonald. J. King. R. Kcnhcld. T. Hoffman. S. Jones. D. Mi . K. Haynes. Fifth row: G. Oaks. A. Lancaster. G. Knickerbocker. J. Karcher. J. Piece. H. Rose. J. Kelley. P. Palmatier, F. Me Clurkin. B. Lambka. First row: S. Schliess, M. Woodard. I. Vandlcn. J. Travis, C. Tolles. M. Sherb. B. Smith. F. Zerbal. H. Walton, M. West. N. Sinclair. D. Shriber. E. 11 1 Second row: B. Smith, D. Service, M. Schurr. B. Waldron. E. Vandcr brook. F. Shaffer. S. Smith. Y. Tift. E. Stanton. R. Sandeen, J. Wilson. N. Steiner. Third row: W. Service, A. Rowley. J. Scobey. M. Tuttle. J. Whitmore. P. Scobey. J. Tobias, B. Weiler, S. Todd, S. Scott. M. Wilson. Fourth row: P. Tobias, J. Stamm. A. Stanton, C. Williams, J. Smith. D. Bel- son. C. Tobey. F. Roush. D. Zeiglcr. G. Sinclair, G. Sheldon, S. Shriver, M. Thompson. Fifth row: B. Woodmansec, J. Travis, C. White. L. Smith. B. Russell, C. Fas sett, C. Tobias, J. Swanson. A. Thomp- son. G. Wallace. Absent from picture: P. Bryans, J. Caykendall, J. Dalman, D. Gibson. E. Gordon, D. Harwood. A. Kennedy, F. Moser, S. Robinson. A. Shaver. D. Vahlsing, R. Ordish, L. Meyers, A. Stampfler. r r- r r r r - r r FRESHMEN HISTORY The freshmen started their first year of High School shy and confused. Many had run-ins with the mighty upper classmen, but after a few got their hands dirty from shoe polish they began to take things in stride. When the class elections rolled around, they showed good taste in electing capable officers, which are as follows: President, Jack Kelley; Vice- President, Philip Palmatier; Secretary, Marlene Ragla; and Treasurer, Charlene Tolies. In the second semester elections the freshmen relected all their former officers, except Charlene Tolies, who refrained from running, and Wila- nore Payne was elected Treasurer. As to sports the freshmen were right out doing their part, and there are a few, who are expected to see plenty of action playing for the Blue and Gold in the years to come. When the call for football came, a great num- ber of freshmen turned out. Thenty-five of them participated. They are as follows: B. Davis, D. Ziegler, J. Chadwick, A. Shaver, D. Hammond, P. Gallagher, D. Faul, T. Hoffman, F. Roush, B. Ashdon, J. White, J. Wilson, A. Kennedy, C. Wil- liams, B. Russell, F. Zerbel, D. Hall, S. Lydy, A. Stanton, M. Hawthorne, J. Swanson, Lyle and Nyle Christiansen, D. Burghdoff, and G. Cronk. Junior Varsity Basketball also had a large turn out, but unfortunately only a few were chosen. They were: Jack Chadwick, Dick Myers, A1 Shaver, Pat Gallagher, Jack Kelley, Phil Palmatier and Dick Hammond. The once shy, confused freshmen are now ad- justed to the new responsibilities of High School life and are looking ahead with enthusiasm to- wards their sophomore year. Orchids to Underclassmen Joyce Will — Sextet and Scholastic Ability Marian Pierce — Sextet and Cheerleader Elaine Reinhardt — Sextet and Scholastic Ability Carolyn Miller — Sextet and Scholastic Ability Joan Slocum — Sextet Connie Herman — Sextet Joan Burr — Sextet Betty Lens — Cheerleader Martha Matthews — Cheerleader Marieta Haywood — Cheerleader Sally Schliess — Cheerleader Ann Miller — Majorette Jo Ann Tobias — Majorette Peggy Schliess — Majorette Dale Hammond — Sports Ability Gar Compton — Sports Ability Jim Myers — Sports Ability Stanly Snyder — Sports Ability Lyn Beadle — Sports Ability Joe Duffy — Sports Ability Lester Altoft — Sports Ability Junior Class — Lost Horizon” Ed Bush — All Around Student A1 Belsito — All Around Student Judy Stem — All Around Student Ann Slocum — Scholastic Ability Jean Ann Myers — Scholastic Ability A T H L E T I C s We, the Senior Class of 1951, dedicate the Athletic Section of the 1951 Doomsday to Howard Hanson. ALL IN THE STATE OF MIND If you think you’re beaten you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you’d like to win, but think you can’t, It’s almost a cinch you won’t. If you think you’ll lose, you’re lost. For out in the world you find Success begins with a fellows will; It’s all in the state of mind. Full many a race is lost, Ere ever a step is run; And many a coward fails Ere ever his work’s begun; Think big and your deeds will grow; Think small and you’ll fall behind; Think that you can, and you will. It’s all in the state of mind. If you think you’re outclassed, you are; You’ve got to think high to rise, You’ve got to be sure of yourself before You can ever win a prize. Life’s battles don’t always go To the stronger or faster man, But sooner or later the man who wins Is the fellow who thinks he can. First Row: M. Bat Irr, J. Drum. G. Mitch. N. Ziegler. A. Voisard, C. Altoft, C. Miller. H. Everett. R. Rcaser. D. Bradford. J. Duffy. Second Row: A. Shaver. R. Nielson. G. Merrill, L. Altoft, L. Bivens. J. Bernard. R. Moody. K. Braucr. W. Norris. T. Cum- mines. A. Belsito. D. Runner. Third Row: Mr. Turkal, Ass't coach; Bruce Banghart. Man ager; G. Barlow, R. Ashdon, C. Wespin- ter. K. Hulbert. D. Hammond. R. Grang rr, R. Hales. J. Adams. Coach Fookes. [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ r GRIDIRON HIGHLIGHTS!! QUEEN and COURT M. Pierce. S. Fountain, D. Lewis, B. Lens, B. Smith. Opponents Game Home Team 13 Eaton Rapids ... 12 33 Greenville 18 20 .... Grand Ledge ... 0 30 Marshall 0 13 0 0 15 28 St. Johns 0 19 fielding 14 156 59 HOMECOMING The first Hastings High Homecoming was held in November, 1950. The ceremonies took place on Johnson’s Field during the half-time period of the Belding Game. The Queen and Court were chosen by the student body and reigned over the event. Donna Lewis was chosen the queen; her court consisted of Betty Lenr, Marian Pierce, Shirley Fountain, and Beverly Smith. After the game, a homecoming dance was held for the students and the alumni. The Girls League Board sponsored the dance under the direction of Mrs. Foster; advisor, and Jan Brockway; president. VARSITY The Varsity could be found drilling long before school started under the leadership of co-captains Chuck Miller and Chuck Altoft. Although they won only one out of eight and tied one, the boys made up in gameness, ruggedness, and sportsman- ship for what they lacked in points. The Saxons placed fifth in the West Central League, but due to outstanding performances, Dave Steinke was named an end and Ralph Reaser a guard on the West Central League first team. Chuck Miller and Harris Everett were named to the second team. J. V. FOOTBALL First Row: R. Hal!, M. Thomas. T. Hoffman. J. Burghdoff. P. Gallagher, D. Ziegler. G. Slocum. J. Peb- ble� . R. Hammand. Second Row: A. Stanton, J. Swanson, R. Burghdoff. J. Wilson, J. Chadwick. D. Hall, G. Cronk. L. Bauman. Mr. Lang, Coach. Third Row: C. Davis. K. Thomas, M. Moore, Richardson. J. Shaver, F. Rousch, C. Williams. M. Haw- A. Kennedy. Fourth Row: H. Walton. F. Zerhal. R. Davis. D. Faul. S. Snyder, S. Lydy. D. Endsley. G. Lyttle. CROSS COUNTRY First Row: G. Compton. G. Lydy. J. Myers. Second Row: J. Wingerden. G. Shirkey. Mr. Turkal. Coach. J. V. FOOTBALL Junior varsity boys put their hearts into their work every night after school, even though they could not share the glories of the varsity. Although their season was not very successful, losing five, winning one, the experience gained will greatly benefit Hastings High, when the boys become varsity material. CROSS COUNTRY The cross country team had a fair season under the coaching of Tony Turkal. Hard work each night after school rewarded the boys with some wins and a great deal of enjoyment. The Hill and Dale meet at the Country Club highlighted the year. The boys found some stiff competition here but didn’t do too badly. WE HONOR YOU We of the Doomsday staff wish to use this space to pay tribute to those sports- men who never make the “limelight”. We praise you who work night after night until you’re tired to the quick but never give up. To you we say good going, keep up the good work and, although, you may never reach the very top, you can be proud. And someday, in someway your efforts will be rewarded. SAXON CAGERS BASKETBALL First Row: J. Kcnniston. J. Myers, R. Bryans, J. Adams, D. Stcinkc. Second Row: L. Beadle. G. Merrill. R. Castelein, A. Bclsito. H. Beadle. Third Row: Lew Lang, Coach; E. Bush. J. Wingerden. J. V. BASKETBALL First Row: A. Shaver, T. Cleveland, G. Compton. G. Shirkey. J. Duffy. S. Snyder. F. Gallagher. Second Row: Mr. Turkal, Coach; R. Hammond, J. Kelley. J. Chadwick, R. My- ers, P. Falmitier. IN ACTION Junior Varsity Varsity Hastings Opponents Hastings Opponents 29 Ionia 24 53 Ionia 38 26 Charlotte 20 33 Charlotte 40 25 B. C. Lakeview 19 45 B. C. Lakeview 33 31 East Grand Rapids ... 32 40 East Grand Rapids ... 64 49 Eaton Rapids 26 72 Eaton Rapids 53 40 Ionia 29 53 Ionia 44 41 Del ton 34 68 Delton 44 38 11 57 Greenville 31 39 43 56 Belding 31 46 St. Johns 29 28 St. Johns 35 38 Greenville 21 60 Greenville 55 33 B. C. Lakeview 39 62 R. C. Lakeview 28 39 29 46 24 46 St. Johns 45 38 St. Johns 45 40 37 42 22 38 31 53 Grand Ledge 39 567 469 786 626 Hastings Opponents Hastings Opponents 31 Charlotte 30 52 Tecumseh 29 48 ....43 36 Marshall 50 District — Won Regional — Lost JUNIOR VARSITY Under the direction of coach Turkel, the Junior Varsity came through the season with flying colors. Winning 13, losing 3, the team received the West Cen- tral League trophie. Though still learning, the J.Y.’s have the makings of a great Varsity team in the future. VARSITY The Varsity turned in a very impressive season under the coaching of Lewis Lang. Besides an excellent record of 15 wins to 5 losses, the boys captured the District crown. The school record for scoring was broken against the Eaton Rapids team with 72 points. Co-captain Dick Bryans and Lynn Beadle were named to the first string All-Conference team, while co-captain Dave Steinke was on the second string. Beadle also received all-State honorable mention. BASEBALL Returning Lettermen Mr. Lang; coach. E. Tooker. R. Kerch. J. Adams. J. Myers, A. Bel sito. L. Beadle. TRACK Returning Lettermen Mr. Turkal; coach, D. McGlock lin, J. Burchett. J. Bernard. V. Knowles. H. Everett. N. Heath. L. Lowell. TENNIS Returning Lettermen Mr. Withers; coach. D. Stcinke. T. Knopf, J. Jaynes. GOLF Returning Lettermen G. Shirkcy, G. Compton, D. Brad ford. SPRING SPORTS 1950 In the spring, the talents of Hastings High School athletes turn to baseball, tennis, golf, and track. Practising every night after school provides relaxation and enjoyment for the boys as they master their sports. The seasons results from hard work provided the Saxons with three League trophies in baseball, tennis, and golf. [ r [ [ [ [ [ : c c c c [ L [ [ I I I GOLF The golf team came through a fair season with 3 wins and 4 losses. The team’s coaches George Wells, the local pro, and Herb Reinhardt were well pleased when the boys brought home the runners-up medals in the League and Regional meets. The boys high spirits and keen interest were evident throughout the season. BASEBALL The Saxon baseball squad, coached by Lewis Lang, went all the way to capture another League title. After winning one in the Battle Creek Tour- nament the boys dropped the next; thereby dis- qualifying. Bob Schriener was elected captain, an honor well deserved. Fine playing and team co- operation gave the squad a final record of 7 wins to 5 losses. TENNIS For a sport that just started 2 years ago, the tennis team has turned in excellent performances. Under the leadership of Bruce Withers the Saxon netmen received the League trophie for the second year in succession. Though lacking a successful season, tying two and losing four, they made up for it in the League meet. TRACK Coach Turkel’s cindermen had a fair season— 1 win to 2 loses. The boys did a fine job in the League, placing second, while they received a fourth in the Regionals. Hastings was 15th in the Hastings relays and 13th in the Kalamazoo relays. One of our trackmen gained statewide recogni- tion for his 20 foot 9J t inches broad-jump which snared the class B crown. Hastings — Greenville — lost Hastings — B. C. Lakeview — Lost Hastings — B. C. Central — lost Hastings — Greenville — won Hastings — St. Johns — won Hastings — B. C. Lakeview — lost Hastings — Charlotte — won Hastings — Ionia — won Hastings — Belding — won Hastings — Greenville — won Hastings — Marshall — lost Hastings — St. Johns — lost Hastings — Ionia — won Hastings — Belding — won Hastings — State High — lost Hastings — Greenville — won Hastings Game Opponents 2 2 ? 0 4 1 1 3 2 7 Hastings Game Opponents 43 66 68 43 18Vi 90 Vi MAJOR AND MAJORETTES B. Smith. A. Miller, H. Walton. P. Schliess, B. Tolle . Bottom Corner : J. Miller. J. Tobias. CHEERLEADERS First Row: N. Barrett. D. Lewis, S. Schliess. Back Row: M. Haywood. M. Matthew . B. Lens. M. Pierce, Captain. SEXTET J. Will. Elaine Reinhardt. C. Miller, J. Slocum. M. Pierce, C. Herman. J. Burr. G.A.A. First Row: Jane Whitmore. K. Blough. J. Brockway. L. Linington. Joberta Whitmore. J. Johnson. E. Kurr. Second Row: M. Davi . J. Keeler. R. Ohlman. H. Altoft. L. Becker. B. Boyne. C. Zimmerman. Third Row. M. Cortright. V. Colvin. J. McGlocklin. P. Slocum. S. O'Connor. W. Payne. C. Tolle . J. Slocum, S. Miller. Fourth Row: J. Helm. J. Myers, J. Whitworth. J. Herrick. J. Maurer. M. Campbell. J. Fcldpausch. A. Newton, M. Maurer. P. Cheney. ’ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ L [ L L [ I L L L r G. A. A. The G.A.A. this year has been very active with their president, Lora Lou Linnington, keeping things moving. Judy Johnson was elected Secre- tary? Treasurer and Miss Y. Smith was their ad- visor. The managers and their assistants were as follows: Senior mgr., Jan Brockway; asst, mgr., Merna Campbell; Junior mgr., Kate Blough; Asst, mgr., Mary Lou Davis; Soph more mgr., Joberta Whitmore; asst, mgr., Judy Johnson; Freshman mgr., Jane Whitmore; asst, mgr., Shirly Miller. They started out in the fall by going on a week end camp out at Algonquin Lake. They have been active in school affairs such as sponsoring a couple pep meetings, and selling candy at noon. They went swimming in Battle Creek, had a Valentine party, and gave a banquet in honor of their mothers. Last fall they chose their fall sport football along with a little volley ball whenever the weather was bad or the girls got too rough. When the winter rolled around they started playing basketball. They decided that instead of having the same teams all through the basketball season that they would have new teams every third week and at the end of the three weeks the losing teams would give a party for the winning team. In the spring they went outdoors again and started batting the ball for their stand by spring sport. They ended up their year of sports and gay festivities with a week end camp out at Chief Noonday which proved to be a wonderful way for ending the year of a fine sports organization, zation. CHEERLEADERS The cheerleaders did a wonderful job in keeping up the school spirit this year. They are to be congratulated on their spectacular performances at all the athletic contests. Their perserverance and loyalty have added a great deal to our school’s reputation. GIRLS SEXTET The girls sextet spent a very busy year singing for many occasions where good entertainment was needed. The girls all did an excellent job and we commend them for their fine work. MAJORETTES In keeping with the school’s spirit the Majorettes put in a fine year of twirling. They twirled at football games, basketball games, pep meetings, assemblies, and various other civic occasions. The five peppy Majorettes for this year were: Jane Miller, Ann Miller, Betty Tolies, Peggy Schleiss, Beverly Smith, and alternate Joan Tobias. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Fini Row: W. Guidet. H. Frandsen. J. Decker. A. Dean. M. Corde� . M. Andru� , E. Kurr, D. AnnaMc. Elaine. Reinhardt, H. Schrier, J. Severeance, J. Will. D. Trinklein. Second Row: L. Clark. D. Broun. B. Boyne. N. Allen. E. Bu� h. L. Compton, Mr. Gie� ; Faculty council. Mr� . Foster; advisor. Mr. Y'eldman. Faculty council. W. Payne, J. Kenniston. Mr. Fowler; Faculty council. Mi� McElwain; Faculty council. D. Young, A. Harris. M. Kaechele. J. Myer� . NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY This organization is composed of upperclassmen who have exhibited the quali- ties of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A candidate must have a scholastic average of 2.25 or above. Then he is voted on by the faculty advisors, judging by the other three qualities. The members publish the September issue of the Fortnight, assist at athletic events, send recognition cards to underclassmen who maintain an average of 2.75 or over, and perform various other service projects when the need arises. SENIOR CLASS PLAY Seated: A. Dean. J. Onborn. M. Andru� . H. Leonhardt. Standing: W. Durdee. B. Smith. D. Young. W. Payne. L. Compton. T. Knopf. Mr . Cort right; director. T. Cummings. R. Annahle. C. Miller. L. Becker. R. NieUen, J. Durham. R. Gwinn. FOLLIES OF '51 CHORUS LINE M. Andrus. L. Compton. M. Stanton. J. Brockway, M. Hinc ken. B. Smith. JUNIOR PLAY Sea’.ed: C. Herman. J. Burr. J. Stem. R. Downs. Standing: R. Bur key. K. O’Donnell. J. Hart. G. Merrill, Elaine Reinhardt, Mrs. Cort- right; advisor, H. Frandsen. R. Waite. Absent from picture: J. Wing erden. D. McGlocklin. [ [ [ [ [ - r r BAND SENIOR PLAY The High School Band has been very active this year. During the football season in the fall, the band marched and played at every home game. Also in the fall, sixty-four journeyed to Western Michigan College to march at their Band Day. The pep band played at the home basketball games early in the season. All members playing solo parts in the regular band played in the pep band. In February, the entire band presented a light program to the boys at Fort Custer, Battle Creek. On February 25, nine members who had learned solos competed at Marshall. The people who went were Tony Hoffman, Jack Kelly, Anne Dean, Eugene Jarman, Dick Myers, Marilyn Cortright, Charles Chrispell, Lawrence Curtiss and Helen Laberdeaux. In April the band attended the festivals in Oli- vet and Hastings. The latter was the Barry County Band Festival ... Finishing up the season the band marched on Decoration Day, cleanup day, and presented a spring concert. High School Orchestra The High School Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Hine, held meetings three days a week. The first semester there were 15 members, but be- cause of other conflicts there were only 5 members the second semester. Among the places where they played were the Senior Play and the “It's a Date” show at Central Auditorium. A point system for winning awards was set up similar to that of the band. The officers were Marilyn Stanton, President; Jacqueline Severance, Vice-President; Willard Payne, Secretary; and Elaine Stanton, Treasurer. The seniors presented “The Thirteenth Chair” on November 17. Their outstanding performance was applauded mightily by the large crowd which attended the play. This was the first year in the history of Hastings High that any play was pre- pared in one week. The entire cast was excused from their classes for five days and worked on the play during the time when they would ordinarily attend classes. Fun was had by all and the play was a success. BAND FOLLIES The band and journalism classes collaborated to present the “Band Follies” on February 1. This production replaced the annual “Spotlight” this year. The entire band started the presentation with three numbers. Individual acts carried the “Band Follies” through. One great attraction was the chorus line which danced the Charleston at the beginning and end of the production. CHORUS The Hastings High School chorus under the direction of Mr. Moyer had 58 members. The only concert they participated in was the Christ- mas concert, but they had a lot of fun learning to sight read and carry a part. The accompanists were Janet Osborn and Barbara Bowman. JUNIOR PLAY The Junior class chose a very difficult play for their annual production. The play, “Lost Hori- zon”, was adapted from the book “Lost Horizon” by James Hilton. The Juniors worked many long hours perfecting and staging the play which had an oriental setting. The different committees combined efforts to make the play a great success. Majorettes: A. Miller. J. Miller. Drum Major; H. Walton, Majorette� ; B. Tolle� , J. Tobia . First Rout M. Andrus. E. Benton, J. Kelly, C. Ca� e, J. Cook. L. VanSycklc, C. Rice. J. Fowler. E. Vandcr- brook. D. Oti� . F. Main. L. Curtis� . E. Curtis� , A. Dean. L. Compton. Second Rout J. Whitworth, M. Todd, J. Myers, R. Rose. D. McGlocklin. Third Row: E. Sanders. N. Bennett. G. Zimmerman. I). Faul, M. West, H. Leonhardt. G. Compton. L. Skidmore, G. Lydy, R. Myers. E. Jarman, M. Cortright. L. Bivens. S. Snyder, P. Cotant. A. Powers, H. West. R. Ohlman, R. Cooley. R. Ohlman. C. Wespinter. R. Granger, K. Williams. Fourth Rout W. Gray, J. Jaynes, R. Waite, K. Hulbert. M. Davis, D. Harwood. H. Me Million. N. Zieg- ler. D. Ziegler, H. Laherteaux. H. Schricr, R. Burkev. B. Banghart, P. Peters, E. Bush. Mr. Hine; director. M. Guthrie, N. Hughes. T. Hoffman. L. Manning, C. Chrispell, L. Lowell, M. Woods, J. Durham. ORCHESTRA First Kou : M. Stanton. W. Payne, L. Van Sycklc, M. Jones. J. Whit- more, E. Curtiss, P. Schliess. VI. Cortright. Second Rou-: E. Hctflehower, S. Schliess, J. Severance. L. Howell, S. Klevorn, E. Stanton, t. Frederick. Mr. Hinc; director. D. Bump, D. McGlocklin. CHOIR Firtt Row: M. Neeh, J. Burr. C. Herman. M. Pierce, J. Slocum. J. Will, Elaine Reinhardt, C. Miller. S. Mawtnorne. Second How: S. Yoder, J. lack, I. Kidder. Ellen Reinhardt, D. Pultz, A. Zerbel. L. Roush, R. Mart:, A. Sheffield. R. Cooley. Third Row: D. I rumen, P. Sin- clair. P. Foster, J. Maurer. G. Lydy. G. Shirkcy. C. Altoft. H. Everett, K. Hulbert. C. Davi� , R. Reaser, Mr. Moyer, advisor, R. Ohlman. CHORUS First Row: M. Wilson. B. Wilder. J. Vandlen, M. Shirk, V. Kidder. C. Mix. B. Bauman, D. Terry. M. Martin. J. Osborn. Second Row: S. Cramer, E. Van- derbrook, P. Randall. M. Peake. B. Smith. S. Yarger. G. Zimmerman, D. Kidder. S. Rodgers. N. Dunkcl burger. W. Chrysler, R. Boycs. Third Row: M. Plank, D. Adams, J. Dalman, S. Smith. J. Fox, D. Trinklein. P. Smith. M. Haywood, G. Sinclair. R. Miller, C. Case. Fourth Rout- H. McMillon. P. Warner, E. Hefflebower. D. Vahl- sing, L. Fox. H. Howell. M. Thomp- son. R. Davi� , M. Hawkins. C. White, L. Skidmore. M. Glasgow. SONGSTERS CLUB Seated: A. Bryant, Ellen Rein- hardt. C. Herman. Elaine Rein- hardt. J. Will. B. Bauman. A. Row- Icy. Standing: M. Plank. J. Chrispell. W. Service, D. Rose. L. Christman, I). Terry. J. Fox. W. Chrysler. Second Row: R. Miller, R. Bab- cock. S. Klevorn. P. Sinclair, I. Kidder. L. Fox. Third Row: Mr. Moyer; advisor, P. Foster. W. Payne. Y-TEEN Fir$t Row: H. Frand� cn. I). Lewis. Elaine Reinhardt. M. Haywood. Ellen Rein- hardt. J. Hart. J. Stem. P. Schliess. J. Severance. M. Stanton. J. Reed. Second Row: D. Gury. M. Campbell. E. Bryan� , M. Pierce. S. O'Connor. C. Herman, M. Kachele. I). Trinklein. B. Boyne, J. Burr. A. Zerbel. Third Row: Mi� � Wilcox; advisor; G. Dunn. L. Comp- ton. A. Dean. M. Davi� , K. Blough. B. Daniels, R. Cole- man. Fourth Row: C. Case, J. Brockway. E. Kurr, J. Wei ton. D. Derry. B. Smith, J. Osborn. L. Linington. S. Yoder. R. Clark, D. Young. HI-Y First Row: J. Myers. J. Adam� . D. Steinke. D. Brad- ford. M. Patten. E. Bush. J. Jaynes. Second Row: Mr. King; advisor, C. Altoft. A. Snyder. C. Miller, T. Cummings. N. Ziegler. Y-TEENS The Y-Teens club is composed of junior and senior girls who have above a “C-average” scho- lastically and wish to be members of the club. The girls have both their formal and informal initiation in the fall after they have been accepted to the club. The Y-Teen club is under the direction of Miss Beverly Wilcox. Officers for this year were: Jan Brock way, President; Jane Miller, Vice-President; Vange Kurr, Secretary-lst semester; Helen Frand- sen, Secretary, 2nd semester; Lora Linington, Treasurer; and Chrystal Case, Sergeant-at-arms. The girls worked on a waste paper campaign, packed Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets, re- finished “Joan of Arc” and “Abe Lincoln” statues, and did various other civic projects. HI-Y The Hastings Chapter of the Hi-Y club is under the direction of Mr. King. Officers for this year were President, Dave Steinke; Vice-President, Dick Bryans; Secretary, Doug Bradford; Treasurer, Jim Adams; and Sergeant-at-arms, Chuck Miller. The purposes of this club are to create, main- tain, and extend high standards of Christian character throughout the school and community. The club had a busy year assisting at Y-dances, collecting for the March of Dimes, and doing vari- ous other service projects. One of their most note- worthy projects was the revision of the city’s map. F.H.A. First Row: B. Tobias. M. Ingram. E. Sander� . M. Stanton. S. Roger� . I). Terry. A. Slocum. Mr . Burkley. advisor. Second Row: N. Crawley. M. Peake. N. Nielsen. H. Geller. M. Turnes. C. Burghdoff. D. Hamhlc ton. G. Hatelmyer. Third Row: L. Harry. B. Daniels. B. Herb� treith. S. Doughla . P. To- bias. A. Row ley. P. Randell T Frisian. F. H. A. The purposes of this organization are to pro- mote interest in home economics; encourage and educate future homemakers; promote good will; and encourage democracy. Any girl who is inter- ested in home-making is eligible for membership. Each year in cooperation with the F.F.A., the girls present the AgHe exposition, which includes samples of their year’s work. F.F.A. First Row: H. Howell. R. Slocum. L. Davis. N. Hughes. G. Lydy. L. Bivcn� . R. Moody. R. Coeant. R- Golden. K. Pranshka, Mr. Knopf: advisor. Second Row: G. Misch, G. Lyttle. N. Heally. H. Dunkclburger. D. Ruf- fner, N. Arens. W. Durkee. R. Cris- pell. R. Hughes. D. Fuller. D. Pres- ton. Third Row: F. Hook, L. Skid- more. J. Wendell. G. Cole. J. To- bias, D. Hammond. F. Tobias. M. Moore, E. Tobias, R. Tietx. Fourth Row: M. Preston. J. Cook. D. Garrett. M. Christensen. R. Bar- ton, R. Aspinall. J. Bishop. A. Baird. R. Scott. F. F. A. The primary aim of the F.F.A. is the develop- ment of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship among farm students. Prospective members are required to take the agricultural courses, carry a project, and receive a majority vote of the older members of the chapter. There are two degrees that can be achieved; first, the Green Hand Degree; then after one year the Future Farmer Degree may be obtained if the stu- dent has had a record of satisfactory participation in the activities of the local chapter. PUBLICATIONS Standing: D. Trinklcin; J. Stem; M. L. Kaechelc; H. Frandtrn; K. Blough; M. J. Andru� ; M. Cordo; R. Annahlc; R. Clark; S. Yoder; R. Gwinn; D. Young; A. Dean; J. Osborn. Silling: L. Compton; Fortnight Edi- tor ; E. Kurr. Doomsday Editor. DEBATE PICTURE Standing: A. Belsito; A. Newton; J. Osborn; R. Lewi� . Sitting: E. Kurr; B. Lens; J. Sever- ance; D. Young. VARSITY CLUB Fir it row: E. Tooker; C. Altoit; J. Kenniston; J. Myer� ; H. Everett. Second row: D. Steinkc; D. Brad- ford; A. Belsito: N. Ziegler; L. Beadle. Third row: J. Adams; R. Reaser; C. Miller; Coach Hansen, adviser. DEBATE CLUB With only two returning varsity debaters and a class of eight (just enough for four teams), Hastings debaters, with the help of Mrs. Cort- right turned in a very creditable job. They started the season by reviving the Hast- ings Debate forum. Debaters from Michigan schools attended the event which featured speak- ers on the topic, “Resolved that the American people reject the welfare state”, practice debates, a demonstration debate by University of Michi- gan debaters. A family-style chicken dinner fol- lowed for the guests. The squad attended a forum at Central Michi- gan College, and were guests at the Central Michigan-Illinois Normal football game. They also took part in a practice tournament at Lansing Eastern High School. All of these forums and practices were leading to just one thing, the first league contest with Battle Creek Lakeview. Both Hastings squads bowed to Lakeview, but each came back with wins over Portland, Holt, and Ionia. This left the season record at six wins, two losses, qualifying them for a Detroit Free Press plaque and the district elmi- nation tournament. At this point, Janet Osborn and Dona Young entered an extensive preparation to debate on either side of the proposition. After a week of practicing with all possible opponents, they set out for Mt. Pleasant and the districts. Hastings defeated Marion in the first round, debating affirmative. True to Hastings luck, they drew a “bye” in the second round. Debating nega- tive in the finals, they defeated East Grand Rapids, to become district champs and state quar- ter-finalists. Receiving pins for league debating were: Janet Osborn, Dona Young, Vange Kurr, Audrey New- ton, Betty Lenz, and A1 Belsito. SCIENCE CLUB L. Curti ; R. MacKindrr; W. Buchlcr; E. Vandcrbrook; E. Curti� ; J. Wingcrdcn; W. Castclcin; G. Merrill: M. West; M. McQuire. SEWING CLUB Sitting: A. Rawley; B. E. Smith; A. Severance; Ni. Jarrard; M. Skirk; A. Evens; J. Dawson; G. Clark; H. Troycr. Standing: Mr . Husted. adviser; B. Smith; J. Troycr; S. Smith; J. Tobias; D. Adams; P. Bryans; K. Haynes; B. Smith; F. Me- Clurkin. PROJECTORS CLUB Standing; Mr. Sim. adviser; E. Frederic; D. Faul; W. Reed; J. Pierce; T. Hoffman; B. Banghart; D. Vahlsing; R. Lewis; C. Fassett; C. Tobias. GIRLS WOODSHOP L. Howell; B. Adams; M. Gordon. Third row: Moe; H. Altoft; J. Keeler; M. Todd. Second row: F. Mathis; M. E. Heath; J. McGlocklin; B. Harris; J. Tact; P. Hawkins. First row: M. Williams; M. Webb; D. Mead; D. McMurray; S. O’Connor. GUN CLUB First row: Mr. Gies, adviser; D. Da I man; R. Birman; C. Tobcy; J. Kins; R. Russell; R. Demina; R. Dimond; C. Keeler. Second row: J. Jaynes; R. Downs; W. Norris; R. Brauer; F. Fuhr; J. Woodmansce; J. Swanson; E. Gordon. Third row: L. Lowell; E. Jarman; P. Sheldon; M. West; R. Hall; R. Gutchess; G. Ulrich; G. Knickerbocker. Fourth row: P. Hccox; C. Smith; J. Raymond; J. Gardner; D. Endsley; S. Shriver; D. Scriber; J. Osborn; R. Dcmond. CAMERA CLUB Sitting: S. Todd; M. Becker; S. Hackney; B. Daniels; R. Coleman; S. Jones. Standing: L. Howe; M. Glasgow; D. Otis; Y. Tift; Mr. Hine, adviser. SQUARE DANCE CLUB First row: J. Drum: P. Sinclair; C. Davis; S. Miller; J. Travis; T. Cleveland; N. Ncilson; G. Shirkey; W. Bauman; S. Douglas; E. Woods; W. Payne. Second row: Mr. Vandcrbrook. adviser; E. Hawkins; T. Cum mings; G. Zimmerman; K. Williams; A. Powers; G. Compton; J. Richardson; J. Brownell; J. Whitmore; M. Wilson; J. Duffcy. Third row: B. Hinckley; J. Mix; B. Rockland; E. Sandberg; L. Harry; E. Sander; R. Kerch; J. Curtis; J. Durham; P. Reaser; L. Johnson; J. Helm. Fourth row: H. Laberteaux; P. Schliess; A. Miller; C. Jordon; L. Altoft; M. Peake: P. Sharp; J. Bernard; B. Ingram; D. L. Gury; S. Hawthorne; J. Hart. GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION First row: I. Myers; J. Brockway; J. Johnson; J. Feldpausch; A. Newton; J. Mac Arthur; S. Myers. Second row: M. Ragla; M. Guthrie; R. Olhman; S. Schliess; M. Maurer; B. Lens; Miss Y. Smith, adviser. Third row: P. Peters; S. Rogers; N. Barrett; D. Lewis; M. Matthews; M. Pierce; M. Haywood. CARD CLUB Standing: C. Zimmerman; L. Seyndrrs; P. Hecox; M. Jones; J. Maurer; M. Dcmond; R. Kcnficld; H. Geller; T. Knopf; H. Walton; R. Cappon; M. Campbell. Sitting: J. Reed; M. Stanton; A. Harris; M. Krohn; L. Becker; J. Kelly; G. Wallace; L. Linington. SECOND PICTURE OF SQUARE DANCE CLUB First row: S. Fountain; H. Schrier; M. Ingram; R. Mead; V. Colvin; H. James; B. Hcrbstricth; G. Link; E. Stanton; N. Bernard: J. Scobey. Second row: N. Steiner; R. Granger; D. Gibson; M. L. Davis; D. Burghdoff; V. Benton; C. Case; E. Benton; A. Zerbel; J. Burghdofi; Mr. Carl Damson, adviser. Third row: S. Lydy; S. Holmes; R. Ashdon; J. Burchett; M. Cortright; J. Whitworth; M. Nceb; W. Mescear; F. Shaeffcr; P. Scobey; A. Falconer; N. Crawley. Fourth row: L. Christiansen; I. Denny; J. Kuempel; D. Zieg- ler; C. Wespinter; C. Tolles; J. Whitmore; J. Slocum; P. Smith; S. Scott; S. Smith. CARD CLUB Although no “card-sharps” were found this year, the club did spend many enjoyable hours. Favorite games of the club were: Canasta, Pedro, Euchre, and Solitaire. Miss Robson directed the club and “set-in” on most of the games. Ed Bush served as President; Bob Burkey, Vice- President; and Lora Linington, Secretary-Treas- urer. GUN CLUB One of the more interesting projects of the Gun Club was shooting at the sportsman’s rifle range where the boys improved their marksmenship. Mr. Gies acted as adviser of the club. The officers of this “bang-up” club were: Frank Fuhr, President, Phil Sheldon, Vice-President; Bob Munn, Program-Secretary, Charles Keeler, Secretary, and Dick Downs, Treasurer. GIRLS WOODSHOP The Girls Woodshop Club had an interesting and educational year working with wood and metal. Many things were accomplished under the direction of Mr. Withers, adviser. Officers of the club were: Marian Williams, President; Joan Tack, Vice-President; Shirley O’Connor, Secretary; and Doreen Mead, Treas- urer. SEWING CLUB Some members of the Sewing Club spent happy hours crocheting, embroidering, and making cloth- ing. Mrs. Husted directed and advised the girls in their work. Officers of the club were; Betty Smith; Presi- dent; and Shirley Yarger, Secretary-Treasurer. PUBLICATIONS Under the supervision of Mrs. Foster and Miss Britten the publications club worked on the Fort- night and the yearbook. The club spent some time collecting for ads and Doomsday pictures. Also some old school papers were brought to the club for criticism and praise. All and all the club had a busy year. VARSITY CLUB Members of the Varsity Club spent many re- laxing club periods resting up from their exhaust- ing sports experiences and storing up food for fu- ture such activities. The club financed a mat for the gym and sold FI. H. S. booster plates. Also they passed an im- portant ruling which stated that school letters should not be awarded to J. V. players. Officers for the year were; Charlie Miller, Presi- dent; Ernie Tooker, Vice-President; Lynn Beadle, Secretary; and Charlie Altoft, Treasurer. SCIENCE CLUB Ha, ha, ha, hee, hee, hee, ho, ho, ho, were the sounds issuing from 309 during one club meet- ing. Yes! the Science Club had perfected “laugh- ing gas”. Besides this the Science Club members worked on crystal sets with Mr. Fookes advising them. Gerald Merrill was President; Bill Buehler, Vice-President; and Dick Annable, Secretary- T reasurer. MOVIE OPERATORS Members of the Movie Operators Club learned to operate a movie projector. Besides learning how to project a good picture the club worked with the schools tape recorder. Officers were: Tony Hoffman, President; and Bruce Banghart, Secretary-Treasurer. GIRLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CLUB Under the direction of Miss Y. Smith the Girls Physical Education members learned to call square dances. The girls participated in various sports and the cheer-leaders who are members of the club practiced their yells. Jan Feldpausch was President of the club; Audrey Newton, Vice-President; Judy Johnson, Secretary; and JoAnn Mac Arthur, Treasurer. OUTDOOR CLUB First row: Mr. Vcldman. adviser; J. Smith; N. Bird; G. Cronk; F. Moter; R. Ohlman; P. James; H. Garrison; R. Davis; J. Coy kcndall; B. Apsey; M. Hawthorne. Second row: D. McLoed; J. McCandlcts; C. Gable; R. Gable; R. Johnson; L. Myers; W. Kidder; J. Travis; P. Gallagher; F. Zerbel; J. Wilson. Third row: D. Harwood; R. Brown; R. Cooley; L. Bowman; L. Richardson; C. Williams; R. Sandccn; J. White; P. Palmatier: D. Lewis; A. Thompson; D. Scott. Fourth row: N. Dunkelhurger: M. Hawkins; G. Sheldon; M. Peake; J. Stamm; P. Cotant; W. Gray; B. Woodmansec; R. Bateman; J. Chadwick; R. Ashdon; R. Anderson; D. Endsley; N. Christiansen. FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE Sitting: V. Kidder; E. Vanderbrook; J. Coleman; A. Chad- wick: P. Randcll; J. Richardson; B. Wilder. Standing: B. Gallup; D. Hubbard; J. Vandlen; E. Eaton; J. Hayes; Miss McElwain. adviser. KNOW HASTINGS First row: J. Denny; P. Warner; M. Wilson; D. Scobcy; R. Myers; W. Guidet; C. Chrispell: R. Campbell; G. Slocum; J. Shaver; F. DcMaray; J. Raymond. Second row: Mr. Turkal. adviser: L. Radruis; J. Malcolm; R. Bancroft; K. Baum; P. Silsbee; S. Cramer; E. Hcfferbowcr; J. Berry; D. Mix; Mr. Hulbert. Third row: D. Gibson: M. Tuttle: A. Rine; S. Hammond; L. (•askill; D. Truman; J. HUI; P. Tobias; J. Crouse; B. Adams: J. Cuddahee. Fourth row: A. Nickerson; R. Main: C. Owcry; R. Castelein; R. Ingram; D. Bump; J. Maurer; M. Thomas. CHESS AND CHECKER CLUB Sitting: B. Annable; M. Schurr: D. Boyne; B. Annable. Standing: G. Crittenden; R. Boves; F. Foote; D. Hall; D. Service; Mr. Reinhardt, adviser; N. Sinclair; R. Hammond; P. Helm. DRAMATICS Sitting: A. Sheffield; C. Miller; C. Rice; P. Woods; D. Pult: Standing: L. VanSyckle; C. Chambers; D. Crabb; J. Herrick; C. Jorden; L. Richardson; E. Turnes; J. Ryan; E. Becker; A. Slocum; A. McIntyre; R. Winiak. USHER CLUB First row: B. Hinckley; K. Haynes: A. Slocum; P. Hawkins; S. Rogers; D. Rose; D. Terry; S. Cramer. Second row: M. Jarrard; A. Severance; M. McIntyre: P. Woods; C. Rice; S. Klcvorn; F. Shaffer; M. Schurr. Third row: D. Falconer; M. Wilson: E. Hefflcbower; S. Smith; P. Tobias; J. Crouse; D. Boyne; M. Davis; L. Gaskill. CAMERA CLUB The “shutter-bugs” spent quite a bit of time try- ing to get good “snaps”. They also spent some intriquing hours in Mr. Hine’s darkroom where they learned to develope a good negative. The adviser, Mr. Hine, was assisted by Donna Bliss, President; Barbara Daniels, Vice-President; Judy Decker, Secretary; and Maurice Glasgow, Treasurer. SQUARE DANCE CLUB By a strange coincidence the Square Dance club spent most of its time square dancing. Other- wise it was engaged in the schottische which the participants seemed to enjoy very much. Records accompanied most of the dances but there were also guest and student callers. Leading this club were Hubert Schrier as Presi- dent; Jerrv Bernard, Vice-President; Shirley Foun- tain, Secretary; and Georgia Dunn, Treasurer. Because it was the most popular club with ninety-tine members it had two square dancing enthusiasts as its advisers, Mr. Vanderbrook and Mr. Damson. KNOW HASTINGS The Know Hastings Club spent their club per- iods getting acquainted with our fair city. Among other things they visited factories and watched machinery in operation. Officers were: Dave Scobey, president; Connie Wilder, vice-president; Hubert Lathrop, secretary; and Julia Malcolm, treasurer. DRAMATICS The Dramatic’s Club sponsored a pep meeting as one display of their talent. Also the club worked on a play which they presented within their own group. President of the club was Elizabeth Turnes; Beverly Smith was vice-president; Cheryl Cham- bers was secretary; and Carolyn Miller treasurer. USHER CLUB The efforts of the usher club were apparent at various school programs where ushers were needed. The girls did a fine job and their volun- tary efforts were appreciated. Officers of the club were: Ann Slocum, presi- dent; Mary Lou Davis, vice-president; Phyllis Woods, secretary; Diane Pultz, treasurer. OUTDOOR CLUB Besides movies on hunting and fishing, the Outdoor Sport Club enjoyed other activities. One of these was a program at which Mr. Hummel, state trapping instructor, gave an interesting talk. Jack Chadwick acted as president of the club with Fred Zerbel, vice-president; and Phil Palmi- ter, secretary-treasurer, and Mr. Veldman, ad- viser. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE The International Correspondence Club spent many interesting club periods reading letters from foreign lands. Leters were received from Africa and France, to name a few. The club also spon- sored a Christmas party. Club officers were: Ann Chadwick, president; Daisy Brown, vice-president; and Jacqueline Coleman, secretary-treasurer; with Miss Me El- wain as adviser. CHESS AND CHECKERS The greatest part of the time, the Chess and Checkers Club played chess and checkers. Mr. Reinhardt was adviser of the club and also played some chess with the members. Officers were: Fred Foote, president; Dave Mc- Glocklin, vice-president; and Darrell Hall, secre- tary-treasurer. The Hot and Cold SEPTEMBER 6 —Students gleefully (?) return to school to find some teachers have “swapped identities.” 15 —Hastings eleven ties grid opener with Eaton Rapids 12-12. 22 — Greenville wins over Hastings squad 33-18. 25 — Student body choose majorettes (and major) for the year. 29 —Grand Ledge battles local grids to a 20-0 stand still after halftime deadlock. 30 — Hastings provides stiff competition at Hill and Dale cross country meet. OCTOBER 13 — Charlotte defeats local eleven in hard fought rival game. 14-0. 20—Hastings overpowers Ionia 15-0. 24 — Neighboring schools attend Hastings High Debate Forum. 27 — St. John’s pigskin squad upsets locals, 21-0. 31 — Student body cheers at Halloween Mixer as Mr. Reinhardt is crowned “King Goblin.” NOVEMBER 3 — Belding rallies in last quarter to drop Hanson’s boys, 19-14. 3 — Queen, Donna Lewis,, reigns at Belding homecoming game and Alumni dance. 9 — Parents visit prison” and talk with “Wardens” (open house). 10 — Gals drag fellas’ to the Junior’s Sadie Hawkins Party. 16 — Monthly Club hours begin. 17 — Seniors thrill audience with the mysterious dramatic production “The Thir- teenth Chair.” 24 — Ionia falls to locals in cage opener, 53-38. DECEMBER 15 — Strong East Grand Rapids beats our locals in a hard fought game, 64-40. 22 — Langsmen drop Eaton Rapids, 72-56. 22 — Inmates draw deep breath as Xmas parole starts at 3:30. 27 — Country club gets trampled during Snow-Ball” brawl. 29 — Ionia bows to Hastings, 53-44. JANUARY 3 — Over 600 weary feet return for another term. 12 — Local cagers down Greenville, 57-31. 19 — Saxons make it the fourth league u'in by sinking Belding, 56-31. 19 — The sentence is half served — semester ends. 26 — St. John’s squeezes out home team, 35-28. ] ' ■ ■ ' ' ' ■ ' ' : : : : : : : ; : OF THE BLUE AND GOLD FEBRUARY 1—Chorus line thrills audience at Band’s production “Follies of “51”. 2 — Local cagers sink Greenville 60-55. 10 — Girls League Board sponsors all-school dance “Cupid Ball”. 16—Langsmen lose fierce tussle to powerful St. John’s team in final quarter. (45-38) 22 — Debate team loses split decision in State quarter-finals with Flint Northern. 24 — Grand Ledge dropped by locals 57-26. MARCH 8 — Hastings cagers take regionals from Tecumseh, 51-29. 14 — Nashville students present first exchange assembly at Hast- ings. 16 — Students dance to music of Stickland’s orchestra at “Harvey’s hop.”. 17 — Marshall defeats weakened Saxon squad in State Finals, 50-36. 22 — Honor students initiated into National Honor Society. 29 — Hastings exchange assembly talent do their “stuff” at Nash- ville. 30 — Varsity Club mystifies the school with dance “Bum’s Bounce”. APRIL 5 — Student body sees Michigan take Southern Cal. in Rose Bowl pictures. 6 — Senior girls wear best “garb” to attend annual Women’s Club’s tea and style show. 13 — Juniors make big success of a difficult production — “Lost Horizon”. 19 — Barry County Music Festival brightens a dull day. 23 — Students manage to ruin city in one short day. (Juniors and Seniors in City Offices.) 26 — Band members get day “off” to attend Olivet Festival. 27 — Music department entertains towns-people at the Spring Concert. MAY 9 — H. H. S. arch-rival, Charlotte, proves itself at the presenta- tion of their Exchange Assembly. 12 — Juniors honor Seniors with J-Hop prom. 23 — Students spend day at Roosevelt Beach - - - annual “Water Carnival”. 27 — Seniors hear Rev. Sharpe and Fr. Moleski on Baccalaureate Sunday. 28 — Detroit plays host to fun-seeking Seniors — Senior Trip. 31 —Parents take pride in “Johnnie and Mary’s” talents at Class Night. JUNE 1 — Seniors walk the “last mile” at Commencement exercises. - f-utocj ' | ■' I? - •. C •— I 5! -5— 7 :■ r-fc - •SB r- .j .-- 3 -;•,