Hastings High School - Saxon Yearbook (Hastings, MI)

Text from Pages 1 - 68 of the 1952 volume:

THE DOOMSDAY BOOK OF 1952 A Published by the Doomsday Staff. Engraved by Jahn and Ollier. Chicago, Illinois. Printed by Hastings Commercial Printers. Photographs by Wise. ADMINISTRATION MR. GEORGE VELDMAN We have all profited by Mr. Veldman’s guidance since he came to Hastings two years ago. This year we became more closely associated with our principal as he took on the task of teaching to supplement his many other duties. We have come to appreciate his partici- pation in student gatherings. In short, Mr. Veldman has gained the respect of all who know him. MR. L. H. LAMB MR. HERBERT J. REINHARDT Our deepest gratitude goes to Mr. Reinhardt. His un- selfish efforts toward helping make educated citirens of us is characteristic of his many years of service. As seniors leave our portals each year, Mr. Reinhardt’s in- fluence is an outstanding contribution to their adult- hood. Mr. Lamb has again proven himself an excellent superintendent as well as a friend to all. Although he has been busy with his position, he has found time to speak to the students and attend athletic games and other school events regularly. Lcft-Right Leo Demond, Howard Frost, Mildred Smith, A. B. Gwinn, M. P., Charles Faul, L. H. Lamb. BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board of Education meets once a month to discuss school affairs. The officers this year are Mrs. Homer Smith, President; Dr. A. B. Gwinn, Secretary; Mr. Charles Faul, Treasurer. The other hoard members are Leo Demond. and Howard Frost. f J T OFFICE The general office serves as a reception room to any visitors that the school has and keeps a record of the marks and subjects of all the students. It is directed by Mrs. Irene Sayles. Other members of the staff are Mr. Forrest Johnson, Miss Barbara Boyne, and Miss Donna Lewis. LIBRARY v The library is open to the public on Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 12:00 A.M.; 1:00 to 5:00 I.M and in the evening from 7:00 to 9:00 on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. During most hours of the day students may sign out to the library to do extra reading of research work. The staff consists- V of Miss Barnes and her assistants Mrs. F. Burgess and Mrs. D. Wilkins. V V' FACULTY Mr. Turkal, Mr. Hoke, Mr. Damson Miss Britten teaches English and rhetoric, too, She’s the one who’s helped bring this book to you. Health and home etc. are in Mrs. Burkle’s line, Her cakes and pies always seem to turn out fine. Miss Campbell’s still teaching all about art, For those who like it and those who are smart. Coach Clary’s “Get tough” is by now quite well known While out on the field his football players groan. When it comes to knowing history Mr. Dam- son can’t go wrong, Since that’s what he teaches all day long. With the paper, history, and English, too, Mrs. Foster certainly has lots to do. Commercial subjects are taught by Mr. Fow- ler, When students get rough he takes them by the collar. The biology teacher is Mr. Gies, Will his teasing never cease? Miss Gronseth has been teaching Latin for a year, Caesar would be proud of her if he were only here. When it comes to controlling a sixty piece band We all have to give Mr. Hine a big hand. Teaching history and shop is Mr. Hoke, And his coaching, too, is not any joke. Mr. Hulbert teaches shop and manuel arts And students how to make all kinds of parts. Miss Humphrey teaches home ec. girls to cook and also sew, To stitch all kinds of fancy clothes and mix all kinds of dough. Top picture: Mr. Sim, Mrs. Sim, Mr. Fowler. Bottom picture Mr. Gies, Mr. Knopf, Mr. Ligtvoet, Mr. Vandcrbrook. Top picture: Mr. Wither, Mr. Hulbert. Bottom picture: Miss Robson, Mrs. Underwood, Miss Britten, Miss McElwain, Miss Gronseth, Mrs. Foster. ■ r r - r r r r [ f i ► ► i . i i ( FACULTY J � ’ ' T ■� � r f r r r Teaching vocational agriculture is Mr. Knopf, By showing farmers just the way to raise a crop. To Mr. Ligtvoet teaching chemistry and alge- bra is new, But with all the schools he’s gone to, he knows just what to do. Miss McElwain likes to use the chalk, And in French and English she likes to talk. When it comes to vocal music Mr. Moyer can’t be beat, ’Tho poor crowds and sometimes singers may make him feel defeat. Miss Robson teaches English and sometimes in the hall You get her talking movies, sports, and es- pecially baseball. Teaching in the commercial department is Mrs. Sim, Who is quick and exciting and very, very slim. Mr. Sim is our apprentice training coordina- tor. He’s usually quite busy so you wait and see him later. Miss Smith is in charge of Girls Physical Edu- cation. Her classes are for sports and out-door recre- ation. Teaching civics and health from treaties to tongues, Mr. Turkal has learned just how to use his lungs. With extra activities, dramatics, and speech, Mrs. Underwood has all she can possibly teach. Mr. Vanderbrook teaches farm shop and all kinds of math. For most vocations you’ll likely cross his path. Every day Mr. Withers can be found in the shop. While on the tennis courts his players really hop. There you have the teachers of “Old Hast- ings High”. We’ll always remember them as the years go marching by. Top future: Mrs. Burkle, Miss Humphrey. Middle picture: Miss Smith, Mr. Clarcv. Lower picture: Miss Campbell, Mr. Moyer. Mr. Hine. Third row: J. Myers, G. Compton, R. Lewis, D. Myers, P. Gallagher, T. Cleveland, E. Rush, A. Bclsito. Second row: C. Chambers, M. Cordes, J. Cotant, J. Whit- more, J. Myers, A. Newton. First row: A. Steury, C. Tolles, J. Barnum, J. Rada, J. Feldpausch. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council, under the direction of Mayor Ed Bush, has accomplished many things, such as: having the students repeat the Pledge of Allegiance before each assembly; heading the March of Dimes drive which netted $235.70 as compared with the $40.40 total of last year; the establishment of track and baseball as major sports and awarding letter winners of these large letters; and establishing a bulletin board commit- tee. Displaying the flag at basketball games is an- other accomplishment and an induction cere- mony for new council members was written and performed. The council has generally tried to help and benefit all of the school. The All-School Officers consist of: Ed Bush, Mayor, Audrey Newton, Public Service Chief; A1 Belsito, Traffic Manager; Tom Cleveland, Sani- tary Commissioner; and Gar Compton, Chief Justice. All of the commissions have worked hard dur- ing their terms. The Traffic Commission has re- vised the moniter system, helped to promote safe- ty in and around schix'l, and has disconnected dis- turbing passing bells during assemblies. The Public Service Commission co-ordinated with the Traffic Commission to revise the fire alarm system. These Commissions have printed and posted signs directing places of escape The Public Service Commission also established noon hour recreation for boys and girls basketball, ping pong, and softball. This Commission has made pleas concerning assembly conduct, which has improved greatly. The Sanitation Commission has made clean-up drives and has generally promoted sanitary condi- tions around school. The Justice Commission has enforced many laws and has punished offenders of the moniter system. Some punishments were to clean up cer- tain parts of the school. GIRLS LEAGUE BOARD The Girls League Board was very active this year with school and civic projects. One of it’s most widely known activities was sponsor- ing the election of a homecoming queen and court. The queen was crowned at a victorious football game with Charlotte and afterwards reigned with her court at a homecoming dance. It also kept Mom—Dad night alive by serving refreshments to the parents of the players at the season s last home football game, played with Ionia. Some of the other activities were distributing baskets of food and toys at Thanksgiving and Christmas, presenting a pep meeting, giving a contribution to CARE for a plow to be sent to India, and a program for supervision of the Girls’ Room. jTe Boys Union Council is an organization of boys who represent all the boys of the high school. The purpose of this organization is to acquire assemblies for the boys during the school year. At the annual assembly in the spring the coaches spoke on their Spring Sports to encour- age more boys to participate in baseball, track, tennis, and golf. Girlj League Board; Third row: J. Johnson, K. Hughes, L. Campbell, J. Whitmore, M. L. Kaechcle, S. Jones, M. Cordes. Second row: J. Myers, M. Ragla, A. Slocum, J. Feld- pausch, A. Newton, H. Birke. First row: P. Cooley, A. Sreury, J. Ragla, C. Tolies. Boys Union Council; Standing. Mr. Reinhardt, L. Beadle. J. Myers. Seated: R. Kcech, R. Lewis, L. Utter, D. Ashdon, D. Zeigler, G. Compton, T. Cleveland. Plans for the spring included an April Fools mixer and a Girls’ Assembly. Officers of the board were: president, Mar- gery Cordes; vice-president, Mary Lou Kae- chele; and secretary-treasurer, Audrey Newton. The faculty advisor was Mrs. Foster. BOYS’ UNION COUNCIL All-school officers: E. Bush, Mayor; A. Belsito, Traffic Manager; A. Newton, Public Service Chief; G. Compton, C hief Justice; T. Cleveland, Sanitary Commissioner. The officers for this year’s council were: Ernie Tooker, president; James Myers, vice- president; and Lynn Beadle, Sergeant of arms. AT THE CROSSROADS You to the left and I to the right, For the ways of men must sever — And it well may be for a day and a night, And it well may be forever. But whether we meet or whether we part (For our ways are past our knowing), A pledge from the heart to its fellow heart On the ways we all are going! Here’s luck! For we know not where we are going. Whether we win or whether we lose With the hands that life is dealing, It is not we nor the ways we choose But the fall of the cards that’s sealing. There’s a fate in love and a fate in fight, And the best of us all go under— And whether we’re wrong or whether we’re right. We win, sometimes, to our wonder. Here’s luck! That we may not yet go under! With a steady swing and an open brow We have tramped the ways together, But we’re clasping hands at the crossroads now In the Fiend’s own night for weather; And whether we bleed or whether we smile In the leagues that lie before us The ways of life are many a mile And the dark of Fate is o’er us. Here’s luck! And a cheer for the dark before us! You to the left and I to the right. For the ways of men must sever, And it well may be for a day and a night And it well may be forever! But whether we live or whether we die (For the end is past our knowing), Here’s two frank hearts and the open sky, Be a fair or an ill wind blowing! HERE’S LUCK! In the teeth of all winds blowing. —Richard Hovey SENIORS - ■r .r J ,T f T r J r r r 0 i a JACK ALLERDING — “Dinky” “The great end of life is not knowledge but action.” Entered from Lowell, Mich. 4. Football 4; Band Follies 4; Clubs: Sq. Dance 4; Varsity 4. EDWARD ANDERSON — Pete” “Oh, how full of briars is this working- day world. Clubs: Judo 1; Gun 2; Auto 4. GORDON B. BARLOW —“Sheik” “Oh boys, the times I've seen! Baseball 1; Football 2; Cross-country 3; Spotlight Comm. 2; Clubs: F.F.A. 1, 2; Gun 3; Auto 4; Key Club 4. HERBERT ROBERT BEADLE— “Herb “frothing succeeds like success. Track 1: Tennis 2; Basketball 2, 3; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Clubs: Sq. Dance 1, 2, 3; Varsity 4. AL BELS1TO — Alphonso “There's the humor of it. Football 1, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Officer: V. Pres. 1; Pres. 2; Traffic Man. 3, 4; F.S.C. 1, 2, 3, 4; Doomsday Staff; J-Hop Co- Chm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Band Follies 4; Cheerleader 1; Debate 3; Cluhs: Pep 1, 2; Varsity 3, 4; Sq. Dance 4; Key Club 3, 4. KATHLEEN ANNE PLOUGH — “Kate” “Merrily, merrily shall I live now.” Fortnight 3; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Y-Teens 3; Tri- Hi-Y 4; G.A.A. I, 2, 3; Clubs: Contract Bridge 1; Sq. Dance 2; Publications 3; Sr. Stitchers 4; F.H.A. 4. JON BROWNELL — “Jon “He never speaks but his mouth opens. Baseball 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 4; Spotlight 1; Club: Sq. Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. LESTER ALTOFT — “Les” “Why does one man's yawning make an- other yawn? Football 1, 2, 3, 4, Co-Capt. 4; Track 1; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Club: Sq. Dance 1, 2, 3. MELVIN BASLER —“Mel” “It is good to live and learn. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Cross-country 4; B.U.C. 4; J-Hop Comm. 3; Sr. Play Comm.; Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Varsity 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. VIVIAN I. BENTON —“Vivian” My heart is true as steel. J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Band 1, 2, 3; Clubs: Camera 1; Ushers 2; Sq. Dance 3; Knitting 4. RICHARD BRAUER —“Dick” Men of few words are the best men. Track 1; Clubs: Sq. Dance 2; Gun 3; Know Hastings 4. EVELYN BRYANS —“Evie” “If I ever have time for things that mat- Class Officer: Trcas. 2; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; G.A.A. 1; Band 3; Y- Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. WILLIAM BUEHLER — Boats What fools these mortals he, ami I, greatest fool of all.” thi Sr. Plav Cast; Band Follies 4; Clubs: Science h V|o«Jel 2; Judo 3; Sewing 4. •JACK BUROHETTI mgs fonthe ([ngels, hut feet for men. me angels, but feet Chirack 1, 2, 3, 4; Spotlight 2, 3; Sanitary Comm. 3; Tfoss Qfitter: V. Pres. 2; Sq. Dance Tym 4; Club: Sq. Dance 1, 2, 3, 4. BARBARA JEAN BUCK LAND— 'Barb “Knowledge is nice hut so is freedom.” Clubs: F.H.A. I, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. ROBERT G. BURKEY— Bob No sooner said than done—so acts a man of worth. Band Follies 3; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Gen. Chm.; Band 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Clubs: Camera 2; Card 3; Auto 4. JoANN BURR —“Jo” Music is well said to he the speech of angels. Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartet 1; Sextet 2, 3; G.L.B. 1; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Comm.; G.A.A.; Spotlight 1, 2; Y-Tcens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Class Officer: Sec. 2; Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. EDWARD BUSH — Ed Ay, every inch our mayt r.” Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2: Cross- country 1. 4; Band Follies 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Gen. Chm.; N.H.S. 3. 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Band 1. 2, 3, 4; B.U.C. 1, 3; F.S.C. 1. 2, 4; Traf- fic Comm. 3; Class Officer: Sec. 1; V. Pres. 2; Pres. 2; Mayor 4; Clubs: Judo 1; Cards 2, 3; Sports Appreciation 4; Varsity 4. JACK CLINTON — Clint That man is the richest whose pleasures are the cheapest. F.S.C. 1; Clubs: Checkers 1; Gun 2; Know Hastings 3; Auto 4. MARGERY ANN CORDES —“Marge” A daughter of the gods, divinely tall, and most divinely fair. Class Officer: Treas. 2; Spotlight 2; N.H.S. 3, 4: Fortnight 4; Y-Teens 3; Tri- Hi-Y 4; G.L.B. 4; G.A.A. 1, 2; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; F.S.C. 4; Clubs: Bridge 1; Sq. Dance 2; Publications 3, 4. DONNA VIVIENNE CRABB — Denise” Can we ever have too much of a good thing?” J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; Doomsday Staff; G.A.A. 2; Clubs: Book 1; Songsters 2; Dramatics 3; Camera 4. JANET BURROUGHS —“Jan The trumpet shall sound.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; G.A.A. 1; F.S.C. 1; G.L.B. 3; Jr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; Band Follies 4; Fortnight 4; Y-Tccns 3; TriHi-Y 4; Class Officer: V. Pres. 1; Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Music 3; Sq. Dance 4. RICHARD CHRISPELL —“Dick Hold the fort — am coming. Entered from Coldwater, Mich. 3; Club: F.F.A. 3, 4. RITH I. COLEMAN — Boo Truth is within ourselves. Spotlight 2; Y-Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; J- Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Pep 2; Camera 3; Record 4. RICHARD COTANT —“Dick A closed mouth catches no flies.” Track 2, 3, 4; Cross-country 4: Clubs: Archery 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. NORMA JEAN CRAWLEY — “Norm Seond thoughts are ever wiser.” J-Hop Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; G.L.B. 2; Clubs: Archery 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3; Know Hastings 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. M EUGENE ClJRTISS — Eugene” “So man is happy who does not think himself so. Band 3, 4; Clubs: Gun 1, 2; Science 3, 4. MARY LOU DAVIS — “Mike” Too busy with the crowded hour to fear to live or die Band 2, 3, 4; G.G.C. 1, 2; Chorus 3; Choir 4; Y-Tecns 3; Tri-Hi-S 4; G.A.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.: Band Follies 3; Clubs: Usher 1, 2, 3, 4; Sq. Dance 3; Phys. Ed. 4. RICHARD DOWNS —‘ Queens” “I know what’s what. Tennis 3, 4: Doomsday Staff; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Clubs: Gun 1, 3; Outdoor Sports 2; Sports Appreciation 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. HARRIS L. EVERETT — “Harris “Oh, fancies that might be, oh, facts that are!” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Band Follies 3, 4; B.G.C. 1: Choir 2, 3, 4; Triple Quarter 4; Clubs: Gun 1; Songsters 2; Varsity 3, 4; Sq. Dance 4. HELEN FRANDSEN — “Helen “Bright is the ring of words when the right man rings them.” Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; |-Hop Comm.; Fortnight 3, 4; Doomsday Staff; G.A.A. 1, 2; Y-Teens 3; Tn-H.-Y 4: Spotlight 2; Band Follies 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Class Officer: Treas. 3; Clubs: Bridge 1: Canasta 2; Publications 3, 4. RUSSELL GABLE —‘ Russ’ “Everything has been said. Clubs: Gun 1; Know Hastings 2; Sports HELEN KATHRYN GELLER — “Chick “Born with the gift of laughter Spotlight 2; Jr. Play Comm.; Clubs: F.H.A. 1, 2, 3, 4; Record 4. BARBARA J. DANIELS —“Barb” “Yes, an’ no, an’ mabbe, an' mabbe not.” Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Y-Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Clubs: Usher 1; Sq. Dance 2; Camera 3; Re- cord 4; F.H.A. 3. RICHARD L. DEMING — “Dick “Let thy speech be better than silence, or be silent.” Clubs: Gun 1, 2, 3; Auto 4. GEORGINA J. DUNN —“George “She must be seen to be appreciated. Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; F.S.C. 1, 4; Spotlight 2; Fort- night 3, 4; G.L.B. 3; Y-Teens 3; Tr.-Hi-Y 4; Class Officer: Sec. 1; Pres. 4; Clubs: Bridge 1; Canasta 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. FREDRIC FOOTE — “Foote “I ask to know.” Clubs: Chess and checkers 1, 2, 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. FRANKLIN FUHR — Furry” hate been one acquainted with the night.” Clubs: Model 1, 2; Gun 3; Auto 4. ENA MAE GEAR — “Ena “Her toice is ever soft, gentle, and low — an excellent thing in a woman. Entered from Watervliet, Mich. 3. Clubs: Dramatics 3; Know Hastings 4. RUSSELL GOLDEN —“Russ’ “He speaketh not; and yet there lies a conversatum in his eyes. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Sq. Dance 1; F.F.A. 2, 3. DONNA GRAY — Donna” Patience is the best remedy for every trouble. Clubs: Know Hastings 1, 4; F.H.A. 2, 3, 4. MARIE A. HANFORD —‘‘Marie ’ “Silence is deep as Eternity, speech as shal- low as time. Entered from Lake City High 2. Clubs: Know Hastings 2; Music 3. MARIE E. HAWTHORNE —“Marie In the twinkling of an eye. Clubs: Usher 1; Know Hastings 2, 4; F.H.A 4. MARI ETA HAYWOOD —“Rita’’ A face like an angel, but the dei il in her eye. Choir 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Y-Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Spotlight; Band Follies 4; Homecoming Queen 4; Class Officer: Sec. 3; Clubs: Sewing I, 2; Phys. Ed. 3, 4. NEIL HUGHES — Neil” “How poor are they that have not pa- tience. Baseball 3; Clubs: Card I; F.F.A. 2, 3. 4. HAROLD JAMES —“Jess “What now if the sky were to fall Clubs: Archery 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3, 4. IIM JAYNES — “Bon:o Come, give us a taste of your quality. Tennis 2, 3, 4; Basketball 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Outdoor Sports 2; Gun 3; Sports Appreciation 4; Hi-Y 3, 4; Varsity 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4. DONNA LOU GURY —“Don know nothing about it; I am my own ancestor. G.A.A. 1; Y-Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. JOAN HART —“Jo Nature fits all her children with some- thing to do.” Jr. Plav Cast; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Y-Tcens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; G.A.A. 1; Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. SltfANNE HAWTHORNE — Sue” Come not within the measure of my wrath. Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; G.A.A. 1; Tri-Hi-Y 4; F.S.C. 3; Band 1; G.G.C. 2; Choir 3, 4; Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. EVELYN LOUISE HEFFLEBOW'ER — “Evie A secret's safe 'twixt you, me, and the gate post. Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; G.G.C. 1, 2; Chorus 3; .Choir 4; Clubs: Sewing 1; Know Hastings 2, 3; Record 4; F.H.A. 4. BETTY INGRAM —“Betty Practice is the best of all instructors. Clubs: Sewing 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3; Know Hastings 4. EUGENE JARMAN —“Ugenius A world where nothing is had for noth- ing.” Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Follies 4; Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; Club: Gun 1, 2. 3, 4. CONSTANCE JORDAN — “Connie I never met a man I didn't like. Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Clubs: Pep 1; Knitting 2; Sq. Dance 3; Sports Appreciation 4. MARY LOU KAECHELE —“Lou “The world is a wheel, and it will all come round right.” G.A.A. 1, 2; Band 1; Spotlight 1; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Fortnight 3; Doomsday Ed.; N.H.S. 3, 4; Y-Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; G.L.B. 2, 4. Class Officer: Treas. 1; Cluhs: Contract Bridge 1; Sq. Dance 2; Publications 3, 4. IRMA KIDDER —“Dimples” Keep cool, it will all be one a hundred years hence.” Choir 2, 3, 4; G.G.C. 1; Clubs: Usher 1, 2; Music 3; Sewing 4. MARILYN JEAN KROHN —“Jean” “The farmer’s daughter hath soft brown hair.” Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Books 2; Cards 3; Sewing 4; F.H.A. 4. IANET LAUBAUGH — “Jan” ‘7s she not passing fair?” G.A.A. 1; Band 1. 2; Clubs: Pep I, 2; Cards 3; Know Hastings 4. MARIAN MARTIN —“Chicken Time hath a taming hand Clubs: Sewing 1; Sq. Dance 2; Usher 3, 4; Canasta 4; F.H.A. 4. JAMES MAURER —“Jim “Literature is the thought of thinking souls. B.G.C. 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Triple Quartet 4; Clubs: Camera 1; Know Hastings 2; Sports Appreciation 3, 4. DAVID ROBERT McGLOCKUN — “Dave “Once make up my mind I'm full of indecision. Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Cross-country 2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Orchestra 2, 3; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Clubs: Judo 1; Out- door 2; Chess and Checkers 3, 4; Hi-Y RUSSELL KEECH —“Russ “A woman is only a unman, but a cigar is a good smoke.” Football 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; B.U.C. 4; Clubs: Sq. Dance 1, 3, 4; Varsity 2. 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. VERLYN KNOWLES — “Verlyn A wise man never loses anything if he has himself.” Track 1, 2, 3, 4; Football 1; Cluhs: Gun 1, 3; Outdoor 2; Auto 4. HELEN LABERTEAUX — Red To strife, to seek, to find, and not to yield. Band 2, 3. 4; |r. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Spotlight 1; Band Follies 3, Tri-Hi-Y 4; Fortnight 5; Clubs: Pep Sq. Dance 2, 3, 4. GALE LINK — Link«,S If music be the frmd.of 1 me, pta Spotlight 2; F. CTI; Bat d Foil. Sq. Dance Team A (ihibs: Judo Dance 2, 3, 4. REATHA MARTZ — Rcaiha Pune all things, hold fast that which i good. Choir 3; Club� : Usher 1; Sewing 2; Know Hastings 3. LEO MAURER —“Leo In whose little body lodgeth a mighty mind. Football 1; Track 1: Band 1. 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Bridge 1, 2; Science 3; Chess and Checkers 4. GARY HARTMAN — Lou Time ripens all things Vo man is horn wise.” Entered from Scottville, Mich. 4. Club: F.F.A. 4. GERAU ROY MERRILL —“Gerald’ “I understand a fury in your words, but not the words ’ Basketball 1, 2, 3; Football 1, 3, 4; Track 1� 3; Jr. Flay Cast; Sr. Flay Cast; J- Hop Comm.; Clubs: Model 1, 2; Science 3; Publications 4: Varsity 4; Key Club 2, 3, 4. ANN MILLER — “Ann” “She says little, but to the purpose. Y-Tee ns 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; J-Hop Comm. Majorette 3, 4; Clubs: Know Hastings 1 Sq. Dance 2, 3; Fhys. Ed. 4. JOELLEN MIX —“Jo” Diligence is the mother of good fortune. Spotlight 2; Clubs: Sewing 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3; Girls Woodshop 4. JANICE MOE —“Jan” “One of two lowly berries moulded on one stem. G.G.C. 1, 2; Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Sewing 2; Dramatics 4. HAROLD MOAN —“Moany” Life is fust one thing after another. Football 2; Baseball 3; Jr. Flay Comm.; Sr. Flay Comm.; Clubs: Gun 1; F.F.A. 2. 3. 4. JOYCE MOE —“Twin Another, yet the same. G.G.C. 1, 2; Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Sewing 2; Girls Woodshop 3; Int. Cor- respondence 4. JAMES MYERS —“Harvey” ‘A true friend q forever a friend.' Basketball Football 3. 4; F 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; s-country 3, 4; B.U.C. 4: Jr. Flay Comm.; S op Comm.; Spotlight 2; T; Traffic Comm.; Class 4; V. Frcs. 3, 4; Clubs: Auto 4; Varsity 3. 4; Hi-Y 3. JOHN MYERS —“Will” There’s daggers in men’s smiles. Football 1, 2, 3, 4: Clubs: Know Hast- ings 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4. WAYNE NORRIS — “Weaner” It's a long way to Battle Creek. Football 2, 3, 4; Jr. Flay Comm.; Clubs: ludo 1; Model 2; Gun 3; Auto 4. KEN O’DONNELL —“Empty Life is not life at all without delight. F.S.C. 1; Doomsday Staff; Fortnight 4; Jr. Flay Cast; Sr. Flay Cast; Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Camera 2; Movie Op- erators 3; Auto 4. JEAN ANN MYERS — Jean Patience is a necessary ingredient of gem ius. F.S.C. 4; G.L.B. 3, 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Tri- Hi-Y 4; Class Officer: Trcas. 4; Clubs: Usher 1; Know Hastings 2; Fhys. Ed. 3; Sewing 4. MERLA NEEB —“Lee” “As the sun colours flowers, so does art colour life. G.G.C. 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; 1-Hop Comm.; Jr. Flay Comm.; Sr. Flay Comm.; Dooms- day Staff; Clubs: Pep 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3, 4. SHIRLEY O’CONNOR — “Shirl” I judge people by what they might be, not are, nor will be. G.L.B. 3; G.A.A. 3, 4; Jr. Flay Comm.; Sr. Flay Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Y-Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Fortnight 4; Clubs: Usher 1; Sq. Dance 2; Girls Woodshop 3; Re- cord 4. RUTH OHLMAN — “Rudy To blow and suallow at the same mm mem is nor easy. Choir 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 2. 3, 4; Band Fol- lies 3, 4; G.A.A. 1, 2. 3, 4; Clubs: Chorus 1; Pep 2; Ph s. Ed. 3, 4. WAYNE PAIGE —“Chick” “All things come around to him who will hut a«ait.” Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Judo 1; F.F.A. 2, 3, 4; Varsity 4. MARIAN PIERCE —“Marian “She hears a charmed life. G.G.C. 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Quartet 1; Sex- tette 2, 3; Girls Ensemble 4; Cheer- leader 1, 2. 3, 4. Y-Teens 3; Tri-H.-Y 4; Clubs: Pep 1, 2; Phys. Ed. 3, 4. ELAINE REINHARDT — Elaine” “She charms the air with just one sound.” G.A.A. 1; Y-Teens 3; Tn-Hi-Y 4; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Band Follies 4; Spotlight 1; N.H.S. 3, 4; G.G.C. 1; Choir 2, 3, 4; Quartet 1; Sextette 2, 3; Doomsday Staff; Clubs: Pep 1; Songsters 2, 3; Know Hastings 4; RICHARD ROSE —“Squirrel” “When you call me that, smile. Basketball 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Plav Comm.; F.S.C. 1, 2; Traffic Comm. 4; Band Follies 3, 4; Clubs: Judo 1; Ca- nasta 2. 3; Auto 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. DONALD SHAEFFER —“Don “Practice is the best of all instructors.” Clubs: Judo 1; Know Hastings 2; Sports Appreciation 4; Varsity 4. ANNE SHEFFIELD — “Annie” “A fair exterior is a silent recommenda- fion.” Choir 2, 3, 4; G.G.C. 1; Girls Ensemble 4; Sanitary Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; J-Hop Comm.; Clubs: Contract Bridge 1; Sq. Dance 2, 4; Dra- matics 3; F.H.A. 4. MARY ALICE PEAKE — “Mary” “The fair, the chaste, the the unexpres- site she.” Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; (LA.A. 4; Chorus 3. 4; Clubs: Usher 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3; Know Hastings 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. KENNETH PRANSHKA — “Ken” “The brare man caries out his fortune, and every man is the son of his tnvn works.” Baseball 2. 3, 4; Clubs: F.F.A. 2, 3. 4; Varsity 4. ELLEN REINHARDT — Ellen” Saddle your dreams afore you ride them. (LA.A. 1; Band Follies 4; Jr. Plav Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Y-Tecns 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; J-Hop Comm.; Clubs: Pep 1; Music 2, 3; Sewing 4; F.H.A. 4. CLAUDE ROWLEY — “Hopper” To he awake is to he alive.” Clubs: |udo 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3; Rifle 4. EVELYN SANDBERG — Evy” She’s got the Traveling Blues. Entered from Brooklyn, N.Y. 2. Club: Sq. Dance 2, 3, 4. PHILIP SHARP — Zelch” “I love a Irroad margin to my life. Baseball I, 2, 3. 4; Football 1; Cross- country 4; F.S.C. 1; J-Hop Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Clubs: Know Hastings 1; Sq. Dance 2, 3; Sports Appreciation 4; Varsity 4; H.-Y 3. 4. PHILIP SHELDON — Phil “The man that blushes is not quite a brute. Football 1; Band Follies 4; Clubs: Gun 1, 3; Camera 2; Science 4. PATRICIA SINCLAIR — Tat” “Little said is soonest mended.” G.G.C. 1; Choir 2, 3; J-Hop Comm.; Cluhs: Archery 1; Sq. Dance 2, 4; Mu- sic 3. BRUCE L. SMITH- Luke” “A little folly is desirable in him that will not be guilty of stupidity.” Baseball 3. 4; Track 2; Ir. Play Comm.; Clubs: Archery 1; Gun 2, 3; Auto 4. FRANCES ARLENE SPRAGUE — “Fran” The Rood old times, the grand old times, the great old times. Clubs: Usher I; Know Hastings 2; G.G.C 1, 2. DARLENE MAE STROUSE —“Dimples Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you. Entered from Lowell, Mich. 2. Jr. Play Comm. DOROTHEA TRINKLEIN — Don Virtue is bold and goodness never fear- ful. Class Officer: Treas. 1, 3: Sec. 4; G.L.B. 2, 3; F.S.C. 4; G.A.A. 2; Fortnight 4: Sanitary Comm. 1: Jr. Play Gen. Chm.- Sr. Play Cast; N.H.S. 3, 4; J-Hop Comm.- D.A.R. Pilgrim; Y-Teens 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Chorus 3; Choir 3; Clubs: Cards 1; Sq. Dance 2; Publications 3, 4. ELIZABETH MARIE TLRNES — Lir Nothing is impossible to a willing heart. Spotlight 2; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Doomsday Staff: Clubs: F.H.A. 1, 4; Canasta 2; Dramatics 3; Camera 4. -m t ) r hUcX, REX SLOCUM — Rex Withdrew before graduation e SHIRLEY SMITH —“Shirley To know is nothing at all; to imagine is everything. Club: Sewing 1, 2, 3, 4. JUDITH ANNE STEM — Judy” A rhapsody of words. Ir. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Public Service Chief 3; F.S.C. 1, 3; G.A.A. 1, 2; Fortnight 3, 4; Y- Tecns 3; Tri-Hi-Y 4; Clubs: Bridge 1; Canasta 2; Publications 3; Sq. Dance 4. 3 If DOROTHY TRUMAN — Dot Silence more musical than any song. G.G.C. 1; Choir 2, 3; Girls Ensemble; Clubs: Chess and Checkers 1; Songsters 2; Know Hastings 3; Study Club 4. MARILYN TURNES — Marilyn Silence is a still noise. Clubs: Archen- 1; Canasta 2; Dramatics 3; Camera 4; F.H.A. 3, 4. LAWRENCE ITTER — Oint When the candles are out, all women are fair. Basketball 4; Spotlight 2; B.l C. 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; F.S.C. 1, 3; Class Officer: Pres. 1; Clubs: Judo 1; Pep 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; Hi-Y 4. GEORGE ULRICH — George Things are not always what they seem RICHARD WAITE — “Dick” It is a world to see.” Baseball 1; Track 2; J-Hop Comm.; Spotlight 1, 2; Band Follies 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; Choir 1, 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Clubs: Know Hastings 2; Outdoor Sports MARGARET WEBB — Mugs “If you wish to converse with me define your terms.” G.A.A. 1; |r. Play Comm.; Clubs: Usher 1; Know Hastuigs 2; Girls Woodshop 3. PHYLLIS WARNER — Pee Wee “We boil at different degrees.” Clubs: Archery 1; Sq. Dance 2; Know Hastings 3; Record 4. WEEKS — Bernard come and men may go, but 1 er. Clubs: Judo 1; F.F.A. 2, 3. JACK WICKHAM — Jack” A proper man, as one shall see in a summer’s day.” Sr. Play Cast; Club F.F.A. 2, 3, 4. KENNETH G. WILLIAMS — Senator Sid Everything is sweetened by risk.” Football 1; Track 1; Baseball 2, 3, 4; Jr. Play Cast; Sr. Play Cast; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Band Follies 3, 4; Clubs: Pep 1; Gun 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4; Varsity 4; Hi-Y 3, 4. MAE WILSON — Shorty am not arguing with you — am telling you.” G.G.C. 1, 2; Chorus 3; Choir 4; J-Hop Comm.; Clubs: Sewing 1, 4; Sq. Dance 2; Know Hastings 3. ALICE MAY WOOD — Sweet Alice” “Ip ei erything one must consider the end. Clubs: Archery 1; Sq. Dance 2; Music 3; Sq. Dance 4. IOYCE WILL — Joyce As sweet and muMcai as bright Apollo's lute.” Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Sextette 2, 3; Quartet 1; 1; J-Hop Comm.; N.H.S. 3, 4; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Spotlight 1; Band Follies 3, 4; Clubs: Bridge 1; Songsters 2, 3; Seu'ing 4. MARION JANET WILLIAMS — Marian She is the very pink of courtesy.” J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Play Comm.; Sr. Play Comm.; Clubs: Usher 1; Know Hastings 2; Girls Woodshop 3; Sewing 4; F.H.A. 4. I AMES WINGERDEN — Pinky My appetite comes to me while eating.” Basketball 1, 2, 3; Cross-country 1, 2, 3; Track 2, 3; Tennis 3; Jr. Play Cast; J-Hop Comm.; Clubs: Gun 1, 2; Science 3; Varsity 4; Sq. Dance 4. GEORGIA ZIMMERMAN — Georgia “Although the last, not least.” Band 1, 2; Clubs: Know Hastings 1, 2; Sq. Dance 3, 4. JACK C. FOWLER — Jack “I’m sure care’s an enemy to life.” Basketball 2; Football 2; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Qltibs: Gun 2; Know Hastings 3; Sq. J%nce 4. 0 DOREEN ELAINE MEAD — Doreen “She looketh as butter would melt in her mouth. Clubs: Know Hastings I; Sewing 2; Girls Woodshop 3. JOHN CHRISTE DRUM— Jack “In skating over thin ice our safety is our speed.” Football 1, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2; Basketball 2; J-Hop Comm.; Jr. Plav Comm.; Clubs: Gun 1; Outdoor 2; Varsity 3. r p L 1952 LOG OF H.H.S.” In the fall of 1948 a full crew boarded the good ship “H. H. S. Saxon” and embarked on the stormy four year “journey of education.” Ship’s officers were immediately elected. Lawrence Ut- by Janet Burroughs, first mate; Georgina Dunn, ter took over the captaincy and was ably assisted log-keeper; and Dorothea Trinklein, purser. Mr. Damson and Mrs. Burkle, as advisors, were cho- sen to help guide the ship’s course. In the fall try-outs, Marian Pierce was the only feminine crew member who won a position on the cheerleading squad. In the Spotlight the freshman class wa well represented by Mary Lou Kaechele, who gave a monologue; and the freshman girls quartet, con- sisting of Connie Herman, Elaine Reinhardt, Joyce Will, Joan Burr, and accompanist, Marian Pierce. A large number of seamen took advantage of the ship’s recreational facilities for football and basketball. While none won awards, they gathered valuable experience for their future years on the H. H. S. gridiron and basketball court. Eighteen feminine crew-members, not to be outdone by the boys, distinguished themselves in G. A. A. sports activities. The conclusion of the first semester found three plebes, Edward Bush, Helen Frandsen, and Dorothea Trinklein, leading the class in scholar- ship with all “A” records. Second semester elections found Addison Brink at the captain’s position; Al Belsito, his able first mate; Ed Bush keeping the log; and Mary Lou Kaechele acting as purser. In the spring a young man’s fancy lightly turns to thoughts of. . . baseball, track, tennis, and golf, and the “middies of ’52” were no exception. Four seamen won letters; Ernie Tooker, Addison Brink, and Lynn Beadle in baseball and Jack Burchett in track. Having remained in port for the three summer months the “H. H. S. Saxon” set sail once again in September of 1949. Al Belsito took charge of the ship with Ed Bush as first mate. Georgina Dunn, as yeoman, began keeping the log, and Evelyn Bryans took care of the money affairs. Marian Pierce again was the only representative from the class of ’52 on the cheerleading squad. During the football season one crew member, Harris Everett, plnved on the varsity stiund and received a letter for his efforts. Many crewmen gathered experience on th J. V. squad which for several was the stepping stone to the varsity team and a letter. In the annual Spotlight production, Dick Waite surprised all comers with his imitations of Al Jol- son; Harris Everett performed on the harmonica; and the girls sextette, of which four members were crewmen from the class of ’52, sang two selections. As snow began to fall, all thoughts were chan- neled towards basketball. When the season opened sailor Lynn Beadle was found in a prominent position on the varsity squad. Later in the year Jim Myers, a fellow crewman, joined him anti both won varsity awards at the end of the season. Jim Wingerden, Herb Beadle, Al Belsito, Ed Bush, and Gerald Merrill showed up well on the reserves. At the conclusion of the first semester Jean Ann Myers was the only midshipman to com- mand an all “A” record. At the end of January, 1950 Ed Bush took over the captaincy, and was assisted by Jack Burchett as first mate. Yeoman Joan Burr and purser Mar- gery Cordes completed the list of officers. In February the sophs sponsored a dance, “Sweethearts Frolic”, which was in commemora- tion of Valentine’s Day. The middies turned out in large numbers for spring sports. S'x crewmen, Ernie Tooker, Russ Keech, Jim Myers, Al Belsito, Lynn Beadle, and Ken Pranshka earned letters in baseball; while Dave McGlocklin, Jack Burchett, Verlyn Knowles, and Harris Everett garnered track monograms. Jim Jaynes was the sole representative from the class of ’52 to win a letter in tennis. Another three months in port, and the sea- soned voyagers found themselves upperclassmen. Dick Ashdon became captain and Jim Myers, first mate. Georgina Dunn kept the log and Helen Frandsen acted as purser. Two other crew members served as all-school officers. Judy Stem was Public Service Chief and lack Burchett, Sanitary Commissioner. The gridiron attracted a number of noddies. For their efforts, Harris Everett, Mel Basler, Gerald Merrill, Les Altoft, and Jack Drum re- ceived letters. In cross country two other crew- men, Jim Wingerden and Jim Myers, received letters. Sailor Marian Pierce captained the cheerlead- ing squad. Marietta Haywo d also excelled as a “yell-leader.” Marian served on the Home-coming Queen’s court also. Two other girls, Peggy Schleiss and Ann Miller, showed up veil as drum majorettes. In November the class sponsored an all-school dance, the “Hillbilly Hop” which was enjoyed by many. At the annual Ag-He exposition three middies of ’52 won trips to Chicago. They were Ken Pranshka, Russell Golden, and Dick Cotant. At the conclusion of the football season, all at- tention was focused on the basketball court. Eight juniors, Lynn Beadle, Jim Myers, Dick Castelein, Herb Beadle, Al Belsito, Jim Wingerden, Gerald Merrill, and Ed Bush won letters. Lynn was voted a position on the all-conference team. At the close of the first semester two midship- men, Dorothea Trinklein and lean Ann Myers, received straight “A” records. The coming of February brought several changes in the ship’s officers. Gerald Merrill took command with Dick Ashdon as first assistant. Yeoman Marietta Haywood kept the log and Dorothea Trinklein acted as purser. March brought honors to eight crew members. Elaine Reinhardt, Joyce Will, Jean Ann Myers, Margery Cordes, Helen Frandsen, Mary Lou Kae- chele, Dorothea Trinklein, and Edward Bush were initiated into the National Honor Society. Friday, April 13th, held no terror whatever for the crewmen of the “H. H. S. Saxon”, for that night they presented the stage adaption of the famous James Hilton novel, Lost Horizon. The junior play was hardly over when the crew members began work on the annual J-Hop. Ed Bush was general chairman, with a staff of able assistants to help him. The theme was Bali Ha’i; the setting, a tropical island, complete with palm trees, winding vines, waterfalls, stars, and moon- light. Track, baseball, golf, and tennis affairs attracted the attention of a large number of crewmen. At the conclusion of the year Lynn Beadle, Jim Myers, Ernie Tooker, Ken Pranshka, Russ Keech, Ken Williams, A1 Belsito, and Phi! Sharp won letters in baseball; Jack Burchett, Verlyn Knowles, Dave McGlocklin, and Dick Ashdon in track; and Jim Jaynes garnered one in tennis. Just before the school year ended all-school offi- cers were elected. Ed Bush was chosen mayor and A! Belsito became traffic manager. In September of 1951 the “H. H. S. Saxon be- gan the final lap of her vovage. Jim Myers was now captain with Ernie Tooker as his first assist- ant. Connie Herman was elected secretary, but early in the year Connie Jordan took over the business of keeping the log. Jean Ann Myers be- gan her duties as paymaster. Les Altoft and Jack Drum co-captained the na- val football team. Other crewmen who proved their worth on the gridiron were Mel Basler, Har- ris Everett, Jack Allerding, Al I3e!sito, Wayne Paige, John Myers, Gerald Merrill, and Wayne Norris. All of them won letters In November the crewmen once again enter- tained the sailors of H. H. S. with drama. This time the play was Our Hearts Were Young and Gay with Marietta Haywood starring as Cornelia Otis Skinner, and Helen Frandsen co-starring as Emily Kimbrough. The entire cast gave a per- formance that will be long-remembered. All crewmen on the “H. H. S. Saxon” looked forward to an exciting basketball season and were not disappointed as Coach Lew Lang and his boys pulled through with a 14-2 record. At the end of the season center Lynn Beadle won wide recog- nition as he was named-on four all-state basket- ball teams, among them the Detroit Free Press and United Press teams. Both Jim Myers and Lynn were named to the all-conference team. Other crewmen from the class of '52 who won letters were Lawrence Utter, Ed Bush, and Al Belsito. Second semester brought a feminine crew mem- ber, Georgina Dunn, captaining the ship, with Jim Myers as first mate. Dorothea Trinklein acted as yeoman and Jean Ann Myers retained her job as paymaster. Honors galore were bestowed on several mid- shipmen during March. Dorothea Trinkelin was named valedictorian of the class of ’52 and Jean Ann Myers, salutatorian. Ed Bush lan a close third. Thirteen seniors, Al Jselsito, Bill Buehler, Barbara Daniels, Georgina Dunn, Fred Foote, Donna Gray, Gerald Merrill, Merla Neeb, Ken O’Donnell, Ellen Reinha'dr, Judy Stem, Elizabeth Turnes, and Marian William-, were named to the National Honor Society. Spring sports attracted a large number of mid- dies. With a nucleus of thirteen senior letter win- ners around which the teams were built, the sea- son’s prospects looked good. Thus the good ship “H. H. S. Saxon”, year of 1952, reached the end of her journey through high school. To the strains of the “March of the Brave’ the 124 seasoned voyagers walked down the aisle to receive their diplomas, which will be their passports to many new adventures. The voyage through high school completed, the class of ’52 began to plot its course in the new and unexplored future. CLASS OF 1952 Colors. Blue and White Flower: Red Rose Motto: So little done; so much to do 1. Dorothea Trinklein 2. Jean Ann Myers 3. EJward Bush 4. Mary Lou Kaechclc 5. Judy Stem 6. Elaine Reinhardt 7. Joyce Will OFFICERS Fit sl Semester Second Semester Jim Myers ............... president Georgina Dunn Ernie Tooker ........... vice-president Jim Myers Connie Herman ............ secretary Dorothea Trinklein Jean Ann Myers ........... treasurer Jean Ann Myers SENIOR HONOR LIST 8. Helen Frandsen 9. Al Belsito 10. Richard Rose 11. Marian Williams 12. Ellen Reinhardt 13. Robert Burkey 14. Margery Cordes 15. Gerald Merrill 16. Bill Buehler 17. Fredric Foote 18. Barbara Daniels 19. Donna Gray 20. Kenneth O’Donnell 21. Marietta Haywood 22. Janet Burroughs 23. Merla Neeb 24. Elizabeth Turnes 25. Richard Cotant 26. Georgina Dunn CLASS WILL I, Jack Allerding, leave my graceful dancing to Earl LaCrosse. I, Lester Altoft, leave my ability at organizing parties to Nancy Barrett. I, Edward Anderson, leave for my job at Food Center. I, Dick Ashdon, leave my girl troubles to my brother Bob in hopes that he can straighten them out. 1, Gordon Barlow, leave my good times at Thorn- apple roller rink to Don Couch and Gordon Fuhr. I, Mel Basler, leave Hastings High to visit my Uncle Sam. 1, Herb Beadle, leave my persistent ways to Mr. Ligtvoet. I, Lynn Beadle, will my height to Ron Lewis. 1, Al Belsito, leave my all-round ability to Gar Compton. I, Vivian Benton, leave my red hair to Carolyn Jordan. I, Kathleen Blough, leave my innocent ways to Charlie Chrispell. I, Dick Brauer, will my locker to Marilyn Wood- ard. I, Jon Brownell, will my machine shop know- ledge to any one who wants a headache. I, Evelyn Bryans, leave my high school experi- ences to my little sister Elaine. I, Bill Buehler, leave my office as Boatswain to anybody who can scream and shout. I, Barbara Buckland, will my four years of high school, my spare time, and my government book to Lelia Van Syckle. I, Jack Burchett, will my track abilities to one of next year’s freshman. I, Bob Burkey, leave my confident ways to all bewildered freshmen. I, Jo Ann Burr, leave my voice to the birds. I, Janet Burrought, leave my trumpet to Dixie Cooley — may she blow to her heart’s content. I, Ed Bush, leave Rhetoric to the unsuspecting. I, Dick Chrispell, leave my little brother Charlie in the custody of the Justice Commission. 1, Jack Clinton, leave . . . Ain’t that enough? I, Ruth Coleman, leave my height to Joan End- sley. 1, Margery Cordes, leave my tallness to Jeralee Barnum. I, Dick Cotant, leave cross country to Ray Aspi- nall. He has the wind. I, Donna Crabb, leave a friendly welcome to the future freshmen of H.H.S. I, Norma Crawley, will my high school days to Ripley’s “Believe-it-or-not.” I, Eugene Curtiss, want to give the empty space that I leave to some poor confused freshman. I, Barbara Daniels, leave my shorthand assign- ments to anyone who thinks they would enjoy spending a lot of time with a shorthand book. I, Mary Lou Davis, leave my basketball ability to Janet Feldpausch. I, Dick Deming, will the road to Nashville to anybody with a fast Plymouth and the ability to stay awake nights. I, Dick Downs, will my tennis racquet to some- one who knows how to play. I, Jack Drum, leave to find out “what’s new”. I, Georgina Dunn, leave because 1 am in the same state as my last name. 1, Harris Everett, will my ability in football to “Scrooge”. I, Fred Finite, leave my much loved chess board to any up-and-coming master. I, Jack Fowler, will my bashfulness to Bill Howe. I, Helen Frandsen, leave to follow Harry. I, Frank Fuhr, will my nickname “fuzzy” to Mr. Gies. I, Russell Gable, will my red hair to Kenneth Babcock. I, Ena Mae Gear, leave my last name to Roger Lewis’s car. Most likely he will need a new one before long. I, Helen Geller, will my hair to Mr. Gies, as “T. P. G.” means, “top-part-gone”. I, Russel Golden, leave for Middleville. I, Donna Gray, will my rather quiet ways to my brother Ward. I, Donna Lou Gury, will my black natural curly hair to Jackie Payne. 1, Marie Hanford, leave my first name to Coach Clarey. I, Joan Hart, leave my last name to St. Valen- tine. I, Garry Hartman, leave my bashful ways to Jon Cuddahee. I, Marie Hawthorne, will my locker to my little brother Bill. I, Sue Hawthorne, leave my peroxided bangs to Izzy Birke. I, Rita Haywood, leave my grace and charm to Coach Clarey. I, Evelyn Hefflebower, will my height to Duane Lewis. 1, Neil Hughes, leave my ping-pong talent to my brother, Russell. I, Betty Ingram, leave to get hitched! I, Harold James, will my farm machinery to Gordon Johncock. I, Eugene Jarman, leave my horn for Gabriel. I, Jim Jaynes, leave my nickname “Bonzo” to some other monkey. I, Connie Jordan, leave my cheating ability to Helen Birke. I, Mary Lou Kaechele, leave my ability to blush to Joan Slocum. 1, Russ Keech, leave my freshmen only because 1 have to. I, Irma Kidder, will to my sister Doris my good times in high school. I, Verlyn Knowles, will my “car” to Del’s Auto Parts. I, Marilyn Krohn, will my tardy Slips on Mon- day morning to Donna Knowles. I, Helen Laberteaux, leave to make more fre- quent trips to Grand Rapids Central. I, Jan Laubaugh, leave my height to Gary Shir- key. 1, Gale Link, leave, but take my various musical talents with me. 1, Marian Martin, leave so Dollie Terry can use my nickname, “chicken”. 1, Reathea Mart:, leave my quietness to Francis Shaffer. I, Jim Maurer, will my enthusiasm for the New York Yankees to Miss Robson. I, Leo Maurer, leave my trombone playing to Leon Hauck. I, Dave McGlocklin, leave my promptness during the Senior Play to Mrs. Vanderbrook. I, Doreen Mead, leave my long hair to Margaret Todd. 1, Gerald Merrill, use my right of bequest to will my attributes to the alter ego. I, Ann Miller, leave my tricky twirls to Anne Bryant. I, Joellen Mix, will my nickname of “Slow Poke” to Allen Lancaster. I, Harold Moan, will my ’36 Ford to anyone who can keep it running. We, Janice and Joyce Moe, leave hoping some- day, someone may be able to tell us apart. I, Jim Myers, will my sports ability to my friend Dick Myers. I, Jean Ann Myers, reluctantly leave the money I’ve handled to some “lucky Junior”. I, John Myers, leave my shyness to Bill Howe. I, Merla Neeb, leave my artistic talents to Joyce Richardson. I, Wayne Norris, leave my weight to Darrell McLeod so he won’t be so thin. I, Shirley O’Connor, leave a wee bit of “ould Erin” to brighten the days of those who follow me thrvuigh these halls of learning. I, Ken O’Donnell, will my nickname “Empty” to Mr. Turkal and my educated pencil to next years Physics class. I, Ruth Ohlman, leave my courteous driving to Don Couch. I, Wayne Paige, will my ability to keep Moan’s Ford running to anyone who thinks he can do it. I, Mary Alice Peake, leave my last name to Pike’s. I, Marian Pierce, leave my cheerleading to Dick Myers and Pat Gallagher. 1, Ken Pranshka, leave my baseball ability to Ron Lewis. I. Elaine Reinhardt, leave my pingy voice quality to Ray Cooley, may he use it well. I, Ellen Reinhardt, leave my trips to nearby towns to Diane Pult:, may she use them suc- cessfully. 1, Dick Rose, leave my driving ability to Jack Chadwick. I hope he makes better use of it than I did. I, Claude Rowley, leave my strength to all weak- lings. I, loan Ryan, leave my flirting ways to Barbara Waldron. 1, Evelyn Sandberg, leave to Ha:el Kidder, one used locker. I, Don Shaeffer, leave my extra credits to other students that weren’t lucky enough to be as intelligent as 1. 1, Phil Sharp, leave my nickname to Gary Shir- key. I hope he has as much fun with it as I have. I, Anne Sheffield, leave my 4-H achievements to Betty Len:. 1, Phil Sheldon, leave my short-wave radio to Roger Lewis. I, Pat Sinclair, will to my sister Geraldine my fourth row seat in Choir. I, Bruce Smith, will my car to Robert McDonald. I, Shirley Smith, will my first hour government to Barbara Smith. 1, Francis Sprague, leave my absenteeism to any- body who can get away with it. 1, Judy Stem, leave my troubles as sport’s editor to Tom Cleveland. I, Darlene Strouse, leave my trials and tribula- tions to Judy Johnson. I, Ernie Tooker, leave my big mouth to some other sucker who likes trouble. I, Dorothea Trinklein, my worries about “Fort- night” deadlines to Audrey Newton. I, Dorothy Truman, leave my last name to “Harry”. I, Elizabeth Turnes, leave my efficiency to Diana Boyne. I, Marilyn Tunes, leave with my sister, Liz. I, George Ulrich, leave to let some other George do it. I, Lawrence Utter, will to Joe Duffy my pair of beautifully bowed legs. I, Dick Waite, leave my swooning audiences to Ray Cooley. I, Phyllis Warner, leave my government book to Shirley Yarger. I, Margaret Webb, leave my giggle to dry classes. I, Bernard Weeks, leave my timid ways to Ed Frederics. I, Jack Wickham, leave my acting ability to Elden Vanderbrook. I, Joyce Will, leave my juniors to Mr. Lang. I, Ken Williams, will my nickname “Senator Sid” to Tom Cleveland. I hope he enjoys it as much as I did. I, Marion Williams, will my experience on Bus No. 12 to anyone with good nerves. I, Mae Wilson, will my good times as a senior to all the Juniors. I, Jim Wingerden, will my straight forwardness to Jack Chadwick. I, Alice Wood, will my good times as a senior to Lelia Van Syckle. I, Georgia Zimmerman, will my last name to Beverly Adams. J J j UNDERCLASSMEN J ■r J J j r J ■T f f J f r f ¥ V Fifth row: J. Cuddahee, C. Awrey, B. Ap- sey, G. Compton, R. Erway, D. Couch. Fourth row: D. Dalman, R. Gutchcss, G. Cole, J. Duffy, L. Davis, D. Endslcy, K. Baum, D. Adams. Third row: R. Campbell, D. Fuller, J. Brownell, D. Garrett, R. Cooley, M. Glasgow, M. Cortright, E. Eaton. Second row: K. FIcwelling, P. Curtiss, L. Bowman, J. Burghdoff, J. Denny, V. Colvin, H. Altoft. First row: A. Bryant, R. Bancroft, J. Feld- pausch, S. Fountain, E. Becker, H. Bryans, B. Gallup. Fifth row: R. Lewis, K. Hurless, K. Lan- caster, D. Preston, P. Hecox, D. Haywood, L. Pebbles, R. Hughes, G. Lvttle, D. Hammond. Fourth row: J. Malcolm, M. Maurer, S. Klevorn, C. Miller, L. Hauck, L. Howe, R. Hall, B. Len:, M. Matthews, C. Jordon, P. Peters. Third row: D. Knowles, B. McCollum, J. derrick, A. Mclntryre, E. Hawkins, D. Hub- bard, H. Kidder, M. Jarrard, D. Pultz, J. Johnson. Second: J. MacArthur, J. Keeler, J. McClur- kin, P. Hecox, M. Jones, H. McMillon, A. Hiatt, D. Hollister, S. Hackney. First row: S. Myers, A. Newton, R. Main, F. Hook. Fourth row: L. Richardson, C. Wespinter, J. Shaver, M. Thomas, G. Shirkey, R. Tietz, J. Wendel, B. Waltz, S. Snyder, R. Welton. Third row: J. Whitmore, J. Slocum, J. Whitworth, E. Rice, H. West, T. Salik, J. Vandlen, I. Troyer, J. Rose. Second row: S. Rogers, D. Rose, P. Woods, P. Smith, A. Severance, M. Todd, L. Van- Syckle, D. Terry. First row: C. Rice, C. Zimmerman, L. Rad- zius, L. Seynders, L. Richardson, J. Tack, E. Reid, A. Slocum, B. Smith. r, r r r L C C I I r L r JUNIOR HISTORY In their first year as “big upperclassmen”, the junior class chose Janet Feld- pausch, president; Martha Matthews, vice-president; Pat Reaser, secretary; and Betty Lenz, treasurer. During football season, the team was helped along by several representatives of the junior class including two returning lettermen, Joe Duffy, and Don Ham- mond. Three on the Homecoming Queen’s court were juniors: Berty Lenz, Martha Matthews, and Shirley Fountain. Martha Matthews, Betty Lenz, and Chuck Davis served as cheerleaders, while Ann Bryant did some good twirling as a majorette. Three of the class members served as all-school officers. They were: Gar Compton, Chief Justice; Tom Cleveland, Sanitary Commissioner; and Audrey Newton, Public Service Chief. When second semester rolled around, it found Stan Snyder, president; Gar Compton, veep; JoBerta Whitmore, secretary; and Lou Anne Richardson, treasurer. At this time some juniors were doing some outstanding work on the basket- ball team. These were Gar Compton, Stan Snyder, Gary Shirkey, and Tom Cleve- land. On March 28, the juniors presented the play “Tish”. A good showing from the class turned out about that same time for baseball, track, and other spring sport events. The class finished their busy schedule by presenting the annual J-Hop on May 10. As the third year of high school came to a close, everyone happily looked forward to that last year as a senior. SOPHOMORES Fi rh rou� : L. Christiansen, A. Bassett, R. Ashdon, B. Banghart, L. Curtiss, M. Demond, R. Babcock, J. Chadwick, C. Fassett, N. Christiansen, R. Brown, Mr. Moyer. Fourth row: L. Grovenor, M. Guthrie, J. Coleman, L. Christman, P. Gallagher, C. Chris pell, W. Chrysler. J. Coykendall. W. Gray, G. Cronk, C. Gable, R. Davis. Third row: D. Paul, R. Bateman, W. Bau- man, J. Clouse, D. Falkner J. Dalman, L. Gaskill, D. Gibson, D. Burghdoff, L. Bennett, P. Cotant, I. Babbitt, R. Anderson. Second row J. Barry, B. Annable, M. Becker, B. Adams, P. Coleman, E. Birkc, H. Birkc, K. Erickson, R. Edwards, N. Dunkcl- herger, J. Denny, R. Bovcs. First row: D. Colvin, D. Boyne, A. Chad- wick, N. Bird, E. Fredericks, B. Bowman, B. Annable, J. Curtis. Firth row: B. Howe, P. Palmatier, J. Kelly, J. King, R. Russell, J. Pierce, J. Karcher, G. Oaks, M. McGuire, G. Knickerbocker, H. Rose, T. Hoffman, R. Hammond. Fourth row: A. Lancaster, R. McDonald, D. Kenfield, P. Helm, D. Hall, F. Roush, S. Lydy, G. Ruschewsky, W. Reed, R. Mackinder, A. Kennedy, M. Peake. Third row L. Howell, K. Hughes, A. Rine, D. Kidder, D. Mix, S. Jones, J. McClurkin, K. Haynes, S. Hammond, S. Holmes, J. Maurer, N. Nielsen, A. Powers. Second rou : M. Ragla, M. Heath, S. Miller, |. Myers, C. Mix, A. Rowley, J. Richardson, W. Payne, J. Haves, P. Perkins, P. Randall, M. Neil. First rou-. D. McLeod, J. McCandless, P. James, J. Orsborne, D. Harwood, J. McGlock- Iin, A. Kidder, J. Mathis, M. Richardson, D. Myers, J. Mosher, R. Ohlman, J. Kidder, M. Hawthorne, D. Lewis. Fifth row. C. Tobias, M. Thompson, A. Thompson, G. Sheldon, L. Smith, J. Smith, J. Stamm, I. Swanson, C. White, S. Shriver, J. Wilson. Fourth row: C. Savacool, N. Sinclair, C. Tobcy, D. Service, G. Wallace, A. Stanton, D. Shribcr, C. Williams, D. Vahlsing, L. Thurber, A. Shaver, J. Woodmansee. Third rou M. Wilson, S. Smith, B. Wald- ron, S. Scott, J. Whitmore, F. Shaeffcr, E. V'anderbrook, P. Tobias, M. Tuttle, E. Tift, E. Stanton. Second rou P. Scobey, B. Weiler, M. Schurr, G. Sinclair, W. Service, C. Tolies, S. Todd, I. Tobias. E. Woods, M. Sherk. First row: R. Sandeen, H. Walton, F. Zerbel, N. Steiner, J. Travis, B. Smith, D. Ziegler, J. Travis, M. West. r ■ r ' u ■ - : : r r f i t c . r r SOPHOMORE HISTORY The sophomores had survived their first year as “green” freshmen and re- turned after a three months vacation ready to make an enormous success of their sophomore year. Capable class officers were chosen as follows: president, Jane Whitmore; vice president, Darrel Ziegler; secretary, Charlene Tolies; and treasurer, Eleanor Woods. Showing their school spirit, Wilanore Payne was on the cheering squad while Jo Anne Tobias twirled with the drum majorettes. Another “soph”, Victor Wal- ton, was drum major. When football season came around, many sophomores were out there scrap- ping. Those who received letters from their work were; Darrel Ziegler, Jack Chad- wick, A1 Shaver, I at Gallagher, and Shannon Lydy. The sophomores were also wel represented on the Junior Varsity team. When basketball season rolled around, it found Jack Chadwick on the Varsity squad. Seven sophies were on the J.V.’s They were Jack Kelley, Phil Palmetier, Pat Gallagher, Dick Myers, Dick Hammond, Al Shaver and Dave Faul. Second semester started off with a spirited election. Those elected were: president, Bill Howe; vice president, Wilanore Payne; secretary, Cheryl Chambers; treasurer, Elaine Stanton. All in all it made a year which will long be remembered by the class of ’54. FRESHMEN Fifth row: L. Campbell, M. Burkey, T. Crue, E. Church, L. Baum, D. Coykendall, E. Couch, C. ConUin, K. Brandi, R. Allen, J. Burchett, J. Bryans, J. Bryans. Fourth row: G. Bauchman, M. Altoft, J. Dunn, S. Belson, R. Case, M. Cram, B. Bow- man, K. Babcock, K. Babcock, R. Benham, D. Bennett, D. Boner, L. Baker. Third row: P. Cooley, B. Cotant, J. Basler, J. Barnum, T. Bird, J. Becker, G. Edwards, W. Buehler, M. Derry, F. Bowman, D. Elliott, A. Eaton. Second rou C. Brooks, M. Cantrell, S. Burling, M. Burgardt, M. Drum, J. Covey, D. Cheney, B. Christie, M. Benton, M. Dunkel- berger, P. Cook. First row: L. Craven, R. Denny, M. Brand- steter, J. Brownell, J. Ensley, D. Downs, B. Douglas, R. Benner, G. Christensen. Fifth row: J. Gutchess, I. Golden, C. Har- they, A. Miller, D. Kelly, N. Hinc, L. Fassett, G. Fuhr, R. Lewis, C. Guthrie, J. Gibbs, L. Matson, A. Fuller. Fourth row: L. Manning, E. Kidder, C. Gamble, V. Frey, K. Hughes, E. McMullin, S. Nickerson, S. Long, 1. Nash, B. Hurless, D. MacKcnzie. Third row: C. McCall, M. Lapo, C. Mahler, B. Norton, M. Johnson, V. LaCrosse, C. Ful- ler, M. Frisby, E. Harwood, W. Gray, N. jenkins, D. Jones. Second row: C. Mudgctt, R. Osscnheimer, D. Heywood, P. Hinken, L. Johnson, G. Maurer, D. Norris, C. Johnson, L. Hughes. |. Kelly, D. Landis. First rou-. J. Gardiner, S. Kurr, B. Gran:, J. Laubaugh, F. Morgen, G. Johncock, D. Oaks, J. Lyttle, I. Johncock, L. Nichols, D. Hinklcy, L. Hanford. Fifth row: P. Palmer, C. Vincent, G. NX illiams, K. Thomas, C. Rankin, A. Wil- liams, G. I 'dris, K. Robbins, J. Wiswell, P. Taffee, R. Patten, L. W’hitney. Fourth row: J. Robbins, M. Tudor, C. Peck, D. Vendor, R. Ward, D. Stanton, M. Woods, D. Ruffner, Di Williams, R. Reed, J. Rogers, L. Slocum. Third rou-: D. Scobev, B. Rugg, J. Sandeen, C. Ravmer, L. Tebo, R. Sergeant, M. Warner, C. Roscoe, C. Taffee, J. Payne, C. Winick, E. Wilkins. Second row: P. Thomas, R. Taliaferro, B. Wilson, M. White, M. Walt:, C. Russell, A. Steury, D. Shaver, J. Ragla, M. Williams, M. Zimmerman, S. Warner. First rou: J. Tobias, J. Rose, E. Sherk, L. Strouse, H. Wickwire, J. Ziegler, E. Pierce. D. Robleski, F. Clark, D. Steeby. r r r ' L ’ ’ ’ r r f- y v i r . FRESHMEN HISTORY The freshman class of '52 started a new life on September filth as the doors if old “H.H.S.” opened to welcome its students. The weak-kneed freshies gathered in the session room where they shied away rom the upper classmen. However, in the latter part of the first semester most f the freshmen agreed that those “Upper Classmen” were really a friendly unch. The forthcoming grads of ’55 got off to a good political start by electing as resident, Ron Lewis; vice president, Ann Steury; secretary, Sandra Burling; and easurer, Jeralee Barnum. Second semester officers were: president, George Udris; vice-president, Ann teury; secretary, Sandra Burling; and treasurer, Jeralee Barnum. The freshies really dug in when it came to sports. A number of the freshmen ays went out for basketball. Ron Lewis became a member of the varsity team id Bob Ward, Dave Vender, Dick Kelly, Jim Wiswell, Mike Derry, and Larry tanning were on the junior varsity team. With the ending of their first year at Hastings high school the freshmen agreed iat it had really been a wonderful year. ATHLETICS J J J - VARSITY FOOTBALL Fifth row: G. McMullen, D. Couch, P. Endsley, P. Palmaticr, D. Faul, D. Chrispell, G. Lyttle, L. Richardson, J. Shaver. Fourth row: J. Chadwick, R. Howe, G. Compton, D. Hammond, P. Gallagher, R. Hall, R. Hughes, R. Ashdon. Third row E. LaCrosse, T. Cleveland, G. Shirkev, C. Westpinter, J. Cuddahcc, D. Ziegler, S. Snyder, S. Lydy. Second row: Coach Hoke, J. Allerding, D. Ashdon, W. Norris, G. Merrill, R. Rrauer, W. I’atuc, ). Myers, Coach Lang. First row. Coach Clarey, P. Hammond, J. Puffy, H. Everett, A. Relsito, R. Granger, M. Rasler, j. Drum, L. Altoft, Coach Turkal. J. V. FOOTBALL Fourth row: R. Renner, J. Rurchett, K. Thomas, P. Vender, E. Harwood, M. Hawthorne, E. Pierce, E. Couch, G. Williams, R. Patten. Third row: P. Endsley, G. Cronk, J. Rose, L. Tcbo, P. Rassett, J. Swanson, P. Faul, L. Rich- ardson, G. Udris. Second rou j. Wilson, R. McKinder, M. Perry, L. Raum, P. Hall, R. Hall, C. Williams, J. Shaver, J. Pebbles. First row: Coach Hoke, R. Sergeanr, P. Kenfield, M. Moore, F. Zerbel, T. Hoffman, P. Ham- mond, R. Ranghart. r j i i [ i VARSITY FOOTBALL The Saxons football hopefuls, led by co- captains Les Altoft and Jack Drum, looked forward to a new and a hoped-for successful grid year under the guidance of “Jock” Clarey. Mr. Ciarey was ably assisted by Lew Lang, Anton Turkal, Jack Hoke, and John Ligtvoet. The boys were whipped into pret- ty good shape, and worked with a will all season long. They were not hindered by injuries too greatly, though they did lose Gerald McMullen partway through the season. The team won just two games all year, but it was within a hair’s breadth in four other games. Those boys receiving letters were: Les Altoft, Jack A Herding, Melvin Basier, A1 Belsito, Jack Chadwick, Tom Cleveland, Gar Compton, Jack Drum, Joe Duffy, Harris Everett, Pat Gallagher, Don Hammond, Earl LaCrosse, Shannon Lydy, Gerald McMullen, Gerald Merrill, John Myers, Wayne Norris, Wayne Paige, A1 Shaver, Gary Shirkey, Stan Snyder, Carl Wespinter, and Darrell Ziegler. September 14 . . . After battling to a 0 0 tie at half-time, the Saxon eleven bowed to a superior Eaton Rapids squad 25-0. The victors were paced by the running of Vern Smith and Bill Cataline. September 21 .... Greenville scored three times in the first five minutes and barely managed to stave off a determined rally by the local boys. The rest of the game was played with Hastings on the offensive but the Yellow Jackets still won 30-20. September 28 ... . Hastings led 19-0 at half-time, but due to a few mental lapses were held to a 19-19 tie with Grand Ledge. In the first half, the boys pulled some razzle-dazzle plays which had not been seen around here for several years. October 5 .... It was merely a case of too much against our too little. Marshall scrambled our dreams of an upset 52-0. The boys just couldn’t do anything right. October 12 .... in a stirring comeback after a disastrous previous week showing, Hastings beat arch-rival Char- lotte 7-0. It was a fine game with everyone showing a great spirit for battle. October 19 ... . The Saxons continued along the come- back trail by beating a much larger Ionia squad 14-0. Our boys just hit too quickly with too much for the Bulldogs. Some fine running was displayed by all of the local backs, along with some vicious line play by our “up-front” boys. October 26 ... . One of the biggest upsets of the whole year was nearly pulled by the Clarey Crew at St. Johns. After holding a surprising 7-0 first quarter lead, the Saxons bowed to an undefeated Redwing team 13-7. The game was viciously played with neither team showing a distinct advantage over the other. November 5 .... A last thirty seconds T. D. by Belding forced our boys to accept a heart-breaking 14-19 loss. It was a real thriller all the wav, with numerous Hast- ings scoring chances being stopped by penalties. It was the last game for eight seniors who all got a chance to show what they could do in the encounter. JUNIOR VARSITY The junior varsity played 7 games, winning 2 and losing 4. One game, with Nashville, ended in a 0-0 tie. Coach Jack Hoke had such fine players as Tony Hoffman, Mike Moore, Ron Hall, Dick Ham- mond, Jack Smith, Ken Thomas, Adelbert Bassett, Jim Burchett, Dave Faul, Fred Zerbel, George Udris, Darrell Hall, Bruce Banghart, Larry Richardson, Jim Wilson, Dave Vender, and Gordon Cronk fighting all the way. All in all, the prospects of the future varsity team looked good. HOMECOMING The second annual homecoming, sponsored by the Girls’ League Board, proved itself to be a huge success. Marietta Haywood was chosen to reign over the student body Her court consisted of Georgina Dunn, Betty Lenz, Shirley Fountain, and Martha Matthews. The coronation ceremony took place during the half of the Charlotte football game, when last year’s queen, Donna Lewis, officially crowned Marietta. After the game a homecoming dance for students and alumni was held in the high school gym. Donna Lewis crowning Marietta Haywood. COACHES As Coach Clarey became ath- letic director and head football coach of the Saxons, he brought inspiration to his charges. He and coaches Lang, Turkal, Ligtvoet, and Hoke began a vast rebuilding program. Though the football season was not considered a suc- cess, Hastings was at last on the threshold of being a power-house. Mr. Lang and Mr. Turkal coached their basketball teams to brilliant records. Coach Lang amazed everyone with his calm- ness during the games, while Coach Turkal became famous for his jokes at the pep meetings. As spring brought out varied paraphernalia, Mr. Reinhardt boasted a fine golf team, and Mr. Withers a good tennis team. Again Mr. Lang and Mr. Turkal turned out good teams in base- ball and track. Coaches: Mr. Hoke, Mr. Reinhardt, Mr. Ligtvoet, Mr. Clarey, Mr. Turkal, Mr. Withers, Mr. Lang. CROSS COUNTRY The Hastings High cross country team partici- pated in three scheduled meets during the fall season and finished up with a record of no wins and three defeats. In the meet at Hastings Battle Creek won by a score of 15 to 50 The second meet was an annual affair in which class “B” schools participate in the Hill and Dale” meet. Twelve class “B” schools this year ran the two mile course with Hastings placing tenth in this meet. The third meet was a triangular affair in which Napoleon won with Hastings placing second and Charlotte third. This year there were no letters awarded be- cause Coach Turkal felt that most of the runners would participate in the track meets in the spring and their cross country credit wpuld count to- wards their -track letters. Back row: Mr. Turkal, P. Sharp, A. Lancaster, J. Mvers. From row, D. Shriher,, D. Shaeffer, R. Aspmall. y' I 'V T s .v' ten y m CHEERLEADERS There was a large number of students that tried out for the cheerleading squad this year. The following were elected by the student body to be on the squad: Marietta Haywood, Mar- ian Pierce, Martha Matthews, Chuck Davis, Betty Lenz, and Earlene McMullen. Wilanore Payne was elected as an alternate. As captain the cheerleaders chose Marietta. Back rou B. l.cn;, C. Davis, E. McMullen. Front rou M. Matthews, M. Haywood, M. Pierce. BASKETBALL Varsity basketball: Back row; D. Harwood, mgr, T. Cleveland, L. Ulter, G. Shirkey, A. Belsito, J. Duffcy, Mr. Lang. Front row: J. Chadwick, S. Snyder, E. Bush, L. Beadle, I. Myers, G. Compton, R. Lewis. Junior tarsity basketball: Back row; B. Ward, D. Kelley, L. Manning, M. Derry, J. Wiswell, E. Harwood, D. Vender, Mr. Turkal. Front r m D. Faul, P. Gallagher, P. Palmatier, A. Shaver, R. Hammond, J. Kelley, D. Myers. J T I VARSITY BASKETBALL With a nucleus of six returning lettermen, Coach Lewis Lang looked forward to a successful season in his fifth year of coaching at Hastings High. The returning lettermen were Lynn Bea- dle, Jim Myers, Ed Bush, Al Belsito, Gar Comp- ton, and Stan Snyder. The team was rounded out by Lawrence Utter, Tom Cleveland, Joe Duf- fy, Gary Shirkey, sophomore Jack Chadwick, and freshman Ron Lewis. The Saxons made their debut in fine style as they romped over Charlotte 63-45. Six-foot- seven-inch Lynn Beadle, steller pivot man, rolled in 31 points to easily take scoring honors. Ed Bush contributed 10 and Gar Compton, 9. The Spartons from Battle Creek Lakeview tho- roughly stopped our offense in the second half to top our boys 46-38. Lynn Beadle, handicapped by a taped back, led the Hastings score with 13 tallies, while Jim Myers put in 10. Hastings whipped a weakened E. Grand Rapids team 46-36, and the next week registered a big win over Marshall. The favored Redskins were upset, 50-58. Our team snapped back after the stinging defeat by Lakeview and with Lynn Beadle pouring in 20 points battled to a victory. Coming from behind, Hastings won its first conference game by defeating Ionia, 50-42 Bea- dle dropped in 22 points and Jim Myers, 12. The Saxons won the next two conference games by defeating Greenville 58-41 and whipping Beid- ing, 60-41. A powerful St. John’s team nipped Hastings, 43-39. This was the Saxon’s first league defeat and it put St. John’s in first place for a while. Beadle scored 16 points; Stan Snyder, 9; and Ed Bush, 8. This was a big week for the Saxons. They de- feated Greenville 51-35. The next night they met Battle Creek Lakeview, the team which had handed Hastings its first defeat. Hastings won in an overtime made possible by Stan Snyder, who sank a free throw to tie the score 51-51. After a thrilling overtime, our boys won, 60-57. Beadle totaled 68 points for the two game week-end, while Jim Myers totaled 16. Hastings romped over Eaton Rapids, 68-26. Beadle scored more than the whole Grayhound team by pouring in 27 points. The Saxons got revenge by trampling St. Johns, 47-33. The Saxon defense was magnificent and held the Redwings to a low total while Hastings won by 14 points. Beadle tallied 21 points; Myers, 13; and Bush, 9 When the Charlote Orioles invaded the Hast- ings high gym, a third period spurt by the Lang- men made possible a Saxon victory, 46-37. Beadle had 26 points and Myers, 12. There was no question of setting scoring records when Hastings met Grand Ledge. But the final roaring outcome was an 81-65 hard-won Saxon victory. This was a new school scoring record which bettered the 72 points set against Eaton Rapids in the previous season. Lynn Beadle poured in 50 points to establish a new school in- dividual game scoring record. (The old record was 37 points in 1943 set by Ted Bannash.) Jack Chadwick, sophomore, came through with 12 big points and Ed Bush, 9. This week ended the regular season with two more Saxon victories. One against Belding, 65 to 40, and the other against Ionia, 68 to 33. Beadle totaled 39 points for the two games, Myers, 24; Bush, 15; and Gar Compton, 11. These two wins gave the Saxons the co-championship of the West Central league. St. Johns was co-champion; Ionia, second; Greenville, third; and Belding, last. Co-captain Beadle received State-wide recogni- tion when he was selected on both the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit Times All-State Class B basketball team. It was the first time in Saxon basketball history that a member of the cage team was chosen to similar All-State honors. Beadle was also honored, along with co-captain Myers, by being selected on the West Central league first five basketball team. The tournament found Hastings drawing Ma- son for the opening game of the District, which was played at Charlotte. The Mason high basket- ball team shattered our Saxon’s dreams by defeat- ing them 52-51 It was a nip and tuck battle all the way, but a successful free throw by Mason gave it the ball game. Beadle and Bush were high scorers with 17 and 13 points, respectively. This final game lowered the curtain on what was one of the best seasons in Saxon history. The team not only won 14 of 17 games, but were co- champions in their league. The unsung heroes were the substitutes. They worked long hours to shape and mold the first five. Coach Lang, as well as the whole school, can be proud of this well-rounded 1951-52 basketball team. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL Playing fine basketball, the Saxon reserves ended a successful season with 13 wins and 3 losses. They remained undefeated in conference play and captured the championship with St. Johns, second; Belding, third; Ionia, fourth; and Greenville, last. Coach Anton Turkal’s good aggression, which featured team play throughout the season, drop- ped 2 games to Battle Creek Lakeview, and one other to Marshall’s good J. V. team. Mr. Turkal and the entire school can be proud of the fine work the Reserves did on the hard- wood during the season. We’ll be looking for- ward to seeing many of the boys in varsity uni- form next year. .1 .1 J J J Sixth row: M. Basier, H. Everett, Mr. Clarey, advise- J. Drum, L. Altoft, J. Chadwick. Fifth row: A. Belsito, D. Zeigler, J. Duffy, W. Norris, D. Shaeffer. Fourth row: K. Williams, K. Pranshka, L. Beadle, G. Shirkey, J. Myers, W. Paine, S. Snyder. Third row: D. Ashdon, B. Shaver, J. Myers, G. Merrill, G. Compton, L. Bowman, E. Vanderbrook, J. Shaver. Second row: P. Sharp, J. Wingerden, E. Bush, S. Lydy, H. Beadle, J. Jaynes, R. Aspinall. 4 First rou : J. Allerding, R. Kcech, E. LaCross. I I VARSITY CLUB The aim and purpose of the Varsity club is to improve the standards of athletics and the con- ditions of the athletes themselves. The member- ship of this organization is limited to those boys who have won a letter in some sport. The club generally tried to promote sports around school. The members sold school booster plates, revised their constitution, sponsored a pep meeting, and sponsored a Michigan State tumb- ling team. The profits of this last undertaking went towards a fund for taking movies of our ath- letes in action. The officers were: James Myers, president; A1 Belsito, vice-president; Edward Bush, secretary- treasurer; and Darrel Zeigler, sergeant at arms. Coach John Clarey was the club’s advisor. SPRING SPORTS 1951 BASEBALL RETURNING LE Bowman- Russell Lav erne Sharp, Jim MyeJH Ernie Tooke T)Mis’ L r WACK aMt RETUR N('. Wn Carl iLApmtcV Joe ShOer DickOJ(shJori, Mr. siri from pici rcT R. TENNIS RETI JRNING Tom Cleveland, Jim' ynesJdjr Withers; coach. Ahs! from picture; Elden Vana«t ook. A SPRING SPORTS 19 5 1 BASEBALL Coach Lang’s baseball team went all the way to capture another league title. That makes 11 league titles in 14 seasons for Hastings. In the Battle Creek Tournament the boys won their first game, but dropped the next; thereby disqualifying them. Jim Adams was elected captain of this 1951 team. The team’s fine flaying and interest gave the Saxons a final record of 8 wins and 2 losses. With the eight returning lettermen and all of the others that turned out this spring for practice, another equally successful season was expected. TRACK Coach Turkal’s track team took second in league competition, losing two, but winning two. In the Regionals the boys took a fifth place. On Saturday, April 28, the team played host for the annual Hastings Relays. At the Albion Invita- tional Jack Burchett took first in the 440-yard run and A1 Shaver took fourth in the Vz mile. Coach Turkal had nine returning lettermen around to build this year’s team. Hastings BASEBALL Opponents 7 Marshall 4 18 0 1 0 5 Belding 0 6 12 3 St. Johns 8 6 2 2 0 7 0 7 Greenville 1 Hastings TRACK Opponents 29 69 66 32 67 28 50 59 TENNIS Under the leadership of Mr. Withers, the Saxon tennis team took the League trophy for the thjgd year in succession. Since this was only the thirsK year of tennis as a sport at Hastings high school, the record is a very good one. Though lacking a successful season, tying one and losing five, the team made up for it in the League meet. Three boys were awarded letters. TENNIS Hastings—B. C. Lakeview ................ lost Hastings—Augusta ..................... split Hastings—Augusta ....................... lost Hastings—Lowell ....................... lost Hastings—Lowell ........................ lost GOLF The golf team pulled through with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses. The team’s two coaches, Joe Merdzinski and Mr. Reinhardt were very pleased when the boys won the West Central League title and placed 6th in state competition At the end of the season Doug Bradford was chosen captain and three boys were awarded letters. The team expected to have an even better record this year. GOLF Hasting—B. C. Lakeview.................. lost Hastings—Greenville ......................won Hastings—B. C. Central ..................lost Hastings—St. Johns....................... won Hasting—B. C. Lakeview ................. lost Hastings—Charlotte ...................... won ■ G. A. A. Fifth row: J. Slocum, C. Tolles, H. Altotr, C. McGlocklin, J. Laubaugh, J. Ragla. Fourth row: Miss Smith, advisor, J. Keeler, M. Schurr, P. Scoby, S. Scott, C. Chambers, J. Barnum, R. Ohlman, M. Davis, J. Covey, A. Steury. Third rou-; M. Peake, J. Cotant, L. Campbell, J. Basslcr, V. Colvin, J. Whitworth, M. Cortright, M. Walt:, P. Hinken, M. Burkey, M. Altoft. Second row: E. McMullen, J. Richardson, J. Myers, W. Payne, S. O’Connor, E. Becker, J. Maurer, V. LaCrossc, J. Dunn, J. Becker, S. Miller. First row: M. Ragla, J. Whitmore, M. Wilson, J. Feldpausch, J. Johnson, J. Whitmore, J. Payne, D. Cooley. G. A. A. The G. A. A. began an active year with an overnight at Algonquin lake. Miss Smith was the faculty advisor. Officers were Janet Feldpausch, president, and Ruth Ohlman, secretary-treasurer. The managers were: Senior mgr., Ruth Ohlman; ass. mgr., Mary Lou Davis; Junior mgr., Judy Johnson; ass. mgr., JoBerta Whitmore; Sopho- more mgr., Shirley Miller; ass. mgr., Marlene Rag- la; Freshman mgr., Dixie Cooley; ass. mgr., Ann Steury. During basketball season four teams were cho- sen and the winning team was given a party by the three losing teams. Four games were played with Rattle Creek Lakeview’s G.A.A. The girls also went swimming at the Youth Building in Battle Creek. Softball was chosen for their spring sport and four teams were chosen. This year it was decided that girls earning awards would be given the block letter instead of the usual script letter. Those earning awards were: Earlene McMullen, Lois Campbell, Ann Steury, Marguerite Wilson, Phylis Scobey, Joy McGlocklin, Pat Hinken, Shir- ley Miller, Marilyn Cortright, Shirley O’Conner, Jean Maurer, Mary Schurr, Julie Dunn, Joan Whitworth, and Jean Cotant. A Mother-and-Daughter banquet was held in May. In the latter part of spring another over- night was enjoyed at Chief Noonday to end their busy schedule. S3I1IAIX3V Senior play, top picture: M. L. k'aechele, E. Reinhardt, R. Downs, D. Trinklem, H. Frandsen, M. Haywood, J. Myers, J. Wickham, G. Dunn, k. O’Donnell, D. McGlocklin, M. Cordes, J. Stem, J. Burroughs, k. Williams, G. Merrill, Mrs. Yanderbrook. Band Follies, middle picture: A. Bryant, W. Payne, B. Waldron, S. Miller, E. McMullen, M. Haywood, J. Helm, J. Slocum, L. Johnson, J. Sandeen, H. Altoft, J. Payne. Junior play, bottom picture: E. Becker, S. Myers, D. Pultz, C. Wespinter, J. Whitmore, R. Lewis, J. Helm, E. LaCrosse, T. Cleveland, M. Matthews, C. Jordon, B. Lenr, E. Vanderhrook. OUR HEARTS WERE YOUNG AND GAY P tlarie a H mod cast as Cornelia Oris Skinner, and Helen Frandsen playing the part of tm.ly Kimbrough, the senior class very successfully presented “Our Hearts Were Young and Gay” on K n-n Cnntered 'T? theSe tWO Amcrican 'heir trip to Europe. Georgina Dunn and ken O Donnell portrayed Cornelia’s parents, while Jack Wickham and Dick Downs fur- n,S e the romantlc appeal. Personell on the ship traveling to Europe were: Bill Buehler, as the ship’s purser; Jim Myers, as the mistaken admiral; Margery Cordes, the health inspector; Dorothea Trinklein the stewardess; and David McGlocklin as the steward. Mary Lou Kaechele and Elaine Reinhardt were the frightfully ripping English passengers on board the ship. The French actor Monsieur DeLa Croix was portrayed by Gerald Merrill, and Madame Elise and her daughter, Therese, were played by Janet Burroughs and Judy Stem, respectively. The production, directed by Mrs. Lyle Vanderbrook, was greatly enjoyed by a capacity crowd. SHOW BOAT FANTASY On January 31 the 1952 Band Follie. entitled Show Boat Fantasy was presented with the proceeds going to the band and Doomsday funds. Emcee for the evening was Ed Frederick. Before curtain time the Boys Triple Quartette sang some “old barber shop” favorites. Also in the vocal division Ray (. ooley, Elaine Reinhardt, and Dick Waite all sang solos. Dancing was provided by the chorous line billed as the ‘Nymphs of '52”, and lack Allerding r.nd Ellen Reinhardt in a ballroom speciality. Two small girls tap-danced; and the H. H. S. twirlers performed as the “Dixie Strutters of ’52.” In the in- strumental division Sharon Klevorn and Leona Johnson played an accordian duet, and Barbara Bow- man presented “Nola” on the piano. Playing the trumpet, Larry Reahm filled in for Janet Burroughs. A marching exhibition was put on by six seascouts; while from the comedy angle there was Bill Howe and Tony Hoffman doing “We're a Couple of Swells”, and Hugo Walton with one of h.s famous pan- tomines. All in all it was a successful show, with much credit going to the directors, Miss Britten and Mr. nine. TISH The junior class presented the hilarious comedy, “Tish”, for their annual production on March 28. The play was the story of a lovable, but mischievous old maid, Tish, played by JoBerra Whitmore and her girlfriends, Aggie and Lizzie, played by Diane Pultz and Shirley Myers, respectively. Others in the cast included Tom Cleveland as Charlie Sands, Tish’s charming young nephew; Earl La Crosse as Sheriff Lem Pike, who had romantic tendencies; and Carl Wespinter as hard-headed, hard- hearted Luther Hopkins. Martha Matthews portrayed Ellen Leighton, proprietress of the “Eagle Ho- tel”; Elaine Becker was Charita, the Mexican maid-servant; Carolyn Jordan played Callie Hopkins, Lu- ther’s daughter; and Betty Lenz was Bettina Trent, a very unhappy young lady. Elden Vanderbrook had the part of Wesley Andrews, a most engaging young man; Roger Lewis was Denby Grimes, a Holly- wood movie director; and Jeanne Helm was cast as Dorice Gaylord, a movie actress. Judy Johnson was student manager and Mrs. Lyle Vanderbrook was the director. CHORUS Fifth row; L. in R.: G. Chfistianwn, R. Lewis, H. Howell, J. Fowler, K. Conklin, L. Cruvcn, D. William� . Mr. Mover. w w . , Fourth row D. Scobey. C. McCall. ]. Rov. F. Hefflrbown, M. Mradr, L. Howell. V. Frey. M. DeMond, D. Benneir. B. Waldron. S. Roger� M. Williams. PThi Trow: S. Yaiger. I’. Randall. J. Keeler. J. Conklin. J. Bader. N. Neilwn, V. LaCrov , J. Gardner. J. Rogers. J. Maurer, M. Sherk, D. Kidder. I. Nash. P. Cook. Second rou: M. Marlin. M. Peake. C. Mix, S. Brown. A. Kidder S. Warner. B. Wilson B. Bowman. J. Barnum. M. Canrrell, F. Bowman. H. Birkc. I. Birke. First'rou.': M. Derry. G. Link, F. Clark. A. Sherk. N. Jenkins. B. Denny, D. Oaks. B. Christie. J. Johncock. GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE Second rou. Mr. Moyer. M. Pierce. C. Miller. S. Smith, R. Ohlman. S. 'tiru rou M. Canrrell. A. Sheffield. J. Barnum. P. Coleman. TRIPLE QUARTET Second rou M. Pierce. J. Maurer. H. Everett. G. Shirkey. R. Lewis, M. Glav Hrs rowM NL f H a wr horne. R. Boye� . D. Ohlman. D. VahUing, W. Chrysler. V. Walton, R. Cooley. CHORUS Chorus is the largest vocal group in high school. Membership is open to any- one in high school who has a desire to sing. This year the chorus numbered over 60, with the largest class representation being the ninth grade. Chorus is primari- ly a training class and most members are inexperienced singers. The goal of many chorus members is to develop sufficiently to warrant a transfer to choir. This year, as in the past, the chorus joined with the choir in presenting the annual Christmas Concert. One previous public appearance at the Marshall foot- ball game completes the list of public ap- pearances. Accompanists for chorus were Barbara Bowman and Mary Cantrell. GIRLS’ ENSEMBLE The girls’ ensemble sang several songs for open house last fall and sang at two Christmas programs. At the beginning of the second semester Joan Slocum, Geraldine Sinclair, and Dorothy Truman joined the group to make it a triple-trio Carolyn Miller took over as accompanist, replacing Marian Pierce. Though they made few public appearances, the girls worked hard on a number of songs. TRIPLE QUARTET The triple quartet was organized with the purpose of having four boys available to sing at various meetings in town. When twelve boys came to try out for the parts, Mr. Moyer decided to use all available talent to the best advantage. Re- hearsals are very informal and are held twice a week. Much credit is due Marian Pierce, their accompanist, for her untiring work both in practice and performances. The first song mastered by the group was “Integer Vitae.” It has served as a theme song ever since. The group spe- cializes in singing the “old songs.” The first invitation came from the an- nual meeting of the Farm Bureau, fol- lowed closely by the school open house, Kiwanis, the Christmas Concert, Rotary, the Band Follies, the St. Rose Altar So- ciety, the annual meeting of county school officials, and the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Soloists at these times were Ray Cooley, Jim Maurer, and Harris Everett. Second semester A1 Belsito joined the ranks. Since it is a volunteer group, only on two or three occasions has it been a per- fect triple quartet. CHOIR _ Jh,rd w R‘ Coo,ey' W- Chrysler, D. Vahlsing, L. Bennett, R. Lewis, G. Shirkey, H. Everett, C. White, I. Maurer, C. Davis, R. Boyes, Mr. Moyer. Second row: I. Kidder, E. Vanderbrook, D. Adams, D. Pult:, J. Tack, S. Smith, E. Reinhardt, J. Slocum, C. Miller, R. Ohlman, P. Sinclair, D. Ohlman, D. Lewis. F.Mt urn- K. FTewelling, J. Will, M. Nceb, S. Hawthorne, J. Burr, M. Pierce, B. Smith, S. Cramer, M. Wilson, A. Shcf- held, P. Coleman, G. Sinclair. CHOIR The choir is the most advanced vocal group in high school, its membership being recruited from those students who have previously had a year of experience with the chorus or its equivalent. The choir’s activities were many and varied this year. The first public appearance was at the football game between Hastings and Marshall at Johnson Field, where the choir, chorus, and band combined to produce a “wagon wheel” maneuver to the tune of “Wagon Wheels.” The Christmas season found the choir at work on a Christmas Concert with a new twist. The program was entirely sacred and included a series of tableaux depicting the various Christmas scenes suggested by the songs. The chorus joined the choir for this concert, the combined group total- ing over 100 voices. Several choruses from the “Messiah” were included in the program, which was well received by an appreciative audience. An excellent chicken dinner was enjoyed by the choir members as guests of the Kiwanis Club when a Christmas program was sung at their an- nual Christmas meeting. Second semester found the choir preparing for an appearance at one of the Kiawanis lectures In the spring the vocal festival at W.M.C.E. was the big event. An entire day was spent on the campus with rehearsals in the morning and afternoon and a public concert in the evening. Some 40 schools participated in the festival, forming a massed chorus of over 1,000 voices. On May 2 the Spring Concert was presented with the band. Traditional appearances at baccalaureate and commencement concluded a busy year for the choir. Matorettes: Back row: S. Burling. A. Miller, J. Payne. From row: J. Tobias, A. Byran� . Bind: Standing. Mr. Mine, director, J. Benham. J. Wiswcll, E. Fredericks M. L. Davis D. Zeigler. Inside circle L. VanSyckle. C. Jordan. M. Todd. P. Patten. B. Br.sol. J. Fowlet. L. Curtiss E. Curriv. Second circle F. Main, D. Downs. J Jayne� . E. Bu� h. D. Faul. J. Burroughs D. Myers D. Cooley, P. Cotant, H. West. R. Cooley, A. Powets B. Hayes B. Reid, M. Burkcy. R. OHmin. D. Coykendal. K. Williams n .. .v. _ I htrd circle: G. Zimmerman, M. Tudor, M. Lapo, J. McGlocklm, E. Pierce, B. Adam , B. Weeks, B. Bang-.art, M. Warner, T. Cruc, W. Ol en, M. Guthrie, N. Hughes, T. Hoffman, L. Manning, L. Maurer C. Chri pell. Last row: J. Laubaugh V. Colvin, G. Wallace, B. Connor. MAJORETTES At the beginning of the year four peppy ma- jorettes and one substitute were chosen They were Ann Miller, Captain; Anne Bryant, Joanne To- bias, Jackie Payne, and Sandra Burling, substitute They led the high school band during football season, and twirled at basketball games, pep meet- ings and assemblies. During the winter months they worked hard for the district twirling contest at Kalamazoo and Olivet. They have put in a very fine year of twirling. HIGH SCHOOL BAND The Hastings High School Band, under the di- rection of Lewis Hine, has been very active this year. The band, with a color guard as a new fea- ture, marched and displayed pageants at all home football games. The color guard is composed of members of the Hastings Sea Scouts. Also in the fall the band traveled to Western Michigan Col- lege for their annual march at Band Day. The pep band generated spirit at home basket- ball games and played the National Anthem as the color guard advanced the flag to the center of the gym. In January the entire band played at the Band Follies. A small Showboat band kept the Follies lively while accompanying the acts. February found Hugo Walton and the Ma- jorettes, Lawrence Curtiss, Dixie Cooley, and Bruce Banghardt taking honors with solos at the Regional Solo and Ensemble of Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association which was held at Kalamazoo. In April the band attended the Olivet and the Barry Country band festivals. A spring concert, together with graduation exercises and the Memorial Day parade, finished another highly successful band season. PUBLICATIONS Back row: L. VanSyckle, M. Ra«ie, J. Whitworth, G. Merrill, B. Howe, J. Whitmore, J. MacArthur, C. Winick, J. Lauhautfh. Front row: Mrs. Foster, advisor, M. L. Kaechele, P. Trinklcin, M. Cordes, S. Myers, H. Frandscn. KEY CLUB Back row: R. Cooley, D. Myers, F. Roush, W. Chrysler, D. Hammond, T. Hoffman, J. Kelley, E. Frederics. Front row: G. Merrill, T. Cleveland, R. Lewis, A. Belsito. PUBLICATIONS CLUB Members of the Publications club worked in- dustriously on the school paper and annual. Dorothea Trinklein and Margery Cordes, co- editors of the Fortnight, organized their staff, with Judy Stem, sports editor; Helen Frandsen, adver- tising editor; and Georgina Dunn, feature editor. Mary Lou Kaechele was editor of the Dooms- day book, with Georgina Dunn, assistant editor and Elaine Reinhardt, business manager. Eliza- beth Turnes was head typist, while Merla Neeb and Donna Crabb did the art work Those work- ing on sports and write-ups were Ed Bush, Jim Myers, Gerald Merrill, A1 Belsito, Jim Winger- den, and Dick Downs. KEY CLUB The Key club, sponsored by the local Kiwanis club, was reorganized, and began preparation for a year of fine service. Under the capable leader- ship of president A1 Belsito, vice-president Gerald Merrill, and secretary-treasurer Roger Lewis the club met each Thursday for a business meeting and a program. The Key club was inaugurated three years ago, and has since enlarged into a major club serving the school and community. As the last of the charter members graduate, they recall the years of many wholesome activi- ties of which they may be justly proud. TRI-HI-Y Fourth row K. Blouiih, M. L. Davi� . V Colvin. J. Whicworrh, M. Cort- riijht. D. Puli:. M. Todd. A. Byranr. Third rou D. Tiinklein, M. L. Kae- chclc. I. Herrick. S. OConnor. J. Helm. E Becker. C. Jordan. J. Mac Arthur. A. Newton. J. Whitmore. J. Second rou. L. VunSycklc. H. Al- toft. C. Miller. L. A. Richardson, P. Reader, L. Johnson. E. Reinhardt. J. Tack, M. Matthew . B. Lem. S. Foun- rain, Mr . Underwood, advisor. First rou J. Burroughs S. Huw- thorne. N. Barren. D. Cury. E. Rein- hardt. J. Stem. O. Dunn. J. Burr. M. Pierce. A. Millet. HI-Y Fourth row: C. Slocum, J. Drum, S. Snyder, C. Comptoo. Third rou P. Sharp, G. Shirkey, R. Hall. L. Richardson. L. Utter. R. Keech. Second rou .- J. Duffey, D. McGlock- lin, F. Foote. T. Cleveland. C. Wev Pinter. D. Downs, R. Lewi� . First rou•• L. Beadle, J. Jayne� . E. Bush. J. Myer . TRI-HI-Y “Revolutionary” was the word that described the activities of the new Tri-Hi-Y Club dedicated to service, learning, and fun. The revolutionizing occurred when it was unanimously agreed to transfer club membership from the Y-Teen Club under the Y. W. C. A. to the Y. M. C. A. as a Tri-Hi-Y organization. The informal initiation with its laughter and suspense started the year’s activities with a bang. That was followed by an impressive formal initia- tion ceremony and the traditional mother’s tea. The year’s activities included writing a club constitution, sending delegates to the Hi-Y, Tri- Hi-Y State Legislature at Lansing, swimming trips to Battle Creek, and sponsoring school dances, such as the “Heart Beat Hop” and the annual “Snow Ball.” Other service projects were Thanks- giving and Christmas food baskets contributed to needy families and the sponsoring of girls’ noon- hour ping pong. Officers were: president, Georgina Dunn; vice- president, Margery Cordes; secretary, Dorothea Trinklein; and treasurer, Mary Lou Kaechele. Mrs Underwood served as club advisor. HI-Y The Hi-Y club, sponsored by the Y. M. C. A., is under the direction of Mr. Robert King. After the fall formal and informal initiations the club sold football and basketball schedule pencils, and sponsored a couple of pep meetings. This year the club sent two officers to the summer camp and also sent three representatives to the State Capital for a two day Hi-Y Legislature. Othei activities included indoor swimming, movies, and a speaker. The club, this year, gave a large dona- tion to the March of Dimes. The officers for the year were Edward Bush, president; Jim Jaynes, vice-president; Richard Ashdon, secretary; Jim Myers, treasurer; and Lynn Beadle, sergeant at arms. F. H. A.: Third row; M. Turne� . B. Norton, A. Sheffield. E. Tume� , A. Rowley, M. Tuttle. A. Rine. J. Ragla. B. Corant. G. Bauchman. D. Terry. Second row: D. Scobey, S. Scott, E. Hcfflcbowcr, A. Hartman, Maxine William� , V. LaCrot� , D. Gray, Marian William� , Elaine Reinhardt, M. Martin, Mr� . Burlcle, advisor First row: B. McCullen, M. A. Peake. N. Crawley, H. Geller, N. Nielsen, A. Slocum, J. Bader. Ellen Reinhardt, S. Werner, R. Reed. F F A Fourth row; J. Wickham, J. Wendel. R. Count, R. Slocum. F. Hook. K. Hurlc� � , G. Cronk, C. Tobias, J. Wilson. C. Fa � ett. W. Gray. Third rou : A. Thompson. E. Tobias, M. Moore, D. Fuller. R. Hushes, H. Moan. W. Paige, J. Myers, H. Howell, G. Cole, J. Smith, Mr. Knopf, advisor. Second row. R. Tien, K. Pran� hka, G. Lyttle, C. Williams. A. Kennedy, L. Davi� , R. Bateman. M. Peake, J. Stamm, S. Lydy, P. James. First row: B. Apsey, J. Orsborn, D. McLeod, N. Christiansen. R. Russell, N. Bird. F. F. A. The primary aim of the F. F. A. is the development of agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship among farm students. Before a student can become a member he is required to take the agricultural courses, carry a project, and receive a majority vote of the older members of the chapter. One of the most important activities of rhe Hast- ings Chapter is the annual Ag-Hc Exposition. Officers for the year 1951-52 were as follows: Neil Hughes, president; Edger Tobias, vice-president; Jack Wickham, secretary; Gerald Cole, treasurer; Dale Garrett, sentinel; Kenneth Pranshka, reporter. Mr. T. N. Knopf was the advisor. F. H. A. F. H. A. officers for the school year 1951-52 included: president, Helen Geller; vice-president, Norma Crawley; secretary, Ann Slocum; and treasurer, Nancy Neilson. The Ag-He sponsored jointly by the F. H. A. and F. F. A. was the main event of the year. On that night the in- stallation of some 25 new members was made in an im- pressive candle-light ceremony held on the stage in session. r SQUARE DANCE CLUB The Square Dance club has been very active this year. The officers were: Jack Allerding, presi- dent; Dick Ashdon, vice-president; and Georgina Dunn, secretary-treasurer. In September a team was chosen to dance at the International Square Dance Festival in Chicago. This team also tra- veled to Grand Rapids to dance in the Armory. Many of the other 128 members participated in the two square dance festivals held this year. Top picture; Fifth row: J. Burghdoff, J. Herrick. R. Bab- cock, T. Cleveland, B. Buckland. E. Pierce, E. Sandberg, J. Kidder, E. Hawkins. Fourth row: D. Knowles, J. Lenr, S. Klcvorn, E. Kidder, r . Kidder K. Williams, A. Wood, R. Keech, H. Kidder, P. Gallegher, E. Troyer, Mr. Damson. Third row; R. Reed, M. Tuttle, A. Rine, I. Nash, B. Rugg, S. Nickerson, G. Bauchman, J. Becker, J. Helm, D. Gury, J. Burr. Second row: C. Tolles, E. Stanton, B. Waldron, M. Bur- gardt, E. Woods, J. Lyttle, D. Cheney, L. Nickols, J. John- cock, B. Christie, B. Wilson, R. Taliaferro. First row: j. Payne, P. Hinken, M. Walt:, M. Wilson, D. Falconer, J. Travis, A. Powers, C. McCall, J. Conklin. Bottom picture; Fifth row: G. Zimmerman, N. Hine, M. Woodard, D. Brauer, J. Stem, M. Basier, J. Richardson, C. Westpinter, M. Richardson, J. Kelly, S. Fountain, D. Ash- don. Fourth row S. Miller, R. Hall, H. Laberteaux, G. Link, D. Shaver, B. Bowman, E. Bryans, A. Belsito, J. Burroughs, J. Fowler, J. Hart, J. Allerding, Mr. Vanderbrook. Third row P. Smith, J. Brownell, S. Hawthrone, L. Utter, N. Barrett, J. Wingerden, G. Dunn, J. Duffey, W. Payne, R. Ashdon, W. Bowman, H. Everett. Second rou P. Hawkins, A. Evans, H. Altoft, V. Colvin, A. Stcury, A. Sheffield, M. Becker, L. Slocum, M. Burkev, M. Brandstetter. First rou ; M. Cortright, J. Dunn, D. Preston, M. Neeb, S. Todd. KNOW HASTINGS CLUB The Know Hastings club is for the purpose of acquainting the students with their town. This year, with a membership of 70 students, it visited many of the town’s industries. These include the Kist plant, the Banner office, the Viking corpora- tion, the Royal Coach company, and the Court House. Officers for the year were: Elaine Rein- hardt, president; Joan Tack, vice-president, and Frances Shaffer, secretary-treasurer. Top picturi’; Third row D. Gray, E. Gear, N. Crawle , J. Laubaugh, E. Reinhardt, A. Peake, J. Brownell, J. Pierce, P. Helm, R. Gable. Second rou-. A. Kidder, J. Denny, L. Grovenor, B. Ann- able, R. Winick, P. Perkins, B. Annable, P. Randall, Mr. Fowler. First row: J. Denny, D. Gibson, W. Reed, D. Burghdoff, C. Gable, R. Boves, D. Kenfield. Bottom picture; Third rou-: j. Rogers, J. Tack, F. Shaf- fer, P. Scoby, B. Hurless, A. Fuller, D. Shriber, G. Shel- don, M. Hulbert. Second row: J. Coleman, D. Boyne, A. Chadwick, G. Sinclair, B. Wciler, M. Shurr, B. Adams, D. Hollister, S. Scott. First row: B. Dennv, M. Benton, D. Coykendall, K. Bab- cock, R. Benner, K. Grant, C. Savacol, J. Swanson. r p SPORTS APPRECIATION The Sports’ Appreciation club was newly formed this year, under the advisory of Coach Jack Hoke. The club has had many interesting movies on foot- ball, basketball and all sports of various kinds. The club officers for the year were: Gerald McMullen, president; and Anne Bryant, secretary-treasurer. t,Uh row L. Whirncy. L. Fassett. J. Gibbs 1. Golden. B. Anderson, R I homa� . C. Vinccm. L. Baum. D. Sreeby. R. I� vn S. Snyder. Fourth mu ]M Drrrv. R Ward. D. Williams. D. Downs i , 0od D Vender. J. W,swell. J. Coyken- dall, D. Couch. L. Bowman, Mr. Moke, advisor. Third rnu : D. Kelly, D. Lewis, J. Slocum. C. Jordan. A. Bryant C. Jordan. D. Faul. P. Palmctlci. G. Ruschewsky. J. Rom-. H Birke. s. Burling. ]. Birkc. Second row. D. Hammond. L. Beadle. F. Bush. P. Sharr. R. Down� , J. Javncs D. Hammond, D. Mycr� . T. Hoffman. I.. Richardson, J. Oddahrc. F r« row; FV Hall. K. Ackcrson. R. Cooley. D. Ziegler, G. McMullen, F. Zrrbel, P. Coranr, A. Bassett. JUDO CLUB The Judo club is devoted to the manly art of self- defense. Many interesting holds are learned by the fellows who attend the meetings. The officers of the club are Ron Lewis, president; Gordon Fuhr, vice-president; and Jim Burchett, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Turkal is the club instructor and advisor. Third in i- R. Par ten, R. Sandeen. D. McKinsry, L. Tebo. H. Wirkwirr. R. Cwr, |. Woodminv. Second row Mr. Turkal, M. Warner, K. Conklin. R. Lewis, Cl. Flihr. J. Burchett. L. Mats m. G. Wain. First row J. Bryans, A. Miller, T. Crue, G. Karcher, E. Fredericks, C. Conkhn, R. MacKinder. AUTO CLUB The fellows of this newlv organized club were in- terested in learning more about the operation, con- struction, and repairing of automobiles. At one meeting Mr. Fisher and Mr. Hess from the Ford garage told about the new 1952 Ford. Another time Mr. Reahms of the Ponnac-Cadillac garage informed the boys on the carhuration system of the 1952 Cadillac. Mr. Veldman was advisor of the club, while the officers were: Gordon Barlow, president; Ernie Tooker, vice-president; Frank Fuhr, secretary; and Dick Deming, treasurer. Third row F. Anderson. R. Mam, B. Smith, R. Mac Donald, V. Knowles, G. Knickerbocker. Mt. Veldman. Second row R. Rurkey. J. Myers, W. Norris, R. Rose, L. Hnurk, M. Hawrhrone. First row- F. Fuhr. D. Demina. F. Tooker, G. Barlow. RIFLE CLUB The Rifle club spent its hours at the Barrv Coun- tv Sportsmans' Rifle range shooting their .22’s. The rifle team was started in 1951-52 and is affiliated with the National Rifle Association. There have been over 32 medals and awards earned by the new members of the team. The boys were coached by Mr. Gies, who is a qualified instructor for Juniors. President of the club was Fred Roush; vice-presi- dent, Gerald Karcher; secretary, Roderick Patten; and treasurer, Arvid Miller. Third row: F. Roush. K. Lancaster, L. Smith, C. White. A. Lancaster, L. Howe. G. Oaks, N. Dunkleburgcr. Second rn«: O. Shirk -v, C. Tobey. J. McCandle«s. C. Lan- caster, J. Travis, J. Mover, B. Gurchess. Firsr rou - E. Rice, E. Jarman, C. Rowley, B. Erway, D. Harwood. Mr. Gies. CAMERA CLUB Members of this club had a busy year. Several contests were held, with members competing against each other. During club hours, they did contact printing and enlarg- ing, and a few times Mr. Hinc showed movies or slides. Officers were: Maurice Glasgow, president; Donna Crabb, vice-president; Elizabeth Turnes, secretary; ar,d Dollic Terry, treasurer. Mr. Hine was the advisor. Left to right M. White. D. Tertv. J- Makom. M. Tumes E. Turne� . R. Bancroft. Mr. Hinc, M. Glargow. CARD CLUB There were various types of clubs in high school, but this one was purely for entertainment. The group in- cluded just twelve members, with Vtard Gray acting as president, and Charles Harthey as secretary. One group of four played euchre, while another enjoyed themselves with canasta. Still another foursome attempted to learn the fundamentals of bridge. Second rtm: M. Craig. L. Bennett. M. Thompson. Mi a Robson. D. Oaks First row: C. Mix. D. Ensley, J. Maurer. C. Harthey. W. Gray. D. RuffiMt, F. 0 k. [ r GIRLS' WOOD SHOP The members of this constructive club made such things as lamps and knife holders. Other articles were brought from home to be repaired. Loretta Howell was president; Joellen Mix, vice-president; Anne Rowley, secretary, and Gladys Edward, treasurer. Mr. Withers was advisor. Left to right B. Gean:, D. H ink ley, J. Mix, L. Howell, A. Row- ley, G. Eduard, Mr. Wither . CHESS AND CHECKERS The membe s of the Chess and Checker club actively � engaged in bettering their game through constant practice. I Whichever game the members chose to play, they found I it to be both interesting and challenging. Mr. Reinhardt was advisor, with Fredric Foote, president; Mike McC mire, vice president; and Janice Kelley, secretary and treasurer. r Standing: S Holmes I. Kelley. W. Buehler. Mr. Reinhardt. C. [ Ravner, J. Gutche s F. Maine, J. Ziegler. Seared. R. Bonham, F. Foote. G. Johncock. D. Jones STRAIGHT STITCHERS Each month the members of the Straight Stitchers club spent a quiet social hour together in room 103 with Mrs. Burkle, the advisor. Each member did the needlework that was most en- joyed. The officers were: Kathleen Blough, presi- dent; Ellen Reinhardt, vice-president; and Jean Myers, secretary-treasurer. RECORD CLUB The Record club spent the club hours listening to records brought by the members. Both popu- lar and classical music was enjoyed by the girls. Helen Geller was president; Shirley O’Connor, vice president; Barbara Daniels, secretary; and Phyllis Warner, treasurer. Mr. Moyer was advi- sor. Second row: D. Adams, I. Kidder, V. Benton, S. Ham- mond, J. Tobias, K. Baum, E. Reid, M. Basier, M. Wil- liams, J. Will, J. Meyers, K. Hunites. First row: S. Smith, B. Smith, M. Krohn, B. McCollum, N. Bird, C. Mudgett. Second row N. Steiner, K. Haynes, M. Frtsbte, C. Ful- ler, A. Hartman, E. Hefflebower, H. Geller, S. O’Connor, D. Rose, A. Severance, L. Radzius, F. Bowman, J. Brownell, J. Sandeen. First row. S. Long, J. Keeler, P. Warner, S. Yarger, j. Maurer, S. Belson, Y. Tift, S. Jones. ELECTRONICS AND CHEMISTRY, INC. The activities of the Electronics and Chemistry, Inc. club were along the line of radio, chemistry, and physics. The members visited Mr. McMur- ray’s radio department for one club meeting, and inspected Phil Sheldon’s short-wave radio in his automobile another session. The total member- ship of fourteen was led by Roger Lewis as presi- dent; Phil Sheldon, vice-president; Eugene Cur- tiss, secretary; and Elden Vandenbrook, treasurer. Mr. Ligtvoet served as advisor. Left to Right: R. Lewis, G. Cdris, C. Chrtspell, E. Cur- tiss, P. Sheldon, R. Sergeant, Mr. Ligtvoet, P. Peters, C. Rice, L. Curtiss, G. Compton, E. Vanderbrook, H. West. PROJECTIONIST CLUB Members of Mr. Sim’s Projectionist club learn- ed how to run the projector and the tape recorder. When a movie operator was needed to run school films, members of the club usually responded. Bruce Banghart was president; Dick Ohlman, vice-president; and Lawson Craven, secretary- treasurer. Left to right Mr. Sim, A. Williams, E. Church, C. Ros- coe, G. Wallace, R. Robleski, L. Manning, B. Douglas, C. Rankin, B. Banghart, L. Craven, A. Stanton, C. Smith, P. Taffec. DRAMATICS CLUB At the first meeting of the Dramatics club the following officers were elected: president, Ann Slocum; vice president, Cheryl Chambers; sec- retary, Jane Whitmore; and treasurer, Phyllis Woods. During the year they worked out skits, pantomines and presented a pep meeting. The advisor was Mrs. Elizabeth Underwood. Third row Mi . Underwood. M. J rr rd. A. McIntyre. S. Smtrh. M. Guthrie, K. Rewelllng. R. Owenheimer. M. L� po. Strand rou F Morgan. S. Warner. S. Hackney. M. Hrarh, I. Mo� -. VI. Todd. Fir« rou C. Chamber . I Whitmore. A. Slocum. P. GIRLS PHYS. ED. CLUB At the first meeting of the Phys. Ed. club committees for programs of each meeting were chosen. The activities were games, hikes, bowl- ing, and polishing and arranging the trophies. The officers were: president, Rudy Ohlman; vice president, Mike Davis; secretary, Janet reld- pausch; treasurer, Dixie Cooley. Miss Yvonne Smith served as advisor. Fourth ro«. W. service. D. Boom. B. Urn . M. Pierce. M. Haywood, M. Matthew . E. McMullen. A. Miller, VI. D Mnnd. Third rou C. Brooks. P. Cook, M. Maurer J. Feld- pausch. D. Landis A. Eaton. M. Altoft. M. Tudor, J. Raul™. R. Coraor. Second rnu Mi� � Smith. K. Hughes. R. Mahler. L. Campbell. I. lohnson. R. Ohlman. S. Kur� , M. Zimmer- m� n. I Oardioer, S. Roger . First rou- I. B rnum, D. Cooley, M. Davis C. Miller, i F. Becker. D. Mix. J. Barry. INTERNATIONAL CORRESPONDENCE CLUB Members of this club have received letters from Canada, Germany, Japan, Switzerland. Au- stria, Turkey, England, and Denmark. The of- ficers were: president, Eleanor Vanderbrook; vice president, Nancy Nielsen; secretary, Carolyn Rus- sell; treasurer, Marian Jones. Miss Emily Me Elwain is the sponsor. Standing: Mi McFJwain. P. Hecnx. D. Hubbard. C. prrlr, D. Haywood. D. EU'orr. D. Scobey. Second rou L. Hushes. L- Hanford. J. Covey. K. Nell. ). Moe, M. Johnson. J. Coleman. M. William . First row C. Johnson. L John on. M. Jones E. Van- derbrook, N. Niel«en, C. Russell. USHER CLUB The girls of this club learned many useful things about being a good usher which was of great help to them when they ushered at the senior and junior plays and the Band Follies. The officers were: Ann Slocum, president; Mary Lou Davis, vice-president; Diana Boyne, secre- tary; and Ann McIntyre, treasurer. Standing: A. Siorum, M. Davi� . Fourth row M. Wil«on, J. Becker. M. Shurr. Mr . Sim. Third rour I . Smith, D. Falconer. 1. Berry. B. Adam . A. Mclorvrc, S. Jone . Y. Tift. Second rou ■ D. Boyne, F. Shaffer, M. White, J. End - l v. I. SondeM� , Vi. Ned. First row: S. Yatfcer, J. Covey. C. Fuller. J. Gardiner. S. Roger� , J. Conklin. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Standing: P. Peters, C. Miller, B. Daniels, Mrs. Foster, Miss Me El wain, Mr. Reinhardt, Mr. Veld' man, M. L. Kaechele, J. Will, FI. Frandscn, M. Cordcs, E. Bush, E. Reinhardt, J. Myers, D. Trinklcin, G. Dunn, G. Merrill, W. Buehler, K. O’Donnell, A. Belsito, E. Tobias. Seated: B. Lenz. A. Newton, J. Mae Arthur, E. Reinhardt, D. Gray, S. Myers, E. Turncs, M. Neeb, M. Williams, A. Bryant, J. Stem, F. Foote, G. Compton. Absent from picture: T. Cleveland. On March 20 the Hastings high spotlight fo- cused on thirty-one deserving members of the stu- dent body. The occasion was the formal initiation of members into the William T. Wallace Chap- ter of the National Honor Society. Thirteen seniors and ten juniors were inducted during the impressive ceremony. The program was conducted by the eight sen- iors who had been taken into membership the previous year. They were assisted by Mr. Veld- man, Mr. Reinhardt, Mrs. Foster, and Miss McElwain, the society advisors. Honors Society members are chosen by a facul- ty committee from those juniors and seniors who have maintained at least a “B” average. Leader- ship, service, and character are the other qualities on which membership is based. This year the group was honored at a Rotary luncheon and planned to hold a banquet of their own in May. Each senior member also received special recognition at graduation when National Honor Society seals appeared on their diplomas. Among other activities the society sent cards of acknowledgment to those students who main- tained an average of 2.75 or over as encourage- ment to high scholastic achievements. The first edition of The Fortnight is to be published by the group to be distributed on the opening day of school. Society members also assisted at spring track events and participated in other service pro- jects when they were needed. Officers for the year 1951-52 included Edward Bush, president; Jean Ann Myers, vice-president; and Dorothea Trinklein, secretary-treasurer. Those elected for next year’s term are Gar Compton, president; Audrey Newton, vice-president; and Bety Lenz, secretary-treasurer. THE 1951-52 VOYAGE OF H. H. S SEPTEMBER: 5 — H. H. S. weighs anchor and gets under way with sails set and heading for the balmy sea of knowl- edge. 14 — “Clarey crew” upset in first trip to Eaton Rapids. 21—Greenville defeats Hastings football team. 28 — Grand Ledge game ends in tie. OCTOBER: 5 — Marshall takes wind out of Saxon sails 52-0. 6—Hastings takes to land at Hill and Dale meet. 9 — Lancasters entertain gobs and girls with balancing act. 12 — Full speed ahead for Homecoming game with Hastings overcoming Charlotte. 12 — Marietta Haywood reigns over Homecoming dance and game. 17 — Landlubbers get sea-sick as first marking period comes to close. 18 — Skippers leave for MEA Institute, while crew gets shore leave. 19 — Winds continue to blow favorably as Saxons de- feat Ionia 25 — Holland Co. pulls into port with songs and dances. 26 —Saxons bow to St. Johns. 27 — Gals treat guys at Y-Teens Halloween dance. NOVEMBER: 2 — Belding beats Hastings in last football game of season. 2 — Conservatory trio entertains with classical music. 9 — Seniors star in “Our Hearts were Young and Gay.” 15 — All decks swabbed as parents visit H. H. S. Open House. 21 —Another two-day pass for Thanksgiving vacation. 30—Hastings beats Charlotte in opening basketball game. DECEMBER: 7 — Lakeview defeats Langmen in a real thriller. 11—“College Day” —with thoughts of advancement in the ranks. 15 — Our swobs beat East Grand Rapids. 16 — Music department presents fine Christmas con- cert. 21—Eaton Rapids falls under Saxon spell and long- term Christmas leave begins. 28 — Hastings humbles strong Marshall team 29 — Gobs take Drags to annual Snowball. II I I I ■1 ■1 1 1 J 1 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 -4 JANUARY: 3 — Ship Ahoy! All hands on deck! School reopens. 4 — Ionia’s hull springs a leak and sinks. 11—Greenville bows to powerful Saxons. 16 — Full ships company turns out to hear Mr. Klein. 18 — Belding flogged and beaten, while first semester ends and H. H. S. goes into drydock for repairs. 21 — H. H. S. again puts out to sea. 23 — H. H. S. is slowed up by “barnacles” as St. Johns overpowers Saxons 31 — Band Follies becomes smash hit. FEBRUARY: 1 — Hastings sails on by beating Greenville. 2 — Saxons bombard Lakeview in overtime game. 15 — Hastings gains sweet revenge over St. Johns. 16— Tri-Hi-Y sponsors valentine dance. 22 — Hastings blasts arch-rival, Charlotte. 23 — Grand Ledge goes under at hands of Saxons. 27 — Hastings returns from Belding victorious. 24 — Saxons end regular season’s play with a win over Ionia. •MARCH: 7 — Mason shatters Saxon hopes in district tourna- ment. 7 — Students entertained by Mr. “Hornblower” De Costa Ferrari. 20 — Good seaman initiated into National Honor So- ciety. 28 — “Tish” presented by 3rd classmen. APRIL: 3 — Career Day and Saxons think of the future. 10 — Easter brings 2 day shore liberty. 25 — Ships band presents annual Spring Concert. 26 — Many schools visit H H. S. for Hastings Relays. MAY: 10 — Third classmen entertain senior seamen at J-Hop. 21 — Saxon crew over-runs Murphy’s Point. 25 — With harbor light in sight seniors attend “Bac- calaureate.” 28 — Seniors entertain folks and friends at “Class Night.” 29 — The stormy voyage finally ends as 125 seniors bid H. H. S. “Bon V oyage” at Commencement exer- cises. ■X.